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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-30
TRAFFIC DELAYED
Numerous Washouts Play Havoc
With Trains on the Rock
Island.
YARDS FILLED WITH STALLED CARS
Repair Gangs Rushed to the Sections
Where the Damage is
Greatest.

Bad washouts are reported all along
the Missouri division of the Rock
Island this morning, and all night
freight trains bound in that direction
were tied up in the Natic1 and Rock
Island yards, greatly impeding traf-
fic. The fast train due here at a.
IN. was held at Natick for nearly two
hours for that reason and did not ar
rive until after o'clock. The other
west-bound passengers were delayed
similarly, while all trains from the
southwest were stalled at points
along the line for hours and some of
them have practically been lost. The
rains of last night played havoc with
the readbed, which has been badly
softened and loosened by the contin-
ued wet weather.
Repair Gangs Sent Out
Last night train of u cars, nine
of which were coaches loaded with
repair men, passed through here
bound for Topeka, Kans., the
scene of the worst washouts. The
men were picked up at various sta
y
crew, of all ages. sizes. nationalities
and trades. The large force of track
baIlasters which has been working
near Fairport, Iowa, was also tax
en- along, as the services of these men
are badly needed in the present emer-
gency The ballasters are equipped
with their own cars. containing sleep
ing and bunlIing quarters, and they
share their cOmmissary supplies with
the pickup gang in the passenger
coaches. The company has suffered
untold losses by the washouts through
Kansas and the summary action is
absolutely imperative.
Much Damage Yesterday.
Yesterday it was estimated that
there were - different washouts in
that state and it is more than likely
that several more were caused by the
rains last night 1t is reported that
some of these are three or four miles
| in length and that both passenger and
| freight business in those particular
sections must be temporarily abau-
doned. Most of the losses come from
gorged creeks and streamlets. which
! in places have washed out bridges and
in others undermined miles of road
bed. causing il to cave and tumble in.
All the passenger trains from the
west on the Rock Island are very un-
certain on account of the washouts
at Dcs Moines and on the southwest
ern division, so that it is possible that
SEINE of the trains may he anuulled
before night if the difficulty con-
tinues.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-30
POLICE DEPARTMENT
WAS BUSY DURING MAY

The total number of arrests made
by the Rock Island police during the
month of May, according TO the re-
port of Chief Phil Miller. was 90, an
unusually heavy run of business.
There were 30 state and 80 city cases,
as follows: Drunk, 10; disorderly
conduct, Is; peace warrant, fugitive
from justice and assault and battery,
each; drunk and disorderly. bur
glary, larceny, breach of the peace,
obtaining board with intent to cheat
and defraud, distributing advertising
without a license. keeping disorderly
house, inmate of disorderly house and
vagrancy, ! each. Magistrate G.. a.
Johnson collected fines and police
fees amounting to S105.75 and the Jail
bill was $40. There were sc ambu-
lance and A wagon calls.
Yesterday afternoon an urgent call
was sent to the police station for the
ambulance. When the destination was
reached the supposed sick man was
a very much intoxicated colored man
who had laid down on the paving for
a nap. He was dumped into the ann
bulance and taken to the station.
This morning he gave his name as
John Newman and was fined $3 and
costs. He sent for his wife and the
latter settled with the magistrate.
John Condor, a crippled bcggar,
was arrested last night by Officer
Schmid and this morning was shown
the shortest route TO the bridge.
bay horse was reported stolen at
Hampton Bluff this morning. 1t be-
longed to Lena Hanson and was TAX
en- some time during the night
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-30
Judge Carter.s Mistake

Judge Carter having for nine long
years held the high position of Judge
of the supreme court. secured by him
through his plea of -partisanship,
then coolly had the legislature
change the boundaries of the supreme
court district in such a way as he
hoped would perpetuate him in Office.
That's where Judge Carter made two
big mistakes. One was in descending
to such pitiful stage of PARTISAN
ship. The other mistake was in sup
posing that he could be elected after
doing such thing. Judge Carter is
doomed to defeat next Monday. And
his defeat will be a Just punishment
for his partisan course.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-30

nation is one which is being given
over to the lust of gold and conquest,
yet the spectacle of S0,000,00O people
all over the land honoring their de-
parted heroes on this day cannot help
but dispel any such view. But the
soldier whose memory is rcvered is
not the only one whose bravery was
worthy of note. The women and the
mothers of wartime fought battles
harder than many at the front. There
was no excitement to buoy them up
or spectacles to divert, but merely
the dread uncertainty and waiting,
and the white stripes of the flag rep
resent the purity of these women, as
the red represents the blood of her
men and the blue the skies of heaven.
triotism and veneration toward
the old veterans. May it
continue until the ranks are no
The nation can never afford to be un-
grateful to them or to leave one go
in want or suffering. In conclusion,
may the love of country never grow
less, and this rests in the people, in
whom is the solution of every factor
and question confronting the govern
ment.
The address was forcefully and elo-
quently given and the speaker touch
ed responsive chord in his audience
that manifested itself in the enthusi-
astic applause that he was accorded
at its close.
Afternoon Exercises Abandoned.
The exercises TO have been held this
afternoon at Chippiannock cemetery
had to be abandoned on account of
the rain and the damp condition of
the grounds at the cemetery.
The cemetery committee went out
to Chippiannock this morning and
placed the flags on the graves of vet
Grams and this afternoon the flowers
were placed in like manner. The 9th
er exercises have been abandoned al
together for this year.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-30
HARRY GAY INNOCENT OF
MURDER OF. ARTHUR MEADE

Harry Gay, held at Muscatine on
suspicion of being the murderer of
Arthur c. Meade at West Liberty a
couple of weeks ago, will be released,
it having been learned that on the
night of the crime he was at Rum
nelIs, Iowa. He will have his prelim-
mary hearing at West Liberty Mon
day and there is little doubt that he
will be released.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-30

one of the most prominent members
of the younger element of Woodcraft.
He is a talented lawyer and has grac-
ed the circuit bench in his native city,
Pontiac. He has been Woodmen
since in his teens and for the past
two years has held the Office of state
consul of the Woodmen. His chances
of securing the office for which he
has been indorscd are considered ex-
cellent.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-30
CHANCES TO BECOME
HEAD CONSUL ARE GOOD

Hon. Fred G. White, who received
the Endorsement of the Woodmen of
Illinois for head consul 10 succeed
Lieut.. Gov. w. y. Northcott, who has
announced his intention Of retiring, is
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-30
CONDITION OF PASTURES
is BETTER THAN NORMAL

The report of Crop Correspondent
Campbell for the month ending May
20 shows thes acreage of oats in this
county TO be normal, and the condi-
ton 95 per cent of normal. Apples in
growth and vitality are as per cent of
normal. and pasture is placed at los
per cent.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-30
pUFFED By EVERYBODY.

The Best Scent Cigar In the city
Your next smoke should be the
Polly Perkins" For sale by all dealers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-30
OBITUARY RECORD.

Conrad Schmidt. a resident of this
city for many years, passed away yes
terday afternoon at his home, S23
Seventeenth street, after an illness
of some duration with infammatory
rheumatism. Deceased was 90 years
of age and native of Germany, from
which country he came to America
IS years ago. He first took up his
residence in Davenport, but came to
this city after few years, and had
resided here since. He followed the
trade of shoemaker. The surviving
members of the family are the wife,
three daughters and one son, the
children being William Schmidt. Mrs.
Bertha Martin and Mrs. Lena Dahn,
of this city. and Mrs. Dora Waldman,
of st. Louis. The funeral will he
held from the home at o'clock to-
morrow afternoon.
Relatives in this city today received
the sad news of the death of Charles
Leroy, the infant son of Mr.. and Mrs.
+. Nj. Lawhead, formerly of this city.
at Denver, Col. The demise took
place yesterday afternoon. The flu
neral will probably be held at Denver.
as no word has been received here in
regard to burial at Rock Island.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-07-17
AUTOMOBILES EXCLUDED.
They Cannot Enter 6lenW God Gene.
terry Hereafter.
From Wednesdays Daily


The annual meeting of the Mankato
Cemetery association was held at four
O'Clock yesterday afternoon at Secre-
tary Chapman's office.
J. H. Ray was elected president, C.
A. Chapman secretary, c. e. Wise treas
urer, and w. F. Jewson actuary and SUI
prendent
c. E. Wise, c. A. Chapman and j. A.
Lulsdorf were elected trustees.
R. d. Hubbard, j. N. Hall and j. H.
Baker were appointed supervising COM
mittee.
j. H. Ray was reelected manager of
the perpetual care fund for three years.
A new rule was adopted, forbidding the
entrance upon the grounds of Glenwood
cemetery of any automobile or self
propelled carriage, as the driveways are
narrow and several accidents have oc-
cured The rule also authorizes and di-
reefs the superintendent to prevent the
entrance into the cmetery of any vehicle
which in his judgment is liable to cause
accident or damage.
The reports OF officers showed a faver-
able state of affairs, financially. There
have been fifty burials in the cemetery
during the past year, of which nineteen
were males and thirty one females. The
value of monuments put up during the
year was $l,S97, and the total value of
monuments put up to date $40, l66.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-07-17
ELEVEN BRIDGE BIDS
Plenty of Competition Brings a Low
Price This Afternoon.
L. H. Johnson Gets Cobb River Bridge
and c. F. Erickson a CuIyert.
CarIstr0m Bros. Will Rebuild Piers
Under Miller Bridge.
From Tuesdays Daiiy.

The county board yesterday afternoon
opened bids for repairing or rebuilding
the east pier of the Miller bridge near
Amboy, as follows: c. s. Erickson, $40;
Carlstrom Bros, $3.50 The contract was
awarded to Carlstrom Bros
Bids were opened for putting down
cement sidewalks on two sides of the
court house square, as follows: Fowler
& Pay, 1913; t. R. Coughlan, $5lS;
North Star Sidewalk company, ten cents
per square foot, amounting to S5lS.50.
As the bids were higher than heretofore,
the board laid them over until today.
The application of A. j. Busch & Co.
for correction of assessment on personal
property, 1902, was approved
The application of VIM. White for cor
rection of assessment OH real estate, on
the ground that there are no buildings
where same were assessed, was approved.
A resolution was adopted to carry
out the settlement recently made be-
tween the city and county on smallpox
and election bills, as heretofore publish
ed, the county paying the city 1857, and
the city paying the election bills. The
city's smallpox bill is cut 1872.
The application of Dennis Hodapp for
correction of 1902 real estate assessment,
claiming it to have been too high, was
disapproved this forenoon,
The books of the county treasurer
were examined and the cash counted, and
everything found to be correct
The application of l.. o. Randall for
correction of real estate assessment for
six years past, on account of alleged
over valuation, was disapproved.
The committee ON the Saving and
Building association appeared before the
board and proposed settlement of the
suit against it, but action was deferred.
This afternoon bids were opened for
a bridge over the Cobb river, and a num-
Der of bridge men were present.
L. III. johnson of Minneapolis was the
lowest of eleven bidders, his bid of ST.
250 being $73 lower than the next
lowest.
C. F. Erickson was the lowest bidder
on the culvert in Mankato township.
The bids for this ranged from $3.50 to
$l,525.
Auditor Weaver reported that last
year $4S, 900 was levied in taxes. A
levy was made at this meeting, and it
will probably be about $4,000, as the
poor and road and bridge funds will need
Strengthening.
The jury list for the November term
is to be drawn, and the delinquent per-
sonal property tax list examined.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-07-17
THE MULE AND THE MAN.

The mule-he is a gentle beast;
He's satisfied to be the least;
And so is man.
Like man he may be taught some tricks;
He does his work from to 6;
The mule-when he gets mad he kicks;
And so does man.
The mule-he has load to pull;
He's happiest when he is full;
And so is man.
Like man he holds a patient poise,
And when his works done will rejoice.
The mule-he likes to hear his voice;
And so does man.
The mule-he has his faults, it's true;
And so has man.
He does some things he should not do;
And so does nan.
Like man he doesn't yearn for style,
But wants contentment all the while.
The mule--he has lovely smile;
And so has man.
The mule is sometimes kind and good !;
And SO is man.
He eats all kinds of breakfast food;
And so does man.
Like man he balks at gaudy dress
And all outlandish foolishness.
The mules accused of mulishness;
And so is man.
ST. Louis Globe-Democrat.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-07-17
POSED AS A RoBBER.
lin Ieffries In a New Role, But 1t
Wasn't Liked.
From Tuesdays Daily.

San Francisco, Cal, July l4-Cham-
pion Jeffries tried to relieve the mono
tony of life at Hardin Springs yester-
day by an attempt to hold up and rob
Eddie Graney, referee and stakeholder
OF the coming fight, of $4,000, which rep
resented the deposit money of Corbitt
and ,Jeffries. Jeffries idea was to get
the money and then send it down to
Graney the next day by express.
Granev and Manager Cotfroth, of the
Yosemite club, hired rig last evening
and started from Hardin in a drive over
the mountain road to the railroad depot
When two miles from the hotel, Jeffries,
with a Winchester rifle and a highway
mans mask over his face, stepped from
the bushes and ordered Graney to hold
up his hands. He looked so savage and
his gun so wicked that Graney obeyed
and climbed out into the road, where he
stood, ready to be searched.
Before Jeffries could reach him, how
ever, the spirited livery team dashed
down the road Coffroth sat on the
seat and made no effort to hold them.
Graney yelled: "Stop that team! My
friend can't drive!" Jeffries saw there
might be serious accident, so he bolt
ed after the horses and tore down the
road at such pace that he soon over
took and checked them. Then he saw
that Coffroth wasn't in the buggy. Coff-
roth was found by the roadside, stunned
by the fall when he was thrown out by
the lurching of the vehicle, but soon was
all right.
The ride to the station was resumed
after Jeffries had made apologies for his
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-07-17
SEEKS INFORMATION.
MarYsburg Young Woman Trying to
Locate Her Mother.
From Weduosdav,s Daily

Miss Mary Fouch, young woman OF
French descent who lives with the family
of John Brown at Marysburg, came to
the city yesterday to secure aid in find
ing her mother and two sisters, from
whom she has been separated since in
fancy. She consulted A. E. Clark, and
after hearing her story he offered to do
what he could for her without charge.
1t appears that the Fouch family. were
living in St Paul, when the husband and
father died. The mother was poor, and
was Obliged to place her three little
daughters in the Catholic orphan home in
that city. Mary was then three years
of age, and one of her sisters was older
and one was younger than she. 1t was
on june Goth, 1881, that the children were
placed in the home, and since then Mary
has seen nothing of her mother, and af-
ter leaving the institution has seen moth
ing of her sisters. She has no idea where
they are, but is anxious to find them.
Mary was placed in the home of Mr..
Brown when a young child and has
grown up as one of the family. She has
learned that her mother has been looking
for her and that she has twice been to-
St Peter in her search but was thrown
off the trail. Miss Fouch believes that
her mother has married again, but she.
does not know her name.
Ten or twelve years ago, Mary receiv-l
ed from theSisters of the orphan home the
FIRST confirmation veil and wreath worn
by her mother, and this Us thought by
some to indicate that the mother is dead,
but the daughter does not believe this
Mary has several times written to the
Sisters, asking where her mother is, but
without result, as there seems to be
rule that children who have been so
placed out are never to be given any i'm
formation concerning the members of
their families.
The case is a sad one, and if anyone
has any information as to the where
abouts OF the family he is requested to-
inform Mr. Clark, who will see that the
girl is informed
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-07-17
GIANT CHIMNEY.
From Tuesdays Daily.

From Tuesdays Daily.
The new chimney at the big mill was
completed yesterday, and as soon as the
staging can be removed it will be ready
for use. Contractor Chas. Bishman, who
has done the work, can be proud of his
accomplishment.
The chimney is believed to be as large
as any in the state. 1t rests upon an
eight foot stone base, and is l50 feet
high. The smoke fiue is round and six
feet in diameter, and will afford a
powerful draft. The chimney at the
bottom is square, thirteen feet and four
inches each way, outside dimensions,
while it becomes round after going up a
few feet. The wall is four feet thick
at the bottom, but at the narrowest
point it is only foot thick and the
chimney eight feet, and six inches in
diameter. At the top is an iron cap
weighing a ton, which was hoisted in
sections of 300 pounds each.
1t required 100000 brick to build this
great chimney, and they were laid. in
mixture of lime and cement. The
work of rearing the chimney has requir-
ed six weeks time. Mr.. Bishman was
assisted in the work by Martin Rattis
and Robert Nelson. These men did not
once get dizzy. but on Monday were
nervous for time, as the high wind
swayed the chimney as much as foot
at the top. This is believed to be the
extent that it will sway. Every twenty
FIVE feet steel hoop was laid in the
masonry, to strengthen the chimney, and
Mr.. Bishman does not think that cy-
clone would have any effect upon 1T,
as the curved surface would break the
force of the wind.
A report has been in circulation on the
streets that when the chimney had reach
ed certain height the brick layers
union had fixed the scale for work so
high above the grorql at $40 a day,
and that the men at york on the chimney
were receiving this sum. Mr.. Bishman
states that this report is mistake, as
the men have received no more when
working high in the air than at any time.
The union scale makes no difference in
the wages paid whether the work is done
in one place or another, and that was
what the men received, fifty cents an
hour.
Tomorrow Mr.. Bishman will start the
work Of briclling up the four immense
boilers, and will also go on with the
balance of the brick work, which includes
the enlargement of the building.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-07-17
K. OF 7. M. MEETING
District Session 10 Be Held in Man.
kato a Week Hence.
From MONDAYS Daily.

From Mondays Daily.
Knights of the Maccabees will hold a
district meeting in Mankato on Monday,
July 90 1t is expected that tents from
neighboring towns will be represented.
The local tent will make preparations for
the entertainment of the visitors.
State Commander Chellew will be pres
ent and others holding prominent posi-
lions in the order will be here.
During the afternoon of Monday a
school of instruction will be conducted
by State Commander Chellew. A pro-
gram made up of features, interesting te
members of the order, will be presented.
In the evening class of large pro-
portions will be given an insight into
the mysteries of the order, this to be
followed by the regular lodge work and
then will come the banquet. At this
time no regular program is formulated,
but it goes without saying that fine en-
tertainment will be prepared for the en-
tertainment of the visiting Sir Knights
and their ladies.
The Knights of the Maccabees is one
of the strongest fraternal insurance or
CARNATIONS in the country. The local
tent is made up of large membership.
In Chicago few years ago 1000 per
sons were taken into one of the tents in
one night. This is believed to have been
the largest class ever initiated into an
organization at any time.
These district meetings are benefit
to any order and no doubt the forth
coming session of the Maccabees will be
productive of much good to the Knights
OF the Maccabees.
There are $500 Maccabees in Minneso-
ia. The supreme tent holds bonds of
various kinds aggregating more than 3d.
100000. 1t is probably the most sub
stantial fraternal insurance organization
II, the United States
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-07-17
CROPS WILL BE GOOD.
From Wednesdays Daily.


Crop reports to the Chicago & North
Western headquarters in Winona are of
an optimistic character. In Minnesota,
including all Chicago & Northwestern
territory, the crop condition is good.
From Winona to Waseca crops acreage
in order named, barley, corn oats, flax,
wheat. Waseca to state line, including
the branches, wheat barley, oats, corn,
fax. All has good stand, is not lodged
and promises above an average yield at
the present time. The crop in eastern
Minnesota will not stand unless we get
dry weather, and at once. The same is
true of barley throughout the entire
state, but to date there is no damage
either by rust or Judgment. Rust is in
some fields of oats, but to date does not
cause injury.