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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-10-03
REPUBLICAN LEAGUE
National Body Representing Re.
publican Clubs Holding Its
Convention at Chicago.
IOWA IDEA ON THE TARIFF AN ISSUE
Telegram from President Roosevelt
st. Louis Piping for the Next
Meet-Noted Orators.

of Philadelphia, was today elected
president of the National Republican
clubs by acclamation.
Other officers elected are:
Secretary-E. j. Weeks, Iowa.
Treasurer-Sid b. Redding, Arkan-
sas.
Vice President. j. Sheridan, IL
Iinois.
The platform unqualifiedly indorses
the national republican administra-
ton.
Chicago, Oct. 3.-Differences of Opin-
ion concerning revision of the tariff
promise the chief source of spon-
taneous outburst at the biennial con-
ventiOn of the National Republican
League, which was called to order at
the First Regiment armOry yesterday
morning by the retiring president,
Isaac Miller Hamilton. of Chicago.
Otherwise, with the possible exception
of the election contest, there is said
to be complete harmony among the
800 delegates seated from the various
states of the Union. Rebellion is eX-
pected in the preparation of the
leagues platform. which. it is said,
must cause dissension. The Iowans
are prepared to emphasize their states's
attitude on this subject. Iowa is rep
resented by one of the largest delega-
tiOns.
Effect of the Presidents Absence.
President ROosevelts abandonment
of his western tour, OccasiOned by ac-
cident, has had marked effect upon
the attendance More than 1,400 of
1896 delegates have remained at home
because of the presidents return to
Washington. Roy o. West, in behalf
of the Republicans of Chicago, made
the address of welcome. The election
of officers promises Il lively contest.
Each state represented seems anxious
for the honor of the presidency. Prob
ably the most prominently mentioned
candidate so far is ]. Hampton Moore.
city treasurer of Philadelphia. who
heads the Pennsylvania delegation.
Message That Was AppIauded.
The following telegram from Presi-
dent Roosevelt was loudly applauded.
1t was dated mt the White House.
Washington, Oct .: AT the opening
of the national convention please eX-
press to those present my cordial greet
ing and hearty best wishes for sue
cessful session"
The Missouri delegation seeks to
have the convention meet in st. Louis
in 1904 during the exposition. They'll
have to show us this time" said John
Alvus. one of the delegates. I'VE come
prepared to trade. We either want
Charles F. Gallenkamp. of st. Louis,
elected president. or we will take the
convention in 1901"
Summary of the First Days Meet.
Little was done at the meeting yes
terday. except the preliminary work of
organizing, and at 1 p. m. adjournment
was taken to this morning at 10o'clock.
President Hamilton's address was
largely devoted to suggesting details
of club organization, and the finances
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-10-03
State Ticket Nominated.

The state ticket was nominated,
headed by the present lieutenant gov
ernor, John l.. Bales.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-10-03

dents en- route to Washington arrived
here at 6:20 p. IN. yesterday. Presi-
dent Baer, of the Reading company,
Joined the party here.
Washington, Oct. ,. - The special
train with the presidents of the an
thracite coal roads arrived in Wash
ingtOn shortly after o p. III. yesterday.
They did not leave the train.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-10-03
Mitchell and Party En- Route.

Wilkesbarre. Pa. Oct. 3.-President
Mitchell. of the United Mine Work
ers. accompanied by District Presidents
Nichols, Duffy and Fahy. left mere last
evening for Washington. Mitchell con-
ferred with the district presidents
through the day. 1t is not known what
policy the executive board of the min
ers' union will pursue mt the confer
ence. Mitchell declined to express any
opinion. All he would say was that
he hoped for the best. The general
feeling is. however. that President
Roosevelt will succeed in bringing both
parties together.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-10-03

Washington, Oct. 3.-The confer
ence between President Roosevelt
and the members of his cabinet and
the representatives of the coal opera
tors and miners began at 11:1O this
morning at the White House Fif-
teen minutes after its commencement
the railroad representatives left the
conference room and were closeted
in another room. The general sup
position was that they either had re-
ceived proposition and were con-
sidering it, or had retired to prepare
their own. They soon left the White
House, all refusing to say anything
except that they would he at the
White House at , this afternoon.
Mitchell and his party left the White
House soon after the railway presi-
dents.
President in Invalid Chair.
When all the participants had arriv-
ed. the president, who was seated in
large invalid chair, with his left leg
extended at full length resting upon
a cushion. stated to them in a brief
way his object in calling them to-
gether He said he spoke for the
general public and had refrained
from intervening as long as there was
hope the matter between the opera
tors and the miners could be adjust
ed He disclaimed any right of duty
to intervene upon legal grounds or
any official relation he bore to the
situation. but believed that the urg-
ency and terrible nature of the catas-
trophe impending in the shape of a
winter fuel famine made it his duty
to bring whatever personal influence
he had TO relieve the situation.
For Public Good.
He earnestly asked that immediate
resumption of the coal mines be ef-
fected He did not invite discussion
of the respective claims of the posi-
ton, but appealed to their patriotism
to sink personal considerations which
make individual sacrifices for general
good.
1t is understood both parties to the
conference will prepare reply to
the president when the conference
resumes this afternoon.
The conference was resumed at
3:15 this afternoon.
President COnfers with Quay.
Senator Quay, of Pennsylvania. was
in conference with the president for
an hour yesterday. and it is under
stood that he came here at the request
of the president to discuss the strike
situation. The president and senator
were not interrupted, and two cabinet
officers who called did not see hepresi-
dent while the conference was in prog
ress. Senator Quay after he left the
president would not discuss the situa-
ton or express an opinion as to the
probable effect of the coming confer
ence.
Coal Presidents Arrive at Washington.
New York. Oct. 3.-The coal presl-
dents left for Washington at All p.
IN. yesterday. The party consisted of
r. B. Thomas, of the Erie; President
Fowler of the Ontario and Wesetrn'
David Wilcox, vice president and gen
eral counsel of the Delaware and Hud-
son. who went as the personal repre-
sentative of President Olyphant; Presi-
dent Truesdale, of the Lackawanna,
and John Markle, the independent op-
orator
Philadelphia. Oct 3.-The coal presi-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-10-03
Summary of the First Days Meet.

Little was done at the meeting yes
terday. except the preliminary work of
organizing, and at p. m. adjournment
was taken to this morning at 1Oo'clock.
President Hamilton's address was
largely devoted to suggesting details
of club organization, and the finances
of the organization.
The Lamar register., 1902-07-30
To Prohibition Voters

Editor REGIsTER:-
At the recent state convention, the
undersigned was appointed to take
charge of the work of organizing the
prohibitionists in your country, and
as there are many prohibitionists-
ministers, church members and mem
bers of the w. G. 7. U.-among
the people who are subscribers to
your paper, I take the liberty of ask
ing you to publish this letter in your
columns for their information as a
matter of news.
Any person interested in organic
ing prohibition alliance, nominating
precint ticket, or the holding of a
county convention, who will drop me
postal card, will receive full infor
nation and authority to proceed with
such work.
Wherever county conyention is
held, a good speaker will be sen
from Denver o address the meetine G
The Lamar register., 1902-07-30

but as he pulls along through life he
gets about as much satisfaction and
calm ont of it as his most distin
guished friend. He knows that there
is no crank waiting around the cor
ner to shoot a hole through his ana
tony or bury a cheese knife up to the
hilt in his person, He knows that
when he sits down to his frugal
meals that he eats his pie with per
feet impunity, for there is no danger
of it having been spiked with rough
on rats by the cook. No doubt it
is a lot of fun to have yourself mis-
quoted in the newspapers and know
as you hang up your crown at night
and crawl into your luxuraint rat hole
that the police force is standing in
your front yard to keep the admiring
public from throwing brickbats
through your windows, but notwith-
standing all these ardent joys the
the common everyday chap who
wears n hickory shirt and that eight
years out of date gets the most real
pleasure out of life in long run"
The Lamar register., 1902-07-30

and assist in the work of organizing
and arranging for the future prose
cution of the work.
A full state ticket has already been
nominated, and it is expected that
every country and sensational dis
trict will also have tickets in the field
before election day.
1t is to be hoped that persons in
terested in this matter will at once
drop me postal card in regard to
the matter.
Thanking you in advance for your
kindness, | remain,
Yours very truly,
3 Block II, r. A. N. WILSON,
Pneblo. Colo. Chairman.
The Lamar register., 1902-07-30
Its anil Wind Blows, etc.

Nothing at all happened at Oyster
Bay for twenty four hours but To-
comotive whistle. 1t was written
up". The correspondents were in a
most despondent frame of mind. The
presidents goldsring had not been
found. Miss Alice Roosevelt had not
stirred out of the house; nor Kermit,
Theodore or Archie. There had been
no arrivals or departures. Then that
locomotive whistle began to blow.
II started its shrek across the sandy
stretches long before it reached Oys-
ter BAY. 1t came into town without a
moments cessasion; the locomotive
drew up at the depot and stood still
but did not pause in its ear piercing
outcry. All Oyster Bay turned oct
tn see what was the matter. Was the
town afire or bad an accident hap
pened to the president? 1t transpired
when the engineers voice could be
hoard above the clamor, that in jerk
ing open the valve in starting from
Jamaica he had broken it. 1t being
impossible to plug it up, the engine
had gone on, wailing, all the way te
o, ster Bay, and continued its lam
entation after it arrived there. 1t was
a windfall to the correspondents
They served up the locomotive whis
tie with picturesque details. 1t wa
The Lamar register., 1902-07-30
A Plain N an.

Someone, who knows just what Il
modest retiring sort of duck the edi-
tor of the Register is, sent us the
following through the postoffice this
week:
"The plain plug of man is the
happiest man in the world after all,
His pants may bag at the knees and
he may not be acquainted with the
latest style in chin whiskers; he may
not know the thrilling Joy of having
brand Of cigars named in his honor,
The Lamar register., 1902-07-30

The statement of the First Nation
al Bank of Lamar, which appered in
the Register this week shows $3.50,
600 on deposit. This is certainly
good indication that the people of
Prowers County are not bordeing on
bankruptcy.
Mr. and Mrs. john Duncan and
little daughter returned this morning
from a visit of three months at Johns
old homo in Scotland. They all en-
joyed good health during the trip
and say they had most enjoyable
visit all around. Mrs. L. S. Millin-
ger returned with them from Chicago
where she had been visiting friends
for month.
The Lamar register., 1902-07-30
IFrom tho Holly Chicftain.l

The entire sugar beet district was
visited by heavy rainfall last Friday
night. In some places fine hail fell,
cut up vegetation to some extent but
did no material damage.
John r. Horst, an attorney of Hill
sboro, Ohio, and family visited his
brother H. p. and his sister Mrs. j.
A. Baird, Saturday and Sunday.
They were enroute to Colorado
Springs for an outing and proceeded
on their journey.
The Lamar register., 1902-07-30

struck an abundance of water in the
we'll for the Graham estate at the 10
mile ranch on Wolf Greek. The
drilling was completed last Tuesday.
This is the first effort at deep drill
ing on Wolf Creek and will undoubt-
edly cause other wells to be put in.
The water filled the we'll within ten
feet of the surface.
From the Amity Sentinel
Assessor Rosencrans of Lamar
passed through Amity Thursday, en-
route for Holly to complete his work
of assessing.
A double force was put to work on
the buildings which were here from
Coolidge, Kan. and there is marked
change in their appearance.
We are informed that the small
son of Mr.. Seams who lives on the
DR.. Marshal place, fell into cistern
Thursday and before help could
reach him he was drowned.
The post office was moved from
Carriers Hardware store to the little
school house, which WAS moved down
town, Thursday
A. W. Hasty, deputy Co. Assessor
was in town Thursday and Friday
assessing the colonists. He is doing
his work very carefully and hopes no
one will be missed.
The Lamar register., 1902-07-30
IFrom the Granada Timesl.

j. L. Mayfeld has sold 12o head of
1, steers to the Northwestern Live Stock
Commission Co, of Kansas City, for
S51OO-S40S0 per head.
Frank Keairns, manager Of the
Granada Melon Growers Association
reports 225 acres of cantaloupes, OF
which 200 are in good condition.
August +. Buck manager of The
Buffalo Fancy Cantaloupe Growers
Union, reports 240 acres of which $50
are in fine condition; some melons
already being netted.
Aug. +. Buck, F. S. Butcher, A. b.
Lawson, A. o. Mitchell and L. B.
Pyle, officers cf the Buffalo Fancy
Cantaloupe Growers Union, last week
signed contract with E. r. Nichols
~ Co., of Chicago, to handle their
melons or as many as the
union wishes to sell them. The terms
are that the melons are to be sold for
cash F. o. b. cars here The sales to
be made by Nichols and the orders
transmitted to the manager here. A
commission of 10 per cent is to be
allowed the Chicago firm.
A. \, l,,tI of OOO foot tho 1rillors
The Lamar register., 1902-07-30
" Mcean's Drug Store

the event of the day; likewise an un-
precedented one; and when it came
in to the night editors all over the
country, there WAS protracted, but
unsuccessful, search for the picture
of locomotive whistle. There is no
telling what day may bring forth
at Oyster Bay.-The Globe Demo
crat.
The Lamar register., 1902-07-30
COUNTY Notes.
from tho Holly News.

j. W. Pux.on, OF the Holly Lum
ber Co, WAS down from Longmont
Tuesday of this week.
Word has been received here that
A. j. Beasley, of Waterloo, Iowa, has
sold his entire interests there and
will move to his new place near Hol
ly in about two weeks.
The Lamar register., 1902-07-30

Every farmer and truck grover
should be saving samples for the La
mar fair. The livestock exhibit should
he especially fine this year as lot OF
good stock has been added to the
country the past season Any samp
les of fruit, vegetables or grain you
have that you think are even fairly
good will make good exhibit if
properly selected and arranged for
display. Don't back out because you
think someone else may have some
thing better. There is nothing so
disgusting Mt fair as the fellow who
goes around looking at the exhibits
and says "Why 1 had lots better stuff
than that at home if l had only
thought to bring it."
The Lamar register., 1902-07-30

One of Mr.. Wheeler's little boys
was kicked in tho stomach by colt
Tuesday evening. The little fellow
was laid ont for short time but no
serious injury was done.
The Lamar register., 1902-07-30

At a depth Of 200 feet, the drillsrs
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1902-10-15
Presentation of Account.
SARAH c. CURTIS ESTATE.

STATE OF VERMONT, Caledonia District, So.
In Probate court, held at the probate office
in st. Johnsbury, in said district, on the 18th
day of July, A. D. 1902.
Edwin e. Curtis, Executor of the last
Will and Testament of Sarah c. Curtis,
late of Sutton, in said district, deceased,
presents his administration account for ex-
animation and allowance and makes appli-
cation for decree of distribution and partition
of the estate of said deceased.
Whereupon, it is ordered by said court,
that said account and said application be re-
ferred to a session thereof to be held at the
probate office in said st. Johnsbury. on the
Goth day of July. A. D. 1902, for hearing
and decision thereon: and it is further
ordered that notice hereof be given to all
persons interested, by publication of the
same. three weeks successfully in the
Caledonian, newspaper published at
st. Johnsbury, previous to said time
appointed for hearing, that they may ap-
pear at said time and place, and show
cause, if any they may have. why said &C.
count should not be allowed and such decree
made.
By the Court, Attest,
WALTER P. SMITH, Judge.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1902-10-15
Stale Council yr, d. U. A. M,

The eighth annual session Of the State
Council of Vermont was held with Gale
donia Springs council, No IS, Wheelock,
Wednesday, Oct. I, with good attend
ance, every officer being present and
nearly every subordinate being repre-
scented. Headquarters of the board Of
officers were established at the Spring
house, while many of the representatives
were Hospitality entertained at the home
of the members of the local council Din
ner and supper Wednesday was served
by the local council in their hall,
The session opened in the Town Hall,
at 1890, State Councillor F. A. Emerson
ofNorth Danvile, presiding. The report
OF officers for the past year showed the
orders to be in a prosperous condition.
Total number of councils IA, an increase
of one during the year. Total member
ship 7S5, gain of At. The report of
the treasurer showed a gain in finances
of 1920 over one year ago. A sum Of
money was appropriated for the use of
the incoming State Councillor in visiting
and building up the order the coming
year. 1t was voted that the per capita
tax remain the same as last year, 20 cents
per quarter.
These officers were elected:
S. c., Kyle T. Brown, Lunenburg.
Y. c., DR.. S. A. Jones, Wheelock.
Jr. P. S. c., F. A. Emerson, North Dan
Vile
Sec, F. W. HawIey, Norwich.
Treas, c. E. Harris, East Burke.
Cond., Chas. Coffrin, Wheelock.
Ward, George Fl. Wood, Montpelier.
is, w. E. Giddings, Springfield.
o.. S., E. F. Starkey, Ly ndonville.
Chap, Rev. D. Waldron, West Charles.
ton.
Trustee three years, W. H. Stanton,
North Danville.
These officers were installed by W. A.
Spoford of New Sharon, Me-, Deputy
National Councillor for Vermont.
The evening session was opened to all
members of the order, at which time the
degree work was exemplified by team
from the local council in manner that
elected the highest praise from the state
officers and visitors. The next meeting
will be held at Springfield on the first
Wednesday in October, 1908.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1902-10-15
THE STATE W. c. T. U.

The 28th annual convention of the
Vermont Woman's Christian Temper
ance Union was held at Rutland, October
1-3. 1t was the largest gathering of the
kind for some years, nearly IT'S out of
town delegates being present, all enter
tanned by Rutland company. The ladies
OF the city did everything possible for
the com 'ort and happiness of their guests
and thus helping to make it one of the
best and most successful conventions
ever held in the state. IA White Ribbon
Tea" was served Wednesday evening at
which time cordial welcome was given by
the mayor of the city, by several pastors
and gentlemen representing the c. E..
Society, the Y. M. c. A., lawyers, bust.
ness men, etc.
Thursday hyg' enic dinner was served
by the Sanitarium Company of South
Lancaster, Mass, to about 200 women.
The menu consisted entirely OF vegetable
products. Other meals were served bv
the Rutland ladies.
Each session was opened with a
prayer service. Reports from the differ
ent departments showed that much
work was being done. Eleven countiCs
were represented, ten county presidents
being present.
Thursday evening the children had the
first hour and told, both ia story and
song, the advantages of prohibition.
Mrs. Margaret Dye Ellis from Wash
ington, national superintendent of legis-
lative work, then spoke on her work in
congress and the bills the union had been
instrumental in getting passed by that
body. Mrs. Ellis is a strong speaker and
was listened to with much interest.
Friday forenoon a memorial to the leg
islature was presented by the executive
committee and adopted by convention,
asking them, in behalf of our organiza-
ton, to do nothing to destroy or weaken
in any way the prohibitory law of Yer
mont.
officers were elected as follows: Presi
dent, Mrs, Ida H. Read of Shelburne; cor.
Sec, Mrs. Gracia E. Davidson OF New
fame; rec. Sec, Mrs. Abby A. Wyman oil
Cambridgeport; treas, Mrs. E. NJ. Denny
of Montpelier; auditor, Mrs. Alice Nj.
Richardson of Montpelier.
During the meetings excellent music
was furnished by the choir, the White
Ribbon quartette, Miss Ingenue Fassett
from Bellows Falls, with her violin, Prof
Liveigard with cornet and Miss Sylvia
Dunton OF Rutland, a solo singer.
The last hour Friday was given to the
VS. who had an excellent program, con
sisting of music, papers, recitations, etc
Mrs. Z. G. Green OF California, former
president of Vermont Union, gave the
address Friday evening. She said she
had lived in a high license state during
the last Is years and found the contrast
between a prohibitory and license law
much in favor of the former.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1902-10-15

Mrs. Winslows Soothing Syrup has
been used by millions of mothers for
their children while teething. If disturb
ed at night by sick child suffering and
crying with pain of cutting teeth, send at
once and get a bottle of Mrs. Winslow' S
Soothing Syrup" for Children Teething
1t will relieve the poor little sufferers i'm
mediately. Depend upon it, mothers.
there is no mistake about it. 1t cures
diarrhna, regulates the stomach and
bowels, cures wind colo, softens the
gums, reduces Inflammation, and gives
tone and energy to the whole system.
"Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for
children teething is pleasant to the taste,
and is the prescription ofone of the old
est and best female physicians and nurses
in the United States. Price twenty-five
cents bottle. Sold by all druggists
throughout the world. Be sure and ask
for Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1902-10-15

attached to the embassy here were ia
nous for the choiceness of the menu,
the perfect service and the rare taste
shown in selecting the guests. While
he was attached to the embassy in
Paris he added to his fame in this re-
gard and was looked upon as one of
the most accomplished dinner givers
among the diplomatic corps at the
French capital. That he will maintain
the reputation he has established when
he takes up his residence in Washing
ton is not to be doubted, and the din
ners at the British embassy this win
ter will be feature of the social sea-
son.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1902-10-15

The street gowns worn by Miss Alice
Roosevelt are attracting much atten-
ton. The presidents daughter wears
very smart cloth costume for her
morning jaunts. 1t is of lightweight
cloth, small brown and white check,
and the cloth clears the ground by at
least four inches The jacket Is a
Norfolk blouse, with the belt and
plaits over the shoulder stitched in
rows. Miss Roosevelt is partial to big
hats and frequently wears a tan COL
and feathers.
CARL SCHOFIELD.