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Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-07-04
DALIN HILL FIGHT.
Superiority of Japanese Artillery
Again Demonstrated.

Superiority of Japanese Artillery
Again Demonstrated.
Hal Cheng, June 29.-The total
losses in the Dalin till fight are not yet
known. Eighty wounded have arriv-
ed here, and on Sunday last hospital
train with 200 wounded passed, going
to Liaoyang. The fighting lasted the
whole of June 26 and June ~ and the
Japanese successfully pushed the Rus
slams from their positions, occupying
them with artillery. as the defenders
retired.
Wounded Russians recOunting the
two days fighting say that the Japan
csc again demonstrated their reliance
on their artillery and that they were
greatly superior, both in number and
in guns.
On the second day of the fight they
brought up heavy battery which
silenced the lighter Russian guns and
caused severe losses
The Japanese artillery practice,
however, was inaccurate and as usual
they several times shelled empty posi-
lions or shot over the Russian columns
The fight started at dawn ten miles
southwest of Dalin hill. A Russian
rifle brigade held the position until
noon in the face of heavy artillery
fire, but the Russians were finally out
fianked by infantry and cavalry, the
Japanese actually getting field bat
terry in the rear of the Russian posi-
ton. Then the brigade fell back
The fighting continued until dark.
The japanese worked furiously all
night long and placed two batteries
on the vacated Russian position.
The fighting was resumed at 3 M.
on June 81. The Russians silenced
two japanese batteries, but the Japan.
ese brought up a train of big guns and
silenced the lighter Russian artillery
which was again running out of am.
munition, and the Russians were once
more forced to retire. The Japanese
cavalry and infantry threatening to
surround the Russian position forced
Il general retreat
The Russians carried off all theil
guns and got revenge On the japanese
cavalry column, which was caught
in close formation and was shelled
with terrific effect, being forced to
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-07-04
PARKER OR HEARST
PREDICTION ONE OR THE OTHER
WILL BE NAMED.
Little Chance for Dark Horse at St.
Louis. but if One Should BE
Needed Former Attorney Gener.
al Harmon Will Probably BE
Conventions Choice.

st. Louis, June 3O.-Precursory dis
cussion among the advacne guard of
delegates to the Democratic national
convention seemst to Indicate that the
fight for the presidential nomination
will be quickly narrowed down to
Judge Alton b. Parker, of New
York and Congressman W. r. Heast, of
the same state, and in the event of a
deadlock the choice will probably fall
upon fomer Attorney General Harmon,
of Ohio There has been no crystal.
lization of opinion of positive charac-
ter, however, mainly for the reason
that none of the leaders of the wings
of the party are yet on the ground.
The first boom Tor vice president was
sprung yesterday afternoon, when it
became noised about that John r. Nc
Lean, national committeeman from
Ohio, would likely be put forward by
the Buckeye delegation in the event of
the presidential honors going to an
Eastern man. Mclean was in Wash
ington yesterday attending a confer
ence with ) enator German, Colonel
Guffey. of Pennsylvania; former Sen
ator Smith, of New Jersey, and Chair
man Jones, of the national committee,
and it was agreed that McLean's name
should be presented to the conventio
The ten delegates from the state of
Washington came yesterday and are
uuartereh at the Jefferson hotel, while
the Oregon delegation is at the Hotel
Stratford. Both of the delegations are
uninstructed, but it is considered prob
able that after the opening ballots both
will go to Judge Parker.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-07-04

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FAVORiTES

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"YOu Never Miss the Water"
When Il child lived in Boston, with my
parents at the farm.
The lessons that my mother taught. TO
me were quite a charm;
She would often take me on her knee,
when tired of childish play,
And, MS she press'd me to her breast.
I've heard my mother say:
Refrain.
Waste not, want not.
Is a maxim | would teach:
Let your watchwOrd he dispatch.
And practice what you preach
Do not let your chances,
Like sunbeams pass you by,
For you never miss the water.
Till the well runs dry"
chef-making boy
Destruction seem'd my only sport, it was
my only joy;
And well do | remember. when ofttimes
we'll chastised.
How father sat beside me then. and thus
has me advised:
Refrain.
When arrived at manhood, I embarked
in public life.
And found it was rugged road. be-
strewn with care and strife,
specialized fooishly-my losses were
severe;
But still tiny little voice kept whisp'-
ring in my ear:
Refrain.
Then I studied strict economy, and
found. to my surprise.
My friends. instead OF sinking. very
quickly then did rise;
grasped each chance and always struck
the iron while twas hot:
seized my opportunities, and never
once forgot:
Refrain.
I'm married now and happy; I've a care
full little wife.
We live in peace and harmony. devoid
of care and strife,
Fortune smiles upon us, we have little
children three;
The lessons that teach them. as they
prattle round my knee
Refrain.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-07-04
Russian Warshlps Collide.

Cronstadt, June 3O.-The Russian
battleship Navarin, while returning to
her anchorage yesterday, was rammed
by the Russian ironc lad Netron Menia,
which struck her amidships. The
damage to the Navarin is not serious,
though it may be nee cssary to drydock
the vessel.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-07-04

model appears across this picture. 1t
was finished with cut pieces and cluny
lace in a fashion characteristic Of this
summer. Black taffetas and pongees are
attractive, especially for middls-assd
wearers. A suggestion for the use Of
wolfe in tailoring Is conveyed In the
gown Of 1t appearing between the two
dresses last described. The trimming
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-07-04
Oyama Leaves for the Front.

Tokyo, June 30,-Marquis Oyama
the commander in chief of the Japan
ese forces in Manchuria, and Lieut.
Gen. Kodama, his chief of staff, start
for the front July 6. Their exact des
tinatiOn is withheld.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-07-04
Williams for Vice President.

Jackson, Miss, June ga we'll de-
fined movement booming John Sharp
Williams, of this state, minority lead
er of the house of representatives, for
vice president on the Democratic tick
ct, has been started by Mr.. Williams
friends.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-07-04

6ouncs that sweeps downward from the
knee.
A fob Of contrasting velvet edges the
neck Of a smart eton.
Double skirt effects are seen In both
plain and elaborate rigs.
shirrings about the hips are liked fee
light weight fabrics,
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-07-04

comparatively simple one that doesn't
have it's original touch will not rank a.
much Of a success. Three evening dresses
are put here by the artist, a pink or
CANDY trimmed with white silk embroid-
cry. white dotted lace finished with
black satin ribbon and lierre lace inAer-
ton. and yellow silk null set OF with
passementerie and embroidery. When
Powered stuffs are combined with plain
weaves, rs Is permitted by the fashions.
a new grade Of gown is touched and an
other field Of oldtims styles 10 invaded.
Fashion Notes.
Velvet ribbon tabs are used with good
effect.
Tucks of all widths are noted on new
dresses.
Wrlnkpd ribbon festoons have an old
time flavor.
Coarse laces trim the canvas fahrics
to perfection.
The wheat pattern Is conspicuous In
the new aces.
The newest skirt features seem to be
the narrow front gore and the deep
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-07-04
VARIETIES OF LINEN.
ALL SORTS OF THE MATERIAL
NOW IN VOGUE.
New Tafietas Are Soft and Supple
Great Favor Shown Pongees-Some
IneIabOrate Evening Gowns Are
sketched by the Artist.

'OR1'S Of linen
range from coarse,
open m 9 $ h e d
weaves to the I'm
est that can be
made. Many OF
the latter grade
are exquisite of
themselves, yet are
enriched with EN-
broideries to an
extent that makes
them an extrava-
gance for most
women. The kinds,
however. that are
much less eXpen-
sive have beauty
in positive degree,
while the manner
In which they wash
Is an unmistukable
oh arm. Shirt waist
suits in linen are
almost as stylish
and smart as like
suits in silk. and 1t
IL a temptation to
have several. since
no two need be at
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-07-04

all alike. Much white Is seen IN These
weaves. but white Is not to rank SO high
this summer as it did year ago, 80 it
should not be taken up to the exclusion
Of something newer The open weaves,
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-07-04
STORY OF DOODLE
DELEGATE GUTkE MAKES FULL
CONFESSION.

St. Louis House Of Delegates Conn
bine Regularly Assessed Price
to Re Paid for Each Piece Of
Legislation, According to Sup.
posed Benefits to BE Received.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-07-04

A woman's mind Ia a. tickle az tn
shape Of her hat
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-21
New Financial Concern.

With the beginning of the new year
another financial institution will be
launched i'm this city and take its
place among the substantial banking
concerns of the city. II will be known
at the United States Trust company of
Davenport and the articles OF incor-
pOration will be filed the latter part
of the week. Ii will have a capital
stock of 100000 and already suitable
quarters are being made in readiness
at 224 Harrison street. The incor-
porators will be Charles Pasche. for
merly cashier of the Iowa National
bank OF this city. III. Fl. Vogt, j. +.
Cheek. Adolph Ruymann and Others.
The larger part of the capital stock
will be furnished by outside parties.
principally from st. Joe. Mo-, where
are located one of the largest packing
interests in the west.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-21
FOR CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY
Business Houses and Factories to

business fouSeS and Factories to
CIose-Churches Observe Sunday.
While the merchants have not arriy-
ed at any agreement, the understand
ing among them is that their places OF
business will be closed Monday for
the observance of Christmas. Christ
mas comes on Sunday this year w.
c. Maucker, secretary of the Retail
Merchants association states that the
association has not acted on the Ques-
ton, but those with whom he has talk
ed have announced their intention of
keeping their stores closed the day
following Christmas. The banks will
not be open. neither will the city or
county offices, or the railroad offices,
IT the factories. the suspension of bus
mess to be general in the city and
over the country in fact
The churches will observe Christ
mas Sunday. In the Roman Catholic
and Episcopal churches elaborate mu-
steal programs are in course of prep
aration. The Sunday school Christ
man entertainments of the various
churches of the city will be held dur
ing this and next week.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-21
BUSINESS MEN OF MOLINE
SYNDICATlNG ON DIRECTORY
With Result that Publisher Stone May
Be Obliged to Pass the
City UP.

Moline may not have place in the
directory to be gotten out next year.
Heretofore Rock Island and Moline
have been presented in one book. Mo
line business people are syndicating on
the forthcoming book, and where 20
were ordered in former years one is
taken now. II. y. Stone, who has is
sued these books in the past, at great
expense to- himself, but warranted by
the manner in which the business
houses encouraged the venture by adj
vertising and taking books. is encoun-
tering apathy among the business men
of the city.
He says he has contended with just
about enough of this encouragement,
and is now at the point where he is
undecided as to issuing the directory.
In one business block yesterday two
men. both large property holders
realty dealers-refused to order direc-
tories, and in another large office
building one of the business men who
has his suite of offices there said on
being approached that the men of the
floor were figuring on buying one d.
rectory jointly.
Wonderful" soliloquiZed Mr. Stone.
there are only about twenty Office men
having TO continue with the old incom-
plete directory becomes more menacing
every day.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-21
MOLINE MENTION,
Want More Cars.

At the meeting of the city council
Monday evening. Aid. Stouffer cali
ed the members attention 10 the ex-
tremeiy crowded condition of the blum
cars and moved that the mayor be in
structed to communicate with the Tri-
City Railway company and request the
company to add extra cars at such
times in order to better accommodate
those who are compelled to use those
lines when returning to and from work.
During the middle part of the forenoon
enough cars are in operation on these
two lines but between 6 and a. m
and at noon and evening between and
6 ID. m. the cars are very crowded
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-21
COUNTY SUPERlNTENDENTS
OF SCHOOLS ARE TO MEET
Second Annual Of Association Taxes
Place at Springfield
Next Week.

Next Tuesday the Illinois Associa-
tion Of County superintendent of
Schools. Of which Supt. =. J. Fergu-
son. OF this county is an officer. will
convene AT Springfield for their second
annual meeting. Fully seventy-five are
expected To be present. nearly that
many having been heard from. stating
that they expected To attend. although
coming as il does during the Christ
mas holidays. some who have planned
for visits at this time will necessarily
be absent from the meeting.
The program is as follows:
Opening exercises and invocation by
Superintendent McDavid.. Montgomery
county.
Comic dialect song. James Roche.
President address. Superintendent
Van Dorm.
The Best Thing Have Done for the
Schools of My County" three minute
talks led by Superintendent Smith of
Adams county.
Piccolo solo. "Mocking Bird Mr.
Roche.
Election of officers and other bust
ness.
advisable School Legislation. Sup
er.ntendent Pace. McDonOugh county
Discussion. Superintendent Kinney.
OF Perry county.
Paper. The High School Course:
It's Contents and Extent
General discussion.
Vocal solo. with fancy paper tearing.
Mr.. Roche.
The association is a new one. having
been organized less than two years.
and to Charles Van Dorm. superinten-
dent OF Sangamon county. is due the
honor of the organization. Believing
that such AN association would be of
great benefit Mr. Van Dorm sent out
many circular letters urging that the
matter be taken up. and in April of
1903. the asSOc.at on was formed with
Mr.. Van Dom as president. TO which
Office he was reelected the second
year. The purpose of the organization
is primarily for the Improvement of the
schools OF the state and for a closer as
ISOLATION OF the county superintend-
ents. The interest manifested by the
members is large. and the attendance
at the meeting last year was excellent
while il promises to be equally good
this year.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-21
LEAVES HEAD OF BISCUIT CO.
q. =. Crawford and Family Will Go
to Europe.

Chicago, Dec. BIB. +. Crawford
has announced his retirement from
the presidency of the National Biscuit
company. This will take effect at the
annual directors meeting in February
after which Mr.. Crawford will leave
immediately for Europe with his fam
lily. Upon his return he will locate
at his home in Mansfield, o. Prior
to the formation Of the National Bis
cult company, Mr.. Crawford was presi.
dent OF the United States Baking com.
pany. In 1890 he assisted in the or
ganization Of the biscuit company. lie
is 60 years old and a veteran OF the
Civil war.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-21
Stole Load of Corn.

j. c. Meyer came up from Buffalo
yesterday with a load Of corn. He
hitched the team on East Fourth
stI eet and was absent only a moment.
When he returned he found team,
wagon and contents gone. He report
ed his loss at the police station. The
officers were notified and Mr.. Meyer
himself went out upon the quest.
Soon he found his team minus the
corn at the Raphael scales on Harri-
son street. and called Officer Hamann
to arrest the man who had IT. The
fellow turned out to be Winfield Up
son. a man who served a year in Jail
several years ago for attacking his
wife with a deadly weapon. Epson
had unhitched the horses and drove
the wagon load of corn to the Raphael
scales and thence TO Frank Schebler's
place where he sold the corn for S.
cents a bushel. He was on his way
to have the empty wagon weighed in
order to secure the Raphael ticket
which would bring him the money
when rendered TO Mr.. Schebler.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-21
Will Represent Loca, eowIers.

Jan. 20 to % the bowlers of the
country will gather at Milwaukee.
Wis, to enage in competitive con-
test for bowling honors. Every city of
any sifie. and some of the smaller
ones will have representatives there
to defend their prOwesS, and Moline
will not be behind. A. c. Stouffer
and G. II. Huntoon. Jr both of whom
are leading local bowlers will attend
the meet and will endeavor to bring
home with them some of the medals
to be presented to the victors.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-21
Will Erect Pumping Station.

To increase the capacity at Natick
yards, the Rock Island system has seen
fit TO have a pumping station built for
water power at the yards. AT the meet
ing of the city council Monday evening
a petition was presented asking per-
mission for laying a main from Natick
Yards to the Mississippi river for that
purpose Permission was also asked to
erect a pumping station on the river
bank with which To pump the water to
the yards. Plans have been drawn but
the contract price has not been as yet
announced. The pump station will be
built on the same style as the one used
by New Shops. which is erected on the
river bank in Watertown.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-21
May Have Electric Liohts.

East Moline residents may have cleo
trio lights in their homes and on the
village streets in the near future p c.
Dunbar. of the Dunbar hotel is actively
engaged in a canvass to ascertain how
many people are DESTROYS of introduce
ing this great modern convenience. and
provided enough are interested an cleo
trio light plant for East Moline will be
one of the advances toward metropoli-
tanism in the spring. Pledges for 200
lights have already been taken by Mr.
Dunbar-these to hold in case the cost
is within reason.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-21
Will Give to Poor.

0TVC 20 OUT
Members of the Woman's club will
see that the poor of the city will have
a merry Christmas. They have decid-
ed to give all the poor basketful of
food and the little children will be Civ
en- toys. The committee appointed for
each ward will notify Mrs. F. G. Allen
how many baskets are needed in their
respective wards. The baskets will be
filled and decorated at the home of
Mrs. F. G. Allen and then sent out to
the needy with the Woman's club card
attached. This organization is. in doing
this. relieving the Associated Charities
of part of the work they have been do
ing in past years.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-21
DAVENPORT DOTS,
Wanted Larger Salary.

At yesterday afternoons meeting Of
the board OF health. n communication
was read from William Thiedemann.
the newly appointed plumbing inspec-
tor. in which MIR. Thiedemann stated
that he considered that the salary of
the Office should be 500 a month in
stead of SIS. and that If il were not
made 500 he could not accept the
appointment. The board considered
this as a resignation. and promptly
accepted il.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-21
new OFFICE HERE
Peoples Power Company to Build
on Seventeenth
Street.
REDUCTION IN RATES ALSO
~. =. Ainsworth Elected President at
Annual Meeting Of Di-
rectors-

One of the notable improvements in
the business district the coming year
will be a handsome Office building and
store rooms that the Peoples Power
company is To erect on Seventeenth
street. between First and Second ave
nues. ON the southeast corner Of the
property now occupied by the old gas
house.
The directors at their annual meet
ing yesterday afternoon at the Office
in this city. ordered the building. EN-
towering Secretary S. s. Davis to
have plans drafted Immediately. An
estimate of the cost has not been pre-
pared. but the company proposes a
building OF substantial character
and one adequate TO meet the growing
demands Of the company for many
years. The building now used as an
office at First avenue and West Seven
teenth street will be retained.
Hates to B- Cut.
Contracts were let by the directors
for another 2.5OO-power engine ana
generator and additional boiler capac-
ity for the plant in Moline. The re-
duction i'm rates that the company an
nually endeavors to concede its
PATRONS when the increase OF bus
mess justifies. was ordered, to- be-
come effective Feb. 1. 1t applies only
To electric service. the gas service to
be taken up at a later meeting. Be
ginning at the date mentioned. the
rates will be cut from ) to- 16 % per
cent. But one change was made in
the officers. II. A. Ainsworth. of Mo
line. was elected to the board of di-
rectors to succeed a. w. VanderVeer,
OF Davenport. resigned
Nr. Ainsworth Is President.
Mr.. Ainsworth was chosen for the
presidency to- fill the vacancy occas-
toned by the death OF c. O. Mason. OF
Moline The officers for the ensuing
year are:
President-H 4. Ainsworth. Moline.
Vice President-PhiI Mitchell. Rock
Island
TreasureT-C. II. Deere. Moline.
Secretary and General Nanager-S
s Davis. Rock Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-21
Will Close Monday.

Secretary William Carstens. of the
Retail Merchants association has re-
ceived replies from most of the mer-
chants of the city in response to the
queries sent out by him regarding the
feeling about closing the stores on the
Monday following Christmas and New
Years day. Without exception the re-
plies favor the closing of the stores
on these days
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-21
LOCAL MARKET CONDITIONS.
TOds VS. Quotations on Provisions, Live
Stock Feed and Fuel.

4
stock Feed and Fuel.
Rock Island Dec. 21.-FoIIowing are
the wholesale quotations in the local
market:
Provisions and Produce.
Butter-Creamery. 23Kc; dairy. zoe.
Eggs-Fresh. zoe.
Lard-9c
Live Poultry-Spring chickens. &c per
hound: hens. &c per pound; ducks. Sc
turkeys. 12m13c.
Observation-Disclosures 30Q35c.
Feed ind Fuel
Grain-New corn 38m40c: oats 300
Forage Timothy hay. 5000;
prairie. SO. so ~ 1000: straw, $6.O0m 100.
Wood-Hard. per load. $500 D So. so.
Coal-Lump, bushel, 10 to lac; slack.
per bushel, &c.
Live Stock.
Cattle-Steers $500 $50; cows ana
heifers $1,000 400; calves $3.00GI6. 500.
Hogs-Mixed and butchers $4.00W4.25.
Sheep-Yearllngs or over $500 m5.00;
lambs S3.00mG.00.