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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-03-05
NO PUBLIC CRAFT
Bribery and Dishonest leeisla-
Iation Not Known in Berlin,
Says Dr.. Raymond.
CITY is SPOTLESSLY CLEAN
Officers Receive No Pay, But Perform
Duties Weil-Said to Be Best
Governed Municipality.

\ city where there is no bribery. ami
no dishonest legislation is put through
is the description of Berlin, as given
by Professor Jerome Raymond in his
lecture in the university extension
course at tie high school last evening
The fact that bribery and dishonesty
in the discharge of public duties he
pointed out as strange. because no
salaries are paid for municipal Off
cials Greater political honesty is the
reason given by the lecturer for these
conditions. In Berlin there is a COM
p1ete absence of private control Of pub
lie services and utilities. such as gas
electric street cars. and even banks
and pawn shops are under municipal
control.
Institutions SeIf-Sustaining.
All of the institutions are self-sus
tanning, and manS bring large revenues
to the city. The city is spotlessly
clean, and to throw anything on the
streets is severe offense.
That the American insurance com
panies doing business in Germany give
a bad reputation to the United States
and its commercial institutions and
practices. is the statement of the lee
turer. He says the dishonest dealings
of these insurance companies, with
| the revelations of the Investigations in
the United States. have injured the
standing of the American business
| houses as a whole.
VIII Become Democracy.
Democracy is the unrealized dream
| Of the Germans, he said. and he pro
| phesied that like all ether European
| countries. Germany will in time be
come a democracy He quoted the FIRE
| quent saying that Berlin is the best
governed city in Europe.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-03-05
Notice to Contractors.

Sealed proposals will be received at
the city clerks Office until Monday,
March 4, 1907, at 5 o'clock p. m, for
one battery of boilers not less than
150-horse power.
Specifications for tubular boilers will
be furnished by the city clerk and
builders of water tuber boilers will fur
nish their own specifications and type
of boilers to be furnished.
Bidders will bid f. 0. b., Rock Island,
and also on erection of boilers.
Certified check in amount 5000 to
accompany bid
The city reserves the right to reject
any or all bids.
H. c. SCHAFFER, City Clerk.
! Rock Island, ILL.,, Feb. is, 1907.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-03-05
REPUBLICAN,.

In the republican party the factiOnal
war continues with increasing bitter
ness on the mayoral candidacy between
Schaffer and Craig The contest on
the head of the ticket has assumed
such proportions as to overshadow the
canvass for the minor offices. the can
didates for which are pursuing a sort
of gO-as-yOu-please race.
kreiS and Rudgren are having 4
neck-and-neck time of it for city clerk,
while Witter still seems TO be several
laps ahead of Wenger for city attor-
ney. The township Ticket is almost lost
sight of in the attention that is being
given the city candidates. and the ap
pearances are that the combination
that dominates the choice of candi
dates for city offices will control the
entire township ticket as we'll.
Judge Ward in Politics.
The Third Ward Republican clul
met last evening at the Turner hall
listened to speeches urging the voter
to keep to the straight ticket, and Sc
| iSNltu OCltSdltS iOt IIlt CITY NONhSHll
convention. The primary to be he'll
Saturday is to be a direct primary. ant
| the delegates will vote in the cOnven
ton for the candidate receiving tn
| plurality in the precinct or ward the
|'represent. Among the speakers wa
Judge H. c. Ward of Sterling, who ha
been sitting in the county court her
two days a week since the death O
Judge e. f. Parmenter. Various c
the candidates spoke, urging their car
didacies.
The Sixth ward republicans organ
lied Saturday night and selected
delegate ticket for the convention.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-03-05
DEMOCRATIC.

Tomorrow evening" at the Rock Is
land house, the democratic city-tOwn-
ship committee meets again to COM
0leUe arrangements for the primaries
and convention. In the Third ward
he democrats met last night in con-
ference and determined upon an aid
ermanic candidate in the person of w.
Z. Maucker, and also prepared list
If delegates 10 the city-township con-
Tention 10 submit to the primary. In
others of the wards the city-township
committee has authorized ward COM
nitteemen to hold conferences tonight.
Maucl<er for Alderman.
W. c. MaUcker was endorsed as can
!idate for alderman by the Third ward
democrats al a well attended meeting
1t Titus shoe shop. 1924 Seventh ave-
nue. last evening. Z. F. Heipenstell, who
vas also mentioned for the office, with
rev and Mr. Maucker was declared
he unanimous choice.
Mr. Helpenstell presided and G. w
Henry was secretary \ committee
consisting of Joe GrOtegut. w. c. Hun.
De ana Louis Schroeder was named
md reported on recommendation OF
he following delegates to the city
township convention subject to the ap
prevail OF the primary. the same being
endorsed: Joe Grotegut. A. w. Henry
William Ryan, John Cahail and Cap
ain W. c. Whitney, first precinct: vii
liam BOehme, Peter Schlemmer. c. II
Seidel. NJ Muicahy. Louis Schroeder
Thomas Carney and Daniel COrken
second precinct; E F. Helpensten, w
c. Hubble, Harry COyne. Charles Smitl
and John Ainsworth, third precinct.
The following ward committeeman
we're indOrsed:
G. W. Henry and Joe Grotegut, frs
precinct: Louis Schroeder and JOIN
Schlemmer, second precinct; w. c
Hubble and John AinswOrth, third PIE
met.
1t was voted TO hold the primaries
which will be Friday evening from t.
; O'Clock, at Titus Shoe shop, mstea,
| of the Jail building. where it has beer
the custom to hold them in the past
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-03-05

ing a drinking fountain Oh Market
square, the only cost to the city TO be
the installation of the fountain. The
matter was referred to the waterworks
committee to confer with Mr.. Kauf-
man.
Receive Boiler Bids.
Bids for the battery of two boilers
for the waterworks pumping station
were opened and referred to the wa
terwOrks committee to report at the
next meeting. The bids were from
BTownell & Co. of Chicago, $2,170; the
Grupe Dryer & Boiler company, Dav-
export. 81 ,2SG; the Atlas Engine works,
Chicago. $3.50 for horizontal return
tube boilers and $2.700 for water tube
boilers. The Brownell 4 Co. was the
lowest bidder before, and at that time
no other company accompanied the bid
with a certified check. The Goss En-
cheering company of Chicago this
time failed to send a certified check
and the bid was not considered.
Davenport Alderman Talks.
lie tOuutll was duul6SSeu. DSIOit
adjournment by Alderman Ogden OF
Davenport, who told of the trials and
woes of city official He was accord
ed rising vote of thanks for his re
marks.
Mayor McCasllrin again failed tC
present the resignation of Chief of Pc
lice Sexton. or any communication from
him. Sexton was allowed a full month.
salary without comment.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-03-05
CITIZENS MOVEMENT.

At the meeting of the executive COM
mittee of the Citizens NOn-Partisan
association. held at the association
headquarters in Masonic temple block
last evening. and attended by the sew
eral committees appointed at the meet
ing last Thursday evening. the various
ward committees. appointed to canvass
The aldermanic situation. made reports.
The class of candidates for aldermen
The citizens movement is bringing out
gave those present at the meeting the
iyeliest satisfaction.
Consideration of candidates for al
dermen in the First. Second. Sixth ami
Seventh wards was postponed to a
meeting to be called later. after a very
full discussion of the reports Of the
ward organizations in those wards.
In the Third ward. the vice president
announced that Justus r. Tuciis would
stand as a candidate and thai his peti
ton will be circulated at once In the
Fourth ward Henry C. FriCk. through
The ward vice president, announce
his willingness to became the candi
date of the association, and in thC
| Fifth. Vice President c. S Mechanic
| announced that c. B. Marshall ant
| Frank G.. Young would be candidates
| For reasons not stated by Chairman
| Cleaveland. the aldermanic selection!
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-03-05
A Favorite Remedy for Babies.

Its pleasant taste and prompt cures
have made Chamberlain's Cough Rem
edy a favorite with the mothers Of
small children. 1t quickly cures their
coughs and colds and prevents any
danger of pneumonia or other serious
consequences. 1t not only cures
Group, but when given as soon as the
croupy cough appears will prevent the
attack. For sale by all leading drug
gists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-03-05

Funeral services over the remains Of
John Bahen were held at St. Joseph:
church yesterday morning The serv-
ices were conducted by Dean J. ].
Quinn, pastor of the church. The pail
bearers were James, Joseph. and Ben
jamin Bahen, William Scott, James
Wynes. and Henry Frick. Burial took
place at Chippiannock cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-03-05
Dumbeck Funeral.

Funeral services over the remains
of Mrs. Mary A. Dumbeck were held
at the home, T07 Twenty-third street,
at o'clock yesterday afternoon. The
services were conducted by Rev w. S.
Marquis, pastor of the Broadway Pres.
byterian church. Burial took place at
Chippiannock cemetery. Services Were
held at the cemetery by the Order OF
Eastern Star of which Mrs. Dumbect
was q member.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-03-05
DRAPE CITY HALL
Council Chamber to be Hung in
Mourning for Former Mayor
V. M. Banding,
RESOLUTIONS ARE ADOPTED
James Mcnamara Resigns from Library
Board-Major C. S. Richie is
Appointed Successor.

At the regular meeting of the city
council last evening fitting memorial
resolution on the death Of former May
or Virgil VI. Banding was offered by
Alderman Wilson. and adopted by a
Unanimous rising vote. The mayor and
and city clerk were also instructed to|
have the city council room draped IN
mourning for a period of 30 days as 4
mark of respect to the former city Of
fetal The mayor, city clerk. and aid
ermen this afternoon attended the tu-
neral in body.
Name Judges and Clerks.
The council named the Judges ana
clerks to act in the city-tOWnShip cleo
tons. 1t was necessary to have a SET
OF Judges and clerks in each precinct,
entirely distinct from the election board
which will act in the special county
election. The list of judges and clerks
appointed appears in the official record
of he proceedings of the council, pub
lished elsewhere in this issue.
Move for Protection.
A resolution by Alderman Brooks. in
structing the fire and light committee
to ascertain the cost of establishing
and equpping a fire station in The Sew
enth ward near Fourteenth avenue. is
The result of the agitation OF the resi-
dents of the southeastern hill district
for better fire protection. The resolu-
ton was adopted.
Mcnamara Resigns.
The mayor presented the resignation
of James Mcnamara as a member of
the board of directors of the public Ii
hrary, and announced that he had ac-
copied it, The aldermen, however, de
sired that the resignation be presented
TO the council. and finally this was
done and on motion the resignation
was accepted. The mayor named
Major c. S. Richie, in charge of the
United States engineers here, TO sue
coed Mr.. Mcnamara as a member Of
the board. and the nomination was
confirmed by unanimous vote, Alder
man Benson first voting against con
firmation, and later changing his vote
LudoIph Gets salary.
The council last evening allowed w
l.. LudOlph 1915 for his services at the
time he was chosen by the council tC
act in the capacity of corporation coun
sci. or to perform the duties which
should have been discharged by City
Attorney Oliver Olsen. The claims fol
this salary were at that time allowed
at different times by the council. ant
vetoed by the mayor from month tC
month.
The monthly bill of the Peoples Pow
or company was cut from $l,555,36 Il
$1.513.3G. the amount for alley lighting
$42, being referred to the fire and ligh
committee 1t is claimed that very I'M
satisfactory service in the lighting o
the alleys has been provided.
City May Receive Fountain.
In communication from Sam Kaut
man, it was proposed to tn
council to take up with the NatiOna
Humane Alliance the matter of par
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-03-05

is Adiudged Insane.

Daniel Fleutsch of East Moline, was
adjudged insane this afternoon in the
county court He was committed to
the Watertown hospital by Judge H. C.
Ward, He was confined to the hos
pital for about year, being adiudged
! insane in 1904.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-03-05
Hansuen Funeral.

Funeral services over the remains of
August Charles Hansgen were held at
1870 this afternoon from the home in
South Rock Island and at 2 o'clock
from the German Lutheran church
The services were conducted by Rev
C. A. Mennicke. pastor of the church
Burial took place at the Lutheran Gem
etery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-03-05
OBITUARY RECORD.
Hart Funeral.

Funeral services over the remains OF
Mrs. Orsbie Hart were held at ,
o'clock yesterday afternoon from the
services were conducted by Alice
Child Walker of Moline Burial took
place at Chippiannock cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-03-05

the hands of DR. Graham at the Presby-
terrain hospital. The operation was a
success, the patient rallying nicely af-
ter the ordeal and his chances for
speedy recovery are regarded as ex-
tTemely favorable.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-03-05
Goes TO The JURY
Trial of George Patterson for
Larceny is Concluded in
Circuit Court.
CHARGED WITH ROLLING MAN
Defendant Claims He Found Articles
on EIoor-Hearing of James
Brooks is Begun.

The trial of George Patterson on a
charge of larceny, was concluded this
noon, and was given to the jury. Pa
tersOn is charged with robbing George
Mays of Davenport of Sc and personal
effects in a Second avenue saloon. He
claims to have picked the articles up
from the floor p H. Wells represent
ed the defendant by appointment.
Brooks is on Trial.
This afternoon the trial of James
Brooks. colored for the theft of $23 SO
from Ben Josephs. a fellow employe
at the Harper house, was commenced
The charge is one of grand larceny. B
F. Schriver represents the defendant.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-03-05
HELD NOT GUILTY
Justice McF arlane Oismisses
Charge of Riot Against Strik-
ing Metal PoIishers.
COMPLAINT BY FRANK STELL
Claimed He Was Pulled from Car and
seaten-Evidence that c. x. Mix
ter Pulled Revolver.

When the evidence had been COM
ple.ed Yesterday afternoon in the case
against the five union strikers at the
Rock Island Stove company, Justice
d. r. McFarlane. before whom the
charges were heard. dismissed the
cases, and discharged the defendants.
The complaint. made by Frank Stell
the victim of the alleged assault by
the union men. charged riot II. A
Weld represented the states attorney
at the hearing, while J. F. Witter rep
resented the defendants
The men were arrested for assault
ing Frank Stell and it was claimed
that he was pulled from a street car
and beaten. The men claimed that c.
X. MiXter drew a revolver before anv
disturbance was created. The mex
who were arrested on the charge a
Chip Myers. Ben Rinck. Henry Han
shaw, Stephen Moore William Pfeiffer,
and Henry Bowers. The case as to
Myers was dismissed when the state
| had concluded its case yesterday morn
| ing.
Union Officers Here.
| The strike at the stove company has
attracted the attention of the head of
! ficers of the union, and President Grout
of the International Polishers' union is
to arrive in The city tonight from Gin
cinnati. Third Vice President DAILY
has been in the city for nearly two
weeks. He came here from New York
Nationality Masquerade.
At the big rink Wednesday. Marcl
G. Big prizes. Strictly full costume
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-03-05
Saioon Notice.

Hot chile con-carne Saturday night
at Deisenroth's place, 1901 Fourth ave
nue
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-03-05

All the news all the time-THE
ARGUS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-03-05
Union Officers Here.

Nationality Masquerade.
At the big rink Wednesday. March
6. Big prizes. Strictly full costume.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-09-19
ANOTHER CHAPTER OPENS
IN FAMOUS PATCH CASE.

Rutland, Sept. 16-Another chapter Of
tho famous +. r. Patch cturing
company suit. growing out OF the ma
chinists' strike of 1902 In this city. was
opened In Rutland county court this NJ
ternoon with the calling of the case
brought by the company against John r.
Capeless and 90 others to recover from
them as individual members Of Protec-
ton Lodge. No. 215. International As
ISOLATION of Machinists, a Judgment
against the union which Mr.. Patch was
unable 10 collect. the organization hav-
Ing no property. The wal es and homes
Of several OF the machintsts have been
attached and the outcome OF the case
is awaited with great interest as IL in
wolves some important points At law.
The judgment which the company OBJ
tanned against the union amounted TO
$500, the damage being alleged to have
been caused by blacklisting and picket
ing. The counse for tho Patch com
pany is O.. NJ. Barber Of Pennington and
Mervelle G, Weber Of Phila delphia.
Butler & Molonev and p. f. McN1anus
represent tho defense. The jury will be
drawn to-morrow morning.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-09-19
YOUNG ALUMNI BANQUET.
Postrrnndinl Excrcises at MONTPELIER
Scminnry--No Football Gnme.

Montpelier, Sept. l6.-Member~ OF the
Young Alumni association of Montpelier
Seminary gathered there nearly 30 strong
this aftornoon and evening for the annual
reunion and banquet. The football gar
advertised for this afternoon between the
alumni and the seminary team. did not
materialize. The Rev. Fred Daniels OF
Barnet acted as POSTMASTER at the an
nnet which was held this evening In the
d1nina hall. instrumental and vocal music
was furnished ny the students, the Rev.
A. j. HouFh. pastor of Trinity Church.
read an original poem written for the oc-
casion and the Rev. DR.. r. A. Bishop.
the principal, spoke on THE Future Of
the Seminary" Brief remarks were also
made by members of the Alumni assocla-
tion and of the student body.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-09-19
Mrs. Franzoni and Twin Sons OF
Rutland Were Unconscious
for 20 Minutes.
PAINTER ANOTHER VICTIM
Holt Knocked Chimney on the Fran
soni Home-Fiood Of water 4.
store Easements Telephones
and Power Plant Put out
Of Commission.

Rutland, Sept. la.-The most severt
thunder storm of the season with one ex-
ception visited this city early this fter-
noon The rainfall was unusually severe
and the streets filed with water 70 s.er
'han drains could carry II OF with the re-
suit that many store ba wer.
noo'ed' lightning struck in govern,
places In and about the city. Many loca,
'e'e7none lines and the RUTLAND Stree,
railway Light 3 Power co~npauv's plant
we're lut out Of commission Tor some
time.
Mrs, Katherine Franzoni and twin sons.
Iienry and Frank, aged 10 months. who
I'VE on rho outskirts Of tho city. were
made Unconscious whom n bolt knocked \
cn'fnn"F of their house and smashed
some of the furniture within. II took 20
minutes TO revive them.
Hopton G. Rice, a painter. who vas at
WORK on an adjoining house, was severely
shocked. All four will recover.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-09-19
PRICE OF BEEF RAISED.
The Trust Orders Wholesalers 10 Add
One Cent a Pound 10 Prices.

Chicago, Sept. 16.-CappinE the eli
max TO a summer of high prices and
signaling the advent of a dismal win
ter, the beef trust in Chicago yestcr-
day raised the price of meat
With q formal order to wnolosala
market dealers Of a raise of cent
per pound, beginning Monday. the
packers also warned the dealers to
look out for "A sensational increase in
prices before fail.
Within n week tho dealers were
warned to expect increases ranging
from 2 10 A cents per pound.
The round steak, the kind the aver
age man eats. sold for IL and 16 cents
a pound saturday. Monday morning
will cost the housewife II and IS
cents.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-09-19
COUNSEL FOR FAIRBANKS.
Judge H"selton Assigns Judge Gibson
10 Defend Woman Killer.

Brattleboro, Sept. 16-Judge Seneca
HaSe'ton has assigned Judge F. W Glib.
son Of this town 10 defend Williau Fair.
banks. who shot and killed Mary Grout
at Saxtons River Nav %. Fairba nks wiI
be tried az the present term Of Wind.
nam county court COW sitting at New
fane for murder n the fret degree.
Fairbanks has been taken from the
state prison at Windsor 10 Nawfane.
where he IS confined IN the county isN.
He is looking much better than at anv
time since tho murder. In an atter1pt
70 end his own life he shot himself twice
over the heart after killing the girl. and
II was then thought that he could live
only a fcw DAYS. F-e was Immediately
taken to tho Memorial hospital in Brat
tlehoro and his wounds treated SUCCESS
fully and returning health made his con-
d!tion SO favorable that he was taken
TO Windsor July 1S. Fairbanks stil| car
ries tho bullets in his chest but they
seem to give him no trouble. He or.
presses himself as ready for the trla,
and seems TO wish 70 have the Who'll.
thing over.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-09-19
FAVORABLE TO CANADA.
'"Ps FAKE killing There with nct,.v
Grncc Than in the Uni,cd S,,...

''taWa. ont, Sept. IA cab,oeror
from Toxic 10 Japanese Co~nsnLGnnaral
-NosS' received to-day referring to tho
'r1ehtal riots at Vancouver SAYS:
inc feeling, in spite of the character
OF IN" disturbance being much grayer
IMAM that of san Francisco. is favora b,o
to Canada. viii" greatly reerettInr mat
this deplorable incident should occur
within n Dominion of the Rri,isb Eun,ro
whose ally Japan Is. the tone of the nress
Is CAIN and the public shows no excite
ment. All are depending upon the iist,co
irlonoShlp and fair play of the people
or canada. fully expecting that measures
VIII ne taken to protect japanese lives
and property"
Mr.. Nosse docs not say who Is the
author Of the cable. Mr.. Ishii. .Japau's
representative who will investigate the
AFFAIR arrived in Ottawa to-day. He
VIII meet Premier Laurier and other
Dominion officials at tho home of Mr..
Nosse on Tuesday evening.
II IS understood that w. n. Scott
Dominion superintendent OF immigration
who is now on his way to Vancouver.
Will recommend that the 'mmigratio,
regulations he amended 70 REQUIRE cacb
entrant TO posses n sum Of money. as
is required for entrance to the United
States.
The mayor Of Vancouver telographs
10 the premier to say thai the newly
arrived Ori"ntals are not paupers. He
asked permission 70 house them in gov
'rnment property because therc are not
sufficient dwellings available in VAN
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-09-19
BRIDES BROTHER HIT
POLICEMAN ON NOSE.

Rutland, Sept. 16-Whilc Miss Nellie T..
Porter and Charles p. Doolev. who were
married hero to-day. were starting on
their wedding trip an exciting scene oc-
CURED ut the depot, because Policeman
/" II. Rogers attempted to check the
enthusiasm of some of the young people
who wished TO civ" the young people a
good sond off. james Porter, a brother
Of the bride. objected because the officer
removed from the outside Of n railroad
coach n large sign announcing that n
ncwly married couple were aboard. Por-
ter became so unrulv that Rogers struck
him With a club. Rogers retaliatcd with
a blow which lande squarely on the
officers nose. a large crowd Immediate
" gathered and in the excitement that
followed Rogers made good his escape.