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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-10
BILL FOR MUNICIPAL owNERsH1p

Patterson. of Chicago, Has One to Intro
duce with Some New Features.
Springfield, Ills. Feb. 10. = Repre-
chicago, has prepared for Introduction
in the house tomorrow g bill fer the
municipal ownership of streets rail-
roads. In general. the Patterson bill
is broad. enabling act. 1t gives
cities the right to regulate street rail
roads, the right to purchase and oper-
ate such properties, the right to lease
them for operation, the right to con-
struct lines when necessary. and the
right to condemn such property for mu-
nicipal purposes. In short, it gives
cities absolute control over street rail
roads.
A feature not included in any OF the
previous municipal ownership bills is
section requiring the street railroad
companies to make a report ut regular
intervals to the auditor of state, as the
state banks now do, showing their
financial condition. This section is an
exact copy of the present banking law.
Patterson says when his bill comes
before the municipal corporation com
mittec lie probably Will amend this see
ton so that such REPORTS will have
to be made 10 the railroad and ware
house commission and include state
ments as to physical as well as fran
ciaI condition.
Another new provision is a section to
take care of the present employees Of
the traction companies, and putting
the municipal systems under the civil
service classified rules. 1t provides that
whenever the city takes over the prop
critics all employees, except heads of
departments and private secretaries.
shall be placed within the classified
service. but tl.at all persons who have
been employed for six months previous
by the street railroad companies shall
be given the preference ard retained
in the service unless dismissed for 9th
eF causes after proper trial.
There are but two referendum
clauses in the bill. One provides that
before taking the properties over for
municipal operation the city authori-
ties must have their action approved
by n three-fitthS vote of the people.
Another clause provides that bonds
against street railroad properties can
be issued by the city only after the
approval of a majority vote of the PEG
pie.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-10
TRIAL OF $50, 600 DAMAGE
SUIT IS ON IN COURT

Trial was begun before Il jury in
the circuit court this morning of the
case of Fred Nretman Tor 100000
damages against the Deere & Mansur
company for injuries received in an
elevator accident at the defendants
plant in Moline. NretInan is a young
man and was employed by Deere d
Mansur at the time of the accident.
He is now in an almost helpless con
dition, it being necessary to carry
him to and from the court room. He
is represented by Searle & Marshall,
while Wood d Peek represent the
company.
1t was decided i'm court this morn
ing that civil business should have
full sway until March /, upon which
date the criminal docket, which in
clndes the cases of the indicted sa-
loonkeepers, is to be called.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-10

NIT estimates of all articles purchased
or the expenses to be incurred.
Another feature of the bill is that it
gives the state board power to appoint
a dentist, whose work shall be appor-
toned among the different institutions,
and who shall receive salary of So a
day and expenses when actually en-
ployed. The salaries of the members
of thestate boardare fixed at $500 an
nually, each. The bin will be introduced
in the Legislature this week and urged
for passage.
Another bill prepared by the state
board places the Industrial Home for
she Blind and the st. Charles Home for
Boys under its jurisdiction, and reduces
the number of trustees of these institu-
tions and also of the Soldiers Widows
Home and State Training School for
Girls to three.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-10
4 Night Alarm.

Worse than an alarm of fire at
night is the brassy cough of Group.
which sounds like the children's
death lnelI. and it means death I'M
less something is done quickly. Fol
ey's Honey and Tar never fails to give
instant relief and quickly cures the
worst form of Group. Mrs. J.. l.. Cor
dier, of Warrington, Ky, writes: My
3-ycar-old girl had severe case of
Group; the doctor said She could not
live | got a bottle of Foley's Honey
and Tar; the first dose gave quick re
lief and saved her life" Refuse sub
stitutes. All druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-10
CRUSADE AGAINST .BLUE RUIN"
Strong Campaign Going on In Favor of the
Parker" Local Option Bill.

Strong Campaign Going on In Favor of the
Parker" Local Option Bill.
Springfield. Ills, Feb 1O.-The local
option bill of the Anti-Saloon League,
of Illinois. which has been introduced
in the senate by Parker and is now
known as 1he Parker" local option
bill. will be given to the house this
week by Montelius. Tomorrow has
been decided upon as the day for in
Producing the BILL and the league is
arranging for an active campaign TO
aid in its passage Since the intro
duction of the bill in the senate bit
ter campaign has been conducted I'M
der the supervision of the league to
bring pressure 10 bear upon the SEN
atorS.
In the senate the bill was assigned
to the license committee. and it is prob
able that similar disposition VIII be
made of the measure i'm the house.
Montelius is not a member Of the IL
cense committee, but Stewart, the Pro
hibition member. who will also cham
pion the bill. is member of that com
mittee. William ii. Anderson. state
secretary of the Anti-Saloon League,
said yesterday:
I'VE have already learned that
strong pressure will be brought to bear
from several quarters by legislators
who are anxious to avoid going ON rec
ord to induce the committees to hold
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-10
Escaped an Awful Fate.

II. Haggins, of Melbourne, Fla,
writes: MY doctor told me l had
consumption and nothing could be
done for me. l was given up to die.
The offer of free trial bottle of DIR.
Kings New Discovery for Consump-
ton induced me to try it. Results
We're startling. | am now on the road
to recovery and owe all to DR.. Kings
New Discovery. 1t surely saved my
life" This great cure is guaranteed
for all throat and lung diseases by
Hartz & Ullemeyer, druggists. Price
so cents and 81. Trial bottles free.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-10
Free Text Books Provided For.

Springfield. Ills, Feb. 10. - Repre-
sentative Burgett is preparing IL hi
providing free text books i'll the pub
lie schools of the state. The bill will
create a commission consisting of the
state superintendent. the principals of
the state normal schools and three
women educators, to be selected by the
other members of the commission.
which is empowered to designate the
books to he used throughout the state,
and there must he uniformity of books
i'm each congressional district.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-10
Signs of Depleted Energy

If you are disposed to find fault,
to grumble about everything about
you; if little things irritate you; if tri-
ties upset you; il: you go to pieces,
so to speak, when anything goes
wrong in your business, you may be
certain that your system is not up to
the standard, that YOUR strength is
being exhausted in some way, and
that your vitality is at a low ebb.
The human organism is Il vast and
complex machine. No machine that
is defective can turn out good work,
and the longer the attempt to do so
continues the greater will be the
damage.
If you are not satisfied with your
condition call and talk it over with
us. Why not? Any why not today?
We have made special searching in
designations on the conditions that
governs this complex machine-the
human body.
Our office is equipped with the most
approved apparatus for treatment of
the afflicted. We are continually add
ing to it, regardless of expense.
Treatment of all cases is in the
hands of thoroughly competent ply
sicians, who are graduates of Ameri-
can and foreign institutions of the
highest standing.
We are specialists in the treatment
of Chronic, Nervous and Private Dis
eases of Men and Women.
We extend to everyone most cor
dial invitation to consult us. We will
take pleasure in giving a thorough eX-
animation, and will make no charge
for our opinion and advice.
Those unable to call should write
us. Correspondence strictly confiden-
tial.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-10
BECOMES A BOARD OF CONTROL
State Board of Charities Does Under Leg
islation That Is Proposed.

islation That Is Proposed.
Springfield, Ills, Feb. 1O.-The state
board of charities met here yesterday
for a conference with Governor Yates
relative to some bills it has proposed
for introduction in the legislature and
other matters pertaining to the depart
ment. The most important measure,
il it becomes a law, will bring about
radical changes in the business meth
DDS employed in the several state char
liable institutions. 1t practically makes
the state board of charities board of
control. 1t does not abolish the office
of trustees, but it curtails their pow
ers to Il large extent. 1t is understood
that the bill meets with the approval
of Governor Yates.
The bill provides that the state board
of charities shall, with the approval of
the governor, fix all the salaries of the
officers and employees of the various in
situations, which shall be uniform for
like service, and shall determine the
number to he employed in each institu-
ton. 1t also gives the board authority
and supervision over the purchase of
supplies and the letting of all contracts
The bill also authorizes the state board
to require the suDerintendents to sub
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-10

the bill. If the bill is not reported on
within a reasonable time. we shall.
among other things. suggest that the
friends of the committee members
raise with them the question of wheth-
er they are willing to be made cats
paws for the purpose of shielding the
other members. and themselves bear
the entire responsibility of defeating
the bill"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-10
NOWDOSOMETH
The Legislature Having Spent
Five Weeks AimlessIy
Should Move.
THAT COMMITTEES ARE NAMED
New Foe to Sunday Closing What
Free Thinkers See in the
Movement.

Springfield, Ills, Feb. 1O.-Speakcr
Miller says that as the house commit
tees are ready for business the legis-
Their delay. Five weeks of the session
has rolled by and nothing has been
done in the way of legislation. If the
Republican leaders reach an adjourn
ment the first week in May, as they
! hope, greater activity must be shown
in both houses than has been displayed
so far. Governor Yates wants short
session and low appropriation total.
On the record made by this general as
sembly the political campaign of 1904
will be fought in Illinois. and it be-
hooves the party i'll power to make a
good showing.
Wants to Make a Good Record.
| The governor has impressed this fact
on all members who have discussed the
matter with him. Yates is not advo-
eating cheese-paring economy He ia
yors adequate appropriations for all
the penal and charitable institutions of
the state, the militia, the normal schools
and the various beneficaries of Illinois
| bounty. But he wants such a record
as shall disarm the critics
Opposition to Sunday Closing.
Opposition to the Sunday-closing bin
which is being pushed by the Retail
Clerks union has developed in an I'M
expected quarter. The American Sec
ular Union and Free Thought Fedora
ton, which has headquarters in Chi
cago, is bombarding the legislature
with the most peculiar petition ever
received by the Illinois lawmak ers The
appeal asks the general assembly to
Kill the Sunday-clOsing bill on the
ground that it is unconstitutional ''be-
cause it seeks to prohibit certain citi-
zens from carrying on their peaceful
occupations on certain day, prefera-
bly, the day dedicated to the sun (hence
its name, Sunday by an edict of the
Roman emperor Constantine in the
year 321''
Views of the Secular Union.
Proceeding, this address declares it
is an attempt to establish an Oriental
despotism in our country and is clear
ly Illegal In the citations from the
federal and state constitutions which
follow Chicago judge is quoted to
! show that Sunday laws are uncOnstitu-
tionaL The clerks association points
to the Sunday-closing laws of Michi-
gan. Ohio and Iowa and says Illinois
should have Il similar act The Secular
Union is also petitioning the legislature
and congress to abolish the chaplain
ships connected with the navy, army
and state prisons. and demands that
church property no longer be exempt
| from taxation
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-10
JOHNSTON is BUSY
Theatre Promoter Comes to Rock
Island for Day on
Business.
NOW DIoKERING WITH MOLINE
Finishing Up Houses at Hamilton,
Ohio, and oklahoma
City.

George II. Johnston, who built the
Illinois theatre here, is spending the
day in the city, having come from his
home in st. Louis to attend a meeting
tonight of the Business Mems asso-
citation of Moline, at which city it is
likely he will erect Il playhouse dur
ing the present year. Moline has had
to do with number of promoters
since receiving Mr.. Johnston's propo-
sition-which, by the way, embodies
the same conditions as the one adop-
ted in Rock standard has about
reached the conclusion, as others
have, that the st. Louis gentleman
has the most business-like plan of the
bunch. In the event of Moline going
ahead with the new theatre project
Rock Island citizens may be relied upon
to reciprocate for the public-spirited
response shown in the town at the
east of us when the seat sale was in
augurated here and subscribe for
some of the tickets there
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-10
LogIslature Does Nothing

Springfield, Ills, Feb. 10. - Roth
branches of the general assembly met
at ) p. IN. yesterday, but nothing was
last Fridays journal But two sena-
tors were present, and in the house not
to exceed dozen members were in
their seats. In the absence of Speaker
Miller the chair in the house was oc-
cupied by Representative Shanahan, of
the steering committee.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-10
Masters sale.
JacKson, Hurst & Stafford, ATTORNEYS


Jackson, Hurst s. Stafford, Attorneys
etate of Illinois, lss
Rock Island County { %
In the Circuit Court of said county. In
chancery Foreclosure No 5Ol7
Home BuidiDg q Loan association OF Rock
Island, VS. John Greim, / rederikA Greim. and
Edward a. Guyer
Notice Is hereby sivep, that by virtue o.
decree of said Court. entered In the above
entitled cause on the 18th day of December.
A. d. 1908 / shall. on Saturday, the sevs nth
day of February, A. D., 1903, at the hour Of
two O'Clock In the afternoon, at the
east door OF the Court House. In the
City of Rock Island, In said County OF
Rock Island, to satisfy said decree, sell Al
public vendue to the highest bidder for
cash in hand, that certain parcel of 1an6
situate In the County of Rock Island and
State of Illinois, known and described o.
follows. to-wit:
Lot No Thirty-five (s5) in Guyers First Cst)
addition to the City OF MOCK Islard
Dated at Moline, Illinois, this Eighth day of
January, A. D., 1913.
WALTER J. ENT sIKIH,
Master in Chancery Roak Island County. II
JACKSON, HURST g. STAFFORD, Complain ant s
Solicitors
NOTICE OF ADJOURNMENT.
On account OF no BIDDER or bidders being
present at the time and place OF SAID ale Ia
the above notice specified, said sa l. sd-
journed until saturday, March 2, A. D., 1908
At O'Clock o. m. at the same pl &C.
WALTER ENTaIKIN.
Master in Chancery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-10
1t is a Gratifying
Thing to Know

that in spite of the fact that there
are so many misleading and fake
advertisements published today by
''so-called'' doctors-the people of
Rock Island and vicinity are taking us
at our word, and calling on us when
they feel the need of help.
To those who have not yet done so
we would urge the necessity of act
ing at once.
If what follows applies to you,
you cannot afford to delay.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-10
A Mother.s Recommendation.

81 have used Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy for a number of years and
have no hesitancy in saying that it is
the best remedy for coughs colds
and Group ] have ever used in my fam
lily. l have not words to express my
confidence in this remedy. J.
a. Moore, North Star, Mich. For sale
by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-10
Wood Medical Institute,
E. b. OLIVER, M. c., NJ. D
GEORGE b. WOOD, B. s., MD.

Hours: to 10; 1870 to 4; to g..
Sunday, 10 to II.
Second Floor, Hibernian Building.
423 Brady Street. Davenport, Ia.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-10
Two Houses Under Way

Mr.. Johnston has been kept con
stantly on the jump since completing
his work in Rock Island, having built
houses at Jackson. Tenn, and FL
wood. Ind, and having others under
way at Hamilton, Ind, and oklahoma
City, Okla. The one at Hamilton is
an exact duplicate of the Illinois, a
committee from the Indiana city hav-
ing visited Rock Island during the
course of construction of the theatre
here and being so pleased with it that
they told Mr. Johnston if he could do
as well for them their town would be
satisfied. And Johnston Just now is
delivering the merchandise at Hamil-
ton.
Mr.. Johnston is just now consider
ing propositions to build at Troy,
Ohio. and FL Reno, Okla. At each
place he demands practically the
same conditions as were called for in
Rock Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-02-10

Educate Your Bowels with Cascaress.
Candy Catssrtic, cure constipation forever
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-31
FOODS FOR BEAUTY'S SAKE
Eat Fruit and Green vegetables II
You Desire the Glow of
Health.

Do you wish to be beautiful Or, II you
possess beauty already, are you anxious to
retain It?
The chances are, in either case, that the
answer is yes. Well. then. It depends to
a great extent upon what you eat. Certain
kinds Of food encourage pulchritude, while
others have an opposite tendency. 1t Is
worth while to know how to regulate your
diet with a view to acquiring beauty. II you
have II not, or TO retaining 1t IL you are its
fortunate possessor.
At the present time Uncle Sam is cult
waiting, on his experimental farm near
Washington a beauty-making plant. 1t is
called the "fenugreek,' and the seeds Of
It are eaten by the women OF Algeria to
make them beautiful. Their belief is that
1t makes them plump and improves their
compilations. But the government experts
as yet have not reached a satisfactory con.
clusion as to whether this faith is justified
or not. 1t may be correct. but judgment
on the point is suspended.
However, there are foods which undeni-
ably are beauty-makers. 1t is worth any
woman's while to know what they are. and
to try ~them-unless. perchance. she is so
perfect physically as not to need them-in
her own case, and for her own advantage.
This best of all b~eauty-making foods are
fresh fruits and vegetables said Prof.
H.. w. Wiley, the famous government
chemist, who is incidentally a skilled ply
stefan. They contain relatively little nour-
shment-a woman could hardly live on
them exclusively for any length OF time
but for reasons which as yet are imper-
fectIy understood. they possess extraordi-
nary value as healthgivers. II you want
bright eyes and a clear complexion, eat
plenty OF them"
The fact is that most fresh vegetables
and fruits are nearly all water. Spinach is
s2h per cent water. cabbage is n per cent
water. beets are IS per cent water, carrots
are 81 per cent water, caulifower is Oh per
cent water, cucumbers are se per cent
water. egg plant is % per cent water, onions
are 7sh per cent water. tomatoes are s6 per
cent water, green corn Ccut from the COBB Is
S11h per cent water and celery is sfh per
cent water. Fruits are pretty nearly ali
water. though the banana is relatively rich
in starch.
Fruits and vegetables. then. are OF no great
use in supporting the human body. Their
value is mainly medicinal, and as beauty.
makers they are the chief among foods. II
il almost impossible to eat too much OF
them in a fresh state, though, OF Course
the diet must include a reasonable pro.
portion Of those substances, such as meat
which furnish blood and muscle tissue
Boston Herald.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-31
THE NEEDLESS CONDUCTOR
He Failed TO Include Mind Reading
Among His Many Accom-
pIishments.

There were two young and pretty girls.
and they paused long enough. in what was
evidently an engrossing conversation, to
hail a car. 1t was on Broadway, New York,
and the girls continued their talk while
they boarded the car, and paid the conduc-
tor their fares. In fact, there was no letup,
from the time they entered the car at
Fourteenth street until they we're passing
through Madison square. Then one OF the
girls happened to look up. She stared out
of the window in bewilderment for half a
minute and then said tragically: "Oh,
Sadie, this is an uptown car" Her COM
panion, after a rapid glance, called the
conductor. us this car going uptown2'
she asked.
"Yes'm," answered the man in blue.
But we want to go downtown. We
didn't want an uptown car. Why didn't
you tell US this wasn't a downtown carr"
she asked before the conductor had time
to draw a breath.
IT amt no mind reader" said the con-
ductor, a trlfe grumpily. How should I
know you wanted q downtown car when
you didn't say so?"
The girls looked daggers as they walked
through to the platform and as they got
of one OF them was saying: THE idea.
Saucy thing. He ought to be reported,
letting us ge on an uptown car and taking
our fares and all. when we wanted to go
downtown" And the rest OF the passen-
gers smiled and said nothing.-Brooklyn
Eagle.