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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-14
MOLINE

New Sewer Opened.-Yesterday the
new sewer system in the Fifth ward
was opened for the use of the residents
end connections from the mains to the
| houses are being made. With this i'm
provement completed by the city the
residents of that district have an inn
pc cment that has long been needed.
Connections TO the mains are being
made as fast as possible and the
plumbers are finding plenty of work to
keep them busy for some time.
Wiese-Johnson.-Fred Wiese. star
fullback of the East End football team,
was married at o'clock Wednesday
evening to Miss Mabel Johnson. daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Gust A. Johnson,
1862 Fourth avenue. While this event
was more or less expected by thei.'
many friends, it came as somewhat of
surprise They were married by
Rev. c. Z. Hoffsten at Grace Lutheran
parsonage in Edgewood park in the
presence of only the brides immediate
family Following the ceremony they
drove to the home of the brides par
ents where the party sat down to a
wedding supper. Mr.: and Mrs. Wiese
are now at home at 262S Fourth av-
enue Mrs. Wiese is a Moline girl
born and bred. She is a graduate of
the high school and has many friends
throughout the city. For the last five
years she has been employed at the
Roddewig- Schmidt Candy company as
bookkeeper Mr.. Wiese is employed in
the blacksmith shop of Deere & Co.
He is member of the East End Ath-
letic club and during the last SEASON
played fullback on the football team.
Officers observation-disclosures Swan
Larson and Henry Lebbert of the po-
lice force have been again put on duty
following their suspension by Mayor
Olson for having drank while on duty.
The men were suspended Nov. % fol-
lowing the disclosures which led to the
revoking of the licenses of Ed Ward
and George Melin. Lebbert bought a
drink in Melins place and Larson ac-
cepted an invitation to drink in Wards
saloon.
Was Camp Clerk II Years.-Oficers
for the ensuing year were elected by
the members of Camp 3S. M. W. A.,
Wednesday evening. August Sundine
was named as clerk of the camp in
place of c. E. Battles, who has held
that position for the past II years.
Play Cards for sethany.-The card
party given at the Manufacturers hotel
Wednesday evening for the benefit of
the kindergarten department of the
Bethany home was well attended. The |
ladies will probably realize $50 on the
event
Give Pastor S1oo.-Although Rev. w. |
NJ. Story of the United Presbyterian |
church and his wife were planning on
celebrating their 25th wedding ami |
yesterday in a quiet way, they
did not know that their many friends
in the city had an idea of such an
event taking place. However. they
soon changed their minds for bright
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-14
Additional Holiday Rates.

In addition to regular holiday rates.
the Rock Island will sell round trip
tickets at rate of fare and one-third to
certain points in Illinois, Indiana, Ohio.
Kentucky. West Virginia. Pennsylva-
mia, New York. Ontario. and Michigan.
Dates of sale, Dec. 20, 81 and %. Linn
it, 80 days. For full information, call
at city ticket Office.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-14

Heartline. Moline; financial secretary,
Charles Emerald, Rock Island; record
ing secretary, Will Curley, Davenport:
treasurer, L. w. Love. Moline. Mr..
Egan, the newly elected president, is
the youngest chief executive the lodge
has ever had and is hustler whose eff
for something
Olson Taken Back to DuIuth.-A
deputy sheriff from Duluth, Mimi.
ed with Ben Olson in charge. Olson is
the self-confessed prisoner who is
wanted in Duluth for forgery.
Admitted to Clearing House.-The
Citizens Trust & Savings bank was
unanimously admitted to membership
in the Davenport Clearing house at it's
regular meeting.
Obituary Record.-At st. Johns hos
pital Wednesday night occurred the
death of C. William Thiessen. He was
an old and well known farmer resid-
ing near lie Claire. Mr.. Thiessen was
born in Germany and was 81 years of
age. Deceased came to Davenport and
had been at the hospital for the past
three weeks.
John Huffmire died Wednesday af
ternoon at the family home, 220 West
Front street, after a long illness. He
was born in Somerset, Pa, Feb. q,
1888, and was a former resident of
Dubuque. He came from there to Dav-
export about IS months ago.
Mrs. William Jones, wife of the well
known grocer of APP Brady street, died
Wednesday night. Born in Jefferson.
Md, Nov. IL, 1892, the daughter of
John and Elizabeth Burckhartt, deceas-
ed was married to William Jones Aug
10. 1858. They came to Davenport in
the early COS, Mr. Jones entering bust
ness at once. Over 80 years ago he
built the building where his grocery
has since been, and soon bought the
adjoining one, now occupied by Hick-
ey Bros. The family home for most
of these 80 years has been on the up
per floors over these stores. The sur
viving children are the daughter, Lille
c., and two sons, Attorney c. w. Jones
and Neil Jones.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-14
C. M. & ST. p. Excursion Rates.

Homeseekers' tickets on sale the
first and third Tuesday in each month
to points in Iowa. Minnesota, North
and South Dakota and to other home
seekers territory. For further infor-
nation phone or call at any c. M. &
st. P. Office.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-14

The G. M. & st. Paul offers first class
train service to Chicago and Kansas
City, from the tri-cities, sleeping car
reservations made to any point desired
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-14

A Miraculous Cure.
The following statement by H. NJ.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-14

c. NJ. & st. P. ticket office. Both
phones.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-14

Infant Dies.-Evelyn B., the six
weeks-old daughter of Mr.. and Mrs
Frazer residing on Twenty-ninth street
and Observation-Disclosures avenue
died yesterday, death following a brief
illness with stomach trouble.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-14

and early presents commenced to ar
rive and by afternoon they received a
number of beautiful presents in the
shape of china and silverware. Among
many of the presents which were Civ
en- were 100 silver dollars
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-14
We Trust the People.

OPEN AN ACCOUNT WITH US-No
use of wearing shabby clothes when for
SI.OO per week willing to sell
you all your wants AT prices lower than
your cash would be able to buy at 9th
places.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-14

Admitted to Clearing House.-The
unanimously admitted to membership
in the Davenport Clearing house at its
regular meeting.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1906-04-08
MAKES EFFECTIVE SPEECH.

y have been dubbed a little Highlander"
he exclaimed, after some sllusion 70 the
war. standing erect. with broad shoulders,
looking z man every inch OF his six feet
OF more
What, you2' cried an astonished mem
Der
Yes. I have been called little Eng
lander" he went on I'm e pretty good
those who use that phrase have not done
I've risked my life for the empire"
A rafting chorus OF cheers greeted
this and Ward wound up q most telling
speech by saying that he had seen
mothers parting from their sons who
went 70 the frout-''those women did
not think that their boys would leave
their bones bleaching on the veldt in
order 70 introduce Chinese labor The
flag has been mentioned in this debate
I've marched under that flag: would
not allow IL 70 be used in my election
because II does not belong 10 any sec
ton or party in this country-it belongs
70 all The overwhelming majority re-
turned 70 this House was sent here 70
put an end 70 this system Of Chinese
labor az the earliest possible moment,
and there must be no handing IL on ad
inhnituu-
And so ended one Of the most effect
i've speeches the House has heard for
many a day-a speech" says one who
was present. that made one proud OF
the country that could produce q navy
who could capture the attention and
earn the respect Of the House Of Com
mons IN 4 maiden speech
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1906-04-08
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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1906-04-08
F UI1 REACHES
RECORD PRICE
Eight Cents a Pound Is
the Cost of Dried Peaches
in the Big Fresno District

FRESNO. April Dried fruit is soar
ing. The price OF peaches has gone to s
cents pound, which is believed to be the
record up to this time in California There
were some sales last year at this figure.
but the prevailing rate was cents. Only
packers who sold short and were caught
without stock to make good their specu-
lation were buyers at the higher figure
This time cents Is the standard. and
growers are not hurrying over each other
at that to dispose of their crop There is
a big growing demand and prospect Of a
short crop The Gamers, not to be behind
in the race. are out with s35 and so offers
for green stock and are buying from all
corners. At s csnts for dried fruit the
grower is assured Of a return Of from $3.50
to 800 an acre from his land
There is little hold-over stock. An estf-
mate made the last week is fifty carloads
in all for the entire San Joaquin Valley.
and the actual quantity is declared by
many TO be less. At any rate. there is not
enough to cut any figure in the market.
and the Eastern consumers will have to
nav this year. There IS prospect of a
big shortage in the Eastern peach crop.
which must be taken into calculation
In the San Joaquin Valley the ravagss
of the blight are expected TO reduce the
yield one-third.
been partially put out OF business 50 far
as this season is concerned. In the Visa
la district the damage Is considerable,
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1906-04-08

friends are raising a fund 10 help him
out. In mis- own person he presents a
most effective argument in favor of
the payment of members Of Parliament
by the state. which the Government
stands pledged TO do whenever the
Chancellor of the Exchequer can save
money enough out Of the budget
LABOR MEMBERS GIFTED.
People have been astonished at the
high standard OF Intellectual power
displayed by the Labor members, most
OF whom have taken their seats in the
House for the first time. But the ex
PLANTATION is simple They are picked
men. Their selection is the result Of
a sitting process far more severe than
IS applied 10 the representatives Of any
other class. Before they become Labor
members they have to be labor leaders,
and 10 attain such positions they can
rely on no other Influences than their
own abilities and force of character.
They begin their struggles in a repub
lie where all count as their equals and
they get TO the top by demonstrating
that they are better qualified for such
positions than their fellows. There
they have TO serve hard taskmasters.
for life deals too harshly with work
fngmen TO make them lenient to others.
and the labor leader who does not
rise to a high standard Of duty and
work is soon tumbled down from his
giddy eminence-
Such men after ruling wild democ-
racies for many years enter the House
Of Commons without any OF the af-
frighting superstitions that awe the
members of other sections. They care
nothing for its conventionaIities. They
are unabashed and self-confdent. They
have convictions; they are deadly in
earnest; they have been sent there for
a purpose and that purpose they are
bent on achieving. Already they have
into the House an entirely
new spirit It Is no longer an excel
lent club, where men can spend most
of their time smoking. gossiping, loaf
ing and dining The old order OF things
has disappeared. never to return.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1906-04-08

and the packing and canning interests are
seriously alarmed for supplies in that
quarter The Reedley district. in this
county, is said to be afflicted TO a large
extent. and the blight has made It's ap-
pearance in OIeander and Easton districts
There are brisk doings in the raisin field
also The prices are edgfng UP. and some
packers are offering 81 cents a pound,
although the standard quotations are 81
cents
At a meeting of Dinuba raisin growers a
pool of 1000 tons of fruit was sold under a
three-year contract at 81 cents 10 pack
ers. This Is the first contract for a large
amount made by packers for over year,
and indicates the activity that character
ICES the market and prospects for still
higher figures
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1906-04-08
HELPERS OF ZION SOCIETY
PLAN .SEDAR- OBSERVANCE
Local Branch of Organization Working
for the Restoration of Jerusalem
WIFI Celebrate Event.

With all its members enthusiastically
working toward it's contamination. the
Sedar to be given at B'naf Birth Hall
on the second night of the Jewish Pass
over. next Tuesday night. by the Help
ers of Zion Society of this city, cannot
fail to be an unqualified success
1T is toward the restoration of Jeru-
salem as Jewish state that the Zion
lists are working Zionism has become
an international movement, and the
Helpers of Zion Society of this city is
but a branch OF great army Of work
ers
The Rev. DR.. Bernard NJ Kaplan,
president of the society will of1ciate
and the different portions of the ser
vice will be read by members of the
board of directors OF the local society.
The sacred hymns will be sung by a
well trained choir
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1906-04-08
CONsUES REPORT COMMERCIAL
ACTIVITY IN THE ORIENT
1ndfa's Cotton Crop for Present season
shows q Falling on of Half =
MILLION Bales

WASHINGTON, April American
consular oEcers in Asia report broad
e-.CE commercial activity IN the Orient
consul General Miller reports from Eo-
k--aUa that the uercha1diSe arrivals
e. -lar Jspse1se port IN 1895 amounted
a. S-5.1-1.1Q0 for the principal articles
alone. cotton and cotton manufactures
leading. with SO. Is 6c0 TIE United
S-zres bought nearly all Of the 22.sT6.-
Crs pounds q tea which Yokohama ex-
ported -asr year and = Per cent OF her
sfrfJ.l1l raw silk exports
midas cotton crop for the season
-=-l6 is announced by Consul Fee OF
Bombay % be $4,000 bales OF 400
pounds ezch- This Is half a million
bales less Llan fn the previous year, al
though there were 5Q5.0oa additional
acres planted
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1906-04-08

The members Of the rife companies
OF Division No. 10 and Division No. S.
Ancient Order of Hfbernians, have
formed what may be termed a social
adjunct to the military organization.
the Family Outing Club" with a view
10 pleasant reunions. in which the lady
could take part In accordance with
this idea bay excursion win be held
on Sunday. April %, and the steamer
Helena has been engaged The party
will, land at Glen Cove. near Vallejo.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1906-04-08

DENVER. April Charles Zecrest.
the policeman who shot Thomas John
son IL dispute over dice game IN a
s--o1u here On February 8 last, and
1 was convicted q murder in the
nd degree. vas sentenced in the
Criminal Court today 70 serve from
fourteen 70 twenty years in the State
-eELcer-Lsrr.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1906-04-08

The schooner San Ventura. lying on
Meiggs wharf, dragged her anencr late
last night and drifted out into the bay
and ran afouI OF the schooner Halcyon-
Both vessels were considerably dam
aged as a result of the collision No
one was injured
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1906-04-08
Gifted Navy Defeats
Heir to Dukedom In
debate.
Earl Percy Is Unable
to Hold His Own
In Argument.
John Ward Earns for
Himself Place In
Front Ranks.

LONDON. April There was striking
scene IN the House OF Commons the other
day highly significant OF the change that
has taken place n what used TO be called
the finest club in Europe" A NAVY and
the heir 70 a dukedon crossed swords in
debate. and the navy triurnphed. The
navy was John Ward. the poorest mem
Der OF Parliament. who has 10 support
himself. & wife. four children and an old
mother on Sl250 & week the salary he re-
ceives as secretary OF the Navvys' Union,
which be founded His opponent was Earl
Percy, who VIII some day be Duke OF
northumberland and owner OF many thou
sands CT broad acres He has occupied
& seat II Parliament for ten years. The
subject under discussion was Chinese Ia
Dor IN South Africa AS the representa-
tive OF the class that profits most by cheap
labor, Earl Percy had defended their en-
pioynent and had declared that white
men would not and could not work IN the
mines
I can tell the noble lord" said John
Ward. that I have worked in di6ereut
parts OF the empire, and there Is no work
under the sun that Briton cannot dot
IS always q question OF how much wages
you ofrer him Il British workers went 70
the Rand they would demand decent
wages, proper mine regulations. trade or
CARNATIONS and q hundred and one other
things OF that sort, and II Is because our
friends here (pointtng 70 the little pro-
Chinese group know this that they OBJ
fect
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1906-04-08
Cornejo i'm More TroubI..

Miguel L CornsjO. for whom a civil
warrant was issued Friday 10 prevent
him from leaving the State with more
than $4,000 worth OF pearls. for which.
IL is alleged. he has not paid a Mexican
pearl company. was taken into custody
last night by the United States Mar
shall The Federal accusation has not
been disclosed
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1906-04-08
60. = Fiftr-Hour Meek.

NEW YORK. April 7.-Beginning
Monday a fly, instead OF q sixty hour.
week VIII obtain "a The Erie railroad
shops The men VIII work nine hours
daily except Saturdays. when they quit
az noon
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1906-04-08
BEARS THE EGYPTIAN STAR.

John Ward disproves the popular no
ton that IL IS blue blood which confers
what IS called an air Of distinction He
hasn't a drop Of blue blood, but he is
the most distin guished-looking man in
the House None Of the many scions OF
arfstocracy there can hold a candle 70
him IN that respect He Is the sort OF
man one insJinctively singles out in
crowd as a leader Of men. He has the
fact OF an artist and the frame Of d
LiteEuardsman- There is not an ounce
OF superfuous flesh on his well-knit and
weII-trained body He has served in
the swelterfng Soudan, and bears the
Egyptian Star and the medal OF the
Ssukin- Berber expedition Of 1sS4-that
desperate race against time when the
Railway Construction Corps had to
face the raids OF Osman Digna's Hadel-
dowas with their shovel-headed spears
in the middle OF the work OF laying the
ties He showed courage OF finer and
rarer quality, when, years later, he
made speeches denouncing the Boer
war before crowds OF Infatuated lingo
lists
He was born in 1855; went to work
when he was seven, and has been at IL
ever since He has served IN the army;
he has welded the pick and spade IN
many lands; he has had charge OF the
gentle cooIie in tropical climes; he
SpSahs CdA4l--s lSt10-J anu III 10y 49,
Of the depths OF an experience far more
versatile than that Of the average uni
versiry bred, society pampered Iegfsla-
tor.
Because he could not bring himself
70 surrender his right OF independent
action and expression OF opinion. he
refused 20 sign the labor representa-
ton committees constitution, and so
cut himself of from the $1,000 a year
which most of the labor members in
the House receive from that source. But
he confesses he finds IL impossible, as
a member OF Parliament, to make
bo4h ends meet on the $3.50 q week
BE gets from his union. and some
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1906-04-08

Polish women are renowned for the
beauty of their hands and feet They
place fneness OF the hands above every
other charm.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1906-04-08

And the hats are more than beautiful they are exqui
sitely charming Wehave the latest impoations and also
the copies of them much lower prices There are SIS I'm
ported Hats and besides Them others S. perfect counter
parts. And so we have fashioned our hats TO the
~ popular prices of S., $50 and $40 Beginning this
~ week 10 per cent off all trimmed hats $ N h.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1906-04-08

and the committee has in charge a
special programem for that place A
delightful trip is expected
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1906-04-08

We want every woman and girl in San
to visit our great second floor this week. We
you treat of artistic beauty that has not
equal in San Francisco. Our Cloak and Suit De-
partment is simply one great stretch of elegant
attires. Everything is beautiful Every suit
vles with is neighbor for SUPREMACY.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1906-07-30
CASCARA
SEGRADA
COFFIN
Resident of Silver Creek Falls
Makes Coffin of Chit
TEN Tree

Moses Hurd has selected his coffin
1t must not be inferred from this
that Mr.. Hurd is dead, for he is not
However, he has picked out the cas-
ket that he desires to be buried in.
No stronger illustration of the ad-
age: Ruling passion strong in
death" can be found than this.
All his life Mr.. Hurd, who is a
pioneer resident of Silver Creek
Falls, has been more or less inter-
ested in gathering chittem bark,
and he has cultivated a love for that
tree.
And it is from the chittem tree
that Mr.. Hurd will have his coffin
built.
Chittem wood, to receive the best
finish, must be polished cross-grained
which necessarily makes the strips of
timber narrow, as the chittem tree
does not grow very large.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1906-07-30
A Pleasant WAY to Travel.

The above is the usual verdict Of
the traveller using the Missouri Pacific
railway between the Pacific coast anC
the East, and We believe that the ser
vice and accommodations given merit
this statement. From Denver, Colora.
do Springs and Deliver there are two
through trains daily TO Kansas City
and st. Louis, carrying Pullman's lat,
est standard electric-lighted sleeping
cars, chair ears and up-to.date dining
cars. The same excellent service is
operated from Kansas City and st.
Louis to Memphis, Little Rock and Hot
Springs If you are going East or
South, write for particulars and full
W. c. MCBRIDE, Gen. Agt.
134 Third ST., Portland, Or.