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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-14
SQUIBS ABOUT
LOCAL POLITICS

When the doctors disagree it is in
deed unfortunate for the patient The
republican party in the city of Rock
Island is feeling today as if it had
been through quite an ordeal.
For a man who simply entered the
mayOralty race to prevent some one
else from getting the nomination, B..
Frank Knox is doing a fair amount of
hustling on its own account.
And in the midst of it all, they were
obliged to carry Cary from the apothe-
cary.
1t is up to the Seventh ward to name
the next republican candidate for may
or. Upon such action as the Seventh
ward may take in determining this
momentous question will be aHorded
an idea of that extent that bailiwick
values the Office.
If ever there was a turmoil the re-
publican party in Rock Island is ii
just now.
Weather Beaten Benson seems to
have survived the first ordeal, as
there was no opposition-but there is
another to come.
Is it possible that DR.. Joe Hollow
bush is willing TO imperil the postoffice
for a mere glimpse of the health com
missionership.
If you want a little street filling
done here or an electric light there
or any other little aldermanic turn
done, its up to you to have a session
with prospective candidates.
Uncle Josh" Brooks fooled them
after all in that Seventh ward surprise
party.
Ed Lewis kept the tar wagons hot
yesterday but they played him a low
down turn at that and put him on the
hummer. Lewis seems to have
hauling plenty of Knox votes all
right, while the energetic mayoral
candidate was delivering Robbins votes
from the other end.
The democrats of the First ward
meet tomorrow night, to nominate can
didates for aldermen, select delegates
and committeeman, etc.
That's a pretty big snowdrift in
"Boney' Johnson's front yard.
Frank Westbay wants you to tele
phone him at once if you see Knox and
Nelson in close conversation.
Personal encounters between sup
porters of the contending candidates
were narrowly ayerted during the day
the fight being particularly heated i'll
the Third and Fifth wards. There
was a report that there had been
an attempt made to confiscate the bal
lot box in the Fifth ward, but this is
| denied.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-14
Biq Firm After Penny.

The great department stores of Chi
cagO, though in most ways models of
business system, once in a while make
errors that would not occur in a much
smaller establishment. \ Rock Island
man sent to Chicago for some music
He inclosed what he thought was the
correct price of the selections he desir-
ed In a few days he received the
goods, and the next day a postal card
informing him that his remittance was
] cent less than the price. and asking
that he settle.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-14
SOCIAL AFFAIRS.

Retail Clerks union No. 81 decid-
ed ar its meeting last evening TO hold
an Easter ball the Monday following
Easter Sunday. This will be the fea-
ture of the series of parties held dur
ing the winter season by the union.
1t was decided that beginning in April
the members of the union should wear
button indicating their standing in
the organization.
Friday evening. March "a, the high
school students. over 16 years of age.
will be rendered a reception at the Y
NJ. c. A. by the social committee of
the association. This Will be one of
the series of entertainments of the
winter series of the association.
Camp 26. NJ. w. A. met last even
ing at WOodmen hall. Following the
business session a social and smoker
was held. An informal program was
rendered. The camp is enthusiastic
over the campaign of the society for
a larger membership, and will begin
the work at once.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-14
CRUSHED IN YARDS.
c Gorge n. Ross, Switchman, Has
Only Slight Chances of
Recovering.
THREE OF LIMBS FRACTURED
Body Rolled Under String of Cars
Riding on Brake
Beam.

George II. Ross, a switchman EN-
ployed by the Rock Island road, is at
St. Anthony's hospital with terrible in
juries received last night from which
there is only the remotest hope of his
recovering. Ross was in charge of
a crew that was operating in the
Twentieth street yards. He was rid
ing on the bTakebeam of the rear car
OF a string that was moving through
the yards. On the same track there
approached another string of cars
These were being backed up, and be
fore Ross realized that he was in dan
ger he was caught and crushed. drop
ping down between the rails and sew
eral of the cars passing over his body
twisting his limbs in all conceivable
shapes, although he was not touched
by the wheels.
Four Compound Fractures.
He was removed in the city ambul-
ance TO St Anthonys hospital, where
he was attended by the company sur
geon, DR.. s. r. Hall. There are four
compound fractures Of the left arm, left
leg and thigh and right leg. While
Ross is conscious. he is 50 weakened
from the shock that he is unable to
converse sufficiently to explain the
circumstances of the accident.
If he lives, it may be necessary to
amputate one or more Of the broken
limbs. although this will not be under
taken until the patient is allowed time
to regain his strength
Ross is 80 years of age and made
his home with his parents in the west
end of the city. The accident occurred
AT II o'clock last night.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-14
To Whom it MAY Concern:

My wife. Katherine Krause having
left my bed and board without cause,
I hereby give notice to the public that
I viii not be responsible for any bills
she may hereafter contract.
Signed. r. 4. KRAUSE.
GIG Ninth street
Rock Island. H., March II. 1905.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-14

Taxes for the year 1904 are now due.
Parties having personal taxes and no
real estate viii make immediate pay
ment- The law in regard to the colIec-
ton Of personal taxes viii be strictly
enforced Payments made previous TO
March p VIII save cost of collection
and annoyance TO the personal property
tax payer. Please bring your last
years receipt- NJ D. RUDGREN.
Township Collector.
Office with Leonard r. Telleen. at
torney-atlaw. room 50, Mitchell &
Lynde building.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-14
Chancery Orders.

247, McBurney VS.. McBurney. Di-
vorce. Petition for alimOny heard and
allowed and complainant is ordered to
pay to defendant for alimOny pendente
| lite the sum of So per week from the
first day of February. 1905. to be paid
on March 20 and weekly thereafter:
| $50 for defendants solicitors fees to
| be paid March p.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-14
Naval Reserves Attention.

All members of the Naval Reserves
are ordered to report for drill at the
Armory tonight. Special drill. BY or
der LIEUT. f. /. TUBBS.
Commanding.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-14
South Rock Island oemocrats.

The democrats of South Rock Island
are requested to attend a caucus to
he held at the town hall Monday even
ing, March 20. for the purpose of nom
mating a town ticket
PHILLIP DINGELDEIN,
Committeeman
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-14

This afternoon, on the RECOMMENDING
of court, the attorneys announced that
there had been an agreement reached
by the parties to the litigation. Mrs
Elliott accepting $3.50 from the rail
road company in full settlement of her
claim. Accordingly judgment for that
sum was entered by Judge Gest. and
the jury was dismissed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-14

Builds up the system. puts new, rich
blood in the veins; makes men and
women strong and healthy-Burdock
Blood Bitters. At any drug store.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-02-10
WIDE OPEN DIVORCE LAW.
Number of Causes May be Increased.
Putting North Carolina i'm the South
Dakota CIass-Plans for a Hall of
History.
Especial to The Messenger.)


Raleigh, n. c., February Ex-Governor
Glenn will give a reception on the even
ing Of the 14th instant, in compliment
to the Legislature and the state officers.
He will be assisted in receiving by the
state officers and by his staff, all Of
whom are ordered to be present on that
occasion. and who will appear in the
rev regulation dress. which heretoforeI
many of them have failed to appear in.
The new dress is very handsome. Later
there will be a reception given by the
governor to the citizens of Raleigh.
Today there was exhibited to the
committees on public buildings and
grounds a very attractive plan for thcI
proposed building, to be known as theI
Hall of Records which it is desired toI
erect on a lot owned by the street westI
of the old state arsenal, the lot belngI
1O5 by So feet. The design for the pro.
posed building is by Hook & Sawyer of
Charlotte and is for a structure fveI
stories high, quite ornamental. the maj
terial being brick and %terricotta, thel
brick to - of two colors. Provision isl
made in the building FOR a basement.
record rooms, documents rooms, a HALL
of History, offices for the insurance.
commissioner and superintendent off
public instruction etc. The committees
are very carefully examining the plans.
Great pressure is being brought to bearl
upon them to induce them to favorablyii
report a bill charging the present capi-
toll, but some of them very strenuouslyl
oppose this.
Chairman Winbourne of the House
Committee on Judiciary which have il
charge the divorce bill says tina it will
be reported on Tuesday or Wednesday,
1t will no doubt cause a great deal oil
heavy firing, OH both Sides. AS there isl
strong sentiment in favor of doingj
away with all causes of divorce except
Cne, while on the other hand a lot of
the members are ardent in their de-l
mands for a wide upOn law. The prof.
posed bill increases the number of caus-
es, including abandonment prior to 1908
n will contribute a good deal, if pass-t
ed as it stands to put North Cardinal
along side Of her very rapid sister stateI
of South Dakota. This is what theI
members who opposed the bill say With
a great deal of feeling.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-02-10

with him when he spoke of the germs.
His professional instinct told hin they
were present. The germs are those of
rheumatic govt"
did the professors professional in
stinct discover a fee of $40 at the same
timer asked Mrs. Bowser in her soft
est tones
There you go. That's you!' shout
ed Mr.. BOwser as his face began to
REDEEM AS a matter CT fact, ha had
paid owe that very sum. but hs- didn't
propose to let Mrs. BOWser know any
thing about it.
"Wesl. then, if this great Garman
specialist advised yo1s withsaIt fee.
what did he tell your"
THAT l must adoptta O. rigorous diet
at once"
And sage tea and Jaw tuznp will
expel the germs. will they"
They certainly will Pass the sugar
and milk. / shall follow his directions
for a couple of weeks and give them a
FAM trial. and if you have any sarcasm
to shoot off I hope you wlEE aim at
somebody else"
Mrs. BOwser said, 10. more at the
time. She realized that Mr.. Bowser
would at least start. in on the thing de-
spite all she could urge to the contrary,
and words would only provoke him.:
He was a hungry man, and the viands
appealed to him as never before, but
he had set his stakes.
When they had returned to the sit
ting room and got seated for the even
ing Mrs. Bowser took down an encyclc-
pedia and began to e with much in
terest, while he. tried to enjoy a cigar
as be conned the evening paper. He
got to thinking that the great professor
had felt those germs and his ten dollar
bill too suddenly. He wouldn't admit it
to Mrs. Bowser for the world, but the
longer he dwelt on the thought the
more he felt that he had been played
for a sucker. He was ready to boil
| over when he noticed the book IN her
hand and asked:
"Are you reading up on rats and
| roaches?"
Noon worms" she replied.
''Then my word is not sufficient, ehy"
"Your word is all right, but / was in-
terested in the matter from a medical
point of view. Professor Socksinham-
mer, the celebrated Bavarian specialist
on microbes, may come along here
some day and tell me that my blood is
full of microbes and that / must eat
raw potatoes and drink sour milk to
expel them"
woman. is that meant for me" he
exclaimed as he sprang to his feet IF
| it is, then by the horns of the sacred
| bull Pll-In"-
Keep quiet. Mr.. Bowser. The more
excitement the more germs. / find that
the professor was probably correct,
You are short and fat and stout and Of
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-02-10

wi children. Of continuing the excel
lent sanitation left us by you, showing
friend and foe that we can and have
established like in your own country a
true Democracy under Republican m
stftution for our failure would mean
not only u incapacity, but the his
torical blunder of this great nation.
whose heart and soul without distinc-
ton of section of political affiliation
felt for our misfortunes, fought for our
ideals and helped to constitute a lead
in it's first steps as a republic"
Other short toasts were made by
Samuel Spencer and various
guests.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-02-10

these germs I'm going to- do it. and
you can ridicule and be hanged to, YOU.
I was going to make the tea and tur-
nip last me till after breakfast in the
morning, but now I'll go over and
order two bushels Of the one and ten
pounds Of the other. If you are dying
to be sarcastic, I'll give you something
to be real smart Overt!
II wouldn't be- foolish over, it." she
quietly replied. eff you are sure, yAa
have germs in your blood. then you
ought to-
Sure? What have we been talking
about for the last four hours? Of
course l have germs in the. blood"
"Well them
"You know nothing about it, and
from this time on don't ask me- n
simple question concerning my health.'
With that he put on his hat and coat
and started for the grocery and the
drug store to stock up. but be never
reached them. On the corner stood a
man who asked him Tor a dime, and
when %brusquely refused he motioned
to half a dozen fellows who were hang
ing about the door of a saloon. When
they had come running he explained:
Fellows. dis is dat old rooster nam
ed Bowser. He jest trows us over de
fence when we axes fur bed money.
and if it wasn't fur his wife de nay
burs would ride him ON a rail. Git on
to his shape"
Look here, you miserable ioafer!'
began Mr.. Bowser. but before he could
get any more of his story out five of
the gang fell upon him tooth and toe
nail. He didn't give back a foot for a
full five minutes.
He'd been spelling to lick somebody
ever since he gave up $40 to the Ger
man specialist, and he went into the
fray with joy in his heart.
The odds We're too great. however.
and before a policeman showed up he
had been damned against the fence.
rolled in the street and had most of
his clothes torn off. he was bested,
but be retired in good order. accom-
panied to his gate by sympathizing
citizens. but it was with reluctance
that he entered the house. He dreaded
Mrs. Bowser. She heard him enter.
and she looked out into the hall and
realized the situation in a second.
81 see you have had a fall on the
street." she observed. "and you might
go right upstairs and wash up while
l run into Mrs. Green's for half an
hour"
Mr.. Bowser meant to charge her
with being responsible for the whole
thing. even to the call Of the great
German specialist, but her diplomacy
disarmed him. and as he crept upstairs
he said to himself:
"By George, but that's one on me.
She had the bulge on me and didn't
take advantage Of i'll" NJ. QUAD.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-02-10
AID OF CATHOLIC SCHOOLS.
President ROOsevelt'S Connection With
Diversion Of Indian Trust Funds EX-
planned and justified by the AttOr-
ney General.

Washington, February 3.-PresidentI
Roosevelt's connection with the diver
sion of Indian trust funds to the Sup
port of catholic mission schools is ex-
planned and justified in a communica-
ton addressed to the president by At
torney General Moody which was filed
today with the Senate committee on
Indian affairs by Rev. William H.
ketcham, director Of the bureau Of.
Catholic Indian missions. Father
Ketcham appeared before the commit
tee to defend his bureau against the
charges that it has been using undue
political influences to secure the use
of trust funds for Catholic schools.
Mr.. Moody's communication, dated
February 2, 1905, sets forth the record of
Il cabinet meeting held in January, 1904,
when the question of the use OF indian
funds, for ~sectarian schools was dis
cussed and the President asked for an
opinion as to his authority to direct
that contracts be made for the use Of
such funds by UNCONVENTIONAL educa-
tional institutions. Senator Knox, then
attorney general declared that the
act of congress in declaring it to be
the policy of the government not to
permit the use of the public moneys of
the American people for sectarian pur-
POSES did not repeal previous laws CIV
ing to the secretary of the interior dis
erection to use the Indian funds in n
manner he saw fit.
The charge had been made hat the
Catholic bureau, through DR.. E. l..
Scharf of this city. had made promises
Of Catholic political support to the ad-
minfstratiOn in return for faVors and
it was to answer this hat Father
Ketcham went before the committee to-
day. He denied that DR.. Scharf has
ever a any connection with the bu-
reau or with any branch Of the Catho-
lie mission work, and declared that
whatever DR.. Scharf did was on his
own initiative and without authority.
1t was not denied by Father Ketcham
that the bureau has endeavOred to Sc
cure aid for mission schools. He said
that for years the bureau has been
conducting schools on various reserva-
tons, notably the Usage, n the gov
eminent has been paying for the
NCoSlkk1lS I'll papiIo III S~AAS 49, 80 ~
eminent schools.
Father Ketcham asserted that Bishop
Hare of the Episcopal church, knew a
year ago that the contracts were being
made and at hat time made an inquiry
of the commissioner Of Indian affairs
n had explained to him the authority
for the contracts ~ ives declared fur
Their that Bishor H9re wcs offered simi-
lar opportunities for his schools, but
declined to accept them. Reference
vas made by him ITO the annual appro-
priations by Congress to Hampton In
stitute, Va, and other sectarian schools.
He said that what his bureau was get
ting was not government aid, but pay
ment for education from a fund owned
by the Indians, and that h aid was
by direction of the Indians awful
guardians.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-02-10

aorid complexion. You are subject to
germs. and the remedy Is raw ,urnip
and sage tea You may have to eontin-
Ee the die sor n month. | beg your
pardon if | seemed TO doubt four
Eord."
Mr.. Bowser knew that she Was try
ing TO let hins down easy and lad
found nothing in the book to corrobo-
ate the professors diagnosis, but she
lad worked it so that he found it hars
TO q anything is reply. He did ths
lext best thing. He went downstairs;
after more sage tea and the remainder.
of his turnip, and he fetched them up
and sat down and ate and drank and
pretended to great enjoyment. Grow
ing better natured aster a time. he
said:
Il wonder why in thunder something
s always ailing meT'
Don't you think that most of your
complaints are imaginsry?" she was
unwise enough to ask.
What. What, Me imagine a COM
olaint. Woman, why don't you call
me a fool and done with it,"
Il did not intend it that way. When
one gets to thinking that this and that
ais them it's very easy to-
Il don't think. madam know
what l am talking about"
Mrs. BOwser decided to pursue the
matter no further, but be did Eot let
-hings stop ut that point. lust then
the cat came in. having been victorious
IN her scrap with a 4 eyed feline,
and after making Il kick at her and
missing her by a yard and almost fall
ng on bis head he said:
You bet I'll pursue this diet! If
heres such a thing as bouncing out
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-02-10
BOWSer Hits Germs
A herman Specialist Tells Him His Blood Is Full Of Disease
Bactefia-He Orders a Strict Diet Of Raw
Tarnip and Sage Tea.
copyright, 1904. by T. C. McClure1

copyright, 1904, by T. C. McClurel
- SOMEHOW thought you would
be hungry tonight, and 80 we
have an extra good dinner" said
Mrs. Bowser the other evening
rs Mr.. Bowserf was getting out Of his
overcOat.
Il have brought my own dinner, as ii
happens" he replied as he took a pack
age from his pocket.
What do you mean?"
Just what I say. Be kind enough
to hand this package of sage to the
cook and instruct her to make me a
quart of tea. This turnip 1 shall eat in
its raw state"
For the lands sake, but what new
fad have you got now?' she exclaimed
as he preceded her to the dining room.
Mrs. Bowser. | never have fads.
l new had one in my life, and I don't
want to hear the word again."
We'll, you are about to change your
diet. it seems, and what is that but a
fad?'
Il am going to change my diet be-
cause the doctor has found certain
germs in my blood. and / wish to ex-
pei them. l fail to see how you a
make a fad of that" .
Il met our family doctor on the
street this afternoon when I was out,
and we talked for five minutes. He
didn't say anything about finding GER
tain germs in your blood. What germs
are they, pray?"
Il didn't say that u family doctor
examined me. / have no confidence in
him. Professor Hammerdinger, the
great German specialist on blood dis
eases, happened into the office this aft
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-02-10
Roosevelt Invited to Vfssn Non.-


Washington, February A dele
CATION Of citizens of Moo,gomerv
Ala, headed by Senator pettus.. OF
aoa and Hilary A. herbert, for
nier secretary of the navy, called on
the president today and extended him,
a cordial Invitation to visit Mont,
goHery when he should make his triA
through the South. President RoossI
ven assured his callers that IL wou,i
sEord him pleasure TO accept the IN
ssftation. provided hat he could
make arrangements TO do so, although
at this time he could give them no
definite assurances.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-02-10

Meeting Postponed EnsS1 T'ebruassS :.
New Orleans, La. February 4-Tha
afehous committee Of the Southern.
soSton Association which was to. have
neld a meeting here today
that on account OF the snow storm
which has demoralized transportation,
the meeting has been postponed 10, FEB
ruary It'll.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-02-10

Oil - AosA+
When the Tories u-ooped our Of she
ho,nse. wiping from their mouths he
unctuous signs Of their good cheer,
they were so much enraged at tine es-
caps OF the Wings that they threatened
to burn the Gee dwelling to the grou,.d,
but their leader, whipping out his 3s-
ssi. swore that ne '1honored the: damn
ed Wing Woman's pluck, and that ne
would put a BAH through the head CT
the first man that lighted a sorch, or
| hurt a air of her head"
zThe Revolutionary soldier Gee was
also one Of the signers of the Liberty
Pofnt Declaration, a manifesto against
the tyrrany OF the British crown, pass
ed on the 18th Of June, IT'S, by a CON-
vention OF the patriots OF the Up7sr
Cape Fear, assembled at the i~ntersee-
ton Of Person and Bow street in Fay
ettevillehence the name Liberty
Point" wheeler's History of North
: Carolina gives this manifesto, or reso-
luton, in full, with the names of the
signers: m h historian states that
he once saw the original document
among the state archives in the Carl
tol at Raleigh. A Liberty Point Asso-
citation has recently been organized,
with a view to the erection o. a monu-
ment on the spot. commemorative Of
the utterance OF patriotism coming De-
tween the M~ecklenburg and National
declarations OF independence.
The Colonial patriot left a large FAM
Ay, to whom he devised a considerable
estate. II my memory does not mis,e.d
me one daughter married the late