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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-11-20
HEARDECATURM MAN
Rev. r. w. Burnham Addresses
Meeting of Tri. City Young
Peoples Union.
ORGANIZATION IS PERFECTED
L. w. Mckown of Davenport is Elected
President, and e. J. Winchester
of This City Secretary.

meeting of the newly organized
Tri-City Young Peoples union was held
last evening at Kirkwood boulevard
Presbyterian church, Davenport, and
the organization perfected. Rev. F. w.
Burnham, pastor of the First Christian
church of Decatur, addressed the meet
ing on the subject, Permanent Results
of the Young Peoples Movement Mr.
Burnham is one of the foremost work
ers in the young peoples movement in
the state, and is an able and interesting
speaker. He spoke of the movement i'll
the state and of the permanent good re-
suits of such organizations. The first
meeting at which the union was CON
sidered was held at the Memorial Chris
tian church Oct. 10, and committee
composed of DR.. J. b. Nichols. Rock Is
land: Professor Lowry, Davenport; E.
d. Fisher. Sears, and d. A Johnson,
Silvis. was appointed to prepare a con
stitution and bylaws.
Officers Are Elected.
The report of this committee was
given and adopted and officers were
elected for the year. Tne officers are:
IISSluSHI L. w. AICINOWH
port.
First Vice President-E. ]. Winches-
ter, Central Presbyterian church, Rock
Island
Second Vice President-Oscar J. VIII
son, First Baptist church, Moline.
Secretary-G. w. Muhlemann, First
Methodist church. Moline.
Treasurer - Professor Lowry, Ed
wards Congregational church, Daven
port.
Office il Left Vacant.
Mr.. McKown, however, declined tOl
serve as president because of business
duties, and asked that his resignation
be accepted, which was done and the
office of president was left vacant to
be filled at the next meeting to be held
in Moline the third Monday in Deem
Der. Meetings will be held once a
month in the different cities in regular
rotation, and will be for the purpose
of furthering the religious and social
welfare of the young people of the
three cities The attendance was large
last evening and an excellent spirit and !
interest in the work was manifest, !
which augurs well for the future of the |
union.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-11-20
ENGAGE AN EXPERT
Finance Committee of Board OF
Supervisors Making a Thor
ough Examination
OF ACCOUNTS OF OFFICIALS
Frank p. We,ch Assisting the Men,
bers-Is Due to Comments on
Situation During Campaign.

The finance committee of the bOarl
of supervisors, assisted by Frank p
Welch, an expert accountant, is max
ing an examination of all the books OF
clerk, county clerk, county treasurer,
and county superintendent of schools.
The accounts have been checked semi
annually by the members of the COM
mittee, but owing 10 the suggestions
made during the campaign just closed,
the committee decided TO begin the
work earlier than usual his time. and
secure an assistant. Chairman Gar
nett of the committee states that the
reasons for making the more thorough
investigation are not thar the commit
tee has any reason to believe that dis
crepancies exist. but 10 satisfy the pub
lie as to the condition of the accounts.
There has been considerable talk dur
ing the recent campaign. and even be-
fore the primaries were held, and sug-
gestions have been made that a thor
Ough investigation is necessary. For
that reason the committee began its
work earlier and secured an expert 1t
is the custom to check the accounts for
the entire term" Mr.. Garnet stated.
Gratifying to Officials.
The officials whose books are being
examined by the committee and the ac-
cOuntant are gratified that the eXamin-
alton is TO be thorough. Sheriff Heider
states that he personally requested a
review of his entire term. The work of
the committee was commenced yester-
day. with an examination of the sher-
IFS accounts. and Chairman Garnett
stated that the work will occupy the
committee for about ten days.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-11-20
THE M4RKETS.

Chicago. Nov. 20.-Following are the
market quotations today
Wheat.
December. 1875, 741s. 1885, 1873.
May. 1915, 1885. 1875. 80.
July, 7S1s, 1871, rs, rs.
Corn.
December, 421s. 42H. 417s, AZ.
May, 1875, 431a, 1875, 43ss.
May, Al, 44H, A, A.
Oats.
December. 33A. 1875, 331k, 331a.
May, 1914. 35H, 35, 351s.
July. 331s. 331s. 327s, SO.
Pork.
January, 14.45, 14.7O. 1850. 1852.
May, 1465, 1890, 14G5, 1882.
Lard.
January. S45. S.55, $50. $50.
May, $40, SAT, $40. $50.
Ribs.
January, 40, $50. no, 7.77.
May. 7S2, 1872, 1855, $50.
Receipts today - Wheat, 49, corn
345; oats, 24O.
Hogs, $4,000; cattle, $500. sheep
1900.
Hogs left over, 1000.
Hog market opened slow ard veal:
Light, 5.90@6.27; mixed AMI Eu:ch-
ers, 5.9O@6.3O; good heavy, 5.55@6.32;
rough heavy. 5.55@5.SO.
Cattle market opened steady.
Sheep market opened steady.
Hogs at Omaha. 1000; cattle. s.
900; hogs at Kansas City, $4,000; cat
tie, 10000.
U. S. Yards. $40 a. m.-Hog market
weak to sc lower.-Light, 5.90GG.25:
mixed and butchers. 5.9O@G.3O; good
heavy, 5.55@6.30; rough heavy, $3.50
$50.
Cattle market steady.-Beeves, 3.S5
&7.35; stockers and feeders, 1.3004 80
Sheep market strong.
Hog market closed active and
5.90@6.25: mixed and
5.9O@6.3O: good heavy. 5.55
d6.30; rough heavy, 5.55@5.SO.
Cattle market closed steady.
Sheep market closed strong.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-11-20
New York Stocks.

New York. Nov. 2O.-Gas 44H, L. p.
1878, U. S. Steel preferred 1854. L. S.
Steel common As. Reading 14712, Rock
Island preferred ca. Rock Island COM
mon 313s. o. & w. As, Southern Pacific
95. n. Y. Central 131. Missouri Pacific
943s. /. & n. 14724, Smelters 154, c. f..
l. 535s, Canadian Pacific 1905, Illinois
Central 1863. Penna 1898. Erie ASK,
c. 81 o. SAY, B. r. T. 7S. B. & o. 1195s
Atchison 1015s. Locomotive 751a, Sugar
1875. St. Paul 1863. Copper 1871, Re
public Steel preferred 80, Republic
Steel common 37H, Southern Ry. 345s.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-11-20

The southern storm has decreased i'm
intensity and il central the east
coast of Texas. though it il still caus-
ing rain snow ~ far nOrtheastward
Atlantic states, and heavy rain is noted
nt Memphis. Fair and very cold wealth
from the upper Missouri valley south
westward tn New Mexico il attending
the high pressure which il central over
the Red river valley. hut another low
pressure has appeared over Alberta and
IN accompanied by much higher temper
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-11-20

coed $50 for the three months. Young
men wishing to take advantage of this
opportunity will please communicate
with the president, enclosing a letter
OF recommendation from the pastor Of
the church which they attend. and
from some business man of their town.
E. B. Mckown sells the Superior
Block, an ideal coal for CRATES and fur
naces. 1t makes a bright, cheerful
blaze and intense heat, is practically
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-11-20
FRANK BLAIR IN
NEW OFFICE DEC. |
State Superintendent BayIiss Resigns
and Place is Filled BY
Appointment.

Springfield. H., Nov. 20.-(SpeciaD.
State Superintendent of Public In
struction Alfred Bayliss today tender
ed his resignation in order to perform
the duties of president of the Western
Illinois normal school at Macomb
Governor Deneen appointed Superin-
tendent-Elect Frank Blair. as his sue
cessor. The change takes place
Dec l.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-11-20
KlTTILsEN RESIGNS AS CHIEF
Sheriff Elect Retires from Moline De-
partment to Take New Duties.

Sheriff Elect Edward Kittilsen re-
signed as chief of police in Moline last
evening, after holding that Office 81
years. His successor has not been
named as yet. Mr.. Kittilsen has not.
he states, determined on his appoint
ments of deputies, but will make these
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-11-20

appointments public as soon as he
comes to a conclusion. He assumes
the duties of his new Office Dec. 3.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-11-20

atures. Owing to the presence of the
southern storm, snow will probably Oc-
eur I'm this vicinity tonight and Wednes-
day. Ii .-iII be slightly colder tonight.
}. VI. SHERIER, Local FOrcnster.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-11-20

Temperature mt a. M. 30; at $3.50
p. M, b. Minimum temperature I'm "a
hours, %. Velocity of wind at n. M.
50 miles.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-11-20
THE " E4TH r. II.

Threatening weather, with probably
snow tonight and Wednesday; slightly
colder tonight. with the lowest temper
nture about % degrees above
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-11-20

free from ash, SCOT and smoke, and
costs less than other high grade Goals
from the east.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-11-20

Cleaning, Pressing and Repairing
At Beal & Schmitt's, Illinois theatel
building.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-11-20

Coal-Lump, bushel, 15c; slack, per
bushel, SC to &c.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-11-20
Fresh Shirt Styles.

j uSt received from the
eastern markets. 81 to
s.. 80. Newest patterns and
colOrs. Stiff bosom coat
shirts, the neat dresSers'
faVOrite.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-11-20

the %
o on
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-11-20
Mems Fine OVercoatS.

The newest styles and fabrics $50 values
at 800; $25 values, $22. Extra big $22
values at SIS.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1906-04-25

have wisely shut up. furthermore, it is
known that Harpin was used merely as
the tool OF despicable political clique,
the chief cook and bottle washer OF which
held 10 his possession written evidence
against Harpin OF such discriminating
nature, that the latter was wiling to do
as he was hidden.
am pleased to see also that the GALE
DOMAIN is in favor Of retaining Congress
man HaskiDs as the efficient representa-
tive of the second district at Washington
There is no reason why Kittridge Has
kins should not be returned to Congress,
except that Governor Bell wants the Job,
and notwithstanding the latters undls-
puted success as an organizer OF oranges
and as an attraction Tor county Ialrs,
lew have discovered that he is fitted to
become one OF the la w.makers of nation
of eighty millions of people. AS my old
tutor used to say: Ibis tutissimus in
medos caelo." The real bona fde"
Cincinnatus knows when it is time to re-.
turn to the flow.
Enough for the present as must get
busy to get day eff to visit the special
farming train and shake hands with one
or two useful citizens who still want
more office.
Accept my best wishes for the CALEDON
IAN and its proprietor.
Yours Tor success,
RUsTICUs QUEERCUss.
c.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1906-04-25
Gov. Gen. Ide and His Work.

One who has long been a resident Of
the Philippines and has watched their
development under American rule with
keen interest has written to bis Ameri.
can friends concerning Gov. Gen. Ide.
We are sure our readers will be glad to
have bis letter reproduced here
The Act OF President Roosevelt max.
ing Vice Governor Ide the Governor
General OF the Philippines met with
universal approval, for all felt that he
had well armed the higher place and
was in every way thoroughly qualified
for it. As Secretary OF Finance aud Ius.
tice, be worked out to a successful finish
many difficult problems; importan!
among the many, the new currency sys.
tenn which has already ptovet OF great
benefit and should bear his name.
From the beginning he has been the
balance VIII el OF the Commis ion
and now as Governor General he hold,
the reins OF Governmt ut as gracefully
ard steadily as il he had long been Il
driver
"The Filipinos tstee m him highly; on,
prominent among them IL speaking at a
banquet gwen 10 honor OF Commisslonu
Smith last evening alluded to Governor
lde in very complimentary terms, to III,
effect that the Filpinos had AHEAD,
come to regard him as just ruler and q
real friend and pr dcted that " hen the
day comes that he sewers his connection
with the Government here it will be witt
exceeding regret on The part OF all"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1906-04-25
No Mourning over l1r. Clement.

If Mr.. Clement thought, when be
studied out, formulated aud carried
into execution this scheme OF running as
an independent that there would be
general mourning over the event, be will
be disappointed. Mr.. Clements lie,
political life, is made up largely Of dis.
appointments. The Rutland News in
speaking of this Bennington draft move
OF Mr.. Clement treats the matter in the
following very terse manner;
"Ctrtainly nothing in the way of
moves, or jumping into the king row,
can be considered remarkable or start
ling when the game is confined to Mr.
Clement's own political checker board.
The most interesting hing IN this new
move is the statement made by II. L.
Hindley, manager OF the Clement Cam.
palgn Bureau, in which he disavows MIR.
Cltments responsibility Tor the Bennng-
ton NOV, ment, but incidentally states
that MIR. Hall, the prime mover, had an
interview with MIR. Clement, and that il
this new move assumed large proper
tions it might change Mr.. Clements
plans.
The entire incident is so much in keep
ing with Mr. Clements of getting before
the public that the public did not need
his campaign managers statement in
order TO understand that there had been
an interview between the Bennington
friends and Mr. Clement. The whole
thing isl Cltment sel.evldent
OF Mr.. Clement as a c4mpalgner.
This is one OF the many political expert.
ments placed TO the credit of Mr..
Clement since he became a candidate Tor
goV>rnor in 1902, aud need not disturb
the republican patty OF Vermont.
Neither will this renewed cry of graft
ring rule, gross Encouragement anc
bossism, which has been so long MIR
Clements stock in trade, undermine Yer
mont men or Vermont institutions.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1906-04-25
The Congressional Contest.

The gentleman from Mortified, and he
is gentleman inevery sense OF the word,
has annouced that be is not candidate
for Congress, and by Mr.. Plumley S
withdrawal the field is cleared for action
and a square contest is on between Con
gresham Haskins and Gov. Bell. Mr..
Plumley will lose no friends by this action
and we do not believe that his public
career is yet over.
From all appearances the chances for
Congressman Haskins are exceedingly
bright and we believe he will receive good
support from all over the district, 1t
seems TO be the general feeling that
nothing is gained by making a change at
this time and up to date very little com
motion has been created by the announce
ment e Gov Bells candidacy. Thi:
fact is well brought out in couple of let
tiers which appear elsewhere on this page
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1906-04-25
The Lot of the Vermont Farmer.

The successful tour OF the better
farming special train" through Vermont
last week reminds US that the farmers OF
this state were never receiving so much
education on the problems that confront
them than at the present time. Through
the winter months they had the oppor-
tunity OF attending the Grange meetings
where sociability was combined with
profitable discussions on public affairs.
Then 70 farmers Institutes were held
under the auspices of the Board of
Agriculture in various parts OF the state.
Secretary Aitken informed a representa-.
tive OF the CALIFORNIAN that these
gatherings had been very profitable and
with few exceptions were held at time
when weather conditions were favorable
for a good attendance. Before the frost
was out OF the ground Editor Myrick of
the New England Homestead inaugural
ed the better farming special" and at
every station where the train stopped the
farmers were given practical talks on
dairying, fruit culture, fertilizers, etc.
Now as a means OF educating the rising
generation, State Supt. OF Education
Stone has arranged for series OF
meetings early in May to teach elemen-
tary agriculture. An expert has been
engaged to present the theme and with
him are state officials and public speak
ers who will inspire audiences with a
greater love for the best state in the
Union.
Once in awhile a croaker "spiels" about
the good old times in Vermont farming
that will never come back and bewails
the lot of the tiler of the soil. But that
man is in the same class with J. Iscarot,
Benedict Arnold and the rest of the
fellows whose popularity is on the wane.
The prospects for the Vermont farmer
were never brighter than they are today
aud the scientific education they have
been receiving will make them better
farmers and better citizens.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1906-04-25
Letter from Sabine Farm.
Ake Likes Our Attitude ON the Prison
Report aud Believes lAnshins will Win.

EKe Likes Our Attitude ON the Prison
Report aud Believes AnsIIins will Win.
Editor CALIFORNIAN:
tbs with mucn pleasure that | have
read IN the CALIFORNIAN your comment on
the report OF theinvestgatIng committee
ICur attitude throughout the entire
course of the investigation has been en-
intntly Judicial, aud you are happily
spared the humiliation which must be
telt by some editors who pre- Judged and
misludged men and facts. Those who
rushed to cast slur upon the fair name
| OF Vermont and to Geiame honorable
names without awaiting decent judicial
investigation, ought to hang their heads
IN shame. 1t is not necessarily casting a
I slur upon the personel OF the legislative
committee which FIST investigated con.
ditions in state institutions, to saw that
in the light OF the exhaustive labors OF
the later committee, the first report an
pears to have been inadequate. Incorrect
and misleading. The next time the Yer
mont legislature wants to investigate
anything, it would do we'll to create q
committee like the Armstrong comm ttee
with which we are familiar in connection
WI h insurance frauds in New York state
and TO give this body due authority anC
time 10 do their work in thorough au(
business-like way. No decent man is a
hald OF an investigation that invtst
gates. But the honor and reputation o
men is too sacred and too valuable al
asset to become the playthlng OF the polit
zeal juRgler.
1t Is amusing to see some Of our stat
papers bob up serenely, and say with re,
'rence 10 he recent report: "Wetold yo,
we never SAID there was any graft.
Only a lew weeks ago, these same paper
were preaching from texts which presuu
, ppsed that Vermont was a hot.bed O
gr4it. Somt bros delight to foul thei
, own nests They are not, however tn
1 'cowbirds' OF historic tame. la regart
r to tie state prisUn, the friends OF Mr.
r Cakes never doubted bis integri y no
: his business ability, and we believe be i
7 blamed ouly tor continuing the iudecen
and dectltlui Ha1pin 50 long IN a respon
, slble position. But Harpin is now pet
} ting bis deserts at the bar OF publ
! opinion ana his trends who were so lus
tlly taking his part a short time age
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1906-04-25

farmers as they passed by. The butter
gradually melted away until suddenly
the frog was precipitated into the butter
milk and was never again able to get
into sight and notice of the people,
Mortified News.
Col. Haskins' Source of Strength
The strength of Col. Haskins lies in the
feeling throughout his district that he
has not only been faithful and conscl-
entious servant of bis constituents, but
that, far beyond this, he has proved him.
self man of the ability to grasp and
direct public affairs, and to leave his
mark on the legislation of his time-a
man, in short, Of full congressional size.
We think no man in his place has ever
been more prompt and punctlIlous IN at
tending to the personal requests OF mis-
constituents, but this has not been by
any means the measure Of his service to
bis district or his state. He has won
recognition in Washington as one OF the
strong and useful men in the House, be IS
known as the peer OF the best men OF the
committees on which he serves, and his
ability and fitness have been recognized
by both Of the eminent speakers under
which he has served. On account OF his
accumulated experience Col. Hasklns'
services have never been so valuable as
be would be able to make them during an
additional term. and we have no idea
that the Second district will now 20 back
on the long-tstablished Vermont way OF
keeping in Congress men who have prov
ed their right and fitness to be there
Brattleboro Phoenix.
Asks for Qualifications.
The Messenger renews its expressions
of cordial good will toward Mr.. Merri,
field, but suggests to his friends that the
lieutenant-governorship OF Vermont is
too important an office to be disposed OF
through mere good natured countenanc.
ing of any mans ambition, There should
be some good reason why man is chos-
en- to that Office. What are Mr.. Merri
fields particular qualifications for it?
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1906-04-25
Sabine Farm.
The Feeling In Windsor County.

Editor CALEDoNIAN:
The people down the line in the Second
congressional district are grateful that
the CALIFORNIAN eatly voiced their wishes
in regard 10 retaining Hon. Kittridge
Haskins in Congress, representative
from this district. They feel that
Col. Haskins has made good" the
most sanguine expectations of his
early supporters for the Office, and
that it would be detrimental to the best
interests of Vermont to place novice
there now. His natural courtesy, gen
eral bearing, tact and fine ability has
made an impression at Washington sec.
ond to none ever held by another.
Vermont, to continue her great inhu
ence in the national councils must ever
exercise due care as to those who take
her label at the capitol. She can never
afford to send the ordinary politician, or
a boor or clam, or a man upon whom
the dignity of high Office lays so weight
lily that he cannot stoop to unlatch his
own shoe. Even a man of great judicial
acumen (whose field ever lies in other
directions tor great public weaD is not
just the right sort for the lower House,
neither the clean, earnest, considerate,
conscientious and practical advocate,
ever alert and energetic, be he versed in
law or otherwise, is the ideal representa-
tive.
E. W. BARNARD, Sec'y. Far
mers' National Protective League.
Springfield, VT, April 81, 1906.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1906-04-25
Arbor Day proclamation.

Gov. c. !. Bell has issued the following
Arbor day proclamation:
State of Vermont,
Executive Department.
"Arbor Day Proclamation.
1.-The growing Importance OF forest
preservation and the awakening OF inter-
est in the study and care of Natures
abundant blessings, leads me to con-
tinue the custom of setting apart day
in spring for the special consideration OF
these subjects. I, therefore, designate
Friday, May +, 1906, as Arbor day for
the state of Vermont. To instruct our
children in the economic value OF then
natural surroundings; to lnstlll INTO
their hearts a healthiul love tor the
things OF the soil; to engender in our
citizens greater civic pride, it is recon
mended that this day be observed, es-
pecially by our educational institutions,
by the planting OF trees and flowers, and
by such instruction, ceremonies, and
exercises as will impress upon all the i'm
portance Of this work. Our school and
public grounds and highways should
show that the lesson has not only been
taught but applied.
"Gven under my hand and the great
seal OF the state, this twentieth day Of
April, A. D, one thousand nine hundred
and six.
CHARLES J. BELL,
Governor"
"By the Governor:
"CHARLEs T. WALTER,
Secretary of Civil and Military
Affairs"