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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-12
ASTRONOMICAL EVENTS:
ronieht and Tomorrow Mornin!

Sun sets 5:2G. rises Csc. Moon sets
AZ a. m. Moons age. II days. $50 a. m,
moon in conjunction with planet Neptune
o n. m. planet Mercury at greatest elon-
cation cast: POSSIBLY seen a few nights.
low in west following sunset. A. ID. 1881
annular eclipse in south.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-12
FEB. II In nlstoTy.

-Thaddcus KosciusiSo, Polish patriot,
American soldier and French citizen.
born near Novogendet, Lithuanla'
died 1917.
lSO9-Abraham Lincoln's birthday Birth
of Charles Darwin.
1g9l-Admiral David Dixon Porter, dlstln-
guished Union commander OF the civil
war and author of naval history,
died in Washington; born 1913.
I9O2-I.ord Dufferin. formerly governor
general of Canada. died at Clandeboye'
Ireland; born 1926.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-12
Odd Fellows Attention.

Members of Ucal lodge, No. COS. and
Rock Island lodge, No. IS, and visiting
brothers are requested 10 be at |. o. o.
F. hall Thursday afternoon at 1 O'Clock
sharp to attend funeral services for
our deceased brother, NJ NJ Corbett
of Rockford. Ill. at KnoX's parlor. BY
order. F. c. SCHNITZI1R. n. G.
S. r. Wright, Recording Secretary.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-12
Nj sdicai Men Meet.

The Rock Island County Medical So
ciety met last evening at the Manu-
facturers' hotel. Moline, and enjoyed
a supper and program. DR.. E. Z. Sar-
geant read a paper on the treatment
of fracture of thigh and a general
discussion followed. About 90 physi-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-12

A tissue builder. flesh producer,
brings health and happiness into the
system. That's what HOLSTERS Rocky
Mountain Tea has done for millions
Twill do the same for you. 35 cents
tea or tablets.-Harper House phar
macy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-12
Paw Taxes,

The taxes for 1907, both personal
and real estate, are now due and pay
able at room IS, NJ. & l.. building.
Hours, to - a. M, to 5 p. m. Open
Wednesday and Saturday evenings
from TO 0 p. m. Bring your last
years receipts with you.
WILLIAM BRASHER.
Tax Collector
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-12
Save 2OH
February Discount Sale

$4,000 Dollar Stock. China, Cut Glass. English
and American Hotel and Restaurant ware, Lamps
and Toilet ware Anticipate your future needs, come
Thursday only one day and make your selection from
this Mammoth stock at is off, 20 per cent discount
IS open stock patterns. Havland. German Austrian
and Syracuse China. English and American Porcelain
Thursday 20 per cent discount
large assortment Of highly polished rich cut
glass, Thursday. 20 per cent from bottom Of the bill
Japanese. Havland and hand-panted China.
thousand useful articles. Thursday 20 per cent dis
count
Brass Lamps. Nickel Lamps fancy Paror Lamps,
Gas and Electric Lamps. Thursday 20 per cent
discount
English and American Porcelain decorated 10
and II piece Toilet Sets Thursday. 20 per cent dis
count
Etched and engraved. thin blown Table Tumblers.
fine Table Glassware Thursday 20 per cent discount.
All, all, all the China. Glassware Lamps, etc,
etc, one-fifth off from bottom of the bill all day
Thursday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-12
Children's Underwear

Occupies prominent place In the big Muslin Under
wear Sale.
Muslin and drill Waists. excellent value. &c.
Ferris Waists. unquestiOnaby the best made. CSC
and SOC.
PetticOatS. large Observation-Disclosures band,
lace trimmed utes and tuCks Csc; Petcoat5 waists
big variety from l5c to 7Sc: Peucoats made fluffy with
sectional ounceS lace and embroidery trim d. SOC to las.
Night Gowns made Of Muslin Cambria, ruffed,
tuck yoke, vartousy trimmed 39c to LIS.
Drawers. excellent Muslin, l0c--Drawers made Of
cambria muslin, embroidery trimmed
and cluster tuCks many styles pick from zoe to 125.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-12
Broken Water Pipe

I Asst Thursday night broken water pipe wet lot Of
~ Muslin Underwear Second Floor. The water
dripping down lot of White Goods, Percaes Prints
directly underneath the First Floor All these
thoroughly dried but little stained soie6
and will be sold accordingly.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-12
THE " E1THER IL.


Rain, turning to snow. and colder to-
night; Thursday. partly cloudy and
colder, with probably snow hurrieS.
The lowest temperature tonight will be
about - degrees above zero.
>. VI. SHERIER, Local FOrccaster.
Temperature nj u. M, ~; at 3:30
y. M, 80. Maximum temperature in last
"a hours, ~; minimum. -. Velocity of
wind at Il. M, IL miles per hour. Pre-
cipitatiOn, 10.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-12

The new Inverted
Gas Burners complete
with mantle and globe.
special price. Thurs
day sec.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-12
Children's Day Friday

IN Friday its the Boys and Girls. Misses. Chldrens
~ and Babies Stockings-Wool, Fleece-uned and Cot
tor Sunday Stockings School Stockings, Play Stockings
choice of any and ALL 20 percent discount onefth off the
regular selling price every pair sold for cash all day Fri
day Do your figuring and that oneih is taken off
from the bottom of the bill
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-12

clans were present from Rock Island
and Moline
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-12

The Handy Ironing
Board. full size, ad-
Unstable to any table
or sink, LIS value.
Thursday 69c.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-10-22
A. S. OF E. NOTICES.

The Second Annual Convention
of the Wisconsin Tobacco Depart
ment will meet at the Society Head
quarters in Madison, on October
Doth to 22nd. The almost incredi-
Bile success of the tobacco pools,
through which more than twice the
usual average price was received
has attracted great attention. The
1908 pools will be large and numer-
Gus.
State President Emmerton of the
A. S. of E. has issued call for a
special business meeting of every
Local Union in the State at their
usual meeting places on Thursday
evening, November 5th, to consider
important interests. This will be
the last business meeting open to
the public, or which even delin-
quent members can attend.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-10-22

The Berlin Treaty of 1878, an
agreement growing out of the war
between Russia and Turkey, it
seems, has gotten fall and all the
kings horses and men are trying to
set it up again. This celebrated in
strument, which for many years has
controlled the European powers in
their dealings with the near East,
is treated with indignity by at least
one of these great powers with the
result that the equilibrium of Europe
is shaken and their frontiers are
oscillating on the map. The powers
of Europe have either got to uphold
treaties or go bankrupt in maintain
ing even more powerful armies.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-10-22

This is the day of International
Congresses. The International
tuberculosis Congress has scarcely
adjourned in Washington, when the
International Good Roads Congress
is assembling in Paris, with repre-
sentation from more than twenty
countries, including the United
States.
The remarkable development and
popularity of the automobile is the
inspiration of this Congress. The
main problem is to devise a road
that will stand the wear of the fast
revolving wheels, for, padded as
they are, they are more trying to
roads than ironshod feet and tires
of steel. The problem is of deepest
interest to America where millions
of dollars must be devoted to the
improvement of highways and where
we are far behind even the smaller
and poorer countries of Europe in
this respect,
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-10-22

The British Government has now
built great battleship with the re-
markable speed of twenty seven
knots an hour, an accomplishment
which practically puts all the dread
naughts of the other great powers
out of it and relegates them to the
junk heap. 1t means the creation of
a new class of battleships, speedier
than the fastest cruisers. 1t means
that the immense sums spent on
modern navieS is useless and that
there will have to be another and
greater expenditure.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-10-22

Just as surely as the Mediterran :
can Sea is British lake guarded at
Gibraltar and at Port Said, thus en-
abling Great Britain through the
Srez Canal to control the Indian
Ocean and the Bay of Bengal, just
so surely must the Pacific Ocean be
an American lake guarded at Pana-
ma and the Philippines. By this
control of the two great English
speaking races must the English
language, institutions and religion
be spread over the face of the earth
The English language is the real
Esperanto" and "Vo1apuk."
These artificial linguistic weaklings
will fail. The English language is
prevailing and will prevail.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-10-22
IMPERIALISM.

An eastern magazine writer re-
Gently put forth labored effort 10
show why William j. Bryan should
be elected to the Presidency. One
of the reasons assigned is, that
Bryan is opposed to Imperialism.
Any writer or speaker who presents
this as a reason why Bryan should
be elected, is hard pushed for ma
terial with which to sustain his
cause.
There is nothing whatever in the
history of the Republican party to
justify any attempt to raise this
issue. All territory that has been
added to the United States within
the past twelve years has come with
out any monopoly of effort on the
part of the Republican party. The
greater part of it was acquired as a
result of the war with Spain-a war
with which Democrats, according to
their number, had just as much to
do as did the Republicans. 1t is
we'll known, also, that this was not
a war of conquest. 1t is equally
we'll known that neither President
Mckinley nor President Roosevelt
manifested any desire to become an
Imperial ruler with a life tenure of
office. The question of Imperialism
was raised by Bryan in 1900, by his
party in 1904, and by some of his
followers in 1908. 1t was designed
by Bryan as scarecrow rather than
an issue, but it frightened no one
who gave the subject any thought,
as there was no foundation for the
pretense that Republican success
would mean the establishment of
an Imperial dynasty headed by
Theodore Roosevelt.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-10-22
NEW NATIONAL OFFICERS.

The sixth annual convention of
the National Union of the American
Society of Equity which was held
in Milwaukee October 9th to 9th,
was the most important meeting,
from the standpoint of work accom-
plished that the Organization has
ever held.
Nearly three hundred delegates
and interested members were in
attendance. Wisconsin had the
largest delegation-Kentucky which
ranks first from the point of mem
bership, was second and North Da-
kota third.
Nearly four thousand dollars was
raised in about twenty minutes to
put up vigorous campaign of or
ganization. Every delegate was
enthusiastic over what has been &C
complished. Word was received
from Kentucky during the session
of a sale of 6O,000,00O pounds of
Burley Tobacco at an average of
about zoe pound.
The Wisconsin delegation were
determined that their State should
lead and plans are now being made
and perfected for special work in
this state that will not only give it
the greatest membership but, if sue
cessful, add at least one hundred
thousand dollars to the incomes of
our members and through them
benefit every legitimate industry and
business man in the state. The
Wisconsin Idea" as appropriated
by the A. S. of E. in this state is
briefly as follows:
Profitable prices for our farm
products, patronage of our home
merchants and manufacturing in
dustries, progress in establishing
shipping stations, warehouses and
cold storage plants to the end, that
our products can be held and con-
trolled against spectators and
gamblers. Prosperity for all our
people and Peace and Plenty in
every home"
The newly elected National Off
GERS are as follows:-President-C.
o. Drayton, Greenville, ILL.,; Vice
Pres.-M. F. Sharp, Bowling Green,
KY; Sec. -Treas.-S. D. Kump,
Madison, Wis; Lecturer. Weller
Long. Chippewa Falls, Wis F; Direct
ors-J. B. Whiting, New York; Ben
Watson, Kentucky; Chas. A. Spec,
Indiana; and Jay c. Davis, Wiscon-
sin.
Those who are acquainted with
these gentlemen unhesitatingly say
that they represent the strongest
official family the organization has
ever had and Wis consin reluctantly
gave up her most efficient State
Secretary, Mr.. S. D. Kump, for the
higher and more responsible posi-
ton in the National Organization
but she recognized that he was the
man for the place.
Mr.. and Mrs. Yves. Tubbs, Sec. of
Org. of the Intern atjonal Equity
Exchange will accept All appoint
ment from the State Board of Di-
rectors to finish Mr.. Humps unex-
pired term as State Secretary. He
has been ordered TO put up vigor-
Gus campaign and informs the
Journal that he can give employ
ment to three or four good men
in each county in the state.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-10-22

Accounts of recent airship con-
tests indicate broad field for inn
provement in aerial navigation
England now holds the champion
ship in this class of racing. The
American machine exploded when
four thousand feet in the air,
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-10-22

The Boston Herald assumes that
La Folletteisin and Organism are
synonymous terms, and upon this
assumption classes Wisconsin as a
doubtful state. The Herald evident
ly has not given the situation here a
very careful analysis. The New
York Sun has fallen into the same
error
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-10-22

Thousands of Democrats believed
in Roosevelt four years ago, and
voted for him. They also applaud
ed the Roosevelt policies as exem-
plifed in his special messages to
Congress last winter. No reason
existed in 1904 why Democrats
should vote for Roosevelt that does
not now exist why they should vote
for w. H. Taft. Mr.. Taft is thorough
ly committed to continuation of
the Roosevelt policy, if elected, and
is just as much in favor of square
deal as is President Roosevelt.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-10-22

Bills allowed, all voting aye.
G. E. Hanson and L. P. Whitconb,
representing The Equity Elevator
and Warehouse Co., being present
presented the question as to the sit
uation relating to the vacation of
the alley in Block 81, in front of the
site of it's warehouse. 1t appearing
that some difficulty had arisen and
that the deed which was rendered to
the city Gid not in all respects CORE
spond with the conditions of the
motion passed October LIST. On
motion the Council voted, that it
does not deem it expedient to accept
such deed.
1t being understood that by this
action the matter of vacation of the
alley falls to the ground, the repre-
sentatives Of the corporation re-
quested that it be granted the privi-
lege of closing the alley temporarily
to enable the corporation to erect
it's building, as in order to do effec-
tive work, the ground where the alley
is must be occupied temporarily for
that purpose.
On motion voted, that The Equity
Warehouse and Elevator Company
be granted the privilege of closing
such alley temporarily for conven-
fence in erecting the warehouse now
being built by such corporation.
Resignation of F. M. Ulrich as
street commissioner presented and
read. On motion such resignation
was accepted.
Council proceeded to elect street
commissioner to fill such vacancy,
and Green West was elected as such
commissioner to fill the unexpired
term of Mr.. Ulrich.
The mayor read a communication
from the Minneapolis Steel and Ma
!
chinery Co. in relation to the Cedar
Street Bridge. Communication
placed on file.
Application of A. H. Lord for a
cement walk in front of his lot on
Main street read. Application
granted, upon the usual terms.
Applications of D. c. Campbell
and A. V. Lovely for cement walks
in front of their residence lots on
Main street in First ward read.
On motion voted that such request
be granted, the walk on Lovely S
lots to run only to the approach to
the house.
On motion, voted that a cement
sidewalk be laid in front of the
Griffin lot on Main street.
On motion voted, that the Council
adjourn until October 22d, 1908, Al
eight o'clock p. m.
ALLEN P. WELD, City Clerk.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-10-22

When one of the members of the
Servian Congress announced that
the ammunition intended for the
Servian Army was in the hands of
Austria, its enemy, it was discovered
that he had presented the most per-
suasive peace argument of the de-
bate.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-10-22

w. H. Taft does not now concede
the proverbial solid south" to
Bryan. and is doing some mission
airy work down there. With two or
three of the Southern States going
to Taft, and as many more of them
going to Chaffin, the Prohibition
candidate, it would be a bad day
for Bryan--November Sd.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-10-22

The diplom ais of Europe have not
yet succeeded in adjusting the
differences b'e1ween Bulgaria and
Turkey, and the latter is getting
ready for bus mess by Inassing troops
near the Bulgarian frontier. Real
war there will give Europe some
thing of a shaking up, as the inter
ests of number of countries are
involved.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-10-22

Forest fires have become an alarm
ing source of devastation for which
there seems to be no remedy. The
forest fires of the past ten days have
been attended with much suffering
and loss of human life.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-10-22

Senator La Toilette is stumping
the state for Taft, ION his own
hook" He is in it at go as you
please" gait, fixing his own dates
without suggestions from any cam
paign committee,
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-10-22

Secretary of State Frear has lined
up in favor of La Follette's re-elec-
ton to the Senate.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-10-22
Council Proceedings.
COUNCIL. CHAMBER, CITY OF RIVER FALLS,
October 18th 1903


Regular meeting OF the Common Council.
The Council convened at eight O'Clock p. IN.
Mayor Bailey in the chair.
Aldermen present. Bailey, CurrIer, Pritchett
and VIM.
Minutes of meeting Of October 1st read. On
motion minutes were corrected so as to read
as follows as to the motion vacating alley in
Block 81 OF N. N. and O. S. Powells Addition
to the Village of Kinncklnnic: Motion made
and seconded that said petition be granted to
take effect when said corporation shall execute
and deliver to the city. deed conveying to
the city strip of land thirty feet in width OFF
the north side of lot one OF block sixty-on of
N. N and O. S. Powelrs Addition to the Village
of Kinnickinnic." After being so amended the
minutes were approved.
Finance Committee reported the following
claims approved:
David Jones, street work, SIS. sidewalks
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. % 90
S. M. Nelson, st. work SIS 60, dewalk 81, % 60
Geo Meyers and team, ST. work $2l.60,
sand So. 1O...................... 30 70
Geo. Hutchins street work, .............. IL 90
L. Shepard, st. work $3.50, sidewalk 81,
waterworks Observation-Disclosures. IA 60
John Mapes, street work. 20
A. G. Walker, and team street work.. 90
A. V. Lovely, street work, ... 9 90
E. Buck, salary electric light dept.,...... so 90
L. Chinook, do ....... 25 90
N Rock, do ........ % 80
w. Campbell do ........ 20 10
F. v. Williams. wood hauling, ........ 8 90
w. Patterson, sundry labor, ............. "a 90
Western Electric Co., sup ell 1t. dept. l 95
c. w. Jensen, surveying, .............. 90
Geo. TIL Smith. 8 dunn G is fo- crlIsher
work, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. IS 90
Pierce Co. Tel. Co., messages, ............ 45
Ray Hyatt, salary as City Marshal, ....... % 90
Minnesota Loan and Trust Co.. interest
WV. bonds, ............... 225 90
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-10-22
Advertised Letters,

List of unclaimed letters in the
Postofice at River Falls for the
week ending October II, 1908.
H. M. Johnston.
Mrs. Samuel Stoun.
Rev. John Mccoy.
Howard Mullen.
Mrs. Josephine Early.
C. c. GLASS, P. M.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-10-22
--=IW -
River Falls City Mutual
Fire Insurance Co.

Insures property on the mutual
plan in any of the cities or villages
of the counties of Pierce, St. Croix,
Dunn and Pepin.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1908-05-06
COLLEGE NOTES.

Miss Henninger went to her home
in Manila on Thursday to visit hel
people the balance of the week.
Mr.. Bliesman spent Saturday anc
Sunday with his people near Schles.
wig.
Grace and Retta Van Ness spent
Saturday and Sunday with Gertrude
Logsdon at Dow City.
Mr.. Brown returned to college af-
ter a week of agricultural gyInnastic
exercises.
The Toys went to Manil on Sat
urday and played ball with the high
school of that place. They had the
fortune at the close of the game of
to 3.
Mr.. Spence of Deloit has been out
a week on visit with his mother at
Omaha.
Many OF the students have been
having German measles but we hope
they are passed now, as there are no
new cases.
Supt. Hoffman visited classes at
college last week.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1908-05-06
THE MAGAZINE SUPPLEMENT
There Will Be No Magazine Issued
Next Week.

We have notice from the publishing
firm that it will suit its convenience
if there is skip of one week in send
ing the magazine supplements. We
know this will be disappointment to
our paid up readers. but there is
coupled with the notice. the promise
that the publishers have plans to
make it better than ever. Soon a good
continued story will begin, and many
special features be made use of. We
hope our readers who have it. appre-
ciate that we are doing remarkable
thing in the line of journalism. in
giving free each week to all paid up
subscribers so excellent a magazine.
In the range of our knowledge no
other paper in Iowa is doing so. but
there may be. The Review is being
managed along strong. liberal lines.
the design being not how little can
be given our readers, but how much.
To cover the county thoroughly with
correspondence we have been going to
the expense of having as much as
solid page of the paper set in type at
Boone by the machine and sent US by
express. Our reward is that the list
is growing and the old subscribers are
staying with the paper. Bear in
mind that there will be no magazine
next week and so do not be disap-
pointed.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1908-05-06
YOU MUST NOT MISS 1T,
Union Depot for Day, BY Home Tai.
ent Opera House May 18th

The comic play entitled, "Union
Depot for a Day. comes off next
Tuesday. 1t portrays in very realis-
tic way, the characters one may meet
every day at large railroad station.
from the unfortunate woman who
looses her purse while enroute to see
her dying husband, to the more for
tunate widower who secures mother
for his four motherless children.
The following is a partial cast of
characters:
Mrs. Garrulous Mrs. J. B.. Romans.
Uncle Joshua Hayseed Prof. C. E.
Humphreys.
Prof. Learned-Prof. j. C. Baker.
Joe Gamin-Garnett Norman.
Depot Warren Romans.
The Dude Chas. Voss.
Italian Singers-Lillie Raine and
Warner Temple.
Space forbids naming more, but the
play includes forty characters. and
the parts are taken by Denisonites
whose talent in this line are we'll
known to US.
Come and have a good laugh. May
IL at the Opera House. Reserved
seat sale begins Saturday. May 8, at
Corner Book Store. Admission Is
cents.