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Evening journal., 1903-09-02
rHE PgoPLg.s INNINo NON.

There was once time when John
HUM was prolific IN promises; that was
when he was seeking the Office he now
holds. He win remember, as many
gentlemen Of this city who met him at
that time remember, that he was SO
frank and outspoken regarding his
plans and purposes that many declared
that John HUM was not an Addicks
man. but a Republican who wanted to
see clean politics. and an honest admin
istration Of affairs There are those
who since have been inclined to smile
al the gunibnity Of these gentlemen
but their only fault was that they
trusted John HUM.
About that time he went 10 an old
friend whose influence he desired to
secure his nomination. To this gem
teman he declared that II elected he
would be absolutely impartial and as
an evidence Of this he said that he was
unpledged in any particular. But il
was subsequently, learned that at that
time he was pledged to appoint c. r.
Layton his Secretary Of State. the most
important Office in his gift. When this
appointment was announced he told his
friends that he proposed to be Cover
nor. and TO tote fair" and that II his
Secretary Of State gave any evidence
II trying to control him. he would re-
love him. He has kept this pledge by
lowing Layton to dictate his every
and 20 assume airs which would
,,fe been intolerable to a bigger man
\Thle pledges he made regarding New
Frise county appointments were wide
Iown; indeed, he went further in
We these pledges than was ex-
3, he has not made even a pre-
e<z..-t ~ keeping his word in this mat
whether he intended to at thar
Evening journal., 1903-09-02

The fusion elements have endorsed
Mayor Low for denomination, and the
independent Democrats win probably
wheel into line. This should insure an
other term in the wilderness for Tam
many. and those who wish TO see New
York preserve a semblance Of order and
deceney should rejoice.
Evening journal., 1903-09-02
Navy BUILDING Wireless station.

Highland Light. Mass, Sept. o.
Work was begun on the navy depart
ment wireless telegraph station TO be
erected on the cliffs at the northern
end of the government lighthouse res
ervation here. 1t is expected that the
plant will be in operation by October
Is. The cliffs at this point arc 140 feet
higA and the signaling staff will be $50
feet high, bringing the summit of the
star 800 feet above the sea level. The
station will be within a few feet Of
the marine station of the Chamber OF
conmsrce.
Evening journal., 1903-09-02
PURE WATER OR
NO EXPENSE
ccontinusd from First rage.)

then asked a series of questions by
President Pyle, after which the dis
cussion became general. The former
said that he had installed a plant in
Camden Of 20.000O00 gallons capacity,
by means of artesian wells, and the
water obtained was of excellent quail
ity. we sank 102 wells of depths
varying from go to 176 feet, ninety-two
of which are suction and the remainder
air wells. The latter are not used be-
cause the supply is already sufficient
to meet all demands. These ten wells
are capable of producing from $780,
600 to 100000 gallons of water daily.
"The Camden wells occupy 100 acres
of land along the Delaware river and
are from 100 to $50 feet apart The
water obtained is free from bacteria
and has a temperature of .55 degrees.
Il gave the city of Camden a surety
bond of 100000 to produce a 20,000,-
600 gallon water supply and when the
test was made after the completion of
the plant a supply of 21,O00,00O gallons
was obtained. l pumped water for
the city for three years, at the expira-
ton OF which time City Council re-
leased me of the bond.
"The wells of Camden have an ebb
and flow and if the water did not do
the same here I would not put in a
plant. All artesian wells ebb and
flow and / am confident the conditions
| in this vicinity are such that Whining
ton can be supplied with a sufficient
supply Of water by the system. pros
posed to Install"
President Pyle Asks Questions.
In answer to a question asked by
| President Pyle, Mr.. Pfeiffer said that
he had visited wilmington on several
occasions and as a result of his in
vestigations relative to the geological
formation of this locality. was so con-
hdent OF being able to supply thH city
with all the pure water it needed that
he would sink test wells at his own
expense. He stipulated, however, that
If he proved to the satisfaction of the
Water Commission that by his methods
the city can be supplied with a sufii-
cient quantity of water, the contract
to install a plant be awarded to him.
On the other hand he also says that
lif his calculations as to the conditions
which he is positive do exist here. are
wrong, the city will not lose a cent by
the transaction.
where would you locate the wells7"
asked President Pyle.
Il hardly think that a fair question" ,"
said Mr.. Pfeiffer, for this reason. I
may tell you and some other person
step in and profit by my information"
did you collect enough information
on which you could base the cost of
installing a plant according to your
ideas, in this city?"
'It would be impossible for me TO give
any figures at this time, but for infor-
nation. will say that the Camden plant
cost complete including the 100 acres Of
ground upon which the wells are located
S60o.000."
"would you give bond 10 guarantee a
certain supply OF water for stated per-
iod Of time?"
yes
How much?'
"I gave the city a surety bond Of $780,
O00 A"
Evening journal., 1903-09-02
NicARAoUA's TURN NOW.

Under the spooner resolution the
President is empowered to negotiate a
treaty with Nicaragua and Costa Rica
under which we are TO build a canal.
Colombia having rejected the treaty
which We have negotiated with her
representative, and which had been rat
flied by our Senate, the President has
no other option than to proceed with
the negotiations looking 10 the con-
struction of a canal across Nicaragua.
The act Of Congress allows him to wait
"a reasonable time" for Colombia to
act, and the phrase is somewhat flexible
and open to various interpretations
but shall he decide that the "reasona-
BILE time' has expired the American
people are likely TO accept his view.
Colombia now finds herself In a mosr
awkward position. Should she lose tn,
canal those responsible for the rejec.
tion Of the treaty would never be for.
given. Already there are mutteringi
Of a revolution, and the State Of Pan.
anna threatens TO secede. with her In
ternal discomfort we have nothing ts
do, and certainly the United states vii
not encourage any internal discord
even though II would result in granting
the concession. II IL is made IL mus
be done Of her own free viii, ana don,
quickly. Otherwise Colombia VIII hav,
lost her opportunity forever.
Evening journal., 1903-09-02
The postmistreas on Oreonwl

The postmistress OF Greenwood was
a competent official painstaking and
accommodating. But she was person.
ally offensive 70 Senator Alice, doubt
less because being a woman she could
not vote the Union Republican ticket.
This is a modern example Of Delaware
statesmanship.
Evening journal., 1903-09-02

IT is the fool who jumps on a moving
train and the wise man who goes back
and starts sooner.
Evening journal., 1903-09-02

she doesn't use slang, but, you see, she's
engaged
no very nice mana New Yorker;
ment so
It's not slang when she says, Hes a
4 corker.'
Evening journal., 1903-09-02

Miss Name wilkins has been visiting
Miss Emma Kirk in Atlantic City.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-13
LEGAL.
LEGAL.
To All Persons Whom 1t May Concern.


Notice is hereby given, that the under
signed ira 4. Wells. guardian OF Nelson
Wells. Amer Wells, Mabel NJ. Wells. Demp-
sew Wells and Elsie Z. Wells; minors. Will
make application to the county court of
Rock Island county, al a regular term there
of to be held at the court house in the city
of Rock Island, in said county, on the first
Monday of March a D. 1858, being the sec
ond dav thereof. for an order ana decree of
said court. directing him as said guardian.
to sell the following real estate belonging 10
said minors. or so much thereof as snail
seem to said court to the interest of said
minors. situated in the county of Rock Island
and state of Illinois, to-wit:
The undivided one-ninth O-9) OF the east
thirty 600 acres of the east half 90 of
the west one hundred ten OlO) acres of the
southeast quarter 90 of section Number
Thirty 800 in township eighteen (s) north
range ooe % east of the fourth (4th) prin-
cipal meridian, except lot in the southeast
corner of said land known as the smith
cemetery and measuring two ~ rods east
and west. and six 90 rods north and south.
Subject to the dover interest of said Ira
A Wells in said real estate-for the purpose
of investing the proceeds of said sale in
other real estate. or of otherwise investing
the same.
Dated February Z. 1903.
IRA A. WELLS,
Guardian of said Minors
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-13
Immense Tobapco Purchase.

Forty-eight thousand dollars paid
for fancy lot of tobacco. The big
gest purchase of high grade tobacco
ever made in this section of the cOun-
try by a cigar manufacturer, was
made last Wednesday by Frank p.
Lewis for his celebrated Single Binder
cigar. y written guarantee was given
that the entire amount was to be
fancy selected tobacco. This no doubt,
makes the Lewis factory the largest
holder in the United States of tobac-
co of SO high grading.-Peoria Jour
nal, Dec. 10, 1903
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-13
Public Notice.

State of Illinois -
County of Rock Island SIS
Towns OF q ma and Hampton
Drainage Union District Number One of
the towns of yuma and Hampton in Rock
Island county, state of Illinois.
Public notice is hereby given to Henry
Stuhr. Elizabeth Dwyer. Michael MCEniry,
Winfield Brown. and any and all other non
residents whose lands are 10 be affected,
that the drainage commissioners of Drain
age Union District Number One OF the towns
of yuma and Hampton. in Rock Island
county. state of Illinois, will meet on the 18th
day of February. \. D. 1893 at the hour OF
O'Clock a. m. at the depot of the Chicago,
Burlington and Quincy railway. at Osborn
Station in said town of yuma. To hear any
and all objections that may be made to the
claSsiicatiOns of lands on the graduated
scale in said district, made by the drainage
comm iSsionerS of said district for the pur-
pose of special assessments for benefits
In consequence of the construction of a pro
posed com bined system of drainage in the
said district. when and where you can APP
pear. and make objections II you desire.
Dated this Sd day of February \ ID. 1903.
ALONZO DUNBAR,
FRED BEHRENDT.
J. &. BISANT.
Drainage Comm iSsionerS OF Drainage Union
District Number one of the Towns of Yuma
and Hampton in tue County of Rock Island,
State of Illinois.
Attest;
FRED t SCHAFER.
Town Clerk of said Town OF yuma
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-13

One Minute Cough Cure gives relief
in one minute, because it kills the
microbe which tickles the mucous
membrane, causing the cough, and at
the same time clears the phlegm
draws out the inflammation and heals
and soothes the affected parts. One
Minute Cough Cure strengthens the
lungs. wards off pneumonia and is a
harmless and never failing cure in all
durable cases of coughs, colds and
Group. One Minute Cough Cure is
pleasant to take, harmless and good
alike for young and old.
Harper House pharmacy; y. j.
Riess drug store, corner Seventh ave-
nue. and Twenty-seventh street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-13
Cheap Homes in Texas and Arkansas


Along the Cotton Belt Route-land
that can be bought for $500 and $500
an acre and up-cut-over timber
ground that makes good grazing land,
furnishing range ten or eleven months
of the year, farming land for corn,
wheat, oats, cottOn-some of it pc
culiarly adapted to quick growth and
early maturity of fruits and vegeta-
bies, such as peaches, pears, plums,
Strawberries, tomatoes, potatoes, on
ions, cabbage, Misunderstanding good
markets. in the north at fancy prices,
on account of excellence of quality
and earlier maturity than in other
sections. An ideal place for the man
of small means-cheap fuel, cheap
building material, long growing sea-
sons, short, mild winters-a land of
sunshine and plenty. Let us send you
literature descriptive of this country.
Homes in the Southwest" 'Glimp-
ses of Southeast Missouri, Arkansas
and n. w. Louisiana, "'"Through Tex
as with Camera Fortunes in
Growing Fruit and Vegetables ''The
Diversier," fruit and truck growers
journal.
On first and third Tuesdays of each
month the Cotton Belt Route will sell
one-way tickets from st. Louis,
Thebes, Cairo and Memphis, to points
in Arkansas, Louisiana and Texas, at
half the one-way rate plus $500, or
round trip tickets at one fare for the
round trip plus $500, allowing stop
over going, and 81 days return limit.
For full information, address
E. w. LaBEAUME,
6. p. & T. A, ST. Louis, Mo.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-13
Public Notice,

State of Illinois,
Rock Island County. -
Towns OF yuma and Hampton.
Drainage Union District Number One of the
Towns of yuma and Hampton in Rock Is
land County. state OF Illinois.
Public notice Is hereby given that the
drainage commissioners of Drainage Union
District Number One of the towns OF yuma
and Hampton. in the county of Rock Island.
state OF Illinois. Will receive bids under seal
up to o clock D. m. of the Sd day of March,
1903 at the office of Wallace TreiChler. civil
of Rock Island. in said county and state-for
the making and construction of the system
of drainage heretofore planned tor said
district, according TO plans and speclnca-
tions for said work on tile in the ONCE of
said Wallace Treichler where the same may
be seen. Bids for said work shall be for the
whole work, and also for said work by
drains. as they are known and mum bered on
the plans: the commissioners reServing the
right to reject any and all bids, in whole
or IN part, and to accept any bid in whole or
in part. Said bids to be sealed and accom-
amount of $500 drawn TO the order of said
drainage commissioners. to insure compli-
ance with said bid, and su b. iect to forfeiture
upon noncompliance Herewith; said COM
miSSioners also reserving the right to con-
tinue the letting from time 10 time, if in
their judgment, the same be necessary.
Dated this Sd day of February. a. D.. 1908,
ALONZO DUNBAR,
FRED BEHRENDT,
J. G. BISANT,
Drainage Commissioners of Drainage Union
District Mum Der One of the Towns of yuma
and Hampton in the County of Rock Is
land. State of Illinois
Attest:
FRED T. SCHAFER,
Town Clerk of the said Town of yuma.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-13

Publication Notice in Condemnation
State of Illinois IS
County of Rock Island. -
County Court of Rock Island County, March
term A. D.. 1903.
Fhe Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway
Anna e. mckinley. John Fahlstrom. Will
liam Willis. Susau Jane Grimth, Benjamin
Griffith Defendants Petition for condem-
nation. General No. 1851 Publication no
tice.
Affidavit of the nou-resIdence of Anna e.
mckinley. one of the defendants above
named. having been filed in the office of the
clerk of said county court of Rock Island
county. notice is hereby given to the SAID
nonresident defendant that the petitioner
filed its petition in said court on the third
dav of February, a D.. 1913. and that sum
mons thereupou issued out of said court
against said defendants. returnabie on the
second Monday in the month of March. A.
ID 1903, as is by law required and that said
petitioa is still pending in said court and I'M
determined.
Now, therefore. unless you. the said Anna
z. Mckinley. shall personally be and appear
county on the irst day of the next March
term thereof to be holden at the court
house in the city of Rock Island. in said
county on the ninth day of March. a ID 4,
1903. and plead. answer or demur to the said
petitioners petition, the same. and the mat
ters and things therein charged and stated
will be taken as confessed. and decree en-
tered against you according to the prayer of
Rock island, Illinois, February 4, A. D.,
HENRY Is. HUBBARD, Clerk.
JACKSON, HURST s. STAFFORD,
, ATTORNEYS for Petitioner.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-13
GEORGE ". GAMBLE. Clerk.
w. R. MOORE. Compartments Solicitor.
no an Persons Mnnm 1t Nav Concern

Notice is hereby given that the under
signed, Joseph Hummer. guardian of Carrie
Smith and Birdie Hummer. minors, will
make application 10 the county court OF
Rock Island county. az a regular term there
OF, TO be held at the court house in the city OF
Rock Island. in said county, on the first Mon
day OF March A D, 1908, being the second
oaV thereof, for an order and decree OF said
court. directing him as said guardian. 10
sell the following real estate belonging to
said minors. or so much thereof as shall
seem to said court 10 the interest of said
minors. situated in the county of Rock Is
land and state of Illinois. to-wit:
The undivided one eighteenth Q-ls) of the
east thirty 900 acres of the east half C1s)lof
the west one hundred and ten QIO) acres of
the southeast quarter 90 OF section mum Der
thirty 900 in township eighteen (lS) north
range one ID east of the fourth (ith) prin r.
Gil pal m erldian, except a lot in the southeast
corner of said land known as the smith
Cemete Y" and measuring two (2) rods east
and west, and six 90 rods north and south.
Subject TO the dover interest of Joseph
Hummer in said real estate. For the pur
pose of investing such of the proceeds of
said sale in other real estate. or of other
wise investing the same.
Rock Isl and, Ill. Feb 6. 1903
JOSEPH HUMMER,
Guardian of Said Minors.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-13
Publication NotIoe-In Chanosry.

State of Illinois.
Rock Island County. -
In the Circuit Court of said County. To the
May Term. A D.. 1903.
Mary Brueckner. complainant. VS.. Charles
Brueckner, defendant. In chancery. No.
No. 5l29.
Notice is hereby given 10 the said Charles
Brueckner that the above named complain
ant heretofore filed her bill of complaint in
said court. on the chanCery side thereof.
and that = summons thereupOn issued out of
said court against the above named defend
ant returnaDle on the first day OF the term
OF the said circuit court of said county of
Rock Island. to be held at the court house in
the city of Rock Island. in said County of
Rock Island. on the first Monday of Nav. a.
D.. 1903 as is by law required. and which
suit is still pending.
Rock Island, Illinois. January 20 1903
GEORGE w. GAMBLE. Clerk.
w r MOORE
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-13
C.R so. Railway.

beginning Feb. Is and continuing
until April 80, we will have on sale
one way excursion tickets to San
Francisco and Los Angeles at rate
of thirty-one dollars ($31.OO).
Portland, Tacoma, Seattle and Pu-
get Sound points, thirty dollars
($3O.OO.)
Salt Lake City, Ogden, Butte and
Helena, twenty-siX dollars, ($26.0O)
Inquire Phone 1850, C., b. & Q.
ticket agent, depot Twentieth street
and Second avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-13
INTERURBAN VOTES TO
INCREASE CAPITAL STOCK

The directors of the Kewanee, Cam
bridge & Geneseo road have voted to
increase the capital stock of the con-
Germ from 100000 to $S50,000. The
plans of the engineer who made the
survey, W. II. Sehott, of Chicago.
which have been submitted and APP
proved, contemplate the erection of
a power house at. Cambridge.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-13
LEGAL.
LEUAL.
Executors Notice,
John Biehl. deceased

Estate of John Biehl deceased.
The undersigned having been appointed
executor of the last viii and testament of
John Biehl, late of the county of Rock Is
land, state OF illinois, hereby gives notice
that he will appear before the county court
of Rock Island county at the county court
room. in the city of Rock Island. at the
April term tn = first Monday IN April next.
at which time all persons having claims
against said estate are notified and request
ed to attend for the purpose of having the
same adjusted.
All persons indebted TO said estate are re-
quested to make immediate payment 10 the
undersigned.
Dated this 23d day of January. A. D. 1893.
GEORGE BIEHI- Executor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-13
Administrator's Notice.

Estate of Peter Clarity. deceased.
The undersigned having beeh appointed
administrators of the estate of Peter Gar
rity. late of the county of Rock Island. state
of illinois. deceased, hereby gives notice
that she will appear before the county court
of Rock Island county at the county court
room, in the city of Rock Island, at the May
term. on the first Monday in May next. al
which time all persons having claims against
said estate are notified and requested TO at
tend, for the purpose of having the same
adjusted.
All persons indebted to said estate are re
quested to make immediate payment TO the
uude rsigned-
Dated this 9th day of February A. D. 1908.
FANNIE GAREtITY, ADMINISTRATIVE.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-13
Executors Notice.
of Sarah Elizabeth Bedford, de-

Estate Of Sarah Elizabeth Bedford, de-
ceased.
The undersi gned having been appointed
executor of the last Will and testament of
Sarah Eliza beth Bedford. late of the county
OF Rock Island. state of Illinois. deceased.
hereby gives notice. that he will appear be-
fore the county court of Rock Island county
at the county court room, in the city of
Rock Island at the May term, the first
Monday in May next at which time all per
sons having claims against said estate are
notified and requested TO attend for the pur-
pose OF having the same adjusted.
All persons indebted 10 said estate are re-
quested TO make immediate payment to the
undersigned.
Dated this sixth day OF February. A. D.,
1905. GEORGE BEDFORD. Executor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-13
FOR sALE-FARM PROPERTY.


FOR SALE-Stock farm. Best stock farm
in Green county, Iowa, must be sold In &c
days and can be bought at bargain on
easy terms. There are 40 acres close TO
school, rural mail, telephone, fair house,
large barns, cribs, orchards, and in excel
lent neighborhood. Price S5250 per acre.
Write at once TO George a. Gallup, Jefer-
son, Iowa.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-13
COUNTY TEMPLE
Transfers

Feb. 12.-Charles w. Hackstadt to
Henry Siemon. lot >. block ,, Long
view add, Rock Island. $3.50.
Simon Mcmahon to Ellen Mcmahon.
e 20 feet. lot II. block l, p. Gregg's
add, Rock Island, and tract in block
Z. Spencer d Cases add, Rock Island,
ST.
George w. Sears, ct al, to Freder-
ick Wright. lot IL, block l. Woodruff
d Sears First add. Sears, $165.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-13
Buy and Try a Box Tonight.

While you think of it, go buy and
try a box of Cascarets Candy Ca
thartic, ideal laxative, tonight. You'll
never regret it. Genuine tablets
stamped c. c. c. Never sold in
bulk. All druggists, Ioc.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-13
New Orleans and Return.

Take the Rock Island for your trip
to New Orleans or Mobile. Feb. II
there will be on sale round trip tick
cts at rate of $25 to New Orleans and
$23.67 to Mobile. The shortest line
and best of service. For full informa-
ton regarding stop-overs, and so
forth, call at depots, or city Office,
1913 Second avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-13

This morning a bridge crew took
out the old bridge across the viaduct
at Fortieth street on the Rock Island
road, and began replacing it with Il
heavier one. The change was made
necessary by the heavier types of 10
comotives that are now being used.
\ great many of the smaller bridges,
especially through the west, will have
to be replaced for the same reason.
The work here is being done in see
items so that there is no interruption
of traffic.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-13

MADAM ST. MARIE, palmist and clairvoy-
ant, tells you the past, present and future
correctly. Tells you everything pertain
ing to business, marriage. divorce, love
affairs sickness death, accidents and
everything of interest. One call will prove
her wonderful accuracy. once hours IRON
ITO 10 n m. 7n5 Fourth avenue Take the
Blue line west.