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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-17
MOLINE MENTION

Campbell'S islands fame as a pleas
ure resort is we'll known to the peo-
pie of the three cities and that fame
is even spreading TO outside points. A
party of So young men came yester-
day from Kewanee to spend the day
on the island They are members of
the Ymmietdrah society of the First
Baptist church of that city and an
nually they are given an outing by the
society adviser. A. NJ. Hewitt, who is
connected with the Western Tube
company. This year Mr. Hewitt de-
cided that Campbells island would
be the ideal place and after their
dinner, served on the varanda of the
Observation-Disclosures, by Mine Host
Emery, all concluded that Mr.. Hewitt
had chosen a place which could not
have been eXcelled.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-17
READ THIS:

We have a patent thin elastic plate
with natural gums that fit in all eases
and when others fail. We use no cheap
material in our Office for our work is
all guaranteed TO be equal to the high
est priced dentists and to be first class
in every respect. Notice our prices be-
low, they are always the same:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-17

AT O'Clock Monday afternoon, at
her home. three miles northeast of Mt.
Joy, at the advanced age of So years
and s months. occurred the death of
Mrs. Anna Albrecht, nee Moves. De-
ceased, although born in Germany.
was an old settler of Scott county and
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-17

Cheap rates to st. Louis, Mo, on ac-
count of the exposition, via the Illinois
Central. Tickets on sale daily. Best
service. Quick time. Write or call on
us for full information. City ticket
Office, 329 Main street, Peoria, Ill. G.
A. Smith, general agent. Phone NJ,
500.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-17

Lieutenant, Z. a. Edlin; lieutenant,
junior grade, n. E. Freeman; senior
ensign, Emil Schadt; junior ensign,
John Hokinson. This was the result
of the election held by the Moline Ma
val Reserves. DR.. L. A. Edlin, who
has been in command of the division
since the resignation of o. A Mar
shall. and who had charge of the Mo-
line tars during the last annual cruise
on Lake Michigan, was unanimously
elected for the highest office in the
gift of the division. He has already
demonstrated that he is a good cxecu-
tive officer, and he is popular with
the boys of his command. The doctor
was also made division treasurer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-17
DAVENPORT DOTS

Another important change In the
business affairs in the east end or red
light district is announced. 1t con-
sists of no less than the retirement OF
CLAW Woodward as one of the impor-
tant factors in the business circles OF
that populous section of the city. For
several years past Mr.. Woodward has
been the proprietor of a saloon and
the Iowa vaudeville theatre and dance
hall located at 416-422 East Second
street, at the Davenport end OF the
government bridge. Now he has dis
posed of his interests there TO the Dav-
export Mailing company and will va
cate the premises within so days. The
mailing company will in all probability
find a new tenant for the property.
There are three Muscatine boys
Stocker. Morrison and Bloom-in Jail
here charged with using the mails for
the purpose of extortion by threats.
They are awaiting the action of the
federal grand jury which meets the
latter part of next month. The cir
cumstances of the letters sent to the
lumberman, Peter Musser,
by the boys will readily be recalled as
they have been published. 4 surpris-
ing statement appears in the Musca-
tine press accredited to Col. S. o.
Trip. a deputy United States mar
shall of Illinois. 1t is to the effect that
the government has no case against
the boys now in Jail. He maintains,
so he is quoted. that the postal laws
were not violated, is that there is no
evidence of intent to defraud. He says
further that the government takes no
cOgnizance of threatening letters. He
instances an Illinois case in point
where there was failure to secure con-
viction on a similar charge.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-17

The Davenport & Suburban Railway
company carried LAO paid fares Mon
day, the first day of its operation, be-
tween the hours of 1 o'clock in the af-
ternoon and II o'clock at night. This
business was done in the midst of the
difficulties attending the operation of
street cars over new trackages, and
by night. The new six-fares-for-a
quarter which the company is charg-
ing is appealing to the workmen and
salesladies, clerks, etc, of the city who
live in the west end, and they are
walking a block or two out of their
way to ride in the new cars, which
means a saving of 10 cents per week
in their fares.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-17

Are you going to Kansas City or
the southwest? If so, take the South
west Limited on the c., NJ. & st. P. at
1920 p. m. or the early morning train
at $50. You will be assured of a
pleasant and safe journey.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-17
tbs TO Travellers.

Try the new night service to St.
Louis. Train leaves via the Rock ISL
and at 1920 p. m, arriving at st. Louis
at 7:17 a. m. Through Pullman. Re-
serve berth at city or depot Offices.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-17

A third test of the Moline filter
plant is to be made. Comply ing with
a wish of the American Steel and Iron
company a chance will be given them
to demonstrate the value of iron and
lime as a purifying solution. The
cOmpany's chemist, Mr.. Brown. was
summoned here by telegraph and he
is expected within the next few days.
The test is to be made at the eX-
pense of the American Steel and Iron
company. 1t is from this firm that the
city buys the iron and lime. and the
company is very eager for the chance
to demonstrate to the city that their
solution will give as good results as
those obtained a few weeks ago with
the sulphate of alumina, and at a small
er cost. The test will probably be of
10 days duration, possibly two weeks.
Ten thousand dollars will be voted
TO the relief of the city hospital by
the city council at an adjourned ses-
sion to be held Thursday, Aug. %.
The council in committee of the whole
Monday evening practically agreed on
that sum- which will be borrowed af-
ter an inspection of the institution is
made. The privileges of the law per
hitting the borrowing of of money to
meet emergency cases will be taken
advantage of. The hospital board has
reached the limit in attempting TO op-
crate the institution and keep it in re-
pair with the milestone of past debts
to hamper ii. The crisis was reached
when orders on the bank were return
ed TO the holders with the explana-
ton that there was no money in the
hospital fund. The action of the coun-
Gil in voting this appropriation re-
lieves the board of the stringency ex-
perienced of late.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-17

Henry Henke wagered SO with Will
liam Stark, the well-known grocer,
and Henry Eichner. the well-known
Rockingham saloonkeeper, Monday
night that he could row a boat from
Smiths Landing, in the rear of the
Davenport Mailing company's plant,
to Grand Isle in 10 minutes Messrs.
Stark and EiChner took him up, plac-
ing So each to win upon his PROPOSE
ton. He left Smiths Landing timed
at O'Clock prompt Monday evening
and reached Grand Isle at 7:141b
O'Clock, just II minutes and so sec
onds after he left, thus capturing the
two VS. posted on the wager.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-17

At the home of her mother Mrs
Amanda E. Whitford, S22 Brady street.
Monday afternoon occurred the death
OF the 11-year-Old daughter, Ruth. af-
ter a long illness from complication
OF diseases, dating from last Christ
mas.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-01-09
ad been prevalent all autumn, begin

had been prevalent all autumn, begin
ming early in September. 1t is also
inferred that typhoid fever is more or
less peculiar at periods to small sec
tons in the in1pounding area but there
had never been indicat iOnS of an cpl
den1ic prior to last autumn.
From the facts submitted by Mr.. So
per it is evident that the immediate
cause OF the epidemic was pollution OF
the water supply. Sanitary precau-
tons had not been taken i'll the farm
houses and laborers' cottages in which
typhoid fever existed. Outhouses We're
located beside the streams. Substances
imDregnated with bacteria were thrown
into the water The water was con-
terminated. The filter plant was closed
down. Polluted water was pumped
into the mains. Typhoid fever became
epidemic within fortnight.
Mr.. Soper's review brings out these
points: That sewage and Offal are emp
tied into. the creek and brooks above
the source Of supply; that the water
consequently contains germs of dis
ease; that in the autumn of 1900. 1901
and 1902 there had been typhoid fever
periods: that in 1900 fortytW cases
and seven deaths We're reported; IN
1901, twenty eight cases and one death,
and in 1892. tWentY-SiX cases and four
deaths: that the number of cases and
deaths in 1902 represented a decrease
Of nearly fifty per cent. below 1909;
that the use Of cOagulants and the op-
GRAFTON Of filters had destroyed PERM
cious germs, anG that the temporary
dsrse % the filters and coagulants had
DreCipitated one OF the most serious,
f not the worst. of epidemics known.
The spread OF the disease simulta
qeously with the discOntinuance of
coagulatiCn and filtration confirms the
pronounced efficacy Of what is general
" considered to be. the best system
for publication. The unsanitary prac-
tees and conditions seen above the
source Of supply not only indicate the
constantly prevailing danger and facll-
ity Of pollution. but also show from
their results that typhoid fever is
Enthusiastically water-conveyed
disease, for there is absolutely no rea-
son to surmise that personal Infection
created an epidemic in Butler.
Mr.. Soper's review IS 4 valuable con-
tribution on the subject of water-sup-
ply pollution and publication, and 1t
is the most valuable on account of the
clear distinctions drawn from facts
which are decidedly suggestive of
cause and effect. It is doubtful Wheth-
er a more instructive illustrat ton of
water pollution and water publication
could be found. The deductions are
easily established.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-01-09
ASlATlC LINERS ANNOUNCE !
NEW FREIGHT SCHEDULE
TO THE FAR EAST.
Rate on Flour Is Advanced One Del
lar Per Ton--Wheat Remains the
Same-6arey Reduced.

Local shippers of grain and flour
have received circulars from the agents
Of the Asiatic steamship lines at Seat
tie announcing that the freight tarlffs
will be changed on February I.
The new schedule provides for both
increases and reductions in freight
tariffs. Bran, fer instance, goes from
SO and S1O50 rates to Japan ports and
Shanghai. respectively. to So and
$3.50 per ton. while the rate on barley
is lowered from IS and $3.50 to s.. and
$3.50 Ton Flour is advanced 81 per
ton: that is. Il 81 rate 10 Japan ports
as told in Yesterdays Post lntelilgen
Ger With $3.50 to Shanghai is adyer-
tised for February only. The present
rate is SO per ton, both to shanghai
and japanese ports. The bran rate ap-
plies only to February. while that on
barley is at once made effective.
Wheat, which is at present being
shipped to the fay East for So per ton
jumps to 81 and $3.50 on February /.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-01-09
THE SPIDER AND THE FLY.

After meeting secretly and hogGipg
all the offices of the SO-calied ROOse-
Welt club the Holy Rollers tell the
Boxers that they are free to come
in and help frame the bylaws. But
il is plainly another case of the spider
and the fly and the game does not ap-
pear to be working very we'll this
time In the list of club members pub
lished by the morning paper today the
names OF only three Boxers appear.
and it is known that one of these or
dered his name taken off the roll When
ne learned the true iWardness of the
situation. The others have perhaps
been carried away by their enthusi-
asm in behalf Of Roosevelt, but as
everybody comedies that Roosevelt ha>
a Walk-aWay in this state, there is GER
tainly no necessity for any republican
to sacrifice his personal views on state
issues in order 10 prove his loyalty to
the president. Moreover. it IS positive
" announced that a little later a
Roosevelt Mcbride club Will be or
~anized to support the president il
his f@ht against the railway merger
and the governor in his fight against
the railway lobby.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-01-09
IROQU0IS INQUEST
STILL IN PROGRESS
The Only Fireman Employed at The
ater Was a Boy Without
Experience.

CHICAGO, Jan. 9.-The coroner to-
day examined attaches of the IrOquOis
to establish case Of gross neglect
against the management. Charles
Sweeney. the only fireman employed
He is Il mere boy who works as a
teamster in the day time. He never
had worked at q theater before and
had never been instructed as TO his
duties nor where the fire apparatus or
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-01-09

Tne chronicle of human experiences
daily prepared by the newspapers ever
present paradoxical facts concerning
men and women which have in them
psychological problems as absorbing
as is new equation to the mathema-
tician Not long since an Indiana re-
porter chronicled the death of a Ger
man woman who had lived twenty-five
years at E,ckery, known the while to
all her neighbors and associates as a
morose and eccentric cid man. The
disguise Was perfect. No one suspect
ed the truth until in death the secret
was accidentally disclosed.
TIE incident illustrates the tendency
20 bury msdeeds or humiliating fail
ures by concealments. by dropping
tity, by arranging to be alone with a
dismal retrospect. by securing the eff
feet of suicide without committing the
deed. by re- enacting each IN his or her
way the story of Doctor Jekyll and
NJ. Hyde. The Indiana woman, it
seems. had attained to some promi-
nence in her youth in Germany. But
she was publicly disgraced and she
then contrived that her name be added
20 the long list of the 'diS8pQeared.
And it is not seldom that the hundred
and ore circumstances which tend to
Uncover a deception bring to light an
instance of a dual existence. The
great world hates a secret. Many
more things than murder Will out
most of the time But once in q while
somebody does manage to shrink into
Il perfect isolation and does literally
begin life anew, undisturbed save
within the self by echoes from the for
mer circle of activity.
AS what sort Of a grim Joke this IN
diana woman must have regarded her
surroundings? The neighborly lacy
across the way, perhaps, would prOtfer
assistance with some remark to the eff
ing hand. Every one who came in con-
tact with her accepted her as a per-
son very different from what she WAS,
and yet she must constantly have been
seeing them from her secret Viewpoint.
TO ali appearances, though, lacking
friends, she at least had associations.
Still. she was conscious the while,
since none knew of her PRESERVATION,
that she was among the few individ-
uals on this globe who live absolutely
alone in spirit.
Contemplation Of such a life happier
suggests the query: Could It have .
sOlace. this perfect isolation? The
answer must be always negative. The
man or woman upon whom is imposed
absolute loneliness sounds the very
deeps of tragedy, and experiences
living death. The shadow of a dis
grace is not thus escaped. but is mag
nified and becomes an ever present
"specter of the inner Threshold" And
vet this woman commands for herself
Z bated admiration since she lived the
lie Of lies and successfully masked her
self and her sex.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-01-09

ties this year. The county convention
will probably be called in April and
the right to vote at the primaries Will
be limited in the call of the chairman
to members of the Roosevelt club.
The result will be second republican,
and 4 contesting delega-
ton to the state convention, as the
Boxers" are now conscious of their
strength and they are in no mood to
be again passed up like white chips,
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-01-09
CLAiLAM GOES DOWN
CONTINUED from Page One.)

The whole fleet of Puget sound tugs
are now Datrolling the vicinity OF the
Clailam wreck in the hope Of picking
up additional survivors. The 81 al
ready picked up arrived in Seattle this
afternoon. The disaster was caused
by the seas pounding out the head
lights. The hold filed with water and
extinguished the fire in the engine.
The NeSse! Oiled and went to pieces:
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-01-09

stand pipes We're located. He never
had any fire experience. He discover
ed the flames and tried to put them out
by Shaping them out as no other plan
was available.
William Wiertz. who managed one
of the main lights in the theater was
the next witness. He testified that he
knew nothing of electricity and is not
a member of any union. His regular
business is that of stove repairer. He
did not know whether the sparks fly
ing from the hood of light would ig-
mite the scenery. The inquest then
adjourned until Monday.
Mrs L. Neino. another victim, died
at the Samaritan hospital this morn
ing. Two other injured there are be-
lieved to be dying. The cor0ners Of
fetal list of dead is now 569.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-01-09
NOTICE TO BIDDERS.

Notice is hereby given that bids will
be received by school District No. l.
Walla Walla county, Washington, for
furnishing benches for the assembly
room of the high school. according to
plans and specifications which may be
seen at the office Of the secretary.
Bids will be received up to l o'clock
o. m Tuesday January u.
BY order of the board,
H A. GARDNER, Pres.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-01-09
TRANSFERRED TO ALASKA
D. w. TerwiIIiger Changed to Alaskan
District.

d. ". Terwilliger, who has been
deputy collector of internal revenue ar
Walla Walla for some time, arrived in
the city yesterday and registered at
the DonnelIy, says the Ledger. He is
accompanied by his son. Mr.. Terwilli-
ger has been transferred to the newly
created internal revenue district at
Juneau. Alaska, and Will leave for his
new headquarters in a day or two.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-01-09

Certificate No. 57S Of the Inter State
Building {: Loan Association has just
matnred. which represents a net profit
to the holder OF $2S0.70. For the best
returns from regular monthly savings
see Dice & Jackson.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-01-09
Agreed.

The miscreant realized that he was
the picture of guilt.
Hang it," he muttered. vexed with
better to disselnble.
Precisely" said the leading citi-
zens. who had already provided rope.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-01-09
Notice to the Public.


NaIII WdIId, jan. 5.
I will not be responsible for any
bills contracted in my name otherwise
than by myself personally.
J. HARDWICK, SR.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-01-09

Give the boy or girl Xmas present
of one years physical instruction. En-
uuire w. w. Athletic Club.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-01-09

Pies cakes. broad rightly baked At
Alheit's bakery, 211 West Main. Phone
Main 115.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-01-09

Fresh nuts at MuntingaS.
Co-Ja-Mo Coffee still leads at Nun
tinga's.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-01-09

Use Peacock Patent flour. Every
sack guaranteed.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-01-09

Rollers" club is not being limited to
WaIa Walla county. For example, in
the list appear the names of two
young men who reside at Pomeroy.
Three or four former democrats have
jained the club, presumably because
they wish to be with the majority.
Among them is John Adam Schmidt.
Adam OF course feels that he is under
bonds of obligation to Senator Ank-
eny. who IS on Adams bond for an al
aid the Leyites at the city election
last July
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-01-09

The Union is right in its Inference
that ex- Mayor EyIne of Spokane can
not hope for any support from Walla
WaIla democrats as the candidate of
the railway lobby. Byrne has de-
clared that he is opposed to a railway
commission and he hopes to be the
democratic candidate on a platform in
harmony with his views in opposition
to Mcbride as the republican noni-
nee. OF course Byrne's nomination is
out OF the question. and it is not worth
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-01-09
CITY OFFICIAL PAPER
NOTICE TO ADVERTISERS.
w EATHER.

Tonight and Sunday threatening
With rain or snow.
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-05-19
Not at Home.

Counsel for the plaintiff was in the
midst of a severe cross-examination.
The witness was a local rustic, I'M
used to legal tactics and much awed
by court proceedings.
81 understand" said the lawyer
that you called on the defendant one
afternoon. Is that so?"
Eyes, sir" returned the country
man.
What did he say?"
Counsel for the defendant sprang
to his feet with an objection. His
opponent persisted, and there was an
appeal to the bench. After a few mo-
ments the judges retired to consider
the point. They were absent nearly
half an hour. When they returned
they announced their decision that
the question was permissible.
Now, let us hear what the plain
tiff said" cried the successful disput-
ant triumphantly, turning to the wit
ness, who had not spoken during the
interruption.
He wasn't to home" replied the
rustic solemnly.
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-05-19
TransXaal Gold,

The ambitions of the Transvaal mine
owners and the possibilities of their
mines do not halt at mere restoration
to the results shown in 1899, says
the New York Sun. The owners wish,
very naturally, to double their output.
To do that would increase the present
annual world supply of available gold
about one-third. With an abundant
supply Of cheap labor, easily obtain
able from China, these seems no rea-
son to doubt that this could be done.
The influx Of so considerable an an
nual increase could not fail to have
some influence on the market price
of commodities whose value is meas.
ured in gold Bankers and national
treasures would feel its effects. The
present annual supply may be fairly
adequate for the worlds require
ments. The result Of so very marked
an increase in that supply presents a
topic for interesting consideration.
Mexico Missouri message., 1904-05-19
The loo convlvlal OYSTER.

Have you ever heard of the eccen-
trio and waggish peculiaritles of the
oyster?" said A. S. Dreifus of Pensa-
cola, Fla. 81 guess not; you're too far
north. l have known oysters when
they got into the mood to clasp about
q rats tail at night, and they hold as
tight as any rat trap ever invented
81 am told that upon a certain &C.
casion, when a flash of whisky was
broken, a large Blue Pointer was
found lying in a little pool Of liquor,
just drunk enough to be careless of
consequences, opening and shutting
it's shell with, a devil.may-care air as
if he didn't value anybody little bit,
but was going to be as noisy as he
possibly could.
"A drunken man is a sad enough
object to behold, but an oyster drunk
constitutes the sublime Of inebria-
ton louisville Herald.