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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-10
MACHINE TAKES
OFF SIX FINGERS
Joe Johnson Gets Hands Caught in
Tube Knife Of Stamping Machine
a. the Battery Factory.

In an endeavor to recover some
cardboard from the stamping press
used in cutting cardboard for battery
cases. Joe Johnson. an employee OF the
Black Hawk Battery company suffered
the loss Of the last three fingers of
each hand in Il distressing manner.
This machine is most dangerous one,
be ng especially so for one to try 10 re-
move cardboard from the tube knife.
Young Johnson does not have charge
OF this machine. his duties being in
another department. He had removed
some of the cut cardboard from one of
the boxes and an additional few being
caught in the tube knife he attempted
to remove them. In some manner he
sprung the controlling lever with his
foot and as a result three fingers of
each hand were completely amputated.
y physician was called and dressed
his injuries which are most serious.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-10
DIRECTORS CHOSEN
BY NEW COMPANY
Rock island Safety Deposit Company
Is Going Ahead With Plans for
Proposed Building.

At meeting of the stockholders of
the Rock Island Safety Deposit COM
pany, which was recently organized,
the following were elected directors
for the team of one year: l.. S. Nc
Cabe, S. w. Collins. o. T. Cervin, c. ].
LarlIin, T. ]. Medill. Hope Thompson,
and A. z. Montgomery The board of
directors will meet soon and organize
by the election of officers and the adop-
ton of bylaws. The meeting yester
day was held at Mr.. Thompson's of
fee. The architect reported that good
progress is being made on the plans
for the six story building which the
company will erect on Eighteenth
street and Third avenue, and stated
that he hoped soon to have them ready
to submit all the details to the build
ing committee.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-10
is OUT THIS TIME
Why George Washington Nc Cas-
krin's Legislative Candi-
dacy is Forfeited.
PETITION REQUIREMENTS BAR
Mayors Old Friend. "Peanut" Dick,
Beat Him Out, But Was Short
at That.

Springfield. Oct. 10.-(Special.) 1.-The
following are the nominations for con
gress in the Fourteenth district and for
the legislature in the Thirty-third dis
trict, as certified to the county clerks
by the secretary of state, the time hav-
ing now elapsed To file nominations in
any form:
Congress. Fourteenth district-James
Mckinney, Aledo, republican; David
w. Matthews, Milan, democratic;
James NJ. Elamof, Carthage, prohibi-
Zionist; John c. Gibson, Rock Island.
socialist; Allen II. Mertz Moline. indie
pendent.
Senator Thirty-third district-Frank
George r. Whiting, Keithsburg, demo
crat; Henry Strom. Moline. socialist.
Representatives. Thirty-third district
Thomas Campbell, Rock Island, and
Frank E. Abbey of Biggsville. republi-
cans; Everett l.. Wurtz, Oquawlla. dem
ocrat; Harry NJ McCaskrin, Rock Is
land, prohibition; Perry NJ. Shipman.
Rock Island. socialist.
No Surprise In McCaskrin's Failure.
The fact that the name of George
Washington McCaskrin does not APP
pear as Independent candidate for the
legislature from this district, will not
occasion any great surprise. The seri-
BUSINESS of his candidacy has. in fact.
been doubted for some time. George
was unable TO qualify this time because
ne was unable to secure the required
number of signatures 70 his petition
and for other reasons.
His old lieutenant and now most en-
ergetic political opponent, Peanut"
Dick, fell short but three names of
the number required for an indie
pendent candidacy. having secured 420.
all but IS of which We're from Rock Is
land. whereas 423 is found by the sec
rotary of state to be necessary.
So that ali that has come of another
Instance of George Washington Nc
Caskrin's self-announced candidacy is
The blowing off of a little more bonn
bast-and abuse.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-10
ATTENDANCE NOW
EXCEEDS 1900
Number of Visitors in City for Farmers
National Congress Above Elk
pectations

Over 1900 visitors are in the city tc
attend the meeting of the Farmers Ma
tional congress. and more were arriv
ing during the day. The local attend
ance was somewhat larger today than
yesterday, and is expected to gradually
increase during the week.
The capacity of the hotels is entirely
inadequate 10 accommodate the crowds
and it is estimated that fully 1000 have
been cared for in private homes through
the bureau of information at the Rocl
Island house. The attendance by fal
exceeds the most sanguine expectations
of the officers and the committees.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-10

administered. Looney then wanted to
take part in the examination OF the
jury. but was informed that he was
pT resent only as the complaining wit
ness. and that States Attorney Scott
and the defendants attorney were the
only ones who might examine the jury.
He then declared that he would with
draw the complaints. The states attor-
ney again declared that he was ready to
try the case. and would accept the jur-
ors drawn. but Looney insisted on with
drawing the charges. He departed,
stating that he would take other steps.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-10
CONTRACT At HARTFORD
J. 6. White & Co. Building immense
Hydro-Electric Plant.

j. G.. White & Co., Inc, of New
York, who are extensively remodeling
he public utilities of the tri-cities,
ave been awarded contract for the
obstruction of a large hydro-electric
plant to supply light and power to the
city of Hartford, Conn. A hydraulic
He'd dam, 600 feet long and 60 feet
Ugh will retain the water, while
Wooden stave pipe. feet in diameter
nd nearly two miles long will lead to
be powerhouse, giving 20O-foot head
ne plant will be a model in every re
pect.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-10
LADIES' RECEPTION FRIDAY
Misunderstanding Necessitates Change
in ORIGINAL Plans.

been necessary TO change the plans
for the reception to the visiting ladies.
and instead of holding the reception
at the Rock Island club this afternoon,
the ladies viii be received Friday af-
ternoOn. The session of the congress
is TO be held at the Watch Tower in
the afternoon. and the ladies will have
ample time 10 visit that place and re-
turn for the reception from 4 to 6
o'clock.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-10

vented precipitation. The temperature
however. rea a minimum of ~ de-
grees. low enough to kill all exposed
vegetation of the tenderer kinds, and
water in vessels left out OF doors was
covered with half an inch OF more of
ice. More of the same sort Of weather
is promised for tonight with rising
temperature tomorrow. Last evening
about dusk a few flakes of show are,
reported TO have fallen, though the
phenomena was not generally OBJ
served.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-10
A KILLING FREEZE;
SNOW Is REPORTED
Temperature Reached 81 Degrees and
Tender Vegetation Was
Severely Nipped.

The first killing frost of the season
which came last night was of the
BLACK" variety. That is, it was not
generally visible because of the wind
which blew all night and which pre-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-10
is NOT APPOINTED
John looney Wnhdraws Com
plants When Told He Can
Not Prosecute.
CASES AGAINST W. W. SCOTT
Informed by States Attorney and Jus
tice That His Position is That
Of Complaining Witness.

When he found that he could not be
appointed as prosecuting attorney in
the cases. John Looney this morning
withdrew all three of his complaints
against w. W. Scott. charging disturb
ing the peace. intimidatinS Il witness
by threats. and third case TO have Mr..
Scott placed under bond to- keep the
peace. The affair represented but an
other failure of LOoney's to wreak re-
vense on persons against whom he has
"a personal feeling. in this instance he
endeayored 10 accomplish his ends
through the court OF Justice i. II. Gle
land
The case was called this morning,
and States Attorney J. X. Scott APP
peared TO prosecute the case. He stat
ed that he understood the defendant
desired a jury trial. and the defendant
w. w. Scott stated that he desired
jury of six men. \ venire was issued.
and a jury. composed OF business men
and farmers and not the usual hangers
on of justice courts. was summoned.
The states attorney said that he did
not know any of the jurors. but would
accept them all without examination.
and was ready 10 try the case, without
argument
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-10
WE'RE READY FOR YOU.
Kindly Call.

Ask to see our special line of sui;
ings at SIS. We guarantee you strict
~ tailor-made suit or overcoat at th
above price. Now's the time. Beal &
Schmitt's the place. Illinois theate
building.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-10

Adolph Geyer performed the ceremony
The bride is a daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Henry Hurley of Black Hawk,
and is well and favorably known in
Milan and Rock Island, where she has
spent most of her life. The groom is
the only son of the late Bernard Re
decker and was born and reared in
Rock Island where he enjoys a large
acquaintance who will join in
wishing him and his bride
much prosperity and happiness
They will go to housekeeping on a
farm one mile south of Taylor Ridge
Owing to the recent death in the fam
ly, the wedding was of quiet nature.
Alterbern-Hire.-Rev H. w. Reed of
the First Baptist church OBLIGATED this
afternoon at o'clock at the marriage
of Mrs Mary E. Hire of Cordova and
Edward NJ. Alterbern of Davenport
the ceremony taking place at the home
of l.. l.. Cool. 1925 Fifteenth street.
Mr.. Alterbern is conductor on the
ST Paul, and he and his bride will
make their home in EIgin. Mr.. and
Mrs AlteIbern left on the afternoon
train for visit at ST. Paul and other
northern points.
The ladies of the Memorial Christian
church Will serve a meatpie dinner at
the church tomorrow from 11:30 TO
o'clock.
NJ, Stanley has just received another
car load of fine winter potatoes. If
you are in need call and see them on
Milwaukee track
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-10
SOCIAL AFFAIRS.

GSociety news. written or teIephoned
20 the society editor of The Argus, will
De gladly received and published. But
n either case the identity of the sender
must be made known. to insure relia
1ility. Written notices should bear sig
nature and address
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-10

Cleaning, Pressing and Repairing
At Beal and Schmitt's, Illinois theatei
building. .Ss
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-10

All the news all the time - The
Argus
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-10
Wanted to Prosecute.

Then Looney asked if he was not to
act as states attorney in the case. Mr..
Scott said that he himself would act as
states attorney as long as he filled
that position and was able to attend.
LOoney filed two motions asking that
someone else be appointed. claiming
that States Attorney Scott was inter
ested. The court ignored the motions
stating that if Mr.. Scott did not prop
erly conduct the case, ne Justice Gle
lanO was there to see that justice was
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-10
Camp 20, NJ. w. A.

Camp 20 will give a smoker for its
4embers this evening at their hall.
hall. <n
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-10

Redeeker-Huriey-Yes yesterday at the par
sonage of St Mary's church took place the
marriage of Miss Lucy May Hurley to
Ben Redecker of Taylor Ridge. Rev.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-10

S. MATTISON. Clerk.
THOMAS M'LEAN, VIC.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-10

G. A. r. Card Party.-The ladies of
ahe G. A. r. yesterday afternoon gave
Il successful card party at Memorial
nall Cinch was played at tables and
prizes fell to Mrs. A. Ehmke, first,
Mrs G. w. Cardall second, and Mrs
Polzin, consolation. Lunch was served
by the ladies.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-10

Genevieve Clark Wilson in Recital
Under the auspices of the music de-
partment of the Moline Woman's club
Mrs. Genevieve Clark Wilson will give
recital at the Congregational church
n Moline. next Monday evening. Mrs
Wilson is the possessor of highly Gull
tivated soprano voice which she uses
with excellent effect and much is
promised TO those fortunate enough to
hear her
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-10

Scissors Club Cuts Up.-The Scis
sors club clipped off a few yards of
GOOD time last evening at the home of
" SIS Gertrude Carse, 1116 Fourth av
enue. The cut-ups enjoyed games anG
ialnty refreshments, adjourning at the
usual hour
The sun. (Jacksonville, Fla.) 1905-1908, 1906-06-16
Fifth Page

a. change in the Constitution so as to limit the
terms of all Federal Judges who are now appointed
for life and to take away from the President the
power of appointing Federal Judges, from the Chief
Justice of the United States down, substituting the
process of election by popular vote
"5. An amendment to the jury system so that in
all civil cases not unanimous verdict, but three
fourths verdict, shall be required
80. The extension of the principle of the initiative
and referendum.
az. A Government telegraph system.
"s. Municipal ownership Of all lighting plants
ut is to Colonel Bryans honor that in the past he
has pondered earnestly and talked and written much
about many public questions besides free silver at
sixteen to one and colonial Imperialism, We have
chosen few of his ideas concerning desirable
changes in our institutions tor exhibition here
"Of all the foregoing changes he has said that in
his judgment they might be made with advantage
to the people. Docs he think so nowY"
These questions should be easy for the great
The sun. (Jacksonville, Fla.) 1905-1908, 1906-06-16
THE SUN

In voting upon the question of whether you will,
or will not find true bill, at least twelve of your
number must vote in the affirmative. Any less mum.
Der than twelve voting in the affirmative, you would
return "No bill"
The law requires that your body shall consist of
not less than fifteen, and not than eighteen; So
at all times when your grand jury is in session, you
must see that at least fifteen of your number are
present.
If less than fifteen are present you can take no
fifteen Of Won ia nuii omd void THO law o;wos uo,,
the right to make your own hours of meeting and
adjourning. AS citizens interested in your county,
you can make those hours to suit your own con-
venience.
If at any time during your deliberaton any ques.
ton arises before your body upon which you wish
further instructions from the court, you will
into court and make it known. | will give to you
such other instructions as l deem proper.
You can adjourn.
The sun. (Jacksonville, Fla.) 1905-1908, 1906-06-16


faction of his friends, and his enemies his
emies matter how he answers them.
Wet dry is the cry in Jefferson County, Fla, and
nice compliment worthily bestowed is the follow
ing from the True Democrat:
editor w. w. Carroll of Monticello, with his
News, and Mayor of that much loved little city
for it is our birthplace and early boyhood home-is
working with all his might and strength as official
and editor for purity and good morals. strong cf
fort is being made to have whisky sold there, and he
stands to the rack, like the true he surely is,
fighting for what is right and for keeping home pure
and clean--to keep Monticello moral and respect
able city True, it is almost impossible to prevent
blind tiger violations of law, but with that
there many of us who believe u community, from
a moral standpoint Is better off even with few blind
tigers than with several tigers with wide open eyes
for the egalized wdeopened eyed kind of tigers the
saoons) will sell to thousands of people who do not
get it from the blind tigers and note in Talahas
see that no minors are drinking blind tiger liquor"
First worthy young man, next popular idol
and last target, is the course usually run by the
average rcformer. VIM. Travers Jerome of New York
has played the first two parts well, and is now in
CONTINUED on twelfth Pagel
The sun. (Jacksonville, Fla.) 1905-1908, 1906-06-16
Whats Agitating the
People These Days
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CONTINUED from Fourth Pagel
who keeps from six to eight girls virtually her slaves
in an uptown apartment house, who used the Herald
personal regularly. She keeps the girls much in
her debt by encouraging their extravagances and
overchargng them for accommodations that they dare
not leave"
The sun. (Jacksonville, Fla.) 1905-1908, 1906-06-16

Recognizing the third rise of Bryan and in an
effort to stem the tide, the New York Sun prints
this editorial:
"Before the Hon. William j. Bryan is welcomed
by any considerable part of the population of the
United States as the conservative antique of Mr..
RoOsevets strenuous radicalism, it may be permits
sbe to ask how the great circumnavgator stands on
the subjoined projects of Governmental reform:
81. A change in the Constitution to enable Con-
gress to pass a bill the Presidents veto by n
ma jority vote, instead of twothirds vote of
the Senate and the House.
"2. A change in the Constitution requiring an
actual majority of all the elected members in order
to pass any bill either in the Senate in the House.
"3. The election Of United States Senators directly
by the people of the several States.
The sun. (Jacksonville, Fla.) 1905-1908, 1906-06-16

moner," who doubt will answer them to the salts.
faction of his friends, and his enemies are his en-.
emics no matter how he answers them.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-08-07
HAVEN ooUMER rUnspAY AUeusr lyoe

.ney-generaI that the question of public policy is involved, the intent of the State being to insure healthy mothers of healthy children, Judge olmstead asked: Why should the housewife, the women who toll at home, in mercantile houses, in offices, or she who tolls not at aIl-the society woman-be exempt from legislative interference. injunctive or mandatory, for the same reason?"
 The case is to be carried to the su- preme court of the United States. and it will be interesting to see what Is done with it there.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-08-07

Little Wilhelm-"Oh, uncle-why don't you send some of your poems to Australia? I haven't any stamps from there in my collection. "-Fliegende Blatter.
 Flelds--I beat Pumpkins on horse trade in great shape yesterday. Barnes Got your money yet? Fields-He paid half down, and Is coming around with the rest tomorrow. Barnes-No, he isn't; he was buying that horse for lme.-Detroit Free Press.
 You always appear to be worried about your housekeeping, remarked the sympathetic friend But really, replied the housekeeper, there are only two occasions when am really worried, One is when I haven't a servant, and the other is when have."-Clipped.
 Podd-"The Marmaduke children are terrors, aren't they?"
 Purdy-"They certainly are: but you cant blanc Marmaduke,"
 Why not?"
 Tt isn't his fault. What can a mere parent do against two sets of grand parents s"-American Spectator.
 "Why am yu in sech a bad humor? asked the head waiter in the Southern hotel. Why" replied the new waiter dat last man told me to hold out mat palm an An stood deh holding it out foh en hour" 'En he gib yu qua tah?" "Ne, he wanted me to gib him a quatah. He was palmist, ,"-Chi- cago Daily News.
 The suitor-"You seem to think more of your pet dog than of any man"
 The Lady-"I do.'
 The Suitor-'And do you think you can be happier with your dog thar with husband?"
 The Lady-Certainly could kill tht dog if he didn't behave hmself,"- Philadelphia Ledgesr.
 "Hello!" said the farmer, wat yot swearin' about?"
 Why" snapped the disgusted auto list, "this machine broke down and .. can't get 1t to go,"
 | "Crlcky! you're In luck, The last fel low like you that l seen round her got all broke up cause he couldn't ge his to stop. p."-Philadelphia Press,
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-08-07
THE OHERWHELMER.

Eastward, westward, northward and southward the course of Bryans em- Ipire seems to take its way. Josiah Quincy says that the Democratic or ganizations of Massachusetts are Overwhelmingly" in favor of the nom- nation of MT. Bryan in 1908 He has no doubt that this feeling will find official expression at the proper time, perhaps very soon" MT. Quincy thinks that Bryan and Roosevelt are unmatched for popularity among the voters by any other public man in either party, and that Roosevelt's de- cision not to run again is "irrevoca- ble.'
 Connecticut Democrats are not yet overwhelmingly in favor of Bryan, but they may be overwhelmed soon. Just now many of them are nosing around wondering whether they can afford to be overwhelmed They will have to de- eide pretty soon, for Bryan will be here pretty soon, and then there will be a count.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-08-07
Blessings.

I do not care for gold, For poor indeed is he whose Midas touch Turns beauty into gold;
 Translates in terms Of lucre every Joy And sets a price on love. l do not care for fame, whose trumpet
 tongue Is hireling, sounding forth With loud acclaim the praises of whose Will pay the price. For reputation" comes from printers ] ink And he may be called great Who pays space rates.' Nor do 1 care for power" The potency of brutal force that makes Of mems necessities a rod by which they're ruled. And made to do or good or Ill As powers" fancy dictates. 1 do not care for these Exterior symbols of material worth, For they are but the gilt that still may hide That which is spurious and base. But give me, Lord, from tbe great bounteous store
 Of blessings to be won by humankind A heart to love my fellows; mind to sec
 And recognize earths beauties, and A friend who understands. Also.
 An occasional
 G. ougs cyyobo TAao,norot
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-08-07

birthday within few weeks. Although feeble In body and confined to her bed most of the time, her mind retains all the brightness and vigor of her youth, and she is still, as she always has been, the head of her family. One is never saddened when one visits her, for she spends no time in vain regrets, neither does she entertain her friends with a long list of chronic ailments. She is simply waiting patiently for her tran- sition. Who would not rather fear to live than die?"
 have heard of g. woman whose life was empty and who had no resources within herself. She would stand before her mirror long hours at a time, not Ing sadly the changes Time had wrought in her appearance. And, as she saw the throwing wrinkles and her rapidly whitening hair she would cry sorroWfully Gan this be Ann Maria, can this be Ann Maria?" It Is truly deplorable to think the same thoughts, l ard do the same thing day in, day out, three hundred and sixty-five days in | the year-continually and monotonous- ly turning in one groove-as this woman evidently did, without hope or prospect or even a desire for change. Such are the people who help to fill our sanita- riums and our insane retreats; and what wonder?
 The last, but by no means the least, Co aofn ;yo I1n o-t ne a{,oer young is not to worry. This is one of the most difficult things in life, for it l Is easy and natural to borrow trouble. We are prone to worry as are the | sparks to fly upward. Frau Sorge" meets us on our entrance to this mundane sphere, md our birthright is trouble. There are days when our skies are leaden and our outlook Is shrouded in lmpenetrable gloom, but if we wait patiently the sun will again show his face. How many times have we crossed bridges which failed to ma terialize! For this reason we should keep our worries to ourselves. It is 1 positively criminal to expatiate on our woes and thereby darken the day for those about us.
 To retain that youthfulness of spirit so desirable we should think less ot ourselves Then with steadfast trust in the All Merciful Father we shall be able to so bravely and calmly down the years.
 Trust for to-day; InOu oWneSt no tomorrow,
 That thou shouldst from it's store or
 care or burden borrow
 To-day hath in itself thy work, thy joy
 thy sorrow:
 Trust for to-day.
 RACHEL ROGERS.