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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-10-06
PERSONAL POINTS.

DR. ] P. Comegys left for Chicago
last evening.
John Warner returned this morning
from a brief business trip 10 Chicago.
Mr.. and Mrs. Myer Loeb departed at
noon today for their new home in Gin
cinnati.
Oscar L. Hill, travelling freight agent
of the Chicago & Alton, is in Rock Is
land today. from Peoria.
P. J. Barry of the Barry Manufac-
turing company of Muscatine is in the
city the guest of P. J. Lee.
Mrs. Joseph McCrory left this noon
for Chicago, to spend a few days with
her daughter, Halle Allen McCrory
who is studying in that city.
Ralph VanDike. travelling passenger
agent of the Denver & Rio Grande
with headquarters at Chicago, was in
Rock Island today calling on local rail
way men.
Rev. and Mrs. A. F. Hamilton. of Mil
waukee are guests at the home of Mrs
o. Bersell. They will make a visit Of
a weeks duration. Mrs. Hamilton was
formerly Miss Anna Bersell
l.. d. Sharon of Kansas City, is il
Rock Island for a few days visit will
relatives. Mrs. Sharon has been visit
ing here for some time, and Saturday
they leave for an eastern trip.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-10-06
JUDGE SEPTIMUS J. HANNA
At the Illinois Theater Next Tuesday
Evening, Oct. 10.

1t is customary for every Christian
Science church TO give public lecture
each year. The purpose of these lee
tuers is TO give the public an OppOr-
tunity To- hear the truth and remove
any misunderstanding in regard to
Christian Science. Through the cour-
tesy of the First Church of Christ. Sci
enlist. of Rock Island, cordial invita-
ton is extended to all to hear Judge
Septimus J. Hanna, c. S. d., who will
lecture at the Illinois theater, next
Tuesday evening, Oct. 10 at s O'Clock.
Judge Hanna is a member of the
Christian Science board of Lecture
ship of The First church of Christ, Sci.
enlist, of Boston. Mass, he is one OF
the most able opponents of Christian
Science. is a fluent, and interesting
speaker. There will be no charge for
admission.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-10-06
1000 BOYS ARE READY
And About As Many Girls Anticipating
Prize Package Day.

Tomorrow morning at 8 O'Clock the
boys and girls of the city will have a
merry time at the closing out sale of
r. Champion & Co, now being con
Quoted by A. w. Champion. From =
600 TO 1000 packages will be offered
for cents each. Every package will
be worth in excess of the ) cents. Some
will be worth % cents, some 30 cents
and some even 81 It's the day of the
year for the boys and girls. The sale
viii be conducted in the big front YES
thule so as not TO interfere with the
trade in the store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-10-06
PLAYING on Island

Indoor base ball. now the prevailing
sport at the Rock Island arsenal
at the noon hour will be played daily
by the employees. Yesterday the car
penters and store house men met with
the following result:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-10-06
Last Hope Vanished.

When leading physicians said that
w. Nj. Smithart. of Pekin, Iowa, had
incurable consumption. his last hope
vanished; but Dr. Kings New Discoy-
cry for Consumption, Coughs and Colds
kept him out of his grave. He says:
This great specific completely cured
me, and saved my life. Since then, ]
have used il for over ten years, and
consider il a marvellous throat and
lung cure" Strictly scientific cure
for coughs. sore threats or colds; sure
preventive of pneumonia Guaranteed,
50 cent and 81 bottles at HartZ &
Ullemeyer's drug store. Trial bottle
free.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-10-06
APPOINTS RAMSAY
Supreme Court Places Morrison
Man on Appellate
Bench.
JUDGE GEST HAS RESIGNED
Prefers Work of the Circuit to Labor
Exclusively in the study-Re-
mains Through Case.

Judge William II. Gest. who has
served one and one-half years as judge
of the appellate court, has resigned
and will henceforth devote his time TO
duties on the circuit bench. In his
place is appointed Judge f. d. Ram
say of Morrison, also in the Fourteenth
judicial district
The resignation was accepted and
the new appointment made by the SUI
preme court yesterday afternoon. The
action on the part OF Judge Gest had
been anticipated, but the appointment
of his fellow jurist in the same district
came as something of a surprise to
the Rock Island bar.
Prefers Trial Work.
The work on the circuit bench is
more satisfactory To me- said Judge
Gest in discussing his reasons for Civ
ing up the appellate seat. Il have al
ways been a man OF the world, mixing
with people of all classes, and for that
reason the work in the circuit court
room. where there are jurymen, wit
nesses and numerous lawyers is more
enjoyable than the work that confines
me in my study.
Besides that the work of the Third
appellate district is very heavy and
growing At the last term each judge
was assigned 40 cases. l have heard
| it said that the work of the Third dis
| trict was equal to that of both the
| Second and Fourth
| Deserving of Recognition.
This recognition that comes to Judge
Ramsay at this time is deserved by
| him on account of his faithful and eff
| cient service as a judge of the circuit
| court in this district He was frs
| elected with Judge Gest in June, 1897
| and has since been presiding over the
courts of the district. Previous to that
time he served for several years az
| master in chancery of Whitesidt
| county.
Judge Ramsay is now presiding il
the Rock Island court over the trial o
the storm drain case. and upon its con
clusion the work Will be taken up b!
Judge Gest. Judge Ramsay expects t.
continue to give some of his time Il
the circuit work.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-10-06
AS TO new PUMP
Council Meeting in Adjourned
Session Tonight on
the Subject.
WORTH CONSIDERING WELL
Despite the Emergency Aldermen Are
Expected to Avoid Too Hasty
Action.

The city council meets in adjourned
and possibly to act on the preoposi-
tons looking to the purchase of new
pump for the Rock Island waterworks.
That the question is one of the great
est importance to the city need hardly
be said in which, as has been frequent
ly stated, the tax payers should con-
slider themselves vitality concerned. And
while it is fair to presume that an emer-
gency exists why there should not be
unnecessary delay in making provision
for increased pumping facilities at the
waterworkS plant this condition
need not call for too hasty action at
this particular juncture. In a word
the council should move advisedly, and
be quite certain that il has secured the
best pump for the city within the re-
quirements of the specifications. The
aldermen ought to have acquired some
| knowledge as to the relative merits of
the pumps represented, at least suffi-
cient knowledge to move intelligently
and for the best interests of the city.
! They are reasonably expected TO be in
position to know what they are do
| ing better than an outsider who has
not given the subject study. The tax
payers will as a matter of course an
ticipate the best pump at the lowest
expenditure, and where so much money
is to be spent the aldermen should for
their own part be in a position TO eX-
plain why what they may do is best
for the city considering the range of
possibilities and opportunities before
them, both as to the questions of merit
and outlay involved in the transaction.
| Realizing this fact, some of the aid
ermen are opposed to action, tonight at
least
Mention has been made heretofore
! of the extent to which outside influ
enceS have been exerting themselves
in the pending contract. 1t may fur
ther be added that some curiosity has
been aroused over the exceeding inter
est that former city officials are taking
in the matter particularly when the
known associates of some of them are
| concerned.
| The Question 0f an Expert.
Numerous suggestions have come &c
| The Argus as TO the ACCESSIBILITY of an
expert engineer being employed tC
pass upon the relative merits of the
various bids submitted, and. while the
suggestion is good. the city should have
some advantage in consultation with
the superintendent of waterworks
whose views should be of value to the
city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-10-06
BREAK AGREEMENT
Allegation in Labor Congress That
Business Houses vio-
late Rule.
COMMITTEE MAKES A REPORT
Business Agent Herees Tells Of Visit
to Meeting of Mtners-Mode !.
Union Men.

In an executive session of the Trf-
City Labor congress last evening, fol-
lowing the regular open session, Chair
man Streeter, of the committee appoint
ed TO investigate alleged violation of
the closing hour rule in Rock Island
business houses, made a lengthy re
port This matter has been in the hands
Of the committee for some time, with
instructions 10 investigate the charges
that certain stores in Rock Island
have been open after the regular hours,
but until last evening the committee
had nothing of importance TO report
to the congress. The action of the
executive session is not made public
but the sentiment of the congress has
been that every effort should be made
to see that the agreements are not
violated.
Miners Are Princes.
In the regular session the business
agent F. w. Herges. made a report OF
his visit at the meeting of the United
Mine Workers union at Sherrard last
week. He said il was one of the best
union meetings he had ever attended
and classified the miners as princes.
He will attend a meeting of the Gable
union in the near future, and expects
TO secure the utilization of the union
the miners are enjoying favorable con
ditions, with an eight-hour day, and
| plenty of work. Mr.. Herges reported
| that there is a prospect that the lock
out of the leather workers at the Sears
| FrizZelle company in Davenport viii
be settled satisfactorily, as the com
pany has agreed TO treat with officials
of the union. He reported that a new
machinists union is being organized
among the New Shops employees.
COmmends League.
| Mr.. Herges in his report, and later
under the welfare of the congress
urged that the union men follow the eX
ample of the Woman's Label League
| He pointed out that the women. il
| their resolutions. are doing a grea
| deal for the union cause. AS a result
| of Mr.. HerSes recommendations,
motion was adopted. inviting the Wo
mans Label League to affiliate witt
the congress, and allowing them fly,
delegates, without the usual per capt.,
assessment. This action was takel
on the suggestion of President II. l.
Darby.
Among the communications received
was one from the United Carmen
Workers of America, asking the as
Is1stance of the congress in inducing
Rock Island clothing house, and on
In Moline, to cease handling a line O
lclothing on which the union has place
a ban. This matter was left to tn
business agent to act upon.
| Referendum i'm municipalities.
A communication was received fror
the Pennsylvania Federation of Labor
calling attention to the movement 70
the adoption of the advisory vote i
municipalities, on ordinances of impo
lance. including the granting of publ
franchises. 1t is proposed to wage
national and state campaign in tn
interests of this referendum measur,
and il is assured the support of the |;
boring class. Ii is argued that tn
advisory vote can not be made a part
measure, and that no party will car
TO array itself against a propositio
for referendum
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-10-06
Special M eetinq.

AT a special meeting of the board of
directors of the Y. NJ. &. A. yesterday
afternoon and evening, ways and
means of raising $500 required for
the annual budget were considered.
The board adjourned to complete the
preliminaries for raising the fund, next
Tuesday evening. at 7:30 o'clock. Hen
~ Hansen is to address the mems
meetings next Sunday. on bible study,
and Rev. D. l.. McNary will address the
boys meeting, on the same subject.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-10-06
Schmale Funeral.

The funeral of Frederick Schmale
was held this afternoon at O'Clock
from the home, 32l Fifteenth street.
Following the brief services at the
home. others were held at the German
Lutheran church, by the pastor, Rev
c. A. Mennicke Interment took place
at the Lutheran cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-10-06

f. II. Guyer, president of the Rock
Island club. has named Judge C. J
Searle. S. S. Davis. and Capt. d. w.
Wisherd as delegates from that con
vent'on TO the Upper Mississippi River
Improvement association al La Crosse.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-10-06
Licensed to w ed.
A Daredevil Ride

often ends in a sad accident. To heal
accidental injuries use Bucklin's Ami
"a Salve. "A deep wound in my foot.
from an accident" writes Theodore
Schuele. of Columbus, Ohio. caused
ne great pain. Physicians were help
Jess. but Bucklen's Arnica Salye quick
ly healed it," Soothes and heals burns
like magic. 25 cents at Hartz Tile
meyers. druggists. -
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-10-06
Examine Aldermen.

In the storm drain case today several
aldermen were placed on the stand to
testify as to whether or not the drain
had been accepted by the city. Valen-
tine Dauber. c. & Wilson, and r. +.
Trenkenschuh testified as to various
points in connection with the condition
and acceptance Of the drain.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-10-06
SOCIAL AFFAIRS.

Harvest FestivaI.-The Daughters of
the Covenant of the First NJ. E church
have made all arrangements for their
harvest festival this evening. Besides
the floral decorations of the fall flow
ers. fantastic lanterns of pumpkins
will grace the tables, which will creak
with good things to eat
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-10-06
The Question "f an Expert.
OBITUARY RECORD.
Downs.

John Downs, aged 70 years, and a
resident of Warren county, died yester-
day at WatertOwn hospital of break
ing down due TO old age. He was a
farmer and had been at the hospital
three years. One son. Dan S. Downs,
lives at Monmouth, where the remains
were taken last evening for burial.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-10-06
DaxOn.

Mabel DaXon, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. William DaXon, living one mile
east of Andalusia, died last night,
aged IA. Her demise was very sudden
and is attributed TO appendicitis.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-03-30

The people of Guilford are feeling in
high spirits over the prospects Of having
an additional wooden mill built and oper-
ated there. A prominent man of the
town, and one who is said to be interest
ed in the project says that it is certainly
sure thing, and that the work on the
new mill will be commenced in a few
weeks, as soon as the snow leaves the
ground, and makes building operations
possible. The name of the new COM
pany is the NJ. L. Hussey Wooden Com
pany, and it is capitalized at 800 900
The mill will be built of brick, and the
plans are being drawn by a Boston archi-
tect. The new structure will be an up
to-date mill in every respect. The mill
will be built on the Appleyard property,
so-called, which is the site Of the old
mill, burned several years ago.
Two of the gentlemen who will be
especially active in the above company
are former Skowhegan boys, Messers
John and Archibald Houston, both of
whom have achieved much success in the
wooden manufacturing business.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-03-30

Our Entire New Spring Line of Ladies' and Misses Suits and Goats
now in Stock and Ready for Inspection.

the motex n
dhere You afford need
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-03-30
The time for blossoming
is upon us and we have just
blossomed with the follow
ing fine new lines.

Fancy and plain Mohairs a soc. 75c.
500, SI.7s and $3.50 yard.
New Foulard and chiffon Taff-,a Silks
for suits at 6oc and 7sc yard.
New fine "a in. Corded Zephyrs and
Lace Lappets, beautiful coloings Irregular
price 25c) our price for this lot only I5c a
yard.
An enormous assortment Of Plain and
Fancy Ginghams suitable for chidren's
wear, Shirt Waists and Suits, Boys
Blouses, Mems Shirts, etc. at Ioc and
II Ia.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-03-30
Mrs. Edward w. Heath was In town,

Mrs. Edward w. Heath was IN town,
yesterday, calling upon friends.
George Taylor informs US that he will
launch second theatrical venture in
Grange ball May 5, producing The
Country Kid
Colonel Chas. Fosom-J Jones, member
OF the Department Of Maine, Veterans
/ Union, went to Brewer, Monday to re-
organic Elisha N. Jones regiment Of
that place.
AT the regular meeting OF Eureka
Lodge No. lis N. E. o. p. held on Tues
day evening, NJ. b. Heselton was elected
special representative to attend the ses-
sion of the Grand lodge OF New England
Order of Protection to be held at Water
Vile, Tuesday, April 4th.
Miss Mamie Gaylord has completed
her engagement as professional nurse in
the family Of ex-governor J. r. Hill OF
Augusta and is to pass the next three or
four months at the Gaylord homestead
with her brother, Maurice Miss Angus
ia Crisler, d trained nurse whom Miss
Gaylord met during her work il Massa-
chusetts, came, Saturday evening. and
will be her guest for several months.
Street commissioner Webb is now re-
| pairing a cavern on Madison avenue,
directly in front of Chase's stable 1t
was caused by the break Ia the force
pump main last winter at the time Of the
/ Coburn Hall fire. 1t Is evident that
/ there had been cavity about twenty
! feet square under the street at this
| point for most of the winter and into
which the street surface dropped as the
frost commenced to come out of the
ground
The place of business of Emeio Debe,
known as the Milburn Fruit Store, was
! thoroughly searched by the officers,
Saturday evening. Sheriff Smith, Dep
uty Sheriff Lang and Police Officers
Clifford, Dunlap, Weston and Thompson
made up the searching party. The pre-
prietor was placed under arrest aud
quantity of beer seized. Debe appeared
before Judge Bachelor at the Municipal
Court, Monday morning, and was placed
under bonds. The case was continued
to allow time to send samples of the
beer away for analysis to determine
whether it is of sufficient alcoholic
strength to warrant conviction.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-03-30

Ne" 81 k Shirt Waist Sui.s a. 80. %,
$rz 50 SIS % aa5 SIS y. .ok. B.osn
and B.ue MohaU Suits OIL, $3.50 A
great variety o' Cotton SIN, VAS; Suits
at Sr.49, SIS, 81 IS AMI s. IS
Also ne" Fancy Back Panama and
Black b. wn and Navy NJ 3hair Skirts.
We have few Skirts to sell at only Ia
price; these are fairy good style, Of
course no, the latest
DOMESTICS We assure you that
this depar ment ia one Of our s,ronghods,
we invite your inspe ton and comparison
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-03-30
TRADE LOCALS.

We sell big bundle of old papers for
) cents at the REPORTER office.
Any kind of pung built to order at
Chase's Carriage and Sleigh Shops.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-03-30
AEw ADVERTISEMENTS.

steward Bros.
eoafs-W. p O'dway
S.oijce--W. T. Seekins,
Wanted-Palmer & Co
Hasning-L. II. Soper Co.
Vpasic-J. N. & |. J. Smith
.aringtime-D. T. Judktns.
rll.nnrtant-E. T Goodrich
49, Notice--Cloves Pooler.
Il Russell.
s,iing snits -Chas +. Ward
-, Shoes "A. C. Bison Il Son.
To-, Coats-Bisson & Morrisette.
teVarwhegan Hall Asso.-Meeting.
.s9whesau Ice Co. Savage d Vlles.
rns Statement-Chas. Folsom Jones.
tau.,sariaI Attention--E. F. Fai brother.
IDENTICAL Business-J. X. Philbrick.
,aiice Of First Meeting-F. J. {. Little.
t(9tson Records-Dinsmore & Bickford.
Voices of First Meetlng-Daniel Lewis.
V,tidine Season X. G. Woodland q Sons.
ma Insurance Co.-Annual Statspent.
4etition for Discharge-James E: Hewey.
i1snrence Statements-Hs rbert wentworth.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-03-30
All Persons

Who are indebted to Charles F. Ware
are politely but firmly requested to cal
and settle their account.
CHARLES F. WARD.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-03-30
Springtime!
NeW I ings.

KID GloYss Tor
laser Dresden and
augsable Ribbon
Seck wear. COCOA
-heet- only &c Pi go
.oe .,ips Toe. la inch
Cra-h Pure linen only
SC Gp8a .hee ting only
n. Kuotted fringe
Dama-s Towels. l9s
zach India Linen En-
uroiderea Shirt Waist
. Pattern. only &C
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-03-30

One lot Ladies' aud Misses suits IN navy blue aud
Oxford gray Covert Cloths Coats lined with Mercer,
zed Sateen, a good serviceable suit for 500 each
W One lot Ladies' and Misses Suits in tan color We
netan, lined Jackets only $500 each.
One lot all Worsted Cheviots, in black, brown
and navy prettily trimmed with Silk and Braid. A
stylish handsome Suit, only $40 90 each.
A large LOT of the best Suits we have ever shown
for the price, consisting of plain and fancy MohaTs
plain Panama Cloths, and plain and fancy Cheviots,
cut and trimmed in the latest designs at 81 So
$500 and $3.50 each.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-03-30

Excursion--To Gettysburg and Washing
ton, d. {. Leaves Portland April IT, Ideal
trip; other trips lateri also to Niagara Falls and
Portland. Oregon. For particulars, address,
C. BOWLER.
9wl2 Bethel Maine.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-03-30

For our SIS 90 suits We have made a special eff
fort and we think have succeeded 10 show the best
line brought to this town There are all styles
shapes and coIorings, and must be seen To be ap-
preciated.
Above this price showing lot of ex-
elusive designs, only at most two of style
The workmanship and finish Of these garments exec
almost any custom made suits and the prices are
very reasonable $500, $2l 90, $500 5000 50 81
and S32 80 each
One lot Girls suits, sizes g. Il IS and Il years
made with short skirts, just right for school Grls on
very Short Ladies at $3.50, sic 90 and 81 20 each
This a very good line with as last year
Arizona republican., 1905-02-15
AGRICULTURAL BILL PASSES.

Washington, Feb. 1.-THE senate
today passed the agricultural bill ard
took up the District of Columbia bill.
The Hansbrough amendment to the
agricultural bill relative to drawbacks
on wheat was agreed to after an ex-
tended debate. in which the tariff
question figured to a considerable ex-
tent.
The usual three hours were given to
the trial of the impeachment charges
against Charles Swayne. In connec-
ton with that case the senate decided
to take no testimony on the point of
the judges residence outside his dis
trict and also that Judge Swaynes
statement to the house committee
should not be used in evidence.