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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-06-16
WOODMEN HEAD CAMP OPENS;
700 DELEGATES MEET AT PEORIA

the head camp meeting, also mileage
at the rate of cents per mile one
way
One hundred and eight members Of
the Illinois delegation sat around the
board in the banquet hall of the Creve
Occur club yesterday evening, which
affair as complimentary to the dele.
gates by DIR. Rutledge, endorsed for
director and Head Clerk Halves, who
has served Is years as head clerk,
and who will be reelected for the next
three years.
Head Consul Makes Report.
The triennial report of Head Consul
Talbot deals with the general condition
of the society. In 1888, the first year
of it's existence, there was written but
562 members. In the year 1907. or "a
years after the organization of the So
ciety, there were written 147 ,S41 GER
tificates. The report shows that the
Modern Woodmen of the country do
mated for the relief of the California
earthquake sufferers a total of $32,-
91S9S.
Considerable of the space of the head
consul's report is given to a considera-
ton of the proposed establishment OF
a sanitarium, for which there has al
ready been contributed S50,666
Mr.. Talbot heartily recommends the
the Modern Woodmen.
Report of Head Clerk.
The report of Head Clerk Halves Gov
ers every conceivable phase of the So
that during the triennial term, embrac,
| ing the years 1905-1907, the receipts to
the society's benefit fund aggregated
$24 ,7S6, SS5.53, the net proceeds from
81 assessments levied and called. The
benefit fund disbursements during the
years 1905-1907 footed $21, 79S, 1861 .3S, in
payment of 1854 claims, leaving bal
! ance of $3,796, 1052O in the fund ON
Dec. 81, 1907.
The report gives the receipts to and
disbursements from the benefit fund
and also reports the general fund re
ceipts by years, from each state. 1t is
shown that during the life of the so
ciety to Dec. 81, 1907, the receipts to
the benefit fund have reached the
grand total of S6S,371, 7GO5S.
Clerks Close Sessions.
The closing session of the Clerks
association at the Coliseum yesterday
afternoon was distinguished by the
presence of Head Consul A. r. Tai
bot, who arrived in the city at noon
Neighbor Talbot was escorted to tbs
platform by committee designated
by President Norling of the Clerks
association. He spoke for about sc
minutes and succeeded in arousing
the clerks to high pitch of enthusi
asm.
Pass Through City.
Last evening many Woodmer
passed through here from the north
enroute for Peoria as delegates to the
head camp from St. Paul, Minneapolis
and Dubuque. Nearly all the dele
gates to the head camp are now If
Peoria. C. G. Taylor has charge o
the head Office during the Peoria ses
sion.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-06-16
THE MILITIA Is DECREASING
Colonel Channon Declares State Sol
| der Is Often InsuIted

Springfield, ILL.,. June 16-CoIonel
w. T. Channon of Rock Island. COM
handing the 9Th infantry, now at
Camp Lincoln. believes the member
ship of the Illinois National Guard is
decreasing to such an extent that to
bring it up TO its former standard is
serious problem. According to Colonel
Channon, the young men of today are
not desirous of entering the militia
because they are snubbed everywhere,
hooted at and called vicious names.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-06-16
OBITUARY.
Miss Rose KneII.

The remains of Miss Rose Knell, who
died at Lincoln, ILL.,, after long i'll
ness, were brought to Rock Island this
morning. Miss Knell was daughter
of the late &c. G. Knell. who conducted
a furniture store here some years ago.
She is survived by brother, Charles
Knell of Davenport, and sister, Mrs.
Carrie Parant of this city.
The funeral was held today from
the Knox undertaking chapel at 2:30,
Rev. w. S. Marquis conducting the
services. Burial took place at Chip
piannock.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-06-16

OF Mayor 'O'Connor of this city and
the responses by Head Consul Talbot.
the latters address being filled with
words of cheer for the delegates as
Sembled.
The head consul congratulated the
membership on the fact that the So
ciety had now passed the one million
mark in membership An address was
also made by Past Head Consul w
A. Northcott welcoming the delegates
tc the great state of Illinois.
The real business of the convention
will be taken up this afternoon.
Presents for Talbot and Halves.
A feature of the morning session
vas the presentation>7to the head con-
sui of a large gavel to be used during
the convention. Head Clerk Halves
was made the recipient of a hand
some gold headed cane.
In the Forester drills yesterday af-
ternoon the team from Topeka, Kan,
wrested. the first prize in the senior
class from the Joliet team. which has
held it for the past six years.
Illinois Delegates Caucus.
Peoria, June 16.-The caucus of the
Illinois delegation to the Modern Wood
men convention held at the Creve
Occur club yesterday evening was the
most notable of it's character held, for
it marked harmony in~the great Wood
men jurisdiction of the state, the rati
fication of the states endorsement OF
DR.. Rutledge for head camp director
the withdrawal of Hon. ID. S. Myers
from the race of head banker, assur
ing the election of Hon. F. S. Korns OF
Des Moines.
Retiring Director George w. Reilly
of Danville was given an elaborate
ring set with diamonds, former Lieu
tenant Governor of the state and for
mer Head Consul William A. North.
colt presiding as POSTMASTER, and Hon
o. E. Aleshire of Chicago was chosen
chairman of the delegation.
To Increase the Per Diem.
A resolution favors making the com
rensation of delegates TO the head
camp at $40 day for actual attend
ance, and the necessary time con
sumed in going and returning from
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-06-16
Shows Texas Products.

The Union Central railway is
spreading the advantages and value
of Texas homes, by a. demonstration
car The car, which is loaded with
fruits and grains of the central part
of Texas, stopped here yesterday en-
route to Chicago. 1t is expected by
the officials in charge that they will
return. to Rock Island in short time
for a week or more.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-06-16
IMPORTANT POST
ASSURED HOPKINS
Made Illinois Member of Resolutions
Committee at Caucus of Dele
gates From State.

Chicago. June Ex-senator Hopkins
was made the Illinois member of the
resolutions committee at a caucus of
the Illinois delegation last night. thus
practically assuring his position as
chairman of the resolutions committee
of the convention. Senator Cullom
was made chairman of the delegation
and Frank Lowden member of the
national committee. A resolution ap-
proving the Pennsylvania proposition
for the reduction of representation at
the national convention was adopted
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-06-16
Thaws Are ReccnciIed.

New York, June 16.-Evelyn Thaw
and her husband have become recon-
ciled and will not be separated. ac-
cording to a statement made by Daniel
O'Reilly. Evelyn's counsel. She again
visited her husband in Jail at Pough-
keepie yesterday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-06-16

2:30 and Rock Island at 3 O'Clock.
Sunday afternoon the steamer W. w.
viii take an excursion to Clinton for
the M. b. A. convention. The boat will
leave at 9:15.
The Harriet, North Star and Ruth
passed north and south. The J. S.
came down. The Columbia was in
from the south.
The stage of water was 11.S0 at
a m. and 1175 at noon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-06-16

embodied in the measure now pending
in congress and set for vote Dec. IL
next.
Sherman Act Held Good.
"The republican party passed the
Sherman antitrust law over democratic
opposition and enforced it after demo-
cratic rejection. 1t has been whole
some instrument for good in the hands
of a wise and fearless administration
But experience has shown it's effective
ness can be strengthened and its real
object better obtained by such amend
ments as will give to the federal gov
eminent greater supervision and con-
troll over and secure greater publicity
in the management of that class of
interstate corporations having power
and opportunity to effect monopolies.
and at the same time will not interfere
with the operations of such associa-
tions among business men, farmers
and wage earners as result in positive
benefit to the public.
Enforcement Beneficial.
1--WE approve the enactment of rail-
road rate law and the vigorous en-
forcement by the present administra-
ton of statutes on rebates and discrim.
nations as a result of which the ad
vantages formerly possessed by the
large shippers over the small shippers
have substantially disappeared. In
this connection we commend the ap
preparation of s350,OO0 by the present
congress for the interstate commerce
commission to thoroughly investigate
and to give publicity to the accounts o.
interstate railroads We believe, how
/ ever, the interstate commerce Law
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-06-16
Talbot FeIicitates Order on
Having Passed Million
Mark.
PRESENTS FOR THE LEADERS
Topeka Drill Team Wrests Honors
From Joliet After Six
Years.

Peoria, Ill. June 16.-(Argus Spe-
cial)-The 18th biennial session of
the Modern Woodmen of America was
called TO order by Head Consul Tai
bot at 10 O'Clock this morning with
about 700 delegates in attendance.
The morning session was taken up
wholly with the welcome addresses
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-06-16
Ladies' of G. A. r. to Meet.

The Sewing society of the ladies of
the G. A. r. will meet at the home of
Mrs. Nieswender. 140S Eleventh-and-a-
half street, Moline, Thursday evening.
Members and friends will meet at the
court house at 7:15 p. m.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-06-16
Three Gases Before oImsted.

Judge Olmsted in the county court
this afternoon was occupied with in
sanity inquiries, three cases being
brought before him. Clara Barsel and
a Mrs. Hansen, both of Moline, were
adjudged insane and ordered commit
ted to WATERFOWL.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-06-16
sWITCAmAN's FOOT CRUSHED
j. M. Sullivan Meets With Accident In
Yards In Moline.

]. M. Sullivan, who is switchman
and resides at 1118 Tenth avenue, Rock
Island, was seriously injured in the D.,
r. 1. & N. W. yards in Moline last ev-
ening A car jumped the track and
ran against the Moline Channel Ice
company's platform, catching Sullivan's
foot and crushing it severely. He was
taken at once to the Moline hospital in
the ambulance. The injury will disable
Mr.. Sullivan for some time.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-06-16
TO SHIFT BURDEN
Responsibility for Attempting
to Block City Expansion
is Not Pleasant.
REPORT AS TO ATTITUDE
Few Who Lead the Movement Findinu
1t Too Unpopular to Be
Borne Alone.

Two reports have gained circulation
relative to the attitude of the obstruct-
ing element in the newly annexed terri
tory to the city of Rock Island. One
is to the effect that the opposition is
playing out and at best is represented
by a very few individuals, and the 9th
er is that an attempt is being made to
organize the opposition in some man
ner as will get others to share the re
sponsibility of proceeding against an
nexation which is so widely contrary
to the existing public sentiment in the
territory.
RumOrs of Conferences.
There are rumors of numerous con
ferences on the subject, one having
been held last evening, so 1t is report
ed A strange part of the whole affair
is that those who are recognized as
attempting to block the improvements
which are guaranteed to the territory
as a result of annexation, positively
deny having any knowledge of wha;
is going on or what has been done SC
far in the line of obstruction.
Unpopular Position.
The attitude of the obstructionists is
SO manifestly unpopular both in the
city and in the section seeking to be
come part of the city, that it would
not be surprising if a disposition SHOULD
develop to effect a distribution of the
burden.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-06-16
LABOR WANTS FAvoRs.
Would Exempt Unions and Agricultural
Societies From Provisions of
Antitrust Law.

The labor demands presented by a
committee headed by President Com
pers of the American Federation of
Labor contains three leading features
which are, in substance:
A clear and unequivocal declaration
against the abuse Of the injunction
power of courts in labor cases, with a
declaration against the issuance of in
functions in cases involving the right
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-06-16
PRESENTS REPORT
Visiting Nurse Gives Account of
Work. at Semi-Annual Meet
ing Of Association.
CARED FOR 81 PATIENTS
Worked Under Fl Physicians During
|. Six Months-Dr. Jennie Mccowen
Gives an Address.

The semi-annual meeting of the Rock
Island Visiting Nurse association was
held yesterday afternoon at 4 o'clock
in the parlors of the Harper house, and
was attended by many of the members.
Reports were received from the officers
for the first six months of the organic
alton of the association, and We're
most gratifying. Miss Margaret Giles.
the visiting nurse, reported that during
the first six months of her work as
visiting nurse she has made 902 calls,
averaging from four to nine calls a
day. She has taken care of 81 patients
under q different physicians. OF this
number 10 have died. 81 have recov-
cred, four were transferred to the care
of trained nurse, three were sent to
a hospital, one was sent to the coun-
try. two moved to other towns, six
were dismissed, and she still has un.
der her care four patients. During
this time she has treated SO various
diseases.
Treasurer Makes Report.
The treasurer, Miss Mary Carter, re-
ported that the receipts for six months
were $1,170.25 from subscriptions and
fees, and that $449S3 has been ex
pended for the nurses salary and Incl
dental expenses, leaving a balance Of
$72042 in the treasury.
Mrs. Allan WEIGH, the secretary
told of the organization of the associa
| tion and what great good has been &C
complished in the short time since its
Organization. Mrs. Cynthia Woodruff
is the president and Mrs. A Mosen
fielder the vice president
Following the business session DIR
Jennie McCowen of Davenport, who is
familiar with the work of the visiting
nurse as carried on in Davenport, gave
a very interesting and helpful address
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-06-16
Is NOT THE ADMINS
TRATlON PLATFORM

Continued from Page one.)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-06-16
Licensed to Wed

All the news all the time-THE
ARGUS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-06-16

embodied in the measure now pending
in congress and set for vote Dec. IL
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-06-16
To Increase the Per Diem.

A resolution favors making the COM
rensation of delegates TO the head
camp at $40 a day for actual attend
ance, and the necessary time con
sumed in going and returning from
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1908-05-22
Mrs. Arthur Entertains.

The unfavorable weather of last
Tuesday did not prevent about forty
of our town ladies from accepting
the hospitality of Mrs. Arthur, who
opened the doors of her attractive
cottage home on University avenue,
for a Kensington afternoon on that
day. General good nature, fun and
amusement ran high, and reminded
us of lawn party given at the home
of Mrs. Varley last summer. An In
dian seeing the happy party scatter
ed on the grounds, rode quietly up to
the fence, looked stolidly over per-
haps five minutes, when he was seen
to smile a very little and said heap
many squaw.'- Some Of the ladies
then used vain efforts to induce him
to talk, but he paid no attention un-
til his conclusions had been reached
when he shook his head sadly and
remarked "too much noise" as he
rode away.
There was game OF geography
at Mrs. Arthur's in which Mrs. Karl
Brown came out the victor and Mrs
T. R. Jones carried home the BOBBY.
Mrs. Charlotte Rea came in a close
second for the prize, only missing by
a veryfsmall margin. The home made
cakes that were served with the ice
cream were delicious. The party left
at i've, feeling happy that they had
braved the weather.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1908-05-22
A Thankful Farmer.

It is related of an old farmer re.
siding in Australia that he was jog.
ging along to chapel in his usual
manner, in order to take part In the
harvest thanksgiving service The
harvest had been small, and the rain
was still pelting mercilessly
Where are you going?" asked a
sneering neighbor.
ITO the harvest thanksgiving to
thank God for His mercies," answer
ed the farmer.
"And suppose God is not there?'
said the neighbor.
Then we'll praise Him behind his
back" said the worthy old man, as
he logged on towards the chapel
Elk.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1908-05-22
Roosevelt Sustained.


New York, May 15.-The right
Of President Roosevelt to summary
dismiss the negro soldiers Of the
25th infantry for alleged participa-
tion in riot at Brownsville, Tex,
was sustained today by Judge Hough
of the United States district court.
Oscar W. Reid, soldier, sued the
government to recover 1922 as wages
from the date of his dismissal to the
expiration of his enlistment. District
Attorney Stillson contended that the
president had a right to dismiss the
soldiers. Judge Hough sustained
this contention.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1908-05-22
NOTICE OF BOND SALE.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, in
pursuance to an order of the Board
of Trustees of School District No. As,
Bingham County, State of Idaho,
made and entered April 18th, 1908,
that the said Board Of School Trus-
tees will sell one coupon bond of said
district, of the denomination of One
Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00). bear
ing interest at the rate Of not to ex-
coed six per cent per annum, interest
payable semi-annually on the first day
Of January and the first day Of July
Of each year, at the Office of the
County Treasurer at Blackfoot, in
said county, the said bond being
dated June list, 1908, and being pay
able and redeemable in twenty years
from the first day of January, 1908,
the Board reserving the option to re-
deem said bond after ten years from
said January LIST, 1908, said bond
being also payable at the Office Of the
County Treasurer of said County, and
shall be known as the Series Of 1908.
The said sale will take place on the
18th day of June, 1908, at the Office
of the County Supt. Of Schools Of
curt ..ouse, In Blackfoot,
Idaho, at the hour Of two O'Clock p.
m. OF said day, at which time and
place sealed bids will be received by
the said Board of Trustees, and all
bidders are requested to submit their
bids in writing, stating plainly the
best terms, and the lowest rate OF in
terest at which he or they will pur-
chase said bond. No bid will be con-
sidered for less than the par value
of said bond, and the Board Of Trus-
tees reserves the right to reject any
bids and to sell said bond at private
sale II they deem It for the best in
terest Of the district.
Bids may be addressed to r. T.
Quinn, Clerk of School District No.
As, Basalt, Idaho, and marked Bids
for School Bonds"
Given under my hand this 21st day
Of May. 1908.
R.T. QUINN.
ARA Clerk.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1908-05-22
Acknowledgements

Since our last issue we have been
favored with new subscriptions or re-
mittances from the following named
persons, and II they do not receive
their papers this week or II the fig-
ures on the label where the address
is printed do not indicate the proper
date, they are requested to call our
attention to 1t 50 we may correct any
error that occurs:
Miss Margaret Henderson for
Pleiades Club, J. Fl. Sinister, Paul
Smith, Mrs. Viola Staub for New
Century Club, s. P. Meacham, Chas.
Parsons, Chas. Holmberg. Ralph
Dixey.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1908-05-22

/ Why?
Notary Public at Standrod Bank
Ed. Bentley went out to Arco OF
Tuesday.
Martin and Mrs. Jacobson visited
In Pocatello Sunday.
| Miss Eliza Iverson of Moreland is
suffering from appendicitis.
Judge Stevens left Thursday for
Challis to be gone few days.
c. w. and Mrs. Bergman have
gone to Seattle to see the fleet.
A baby boy came to the home of
G. Anderson of Moreland Monday,
May 18th.
Judge Stevens will try citizens of
Pocateilo who are resisting the pay
ment of the occupation tax.
The three-year-old daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Rowberry passed away on
Wednesday morning, May goth.
G. V. Evans, manager of The Pal
ace drug store, Is improving tract
of Carey land down on the line of the
big canal.
The ladies of the Episcopal church
will serve a hot supper in the Odd
Fellows hall on Friday, May 20.
Supper from o'clock on. 1872
The Eastern Star held their reg
ular Wednesday meeting in the af-
ternoon this week. Miss Leonore
Biethan took some degree work and
six O'Clock dinner was served.
If you approve of the kind of news
service furnished by The Republican,
show your approval by sending us
your job printing and other patron
age that helps to keep printing
house going. If
Mrs. T. f. Richards left last eve
ming for Portland after visiting for
a couple of days with DR.. and Mrs |
w.. F. Howard. Mrs Richards goes
to join her husband, who was until |
recently chemist at the Blackfoot |
Sugar factory, but who is now inter-
ested in string of laundries IN and
around Portland --Pocatello Tri-
bune.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1908-05-22
Coming Events.

Republican state nominating CON
vention at Boise, September /.
Democratic state delegates con.
vention at Twin Falls, June 3.
Democratic state nominating con.
vention at Wallace, August 4.
Republican national convention at
Chicago, June Is.
Democratic national convention at
Denver, July Z.
Bingham county Republican pri-
maries, April 20 and August "a.
Bingham county Republican con-
vention April "a at Idaho Falls and
Sept. 10th at Blackfoot.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1908-05-22

Caleb Jones, of st. Anthony, one
of the Republican warehouses; of the
upper valley of the Snake, slipped
down to Salt Lake the other day and
on Friday evening of last week was
married to Mrs. Lena NJ. Jamison.
Judge and Mrs. Jones will reside in
some town on the Oregon coast, his
honor having disposed of his hold
ings IN St. Anthony to seek new
location. They passed through Poca-
tello Monday en- route west.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1908-05-22
For a Cleanup Day.

Blackfoot has not had its cleanup
day yet, and there are many reasons
why this should be attended to by
the first of June. The town needs
1t, the people can afford to do the
work and 1t Is likely that some ac-
ton will be taken so we can an
nounce the date next week.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1908-05-22
Homeseekers' Rates From Colorado

On the first and third Tuesdays of
each month, homeseekers' rate will
be effective from Colorado points to
Idaho points for one fare plus two
dollars for the round trip, good for
stopover privilege within limit. Good
fifteen days going, with return limit
of FL days from date of purchase.
48-tf
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1908-05-22
Gooding Speaks Before Governors.

Washington, May 15.--Gov. Frank
r. Gooding of Idaho was one of the
principal speakers yesterday before
the conference of governors at the
White House. He discussed the for
est reserve question and advocated
state instead of national control.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1908-05-22
Short Line Shows 1t.

The Oregon Short. Line has issued
the most elegant folder we have ever
seen to show the beauties of the yell
lowstone Park. Persons wishing to
get copies for themselves or to have
sent direct to friends in the east
should ask for Where Gush the Gey-
sers."
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1908-05-22
Resolutions Of Sympathy.

The neighbors of the Grove City
Council, No. 431, extend their sin
cere sympathy OF Neighbor Clara p
Sweet on the death of her brother,
Mr.. Fisher.
CATHERINE WASLEY,
SARAH OSBORN,
MARY G. KINNEY,
Committee.