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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-31
ROCK ISLANDS GREAT SHOWING


Rock Island eciipses all past records
IN the matter 81 building i'm
provements during the year that Is
passing. according 20 the statistics
gathered by The Argus this year as
in previous years as a feature OF its
annual New Years eve edition
The figures are over $4,000 90. To
be precise the figures are S2.eO5. 20519
as against $2.37S.SOO last year This
includes all classes OF improvements
which properly go under that designa-
ton.
In the matter OF municipal improve
ments this has certainly been Rock
Islands banner year. Il has come
within mailing distance OF half mil
lion dollars IN streets. sidewalks. sew
ers. and wAtermains. To be exact the
figures srs S4a3 .e2S.1s. while a great
deal OF work OF a similar character
Is under way for next year. What a
great showing TO present TO the world
for q city that has made no pretense
OF booming. but has simply gone ahead
II q pGBAlt Nay III 44nE v AAA NAdt inc
other institutions and citizens gen
orally are doing.
Surely. indeed. It compensates for
many OF the Ills from which We have
from time 10 time complained. A city
which expends half q million in pub
lie improvements and thus contributes
q fifth to the volume OF building that
has marked the years progress IS
pretty good place IN which 10 live.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-31
SENATOR LEWIS ENROUTE To LON
Don.

United States Senator James Ham
nton Lewis has been delegated by
President Wilson 10 attend the inter
national safe y-at-sea conference at
London. The Illinois senator is now
en- route 10 the British metropolis to
represent this nation Though n new
member OF the senate. Senator Lewis
has evidently impressed President WI
son with his ability and his remark
able knowledge OF international as
well as national affairs
The senator has made a deep study
Of the subject which will be under dis
cussion az London The president has
chosen wisely in sending Senator
Lewis on this important mission.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-31

said the pretty lit.
tie blonde lady.
What was it?F'
asked the pert bru-
nette.
Il dreamed that
ii had become the
custom to wear q
plain gold ring for
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-31

man David J.
Lewis. IS recon-
mended as the
most exhaustive
analysis OF the sit
uation now in
print. The address
represents careful
conclusions drawn
after months OF
investigation by
the clearest think
er on government
ownership now in
congress. Copies
of this remarkable
document can be
obtained by writ
ing TO Mr.. Lewis
in Washing on.
Mr.. Lewis ma
ture judgment is
that the govern
M nt should take
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-31

How long is it since you have had
any work TO do?" asked the lady who
had just handed out the piece OF blue
berry pie.
Well. III tell you, sa'am," replied
the recipient OF the b. p. I've had
work to do right along, but I amt Just
felt like doin' it"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-31
accused Of EmbezzIina s1.274.

Springfield. Ill, Dec. 3I--Edward
:. Sherwood. formerly a Sunday school
superintendent. was indicted by the
Sangamon county grand jury yester-
day on a charge of embezZling S1,274
of tie funds OF a local camp of the
Modern Woodmen of America, of
which he was clerk for = number of
years. Sherwood was removed from
Office several months ago and since
that time efforts have been made TO
effect a settlement with him.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-31

''No: I've decided never to accept
friendly advice any more"
why not? 1t doesn't cost you any
thing
We'll. I've found ont that It almost
Invariably costs you your friepds."-
Exchange.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-31

Charleston, W. Na.-That five mem
bers Of the legislature accepted brides
in the election OF a United States SEN
ator last winter and should be expell-
ed is the finding OF a joint commit
tee Of the two houses. The five are
Senator Ben a. Smith and delegates
:. L. G.. Rhodes, Rath Duff, DR.. H. F.
AsbUry and David Hill.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-31
THE FLIGHT OF TINE.
is New Years eve.

II Il view eur : eve.
Another year, with all It's joys
disappointments. its romance and
tragedy, IS passing. When all
IS said and done. Il f. to some OF
the struggling humans on this planet
little save the reGliEation OF the flight
OF time. II is so true. especially OF
those who are growing old. The youth
has the heritage Of the world at his
feet and his arrogance Il mastery.
! How easy II e for youth 20 talk
bout growing old gracefully" The
Eoung." as George Moore once wrote
aneof>hts=autchiographies ssecret
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-31

Before Christmas. people have 20 buy
because they must have presents. Az
ter Christmas. they have 70 buy be
cause the bargains are too good 10
miss
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-31
A Safe Bet.

Down in Memphis recently a youns
man and a girl were married in
tsEicab."
IN bet the meter showed that Il
was the longest marriage service OF
record
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-31

That Tiff over the Monroe doctrine is
not worrying Colonel Roosevelt His
Christmas dinner was all the more en-
joyabls for It's seasoning Of Chile
aamca
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-31

John D. Rockefeller let Il be known
that he bought a crate OF fresh eggs for
Christmas II is this kind OF vulgar
boastlng by men OF great wealth that
makes socialists and anarchists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-31

II IL not necessary 10 report every
thing that former President Taft says
these days. but his really important
utterances ought TO be repeated. For
example. he says that he never eats
nnfafnes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-31

According 20 Professor Doolittle Of
PENNSYLVANIA. the earth will last 49,
900. 900 years yet. Think OF tie old
ball revolving on its axis To- go many
centuries after We have stepped OF
OF II.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-31

Logue, father of seven children and
out of work, took poison after failing
to get a job and died in the presence
of a neighbor who had brought in
washing for his wife to do in her eff
fort to support the family.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-31

The most aggravatiug thing for the
republican politician is that that long
predicted panic simply refuses TO ma
terialize.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-31

TIE cultivation OF the Mona Lisa
smile would not be any worse than
some OF the other fads.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-31

Does the physician who says We
should not eat eggs intend this for
advice or consolation
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-31
Capital Comment
BY CLYDE Il. TAvENNER
Congressman from the Fourteenth District.

Especial Correspondence OF The Argus)
To those seeking 10 make study
OF government telephones and tele-
graphs the recent speech OF Congress
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-31
SHE
HORR IBIE.

IT had an awful dream last night"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-31
Dec. 81 in American
History.

lII5-General Richard Montgomery
an Irish American patriot, killed at
the storming Of Quebec. Canada, "
colonial forces.
l9l5-General George Gordon Meade.
Federal commander at Gettysburg
born at Cadiz, Spain; died 1872
l5l2-Commercial treaty OF 1892 be
tween the United States and Russia
Terminated. having been abrosatel
by the United States.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-31

A happy and prosperous New Year
20 all.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-31
The Promise.

When other hps and other hearts their
tales OF love shall tell,
Remember, II you please. that I ne'er
ceased 10 love you we'll:
Remember that where'er 1 roam. howe'er
my lot he cast
Within nv heart I'll keep a place for
you. dear. till the last.
SHE
When other lips and other hearts tell
tales OF love to me
will remember what you say. wherever
YOU may be;
But promise that when I have said TO
some one else II will"
You will not cease to send around my ali
mony stiTl
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-31
THE ARGUS.

Published daily at 1924 Second ave-
nue.. Rock Island. Ill entered At the
posfoncs az sscond-clzss ustter.)
Rock Island Member OF the Associated
Pres&
~ THE =. w. POTTER CO.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-31

II people censurc you unjrsuy Try
10 feel as @harita bic toward them t'
you would II they praised you TOO
highly.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-31
Ris Work.

every divorce one has secured. :"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-31

TERMsTen cents per week By car
rfsr. IN Rock Island
Complaints or delivery service should
be made TO the circulation department.
which should also be notified IN every
instance where f. IL 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-
tion- No such articles VIII be printed
over fictitious signatures
Telephones IN all Department. Cen
trail Union. Rock Island 14s, 1145 and
1IfA
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-31

Jobless Father Kills SER.
GalesburE. H., Dec. BIN. W.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-07-02
900 REWARD FOR POLICE
Mayor Thanks Cigar Stores,
Praises Force, Berates Critics.

Mayor Gaynor took occasion yesterday
TO yaunt the efficiency of the police, es-
pecially the competency OF Commissioner
Waldo, and TO berate again critics of the
force.
The Mayor made public his correspond
ence with c. A. Whelan. president OF the
United Cigar Stores Company. regarding
the 1900 which Mr.. Whelan sent 10 the
Mayor as a reward for apprehendlng
cigar store thieves. Mayor Gaynor turned
the money over 10 the police pension fund
and wrote 10 Mr.. Whelan as follows:
Il thank you exceedingly for your let
ter OF appreciation and praise OF the work
OF Commissioner Waldo and his force.
Now that the outcry OF corrupt and
vicious people and all sorts OF little po-
litical self-seekers against the police has
spent itself the whole community has
opened its eyes. as II might never have
done otherwise, to the splendid work the
police have been doing during the last
three years and more. and TO the reforms
in the force which have been steadily
worked out"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-07-02
FEDERAL FOOD BILLS GROW
New York Heads List in In
creased Cost of Contracts.

Washington, June 1.-The Increasing
cost OF living the country over IS demon
strated in contracts let by the Treasury
Department for feeding the officers and
men OF the revenue cutter service during
the new fiscal year beginning to-day.
New York City. according TO the con-
tracts. shows the greatest increase. II
will cost 80 1876 day TO feed each sailor
this year. against sO3s last year. Balti-
more and Boston are the only cities
showing slight decreases in long list.
the cost in Baltimore dropping from $O4i
TO tOiOl and in Boston from p.3H TO
1888.
other cities in the list showing in
creases in the cost of daily rations are:
Astoria. Ore. from Soii4 to $oi6l; De-
troit. t0.4A 20 s0i65; Galveston, Wi27 10
sOi52: Key West, Fla. 1852 10 S0609;
Milwaukee, sO.3s TO s04is: Mobile. p.il5 TO
50 Al; New Bedford. Mass, {0i25 TO
50 456; Newbern. n. c.. $0.45i 10 Di62;
New London, Conn. $O3H 10 S04l5; Nor
folk. Va. 5000 to .Oi23; Portland. ore.
;0375 TO $O39l: Port Townsend, Wash.
1886 10 $OA3; San Francisco. so.Si9 TO
80 3s: Savannah. $oH7 to 1914; Whining
ton, y. c., soif7 TO sO.477.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-07-02
TUBE BONDS APPROVED
P. S. Board Accepts MCAdoo
Tunnels Plan to ReadjuSt Debt.
WILL TOTAL S98,574,000
ALI Except S27,965,000 To Be
Sold at Once-To Redeem
Outstanding 4 IS.

The Public Service Commission ap-
proved yesterday Of certain mortgages
and bond issues in connection with the
readjustment OF the debt OF the Hudson
& Manhattan Railroad Company. in ac-
cordance with the company's application
filed May 5, 1913
one mortgage Is on the Central Trust
Company, as trustee. known as the first
lien and refunding mortgage. This COW
ers bond issue not 10 exceed S.. 600
The other mortgage is 10 the Guaranty
Trust Company. as trustee, and is known
ms the adjustment income mortgage. This
mortgage is to secure an issue of bonds
not exceeding $50. $4,000
Both MORTGAGES are dated February l.
1873. All OF the adjustment income bonds
and S37O3j.O0O OF the first lien mortgage
bonds are to be issued at once. the re-
mainder OF the latter. 81. s65. 600. being re-
served for future issue 10 redeem under
lying bonds having a prior lien upon por-
lions Of the property mortgaged
The bonds issued now are 20 refund the
first mortgage AZ per cents now outstand-
ing 10 the amount OF $67 AS 900, and the
20 provide money for additional real es-
tate Improvements. car purchase install
ments. expenses OF readjustment and
working capital.
The new bond issues are in conformity
with the plan for the readjustment OF the
companys debt prepared by Kuhn. Loeb
& CO.. Robert Fleming and Harvey FISK
& Sons, which was previously approved
by the directors and bondholders. BY this
plan the fixed charges are reduced TO
point which, II is expected. will bring
them within the earning capacity Of the
company.
At present the company is paying bond
interest to the amount OF 50, $50 a year.
Under the new plan the interest on the
first lien bonds will be Sl.S5l.75O year.
and the interest on the adjustment in
come bonds will be payable only out or
surplus income.
The plan also includes the receipt by
the company in cash for Improvements,
back taxes. etc. of s3.S45 l4s 80 from an
assessment of IS 50 a share on the stock
holders. who will receive therefor S,46l.-
coo In the new first lien bonds.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-07-02

are John s. Alexander. $4,000; estate Of
H. NJ Flagler. $4,000; Thos Thatcher'
5000, and II. H. anderson, SS'oVV;
Ida Govern and Susan Govern, who were
engaged in the dressn aking business at No.
40 West 52d street a.ed Sehea1iss sso~ .s
cured claims and Sl4.293 unsecured claims;
assets OF $l0372. consisting OF stock sooo,
machinery and tools. 500; debts due on open PEI
account. So. SOB. unliquidated claims, 1859
and property claimed 10 be exempted ssVO
AMOUNTS UNDER $4,000.
LEONARD II. HowARD.-Leonard H.
Howard, living at no. 453 East is6th street.
filed petition as a poor person, with uapili.
ties OF about $3.50, consisting OF unsecvrcd
STANDARD WAREHOUSE Co-rh.
Standard Warehouse Company, at No. AZ
Water street. and No. 81 Front street MES
petition, with liabilities OF $9.05l, OF which
50 OOJ are unsecured claims; assets OF ~, 2lf
consisting OF machinery and tools $500;
debts due. open account, sI12
MOTTTFSKY BROS.-Judge Hart APP
pointed John l. Lyttle receiver for Mottuf-
sky Bros and Bergenfeld Mottufsky,
wholesale and retail dealers in live poultry,
l. GOODMAN soNs-Pe,ition filed
against l. Goodman & Sons. Jobbers In toys
and stationery at No. 1903 Ludlow street:
Credisors-Isidore Harris. $500; the Royal
Law Paper Works Inc. sl34. and Peter A.
Lee. sos. Liabilities said to be sfoOo' as
sets. s.. 600
FRED r. ABRAMSON-fctitlon nicu
against Fred B. Abramson, a retail dealer IN
mems hats at No. 14Ss Third avenue. Cred
itors-Samuel Phillipson & Co. SAYS; Sol
Quicker & Co. SLAB. and Oheoeuri Bros:
$642. Preferential payments are alleged and
IL is also claimed that on or about June -
Abramson made a general assignment 20 Ju-
Illus T. Siegel Liabilities are said 10 DO
about $4,000 assets about Sl,5O)
HARRY JACORSON-Petition Med against
Harry Jacobson, a diamond dealer at No.
NJ Nassau street Creditors-Ch aries J. katz
s217. Simeon Brand sl2T0; samuel Blum.
$3.50 Preferential payments OF about s3.oOo
are alleged and II is also claimed that Jacob
son transferred property. etc. valued AZ
about $500. The liabilities are said 10 be
about $40, 900. the assets about 5000.
JACOB HEITTER-Petition nled against
Jacob Heitter, a retail dealer IN hardware
at No. IO5S Westchester avenue. Creditors
Weiss & Klau. $50; Lazarus & Rosenfeid.
500 and william r. Noe g. Son. So
MANHATTAN BRUSH MANUFACTURE
ING COMMUNICATIONS filed against the
Manhattan Brush Manufacturing Company.
manufacturers of brushes at No. 66I First
avenue creditors-Mscha elis Borchsrd. ~, :
200: Theodore NJ Titus. 5000. AMI Frederick
II. Cone. $i,154 II is claimed that the con.
cern admitted In writing its insolvency and
inability to pay It's debts.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-07-02
RATHER DIE THAN GO WEST
Wife Cares Not for Life on Farm
Husband Sets Out Alone.

East orange. y. j.. July 1.-Because his
wife would rather die than go to Wis
consin' Max Walther. Of No. 2O9 West
street, set out tonight to make his home
in the Western state. They were 10 have
started together yesterday afternoon, but
when Walther got home. an hour before
their train was 20 start. having been out
making few last purchases, his WIRE
was gone, and this note on the dining
table explained il:
Dear Max: l am not going; | would
rather die than go to Wisconsin.
ETHEL"
Il cannot understand st." said Walther
before his departure. My wife and
had talked over our plans and she
seemed delighted at the prospect Of sue
cess in the new country. l bought
farm out there and we were to start life
al over again"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-07-02
SWIMMER DIES IN RACE
Boy Attacked by Cramps Sinks Be-
fore Aid Could Reach Him.

Swimming in a race with several other
boys Of his own age in the Hudson River
at l45th street yesterday. George Brown,
eleven years old, OF No. ?l3 West lilst
street. was seized with cramps and died
before aid could reach him. He was
about one hundred feet from shore and
far ahead OF his nearest playmate when
he threw up his hands and. crying for
held. sank from view.
The others boys obtained a boat and
searched for young Brown. while others
called Patrolman Taggert. Of the west
l25th street station. The officer assisted
in the search, but was unable 10 md the
body When the news OF her sons death
was carried 10 Mrs Brown she became
hysterical and had TO be placed under the
care of a physician.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-07-02
BEST BALL FOR BOYS
Chance and MCGraW Eager to
Make Good Showing.
FARRELL GLAD TO HELP
Big Sunday Crowd Expected at
Contest for Benefit of
Newsboys' Home.

II have often wondered how those lads
who sell the papers in this big city when
the streets are thronged with people man
age to get along in this world said
Frank Farrell, president OF the Yankee
team. yesterday, who has always been
ready 10 help when an occasion arose.
when the suggestion was made TO me
that my baseball club play the New York
Giants at the Polo Grounds on Sunday,
July 8. for the benefit OF the newsboys.
that they might get enough money for a
new home. l jumped at the proposition.
and will do all in my power to make 1t
the success think 1t will he.
The public will no doubt see a good
ball game. From what | understand, the
managers OF both clubs would like TO win
the game. In my opinion, the fans will
see a real good game, as Chance and
McGraw have said that they will have
their best lineup in the game. II IS not
very often that the fans in this city
get the opportunity to see a big league
game on Sunday. but here is the chance
Of their lives And the newsboys deserve
all they can get out Of II.
intention OF those who are conducting
the benefit TO improve the home for the
boys who pound the pavement winter and
summer. have watched them run the
streets in hot weather in their bare feet
with their baseball extras. They help as
much as any one TO make the game The
only thing regret is that they have not
shouted Yankees win oftener.
II would like 10 see the Polo Grounds
packed on Sunday for those lads. and II
the weather man will only be nice l think
one OF the best crowds which has ever
been at the big plant will be on hand 10
help build that home for the hard work
ing kiddies."
That is the way Farrell feels about
the game. He has turned over his team
and everything which goes with the game
as far as the Yankees are concerned.
Farrell has always been ready with a
helping hand. He mas helped many with
his ball club.
Farrell does not know who will pitch
for the Yankees. That,is something that
will be left 10 Manager Chance. but he
knows that his club Will go to the field
with the Giants with the regular batting
order. and that II will not be one OF those
Joke games. Farrell no doubt feels Ike
all baseball owners when their club Is
down in the race. The Yankees have
been treated rather badly this season By
the other clubs In the American League
race, but they are building up team.
Farrell would like 20 see real game,
and have his team show what club
which Is down at tho bottom OF the per
centage column can do with the team
that looks like the pennant winner In the
National League.
Tickets may be had in the business
Office Of any morning or evening news
paper in New York or Brooklyn. and
at the Office Of the New York Baseball
club, No. 80 Fifth avenue. and the
American League Baseball Club. No. go
Fifth avenue. and all theatrical ticket
agencies
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-07-02
Fathers Duty to Guard His
Daughter S Morals, Says
Mgr. Duffy.
Father is to be congratulated.

dtlSI Is 10 De congratulated
Only little thing, but vast in portent
1t means the man Of the period is TO be
restored TO his position as head of the
family No more will Father sit behind
his paper emerging under protest 10 ad-
mire Dorothea's new clothes Father is
10 have say in the choice OF those
clothes. The scene is a pleasant one.
The golden pate and the bald one side
by side in the lamplight. but over a sheet
full of exquisite creatures in pale pink
and lavender.
Says Father. wistfully:
Don't you like that one dear? II
strikes me that dress would look pretty
on you. l remember your mother had
pink dress when We were first mar
REID
But, daddy dear" says Dorothea,
that's house dress. and pink is lovely,
of course, but l need suit TO wear 10
business. Turn over the page. you old
softly. There! That's a beauty-the
checked one"
'M-m-m" says Father. Isn't the
skirt rather tight?"
"Oh. that's all right! You see, there's
a SIT All the ltAl sue, uduuN, way uP
TO the knee 1t gives you lots of room
10 walk. Besides. a Slit is awfully smart"
Father sits up very straight. and his
gentle, half-whims!cal tone gives way TO
the one that always scares Dorothea.
Well my girl won't have one" he de-
clares 1T is not at all nice. l shall go
downtown with you myself in the morn
ing and see that YOU have a modest re-
spectacle suit. Otherwise. you will have
TO stay in the house this summer"
Dorothea pouts (and it means a three
days hunt through the stores. but
Father has his way. The head Of he
family has come into his own.
A far cry. you say, from the present
status quo? Yes, but the path was blazed
yesterday by the Right Rev. Monsignor
James s. Duffy In an address at the COM
mencement exercises of ST. Agnes's
School. at Deeraw and Hoyt streets,
Brooklyn. Monsignor Duffy took the op-