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The Washington times., 1906-09-06
Differences as to Union.

There IS p considerable difference OF
opinion in the Jobbers' and Shippers
board as 10 the desIrabiuty Of the con-
solidauon Of the existing trade organi-
cations into a central Chamber Of Com
merce. Some compromise-very pos
sibIy the appointment of joint commits
tees TO deal with matters Of joint in
terest-wilI be adopted. and then sub
mitted for consideration Of the other
trade bodies.
The board will hear the reports Of
the committees on freight and publicity.
The freight committee will report IL has
secured from the Washington Southern
and the Southern Railway an agreement
to institute a system of through billing
from Washington to points along the
line of the Southern. The only remain
ing question now seems to be when the
new rule viii go into effect
From the publicity committee VIII
come q report suggesting the organlZa-
ton OF a Washington Four Hundred
Thousand Club. organized for the pur-
pose OF giving Washington that number
of inhabitants By 1910. Every citizen
Of the District Will be asked To Join
this association and contribute al least
a dollar a year 10 its purpose.
The bylaws OF the association, Wnlch
were left over from the last meeting.
viii be adopted finally. The last needed
change has been made.
The Washington times., 1906-09-06
To Be Fine Exhibit

The exhibit viii be great one in ev-
cry respect Washington's products and
beauties viii be brought together In
one space. There will be no scattering
OF effort or effect The general result
is bound 10 be impressive. As an ad-
yeTtisiug device IL Is considered most
valuable.
A branch office Of the Four Hundred
Thousand Club, If this IS organized,
viii be located at the exhibit There
viii be representatives there TO eEP!air
the city's needs, and what the city Of
feTs. II is hoped that at the exposition
some OF the clubs most effective work
viii be done.
Every Washington visitor 20 the eX-
position viii be a washington rOoter.
Most OF them. il is believed. viii he
members of the -Four Hundred Thou
sand Club.
The Washington times., 1906-09-06

HARPERS FERRY, w. Va. Sept e.
Both rivers muddy
The Washington times., 1906-09-06
Heads of Three Business
Organizations Agreed
on jamestown Prop
OSition.
MAKE FINE DISPLAY
AT VIRGINIA SHOW
Formation of Central Or
ganiZation of Boosters
TO Be Held in
AbeyanCe.

An exhibit at the jamestown Expos
ition. representing Washington. its at
fractions, manufactures and business
opportunities. was given warm indOrse-
ment at a conference this morning Of
the presidents OF the three trade organ
isatiOns OF the city. II was agreed %
recommend TO the three directOrates
that a joint committee be organized. to
take entire charge of the matter.
There were present at the conference
Gen John n. Wilson. president of the
Board of Trade; Capt. James F. Oyster.
president Of the the Bushes Mems As
ISOLATION. and Charles J. Bell. president
OF the Jobbers and Shippers Associa-
ton. The conference was held in the
offices of Mr.. Bell at the American Sc
cuTity and Trust Company.
The formation OF a central oTganiza-
tion. in the nature Of a Chamber Of
Commerce, was given only casual con-
sideTauOn- The conference took up two
matters-the exhibit at jamestown and
the organization of d T0ur Hundred
Thousand Club in Washingt0n-aud
gave both Wdrmesr Endorsement Each
president agreed to refer the two sub
jects TO his board Of directors with his
approval
The Washington times., 1906-09-06
Committee to Be Named.

The committees to consider these
matters and take them in charge viii
be named. beyond question. Zach Of
the presidents had had informal COM
ference with members of their boards
and the sentiment in each directorate
IS strongly favorable The matter viii
be taken up first by the board of dl-
rectors Of the Jobbers and Shippers
Association. which meets this afternoon
The conference this morning was en-
Jirely agreed that the jamestown EN-
position viii offer exceptional Oppur-
tunities for bringing knowledge of
Washington s opportunities 10 the peo-
pie Of the SOuth-the section il is con-
sidered especially desirable and even
reeae s. ~ rn reaNn
The Washington times., 1906-09-06

CONTINUED on Ninth Page)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-09-29
CITY CHA II.

Beal & Schmitt,
High class tailors,
Illinois theatre building.
Insure with Beecher Bros.
Buy home of Reidy Bros.
Beecher Bros. for real estate.
La Sale coal at Mueller's only.
Tri-City Towel Supply company.
Read J. W. Stewards ad on page 6.
Money to loan. See Beecher Bros.
For bus. baggage, express, call Robb's
For bus OF express, Spencer & Trefz
Souvenir sale opens Monday morning
at Young & McCombs.
You save money on your coal by
using La Sale chunks.
Just received, 30 new suits. Mrs
Amanda Hassett-PahI, Davenport.
y fine steel range. nicely nickeled
with large oven for $40 at Clemann &
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-09-29

Of the First Methodist church and has
during his term here had great success
in the upbuilding of the church, having
increased The membership and placed
this appointment among the leading
churches in the conference. The
quarterly conference at the last SEES
sion of the conference year unanimous
ly voted for his return and their ac-
ton is assurance of their appreciation
of his efforts. Reports from Abingdon
state that there Will be number of
changes in important appointments.
The delegates unanimously voted TO
accept DR.. Williams invitation to hold
next years session of the conference
at Rock Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-09-29

Salzmann's. Call and see the largest
stove department in this vicinity.
Private kindergarten at Miss Hazel
Harrold's, SIC Twenty-third street.
See Young & McCombs' window dis
plays Every one will interest you.
H. r. Siemon wants your tin and fur
mace work. 1526-152S Fourth avenue.
Superfuous hair removed with the
electric needle. See ad on want page.
Great faV clearing salesof wall paper
at the Adams Wall Paper company
Read ad elsewhere.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. c. Krause. 71G
Twelfth avenue. welcomed baby boy
at their home yesterday.
ANY one looking for paying invest
ment. read the bargain in J. w. Stew
arts display adj ON page 6.
Souvenirs OF real merit and worth
can be had by trading at Young & Nc
Combs Souvenir sale opens Monday.
Read Young & McCombs' adj on page
g. Ii contains some very interesting
news about the souvenir sale next
week
The early buyers will secure the
choice patterns at the Adams Wall
Paper company clearing sale. Read ad
elsewhere.
Follow the crowd to Young & Nc
Combs next week. Souvenir sale be-
gins Monday morning and closes Sat
urday night.
Be sure and get one of our Bucks
hot blast. You'll say it is the best
investment you ever made. Clemann
& SalZmann.
Mayor McCaskrin is going to talk on
Market square tonight. and on the
posters he circulated he announces a
balloon ascension.
The dance to have been held at the
Tower last evening by the South Rock
Island r. \. of \. was postponed and
will be held Thursday, Oct. 1.
Clemann & Salzmann have just re
ceived a carload of book cases and
Bullets. If you want to see the newest
designs call at the big store.
Clemaun & Salzmann are Offering a
fine oak heater. good size, at S3.75.
Don't think of buying a stove or range
before getting their prices
Bucks hot blast is a money saver
saves night and day, the more you use
it the more it saves. See the complete
line at Clemann & Salzmann's.
Bargains in wall paper at ,. > and 4
cents per roll. Some specials at %
cents per roll that were formerly 80.
40 and 80 cents per roll at Adams Wall
Paper company
Expert manicuring, shampOoing and
thorough treatment of the hair and
scalp given by Mrs Sol Levi, 1876 Sew
enteenth street. Old phone west SO.
Clemann G Salzmann's line of par
Tor furniture was never more beautiful.
They are showing many new patterns
which are very exclusive. No trouble
to show goods.
A large class of new students will
enter both commercial and shorthand
departments of Browns business col
lege next Monday, Oct l. Nearly one
hundred are now enrolled.
Business men want their office help
ers. stenographers, bookkeepers, etc.
to have that peculiar training that
Browns business college gives. We
cannot fill half the calls we receive
for our graduates to fill good positions
Miss Gertrude Carse. graduate in vO
cal music from Augustana college. af-
ter which she studied under the most
able teachers of voice culture in Chi
cago has now opened a studio at her
rcsiCer &c. ZIG Fourth avenue. where
she will be pleased to receive a call
from those interested.
WAS a VERY SICK BOY
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-09-29
ARGUE Demurrer
Judge Gest to Devote Friday and
Saturday to Hearing De-
PENDANTS Attorneys
1T CASE AGAINST THE CITY
Central Union Telephone Company
Valves Motion to Transfer Suit
of Moline and Enters Plea.

In the suit of Tappendorf and
Schnell against the city, to prevent the
payment of debts contracted by the
city. arguments were heard this morn
ing in the circuit court by Judge Gest
on the demurrer filed to- the bill by the
city's attorneys some time ago. The
suit involves the city, the owners of
bonds and certificates, and contractors
To whom the city is indebted. The
court decided to- continue the hearing
of the arguments on the demurrer I'M
til next Friday and Saturday. Searle d
Marshall and Sweeney & Walker rep
resent the city in the case, and Il. ID.
Connolly appears for certain contract
ors. The plaintiffs are represented by
H. y Weld and J. l.. Haas.
Testimony was heard this morning
on the divorce bill filed by Efie
Rausch against John RaUsch. on charg-
es of cruelty. The conrt took the case
under adyisement.
VIII Not Remove Case.
The Moline case against the Central
Union Telephone company will not go
to the federal court at Peoria. Yes
terday afternoon in the circuit court
the company's attorneys waived the
motion to remove the suit, and entered
plea in the quo waTranto case here.
Che motion will be withdrawn. it is ex-
pected. as the court insists on this pro-
ceeding. This will mean that the case
will be heard in the court here.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-09-29
WAS A VERY SICK BOY.

But Cured by ChamberIaln's Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy.
when my boy was years old he
had very severe attack of bowel COM
plant, but by the use of Chamberlain
Collie. Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy
we brought him out all right" says
Maggie HickOX of Midland, Mich, This
remedy can be depended upon in the
most severe cases. Even cholera in
fantum is cured by it. Follow the plain
tain. For sale by all leading drug
printed directions and a cure is GER
gists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-09-29
FOOT OF WATER ON SIDEWALK
Situation Facing People at Twelfth
Avenue and Fourteenth Street.

Property holders at Fourteenth
street and Twelfth avenue now con
slider that their protest against the
grade of the sidewalk which has re-
Gently been laid there and which came
to naught, has been indicated. This
morning water stood foot or more
deep on the sidewalk. 1t had been
promised that bitches would be provid-
ed to drain the walk but this has not
been done, though a trench has been
dug across the avenue in which a coal
wagon was broken down the other day
and an automobile was later stuck for
two hours.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-09-29
SUNDAY SCHOOL TO
OBSERVE RALLY DAY
PROGRAM to Be Carried Out at Central
Presbyterian Church Tomorrow
Instead of Usual Service.

At the Central PRESBYTERIAN church
tomorrow morning at 1915 there will
be given a rally day program instead
of the regular preaching services. Fol
lowing is the program participated in
by the members of the Sunday school:
March song, Stand Up for Jesus"
DoXology.
Invocation and Lords prayer
Song. Sunshine and RAIN" by con
gregation
Scripture reading by superintendent,
Frank l.. Gregory.
Prayer by pastor, Rev Marion Hum
phrey.
I'VE Bring the Fruits of Harvest
Intermediate class.
THANK You. to Cod Primary
class.
Golden Rod Song Primary class
"Breezes' Whisper'-Junior class.
Concerted exercise: daisy drill and
song. with recitation, by Jessie Folsom.
Offering
Address by pastor, Rev. Marion Hum
phreys.
Song Wonderful Love"
AT the evening service Frank Dun
can of Monmouth will sing a tenor solo.
Rev. o. ID. Dwinell. DID. pastor of the
First Methodist church of Peoria. will
occupy the pulpit at the First MethO-
dist church tomorrow at both of the
preaching services DR.. Dwinell is at
tending the conference at Abingdon
and will arrive here this evening
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-09-29
SPEAKS IN THREE CHURCHES
Arthur p. Chisholm Will Have Busy
Evening Tomorrow.

Frank p Chisholm. who is here So
Letting funds for TuskeGee institute,
will speak tomorrow evening at three
churches. At the First Baptist church
he will be heard at 1870 and at the
Memorial Christian church at the close
of the services. In the meantime he
will go TO the Mckinley Baptist church
and present the needs of the institu-
ton he represents to the colored peo-
pie Monday Mr.. Chisholm will go to
Muscatine to take up the work there.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-09-29

come very low and the army finds it.
self in desperate straits. The work Of
the Salvation Army is for a noble
cause, the uplifting of mankind, and
has accomplished much good not only
i'm its work on the street. but also in
recalling, backsliders to their own
church. Mr. Lind will call on the lead
ing men Of the city for aid and his eff
forts deserve the support of all whom
he approaches.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-09-29
EXPECT NO CHANGE
FOR LOCAL PASTOR
Rev. r. 3. Williams Will Be Reappoint-
ed for His Sixth Year at the
First Methodist.

There is no probability that Rev. r.
b. Williams, d. D., will leave Rock Is
land this year judging from the pres
ent indications at the session of the
Central Illinois conference at Abing-
don. Er r. B. Williams has just clos
ed his fifth years labor in the pulpit
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-09-29
ESTATE GOES TO CHILDREN
Will of Late Mrs. Mary 3. kimpel is
Admitte TO Probate.

The will of the late Mrs Mary B.
Kimpel of this city, admitted to pro-
bate in the county court by Judge E.
E. Parmenter this morning, divides the
bulk of the estate equally between the
children, John Henry and Robert KIM
pei, and Mrs. Mary Baarlan and Mrs.
Laroline Lerch. John Kimpel is nam
cd as executor The viii was dated
July !, 1902.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-09-29

The southern storm hns moved with
decreasing intensity to eastern Missouri
and the rain area covers the country
from the Mississippi valley to the At
Iantic coast. Heavy rains have fallen
along the river from st. Louis to Rock
Island, and also Illinois. Fair
weather west of the Mississippi il at
tending area of high pressure whose
crest IL over Manitoba and the Dakotas.
Much lower temperatures are reported
from those sections. with freezing wea-
ther at WiIIistOn and heavy FROST at
bismarck ~. ID. Owing To the cOntin-
ned advance northeastward of the
southern storm and the approach of the
high pressure. fair weather will prevail
In this vicinity tonight and sunday.
with cooler tonight.
J. VI. SHERIER, Local FOrecaster.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-09-29
HERE TO SOLICIT FUNDS
Field Solicitor of Salvation Army Ar
rVes from Peoria.

Fred O. Lind of Peoria, field solicitor
for the Salvation Army. arrived in the
city yesterday to take up the work Of
soliciting funds for the army in this
city. The members of the local army
have worked hard and consistently in
carrying on their work. but in spite of
all they could do the funds have be
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-09-29

German Lutheran, corner Twentieth
street and Fifth avenue; Rev. C. A
Mennicke, pastor. Services at 10 a. In
and 1880 p. m
German Evangelical, Ninth street
between Fifth and Sixth avenues. Rev.
Ed e. Klimpke, pastor Sunday school
at 9:15 a. m. Services at 1890 a m.
and 1880 p. m.
Swedish Lutheran, corner Four.
teenth street and Fourth avenue
f. o. Hanson, pastor. Services at 10: 80
a. m. and 1880 p. m. Sunday school al
9:15 a. m.
Zion Swedish Lutheran, 400 Sew
snth avenue; Rev Il. K Jonson, pastor.
Services at 1915 a. m and 7:45 p. m.
Sunday school at $50 a. IN.
Grace English Lutheran, corner For
ty-fourth street and Seventh avenue
Rev. c. E. Hoffsten, pastor Services at
10:45 a. m. and 1880 p.m Sunday
school at 9:15 a. m.
Central Presbyterian, Second ave
que, between Fourteenth and Fifteenth
streets; Rev. Marion Humphreys, pas
tor. Sunday school at $50 a. IN. Serv-
ices at 10:45 a. IN. and 1908 D.. m.
Christian Endeavor meeting at $50 d.
m. A rally day program will be given
in place of the preaching services at
1O:45 Evening subject, The Search
In a Promising Field the first in a
series of sermons on "a Search For the
Chief Good in Life"
Aiken Street Union chapel, South
Rock Island. Junior Christian Endeav-
or at 2:30 p. m. Sunday school at 8 p.
N. Senior Christian Endeavor at
p. m. Rev. Marion Humphreys, pastor.
South Park chapel, Presbyterian,
Elm street and Fifteenth avenue, Rev.
w. S. Marquis, pastor. Sunday school
at 2:3O D. m.
Broadway Presbyterian, corner of
Twenty-thir,. street and Seventh ave
nue.; Rev. w S. Marquis, pastor. Sun
day school at 9:15 a. m. Young Peo-
pies meeting at $50 p. m. Services
at 10:45 and 7:30 p. m.
Bethel Presbyterian chapel, corner
Twelfth street and Eleventh avenue.
Sunday school at $3.50 p. m.
United Presbyterian, Third avenue
aud Fourteenth street Sunday school
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-09-29

Temperature mt ~ go: at 3:3O
D. 80. Minimum temperature I'm II
hours. so; maximum 81. Velocity of
wind ut y n. M. 10 miles hour.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-09-29

All the news all the time The
Argus
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-09-29
Will Not RemoNc Casc.
THE " E4TH r. Il.

Fair tonight and sunday; cooler to-
night.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-09-29

West End Sunday school, 700 Sixth
street. Sunday school at 2:30 p. m.
Prayer meeting Friday evenings at
1880. w. B. Barker, superintendent.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-09-29

Studies in the scriptures for those
specially interested in the millennium
and in other parts of the great plan
of the ages" conducted every Sunday
afternoon from to o'clock at the
Rock Island Industrial Home building,
corner of Twenty-first street and Third
avenue
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-09-29
IN THE CHURCHES.

services IN the various churches Will
oe held as follows tomorrow:
Trinity Episcopal church, Nineteenth
street and Sixth avenue. Rev. Granville
II. Norwood. rector Services at 7:30
a. m. 1915 a. M, and 1880 p. m. Sun
day school At $50 a. m.
Trinity chapel, corner Seventh street
and Fourth avenue. Sunday school at
2:30 p. N.
First Baptist, corner Third avenue
and Fifteenth street; Rev. H. w. Reed,
pastor. Sunday school at $50 a. m.
Services at 10:45 a. m. and 1880 p m.
Young Peoples meeting at $50 p. m.
Morning subject. "Christ's Prospects
of Success the last of a series of se~-
mons on the bible. Evening subject,
The Mystery of Goodness
Swedish Baptist corner of Twenty
first street and Fifth avenue. Sunday
school at 2:30 p. IN. Preaching serv-
ices at 10:45 a. m, ana .:33 p. m.
EdgewoOd Baptist church, 447 Forty
fourth street; Rev. Fl. b. Hazen, pas
tor. Sunday school at $3.50 a. m. Serv-
ICES at 1880 a. m. and 100 p. M
Young Peoples service at ESQ p. IN.
Second Baptist chapel. corner OF
Tenth street and Sixth avenue Preach
ing by the pastor, Rev. J. w. Crush
shon, at 1890 a. m and 1880 p. m.
Sunday school at 1890 p. N. B. Y. p.
q. at $50 D. m
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-09-29

Christ's Home Mission, 22O2 Third
avenue. Services at p. m.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-09-29

and $50 a. m. Young Peoples society
at GAS. Services at 10:45 a. M, and
1880 D. N. Rev. William Donaldson OF
Monmouth will preach at both morn
ing and evening services.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-20
ARMY OFFICERS ORDERED
TO PURCHASE RATIONS

washington, April 20.-The war depart
ment has ordered army officers to pur-
chase at Los Angties Immediately 10000
rauons and at Seattle 10000 rations and
hurry them 10 San Francisco.
ne department was Informed that there
are l2OUO rations at the Presidio, that
thousands OF refugees are being sheltered
tnere and that the army IL feeding them
one million rations already have been
started 70 San Francisco by the depart
ment; The department. this morning re-
ceived the following despatch from Mai
Devel, superintendent of transport service.
dated San Francisco today:
Answering yours, am issuing 5000 COM
mon wall tents in store at Preside store
mouse. also 1000 buckets and 1000 blankets
VIII continue issuing until stock Is ex-
hausted. Lack OF water very serious Can
probably take care OF tentage as fast as
~ arrives No stoves needed owing to
glowing clnders, Warehouses In some
danger at Preside. All storehouses in
city destroyed with contents except stor-
age or officers effects. Dock and all
Drds and files TO Preside"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-20
BOSTON AND BAY STATE
WILL GIVE $500,0OO

Boston, April 2o-A resolution 10 con-
tribute 100000 10 the earthquake sufferers
or California was adopted this noon az a
meeting In city hall OF representative cit
liens OF Boston and Massachusetts,
III was also voted 10 hold public mass
rieeting tomorrow at noon in FanueIl hall
TO further the subscription movement.
Several hundred persons attended the
meeting which was presided over by Gov.
Guild and later by Mayor Fitzgerald and
q large number OF subscriptions were an
nounced. Andred s. Webster OF the bank
Ing firm OF Kidder Pes body e. Company.
treasurer OF the relief fund. reported SUBJ
scriptions at hand OF ssS.5co.
The house OF representatives voted an
appropriation OF 10000
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-20

SAN FRANCISCO, April 2O.-The
people of San Francisco, homeless and starv-
ing, are facing the calamity which has over
taken them and practically swept out of exist
ence the great city of which all were so proud.
There are no evidences of weakness to be
seen among the crowds of stricken people NOV
ing back reluctantly upon each advance of the
destroying flames which continue to sweep
toward the ocean.
: Appalled, for the moment, but undaunt-
ed, the bravery exhibited by the men, women
and children in face of overwhelming disaster,
is that OF race destined to arise stronger than
ever out of the ruins which now surround
them.
There is little left today of the gay city by Gate
There seems little hope the choicest
OF The city lying and north of Van Ness
but without avail
Water is in better supply apparently against the
headway gained by Owing intense heat the
buildings tor distance from the
to disappear like flash the minute the flames reach them
100000 HOMELESS.
The the refugees now
in the cy public squares and parks the main problem local
drink in sufficient quantities are lacking
Continued
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-20
To REPRESENT la SALE
At BALTIMORE Meeting

John r. Heffernan. n la Sale academy
aiumnus, has been authorized 10 repre-
81 the Proyidence Alumni association AT
the convention OF the National Alumni
association at Baltimore on April %