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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-03-18

on the southwest storm drain, AMI
a lot of other things that would
have gone through, and in better shape,
perhaps. had a bag of wind, and not
he, occupied the mayoral chair Among
'other things the mayor claimed TO have
done was to have conquered the Cen
tral Union Telephone company and eff
fected the moral regeneration of the
city. 1t is unnecessary to- comment
upon the progress he has made in eth.
er direction
Liberal with Abuse.
Few escaped in the TRADE of abuse
The Argus, as might have heen eX
pected. coming in for a large portion.
In this sort of thing McCaskrin shows
the influence over him now of a
source OF degenarting inspiration
that was not in evidence in his
previous campaigns. Individuals whose
notorious practices have been and are
a fostering sore in the community.
have put into his mouth charges 10
repeat that are based upon their own
iniquitieS and the mayor is compelle |
TO utter them because he has fallen
into clutches that have been the un-
doing of many a better man than he
Charges that he made against The Ar
gus are dictated by a source so OBJ
yiOuS that the people of Rock lslani
viii weigh them for what they are
worth. They serve, however. to estab-
lish a connection from which McCask-
rim can never free himself and which.
so long as he stands before the people
of this city for Judgment will effectual-
! Iy thwart and blight any political am
ticn that he may entertain.
The mayor explained why he had
mot appointed a chief of police
| in order that there might be no one
to stand between himself and his duty
as he saw it, He refused TO have any
one in any undertaking he might see
| fit To assume who was hampered by
Tsuch n thing as bOndsmen. In other
words. he wanted no unnecessary 90.
sracles in the way if he chose =
play 10 the galleries. This eXpla
nation was offered without any
reference to the fact that there is n
fact. and has been for several months
a chief of police who is acting in that
capacity just so far as is necessary t.
enable him to grab the salary. That
John p. Sexton has not been on the
payroll since last April is due to the
refusal of the city council time after
time to ratify the appointment The
mayor did not explain why he ha'
persisted month after month in bring
ing Sections name up. nor did he ven
ture to say as to whether Sexton i,
still in fact chief or not.
Inconsistent A. Ever.
The mayor declared in one breatl
that there are grafters getting money
from the city treasury and the council
has not enough backbone 10 cut then
off. \ few minutes later he asserte,
he signed every check in the eXpendi
ture of the citys funds and makes i
his business to see that the money Il
Ipaid only where it is lawfully due.
McCaskrin seemed to take pride II
the fact that he had torn up the track
of the D. K. I. & n. w. road On tw'
; occasions without any warrant or az
thority 10 do so and swOre that if re
elected he would do it again. Peand
{ Dick at Turner hall the other evening
, asked why. if the mayor thinks this
, a worthy direction for his activities, n
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-03-18

Ill the news all the time-The Argus
All the news all the time-THE
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-03-18
CITIZENS TO HOLD
FIRST WARD Meeting
Addresses Announced for Tonight at
at 600 Seventh Ave-
nue..

The first ward meeting of the Citi-
zens' Non-Partisan association will be
held this evening at 600 Seventh ave
nue., in the second precinct of the
First ward. Among the speakers will
be James Mcnamara. candidate for
mayor. and Henry Stelck, candidate for
city attorney.
Tomorrow night the first mass meet,
ing of the campaign will be held by the
citizens at Turner hall.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-03-18

w. II. Lamont, citizens nonpartisan
for city clerk, is a democrat
by birth and education. The name
stands for all that is staunch and true
in democratic teachings, and while pol
itics are eschewed in the citizens move
ment, his nomination shows that dem
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-03-18

he has had when he appeared in the
outlying parts of the CITY. On one CT
these occasions last week he was boot
ed from the city wagon which he was
using as a platform. In practically all
of them when questions were asked in
response to his invitation the inQuiring
party was abused and insulted.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-03-18

Ocrats rae not forgotten in the makeup
of nonpartisan politics. They are not
Mr.. Lamont is therefore an element Of
strength on the citizens ticket.
Besides, he is eminently fitted for
the office.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-03-18
FIRE ALARM CONFUSED
Department Called to Wrong Location
-Damaqe is Sluht.

Damage IS Slight.
The fire department was summoned
to the J. Goldman store, Twenty-siXth
about 9:45, sparks from the chimney
having set fire TO the roof. Owing to
confusion in the alarm turned in to
the department, the wagons went to
Twenty-fifth street and Seventh ave
nue. before the location of the fire was
learned. Fortunately but little dam
age resulted.
Smyrna times., 1907-01-16
TOWNSEND.
DR.. Pritchard Receivers Enough to Return
HOme-Loca and Personal Mention.

Special Correspondence to the TIMES.
TOWNSEND, Jan. 15:-Dr. Clarence
Pritcbard has returned home from the
Hospital where he has been under
treatment for blood poison, from which
he has recovered successfully, although
he had to undergo an operation.
Can't do without-the Phone.
Mrs. W. H. Reynolds entertained a
mum Der of young folks last week in
honor of her cousin, Miss Olive
Beauchamp. Among those present:
Misses Olive Beauchamp, Anna Van
dyke, Lillian West, Lillian Hart,
Aurelie Lattomus, Ethel Lee, Beulah
Hodgson, Messrs. Thomas Enos, How
ard VanDyke, Earl Shockley, Kemp
Donovon, Raymond Watts, Hart
Scott. The evening was very pleasantly
spent in games and music.
Get the rates on telephone for YOU
home, they will surprise you.
PERsoNALs:-Mrs. d. b. Jones is spend
ing sometime in Middletown visiting friends
Miss Clara Records, of Blackbird visite,
Mrs. Benjamin West last week.-Mrs.
Jacobs and children, of Millington, Md
have been visiting Miss Ella Maloney Mrs
Harold Whitehous has returned home afte
a visit with friends and relatives in Whining
ton.-Miss Ella Maloney entertained tn
Fort Nightly Club on Saturday evening
; the past week--Mi. Robert Anderson,
st. Johns College, Annapolis, Md, hi
: been visiting Miss Ethelwyn Maloney.-M
!, Author H. Sloop, of the University of An
!. Arbor, Michigan, has been visit ng Mi
10 Ethelwyn Maloney.
Smyrna times., 1907-01-16
BLACKBIRD.

Special Correspondence to The Times.
BLAcKBIRD Jan, 16:-Quite a number
were delightfully."- entertained at the we'd
ding reception of Mr.. and Mrs. William
Spicer at the home of the groom Mr.. and
Mrs. 2. H. Spicer on THURSDAY evening
JAN 10, 1907 They were recipient of
many handsome and useful presents.
After the refreshments were served the
many frienes departed for their homes
wishing them many happy years on the sea
of Matrimony.
The telephone is money saver.
PERsoNALs-Miss Nellie Sehafer has re-
tuened home after spending some time
with relatives in Wilmington, Germantown,
Pa, Camden N. J.-General H. f. Spicer
and wife of Philadelphia visited his brother
Mr.. and Mrs j. H. Spicer last Week.-Mrs.
Susie Watson spent Tuesday with her
Grandmother Mrs. Fannie Guessford-Mr
Theodore Ferguson and Miss Ella Ferguson
spent Tuesdas and Wednesday in Philadel-
| phia. Mamie E. Pierson is visiting
her sister Mrs. Mary Pierson near Hockes
| sin.-Mrs. William Hutchison is visiting he
sister Mrs. Josephine Ennis of near Clay
ton.
Smyrna times., 1907-01-16
WELLINGTON.

Pastor Gardner Announces That indebtedness
Has Been Lifted off OF Cburch-PersOnals.
Special Correspondence to the TINES
WELLINGTON, Jan. 14:-Following
the excellent Re-Opening Day Exer-
cises at the Millington M. Z. Church
held last Sunday week, Rev. Edwin
Gardner pastor, has sprung delight
full surprise on his congregation by an
nouncing the church entirely free of
debt, the first time since it was built
in 1871 The announcement was re-
ceived with general rejoicing. The
total cost of the recent improvements
to the church amounted to $1226. 90.
Before re-opening day $S07.00 was re-
ceiyed on this amount leaving a bal
ance of $419.00 to be raised on Ere
Opening Day." Through the gener-
| osity and interest taken by the con-
gregation and friends of the church,
$685.. 90 has been raised which not only
wipes out the indebtedness but leaves
a small surplus in the treasury. The
work of Pastor Gardner and his con-
| gregation has been matter of interest
to Methodism generally and both pas
tor and people are coming in for much
praise. The work is all the more
creditable when it is considered the
membership of the church only mum
bers 1S9 and a seating capacity o
only $50. At the recent session of th'
Third Quarterly Conference, Pastor
Gardner was invited back for the fourtI
year.
Telephoning is cheaper than writing
and more satisfactory.
Personals Miss Mary Green, of Sud
lersville, spent the week with he
cousin, Miss Addie Moore. Mrs
Oscar Row, of Sudlersville, was tn
guest of Mrs. John Higmon last Sun
day.-Mrs. Mollie Hood, of Philadel
phia, is visiting her sister, Mrs. Chas
Rolph. Jennie Reese, of nea
Chestertown is the guest of her cousin
Miss Blanche Reese.-Mrs. Milto
Davidson and children, of Dover,
visiting her sister, Mrs. Gardner {
the M. E. Parsonage.-Mr Joh
George, OF Sudlersville, was in tow
last Saturday. Mrs. Cora Baldwi
and Miss Jump,of Chesterville, wei
the guests of Mr.. and @. M. HURT la
g Sunday.-Mrs. Townsend and Mr.
9 Payne, of Cape Charles City, were IL
guests of their brother, Mr.. Raymor
Taylor this week. .-The4 friends of M
and Mrs. Chris. Connor, near tow
y who were lately married gave them
rousing serenade one evening la
week. Mrs, Daisy Creswell,
:. Crumption, spent the day Wednesd
with Mrs. VIM. Mallalieu.- al
Mrs. Clayton Carter, spent Sund
with their sisters, Mrs. DIR. Walls.
Smyrna times., 1907-01-16

Personals: Mrs. n. W. Woolford is
visiting in Little Creek.-Mrs. S. l..
Rogers is visiting in Philadelphia
Mr.. Abel Numbers has returned from
a pleasant visit in New York and
Woodbridge, N. J.-Miss Bessie Num-
bers is visiting friends in Middletown,
and Warwick, Md.-Mrs. Warfeld and
Mrs. Tumlin visited Philadelphia
Tuesday.-Thomas Rees, of Temple
vile, Nd, was in town Tuesday.
Smyrna times., 1907-01-16
HIGH SCHOOL TRIP TO WASHINGTON
CONTINUED FROM FIRST PAGE

namos generating power for the 5000
lights, with which the library is light
ed, and the six boilers where the steam |
is generated for running the dynamos |
and for heating the library. Some |
took the rest of the evening to see the |
sights of the city but the most of our
number were content to seek repose in
our quiet rooms. At three o'clock in
the morning with the rain descending
from the heavens to a tin roof just be-
low my window, 1 was loudly remind
ed of the fact that our auto would not
run if it rained. But at s o'clock, be-
fore some of our ladies had eaten any
breakfast, our auto came silently up,
and our genial guide Mr.. F. 7. Hol-
land, told us that it would not rain
much and if it should rain we could
quickly secure a cover. Thus assured
we hastily prepared for what proved
to be one of the most enjoyable parts
of our trip. Nearly $50 notable places
were passed and briefly and many times
wittily described. Our pictures were
taken as we started out and by the
time of our return were finished and
mounted and now are splendid souve-
MRS of a most enjoyable ride.
Up Mt. Washington Monument Ia the Clouds.
O,,,ovk -; =, WAC =, ~ eo ooe,, WI, ~, NJ
arrived at the monument we found that
if wedesired to reach it's summit we
must lift ourselves there step by step
until over 910 steps sboald find us
more than 500 feet up in the air. Many
of our number started up and while we
could not see anything when we got
being up in the clouds. Smithsonian
Institute and the National Museum
were next hastily visited. We all saw
how much there is to be seen and came
away thirsty for time to study the won
derful treasures of these two build
ings. Lunch was next in order and
then to the Treasury Building. Armed
with letters from the President and
Cashier of the First National Bank OF
Georgetown, Del, introducing us to
the Hon. Charles H. Treat, Treasurer
of the U. S., we secured an audience
with him. After a brief but happy
speech he put us into the hands ot
competent guides, who took us to see
the wonders of our money system. We al
had the pleasure of lifting $40, 900, 900,
of Uncle Sans money. None of III
ever expect to have so much money il
our hands again. From there we wen
to Corcoran's Art Gallery and then tC
the station for home Four of oul
party weht to Mount Vernon and sa,
; they had the best time of all. Blu
those who went through the Treasur,
/ Building think they had the best tim
i while the three ''small boys" kno,
1 they had the best time. Through th
3 kindness of Mr.. McElroy, superintend
t ent of the Pullman Car Works, th
/. boys had an introduction to the Pres
Q dent who was delighted" to see them
/ We were all tired when we reache
;. Smyrna at 8. 10 p. m, on the 18th, bu
!, felt we'll repaid for our time and el
a pense.-Prin.
g Every up-to-date farmer in the Stat
Smyrna times., 1907-01-16

A mad dog running at large caused
considerable excitement in Clayton
last Sunday. 1t is claimed that the
animal bit several other dogs before it
was killed. 1t is hoped the dogs bitten
will be speedily killed as it is taking
too much risk to let such animals live.
Smyrna times., 1907-01-16

The 55th annual meeting of the Del
aware Railroad Company was held at
Dover Thursday. The statement of
Secretary Manlove Hayes shows the
earnings for the year to be as follows:
From freight traffic 81, $50, 235.6S, in
crease of S167, 1856 90; pass enger traffic
1858, ,635.54, increase $67, 3O4.7O; express
traffic S96, ,633.54, increase 6,602. %;
mails S37s, 57S.16, increa Sc, $3,615.12;
miscellaneous sources $14, 497. go, de-
crease $126.06; gross earnings 81, ,345,
1874, increase s245, ,2s1.O7. The earn
ings continue to show substantial in
crease, due largely to the lumber traffic
received from southern connections
and TO larger shipments of structural
iron and steel, the aggregate gain be
ing $245, ,281 .07. The increase in ex
penses was S126, 1O3 90, mainly in th
maintenance OF way and equipment de
partments, leaving net earnings o.
1921 ,020.40
Smyrna times., 1907-01-16

The revival services at st. Paul Nj.
E. Church continues with increasing
interest and some success. Although
the weather the past week has been
bad, the meetings each night have
been we'll attended. and Pastor Smith
and his co-workers feel encouraged to
press forward in their good work.
Smyrna times., 1907-01-16
There's safety for any family in town
if there's phone IN the house.
Send Your Cattle and Horse Hides

to the Crosby Frisian Fur Company,
Rochester, N, Y, and have them con-
verted into coats, robes, rugs, gloves
and mittens; better and cheaper goods
than you can buy. Never mind the
distance, "Crosby pays the freight. T"
See our new illustrated catalog page
1S. IL interested send for it.
Smyrna times., 1907-01-16
Sickness comes at night. The tele-
phone brings the doctor.
The Plghr Name.

Mr.. August Sherpe, the popular over
seer of the poor, at Fort Madison, Ia,
says: "Dr. Kings New Life Pills, are
rightly named; they act more agree
ably, do more good and make one feel
better than any other laxative" Guar
anteed to cure biliousness and cousti-
patton. 25c at Benton N. Weldon s
drHss store.
Smyrna times., 1907-01-16

Mr.. John W. McKenney, of Prices
Station, has been appointed baggage
and freight agent at Chapel, six miles
from Easton, Talbot county, to sue
ceed Joseph s. Cooper, transferred to
Cordova. Mr.. McKenney has for som e
time been assistant agent at Prices.
Smyrna times., 1907-01-16
Want a phone? Drop postal to J
W. Perkins, Smyrna.

The annual election of officers of st.
Paul M. E. Sunday School was held
after the regular session of the school
last Sunday and resulted as follows:
Superintendent, 7. E. White; Assist
ant Superintendent, Franklin Brock
son; Lady Assistant, Mrs. A. M. Allen !;
Recording Secretary, Ralph M. Brock
son; Assistant Secretary, r. Norris
White; Treasurer, J. Elmer Cats /;
Superintendent of Primary Depart
ment, Mrs. J. E. Cats; Assistant Sup
erintendent of Primary Department,
Mrs. s. l.. Rogers; Organist, Mrs. Il.
e. White; Assistant Organist, Miss
Mabel Ford; Librarian, Verman Ora
ham; Assistant Librarian, Lawrence
Downing. 1t may be noticed that thi
election consisted in the reelection o
nearly all of the officers serving thi
school the past year. which,. consider
ing the religious, social aud fnancia
condition of the school, speaks we'll fc
this corps of officers.
Smyrna times., 1907-01-16

The farmhouse with phone is al
ways in touch with everybody.
The farmers son and daughter is
right in the swim if there's phone in
the house.
Smyrna times., 1907-01-16

J. Will Perkins, Smyrna, will call
on you and explain how you can get a
telephone. Drop him a card.
Smyrna times., 1907-01-16
CLAYTON. .
All orders for Subscriptions or Job Work
or any News Items left with NIL. Nudge
will receive prompt attention.

Telephone in the farmhouse means
recreation, entertainment, neighbor-
hood news and happenings.
Smyrna times., 1907-01-16

A "Hat Trimming Contest" will be
held at the home of George G. Roth
wells, near Smyrna. on Friday even
ing January 25th. Ladies are request
ed to bring lunch, an old hat and
trimmings for it. The men will trim
the hats and afterwards buy them, the
ladies will have to furnish a lunch to
the one buying her hat. A prize will
be given to the man trimming the best
hat. The public is cordially invited.
Proceeds for the benefit of Oak Hill
School, near Delaneys.
Smyrna times., 1907-01-16

A special effort is being made by the
railroad officials to put the tracks of
the Delaware and Chesapeake road in
first class condition. and to this end
they are using all of the available
track men from Harrington to Town
send, taking them home at night by
special train.
Smyrna times., 1907-01-16

Mr.. w. T. Dayett, who recently had
his beautiful home wiped out by fire,
is now tearing down the walls and
clearing the debris away preparat ory
to moving the building formerly used
) as the Baltimore & Delaware Bay Rail
road Station to the site. Mr.. Dayett
purchased the building from the Della
ware Railroad Co. In this connection
Mr.. Dayett wishes to express his heart
felt appreciation to his many friends
for their kindness toward him and his
family in their affiiction. He deeply
appreciates their interest and sympa-
thy and will never forget the kindness
that has been extended him on every
hand.
Smyrna times., 1907-01-16

In doubt about name, date or
meeting Of any sort, the phone will tell
you.
Smyrna times., 1907-01-16

The farmer and his family can keep
in touch with all the neighborhood via
the telephone.
Smyrna times., 1907-01-16

You hear from town in a moment il
you have a phone.
Smyrna times., 1907-01-16

Want phone? All information given
by J. W. Perkins, Smyrna.
Smyrna times., 1907-01-16

Your neighbor has a phone-Why
not you?
Smyrna times., 1907-01-16

Never need call on friend and find
her out if you have telephone.
Smyrna times., 1907-01-16

Delayed in town and can't get hom'
the telephone will explain matters.
Smyrna times., 1907-01-16

Every up-to-date farmer in the State
needs phone and he knows it.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1907-06-29
One of "Reecher's Bibles"

Eben F. Croker has presented to the
University of Kansas one of the old
Sharp's rifles, commonly known as
Beecher's Bibles which played such
an important part in the border
troubles when Kansas was struggling
with the slave problem. The old gun
has been in Mr.. Cookers family since
1854 and is in as good condition as
when first sent to Kansas. The
weapon will be hung in the main read
ing room. of the university library.
The old rifle was one of the guns
which was sent to Kansas territory
by the New England Emigrant Aid
society.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1907-06-29
SYMPATHY ron TIE FISH.
Upton SincIair's Amazing Parable on
Charity of the Rich.

Upton Sinclair, In an address before
= body of Chicago Socialists, said of
charity:
e'The average charity, the charity OF
the rich, seems rather futile to me-
The rich Cypress the poor enormously.
then they help them slightly. 1t is
like the young lady angler.
Why said a man to this young
lady. do you always carry a bottle Of
IMMINENT with you on your fishing ex-
cursions?'
She sighed.
I am sorry,' she said plaintively.
for the poor little fish, And so, when
take one on the hook, 1 always rub
its cut mouth with some liniment.'
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1907-06-29
A Home Mission Election.

At the eighteenth annual convention
Of the Women's Home Missionary so
ciety of Southwest Kansas, in session
at Wichita officers were elected as
follows: President, Mrs. Fannie Lynch
Of Wellington, to succeed herself; vice
president, Mrs. ]. w. Kirkwood, of
Wichita; corresponding secretary, Mrs.
Nettie Tedrick of Hutchinson; record
ing secretary, Mrs Carrie Hill of Hut
Crimson; conference treasurer, Mrs.
Fl. K Eberly of Wichita; secretary of
systematic beneffcience, Mrs. Bertha
Price of Wellington.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1907-06-29
The Firemen,s Tournament.

E. L. Bell of Clay Center, secretary
of the Kansas State Fireman's asso-
citation has announced that the annual
tournament of the Firemen's associa-
ton will this year be held at ELS
worth, September 3, and 5. There
are to be ten races at the tourna-
ment, and S1,1O0 will be given in
prizes. Four prizes will be offered in
each race. Secretary Bell is now
working on the preliminary arrange
ments for the tournament.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1907-06-29
Revenue Increased.

Under ruling by the attorney gen.
sra1 all charter fees received by the
state after May 81, the date of the
publication of the new corporation
law, will be turned into the general
revenue fund instead of into the school
fund. This means an increase in the
state revenue of about $4,000 a year.
The-regular income from charters is
about $4,000 a month, and this does
not include big corporations such as
packing houses, railroads and other
concerns which are obliged to come
under Kansas laws.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1907-06-29

Starch, like everything else, is be
ing constantly improved, the patent
Starches put on the market 25 years
ago are very different and inferior tic
those of the present day. In the lat
est discovery Defiance Starch-al1 in
furious chemicals are omitted, while.
the addition of another Ingredient. in
vented by US, gives to the Starch a
strength and smoothness never APP
preached by other brands.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1907-06-29
Loan Associations Prosperous.

The 4S building and loan associa-
tions in Kansas according to the an
nua1 report by Bank Commissioner
Royce, have increased their assets
over 100000 during 1906. The total
assets at the close of 1905 we're &c.
474 1G62O, while at the close of 1906
they show S7,047, 926.23. An increase
of over 100000 shows on real estate
loans, while a marked decrease in
loans on stocks is apparent.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1907-06-29
Three Boys Killed.

Roy and Harold Noel, sons of J. c.
Noel, of Tonganoxie, and John Nc
Nulty, son of James McNulty, a
wealthy farmer of Leavenworth coun-
-ty. on their way to work in the west
ern Kansas wheat fields, were killed
at Junction City. They were riding
on a freight car filled with lumber
when the train collided with an en-
CINE and they were crushed to death
uider the lumber.