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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-09-13
WATER TEST
An Attack on the Reservoir Sys-
tern That is Wholly I'm
called For.
AS TO GERMS IN FILTER BED
Facts Show That They Gould
Not Propagate Under Such
Conditions.

The ARGUS does not wish to defend
any institution that may be operating
in any manner against the welfare or
best interests of the city, but it does
not contend that hasty Judgment
should not prevail and operate to create
q sentiment against anything when
once established before it has been
given a thorough trial under favora-
BILE circumstances. This applies at
present particularly to the city's res
ervoir system which seems Just now
in position to come in for an indefi-
mite amount of more or less unjust
blame in connection with the probab bic
presence of typhoid fever germs in
the water supply.
To begin with, the present system
was installed as the best obtainable
when properly arranged and operat-
ed. Similar filter plants are in use
over the civilized world, and where
they are not overtaxed, especially in
the thickly populated parts, the saw
ing of human life they effect is be-
yond estimate. They apply the only
practical natural method for the rid
dance of water from filth and infec-
ton. This of itself is sufficient to
give US cause before we attack the
principles npon which the system is
based.
Are Apt to Err.
Conceding that most. if not all, of
the tV phoid that has made its appear
ance in Rock Island lately is trace
able to the water as the only common
source, and that therefore the supply
is infected, the fact remains that,
even at this late day, scientific men
are very apt to err in attempting to
discover the presence of the speciti C
germs, let alone their relative guam
titles. AS has been previously stated,
the contention is made that
typhoid germ has never been seen
by the eye of man, even with the
most powerful microscope, nor de-
tected by any chemical reaction. The
effect upon the human system is all
there is to go by, together with the
fact that it's manIfes tations frequently
accompany the presence of the colon
bacillus and are never present in the
latter's absence The colon bacillus is
native to the alimentary canal of ami
mails and the history of its career is
that of journeyings from the alimen-
tary canal OF one animal to that of
another. 1t does not flourish extern
sively under other conditions except
in rare cases where there is much
heat and animal matter, and in river
water or sand, especially where it is
exposed TO the action of the sun and
the air, it dies off rapidly. Hence the
imPossibility of any breeding place
Tor the propagation of the bacteria
that is known to accompany typhoid
being established in a sand filter at
the reservoir. Further, the very
heterogeneous matter in the sand that
Health Commissioner DeSilva believes
is favorable to the breeding of the
deadly germs is most fatal 10 them
aud that which is cultivated here and
elsewhere for their destruction.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-09-13
FHAIHd.

Is L. Springfield, Peoria,
Quincy via Galesburg
and Sterling. -....-...
Peoria, Bearustovn, Bur
Hugton, Denver and
west .-.....-.. -...
St. L, Kas. City, Denver
and Pacific Coast via
GaicSburg --.----.-..- --- o
Sterling and polRts inter
mediate. .-..-.....--..
East Moline, Suburban d.
St. l., Denver and west o
Clinton and Dubuque .-.-
Davenport and Clinton.
Clinton, Dubuque, La
Crosse, ST. Paul, minn-
a West and N. W..
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-09-13

- BURLINGTON ROUTE - O.,
HtIiiiii,lf3ifiu LIB. & Q. RAILWAY-Depot
t.llull1AIkN Second Avenue and TWEEN
~ iiIlIlts NJ YOUNG,
tzz1EE.Ef Agent.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-09-13

IHIOAGO, MILWAUKEE, q
4 ~[r OST. PAUL railway D.,
/70YSZe~s R. l. & N. w. passenger sta
Z5U,,uISITUzf tion at foot of Seventeenth
LhssAhHAl street. George w. Wood,
SI1IHJk agent The trains for Du-
~ buque- and points north run
via Illinois side of river. Trains for Freeport
aud Milw aukee VIII run via Davenport, Gin
tor and Savanna.
All trains win connect 81 Savanna for p0int1
east and west.
TRATHs- / LIIvI- ARRTvI
Dubuque and ST. Paul
Passenger. .-.............I Us am 1l:iO am
Accommodation ..........l t0:l5 am HIS am
Dubuque and St. Paul
Passenger. 400 pm p:I5 pm
Milwaukee Express. zoo am 9:i5 pm
Freeport Express .----....l 40 pm ll:4O am
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-09-13
TIE TRAVELLERS GUIDk

CHICAGO, ROCKISLAND
X&3Z|R Pacific Railway - Tickets
H.ii7JEElIhN oan be purchased or baggage
f.f1r4A checked a. City Ticket once,
1918 Second avenue, or @, R.
L a p. depot, corner Fifth
avenue and skiriy-nrs1 street. Frank h Plum
mer, Agent
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-09-13
Found In Sewage

Sewage is almost the only source
through which the colon bacillus is
intro duced into river water, and the
idea that this germ is found in the
channel of the Mississippi at the foot
of long rapids and so far below large
cities in suffi Gent mum bers to be found
regularly by analysis in ordinary
samples is almost ridiculous. Ii the
source of contamination cannot be
found closer to home then the case is
most remarkable. If the samples of
water recently analysed at the Column
bia laboratories in Chicago at the in
stance of the city health authorities
contained the colon bacillus, as the
test showed. there are many things
that might have tended to destroy
these in one and increased the num-
Der in another sample, not to mention
the variety of conditions under which
the different samples may have been
gathered. At any rate not one nor
even two tests should suffice to be
taken as having solved the whole
affair.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-09-13
Raw Water For Consumption.

In justice 10 the reservoir it should
be said that for a great psrt of the
summer raw water was pumped into
the mains on various occasions and
during the entire season the capacity
of the plant, which is little over g.
600. 900 gallons daily, was stretched
to from three to four millions. A
good portion of the time, too. one or
other of the filter basins has been out
of use during the cleaning process.
still further limiting the capacity.
This has given every opportunity for
the dangerous bacteria that the water
appears to contain to get into the
storage basins and into the mains.
And here it Is in place to say that the
condition OF the latter basin might
be made the subject of inspection.
As there is no way of draining 1t
there is no means of knowing what
sort of filth may lie hidden in its
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-09-13

Telephone 1850
sDaiIy 4Dauy except Sunday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-09-13

LAVH- ARRIY1-
ls7:i5 am $3.50 am
tz:4o pm tI2:lI pm
s7:26 pm S7:15 pm
It7:25 pm f7:I5 pm
: $50 am
1850 am $3.50 am
$3.50 am
s7:I5 pm S7:l0 am
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1901-01-03

oath and Messrs. Parkhurst OF Bangor,
Cook OF vassalboro, Brackett OF Phillips,
brewster OF Lisbon, Eaton Of Calais,
Putnam OF Houl.on and ksier OF Scar
boro were appointed a committse for that
purpose. Gov. Powers entered the hall
shortly after and then tins members-eiect
stood and repeated the oath in concsrt.
Then came the organization OF the
House, the candidates for the various po-
sitions nominated at the Republican eau
Gus last evening being ele'ted. First
came the ballot TOR speaker and clerk
Cotton who, up TO this time, bad presided
announced that Joseph II. Manley of Au-
gusta had III votes and Cyrus W. Davis
IL votes. The announcement was greeted
with applause and then MIR. Davis CON-
Quoted MIR. Manley TO the chair and there
was another round Of applause. MIR. Man
ley spoke briefly upon taking the chair.
He saidi
MIR. MANLEY'S SPEECH.
'GentIemen Of the House of representa-
tivesi
ITO be elected a member OF the House
of Representatives has ever been regarded
an honorable distinction, sought for and
priced by all men
''To be selected Speaker OF the House,
an office held by Names foremost men,
should crafty the ambition OF any man.
1t should inspire him TO discharge the
duties OF this great Office with absolute
impartiality, with perfect fidelity TO the
highest ideals, with earnest endsavor to
aid In every way the enactment Of leeis-
Iation for the uplifting Of all the people
of our state.
"Guidsd by no partisan spirit, con-
trollsd only by the desire TO fulfill every
obligation resting upon us. we should all
unite in determination TO obey the peo-
Plies will, TO practice the most rigid
economy. to insist upon revision OF our
systems Of taxsBion 80 that every kind OF
property shall bear Its just STARE OF the
pnbIic burden, to stand for the strict en-
forcement OF every law upon the statute
book and TO absolutely refuse to be infiu-
enoed by any private or personal interest.
~ accept the Office you have rendered
me with grateful heart ana with full
realization of It's responsibilities. l know
1 can rely upon your indulgence and CO.
operation. My faith in the Divine power
which shapes the destinies OF men and OF
nations Is firm that we shall so discharge
our duties that when our term OF office
has expired, the people can truly say,
Well done, good and faithful servant"
1.-THE Chair waits the pleasure OF the
House,
The organization being effected the
House proceeded to pass the customary
orders for newspapers and others Of the
necessaries of life. In the way OF luxuries
the House voted to request the secretary
of state to furnish copies OF the Holy
Bible, three dictionaries and a gazetteer.
The Speaker announced :he appoint
ment OF Walter S. Cushing OF Skowhe-
gan and Ernest l.. MoLane of Lewiston
as pages
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1901-01-03
A RUSSIAN PROVINCE.
ManchurIA Practically Occupied by
Gar.

London, January Ain a despatch to
Times from Pekin, dated December 81,
DIR. Morrison gives the text of the Russo
Chinese agreement for the Russian pro-
lection of the Manohurian province Of
Fen Ting.
1.-THE functions given the Russian
resident" says DR., Morrison, "are SINH
lar to those of the Russian resident in
Bokbara, or those of the British resi-
dents in the native states of India.
1.-THE agreement will necessarily be
followed by similar agreements with
reference to the other two provinces.
Then Manehuria will be de facto Rus
sian protectorate, Russia by pre-exist-
ing arrangement having already the
right to maintain all troops necessary
for the protection of the railway"
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1901-01-03
URBAN CLUE.

The Urban club ushered In the new
century very appropriately by entertain
cred at the hllpe of Mrs. b. M. East
man on Pleasant avenue. The roll call
was answered In an entirely different
manner by each member OF the club
Mrs. Snarrow, accompanied by Mrs. Ores
sey, charmed her hearers with two songs,
and Mrs. DIR. Uhellis gave delightful
reading, afterwards followed by an
informal talk on butterflies and moths, a
large collection of which were shown.
Entertainments were served by Mrs East
man and Mrs. III. p. Andrew, assisted by
Mrs. Fred K. owen ana Miss Molly An
drew. 1t was very pleasant beginning
for the new year. -
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1901-01-03
THE HEKREsHoFF DEFEN DER.

Providence, January s.-The Evening
Telegram today prints illustrated plans
of the new HerIeshofr cup defender and
says in regard to them that the length
and beam of the new boat will be great
er than the Column bias sor the Defender g,
while the draught viii be hess, the form
or easier, tina power largely increased and
the speed estimated fully eight minutes
better over a 80-mile course than the
Columbia
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1901-01-03
]. J. GROVE ACQUITTED.
Young Cudahy Fails 10 Identity Aim a,
One of His Abduetors.

Omaha, Neb.. January 2-Edward A.
Cudahy, Jr., failed today to identity j,
j. Grove as one of the men who kid
mapped him. Young Cudahy appeared at
the city jail and confronted Grove. After
looking at the suspect iive minutes or
more, Cudah y remarked:
II never saw that man before. he is
not the one who stood guard over me and
If he had anything at all to do with the
kidnapping didn't see him."
After making this declaration, the lad
was taken tefore Chief Donahue for a
private conference. Grove was released
from custody this afternoon. He was
taken before Judge Kearn for q hearing
and as no charge was prsferred the court
dismissed the case,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1901-01-03
GERMAN IN LEAD.
Kaeser Headed the six Days Bicyelists
Last Night.

Boston. January with bnT three
Inches to spare, Kaeser, the German,
crossed the finish line In the lead on the
last mile of the third day of racing at
Park Square garden. Bobby walthonr,
the Southerner, was his closest compe-
titor. and the last man IN the lot was not
ten yards in the rear. The distance at
the end Of the day was 5S2 miles and 4
laDs.
The day brought but one retirement,
that OF Gougolitz, which was expected
last night. His leg Will have to 20 into
a splint for week or two.
The 30th hour scores and finish for the
third day were as follows:
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1901-01-03
mo- GoYERNoR PoWEKs.
KRUGER TO GRAND RAPIDS.

GrIni Rapids, Mich, January y
IRE following caplegram was tonight re-
oeived in rspsonse to Grand Rapids greet
ing aud invitation to MIR. Kruger to Wis
it this city.
''Sgravenhague, via Azores.
ITO Common Counoil-President
Kruger best thanks for good wishes
cordial invitation to visit; nothing decid-
ed yet.
(Signed) 'Boeschoten."
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1901-01-03
BATH DEFEATS BANGOR.

Bath, January 2.-Tbe local polo team
defeated Bangor tonight by a-seore of
to 2. The team started in briskly, and
Bangor played in fine form, yet not able
to get goal until the latter part of the
second period, and during the entire
game they were outplayed.
Score, Bath 4, Bangor 2. Stops, Bur-
CESS IA, White IS. Rushes, Mercer 8,
Tarrant. Fouls, O'Hara, Furbush.
Referee, Connolly. Timer, Field. At
tendance 200.
THE STANDING.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1901-01-03
rAE STANDING.
ECZEMA, NO CURE NO PAY.

Your druggist win refund yolr money If
PAZ0 OINTMENT fails TO cure Ringworm,
letter, Old Ulcers and Sores, Pimples and
b ackheads on the face, itching HumOrs, Dan
drnff and all skin Diseases no matter OF how
long standing. Price soc. II youf drug ist
should fail to have 1t send us SOC Ia postage
stamps and we will forward same by mail, and
at any time you no ify us That the cure was not
satisfactory we will promptly return YOUR
money. Your druggist will tell you that we
are reliable. as our LAXATIVE BROMO-
QUININE Tablets, which have national rep.
utati0n for colds, are handled by all druggists
Add, PARIS MEDICINE CO., 81 Louis, Mo.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1901-01-03

Muscles are a mechanics stock in
trade. What could he do with soft,
white and pink fieshs Without muscles
he wouldn't be anything even If he had
the finest kit Of tools in the world. He
can borrow tools, but he can't borrow
muscles, and many man has lost his
Job because he was too weak to work.
Let the man. who wishes to keep
strong and muscular, and do good
days work every day. take SMITHS
GREEN MOUNTAIN RENovAroR. 1t
is the real medicine for mechanics and
those who depend upon the muscles for
their livelihood-in fact for everybody.
for STRENGTH is necessary for success
in any line of trade. SMITHS GREEN
MOUNTAIN RENOVATION cleanses the
blood and puts into it vigor and strength.
1t builds up the muscles by giving the
blood perfect circulation.
81 wish to say to you that after using four bot.
ties Of your Renovation II has worked wonders for
me. II has given me great strength and muscular
VITALITY increased my appetite and given me rest
full sleep. / have also suffered with bad blood for
years, and when commencing the Renovation had
peared, and cannot say enough IN praise Of this
great tonic for the muscles, nerves and biood-tt
Is grand medicine"
Jos d. cowia, Ludlow, Mass.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1901-01-03

and the forestry, fish and game COM
mission and the Improvement and en-
largement of the state prison at sing
Sing.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1901-01-03
logical to several candidates of the sweet
Lye and bye, the caucus adjourned.
DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS.

A Joint Democratic caucus was held in
the judiciary room this evening. Repre-
Sc utative John NJ. Kaler OF Soarboro was
chairman, and Representative Edward
A. Mcnamara of Thomaston was score
tary. The following nominations were
made:
United States Senator-L. M. Staples,
Washington.
Secretary OF State-Thomas j Good win,
South Berwiok.d
State reasurer-Charles f. Topper.
Boothbsy.
Attorney General-Melvin p. Frank,
Portland
state Binaer-w. W. Kelley. Gardiner.
The following councillor nomina-
lions were made:
First Distriot-John f. Lombard, OLD
Orchard.
Second District-EIbridge S. OLIVER.
Scarboro
Third District-J. S. p. Il. Wilson,
Fourth District-C. W. Taggart. Win
throp.
Fifth District-Arthur W. Greeley, Els
worth.
Sixth District-Charles l.. Snow, Ban
gor.
Seventh District--John f. Lynch, Ma
ohias,
In accepting the nomination for United
States Senator MIR. Staples made a speech
brlmfuil of hone and promise for the
Democratic party.
10 GOVERNOR POWERS.
The retiring conncil presented a hand
some gavel to Gov. Powers this after
nom. President Mayo made the pres en-
tation spsech and Gov. Powsrs made an
appropriate response.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1901-01-03
NEW YoRK's PROBLEMS.
inaugural Address OF Gov. odsn 90
Members OF Legislature.

Albany, n. Y, January 2.--rhe state
Legislature convened at II a. m. today.
The feature of the session was the read
ing in each chamber Of the message of
Gov. Odell, which was listsned TO with
great interest by members and spectators
1he organization OF both houses was car
risu out in compliance with the detsrmi-
nation Of the cauousss held last night.
Governor Odell said In part:
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1901-01-03

The Representatives were on hand at
nina O clock to draw lots for their seats,
the performance lasting an hour and
bringing good luck TO the Portland mem
hers with the exception of Msssrs. Allan
ami Randall who are In next TO the last
row. The other members OF the Portland
delegation are well down front. This
oere moDy over, the House got down to
business.
Ths House opened with prayer by the
Rev. L. Il. Newbert or Augusta. Then
the roll was called and 1t thus became
known that quorum was present. The
next step was to notify tss GovsrR9r that
thu nembers-elect were ready to take the
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-06-11
Catarrh Cannot be Cured,

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as they
cannot reach the seat Of the disease.
Catarrh is Il blood or constitutional dis
case, and in order to cure it you must
take internal medicines. Halls Catarrh
Cure is taken internally, and acts di-
rectly on the blood and mucous surfaces.
Halls Catarrh Cure is not quack
medicine. 1t was prescribed by one Of
the best physicians in this country for
years, and is a regular prescription. 1t
is composed of the best tonics known,
combined with the best blood purifiers,
acting directly on the mucous surfaces.
The perfect combination of the two in
gradients is what produces such wonder
FIJI results in curing Catarrh. Send for
testimonials free.
+. ]. CHENEY & co, Props, Toledo, O.
Sold by druggists, price 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-06-11
RESULT OF ELECTION.
Voters Throughout the County Elect
School Commissioner and Clerks.

Elections were held in the school dis
tricts of New Castle county on Saturday.
Most of the districts appropriated money
for the support of their school. The fol-
lowing facts are taken from returns
made to the clerk of the peace yester-
day:
School district No. 20, Newport-Wil-
liam Il. Cornelius was elected commits
sioner; 5000 to be raised for support Of
school in addition to amount appropriated
by State.
Districts 90 and 75-Christiana hundred
Francis q. du Pont, commissioner;
$1.10 on the hundred dollars to be raised
for support.
District 2S, Ashland-Robert Gamble,
commissioner; $50 for support.
District 20, Hockessin-S. Frank Ewart
commissioner; $3.50 for support.
District 40, Newark-Samuel Deputy,
commissioner
District 81, Delaware City-James II.
Carnan, commissioner; $125 for support
District So, Glasgow, David r. Nc
Mullen, commissioner; $50 for support.
District IS, Mt. Pleasant-R. L. Gray,
commissioner. 800 for support.
District 66. Taylor's Bridges. G. Der.
rickSon, commissioners $S5 for support.
District 20, Clayton Benjamin Biggs
commissioner: s75 for support.
District IS. Kirkwood- Cleaver
commissioner; 500 for support.
District 119. Glasgow-lsaacW w. Money
clerk $50 for support.
District 121, Odessa-David Shock
ley clerk: $40 for support, and $40 to
wards new schoolhouse.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-06-11
THE CROPS OF EUROPE.


Wheat In France viii Pan Out Bet-
ter Than Expected.
London, June lO.--The Mark Lane
Express in its weekly crop review says:
lowing TO the deficiency in rain Eng
fish hay inevitably will be consider
ably below the average, and importers
who are now complaining of the pletho-
IN of dry foodstuffs. such as oats and
maize. will find Il good sale for them
long before this time next year.
1T may be added that with foreign
wheat we are not at all overstocked.
The official report shows the French
wheat crop is better than anticipated.
so II the week end markets are deprcsS-
ed II is only through large coincident
import requirements in England France
and Germany that n large surplus. both
in America and Russia could be ade.
quately balanced. The present out
look is that there will be large de-
ficicncy both in England and Germany
AMI large surplus in the United
Stntes ana Russia Therefore France
seems TO hold the scale and confirma.
ton OF the present news is awaited
with interest"