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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-04-03
THE QUESTION OF CONTEST;
Mr.. MAUCKER'S POSITION
Rumors Continue as to Mayors Posi-
BILE Course Which Are Believ-
ed Unfounded.

The report current soon after the re
suits Of the election were determined
last night, as announced in the early
edition of The Argus this morning,
that Mayor McCasElin was responsible
for the statement that hq proposed TO
contest the election, have continued in
circulation today Whether the mayor
Will seek to retain his office by this
means is seriously doubted. as nothing
could be accomplished by such a pro-
ccdure.
With the story to the effect that May
Or McCaskrin was inclined to a con-
test, was one that w. c. Maucker, who
made the race for alderman on the
democratic ticket and made an excel
cnt showing despite adverse and insur-
moUntable circumstances with which
ne was obliged 10 contend, was of the
same inclination. This was sTrenuously
denied by Mr.. MaucEer. Il have made
my fight" said Mr.. Mauckcr to The
Argus, and I stand by the verdict OF
~
returns. ! am the last to cry irregular
tiles or to seek by any means to upset
the voice of the people. l am game
enough to stand by the result regard
less of whether it affects me or not.
do not propose either to encourage a
contest or to CCUutcnaEcC il.
Public confidence has been restor
cd by the election of Henry SChaffer
for whose success did all in my pow
er, and the restoration Of that public
confidence which means so much fol
Rock Island. is more To me than the
attainment Of any personal or political
ambition that | may have entertained
Let the results stand. Let lis think OF
Rock Island. and all pull together tC
make a city here of which we may al
be proud"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-04-03
sets, and the Dowager Adjusto are alb
solutely the best, So for either.

sets, and the Dowager Adjusto are alb
solutely the best, So for either.
Short lengths of India linon 40 inch.
es wide. regular value 15-cent special.
s cents per yard Young & McCombs
Large, fancy shape wash bowls and
pitchers. Special value, 40 cents each.
Stop jars TO match. Special, IS cents.
Young & McCombs.
We have just received a full assorl-
ment of the ''Hendryx" bird cages. in
brass and enamel finish Special low
prices, Young & McCombs.
Expert manicuring, shampooing and
thorough treatment of the hair and
scalp given by Mrs. Sol Levi, 736 Sew.
enteenth street. Old phone west SO.
The new spring shoes and oxfords
for men. women and children at Nc.
Cabe's are fast walking into the best
homes in this vicinity. How about
yours?
The watch, clock and jewelry repair
work at McCabe's is growing with such
rapidity that additional help has been
employed in order to turn out all work
with extra promptness.
John F. KreIl and William II. Sic
mon. both of whom have had years oil
practical experience in sheet meta
work, have formed partnership under
the style name of Krell & Siemon
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-04-03
Chamherlain,s Saiue

This salve is intended especially for
sore nipples, burns. frost bites, chap
ped hands, itching piles. chronic so"e
eyes, grannlated eye lids, old chronic
sores and for diseases of the skin su n
at letter, salt rheum. ring worm, sca!d
head. herpes. BARRIERS itch, scabies -:
itch and eczema. 1t has met with I'M
paralleled success in the treatment
of these diseases. Price 25 cents per
box. Try it. For sale by all leading
druggists. ,i>L,Am
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-04-03

Cabe's are pronounced the SWEETEST yet
seen.
See Electrolysis ad, classified col
umns.
Bulk and package garden seeds at
the Mill store.
H. t. Siemon wants your tin and fur
mace work. 1526-152S Fourth avenue.
Lewis Single Binder straight cert
cigar. Made of extra quality tobacco.
Highest prices paid for old feathers
clothing and shoes. 1911 Second ave
nue..
Have good skate and get the cleo
ton returns at the big rink, Rock Is
land, Tuesday night.
Bleuer-Hemenway orchestra at the
Harper every Sunday evening from G
to 9, during dinner hours.
Ladies two-clasp kid gloves, all col
ors and sizes. Special 10 cents CThurs
day only)-Young & McCombs.
Mueller's are taking orders for the
best Lehigh hard coal direct from the
mine at lowest summer prices.
Take your Sunday evening dinners
at the Harper house from to D. m
Tables can he reserved by phone.
You'll not forget the special exhibi;
of corsets for stout figures this week al
McCabe's. The Memo self-reducing cor
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-04-03

with shops at 1916 Third avenue TheY
are prepared to put up cornice, finals,
skylights. cutters, spouting, chimney
tops. roofing of every description, install
heating and yentilating plants and do
repair work of all kinds, promptly and
in a workmanlike manner Old phone.
West 796K.
Some charming new spring hats
which just missed by hairs breadth
d place in the Easter display at Nc
Cabe's are now ready for your choos-
ing and you should be prompt
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-04-03
Sharp Items in Curtains and
Draperies for Thursday

IVORY tinted Cable Nets and white double thread
curtains in Renaissance Gothic and Floral pat
terms so to 90 inch widths, real $3.50 curtains, per
pair $3.50.
Portieres at S495 pair The best line OF por-
there's in solid colors rich Orientals and Roman pat
terms shown hereabouts at less than $780, Thurs
day your choice per pair S4.9S.
Imported Madras, extra width in Natural and
white patterns from the Colonial Floral and Empire
periods, priced regularly SOC a yard, your choice
Thursday. per yard 35c.
Figured and plain center nets bordered with seal
loped straight edges for half and full length sash
curtains price you Thursday SOC nets per yd lSc.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-04-03
IS. bje;;ii& Go!
BROCK Island. ,Assasssa 1aS sEsSs -
We Believe

We should always be on the alert to
the best interest of our customers. A
governing motive of this store is to be
helpful-to improve its service-to add
conveniences for its patrons. To our
steadfast purpose along these lines we
largely attribute the constantly broaden
ing influence and steadily increasing
sales IN all departments of the big store
the best today, but better tomorrow.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-04-03
Domestic
Specials

IN spite of the prevailing stiff prices
- on cotton goods. we are offering
many items at or below old prices.
Note the following:
Fine brown sheeting. ga wide,
worth 28c, this time per yard zoe.
Pepperell AZ inch bleached or
half bleached pillow casing for three
days, per yard lie.
Amoskeag AGA Feather ticking.
per yard 134c.
Staple and fancy &c prints, 1900
yards short lengths while they last.
yard 44c.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-04-03
What Ais Your Watch?

)oNT try remedy the trouble yourself take reliable
let him that's the kind we'll keep
others. The repairs than
where obliged take all the risk yourself then the saving
in and tear your timepiece is consideration
this electricity hap your watch demagnet
delicate mechanism the watch becomes charged
with electrical fluid and simply can't keep time possibly
needs other slight which the hands
expert be done moderate when
handled less sk and lacking responsibility frequently results
in running fine tmepiece.
Don't take the chances yourself place the responsibility where there
reliability The McCabe stands good today next week. last
year. year, do you want more?
Watch repairing clock repairing repairing Of all kinds jewey and
engraving all done here by experby those who know how
The fame o our Tea-Room Lunches reached to the
parts and the people rong this popular every
friend day and try it. AS have often
This your store'enjoy it.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-04-03
CHANCESON BOARD
Republican Supervisors From
Outlying Townships Give
Way to Democrats.
r. A. WOOD FALLS A VICTIM
Charles George of Cordova and r. p.
Gillette Of Drury Others Who
Are Defeated.

Another feature of the township clC,-
tons throughout the county in addition
To the reelection of Supervisor w. Il.
Carey over Andrew OBricn in Hamp-
ton by ) votes, as noted in the special
election edition of The Argus this
morning. was the defeat OF SupCrvis u
F. A. Wood of Edgington. Mr.. Wool
is one of the oldest members Of the
board aud has been for years chairman
of the bridge committee. His success
full opponent is Robert F. Wait, demo
Crat, who won by 81 votes.
In addition TO results already giv"1
on supervisors there were other ChanE-
cs in the representation on the county
legislative body. Charles George, -
publican, of Cordova, was defeated b.
three votes by Edward Cool, demo
crat. In Drury Supervisor +. p. GIL
lett. republican, was defeated by Re-
nolds Hayes, democrat, by 20 votes
Supervisor p. w. WadswOrth of Rural
was reelected without opposition.
The Township Ticket.
Results in townships not previously
given in the county, are here pre-
scented.
Bowling.
There was only the republican ticket
in Bowling, and IS ballots were cast.
The following were elected:
Town Clcrk-David Is. Clarke.
Assessor-Thomas Curtis.
COllCCtOr-JamCS Cook.
Highway Commissioner-AleX Quist.
Justice of the Peace-James Il.
Clarke.
School Trustee-Henry McCaw.
buffalo Prairie.
The results in Buffalo Prairie were
as follows:
Town CIerk-Benjamin Vanatta, d.
"a; o. c. Crabtrec I. Sc
AssessOT-George Patterson, d, 60;
Otto Schultz, 7, 81.
Collector-GeorGe McGinnis. d, -
G. s. TylOr, 7, So.
Commissioner of hways-GeOr@2
Beeding, d, "a; Arthur Roberts, T, =.
COnstable-Jamcs Dusinberry, d, 80
Gaunt Reed, +, so.
The ticket was split up in Andausia
as follows:
Town Clerk-Henry Suopcs, peo.
J. F. Mounts, +, 80.
Assessor. c. Burgoync, PEG, 50;
J. w. Simmons. T. Z.
Collector-R. p. Roth, peo., 81; Lon
is Strohmeer. T. 81.
Commissioner of Highways Cor q
years)-M NJ. Boney, pee. %; Joe
Crouch, +. "a.
Commissioner of Highways U'or
yearl-Fred Hartmann. peo sc; Hen
ny Haaser, 81.
School Trustcc-Pctcr Johnson PEG.
40; n. p. Phillips, 7, is.
Pound Mastcr-Charlcs HuntIcy, /
II.
Following are the township Office
elected in Drury:
Reynolds Hayes. d.
Town Clerk-F c. MewCs. 7.
Assessor-Charlcs France. r.
COIIeCtor-William VanDolah r.
Commissioner of Highways-D. 4
KlCist. T.
School Trustee T.. Wray, r
Pound Master-,JamCs Miner.
RurnI.
In Rural there was only the unfol
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-04-03
THE w E4TH f. Il.

Showers and warmer tonight. with
probably thunder showers; Thursday.
clearing and cooler.
j. NJ. SHERIER, Local Forecaster.
Temperature at . a. III. 40; at 3:30
u. M, ;'S. Maximum temperature in last
~ hours. 90; minimum. 46. Velocity of
wind ut q 81. M, . miles per hour. Stage
of water, SO feet, n rise of - foot.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-04-03
CITY CHA Il.
Insure with Beecher Bros.
Buy a home of Reidy Bros.

Insure with Beecher Bros.
Buy home of Reidy Bros.
New oXfords at La9e-WaterS'.
Tri-City Towel Supply company.
Acme washers at the Mill store.
Bulk garden seeds at Passig Bros.
For bus, baggage, express, call Robb's.
For bus or express, Spencer & Trefz.
kerler & Co., carpet and rug cleaners.
The paint with lustre at the Mill
store.
Chase e Sanborn's coffee at Sellc
Bros.
Those catchy, graceful new coats and
suits for women just received at Nc
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-04-03
River RjpIets,

The Ruth and City of Moline were
north and south. The Columbia was
in from Burlington.
The stage of water was S65 at a.
m, and $50 at noon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-04-03
OLMSTED IS JUDGE
Wins by Comparatively Small
Plurality Over r. r. Reynolds,
Democratic Nominee.
AHEADlNCOUNTRY PRECINCTS
Polls in Neighbortood of $50 Votcs
More Than pponent-Rcturns
Are Being Canvassed.

The returns from the country pre-
cincts received today show that in the
special election r. w. OlmSted was
elected county judge over r. r. Rey
nolds by about $50 votes. Returns from
one precinct have not been received
The returns which had been received
last night left 10 precincts to be hearC
from. the figures at that time indicat
ing Olmsted's election by compare
lively small majority. The cOrrecte,
returns show Reynolds to have carried
Rock Island by $50. he having pOlleC
2,24G, while his opponent on the repub
lican ticket received but 1878. In Mo
line Olmsted carried the ticket by 743
his vote being 2,151, while Reynolds re
ceived / .40S. The vote for J. n Hardy
the socialist candidate, was light an(
scattering.
Are CanVasSinG Vote.
The official returns are being can
vassed this afternoon by County Clerl
| H. b. Hubbard, Police Magistrate ]
| Edward Elliott, and Justice J. H. Gle
land. The election judges in the thirC
precinct of South Moline confused tn;
returns, and returned the books of the
township election to the county clerl
instead of those of the special county
| election
The following tables show the vote
ion the county judge in Rock Island
Moline, and the country precincts:
VOTE ON COUNTY JUDGE.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-04-03

a lot Of neatly decorated pieces
of statuary, all classical
figures. 10 to 10 in. high, worth
up to Sl.OO. to close them out
quick, any size. all sizes choice
for Csc, Csc.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-04-03
Vote Two Years AGO,

The republication of the vote receiv
ed by the candidates in the mayoraltH
race two years ago will be read with
interest in connection with yesterday
result. The vote on the different can
didates in 1905 was as follows:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-04-03
About the New OxfOrds and
Shoes

ri.~ COZ styles surely the nandsomest yet.
-OH the dainty short vanp lasts, light weted turned
Colt fine Vci Dull Calf and other stylish feathers
feathers choicest
shown Button lace Buch
essca and Ribbon Ties varousy priced co. S5O
$500 up S4.OO
For Men and Boys show exceedingly handsome
Shoes The Harvard other
popular other styles shapes designed
prices all purses stylish
comfortable $3.50, $3.50 and 81 co.
Misses and Chidren's shoes variety suf-
cnt exactng demands prices range $3.50
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-04-03

ticket in the field which was elected
as follows:
Supcrvisor-P. w. Wadsworth.
ASseSsOr-JameS hutchinson.
COllectOr-John Beck.
Clerk-William Caughcy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-04-03
PROPOSITION CARRIES EASILY

Continued From Page Fivc)
suit of the vote yesterday will be eff
fcctiye or not remains for the court to
decide. The vote on the proposition
was as follows:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-04-03
Best for Home Use

Order case of Cross Country, the
best family beer. Rock Island Brew
ing conn any. Old phone west SO, new
60S9.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-04-03
F your eyes trouble YOU,

If your eyes trouble you, you
should consult our Optician
at once. 1t costs you nothing to
have the advice of an expert. one
who has had many years of ex-
perience, and knows all about
cases just such as yours.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-04-03

Notice to Remove Rubbish TO Alleys.
TO the Public: You are hereby mott
fed to remove all rubbish from your
promises and deposit same in the |:
leys at once.
GEORGE w. MCASKRIN,
Mayor.
New Work.
Quick shoe repairing. Shoes finished
By machinery. Half sOlcs, nailed on, 55
cents; half soes, sewed on, IS cents.
Open from ESQ a IN. till s p. m
GEORGE SIDOT.
30i Twentieth Street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-04-03
Charming New Spring Hats

M ANY exquisite hats which just missed by hairs breadth share
Easter display number of these beautiful conces
delightfully."- the Ultra Partisan Modes
the squeezed out you particular about
having something choice and becoming advise early selection
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-04-03

VOTE ON COUNTY SURVEYOR.
Rock Island.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-09-17
A Roar From the Kaiser.

A Hamburg paper tells this story
about the kaiser's attention to detail:
Shortly after his arrival at Swine
munde the kaiser was standing on the
bridge of the Hohenzollern when he no.
ticed that the sentry, member of the
Stettiner royal grenadiers, on duty near
the customs officer, wore a topcoat,
but had his trousers over his boots.
The kaiser shouted to the lieutenant of
the guard, Lieutenant, when topcoats
are worn the trousers must be worn
inside the boots The officer an ex-
tremely youthful fellow, became con-
fused and did not know what to do or
say, and the emperor called in louder
tones: Lieutenant, l again call your
attention to the regulation. Boots must
be worn over the trousers by men who
wear topcoats.' The command then
few from post to post, and pedestrians
wondered why the soldiers suddenly
became busy with their bOOts.1
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-09-17
Abner's Luck.

EYES," said Mrs. Taft, I'm afraid
Abner's going to be the unlucky kind"
She gaZed after her sons retreating
figure and sighed so deeply that the
new boarder looked at her inquiringly.
Nothing awful in that line" Mrs
Taft fastened to say. Il don't mean
that. But in little singing ways that
kind O take the heart out of him and
touch his pocket at the same time
I'll tell you. Most as soon as he went
to Boston to work Abner fell in love
with girl that worked in the same
store"
"That may have been good, not bad
luck" ventured the newcomer.
"In itself you couldn't say it was one
or the other" Mrs. Taft said impair
TALLY. But the girl lived in one of
the towns little ways out Of the city,
and soon as he made up bis mind he'd
like to keep company with her Abner
up and bought fifty trip ticket to her
place.
Eyes, and
"And got turned down at the second
CALL" concluded Mrs. Taft with a wan
smile, ''and the ticket left on his
hands. YOUTHS Companion.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-09-17
George Bernard Shaw as He Seems

George Bernard Shaw as He Seems.
l doubt if any man suffers less than
George Bernard Shaw from the vaga
ries of our climate. He looks under
yitaliZed, and his extra ordinary vital
ity Is perhaps the most amazing thing
about him. You would certainly say
that his health was chronically bad
if you did not know that he never
confesses, if he can possibly help it, to
any least indisposition. He looks amaze
mic, and the flesh of his face is in
clineA to f1abbiness, as if he were a
man who shirked his fair amount of
exercise and was careless about his
diet. His nose would have been appro-
PIRATE to the poet Byron, who drank
gin. He has the mouth of a voluptu-
airy, the brow of q Madonna and the
eyes Of soldier If you saw the back
Of his head from behind Il counter az
he turned away to lift down cannis
ter of tea, it would look quite like the
back of the head-immensely long and
Of any usual grocer. And l have been
shaved by his very double and twin
in BARRIERS shop in the old Hamp
stead road. Indeed, Bernard Shaw far
more resembles some respecta BILE
tradesman or decent artisan or even d
the most brilliant epigrammatist and
daring revolutionary of his time.-T
P.'s London Weekly.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-09-17

kol as did David down in King
lchish's court. But, my young friend,
[ have Il wide and varied experience,
and [ want to tell YOU that it never
pays to break one of Gods laws. And
l also want you to know that some of
the trials and troubles Of life of which
you are now complaining are yet to be
the keynotes which are to sound forth
your most glorious and happy songs of
praise.
But there is one word in reference
to my text to which | want to draw
your attention. 1t is the last word:
Thy statutes have been my song in
the house Of BY pilgrimage Now,
what is the pilgrimage? oh" you
answer, "a pilgrimage Is journey: it
some, tiresome trip" Is that your
definition of a pilgrimage? Then, my
friend, it Is a wrong definition, for you
have only told me half the truth. It's
true. Il pilgrimage is journey. But it
Is dlstinctively n journey to a shrine.
ward which the pilgrimage Of David
was heading? Why. there is only one
rational answer: 1t is the sacred place
Of heaven. It was toward the sacred
place where Christ and all David's
dear ones were to greet him. 1t was
not a pilgrimage which began at the
cradle and ended at the grave, but it
was a pilgrimage which began at the
cradle and ended at the great white
throne of God. Oh, was it not a glOri
Gus destiny toward which the ancient
psalmist was heading? 1t was to en-
ter the presence of the God whose stat
uteS had become songs to him. That is
the man who will enjoy heaven. Not
the man to whom the laws of God are
burdensome and painful, but he whose
delight it is to obey and serve God.
To him, even in this world, there come
echoes of the songs of heaven. His
ears acquire a miraculous power. Why,
as he listens he can hear all the re-
deemed of heaven singing their songs
Of triumph. Yes, the statutes of the
law have been his song so long that
he can catch the songs OF the heavenly
lands. Christian, as you are now,
can you not catch q faint whisper Of
your dear ones singing in the other
world?
Through the harsh voices of our day
A low sweet prelude finds it's way;
Through clouds of doubt and crceils Of
fear
A light Is breaking calm and clear
That song of love now low and far
Ere long shall swell from star to star:
That light the breaking day which tips
The golden spired Apocalypse.
Copyright, 1907, by Louis Klopsch.1
The Washington times., 1907-04-12
Plain Enough.

1t is worth noting that the house of
Representatives of the State of Sena-
tor Penrose extends to Theodore
Roosevelt, President of the United
States, its hearty approval and com
mendation of his efforts TO prevent
the great railroads and other cor
porations of the country from using
their wealth and power to oppress
and injure the citizens in their rights
and property, and to enforce justice
and a square deal for all, !" and that
it desires to commend him for his
endeavors TO enforce existing laws
against such corporations, and to
bring them under just and legal
regulation and control, and we con-
denim and denounce any combina-
tons of corporate wealth with poll
ticians of any party or parties IN
tended to reverse and defeat the
policies of justice which the Presi-
dent has so wisely and fearlessly
inaugurated."
In the face of such declarations as
that, of what avail are anti-Roose-
Welt dinners, even attended by grave
and reverend Senators Of capitahstie
tendencies? The power OF this land
is still in the great average people
thereof, and. although they are
sometimes abashed and impressed
by vast wealth, they are not perma-
nently subordinated to it. This
Pennsylvania incident is plain
enough to him who viii read it
Alright
The Washington times., 1907-04-12
Still Against Padronism.

The arrest of a prominent Greek
citizen of the New England city of
Lowell recently is still another move
on the part OF the United States i'm
migration officials tending toward
the breaking up of the outrageous
and illegal padrone system of i'm
porting boys into this country for
the purpose of selling them into
practical slavery.
For long time it has been noted
by the school authorities of Lowell
that a great many boys who ought to
be at their books were laboring in the
mills. It was generally useless TO
pursue the matter very far, for
most of these youngsters were
armed with certificates which in
most cases were suspected of being
rank forgeries. Lowell appears to
have the worst reputation -of any
of our mill towns in regard to child
labor, and the country viii be glad
20 sec any move ms3e IN that direc-