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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-06-03
AMONG THE RAILWAYS.

Preparations are being maze for
large party of Rock Island and Moline
people to attend the annual interna
tiOnal convention of the Epworth
league at Denver. July 5 to 9. The c.
B. & Q. has been selected as the Off
cial road for the Rock Island and
Galesburg districts, and the company
is extensively advertising the conven-
ton, and the western country spe-
cial train is to be run from Galesbug.
leaving at 10 o'clock the evening of
July 5. A special car will be added to
train No. so. from Rock Island to
Galesburg, leaving Rock Island at 1920.
the evening of July s. This car will be
connected with the special train at
|Galesburg. I he itinery of the trip from
here includes stops at the following
stations enroute:
Leave Galesburg, 1000 p. m, July 8.
Leave Burlington, IL: 90 p. m, July 8
Leave Ottumwa, 1880 a. m, July A..
Arrive Creston. 3:55 a. m, July 4.
Leave Creston, 4 90 a. m, July 4.
Leave Pacific Junction, $50 a. m.
July 4.
Arrive Lincoln, 500 a. m, July 4.
Leave Lincoln, $50 a. m, July 4.
Leave Hastings. 11:10 a. m. July 4.
Arrive Oxford, 1920 p. m, July 4.
Leave Oxford, 1850 p. M, July 4.
Arrive McCOok, $40 p. m, July 4.
Leave McCook, 4:10 p. m, July 4.
Arrive Akron, 6: 10 p. m, July 4.
Leave Akron, g.: 40 p m, July f.
Arrive Denver, 1000 p. m. July 4.
The rates made for the round trip
for the convention. with return limit to
July IA. and privilege of extension to
Aug. 8. are remarkably low. and a large
delegation will represent the four
churches of Rock Island and Moline,
the First Methodist and Spencer Me
mortal church of Rock Island and the
First and Second Methodist churches
of Moline The announcement of the
selection of the c., B. & Q. railway as
the official line is signed by c. F. w.
Smith of Kirkwood, president of the
Galesburg district, and Josiah B. Bar
tie, of Neponset, president of the Rock
Island district.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-06-03
Coal Dealers Special.

Next Monday the Rock Island and
Frisco systems will conduct a coal
dealers special train from Sioux Falls
to the Indiana and eastern Illinois
coal fields. The special leaves Sioux
Falls Monday, and will pass through
Rock Island Tuesday morning at 1880
O'Clock. A sleeper will be put on at
Sioux Falls, another at Minneapolis,
and at Cedar Rapids and Rock Island.
Others will be added at Chicago. The
train will include two dining cars, and
it is expected that there will be two
specials out of Chicago Tuesday even
ing, the trains departing from Chica-
go at midnight Tuesday Stops will be
made at Marquette and La Sale to
give the dealers an opportunity to see
the coal fields there. Wednesday will
be spent in Sullivan county, Indiana
and Thursday at Williamson county.
III. 1t is planned to go to Thebes, ILL.,.
to visit the new bridge just opened
there. M. A. Patterson. formerly of
this city, with H. H. Rhodes, general
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-06-03

and without saying that he was at any
time willful party to the attempt TO
defraud the city, it seems to be his mis-
fortune to bear the odium of the deal.
In which connection it is pertinent to
remark that it is not the sole instance
in which Matthias Schnell has been
the victim of outrageous conspiracy at
the hands of supposed friends.
However, the responsibility of Mr.
Schnell personally is not subject of
discussion here, and it may suffice. as
regards The Argus, to say that, while
condemning, as it has and will continue
to do. the entire rascally transaction.
and at no time regarding Mr.. Schnell
as in position to escape censure,
whether innocent or not. it's feelings
toward him have not been unmixed
with real pity.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-06-03
The Latest Developments in the
storm Drain.

The prompt reply on the part of the
representatives of the storm drain
builders TO Mayor McCaskrin's commu-
nication will naturally occasion consid-
cradle speculation as TO the likely eff
feet of this latest development in the
long pending proceeding. What will
be the effect of the mayors somewhat
radical move. time alone will tell. That
added complications will develop is in
evitable. That the tax payers of Rock
Island will watch with keen interest
how far those developments may OPP
crate to the advantage of the storm
drain crowd need hardly be said. The
promptness and eagernesS with which
response was made to the mayors COM
munication. following so opportunity
on the extraordinary tactics INDUCED
in in the circuit court the past week,
affords ground for the impression that
the contractors were not only anxious,
but ready. for just such an opening as
therein presented itself.
Because at this particular time the
brunt of the contractors side of the
case seems to be borne entirely by Mat
thias Schnell. il does not imply that
adverse criticism of the transaction
which is so universally expressed in
Rock Island is directed at the veneer
able contractor solely. II is not known
that at any time he has been singled
out for special attack. This is true so
far as The Argus is concerned. at least
To-day however, in accordance with
the trend of events in the many-sided
controversy. he stands as the repre-
sentative of the builders of the drain,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-06-03
NEAT BOOKLET is ISSUED
Diamond 10 Line AdVertises Attrac-
tions of River Points.

The Diamond 10 line has issued
neat booklet entitled, "A $50 Mile Pan
Orama-"St. Paul-St. Louis" and con
tanning an interesting synopsis OF the
route covered by their steamers i'm
their trips. Principal points Of inter
est in many of the cities and towns
dotting the banks of the river are not
ed and accompanied by numerous pref
~ Illustrations of typical river scenes.
together with picturesque and histori-
cal spots. The tri-cities are promin-
emily mentioned.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-06-03

Senator Dubois was lamenting the
decay of oratory among American
statesmen. With only few excep-
tons" he said. I'VE have in Washing
ton no orators worthy of the name. On
this account | had to accept in silence
during the last session an acid crit
icism from a clever woman. 1 attend
ed meeting of the senate the other
day she said. and that night l had a
terrible dream What did you dream"
said |. The lady smiled. L dreamed
she said. i went again
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-06-03
AVERAGE IN TEMPERATURE
May a Normal Month-RainfalI Slight
iy Deficient.

May was an average month in tenn
perature, according to records for the
past "a years as kept at the local
weather office. hast month the aver
age temperature was 81 degrees, which
is but 3 degrees below the average for
the above period. The highest point
reached was "a on the 18th and the
lowest point 43 on the 10Th. The great
est daily range was 35 on the 10th and
the least on the 9Th. The mean tenn
perature of the month was 81. The to-
tai precipitation for the month was
3.12 inches, which was 1.16 below the
average for "a years. This gives an
accumulated deficiency for the year of
lie. There have been 10 clear days,
10 partly cloudy, and II cloudy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-06-03
WOoDMEN OBSERVE THE DAY

The Modern Woodmen of America
and Royal Neighbors of America Me
mortal association will conduct their
annual ceremonies tomorrow after
noon. The principal address will be
made by Hon. George w. McCaskrin
and the memorial sermon will be de-
livered by Rev. c. E. Taylor. John
X Scott will be master of ceremonies.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-06-03

man who drowned in Moline the first
Of the week. The coroner held an in
quest, but at that time the body had
not been identified. The remains were
brought to Rock Island and identified
at the Knox undertaking rooms.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-06-03

An Illinois mayor has ordered the
arrest of young couples found spoon
ing in the parks" Is that mayor at
tempting to invent a new kind of spark
arrester?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-06-03
traffic coal agent of the c. & L. l. rail
way will be in charge of the special.
Golden State of.

Tomorrow the Golden State Limited
of the Rock Island between Chicago
and Kansas City will be discontinued
though the train between Kansas City
and the coast will be continued. on
account of the mail contracts. Through
standard service will be maintained by
taking sleepers from train No. IL to
Kansas City, and connecting them
with train No. As, through to the coast
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-06-03
BROWN TAKES THE OFFICE

w. c. Brown, former manager of the
Burlington and now vice president of
the Lake Shore and Michigan South
ern railroad has accepted the pTesi-
dency of the American White Cross
First Aid society. This appointment
completes the organization of the so
ciety.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-06-03
Is State Bank.

The Sherrard Banking company, has
taken the necessary steps to become
a state bank, and the board of directors
chosen consists of the following ]. A.
oNeil, Charles Kinsey, Alfred Lilli-
man. Thomas Conville, ]. l. Vernon, T
A. Vernon and H E. Sudlow.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-06-03

Miss Ellen Stone, the missionary
who was captured by brigands several
years ago. is preparing to return to
foreign fields. She will probably go
to Bulgaria or Macedonia 1t is under
stood by both Miss Stone and the
American board of missions that the
latter will not be expected to ransom
her If she should again be captured by
bTigands
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-06-03

will give selections during the after
noon. Refreshments will be served at
booths in various parts of the grounds
No cards of invitation will be sent out
but all who desire to witness the exer-
cises are cordially invited to be pres
ent
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-06-03
Ei.Ih nav "a ViIIa de chantaI.

The field day exercises will be held
on the beautiful grounds at Villa de
ChantaI Thursday. the Sth inst There
will be flag and military drills, patriotic
songs a game of basketball, and other
numbers Peterson's band
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-06-03

TERMS - Daily. 10 cents per week.
Weekly. 81 per year in advance.
All communications OF argumentative
character, political or religious. must
nave real name attached for publica-
ton No such articles will be printed
over fictitious signatures.
Correspondence solicited from every
township in Rock Island county.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-06-03

He who compromises with fraud be-
comes a party to fraud. The storm
drain was a cheat and swindIe on the
people-and the people know it. Let
there be no patching up while the stig-
ma of shame clings to it.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-06-03

A lone bandit attempted to hold up a
train In Montana. Now he isn't SO
lonesome
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-06-03
REMAINS ARE IDENTIFIED

The body found in the river below
Andalusia yesterday was identified as
that of Goddard BeckstrOm, the young
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-06-03
THE ARGUS.

Published Daily and Weekly at 1924
second avenue, Rock Island. Ill IEn-
tered 1t the postoface as second-class
matter.I
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-06-03

Admiral Togo, like Admiral Dewey,
cut himself loose from the board of
strategy in order to win his great bat
tie
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-06-03

Cannon is about to enter the cam
paign for the presidency. Now listen
for the first shot
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-06-03

of honor in modern naval warfare with
Dewey and Schley
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-06-03
Saturday, June 3, 1905.

Once more comes the reminder that
1t is the man behind the gun that
counts.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-06-03

By THE }. w. POTTER CO.
Churchill standard. (Fallon, Nev) 1903-1908, 1905-07-22
Slightly Off His Base.

A demented ditch man ran
amuck in the Standard Office
Yesterday and his hallucinations
were many and original in char
acter. He imagined that he was
in the Salt Lake Tribune office
talking TO that papers distin-
guished editor, and of course we
could not help but feel the COM
pliment. The fellow let us in on
a detective scheme that is as
original as the hallucinations
he cherishes, and the public
should not be surprised if they
hear of some startling plot with
the editor of this rag as one of
the chief actors.
Churchill standard. (Fallon, Nev) 1903-1908, 1905-07-22
Something of a Scrapper.

Ah Hoy, who conducts res
taurant in this city, next door
to the Burchell hardware store,
demonstrated last Monday that
he is a past master at the art OF
self defense. The victim of the
affair was a "floater" who or
dered and consumed his meal
and then refused to pay for it.
The celestial used his fists in
lightning style and soon had his
man on queer street, but not
until the air had been kept full
of cups and other restaurant
paraphernalia for several min.
utes, all of which All Hoy
lodged very cleverly, and fol.
lowed up with a knife play. BY
that time peace officers arrived
and put a stop to the proceed.
ings.
Churchill standard. (Fallon, Nev) 1903-1908, 1905-07-22
Will Deliver Meat by Auto

The Fallon Meat Company are
making arrangements whereby
their meat delivery to the con-
tractors camps can be accom-
plished on express train sched-
ule. The new 40-horse power
Pope Toledo auto car, belonging
to Mr.. Douglass, is being re-
modelled TO allow of the carrying
of meat, and as soon as it is
commissioned it will be possible
to have the meat in the different
camps along the line of ditch
construction within half an hour
from the time of slaughtering.
Churchill standard. (Fallon, Nev) 1903-1908, 1905-07-22
Ready for Lawrence's Arrival

Now that it seems probable
that the crafty Lawrence will
soon be one of the county's scar
boarders again, Sheriff Shirley
is making things spick and span
for his reception. In going over
the jail recently he and his dep
uty, Mamie Sanford, discovered
a bolt that had been partially
cut. 1t was one of two used to
hold the bar across the air hole
of the steel cage, which is barely
large enough for an ordinary
man to pass through, but it is
not thought that Lawrence
would have any trouble in pass
ing through the passage once
that he had a chance. All need
ed to complete the job would
have been a blow with any ordi-
nary instrument, when the
crafty criminal would have again
had his freedom. 1t is supposed
that Lawrence became discour-
aged with the failure of his var
ious attempts to regain his free
dom and did not utilize the air
hole.
However, the local officers
take every precaution possible,
and should he be remanded back
into their care it is not likely
that any attempt he may make
at jail breaking will be sue
cessful.
Churchill standard. (Fallon, Nev) 1903-1908, 1905-07-22
Piute Population Increasing

Fallon is rapidly getting to be
the Mecca of the Piute, and
during the past three months
our Indian population has been
more than doubled through
redskin arrivals from nearly ev-
cry part of the state. The In
dian wickiup village adjoining
town has a population of at
least 200 at the present time.
The majority of the men work
in the hay fields, while the wom-
en- do a f1ourishing business with
the wash tub, and with their
industry seem to prosper. In
fact, there are few Indian settle
ments anywhere evidencing the
prosperity that does the Church
i'll county branch of the Piute
tribe.
Churchill standard. (Fallon, Nev) 1903-1908, 1905-07-22
Their Annual Bath Postponed

The Fallon bathing club is a
new organization of which the
town is proud. James Wash
ington Richards is president of
the same while Postmaster Wal
lace Jefferson Goodell has a large
share in controlling its future
BY reason of the fact that he oc-
cupies the secretaryship. The
recent hot weather has spurred
the membership to immediate
contemplation of their annual
bath, and in recent meeting
ways and means were adopted,
whereby they could consummate
this important event. Post
master Wallace Jefferson Good
ell moved that steps be taken
Immediately to provide cheese
cloth bathing suits, while an
other member objected and sug-
gested bntter cloth To both
suggestions James Washington
demonstrated in the following
words: Nov, bys, see here,
back in Mizzouri, on Turkey
creek, we used a poke with holes
cut in two corners, and so hope
me, Jehosophat, they sartainly
were the boss" The discussion
has been hanging fire for these
past few weeks until now the
rivers have dried up. and their
annual bath has again gone
a glimmerin'." :"
Churchill standard. (Fallon, Nev) 1903-1908, 1905-07-22
Fine Material for Buildings

The Fallon Artificial Stone
Company are doing a flourish
ing business in the building line
and their work is easily equal
ing the best to be found in any
of the cities. DIR. 6. M. Gard
ner's building is rapidly nearing
completion under their efforts,
as well as the new Baptist
church, and both buildings are
coming in for a good deal of
praise. The work of the COM
pany has demonstrated concrete
blocks are practical for this cli-
mate, and it is likely that they
will be used more and more as
their worth is demonstrated.
Churchill standard. (Fallon, Nev) 1903-1908, 1905-07-22
Notice to Voters.

The time for registration of the names
of the qualified electors of New River
township, prior to the special election
to be held tor determining sentiment
concerning the building of a county high
school in Fallon, Nevada, to be held on
the 25th day of July, A. d. 1905, for the
County of Churchill, will expire at 8
o'clock p. m, on the 18th day of July,
A. ID. 1908. f. w. BLACK,
Ex-Oficio Registry Agent.
Churchill standard. (Fallon, Nev) 1903-1908, 1905-07-22
Chureh1l's Taxable Property

County Assessor James Lot
house and two deputies are
busily engaged with this years
assessment rolls. Hazen prop
erty has all been listed and by
the end of next week little will
remain unassessed. 1t is esti.
mated that this years valuation
will approximate 81, $50, 900,
upon which 1877 mill tax levy
will be imposed.
Should the high school meas
ure be successful the special tax
arising from the issue will be
levied on next years assessment
roll.
The real estate situated on
Main street in this city is being
listed on this years roll at $40
per front foot, which is an in
crease over last years assessed
valuation of 5 8 90
This is pretty fair index
from which TO Judge of the rapid
advancement made by Fallon
properties during the past year
Churchill standard. (Fallon, Nev) 1903-1908, 1905-07-22

To add to Russia's MANY
troubles a famine is now threat.
en-d among the peasantry.
Chinese tradesmen in Shang.
hal are organizing for the pur.
pose of boycotting American
goods and produce.
The press of the country is
unanimous in advocating the
highest honors for the bones ot
Paul Jones. 1t is recommended
that the day of his re-interinent
be made a national holiday bv
the President
japanese army activity con
tinnes, and military experts
claim that her forces hold the
KEY To the Asiatic military stu
alton 1t is said that she is able
to dictate her own terms oi
peace. and that they will be
greA " tO RuSsia's humiliation
and financial loss.
Churchill standard. (Fallon, Nev) 1903-1908, 1905-07-22
Notice to Voters.

The time for registration of the names
of the qualified electors of Hazen town
ship, prior to the special election to be
held for determining sentiment concern
ing the building of County High
School in Fallon, Nevada, to be held on
the s5th day of July, A. ID. 1905, for the
County of Churchill, will expire at 6
o'clock p. M, on the 18th day Of July,
A. ID. 1905. u ANDERSON,
Ex-Officio Registry Assent.
Churchill standard. (Fallon, Nev) 1903-1908, 1905-07-22
WATER WILL
BE FURNISHED
First or Second Week
In August Will
Witness Relief

The Carson Sink section is
confronted with the worst shore
age of crops in the history of
the country. Several things
have contributed towards
bringing about this condition
of affairs which have resulted
mainly from the recent hot spell
of weather and the fact that last
winters snowfall in the noun
tains was the lightest known in
years. AS a consequence the
Carson river is dry, and unless
some sort of relief is had many
of the old settlers will be with
out water for even domestic
purposes. and radical measures
will be necessary.
A Standard representative tel
ephoned l.. II. Taylor, supervis-
ing engineer, and he informs us
that the delivery of water has
been temporarily delayed by the
slowness of lumber firms with
whom he has placed orders for
material to be used in construct
ing the flume work necessary to
complete the canal for the diver
sion OF water from the Truckee
river to the Carson river. The
grading for the canal is com
pleted and all that remains is a
small amount of hume work.
When this is finished water will
be furnished the old ranches in
quantities that will allow of irri-
cation by the old settlers.
1t is greatly regretted by those
in charge of government work
that unavoidable incidents
should have contributed towards
causing the present conditions,
and they are bending every ef-
fort to relieve the shortage of
water that now exists.
Taken all in all, Churchill
county crops have suffered this
year to the extent of at least
500, 900, but when it is consid-
cred that the government is
spending several millions of dol
lars for the benefit of the section,
those affected are disposed to
overlook the matter and wait
for the more prosperous seasons
that must come with the advent
of water.
Churchill standard. (Fallon, Nev) 1903-1908, 1905-07-22
ISLAND RANCH
TO BE SOLD
Valuable Farming Land
to Be Plated for
Settlement.

1t is gwen our Lnat the lSianu
ranch, situated eight miles south
west of Fallon, comprising H.
O+O acres of level land, and
owned jointly by X. L. and w.
!. Douglass, will be plated some
time during the present season
into segregations of 16O acres
each, and as soon as immigra-
ton commences to come Church
i'll way they will be placed on
the market, for sale at prices
ranging from $40 to $50 per
acre.
At the present time this tract
OF land comprises the largest
ranch in the county, and the
soil is unsurpassed. Of the r.,
O4O acres in the tract more than
5000 acres are under cultiva-
ton, and the crops are little
short of wonderful, both in
quality and quantity. In times
past there has been produced
upon a single acre OF land 80
bushels of oats. rs of barley and
90 of wheat, and while these
figures sound big, there are many
who stand ready to corrobOrate
them
The present owners reason
for disposing of the ranch is be-
cause their other large interests
will not allow OF their devoting
the time required to operate a
property of the size of the Island
ranch. At the present time little
farming is done. but to attest
the richness of the soil this
years crop of grass hay aver
aged two and one-half tons to
the acre. while other seasons,
when water was plen titul, there
has been produced five tons of
alfalfa to the acre.
When this immense tract of
land is placed upon the market
and colOnized it will furnish
homes for nearly thousand
beople, under whose industry It
will attain it's best. Water for
irrigation can be had from the
government bitches. by paying
the regular water rate per acre
that will be in vogue in this sec
ton whenever the irrigation
work shall have been completed