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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-01
TAVENNER ANSWERS CHILDREN

lowing letter to his little friends:
Your letter was only eight words in
length. But it has made a deeper i'm
preston on me than many letters
have received on other matters which
are 500 words in length. All you say
s: please protect the birds God has
given us
Your plea is a noble one l agree
with you. The birds God has given
US should be protected.
4 am glad you wrote. If you hadn't
written it is probable l would never
have thought of the birds But now, If
anything concerning birds, or the pro
lection Of them, ever comes up In the
halls of congress for discussion, I will
Immediately become an eager and in
terested listener Then l will cast my
vote on the side Of the birds"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-01
URGING THE SOLDIERS MONUMENT

Rock Island. Feb. 2s-Editor The
Argus: am pleased that effort is
being made TO erect a soldiers monu-
mest in Rock Island. Surely we of
this generation have not forgotten the
anxious days from 80 to '65. Neither
have we forgotten the brave boys who
donned the blue and responded to our
countrys call and went forth TO do
might be preserved.
Since those days We have listened
TO the orations OF imprisoned speak
ers on every Fourth Of July. We have
heard from their lips that we are liv-
ing in one OF the graudest countries on
the face of the globe. They have re-
counted its boundless resources, its
mines rich in ores and its fields fer
tile in product
They have fattered us with the state
ment, SO dear TO the ears Of an Ameri-
can. that in no other country are there
such a people as are We, the liberty
loving people Of the United States OF
America
/ BY OUT applause We have endorsed
the sentiment, and in our hearts, al
least, we admitted that we were a
great, a generous, and a noble minded
people.
/ Then. when the orator told of our
intelligence and referred to the school
house on every hilltop, he also praised
our religious tendency as a people by
noting that in addition 10 the school
house on every hilltop. there was &
! church in the valley between.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-01
THE EXTRA SESSION.

Stating his purpose to call the
Sirty-third congress in extra session
April l. President-elect Wilson rec
ognizes a popular demand and a diff
cult situation.
President Wilson and his party are
charged with the duty not only Of
revising the tariff downward but Of
reforming the whole scheme of ma
tional taxation. They are 10 address
themselves TO WRONGS that are almdst
institutional. They are TO assume a
task in finance and economy greater
than was ever before imposed upon
an American administration.
Their problem is the shifting of the
burdens Of government from those
least able to bear them to the ele-
ments which in the past have carried
few OF them. 1t is 10 distribute taxa
ton justly. II is to do away so far
as is possible with the whole scheme
OF privilege by means OF which power
full interests. escaping taxation them
selves, have used the power of taxa
ton to Cypress the many.
In this readjustment the imposi-
ton Of a general income tax must
Of necessity receive the closest atten,
ton. There can be no relief or the
people from the exactions Of favored
interests. no reduction in the cost OF
living, no sharp separation Of bust
ness and government, unless federal
taxation, now by design confined
chiefly TO the necessaries. shall be
wisely transferred to wealth, to prop
erty, 10 earnings
The new congress will not meet
for four weeks after Inauguration
but these four weeks may be vel
( spent by the committees in prepare
ton for a reform that. once begun
should never rest until It is com
pete.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-01
CAPITAL COMMENT

The country first came TO know him
as a consevationist when the report
of the democratic minority on the Bal
linger-Pinchot committee was publish
ed. That report was written by Judge
Graham.
ADVANCE IDEAS PRESENTED.
A report submitted at the beginning
of this congress by the committee on
expenditures in the interior depart.
ment, of which he is chairman, and
which he wrote, shows that he has
some advance ideas Of the matter
The report deals with the lands in
Alaska and the harbor OF Controller
bay. In speaking of the control of the
vast areas of coal and mineral lands
there, the following suggestions were
made to congress, and the report urg
ed that early action be taken:
Your committee would therefore re
specially suggest that for the better
development of Alaska, as we'll as fol
the general good, congress should al
an early day take action.
PROTECTING ALASKAN LANDS.
Il. That will reserve to the govern
ment in perpetuity the title to all Goa
land and mineral land in Alaska, the
title to which has not already passed
to others or in which no vested right:
obtain.
90. That a similar course be fol
lowed as to all land containing petro
| leum or natural gas.
SO That all future land patents
deeds or conveyances Of the fee, il
whatever form, shall contain provis
ions saving and reserving to the gov
eminent all coal, minerals, petroleum
and natural gas. on or under public
lands, with the right to remove tn
same.
81 That fair and even liberal lease
be made by the government to prope
parties, providing carefully for the cor
tinuous development of the lands s.
| leased"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-01
MIX. BRYaN's PREPARATION.

Those who for one reason or anoth
Pr, none of which is worth consider
Ing, oppose w J. Bryan, are sure he
has not the preparation to fill the Office
Df secretary Of state. The Brooklyn
Eagle never very friendly to BRYAN
happily answers these critics:
Mr. Bryan has undergone some
possibly educational experience
previous secretaries did no. Mr..
Bryan has seen more Of the world %
than Theodore Roosevelt He has
been clear around it. He has con
suited with more monarchs and
caaIcellCriCs and statesmen and
scholars then NJ Roosevelt or
Hamilton Fish. or Secretary Bay
ard. or Ere .ughIyseu. or Blaine.
o. Olney. or John Hay. or Henry
Clay, or John {. Calhoun. or even
El!hu Root ever thought OF doing.
And everywhere Mr.. BRYAN went
he was we'll received. even by the
pope and the car. and by Tolstoi,
MIR RoOscvcljs experience with
the supreme pontiT being drastic.
and with Mr.. Asquith even more
so. No American has been Sc far
and conferred with so many Of the
great in power. in knowledge and
IN influence as Mr.. BRYAN. except
President Tart And the latter
has paid 70 Ny Bryan in the
White house more honor than re
has 30 Mr. Roosevelt ever since
he discovered the eN-Dresident has
for him the cumity cyclists have
for those they have soUgth to in
iure without cause.
The EGs is dis0csed 70 subject
the taste of the Wilson pudding to
the test OF the national eating.
Seward did less '7- Lincoln than
BRYAN has done for Wilson. and
Lincoln made Seward secretary OF
state, teaching him his place when
he made q mistake about his exact
Dimensions. Bryan has done more
with democracy for Wilson than
Wilson has had chance TO do for
him Often reciprocity is the best
policy. The Eagle thinks that Mr..
Wilson will be justified in taking
his chances with Mr Bryan. and
feels certain that Mr. Bryan will
not be unwilling to take his with
Mr.. Wilson. And 'if he goes in"
ne will have TO take II whether he
would or not. or will relish the
consequences or not.
Incidentally. too, the state depar
ment is the only one a president
any strength keeps and must keep
his own hands and which the seer
tary Of state has TO permit such
president 10 keep in his own hands
or himself retire. Other department
can largely be left to their heads.
The state department must be i
trusted TO the president without que
ton II represents this nation TO OF
er nations. and he alone represents o,
own nation to other nations. The sc
rotary Of state speaks for the prei
dent
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-01

Washington, March Congressman
elect Clyde H. Tavenner has made an
agreement with the boys and girls OF
tLa Fourteenth Illinois disrrNt that as
log as he sits in the halls ~ congress
ha viii be a friend Of the birds
Z, happened this way: The other day
Nj TavCune- received a letter sigced
by IS boys and girls OF Carbon Cliff.
Ill. one OF the small towns in his dis
trict II started out: Our Dear Con
gresham" and Tavenners first
thought was that it was another appli-
cation for a postoffice, Of which he has
received scores. But all the letter
SAID was: please protect the birds
God has given us
The new congressman felt so reliev.
ed he was inspired to dictate the fol
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-01

II seems altogether likely that the
senate will pass in favorable form
the house bill for the physical valua-
ton OF railroads. Senator LaFollette
has not encountered as much Difficult
~ as naturally would be expected to
beset his way and has secured amend
ment OF the house measure in several
important particulars. How rapid Is
the progress being made in govern.
mental affairs may be judged from the
fact that a few years ago the rail
roads frothed at the mouth and threw
Ats, fguratively speaking, at every
mention OF the proposal to value them
on a physical basis.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-01

that are requiring the careful atten-
ton of the best minds in congress.
One of the foremost conservationists
in the democratic party, and one who
is qualified in every way to give the
question the consideration it deserves
is Judge James NJ. Graham Of the
Springfield H., district He is shrewd,
careful and painstaking Being a law
yer, he possesses a knowledge of the
legal phase of the subject. His fine
analytical mind is capable Of giving
the matter the thorough consideration
it deserves. For the past two years he
has been ranking member on the pub
lie lands committee and is familiar
with many Of the most difficult situa-
tons Of conservation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-01

next congress Is
that of conserva-
ton. Already the
lines are b e j n g
tightly drawn IN
both senate and
house, and some
very interesting
problems are likely
to come up in the
beginning of the
extra S e s S j o u .
Much is being said
here now both pro
and con as to the
right Of the fed
eral government in
the controlling OF
water rights, pow
er sites and forest
reserves. II is a
big question and
involves tn n & {
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-01

A further move 70 eliminate mill
tarism from the hoy Scouts OF Amer
Tea was taken at the third annual
meeting An order was issued 10
sooutmasters directing them to clint
nate military methods and ideas and
TO keep only such drills as are needed
to teach the boys 20 move promptly
and in ar orderly manner from one
place TO another The slaves should
no. be used in any way as dummy mus
kets. The leaders OF the Boy Scouts
OF America wish TO encourage the
boys in peace scouting
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-01
Matchmaking the greater area OF

Notwithstanding the greater area OF
dry" territory. from July to February
the nation consumed 100000 gallons
OF whisky more than during the CORE
spending period OF the year before, or
a total OF $4,000. 900 gallons. The con-
sumption OF cigarettes increased by
III billion. OF cigars 250.oOO,o 900. and
Of smoking and chewing tobacco. H.
OO0, 900 pounds. The consumption OF
beer for the first seven months OF the
present year as compared with the
corresponding months OF the year
preceding increased by I,s5o,oo0 bar
relp.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-01
Sad Part.

"Oh, dear" said Eve, after she had
secured all the best fig leaves there
were to be had, I'm so unhappy"
Come, dear, cheer up" replied
Adam. Things might be worse than
they are. We still have each other"
Yes, but now that I've got to
wearing clothes there's no other wo-
them"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-01
Self Conf dsnce.

do you believe in all the views you
advocatef"
Yes" replied Senator Sorghum,
after some hesitation. 4 do. but /
doubt whether a less skillful reasoner
than myself would be able TO convince
me Of the correctness Of some Of
thcm- Washington Star.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-01
March l In American
History.

1TSl-A fed grafton of the colonies sCc-
ceeded the revolutionary govern
ment which had existed since May
10. 1915.
1794-WiIIis m Jenkins Worth general
In Mexican war. born: died 1919
19l0-Snowi-lides In the mountains Of
Washington caused the loss OF over
100 lives
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-01

wsshington-Captsin A H Rostron
who as commander OF the steamship
Csrpathia directed the rescue Of sur.
vivors Of the Titanic disaster. has
reached here to receive at the hands
OF President Taft the gold medal voted
by congress in recognition of his hero,
ic services.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-01

Minneapolis-Pat Grove. the man
whom the police of many western cit
les were accused Of being afraid to
try TO arrest after the kidnapping OF
young Eddie Cudahy in Omaha sever
al years ago. was arrested IN Mime
intoxicated.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-01
He Did.

Don't you ever pant for freedomT
asked the kind lady, addressing pale
convict who had turned to look
curiously at her after the guide had
passed.
Yes" he replied, but l have looE-
ed in vain for breaches in these
walls"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-01
Narrow Escape

Narrow Escape
There was man in our town,
About a giants size,
Who nearly starved TO death because
He wouldn't advertise.
And when he weighed but forty
pounds,
He grasped his tCusty pen,
And wrote an ad. and Published It,
And now he's fat again,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-01
ONE FEATURE OF RECIPROCITY

One objection raised to the recipro-
city treaty with Canada proposed by
President TAFT was that It opened the
way to the importation here OF Cana
dian eggs and the consequent pauper-
izatiou Of the American hen.
This dire prediction Was made in
the face Of Official American figures
showing the following exports OF eggs
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-01
How He Did Il,

How" asked the young lady as
she looked with admiration at the rug
gsd nonogenarian. have you managed
to live so long and preserve your
health so well?"
BY regularly declining to practice
what my friends have preached" he
candidly replied
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-01

One OF George Washingtou's letters
has brought $3.50 in London. but no
communication from any mere states.
man will ever have anything Ike the
bringing capacity OF tuOs" Archbo.d
Dear Senator letters
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-01

New York-Rear Admiral Robert E.
Peary, the discoverer OF the north
pole, heads list of a few subscribers
who have started an American branch
Of the Scott memorial fund to COM
memorate the death of Captain Rob
ert F. Scott and his associates in the
antarctic.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-01

One OF the women appearing in the
Washington suffragist parade will
wear ball and chain as a symbol Of
her sey.s bondage. Wouldn't a hobble
skirt answer the same purpose?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-01
The Main Question.

IF you will be mine III put rings
on your fingers and bells on your
toes'
"Ah, but will you hook my dress in
the back?"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-01

More cabinet troubles in Japan.
There's no room for doubt now about
the thoroughness OF the undermining
of that country.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-01

At least Madero cannot be accused
OF shortsigEtuesF His last dispatch
70 Washington said ne expected def
mite results very soon
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-01

Great Britain needn't make any
scornful remarks about the big police.
man Of the western hemisphere.
There's Turkey YOU know.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-01

At least President Huerta isn't in
any doubt as to what will happen to
him in case he falls into the hands Of
the opposition.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-01

The sufIragists now wish to abolish
the title Miss" Still, the young wo-
men are accomplishing a good deal in
that direction already.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-01

The Pujo investigating committee
sees the existence of a money trust.
an evil the people have scen for a
considerable number % years.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-01

II is generally conceded that Wood
row Wilson is to make an unprecedent-
ed president. That is why the people
elected him
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-01

General Felix Diaz says he does not
want any ofiice Which is not the first
time he has manifested marked signs
% human intelligence
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-01

big maple syrup crop is predicted
in some sugarbush counties. Score
one more good start for the young
year
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-01

Illinois, usually quite sedate, man
ages 70 stir up a rumpus every time
a senator is TO be elected.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-01

The Princeton tiger next week will
indeed be the grandest tiger in the
Jungle
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-01
His Conclusion.

Mrs Gnaggs III never forget the
night you proposed to me. You acted
like perfect fool Mr.. Gnagg8-That
wasn't acting Philadelphia Record,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-01

Meanwhile the short term in the
United States senate is growing daily
shorter.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-01
by CLYDE H. TAvENNER.

RESSMAN-ELECT FROM THE
FOURTEENTH DISTRICT.
Especial Correspondence OF The Argus)
Washington. Feb. 27.-One of the
most acute questions confronting the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-01
THE ARGUS.

BY THE J. w. POTTER co.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-05-12
Real Estate TO Exchange
Abstracts-Title Insurance

UTAH SAVINGS & TRUST COMPANY
furnish abstracts and title insurance
attend TO all details In transferring and
lard titles. Capital. $500 900.
23o Main. $3.50
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-05-12
$3.50 CASH. BALANCE $40 PER MONTH
BUYS THIS.

New 6-room brick bungalow. Large
concrete front porch. beamed ceilings,
fine library. built-in bookcases; polished
slash grain nr. Beautiful bullt-in side
board, leather paneled walls ana pete
rails In dining room, hammered copper
electric fixtures, white enameled kitchen.
with gas range, and gas water heater,
Keen cement walls. Two large bedrooms
with big closets large bevel-pIate mirror
IN bedroom door. Screened sleeping porch;
Brass-trImmed tile fireplace Loaded
glass French windows; fun basement.
Torrid Zone furnace, with hot water con
nectlon. Screens for all doors and win
dows; inlaid linoleum on bath and kitch-
en- floors; gas range and gas water heat
er included. Nice lawn, concrete walks
low you ever saw, located one block from
9th East. Built for a home. Owner must
sell quick
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-05-12

We have q bargain TO offer which we
are Wiling TO have you submit TO any
real estate man in town and VIII guar
antee that they, one and all. will agree
that IL Is $500 below the market Lo-
Gated on West Temple near 9th South,
TWO houses. four-room brick in tho
'front.' and hve-room frame In the rear.
You can 1--we in one and rent the other
and get good returns. DO not delay OF
avai!ing yourself 81 this opportunity.
You pay $3.50 cash and assume mort
gage Of $500. which IS not ayable for
two years and can be extended. and the
place IS yours.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-05-12

YOUR LAST CHANCE
to buy modern bungalows at n great
SO wing We have made another cut and
are now selling them at $1,000 below the
market price.
6-rooul. worth $4,000. cut to $4,000.
6-room' worth $4,000. cut TO sS400.
T-room worth $4,000. cut to $4,000.
Terms on above, $500 down and bal
ance monthly.
You had better investigate these at
once as YOU will never again be able 10
get houses like these at such low prices.
They are modern In every way, Cement
basement. furnace. hardwood floors,
built In furniture, etc, sewer, gas, wa
ter and walks. Location, 9th ave. and j
st Keys at $50 st. win rent IL not
sold In ten days.
i2i Dooly Block. bl512
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-05-12

Six-room house in southeast district
has Just been listed with us for tx-
change. Owner will take acreage in ex-
change This place is splendidly con-
structed and is good enough for anybody
BURT & CARLQUIST COMPANY.
REAL ESTATE. MORTGAGE LOANS.
FIRE INSURANCE. BONDS.
30 MAIN STREET. TEL. WAS. $50,
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-05-12

THIS rs NO JOKE.

THIS rs NO JOKE
40 acres first class land near Sandy.
under new ditch cheap at $50 per acre;
take IL at $3.50 per acre. You can make
quick money on this.
$50 acres good land. South Jordan:
house, stable we'll, Most of land has
been cultivated. The advance on this
the next five years. even N you don't do
any work on II A sure winner, Going
for $4,000.
1880 acres. the best buy In Blue Creek.
In the great wheat belt. 400 acres in
wheat that should Yield 1900 bushels,
about 200 acres more p!owed. only s1o
per acre. Easy terms. or might take
part city property. What more could
you esk
See a, once.
GEO. w DANGEY.
Was. 9es9, 7oT Walker Bank Bldg.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-05-12

We have an elegant home Just east OF
9th East street, In a very choice neigh
oorhood Five rooms. strictly moder
and, best Of all. absolutely new. Has a
large sleeping porch IN addition TO
kitchen screened porch; very convenient
buffet kitchen; cemented basement; built
III linen closets, mantel. bookcases. and
other modern conyonIences. This house
Is little beauty and will take your eve.
$500 cash. bal easy payments. $780,
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-05-12
cRoMAR, 211 ATLAS BLOCK.

am great admirer OF Douglas ave-
nue! Why? Because think II the
gra ndesr home site IN Salt Lake. Just
think. only few minutes by car, pure
air no smoke cement walks. sewer, gas,
electricity, beautiful homes, no offensive
shackS, every home new and the grand
est view OF valley. lake ard mountains
[ offer the corner OF Douglas and Fourth
sOx140 feet: lots between 3rd and 4th
80, 50x14o feet. lot just north OF Srd
So, 40xl4O feet, and others near by
Don't fail to take university car. and
enjoy the sight today. Regrets are use
less. Opportunities few.
am permitted TO offer fine new
brick cottage OF > rooms and full base
ment. Corner Hxll5 feet: 9th avenue
and / street, at low price $3.50.
Just listed valuable property close
In. 10 rods north of End SO. st. on 9th
East. Seveu-room frame house. Lot Sx
10 rods-for only $3.50.
House OF rooms on 18th East near
ard south Lot 673x160 feot; fine view
street paved; $1,000
Houses, lots, trackasc; close I'm, etc
Fine large corner Srd ave. and st
s24xi2S feet; room for two dwellings
See Cromar 2i1 Atlas block.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-05-12
FARMS.

Stop living from, hand to mouth. by
purchasing this farm on very easy
terms, II you cannot afford large first
payment, Nine acres. located 10 miles
southeast OF the city In the best section
Of our county. Seven acres In bearing
orchard Very choice apples strawber
ries. raspberries Broom house; chicken
coops, barns, etc: all for $4,000
$500 cash and Il is yours, Balance ar
ranged 10 suit. $4,000.