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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-24
Three EACH DAY
Legislature Must be in Session
Morning. Afternoon and
Evening,
MUCH BUSINESS FOR WEEK
Promise of Gas Bill Allowing Owner
ship in Chicago, Only, Has
Been Made.

Springfield. ILL.,, April 24.-Legisla-
ion is expected to go with a rush this
week. There is now a determined eff
.ort on the part of all members to dis
pose of the important questions on
land as quickly as possible and return
10 their homes.
No date has yet been agreed on for
the sine die adjournment, but this will
likely be done early this week The
senate has fixed the time for next Fri
day, but an adjournment at that time
seems out of the question, and Speaker
Shurtleff has declared the session will
not end while there are important
measures pending. The adjournment
is expected to take place in about two
weeks, and in the meantime the house
will probably be forced to hold three
sessions per day, morning, afternoon
and evening, in order 10 get the bust
ness out of the way.
Primary Election PromIsed.
There may be something doing in
the primary election legislation on the
senate side. bill is expected to be
passed there and returned TO the house
for ratification. The bill finally pass
ed will be vastly different from the
measure as it originally passed the
house.
Appropriation bills will be rushed in
both branches of the legislature dur
ing the week There are a number Of
these measures which must be passed
before the legislature can adjourn
They are being given the right OF way.
and il is probable all of them will be
out of the way before the end Of the
week.
Chicago GINS Measure.
The gas bills will come up in the
house tomorrow Chairman Church.
of the committee on municipal cor
porations. has agreed 20 report out a
bill at that time II viii give munich
palities the right TO regulate gas
prices but it viii be applicable 10 the
city Of Chicago only.
Thefe viii probably be some local
option legislation with the likelihood
that the amended measure reported
out by the house committee on judi
ciary last week. and which eliminates
the Objectionable features OF the An
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-24
Attempted Robbery.

What appears to have been an at
tempt at robbery was discovered by
the police in the alley between Second
and Third streets and running from
Harrison TO Main streets Saturday
night at Las O'Clock. \ tall ladder
was seen leaning against the building
on the corner of Second and Harrison
streets and a window in the second
floor. occupied by the Steffen Dry
Goods company was found partially
opened. Soon a number OF officers
were gathered at the place and Harry
Stehen was called down from his
home \ thorough investigation was
made of the premises and the Steffen
store rooms and Offices were searched
but the perpetrator of the deed was
NOT discovered
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-24
Printing Company Sale.

The printing plant of the Moline
Printing company was sold at mort
gagee's sale Saturday. o. F. Ander-
son. representing the Moline Trust &
Savings bank. bid in the property at
So 500. The next highest bid was So
80. Attorney G.. w. Wood, repre-
senting the holder of the mortgage.
presided at the sale. Immediately af-
ter the sale took place the directors of
the Moline Publishing company were
called to order by President f. II.
Putnam and a resolution was adopted
authorizing negotiations with the Mo-
line Trust K Savings bank for the pur-
chase of the property. The offer of
the Moline Publishing company was
accepted and a bill of sale covering
the plant was given to the aforesaid
corporation. under which name the
business continues without Interrupt
ton. The directors of the new corpor
alton are r. ii. Putnam, Thomas ]
Richie and Myron Jordan.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-24
Is Unfortunate.

John Lueschen. an old soldier, %
years of age. is a man OF many mis-
fortunes. Saturday night he was
struck by a moving box car on From
street between Brady and Perry and
had one foot badly smashed. Lueschen
is the man who some five years ago
was found by the police in a badly
frozen condition. At another time h
fell out of a hayloft and was severely
injured He has also been injured up
on numerous occasions and has often
times been picked up by the police
Lueschen was some years ago sent to
the Old Soldiers home ar Marshall
town but refused To- stay there and "a
turned to this city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-24
Chronic rheumatism Cured.

DR.. II. b. Hettinger, Indianapolis,
Ind. says: For several months after
spraining my ankle I was severely af-
fiicted with rheumatism. finally
tried Detchon's Mystic Cure for Rheu-
matism. and in four days could walk
without my cane; two bottles cured
me sound and well. take great
pleasure in recommending the Mystic
Cure TO all who are afflicted with
rheumatism" Sold by Otto Grotjan,
1901 Second avenue. Rock Island:
Gust Schlegel & Son. 22O West Second
street, Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-24
Full House for His Hiahness.

Full House for His Highness.
His Highness the Bey," one Of the
Chicago La Sale street theatre come
dies, paid it's first visit to Rock Island
last evening. While the hackneyed
lines are followed in theme this does
not appear to be material in the mod
ern musical comedy. and the auditor
trusts to those features that appeal to
the eye and the ear to amuse. In His
Highness" there is some catchy music,
spirited dances, for the La Sale has
the reputation of having choruses that
really work and work strenuously with
their voices and bodies, and in this re-
spect there was no disappointment last
evening. Few OF the faces that were
seen in the original company were here
Most Of these are retained at the Chi
casO house to create the parts in the
new pieces. but the cast sent out on
the road is capable. James l.. McCabe.
a coined an who is not a stranger IN Rock
Island. has the part OF Louis Wurtzel-
heimer. who Is called 10 the Bey's
throne Ida Emerson is Mrs. Hauton.
Grace Nearly. an exceedingly clever
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-24
Ausustana College Bulletin.

Wednesday, April 26-Chapel ser
vices. S:45 a. m; recitations com.
mence. 9:15 a. m; conservatory fac
ulty, p. m; prayer meeting, p. n;
board of control meeting, 5 p. N.
Thursday, April 27-Torgny Debat-
ing club. p. m; business college fac
ulty, 4 p. m.
Friday, April 2S-Iduna society,
1880 p. m; Phrenokosmian society, 7
p. m: Adelphic society, 7:30 p. m.
Saturday, April 29-Students' pray
er meeting. Z p. IN.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-24
Excursion Rates via C., NJ. & St. P.


To Evansville, Ind. May 40, Won
ans Board of Missions Cumberland
Presbyterian church; Kansas City
Mo, May S-13, Hotel and Restaurant
Employees, etc; Topeka. Kans., May
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anniversary; Rockford, H., May 1924.
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League convention. Please phone of
fee for rates and connections.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-24
Obituary Record.

\ telegram from Col. James P. Dona-
hue brings news of the death of Sam
ueI P. Hermany. brother of Mrs Don
ahue. whose critical illness. following
an extended period of partial invalid
ism. called Col and Mrs. Donahue 70
Louisville earlier in the week.
AT the home of her daughter. Mrs
Newton TyrreI. 226 IL Perry street,
Saturday occurred the death of Mrs.
Mary A. Reese. widow of Henry Reese
late of Cedar Rapids. aged 81 years,
month and 70 DAYS. Death was due TO
dropsicaI heart disease.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-24
HAD TO HIDE 1T

A mother wrote us recently
that she had to keep SCOTS
Emulsion under lock and key
her children used to drink
it whenever her back was
turned. Strange that children
should like something that IS
so good for them. It's usu-
ally the other way. SCOTS
Emulsion makes children
comfortable, makes them fat
and rosy-cheeked. Perhaps
that's why they like it so
much-they know it makes
them feel good.
Wen sad you sample, free
SCOTT & BOVINE, as Pearl Street. New York.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-24
journal Moves.

The Moline Journal has decided TO
vacate the quarters which for so many
years has been the home Of the paper.
The change viii give the Moline Pub
fishing company much needed room
for the furthering OF plans for extern
sions. The Journal viii occupy the
Verhulst building on Fifteenth street
just north of the new Kerns building.
The place will be greatly improved for
the use of the Journal.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-24
Recovering Speech and Hearinq.

Messrs. Ely Bros: I commenced
using your Cream Balm about two
years ago for catarTh. My voice was
somewhat thick and my hearing was
duh. My hearing has been fully re-
stored and my speech has become quite
clear. ! am teacher in our town.
l.. G. BROWN, Granger, Ohio.
The Balm does not irritate or cause
sneeZing.. Sold by druggists at 80
cents or mailed by Ely Bros, So War
rem street, New York.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-24
Officer RESIGNS.

Adjt. Gen. Thomas Scott has receiv-
ed the resignation of Harry r. Wright.
second lieutenant of Company F, of
This city. Mr. Wright gives up the
place because he is 10 leave the city.
e w. Simmons. first sergeant of Com
pany X. of Rockford has been trans
ferred TO Company +.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-24
Death of Mrs. Waller.

Mrs. Catherine Waller died Friday
evening AT 1880 at the home of her
daughter. Mrs. \. B. Miller Death
was due 10 a complication of diseases.
She was born in Jonesborough, Tenn.
in August. 1890. and was united in
marriage TO II. n. Waller January.
1888. in Paris. ILL., Four children now
survive: Mrs. b a Miller, of Moline T;
Mrs. Eta Woolven. of Wyanet: Henry
Clay Waller and Jesse Lester Waller.
OF Seattle. Wash. Deceased had been
in poor health for the past winter. and
came 10 Moline five weeks ago TO con-
5Ult physicians here. : short service
was held Saturday AT the home of her
daughter, after which friends departed
for Wyanet with the remains.
All the news al! the time - THE
ARGUS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-24

little woman. is Georgia; Thomas l..
Cameron is Hartley Davis. the war cor
respondent; Helen Maye is Loris Butt
inski Charles Huntington is Count
Casino. and William II. Brown is
Abad Kahn. Miss Maye last was seen
here with Babes in Toyland," but she
still has that same bad cold. The
staging was adequate.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-24

Of Odd Fellows 10 the celebration Of
mat order Nhicn viii De held IN Day
enporr Wednesday. The hand VIII as
sist il . street parade and give con
cert at the convention city. The Iowa
band IS recognized as one OF the best
college musical organizations n the
west
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-24
RAILWAY TIPS.

The c., NJ. & St p offer first class
train service to Chicago and Kansas
City. from the tri-city, sleeping car res
servatiOns made to any point desired.
for further information phone any of
their Offices.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-24
DAVENPORT DOTS,
High School Wins

Davenport. 10; Maquoketa, o. That
was the score by which the Davenport
high school baseball team covered il
self with glory at MaquOketa Sata.'
day
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-24
colleae Board Coming.

The University Battalion band. of
80 pieces. Of Iowa City. has accepted
an invitation 10 accompany the lodge
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-24

derson bill as passed by the senate
will become a law.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-24

ner. Davenport; secretary and treasur
r. L. D. Mathes, Dubuque.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-24
THE THEATRE.
illinois Bookings.

April "a and week-Guy Hickman
company.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-24

All the news al, the time - THE
Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-24

scoTT & BOVINE. .as Ps.fl s'rss,, New York,
The Somerset reporter., 1905-05-18
Accidents from Electric Wire.

Pearl A. Woodard WAS severely irjur-
ed and his uncle, Augustus S. Woodland,
10 less extent, In the basement OF K.
Z. woodland & Sons store, Tuesday
morning, by electricity from an incan-
descent light wire. The first gentlemen
mentioned had taken hold of the wire to
move the light to another location, when
he received current OF such force as to
render him speechess and prostrate him
on the floor. AS he fell the wire was
drawn to Its full length and wrenched
from his hand, thus saving him from
more serious consequences and possibly
from losing his life. His uncle, in going
to his assistance, got bis hand on the
same wire and received shock which
knocked him off his feet and burned bis
hand badly.
The shock had rendered Mr.. P. A.
Woodland unconscious and he was taken
at once to the Somerset Hospital. In the
course of an hour he regdned his con.
seriousness and last evening had 30 far
recovered as to be able to be taken to
bis home.
The uncle, Mr.. A. S. Woodsrd, recoy-
cred quite rapidly, the shock not being
as severe in his case, but an injured
hand aud more or less numbness in his
lower limbs remain to remind him of his
adventure.
Messrs. Woodard & Sons think that
there must have been a current In the
wire much heavier than the ordinary,
sufficient to communicate through the
insulation, dampened as it naturally
would be from the atmosphere OF the
cellar. The light had been moved from
place to place frequently and no sugges
tion of trouble had previously ueen
noted. Superintendent Abbey, of the
Skowhegan Electric Light Co., gives 1t
as his opinion, after an examination OF
the incsndescent cord and fixture, that
there could not have been a current
greatly in excess of the usual voltage In
the wire, otherwise its force would have
wrecked the lamp and damaged other
parts of the fitting. From the fact that
he found the fixture in perfect condition,
in this respect, MIR. Abbey thinks that
the gentlemen injured must have touch
ed the wire at a point where the iDsula-
tioD had been worn off by banging it
over nail or other support, and have re-
ceived practically the full force Of the
incandescent current. The damp air of
the cellar and the dampness OF the cellar
bottom were conditions that would in
Vile heavy shock IL the bare wire was
touched,
The Somerset reporter., 1905-05-18

Our citizens realize that the erection
ot hall of capacity to accommodate large
public meetings is a proposition of i'm
nortance to our town at this time. 70
leave the town as it ia, or to fail to pro-
vide public hall as commodious IS was
that destroyed by fire. last December
would be in effect step backward, such
as our town cannot afford to take.
The new corporation building on the
island could with moderate expense be
arranged to accommodate the town for
municipal purposes, pure and simple, as
we have heretofore stated, but this
would not meet the necessity of public
hall or opera house.
The town meetings thus far held look
ing to building a town hall have amount
ed to nothing conclusive yet, but the
selectmen are authorized and directed
to make further investigation and re-
port to a meeting of the town to be call
cd later.
Skowhegan citizens have usually met
such emergencies and overcome difficult
ties as they have arisen, and we believe
they will in this case to the advantage
Of the town and satisfaction of our peo-
pie, generally. The Importance of the
PROJECT calls for candid consideration
yet decisive action.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-05-18
Lakewood N Otes.

Lewis McCord and family are expect
ed to arrive about June 10th and will oc-
cupy their cottage for the summer.
Fred l.. Conant, the new proprietor Of
Lakewood Inn, is mailing neat circular,
this week, descriptive of the hotel and
its surroundings.
Lakewood is a busy place at the pres
ent time; the hotel is being shingled and
carpenters and other workmen are max
ing final preparations for the season
which opens, June 10Th.
Mr.. Harry Stafford and Mrs. Stafford,
better known to the people of this vicir- :
ity by her stage name OF Miss c. Blanche
Rice, will arrive next Tuesday to remain
for a month at their summer cottage.
AT the expiration of that time they will
go to Portland, where they have an en-
gagement for the season at a summer
theatre.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-05-18
Municipal Court.

Lewis Goodn, who was arrested In
Jackman by Deputy Sheriff Charles
Adams, was given hearing, Friday. on
the charge of single sale of intoxicat-
ing liquor. His case w8s continued
and he was remanded TO Jail.
Two citizens of JackmaI, Llewellyn
Moore and Isaac Thibodeau, were be-
fore Judge Baeheller, yesterday, having
been arrested by Sheriff c. Il. Smith on
his recent visit to that town. Moore
plead guilty to the charge of liquor SELL
ing and paid fine and costs amounting
to 1922. The charge against Thibo.
deau was for keeping gambling house
and to this he plead guilty and settled
the fine and costs imposed to the amount
Of $52 38.
Among the packages of liquor which
are now under libel here, are four on
which hearings will be held, May 25th
Two of these were noted by Sheriff
Smith at Greenvile Junction, as he was
on his way to Jackman, Monday. They
were on the train addressed to n. Mitch
ell and j. S. Williams, Two Jackman
parties, and Mr.. Smith seized them as
soon as the train reached the Somerset
county line, guarding them carefully in
the mean time. He brought the liquors
here with him, arriving at 10 30 yester-
day morning, and proceeded directly
to the Skowhegan freight depot where
he found and seized two more packages,
these bearing names not known here,
probably fictitious.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-05-18
To Be Continued.

A rumor was current here, last week,
to the effect that our early morning and
late evening train which the people OF
Skowhegan and vicinity have come to
appreciate as an almost Indispensable
convenience, was to be discontinued on
the date that the summer schedule OF the
Maine Central is to go into effect. We
are able TO state on the authority of the
officials Of this road that the trains are
included 10 their summer timetable and
will be run. II seems, however, that
thus far these trains have not been self
sustaining as the expense of running
them between Skowhegsn and Lewiston
since last October has been $40, 900 snd
the receipts only about half that SUN.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-05-18
n 0rridgewOck.


Could almost see the grass grow dur
ing the recent rain.
Mr.. Arthur Longley and Miss Eva
Preble we're united in marriage at the
Congregational parsonage on Monday
evening of this week by Rev. j. H.
Gould. The newly married couple
leave, this week, for two weeks trip
among relatives in North Jay, Maine.
Upon their return they will make their
residence here.
Mr.. Miller, who is a commercial
traveller for a large wholesale house and
makes his headquarters at the Norridge-
wock, is having his property at East
Pond put into shape for the summer
season. He has a fine cottage at that
place and is now building a boat house
to house his gasoline launch.
Canavaux, the hypotnist, is making
arrangements to return here for few
days. He expected to come, this week,
but owing to business matters will
probably not be here until next week
and will then doubtless spend an even
ing or two at Smithfeld. His many
friends here will be glad to welcome
him.
Rev. II M. Haywood reports having
corn which has broken ground, and
other garden truck in proportion.
The second degree will be conferred
in Quinnebasset Lodge on Monday
evening of next week.
Several members of !. 5. Benson's
family have been confined to the house
for some time by sickness.
There is ball game on for Saturday
between the town team and the \. II. ).
team at Miler's park,
There were fifty-nine members of the
O. f. 5. attended the meeting at Madi-
son, last week and had a most enjoy
able time.
Arbor Day was observed, Friday, by
the schools by cleaning mp their yards
and getting things into ship shape order.
Mr.. A, D. Brackley is treating his
house to a coat of paint.
Mrs. Bolan has returned from the
south where she has been spending the
winter.
MIR. and Mrs Leonard Payne returned
home, Saturday, after five weeks
visit with their daughter in Gardiner.
Mrs. Harry Heald is very sick. His
mother, Mrs. Heald, has gone home to
help care for him.
Mr.. Cyrus Bean is improving some
what and gets out for a short walk on
pleasant days.
Mr Lyman Emmons is moving his
family into Miss JEWELS house on Main
street. Mr.. Emmons is at work running
circular saw at Blacks Mills.
K. A. Whitney has finished his work
at Oakland for the Somerset railroad
and is now working for Mr.. Jewett at
North Fairfield.
DR.. j. l.. Taylor of Boston arrived in
town, Friday of last week, on his annual
fishing trip. This week he is up river
accompanied by Mr.. s. Miller, catch.
ing fish stories.
Word received from Edward Heald,
who is now with his uncle in the state
of Washington, reports that he is enjoy.
ing himself and intends to remain there
for a number of months longer, at
least.
The Village Improvement Society will
meet in their rooms in the library build
ing on Friday afternoon of this week
The subject is miscellaneous and is in
charge of Mrs. Lou Brown.
Mss Annette Spaulding was knocked
from her wheel, last Friday evening,
while riding near the railroad crossing
on Main street by team that was
racing with another team at the time,
and severely bruised, one of her front
teeth being broken badly by the fall.
The matter of racing in our streets has
The Somerset reporter., 1905-05-18

Climatic vicisitudes are not without
their discomfort in New England. We
have cold, heat, storms and sunshine in
rapid succession; protracted drought or
continuous rains, but we are released
from the fear of the destructive earth
quake of southern countries and the
devastating cyclone of the western sec
tions of our own country, like that
which swept over Oklahoma, last week,
destroying the town of Snyder and kill.
ing 100 people and disabling others.
After all, the year round, the advantage
of Maine as residence for comfort and
enjoyment is not surpassed in this
country or any other. 1t has its ills but
they are not overwhelming and are coun-
terbalanced by many blessings and pleas
ures. We might not feel just as much
ike writing in this vein in January or
February, but in delightful May it
comes forth without effort. From this on
until early November everything is
lovely so far as climate and scenery go.
We stand up straight for the state of
our nativity and home.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-05-18

Admiral Rojestvensky is said to be
suffering from nervous collapse and has
asked to be relieved from duty. Should
he be compelled to leave the fleet the
command will devolve on Rear Admiral
Voelkersam, who is now with Rojest-
vensky.
1t is believed that part of the Japanese
feet is taking up position below For
mosa and that Admiral Togo has plan
ned to fight the Russians south of For.
mosa. The Japanese get orders from
this vicinity at night time.
In Manchuria the indications are that
events are rapidly shaping for the pre-
lminary stage of another great battle.
The Russian army has been refitted and
is ready for action and it is asserted
that Gen. Liueyitch is not the man TO
waste days In inaction.