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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-24

board of equalization has increased 10
fold is a statement which no well
posted man will deny, but the state
board goes right along in total ignor-
ance of the fact.
There has been republican work
ing majority in every state board of
equalization in the state.
If any member of that body can ex-
pain why the total value of the prop
erty in the state is over 100000, 00G
less than it was So years ago, the peo-
pie would like to hear from him.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-24
This is the Ticket to
Vote Election Day.
DEMOCRATIC TOWNSHIP NOMINEE

TOWNSHIP NOMINEES.
SuperyisOr-C. Nj. Cannon.
Assistant SupervisOrs--I.. N. Bourdeau,
Mack w. Glynn, $. A. LaVanwny.
AssessOr-J. c. Aud.
COllectOr-M. VI. Briggs.
ALDERMEN.
First ward-F. w. BIochIinger.
Second ward-William A. Eckermnnn.
Third ward--C. j. SMITH
Fourth ward-Charles l.. Thompson.
Fifth ward-Wiiliam ID. Cochran.
Sixth ward-Frank LAWYER.
Seventh ward-JOhn A. Hill.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-24

With Dick Yates planning on max
ing whirlwind campaign in an auto
mobile, the indications are that farm
ers are losing their prejudice for the
machine. Dick, the astute, would new
er chance offending the voter. Rather,
if he thought it necessary, he would
go out with an old mare to road cart
and see the boys.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-24

The Taft boomers have him already
nominated on the first ballot, but as
only few delegates have so far been
elected. they may be mistaken, but
why discourage this White house figur
ing based on beautiful hope?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-24

If the Union Electric Telephone COM
pany is forced to give up and leave
the field in Rock Island free to the
Bell monopoly, the people will be apt
to remember the people who drained
the life blood out of it.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-24

1t begins to look as if the people
will be Obliged to take hand in the
LEGAL telephone controversy once more,
unless they want to see the struggling
Independent company not only throt-
tied but strangled to death by the
giant Bell monopoly-with the aid OF
the Rock Island municipal govern
ment
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-24

The supreme court of Missouri held
that loafing is not Illegal. 1t is a no.
ticeable fact that many men holding a
political job got their first start in the
game by arguing things with the boys
around the stove in the crossroads
store, and you can't erase the early
history of mans life entirely, nc
matter how high he gets.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-24

The senate has appropriated $125.-
600 to provide crypt in the chapel of
the naval academy as a resting place
for the body of John Paul Jones. This
is a belated recognition of one of our
first fighting seamen.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-24

The republicans arc determined to do
nothing about reforming the tariff that
protects the trusts, yet we have that
high authority, former Governor Doug
las of Massachusetts,, for saying that
the tariff profits of the steel trust alone
amounted to $162 100000 for the years
1902 and 1905.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-24

Joe Cannon of Illinois and Governor
Fort of New Jersey would make up
republican ticket that would boom it
self to the Joy of the powder trust.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-24

If the Union Electric Telephone
company should be in the hands of Il
receiver in two weeks time, it would
be bad news for the Central Union,
wouldn't it?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-24

The question is simply this, what
would be more pleasing to the Bell
telephone monopoly than to see its in
dependent rival strangled to death in
Rock Island? Think it over.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-24

you can fool some of the people
all the time. and you can fool all of
the people some of the time-but you
can't fool all the people all of the
time"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-24
Out of the Charmed Circle.

"How does she like living In the
new town."
Not at all. The gossips drive her to
distraction
Talking about herr
mo. no; talking about other people
and not letting her in on it"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-24

In Honor of 6irthday.-Mrs. B. F.
White of 2S15 Seventh avenue yester-
day afternoon delightfully."- entertained
about 30 friends in honor of her birth
day anniversary. Cinch was played,
with the prize for high score going to
Mrs. Emil Schieberl, and the consola-
ton favor was given to Mrs. Dolan.
The hostess was presented with a
beautiful parlor lamp. After the card
games, nice lunch was served.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-24
Announcement.

Having been nominated as candidate
for alderman of fhe Third ward on the
democratic ticket, 1 ask the support OF
the, voters of the ward at the approach
Ing election, April z. 1908.
CHARLES ]. SMITH.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-24

tSociety 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-
bflity. Written notices must bear sig
nature and address,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-24
No Substitute.

"Did you miss me when was gone,
hubby?"
"You bet did. The photograph
broke down the second night after you
went away"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-24
Matter Of Necessity.

WeSeef " NeSessJ'
II thought ordered my eggs fried"
81 believe you did,
But these are scrambled"
"Well. We couldn't help It TODAY.
Mary slipped on an apple peal when
bringing them up from the basement
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-24
Due Soon,

"what became of the lovely Miss
BankrollY
'She married a duke a few months
ago"
.Is that so? When is the divorce to
come of?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-24

headstrong man to always be- but
ting in.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-24
THE ARGUS.

Published Daily and Weekly at 1924
Second avenue. Rock Island, Ill. [En-.
tered at the postoffice as second-class
matter.l
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-24
Beat an Injunction.

'His wife caught him just as be was
going to kiss the hired girl"
81 suppose there was an explosion"
mo; she prevented the explosion"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-24
No Help Wanted.

''You seem to have a hard cold"
"Sh-don't mention it"
whats the matterT'
'T don't want my friends to notice
It"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-24

Get DeWitt's Carbolized Witch Ha.
'el Salve-it is good for piles. Sold
~ all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-24
Its DISADVANTAGES.

Its Disadvantages.
Spring has =.
Its drawbacks,
You can bet.
We praise 1t
To
The skies. and yet
Some of
Its habits,
] declare,
VIII almost
Make
a good man swear.
1t seems "a
So good
To have the grass
Rejuvenated
AS
You pass,
But on
Beyond
The muddy street
Lies just
Where you
Must put your feet.
The violets
Ope
Their modest eyes.
Clear blue
Reflections
OF the skies.
But bitter
Roots
Are in the woods,
And grandma
Says
They are the goods
She mikes
Them
With tar to make
Spring medicine
That you
Must take.
You drink
Them down
For her dear sake.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-24
A Self Finding One.

Will some good. kind inventor
For he who comes home late
Please conjure up a keyhole
To meet him at the gate?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-24

TERMS-Daily, 10 cents per week,
Weekly 81 per year in advance.
All communications of argumentative
character. political or religious. must
have real name attached for publica-
ton. No such articles will be printed
over fictitious signatures.
Correspondence solicited from every
township In Rock Island county.
$500 5HNrRe
GTRA6Es G GsEasl cogNc!L :,
Tuesday, March "a, 1908.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-24

BY THE j. W. POTTER CO.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-24

Cards to Dancing Party.-Cards
have been issued by the Rock Island
lodge, No. $50, B. P. o. .Elks, to an
informal dancing party to be given at
their new club rooms Thursday even
ing, April 2.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-24
Humor aue Philosophy
By DUNCAN N. SMITH
PERT PARAGRAPHS.

Money making may not be an inspir-
ing occupation, but it is often a per-
spring sort.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-24

Talking as a physical exercise is
much appreciated by women.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-24

Kennedy Laxative Cough Syrup acts
gently yet promptly on the bowels and
allays inflammation at the same time.
1t is pleasant to take. Sold by all
druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-24

Matrimonial agencies seldom develop
into match trust.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-24

Nows the time to take Rocky Noun
tain Tea. 1t drives out the germs of
winter, builds up the stomach. kidneys
and liver. The most wonderful spring
tonic to make people well. You'll be
surprised with results. So cents. tea
or tablets. Harper House pharmacy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-24

1t often makes you feel blue to have
people insinuate that you are green.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-24

Many a man can't tell why he wants
to marry, but they all know why they
want to unmarry.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-24

People who
are tickled to
death probably
die happy.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-04-01
NEED NEW ENGINES
Chief Fancher Tells Fire Board It Should Replace
 Old Ones.
FIVE ONLY DID GOOD WORK
In Recent Severe Inspection Remain ing Steamers Were Only Fair in Operation.

Chief Fanchcr made his report on the recent inspection of the apparatus
 of the fire department which was held
 by tho National Underwriters inspee-
 tors at the meeting of the board of fire
 commissioners last night, His report,
 though brief, ended With this plain, mVarnlshcd statement: "The test dem onstrated very plainly that number of our older engines should be replaced With more modern apparatus In the course of the report he stated that en- zine number had to be taken off duty and oyerhauled on account of trouble which became apparent in the test,
 and number had ieaS which has now been repaired. Engines ?, 8, 6, and l2 did good work in the test ac cordnG to the report, while the chief characteri2cs the work of 1, ], s, 9 and
 10 as only fair In the latter class also 1 Is ranked the reserve engine which Is at present doing duty at engine I house H.
 The following promotions to date
 from April 4 were approved: Captain
 M. Fleming If engine to the first grade and the following hosemcn to the first grade: ". J. killoy, engine 1; j. T. Lynch, engine &, T. l McGrath, en- zine |; T. NJ McQueeney. engine 12; j. r Majcr truck i; J. Mortol, engine |;
 C. X. Rose, engine i2, and J. r. Ryan truck f.
 The chief recommended that summer caps bo adopted as soon as possible now and the matter was referred to
 the supplies committee with power tc Iart
The morning journal-courier., 1908-04-01
FOR BETTER HEALTH
Civic Societies Representatives and Supervising Princi-
 pals Confer.
CHILDREN MAY HELP
several Plans Discussed and Professor Bailey Again Speaks of
 Conditions.

Tho executive committee of the As- sociated Civic societies and tho super yising principals of tho city school dis tricts held conference yesterday af- ternoon in United church chapel and the proposed house cleaning In the city slums was discussed at length.
 In the absence of President Kent Of the Associated societies C E. peFor- est presided. of the supervising princi- pals, John q Lewis was the only alb. scntee. Prof. N. E. Bailey also met with the committee.
 The main subject of discussion was on what course to take to do away with the conditions now prevailing in sections of tho city as revealed in Prof Bailey's lecture at the Lowell House association meeting last week
 Prof. Bailey repeated yesterday faw of the facts he gave at the lecture and all agreed that something should be done, md that, as soon as possible
 The Associated societies hayo roceiv ed assurance from Mayor Martin that the municipal government will do all it can to ald the former In It's house- cleaning campaign. Principal sherman l. Graves of the strong district sug- gested that school holiday be de- clared some time Ia the oenr future. and the school children hc given to un- dcrstand that they must put in the day in cleaning up their own premis- ee. others did not look with much fay ar on this scheme. Other plans were advanced, but the conference dld not decide definitely on any ono.
 That Prof. Bailey bc requested to re- peat his lecture sometime in the next few weeks in some large hall was the | unanimous desire of all present The matter was referred to the Associated I Civic societies program committee.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-04-01
NATION AIDS TRUST
United Fruit Company's Monop. oly Maintained by Costa
 Rica.
RIVALS CROPS SEIZED
Our Courts Powcrlcss to Prevent Con hsration or American
 Property.

Washington March 3l de question whether an American corporation cxcr- eisinc the functions of trust can he permitted to usp . foreign government to assist il in maintaining monopoly will he Investigated if a resolution of fcrcd in the Senate today by Senator Johnston. of Alabama. Is adopted
 The resolution provides for an inves- tigaiion by the department of com- mcrce and labor into tho character of tho United Fruit company. which fig en- gagged In handling tropical fruits, and Il determination as to whether it's oper- ations are Tn restraint of trade.
 Mir Johnston said that an Alabama corporation attempted to develop a banana plantation in Central America, and when the first crop was ready for shipment the United Fruit company procured from Costa Rica right to seize inc fruit of tho company and tp prevent the exportatlon of single banana Shit against the United Fruit company was brought in New York and the court declared that althougt the seizure might have bren unlawful the government of Costa Rica had taken possession of the fruit and no court of the United States could render de- cison against a sovereign power.
 "Thc question" aaid Mir Johnston, "whethcr a trust can shield itself be- hind the shadow of some little republic and defy this government. and the pur- pose of this resolution 's to have the committee on interstate commerce see whether trust In this country can nsc the agency of foreign government to protect itself in its ncfarlous opera tous.
 The resolution was referred to the committee on interstate commerce.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-04-01
TWO FNLh FROM CARTS.
One Man Breaks Arm; Another
 Slightly Bruised

While driving through Olive street shortly before noon yesterday PasQuale Borgione ot S06 Grand avenue was thrown out to the street when his horsa became Frightened aud ran away. He was taken into saloon nearby and the hospital ambulance was called, Which lock the man to the New Haven hospital. There 1t was found that lie had only sustained bruises about the arm and head and that his condition Was not at all serious. The accident broke the shart of the wagon also.
 Sorgionc ls thirtY.clght years old, and Is d contractor,
 John Dewitt, q driver for the Spi ' Coal company, had his left arm broken by being thrown from his cart whlo driving with load yesterday noon. The man was taken to the New Haven hospital where 1t was found that tho case was one of simple fracture, De- Witt IS thirty-clght years of age mar riod, and lives at | William street.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-04-01
BUILDING ON BOOM
Austin's Monthly Report Shows Seventy eight Permits for
 March, 1908.
QUARTERS FINE SHOWING
Increase of Building Over 1907 Has Been S65. 5.t6t-NormnI Condi-
 ton Prevails.

The monthly report of Building In. spoctor Austin for March was made out yesterday and shows that tho building business has been much bet ter In this cit. for that month and in fact for the first quarter this year than 1t was for the corresponding per- fed of last year During the month which closed yesterday, there were IS building permits issued from the n'tice of which eight were for brick build ings and % for frame The total cost of these buildings was S955.0lS. which is an increase of sa1,00 over March 1907. when there were 53 permits with a value of $163.5f6.
 Of the amount of work for which permits were taken out last month, stS4,S35 Is what Is known as new work that Is entirely new structures while the remaining s7Q,1S3 is old work or repairs and alterations. Franc buildings for Inst month call for siGG.SS5 while brick cost ss1,- f3S.
 The last total for last month is not accounted for by any exceptionally large building which makes over half the total as was the case for Fehru- ary. The largest single item for the month cost only siG,SS3, and Is a brick apartment house.
 For the first quarter of the cur rent year the total has been s4s2,S9l as against total for the same per iod of last year of Siii,426.50. This shows an increase of s65, ,i64.5o foi this year. There were last month permits issued for II one-famils houses and l6 two-family in the tota of fS
The morning journal-courier., 1908-04-01

ritnry that is as large as all of New England and half of New York state and that he had but eighteen priests to cover 1t with He said many of his constituents wore much moro devotion- al mon and women than might be sup posed for residents of such q wild and often Iawless country 1n inc bsnops territory there are eight or ten Of the coal mines operated along the Union Pacific system.
 The bishop told of men, coy boys es- periallt, who often have bcen known to go fifty, sixty and many times seventy miles just to be able to attend a church service The bishop Is stopping with Rev Father Gasle.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-04-01
DEFENDS STATE GAME COM MISSION
(contlnued from First Pnge,)

birds should be procured from Europe, Dr. French said that for climate like Connecticut there was great trouble in finding birds that would live. The European partridgcs are hardy and In tho states of Illinois and kansas where they have been introduced, hnye four ished Next fall when the largo supplies are brought here the people of the state will have to feed them through the winter and refrain from killing them,
 Dr French said that he believed the wild turkey should bc introduced again Into Connecticut and that during tho coming year working with the commis- sion, ho will try to do thls Tho wild turkeys have nearly 4ll been killed off or have mixed with domestic blood.
 That the kinds of birds which the commission Is bringing Into the State are varied was shown by the statement of Dr. French that during the past few weeks about twenty pairs of Mongolan pheasants have been brought to Con needcut and are now breeding al Windsor Locks
 i In closing his interview Dr. French said it was practically up to the sports. imcn of Connecticut to say whether ot not the state should bc restocked Hr said that the hunters must practically I declare closed season whether tn, l legislature does or nor, for the comint l five years Unless this s done the worl
 of the commission and his work on be
 half of the commission will 20 fo
 naught
 Dr French came to the city to con fer with tho commission abont tn cartridges which Mrive to-day, He re turned to Wasl+irGton last night
The morning journal-courier., 1908-04-01
CUT HEAD WITH BOTTLE.
Six stitches Taken in Cranium of Pre-
 tcra'S Victim,

Charged with breach of the peace. the Grand avenue police hold Antonia Prctera of 577 Grand avenue. who is accused of hitting George Bciladino of 35l East street over the head with a beer bottle yesterday afternoon. Dr. ITecry was called to attend the man and he had to take eight stitches to sew up the wound Tho victim is al- 80 held on [ breach of the peace charge Prctera was not to bo tound after thc fight but he was located last night by Patrolman Iawlor and brought into Inc station.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-04-01
PAY FOR RETURN OF DEsERrER

Detective Sergeant pennchy has roe ceivcd A. check for s50 from the Init ed states government for tho return of deserter, John NJ McGovern, to Fort Wright early last month After paying out tho expcnses of the trip the remainder of the money will go to the police aid fund.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-04-01
2EMk,Ns eENeMpseM
SUSPECTED OF THEFT.
Colorcd Man Tries to Dispose of Brass
 Valves.

William Johnson young colore.l man from Springfield Mass, was ar- rested yesterday afternoon m state street and held on a charge of idlcness by Detectives Golwell and ponuelly, The ycung man had in his possession several entirely new and quite valuable brass valves and he was trying to dls- pose of them. He claimed that ther belonged to him, but the police suspect him of the theft of the articles John son is twenty-nine years of age
The morning journal-courier., 1908-04-01
BISHOP KEAME TALKS
Cowboys Who Go Seventy Miles t0
 Church service.

Bishop James Kcane of Cheyenne, Wyo., spoke at St Johns R. c, church last evening upon the subject of his work in the vest where his diocese is located, Ills talk WIS filled with inter- estlng experiences of the priests under him, of the difficulties in their work and the hardshins they have to endure. ite said that his dloeeee includes tef-
The morning journal-courier., 1908-04-01
RENEW DOG LICENSES

According tp tine law Of the state of Connecticut all owners of dogs must he re-lIeensed again before tho first If May and the local town clerks office will ,&ive local dog owners one month been issued, these being of a trian- gnlar shHrs of the acorn and the or- fee will start to dispense them to-dar.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-04-01
FAILS TO SUPPORT WIFE.

Bernard Tanenbalm. a young lie- brew of t4G Oak street, was arrest ed last evening for failure to support his wife He Ia a ladies tailor by trade and Russian by birtb