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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-13
HAPPY IN ADVERSELY.
A Change That Business Reversss
Wrought In One Family.

A Change That Business Reversss
Wrought In One Family.
A husband suddenly lost his position,
and the family of wife and three chill
dren in a day found themselves trans
formed from having plenty to almost
nothing. Three months after he lost
his position a friend called and was
alnr2ed to find the family happier than
ever before-the children busy and
cheerful. the wife's eyes sparkling and
the husband working at one-third his
previous salary.
''One might think you all enjoyed
your reverses," said the friend
Really we do" said the wife. Moth
ing in the world could have happened
to bring us SO close together Before,
the children were rapidly acquiring
their own interests. and several times
1 felt that was not so close to them
as ! would like. When Georges re-
versal came we decided not to deceive
the children and give them everything
as before, as was our first instructive
inclination. We took them frankly
into our confidence and told them what
had happened and what it would mean
to them. We dealt honestly with them,
and they felt it and appreciated it.
And you see the result They are
just thriving on the opportunities for
healthful sacrifice. the chance to share
in the family responsibilities. and as d
family we are closer. healthier and
really happier than ever before. Evi
IDENTIFY we needed exactly what hap
pened, and we do not regret it the least
little bit."-Ladies' Home Journal.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-13

Estate of Emma A He-tz deceased
The undersigned having been ap-
pointed executor OF the last will and
testament of Emma A Hartz, late of
the county of Rock Island, state of I'LL
nois, deceased, hereby gives notice that
he will appear before the Hon. Benja-
min Bell. Judge of the probate court of
Rock Island county, at the probate court
room, in the city of Rock Island, at the
June term, on the first Monday in June
next, at which time all persons having
claims against said estate are notified
and requested to attend for the purpose
of having the same adjusted. All per
sons indebted to said estate are request
ed to make Immediate payment to the
undersigned.
Dated 18th day of March, A D. 1912.
BEN c. HARTZ, Executor.
Hugh F Curtis attorney.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-13
AdmIniStrator'S Notice.
tate of Iiugh Gnvln- dcccased-

Estate Of Hugh Gavin, deceased.
The undersigned having been ap-
pointed administrator Of the estate Of
Hugh Gavin. late of the county Of Rock
Island, state of Illinois. deceased, here
by gives notice that he Will appear be
fore the probate court Of Rock Island
county, at the probate court room, in
the city of Rock Island, at the June
term, on the first Monday in June next,
at which time all persons having claims
against said estate are notified and re
qucsted 10 attend for the purpose OF
having the same adjusted All persons
indebted to said estate are requested TO
make immediate payment to the under
signed.
Dated Attn day Of June. i. -. 1912.
FRED +. GAVIN Administrator.
jackson, Hurst * Stafford. attorneys.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-13
Administrators Notice.

e.s1zlte of Leonard +. Baker. deceased.
The undersigned having been ap-
pointed administrative OF the estate Of
Leonard r Baker. late OF the county Of
Rock Island, state of Illinois. deceased
hereby gives notice that she viii ap-
pear before the probate court Of Rock
island county, at the probate court room,
in the city Of Rock Island, at the June
term. on the first Monday in June next,
al which time all persons having claims
against said estate are notified and re-
qucsted to attend for the purpose Of
having the same adjusted. All persons
indebted 10 said estate are requested TO
make immediate payment to the under
signed.
dated 25th d. - aMrch. A u. 1912.
AGNES II. WELLS,
Administrative
Hugh E. Curtis. attorney.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-13
Stoppsd PATHS Mouth.

Nine Patti had a curious experience
some years ago when she was singing
in duet with Santley at a concert in
England. Santley suddenly began laugh
ing, and they came to stop. For Q
moment there was much mystification
among the audience. Then Patti step
ped forward and explained. THE cause
of all this merriment is that a wasp
has been trying to get into my mouth,
and we could not get on"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-13

OF


freezing weather is general on the
Rocky mountain plateau and in south
ern Canada. The pressure is highest
in the St Lawrence valley and is rela-
lively high on the Pacific coast. The
eastward movement Of these conditions
will be attended by rain in this vicin-
ity tonight and Sunday, with cooler
Sunday. The present easterly winds
will shift to northwesterly and become
high.
MISSISSIPPI RIVER.
Flood. Height. Chg.
ST. Paul .........14 As -0.2
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-13
LOCAL MARKET CONDITIONS.

April 13.-Following are the quota
tons on the local market today:
Butter-Dairy, 24c; creamery 31c.
Lard, 101ac.
Potatoes, $3.50.
Cabbage, &C.
Onions, SIC.
Feed and Fuel.
Oats, 60c.
Clover hay, SIS.
Forage-Timothy hay, $50 to $23.
Wheat, soc
Wild hay, $14 to SIT.
Straw. IS.
New corn, CSC.
Coal-Lump, per bushel, I5c: slack
Ioc-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-13
Administrators Notice.

Estate of Wilhelm Parchert. deceased.
The undersigned having been ap-
pointed administrator of the estate of
Wilhelm Parchert, late of the county of
Rock Island, state of Illinois, deceased,
hereby gives notice that he will appear
before the probate court of Rock Island
county. at the probate court room. in the
city of Rock Island, at the June term,
on the first Monday in June next, at
which time all persons having claims
against said estate are notified and re-
uuested to attend for the purpose of
having the same adjusted. All persons
indebted to said estate are requested to
make immediate payment to the UNDER
signed.
Dated 18th day of April A. D. 1919.
F. c. MEWES, Administrator.
Hugh f Curtis ATTORNEY
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-13
The National Anthen1,

Although THE Star Spangled Ban
ner'' has been popularity adopted as a
national air and under army and
navy regulations is played at morning
and evening "colors,'' it has never
been adopted as the national anthem
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-13
Good Grounds.

"Why do you wish to be divorced
from your husband. madam
We'll, for one thing. he comes home
nearly every day of his life smelling
OF limburger cheese
"And you don't Ike the odorY'
"It isn't that. He never brings any
of the cheese home."-Chicago Tribune
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-13
Homemakino.

Men do not make their home unhap.
py because they have genius, but be.
cause they have not enough genius. A
mind and sentiments of higher order
would render them capable of seeing
and feeling all the beauty of domestic
es-Wordsworth.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-13
Bank Statement.

New York, April 13.-Clearing house
members average: Loans, decrease
$2s, 900; specie, increase 1851, 900 ;
legals, increase 1915, 900; deposits, de.
crease, $27,1O9.OO0; reserve, increase,
SS,l33,450; actual loans, decrease, $26,.
$4,000; specie, increase $6,991, 900;
legals, increase 1888, 900; deposits. de
crease $32,07O,OOO; reserve, increase
S13, O40,75
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-13
Worthy Its Name.

Mr.. Bacon-Something wrong with
this hash this morning, dear.
Mrs. Bacon-Why?
81 don't know. Ii needs Something"
81 can't think what il can be. / put
in everything could find."-Yonkers
Statesman.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-13
BOARD OF TRADE TRANSACTIONS

oONhO VI nNOE HNNSNO iONo
Wheat.
May. 1861, 10. 1861, 1O9%.
July. 1O41a. 1861, 1O4l4. 1853.
September. 1O3B, 105. 1895. 1O37s.
Corn.
May. 1874. 79a4. 1884, 1855.
July, 777s, 1915, 777s. 1871.
September, 77ls. 1874, 771s, 777s.
Data.
May, 5s%. $50. 5Sh, 5sA.
July. So. 551A. 55, 55h.
September. AN, 4514, 44%, 44%.
Pork.
May. 1880, 1870, 1880, 1857.
July, 1890, 1905. 1890. 1900.
Lard.
May. 1918, 1920. 1918. 1920.
July. 1882, 1912. 1890. 1910.
Ribs.
May. 9.92. 9.97. 9.92. 9.97.
July. 1917. 1920. 1912, 1917.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-13
TOday's Market Quotations

(By wire from r. W. Wagner & CO.,
Grain, PrOvisions. Stocks and Cotton.
Local Offices at Rock Island house. Rock
Island. Ill. Chicago office sS-99-10O,
Board OF Trade. Local telephones. No.
west 1900
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-13
SWEDISH MOVEMENT.

SWEDISH MOVEMENT - Miss A Elm
ARISEN, graduated Swedish Tnasseuse.
gives treatment In private homes
Phone west SOL Address 6l3 Thir-
ty-ninth street
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-13
RIVER FORECAST.

RIVER FORECAST.
A falling tendency in the Mississippi
will probably continue from below Du
buque to Muscatine during the next As
hours.
I'M. SHERIER, Local Forecaster.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-13
SQUARED THE ACCOUNT.

Pauneefote Turned His Critics Words
Back Upon Him.
The late Lord Pauncefote while at
tending the peace congress at The
Hague attracted the attention Of the
delegates by taking notes with foun-
tain pen the handle of which was
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-13

All the news an tie une-The
Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-13
THE LIVE STOCK MARKET.
Openino OF Market


Hogs 5000; left over 9.219; general
ly SC up. Light 7.4Od7S21a, mixed
7.45q7.s71a. heavy 75Oq79O, rough
7.50a7.65.
Cattle 100; steady.
Sheep 1900; steady.
Nine O'clock Market.
Hogs quiet; sc to 10c up from Fri
days average. Light 7.45G7S5, bulk
77597s5. mixed 7.5O@79O, pigs 500
Q725, heavy 7.5O@775, good 1850
795, rough 7.5Oq765, Workers 1859
$50.
Cattle steady. Beeves 5.409S. 20,
stockers 425G6.60, Texans 4.5O95 80,
COWS 26Oq6.75, westerns 5.4096.S5,
calves 5.O09S.25.
Sheep, natives 44066.35.
Lambs, natives 5656775.
Close Of Market
Hogs slow, but mostly 10c up. Bulk
1850 80, light 7.4O97S71s, mixed $50
97s5, heavy 7.50q7.s5, rough 1900
no.
Cattle steady; top $40.
Sheep steady; top 40.
Lambs steady; top $40.
Western Live Stock.
Hogs. Cattle Sheep.
Kansas City ....-.. 700 100 -.
Omaha Sc. $500 100 1000
Estimated Chicago Tomorrow.
Hogs. Cattle Sheep.
C,.s,, o, ooo 20 am ono
Hogs for next week, $4,000.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-13
THE GRAIN MARKET.
Chicago Cash Grain.

Oats-No. 6O66O1z, No. W SO
AGO, No. W 5S9591a, standard $50
q691a.
Corn-No. 3 7s% 979. No. W SIG
sly, No. 8 y 1914 dSO. No. TN @7S
No. W 1879 d7912. No. 4 y 7SQ7S12
sym 7SG7S12, sgy 76977.
Liverpool Cables.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-11

What better office could her norli-
nal monarchs perform for her then
this dropping in on the soyereigns of
the other powers just for a brief
social call?
A few years ago the president of
the United States sent his secretary
of war on a round-the-world mission
OF friendliness; the president, him
self. was not situated so that he
could go. He was particularly for
tunate in having for secretary OF
war at that time a natural-born sec
rotary of peace and his tour was a
distinct success. But Great Britian's
king does not have to delegate an
other, he is not bound by stress OF
business or restraint OF custom, he
and his good queen, any time they
see fit, may sail away on mission
OF good will.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-11
Moral Value Of Virtue and Vice.

The moral value OF virtue and
vice does not change. This Is one
market that does not auctuate, is
not susceptible to the varying intlu-
ences OF trade. Ones own eoncep-
ton Of right and wrong. of virtue
and vice. OF course, rises and falls
according to the ebb and flow OF the
tide of hereditary influences, training
and environment. but right and
wrong do not change. principles
are eternal" and no vacillating
ideas OF fundamentals can possibly
have any vital effect upon them.
What men think about the value OF
virtue and vice Is not the power that
determines that value. II is fixed
by a power much too arbitrary for
mans revision. ..
To the normal minded man II is
given to know the right from the
wrong. He who cannot distinguish
between them has something radi-
cally the matter with him. When one
experiences q depreciation OF his
sense of right. OF virtue, he usually
knows II and knows that he has
lost something in moral stamina. II
often happens that guilty con-
science, TO ward off self-reproof, will
resort TO ingenious devices OF
apology for wrong-doing. but that
never happens except at the expense
Of the mans moral character. II
makes a demand upon his moral ac-
count In the bank of his own secret
life. He may. for the convenience
Of his self-indulgence. lower his con-
ception OF the value Of virtue and
vice, but he invariably increases his
cost Of living without in fact de-
preciating one mite the actual valua-
ton. The only depreciation that
has taken place is one In his moral
makeup that leaves him a weaker
character. more susceptible the next
time TO the peril and the penalties
OF this mistake,
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-11
England's Social Rulers.

The king and queen Of England.
just returned from their triumphal
visit to India. will remain at Buck
ingham palace but a short time be-
fore taking up a series OF visits to
European courts, OBTAINING them for
several months. Their journey to
and from India and their visit
there were marked throughout by
q spirit OF ardent friendship and
loyal devotion, eliminating in the
Durbar OF Delhi. the most stupen-
dous royal spectacle ever presented
or witnessed BY any of Britian's sub
jeet people. Even the mighty finan-
eial toll which it laid upon the strug-
Cling masses seems to have been
overlooked in the zeal to achieve the
ultimate in honoring their majesties.
One is tempted to ask, why should
not King George and his queen de-
vote much OF their time to these
amenities? Theirs Is. after all,
chiefly a social function. They are.
fortunately, not burdened with the
duh routine OF really governing a
kingdom. All that belongs to de-
tail others are appointed to do. Enc
land needs friendship abroad, she
needs more than she has even among
her next door neigkpors in Europe.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-11
SECULAR SHOTS AT PULPIT.

New York World: IL the country Is less
outwardly religious than II was. Is II
less truly religious or moral? The evil
dence Is all against such an assumption
SPRINGFIELD Republican: The warmth
Of welcome that marked the arrival OF
Cardinal O'Connell in Boston was not less
In extent or degree than that which
made the arrival Of Cardinal Farley In
New York City q remarkable demonstra-
ton. This country never saw the Ike
before. for the occasions mark departure
in the policy OF the ancient church. whose
consequences may easily become far
resehing. Cardinal o'Conneil Is 9 strong
and taetful personality. equipped to fiji
his high office with dignity, power and
leadership.
Boston transcript: Rev. f. J. Camp
bell, the famous British preacher. who
has Just returned to London from a tour
in this country. candidiy says that the
American workingnen are much better
off than their British brothers. That IS
40 a2pzfeny that nobody on this side Of
the water sputes the assertion. except
lust before election. Mr.. CampbelI's Other
observation OF American industrial eondi-
lions Is that hostility between capital ana
labor in this country is much more bitter
than in the United Kingdom. The cor
rectneSs OF this assertion may be a mat
ter Of opinion. in view Of the fury which
the British railroad strikers CT their
abettors exhibited last year.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-11
State Comfy in Taxation.

The principal point emphasized in
the report of the New York Tax Re-
form association, reviewing the leg
islation in that state, is the tendency
toward comfy in taxation. The modi-
fication of the New York inheritance
law brings this out striklngly by the
specific exemption from taxation in
New York of requests OF property
located in other states where similar
inheritance taxes are collected on the
transfer. Double taxation, which
could previously be escaped only by
complete removal from the taxing
Jurisdiction of the state, is thus elm
mated, and the actual results, meas
ured in the proceeds of the taxes, are
sure to be increased rather than de-
creased.
Another move toward comfy in
state taxation is contained in the eff
forts to get away from the old
method OF taxing secured debts. One
of the worst abuses everywhere arises
out OF the failure to recognize the
double taxation involved in imposing
taxes upon the property where To-
Gated. and again upon a debt repre-
sented by the mortgage or bonds, or
other security, where IL may be held.
New York Is trying a solution Of this
problem by committing the tax on Sc
cured debts to single payment equal
to one-half Of / per cent of the face
value Of the security In the nature
OF a registering fee. This payment
exempts the security from all the or
binary annual state and local taxes.
and is likewise expected TO produce
more revenue than has before been
secured from this source.
What is gratifying in this growing
comfy In taxation is the abandon
mont OF the old idea OF imposing
taxes on the theory Of taking all the
traffic win bear, and Its inability to
escape the tax collector. 1t is agreed
that every fair system OF taxation
must regard the equities and every
Improvement must be headed In
that direction.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-11
TIRED MOTHERS.

Mary Smith in Springfield Republican.
A little elbow leans upon your knee.
Your tired knee that has so much 10
bear.
child dear eyes are looking lovingly
From underneath a thatch Of tangled
hair.
Perhaps you do not heed the velvet touch
OF warm moist fingers holding yours
so tight:
You do not prize this blessing over much.
You are almost too tired TO pray to-
night.
I wonder so that mothers ever fret
At little children clinging TO their gown.
or that the footprints, when the days
are wet,
Are ever black enough to make them
frown,
II could find little muddy boot,
Or cap, or jacket. on my chamber floor
II could kiss a rosy, restless foot.
And hear II patter in my home once
more.
II could mend a broken cart today,
Tomorrow make a kite to reach ths
sky .... .e..-
There is no woman in Gods world could
say .s..s
She was more blissfully content than /.
But ah. the dainty pillow next my own
Is never rumpled BY shining head;
My singing birding from its nest has
flown ....
The little boy 1 used to kiss is dead!
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-11
Ten Years Ago


Mrs. Charlotte Range. q. wife Of Mar
tin Range. sloi South Nineteenth street,
died at her home.
George H. Maxwell Of Chicago. execu-
tive chairman OF the National Irrigation
association, spoke at the meeting Of the
executive committee OF the Commercial
club on the subject OF the general irriga-
ton bill pending before congress.
Grand Master Frank T. Hawley Of the
switchmen's Union Of North America
was the guest Of the switchmen Of Omaha,
South Omaha and Council Bluffs. In the
evening a meeting was held In Eagles
hall. presided over by DR.. NJ. J. Ford,
when Mr.. HaWiey made an address, In
which be reviewed the history and condi-
ton Of the union. saying 1t had q mem
bershlp OF l4.oco. was not allied with any
other union and was at peace with all
and all employers.
Boyd's theater was filled when Rev.
Russell Conwell. d. D., OF Philadelphia
preached q sermon on Acres OF Dia-
mouas," In which he said that wealth
was power and you should pray for
power. You can 90 more good with A.cco.-
Vcs than with Is cents.5S
william Carroll. IS. living on the city
limits, was run vysr by Fire Chief salters
rig at the mouth of the alley on Six
tenth between Farnam and Douglas
streets, as the chief was rushing to a
fire and got six ribs broken.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-11
The Democracy Of Music.

st. Louis is fully convinced that II
is making Roadway toward popular
king grand opera In this country. 1t
is taking the initial step In plan to
erect an exclusive grand opera house
costing 100000. It's great cosmo-
polite. Adolphus Busch. has offered
to subscribe $50, 900 II a half million
will be raised for this purpose and
st. Louis is agitated over the
prospect. This is an example for
other cities, for grand opera should
be popularlzed and not longer re-
tanned as a luxury only for the few
able to meet present prices.
Music. It has we'll been said, is
the most democratic OF the arts. To
make this more than a euphonious
axiom, grand opera should be placed
within general reach. AS now dis
pensed. certain artificial restrictions
confine II to the class instead OF the
mass. To remove these restrictions
OF course, takes time and involves, in
many cases. the preparation Of suit
able buildings, but even this is no
impossible thing to achieve. Music
as 1t is rendered in grand opera is
too noble an art to be withheld by
any artificial barrier from the larg-
est possible number. Its deep. deli
cate Inspiration is needed and de-
served as a common heritage. Many
q plain person IL asked whether he
enjoys That's or Carmen" will
reply that he does not care for those
things OF the stage he cannot fathom,
those artistic fineries that go above
him. He is not to blames because he
has not had the money to secure that
sort OF an education.
So II grand opera is ever TO achieve
real success out here In this country
the implanting of musical education
and culture must so with places and
prices adapted to the people. II the
venture in ST. Louis succeeds. as is
to be hoped. it win doubtless be fol-
lowed up also in other cities.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-11
The Church and labor.

Sympathetic criticism has a higher
value than unfriendly criticism, OF
course. Charles Sickle. superintend-
ent of the department Of church and
labor for the Presbyterian church.
makes some criticisms Of the atti-
tude Of the church as a whole toward
labor, which are entitled to the high
est consideration. Mr.. Sickle was q
machiHist before he became a church
leader and has made a speciality Of
working for the church among the
working people. What he says. there
/ C, has both knowledge of the stu
q q and eagerness FOR Improvement
,..sp CT it. In his little book upon
.Ta4 Church and Labor" Mr.. stelrle
says:
The occasion for one OF the most bitter
criticisms Of the church By the working
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-11
Twenty Years Ago

The Apollos distinguished themselves
with a superb musical program at the
Grand opera house and were rewarded for
their skill by packed auditorium. Among
the stars mentioned were, Mr.. w S.
Marshall. MIR. John Backus- Behr, Mr.. :.
Letowsky, Mrs. Clara Murray. Mrs. Ella
Backus-Behr. Mrs. J. w. Cotton. Mrs
William Ludwig, Mrs. Wakefield, Miss
Frances Roeder. Miss Mary Poppleton,
Mr.. slmms. Director l.. A. Torrens and
others. II was the musical climax Of the
season.
NJ. ]. Greevy, travelling passenger
agent Of the Union Pacific, went west
on business. Mr.. Greevy has the reputa-
ton Of being one of the shrewdest pas
senger solicitors in the business"
Senator Charles II. Cornell of Valentine
was at the Dsllone.
Baron Il. Kelly o. Won Helleben. envoy
extraordinary and minister plenlpotenti-
airy from Germany. passed through Omaha
en- route TO Washington. He came IRON
Toxic. Japan. where he was stationed in
a similar capacity for five years
r. h. wahlqulst, editor Of the Hastings
Democrat, stopped at the Paxton. return
ing from Washington. ID. c.
John f. Taylor. once a laborer on, The
Bee building during its construction, and
later a janitor, came In from the Sweet
Grass mountains. where he was part
owner OF q gold mine and worth many
thousands of dollars. ,... ...=a o.. "A.