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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-20
Bird and Arbor pax.

ArbOr and bird day will be celebra-
ted in Moline public schools tomor-
row. The only school at which actual
tree planting will be done is the Grant.
There will be exercises, however. re-
lating to ArbOr day at several of the
schools, Ericsson school having pre-.
pared to render quite an elaborate pro-
gram on this subject. The usual course
is followed in the matter of bird day OBJ
servance. A number of the people of
the city who have knowledge of birds
have been invited TO talk to the pupils.
All these talks. except the one at the
Lincoln school. will be in the after
noon. Here is the list of speakers:
Ericsson school, teachers of the school
will conduct programs; Garfield, Miss
Ella Harris. Miss Frances Desaulniers:
Grant, E. H. Putnam; Irving. H. d.
Thompson; Lincoln. p. S. McGlynn:
Washington, Miss Eluvia Wright. Mrs.
p. S. McGlynn; Willard, Mrs. II A.
Ainsworth, Mrs. Nellie Lynd.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-20
Licensed to Wed.
FEAST OF JEWISH PAsSOVE r
Celebration Of Religious Event Begins
Last Evening.

Celebration of the seven-day feast
known as the Passover was begun by
the Jewish people last evening. Dur
ing these seven days, of which the first
and last are holidays TO be observed by
public worship in temple and syna-
gogue. no leavened food of any kind Of
cereals should be eaten. The Passover
cakes. called matzos. are the substi-
tute for bread during this week Of sa-
cred observance. The wonderful prov
idence of God declared that man is
born for freedom and liberty and the
song of the Red sea is the worlds
first declaration of independence. HUI
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-20
Still in Contempt.

Mrs. Carolina Baumann, the woman
whose shantyboat burned at Second
island a fortnight ago. and who during
the trial of VIII Barnes. suspected OF
arson, last week, grew wrathy and con-
signed County Attorney a. W. Ha-
mann ind Magistrate S. A Finger to
the Internal regions, was brought be-
fore the court yesterday to show cause
why she should not be fined for con-
tempt of court. The woman refused to
make an apology. stating that she used
the words "Oh, you shut up; you go to
h-ll," because she thought the coun-
ty attorney and the court were trying
to make fool out of her Despite the
kindly talk of Assistant County Attor-
ney Murphy. the woman refused to
apologize, and repeatedly smiled and
smirked while in the court room. Mag
istrate Finger lost all patience with
her. and declared her still in contempt.
and forthwith sentenced her to pay a
fine of $40, or stand committed until
paid. The woman was taken to Jail
TO sit it out.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-20
FREEZING TEMPERATURE
HAS DONE LITTLE HARM
Illinois Government Crop Bulletin
Shows Unusual Cold for
Week.

The weekly crop bulletin summary
for the week ending April II in Illinois
is as follows:
The temperature was below the sea
sonal average throughout the week.
and the growth of vegetation made
slow advance. Freezing temperatures
were recorded several times in the
central and northern districts, and
light to heavy frOsts occurred every
night Light frosts were reported in
sections of the southern district. Ben
eficial rains fell over a considerable
portion of the southern district on the
10th, and light precipitation occurred
on several days in the other districts,
mostly in the form of snow on the 14th
and 18th In the central district moist
ure is needed in many localities. the
seasonal deficiency amounting to up
wards of five inches.
Farming operations have progressed
with but little interruption. The soil
is in fine condition, is working well,
and much blowing has been done
Planting corn continues in the south
ern, and the work now extends to the
central district
RE sowing of oats has advanced
rapidly, the bulk of the crop now be-
ing in the ground. Many fields are
showing green 70 a good stand. With
seasonable weather the outlook for the
crop at this time is very promising.
Wheat and rye maintain a good con
dition. In portions of the central dis
trict wheat now seeds moisture, but
the crop has been improved in the
southern district by timely showers.
the plant is vigorous and thrifty, and
the prospect is generally favorable.
Grasses are not making rapid growth
in the northern tier of counties, but
in the central and southern districts
they nave started nicely. and pastures
are afrording ample feed in many To-
calities.
Early potatoes are mostly planted.
and some are up in the central and
southern districts. Gardening is some
what backward in the northern dis
trict. but is well advanced elsewhere.
notwithstanding the frequent occur
renee Of freezing temperatures and
frosts during the week. fruit trees are
generally reported to be unscathed.
and the outlook for all fruits is prom
Using except peaches. The trees are
heavily laden with bloom. and heavy
yield is indicated.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-20
COURT HOUSE RECORD.
Probate Record.

Estate of Peter Mahstedt. Widow s
REIMBURSEMENT and selection filed and
approved, and order turning over prop
erty selected to widow.
Estate of Andrew J. Lindquist. Proof
of posting and publishing notice to
creditors filed and approved. Final re-
port of administrative fled and approx
ed. Report showing estate insolvent
filed and approved. Estate closed ;
fees RENTED.
In re guardianship of minor heirs of
John A. Henderson. II appears that
all of the wards herein long since be-
came of age; that all wards property
except of Oscar s. Henderson has been
exhausted in the support and educa-
ton of the wards. Release and receipt
of said Oscar S. Henderson, now OF
age, filed and approved. II appears
that residence of guardian is unknown
Statement of Lucian Adams, former
county judge. as TO condition of guar
dianship filed. Said guardianship clos
ed.
In re conservatorship of Charles
Wood. Oath as conservator taken and
filed. Bond of said Beulah Wood as
conservatOr in the sum of $4,000 filed
and approved and letters of conserya-
tOrship issued TO her.
Estate of John Blake Larkin Final
report and settlement of executrix filed
and approved. Waiver of notice bv
sole legatee and heir. 1t appears there
is no further distribution herein. Es-
tate closed and executrix discharged.
Estate OF John Rudolph Guyer. Proof
of notice to heirs of final report and
settlement filed. Hearing on said re-
port and settlement and same an
proved.
Real Estate Transfers.
Hugh e. Curtis TO Hannah Sahlin
part lot 3. block ,, LeClaire's Reserve
$40
Jones & Ballard to John Kane. lots
o and Z, block 5, Andalusia. $3.50
United Brethren church to John
Kane, lot 5. block 14I, Andalusfa.
s1S5.
jonathan HuntOon. by heirs. to An.
ME d. Simmon, lot Is. Huntoon's add.
Moline, s4I5
Michael Empke to Katherine Nc
MahOn, 20 feet lot and % feet
lot 1. Ben Harper's add. Rock Island.
$4,000.
Henry McCarty to L. F. Robinson
trace in se14 sec II, Is, 2w, $1,000.
" l. Davenport to Carl Schmacht,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-20
pent SUNDAY with Mrs. T. w. Sim

spent Sunday with Mrs. T. W. Sim
mons.
George Abbott. of Iowa, is visiting
his daughter. Mrs. Sam Goode-
Miss Irma wenks is visiting with
relatives in Rock Island.
Mr.. and Mrs. Davis Simpson. of Edg-
ington. spent Sunday with the latter's
parents.
G. F. Brookman returned to his home
in Center Point, Iowa, Thursday OF
last week.
The Misses Clara Davis and Hattie
Brusso were calling in Reynolds Sun
day.
George Herbert and family, of Rey-
nolds, visited with Mrs. Herbert's par
ents. Mr.. and Mrs. G. E. Spickler, Sun
day.
Mrs. William Collins and Miss Laura
Apple. of Buffalo. Iowa, called on Mrs
T. w Simmons Wednesday.
Benjamin Beaumont and John Lor-
enzen have bought the meat market of
Bennett, Iowa.
The dinner at Mrs. Charles Schaf-
fer's last Thursday was well attended.
J. H. Buckley, a Sunday school mis-
sionary. held services at the Baptist
church Sunday evening. The meeting
was well attended and enjoyed by all
present.
The scholars of the eighth grade who
were successful in passing the central
examination were: Henry Cushman,
John Goode. Norma Simmons, Charles
Burgoyne. Artie Read, Edward Spick-
Ter and Florence Cole.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-20
nan slavery and tyranny snail be over.

man slavery and tyranny shall be over
thrown by the Lord of Battles as sure
ly as Pharaoh and his armies were de-
stroyed at the Red sea. With these
truths Israel began his national career
as a protest against all despotie gov
ernments and Judaism found in them
a well-spring of a religion whose I'M
derlying principles are justice and
righteousness. The historical Signifi-
canoe of Passover is thus of greatest
value to all nations and true govern
ments. The holiday is also A nature
festival. marking the return of spring.
the most Joyous of the four seasons.
when, in Olden days, the Jews, VINO
were an agricultural people, brought
the first of the barley harvest as a
thanksgiving to God, the bestower of
all blessings. Thus Passover is cele-
brated also as a thanksgiving festival
a home ceremony of a striking nature
is observed on the first night, called
Seder. 1t consists of reciting in the
form of prayer the chapters of the
bible telling the history of the He
brews in Egypt, of eating the paschaI
meal with matzos and bitter herbs. of
singing the traditional melodies. the
hallelujah psalms, and concludes with
the pious wish that all mankind may
soon celebrate the true festival of
freedom and liberty. when physical.
mental and spiritual bondage shall be
ended. The hearts of parents and chill
dren thus united around the festive
board makes the home a temple. the
table an altar and all nripSfS Of God
bringing offerings of loyalty and love.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-20
NOTES OF THE RIVER.

The safety of passing through the
Clinton bridge will be greatly increas-
ed by a new shear boom that is being
built at that point A great quantity
of material is being used in the plat
form, which is $50 feet long. It will
be In place before the Diamond 10
packets start running up this way.
The first trip of the Diamond 10
packet Dubuque was made to Burling-
ton from St Louis today. The Du-
buque's crew this year is composed as
follows: Captain. William Burke:
pilots, Charles Martin and Jack RIGHT
man: clerks, George Pennoyer and Lu-
Their Schnur: engineers. Charles Bon
helm and William Moore; steward,
William Blanke; mate. Charles How.
ard. She will take freight and pas
sengers from st. Louis for the tri-citIes.
making connections at Burlington with
Capt. Walter Blair's new steamer Co
lumbia Of the White Collar line.
A general overhauling of the nayi-
cation lights on river bridges is under
consideration by Commander w. B..
Caperton, inspector of the st. Louis
lighthouse district, which embraces the
-uioSiSSippl ElfeT from cairo 10 81.
Paul. and the Missouri and Illinois
rivers. Defects in the present system,
sufficient at times to be a menace to
steamboats,. have resulted in com
plants from river pilots Oil lights
are used on most of the bridges to
mark the channel and piers, and IT is
claimed that they are not of sufficient
power to show in hazy and foggy
weather. Where arc lamps are used
on the roadway Of a bridge it serves
to make dim the oil guide lamps. Elec-
trio lamps of the searchIlght type prob
ably will be adopted wherever a cur
rent is available. and in other cases
strong refiectors will be put on. There
may also be change in the color and
the system of arranging the lights.
Commander Caperton Is cooperating
with the river men In this direction. |
He IS now on a two months trip ND the !
river on the lighthouse tender Lily.
The Ruth. Mac and Eclipse were
north and south.
Ng9
RIVER BULLETIN.
Only very GIfght CHANCES in the NFfg
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-20
Buraston-RurkIand.

Glenn Burgston, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
F. A. Burgston, of this city, and Miss
Mabel J. Burkland. daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Swan Burkland, of Twelfth
avenue and Twelfth street, were united
in marriage Tuesday evening at the
home of the brides parents. Rev. NJ.
V. Crumbaker. of the First Methodist
church, officiated at the services. and
the attendants were Leslie Burkland.
cousin of the bride, and Miss Goldie
Kneberg. About 100 relatives and
friends were present at the ceremo-
mics. Palms and ferns formed the dec
Orations of the rooms. Supper was
served by the brides mother after the
ceremonies. Mr. and Mrs. BurgstOn
went to housekeeping at once at their
home on Seventeenth avenue and
Fourteenth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-20
Contracts for PAVING.

Bids upon nine pieces of street paw
ing and upon six pieces of sewer ex-
cavation were opened by the board of
public works Tuesday afternoon. and
at last evenings meeting of the city
council the contracts were awarded.
The Davenport Construction company
secured every piece of the brick paw
ing upon its submission of the lowest
bids. 1t had three comprehensive
Peoples Construction company, McCar-
thy & Clark and the Mccarthy I'm
provement company.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-20

CO in countv Court.

Attorney B. F. Peek has been re
quested to give his opinion as to who
should hear the election contest of
George E. Holt. He has stated that in
his opinion. according to the law, the
proper tribunal would be the county
court and not the committee appoint
ed by the board of education. In con
sequence the meeting called for last
evening by the committee for the pur-
pose of giving Mr. Holt a hearing was
called off and unless a settlement can
be arranged Mr.. Hollis friends will
bring the case to court.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-20
Council Meeting Called.

Mayor Andrew Olson has called a
meeting of the city council to be held
at the council chamber this evening,
for the purpose of organizing the new
council and getting the machinery of
the municipality in motion. At this
meeting the mayor will appoint the
working committees for the first year
of his term; the bonds of the various
officers will be approved. but the an
nual address will be left over till the
first regular meeting. which will be
held Monday evening, May l.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-20
Engraving Stock Sold.

The stock of the Moline Engraving
company was sold yesterday TO pay
the mortgage held by J. H. Porter. G.
H. Blanchard. of the Tri-City Litho-
graphing company. of Davenport. pur-
chased the stock for the sum of 81
600 Mr.. Blanchard says that he pur-
chased the plant for a friend of his. f.
w. SchwuchOw, of Davenport. Mr..
Schwuchow will take immediate charge
of the plant and in the course of a very
few days the plant will again be in OPP
Grafton.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-20
City Emplove Arrested.

Henry Ruegge. driver of one of the
city's garbage wagons and residing in
Northwest Davenport, was arrested on
complaint of Truant officer Hargens,
charged with violation of the cOmpul-
sorry education law. Mr.. Ruegge has a
son, Willie, aged y years, who per
sists in remaining out of school, and
although the parents have been warn
ed to keep the lad in school, they have
failed TO do so and the complaint was
filed against the father.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-20
Factory in DANCER.

Flames pouring out of the middle of
the east roof of the J. J. Lerch ice
house on the Rockingham road and
Ainsworth street caused box Is to be
pulled. The alarm was turned in at
noon yesterday. When the companies
arrived on the scene the flames were
quite threatening. and being in the vi
entity of the big Grammar plant. the
second alarm was turned in, calling
out the Elves from the vicinity of the
glucose plant. There were three lines
laid within six minutes after the alarm
was sounded. and the combined
streams checked the flames in quick
order.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-20
Choked His Wife.

family were again aired in court yes
terday when Capt Robert Rebuer was
brought before Justice Hail and fined
$50 and costs upon the charge of as
sault, the complaining witness being
his wife. Belle. Tuesday was Capt.
Rebuer's birthday, and in the evening
he ended his celebration by choking
his wife. He was later arrested by
Night Captain Mullane and Officer
Quinn. When brought into court Capt.
Rebuer plead guilty and was given the
above heavy fine.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-20
Interest in Imnrovement.

The meeting called by the commit
tee on civic improvement of the Wo-
mans club at the assembly room of the
library Tuesday evening was very
largely attended, demonstrating that
the people of the city are very much in
terested in the work the ladies are
trying to do
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-20
Woodmen Deputy III.

w. l.. Doud. district deputy of the
Modern Woodmen, was operated on at
Mercy hospital for appendicitis, and
gangrenous conditions were disclosed
that made it one of the most serious
cases that have been known at the
hospital. Drs. Weber and Glynn, in
charge of the case, are unable to give
inquiring Woodmen much hopes of Mr..
DOud's recovery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-20
Vendors Have Large Petition.

Meyer Stone, president of the Re-
tail Vendors association, was before
last nights council meeting with a
petition signed by nearly $50 citizens,
merchants and tax payers, who re-
quest hat the council show no discrim-
inatiOn between the retail merchant
and the peddler who makes his home
in this city, and therefore not to in
crease the license, as petitIOned by the
Retail Merchants. from $25 to $50 a
year.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-20
IN THE SUBURBS.
ANDALUSIA.

Andalusia. April 2o.-Edgar Roth is
sick.
Mr.. Eden and family have moved in
Charles Brusso's house
Edward Irwin. of Davenport. is home
on a short visit.
Mrs. Fred Schaffer, Of Taylor Ridge,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-20
New Cure for Cancer.

ALI surface cancers are now known
to be durable by Bucklin's Arnica
salVe. Jas. Walters. OF DufieId. Va.
writes: Il had cancer on my lip
for years. that seemed incurable. till
Bucklin's Arnica SalVe cured IT.. and
now it is perfectly well" Guaranteed
cure for cuts and burns. % cents at
Hartz & Ullemeyer's drug store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-20
Hon. M. v. Cannon Practicing Here.

Hon. NJ. V. Cannon, of Chicago is in
the city and is making his headquar-
ters for the time being at \. p Nc
Guirk's Office, where he is looking af-
ter the legal practice of the latter dur
ing Mr.. McGuiTk's sOjourn in Michi-
gan, where he IS staying at present for
the benefit of his health and for rest
and recuperation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-20
DAVENPORT DOTS.
Fugitive Arrested.

Sadie Fleming, daughter OF MIS-
Emma Perry, recently under indict-
ment as a receiver of stolen goods, was
arrested here on the charge Of being
a fugitive from justice The story goes
that the girl is wanted at quincy H.
on the charge of stealing diamond
ring. She was returned to that city
stoutIy maintaining her innocence
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-20

tract in ne. neH, sec 3, II, 2w, 81 .493.-
rs.
E. H. Guyer to Alex B. Cox. lot 6,
block 155. East Moline, $500.
jeremiah Cunningham to Erskine
w. Robinson, part lot s. Richmond's
subdiv., sec 2, II, 2w, $3.50.
Heirs of Jonathan Huntoon to Annie
ID. Simmon. lot Is, Huntoon's add,
Moline, s415.
Hugh E. Curtis to Hannah Sahlin.
tract in lie Claire's Reserve, $40.
Gottlieb Noble to Michael Empke.
part n u lot l, Ben Harper's add, Rock
Island, 81. iRESWTn
j. J. Taxman TO S. Baker. lot 6, blOcK
4, &c. ROdman's add. Rock Island
$3,4OO
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-20

E7 224sss5 April BY Balance $SS7SS
X. T. ANDERSON City Treasurer
the
sal of April
X T ANDERSON. Treasur
Illinois Rock Island COUNTY
r.
fcrs
C. r.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-20
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RIVER BULLETIN.

Only very slight changes in the Mis-
Arizona republican., 1905-06-06
SANITARIUM.

PATENTS-HaZard & Harpham. Los Angeles. Send for free book on patents.
Arizona republican., 1905-06-06
Benefits of Road Dust.

Here is an idea about street dust A medical journal thinks that its good qualities rather overbalance its bad ones. It is. of course, painful to the eye, detrimental to the lungs, and ex- tremely annoying to housekaepers when it is blown in on the carpets, the furniture and the picture frames. But, on the other hand. it is praised as an absorbent and a disinfactant It soaks up deieterious substances, especially liquids and renders them innocuous Undoubtedly there is some truth in this. There are many who contend that a macadam road is heater and health fer than an asphalt or brick pavement, unless the latter Is cleaned fifteen or twenty times a day. It is certainly less noisy and nerve-racking-a point of considerable importance in its bearing on the health of house dwellers.
Arizona republican., 1905-06-06

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTE- RIOR, United States Geological Sur vey Washington, D. C.. May 1, 1905. Sealed proposals will be received at the office of the United States Recla- nation Service, HOS Braly Building. Los Angeles, Cal, until o'clock D. n
 Monday, June 5. 1905, for the construc- ton of the Laguna Dam and Sluice- ways, involving the excavation of about 2S2,000 cubic yards of earth, ex- cavation of about SO5.OO0 cubic yards of solid rock, placing of about 305.O 900 cubic yards of solid rock in the dam and masonry core walls, building of about 27,150 cubic yards of concrete. laying of about SO.OOO square yards of paving, and furnishing and driving of about 53.O00 linear feet of sheet-piling. for the diversion of a part of the Col orado River about 10 miles northeast of Yuma, Ariz. Bids will be received for the entire work or any integral part thereof. Specifications, form of proposal, and particulars may be ob- tained by application to the Chief En- gineer, U. s. Reclamation Service, Washington, D. C.; to J. B. Lippincott, Supervising Engineer U. s. Reclama- ton Service, HOS Braly Building. Los Angeles. Cal, or to Homer Hamlin, Engineer U. s. Reclamation Service, Yuma, Ariz. at whose offices the plans may be inspected. Each bid must be accompanied by a certified check for s10.000, payable to the order of the Secretary of the Interior, as a guar anty that the bidder will. if successful. promptly execute a satisfactory con tract and furnish bond in the sum of 20 per cent of the contract price for the faithful performance of the work. The right is rserved to reject any or all bids, to accept one part and reject the other, and to waive technical de- fects, as the interests of the service may require. Proposals must be marked Proposals Laguna Dam, Yuma Project, California" Bidders are in vited to be present when bids are opened. B. A. Hitchcock, Secretary.
 Wis. St. Paul, Minn, Minneapolis. Minn.; Northwestern Manufacturers Association, St. Paul, Minn.; the U. s. Indian Warehouses at SIS Howard St. Omaha, Neb.. SOP s. 7th St. St. Louis. Mo, 265 s. Canal St, Chicago, H., 119 Wooster St, New York City. and 23 Washington St., San Francisco, Cal. and at the school. For further infor- nation apply to H.rwood Hall, Su- perintendent. Riverside, Cal c. F. Larrabee, Acting Commissioner.