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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-26

Secretary Straus Of the Department
of Labor and Commerce announces
that during the past year more than
$4,000 wouldbe emigrants have been
rejected at the European offices of
Steamboat companies for fear that the
United States authorities would pre-
vent their landing on this side and or
der their deportation at the expense of
the companies which brought them
over. 1t is pleasing to note that some
restraint is being forced upon these
transportation companies for they
have been conspicuous offenders in the
past. and in their competition for pas
sengers they have brought a good
share of the undesirables who have
reached our shores. No doubt it would
have been good thing for the coun-
try If several times $1,000 had been re-
jected. but it is much to be thankful
for that this country was saved in one
years such an army of diseased, crimi-
nal and impoverished aliens.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-26

Those who have been attacking Pres
ident Roosevelt because he has not
told Congress in plain and definite
fashion what legislation he desires at
the present session have their answer
in the message transmitted to Con-
gross yesterday. There is no mistak-
ing the language of this message and
there Is no disputing that the legisla-
ton which President Roosevelt asks
for is the kind which the country
wants to see enacted. Each recon-
mendation is based upon sound public
policy and beyond doubt Congress viii
proceed to give its prompt and seriou,
attention to each of the several mat
trrs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-26

James S. knowlsOn of Rutland, VT,
who has just died, was a graduate OF
Williams College and held the re-
markable record of not having missed
an annual commencement of that III
stitution for the past So years. This is
probably a record in the college world,
although a close approach to it was
made by the late Rev. Edwin Beeman
Palmer of Winchester, Mass, who at
tended SO consecutive commandments
at Bowdoin College of which he was a
graduate
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-26

The report of the United States Steel
Corporation for the past year shows
that it paid its 100000 employees an
average of $765 for the year. Thus
labor received S16O.000O00 from the
steel trust, sum equal to the entire
net earnings of the company and more
than twice as much as went to all The
owners of stocks and bonds in the
company The rise and fan in the
steel trade is therefore something
which concerns labor much more
directly than it does capital, though
the matter
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-26

The American machine in that New
York TO Paris automobile race arrived
at San Francisco 500 miles ahead of its
nearest competitor. However, it is
not well to celebrate the winning of
the race just yet, for it is a long dis
lance from San Francisco to Paris and
there are considerable sections of
Alaska and Asia where the good roads
movement has not yet made great
Roadway.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-26
Every Inch a Sailor.
New York Mail.)

The determination of Admiral Evans
to ask to be relieved from duty on ac-
count of illness will remove from the
active list of the navy one of its most
distinguished officers He entered the
Navel Academy in 1860. and for nearly
half a century has been actively and
honorably identified with his profess
sion During his long and varied
career he has taken part in two wars
the war for the Union and the war
against Spain-and in both has shown
the courage. resourcefulness and de-
votion to duty characteristic of he
officers and men Of the American navy
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-26

Wharton Barker, whom a few VIII
remember as Populist presidential
candidate of eight years ago, is organ
iZing a new party which he calls the
American party. There was once be-
fore an American party in American
politics and although it cut quite a
figure for a time its fate was not such
as to encourage Mr.. Barker and his
associates.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-26
Maine Gossip
The March Wind.

There is a rude old fellow,
So clustering and rough.
That if you chance to meet him
You'll need your coat and muft.
For he will pinch Your fingers
If once he finds the out.
And SLAP your cheeks and forehead,
and fling your curls about.
And yet we like this fellow,
For spring is close behind
So hip hurrah for every day
That brings the rude March wind.
Exchange
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-26

The editor of the Atlanta Constitu-
ton expresses the opinion that the
marriage rate in the country would be
higher if the newspapers did not print
advertisements about the prices OF the
new spring hats. That shows how
little the Georgia editor knows about
bachelors Who ever heard of one
reading a millinery advertisement?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-26
The Pay-as-You-Enter Street Car.


The experiment of a pay-as-ycu-enter
street car was first made in this coun-
try in Pittsburg and the innovation re-
suited in a small Instruction on the
part of the Pittsburg public. That was
several months ago and although the
company has tried hard to make IA sue
cess of the experiment the hostile atti-
tude of the public has continued and tn"
maintenance of such service has been
found impractical in that city. Not
discouraged by the Pittsburg expert
ment the same thing has been tried in
New York and there it has proved con-
spicuously successful. 1t is difficult Ia
understand at this distance why such
a car should be a failure in Pittsbure
and n success in New York, but prob
ably there were some local conditions
in the former city which the reports
have failed to make plain.
anyway the Pittsburg opposition was
of very practical and emphatic kind
Men and women by common consent
refused to comply with the company's
request to provide themselves with tht
vided themselves with one and two
dollar bills, with the result that the
4 |, II inn II
time. owing to the delay that occurred
in making change. Moreover, indig-
sentiment against the company by
abusing the company'S employees anC
finally things came to such pass tina
many OF the conductors positively re
fused to take their cars out Of the barr
when they had once reached there, al
leging that to do 50 was as much a.
their lives We're worth.
IT has been different in New YORK
although on general principles one
would expect such a system to be
but New Workers. have cheerfully com.
piled with the company's request t
have their fares ready. and the limo
walton was almost universally recog
niZed as distinct and welcome i'm.
provement AS the conductor was no
required to leave his post on the bach
platform, he was able to run the ca
without depending on the assistance o
his passengers, while the latter wer,
spared the annoyance occasioned b!
his forcing his way up and down tn,
car in his quest for fares.
Now that one pay-aS-you-enter ca
| has proved a success others will be in
| trnduced in New York and the system
may be extended indefinitely there
The same thing is to be tried at ono
in Philadelphia and Chicago and quit
likely in other great cities. The chic
reason why the companies are anxiou
| to use ENTER cars is tina
| they hope by such an arrangement t
prevent the knocking down of fare
by dishonest conductors. There is ais
the great advantage of having the con
ductor remain on the rear platform a.
the time. If the system is success i
the great cities it would be even NOR
| likely to succeed in smaller center
and SO the pay-as-you-enter car ma
| be the common thing in the near flu
| ture. OF course the objection on tn
part of the public, in fact the only oh
lection of consequence is the necessit
of having the exact fare ready as tn
passenger enters the car, but this i
something which habit will make
second nature as it has many othe
THINGS in our daily life which SCENE
difficult and unreasonable at first.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-26
Lent in New York.
(EeM York SUM


The seeker for observance Of the
Lenten season here will find fewer
traces Of its spirit on the surface of
society than ever before. There
seems, indeed. but one outward and
visible sign in the doings of the
fashionable world that the penitential
period is here. That is the abandon
ment of large entertainments. In
other particulars the course of social
life continues without interruption.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-26

ESTABLISHED 1925

n. no.;e. whatever will be taken OF
unsigned communications.
Tn. journal cannot be held responsible
for the preservation or return OF re-
tected communications.
Address all communications relating to
subscriptions and advertisements 20
RIyRLEIGH & FLYNT, Publishers,
Augusta, Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-26

In Calais they are talking about the
prospects OF IA rev shoe factory more
than about the coming election.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-26

In one maple orchard of BoWdoinham
about 1900 trees are tapped this sprin :
and in another about 1000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-26

RocEland is to entertain two State
conventions this year, that of the Y. NJ.
c. A. in May and that of the w. c. r.
l.. in September.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-26

Another warm rain or few days OF
of Sebago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-26
Thursday, March rs, 1903.

What has become Of Glacia Gala ?
Or is it that her publicity agent mas
struck for higher pay?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-26

This is the day of the State Board Of
Trade meeting at HalIowell
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-26

The progress Of balmy spring strucl,
something Of a thank ye-marm.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-26

Portland is considering q curfew law
for the youngsters Of that city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-26

Sanford's much advertised "gOlden
eral months at the Portland custom
house has this week been forwarded
to Shiloh.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-26

The IS year old son Of Gilbert
Schoppe of Spragues Falls, has a re-
markable school record. This scholar
according to the teachers reports has
been attending school since his fourth
year and has never missed Il day.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-17
BLACK HAND HERE;
WRITES A LETTER
Misguided Joker or Somebody Want
ing in Brains Threatens to Do
Damage in Rock island.

Rock Island has joined the many
cities that are the abode of the 'black
hand note writer, temporarily at
least. A letter has come through the,
mails here addressed to a leading local
official asking him to inform the ''po-
lise" that a number of buildings in
The business part of the city: are to
be blown up forthwith, number of
the places that it is claimed have been
marked for destruction being named.
No schools or churches with schools
in connection are to be molested, the
writer considerably states. The whole
thing looks like painful attempt at
a joke, the writer evidently having
taken great pains to disguise his hand
writing Black Hand Club" is the
signature at the bottom of the missive.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-17
DEMOCRATIC
PRIMARIES
4 ON TONIGHT
Party Representatives to Vote
in Various Wards for
Delegates
TO THE COUNTY CONVENTION
Lists of Representative Men Are Pre-
scented to Party All Over
Town.

This evening in the various wards.
between the hours of and s o'clock,
occur the democratic primaries for the
purpose of selecting delegates to
the democratic county convention
which is to assemble Monday
afternoon for the purpose of choosing
IL delegates to the state convention at
Springfield.
The primaries will be conducted by
the county committeeman in the diff
ferent wards, and as has been the Gus
tom for some years, will be on the
order Of primary election. The lists
of regular delegates to be voted on ap-
peared in last evenings Argus. The
places where the primaries are to be
held are as follows:
Places of Holding Primaries.
First ward = Nolds barber shop,
Foarth avenue and Fifth street
Second ward-City barn, Sixth ave
nue., between Ninth, and Tenth streets.
Third ward-1422 Seventh avenue
Fourth ward-Frick livery stable,
Third avenue, between Nineteenth and
Twentieth streets.
Fifth ward = Old hose house, TWEEN
ty-seeond street, between Fifth and
Sixth avenues. l5
Sixth ward = Old hose house, TWEEN
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-17
GOVERNOR COMING
c. S. Deneen to Visit City Next
Friday in interests of Candi-
dacy for Nomination.
WILL Be At THE HARPER.
viii Have Informal Reception in the
Afternoon and Hold Public
Meeting in the Evening.

Word was received today that Gov
ernor Charles S. Deneen will be in
Rock Island next Friday TO meet
Rock Island county republicans. He
will arrive ON the noon Rock Island
train from Peoria, and will meet his
friends here informally in the after
noon. public meeting will be held
in the evening. AS the Illinois the
alter has an attraction for the evening,
some other hall will be secured.
Ar Candidate.
Governor Deneen comes here in the
interests of his candidacy for renom
nation for governor. He will not pay
a visit to Moline on this occasion, but
will stop in Moline next month, when
he comes here to deliver the conf
mencement address at Augustana col
lege
The republican county committee
may be called on to make arrange
ments for the governors entertain
ment and appearance before the public
here
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-17
ty-sixth street. between Sixth and Sew

ty-sixth street, between Sixth and Sew
enth avenues.
Seventh ward-Allars' restaurant.
An error in the call which gave the
First ward vote for Parker four years
ago as but ~, when it should have
been 90, entities that ward to five del
egates TO be voted on tonight instead
of four, and Chairman Maucker, in
addition to making the correction in
the call, also added one name to the
delegates from the ward affected.
Duty of Democrats.
AS Chairman Maucker stated in an in
teryiew in The Argus of yesterday, it
is the duty of all representative dem
ocrats to attend their primaries to-
night and vote. Ii requires but a few
minutes time and should not be over
looked.
The party is in good hands in Rock
Island county, both city and county,
and the only way to keep it SO is to
pay attention to it by participation in
IAN its affairs from the ward pri-
mary up.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-17
IN WRITTEN FORM
Mayor Schaffer Prepares a For
NAL Notice to be Delivered
to Saloonkeepers.
STATES HIS REQUIREMENTS
Orders That All Curtains Be Up SO
That All May See That Places
Are Closed Sundays.

Mayor Schaffer, following up the an
nouncement he made early in the week
that certain regulations are to be en-
forced in connection with Rock Island
saloons, has prepared the following
personal communication to be sent to
each Individual saloon keeper in the
city:
Dear Sir: This to notify you that
the saloon conducted by you must
hereafter remain closed ON Sunday,
that is from Saturday at midnight
until 5 o'clock Monday morning.
The blinds or curtains as the case
may be must also be raised so as to
permit of an unobstructed view of
your saloon. Wine rooms or stalls
III connection with your saloon will
not be permitted.
IF you do not comply with these
orders your license will be revoked
without further notice.
others Not Mentioned.
The mayors communication does not
mention the other measures he mas
stated will be taken-the refusal of a
number of saloon licenses the begin
ming of the license year, and the re-
quirement of individual sureties on the
bonds of saloon keepers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-17
PONY is ADMIRED BY ALL
L. r. Crane, Proprietor of the Hub
Clothing Store, Announces Contest
Which Will Interest Every Boy
In This Vicinity
In This VICINITY

Z One of the smallest Shetland ponies
in existence today is now on display
in the Hub clothing stores east win
dow, and it is needless to say that ev-
cry youngster who has seen it has
wished that it was his. The pony,
wagon and harness will be given away
absolutely free to some boy in this
vicinity, everyone having an equal op,
portunity, the only requirement being
that SIS purchase be made at this
store
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-17
Charles Stanley Walker.

Yesterday afternoon shortly after 2
O'Clock at his home, 2030 Farnam
street, following an illness of about
two weeks from pneumonia, occurred
the death of Charles Stanley Walker,
an employee at Rock Island arsenal.
The death is great loss to his wife
and family of three children, one son
and two daughters. Mr. Walker was
we'll known in Rock Island. He fire.
quentIy appeared in the churches of
the city in instrumental solos.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-17
PERSONAL POINTS.

{ ]. G. Baer returned last night from
a short visit in Mendoza.
Mrs. o. l.. Pratt has gone to Chi
cage for a visit with friends.
Mrs. ]. D. Barrett of Chicago, who
has been visiting with Mrs F. c.
Hemenway for the last week, returned
10 her home this noon.
Mr.. and Mrs. George H. Gray of
Hot Springs, Ark, and Mr.. and Mrs.
William Shumway, Jr., are in the city
to attend the funeral of r. V. Shum-
way, who died yesterday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-17
HELPED SEVERAL FAMILIES
Report of Associated Charities Work
Made at Meeting.

The Associated Charities held its
postponed meeting this morning at
the Office of its president, DR.. ]. w.
Stewart, and the report for the last
month was submitted. 1t showed the
following facts:
Families helped during the month
as follows: First ward, 5; Second
ward, G; Third ward. 6 Fifth ward,
2, and Seventh ward, 5.
Donations from the following were
Acknowledged: Mrs. William Ehleb,
clothing; DR.. Morey, clothing: Mrs.
Philips, clothing; Mrs. ]. Scheib,
clothing: Mrs. Rodman, stove, and
Mr. Williamson, services.
Eight families were given clothing
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-17
Y. M. C. A. Meetings.

The mems meeting at the Y. NJ. c.
A. will be held as usual at the asso-
citation rooms Sunday afternoon al
$3.50. Rev. w. B. Clemmer will. speak,
his subject being "The Case of Adam y
There are TO be moving pictures as
usual. The views for Sunday are
considered unusually good. w. j.
Beardsley will address the boys meet
ing. -
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-17
EASTER oxFoRDS.
eautifu collection for Easter Buyers.

Beautiful collection for Easter Buyers.
Such an array of artistic Oxfords-
ties, pumps, etc, for the fair sex-aS
we show is enough to induce any
woman to become a customer of this
house. They are priced at popular
prices, and the styles are exclusive.
Tans of course, more new ones, and
all styles in patents and black leath-
ers. THE BOSTON.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-17
Shumwal Funeral

The funeral of r. V. Shumway. 1410
Third avenue, will be held at 10
o'clock Sunday morning from the
home, 141O Third avenue. Buford
post of the G. A. R. will have charge
of the services. Burial will take place
at Chippiannock cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-17
ACCEPT The WORK
Council Allows Balance on
Contract for Repairing Wat
erworks Pumping Engine.
MAY INSTALL A NEW ONE
Propose to Add Emergency Machine
to Equipment at the Reservoir
-Theaters Arc Visited.

The city council, at it's adjourned
meeting yesterday, after inspecting
the Work, voted to accept the repairs
on the Hol'y-Gaskell pump at the
waterwofks, and allow the contractors,
the Davis Machine shop. the balance
due for the work. The entire repairs
cost $3,725, and the pump is now in
excellent condition. The city has ia
cilities for a capacity of about 49,,
00O0C0 gallons daily, and is pumping
an average OF less than two and a half
millions.
For Reserve Pump.
The superintendent of the water
works was authorized to prepare plans
for a reserve pump to be installed al
the reservoir. The pump is to be used
as an emergency reserve. At present
when the pump at the reservoir gets
out of repair, it is necessary to cal
on the Rock Island Brewing company
to meet the emergency, and the ad
ministration feels that it would be
economy to install an emergency
pump.
Inspect Thcaters.
The aldermen .>whiie out on the in
spection trip yesterday, examined the
two vaudeville houses, with Il view tC
learning just to what extent the pro
posed theater regulation ordinance
will apply to these houses. 4
River Ripiets.
The Helen Blair was up from Bur
lington. The A. J. Whitney and Ruth
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-17
Others Not Mentioned.
OBITUARY.
Funeral of Miss S,oit.

Funeral of Miss Stot.
The funeral of Miss Millie Stoit
will be held tomorrow afternoon with
services at 1870 at the home and at
2 o'clock from the German Lutheran
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-17

made the regular trips north and
south.
At 6 a. m. the stage or water at the
Rock Island bridge was 5.55, and at
noon it was $50.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-17
OFFICERS ELECT QUALIFY
File Bonds and Take Oath in the Of
flee of City Clerk.

Assessor J. F. Moeller, Collector
John B. Johnson, Assistant Supervisor
James e. Larkin and Aldermen c. ].
Smith, Frank Lawler, e. L. Schmid
and Truman J. EllinwOod, elected at
the last election, have qualified for
their respective offices, at the. city
clerks Office.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-17

church. Rev. c. A, Mennicke will
have charge of the services. Burial
will take place at the Lutheran GENE
terry.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-17
cast Their Shadow Before.

"HE great event of Spring EasteD which
and all herald with rejoicing, bids adorn
ourselves in attire fitting the occasion. The
birds, the trees, the flowers, and the grass be-
meath feet teach beautiful lesson in thank
funess for spring, by being clothed in their very
best.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-17
River Ripiets.

River Ripiets.
The Helen Blair was up from Bur-
Iington. The A. ]. Whitney and Ruth
New-York tribune., 1908-06-05
COOPER UNION COMMENCEMENT.
Two Hundred Young Men and Young
Women Receive Diplomas.

The forty-ninth annual commencement Of Cooper
Union held last night in the large hall or
the building. From the different schools 1e4 young
men and Sc young women were graduated receiy-
ing their diplomas from President John E. Par
sons Other trustees on the stage r. Fulton
Cutting, the secretary; L. c. L. Jordan Peter Coo
per Hewitt and George l.. Rives the absentees be-
ing Edward r. Hewitt, the treasurer, and An
drew Carnegie.
The exercises consisted OF prayer by the Rev
DR.. Henry Mottet; Grafton, "Engineerfng, by
Paul P. Stern; an grafton. The Modern Chemist.
by John P Darwent; grafton and valedictory ad-
dress The Age of Progress" by Raphael H Van
derbrook; the annual report Of the trustees. by tho
president and varied musical programme by an
orchestra under the direction of Felix 1. Eben.
The forty ninth report of the trustees, issued
yesterday, recorded the renting from the city for
800 annually of the old Tompkins Market property
facing Cooper Square. 1t will be known as the
Hewitt addition to Cooper Union The various de-
partments reported increase IN the number of
students The librarian recorded the need of more
room for books.