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Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-12-18
Copyright: 1907: by Byron williams
The Chicken Bug.

The jewellers of city always long for
country life;
they dream of peace and quiet far from
squalor, din and strife
Some day." they say in talking 1--WE
will quit this dizzy grind
And have little kingdom in the coun-
try-now, you mind!'
And then each city dweller tells you what
the dope is like:
He wants coy cottage just little off
the pike;
He wants a barn and CHICKENS-Ah.
how hopefully they hug
This little dream of plenty when they
get the chicken bug!
He wants a team of horses and a cow-a
bit of ground
with space enough for chickens and
where bugs and things abound,
Each morning he will gather the eggs
the chickens lay
And take them off to market on the in
terurban way.
There's nothing much to worry in the
country, they say;
The life is slow and easy and, of course
the chickens pay!
They'll live as snug and cozy as a cricke,
in rug
When they get their bit of Heaven All
this fatal chicken bug!
Upon suburban prairies you can see them
It's desolate and lonely, but they get the
country air,
The sheriff has their title and a city
dream they hug
They're cured at last, forever of tho.
awful chicken bug!
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-12-18

so considerate before, but reckon
you must have come at me in about
the right way"
II Wynkoop answered, his words
were indistinguishable, but Hampton
remained standing in the open door
watching the missionary go down the
narrow stairs.
Merry little DEVIL" he acknowl-
edged slowly to himself "And maybe,
after all. that would be the best thing
for the Kid
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-12-18
SYNOPSIS.
SYNOPSIS.

A. detachment of the Eighteenth in
fantry from Fort Bethune trapped by
Indians in narrow gorge. A mong them
Is stranger who introduces himself by
the name of Hampton, also ellis the
post trader, and his daughter. ellis and
a majority of the soldiers are killed dur
Ing a three days siege. Hampton and
the girl only escape from the Indians.
They fall exhausted on the plains. A
company of the Seventh cavalry. Lieut..
Brant in command find them. Hampton
and the girl stop at the Miners Home in
Glencaid, Mrs. Duffy, proprietess.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-12-18
Need Awakening.

Though men are accused Of not
knowing their weakness, yet perhaps
few know their own strength. It is
in men as in soils. where Sometimes
there is vein of gold, which the
owner kncFs not or Swift
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-12-18

Marconi has harnessed that air. but
whether he can drive it as he pleases
remains to be seen. He is, however.
one OF the dreamers that Boyle
O'Reilly says live forever.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-12-18

English experts who have been in
Vestigating report that the gold stin
to be dug out of the mines in the
Rand district of South Africa may be
estimated at $4,000, 900, 900, 900. With
that much gold in circulation the
world would have quantity as well as
quality.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-12-18

A Wisconsin court has decided that
q cigarette with tobacco wrapper is
not a cigarette, and does not violate
the anti-cigarette law. This is an easy
road to liberty. The tobacco wrappers
are better than the paper ones, any
way.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-12-18

Now a vessel is to be built to out
class the Lusitania. Perhaps in the fu.
ture seagoing vessels of any kind will
be dispensed with entirely and speed
seekers will be simply hurled across
the ocean through pneumatic tubes at
telegraphic velocity.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-12-18

The women's literary clubs of Michi-
gan have started novel contest as to
which club shall add the most chill
dren to the states population next
year. Race suicide will have to take
the count.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-12-18

They are putting monkeys In jail
IN New Jersey. This looks as though
the law of that state was making
near-human efforts to getting itself
enforced
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-12-18

A wicked conscience is the most
devilish companion that mortals can
harbor, for even in the success of its
villainy 1t is tortured with uncertain
ty, anxiety, dread and plutonic re-
morse
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-12-18

Brazil, distinguished in the merry
comedy. "Charley's Aunt" as the
place where the nuts come FROM" is
also distinguished as a place where
Ideas grow. Thirty Brazilian mer-
chants and professional men are visit
Ing this country, in obedience to the
advice which Secretary Root gave to
all the Americas to get acquainted"
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-12-18

Several men have been convicted
and sent to prison in New York for
stealing electricity. This naturally
comes under the head of shocking
crimes.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-12-18

The body is quickly buried and lost
in the dust of centuries, but the spirit
OF thought, that moves us every mo-
ment for good or i'll, has immortal
lineage and cannot be DESTROYED.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-12-18

Balloon travel is rapidly becoming
more safe and scientific. We may all
ny yet, even If some of us never get
q chance to wear wings.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-12-18

Mrs. Russell Sage. having lately
learned that a debt Of $4,000. con-
tracted by her father In 1914. had
never been paid. has forwarded a
check for the amount to the heirs of
the creditor. II she had paid interest
on the sum for the 63 years the
check would have been larger, but
probably the heirs are thankful to get
the principal.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-12-18

Earthly fame, wealth and glory are
as evanescent as the cardinal rays of
the setting sun that drops into dark
est storms and eternal night.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-12-18

Diogenes was not like a modern
muck-raker or investigator. He did
not go around looking for dishonesty
He knew it was always there.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-12-18

1t is probably no more true that tin
soldiers make fighters of boys than
It Is that Teddy bears make GROWERS
of girls.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-12-18

An association has been organized
in New York to build airships. But
Notwithstanding its object, it will not
use inflated capital
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-12-18

The brave, gay, generous and light
hearted bear the strokes of fate with
OQuanimity and indomitable courage.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-12-18

The claim that prunes cause bald
ness was started by some doctor who
was trying to make trouble for his
landlady
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-12-18

A swarm of bees lit on a Philadel-
phia policeman. The fact that one
man woke up made a nice little piece
OF news for the local papers.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-12-18

Will the couple who were married
IN the Lake Erie lighthouse do
lightho-no, say it yourself.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-12-18

A Harvard professor says aversion
to work is really illness. Here is
where an indefinite lay-off is going to
be asked.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-12-18

Ballooning lacks one thrilling phase.
There are no speed ordinances to be
violated
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-12-18

Genius has the wisdom of age in its
youth.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-12-18
A New Subscriber

The editor of the Hickson (Colo i
Sun says, in recent issue:
Ray White, the unmitigated villain ~ a
runs the little 2x4 weekly Cor weakIv5
known as the Alton Valley News, dis.
playing his usual amount of eo,,ra -,
hired the bully of South Windsor n, tls2
person of III. V. Henry, to come over. IA {,
week and whip US. but after we had ~ I,
planned the situation to Mr.. Henri -
not only decided not to do us bodily !.
jury, but subscribed for the Sun for ons
year In advance. Come yourself ,,e,t
time Ray. bring the whole force 1v;tss
you, and let the eastern part of the ststn
be ridded of standing nuisance. =
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-12-18

Peace has her victories no less thar
WAr-and then there's football.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-12-18
The Barber County Index
Painter q Herr. Publishers

MEDICINE LODGE, KANSAS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-02-19
Common Colds Are the Cause of Many
Serious Diseases

Physicians who have gained a ma
tional reputation as analysts of the
cause of various diseases. claim that if
catching cold could be avoided a long
list of dangerous ailments would never
be heard of. Every one knows that
pneumonia and consumption originate
from a COLI, and chronic catarrh. bron-
chitis. and all throat and lung trouble
are aggravated and rendered more
serious by each fresh attack. Do not
risk your life or take chances when
you have a cold. Chamberlain Cough
Remedy will cure it before these dis
eases develop. This remedy contains
no opium. morphine or other harmful
drug and has 80 years of reputation
back of it. gained by its cures under
every condition. For sale by all lead
ing druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-02-19
PERSONAL POINTS.

H. c. Carr of Kewanee is in the city
today.
E. l.. Golf left this morning for a
brief visit in Chicago.
Judge H. c. Ward of Sterling is PEE
siding in the county court today.
J.. J. Mahoney of Galesburg. travel
ing train master of the Burlington. was
in the city yesterday.
Miss Edna Barthell has gone to Chi
cagO as a delegate of the Moline Hive
of Maccabees No. 11S, to attend the
state convention.
f. !. StaCkhouse, well known in Rock
Island, left Davenport yesterday to be
come assistant manager of the Hobart
Electrical Manufacturing company o.
Troy. Ohio. Mr.. Stackhouse was form
erly in the insurance business, but for
two years has been travelling repre-
sentative for Walker & Sons. the Mo
line wholesale coal firm.
Charles Johnson. for number of
years travelling representative of the
Rock Island Plow company, with ter
ritOry in eastern Iowa. and who is now
in charge of the Omaha branch house
of the company, is contemplating leav
| ing this city with his family about
| April to make his home in Omaha, as
J it will be more convenient to his work
He has been in the city the last three
days visiting with his family. Mr.
Johnson received his new appointment
| Feb. l. He was one of those who ha.
| been prominently mentioned as may
oral possibility by friends of the citi
ZenS' movement
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-02-19
MRS. NORMAN SAYS
SHE WAS ABANDONED
Follows Divorce Bill With Criminal
MISUNDERSTANDING in CaIifor-
MIA involves Romance.

Wilbur Norman the defendant in 4
divorce case filed Saturday by his wife.
was arrested yesterday on complaint of
his wife. for abandonment. and will Sc
given a hearing tomorrow afternoon
before Justice G. Albert Johnson. The
marriage of the couple involved is
something of a romance. Mrs. Norman
formerly Miss Grace Kell. daughter nj
Joseph Kell of this city. went to Cali
fornia in. 1904 to attend the wedding Of
her brother and there met Mr.. Nor
man. who is a relative of her brothers
wife Their marriage followed. and
shortly afterward Mrs. Norman re-
turned to Rock Island. Some two or
three months ago Norman filed a Ii
vOrce suit in California. and recently
he came here. for the purpose, it is uu
derstood. of bringing about a reconcile
alton. There is a sensational story OF
his having attempted TO take his own
| life. and he was sent to a hospital last
week for treatment.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-02-19
Mayor Attempts to Beat the
Aldermen TO the
Killing.
INSISTING UPON HIS VETO
Municipal Body, Nevertheless, Elk
ercises Its PrerogatiVes in
Premises.
EPITOME OF LAST NIGHTS
COUNCIL MEETING.

At the outset of the meeting, and
before the minutes of the former
session were read. alderman Rob
bins offered II resolution. with AID
crmnn Daubrr'< second. iO suspend
thc rules and reconsider the action
of the meeting II week ago i'm pass
ing The ordinance of the Central
uinn Telephone company.
The mayor declined IL entertain
this or ANY other motion. insisting
that his priv iIrsc al reading his veto
Ia the "rdinanc" in question had
precedence to all else.
The motion Of alderman Robbins.
duly seconded. was insisted upon ny
all the aldermen present. and upon
demands Tor II roll call. was adopted,
upon roll call. and amid great con
fusion. the mayor meanwhile per-
sistinG in reading his message while
| the council was voting a. city Clerk
Schaficr called the roll.
The council then. upon Alderman
Wilson's motion. adjourned until $50
this afternoon, the mayor rOntinu-
ing Ia read his mc>Snl:e. and after
| the aldermen had left. proceeded Ia
= make one of his political hnrnnrurs.
| claiming that Ia" was right in his
| position, finally calling upon former
| Alderman ". {. Mnurller 10 sustain
| him.
Mr.. Nnuckrr. however. inform
| ed the mayor that hc was
| wrong in his premises. that under
| rule = al the councils order Of bus
mess, which he read from the city
| ordinances "nII questions reIatinI: tu
the priority at business shall he de
cidrd without debate" and that mo-
| In order. and that the council is the
judge Of its parliamentary proceed
ings AT all times.
| Mr. Nnmcker held that the council.
il had put through another motion.
| and that To table the pending or
| dinance aud thereby kill il for all
time. instead OF leaving ii under con-
put through at any time the friends
of the ordinance happen to he in the
majority AT - meeting.
| after Mr .Mnuckpr had showed the
mayor wherein he was wrong hr
quickly adjourned the meeting.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-02-19
DIES AT INSANE HOSPITAL
Carl Nix, Formerly Resident of Anda-
usia, Passes Away.

Fred Hilfinger. conservator of The es-
tate of Carl Nix formerly resident of
Andalusia. has been notified of the
death of Mr.. Nix at the hospital for
incurable insane al Bartonville. He
passed away yesterday. Mr. Nix was
about 40 years of age, was adjudged
insane about ten years ago and com
mitted TO WATERFOWL. Later. when he
was found to be incurable. he was
sent to BartOnville. There are no rel
atives surviving, so far as is known
Burial will probably take place at Bar
tOnville.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-02-19
R, R, REYNOLDS NOMINATED BY
DEMOCRATS FOR COUNTY JUDGE

an inspection last evening in the Arm
DRY by Colonel Edward Kittleson. pre-
paratory 10 the inspection by the Unit
ed States army officer i'll March. The
company was put through guard mount
and drill by the colonel. and their guns
and uniforms We're inspected. The
lockers belonging 10 the company Wee
also inspected. Colonel Kittleson found
the company to be in very good condi-
ton. Company F of Moline will be
inspected this evening.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-02-19

Quorum present. Mr.. Mayor" an
nounced City Clerk Schaffer at last
evenings session of the city council,
and from that moment on until all OF
the aldermen had left the room to
meet this afternoon at 100, tumuIt
reigned. with the mayor trying to read
a veto message Of the Central Union
Telephone company's franchise ordin
ance granted at the last session.
Alderman Robbins offered a resolu-
tion providing for the suspension Of the
rules and the consideration of the Cen
trial Union telephone ordinance. City
Clerk Schaffer calling the roll on
the motion of Alderman Robbins. and
every alderman voting in favor of the
reconsideration, and Alderman Wilson
moving and putting motion to ad-
jOum TO this afternoon at 100 to in
spect the waterworks pump and take
mp such other business as might come
MP. The meeting was the most re-
markablc the council has ever held in
the CRY.
Alderman Robbins made his motion to
reconsider. and City Clerk Schaffer call.
al Tho r,,I o,.ar,. ,Idorr,ar caetino his
,.,+, :, f,,,o,. 80 .t,o ,,,o,ion TITO co1I
;, - th, ,,1I ,,.,.. ,,,oooaod b,. the
-. ,,,,s,,,,il.,, f,,,r,,;,,o,,Io Ada
man Robbins was on his feet stating
his motion. every other alderman in
NV ,"u''''' ""H "'i'i'i'"i'i7 q" '''' ~ :.
ne wv VI more SpeC'''o'S Woiv o., -
roar OIL eAc''ei'leh,' anu H"So' -NO
'aSNrih was CONTINUING MS rtau'nS "
me veto !ueSSaSe' ne result vi 'l''
vote haVlhS Deeh declared by O''l
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-02-19
First White Girl Born Here.

Mrs. Mary Wells Fitch, said to have
been the first white girl born in Rock
Island county. died last evening at her
home in Hampton. She was the daugh.
ter of Lucian and Eunice Wells and
was born May "a, 1894. Mrs. Fitch
was twice married, her second hus
band being Henry Fitch. Three sons
and two daughters survive. The fu
neral will be held Thursday afternoon
at I o'clock at the Congregational
church at Hampton.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-02-19
MAKING A TEST OF
THE new SNOW PUMP
Started at 9 a. m, and Must Handle
100000 Gallons of Water
in "a Hours.

At 9 o'clock this morning the "A
hours test of the new Snow pump at
the waterworks was begun, A. A. Muir
rim. Alderman F. f. Robbins and City
Engineer Wallace Treichler being pres
ent in behalf of the city. and r. ID. Hall
representing the company. The pump.
according to the terms of the contract.
must handle not less than S.000,000
gallons of water in "a hours and must
develop not less than 100 fOot-pound9
for each 900 pounds OF dry steam.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-02-19
|ORAW PLATFORM
Citizens Committees Meet and
Prepare Constitution and
Set of Bylaws.
UP TO MEMBERS THURSDAY
Strictly Non-Partisan and Aims to En-
courage good Nominations by
All Organizations.

A general meeting of all the com
mittees named at The recent gather
ing at which the citizens movement
was launched. was held last night at
the office of c. S. McDaniels and a
constitution and bylaws were drawn
up 10 be submitted at the general
meeting at Maths hall Thursday eve
ming. The basis of the rules prepared
are incorporated in the following sec,
tons of the constitution:
Section /. NAME.-The name If
this association shall be Citizens Non
Partisan Association.
Urge Good Candidates.
Sec. >. OBJECTS.-The objects of
this association shall be to encourage
the nomination. by all organizations. e
honest and well qualified candidates
for public office: to oppose partisan.
ship in the conduct of municipal gov.
eminent; To nominate candidates for
office on their merits. irrespective Of
/ their political affiliations or beliefs: to
and water departments. and to enforce
| the application of merit rules in the
selection of all city employees: TO Use
every honorable means to create an en-
lightened public sentiment. to the end
that good citizens shall fill the various
| city offices and positions
| Sec >. OFFTCERS.-The officers ri
| this association shall be Il president
one vice president for each ward il
the city. a secretary. a treasurer, ar
executive committee of seven ca mem
bers, finance committee of fifteer
laws committee of seven ca members
an advertising and publicity commit
tee of seven a. members. and com
mittee on candidates for public offi",
of fifteen 05) members.
Animal Meeting Provided For.
Sec. l. MEETINGS.-The annua
meeting of this association shall b
held on the second Tuesday in jar
Tary of each year. and such other meet
ingS may be held from time to TIM
as may be determined by the eXecu
tive committee.
Sec 6. COMPENSATION OF OF
FICERS.-The officers and the mem
bers of committee of this association
shall serve without compensation eH
cept that the executive committee may
in its discretion. provide compensatio
Tor the secretary.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-02-19
Rates NOT JUST
Question of Complaining to In
terstate Commerce Commits
sion to be Considered
BY NORTHERN RIVER CITIES
Rock Island to Be Represented at Dav
export Meeting Thursday-com-
mittees Discuss Case.

A conference was held this noon a
Mayer Levi of the Industrial commi,
sion, the members of the railway com
mittee of the commission. and of the
railway committee of the Rock Island
club, fOn the purpose of providing for
representation of the city at a meeting
to be held Thursday morning at 10
O'Clock at the Davenport Commercial
club. The meeting in Davenport. cali
club. will take up the matter of refer
ring 10 the interstate commerce com.
mission. the alleged discrimination in
freight rate on the part of the rail
ways. in favor of East ST Louis and
St Louis, Quincy and Hannibal ana
against the other river points north Of
Quincy to Dubuque.
| Claim Discrimination.
The grievance of the cities TO be
represented at the meeting in Daven.
port is that while in reality the dis
| lance between them and New York and
other eastern points is less. the rail
| ways grant a much better rate TO the
points farther south on the river. East
ST Louis and ST. Louis have enjoyed
the lower rate for years. and recent,
a low rate was granted to Quincy, or
the Illinois side, and Hannibal on the
Missouri shore opposite. The northern
cities. Keokuk, Davenport, Rock Is
land. Dubuque, and others along the
river. have agitated the rate matter
and have taken it up with railway of
fcials for some time. Davenport lead
ing in the agitation. The railway!
have stated that it is in their power Il
equalize the rates. but that on accoun
of the inroads into revenues they car
not do so
g. VIII Make Complaint.
, The expectation is that at the meet
ing in Davenport Thursday, plans viii
be made to take the matter before tn
; interstate commerce commission. an
make a complaint of discrimination i
freight rates against the cities repre-
scented. The question is of such in
? lportance to the city, that it was deeu
ed best TO call meeting for this moo
Ito thoroughly discuss the matter an
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-02-19
Lenten Services at ST. Joseph's.

The Lenten program of ST Joseph's
Roman Catholic church is as follows:
Ash Wednesday services at 8 o'clock.
Mass and devotions every morning of
Lent at s o'clock. Beginning with next
Sunday evening a special course of
lectures with vespers and benediction
every Sunday night at 100. On We'd
nesday nights beginning with Wednes-
day. the goth. devotions and sermon at
7:30. The public is cordially invited.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-02-19

insure the city representation at the
Davenport meeting.
The members of the committee vot-
ed TO extend an invitation to all bus
mess men who are interested in the
question of freight rates from the east
TO meet at the club at $50 Thursday
morning and accompany the commit
tees to the conference in Davenport
This will assure Rock Island strong
delegation at the Davenport meeting.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-02-19
OBJECT TO THE ESTIMATE
TWentyfifth Street Property Holders
Retain Attorney.

A meeting of Twenty-fifth street
property holders was held last evening
at the home of Mrs. Anna Doonau. 24l5
Seventh avenue, 10 discuss the paving
of that street. Objection has been rails
ed 10 the estimated cost of $3.50 per
yard for paving and excavation. and It
was for the discussion of this item that
the meeting was called. An attorney
has been retained 10 represent the in
terests OF the property holders.