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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-02-19
OBITUARY RECORD.
Slater Funeral.

Funeral services over the remains Gt
James Slater were held at o'clock
this afternoon. at the home of his
daughter, Mrs. Frank Helmka. SIG Sec,
ond street The services were conduct
ed by Rev. G.. H. Sherwood. rector al
the Trinity Episcopal church. Buria
took place at Chippiannock cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-02-19
A Valuable Lesson.

six years ago ] learned valuable
lesson writes John Pleasant of Mac
nolia. Ind. 81 then began taking DIR.
Kings New Life Pills. and the longer
take them the better | find them"
They please everybody Guaranteed
at w. T. Hartz, druggist. 3O1 Twenti-
eth street. 25c.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-02-19
Central Committee Places Pop
ular Attorney on
Ticket
FOR THE VACANT OFFICE
Resolution for Fairer Political Repre-
sentation in Elec-
tons.

Robert r. Reynolds of this city. was
nominated as the democratic candidate
for the Office of county judge. left va
cant by Judge Z. f Parmenter's death
by The democratic county committee at
its session at the Rock Island house
this afternoon.
The committee made the nomination
without contest II was decided. after
a lengthy discussion. 10 make no nom
ination for the Office of county survey
or. which like that of county judge.
will be filled at the special election
April ,. having been left vacant by the
death OF NJ \. Could.
Chairman Maucker PresIdes.
The meeting was presided over ~
Chairman w. c. Maucker. George W.
Henry acting as secretary Before
the question of nominations was taken
up. The treasurers report of the last
campaign was read by Chairman
Maucker. and was received and placed
or file.
After the discussion of the question
of nominating candidate for county
surveyor had been disposed of, com
mittee was appointed to wait on MI
Reynolds. and advise him of the nom
nation
Nominee Addresses Meeting.
! Mr.. Reynolds, in responding. made
brief address, in which he expressed
his appreciation OF the honor conferred
On him by the nomination.
For Fair Election Judges.
II was decided that resolutions ami
bylaws be drawn up 10 govern the
| committees. H. l.. Wheelan made a
motion that the chairman appoint a
| committee OF three TO confer with the
different county committees for the
| purpose of Introducing a movement
| that respective parties name the men
| to fill the offices of the clerks and
| judges at the elections hereafter. Il
seems that in the past thar a great ma
| jority of The clerks and judges were
| republicans or democrats that would
| only be democrats to get TO fill the
| position. II was the opinion of those
present that if the motion of Mr.. Whea
Ian was adhered 10. that there would
be good men on both parties. Mr.
| Wheelan's motion was adopted
The committee is to be appointed
at the next meeting of the committee
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-02-19
RUMORED HARRIS WITHDRAWS
Said to Have Decided to Give Up Race
for Nomination for Clerk.

1t is reported today that Charles
Harris has withdrawn from the race
for the republican nomination for city
clerk. or if not already out. decided 10
withdraw. He was one of the first to
announce his candidacy for the NOM
ination. There are still two avowed
aspirants for the nomination. E y.
| Kreis and Martin T. Rudgren.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-02-19
BLUFF RESIDENTS .
WANT AN ALDERMA AN
Non-Partisan Meeting on Hill Nomin-
ates Frank p. Maucker as Can
ddate in Seventh Ward.

At a nOn-partisan meeting of the
residents of the bluff district of the
Seventh ward last evening for the pur-
pos of selecting a resident of the dis
trict as a candidate for alderman.
Frank p. Maucker. president of the
Bluff Improvement association, was
given the unanimous endorsement oi
those present. The understanding is
that Mr.. Maucker is to try for the nom
ination on the republican ticket. The
meeting was held at the barber shop
on Forty-first street and Fourteenth
avenue, and was attended by about
fifty voters. John Skjelnurg presided
as chairman. and c. NJ. Cannon acted
as secretary.
J. F. Witter and G. c. Wenger. can
didates for the republican nomination
for city attorney. and f. b. Kreis. can
didate for the republican nomination
for city clerk. were present and ad
dressed the meeting. The meeting |,
the outcome of the activity of the Bluff
Improvement association
Young married people and old one
too,
That have no children to laugh an
| COO,
Find their troubles will little ones" b
| If they take Rocky Mountain Tea.
! II. II. Thomas pharmacy
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-02-19
Colonel Inspects Company.

Company A of the Sixth Regiment,
I. n. G., of this city, was put through
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-02-19
The COUNCIL ACTS IN TURMOIL
IN RECALLING PHONE MEASURE
MAYOR AND COUNCIL
IN SECOND CONFLICT
OVER PROCEEDINGS

At this afternoons meeting OF the
city council there was another confii It
between the mayor and the council
and Mayor McCaskrin attempted 10
operate a gavel rule and compel the
council To continue with action on his
veto. He presented to the council an
other message. a copy of that he tried
to read last evening. and he also filed
with the clerk statement giving his
version of the proceedings of last eva.
ming. He then declared that the al
jGurnmcnt was Illegal last evening. and
demanded the reconsideration of iii,
ordinance veto" What he meant by
that did NOT become clear. for Alder
man Ecihart arose and informed the
mayor that last evening he had called
for a point of order. and had called fOr
am appeal from the decision of the
chair The mayor denied everything
Alderman Eckhart claimed
appeal From the Chair.
Alderman Anderson interrupted theI
with a. motion that a recess be taker
To inspect IN" waterw0rkS pumD
When he arose Mayor McCask.n
asked him to state his purpose in al
dressing the chair. and he stated hi,
motion The mayor then refused :.
put the motion. declaring it out of or
der. The decision was appealed from
by Alderman Anderson, the appeal be
ing sustained by unanimous vote. Al
. dermau Anderson then renewed hi
motion. and tn, mayor stiu declinin.
/ TO be governed by the decision of tn,
council on the appeal from his deoi
sion. refused 10 put the motion. Las
! evening he stated that had an appel
/ from his decision been taken he woUi
/ have abided by that appeal.
! The motion TO lake a recess was car
ilied unanimously. and the aldermen
are at the waterworks Witnessing tn
. final test of Jhe pump, to derermin
whether il is up 70 the specifications.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-02-19

Nominee Addresses Meeting.

Mr.. Reynolds, in responding. male
a brief address, in which he expressed
his appreciation of the honor conferred
On him by the nomination.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-02-19

his political talk. How he reconciles
this statement to one made the last
of the week is not understood. He
then informed an Argus representative
for publication, that only Lord God
Almighty knows what I'll do with the
when | reach a conclusion it will be
on the side Of good judgment and
inStict"
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-09
SEEKS TO END LIFE
BENEATH CAR WHEELS
ITALIAN SAVED FROM DEATH BY
MANS HEROIC ACTION
Body Pulled from Beneath Fender
Just in Time to Save It from
Being Horribly
Mangled

An unidentified Italian attempted to end
his life by hurling himself In front OF a
rapidly moving Boyle Heights car at
Third and Main streets late Saturday
night.
That he was unsuccessful was due sole
ly to the presence of mind of Samuel
Robinson of 1903 East Fourth street.
The attention of bystanders was at
tracted by the peculiar actions of the
foreigner, who appeared to be resisting
the efforts of two countrymen to induce
him to go with them.
When the Car came speeding along the
Italian broke from his friends and with
a low cry threw himself between the
fender and the front platform of the
vehicle.
Mr. Robinson, who was passing at the
time, witnessed the mans action and,
unmindful of personal risk, sprang for
ward and grasped the Italians legs, jerk
ing him from beneath the wheels just in
time to prevent the man from being
killed.
The other italians then came forward,
and taking the would-be suicide between
them disappeared down the street.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-09

form test medium. don't know their
pames. Tell her a young man by the
name of Eddy Golding comes to her. a
tall dark complexioned man, Looks as
IL he passed out with consumption
The letter went on to give many In
structions, telling how Mrs. Hyland
should conduct her seances.
Continuing, the letter read:
''Yes, move away from there by all
means. Then when you want to write or
anything else and any of the boxes come
you can keep still ard tell them you
were out or asleep. Where are you go
ing to hold your next in Los Angeles
Anderson eh? You charge your regular
30 cents and don't let lot of deadheads
ir. and take up your own collection. too.
Look out for Anderson's married daugh-
ter upstairs and for his son, also. An
derson is very rich"
Then came the expose of Mrs. Reyn-
olds, a little more than a year ago. at
743 South Broadway, i'm which the wo-
mans friends, city detectives and the
anti-faker society were mixed up In a
free-for-al! fight over a lot of cheese
cloth. which EMBODIED the ample form of
the alleged medium. This resulted in the
stopping of Mrs. Reynolds work in Los
Angeles, 1t was hoped by the police, for
all time.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-09
CLASS OF 100 JOIN
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
Bishop conaty to Be Guest of Honor
at Reception ght-Madame
Modjeska and Husband
to Attend

Nearly a hundred men were initiated
into the order of the knights of Colum-
bus yesterday afternoon in the lodge
room at the South Gate Masonic hall.
Thirty-third and Main streets.
This was one of the largest classes ever
initiated at one time in the history of the
order in this city.
After the official ceremonies banquet
was served the new knights and the
friends that accompanied them.
Tonight a reception will be rendered
Rt Rev. Bishop Thomas j. Conaty of
tine diocese of Monterey and Los Angeles,
by the Knights of the club rooms on
Figueroa and Twenty-second streets.
A fine musical program has been ar
ranged by Charles A. King, lecturer of
the council. Paul ]. Mccormick will de-
liver the address of welcome and the
remarks of the bishop will be answered
by Joseph Scott.
Among the guests who will attend are
Nine. Modjeska and her husband, Count
Bozerita, Theodore J. Savage. state dep
uty grand knight of San Francisco. All
these will deliver short speeches, with
the exception of the count.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-09
RETIRED PHYSICIAN
KILLED BY TRAIN
CORONER TO HOLD AN INQUEST
TODAY
Or. Edwin A. WeIch Loses Life After
Leaving III Friend He Had
Been Called to
Attend

DIR. Edwin A. Welch, a retired ply
sician, living at 32O4 Griffith avenue, was
run over by a Southern Pacific freight
train at an early hour yesterday morning
and was fatally injured. He died two
hours later.
Dr. Welch was called from his home
early Sunday morning to give medical at
tention to a friend.
He was walking along the tracks near
the Pioneer Roll Paper company's ware
house, Fifty-fifth and Alameda streets,
when the accident occurred. The injured
physician was taken to a nearby resi-
dence, where he died.
The body was taken to the Arcade de-
pot and later to Bresee Bros undertake
ing establishment, where an inquest will
probably be held today.
DR.. Welch was So years old, and leaves
a wife and two daughters. He came to
this country a number of years ago from
England.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-09
ADD 329 NATIVES TO
LOS ANGELES POPULATION
DEATH RECORD FOR NOVEMBER
NUMBERS $50
OF Sixty-four TubercuIar Fatalities
Occurring During Month Only
Eight Were California
Born Victims

Statistician Henry Siefs report of the
deaths and births for Los Angeles in NO
vember to the health department shows
the unusual record of one more birth
than there were deaths during the month.
The deaths numbered $50 and the births
one less. Usually the births far outnum-
Der the deaths.
Many of the decedents were new ar
rivals, who came here recently in hope
less condition of disease-too late to get
the benefit of California's balmy climate.
OF the deaths III were from Atlantic
coast states, SO foreigners. is from Pa
cific coast states and only So were ma
tives. Eight of them were negroes and
none Asiatics.
The males exceeded the females, there
being 176 of the stronger sex and 154
of the weaker to pass away.
The mortality record included g. tuber-
cular cases, of which SO were females.
OF these 40 were from the Atlantic
states and II foreigners, leaving only 5
from the Pacific coast and natives.
Twenty-Five deaths by violence were re-
corded, two being suicides.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-09
KLLTIES ON WAY
TO LOS ANGELES
ORGANIZATION JUST BEGINNING
FIFTEENTH TOUR
Four Concerts to Be Given at Simpson
Auditorium This Week-Occu-
pies Unique Position
Among Eands

There are bands that are popular locally
and bands that have a national reputa-
tion-the Kilties have not only won re-
nown in their own country, but are inter-
nationally famous, and have given more
than 1000 concerts in Canada, the United
States. England. Ireland. Wales and
Mexico
Wherever they appeared they have been
accorded warm reception. return en-
gagements always being requested by
those who hear them.
Occupying a unique position among
bands, this uniformed organization pos
sesses unquestioned ability added to the
together.
Their tours usually occupy eleven
months of the year, and they have just
begun their fifteenth tour, and those who
have heard them this season say they
have never played so well
Accompanying the Kilties, and acting
as a part of the entertainment, Is choir
of sixteen male voices. as we'll as the
American champion bagpiper, sword
sailors hornpipe and Highland fling
dancer, Angus Mcmillan Fraser. and his
quartet of dancers, are heard in every
concert.
The Kilties will be in Los Angeles
Thursday and Friday evenings, December
Il and 49, at Simpson auditorium, with
special matinees on Thursday and Sat
urday of the same week.
Their concerts will be given in full cos
tune, and their coming is an event which
those who enjoy good music, well played.
will thoroughly enjoy.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-09
HOLD NINE EXAMINATIONS
FOR CIVIL SERVICE SOON
Remaining Saturdays in December
Will Recruit Eligible Lists in
Aqueduct, Health and EIee-
tricaI Departments

The civil service office. on the third
floor of the city hall building. has been
overrun the last week with inquirers
concerning the Forthcoming examinations.
For next Saturday December A. exam
nations will be held for aqueduct de-
partment carpenter and three health de-
partment jobs-assistant restaurant in
spector, bakery inspector and fumigator
Saturday. December 21, examinations
will be held for three aqueduct depart
ment jobs-stenographer, electrical en-
gineer and purchasing clerk.
For Saturday, December 2S, examina-
tions are scheduled for electrical depart
ment assistant electrical engineer and
gas and gas meter inspector. the newly
created position.
The quizzing will be done at the Grand
avenue school at 9 a. M, and win in
clude tests in reading, writing, spelling,
arithmetic and knowledge of the duties
of the positions named as well as physi-
cal health, muscular strength, soundness
and acuteness of faculties, personal hab-
it's, moral character and such qualfica-
tions as fairly test the capacity of per-
sons examined to fill the duties required.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-09
OBSERVE FEAST OF THE
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION
Solemn Mass Celebrated at the Cathe-
draI Of ST. Vibiana-New Church
at San Diego Dedi-
Gated

The feast of the Immaculate Conception
was observed yesterday in the Catholic
churches with solemn services.
At the Cathedral of ST. Vibiana solemn
mass was celebrated, Rev. James O'Neil
celebrant, Rev William Palmer deacon,
and Rev. Paul Dillon, sub-deacon. Father
Palmer preached the sermon.
Last night Rt. Rev. Mgr Harnett, ".
G., preached an eloquent sermon at the
cathedral.
At st. Josephs church the feast was
marked with a reception of new MEM
bers into the Young Ladies' sodality last
night. A solemn procession was formed.
Rev. Raphael Fuhr, o. f. M, the pastor,
preached the sermon. The service closed
with the singing of the TIE Deum and
benediction.
The feast was observed in all the
churches of the diocese with special SER
vices.
Bishop Conaty officiated at the dedica-
tion of the Church of Our Lady at San
Diego yesterday afternoon. Rev. William
Ouinlan, formerly of Los Angeles, is pas
tor Of the new church.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-09
STRIVE FOR
CONVENTION
Y. M. C. A. HOLDS RALLY AT
RIJou THEATER
WANT INTERNATIONAL MEETING
IN 1910 HELD HERE
Councilman Wallace Tells of His Ex-
-eriences in Washington, Where
He Went in Behalf of
Association

The general opinion is that the In
ternational Y. M. c. A. convention Will
be held in Los Angeles in 1910 by those
who are the best judges of the situation
according to the reports made at the
mems meeting held yesterday afternoon
at the Bjou theater under the auspices
of the Y. M. G. A.
Arthur Let's. president of the asso-
citation, presided. A procession formed
in line at the rooms of the association
on Broadway and marched to the theater.
Music was rendered by the Y. M. c. A.
quartet followed by the invocation by
Rev. Eli McClisn.
President Let's made brief preliminary
remarks, speaking encouragingly of the
new building in process OF erection and
the work of the association.
Councilman A. ]. Wallace was intro
duced. He spoke on Some Strong Men
Met in Washington" He said in part
I'VE are living in promising times.
There have been more changes during
the past two years than the preceding
five years. We don't have to go to
Washington to see them.
Many States for Prohibition
at is wonderful to see how many states
in the Union are going for prohibition.
The south is practically going that way.
who did we meet in Washington?
Well, we met the president and many
other men of prominence. | am more in
terested in meeting some of these men.
perhaps, than you are. AT the time
President Roosevelt was. in San Fran
cisco | was received by him ahead of
many others who had previous appoint
ments, for the reason 1 sent him a note
stating that one of my brothers fought
and died under his command and that an
other brother was the first man who ad-
vocated him In public for governor.
"Among the prominent men L saw and
heard speak was w. j. Bryan. He i'm
pressed me as a fluent speaker and is
popular with the Y. M. c. A. 1 am proud
Of a man like him. He is a pronounced
Christian.
"I am glad I went to Washington to
nelp get the international. convention for
1910 and 1 think the prospects are good.
II was more impressed than ever at
Washington that the ministers cannot
do all the religious work. The business
men are entering into the work with
much enthusiasm and are getting a grip
on the religious. civic and political situa-
tion of the country
d. E. Luther, general secretary of the
association, who was in Washington,
spoke in the highest terms of Mr.. Wal
lace's mastery efforts to get the interna-
tional convention for Los Angeles and
spoke encourag gingly of the work of the
association.
Prof Stout sang several songs. The
music was augmented by the Y. M. c. A.
quartet and vested choir of boys of the
association
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-09
WALL PAPER DEALER
THOUGHT TO BE INSANE
President of Company Becomes vio-
lent at His Mothers Home and
Is Taken to Receiving
Hospital

Charles A. Goodwin, president of the
Goodwin Bros. company. dealers in wall
paper at 623h South Spring street, was
taken to the receiving hospital yesterday
in demented condition.
Goodwin, who lives at 1135 East Forty
fifth street, was visiting the home of his
mother, 1921 Grandview avenue. at the
time. He became violent and the police
were notified
His mania takes the form of belief
that he is an author certificate OF in
sanity was issued by DR.. Bonynge and
the man was sent to the county hospital.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-09
HoLLYWWoD MAN DIES
AFTER LONG ILLNESS

Louie Esposito. who has lived in Los
Angeles seven years. died yesterday at his
home at Oakhurst. West Hollywood, after
an illness of three years duration from
spinal trouble.
The funeral will take place from Cum
ningham & OConnor's undertaking estab-
lishment Tuesday morning at 8 o'clock
Burial will be at Calvary cemetery.
Mr.. Esposito leaves a daughter. Marie.
and son, Frank, merchant tailor of
Los Angeles. He was born in Naples and
came to America thirteen years ago.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-09
CHILD DYING, POLICE
SEEK WORD OF BROTHER

The police of Los Angeles have been
asked by relatives of Henry Harnett of
Strathway, Canada, to find him. Harnett
Is thought to be in Los Angeles, having
left his home in the east for the Pacific
coast
He has sister, Aliza. in the Children
free hospital at Detroit, Mich, who is
not expected to live. Much anxiety Is
expressed by his family as to his where
aboutS.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-09
New Service Between Nevada and Los
Angeles

Commencing Decem lr 5, the Tonopah
& Tidewater IT. g. To- route. in connec-
ton with the Santa Fe railroad. will op-
crate through reclining chair cars and
pullman buffet sleeping cars between Los
Angeles and Gold Center. Beatty. Rhyo-
lite. Bonnie Claire. Goldfield and Tono-
pah. This splendid service offers the ad-
vantage of meals on train and of saw
ing of time en- route. Ticket office. 1884
Spring street
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-09
S2 for Sl

For every dollar paid as first payment
up to $50 on any new piano we will
give receipt for twice the amount
during our great MONEY Rack sale
now going on. Prices $l67, $209, s2s2.
8. 1917. SI29. etc.
BARTLETT MUSIC CO.,
2s1-2sS-2s5 s Broadway opp. city hall
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-09

Bartlett Music Co. at 1t Again
During our great MONEY BACK sale
we are giving a receipt for twice the
amount paid up to $50 on any new
piano All popular sheet music 10c.
All classic 2-3 on.
BARTLETT MUSIC CO..
2S1-2ss-2S5 3. Broadway. opp. city hall.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-09
10 Make Room for Pianos

To Make Room for Pianos
We will at ONc-T sell every small musi-
cal instrument. every music book every
sheet of music. every string and every
thing amounting to over $4,000 worth
T COST OR LESS.
7ARTLETvT MUSIC CO..
231 -2SS-2S5 s. Broadway. opp. city hall
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-09

II you want to go east. c. Haydock.
Agent Illinois Central r. R.. lis w eth.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-09

Spirit Shakes Hands
''Do you know this girl?" asked Mrs.
Reynolds in her natural voice.
Anderson replied by speaking to the
alleged spirit in Swedish. but the sweet
heart of his youth, having evidently for
gotten her mother tongue, remained
silent.
There were a few more handshakes, a
few more messages from spirit land and
the gathering broke up into groups Con-
versation became general and card tables
were brought out. After an hour of card
PLAYING and admiring comment of Mrs.
Reynolds and her work the crowd went
home
Mrs. Reynolds reception was over and
many are awaiting her next move, which.
in view Of the many vicissitudes encoun-