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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-22
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OPINION IS HERE
Copy of Supreme Court Ruling
on Moline Telephone Case
Examined with interest.
NEW POINT AS TO RATE.
Holds City's Repeating Ordinance Is
Not Affected by Exorbitant
Charge of Company.

City Attorney G. A. Shallberg of Mo
line today received a copy of the
opinion of the supreme court in the
quo warranto case of the city Of Mo
line against the Central Union Tele-
phone company. The opinion was ex-
AHMED with much interest, and its
.-uldings are of more than ordinary
interest in Rock Island
The opinion was written by Justice
Cartwright, AID reverses the opinion
of the court, written last fail by. JUS
tice Farmer. which held the citys
franchise ordinance to constitute an
.rrevOcable contract. Justices Farmer
and Vickers dissented in the last
ruling.
Important Points Made.
The opinion in brief holds that the
city had the right, in 1903, to repeal
the franchise ordinance because OF al
legged violations of the terms of the
ordinance by the company. The rul-
ing holds that the repeating ordinance
is valid, and. if the claim of the city
that the company violated its fran
pealing ordinance is effective and the
company is occupying the streets of
the city without right
Rates No Factor.
The opinion contains a new version
of the question of rates, and one which
entirely changes the aspect to this
question in both the Central Union
and the Union Electric questions.
The opinion holds that the only man
Ter in which the city might regulate
rates is by a general ordinance cover
ing telephone rates for all companies.
The opinion On this point holds that
the question of eXhorbitant rates is
no factor i'll the validity of the re
pealing ordinance.
The court takes the position that,
inasmuch as the city made no regula-
ton of rates prior to 1908, the charg-
ing of exorbitant rates does not affect
the franchise. and the city had no
right to repeal on this ground alone.
The court holds that if it is shown
that the company failed TO fulfill all
the provisions of its ordinance, the re-
pealing measure is elective.
Changes Situation.
Perhaps the most interesting of the
opinions of the ruling is that relating
to rates. 1t would appear from the
opinion that the city can pass a gen
eral maximum telephone rate ordin
ance. and compel the companies to
abide by it. In this case it might be
suggested that such an ordinance be
adopted and the Central Union invited
to accept it or get out.
The bearing of this part of the opin
ion on the consideration of the Union
Electric company's proposed new fran
chise is important also. The attorneys
and others have urged delay because
increasing the rates of the new com
pany might handicap the city in the
litigation with the old company
1t now appears that the charging o.
exorbitant rates does not in the opin
ion of the court constitute a violation
of the terms Of the franchise.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-22
Mrs. j, c. Bisant

Mrs. C. Bisant of Carbon Cliff
passed away this afternoon at 2
o'clock at her home, after a long i'll
ness. Mrs. Bisant was born May %
1855, in Pennsylvania. She mad been
I resident of Carbon Cliff for a num-
Der of years.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-22
Thomas j. Roberts.

Thomas ]. Roberts, for many years
a resident of Port Byron, died We'd
nesday at his home in that village
Mr.. Roberts was born in Yorkshire
England, April 8, 1927, and married in
England in 1856. Two years later the
couple came to America and to Port
Byron, where they undertook farming
He served with the 12Gth Illinois vol
unteers throughout the civil war.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-22
OBITUARY..
Coroner's Brother Dead.

Coroner l.. V. Eckhart today receiv-
ed word of the death of his only broth
er, William Eckhart, at st. Louis at
O'Clock this morning. The coroner
and his two sons, Chief Eckhart of the
police department and J. B. Eckhart,
will attend the funeral at st. Louis
Monday. Mr. Eckhart was about GO
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-22
Will Give Benefit Card Party.-Tl

Will Give Benefit Card Party.-The
Sunshine Relief society has arranged
to give benefit card party at Maths
hall Thursday. Feb. q. Cinch and
800" will be played and the games
will begin promptly at 2:30. Beauti-
full pieces of hand-painted china will
be given as prizes Mrs. E. F. God
frey is chairman of the committee in
charge of arrangements.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-22

: 3. L. S. c. Have Meeting.-The b.
l.. S. Cs were entertained last even
ing by Miss Grace Woods at her home
on Thirtieth street. Miss Edna Carl,
who is attending school at Vassar, and
Miss Jessie Warnecke, who is studying
in Europe, We're unable to be present;
but most delightful evening was
spent and delicious spread was serv-
ed. Music, "reminiscences, sociability
and fun were the order of the occasion.
They will meet again in two weeks at
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-22
sTRARG :R DIES SUDDENLY
J. w. Jacobs of Council! Bluffs, iowa,
Passes Away in Davenport.

J. w. Jacobs resident of Council
Bluffs Iowa, was found dead in a
room over John Hills restaurant on
Main street in Davenport, this morn
ing about 100. Mr.. Jacobs had been
i'll for a Week but the nature OF his
&ilment was not known. He was Wis
tied by a physician last evening about
II O'Clock and nothing was seen of
him after that time till his dead body
was found.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-22
Meets Accident After IS Years.

Charles Lee met with an accident
while mining coal east of the village
of Hampton. A section of slate fell
upon him and his collar bone was bro
ken. Mr. Lee has followed mining for
35 years, and this is his first serious
accident
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-22

Stone johnson. - Announcement is
Use Johnson of Belle, Mo, to Edison (.
Stone of Dixon, Mo. the ceremony TAX
ing place at the home of the bride
Thursday, Feb. 20. Mr. Stone is the
son of Mr.. and Mrs. f. B. Stone of
this city, and he has many friends who
will join in extending heartiest con
gratulations He is at the head of the
E. L. Stone company at Dixon, and is
a young man of sterling worth and
much business ability Mr.. and Mrs
Stone will visit shortly in the city at
the home of his parents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-22
Mrs. William Reynolds.

Mrs. William Reynolds. an old set
tier of Cordova, passed away at her
home there yesterday morning at G
o'clock. She was well and favorably
known in that locality.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-22
Beer That Is Beer,

If you want to drink good beer, order
the Davenport Mating company's pale
export Delivered anywhere in Rock
Island. Both phones, north 169.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-22
SOCIAL AFFAIRS

ISociety 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,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-22

Entertains Friends.-Miss Nellie Brien
this afternoon entertained a party of
her young friends at her home, 1340
Thirty-second street, refreshments be-
ing served and the afternoon spent in
games and music.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-22
FAVOR AN INQUIRY
Actuated by Senti
ments of Humanity, Urge
Action in Booth Case.
TO RELEASE MAN FROM JAIL
General Belief Maintains that Woman
Killed Baby While Insane, and
That He Is Innocent.

A number of citizens, including rep
Tesentatives Of the clergy of the city,
have spoken TO The Argus relative.to
the unfortunate circumstances sur
rounding the murder of the little
daughter of Ensign Robert Booth of
the Salvation Army, and his connec
lion with the death of his child.
Those who have discussed the matter
make inquiry as to whether some
thing can not be done to release the
ensign from incarceration awaiting
the session of the grand jury. which
does not convene until May Of
course this consideration of mercy
tor the husband of the woman, who is
generally believed to have done the
deed under mental strain. is based
on the theory that he is innocent of
all connection with the crime other
than perhaps a guilty knowledge of
the details, and in any event his tes-
timony would not be admissible
against his wife. and she could not
testify against him, the statements
of either, unless confession,
serving merely as a guide to the au-
thoritieS to obtain the real truth of
the case
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-22

All the news all the time-THE
ARGUS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-22
For National University.

Ter president of the University of Cal
ifornia, delivered an address. devoting
his remarks TO the desirability of the
establishment of a national university
at Washington, D. c., in accordance
with the expressed wish of Washing
ton during his life. and in his will
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-22

service for particular interests of
those who pose as the servants of
the people, the corruption of the sole
means by which the people can eX-
press their will have been the effective
causes of distrust of government and
furnish the most serious preteXt for
assaults upon our institutions.
But while we insist upon pure adj
ministration and the mselfish fidelity
of public officers, We must visit de-
served contempt upon those who profit
by indiscriminate detraction of men
in public life. If the people would
be served faithfully they must show
their esteem of faithful service
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-22
Favor an Inquiry.

The feeling is one of humanity
springing partly from the abominable
condition of the county Jail.
The sentiment is that some action
should be taken at once to determine
the mental condition of Mrs. Booth.
and perhaps bring out all of the cir
cumstances of the case and establish
Ensign Booths connection with it
If he is merely being held as wit
ness, it is argued, then it would be
possible to release him from custody.
Both Mr.. and Mrs Booth were arrest.
ed on the verdict of the coroners
jury.
1t is difficult to decide in such a
case just what should be done, but the
people who have interested them
selves in the case are actuated by hui
name sentiments. and urge measures
along this line, but with consideration
for the ends of justice as well.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-22
Talk About Filters.

The communication to Mayor
Schaffer from the Pittsburg Filter
Manufacturing company, which was
read by the mayor at the last meeting,
was I'D for consideration the early
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1908-10-16
County Ticket

The board of registrars for the regis
tration Of voters at the general election
have been in session the present week in
the respective precincts. and are Suppos-
ed to have registered all the qualified
voters Of wnom they have personal know
ledge. There are a lot Of people who
suppose that the canvassers who have
called at their homes the past several
weeks were in the business of registering
voters. That is a mistake. They were
only counting noses, in the interest OF the
respective parties and candidates. with a
view to estimating their respective
chances Of election. II you valre your
voting privilege it is your business to see
to it personally that you are on the voters
list. Do not 60 up to the polling booth on
election day and raise a ruetion because
somebody who called at your house and
took your name didn't put you on the
registration books. 1t is not their busi-
ness-unless you vote right. Neither is it
the business Of the registrars to hunt you
up. 1t is your business to get there. ard
you should see to it. The board sits
again on Tuesday, Oct. 2zth. and il your
name is not on the lists now posted at
the polling places see that it is put on
next Tuesday week.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1908-10-16
A Dry Candidate.

The Prohibtionists will have one can
didate on the county ticket at. this cleo
ton The name of Rev. Walter 3. Har-
ter was last Friday filed with the county
clerk as the Prohibition candidate for
state senator from Otero county. All
three senatorial candidates are from
Rocky Ford. did you notice it?
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1908-10-16
State Ticket

Govcrnor-Jesse F. Mcdonald,
Lake.
Supreme Bench-Io-year term, JUS
tice J. c. Helm, Denver: Io-year term,
Justice John NJ. Maxwell; S-year term,
A. B. King. Delta; 6-year term, JUS
tice L. NJ. Goddard, Denver
term, G. G.. Withers, Pueblo; 4-year
term, NJ. J. Guerin, Chaffee; 2-year
term. w. L Dayton, Denver.
Attorney General-George L. Hodg-
es. Denver.
Secretary of State-Timothy O'Con-
nor. Boulder.
Treasurer George D. Statler,
Weld.
AUDITORS. H. Stevens, Las AMI
mas
Lieutenant Governor-C. V. Ben
son, Larimer.
Superintendent of Instruction.
Katherine L. Craig. Jefferson.
Congressman-at-La James c
Burger, Denver.
Congressman First District-Rob-
ert w. Bonynge, Denver.
Congressman Second District
Warren A. Haggott. Clear Creek
Chairman State Central Committee
John F. Vivian, Jefferson.
Presidential E!ectors-J. s. Carna-
han. Mesa; w. w. Story. Jr., Ouray;
c. A. Ballrcich, Pueblo: Thomas F.
Walsh, Arapahoc; John w. Springer.
Denver.
Regents to State Univcrsity-Dr. o.
J. Pfciffer, Denver, and w. J. King,
Saguache.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1908-10-16
AEOUY OUR
CANDIDA TES
For County Surveyor.

Harold R. Thompson, republican
candidate for county surveyor, was
born in Appleton. Wis, jan. 4, 1896,
and came to La Junta, Colo. while
wee bit of an infant in March, 1880
where he has since resided. Fie was
educated in the public schools of La
Junta, and about four years ago Sc
cured position in the civil engineer
ing department of the Atcnison, To-
peka and Santa t'c railroad, where he
was employed for three years, max
ing an unusually creditablc record in
his chosen profession for so young
man. Since January Ist of the pres
ent year he has been associated in
business with F. T. Lewis, for many
years city engineer of La Junta.
While in the employ of the Santa
Ee Mr.. Thompson had experience in
all kinds of engineering work. includ-
ing locating, construction, mainten-
ance of way, heavy masonry and con-
months he will be in charge of the
work of installing a reinforced con-
crete dam across the Arkansas river
near Manzanola at the headgate of
the Lake Canal, his services having
been engaged by the Laguna Canal
Company to superintend the work.
F. NJ. Bisbce, engineer OF the West
ern Grand Division OF the Santa Fe,
testiies to Mr.. Thompson's ability as
an engineer in unqualified terms OF
commendation as follows:
To the Voters of Otero County:
This is to advise that Harold R.
| Thompson, republican candidate for
county surveyor, has been an en-
ploye in my department for the last
three years. and his work has been
such that I take pleasure in stating
that he is emincntly capable, and has
had sufficient experience to correct
ly handle any matters that may come
! to him as county surveyor"
Mr.. Thompson was married in
Hutchinson, Kan, Sept. 3, 1907. to
Miss Nettie Mcdonald, and a daugh-
ter, born on the day he was nomi-
mated for county surveyor by the re-
publican county convention, was the
| first to congratulate him. Mr.. Thomp-
son is worthy OF the support of ev-
cry republican in Otcro county. and
his election by 4 good ruuiG major
ity is forcgone conclusion.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1908-10-16
Notice of Final Settlement.

la the Matter Of the Estate of Sarah J. Britt.
dec HEe'l.
SOilUc Is hereby given. that on Monday the
5iI Ih dny OF October \. H. i!u~. being unp Of
IN" regular days "f the September Term oi
State Of Colorado. Theodore J. BIit. Ah-
mnisrtutur uf -Hid e-tpir. will Hpprnr h. fore
the judge Of said tuuTt present my tiual
settlement aS such Administrator. pray the
,pprnvHl nT tn" saue. Und Will then apply To-
br di-ui arg,d ~ such AdmInisiFurur NJ
winch time and place any rcr~nu In tnI"r's'
may appear and prs sent objections ~ The.
same II any there he.
ed at Rocky Ford. Colorado Sept. mbcr
%. l9s TiIEADORE J. RHlTT.
ArTr nis'rntor nf tho Estate Of -arah A.
Britt, deceased. 81
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1908-10-16

Wanted-Suecass Magazine requires
the services of man in Rocky Ford to
look after expiring subscriptions and to
secure new business BY means of special
methods unusually effective; position
permanent; prefer one with experience,
but would consider any applicant with
good natural qualifications: salary Sl-5O
per day. with commission option. Ad-
dress. with references. r. c. Peacock.
Room lo2, Success Magazine Bldg, New
York. -2l
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1908-10-16
Notice Of Final Settlement
In the matter of the Estate OF Edmond "
Nanny. DcrraSed

III IIHIl'f Ut EIIE f--lHE' VI FUIIIIlIU W :.
Nanny. Decreased
Notice is hereby given. that un Monday.
the o. day OF November. A. u. lfsTZ. bcing
one Of the regular DAYS Of the September
term of the County Court Of DtsTO County.
In the state Of Colorado. I. Carrie y. Nanny.
CNerutriN Oi said e-tH'v- Wgli appear before
the Judge OF -sid Court. present my inal
settlement such UNDcutriN. prny the np-
prnNal OF the same. anl u ~ then upny In l."
discharged such eNpcutrlN. Al which
timc and place amy pcr-uu my appear an.
pTCsCn objections Ia the same, II any here
be.
Dated nt Rocky Ford. Colo. oct. sth. 1905.
CAHUIE u. MANNN
RNecutriN OF the Estate nf EduUnd ".
MHuny. deceased.
Glenn. BraII n Goblin. Attorney. va
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1908-10-16

Tie Racks
Laundry Bags
Slipper Cases
Opera Bags
Emb'd Wash Rag Cases
Hair Receivers
Work Bags
Pin Cushions
Pillow Tops (new)
Center Pieces
Calendars and
Many Others.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1908-10-16
Christmas Novelties

Why not .beautify you home?
We will teach you how to en-
broider free. Lessons given every
day from 9t1 IL and 2 to 3. Christ
mas gifts easily and inexpensively
mads with a little hand work.
We can give you many sugges-
tions.
Every year there has beeu All
increased demand for Christmas
other novelties. We present to
you this season many new ideas
and designs in various materials,
and larger supply than ever be-
fore.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1908-10-16

A large assortment of horse
blankets and lap robes just re-
ceived direct from the manufac
turer. We can save you money.
Lewis Bros. & Johnson.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1908-10-16
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
of THE INTEHIUE.
LAND OFFICE At PCEHI.' CON-.
September ~ n


Notice Is hereby given that Harry \ Wal.
lace. Of EoCky For Colo. who IN July Is.
l1J1, made Homestead lrEltctr lnu IL = Serial
No OilID, Tor So NWh. Nli -Wil. section -,
Township - =, Rang - W. -GIh Principal
Meridian. has filed notice If Intention to
make Fund Concentration PrUut. ~ rstubl sh
claim to the land Hbayr gt.syrilrrd. before. L.
: Land Dflicc at IHcbiu. Colo. uU the nth
dFy of November. fp5S
Claimant HauIv-,H~ witnesses: Mellon.
4 e. Palmer. W. / Pcutilu. &. II Glass all cf
Ituck, Fntd. Colo.
is--2gp :. A. ABBEY. Register.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1908-10-16
65,tterpriae.
REPUBLICAN TICKET

FOR PRESIDENT
WILLIAM HOWARD TAFT
FOR VICE PRESIDENT
JAMES SBHOoLCRAFT SHERMAN
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1908-10-16

Services at the Catholic church next
Sunday will be conducted by Father Basil
ORez. the new assistant to Father Dilly.
as follows: First mass at 800 a. m.:
Sunday school at $50; high mass at
Io:5o; evening service at 1880.
There will be an all day meeting Of the
W. r. C. at the |. o. o. F. hail. Tuesday,
Oct. goth. The department inspector
s.iIl be present at that time. All COM
r. des are invited to dinner at 2 O'Clock.
A business meeting will be held at 2
o n.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1908-10-16

We are in the market for some
CaRtaIoupe and Watermelon seed
fields, also seed If you have
some TO sell let us know and we
will look hem over. D.V. BurreIl
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-12-11
wEALTHlEsT spINsTEa DEAD
Mary Goodwin Pinkey Was Worth
Many Millions.

New York, Dec l0-Miss Mary
Goodwin Pinkey, reputed to be Amer.
ica's wealthiest spinster, is dead at
the Hotel Buckingham, aged 9S years.
It was her possession of what has been
for many years known as the Watt
fortune" most Of which is in real es-
tate north of the Harlem river that
gave Miss Pinkey her distinction.
Conservative estimates place her for
tune in the region of $4,000, 900.
Others give It. as high as $4,000. 600.
1t is understood that the whole Of It
will pass to her relatives
It was the panic of 1897 which gave
Miss Plnkey her chance Watt, her
step-father was caught with too many
irons in the fire. He found II impos-
sible to raise money on his property.
possessor OF about S4O.OOO-an inheri-
lance from her father. She went 10
her step-father's rescue and lent him
her all. In consideration Of this, and
also OF the love and affection" he
bore her. Archibald Watt decided TO
her his entire Harlem estate.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-12-11
African Races.

The indigenous races of Africa are
considered TO be four Ia number, name
ly: The negroes proper who occupy a
central zone, stretching from the At.
lantic to the Egyptian Sudan. and who
comprise an enormous number OF a.
verse tribes; the Fulahs with whom
the Nubians are associated). settled
mainly between Lake chad aud the
Niger; the Bantus who occupy the
whole south excegt It's extremity. and
the Hottentots. who are In that OK.
IRENE southern region. Some anthro-
biologists include the Kafiirs and BE,
chuanas are Bantu tribes The north
and northeast are occupied by Semitic
and Hamitlc races, the latter includ.
ing AbyssinIans aud Gallas
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-12-11
BENNINGTON BRIEFS
Nswa Of the Town and Village Told
Briefly for Busy Readers.

49, ~ -r~a
Rev. B. Kelley of Manchester was
a visitor in town Thursday.
Miss Vera Maise OF Pleasant street
is confined to the house by Illness.
Electric lights have been installed
in Quinlan's Pharmacy on North st.
Andrew Oatman of North street has
returned from a short business trip to
Portland, Ne
c. G. Berkeley, proprietor of Library
hall theatre, was in Troy and Scheme
tady recently.
George A. Rising of Hoosic1 Falls
is visiting his daaghter Mr.. H. H..
Allen OF West Main street
William Kennon who has been Wis
iting relatives in town for the past
severa! days left Thursday for South
Royalton
John b. Harte, local agent for the
Prudential Life Insurance company
left Thursday afternoon for a short
visit at his home in Rutland.
Dr. H. W. Burgess Of West Main
street left Thursday afternoon for Ar
lington where he was to test fol tu-
berculosis the herd of rs cows belong
ing to Mrs. Martha Canheld.
Those who are to take part in the
tumbling and pyramid exhibitions in
the Y. NJ. c. A. circus should be on
hand for practice in the gymnasim FIJI
day and Saturday evenings te'we'n
and s o'clock
There was a large attendance at
the dance and social given By the
members of the F. NJ. T. A. B. socie-
ty in their rooms in the Academy
building Thursday evening in cele-
bration of the 31st anniversary of the
founding of the society in this town
Woods full orchestra was in atten-
dance.
Tags may be found at the local ex.
press Office to be used in the sending
of Christmas presents. The tags,
which are conspicuously printed in
red ink, read: DO not open until
Christmas The tags are provided
to enable persons sending presents to
distant points, opportunities TO make
these shipments at an early date and
at the same time provide against the
recipients ascertaining what the pack
ages contain before the proper time.
| Every year many presents are delayed
/ on the way aud are not received until
after Christmas because people do not
send them in time The express is so
large during the last few days before
/ Christmas, that these delays are un-
avoidable. To make sure that your
friends will receive their presents on
time, they should be sent early with
one Of the express company's tags
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