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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-01-13
RADICAL CHANGES
Rumored That Rock Island is to
ReestabIish Yards and Ter.
minaIs in This City.
HAWTHORN Is NOT BIG ENOUGH
And May Be Used as Overfiow--TaIk
of Shortening Iowa
Divisions.

There is talk of radical changes
on the Rock Island road. 1t is quiet
~ said that one of the undertakings
that contributed to the failure of w
G. Purdy. who was recently succeed
ed in the presidency by w. H. Leeds,
was the unnecessary removal of the
yards and terminal headquarters
from this city to Moline.
The new yards have never been sat
isfactory. As far as room is con-
eerned the company has not gained
by the change and is no better off
than it was here. If anything there
is more delay in switching and maxi
ing up trains than there was in Rock
Island. where the yards were regard
ed as model, but not as large as the
company required for the accommo-
dation of its increasing business.
There are those who go so far as to
say the time is not far distant when
the main yards will again be estab-
lished in this city and that Hawthorn
will be reserved for overflow pur-
poses.
Another rumored innovation is the
shortening of the Iowa divisions A
new roundhouse is TO be erected at
Brooklyn. and this gives rise to the
belief that the freight runs, instead
of going to Nalleyl Junction, will
turn at Brooklyn, as of old. The long
of going to Valley Junction, will
not only disastrous to the locomo-
tives, but a severe strain upon the
crews, whereas there. has not, in
general sense, been any gain from an
economical standpoint.
a few years ago the Burlington
adopted a similar process in the OPP
GRAFTON of its Iowa freight runs by
extending the divisions from Burling-
ton to Creston, cutting out Ottum-
wa. But recently the road returned
to the old program. by establishing
an intermediate division between
Burlington and Ottumwa.
Roads in New Quarters.
The venerable structure on TWEEN
tieth street, where the Milwaukee has
been holding forth, presents a very
dismal appearance now. Emptied of
all the old furniture that has been
partially sheltered by its leaky roof
all these years, so that there is not
now left within it hiding place for
a self-respecting rat, with the sign
which bore the only bit of paint to
be seen torn from its roof and even
deserted by the friendly box cars
that have stood by it through thick
and thin, screening its uncanny sides
from public scrutiny, it stands alone
and friendless with the northwest
wind moaning through its many
cracks, a relic of other days.
Saturday evening the forces of the
Milwaukee freight department work
ed late and loaded all their furniture
and records in a car, which was
switched to the new depot at the foot
of Seventeenth street. Yesterday
the records were placed in the new
quarters and the furniture unloaded
to prepare for its shipment to Mil
waukee. When it is gone the last
remnant of the Milwaukee road will
have departed and the business will
be henceforth conducted under the
name of d.. r. /. & y. w. This morn
ing business was opened by Agent
Stoddard and his force in the new
quarters.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-01-13
McCABE'S
Third Avenue Through to Second Rock Island, III.
both Avenues.
Silk Petticoats

This week we place on sale the fin
est line of silk petticoats we have
ever shown, all made in the best and
latest styles. Prices are lower than
usual
Two items show how they are to be
sold:
Silk petticoats with corded flounce
in black, blue and creise, O. OF
very special at .......... VOW
Some beautiful petticoats, several
styles, ruffie or accordion or m
founce, very swell at Il 0O.fU
FIeeced Shifting l-2c
Wide heavy fieeced shifting, usually
1Sc, to close quick, FL
we say ............. %
Shifting Prints Sc
Best quality prints all week if ..
it lasts, Sc a yard ........ OC
Tennis Flannel a l-2c
Each day at $3.50 good tennis Al.
flannel, for yard ...... f2C
Bed Ticking a lie
While it lasts fancy stripe a.
bed ticking, yard ....... f2C
White Cambria S lie
Fine white cambria each FL
day at o'clock .O2G
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-01-13

To accommodate those who are
partial to the use of atomizers in
applying liquids into the nasal pas
sages for catarrhal troubles, the
proprietors prepare Ely's Liquid
Cream Balm. Price, including the
spraying tube. is rs cents. Drug
gists or by mail. The liquid embod-
les the medicinal properties of the
solid preparation. Cream Balm is
quickly absorbed by the membrane,
and does not dry up the secretions.
but changes them to a natural and
healthy character. Ely Brothers, Sc
Warren street, n. Y.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-01-13
Don't Live Together.

Constipation and health never go
together. DeWitt's Little Early Ris-
ers promote easy action of the bow
els without distress. Il have been
troubled with costiveness 0 years"
says j. o. Greene, Depauw, Ind. Il
have tried many remedies, but Little
Early Risers give best results" For
sale by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-01-13
Blown to Atoms

The old idea that the body some
times needs n powerful, drastic, pur-
gative pill has been exploded; for DR..
Kings New Life Pills which are per-
fectly harmless, gently stimulate liv-
er and bowels to expel poisonous
matter, cleanse the system and abso-
lutely cure constipation and sick
headache. Only Csc at Hartz & Ulle-
.mer's drug store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-01-13
Rock Island Lodge. Attention.

Members of Rock Island lodge No.
IS, 1. o. o. F., are hereby notified to
meet at Odd Fellows hall at 1870 p.
m. Tuesday, FOR the purpose of at
tending the funeral of Brother Jacob
Ohlweiler.
(Signed) O.. f. SUPPLE, N. G.
D. YANNAYON, Secretary.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-01-13
OPENED TO LABOR
All Union Men to be Permitted
Attend Meetings of Tri-
City Congress.
BUT ONLY DELEGATES CAN VOTE
Officers Chosen for Ensuing Term--
Move for Government
Recognition.

On account of the absence of Pres
ident +. c. Berry in Washington and
the holding in quarantine of Vice
President W. c. Clevenstine. of Dav-
enPort, it was necessary to elect a
temporary chairman at the meeting
of the Tri-City Labor congress yes
terday, and George Kemmerling, of
Moline, was chosen to fill the posi-
ton. Credentials were read by del
egates from 16 unions, among them
being the Iron Molders, of Davenport,
an organization that has not hereto
fore affiliated.
One of the most important ques-
tions to come up was that of amend
ing the constitution so as to make
the congress an open body. a com
mittee had been at work upon the
matter for several months and yes
terday it reported having arrived at
no decision Accordingly the subject
was taken up and n motion passed TO
bring up at the next meeting for
final consideration an amendment
giving to any union man the right to
attend the meetings, if vouched for.
but to allow such parties no vote.
Without doubt this measure will car
ry when it is brought up again. The
committee thereupOn asked for and
received its discharge.
Smyrna times., 1902-02-26
TWO PRETTY HOME WEDDINGS.
MISS Emma K. Green and Mr.. J. Howard Gar.
risOn. of BrenfOrd, United 10 Marriage.
Slaughter.JOnes Home Wedding.

A very pretty pink and white we'd |
ding took place at the home of Mr.. and |
Mrs. John M. Green, near Brenford,
Wednesday evening, when their
daughter, Emma R., was united in
holy wedlOck to Mr.. j. Howard Gar.
rison. They were attended by Miss
Purla Green, sister of the bride. and
Mr.. @. Herman Garrison, brother of
the groom. The bride and groom en-
tered the parlor while the strains of
the wedding march were being played
by Miss Florence Lurty. During the
service 80, Promise Me- was impress
sively rendered. They were met un-
der an arch. of lockwood and roses bv
the Rev. Robert Roe, of Cheswold,
who made them man and wife. The
bride was becomingly attired in white
paris muslin trimmed with valencien-
nes lace and carried boquet of white
carnations and smilax. The brides.
maid wore q gown of white Persian
lawn and carried white carnations.
The bride received some handsome
and useful gifts. The guests departed
at late hour, wishing the bride and
groom long and happy life together.
Slaughter.JOues Nuptas.
A very pretty home wedding was sol
emnized last Wednesday evening, at
eight o'clock, at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Garret Jones, of West S'nyrna,
when their daughter, Miss Ethel
Jones, was united in marriage to
Mr.. Matthew Ford Slaughter, of near
town.
Rev. W. r. Mowbray, of Bridge.
vile, former pastor Cf Smyrna Cir
cult, performed the ceremony. The
bride was charmingly gowned in pear
Landsdown, trimmed with white
panne-velvet and pearls. She carried
beautiful bouquet of white carna
tions and smilax.
About sixty friends witnessed the
impressive ceremony. The coupl,
stood under an arch of holly with
wreath in the centre, fastened with {
large bow of white ribbon. After tn,
congratulations and good wishes o
the many friends present, Mr.. ant
Mrs. Slaughter led the way to the din
ing room, where an excellent wedding
DINNER was served. Mr.. and Mrs
) Slaughter received many handsom
presents and the good wishes of hos
of friends will follow them to their fu
| ture home, near Walkers.
Smyrna times., 1902-02-26
HALLS AND MEGEAR'S STORES UNITE.
Messrs. Hervey P. Hall and William B. Megear
Form Partnership to Extend Business.

A partnership has been formed be-
tween Mr.. Hervey P. Hall and Mr..
William B. Megear, under the firm
name of Hall & Megear, to succeed the
well-known business firms of W. E.
Hall & Son and W. B. Megear. The
partnership went into effect on Satur-
day, Washington's Birthday. The
stores will be run separately as in the
past, Mr.. Hall having the management
of the old W. E. Hall & Son stand, and
Mr.. Megear the management of the
store he now occupies. The partner
ship is the natural consequence of fam
lily relationship and will result in a
united effort to give the people of
Smyrna one of the most complete and
up-to-date department stores ever es-
tablished in this community. Under
one name they will buy more ex-
tensively, keep a better stock of
goods, and serve the wants of their
customers better than they have ever
done. Both are bright and enterpris-
ing young men, full of business snap
and energy, and sufficiently acquaint-
ed with the trade to meet every want
and condition. Both stores, which
are but half block apart on Main
street, are now connected by phon
with Smyrna Central and in quick
communication with the public. We
bespeak for them the hearty support
of the people of this vicinity and wish
them every success in the new bust
ness relations they have formed.
Smyrna times., 1902-02-26
MASONS HONOR PATRIOTS NAME.
WashingtOn's Birthday Celebration By Dover
MasOns the Scene of Noteworthy As.
sembIage- Excellent Entertainment.

Former Congressman, John A. Mich
olson, the senior living Past Grand
Master of Delaware, presided at the
brilliant Washington's Birthday cele-
bration by the Masons of Dover, at
the Hotel Richardson. Mr.. Nicholson
made an able and polished address in
opening the exercises, telling of the
changes wrought by time, and of the
unchanging fealty of brethren in Ma
sonry for each other. George NJ.
Jones, Grand Master fer Delaware,
made an address on the progress of
Masonry in this State, and described
the growth of the six lodges in Will
mingtOn, six in New Castle county,
three in Kent county and six in Sus-
sex. Rev. l.. W. Layfeld, of Camden,
in an address on righteous living and
the pledge of Mason, declared that
Masons were no longer workers with
apron and trowel, as in the days of
King Solomon's temple. They were
| builders character builders. Their
mysterious workings are only protec-
| ton from the selfish world and to aid
in keeping the bars high at the en-
trance SO that men who would become
character builders, and not character
destrOyers might enter.
Governor and Mrs. John Hum, Miss
Alice HUM, Chancellor and Mrs. Mich
olson, Speaker of the House, James V
McCommons, State Senator J. Franl
Alec, Miss Lillian Kenney, daughte
of former United States Senator r. r
Kenney, were among the guests. Th,
Philharmonic Orchestra, of Whining
ton, played some fine selections; th
Schumann Male Quartette, of Phila
delphia, sang, aud E. G. Brill, violi
soloist, of Philadelphia, and Wilhelr
Lang, piano soloist, also of Philade
phia, played.
The reception committee include
Mrs. John HUM, Mrs. r. L. Holiday
Miss Kate X. Mcdaniel, of Linwood
Pa, Mrs. Cecil G. Fulton, Mrs. G. l
Sypherd, Mrs. j. Frank Alice, Mrs. ,
G. Sha pc, Mrs. r. J. Ferguson, Mr.
George NJ. Jones, Miss Cora B. Dun
and Miss Julia Jones.
Smyrna times., 1902-02-26
SMYRNA TOWN COUNCIL AFFAIRS.
Committees Appointed to Audit Accounts of
Town Treasurer and to Hold Election.

An adjourned meeting of the Smyr-
ma Town Council was held on Friday
evening, with all the members present
except President Robinson. In his
absence Councilman Grieves was made
president pro tenn. The following bills
were read and allowed: Sylvanus Rose,
$1.5O; H. S. Anthony, stamps, So. Sc;
George W. Taylor, work, $76.03; AL
derman Grow, postage, Sac; J. H.
Brinton, work, $500; Samuel J. Rey-
nolds. coal, $1S.43; Labor bill for
cleaning snow, $3.50; SMYRNA TIMES,
$2O.51; Smyrna Call, $SO4; total,
$137.51. H. S. Anthony was author
lied to draw an order for 1925. 90 to
pay salaries due the 2Sth inst.
On motion Chairman Grieves ap-
pointed Councilmen Anthony, Rey-
nolds and Wright to hold the annual
town election and the special library
election. Councilmen Anthony, Moore
and Fowler were appointed to audit
the account of Treasurer E. V. Cooper.
Smyrna times., 1902-02-26
BANK DIRECTORS ADVISE
REDUCED CAPITAL STOCK
FRUIT GROWERS BANK DIRECTORS GIVE
NOTICE OF SHAREHOLDERS MEETING.
Resolution Passed Deeming 1t Advisable to
Reduce Capital Stock 20 $4,000 aud Then
Increase 1t Immediately to S5O,OOO.

At meeting of the Board of Direc-
tors of the Fruit Growers National
Bank of Smyrna yesterday, a resolu
tion was unanimously passed deeming
it advisable to reduce the capital stock
of the bank to $4,000 and that upon
said reduction the said capital stock
shall be increased to $4,000 The
cashier was instructed to issue notice
to the shareholders of meeting to be
held at the banking house on Tues
day afternoon, the first day of April
next, at one O'Clock, to decide by vote
upon such resolution.
The movement, as stated above, was
taken after thoughtful and mature de-
liberation on the part of the Fruit
Growers Bank Directors. For sew
eral years the bank has been handi-
capped by holding among its assets
securities ami notes that had abso-
lutely no earning power, and to avert
any contingency that might arise from
! losses, the directors feel that to elimi.
nate this inactive or dead capital is a
wise move. The business of the bank
has been steadily growing and the in
crease iu deposits and profits the past
year, shows a marked gain over the
preceding year. Fifty thousand dol
lars, it is said, will be ample capital fol
all its needs and will give at once {
good healthy surplus, increase tn,
book value of its stock, and place he
in an even stronger position than sh,
already holds, both home and abroad
A full and complete official statemen
will be found on the fourth page.
Smyrna times., 1902-02-26
KENT REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.
Mrs. Frances A. Bradbury Gets a Deed For
the Hirnhemer Property.

The following transfers of real es
tate have been made in Recorder of
Deeds Lords office this week: Alex.
M. DAILY ct al. to Simon E. Voss, of
Iowa, farm in West Dover hundred
between Lockwood's Chapel and
Davis Cross Roads, consisting of 200
acres, for 80, ,675. Edith M. Parmely to
Lydia George, three-quarters of an
acre in West Dover hundred on east
side of Marydell, for $500. Mary Hirn-
heimer to Frances A. Bradbury, two
story dwelling house and lot on Com
merce street, Smyrna, for 5000. Mar
lam p. Waldman to George WaldInan
a farm in South Murderkill hun6red
on south side of public road from Fell
ton to Whiteleysburg, consisting 9f
173 acres, for 81, $50.
Smyrna times., 1902-02-26
FREE LIBRARY MOVEMENT
MEETS CRUSHING DEFEAT
LOST AT THE SPECIAL ELECTION YESTER.
DAY BY A VOTE OF I4O TO 20.
Strong Opposition Against the Free Library
Act as Passed by Legislature Last Winter.
Movement Good But Law Wrong.

The Free Library Movement was
overwhelmingly defeated yesterday by
a vote of 140 to 20. The special cleo
ton was held in the Town Hall be-
tween the hours of two and five o'clock
in the afternoon. The same board of
election officers who conducted the
Municipal Election the day previous,
had charge of the special library cleo
ton, with Mr.. w. Denney HAZEL as
inspector. When the polls opened
there was more or less activity, and
quite out of the usual order of things
was the handling of the ballot by the
women. Of the total vote polled only
forty-eight women availed themselves
of the privilege. Only those who had
qualified by paying their taxes pre-
vious to the town election, we're al
lowed to vote. Many were thus de-
prived of the privilege and only half of
the poll was eligible. For several
weeks there has been a lively interest
in the question, and the columns of the
TIMES have been opened to a liberal
discussion pro and con. The move
ment was inaugurated in the Twen
tieth Century Club and its advocates
hoped to see worthy institution es
tablished in our midst that would be
credit to the town. A strong opposi
tion was soon worked up against tn
Free Library, not so much that the.
were really against the movement a
they were the law regulating the es
tablishing of it, The will of the ma
jority is final, and the vote records
by districts is as follows:
Smyrna times., 1902-02-26
ASBURY NJ. E. CHURCH REVIVAL.
Number of Conversions to Date is 1876 Big
Missionary at the Sunday School.

mtsciOudty al thS ouDudy OSuOOt.
The big revival is still in progress at
Asbury M. E. Church, and there has
been no abatement in its interest des-
pite the inclement weather. The con-
versions now number 1875, and it is
probable the 200 mark will soon be
reached
Last Sunday was "Big Missionary
with Asbury M. E. Church Sunday
School, when there were 267 present.
The missionary collection amounted
to $1S6.62. The little tots of the Pri-
mary School contributed $25.3S. The
collection is very gratifying and ex-
ceeds that of the previous year With
the church apportionments raised,
Pastor Collins will go to Conference
this year with one of the best records
Asbury has made in years.
Smyrna times., 1902-02-26
LITTLE FOLKS TRIBUTE TO WASHINGTON.
Delightful WasbingtOn's Birthday Entertain.
ment by the Young Peoples Societies.


The young folks of the Junior Ep-
worth League and the Band of Hope
held delightful Washington's Birth
day entertainment in the lecture room
of Asbury NJ. E. Church on Saturday
afternoon. Miss Lizzie Mcdowell,
superintendent of the Junior Epworth
League, and Miss Susie Hudson, su-
perintendent of the Band of Hope, had
charge of the exercises and a delight
full time was had. The lecture room
was attractively decorated with flags
and bunting. and each child present
was presented with a souvenir hatchet
cleverly made by Miss Laura Bell.
There were about seventy present and
at the conclusion of the program, lem
onade and cake was abundantly served,
the mattresses being costumed after
the style of Martha Washington. The
program was as follows:
Singing-"My Countryl 'Tis of Thee
First Psalm.
Prayer. .............M Miss Elizabeth Smithers
Singing 'Hurrah! for the Flag"
STORY of Washington" Carlton B. Walls
1.-The Little Maids Reply. Ethel Appleton
Recitation. .. Margaret Klammenzer
Singing "Star-Spangled Banner"
Recitation ....... Rebecca Hope Collins
What l Would Be" ...........R Roy Tucker
"How the Boy Got his Bible". ............
Observation-Disclosures. Clarence Gray
ITO be Like Washington. :. Harold Webt
! Recitation .......... ...... Martha Collins
| Flag Song.
Recitation. Earl Grant
Recitation n...................E Ethel Gray
Tributes to Washington. .......A Glass
| Singing Columbia, the Gem of the Ocean.
Talk by the Pastor $50. Rev. V. S. Collins
Piano Solo Elizabeth Collins
Smyrna times., 1902-02-26
VISITED KENT COUNTY ALMSHOUSE.
Levy COurtmen We're Shown Over the Insti-
tuition and Witnessed the Changes Made.

Levy COurtmen We're Shown Over the Insti-
tuition and Witnessed the Changes Made.
Last Thursday the Kent County
Levy Court accepted the invitation of
the Board of Trustees of the Poor of
Kent County and visited the Aims
house. Despite the snow blockade,
there was fairly good attendance.
George NJ. Stevenson, of Smyrna,
president of the Board, welcomed the
guests on behalf of the trustees and
invited them to inspect the institution
and the farm buildings. Overseer
James P. Aron and his good wife ex-
tended cordial hospitality. Under
their management the Almshouse is in
better condition than it has been for
years, and with $4,000 more added to
the customary appropriation, the
Trustees and Mr.. Aron feel that they
can make improvements that will
greatly facilitate matters in making
the poor and needy more comfortable.
The inmates were found to be happy
and cOntented, the buildings and sur
roundings in good condition, and
everything seemed to reflect credit
upon the present management.
Smyrna times., 1902-02-26
MUNICIPAL ELECTION QUIETLY HELD
All the Members of the Old Board Were Re
elected With Practically no Contest.
E. Carter Elected Town Assessor.

The annual'TOwn Election came off
Monday afternoon with the usual lack
of interest. There was practically No
contest and all the members of the old
board were elected to serve another
year. There was a total of 81 votes
polled. The election was in charge Of
W. Denney Hazel, inspector, and Jos
eph l.. Beckett and William FAIRIES as
judges. The clerks of the election
board were George F. Brown and Will
liam b. Start. The election was as
follows: DIR. 7. G. Moore, first ward;
Samuel j. Reynolds, second ward;
Harry B. Grieves, third ward; Joseph
H. Wright, fourth ward; E. Marriott
Fowler, fifth ward; and H. S. Anthony
and James G. Robinson, sixth ward.
Joseph E. Carter was elected assessor
and Ezekiel V. Cooper, treasurer.
! Scattering votes were made in the first
ward, one each to W. Denney HazeIl
and John G. StOckly; and in the fourth
ward where John w. Tucker received
two votes. There were 10 votes polled
in the first, 16 in the second, 8 in the
third, II in the fourth, 4 in the fifth
and II IL the sixth wards.
Smyrna times., 1902-02-26
RURAL MAIL SERVICE ABOUT READY.
Order Issued From Washington to Start
Routes on April the First.

WuiSS Ou hpTH Tue FITSl.
Postmaster j. W. Casson of Dover
received notice from the Post Office
Department at Wilmington establishing
twenty-one rural free delivery routes
in central Delaware, the service to be-
gin, positively on April l. In this
are included two from Smyrna with
W. H. Carr and Walter McClary Car
riers; and two from Clayton with
Walter Ford and W. E. Whaley CAP
riers.
Leipsic will become postal station
of Dover, with Emeline Cole clerk IN
charge at salary of $75 per annum;
Little Creek will also become postal
station of Dover, with VIM. A. Block
som clerk in charge at a salary of 800
per annum.
The carriers are not allowed to act az
agents, salesmen or solicitors for G..
press companies, letter box manufao-
turers, wholesale houses, corporations
or firms, or engage in any business or
avocation which would interfere with
the proper performance of their official
duties. They may act as news agents,
sell newspapers or periodicals on their
own account, or accept or collect sub
scrlptions for the same. They are
allowed to perform private commissions
for the accommodation and convenience
of the patrons of their routes