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The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-06-02
Funeral of Mra. Eberhardt.

The funeral of Mrs Lula Thurston Eberhardt who died Tuesday afternoon took place at 1O:3O o'clock yesterday morning from the home of her father, Frank B. Thurston. 721 Bell street Rev d. w. Rhinehart,~ pastor of the Fifth Avenue Methodist Church. West End, off1ciated.
 Interment was made in Oakwood cemetery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-06-02
HOLT BLOCKS HATS. 1o9 6. Court. Telephone 432.
BuIIdInE Permits.

Two building permits of small con- sequence were issued yesterday by City Engineer D. W. Ford. H. c. Davidson. agent. was granted a permit to reshin- gle the roof on a one-story frame house at the corner of Schuessler's road and Park Avenue. The cost is to be $75.
 A permit was issued to Charlotte Mo- Bryde to repair the one-story frame house at 2S9 Cleveland avenue at a cost of SITS.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-06-02
Uncle Sam to Cennor "Ads.v
Washington Telegram to Chicago Re-
 COrd- Herald

" '37II'IIE' VII T ItItBTdm 10 OnlCaRO hc-
 cord Herald.
 Ihe Postofice Department soon will advertisements. It was announced fo- gay that whenever violations of the laW are shown papers containing such auVertlsements will be prohibited the eral has been In correspondence for a l9hs time with the Publishers Asso- ciatlon and with medical societies and others on the subject, and they have promised their co-operation,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-06-02
MRS. DINsMORE's REMAINS.
Body Was Shipped to Her old Home Ii
 Indiana.

The body Of Mrs. Charles M. DIns- more of Jeffersonville. Indiana. who died suddenly Tuesday afternoon on the north bound Louisville and Nash vile train just before it reached Mont gomery, was shipped at 6:30 o'clock yesterday afternoon to Louisville, Ken lucky for interment.
 No funeral services were held in Montgomery. Her husband who was with her at the time of her death, ac- companied the rNmafns.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-06-02
ASKS FOR s1,5OO DAMAGES.
Thomas LnrEin Appeals to Lav for Tn
 tnrfea

A suit for $1,5OO damages against the Montgomery Street Railroad. was filed in the City Court yesterday by SalIie Larkin. next friend to Thomas LarLin for injuries received by the defendant in April. He alleges that he was per manently injured by being struck bv a car of the Montgomery Street Rail road having h:s body and hands mashed and bruised and two Anaa,- broken.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-06-02

There is only one Wizard oil -Hamlins - name blown in the bottle. Signature Hamlin Bros" on wrapper Take no substitute. soc. and S1. %.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-06-02

wagon and remained under 1t while this strange burial was taking place. With a supernatural chatter, the living man threw the shovel Into the wagon and started away at a swinging trot. The dog did not leave the grave yard with the man, but slunk to the newly filled grave. and lying down upon the mound of fresh earth began to howl dismally. The negro field hands stood in the shadows of the bending oaks with bated breath and chattering teeth. For an hour or more the dog continued his dismal bowling and then went off into the shadows of night and darkness, only to return each night and take his position on tho grave. The me- groes have tried to find the dog each day in the hope of locating his owner ship and the occupant of the grave, but to no avail, and when dusk begins to envelope the grave yard. you could not entice one of them to go near.
 Who the master of the dog was, or who the grave digger could be. Is one of the mysteries. Whether true or not this is the tale the Red Bank ne- groes tell, and 1t Is an uncanny tale.
 THE OvERwORKED EYE.
 the Faded Eye, the Red and Infianied Eye, the Eye that needs care, relieved by Murine Eye Remedy. An Eye Tonic.
 adY-tf
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-06-02

Tate Spring-The South's most fa- nous resort. Are you going this sum mer? See advertisement tu-tb+s,i
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-01-13

Below we give the market price of the
main products of the farm
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-01-13
GENOA.

GENOA, January l0,-Rey Hiewelt went to
La Crosse on the 9Th i. Miss Isabel OFT. after
spending the holidays with friends ard rela-
tives hers, returned to her home at Trem-
pealesu . Miss Matte, Henry had the mis-
fortune to hart her hands quite badly while
lowering window in the school room last
Friday The Misses Emma OFT and stella
Monti returned to La Crosse to resume their
studies ia the business college, The latter
having been sick prevented their going on
the 4th. Miss Winnie Dolan or Kissing sun.
visited with Mrs. J. II, M0uti on the "a ana
I'd inst Louis LAyIan Is working AZ Keno,
Minnesota, at the present time. hiss Ger
frude Nottingham returned to her home at
De Soto. EDDY Kimble came from Musca-
tine. Iowa, On the 9TH; while there he vas en-
ployed In the button factory, Mr. Perrin
solicitor for the De Soto Argus, spent last
Thursday ui ght ia town Mrs, Theo. Rtstow
visited at Stoddard one day last week. Louis
Il noH came from Lansing last week to assist
Fred Brindle with his we'll dfill-.. Mrs. Anna
McClemenr and littie daughter went % La
Crosse to visit he~ sister, Mrs. =. O. Mueller
Rev, Shreyes held Advent meetings at River
side, last week. The Badger Pearl Button
company Is running a full crew al the pres
ent time., Mrs. J. 4, Monti was taken sud
denly It'll Thursday night, but 40 present -
very much improved. DR.. Gundlaeh OF De
soto was attending physician. Mrs. Gund-
ZACH came up to see ber mother Mrs. Monbi
who was very sick. MISSISSIPPI,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-01-13
ANOTHER rIoNEER Ooyr.

At his home in the town OF Union. January
., q typhoid pneumonia, ROBERT BUTCHER,
ABsu ~ Years. month and days. Was bern
~ Lancastershire, England; when 70 years
81 81 age came to America with his parents.
Lnsy 3etlec In Carroll county, Ohio. In 1855
" " 5;.artlea Frances Marshall and in the fall
OF l 100 ne Game to Wisconsin, settling in the
toSn OF Unio2 u lived on the same farm
TOT A years. His wife died February 10, 1878,
ISAFlng eight chlldren-Joseph M Isiah NJ.
:. - henry s., Guila, Mary Dyer, all OF Val
Fey and Mrs. Kate Sanders OF Eiroy. One
Laughter. Mrs VIM. Mcfarland, died In 1882.
FAtnsr butcher married Mrs. Caroline Mccoy
u LoIs. He held many Offices OF trust In the
towa-was chairman, treasurer and clerk,
hctding the Office of clerk for Is years; vas
school treasurer for IS years in succession
ana resigned on account Of falling health.
ne was member of the Wesleyan Methodist
church over 40 years. Mr.. Butcher was an
earnest chrt stan, beloved by all, old and
yosng, q good neighbor, a loved and loving
husband. kind ana afectionate father, q true
ana sincere friend, and will be greatly missed
Dy all. he leaves to mourn his loss three
sisters, q Wife, seven children, thirty -four
grandchildren and four great -grand-chll-
dren. Funeral was held at the church in
valley, remains laid to rest in Vernon ceme-
terry. FRIEND.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-01-13
-.-f-.
DIED.
OBITUARY or nRs. 4. JFYsIr 81 WRIT,

OBITUARY. or MRS. II, JENNIE DE WITT.
Althoughin very poor health for some time
past, the EeWs OF the sudden demise Of Mrs.
Dewitt cane as shock TO her many friends
in Viroqua and vicinity. For over three years
she mas been patient sufferer frorl heart
t LIQUIDS tnls not known even 70 many Of her
l'countenanee and disposition. For the past
four moEths she has been confined TO the
gan 70 be evident that she was dangerously
III she fingered along until Saturday morn :
ing az 4;lo, when the spirit took its flight.
comfy one eh me-, DsWlts was porn In Perry
Mr.. and Mrs. James Metcaf at the age OF 5
years she came TO Wisconsin. They moved
hrst 70 hosk county ana then 10 this city and
with the exception OF four years spent In
Kansas tais has always been her home. Mrs.
| De Witt obtained her education in the schools
| OF THIS city. She was married to MIR. 5. Vintcn
| Dewitt April Is, 1850, and in the home where
she passed away they lived their happy wed :
ded hfe. Although MF. and Mrs. Dewitt had
no ehilaIen OF their own they reared two,
( Mrs. AdnA Seal Of this city, and her brother.
Nj Wm Sutton who is now in the west.
Mrs. levitt leaves TO mourn her loss be
sidts the pear relatives already mentioned.
brother VIM. Metcalf Of St. Paul, Kansas, sis
ter mrs. J. O. Atcheson of Montrose, South
Dakota, hree brothers in California and one
~ kansas that could not get here. She was
| TOR many years a member of the Christian
chercn, and her whole life time cody con-
ststent Christian, She was beloved by the
whole community that knew her. The part
ing o. the ways has come but may We remem-
pei that loF such characters as hers, heaven 5
ooSfs SWING open wide. In little while we
"ln VI isaye this scene Of action. BE ye al
~ seaqy The funeral services were con-
dueteq from the NJ. E. church Tuesday after
n9Sn. rev Ohas. Z. Buffers officiating, assist
su ~ hey. y, w. Nuzum. The interment
Hss An the Riroqua cemetery.
~. levitt ana other relatives wish 70 eX
pFess their sincere appreciation Of the aid and
Sotiore extended during the sickness, at the
ter and sister c, E.B.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-01-13
COLD WINDS

Have an unpleasant effect on tender skins. caus-
ing roughnaSs and soreness. Msny people dread
winter because Of their skin being So euscsplihle
- chapping. C0SM0-CURA TOILET CREAM
Is wonderful shln softenar, giving immediate
ease 20 chapped hands and fssce because il is so
convenient, being nsitheI sticky nor zxessy and
can be applied AT any time Gentlemen will
find il excellent after shaving
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-01-13

December -, 1905, by W j. Roberts. ESQ.
Mr. ApEN RIDDLE OF Clinton, 90 Miss MS ann
ROBERTS
AZ the residence ~ and by Rev g. W
NuzJW, January :, Mr.. JACOB DAG Jr and
STENA BERuE, both prominent 70 * people
Of the town OF Franklin.
At the residence OF the brides mother,
near NtrOqua. IN the presence OF % large part y
OF relatives and neighbors. Jan. q. by Rev
a. X, Etieu, MIR. MARION T EOsT OF Webster
and Miss EEBECcA A. hOWEL
At the residence Of the brides parents, MF
and Ars. d. 4. fainter. near Liberty Pole
January q, by Rev. A. Il. Is ieiu. NJ ?. Roy BEg-
NARp GEITER Of Eiroqu2. 10 Miss FANNIE L
PAINTER.
Al white House IN Ontario January g. Mr.
WM, NEWLuN 81 Ontario. and Miss Dora NJ
WALKER Of WELLINGTON, ceremony by Justice
PREF tice
Wednt 81 ~ Daccm Der -, 1903. at he resi-
deuCe Of ne brides parents 10 the town Of
rhel4On, Monroe county. by Justice Prentice.
Miss STE WALLACE uf Sheldon, and Mr. CLAIR
ESCE FLANDERS OF Lodi.
At the home Of the brides parents, Mr. and
Mrs. James Heslep, by q. J. Stake, ESQ in
the village Of Stoddaro, Dec. -. 1903, MlsS
MAGGIE dEsLEp and Nj. THOM As EAGAN.
At the residence OF and by o. ]. Stoke.
Esq, IA the village OF Stoddard, January T.
sits- CLARA lsuTEN and Mr.. MARTIN EMIL
sos GOth ut hAselurg
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-01-13
il.nEArIANn.

RED MOUND. January II.--YesterdaY was
quarterly m settbg day, aud We listened TO an
earnest and beautiful sermon from PTesIalng
Elder Martin. At the quarterly conference
on Saturday morning, Orf mnIstef gave thF
encouraging report that he has received AZ
of his pay for the first quarter, ana 4 niue
more. -. The young folks had q good Tine az
the last social at oliver Hayden's ana also
ut the leap year surprisa party a. klcnard
Wormans, last Friday evening". we Ieel so
good over that wood bee which hanied, sawed
and splft enough wood 10 probably last the
church two years, We are looking for q
Dennorest contest in the near future Tor the
benefit Of the Central church, ana IN the IN.
his sister Ia Minneapolis during the holidays
but unfortunately caught the small box on
his trip but is doing well at present. HIS
father visited hiIa and IS also subject co the
quarantine. They all have our sympathy
aud we hoEe that they will soon be through
with their trouble and with no bad ccnse-
nuenreS coon WILL.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-01-13
OUR COUNTY CLEANING
FROM the Brain and Pens or the censor's
Live Country and Village writers.
JrFFFRsON.

RUsTLER RIDGE, lam. I0.--Jule Slnason IS
hauling wood for 49,, Lake - -saIn- HeHaen Is
hauling Stone for his new barn, which IS 10
be built In the spring. Thomas Moseng
traded horses with ole Lars. Ine dance at
Loukse's was we'll attended, ana all report
fine time Carl Davis was visiting his
uncle n ear Soldiers GROVE on Sunday james
Moseng and ToYeer skagen make their regu-
lar trips TO Westby John Anderson, the
hustler has made this ridge his beadquart-
srs Wonder what is going TO happep!..,.
Walter Grouse Of South Dakota, Is visiting
friends on this ridge. waiter viii return 70
his Dakota home in the spring. Henry Skagen
has iA0 bundles of tobacco stripped NICK
Bottleson is working for music box com
pany, cTRANHEhs
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-01-13

By advertisement published elsewhere
it viii be learned that f. NJ Towner is
making big winter clearing sale Of
books, all kinds, at his store Ii is an
opportunity fer buyers to procure peri
odieals, school books and blank books
and all else in stock.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-01-13
Horses For Sale.

We now have seven fine animals at
our barns in Vir 0qua that we are driving
every day. Ages from four to six years;
weights from 1850 to 1900 pounds. Both
mares and geldings Call at our Office.
CHAs. s. SLACK 81 Co.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-01-13
USE COAL FOR FUEL.

Latest prices Hard pal. allsizss IS. so
Hooking lump IS 90
Delivered in lots oil 200 lbs or more.
VIRoQUA LUMBER Co
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-01-13
vIRoQUA MARKETS.

Don't worry-let the other fellow do it
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-01-13

sourH RIDGE, January The holidays are
now past and every one is settling down to
business again. The Hanson school was
closed for the week between Christmas and
NeR Years, The teacher spent her vacation
with relatives In la Crosse. Albert john
son Is helping his fAther-in law 20 haul saw
logs over on Andrew Peterson place Chris
Waap has been ia La Crosse the past week
under "a doctor cRrRs.- WitCrafts spent New
Year with MFs. Frank Davenport. on West
Prairie. Oluf Hanson has been hauling wood
FOR Al he McIees the past week Mrs. Chas
Buf1ick OF Washington fs visiting her pa-
rents Sir and Mrs II dsrminson- Johnnie
and Perry shisier are cutting wood Tor Abe
Mcl ees and at the same time are patching L
ia she woods. Mrs. Andrew Eryggestpd and
Mrs. ole Traastad spent Christmas ant New
Years with their parents, Mr. and Mrs Paul
Hanson. Born, 10 Mr.. and Mrs. jerry Miller
Decem ser -, a baby girl. We congratulate
them on the new acquisition. Frank hnower
made trip to La Crosse last week. Tom
TFaastad has been confined to his bed the
past few weeks by an attack OF the grippe.
John McLees has purchased 8 new cutter
Mr.. McLee's e. ast,sun BuFiie, arrived from
Dakota In time TO spend Christmas at home
Edwin Norby Is sSengiiug few days with bis
mother Mrs. stevens. SWEET MARIE.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-01-07

FOR RENT-A 7-room house at sos Forty
first street. Inquire at SIS Forty
street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-01-07

WANTED-To buy for cash, a complete set
of second hand timers tools. Address Y
90, care of The Argus
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-01-07
Cured After Suffering Years.

+. +. Hare. superintendent Miami
Cycle d Manufacturing company. Mid
dletown. Ohio. suffered for 10 years
with dyspepsia. He spent hund, eds
of dollars for medicine and with doc
tors without receiving any perma-
nent benefit. He says: One night
while feeling exceptionally bad | was
about 10 throw down the evening pa
per when | saw an item in the paper
regarding the merits Of KodoI Dys-
pepSia Cure. | concluded to try il.
and while | had no faith in it. l felt
better after the second dose. After
using two bottles | am stronger and
better than | have been in years. and
| recommend kodol Dyspepsia Cure
TO my friends and acquaintance suf-
fcring from stomach trouble" Sold
by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-01-07
Ine Jenersnn nnh His nrush.

Joe Jefferson" said an artistic
friend who had been paying him Il visit
ut his summer home on BuZZards bay,
"bcguiles his vacations by fishing,
shooting. painting, reading and CORE
spOndence. He has a studio fitted up
over his stable and passes many hours
there indulging his passion for sketch
ing and painting, at which he has be-
come an expert. although he mOdestly
disavOws any merit to his work"
While there the friend unearthed a
canvas turned against the wall upon
which was painted a pair of ducks.
The work was of such rare excellence
that he was surprised into asking Mr..
Jefferson if he painted them.
Mr.. Jefferson, looking up from his
easel. hesitated u moment and then, in
his slow, gentle Rip Van Wrinkle tone,
answered:
Yes. | not only shot them, but L
then added insult TO injury by painting
thcm.''-New York Times.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-01-07

N from the occupations to which the
present day life has called them he an
swered:
"Of course not. There are many
things women can do and still be wo-
manly But there are things not fitting
IN woman to do. They should not have
suffrage. Women lawyers are not in the
right place, and / don't think much Of
women doctors. AS for women preach
ers, is there anything clearer than the
express language of the Scripture for
bidding them
Touching upon divorce, DIR. Dix said:
1T is becoming terrible. Once upon a
time. and not long ago either, if we
mentioned the fact that a person had
been divorced we spoke of it under our
breath as a subject not proper for con-
yersatiOn. We regarded divorce as
something closely related to disgrace
The remedy? If people would refuse to
receive divorced persons or TO speak to
them on the street, there is the rem
edy"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-01-07

FOR RENT-Flat. corner Sixth avenue and
Twentieth street. Heat furnished, all
modern Conveniences. INQUIRE of NJ. NJ.
sturgeon, Room 10, Mitchell & Lynde build
ing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-01-07

against themselves, and this recalls q
story told by the governor of how his
wife once turned the tables on him
when he attempted bit of sarcasm at
her expense.
The judge and Mrs. Taft attended
church one Sunday morning, and after
service Mrs. Taft was the center of a
group of women who stood in the aisle
and held a long and animated discus
sion on some topic of feminine interest,
rs women will.
The judge grew impatient at the de-
lay and was very grim on the way
home. AT last he said:
DO you know, you chattering wom-
en- remind me Of Balaam's ass blocking
the way"
"Oh, no" replied Mrs. Taft severely.
You are mistaken. 1t was the angel
that blocked the way Of the ass"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-01-07
Publication Notice.

ST, state :, OF Illinois IiI, SIS:
In the circuit court to the January term.
A D., 1904 Partition:
Frank GOodall. complainant, VS.. Ella Back
err Ben amin Backer. julius Won C"u-
tren, administrator of the estate of Gu
Oalia F. CeIlus. deceased, and Peter ".
Ross. defendants.
Amdavit that the place of residence of
said defendant, Ella Backer is unknown TO
said complainant having been died in the
clerks office of the circuit court of said
county, notice is therefor now hereby given
to the said defendant Ella Backer. that the
said complainant filed his bill OF complaint
in said court. on the ChanCery side thereof,
on the 5th 0aY of December, A. D., 1903, and
that Ihereupon = summons issued out of
said court. wherin said suit Is now pending,
returnab on the fourth day of January
next. as is by law required.
Now. unless you, the said defendant, Ella
Backer. shall personally be and appear
before said circuit court on the first day OF
the next term thereof to be- begun and
holden at the city OF Rock Island in aud
tor said county, on the fourth day OF the
month of January next. and plead, answer
or demur to the said C"mplainants bill of
complaint. the same and the matters and
things therein charged and stated will be
taken "a confessed. and decree entered
against you according to the prayer OF said
bill.
Rock Island, Ill. Dec. ;, 1908.
LUCIAN ADAMS. JAMES F. MURPHY. Com
plain ant s Solicitors.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-01-07
Notice of Final Settlement.

MARION z SWEENEY, Attorney.
Estate of Marie Kleinmaier. deceased.
Public notice is hereby given that the un.
dersigned, Reinhs hart Geiger. administrator
de bonis non of the estate of Marie Klein
m aier. deceased, has this day FLED his
hnal report and settlement as such in the
county court of Rock Island county and
hearing on said report mas been set Tor
Tuesday, January r. 1904, at 9 O'Clock a. m, at
which time persons interested may appear
and make objections thereto. and If no OBJ
iections are filed said report will be ap-
proved at that time. and the undersigned
will ask Tor an order of distribution, ano
will also ask TO be discharged.
Rock Island. Ill. Dec. Il, 1903
REINHART G EIG Err. Administrator de DO
mis- non of estate of Marie Kleinmaier
deceased
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-01-07

OR SALE-A O-room house n good repair
4 bargain. Inquire at 7ly Fourth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-01-07
LEGAL
Masters Sale.
E. ii. GUYER. Attorney.


State of Illinois. -
Rock Island County.
In the circuit court OF SAID county. In
Chancery
The Rock Island Mutual Building, Loan and
Savings association rs. Jessie r. Harms,
Charles Morrison, Agness Morrison ct al,
No 5sSS Foreclosure
Notice is hereby given, that by virtue
of decree of said court, entered IN the
above entitled cause, on the 18th day OF No
VEN Der. A. d. 1908, shall, on Saturday. the
second day of January. A. ID. 1904. at the nour
of two O'Clock in the afternoon, at the north
door of the court house in the city OF ROCK
Island, in said county OF Rock Island. 10
satisfy said decree, sell at public Vendue, TO
The highest bidder for cash in hand, that
certain parcel of lana situate in the county
of Rock Island and state of Illinois, known
and described as follows to-wit:
Beginning at a point one hundred and nifty
feeL (I5O fl south of the south line OF Four
teenth avenue, in toe city of Rock Island,
of the east line OF Forty fourth street, in
said city; thence east forty feet (I0 ft.)
thence south, one hundred and thirty feet
QS0 ft.): thence west, forty feet Gao tt;
thence north, one hundred and thirty feet
Q3U ft.) to the place of beginning, being part
of the southeast quarter 90 of the north
west quarter 90 of section six (6l, township
seventeen O7) north range one Cd west OF
the fourth (4th) principal meridian
ID ated at Moline. Illinois this tentn day OF
WALTER ]. ENTRIkIN.
Master in Chancery for Rock Island County,
T. q. GUYER. Compartments Solicitor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-01-07
Governor Tnft's ForethouEht.

Governor William II. Taft of the
Philippines, who is to succeed Elihu
Root as secretary of war, made himself
popular with the people of the islands
by his democratic manners and socia-
bility. He broke down the color line
which had been drawn by the Spanish
residents and entered heartily into the
spirit of the amusements of the people
of Manila.
Governor Taft not only enjoys a rep
utation for sociability, but is also one of
those rare individuals who appreciate
good story even when the point is