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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-03
HEAVY VOTE IS
REPORTED HERE
Requests for Additional Supply Of Bal
lots Come in to the County
Clerk.
BUT GOOD ORDER is KEPT
Notwithstanding Intense Interest, flo
Trouble Is eported-Demo-
cratic Tickets Gain.

Reports from the different precincts
that the vote in Rock Island will prove
to be heavier than usual. In fact the
county clerks office was besieged this
afternoon with requests from nearly
every precinct for an additional sup
ply of ballots. although the original
allotment was thought sufficient to
meet the requirements of a normal
vote. In spite of the intense interest
and the heavy voting, however there
was no disorder at the polls reported,
and The day passed quietly here.
Democratic Ticket Gains.
AS the day passed, the indications
of great democratic gains. and even
of democratic victory in Rock Island
for the. national, state, and county
ticket, increased. r. R. Reynolds is
polling an even larger vote than was
if reports are correct. ana
it is stated that his vote in Moline
will be surprisingly large.
Train Crews Vote.
Train No. IS on the Burlington Toad
was held in this city So minutes this
morning to allow the train crew to
vote before leaving on their run to
st. Louis. The train is due to leave
here at 6:35 but it was held to 7:10
Most of the crew and most of the eX
press and baggage men on this train
are residents of this city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-03
BOYS GIVE POLICE
OFFICER MERRY CHASE
Find They Are Wanted for Stealing
Lumber and Run for River
Three Are Caught.

Three lads wanted by the police
gave Officer Dennis Bennett a merry
chase in the west end of the city this
afternoon. but he finally rounded UP
three of the quartet he was chasing
and marched them to the police sta
ton. The lads it seems have shanty
near Tenth street and Sixth avenue.
1t is claimed that the shed is made
of stolen lumber and is stocked full
of stolen chickens. The boys learned
that the officer was looking for them
and started on a run through alleys
and back yards for the railway yards
Officer Bennett. however pressed 4
passing rig into service and reached
the river bank almost as soon as the
boys did. They were brought to a
stop when the officer fired two shots
in the air with his revolver.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-03
PERSONAL POINTS.

Stuart Harper returned last evening
from Excelsio: Springs, Mo.
Dr.. w. H. Ludewig goes to Chicago
tonight, returning tomorrow night.
W. A. Rosenfeld returned home last
evening from a business trip to Texas
Fred l.. Tubbs arrived in the city
today from Omaha. Mr.. Tubbs still
votes in this city
Mrs. Clyde Maynard left for Bur
linston yesterday afternoon, called
there by the serious illness OF her
sister.
]. A. Wendell left this morning for
New York city OIL a mission for the
Standard Oil Cloth company. which
he represents.
Jack Tighe. manager of the Rock
Island baseball team, writes that he
and Mrs. Tighe will arrive next week
from Holyolle to spend the winte.
here
A. b. Farrar of Omaha. Neb.. who
was called TO Cambridge by the seri
Gus illness of his mother, Mrs. NJ r
Blakely, and who has been visiting his
brother, j. E. Farrar. in South Rock
Island. returned home yesterday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-03
THREE MILES OF
TRACK NOW DOWN
Rock Island Southern Making Good
Progress on Line from Mon
mouth Junction South.

Superintendent Mccullough of the
Rock Island Southern reports tina.
good progress is being made in the
laying of the new line OF that com
pany from Monmouth Junction, one
mile west of Presumption, to Edwards
river. Three miles of temporary track
are already down and the two steam
shoyels are moving great quantities
of dirt daily. 1t is giving large force
OF men and teams all they can do to
keep the right of way cleared ahead
of the shovels. So far material has
been prompt in arriving and there
have been no delays from any cause.
AT .he present rate and with good
weather a few weeks longer the line
will be practically finished to Edwards
rive" this fall.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-03
KEEP IT IN MIND
Annual Meeting of National Rivers and
Harbors Congress Held
Dec. 4-5-6.
IMPORTANT TO COUNTRY
Time and Place Favorable to Making
Deep Impress Upon Character
of Legislation.

The approaching convention of the
National Rivers and Harbors congress
to be held in Washington Dec. 4, 5
and G. will be of the utmost import
ance to trade, commercial and agri-
cultural interests in the entire coun-
try. 1t is inevitable that there can be
neither increase or decrease in trans
portation facilities without the effects
of the one or the other operating to
the benefit or to the loss of all inter
ests--tile consumer no less than the
producer. The National Rivers and
Harbors congress was the pioneer in
the demand for a policy with refer
ence to waterway improvements. The
advocacy of projects was and ever
would be, a stumbling block in the
way of genuine advancement of the
cause of waterway Improvement and
the fact is sufficiently demonstrated
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-03
Mrs. Harriet SearIe.

Mrs. Harriet Searle, widow of the
late John Searle, died Sunday at the
home of her father-in-law, James Searle,
in Yuma township. Her home is in
Rapids City, but she was visiting at
the Searle domicile, having gone there
Friday. Saturday she was stricken
with an apoplectic stroke, and this
caused death. Mrs. Searle, whose
maiden name was Harriet Devinney,
was born in Hampton and was 40
years of age. Her husband died nine
years ago. She is survived by son,
a sister, Mrs Theodore Hermes of
Moline, and five brothers, Sam of Grin
nell, Iowa, and George. J. W., Albert
and Andrew of Hampton. The funeral
was held this morning from the home
of James Searle.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-03
OBITUARY..
Mildred r. LYNN.

The remains of Miss Mildred Flessie
Lynn of Blue Island, who died Satur-
day night at her home, were brought
Bordeau, S42 Forty-second street. Miss
Lynl was born in this city in 1889 and
she resided here until three years ago,
when she removed to Blue Island with
her mother. The funeral will be held
tomorrow morning from the Sacred
Heart church at 10 O'Clock, and will be
in charge of Rev. j. F. Lockney. Bur
ial will take place at Calvary GENE
terry.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-03
CHURCH BLAST HURTS FIVE
Minister Seriously Burned in Directing
to Safety Endeavorers.

Waterloo. Iowa, Nov. 3.-The explo-
sion of the lighting plant in the Chris
tian church at Walker Sunday evening
entrapped five persons who were at
tending a meeting of the Christian En-
deavor society. but the self-possession
and heroism of the pastor. Rev. Charles
L Fisher. prevented any fatalities,
though he is seriously burned. The
plant being near the entrance. the
flames shut off escape in that direction
but the five scrambled through the
windows. The church was burned. to-
gether with a residence adjoining.
Rev. Mr. Fisher is principal of the
public schools and is popular both as
teacher and pastor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-03
BULLETINS WILL
BE FURNISHED
Returns of Election Will be Provided
for Public in Several Places
in the City.
ARGUS TO FLASH FIGURES
Ample Preparation Made for Satisfy
ing Public Curiosity-Innova-
ton on the Trains.

Anxious residents of the city, who
desire the latest returns of the cleo
ton. are to have plenty OF ways af-
forded them tonight for learning the
outcome of the battle of the ballots.
The Argus, as usual, has made careful
preparations for securing and display
ing the returns promptly. The bulle-
tins will be flashed in front of The
Argus Office by means of a stereopti-
con. In addition to The Argus bulle-
tins on Second avenue patrons of the
theaters arc 10 have telephone bulle-
tins read from the stage during the
program. and in many other places
In the city the returns will be shown
Among these are the following:
Rock Island Club.
Elks club rooms
Y. VI. c. A.
Broadway Sunday school room.
Harper house.
Turner hall.
Argustana gymnasium.
Bulletins on Trains.
For years the newspapers and others
have assumed the duty of gratifying
the public curiosity and interest in
the election with prompt bulletins OF
the returns. but until this year pas
senSers on railway trains have had
no way of securing bulletins except
in tie cities, and then only meageI
reports have been obtainable This
year, however, an innovation is bsfns
introduced on the Rock Island and the
Burlington, and all through.+fa are
TO be supplied with ELECTION bulletins
at every stop, and if|fhe stops are not
frequent enough, special stops will be
made. All Rock Island trains through
this city Will receive bulletins here
and these will be posted in the differ
ent cars.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-03
FoRcED.oUT SALE

Must vacate Building for Landlord by
Nov. IS.
Everything in the shoe line in our
store will be sold at sacrifice, nothing
to be held back, every pair Of mems,
ladies', misses, boys and children's
shoes and clippers must be sold, as we
must vacate the building. It will be a
money saving chance for you. Come
and see, and convince yourself that
the prices have been greatly cut. We
are going to quit the shoe business.
GEORGE F. SCHMALE.
1905 Second Avenue
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-03
Supplies for Bethany Home.

Sealed proposals for the following
list of groceries for Bethany home will
be received by Mrs. L. G.. Eddy, 1905
Fifth avenue, until noon Friday, Nov.
s, 1908:
Eight sacks Pillsbury flour. 2 sacks
graham -four, sacks white corn meal.
2 sacks yellow corn meal, 100 pounds
granulated sugar, 25 pounds lard, 25
pounds prunes, " bushel navy beans.
10 pounds mixed coffee, pounds pos
tum cereal, 10. pounds head rice, 5
pounds topioca, 5 pounds green. leaf
tea, 1 box soda crackers, / 50-pound
box starch. l case eggs. Is packages
Quaker oats, Is packages cream Of
wheat. box ginger snaps, 5 cents
per pound.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-03

in the other fact that today, and not
withstanding the appropriations made
by the congress of the United States
less than per cent of the more than
$4,000 miles of inland waterways of
the country have been Impoverished
wltn not all improvements undertaken
even approaching completion.
Need Definite Plan.
The need is for definite plan of
waterway improvement as part OF the
settled policy of the government;
with adequate annual appropriations,
abandoning the inefficient policy of
appropriations for projects as Hon.
William H. Taft put it before the Deep
Waterways convention at Chicago
when he said:
"A policy yhich brooks such delay
is wasteful, if nothing worse. Some
steps toward new departure in river
and harbor appropriations are appar-
ent in the rivers and harborS bill
passed by the 5Sth congress, wherein
provision is made for the completion
VI HtuSh lei pIoEoAtioh vi pio-
jects than in any previous measure.
Perhaps the greatest influence toward
framing broad, comprehensive and
progressive policy of river and harbor
improvements is being eXerted by the
National Rivers and Harbors congress,
Der. It's motto is a policy. not a pro-
jetc. Through its work the question
of waterway improvements has been
most prominently and favorably
brought before the public and men OF
tHa highest character and influence
throughout the country are enlisted in
its cause"
Bryan in Sympathy.
In like manner, and at the same
convention. Hon. w. ]. Bryan urged
on the convention the necessity for
systematic plans for waterway JIM
provement, the manifest sentimeht OF
the two great political parties being
that the day of projects, bad passed
because of the Intelligent presentation
of the facts through the National
Rivers and Harbors congress-that
waterway improvement was not a pc
Elitical but an economic question OF
the utmost Importance to the true de.
veiopfnent of the enormously large
agricultural, industrial and commercial
Interests of the United States, all OF
which are nov; suffering from made
quate transportation facilities. There
should be thoroughly representative
delegations from every state in the
union, from every city and from al
commercial. agricultural and indus
trial organizations TO the meeting Of
the National Rivers and Harbors con
gress. Both parties, and the, candi
dates of both parties have declared
themselves in favor of the definite
plan of waterway improvements a:
urged by the congress. the delibera
ti6ns and the action of which will bt
of the greatest possible benefit to al
classes and conditions depending OF
transportation-that is to say the en-
tire country
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-03
Eczema Is Now Durable.

Zemo. a scientific preparation for
external use. Stops itching instantly
and destroys the germs that cause
skin diseases. Eczema quickly yields
and is permanently cured by this re-
.markable medicine. All druggists.
Write for sample. E. W. Rose Medi-
cal company, st. Louis, Mo. For sale
by Harper House pharmacy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-03
IS GOING INTO BUSINESS
r. c. Pearce Leases Becker Cafe in
Davenport.

r. c. Pearce, better known as
Dick" formerly prominently connect
ed with the Harper and Rock Island
houses in this city and now steward
of the new Hotel Davenport. iz TO go
into business for himself in Daven-
port shortly He has resigned his
present position TO take effect Dec l
and will then open new cafe at 1903
East Second street This is the old
Becker cafe. The building will be
improved and costly sec of fixtures
installed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-03
HEBREW YOUNG MEN ELECT
Club Has Its Annual Meeting and
Names New Officers.

NdfncS NCW SulCSES.
The Rock Island Young Mems He
brew club at the last meeting elected
the following officers:
Presidents. Gelerman.
Vice presidents. jSilverman.
Recording secretary-S. J. Gould
Financial secretary-Louis Finkei-
stein.
Treasurer-S. J. Myers.
First trustee, Harry Frankel; sec
ond trustee, Morris Finkelstein; third
trustee, Max Finkelstein.
The club has membership of about
100 end has been organized since 1900
Arrangements are being made for the
installation of officers which will take
place shortly.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-03
THOUSANDS TAKE
THE BITTERS

exclusively in ailments of the Stomach,
Liver, Kidneys and Bowels. They know
from past experience what it will do
for them. and if you are a sufferer from
the above ailments, be wise in time
and take
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-03
HOSTETTER'S
STOMACH BITTERS

at once. 1t will do you world of good,
especially in cases of Poor Appetite,
Headache, FIatulency, insomnia, /indi-
eesticn, Dyspepsia, Colds and Grippe.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-03

Surprised on Birthday.-Mrs.vNN
liam Hill was surprised at her home
in South Rock Island Monday after
noon by number ofyfTiends and rela-
lives in honor Other birthday ami
versary. The afternoon was spent
with musie~and guessing games, the
first prize being awarded to Mrs. S.
C,te, consolation prize to Mrs. c. Mel
son. A o'clock luncheon was served.
The hostess received many useful
presents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-03
LIBRARY BOARD IN
MONTHLY SESSION
Only Matters of Routine Are consio.
ered-BilIs Are Allowed. and Re-
port Is Received.

The library board met last evening
in its regular monthly session at the
library building. The meeting was a
very short one, as there was little to
do other than to allow the usual bills
for the month and to receive the re-
port of the librarian. Bills for the
month were allowed as follows.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-03

Hostess to Young People. - Miss
Heights was hostess last evening to
IL young people of South Heights az
Halloween party. The guests ap-
peared in comic costumes and thu
evening was spent playing Halloween
games. During the evening a lunch
con was served and the rest of the
time passed in dancing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-03
River Riplets.

The Emily vas north and south AM
the Harriet and North Star brought
down logs.
The stage of water was 235 at 6 a.
m. and go at noon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-03

Hostess at Evening Party. Miss
Flora Swami entertained a company
of friends last evening at the home
of her brother, Harry Swami, in South
Rock Island. A most enjoyable time
was had. Lunch was served by the
hostess.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-03

Observation-Disclosures F. E. Shut,
pastor of Spencer Memorial Methodist
church. this afternoon at 8 o'clock Off
ciated at the marriage of Mrs. Mary
Ashley to Daniel Shellhamer, both of
Muscatine. The ceremony took place
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel
Meaner. 1011 Third avenue. Mr. and
Mrs. Shellhamer will make their home
in Muscatine, where the groom is en-
ployed on the railway.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-03

A product called Kodol has now
been made which completely digests
all iood 1t relieves the weak stom-
ac;, wholly and instantly. yet permits
one to eat what he wants.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-03

Handkerchief Sale for Bethany
Home.-The educational committee of
Bethany home will conduct hand
kerchief sale Friday afternoon at the
home of Miss Sue Denkmann. Mem
bers are requested to be at Miss Denk-
mann's home at o'clock to assist on
the various committees.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-03
SOCIAL AFFAIRS

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,
= Music Students CIub.-The Music
Students club met yesterday after
noon with Miss Ryan, sos Brady
street, Davenport, and studied the
works of Spanish and Mexican cont
posers. The program was given by
Miss Olga Junge, Miss Ryan, Miss
Mott and Mrs. Leavens and was as
follows:
La Golondrina" Yradier
Miss Ryan.
La Jota de Zarzuela" .JimeneZ
Miss Junge.
"Habanera" (from "Carmen'O .Bizet
Miss Mott.
Poionaise' .............. Frojo
Mrs, Leavens.
"Dicen Que Mo-. .Leedo Tejada
Miss Ryan.
Lost Forever. ............Y radier
Miss Mott.
| MafZlnlliO DanZo
Mrs. Leavens.
| National .... Jaime NunC
Miss Ryan, Mrs. Leavens, Miss Junge
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-03

Surprised by Ramblers Club. -
Henry Lemberg of SIS Seventeenth
street was host to the Ramblers club
last evening The affair was in the
nature of surprise, it being the birth
day anniversary of Mr.. Lemberg. The
evening was passed in playing pro
gressive games, honors falling to MI.
and Mrs. Clement Ceurvorst of Day.
export and consolation to Miss Grace
Day and Mr.. Lemberg. A very pretty
ramDlers pillow was presented the
host as reminder of the occasion.
A tempting two course lunch was
served and after several selections
given by the host on the violin ac-
comoanied by Miss Ada Hudson at the
piano the merry party left at late
hour wishing Mr.. Lemberg many
happy returns.
| Given Farewell Party.-Mr. and
Mrs. Louis Bromberg, whose marriage
took place Sunday evening, were give.
a farewell party last evening at the
home of Mr. Silverman, 1000 Ninth
avenue. the hostesses being tn,
Misses Tietle. Schooner, Bromberg ant
Hirschberg. A company of about 10,
guests was present, the company re
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-03
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-03

naming till early this morning when
they accompanied the bride and groom
to the train bound for New York on
wedding trip. The house was prettily
decorated for the occasion and the
evening was merrily passed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-03

Irving Upton.-The marriage of Mrs.
Nettie S. Upton of this city to Nathan
S. Irving of Moline took place last
evening at G:30 O'Clock at the parson-
sge of the First Baptist church, DR..
4. W.. Reed performing the ceremony
They were attended by Miss Marguer-
tie Upton and Miss Burnetta Burling-
ham After the ceremony Wedding
reception was held at the home of Mr.
and Mrs. Tom Dilwcrth at Twenty
first-and-a-half street, Moline. Mr.. Irv-
ing is a retired business man, formerly
residing at Geneseo. Mr.. and Mrs.
Irving will reside at 1928 Seventh
avenue. Moline.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-03

All the news ell the time-The Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-03
Need is Demonstrated.

The association feels much encour-
aged in the work undertaken, and has
received support from many sources
in the city in the way of money. drug
supplies, fruits, clothing. etc. The first
year has demonstrated beyond doubt
the urgent need of such an organiza,
ton, and the new year opens with re.
lnewed energy, on the part Of the off
GERS and members.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1908-10-07

ly free. If you are sick and don't
know what ails you, he will, without
one cent of cost, thoroughly examine
you, diagnose your case and tell you
exactly what ails you. Then II you
wish him to treat you he will do so,
and will do it at reasonable cost,
but after diagnosing your case he
will leave it entirely to your judg-
ment whether you will be treated.
DR.. Darrin has certainly achieved
remarkable success since he has been
in North Yakima, and his practice is
rapidly increasing. Not only do his
patients come from this city and vi
entity but from all over the state
Testimonials of cures are read from
day to day, from a class of patients
who are not suspected of falsehood
or capable of being deceived in the
matter of their testimony. That null
titudes accept these overwhelming
evidences of cures is evident from
the throngs daily pressing to consult
this most successful and we'll known
physician.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1908-10-07
ARMBRUSTER TO FILE.
Practically Decided to Become Cam
didate for Mayor.

Ex-Councilman p NJ. Armbruster,
of the west side, will probably file his
declaration for the office of mayor
some time today, or not later than
Wednesday.
In the presence of a Herald repre-
sentative yesterday morning Mr.
Armbruster stated that he had secur-
ed an application. blank from the city
clerk. and after sleeping over the
matter a night he would definitely
make up his mind. His statement
is generally accepted as significant
There is probably little doubt bur
what the former candidate for mayor
will take advantage of the primary
law to run again for the office.