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Rock Island Argus., 1904-06-14
Executors Notice.
Estate of Mac Adams I.vnde. deceased.


The undersigned having been appointed
executor OF the last viii and testament of
Mary adams Lynde, Iate OF the county OF
Rock Island state of Illinois. deceased. hereby
gives notice that he will appear before the
county court of Rock Island county at the
county court room in the city of Rock Island.
al the August term. on the first Monday In
August next. at which time all persons
having claims against said estate are notified
and reque sted to attend for the purpose Of
having the same adjusted.
All persons indebted to said estate are re
quested to make immediate payment to the
undersi gned.
Dated this Sd day of June, A. D. 1904
CORNELIUS Z. LNNDE, Executor.
Rock Island Argus., 1904-06-14
Notice of Final Settlement.

Estate OF Margaret Burns, deCeaAeu
Public notice is hereby given that the ur-
dersigned, lanes Burns, has this day ilt
his tnaI report and settlement as Sucn IN
the county court & Rock Island county, and
hearing on said report has been set for the
3Cth day OF June, 1901, at 9O'CloCk a n. at
which time persons Interested NAV appee T
and make ob ieCtions thereto. and If no OBJ
jectious are hled, said report viii be ap-
proved at that time, ana the undersigned
will ask TOR an order Cf d.stri button, and
viii also asked TO be discharged.
Rock Tsiaud. IL June g. 1904.
JAMES BURNS. Administrator.
GEORGE w MCASKRIS, Attorney.
Rock Island Argus., 1904-06-14
Notice of Final settlement.

Estate OF AuaIdlue bOWIIug, utCtdSEu.
Public notice is hereby given that the IN
dersigned, Williamson b. Swami, has this day
filed his final report and settlement as sucn
in the county court of Rock Island county.
and hearing on said report has been set for
Friday, June Il, 1901, a O'Clock 4. M at
which time persons interested may appear
and make objections thereto. and il no OBJ
ieCtious are tled, said report Will be ap-
proved at that time, and he undersigned
will ask for an order of distribution and will
also ask TO be discharged.
Rock Island, Ill. Nav 23, 1901
WILLIAMSON b. SWAMI
Executor OF estate of Adalaide Bowling, de-
CONNELLY & CONNELLY, Attorneys.
Rock Island Argus., 1904-06-14
EDUCATIONAL.


AUGUSTANA COLLEGE-BusIness depart
meut. A thorough business training given
for entry into commercial life. Terms
VILLA DE CHANTAL-A home school for
girls conducted by the Sisters of the Visi
tation. Rudimentary and higher branches
and all polite accomp mplishments taught
Twentieth street and Fifteenth avenue,
Rock Islaud.
Rock Island Argus., 1904-06-14
nIsCELLANEOUs.

IF YOU WANT TO buy, sell. trade or rent
anything. engage helpor secure situation
the Nail Is 1ne one paper in Moline that can
do II 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 AZ
Rock Island Argus., 1904-06-14
IMMENSE TOBACCO PURCHASE.

FORTY Fight Thousand Dollars Paid
for n Fancy lot OF Tobacco
The biggest purchase of high grade
tobacco ever made in the West by a
,.igaI manufacturer was made last
Wednesday by Frank L. Lewis, Peoria
III. tor his celebrated Single Binder
cigar y written guarantee was given
that the entire amount was to be fancy
seiected tobacco. This, no doubt
make 80 Lewis factory the largest
hoIde- - - United States Of tobacco
" n high . grading -Hsr3b5 II -
.,E-ipl, L1sJ, 81, E2ce.
Rock Island Argus., 1904-06-14
Notice of Final settlemen

Public notice is hereby given that the
undersigned, Conrad Mueller, admins
TRAITOR of said estate OF Henry Mueller,
has this day filed his final report and
settlement as such in the county court
said report has been set tor June 24,
1904 at O'Clock a. m, at which time
persons interested may appear and make
objections thereto, and If no objections
are fled, said report will be approved
at that time, and the undersigned
will ask TOR order of distribution, ana
will also ask to be discharged.
Rock Island, Ill, June l, 1904.
CONRAD MUELLER,
Administrator.
Rock Island Argus., 1904-06-14
TESTS FREE! TES is!
CIairvoya Mt and PaImist

81 AS A FREE
TEST | WILL
7 ELL Y o u r
NAME, OCCUPA-
TION, WHOM AND
WHEN YOU WILL
M A r r Y, AND
WHAT YOU CALL
ED FOR, BEFORE
YOU DECIDE TO
HAVE A READING
Rock Island Argus., 1904-06-14

In coal it's quality that makes
heat, it's quality that retains,
1t is quality that makes possible
consumption of 90 per cent Of
the cOmbustible part of it, leav-
ing a light, clean ash; lastly, it's
quality that lessons your fuel
bill-yOu're not paying for dirt,
refuse,Or unburnables. The coal
we handle, both hard and soft,
deserves all the good things we
ard our patrons say for it. A
ton will talk as loudly as . ear
load.
Rock Island Argus., 1904-06-14

WANTED-Any intelligent person may earn
$50 to SlO0 monthly corresponding for news
papers; SIS a column tor WORK in spare
time; no canvassing. SEND for particulars.
Northern Press Syndicate, Room lS6 Lock
pDrt N Y
Rock Island Argus., 1904-06-14
nrIren tn nesneratInn.

Living at an out of the way place,
remote from civilization. a family is
often driven to desperation in case of
accident, resulting in burns, cuts,
wounds. ulcers. etc. Lay in a supply of
Bucklen's Arnica Salve. It's the best
on earth. 25c, at Hartz q Ullemeyer's
drug store.
Rock Island Argus., 1904-06-14

FOR RENT-Two furnished rooms with
modern conyenienCes at 2eU9 seventh ave
Rock Island Argus., 1904-06-14

FOR RENT-House over Pfoh's grocery,
furnished or unfurnisned, with mod
ern convenienceS: suitable for keeping
roomers or boarders. Apply At Pfoh'S
grocery, 14C0 Third avenue.
Rock Island Argus., 1904-06-14
CO1Ona Sand
Stone Quarries
SAWED BUILDING STONE. AsHLAR
AND TRIMMINGS A SPE-
CIALTY.

For sheapness. durability and
beauty, eXeelled by none. Thia
stone does not wash or color the
wall with alkali, etc. Plans sent
uK for estimates will receive care
full attention and be returned
promptly at our expense.
Ouarries - miles from Rock
Island on the C.. Il. & q. railroad.
Trains No. and 10 will stop and
let visitors of and on.
BRIDGE STONE, CORN CRIB BLOCKS
AND FOUNDATION STONE,
ANY SIZE DESIRED.
Samples of stone and photos OF
buildings can be seen at Room Nc.
12, Mitchell & Lynde building. Ad-
dress
ARTHUR BURIAL Manage
Rosk IElAnd or ColonA III
Rock Island Argus., 1904-06-14

TO EACH AND
EVERY CALLER
w HO c o M & S
PREPARED = o r
MY CELEBRATED
$500 READINGS,
WHICH AS A
MATTER OF AD-
We RTIS EMENT
FOR THIS WEEK
I AM GIVING FOR
Rock Island Argus., 1904-06-14
aRAIN AND PKovIsIoNs.


II. J. TOHER & CO.-Brokers, Davenport.
Stocks, grain, provisions, cotton. Priyale
wire TO New York and Chicago. Offices
100 Main street. Telephone 4c7.
GEORGE u. SIDWELL & CO.-Commission
merchants Grain, hay and provisions.
Members OF the Chicago board of trade
and Chicago Stock exchange. Established
- years. No. 542 and 543 Rialto building
Long distance phone. Harrison 3666.
Rock Island Argus., 1904-06-14
E. q. FRAZER
Telephone 1151.
HEALTHY PLANTS
RequIre the Most Careful Attention as
We'll as Good Soil.

Require the Most Careful Attention as
Well as Good Soil.
Did you ever see rosebush which
despite the most benefcent environment
OF sOil-Of suushinc-and OF atmosphere,
seemed never to achieve a healthy
growth.
4 ton Of manure will not help plant
that has a canker eating out its heart.
You must destroy the cause before you
can remove the effect.
You cannot cure Dandrun and Bald
moss by rubbing on hair lotions. and
rubbing Ira vasclinc. etc.
You must look to the cause Of the
troubIc-its "a germ at the roots OF
your hair which causes II to fan out.
Newhro's Horpicide destroys th" germ.
Hnd healthy hair Is the sure result.
Sold by leading druggists. Send 10c. IN
stamps for sample to The Hcrpicide Co.
Detroit Mich.
For sale by I. II. Thomas, druggist.
Rock Island Argus., 1904-06-14
ARCHITEOTa.

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LEONARD DRACR-ArchItect and Euperfn-
tendeRt Skinner block, second hooH.
once hours-Io to Il a m 4 to $40 ,. N.
Rock Island Argus., 1904-06-14
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.

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WANTED-To rent house well located and
in pleasant neighborhood by a gentleman
and wife. Address y. G.," postoffice box
$40, city
Rock Island Argus., 1904-06-14

WANTED-Boarders by the day or week.
FirSt-ClaSs board at reasonable prices.
Telephone and all modern Conveniences.
1929 Second avenue.
Rock Island Argus., 1904-06-14

JOHN VOLK & CO.-Contractors and build
ers. Also manufacturers of sash, doors
blinds and mouldings. Dealers IN plate
window and art glass. Onces and factory
Sl1 to 329 Eighteenth street
Rock Island Argus., 1904-06-14

FOUND-Two estray horses, a sorrel horse
aud a black mare. The owner or owners
may recover same by calling at the resi-
dence of G. SneltZer, near Cnippiannock
cemetery, and paying for this ad.
Rock Island Argus., 1904-06-14
PHYSICIANS


DR.. CORA EMERY REED-Homeopathic
physician. Special attention to diseases OF
women and children; also diseases of eye,
ear, nose and throat. once hours, 9:s0 to
II a. m, to p. m, 89l Sixteenth street
Rock Island,
Rock Island Argus., 1904-06-14
PRINTING.

CARDS IS cents per 100. round corners 81 per
100 Invitations. note, letter. bin heads and
envelopes printed at reasonable prices.
mDoSsing and color work on fine station
cry. New pbou" 565 Rleuer Bros, l0ll
Seventh avenue, Rock Island.
Rock Island Argus., 1904-06-14
DENTISTS,

O~-~~>~~~~~-~~~>~~~~~~~
J. II. TAYLOR-Dentist. Ofce houru $50 70
- m, 1870 to p II. 2lpH Eighteenth
street, opposite Union once. Telephone
new 1883.
Rock Island Argus., 1904-06-14

FOR SALE-Two remaining cast front lots
in the Dart Twenty-second street addition.
For terms inquire of K. 5. Dart, jackson b
Hurst's once, Masonic temple.
Rock Island Argus., 1904-06-14

FOR SALE-Or exchange. We have beau
tiful $50 acre grain farm in Cavalier Coun
". North Dakota. finely improved, al un-
der cultivation. VIII sell same or take
Rock Island improved property in eN-
change Goldsmith * Mckee company.
Rock Island Argus., 1904-06-14
KIMBALL HOUSE.

Fou Davenport Iowa
wood no
absolute privac m n
Rock Island Argus., 1904-06-14

FOR SALE-New, well built, nicely arranged
S-room house, with furnace and city water
on car line, near Forty-tnird street. A
snap. 1880 $3.50 down. balance on easy
terms at per cent. Investigate quickly,
as this will not remain long on our list.
Goldsmith & Mckee Co.
Rock Island Argus., 1904-06-14

FOR SALE-Four-room house on Eleventh
and-a-halt avenue near Elm street car
Just being painted; plenty of nall fruit:lCt
81 lxi5O feet; sell with or without large baI
small cash payment. balance ell per month
in Building and Loan or $1,000 at per cent
private loan. Comfortable home tor small
family. City water and l00-barrel cistern
ReidY Bros,
Rock Island Argus., 1904-06-14

LAS VEGAS HOT SPRINGS-Located e,767
feet above the sea. All the year round re-
sort. A perfect place for rest. For partic-
ulars address DR.. Daniel S. Perkins, Medi-
cal Director, Las Vegas. NJ.
THE Lake View hotel and cottages, Devils
Lake, Wis. Boating, bathing and fishing.
Take your vacation this summer In the
Switzerland of America. Send for cirCu-
lar. George McCarn, manager.
Rock Island Argus., 1904-06-14
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES.

FOR SALE-A tine saloon doing good bust
ness. Must be sold by June |. Owner leay
ing city. Address &C. A R. care of Argus
Rock Island Argus., 1904-06-14

CARNIVAL CITY PACKET CO.-Burling-
- ton ana intermediate points
STEAMER HELEN BLAIR.
Leaves Monday, Wednes lay and Friday at
800 p n.
Leaves Sunday FOR Muscatine only at 4:SO
p. IN.
For rates and further Information aUp-y
to T. w. BLACK. Agent
Rock Island, Ill.
Rock Island Argus., 1904-06-14
CONTRACTORS AND BUILDERS.

& JOHNSON Contractors and
builders. Shop l4is Thirty second street,
phone 1870.
Rock Island Argus., 1904-06-14
RAILWAYS AND STEAMERS.

RAILWAYS AND STEAMERS.
CHICAGO. ROCK ISLAND g. PACIFIC
- Railway tickets nsy be purchased u
the City Ticket ONCE, 1879 Second avenue. o
G r /. s L. depot, Fifth avenue, foot
Thirtv-trst street. Phone west 1893, weS
1913. FRANK II. PLUMHER q p a.
Rock Island Argus., 1904-06-14

WANTED-Three or four gentlemen can
find first class board with nicely furnished
house, 637 Seventeenth street. Old phone
63t Brown.
Rock Island Argus., 1904-06-14
FOR sALE-FARM PROPERTY.

FOR SALE-A good farm cheap to close an
estate. Situated on Big Island hve miles
from court house, one and ne-half miles
from Milan. Fine building site, overlook
ing Silver Lake and Hennepn canal Does
not overflow. Write or call on Fred Tit
terington, administrator, $50 Twentieth
street Rock Island, Ill.
Rock Island Argus., 1904-06-14

MADAM ST. MARIE-PalmisL and cIairvoy-
ant, Tells you the past, present and future
correctly. Tells you everything per
tanning to business, marriage, divorce,
love an9lfs' SIC ckness' oeath' dCCiaenIs an9
prove her wonderful accuracy. once
hours from ] to 10 2. m. 7O5 Fourth ave
tnue. Take the Blue line. west.
Rock Island Argus., 1904-06-14
PATENTS.


Patent and trademark ONCE, room Il,
Mitchell & Lynde building, Rock
Island. James f. Murphy, associate,
branch OF Moore < Co., patent attorneys,
Washington, d. c., and Chicago, Ill,
Rock Island Argus., 1904-06-14
HEArrS4 AND PLuMRINa.


CHANNON, PERRY & COMPANY-Heating
and plumbing along scientific and sani-
tary lines. Careful and skilled workmen.
Prompt attention. ia West Seventeenth
street. Phone itAs
Rock Island Argus., 1904-06-14
HOTELS AND RESORTS.


GRAND HOTEL-Famous ColfaX mineral
springs. Offers best accommodations at
reasonable prices. Address William Frey,
ColfaX, Iowa.
Rock Island Argus., 1904-06-14

FOR SALE-Nine-room house, six closets.
large lot, barn room for four horses. hay
five tons, corn crib, two buggy sheds, ice
house filled with ice. Locate at FOO Tenth
street Rock Island. The house could no I
be built for money we ask tor II Will go
west on a farm. NJ. Arnhalt. agent, Hamp-
ton, Ill.
Rock Island Argus., 1904-06-14

WANTED-A position as manager or clerk
in grocery IN tri cities. Young married
man. Twelve years experience in city
and country Best of references. Ad
dress ''W So" care of Argus.
Rock Island Argus., 1904-06-14
MONEYHOLnAn-

MONEY TO LOAN.
MONEY TO LOAN on real estate security Al
lowest rates. Marion z. sweeney, 9ttor'
ney, rooms z3-S5, Mitchell Lynde build
ing, Rock Island.
WE make specially OF loanIng money on
household goods, horses, wagons etc,
without removal and in quiet way. Call
On US Tor quick loans Fidelity Loan CON-
pany, Room g, Mitchell Lynde block.
Rock Island Argus., 1904-06-14
ELECTRICAL


W. A. ROBB = CO-Au kinds of electrical
construction Estimates furnished and
service prompt and reliable. Fine line of
gas and combination fixtures. lI9 Eight
eenth street
Rock Island Argus., 1904-06-14

WANTED-PoSition as houSekeeper in hotel,
private family or as matron in institution.
Compete Mt in every particular. Refer
ences. Address M" 14I4h Fourth avenue,
Moline, IL.
Rock Island Argus., 1904-06-14

WE WILL BOND YOU-Executors, admin
istrators guardians, trustees, trustees OF
any kind of judicial bonds; lodge and so
ciety oftCeTs; Cay, state or q. :. govern
ment ofiCials; contractors; positions of
trust; in fact, any kind of bond you want
Except ball bonds). Terms reasonable
Hayes 4 Cleaveland, resident managers
Fidelity and Deposit company, of Mary
land
Rock Island Argus., 1904-06-14

'Dany. +Dalv except Sunday
Rock Island Argus., 1904-06-14
CLAURVOYANT.


MADAM HOWARD-Ful readings 25 and 80
cents. Room II, MCKinnie block, corner
Fifteenth street and Fourth avenue. En-
trance on Fifteenth street, Moline.
Rock Island Argus., 1904-06-14

= HICAGO, BURLINGTON g QUINCY -
- Depot Second avenue and Twentieth
street Tele phone old I1S0. new $40. NJ. j.
YOUNG, Agt
Rock Island Argus., 1904-06-14

FOR SALE-On Second avenue, well built
S-roOm house. city water. cistern and well,
large lot tOx13O; bargain for $4,000. $500
cash down and balance at per cent on
very easy terms 800 per month including
principal and interest. Apply, Goldsmith
& Mckee company
Rock Island Argus., 1904-06-14

FOR SALE-On easy terms. the best resi-
dence lots in the city on Twenty-second
and Twenty-third streets. between Tenth
and Eleventh avenues For prices, call or
address John G. SCheuermann. l030 Twen-
ty-third street
Rock Island Argus., 1904-06-14


ROBES TRANSFER CO., Is0 West Seven
teenth street Old phone 1887, New phone
515s. New storage building. Express, bag
gage, bus and cab calls answered daylor
night
Rock Island Argus., 1904-06-14

FOR SALE-A very snug home on Elm
street. convenient to arsenal, Rock Island
road or street car barn; six rooms, city
water. cistern and well, barn. chicken
house, shed, fruit and shade trees, lot Sex
125 feet. paved street. A pretty home for
pany.
Rock Island Argus., 1904-06-14
TRAIN
g.. Stop at Rock Island 20 minutes for meRlA
SOely. TDa1y except Sunday.

CHICAGO, MILWAUKEE ST. PAUL
- Raiwag-D., r. 1 d n. ". passenger sJR.
tion at foot of Seventeenth street. s. B.
STOoDARD. Agt. Z. L. HINRIC4S, Com1.
Agt., 3O3 Brady street, Davenport.
Rock Island Argus., 1904-06-14

FOR SALE-Best bargains In lots on Twen-
ty-dtth street and Tenth avenue If taken
at once. Easy payments. Inquire Reidy
Bros.
Rock Island Argus., 1904-06-14
FOR RRmERooMR

FOR RENT-Front once. Inquire at I7I451
Second avenue
Rock Island Argus., 1904-06-14
FOR NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

FOR sALE-mISCELLAHEO
FOR SALE-Cheap, an organ in good con
dition. Call at 1912 First avenue.
FOR SALE-Cheap. COW and calf. Inquire
afternoons at 1l3 Nineteenth street.
FOR SALE-Nice family horse years old,
weighs 1lC0 pounds Address -. w" care
of Argus.
FOR SALE-Team of young horses six and
seven years old; also 30 young pigs. In
quire OF William Maak, South Rock Isl
and.
FOR SALE-One large tent 1920, 5-foot
wall, and one GALE, ihCludi G two Fl S; also
dining awning Inq uire 1888 Thirteenth
avenue
Rock Island Argus., 1904-06-14

FOR SALE-SpIendid new pressed brick
store building. with fiat above. All mod
ern with hot water heat. Building rents
for S55 per month. Can be bought for
81 500. Well located in Moline. Would
take Rock IsIan1 residence in trade. H. X
walker.
Rock Island Argus., 1904-06-14
LOST AND FOUND


LOST-Gilded watch fob. Reward for re-
turn to BretZtelder, Rock Island house.
No questions asked.
Rock Island Argus., 1904-06-14

WANrED-Good opening for young men
from Is TO 81 years of age al the Harper
house Permanent employ ment.
Rock Island Argus., 1904-06-14
FOR sALE-CITY PROPERTY.

FOR SALES room house with modern con-
venienCes at 2733 Sixth avenue. Inquire
on premises.
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1904-09-08
SENATOR LODGES FLOP

Senator Lodge. and other projections
lists OF the New England states begin
to see the writing on the wall The
change in conditions is bringing near
~ all the great economic interests In
line with populism on the tariff. About
1000 manufacturers and merchants of
Massachusetts, have signed petition
and presented it to Senator Lodge ask
ing for reciprocity with Canada. Be-
sides this petition, Mr.. Lodge has been
informed by a large number OF his
constituents, that so far as the ma
terial interests OF Massachusetts are
concerned he has outlived his useful
ness and that those interests would
probably be better promoted and safe
guarded If he would seek the repose Of
private life.
Lodge has definitely led the OPPOSE
tion to reciprocity with Canada The
reciprocity treaties negotiated during
the Mckinley administration he had
the senate lay away in a tomb, from
which he declared that there would be
no resurrection. But a petition to
which the names of $4,000 business
men, sane and safe men," were at
tached, demanding that Lodge turn
populist on the tariff had very Sc
rious look.
In the first speech that Lodge made
after the situation was made known
to him he declared that he was in ia
vor of reciprocity with Canada. He
now says that he stands on the safe
and sane reciprocity policy of Blaine,
Mckinley and Hay" His conversion
being so sudden and the fact that it
occurred during campaign, the Mas
sachusetts interests that are demand
ing reciprocity say: Having been
converted to the true faith and having
proclaimed his fervid love for reciproc-
ity, he must prove 1T, not on the stump
but in the senate. in which the reci-
procity treaties still lie buried. he
being one of the chief grave-diggers."
The fact is that majority of the
people of Massachusetts are populists.
All that Is needed Is to present, in a
dignified and respectable way, the prin-
ciples Of populism to them and they
will vote for them.
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1904-09-08

than longer affiliate with q mOnprel
breed OF democrats. In a county nor
'nally republican, and strongly SO. by
the support of the popuIist PARTY
through fusion, almost all county or
fitts were filed by democrats. Ia the
support OF these seekers for Office the
populists were hopeful OF relieving the
county of political rings. Their hopes
were not realized. Even the better
element OF the democratic party would
gladly today clean out. the entire
county court house crowd, hardly ar,y:
OF whom any longer commands the
confidence and respect of the better
element OF any party. Under these 81
ilcials, political hacks have been kent
on the county payroll for no other
reason than that they must be taken
care off, These officials should M
taught that the peoples money al,
not be so used--that such conduct
upon the part of a public Official N
equivalent to enbezzlement of Dnb-.
nc funds. The legislative ticket nom
mated blythe democrats of that cOlin-
ty. with but three or four exceptions
can not command the support Of dez
cent voters. 1t is composed chiefly ~
grog dealers, saloon buns and politil
cal tools. In general worth the re-
publican legislative ticket could Iiof
be SO bad, while its general average IN
teiilgence could be much higher. and
not half try. The election Of such 4
ticket would reflect upon the county
James P. English, county attorney. is
an exception to the general list, and
may be reelected Though not an
aggressive democratic democrat. his
conduct Of his Office has at least been
clean. SO far as any outward show.
can testify The popuIists may en-
dorse him and perhaps several candi-
dates on the legislative ticket, but it
is rafe to say that fusion on the un-
worthy candidates can not be obtained.
Better be clean and allow the repnb-
leans to regain the county than long,
er affiliate with this mongrel breed
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1904-09-08
REFORM IN RUSSIA

The defeat Of Russia by the japan
ese may be the greatest blessing that
Russia could receive. Rumors of at
tempts at reform in Russia have been
numerous Of late-reforms in which
blood thirsty nihilism has no part.
Certainly things have occurred that
never would have been allowed before
the war.
AT the recent ninth congress of ply
sicians and surgeons, four of the prin-
cipal sections adopted the following
resolutions.
"A systematic and rational struggle
with infant mortality, alcoholism, tu-
berculosis. syphilis and other wide
spread diseases. which form in Rus
STA a public evil of enormous extent,
is possible only under conditions en-
abling broad dissemination of en-
lightenment. concerning the true causes
of their development and the methods
of combating them, the necessary con-
ditions being complete freedom of the
individual, of speech, of the press, and
of assembly,
Three other sections adopted this
one:
Believing that the extraordinarily
high infant mortality of Russia is due
mainly to the poverty and ignorance
Of her population, the congress ex-
presses the profound conviction that
a successful struggle with this evil lis
possible. only by way OF broad social
reforms
Another section OF the congress re-
solved that corporal punishment
should not exist ~ Russia. and the
assistance Of physician. In the ca
pacity OF witness or expert. In the adj
mInistrasIon Of such punishment Ia In
admissible"
Since the above resolution was
passed the czar has abolished corporal