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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-04-16
LEGAL.
Executors Notice.

Estate of John Blake Larkin, deceased
The undersigned having been appointed
executrix of the last will and testament OF
John Blake L4arkin. late of the county OF
Rocg Island. state of Illinois, deceased,
hereby gives notice that she will appear be-
fore the county court of Rock Island county
at the county court room, in the city of Rock
Island, at the June term, on the nrst Monday
in June next at which time all persons hav
ing claims against said estate are notified
and requested TO attend for the purpose OF
having the same adjusted.
All persons indebted te said estate are re-
quested TO make immediate payment to the
undersigned
Dated this 9th day of April, 1908.
CLARA j. LARKIN. ExecutriX.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-04-16
IN THE SUBURBS.
PORT BYRON

PORT BYRON
Port Byron, April 16.-Dr. w. H.
Lyford has pure Iased the j w. Max
well residence, consideration, So 500.
Misses Clara and Minnie Head, of
'Joslyn, visited friends here last
Thursday.
John Whiteside, of Lyons, is help
ing Mr.. Gates at the saw mill.
Mrs. John O'Hara, who has been
i'll for some time, is now able to he
around.
Miss Belle Aldridge win go to
Washington next week. She expects
to make that place her home.
Hope McCauley, of Chicago. is maxi
ing a visit at his former home this
week.
Mrs. Nathaniel AIumma has been
quite i'll for the past week.
Mrs. Mary Ellis, who has been
spending the winter with her daugh-
ter, Mrs. Geisler, of California, is eX
pected home this week.
Jessie McCauley, of Davenport,
spent Sunday at his home here.
George DIN returned last Friday
to Cuba to complete his enlistment.
lie will return July Z, and already has
4 position awaiting him.
The ladies of the Social union gave
an Easter baking sale at Pearsalfs
store last Saturday afternoon.
During the last week Frank SHELTON,
our Ivefyman. had the misfortune to
cut his foot, so he has been laid up
several days.
Miss Lillian Bretnall has returned
from her visit.
Miss Stacy has gone to Beloit to
visit with friends.
Miss Ruth Buckley, of Davenport.
dence of y. y. DIN.
Mrs. James Lawless is very ill., Her
daughter. Mrs. Ed O'Brfen, of Rock
Island. is with her.
The Misses Phebe and Rose Pearsall
have returned to their studies at Be
lott college.
y. w. Grant. who is employed in
Rock Island, was a Sunday visitor at
his home in Port Byron.
Miss Jessie Larson. of Moline. was
Il visitor last week at her home here.
Mrs. Phebe Rathgeber and children,
Hazel and Grace, were Sunday guests
with Port Byron relatives.
Rev. and Mrs. NIyron Nicholson.
who of late have made their home in
Chicago, expect to move to Hubbard,
Hubbard county, Mimi, Rev. Nichol-
son having received ministerial APP
pointmeHt at that place. They are
now visiting their parents. and rela
tives here previous to their depart
ure to their new home.
Mrs. J. F. O'Hara left Monday morn
ing for Il visit with her sister at
Lena, ILL.,, and her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. J. y. Rees, at Mt Morris.
Mrs. c. c. Trent, of Rock Island,
came to Port Byron Wednesday even
ing for few days stay with her
mother, Mrs. c. p. Albrecht.
Mrs. Pearl Kelley and daughter
Nora, returned Sunday morning from
Dubuque. where they spent several
days at the home of Mrs. Keeley's
brother, j. 1. Carey, the well known
steamboat Inspector.
Mrs. Josephine Hollister died at the
home of L. G. McRoberts. in Coe
township Tuesday morning after a
lingering illness. The funeral was
held Thursday forenoon from the resi-
dence. Rev. y. Harper officiating, as
sisted by Rev. W. i. Shaw.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-04-16
ANDALUSIA.

Andalusia, April 16.-R w. Brook.
man is down from Rock Island for q
few days.
Helm Mosher is seriously sick.
Miss Pearl Dollarhide was down
from Davenport last week.
Mrs. Samuel Goode, ST., of Rock Isl
and, is visiting her son and family.
Gilpin Moore, who has been quite
sick with pIurisy is recovering.
Dale Hayes, of Rock Island. spent
last week with his grandmother, Mrs
y. Hayes.
Miss Anna Kruse, who is attending
normal at DeKalb, Ill, was home for
short visit.
The dinner given by the Baptist
society last week at Mrs. Charles
Huntleys Melted a neat sum.
Nh. and Mrs. Fred Mosher visited a
couple of days last week at j. H.
Brookman's.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. y. Leeman and son
Harry, are visiting with Mrs. NJ. b
Myers. at Des Moines. la.
Mrs. Melissa johnson. of Edging-
ton. is here visiting with relatives.
Joshua Griffin, who spent the win
ter with relatives at Coffeeville, Miss
returned home last week.
Mrs. Nanderveer. who spent the
winter at Fairfield. Ia. with her
last week accompanied by her grand
son, John COnnor.
There Will be preaching services at
the Baptist church next Sunday morn
ing by Rev. Saunders, of Davenport
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-04-16
LEGAL
Notice of PubllcatIon-Chancery.

NONtcc u -CnAncSrys
State of Illinois,
Rock Island County. IS
In the Circuit Court May term, 1903
Louis Vetter VS.. Charles Burkhart. In chm
cerY.
Affidavit of non-re Sidence of the above
Charles Burkhart the above defendant. hav-
ing been filed in the clerks ONCE of the Cir
cult court of said county, notice is therefore
hereby given TO the said nonresident de-
PENDANTS that the complainant filed his bill
OF complains in said court. on the chanCery
side thereof on the first day of April, 1905
and that thereupoa a summons issued out of
said court wherein said suit is now pending.
returnable on the first Monday in the month
OF May next, as is by law required.
Now, unless you. the said Charles Burk-
hart, shall personally be and appear be-
before said circuit court, on the first day of
the next term thereof. TO be holden at
ROCK Island. in and tor the said county on
the hrSt Monday in the month of May next,
and plead, answer or demur to the said
compartments bill of complaint, the same.
and the matters and things therein charged
and stated Will be taken as confessed, and
decree entered against you according to the
prayer OF said bill
GEORGE w. GAMBLE, Clerk.
ROCK Island. Illinois. April /, 1903
HARRY SCHRINER Compt's. Sol
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-04-16
warning. warning

Beware of substitutes offered by
INSCRIPTIONS dealers in place of Fo-
ley's Honey and Tar, Foley's Kidney
Cure and Banner Salve. Dishonest
dealers for little extra profit will
try to palm off worthless prepare
tions in place of these valuable medi-
cines that have stood the test of
years, and thus jeopardize the lives of
their victims. For sale by all drug
gists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-04-16
LEGALS.
Administrators Notice.

Estate of Henry Burgower. deceased.
The undersigned having been appointed
administrator with will annexed of the es-
tate of Henry Burgower. late of the county
of Rock Island, state of Illinois, deceased,
hereby gives notice that he viii appear be
fore the county court of Rock Island county
at the county court room, in the city of Rock
Island, at the June term. on the first Monday
in June next, at which time all persons hav-
ing claims against said estate are notified
and requested to attend for the purpose of
having the same adjusted.
All persons indebted to Slid estate are re-
quested TO make Immediate payment to the
undersigned.
Dated this sth day of April A. D. 1903.
MOSES BURCfOWER.
Administrator with will Annexed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-04-16

entertainment and supper and served
ice cream and cakes. Then they clear
ed the hall and had a dance until the
small hours of the morning.
Mr.. Hepler returned home from
Kansas, where he has been for two
weeks visiting his father.
y. K. Stein was in Chicago last week
on business.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-04-16

WANTED-In each county local resident
representative TO sell our high grade CT
gars to the trade on new proposition;
statesmen can easily make from 500 TO 1900
month. Exclusive territory given; no
capital needed; no pay for samples ex-
Samels & Co., 69-7l Dearborn street, Chica-
go. III.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-04-16
HrATINC. AND PLUMBING.

PERRY s. COMPANY-Heatin
and plumb bling along scientific and san
tary lines. Careful and skilled workmen
Prompt attention. ia West Seventeenth
street. Phone 1l4S
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-04-16
ooNrRAoroRs AND nurLpERs.

J 1HN vOLK & CO.-Contractors and build
ers. Also manufacturers of sash, doors
blinds and mouldings Dealers in plate
window and art glass. Ofices and factory
81 TO 800 Eighteenth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-04-16
ETECTRTCAT

W. A. ROBB & CO-All kinds OF electrical
construction. Estimates furnished and
service prompt and reliable. Fine line OF
gas and combination fixtures. lie Eight
zenith street
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-04-16


SCIENTIFIC ALMIST-Standard readings
up-to-date. Full delineations. Advance
future prospects. Hours to 9p. m. 2i9
Sixteenth street. Opposite postofice.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-04-16
LAuNnRIEs.


ROCK ISLAND STEAM LAUNDRY-Baurs-
field & Sexton, proprietors. Fine finish and
quick service. 1914 Third avenue Phone
west 1923.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-04-16

Foley's Honey and Tar contains no
opiates, and will not constipate like
nearly all other cough medicines.
Refuse substitutes. All druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-04-16
ARr DECORATIoN.

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PARDON & SON-Artistic interior decora-
ton. Finest line of late pap9r carried and
skilled workmen employed. Moderate
prices, Az Seventeenth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-04-16

The little folks love DR.. Woods
Norway Pine Syrup. Pleasant to take,
perfectly harmless, positive cure for
coughs, colds, bronchitis, asthma.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-04-16
FUEL

EMPIRE COAL s. COKE COMPANY-whole-
sale and retail dealers in bituminous and
anthracite coal. Prompt delivery service
1000
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-04-16
PERSONAL.


INTENTIONALLY you desire to marry
and better your condition you can do so If
you will write us in confidence. stating
ledo, Ohio.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-04-16

WANTED-An established wholesale house.
recently Incorporated, extending business.
desires to engage competent manager for
branch house. Salary 500 per month ex-
penseS and commission. Must invest 81 900
IN capital stock of company, on which divi-
oend of per cent win be guaranteed, and
furnish satisfactory references. Address,
Secretary, box 440 Kansas City, Mo-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-04-16
wANrED-MALE or FEMALE.

WANTED-Man or woman to solicit orders
for our coffeeS. teas. etc. ONLY reliable
workers wanted. Liberal compensation.
Apply at Bartlett Bros.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-04-16

AUGUSTANA COLLEGE-Business depart
ment. A thorough business training given
for entry into commercial lite. Terms
reasonable. Apply at Augustana college.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-04-16
EDUCATIONAL,


VILLA DE CHANTAI-A home school for
girls conducted by the Sisters of the Visi
tation. Rudimentary and higher branches
and all polite accomplishments taught.
Twentieth street and Fifteenth avenue.
Rock ISlaud.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-04-16
WANrED-AGENTs.

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WANTED - Trustworthy person in each
county to manage business, old establish
ed house, solid financial standing: straight
bona tde weekly cash salary S1s paid by
check each Wednesday, with all expenses
direct from headquarters; money advanc-
ed for expenses. Manager, 800 Caxton bldg.
Chicago
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-04-16
CLAIRYOYANr,


MRS. SUGGES. the medium of kewanee.
is now in Moline at I5a Sixth avenue. Call
and see this gifted lady. She tells your
past, present and future.
CLAIRVOYANT life reader Benson-tells
in trance, then it's written out. take IT
home. if ii does not come true money re-
turned any time. Tells names. tells your
wish and how you can get il without you
saying one word, or no pay. Always at
home. No sign on house. Pay 81. Tells of
yesterday today. tomorrow, forever. ZIG
Second avenue, Rock Island. Benson the
Spiritualist
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-04-16
REAL ESTATE.


E. J. BURNS-City and country real estate.
If you have property for sale list it with
me. If you want to buy will do my best
to get you what you want. Room IL, Mitch
ell & Lynde block. Telephone 1871.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-04-16
wANTED-PosIrIONs

WANTED Position chambermaid bv
lady 80 years of age. Address ". T., care
Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-04-16

GOLDSMITH & MCKEE insurance agency,
Peoples National bank building, Rock
Island, Ill Represent only first-class com
liability burglary, accident and health
insurance. All policies issued upon the
latest plans and most liberal conditions
Surety bonds furnished through the Amer
lean Bonding company, of Baltimore. Md.
Open every wednesday and Saturday
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-04-16

AUCTION-Co Monday. April 20
at 80 p. m. the following goods viii be
solo at pubic auction-sale TO continue
until everything is sold: parlor suite. l
extra fine bedroom suite. 1 writing desk,
/ Sideboard. 60 yards Brussels carpet,
Garland hard coal stove, 6 rocking chairs,
l brass bed iron beds, dresSers and
washstands. l Jewel range. / Jewel gas
range. l blue fame oil stove. / gasoline
stove, cupboard and , center tables
dining room table, - dining room chairs,
l iceboX, l Webster'S Encyclopedia.
coffee urn and other goods too numerous
to mention. Everything as good as new
at pa Seventeenth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-04-16
GRAIN AND PRovIsIoNs.

II. j. TOHER & CO--BrokerS, Davenport,
Stocks. grain, provisions, cotton. Prfvale
wire to New York and Chicago Offices
100 Main street. Telephone 407.
GEORGE h. SIDWELL & CO.-Commission
merchants Grain, hay and provisions.
Members of the Chicago board of trade
and Chicago Stock exchange. Established
% years. No. $40 and SAB Rialto building
Long distance phone, Harrison 1885,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-04-16

If YOU WANT to buy, sell, trade or rent
anything, engage helpor secure a situation
the Mail is the one paper in Moline that can
do Il for you. Mail wants are popular and
Mail wants bring results. One-half cent
per word is the price TO all alike, cash in
advance. 2-cent stamps will do. Evening
and Saturday Mail. Moline. Ill.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-04-16

HENRY GAETJER = Proprietor Chippian-
mock nursery. Cut flowers and designs of
all kinds. City store, 1907 Second avenue
Telephone $40.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-04-16
MISCELLANEOUS.

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DIRT given away for filling purposes on
Twentieth street. Apply 10 II. L. Krell,
us Seventeenth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-04-16
FLORISTS.

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THE LONGVIEW Park Floral company,
Never & Behring, Props. Green houses
Ills Fifteenth street. Plants, cut flowers
and designs.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-04-16
HOTELS AND RESORTS.

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GRAND HOTEL-Famous Colfax mineral
springs. Offers best accommodations at
reasonable prices. Address William Frey,
ColfaX, Iowa.
LAS VEGAS HOT SPRINGS-Located 6,767
feet above the sea. AAll the year round re-
sort. A perfect place for rest For partIc-
ulars address DR.. Daniel s. Perkins, Medi-
cal Director. Las Vegas n. NJ
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-04-16
wANrrD-MALrHELp


WANTED-Bell boys at the Harper house
Good wages.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-04-16

WANTED-First class GLACIERS. Good wages
to the right people. Address NJ %, care of
Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-04-16

ANY person who VIII distribute samples for
80 daily should address Standard Wells,
Chicago Steady position. No c ,nvassing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-04-16
MONEY TOLOAN.

ISOEIEX ~ ~ -, 80 -
lowest rates. Marion E. Sweeney, attor-
ney, rooms 1896, Mitchell s. Lynde build.
ing Rock Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-04-16

MONEY TO LOAN-In any amount, on any
kind of security. Also choice property tor
sale or rent w. L. Coyne, $50 Seventeenth
street, up stairs.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-04-16

WE WILL BOND YOU-Executors. admin
fstrators, guardians, trustees. trustees or
any kind of judicial bonds; lodge and so
ciety oficers; city. state or u. 5. govern
ment officials contractors: positions of
trust; in fact, any kind of bond you want
Except bail bonds). Terms reasonable.
Hayes & Cleaveland, resident managers,
Fidelity and Deposit company, of Mary
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-04-16

CONNOLLY & CONNELLY-Attorne at
law. Money loaned. once over Cramp-
tons book store, 1919 Second avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-04-16

SWEENEY & WALKER - Attorneys and
counsellors at law. once in Bengston
block
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-04-16

LUDOLPH REYNOLDS-Attorneys al
law. Money to loan. General legal bust.
ness, Notary pnblic, 1705 Second avenue,
Buford block.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-04-16

DO YOU WANT AGENTSf-Many years ex-
pertence places US in a position to give you
valuable information along lines that will
assure you success. Ask for free letters
of information and bulletin of d ally papers
that pay. We also start responsible par
ties in the mail order and agency supply
business. Lord & Carver, Racine, Wis.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-04-16
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.

McCASKRTN s. McCASKRIN-Attorne at
| law. Rock Island and Milan. Rock Island
| ofice in Bengston block. Milan ONCE on
| Main street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-04-16

IF YOU WISH your money to earn a higher
rate of interest than is paid by savings
ney, rooms 1885, Mitchen& Lynde building,
Rock Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-04-16

WY
on US for quick loans. Fidelity Loan com
pany, Room 30, Mitchell & Lynde block.
WANTED-To loan money on diamonds,
watches, jewelry, hardware, musical in
struments, bicycles clothing, dry goods,
furniture, etc. Highest cash prices paid
for second hand goods of all kinds also.
The above goods for sale at half the usual
store prices. All business transactions
strictly confidential His new number and
location, 1923 Second avenue. Don't forget
tt Jones' secondhand store. Two rings
on HAT
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-04-16

FOR RENT Two unfinished rooms. In
quire at 1452 Thirty first street
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-04-16

FOR SALE-A general assortment of nurs-
cry stock consisting of shade. ornamental
and fruit trees, grapes, berries, currants,
gooseberries, lowering shrubs, clematis,
roses, cltm bling and upright; rhubarb, as
paragusS ETC. Leave orders at 1923 Fourth
avenue. at the yard or Aoff1ce, Room 4, Blu
ford block. Why buy of strangers when
you can come to the yard and see what you
buy. Yard opens March 15. j. H. Cleland.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-04-16

HURST & STAFFORD-Attorneys
at law. once in Rock Island National
bank building.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-04-16

J. p. WILLIAMSON buys, sells and ex-
changes all kinds of second hand goods
will pay more than any other dealer and
sells cheaper. All kinds of stove repairing
and cleaning done also. j. p. Williamson
1915 Second avenue. New telephone 5l6i
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-04-16
ARCH1TECTs.

LEONARD DRACK-Architect and superin-
tendent. Skinner block, second floor.
ONCE hours-1O to ~ a IN to $50 p. m.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-04-16


j. T. TAYLOR-Dentfst. once hours $50 (
~ m 1850 to d. m. 2I9H Eighteenth
street opposite Union once. Telephone
new 1888.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-04-16

SEARLE & MARSHALL-Lawyers Money
to loan on good real estate security. Mitch
ell & LYnde block, Rock Island, III.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-04-16

bed room furniture, cooking range, gas
range and laundry stove. Apply % Sew
enth avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-04-16

McENIRY & NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. at law.
Loan money on good security; make col
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-04-16

FOR RENTAL eight-room house at sos
Twenty-first street. Inquire of (. II Stat
ford, Masonic Temple.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-04-16

FOR RENT Furnished room suitable for
two gentlemen apply at So Twenti In
street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-04-16

WILLIAM NJ. wALKER-Lawyer. Money
to loan General legal business. Notary
public Real estate. Insurance. l7l4 Sec
ond avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-04-16

FOR RENT-Furnishea ooms with all mod
ern convert fences at so Second avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-04-16

FOR RENT-A modern 12-room brick resi-
dence with bath. suitable for Iooming
house. at 63T Seventeenth street. Apply at
634 Eighteenth street.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-12-18
Joe Smith Sizes Up the
Situation at Home.
AYLOR IS A LOYAL PILES Man
BIackman's Candidacy for Guberna
toraI Honors Is Before the
Politicians Again.

| Joel Smith writes as follows to the
Seattle Mail and Herald:
| Senator O. A. Taylor is probably
| the most loyal Piles man in the dele
| cation. and the loyalty Of Senator
| Tucker is, in my estimation, Of the
character that will stand the faction
| al pulling and hauling which the SEN
| atOr NAV be expected to experience
| between now and the time when he
will be called upon to cast his vote.
| However, Tucker is for King county,
| and the King county candidate, II a
man is agreed upon in that capacity,
| may depend upon getting his vote.
| Personally Senator Smith would be
! for Piles were it not for the fact that
he has been pumped full of the guber-
material candidacy virus. Early last
summer Smith, in the presence OF
three witnesses, urged Piles to enter
the race and promised him his support
if he would do so. But later other
members of the delegation urged upon
| him that for him to take any positive
position in the senatorial fight would
endanger his gubernatOrial candidacy
trality. He has not yet finally decided
that he will become an active guberna-
tOrial candidate, and | do not antlcl-
pate that he will do so Senator Smith
is a fairly good politician and he must
appreciate what the people of his
county would do to him were he to
enter the race. In case he does not
decide to make the fight for the gov
ernOrship he may be expected to fall
into the Piles column at the proper
time.
While in Seattle on Friday of last
week State Labor Commissioner Will
liam Blackman cOnfidentially informed
a few of his more intimate friends
that he expected at the proper time to
announce his candidacy for the dem
ocratic nomination for governor. Men
ton of the possibility of Mr.. Blackman
entering the race has already been
made in these columns A significant
line on the nature of Blackman'S can
didacy is noted in the fact that in dis