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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-03-04
STANDARD PLACED ON TRIAL
Selecting Jury at Chicago to Hear Evil
dence Rebates Were Accented

Chicago, March 4.-The work of Sc
curing a jury in the trial of the Stand
ard Oil company of Indiana on charges
of receiving rebates from railroad
company in violation of the Elkins law
began today in the federal court before
Judge Lands.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-03-04
kinq Edward on Jaunt.

London, March 4.-King Edward
started for Biarritz this morning He
will return to England towards the
end of April
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-03-04
Buried by Landslide,

Bona, Algeria, March 4.-Eighty-five
persons have been buried by land
slide of about 10 square miles on the
mountain of Ide near Sedrata
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-03-04
59TH CONGRESS- ADJOURNS Sine DIE;
SHIP SUBSIDY BILL FAILS TO PASS
Appropriations of 59th Congress Compared
With Those of 9 Years Ago.

Washington March 4The following statement shows the appropriations
available
Mckinley
fiscal this column will
approximations have IN 10
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-03-04
Fatality at kewanee.

Kewanee, ILL.,, March Paul Bog
ger, aged 20, of Dallas City, H., was
killed by fall from an electric crane.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-03-04
Former State Treasurer Dead.

Springfield H.. March 4.-Floyd X
Whittemofe, former state treasurer.
died today after brief illness, aged 62.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-03-04

resignation to take effect May /. so
that the Wisconsin Legislature, which
is now in session, may choose n sue
cessor for the uneXpired term of two
Years from today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-03-04

Toilette do. Telegrams are coming in
by the score to legislators. Word al
ready has reached here that at least
three congressman, who are anxious to
get Mr.. SpOoner's seat. are hurrying
to Madison.
Some of These Mentioned.
Here are few of the candidates
mentioned:
Isaac Stephenson of Marinette, mil
liOnaire lumberman and financial back
er of Senator II. NJ. La Toilette: James
o. Davidson of Madison. governor of
Wisconsin; w. d. COnnOr of Madison.
lieutenant governor of Wisconsin and
republican state chairman; John ].
ESch of La Crosse. congressman from
the Seventh district; Henry A. Cooper
of Racine. congressman from the First
district; John y. Jenkins of Superior
trict; w. w. Webb of Waupaca, Judge
OF the circuit court; Irving L. Lenroot
of Superior. former speaker of the as
sembly and defeated candidate for gov
ernOr; w. H. Hatton of New London
former state senator and wealthy man
ufacturer: Walter A. Houser of MendO
Vi, former secretary of state.
Stephenson Comes Ont.
Marinette. Wis. March 4.-IsaaC
Stephenson, the multi-millionaire lum
herman and former congressman, to
day announced he is a candidate fol
the uneXpired term of Senator Spoon
er Stephenson has been staunct
supporter OF the LaFollotte republican
! faction for years.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-03-04

on the bill for 1G hours employment
for railroad employees. John Sharp Viii
liams. the democratic floor leader, had
just preceded him. and others were
scheduled TO follow. The house, like
the senate. was sleepy and members
talked TO empty seats. There was no
excitement in either house during the
day or night. the closing hours being
rather quiet. as curtain act TO Il quiet
session since December.
At 1880 o'clock the house took L
recess till 9:30 a. m.
Holds sunday Session.
Washington. March 1.-The house
yesterday passed q senate bill provi /
ing for the assignment of district judg-
es 10 perform The duties of disabled;
judges. This bill gives the chief jus +
ice the right TO designate the judges oT
one district to perform the duties of \
judge in another district in case Of
disability OF the latter.
Aid for TeIcgrapkcrS.
After heated debate. lasting for over
an hour, the house decided almost
unanimously TO stand for a provision
in the bill regulating the hours of rail-
way employees which will prevent rail.
way telegraphels from working more
than nine consecutive hours. Thi,
provision was in the bill as originally
passed BY the house, but the senate
eliminated it and the senate confere eS
refused to accept it when the bill went
to conference. The bill was sent back
TO conference
President Works Late.
President Roosevelt remained in his
office last night until 10 o'clock signin,
large batch of minor bills that have
been passed by congress. The preSl-
dent will not attach his signature Ia
any of the important measures passe
during the closing hours of the session
until tomorrow.
Thrcc-Ccnt Car Fare for ID. of c.
Washington, March i.-On motion Ci
Mr.. James of Kentucky, the house Sal
urday night passed fiat Scent street
car rate for the District of Coumbia
| by a vote of 40 to 102.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-03-04
President Works Late.
Thrcc-Ccnt Cnr Farc for ID. of c.

Washington. March l.-On motion Ct
, urday night passed a fiat Scent street
car rate for the District of Columbia
| by a vote of 40 to 102.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-03-04
SON QUARANTINED
But President Roosevelt Will
Still Keep Part of White
House Open.
DIPHTHERIA THE DISEASE
Archie Afflicted With Severe and Vir@.
lent Type-Was Diagnosed
Saturday.

Washington, March 4.-Considerable
improvement was shown in the condi
tion of Archie Roosevelt, who has been
i'll since Friday with an attack of diph
iberia. q
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-03-04
No Rest on Sabbath.

Washington, March 4.-There was no
Sabbath for congress yesterday. Fill
clustering or hurrying through bills TO
get them out of the way before the
59th congress ends its existence, the
practically until 1880 o'clock. when Il
recess was taken until 9:30 this morn
ing. Officially it was the legislative
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-03-04
Carmack Ready.

Senator Carmack was in his seat
when the session opened, being prepar-
ed to continue the fight against consid-
Grafton of the subsidy bill. He openly
declared his purpose of speaking until
IL if necessary, but the motion for a
recess evidently was welcome news to
him, and sigh escaped his lips as
he left his seat.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-03-04
Receives Quietus.

The subsidy bill finally received is
quietus. After the senate reassembled,
Gallinger. in charge of the measure,
arose and announced his decision not
to press it for further consideration.
Before making the announcement he
entered into a furious. though brief
argument in support of the bill
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-03-04

Allison, chairman of the senate com.
mittee on appropriations. also made q
statement to the senate along the line
of Tawney's presentation His estimate
of the aggregate appropriation agreed
with that of Tawney.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-03-04
Agree on Conference Report.
No Deficit at End of Year.

Washington March -i.-Tawney,
chairman of the committee on appro-
priations, announced in the house to-
day instead of facing a deficit in the
treasury at the close of the fiscal year
of 1908 as seemed imminent at one
time, there would be a surplus of 500
o00.0OO at that time. The total apprO-
priations made at the present session
of congress, he said, aggregate appar-
emily $919,944. 900.
The Monte Vista journal., 1907-01-26
SNW q b 7aMcKs
TARIkM9g( ZzA2AoN ]
For the Woman Fond of Crochet

through the same stitch as the last
loop is worked into. and one through
each OF the next two chain stitches
(six loops on hook. pull all the loops
up to the same height. draw through
all OF them at once, and secure with n
chain-stitch us before; repeat from
to end Of chain, turn. three chain, pass
one, draw up loops through each of the
other two. one through the end
stitch of the previous row (back
thread only to be taken up through.
out the work.. and one through
each OF the next two stitches,
draw through all the six loops and
secure with a chain-stitch; ., draw
up loop under the chain-stitch Just
made. one under the back thread of
the last loop of the previous stitch,
one under the same stitch as the last
loop, and one under each of the next
two stitches draw through and secure
with a chain-stitch as before; repeat
from to end of row. turn again with
three chain and work back in the
same manner. and continue working
to and fro until the work is rattsA
more than one and one.half yard lorX
then having worked up the loops of
the last stitch but oae OF the row, pass
over one Of the two remaining threads
and draw up a loop the other (seven
loops on hook). draw through and
complete the stitch as before This
will decrease the row one stitch or
pattern. Work the end OF each sue.
ceeding row in the same manner until
only two patterns are left. Fasten of.
This makes half the scarf.
Recommence at the other side of the
foundation chain, and work another
piece In precisely the same way.
For the border commence with a
double crochet two stitches before
the middle OF one OF the points. five
trebles with a chain between each
Into the middle stitch OF the point,
pass two. a double crochet in the next,
pass two. f1ve trebles with a chain be
tween each in next. and repeat from
all round.
Last row Of border: One chain. pass
the hook through the back thread OF
the nearest stitch Of the previous row.
draw the wool through that and
through the loop already on the hool,
at the same time tsingle crochet). o.
chain. pass the hook through the b1 ~
thread Of the next stitch. and proceed
AS before. Continue working one
chain. one single crochet into the back
thread OF every stitch all round the
edge OF the scarf
The Monte Vista journal., 1907-01-26
To Walk Gracefully.

Every woman should aspire to look
ms well as possible upon all occasions.
II she will make up her mind to sit,
stand and walk gracefully. she will go
far toward accomplishing this state OF
continually looking her best. II il not
difiicult II you will only perxevere
The natural positions Of the body are
Invariably correct and stiffness IL the
only thing to be guarded against. A
woman should never hurry II she
wants to look well. but should strive
tn attain reposefui manner when
walking. She should lift her foot lishh
ly. 20 that when she takes q step ~
will swing naturally with the toe
downward. A person should be able
to balance At any moment upon the
single foot that IL supposed TO be car.
rying the walkers weight. II this
can be done Il 10 proof that the body
Is properly poised. says woman's Life.
II We sccustom ourselves to hcldinx
the body gracefully when sitting and
standing. II will assume that position
naturally when we are walking.
The Monte Vista journal., 1907-01-26
GARDEN NOTES.

Apples will keep much longer Ii
wrapped.
Use any coarse litter that will hold
the snow TO cover the spinach bed.
DO II now.
Burn on the asparagus tops snd ma.
nure the bed. In the sprin. put on u
good layer OF salt.
Vines and trees and almost every.
thing grown on the farm are benefited
By hmc and ashes.
Spray peach trees with lime water
AS thick Us can be used. II will pro.
tect the buds from cold.
Pasturing sheep In \ sod pasture In
advised. They are not apt to injure
the trees. they enrich the soil. and
their close cropping prevents the evap.
Grafton of moisture which occurs In
long grass.
Rhubarb is easily grown In the Gel.
lar for winter use. Spade up the roots
before the ground freezes too solidiy
and then allow them to freeze thor.
oughiy. Place them In = box In the
cellar and cover the roots to keep
them dark. Keep them free from
frost. and the s,alks will grow and
supply tho table without further
trouble.
The Monte Vista journal., 1907-01-26
Early AhuhA1h.

A pleasing pront may bc derived
srom the sale Of rhubarb In the early
spring II little extra attention 10
given the plants. After the g.ound 10
thoroughly frozen. mulch the plants
with = good layer Of coarse stable ma
nurc. which may remain until absorb.
I'd by the ground. When tho buds alp
pear. cover the plants with kegs. bar.
rris or boxc~. having nrst removed the
tops and bottoms. Take ih~ee Oh o..
casionaily To allow the stalk. to hari.
rn. and In . short time you viii 10
ready to supply the always s.ropx d..
naAad :os early vegetables.
The Monte Vista journal., 1907-01-26
HORTICULTURE
HYee|1RsAg4f494g Yee|1RsA4f494g
EWz~e's
INTERESTING JAPANESE WALNUT
Prof. L. r. Taft. Of Michigan, Tells Of
Valuable Tree.

Some Is years ago new nut tree
was introduced, under the name OF
Japan walnut or Juglans Sieboldiana.
Although not very commonly planted.
1t has been quite thoroughly tested
in all OF the northern states. The tree
IL OF rapid growth. with thick branch.
co and very large leaves. In gen
eral way 1t resembles the walnut and
growth. The trees appear to be en-.
tirerly hardy and present something
The Monte Vista journal., 1907-01-26
cOZY WRAP TO PROTECT THE
THROAT AND CHEST.
Complete Directions for Making Pretty
and servieeabie Addition to Cos
tume-rhe Best Kinds Of
Wool to Use.

This is n very dainty wrap, and one
that is specially cozy for wearing I'M
der an evening coat to protect the
throat and chest when low bodice Is
worn. II is worked in Ivorine WOOL Of
which about six ounces will be needed.
A bone hook. No. 10. should be used.
or II one works tightly then little
larger hook might be used. OF course.
Shetland or Andalusian wool are also
suitable. but the silk thread in the
Ivorine makes II bright and pretty.
The Monte Vista journal., 1907-01-26

The Japan walnut has been grown
with considerable success on the
grounds Of the Michigan experiment
citation, from which this branch was
.aken.
" n sub-tropical appearance. While
they develop most rapidly upon a rich
loan soil such as Is commonly known
ms black walnut land. they thrive un-
Tier almost any condition, provided
there is a fair amount OF plant food
and moisture In the soil.
The trees come into bearing when
planted three or four years. and from
that time bear continuously. II given
good care. The nuts are produced In
large panicled clusters and somewhat
resemble the common butternut. or
white walnut. except that they are
slightly smaller and more nearly
ovate In form. They crack very read.
lily and the kernels are easily removed
from the shells They lack the strong
flavor OF the butternut. aud on this
account would be preferred by most
persons. although It does not com.
pare with the hickory nut. pecan and
other nuts.
The luxuriant growth. handsome 70
liage. and the hardness OF the tree.
make II very promising ms nm orna.
mental tree. and the productiveness
and edible qualities OF the nuts give
to II additional value.
The Monte Vista journal., 1907-01-26
Msshet q 0vsyI~s Pstsssss.

In brtween. This. the correspondent
says. has the tendency Of formiag an
air space and tends to retain the heat
better. The layer nf straw should bc
heavy enough % that when the last
layer Of earth 10 put on that tho
straw will form . four or nve.inch
thickness. n desired. coarse manure
can be piled on top aftcr the nrst
freeze comes early II the wiuter.
Not the least amoug the diiicuitics
that b~set the trucker. is that Of ~.
curing reliable and smcient help. Not
only II the supply Of help short. but
tho wage rate 10 incrrasinx. Worst
Of all. the iaborrrs grow less and isss
reliable aad sf,cicnt. The better class
OF men. attracted BY higher wages and
shorter hours. are leaving the farm
ard anding smpioymsnt stssvAsrs.
The Monte Vista journal., 1907-01-26

Submarines are uncanny vessels,
They have shown their capacity for
drowning their crews in peaceful ma
neuvers, and. as an English paper puts
II. in time OF war they are cowarily
weapons, for they strike below the
belt. There are those who believe
that submarines should be ruled out OF
civilized" warfare. and tina, the float
Ing mine should 20 with them.
The Monte Vista journal., 1907-01-26

The picturesque Chinatown OF Pa.
cific Grove Will soon be thing OF the
past. The site has been given to the
University OF California by the Pa,
cific Improvement company. and a bio.
logical laboratory will soon be located
there. Professor Loeb is to be at Its
head. and there will be erected IA
group of buildings costing about n
quarter OF million, and accommp
dating 400 students.
The Monte Vista journal., 1907-01-26

Engineers have never doubted the
possibility OF transmitting power from
the Victoria Falls OF the Zambesi riv.
er to the grea, gold fields OF the Trans.
raai, $50 miles distant. but they have
questioned the economic soundness of
such an undertaking. on a commercial
scale. Nevertheless. contracts have
been let which show that the work
VIII be undertaken. II Is the most ey.
traordinary electric power scheme
ever attempted.
The Monte Vista journal., 1907-01-26
eh'reh,',. ress. s.eem,ns to Al.

The chinchilia toque. with its
plumcs Of snowy white IL . charming
thing. and onc that IL becoming to all
faces. u IL made rather pointed In
front wuh tho inner part Of the brim
trimmed with white chiffon. Hut tho
top 10 glorious with white feathers.
This hat is the favorite In fashionable
society. and II IL no wonder that It's
price runs up to 500 and $3.50. for Il
10 cxquisitciy made.
The Monte Vista journal., 1907-01-26

II Is erieyous To fnd Sir Thomas
Lipton telling his fellow.Bri,ishers
that We are 80 tremendously pros
porous over here that we have ALSO
lntely no regard for the value OF
money. and that no business man ever
thinks OF counting his change at ou7
hotels. restaurants or elsewhere. II
Is anything but complimentary to our
people. though quite likely Sir Tommy
doesn't mean TO be unkind. He makes
us all almost as ridiculous as rich
Americans travelling abroad.
The Monte Vista journal., 1907-01-26
Keeps Wrists Warm.

The advent of tho Gantiet muR will
be hailed with delight BY the womf
who has suffered in silencs for ~
ycars In her short.sleeved gowns. TIE
xantist secures warmth to the vearef
w''hout rendering the mug dispropor.
tlonatsiy large.
The Monte Vista journal., 1907-01-26

The duchess OF Connaught. wife Of
King Edwards brother. is said TO be
very rich and very stingy. The two
usually go together But do people
become rich bssause they are stingy,
or do they get stingy because they be
come rich? asks the Kansas City
Times
The Monte Vista journal., 1907-01-26

Queen Wilhelmina shipped some
cows from Holland for her husbands
estate in Necklenburg.Sc But
they were stopped AT the German
frontier under the law forbiddlng the
importation Of foreign cattle.
The Monte Vista journal., 1907-01-26

San Francisco is said to have
$4,000 900 of the relief fund still on
hand Evidently the grafters did not
come to the relief of the fund as rapid
ly as they might have done.
The Monte Vista journal., 1907-01-26

tn. auto may win fresh iriumphs
An enthusiastic motorist won some
fame recently by making a tour which
carried him well mp toward the frozen
north. and now Henry Arctowsky. an
Antarctic explorer. has invented an
automobile to be mounted on runners
by which he believes he can reach
the South Pole more easily than by
any other means. Perhaps Pcary. In
his search for the North Pole. may
yet have To substitute the auto for
the dogs which he hitherto has used
for transportation and food purposes
The Monte Vista journal., 1907-01-26

a Paris paper devoted to scientific
subjects announces the discovery Of a
workable method Of shielding watches
and clocks from all magnetic In
Guences. 1t is said TO be the work OF
a matchmaker named Leroy.
The Monte Vista journal., 1907-01-26

Chrysanthemums are good to eat
that is. the leaves OF the big, bushy
flower, much Ike a beautiful cabbage.
make a good salad II they are properly
prepared. In fact, the dish is one that
is highly prlzed by the Chinese.
The Monte Vista journal., 1907-01-26
ssevIesabis Work Gag ksy ss Fash
Iensd In Short Time.

Scarcely = household but has an
old. discarded straw hat. Well. this
II precisely what you want for this
work bag. The hrst thing to do is to
pour boiling water on the hat. which
The Monte Vista journal., 1907-01-26

No goods that bear trademark II
any way resembling a crescent can b'
landed In Turkey.
The Monte Vista journal., 1907-01-26

Last year several dozen splendid
butterflies ~"r. set free In London
parks with view Of furnishing new
attraction for promcnadcrs. The .s.
pertinent succeeded 40 well that this
year II has been extended. and u but.
icrny farm has been established near
the British metropolis. where the mt A.
brilliant tropical insects Of this family
are cultivated. with the Intention OF
supplying them To parks In the sum
mer time. II IL said that 10000 were
released In the various London parks
this summer. and that 10000 chr,sn.
iiscs were under cultivation Rt the
farm" si the beginning Of the
season.
The Monte Vista journal., 1907-01-26
TusGR PIT.
How Potatoes May Nc 0rrIsd end
kset In Good Condition.

We show herewith = plan for the
winter storage Of potatoes. suggested
by = correspondent Of the Prairie
Farmer. Two iayers Of earth are
used With the straw. - shown At A.
The Monte Vista journal., 1907-01-26

An American author has very truly
said: Education does not change n
mans blood nor his heart
The Monte Vista journal., 1907-01-26

The Chicago preacher who wants to
have Christmas abolished, says the
Washington Post. probably has enough
slippers on hand to last him for the
rest of his natural life.
The Monte Vista journal., 1907-01-26

Recognition OF merit in others /:
often n very good way to secure rec
ognition of merit in ourselves.
The Monte Vista journal., 1907-01-26
Made from Discarded Stra.u Hat

row band for n drawstring Of ribbon
with bow at one end. This makes
very odd and pretty as well as q use
tul gift.
The Monte Vista journal., 1907-01-26

viii make II soft ahd piiabic. Nov.
bend Il In four even loops or scaliopu
~ shown In the cut and tie firmly Into
position. A. Il dries Il will bs su6
and shaped ~ you H~e. Either bronze
os giid the straw. and line with silk
Of satis. Sew on the edge to form
the bas At the top some vide ribbon,
silk. sstia OF crctonns. and either
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-12-07
TO MAKE SURVEY OF
ARIZONA IN AUTO
Lieutenant Gimperling Has the old
Fashioned survey system Beat to
Death.

a. So Wcstcoti. of Denver. leaves
Albuquerque tomorrow morning Boz
ais ab-hor~epoNcr Stoddard-Dayton
touring car for El Pasa. after having
been laid up here for several days for
repairs. after a series oi disasters ou
the trip down from Denver. iu III
pas1 Ma WeStc0tt viii be Joined by
Lieutenant r.. l. GlmuerluE. Twenty
first infantry. who has been detailed
by General Thomas. OF the depart
meuf OF The Colorado SEQ make "a tupu-
graphical may af southern Arizona Tor
the use ot the department Nr West
colt iz tH axe the army nfucer aEtr
tht t1uufrE IN his "a making "a rali-
g4l departure from usual method
OF making these surveys which are
usually made rom am army wagon
or on horseback. Lieutenant GimpeI-
ling was Just preparing % start for
Arizona uu the army wagon when
Mr. W-feuft offered himself o. his
autnmub.i- bon the service OF bis coun-
try- Lieutenant GimperIinE s. noW az
Fort HuaChuca outntunE for the
work The result of the automobile
survey ulI De- watched with interest
Thus FAR various sunurN mlsfar-
tunes have overtakeu the tourists che
ear having suffered from almost every
variety el accident on Che rough roads
between Denver and Albuquerque
AIR We~tcntt now believes however.
that Pits troubles arr over OBJ -lat Ee
600 make d run tn tl f4~H with
out difficulty.