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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-07
THE COMBINED CRY.

/ The strongest point raised by George
W. Ross. city builder. industrial pro
moter and financier OF East Moline. in
his noon day talk at the Rock Island
. club yesterday was involved IN the
suggestion OF a combined city on this
T side of the river, embracing Rock Is
/ land. Moline and East Moline. While
Mr.. Ross laid considerable stress on
the idea that a commission form OF
county government would accomplish
more than the present System OF
widely distributed representation, il
was his suggestion OF municipal con-
solicitation that awakened the deepest
interest and it is believed found the
most responsive chord.
Mr.. Ross made IL very plain that in
any merger that might be considered
the sense OF local pride that centers
about a time honored name need not
be bruised. The three cities on this
side OF the river, and perhaps a cou-
pie OF others that join them or are
associated with them, could retain
their present names. but would be
Incorporated as bOroughs in the great
er combined municipality. So, too,
would the financial obligations be as
signed respectively to the respective
cities as now. But there would be one
municipal government under a name
that all would approve. and which
would apply to all the boroughs.
The result of such a consumma-
ton would be the second city in the
state OF Illinois right here on the Miss
issippi, extending from Watertown to
the mouth Of the Hennepin canal be-
low Rock Island and from Rock river
on one side to the Mississippi on the
other.
Who will doubt that such a city
would have a quarter of a million pop
ulation in less than 10 years.
Many times in the histories OF Rock
Island and Moline. consolidation has
been discussed and once or twice ~
has been very near to the point of &C
complishmen-, only 70 be interrupted
by the raising of some trivial point OF
objection. II can now be realized if
the representative men of the munich
palities on this side of the river will
get together and work for that end.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-07
A Gentle Hint.

'You seem to be unusually cheer
full"
81 have the right to be. There's a
beautiful heiress in this town, and I've
called on her several times recently"
81 congratulate you. l suppose
you'll be giving up your job pretty
soon, eh?"
well. it hasn't gone as far as that
yet; but / had birthday yesterday,
and she sent me a present"
What was it,"
"A case in which 1t will be possible
to carry cigars without subjecting
them to the danger OF being crushed.
Not bad in the way of gentle hint,
is it?"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-07
FRANKNEsS IN THE NATTER OF
FRANCHISES.

II seems unfortunate. II IS unfortu-
nate, that there should be any attempt
TO ride jokers through the city coun-
ell in connection with proposed fran
chises for street railway privileges
within the corporate limits OF Rock
Island. especially where it involves
the question OF bringing into the heart
Of the city the interurban cars, an end
most earnestly and honestly desired by
all classes OF citizens. And yet the
representatives OF the Rock Island Is
land Southern do not seem inclined to
deal fairly with the people II there
is one lesson these successful pro-
motors OF street railway projects
and they have been successful so far
as the requirement OF rights outside
of Rock Island are concerned-seem
vet TO learn. IL is the value of being
absolutely frank with the people The
Railway company saw Ae
wisdom OF this policy many years ago.
and the consequence has been that
that corporation for a quarter Of cen
fury has experienced little difficulty
In getting pretty much everything 1t
What it has sought it has
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-07

Treat him as one withou: a conscience.
He doesn't know the meaning of the
word constancy; he was born without
any such bump in his Uranium"
"Dick," said Chenoworth, II have a
mind to throw you through the win
dow
You won't do anything of the kind,
Bob"
why not:'
Because you're too lazy"
Mrs. Hathorne retired from this war
of words, leaving the two friends to-
gether. Neither man seemed to regard
the question that had momentarily
held his attention of sufficient mo-
ment to call forth further comment.
and both passed to a discussion of
questions of the day.
Some months passed, at the end or
which Hathorne. being called away,
asked his friend Chenoworth to see
that his wife was not lonely during his
absence. Chenoworth promised to do
what he could I'm the matter and made
1t a point to call two or three times
a week and escort the lady to some
place of amusement. When Hatborne
AtluAbGu hC l1OhShI HNha~NN a.
change in his wife's bearing. Tt would
only have been perceptible to n lover.
for outwardIy at least it was very
slight. He received the same en-
thusiastic embrace. but he thought the
enthusiasm did not last quite SO long
as formerly. Then. too, he found
Chenoworth at his house when he re-
turned. and the latter did not seem
overioyed at meeting him.
mat Mrs. HaInorue nau become
used TO having Chenoworth about her
and that Chenoworth had become used
to being about her soon became eyi-
dent. When Chenoworth called to
spend an evening with his friends Mrs.
Hathorne was animated; wien he did
not call she was dull.
One evening while Hatborne was
with his wife. she being without ami
nation or anything TO talk about. he
took up book. II proved to be the
novel that had excited the brief dis
cussion with which this story opens.
He finished It before going to bed.
Without saying anything to his wife
on the subject he resolved to apply
the expedient adapted by the heroine
of the novel to his OWE case.
One morning he announced to his
wife that he was obliged to make
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-07

II is said at Washington that the
situation with regard to the early en-
actment Of an adequate currency bill
is more hopeful. This IS not surpris-
ing, as the senators did not have to
have their ears very close TO the
ground to hear srom Tuesdays cleo
ton. The voting In the eastern states
was certainly quite significant as there
had been a systematic scare campaign
put through by Wall street interests.
in the hope that the returns would
discredit the administration and en-
courage mutineers TO come out boldly.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-07
{ <Ql1mi[d65iflE
HENRY ROWLAND
SONNfTS. 81
OONTENTMEN1

I am not one of those who sit IN fear
That great calamities may lie ahead,
do not crawl despondently to bed.
Half doubling that tomorrow may ap-
pear:
The world may not endure another year,
Before tonight. cold and untenanted,
Its oceans empty and its cities dead.
II may revolve, a spent and useless
sphere.
But while its beauty lasts have no right
To look regretfully upon the past,
To dread disasters that are not in sight.
Or look for shadows that have not been
cast:
still possess healthy appetite.
And luckily ] am not compelled to fast
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-07

tended that the election should fail
and that there would be serious trou-
BILE if any man we're elected to his
place. It is more evident than ever
that there is no such thing as con-
stitutionalism in Mexico, and that the
so-called republic is only a military
despotism. The pretended election
carries no moral weight and affords no
indication OF the wishes of the Mex
lean nation. 1t does not even prove
that they have wishes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-07

am not one of those who croak OF Ills
That have not come and never may ar
rive;
drive
His cloud-wrapped chariot across the
hills;
Old men may sit In dread of winters
chiils,
And sadly cease to keep their hopes
alive,
But I. who still possess the strength to
strive,
Find that each day some hope of mine
fulfills.
What right do possess. blessed as am.
To join the foolish who are worrying?
/ still have bread on which to spread my
jam.
I am not taxed to feed useless king:
Within nv larder there is stored ham.
I've coal enough-paid for-to last till
spring.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-07
Asking Too Much.

sweetheart" he cried from across
the room, come tony arms"
How dare you say such thing TO
mel" she Indignantly replied. IF I'm
not worth coming TO and being taken
in your arms by force ] shall not think
OF letting you hug me-"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-07
Wretched Man.

He used TO call her baby; he used to call
her duck
What times he gave her dimpled and
rounded chin shUck;
He used to call her darling and held her
hands in his.
But now he merely squeezes his purse,
and calls her Liz.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-07

COMES just 81
time when the
beef trust Is OBJ
tanning a world
monopoly OF meat
is the news
brought from the
Argentine Repub-
lie by DR.. A ID.
Melvin chief of
the bureau of ami
NAL industry, who
has just returned
from a visit TO the
South American
republic for the
purpose of study
ing conditions.
DR.. Melvin found
that the American
beef trust has just
about completed
its process OF COB
bling the Argen-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-07
Before and After.

holds her hands so tightly that It
would seem he is trying to keep hsr
from getting away. After they are
married awhile she has to hold his
coattails to keep him at home -Florida
Times L Mon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-07

Now comes the Illinois Manufactur.
iers' association with a demand for re-
peal OF the provision OF law taxing
incomes at the source. Whenever
the people OF this country are willing
that those best able to bear the bur
den of tax shall have the way opened
to them TO shunt 30 per cent OF their
income taxes. they will support the
demand for repeal. and not before.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-07
His Heart.

my heart is with the people" said
Senator Fudgeley.
Yes" shouted an impertinent pup
in the rear end Of the hall, but it's
such a dern scrawny, shriveledy heart
that the people might as well be
gettin' along without it."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-07

John, don't be sill
ly. You don't need
a stenographer
any more than
you need a wood
en- leg"
That's II. Con-
found it, you have
no consideration
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-07

Alfred Noyes. the English poet. Is
now visiting in this country. In spite
OF the common habit Of setting the dog
on poets. he will be reasonably safe
IL he keeps away from the newspaper
ofices.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-07

The new international map OF the
heavens notes over 3O,OO0.OOO stars.
No wonder the young people have 10
spend so much time star-gazing these
bright autumn evenings.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-07

Anyway, the republicans carried
Philadelphia. AS 10 the prOgressives.
they are not carrying anything these
days However. they are making II
easier for the democrats.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-07

Rev. Father Nugent, in refusing the
post OF u. s. consul 10 Jerusalem. feels
there are plenty OF capable laymen
who could fill this post acceptably.
Father Nugent would have been an
IDEAL representative at that
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-07
A Eoreaone Conclusion.

Would your wife vote if woman SUI
frage were secured?"
mo. Shed never be able to get
to the polls until after closing time.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-07
BY THE :. w. POTTER co.


TERMS-Ten cents per week By car
r1er, IN Rock Island
Complaints OF delivery service should
be made to the circulation department.
which should also be notified in every
instance where II IS desired TO have
paper discontinued. as carriers have no
authority IN the premises
All communications OF representative
character. political or religious. must
have real name attached for pubIica-
ton No such articles viii be printed
over fictitious signatures.
Telephones in all departments Cen
trail Union. Rock Island I45. II45 and
2I15.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-07
Too Bad He Didn't

what are you laughing at, Josiah"
I've just been thinking what a
Joke II would have been on Delilah II
Samson had worn a wig"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-07

Managua, Nicaragua-The frustrat-
ed plot to assassinate President Adolfo
Diaz of Nicaragua and all his cabinet
ministers on Oct. 2s. it is charged, was
to be executed by three groups of the
liberal party. The first was to kill
the president and two cabinet minis
tiers, the second to kill Vice President
Fernando Solorzano and the minister
of foreign acairs, the third to throw
dynamite bombs among the members
or the chamber of deputies.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-07

for me whatever. I've just been read
ing about a man who got poisoned by
licking postage stamps. Sometimes
/ almost believe you want to lose me-"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-07

II is not surprising that Governor
elect Fielder OF New Jersey made such
a smashing campaign. when you learn
that he was once a baggage master.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-07
Capita1 Comment
BY CLYDE II. TAVENNER
Congressman frem ths Fourteenth District.

Especial Correspondence OF The ArsusS
Washington, ID. C. Nov 5.-That
the enactment OF the free meat pro
vision in the Underwood tariff bill
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-07

A German scientist says the appen-
dix performs an important function
That's so. II keeps the surgeons busy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-07
ALMOST CONVINCED.

MARY. there's no use talking. I've
got to have a stenographer."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-07
Nov. z in American
History.

1S37-Rev. z. r. Lovejoy, abolition
champion. killed at Alton. H.. I'm
n riot: born 1902.
1SG3-In a brilliant attack on confed-
crate redoubts at Rappahapnock
station, Va. General d. A. Rus
sells division captured the post
Among the prizes We're 1000 pris-
oners. eight battle flags, 1900 rifles
and pontoon bridge across the
Rappahannock.
19O1-Adolf Kraus, noted sculptor,
died; born 1851.
All the news an the time - The
Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-07
THE ARGUS.

Published daily at 1924 Second ave-
nue.. Rock Island. Ill. entered at the
postofhcs as second-class matter)
Rock Island Member Of the Associated
Press.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-07

Little Rock, Ark.-C. Sticky, vice
president. and w. S. Groves. Adolph
Kahn and Thomas Cotton, directors of
the Valley Savings bank of Arkenta,
Ark, that failed several months ago,
were arrested, charged with receiving
deposits after they knew the bank was
insolvent.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-07

Paris-The French minister of com
meTce refused the request of the
French Brotherhood of Locomotive En-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-07

gineers for the release of Dumaine.
engineer of the express train which
collided on Tuesday evening with a To-
cola train at Melun, causing the death
of 80 persons. He is said to have been
careless.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-07
WIRE SPARKS

Santiago, Chila-The rails have
been Joined for the portion of the great
Longitudinal railway from Isuique to
Puerto Montt, line about 1850 miles
long. When completed the road will
extend from the frontier of Peru to
the Straits of Magellan.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-07

Valparaiso, Chile-A record numbe
of steamers passed through the Ma
gellan Straits in the ten months from
Jan. l to Oct. 81 this year, according
TO an official statement. The traffic in
Guided POI steamers from the Atlantis
and 137 from the Pacific.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-07

Decatur. Ill.-Erection OF 100000
coliseum here and the transfer of the
state grand lodge and secretary from
Springfield to Decatur are planned by
the Illinois branch of the Order of
Odd Fellows
The Alaska citizen., 1913-11-24
NEW ZEALAND RUGBY
 TEAM STILL UNDEFEATED

VICTORIA, B. C., Nov. 23.-The New Zealand Blacks, the Rugby football team which arrived in America last month from New Zea- land, since which time they have been meeting all teams on the Pa cific coast, still remain undefeated They added another victory to their long list by defeating the all British Columbia team by a score of 35 to Q. Most of ther victories in Ameri ca have been shut-outs for their opponents. The team will soon leave for the East where they hope to meet most of the college teams.
The Alaska citizen., 1913-11-24
FIRST SALOON
 FOR CH|SANA

In a wire ,o his business repre- sentative here, Frank Miller, f the Miners Home on Garden Island through his Valdez attorney John Lyons. asks that funds be wired to him at once as he was making ap- plication for a license for saloon in the Chisana diggings. The wire also confirms the information that a man vas enroute from the new dig eines with the petition containing the necessary signatures.
 If the license is granted Mir. Miller. his saloon will be the first in the new camp as no saloon has been opened there yet.
The Alaska citizen., 1913-11-24
MINER FALLS IN BOILING WATER
 AND SOON DIES

Shortly before quit Hg time Satur day afternoon, Tn mas Overland, an operator on No \ below Fairbanks creek, fell off platform. while
 *orking in d shafs into a hole con taininS boiling water and died from his injuries about tw3 hours later. l)r (. F. DanLOrth who was sum moned soon after the accident hap. l happened arr vel about half hour after the mans death and expressed | the opinion that the man had died of hear. failure, brought on hy the l sudden shock. and a ter making aa in veStGation stated that he did not ] think an inquest W uld be necessary
 Overland and partner. John 1 Peterson. were sinking shaft OF the property on which they had a l lay and were thaNing ,he bottom
 of the hole by flood ng t with boil 1 ing water which was heated b,
 steam. The unfortunate man was working on a platform a sh Tt dis ance above the bottom of the shaft and in some unaccoun Jable manner
 vas knocked into the boiling Rar er i Fhich was about s or 10 inches
 ieep It is thought, however. that i the accident was caused by me
 falling dirt.
 He was soon taken out of tho 1 boiling water and after being assis , ed out of the shaft the injured man
 was able 10 walk to the home ot William Gorbracht on the upper end of the claim where he was given
 assistance until the arrival of a i doct r. It was found hat he had i fallen face downward in the hot
 water and received severe burns
 about the face, arms and legs. He
 must have swallowed some of the i hot water as the inside of his mouth 1 appeared to have been burned and he was unable to talk dist nc;ly Aft CT he had received treatment he
 walked back 10 his own cabin and walked about the cabin just a short time Def re he died Those who
 Were With him at the time of the lea f state that he died quietly and suddenly
 The unfortunate man was 27 years oid and a native of Norway He eame to America when he became of age and arrived in the Fairbanks jistr!ct about three years ago since which time he has been working on Fairbanks creek. A short time ago he took a lay on s belzw and was sinking shaft for the purpose of taking out winter dump at the time death overlook him. brother who res ded in this district a feS years ago now lives in Montana and has been communicated with re garding the death. The bcdy of the deceased man was brought to Fairbanks yes ,erday and unless in structions are received to the con trary, will be given intermen in the local cemetery.
The Alaska citizen., 1913-11-24
FOUR FEET OF SNOW
 FALLS FOR VALDEZ

VALDEZ, Nov 23. - During the past week the coast region was visit ed by heavy snow storm which lasted for several days. Valdez is now graced with four feet of the beautiful and other places report similar heavy fall. A heavy wind is blowing from off the ocean and snow is drifting badly.
The Alaska citizen., 1913-11-24

Af,er hearing the evidence in the case of |. s. vs Charles Robinson. in which the defendant was charged with having threatened the life ot George Zelka, the defendant was re- leased with warning The com blaming witness was also warned to keep the peace in the future.
The Alaska citizen., 1913-11-24

A report received by Dr. Hall from George E. Boultter, superin- tendent of the government schools, who was in charge of the epidemic of infantile paralysis among I
The Alaska citizen., 1913-11-24

tribe f natives below Hot Springs. sta es that six Indians died before the epidemic was reported and be- fore aid could be given them. After his arrival the camp was fumigated
The Alaska citizen., 1913-11-24

Mrs David J. Fairburn returned to her home in Fairbanks Friday night. the Chatanika school, of which she is the teacher, having closed on that day: to reopen again the first Monday in Febraury.
The Alaska citizen., 1913-11-24

and a strict quarantine was kept until the disease was plotted out
The Alaska citizen., 1913-11-24
JUDGE JENNINGS HAS
 RETURNED TO JUNEAU

VALDEZ, Nov. 23. - Judge Robt Jennings of the First judicial d.vi- sion has heard the cases in which Judge F. M. Brown of this division was disqualified and will leave for Juneau Tuesday. Judge Brown will finish the present term of court. There are but few cases on the docket and it is expected that the sessi- II will last but a short time longer.
The Alaska citizen., 1913-11-24

Put man on his feet and he will sometimes turn around and kick you,
The Alaska citizen., 1913-11-24
longer.

Mir, and Mrs. Tom Keel will leave with a horse and double ender for the Outside today. While in the States they will V sit in the East
The Alaska citizen., 1913-11-24

How easily we converse with a good listener.
The Alaska citizen., 1913-11-24

The paupers of London number 100000.
The bee., 1913-03-14

3oV o'mGd2lni4 Il sibyJ va
-isdI- bnuoqmoO aldai9
BLOT oI5E asigJj2 uWO
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1913-04-08
Remains of DR.. James B.
Walker Buried Here.

The remains Of DR.. James B. Walker,
whose death occurred at GreenvIlle.
Miss, were brought here and inferred in
the Richmond Cemetery Sunday about
noon, after services by Mr.. Thompson,
rector Of the Episcopal church DIR.
Walker was son of VIM. Jason Walker
and Sallle Stone Walker and lived in
this city until the close Of the war, when
he moved to Greenville, where he prac-
tieed medicine for years with much sue
cess, and then went into the banking
business. at which he was also very sue
cessfol. he was related 10 the many
walkers OF this county. and was a mild
hammered man, gentlemanly and court
eous to all. He is survived by a
brother, Joel w. Walker, of Augusta.
Me-, three sisters, Mesdames Mullins and
Richard White, of ST. Louis, and Bur-
nett J. Pinkerton, of Lexington. and two
daughtes, Misses Fannie Dye and Sarah
Stone Walker, both Of whom accOmpan-
led the remains. DIR. Walker had many
friends in this city and county who sOr-
row at his demise.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1913-04-08
County Court Day Sales.

There were about l, 200 cattle at the
Madison Stock Yards yesterday and all
of them, about, sold. Prices ranged from
4 IL to Sc. the latter for choice bunch
of steers. The former was for butcher
cattle and common stuff. Feeding cat
tie sold at 2 to Lie. The sales did not
start off briskly. but the demand was
better at the close of the day. Hogs
sold at TO S lie The horse market
was quiet. while buyers and sellers Of
mules we're far apart. A big crowd was
in town and business was satisfactory.