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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-21
Dorchester, N. Y. Expressly

Dorchester, n. Y, Express)
The Pennsylvania legislature has
just passed law Imposing the com.
mission form of municipal govern
ment en- the twenty-five third class
cities of that state. Legal experts fig
ured it out that permissive law, I'M
der which the cities could try the new
plan or let it alone, would have been
unconstitutional, and so the only al
tentative was a mandatory act or
none.
Under this system, the voters OF
these cities will enjoy the boon of a
vest pocket ballot with a few names
only on it, and will elect one or more
public servants as departmental heads
in whom all administrative functions
will be vested. This is a step in ad-
vance, but it clearly leaves consider
able to be desired, for voters have
not yet everywhere reached years of
discretion and are often more con-
cerned to have a man of their own
party, church or crowd in the city hall
than to have man of intelligence
qualified 10 perform his duties. Hence,
it has happened that Topeka has plac.
ed barber at the head of her public
works, and Ottumwa has put a rail.
road switchman in charge of her pub.
lie and legal affairs. 1t is conceivable.
of course, that these officials may be
highly competent men, but in the
absence Of information it seems more
reasonable at this distance TO con-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-21
COMMISSION GOVERNMENT

clude that wiser choice might have
been made
The system into which the commits
sion government scheme is evolving is
the city manager plan" SO called,
under which the people elect commits
sioncrs who hire a capable man to
run the municipality. The elective Of
ficers get the honor along with a
nominal salary, and may lie abed till
noon if they like, no exhaustive drafts
being made upon their brains or time.
The hired manager receives a substan-
tial salary and is expected TO know
how to do things and be up and doing.
In fact, his powers are as wide as
those of a British prime minister or
the secretary of chamber of CON-
merce, and he might even, if adroit
enough, come as near to being the
whole thing as a governor who has
his legislative properly bulldozed into
humility.
An advantage Of the commission
plan is that a city may look anywhere
fer capable manager, and hire a sue
cessful administrator, as German
cities often do, away from rival city
1t is common sense plan making for
honest and efficient government, and
doubtless in few years more Ven
New York stale cities have adopted It
we shall Jock back with a shudder at
the old unhappy days when we elect
ed men because they wanted to be, 70
do things they didn't know how to do
and actually paid them salaries for il.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-21
passed wholly away and the wounds
then inflicted have been healed.
TRoMPsoN's REMARKABLE
WORK.

States Attorney Floyd E. Thompson
is receiving many and indeed, well
merited congratulations on his sue
cess in the trial and conviction in the
Stratton murder trial, the first case of
so grave a nature to come under the
administration of his Office since he
has held it. The triumph of Mr..
Thompson is the more remarkable in
that he was obliged, practically unaid-
ed, to build up the prosecution. Such
assistance as he had in an advisory
way, came from Hon. William Nc
Entry, voluntarily, and he was obliged
TO go into the case practically single
handed.
Handicapped as he has been since
he went into Office by the hostile atti-
tude of the dominating spirit of the
board Of supervisors, which has de-
MED him aid or encouragement, be-
cause of his politics, many a states
attorney would not have had either
the ambition or the courage TO go into
the Stratton case with all its compli-
cations.
But Thompson did his duty. He
yanked Stratton back here, indicted
him and convicted him. He has
shown not only that he possesses in
admirable degree the requisite quail
ties Of public prosecutor, but he has
demonstrated that he has the fighting
courage to enter battle.
He has proven that he will deal JUS
tice for the people who elected him,
despite that the representatives Of the
people in the board of supervisors deny
him both justice and fair play.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-21
a DAY TO CELEBRATE.

Now that the blue and the gray
who virtually decided the fate of the
nation at Gettysburg are about to
join hands on that onoe-bloody bat
teheld there comes a call from the
south. DR.. George P5trie OF the Ala
bama Polytechnical institute said in
an address a few days ago:
= In two more years IL will be half a
century since the great war ended.
Shall we let that date go by unnotic-
edg The trials and the perils Of re-
construction are now over. We are
one country at last, no: only in name
but in spirit; and no section welcomes
this coming OF real peace and frater-
nal feeling more genuinely than we
do Would IL not. then. be a fine
thing II this semi-centennial could be
made the occasion OF a national cele-
bration OF the present good feeling
between ell sections OF our country
and the genuine reunion that has at
= last conner"
This sentiment and this proposal
will find an echo in the heart OF every
: loyal man. north or south. None viii
more heartily endorse this suggestion
than the men who wear stars and
eagles Of the Grand Army of the Re-
public. And that II comes from the
south gives il the more weight and
demands for IL the most earnest con-
sideration.
The United States. again really
united. owes IL to itself and the world
70 give q striking demonstration, on
the fiftieth anniversary OF the closing
Z CT the 'Irrepressible conflict" OF the
fact that even within the lifetime OF
many Of the men who engaged in it,
: the bitterness then engendered has
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-21
One or the Other

"And," said the courtly gentleman,
have you any children, madam"
NO" replied the lady, but have
the dearest little dogsie in the world.
He sleeps on my bed every night, and
always wakes me in the mornings by
licking my face"
Cad" said the courtly old gentle
man, aside, "it must be true that dogs
are more affectionate than human be-
ings-or, perhaps, it is just blind ig-
norance with them"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-21
June.

Month of the bride and the rose,
Month of the sweet graduate;
Hope freights each zephyr that blows,
Who can go clinging to hate?
Strawberries heaped on the plate.
The brook singing songs as it flows
Month of the bride and the rose,
Month Of the sweet graduate
A boat and a jugful of bait, =
Or hammock in which to repose;
Why sit and grunble at fate?
June may be lovely-who knows?
Month of the bride and the rose,
Month OF the sweet graduate. ii.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-21

public is as yet
almost unaware
of its presence, a
new trust is eX.
tending its ten
taeles out over
the country. II
is the mail order
trust. Already
Its stran glin 6
grip is Tightening
about the million
small towns and
C gu n try N e T
chants who are
the backbone OF
national prosper.
ity.
The mail order
house recently
increased its cap
ital stock from
. Enn nm aEh
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-21

The distinction Of having the best
paid one-room country school teacher
IN the United States is claimed by
Logan county. ILL.,, which pays its
teacher $40 per month for a term OF
nine months.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-21
Paying the Pope's Physicians.

By a long established custom the
physicians OF the. pope are paid every
week by the pope's chamberlain. When
bis holiness is seriously sick the physi-
clan does not receive this emOlument.
From this custom no physician Of the
pope has departed since the time OF
sextus Vie Cri de Paris
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-21
June 81 in american
History.

ieSS-increase Mather. famous lSsw
England preacher. born: died 1T23.
tIeS - New Hampshire ratified tho
United States constitution. the
ninth state. thus insurfng its adop-
ton.
iS.e-WiiIiam G, T. Shedd. eminent
theologian. teacher and writer on
religious subjects, born; died 1894
isoo-Ameriean marines under Major
Waller am5ushed on the road from
Taku to Tientsin, American con-
suiate IL Tientsin destroyed by
Boxers,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-21

Yeggmen cracked q safe in Colum,
bus, Ind, the other night and citizens
who heard the explosion paid no heed,
thinking il was the blowout of an auto
tire. Verify. the automobile has much
70 answer for.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-21

Statisticians have figured there are
3O,000O0O Sunday school children in
the Christian world. That may be
true right now, but there will not be
80 many after the Sunday school pic.
MICS have been held.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-21
PessiE1ism.

do you think the earth is ever Ike
ly to be struck by comet or anything
OF that kind?'
Il don't know; but IL 1t ever is Il
VII be probably after have made the
2st payment on the house I'm buy.
ug"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-21

Using the library as a social center,
with study clubs and other activities,
including a gymnasium, is the method
taken at Homestead, Pa, TO demon.
s;rate that a library need not be
merely a "mausoleum Of books"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-21
Used to Il,

II see it is claimed that a real
prince is running an elevator In New
York"
Poor fellow"
"Oh, l don't know. He has prob
ably had 80 many ups and downs that
he doesn't mind it."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-21

\ lightning bolt in Illinois stripped
the shirt of a farmer. Which, though
rather drastic, is a quick and cheap
way 10 make reluctant man change
his garment in the spring.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-21

\ Chicago judge says that entirely
too many wives are shooting their
husbands. Indeed, yes. Shooting
perfectly good husband Is about the
worst thing 4 wife can do.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-21
No Mirrors in the Manufactorv

No Mirrors in the Mandatory.
Johnny-Pa, you said Mr.. Piper was
a self-made man, didn't you?
Pa-Yes.
Johnny-Well, he amt.
Pa-Why do you think he isn't?
Johnny-Look at his red hair and
freckles!
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-21

Can't anybody make US believe that
sheol is hotter than old mother earth.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-21

Keep cool. II you can't do It ply
sically, try it mentally and nature viii
do the rest to a surprising degree.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-21

Women are TO have the ballot just
as Illinois needs a thorough house.
cleaning.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-21

Aren't these holdups near Spring
field with the legislature in session q
bit suspicious?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-21

II is always pleasanter 70 follow
your conscience than hold Office.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-21
Capital Comment
BY CLYDE Il. TAvENNER
Congressman from the Fourteenth District.

Especial Correspondence OF The Argus.)
Washington, d. c., June $50 81
lently and insidiously that the great
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-21

TERMs-Ten cents per week by car
rier, IN Rock Island.
Complaints OF delivery service should
be made TO the circulation department
which should also be notified in every
instance where it is desired to have
paper discontinued. as carriers have no
authority In the premises.
All communications OF argumentative
character, political or religious. must
have real name attached for publica-
ton. No such articles will be printed
over fictitious signatures.
Telephones in all departments: Cen
tral Union, West I45. 1145 and 2l45.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-21
THE ARGUS.

Published daily at 1924 Second ave-
hue. Rock Island. Ill entered at the
postoffice as second-class matter.)
Rock Island Member of the Associated
Press.
BIZ THE J. w. POTTER CO.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-21

Al the news all the ume-The Argus.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-06
AMUSE MENTS
OPERA HOUSE E..

"Way Down East" with its typical
characters of New England life with
its realistic stage pictures and envir
onments, and it's marvellous snow
storm, comes to the Opera House,
Thursday matinee and night. Oct. 9Th.
The atmosphere of the play is clean
and wholesome, and one leaves the
playhouse at the end of the perform
ance feeling refreshed. Types of men
and women such as are found in ev-
ery-day life in rural New England pre-
dominate. and their peculiar notions Of
right and wrong find a ready response
from the auditor. The love of David
Bartlett, son of Old Squire Bartlett, for
Anna Moore, furnishes the basis of
The plot and the audience sits en-
tranced while the story is being I'M
folded, and follows with breathless in
terest the Wooing of the girl, who, sent
out into the night by the obstinate ia
Their of the young lover, seeks shelter
in a deserted barn, where she is res
cued, and the curtain finds the young
people happily united, and the father,
repentant Of his harshness, gives them
his blessing.
A bargain matinee is announced,
prices 25c and see. Evening prices al
ways 25c. to $100.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-06
At the Colonial.

A now feature. Wanted by the Po-
lice"
With William Jefferson, (son of the
late Joseph Jeffersom as Billy West,
the fastest telegraph operator in the
worl3
A phenomenal thrce-reel feature
with a powerful story produced on a
gigantic scale The most intense and
gripping dramatic feature ever offer
ed to the public.
THE Gypsy Queen. Keystone.
Another melo-dramatic-co medy-sen-
sational subject, with Mabel as the
Gypsy Queen. With rival for the af-
lection of the man She loves.
Man and Woman. -Ramo. . reels.
Is very interesting two-reel Of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-06

Now that the work of highway i'm
provement in the city proper. which
has been in progress during the past
summer, and which included principal
ly that done on Western avenue ant
Rines hill, in the Western district
and on Bangor street and Cony nil
in the Eastern district, is, With the
exception of Rines hill. completed, tho
attention Of the street department is
engaged with the building of a piece
of State road on the Broek' road. so
called. Work on this piece of highway
was commenced, last week, under the
supervision OF Street Commissioner
Trask Of the Western district, with q
small crew, but, this (Mondayl morn
ing, more men viii be set at work. an6
operations will be commenced in earn
est. This piece Of State road will eX-
tend from a point near the cemetery
beyond the Pinkham & Phibrick mill
a distance of about mile. to a point
aboat opposite the residence of N. Nj
Grover. on the Sidney road. The con-
s'ruction will lie eff gravel. the trav-
elied surface being Is feet in width
and the entire roadway from gutter
to gutter Il feet.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-06

, may desire to dispose of, ne would be
glad to call upon them personally.
With the response that has been
made, they have paid their way, and
paid a goodly sum of the debt, and
an increase of interest is noticeable
The above photograph will give some
idea of the work in the efforts just
past. Plans are alse made Tor a per
manert league for meeting the imam
cial ends of the work, and trust we
may have the hearty cooperation Of
the citizens toward a permanent build
ing upon the Armys lot on Winthrop
street, suitable to the needs of the
work.
The ensign has first class references
from the Ministerial Association who
know Of his two years work in HaVer-
hill, Mass, and also frem the City
Marshal of the same place. He WOULD
be pleased to meet any who would
wish to know more of the operations
of the Army in this city.
LOCAL. CORPS,
Augusta, Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-06
NOVEL CRAFT.
Steam Barge J. o. Ellison First of
Kind to Visit Augusta.

The steam barge J. O. Ellison, Capt.
A. II. Fletcher. from New York with
cargo of $500 barrels of cement for
Purinton Bros. Co., arrived at Angus
Ia, at about 40 Saturday afternoon.
The cement is a portion of the lot to
be used in the construction of the new
Maine Central Railroad bridge.
The Ellison, which is the first craft
of that type to visit the port of Au-
gusta left, New York, Oct. l, and ar
rived at Bath, last Friday, after u
rough passage. Except fer her steam
equipment she is very much like the
ordinary coal barge. She is 1S5 feet
in length, with 32-foot beam, and her
tonnage is 500 gross. She is driven by
twin screws, is lighted by electricity
and carries a crew of IA men. At pres
ent she is drawing lis feet of water.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-06

church an opportunity of hearing the
Gospel, ard which has brought the
Ensign in touch with the needs of the
sick and shut-ins, and have given as
sistance in the WY Of meals and lodg-
inee, regardless Of creed or nationality
and an opportunity given to work.
Much more could be done but for
lack of proper facilities, and the ever
needed finance being inadequate to the
demand.
Careful investigation is made on all
applications and relief given upon the
merits Of the case.
The fact that The local hall is badly
situated, and that the officers quart
ers are in separate parts of the city,
and that inadequately furnished, of
even the ordinary needs of household
necessities, for an ordinary family, are
| hardly in Keeping with the services
| he is rendering the city of Augusta in
| Il public way.
II is to this end that Ensign Fur
man makes an appeal te any who may
! have stored UP furniture, which they
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-06
MUNICIPAL COURT.
Assault and Battery Case Principal.
Event in Saturday Docket.

Joseph Bolduc, who is employed by
the Augusta Lumber Co, was arraign-
ed before the municipal court, Satnr-
day afternoon, on a charge of assault
and battery in which the complainant
was Jules Roy, and which was alleged
to have been committed on the night
of Oct. > Benedict F. Maher appear
ed for the complainant and Joseph
Williamson, of the firm of Williamson
B'Irleigh & Mclean. for the respond
ent.
The trouble took place in the Bolduc
homestead and is said to have been
que to the borrowing, by the complain
ant, of a carpenter bench belonging
to the respondent. Bolduc pleaded not
guilty, and claimed that he had struck
the complainant in self defence. Both
the parties concerned had the support
of their wives on the witness stand.
After weighing the evidence the court
decided that Bolduc was guilty an6
imposed a sentence of So and costs OF
Is days in Jail, and arrangement for
a settlement were made.
One other case was heard during
the day, that of Paul Trepannier, whe
was in court to answer to Il charge of
non-support of his two and one-half-
year-old child, preferred against him
Benedict f. Maher, the respondent
pleaded not guilty, and after the case
had been inquired into to some length
the court ordered a continuance to I.
o'clock Tuesday morning, Oct. {.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-06

To the Citizens of Augusta:
1t is with an earnest desire TO bring
before the citizens of Augusta tho
work of the local Salvation Army,
what it is doing and what it would
like to do. A great deal of the work
never comes to the notice of the public.
Since the arrival of Ensign F'urman
and family, scarcely three months ago.
they have labored with untiring ef-
forts to bring the standard of the To-
cal work to the place it should occupy
in the community. From June % To
Sept 90, $50 hours were spent in visit
alton: 2l9 homes have been called on,
1S1 outdoor and indoor meetings have
been held Services have been held
at Vassalboro. Gardiner, Halloa ell, Is
land Park, also at the National Home
at Togus, the Insane Asylum and jail
in Augusta.
Sunday forenoon services are held
in different parts of the city, thus Siv-
ing the people who de not attend
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-06
mi-o-na Quickly
Ends Indigestion

Do not continue to suffer with heart
burn. dizziness, after dinner distress,
headache, biliousness, pain in the
bowels or sour and gassy stomach. Get
relief at once-buy from any druggist
--today-a fifty cent box of Mi-o-na
Tablets. They quickly and surely end
indigestion and stomach distress-are
perfectly harmless.
Mi-o-na is one of the most effective
remedies known for stomach ills. It's
action is sure, effective and i'm
mediate. There is no long waiting for
results--no need to deprive yourself ii
the food you like best but fear to take
because of stomach distress. Eat wha
you want at any time and take
Mi-o-na Tablets.
They are not only digestive to give
prompt and effective relief but If taken
as directed improve and strengthen
the entire digestive system SO that it
does the work nature intended-the
flow of digestive juices is increased,
the sore and infanea membranes are
healed, thus the full amount of neur-
ishment is taken from the food and the
system is supplied with pare rich red
blood-which means good health.
Begin using Nil na-now--at once
Constantly have it with you at hons
or travelling. Always sold on money
back if not satisfied plans. Bowditcl
& Webster Co.
Sold and guaranteed in Gardiner BY
jackson Bros.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-06
"The Firehy," Tuesday, Oct. Il.

That dazzling little prima donna,
Miss Edith Thayer, in THE FREELY
new comedy opera, direct from a
seasons run at the Casino theater,
New York City, and that is said to
open up new trails in this field of en-
deavor, will be seen at the Opera
house, Tuesday evening, Oct IA.
Otto Hauerbach, who will be remem-
bered as having written Madam
Sherry" for Lima Abarbanell. The
Fascinating Widow fer Julian Ell
tnge and Or De WuXe" for Ralph
Herr. is responsible for the book and
lyrics, while Rudolf Friml. Il Bohe-
mian composer whose many compo-
sitions are well known throughout
continental Europe, is the composer
of the score. Arthur Hammerstein, son
of Oscar Hammerstein. stands behind
this production.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-06
RAIDED STORE ROOM.
Prisoners in Jail Secure Liquor, Sat
urday, and Celebration Follows.

People living in the vicinity of Ken
nebec jail were of the impression for
a While early Saturday evening, from
the noise in that vicinity, that some
Of the youngsters about town were
celebrating a football victory, but on
q little closer attention being given
the matter it was ascertained that the
noise Was coming from the county's
bastile, and was due to the over
hilariousness of some of the inmates.
The hubbuh, however, did not last
long, although it was a real noise I'M
til quelled by the officials.
The excitement was due to the fact
that some of the prisoners gained
access to the room where confiscated
liquors are kept, and succeeded in alb
sorbing a sufficient quantity to put
them right up in G in the scale of in
toXication. 1t was while in this state
that they began their celebration by
pounding on the bars of their cell
doors with their tin cups, and MAX
ing noise in divers other ways. With
one exception, that of Henry LARA
bee. who was committed, Sept %, on
charges of larceny and assault and
battery, from the Augusta court, the
prisoners We're soon quoted. but it
took a liberal treatment by the water
cure before he could be reduced to a
state of submission.
The prisoners who secured the liquer
were four or five who had been sent
down into the basement. with the in
side turnkey, to get some coal. The
room in which the liquor is kept is
on that floor about the coal pocket,
and gaining access to the room above
by means of trap door, the men Sc
cured several quart bottles of whiskey.
Hence the disturbance.