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The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-08-02
oAv STALLS oaA Az puRDoas.
PLAN OF ROUND BARN.


bridge the studs and get in another
stiffener of boxed stone and grout.
This Is for outer end Of your joists or
floor to rest upon.
If you propose to resist. a cyclone and
hold ME responsible for results. do your
work we'll. have all the doors and open
ings closed during the trial. do not
propose to make harbor for rats and
mice by ceiling the lower story with
Gull lumber, though 1t would add
strength. Strength may be added by
bridging the studs. Paper outside Of
studs. Side up with shIplap or drop
siding. Break the joints rs to lengths.
If the pocketbook holds out and more
warmth is wanted. add paper outside
Of siding and over 1t steel or iron sid
ing.
Where the metal siding Is used and
lumber is high priced 1t may be econ
omy to use strong unplaned Gull lumber
instead Of drop siding. covered with
steel siding. Splice studs to roof. AS
this plan is for no silos in the center
central support of roof must be plan
ned by the carpenter. The purline
plates must have good strong posts Mt
the ends and centrally. which may be
made Of square solid lumber or of .
inch plank spiked together
This plan is on the PRESUMPTION that
the roof Is to be ridged one. which
will admit Of hay carrier in the ridge
extending ont over load Of hay out
side in the gable Of the barn. My car
rier track is five-eighths inch rod with
carrier made of metal. durable and
effective. think It costs less than
other kinds. If my plan has been I'M
derstood, it will be seen that the lower
story admits Of drive in floor cross
wise of the ridge above or drive In
passage without lumber floor.
The floor above the lower story may
all be of one height or higher above
the drive In passageway. The upper
story may not have any drive In en-
trance. but filled with hay carrier or In
any other manner you please. Some
may prefer hand pitching lover the
great BEAM" still wondering why
boys leave the farm"
The upper story can be reached by
bridge from n bank or grade which
will permit of any kind Of loading to
be driven In. which will add to cost.
A ridge roof with one-third or more
pitch will hold large amount. but can
be dispensed with for n round one. An
inquirer asks how II ridge roof can be
put on a round barn. Here is the way:
Nail one board on top Of siding I'M
der the caves. Nail on two thicknesses
Of inch lumber on inside top OF studs
and bolt through all. putting on nuts.
4 carpenter suggests to put on two
purline plates each side Of ridge II
the barn is GO feet in diameter-the
central rafters to be two feet apart
placed on top of stud. The shorter
rafters can be farther apart without re
gard to the studding. a years use OF
this has proved very satisfactory.
A Satisfactory Sap Boiler.
The device for boiling maple suS
ar consists of coils of one inch
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-08-02

Share rents paid for the use Of west
ern farm lands have netted the owner
Of the land the past year from II to ~
per cent on his investment. this state
ment based upon two-tifths share OF
the crop as the landlords rent.
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-08-02

Every woman is entitled to the priv
ilege of having at least one club con-
nection. The many need it for mental
improvement and diversion and the
few the benefits of club to keep some
ugly old man inside the traces.
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-08-02
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FIRST DAY.
TUESDAY, AUGUST s. 1902,
loan
Address by President. Austin Mrcs Elensburr
Reports o Committee.
Report OF Secretary f. G. kreider Olympia
Report OF Treasurer S. Porter Olympia
Election o Members
Report OF Committee Jurisprudence
Allen Weir Olympia Chairman
Course of Legislation Washington.
Edward whtson, North Yakima.
Report of Committee Judicial Administration and
Remedial Procedure
Frank H Rudkin, North Yakima, Chairman.
Paper Stability OF Legal Principles Thing of the
VIII G. Graves, Spokane.
SECOND DAY.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUSTA
j" A. NJ
Paper Railway Transporatio Commissions,
Arthur Remington. Tacoma.
Report OF Committee Legal Education Admission
the Bar
Edward whitson, North Yakima, Chairman.
Repor, of Committee on Commercial Law
T. D. Rockwell Spokane Chairman
Paper. Judges Lawyers on
This Coast"
~ T. Davenport
sssaeeee
THIRD DAY.
THURSDAY AUGUST7.
10 Am.
Paper, conflicting Decisions of Federal
National Constitution Iarmonizer"
{. H. Hanford, Seattle.
Report Of Committee uniformity OF State Laws"
Will G. Graves. Spokane, Chairman
Poem.
Edward Pruyn EllcnSburg
Report OF Committee Obituaries
James z. Moore Spokane Chairman.
Report of Other Standing Committees.
Unfinished Business
Election OF Officers.
Entertainment by the Bar and
Citizens Of EllenSburg.
TUESDAY. AUGUST SIP. NJ, RECEPTION
WEDNESDAY. AUGUSTA 2:3O p NJ. through Kittitas
Valley West Side Lunch Pages evening
=. M, BANQUET.
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WHEN OTHERS FAIL CONSULT

% well and favornbly known as Seattles
.eading and Most Successful Specialists.
n hcir many wonderful cures in all
.louti and Skin diseases. sores. spots,
implies. scrofua. syphilitic taints. tumors.
ettcr. ECZEMA and Flood Poison of ever
allure.
Kidney and Urinary, weak back. pain In
ide. abdomen. bladder. sediment in urine.
rick dust or white. painful urnations.
rights disease and all diseases of the
bladder.
orivste Cisea ses elect. Gonorrhoca. In
EXAMINATIONS discharges. Structure. Weak
ness Of the ORGANS. Syphilis. IIydr0cele
Varicoccie and Kindred troubles quickly
cured.
Loot Manhood and an its attending all.
nenls. both of Young. Middle Aged and
Old men. The awful effects of early in
dcscrctions. producing weakness. Nervous
Debility, night emissions. exhausting dra ms.
pimples. bashfulness. loss of energy and
Weakness of both body and brain.
All Cures Guaranteed or Money Back.
Office hours a. m. to 8 p. m. Sun
days 10 Il. m. to ! p. m. only.
WRITE your troubles If out of the city.
Thousands cured by correspondence and
medicines sent secretly. Book sent free
on request.
STATE ELECTRO. MEDICAL INSTITUTE
Safe Deposit and Trust Company's Building.
701 First Avenue, Rooms 20-21-22-23.
81, Seattle, Wash.
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-08-02

Farms located on rural mail routes
are proving to be worth about 50 an
acre more than those not reached by
this new postal service.
The small boy and the corn shelter
do not get along together at all. and no
should be made to let these machines
alone IL he would save his fingers.
All fertile acres III the corn or wheat
belt will increase in value year by
year until they touch the $40 mark.
This is just as sure ms the sun is to
to shine or water to run down hill.
Whenever politics in any form gets TO
the front in farmers institutes it al
ways insurcs the failure of such insti-
tutes \ little religion doesn't hurt them
bit, but politics must be kept out.
a man can perhaps carry little
uore whisky and carry 1t little lon
ger on a farm than he could in bank,
but it is just as sure to round up the
granger at last as it Is the banker.
"Take no thought for the morrow,
for the morrow will care for ITSELF
may be good motto for the phi
losopher. but practically applied on
the farm will enc in q foreclosure suit
Gs sure as shooting.
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-08-02
A Satisfactory Sap Boiler.

The device for boiling maple suS
ar consists of coils of one inch
pipe bent or cut and connected
with LIS to set top of the arch under
the sap pan, as shown. Dotted lines
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-08-02

Don't forget the Palace when you
want ice cream.
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FIRST DAY.
TUESDAY. AUGUST 5, 1902,

TUESDAY. AUGUST s. SIP. NJ. RECEPTION.
WEDNESDAY,. AUGUSTA 2:3O p. NJ Ride through Kitttas
Valley, West Side Lunch Pages Grove in
THURSDAY. AUGUST :. p. NJ. GAME TOWN BALL.
9P. M, BANQUET
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-26

Tor partner disposed of his interest
to Meyer Rosenfield, son of the sub
jeet of this sketch. Two years ago the
concern was reorganized. being in
corporated with Mr.. Rosenfield still
nominally president, although not ac-
lively engaged in the management
In 1874 Mr.. Rosenfield was one of
the founders of the Peoples National
bank, of which he was vice president
from the beginning. His election to
the presidency took place after the
death of Bailey Davenport, who was
the first incumbent of that office.
The banks success has beer not less
marked than that of the commercial
enterprise of which Mr. Rosenfield
has been the head. each rejecting
the result of his keen perception of
the needs and whims of the public
and the careful, though energetic
manner in which he has labored to
satisfy both.
Phil Mitchell.
The record of the life of Phil Nit
chell for the past - years or more
is very closely linked with the careers
of a large share of Rock Islands more
important manufacturing. CONNER
cial and financial enterprises. Dur
ing that time he has won a reputa-
ton. not only in the tri-cities, but
throughout the state as well. for
consummate business ability and
strict integrity. In word. he
is representative man of af-
fairs. Mr.. Mitchell is native of
the Blue Grass state having been
born while his father. the late p. J..
Mitchell. was cashier of the Farmers
Bank of Kentucky. one of the most
important financial institutions in
the south. In 1856 the family re-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-26

bear leading part in Rock Island
affairs. James NJ. Buford was born
in Versailles, Ky. in 1892. He was a
son of the late John Buford, who re-
moved with his family in 1899 to what
was then the village of Stephenson
and became one of its most useful
citizens. In those days there were
no public schools and the subject of
this sketch obtained his schooling in
Griswold college, pioneer institu-
tiOn of learning located in the then
tiourishing village of Davenport.
Mr.. Buford had barely attained his
majority before he embarked in
business. forming a partnership with
n B. and I. j. Buford under the name
of Buford Brothers, for the purpose
of conducting wholesale grocery
business and an iron foundry. After
n few years he disposed of his in
terests to \. Ii. Buford & Son and
Joined with his brother, +. j. Blu
ford. in the control of the foundry
which was located where the Rock
Island Buggy company's plant now
stands. on Sixteenth street and First
avenue. In 1861 Mr.. Buford began his
career as banker. being one of the
organizers OF the First National
bank and holding the position of
cashier for period of p years. In
1884 he was appointed assignee of
the pillow manufa curing firm of b. ID.
Buford d Co, position which he
filled with marked ability. In 1890
he was one of the party of Rock Is
land business men who founded the
Rock Island Savings bank. the first
of the kind in the city. and became
its cashier. Upon the death of the
president. p. l.. Mitchell. which oc-
Cured in 1899, Mr.. Buford was chos-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-26

postoffice therefore, is n very signifi-
cant indication of the Development of
Rock Island financially, as well as in
other ways.
The banking and other financial in
situations of this city have for the
most part been established for years.
and there has been few changes in
the management of them during re-
cent years. Their record of steady
and continuous growth, expanding
with the development of the business
of the city is a sufficiently strong in
dOrsement of the methods adopted by
these banks and the men who are re-
sponsible for their management.
Rock Island has two national, two
savings. and one private bank, the
latter having probably remained long
err under one name than any other
bank in the state.
Mitchell & Lynde.
Mitchell q Lynde's bank was estab-
lished by p l.. Mitchell and S. a.
Lynde in 1856. they having bought
out the banking business of Cook,
Sargent & Parker, which had been in
operation some four years at that
time. The institution began business
in the old building which occupied
the site of the present Mitchell &
Lynde building. The business was
begun and is still conducted as a
partnership. Phil Mitchell and G. +.
Lynde having taken the respective
places of their fathers, who gave the
firm its name. Mitchell & Lynde
the First National bank, the
latter being merged with it in 1890.
As might be inferred from the length
of time this bank has been in eXis-
tence it has had an exceedingly pros
porous career, due to an able man.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-26

never lost heir balance during the
times of boom delirium, nor hinched
during the trying years of stagnation
following the panics of 1873 and 1898.
As the revival of business has become
greater year by year, beginning in the
latter part of 1897, the banks have
added to their business in a most sub
stantiaI way. and while their capital
in most instances reInains the
same as it did few years ago, there
has been a most remarkable increase
in the volume of business in the
banks. which have increased their as
sets to a very great degrs during
that period The banks of Rock Is
land passed unscathed through the
panic period, although, of course,
they found it necessary, as did all
other safe banks through the coun-
try. to exercise, during this period,
an especial degree of conservatism in
the making of loans and discounts
and to keep n larger percentage OF
cash on hand than during times like
the present. when business * active.
There never was a question as to
their solvency and responsibility, and
today they stand among the foremost
institutions in the middle west in the
degree of confidence with which they
are regarded. not only by the local
community. but also by the financial
world at large
Closely allied in character To the
banking institutions are those firms
and companies engaged in the various
departments of the Investment bust
ness. through whom a large amount
of capital is constantly seeking in
vestment i'm western securities or in
real estate. Some of these institu-
tions are individually mentioned else
where, and in the aggregate the trans
actions of these companies. as well as
those dealing in municipal bonds and
other securities, amount to a very
heavy sum yearly.
1t is worth mentioning. in connec-
ton with the financial interests of
the city. those transactions of the
smaller sort. but in the aggregate
amounting to very large sum,
which are carried on through the
postoffice, and the growth in the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-26

moved here, where Mr.. Mitchell. the
elder, formed a partnership with p.
l.. Gable. buying out the banking
business of Cook, Sargent q Parker.
and establishing what is now Mitchell
& Lynde's bank. In 1860 Judge Lynde
purchased the interests of Mr.. Cable
and the present name was adopted.
The old Rock Island bank, the first
one established in the city, and the
First National bank were CONSOLE
dated with the institution of which
Mr.. Mitchell is now the head, as the
successor to-his father.
After obtaining a thorough edu-
cation Mr.. Mitchell entered active
business. He was early associated
with the Rock Island Stove works. He
is still a large stakeholder in the
latter concern. He is also president
of the Rock Island PIow company
treasurer of the Rock Island Buggy
company and largely interested in
other manufacturing establishments
of the city. His fellow members of
the Illinois State Bankers associa-
tion have honored him with the
presidency of that organization.
In. everything pertaining To the
welfare of his home city Mr.. Nit
chelI takes active interest and no one
has done more than he to encourage
the establishing here of industries
that have added to Rock Islands per
manent wealth.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-26

Agemene~ and it is on a thoroughly
sound basis financially. Although
annual statements are not published
as the law requires of national
bank, and the extent of its transac-
tions is not made public. it is known
to do "a business larger than the
average of the banks of the three
cities.
Rock Island National.
The Rock Island National bank was
founded in 1871 with a capital stock
of 100000. Capt. L. j. Robinson was
president, Benjamin Harper, vice
president, and \. Benedict, cashier.
The other members of the board of
directors were J. II. Wilson, Peter
Fries. John w. Spencer and +. Bur-
rail-. Jr The bank was first located
at rs Illinois street. or what would
now be west of Seventeenth
street on Second avenue. 1t
was later removed to the place
il now occupies in the Ma
sonic Temple at the southwest cor
ner of Second avenue and Eighteenth
street. An able and conservative
management has made ii one of the
most reliable financial institutions in
the western part of the state 1t IS
now United States depository and
has surplus of $4,000. The present
officers are:
President. +. Robinson.
Vice President-J. II. Wilson.
Cashier-H. Z. CasteeI.
Following is the last published
statement. the condition shown being
that at the close of business Feb. 25.
1902;
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-26
Joseph RosenheId.

Of the reliable and substantial bus
mess men of the city none is accord
ed higher place i'm the esteem of his
fellow tcwnsmen than Joseph Rosen-
field. the elder, president of the Peo-
pies National bank and head of the
firm of J. & NJ. Rosenfield. wholesale
leather merchants. Born in Wurtem-
berg, Germany. Nov. II, 1923. he early
realized that America afforded the
most promising field in the world to
an ambitious young man. Coming to
this country he was variously engag-
ed till 1856. when he settled in Rock
Island. and in connection with his
brother. Mayer Rosenfield, laid the
foundation for the leather business
they subsequently built up till it has
become one of the most important
commercial enterprises in the city,
They began at first in the shoe find
ing business. furnishing materials TO
boot and shoe makers. In few years
they branched out into other lines of
the leather trade and had also es-
tabIished n large wholesale business
in hides. For a period of 80 years
the firm continued in business as
originally organized. Then the jun
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-26
Central Trust.

The Central Trust & Savings bank
is the latest financial institu-
ton to take its place in the city. 1t
began business in December. 1899, in
the same quarters with the Rock Is
land National bank, where it is still
located The first board of directors
was composed of j. +. Robinson. L..
5. McCabe. l.. ID. Nudge, Louis a.
Schmidt, III. r. Casteel, John Schaf-
err. Jr., IL. ID. Mack. T.. ID. Sweeney
Peter Fries. Henry W. Tremann
James j. LaNeIle and C.. j. Larkin.
Mr.. Robinson was president, Mr.. Nc
Cabe vice president and Mr.. Casteel
cashier. The capital stock is $780,
600. Although but IA trifie over two
years has elapsed since the bank be-
gan business its deposits already
have mounted to $S5O.0OO and they are
growing rapidly. This is showing
which needs no comment. The only
change in the officers of the Central
bank has been in the vice presidency.
the officers now being:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-26
VI H. GEsr. Notary Pabh
Rock Island Savings.

The first savings bank in the city
was the Rock Island Savings bank.
which occupies quarters in the same
building as the Mitchell q Lynde
bank. 1t was established i'm 1890 with
a capital stock of 100000 and +. p.
Reynolds president; r. c. Denkmann,
vice president. and j. NJ. Buford
cashier. The character of the men
at the head of the new savings bank
and the need for such an institution,
combined with enterprise and the OBJ
servance of correct business prin-
ciples on the part of the manage
ment. soon built up a large patron
age. The amount of deposits Jan.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-26

livery one appreciates the
fact that banking institu-
tions are a necessity In
IN the organization of mod
ern commerce and industry
IAA the need for sound and
IZg substantial banking insti-
WW buttons is constantly EN-
phasized in the ac-
tive transaction of daily bust
ness and the welfare of a trade
center depends in a very large
measure upon the character and adj
cquacy of the facilities furnished by
the leading institutions of financial
character in the city. Therefore. the
status of a city commercially is very
largely estimated by the quality of its
banks, and there is no more accurate
measure of the comparative prosper
ity of business center than the vol
ume of business transacted through
its financial institutions.
Rock Island from an early day has
held an excellent position among
western cities in respect to the char
acter of its banks, and as it's business
has increased the demands made up
pi int resources " lhSse AiSltutloHs
have continued to become heavier,
yet the banks have always proven
equal to the requirements of the bust
ness situation and have gained an
exceptionally high reputation for the
quality of the banking advantages
they offer TO the corporations, firms
and individual depOsitors who repre-
sent the business activity of this
community.
From the early days of the city's
business, the banks of Rock Island
have borne an enviable reputation for
soundness and conservatism. They
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-26
j. f. Robinson.

Every city owes to its quiet. steady
and Ievel-headed men of business the
stability that makes all progress pos
sible. To no man of this class does
Rock Island owe a deeper debt than
to James f. Robinson, president of
the Rock Island National bank and
Central Trust and Savings bank. That
gentleman was born on farm near
HiIlsdale, in this county, Feb. p, 1919.
He is "A son of the late Capt. T. J.
Robinson. who came TO Rock Island
with his family in 1853 and from
that time on held an important part
i'm the business life of the city. MIR.
Robinson, the son. grew to manhood
here acquiring his early education
in the public schools. Preparing for
higher schooling he entered the
Northwestern University at Evans
ton. Ill, and in due time completed
classical course there
In the fall of 1871 Mr.. Robinson
entered the employ of the Rock Is
land National bank, in which his ia
Their was interested, and spent several
months there in the capacity of
clerk. In November of the same
year the directors of the bank elect
ed him cashier. position which he
filed with ability for period OF
over twenty years. Upon the death
of Capt Robinson in 1899. he was
elected president of the Rock Island
! National bank and in the latter part
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-26

STATE OF ILLINOIS, L.
COUNTY OF ROCK ISLAND, -
L. @. Hellpenstel, cashier of the above
named bank do solemnly sweurthat the above
statement is true to the best of my xno wledge
and belief. G. HELLPENSTELL.
Cashier
Subscribed and sworn TO before me this 4th
F. p. GOLDSMITH
lsEAL.l Notary Public.
Correct-Attest:
JOS ROSENFIELD,
PETER FRIES directors.
d. Il. ROBINSON,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-04-26

the northwest corner of Second ave-
nue. and Eighteenth street. Last sea-
son its quarters were remodeled and
fitted out with an equipment second
to none for both completeness and
beauty of any in the three cities.
The Peoples National has always
been operated upon safe lines and by
men who possessed a thorough
knowledge of the requirements of
an up-to-date financial institution.
1t now has a surplus of 100000 and
is doing a handsome business as the
appended statement shows. The
present board OF directors is com
posed of F. c. \. Denkmann, Peter
Fries, l. Huber. ID. T. Robinson. f..
Weyerhaueser. George Wagner and
Joseph Rosenfield. The present Of
ficers are:
President-Joseph Rosenfield.
Vice President-Peter Fries.
Cashfer-C. Hellpenstell.
Below is given the last published
statement issued after the close of
business Feb. p, 1902: