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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-23
TEST OF FITNESS
Attorney General Bonaparte
Urges in Selection of Man
for President.
LIKE PICKING A WATCHDOG
Not Well to Let the Wolves Do It He
Says in Address before Illinois
Athletic Club.

Chicago, Dec. 23.-Attorney General
Bonaparte, who was the guest of the
Illinois Athletic club Saturday, was
the principal speaker at the banquet
of that organization at night. He
spoke on obstacles to the Execution
of the Laws"
Bonaparte quoted from that part of
the constitution wherein it says ''he
shall take care that the laws be faith
fully executed This duty, he said,
was probably the most important and
the most clearly vital to the peoples
happines and safety of all the presi-
dents duties, but he said eff when he
seeks to fulfill it, a stumbling block
is placed i'll his path. if faithful execu-
ton of the laws is made difficult or un-
certain in whatever measure or from
whatever cause, the American people
should be plainly told that the Ameri-
can people may find and apply a rem
edy."
None Are Exempt.
perience as attorney general that some
people think or talk and write as
though the law specially exempted
them. In this particular he called at
tention to the strenuous opposition of
interested parties to enforcement of
antitrust laws, TO denunicatiOn of the
prosecution of those engaged in land
frauds by the guilty men themselves
and by their friends, and the opposi-
ton in some southern states to the
governments Furnishing those engaged
in peonage.
Refers to Wolves and WatcbdOss.
After relating Aesop's story of the
wolves persuading the sheep to send
away their watch dogs, Bonaparte
said:
Just now denizens of that great
sheep fold, the American union. are
beginning to turn their thoughts to the
grave problem of choosing head
watchdog 10 guard them for four long
years. cannot help thinking it may
aid them in this weighty task to es-
tablish first of all. a negative test of
fitness; whatever applicant favor by
the wolves may we'll be left in his
home kennel. Wolves can be trusted to
know what they want and what the
sheep don't want
Points to Unsafe Man,
''ln palmer language, no man can
be safely trusted to take care that the
laws be faithfully executed if his
choice be longed for and urged by all
or many of those who have obstructed
the faithful execution of the same laws
in the past and whose influence and
resources are formidable obstacles tC
their faithful execution today"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-23

that his chosen candidates have acqui
Iesced in his political program.
''It matters not a whit to me-" said
Mr.. Lawson, whether President Roose
welt approves of the new party or not
whether he consents to run as its pres
idential candidate or openly refuses to
do so.
F'He will be our candidate just the
same, and by the vote of the people
will be compelled to complete the jot
he has commenced, the rescue of the
country from the Wholesale thieves Of
Wall street.
Mr.. Lawson claims to have an or
ganization in every state of the union
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-23
SPARKS PREPARES TELEGRAM
Nevada Governor Believes Roosevelt
Misinformed

Goldfeld, New. Dec. Ex-Governor
Sparks, it is understood, is preparing
a statement of present conditions in
Goldfeld, to be telegraphed to Presi
dent Roosevelt The governor is not
satisfied that the president yet has the
true light on the situation, notwith
standing the report of the commission
and the order of the war department
for the withdrawal of troops. The
communication to the president viii
also, it is said, contain a request fol
the retention of at least portion o.
the troops now here after the date Sc
for their going.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-23
Head of Miners Improving.

Indianapolis. Ind. Dec. 23.-President
John Mitchell of the United Mine
Workers, who has been critically i'll.
will return to his home in Spring Val
ley, H., tomorrow, according to an
announcement last night by DR.
Hodges, his physician. Mr.. Mitehells
condition has so far improved that he
is able to sit up in bed much of the
time and partake of nourishment.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-23
TRIAL NEARING THE END
Case Against Pettibone Said to Be
Stronger Than Against Haywood.

Boise. Idaho, Dec. 23.-With the ex-
ceptiop of two Colorado witnesses.
which Senator Borah announced would
not consume more than an hour, the
state Saturday concluded the presen-
tation of its evidence at the trial of
George A. Pettibone for the murder of
Ex-Governor Frank Steunenberg. The
counsel for the state Saturday night
stated they were well satisfied with
the case and regarded it as much
stronger than that presented against
Haywood.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-23
sHuN THE PRINCESS LOUISE
Society Women of Milan Keep Away
from Concert Given by Husband.

Milan, Dec. 23.-Enrico Tose,i, the
music master who married former
Crown Princess Louise of Saxony,
gave his first concert here last night
since his marriage. The hall was
crowded and interest reached climax
when Signora Toseili, the Countess
Montignoso, elegantly eostumed, enter
ed, taking conspicuous place among
the audience. The noticeable feature
of the concert was the entire absence
of tn Milanese aristocracy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-23
immigration to the United
States Exceeds a
Year Ago.
INCREASE rs PER CENT
Total for Six Months Was
678, ,334 or 18 Per Cent More
Than Last Period.

Washington, Dec. 23.-A % per cent
increase over the same period last
year in immigration from all countries
to the United States is shown in the
monthly statement of the bureau of
immigration covering the month of No
vember
Growth of is Per Cent.
The total immigration from all coun-
tries for the six months ending June
80 last was 67S,334, an increase of IS
per cent
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-23
PERIOD OF LEGAL
HOLIDAYS ENDED
cisco Banks Has Averted All
Danger, II Is Believed.

San Francisco, Dec 23.-The period
of legal holidays declared by Governor
Gillett to meet the recent financial
stringency, expired at midnight Satur-
day and all the leading banks trans
acted business today as usual and
normal conditions prevailed. The prin-
cipal bankers declare financial trou-
bles are a thing of the past.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-23
EX.GOVERMOR OF
TOGOLAND In BAD
Fined and Removed by German Gov
ernment for Causing Death of Ma
tive Bound to Flagpolc.

Berlin. Dec. 23.-EX-Governor Horn
of TOgoland today was sentenced to
fine of SIS and costs and to be trans
ferred to another port. 1t is charged
he caused the death of native by hay-
ing him bound to a flagstaff and leav-
ing him there without food or drink
for "a hours
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-23
Women,a Bryan Club.

Denver, Col. Dec. 23.-Misses Glars
l.. Hunter, Annie st. Claire and Alice
NJ. Morgan have filed articles of in
corporation for the Women's Bryan
Democratic club of Colorado Mrs
Ruth Bryan Leavitt. the daughter O
William ]. Bryan, is named as one o
the 16 directors.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-23
200 DEAD RESULT
NITRATE STRIKE

Washington, Dec. 23.-Two hundred
striking nitrate laborers have been
killed at Iqui, Chile, according to a
dispatch received at the state depart
ment from the American representa-
tive.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-23
Taft at Cincinnati.

Cincinnati. Ohio, Dec 23.-Secretary
Taft arrived today from Washington
having been called here on busintss
connected with the administration of
the estate of his mother.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-23
aas a.
Washington Government
Not So Sure as Ad-
miral Evans Seems
REGARDING BIG CRUISE
8attIeships Expected to Reach
Rio Tomorrow Evening to
Rest There Christmas.

Washington, Dec. 2S.-"The program
for the return of the battleship fleet
has been discussed among the officials
of the navy department, but no deci-
sion has been reached and will not be
for some time to come said Secre-
tary of the Navy Metcalf yesterday
His remark was called out by
wireless message from the flagship
Connecticut stating that Admiral
Evans had authorized the statement
that it is his personal belief that the
navy departments present intention is
to have the battleship fleet return by
way of the Suez canal next summer
or fall.
But Part Will Go.
In naval circles the opinion prevails
that at most only a squadron. COM
posed of such vessels as the voyage
to the Pacific shall have demonstrated
to be "the pick of the fleet will be
sent home through the Suez canal,
while the remainder will take the
shorter route around the Horn. 1t is
not likely, however, that all 16 battle
ships will make the return voyage as
the deSirability of a stronger fleet in
the Pacific may be met by the reten-
ton of several of Admiral Evans
ships in those waters.
s.f' n, Sfaff
On Christmas. exc e-hattleShip
| fleet will drop anchor In the Port of
Spain. Trinidad. and complete the first
leg of the impressive voyage to the
Pacific.
In that ancient little port the 10000
officers and men of the armada will
celebrate Christmas with festivities
and feasting aboardship for all and
shore liberty for the lucky ones.
For five days the ships will lie at
Port of Spain, where the officials and
citizens have arranged an elaborate
program of entertainment Three
days will be given up TO racing, base
ball. polo and other sports.
| A reception and ball will be given at
the government house and numerous
public and private events will be held
in honor of the visitors. Saturday the
battleships will head southwark for the
long run down to Rio where they are
scheduled to arrive Jan. II for a stay
of 10 days.
| Torpedo FIotiIIa Resumes Voyage.
| Port of Spain. Dec. 23.-The Ameri-
can torpedo boat flotilIa sailed for Rio
Janeiro at O'Clock yesterday morn
ing. It was delayed on account of the
late arrival of the supply ship Are
thusa with provisions and other neces-
sary supplies. All on board are re-
lported we'll
| Have Break Down.
Port of Spain, Trinidad, Dec. %
The American torpedo boat flotilla
which left here yesterday morning for
Rio Janeiro returned here today be
cause of an accident to the machinery
of the Lawrence. The damage is not
serious. 1t is estimated repairs can
be made in a day. The battleship
- laI
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-23
EDITOR HARDEN'S
CASE BROKEN DOWN
Trial for Libel Resumed Behind Closed
Doors and Only Rumors of Pro-
ceedings Leak Out.

Berlin, Dec 23.-The hearing of the
Harden-Von Moltke libel suit was re-
sumed here today behind closed doors.
While it is impossible to obtain au-
thentic news of the proceedings the
impression is very strong today that
Harden had practically broken down.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-23
Stocks Are Dull.

New York, Dec. 23.-Business was
very light at the outset of trading to-
day. The majority of stocks showed
but little change from Saturdays clos
ing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-23
Prevent Overflow Above.
w. n. Rice, Minstrel, is Dead.

Philadelphia, Pa, Dec. 23,-Willian
Henry Rice. one of the best known min
sirels in the United States, is dead. a
the age OF G5.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-23
GREAT WORK DONE
Mississippi Jetties Giving Ac-
cess to New Orleans by
Bio Ships Completed.
FOUR YEARS AT The TASK
Government Has Expended $6,oo0,ooo
to Get ChanneI 35 Feet in
Depth.

New Orleans, La, Dec. 20 After
four years work, at cost of $4,000
600, the jetties in The southwestern
pass of the Mississippi river are near
completion. The work will give the
south one of the deepest harbors in
the world by opening to the largest
steamships ahoat the 100 and 200 foot
depths of the lower Mississippi river.
The harbor thus created has naviga-
BILE water connection with at least a
dozen states bordering the Mississippi
and its tributaries.
Long Parallel Walls.
The new jetties are parallel walls,
one three and the other four miles
long, lying over half mile apart
They accelerate the rivers current
across a mud bar three miles broad SO
as to produce channel at least 1,00O
feet wide with a minimum depth OF
S5 feet.
Probably few walls ever have been
constructed under greater difficulties
than we're these jetties. They are
made of willow, scantling, stone, and
concrete, and all material has been
brought 100 to 500 miles. The jetties
have no foundations, but rely for sta
bility upon their extremely broad bases
being from 100 to $50 feet wide at The
bottom. The capping is a sea wall AZ!
feet high and is the only portion o
the jetties not submerged
Prevent Overflow Above.
Part of the s6,OOO,O0O allotted t.
making the channel is being spent il
safeguards several miles above the JET
ties to prevent any increase in tn
flow of other large outlets from tn
main river to the gulf. This is beini
accomplished by placing stone covere
mattress sills on the river bottom
across the entrances to these outlets
Several small bayous leading fror
Southwest pass to the gulf will be ell
tirely closed up.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-23
SENATOR MALLORY
OF FLORIDA DEAD
Asks Senate to Forego Official Action
and Directs That Funeral Be
Simple One.

Washington, Dec. 23.-In conformity
with his dying request conveyed in a
telegram to the sergeant at arms yes
terday, late United States Senator
Stephen r. Mallory of Florida will not
be given an official funeral but it will
be conducted privately and without
ostentatiOn.
Senator Mallory was stricken with
paralysis Nov. 20, and had since been
confined TO his home in Florida, where
he died last night. He was 50 years
of age.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-23
or Mushroom, Growth.

certainty exact might well tax occult
ism to the limits of its possibilities.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-23

Continued on Page Four.)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-23
Have Break Down.

Port of Spain, Trinidad, Dec. 23.-
The American torpedo boat flotilla
which left here yesterday morning for
Rio Janeiro returned here today be-
cause of an accident to the machinery
of the Lawrence. The damage is not
serious. 1t is estimated repairs can
be made in a day. The battleship
fleet has not been signalled
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1907-04-25
Clio Messenger
PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY
BY M. M. HALLACK. (.
Subscription. 500 per year. in advance
Thursday. April Is. 1907.

THIS ISSUE OF the Messenger marks
the retirement of the former manage.
ment, whose connection with the paper
though of short duration, has been
most pleasant indeed. We feel that
to withdraw from the field without q
word of appreciation for the kindness
shown us by the patrons of the Mes
senger would be most ungrateful, in
deed. We cannot but remark upon the
extraordinary goodwill that has been
extended to us during our brief stay
here. Loyal support falls far short of
expressing the real interest that has
been shown by everybody in getting a
paper started here to take the place of
the discontinued ''Star." The business
men have substantially shown that they
want paper to keep Clio enterprise
fresh in the minds of the people of this
vicinity; the reading public have dem
onstrated to us that they are anxious
to have home paper. that will give
them home news and local advertising.
In leaving Clio we go with the feeling
that we could not have been given a
more cordial reception and with the
hopes that the same goodwill is ex-
tended to the newcomers. No radical
change is looked for in the manage
ment of the Messenger as Mr.. Mont
gomery has been so closely identified
with its makeup, that there will prob
ably only be continuance of the pres
ent policy under new firm name.
Au revoir.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1907-04-25
In the Courts

James Flewelling, Flint carpenter,
began suit today agaitst the Detroit
United Railway for 5000 damages, fol-
injuries which he claims he sustained
March 23rd, while alighting from a d.
u. r. car at the South Saginaw and
Twelfth street crossing.
Grant Barnhart, of Flushing, who
was charged with furnishing liquor to
Ransom Loop, 18 years old, was SEN
fenced on Monday by Judge Wisner
to serve Is days in Jail. He has been
in Jail three weeks lacking a day await
ing sentence. Barnhart is painter by
trade. He supplied young Loop with
two half pints of whiskey.
Mrs. Mabel Sweers has sued her I'M
Gle, Freeman Sweers, a prominent far
mer. of Dawson, for $780, damages.
She charges that Jan. 10, 1906, her
uncle struck and beat her. At that
time Freeman Sweers was accused of
assault and battery, but was acquitted.
His trial at Dawson was held in the
town hall, so great was the interest
aroused.
The examination in the case of John
Hoge, the young man who was arrested
on the charge of attempting to burglar
ize. Albert Culliton's saloon in Mt. Nor
ris last Wednesday night, was set for
April % at o'clock, in Justice Hal
sey's court, Friday afternoon. The
accused was released on bail in the sum
of $500, his employer, Riley Scott, of
Thetford, becoming his surety.
Upon the recommendation of Pros
ecuting Attorney Martin Monday morn
ing the burglary charge against Calvin
Green, rs years old, in Justice Torrey's
court, was-changed to simple larceny
and sentence was pronounced, a fine
of $40 or twenty days imprisonment.
Mr.. Green did not have the money at
the time, and was committed, but he
stated in court that he was in hopes of
getting the amount within few hours.
In addition to the amount of the fire,
Mr.. Green paid Sc, the value of tie
wheat claimed to have been taken from
the granary of Eleazer Thompson, of
Mt. Morris township.
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The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1907-04-25
NEVER SAY ANYTHING against tn

NEVER SAY ANYTHING against the
town in which you live. 1t may not seem
to have all the advantages of some of
the larger cities, but it's your home
and the more you say against it, the
worse you make it. When talking to a
stranger, if you cannot say something
good about your town, do not say any,
thing at all. A towns welfare depends
entirely upon its citizens and few
knockers" can do lot of damage if
they use their little hammers every
time the opportunity offers.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1907-04-25
Notice to Contributors.

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LEGATION in the Messenger must be
signed with the correct name of the
writer. The name will not be published
if you wish it withheld, but we must
know who is responsible for the
authenticity of the matter published in
our columns. Hereafter no news item,
communication, or advertising will be
run unles it bears signature.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1907-04-25

The FIRST CASE of an attack of a
vicious dog on child should be warn
ing. Our neighboring towns have been
having much trouble with dogs but
heretofore we have been very fortunate.
They shonld all be muzzled these days
and it is hoped that dog owners will
take the warning given by Mr.. Cor
quests canine.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1907-04-25
American Lady COrSetS.

Style never played so large part in CORSETS as this
season. AMERICAL LADY CORSETS HAVE STYLE
We showing the Models which have style, COM
fort, fit and durability If you want moderate priced
Corsets that give every satisfaction wear an AMERICAN
LADY, sold in Clio only at store. Price &c. $lOo
81 so EACH
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1907-04-25
Are You Going
to Build a House?

don't blind thousands of others have and then
opened when about thirds through by figuring
and finding it has cost than expected would
when completed but get set of plans and specifications drawn m
Know what going have and what going to cost be-
fore you The time economze before you start not
when you finishing up
If you are in need of
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1907-04-25

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The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1907-04-25
Plans and Specifications

Tor you want estimate building either cement brick
wood need of lumber ah shingles call and see
L. A. WRIGHT, Architect.
VALLEY Phone Clio Mich.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1907-04-25
Strong Attractions in our.
Shirt Waist Dept.

AS they all say never before has there been such fine
assortment of LADIES WHITE WAISTS shown in S
Clio. We are glad to know the ladies are pleased
with our line Also how can we sell them so.
cheap. We are the people who believe
in quick sales and small profits.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-01-16
LEGISLATURE ADJOURNs UNTIL MONDAY

salem, Jan. 16,--Roth branches OF
the legislature convened at 10 o'clock
this morning and proceeded with reg
u'ar routine business and on concur
rent resolution, the senate adjourned
n moor to meet again at l o'clock
p. m. Monday, January 21. a ma
iority of the members went to Port
land this afternoon to attend the
semi-annual conclave of grand lodge
of MaSOns Thursday and Friday.
Numerous bills of Importance have
been presented in both branches, all
Of which passed to the second read
ing. The senate adopted the Kay res
oluticn inaugurating at least a tenn
porarv reform in clerkship abuse in
that branch of the assembly.
by vote of "A to 16 the house
went on record this morning as being
unfavorable to the custom of appoint
ing special committees of investiga-
tion 70" state institutions and depart
rnents, and junkcting trips, and es-
tablished n precedent for economy
and retrenchment against useless and
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-01-16

expensive clerkshir abuses. 1t also
indicates its favor to the proposed
bill. in preparation by Newell of
Washir gtun county, for the creation
of the office of expert examiner of
accounts. The question came upon
the adverse recommendation of the
resolution committee on n resolution
presented by McCue OF Clatsop, for
the appointment Of a Joint committee
of five members for the investigation
Of the hooks and accounts of the
state land department and the en-
ployment of necessary clerical assist
ance.
The house adopted resolution by
J?ckson of Douglas county, abolish
ing the old tabulated and expensive
form Of calendar and adopting that
used by California on the ground that
it would be a saving of 10000 for
the session. The action was urged
by State Printer Duniway in accord
with his campaign promises for econ
omy in the conduct of his office.
At 3 p. IN. the house adjourned un-
I'll next Monday.