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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-28
NOW TALKING OF
LEASING ROAD
INTO MERCER
Rock Island Southern Promo.
tiers Dickering With Rock
Island Officials.
CHANGE TO ELECTRIC LINE
Plan Suggested Several Years Ago
May Be Followed Out to Gain an
Entrance to This City.

When an interurban to the lower
end of the county was first discussed
several years ago The Argus pointed
out that one of the most practical So
buttons of the problem would he to in
stall electrical equipment on the Mer-
Ger county branch of the Rock Island
road and make extensions to reach
desired points According to adYices
from Chicago it seems that the first
step in this direction has been taken
conference was held in Chicago
recently between the owners of the
Rock Island Southern and officials of
the Rock Island road looking to the
taking over of the Mercer county
branch for interurban purposes as a
link in the proposed linet from Mon
mouth to Rock Island. Report has
II that terms of a lease were virtually
agreed upon.
Connect East of Reynolds.
The plan of the interurban promo
eral miles east of Reynolds. This will
leave them 2S miles of road to build
| from Monmouth to the junction and
there are several serious engineering
difficulties in the way, even at that.
| The Cedar and Pope creek valleys
must be crossed and there will be
| deep cuts and high grades and tres
| Ties. A new survey will have to be
made, for the route previously mapped
| out for the southern end of the line
is more direct than the one that must
be taken if the steam road is con
nected with.
One of the greatest obstacles to an
the expense of bridging Rock river
and entering the city The Mercer
county branch, if utilized for an cleo
tric road, would either give direct ac
cess TO the business part of the city
or would afford connection at Milan
with the lines of the Tri-City Railway
company.
Coal Playing Out.
Originally the Mercer county branch
which was built as part of the Rocl
Island & Peoria road, was constructed
to tap the coal fields of Mercer coun
ty. Already the mines at Cable have
been exhausted and those at Sherrart
will not continue to yield many year
longer. Therefore it is up to the com
pany to look for other means of rev
enue or in time the road will have t.
be abandoned.
The charter of the Rock Islant
Southern provides for the operation
by either steam or electricity and j
has been reported that the compan,
4 in fact proposed to eventually max
their road, should they build one,
steam affair and virtually branc
| of the Santa Fee. Should the Roc
Islands line be leased, however, doubt
less that company would see to it tina
its tracks should not afford an oppol
| tunity for rival system to enter thi
! territory and therein lies one of tn
! disadvantages tc the tri-cities Of thi
/ newest plan to make the interurbal
a go.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-28
Change In Time Of Services.

There will be three masses at st
Ioseph's church every Sunday morn
ing, 1880, $3.50 and 1890.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-28
SOCIAL AFFAIRS

[Society news. written or telephoned
to the society editor of The Argus, will
be gladly received and published. But
in either case the identity of the sender
must be made known, to insure relia-
bility. Written notices must bear sig
nature and address.l
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-28

Outing Club at Dinner.-The Gitchee
Gummee Outing club was entertained
last evening by Roger Gruber one of
the members of the club, at his home
On Twenty-Second street and Eleventh
avenue, with a sumptuous dinner
After supper surprise was sprung on
the club by the arrival of eight of the
girls, who spent the last two weeks
camping at the bungalow on Rock
river, as guests of the club. The af
fair was in the nature of a tin shower
FOR the Gitchee Gummee boys for use
in their bungalow. The company
spent a most delightful evening
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-28
Family Excursion and Basket Picnic

dmIIy EXcUrSToh ana bdSket FIchIC.
Friday afternoon on the steamer Sill
yer Crescent, to the "Grotto,' a lovely
place near Illinois City. Boat will
leave at 2:15 p. m. and return at
p. m. Coffee and ice cream served on
board Only Csc round trip. Tele-
phone 1873. New 5152
C. MANGAN, Agent
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-28

All the news all the time-The Argus
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-28

Maria Hamilton, a coIored woman,
was arrested yesterday and taken to
the station 1t seems that she was in
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-28
Inquest Is Held.

Coroner l.. V. Eckhart held an IN
ouest at the undertaking rooms this
afternoon at 2 o'clock, and the testi-
mony of Lyman Weld and the two
men who recovered the body was tax
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-10-07
PROUD OF JACOBSON.

1t makes the Minnesota man,
who knows Of the peculiar condi-
tons which lifted John A. John
son to the governorship in Re-
publican state, very tired to read
in Eastern papers Of his election
as an example of Democratic
achievement. The men who gave
him his majorities were Repub-
licans, dissatisfied with the can
didates presented by their own
party. They have this year no
occasion for such dissatisfaction,
either in the personality of their
candidate or in the methods by
which he was nominated. In
stead, they are proud of him, and
recognize his nomination as the
spontaneous tribute or a conven-
ton the freest from unpopular
influences" of any ever held in
Minnesota. Then, too, "the ap-
peal of the Northland," which
gave Johnson SO many Scandina-
Wan votes, is this year just as
strong for Jacobson.-Pioneer
Press.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-10-07
UP AGAINST IT.

Candy News: The Little Falls
Herald practically admits that the
Democrats are up against losing
proposition this year. The Her.
aid, while staunch supporter
OF Democracy, suspects that in
this instance it is better to admit
defeat than to endeavor to fool
the public by claiming that the
Democrats have any chance to
elect a governor this year. The
article reads: jacobson is a for
midable candidate. The fact may
as well be admitted, because it is
true. His Legislative record is in
the main a creditable one. It re-
mains for those in charge of the
Democratic campaign to show
and prove that the man from
Madison has gone back on his
record. Making fun Of Els habits
Or criticism of his ways and
modes of speech will not appeal
to the people at large.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-10-07
SuBsCRlPTloN...s5.oo PER .ANNuM
LOCAL BUSINESS MEN SHOULD COOPERATE.

AS will be noted in another
column of the Pioneer, wholesal
grocery house will be established
Immediately in Bemidji; and the
enterprise will be fathered, financed
and managed by a corporation with
ample capitalization, every cent of
the stock of which is fully paid up.
The Messrs. Cleary and Burke, and
others are men who have spent their
lives in one department or another
of the grocery business, and they
thoroughly understand every Diet all
connected with the operation of n
institution of this kind.
The gentlemen back of the Be-
midi Wholesale Grocery company
come to this city without bonus of
any kind, having been offered them
by the citizens, and they do not ask
one cent from any person or organ
ization in Bemidji. They have their
own capital, being ample for every
need. They deserve the hearty CO.
operation of every resident of Be-
midi; and they will undoubtedly be
given liberal moral support by all.
In this connection, too much can
not be said favorable to the Bemidji
Townsite & Improvement company,
owners of the townsite of Bemidji.
When the proposition of a whole
sale grocery house was preached to
the company, and it was shown that
the gentlemen back of the PROPOSE
ton were not talking hot air." the
company at once made concessions
in the matter of a site that were
very acceptable to the promoters.
Bemidji is to be congratulated on
securing such an able, progressive
and solid company of men to locate
in our midst; and every resident of
the city should lend support to the
Bemidji Wholesale Grocery company,
which will have a splendid block
erected and be ready for business
within the next seventy days.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-10-07

wounded by Mrs. sosa1a KsinbeTEef.
She also shot at Ernest Koch, son Of
the old man, but missed him.
A feud of long standing has existed
between the two families and when
Mr.. Kelnberger attempted to put up a
fence between the two houses the
Kochs objected and father and son, it
Is said, attacked Kelnberger. His wife
came to the rescue and in the heat of
the battle she rushed into the house,
procured a revolver and, returning
fired shot at her two antagonists.
The old man fell with q bullet
wound in his side His condition il
critical. Mrs, Kelnberger was imme-
diately arrested.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-10-07

1ector Of the Port Edward s. Power
has been conducting for the last three
weeks with the utmost secrecy for
fear that the conspirators might take
alarm and escape before the evidence
against them had been completed.
So far the facts developed are of
the most astounding character. Star
Ting as they are, however, custom
house officers say they will be over
Swallowed by those they expect to
bring out later.
Already it has been ascertained that
the smugglers- did not -cDnfine their
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-10-07
JUDGE TAFT IN MISSOURI
Opens Campaign in That State il
Speech at st. Joseph.

st. Joseph, Mo-, Oct. 1.-THE real
Taft invasion of Missouri began here:
The first Missouri audience was COM
posed almost entirely of voters, men
who work in the stock yards at st.
Joseph, where Mr.. Taft spoke in the
rain from the steps of the stock ex-
change. He was presented by Presi-
dent John Donovan of the exchange,
who said he did not appear under
false pretenses. He was, he added, a
Democrat, but he knew Judge Taft to
be thorough American in every par
ticular and to have a clean record of
great achievements.
AS IS his usual custom to labor audi
ences Mr.. Taft analysed the labor sit
uation with reference to the two par
ties. He referred briefly to his own
labor record and again declared him.
Celf to be the friend and not the en-
cmy of labor. What he said was
cheered, but there was noticeable on
the edges of the crowd, where his
voice did not reach, stragggling cheers
for Bryan.
At the Tootle Opera House, before
an audience which fillefthe place, an
extended Industrial speech was deliv-
cred by Mr.. Taft.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-10-07
Town Has Narrow. ESCAPE.

Town Has Narrow Escape.
Wells, Mimi, Oct. Fire destroyed
the brick mill Of the Wells Flour Mill
ing company, capacity 1000 barrels
daily, and one frame elevator belong
Ing to the same company. The loss
is estimated at $4,000. The local fire
company did valiant work and with
difficulty saved another flour mill, sew
eral elevators, the railroad shops, lum-
Der yards, some smaller factories and
many residences. The fact that there
was no wind probably saved the entire
business and manufacturing part OF
the city.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-10-07
TheLegiS|ature
st. Paul, Mimi, May LIST, l:

st. Paul, Mimi, May list, 1908.
Hon. Julius A. Schmahl, Secretary Of
State
Sir: AS required by Section rs of the
Revised Laws, as amended, | have the
honor to furnish you herewith a state
ment of the purposes and effects of the
respective amendments proposed to the
Constitution of the State of Minnesota by
the Legislature of 1907, and which are
to be submitted to the electors Of said
State at the General Election of 1908.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-10-07
Three Burned to Death,

Yonkers, N. Y, Oct. 6.-Mrs. Mary
Cummings, seventy years old, and her
two grandchildren, jeanette Rowland,
aged nine, and Harry Rowland, aged
eleven, were burned to death in a fire
which destroyed the cottage of John
Cummings, superintendent of the es-
tate Of William j. Cochran on the out
skirts of YOnkers.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-10-07
Oemented Man Kills Three.

Johnson City, Tenn, Oct. 6.-Three
persons are dead here as result of
, the: murderous outbreak of w. N.
Beals. former postmaster and we'll
known citizen of Embreetree, during
# of insanity. Beals killed his wife
aad brotherin-law, BERTHE Bayless, and
committed suicide by hanging in his
jail cell.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-10-07
Fire Loss Half a Million,

Pittsburg, Oct. AN explosion of
gas at the plant of the Pittsburg Plate
Glass company works No. at Taren-
tum, a suburb, resulted in a loss by
fire of 100000 and threw 800 men
out of employment The fire was
caused by the bursting of one of the
joints Of the main gas line into the
works FROM the high pressure of gas.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-10-07
Bishop Tiernev Dead

~, hartford, Conn, Oct. fright Rev
GM'tSanaelIlerney, bishop Of the Roman
0 s4 diocese of Hartford, who was
s'r!oken with paralysis on SATURDAY.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-10-07

II oratorical flights counted, Mr.. Bry-
an would have solved the problem Of
aerial navigation years ago.. -.-;:.1
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-10-07
WOMAN USES REVOLVER
st. Paul Man Is Probably Fatally
Wounded,

st. Paul, Oct. During q neighbor.
hood row William Koch, aged sixty
five, was shot and probably. fatally
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-10-07

Mr.. Gompers is having a sad awak-
ening to the realization Of the anti
union character of some of his political
bedfellows.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-10-07
GIGANTIC SMUGGLING PLOT.
New York Customs Officials on Track
of Conspirators.

OF OOHSPIrdIofS. 80
New York, Oct. News which
leaked out Of the seizure by custom
house officials in this city of more
than $4,000 worth of costly canoes
and coral jewelry led to the disclosure
Of gigantic smuggling plot involving
more than $20,00O,0OO. ... -. r. -
These seizures are the first open
moves in an Investigation which Col
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-10-07

operations to jewalry The scope Of
their illicit traffic was of the widest
and embraced almost every article Of
value that is imported into this coun-
try from Italy.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-29
Miscellaneous

WANT $4,000, $500. slOv0-wILL PAY 10 PER
cent net lst mtg. siddall Co. Copp bldg.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-29
Suburban Property
Valley View Acres

For sale-2is acre home tracts at Valley View
station the Covna electric car line, 12
miles east of Los Angeles in the San Gabriel
valley; all set to young walnut trees and in-
terset with peaches and grapes; three shares
of water given free with each acre, and large
pipe lines, always filled with water for ir-
TENS in the country. No. l soil for fruit,
berries and vegetables; easy terms and low
prices; nothing better the market For
maps and full particulars call on GEORGE
HARLAN, joint owner room All. o. T. John
son bldg. Phone Broadway 1868.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-29
ROOsUNG HOUSES

For sale or exchange, slbOO Tor Iz-rooh
rooming house on the principal street o
the city; lease ~ years TO run cleaI
sIoo ner month: furniture new. Owne
will take good lot or lots or equity in
mouse Of five or six rooms. Investigate a
once. LEAHY s. SON.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-29
FIRST BAPTIST,
CHURCH

Flower street. between seventh and Eighth
Morning II o'clock, topic. ''The Precious
blood Of christi; afternoon. a;ao. mass
meeting intermediate societies of city, even
ing. 1880 O'Clock. topic THE suburbs OF
sodon." the last Of the series oI reHlsS' W..
or,,ans Rantism at evening sermon. Com
munlon and reception of new members eloso
of morning service Prof. Stout VIII @ slns
at both services ''The Holy city, fhe
Judgment" Saved or Lost All seats iree'
Everybody welcome.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-29
RESTAURANTS AND LUNCH
COUNTERS

seatinx 20 people. in location which Is not
sSerdone In the restaurant business; big sun
Say trade; running expenses very hsht; TWO
good ice boxes: clears about SlVo month";
price IL taken at once $500 cash.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-29
MANUFACTURING

Live banking and office fixture n'anuiae
turing concern in one of southern Sall'
fornla's largest suburban towns' eiealih
5000 a month: large room, low rent
years lease; machinery in excellent con
dition: electric power. owner must seh a.
once. Price $500.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-29

I am Offering for sale my hne meat
market and new brick store building In
s s,-sd town. close to Los Angeles.
Prsca OF market $4,000; invoice $4,000 Big
frads. fine cold storage plant; best make
scslss and cash registers. The price OF
huiiding is $4,000; large barn, rooms
above store, This place is in the heart
- toun price for business and build
a. s1To o0o: a good orange grove up 10
sseoe on $4,000. balance time; no cash
reouired. See LEAHY & son.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-29

$500 for the best feed and fuel bushes.
in the southwest. wholesale and retail
years lease on ground; size 1o4x2so; rem
only $40 a year; good SOUND horses,
delivery and heavy wagons; ram prooi
sheds and houses, stock invoice s4Oo'
alone; no bonus for business. owner
must sell for reasons which We Will eA
plain TO prospective buyer.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-29
TEMPLE BAPTIST CHURCH

Temple Auditorium. Fifth and Olive streets
convenient to all downtown hotels. preaching
by the pastor
ROBERT }. BIRDETTE
AT II a. m and 7.30 p. m. Morning sermon
.'rhc Perfect Will" Annual YOUNG Men
Christian association service. Evening
Special musical service. spent Win 'eriii''n
h,n,n ,rriters Singing 10y the Temple quar-
tet choir and congregation. Bible school
al a:s0 Young Peoples meeting at $50. Al
persons arc most cordially invited 10 make
the Temple their church home. win sps-
.iaI welcome for visitors aud strangers in
the civ Two thousand free seats
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-29
Very Few People Take More
Than One Morning Paper
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES


WANTED-MAN TO ENTER OLD EsrAf-
Iished Office business; applicant must be
able to invest $3.50 and take half interest
This will pay you s125 monthly for your
pnrt. No experience needed, as owner
will teach you the business. This Is
clean, agreeable work any one can do;
short hours; no soliciting. Too much for
steady and honest, You will have full
charge. See HoLLINGSWORTH a. Co.,
rooms and Z, 2ii1a 5. Broadway.
CAFETERIA TO LET. FURNISHED AND
running. for Ss25 monthly; also sell hair
restaurant that takes $3.50 cash daily for
$4,000 Another sell half $500; another
grand restaurant right here In center
$500 cash or exchange for real estate.
See PHOENIX. zoe Grant bldg.
ARE YOU LOOKING FOR GRAND
chance to buy half interest in thoroughly
established better class general brokerage
renting houses. lots, stores, offices. hoteiH'
factories and fire insurance business? Few
hundred dollars and reference required
See PHOENIX, 202 Grant bldg
S5OOO-FOR SALE. INTEREST IN MANU-
featuring proposition; big profits lnves-
J. w. wEIGHTMAN CO. 7o4 S. Grand.
POOL ROOM, s TABLES; RENT ss5; BAR
gain Small payment balance time. j.
w wEIGHTMAN co. 704 S. Grand
HALF INTEREST IN GROCERY; SALES
SIPS daily; extra good stock; bargain
J. w. wEIGHrMAN CO., 7o4 S. Grand.
FOR sALE-sHooTING GALLERY AND
cigar stand. doing good business. Jos W.
SECOND STREET.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-29
FoR SALE. BUNGALOW

A beautiful b-room house. the nestes'
and coziest place you ever saw; well ar
ranged; hot water tank: attractive little
crate, flowers, terrace and lawn
curbing and sidewalks Of best GER 7;
back yard, chicken house and shec pni 70
room, house strictly modern; f7Sc handles
this place. balance like rent.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-29
ux,pN.TtJRx STORE
CIGAR STAND

New and second hand furniture $50 s.ofe,
,,onsv making location; clears about Sl6O
month; no unstable stock in the store
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-29

Cigar etand-S15O will handle this; ele-
rantiy equipped cigar stand. Price SSOV,
balance $50 month. Saloon 'front.' 10"
rent long lease See us at once.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-29
EEEn AND FUEL

$50 will buy one of ths hest located 'st', ,h
ftsd and boarding stable businesses In the
city; has four barns. 30 stalls; also horse and
wagon; has been established for four years.
Big demand for fuel as Is in section "hefs
there Is no gas.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-29
FIRST CONGREGATIONAL
CHURCH

Hone street, between Eighth aud Ninth
streets Rev William Horace Day, u. D.
pastor; Rev. Warren II. Day, u. d., paste.
an,,,or,t,s II a m. morning worship aud
sermon. 7:45 u. m, Rev. William Horace
Dav. d. D., gives the third in the men
league course of Sunady evening sermons on
vital Problems of Faith Sup1eet,
club meets at the close.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-29
FOR FxOHANGE

List you cottages with us. we Will se
them. If you want to buy nFestigate,
we have plenty listed for sale.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-29
BAKERY

We have a crackerjack bakery In q swell
riosa by town; dDe brick oven.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-29

HALF INTEREST In SALOON
$4,000 cash and assume $4,000 indebted
ness will buy half interest In finely equip
ped, welI-established saloOnj not owned
by breweries. Particulars with LEAhA
A. son.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-29

Cigar stand Spring street. .....''''' ssoV so'
Centrally located stand .'..'''.''' 'to9O o9O
cigar and leather goods stand. ''''' SeoV
Well stocked stand .......''..'''' si'VO
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-29
Houses-Furnlshed

SMALL. RooMING HOUSE FOR SALE;
nicely furnished, paying SIS over the
east, will sell at sacrifice. Better sac
this at once. Phone BROADWAY 342S.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-29
MEAT MARKETS

s7oo-Baksry nearby town. does Dis
business, s1100 a month; worth SlSoo' SET
us at once. 4 real bargain
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-29

$3.50 will buy fine meat market IN a
rood location that did over $li50 worth
Of business last month; has two horses aha
two wagons; two men and proprietor ouSy
,nc,,dinu nice stables in rear; renders own
lard In which there is big proht'
bargain. Investigate at once, as place
like this sells quickly.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-29
nrsrAIRANT. MnTEL AID BAR

This is a proposition worth your time Il
you are thinking Of going in liquor pusl'
ness Present owner retiring from busl'
ness. Price $4,000. $4,000 cash required
Investigate.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-29

$500 will buy this elegantly equipped
meat market which cost sooV ons ;,,,' yna. :
sro: Al meat blocks, Dayton computing
scales sl4o. besides "a ton scale, hne zee
box. marble slab counters and office fx-
,urss clock sausage machine. tools,
grindstone. lard kettle ana press; oest
make wall racks and hooks' rent ot ssois @
only $40 with living roms a'taehsu' ne"
building.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-29
Hotels and Lodging Houses

FOR SALE
Absolutely the best bargain in an apart
nent house in the city. The furniture
and building were both new last fall. and
location walking distance from shopping
district. Has 40 rooms, private baths,
strictly modern; splendid system OF steam
heat, hot water Rent only IS room. with
income about $3.50 per month; expenses
merely nominal. Every apartment filled
and has been since house opened.
You can't beat this bargain in the city.
Terms $4,000 cash and balnce to suit. See
HoLLINGSWORTH co. rooms and T.,
2441s s. Broadway.