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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1908-11-27
A RAILROAD PROBLEM.
GERM ANS DO NOT KNOW HOW TO CIR
CUMyENT MOVING SAND DUNES.

GERMANS DO NOT KNOW HOW TO CIR
CUMyENT MOVING SAND DUNES.
The Germans are in a dilemma over
the railroad they are building in their
colony of Southwest, Africa, to connect
Luderity Bay on the Atlantic with Be-
thanien, more than one hundred miles
inland. They have not yet discovered
how to circumvent the moving sand
dunes that have covered the track
many feet deep only about fifteen miles
from the coast.
Moving dunes are common desert
phenomena. They are found in the
Colorado desert, in the Sahara and in
the Cobb wastes in Asia. Their action
is like the waves of the sea. The sand
piles up into long high ridges, gradual
ly topics over on the leeward side and
thus the whole sand wave slowly moves
along and is soon replaced by those
that are following behind it.
The moving sand hills near Luderity
Bay extend over an area only about five
miles wide The problem before the
Germans is how to extend the track
across this narrow belt and keep it in
working order. These long ridges OF
sand are formed and moved by persist
ent southwest winds during half the
year, and the railroad business will be
paralyzed unless some means is found
OF overcoming them.
Several ways have been suggested for
meeting the difficulty. Months were
spent in building high walls of sand
bags and stone so as to break the line
of advance of these sand hills in the
hope that a way might be kept clear
for the roadbed The hope was in
| vain.
The advancing hills, 30 to so feet in
height, are not retarded for moment
by such puny distractions. They sim:
ply move up the opposing wall, shower
sand upon it from their tops, bury it
out of sight and move over the other
side to pursue their way.
1t has also been proposed to excavate
the sand that has filled one of the mar
row valleys extending across the belt,
build an unbreakable roof over this de-
preston and thus maintain perman-
ent roadway. Objections have been
raised to this plan and it has not yet
been tested.
Another scheme is to use the six
months when there is little or no wind
to fertilize the land crossed by the
dunes with manure from the native
cattle kraals and plant all sorts OF de-
sert shrubs and SOW the seeds of desert
grasses in the hope to fix the sandy sur
face so completely that dunes can not
form on it. The success of this plan is
regarded as highly problematical and
it will probably be left as last resort
if all other measures fall.
Another plan which is meeting with
much favor among engineers is to con-
struct across the belt large steel tun-
mel. Trains would enter the tunnel
just before they reach the dune region
and emerge from il after passing all the
distractions. The sand might pile up
above the tunnel as it pleased, but the
running of trains would not be affect
ed. The problem that Germans are
considering has never been met with
before in railroad construction.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1908-11-27

Seaweed may be planted in the
Schuylhill river in Pennsylvania as an
experiment to attempt to filler the wa
ter, which is used for drinking purposes
in Philadelphia.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1908-11-27

The fishing industry of the Pacific
coast during 1907 exceeded $26, ,OO0, ,00O
in value, according to the statistics of
the Pacific Fisherman. The rack OF
canned salmon during the year for the
whole coast was 4,O15, 3l6 cases, as com.
pared with 3,S17, ,316 cases in 1905. The
pack in Alaska was exceeded in only
one other year, that of 1902.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1908-11-27

Trains over the Carolina, Clinchfeld
& Ohio Railway will probably be rum
ming by the first of the year from
Southwest Virginia to Charlotte, N. G.
Order are being taken by the road for
the delivery of coal in Charlotte at that
time.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1908-11-27

Just 1862, $50 cords of wood were used
i'll the United States in the manufacture
of paper pulp last year, twice as much
as was used in 1899.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1908-11-27

A current report at Norfolk states
that the Trexler Company of Allen
town, Pa, has purchased 20 acres Of
land on the Norfolk & Portsmouth Belt
Line Railway as site for the estab-
lishment of lumber plant to represent
an investment of 100000.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1908-11-27

A DEAL in which about hundred
tracts of land, aggregating about three
thousand acres, which is underlaid
with high veins of coal, were involved,
has just been consummated at Cum
berland, Md, the property being trans
ferred to Albert c. Ritchie of Balti-
more, by the Somerset Trust Co. trus-
tee. The price being $4,000. Mr..
Ritchie, according to reliable report,
is president of a new company, known
as the Milford Coal Co., which will be-
gin operations at once. The properties
purchashed include the holdings of the
Middle Creek Coal Co. On several
tracts there are shafts, tipples and
everything requisite for mining. Capt.
talists of Baltimore, Washington, Phil
adelphia and New York are backing
the company, which will employ
about 500 men.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1908-11-27

The Stonega Coke & Coal Company,
which now has thousand or more
coke ovens at and around Stonega, in
Wise county, is prepared to erect an
other plant of three hundred and fifty
ovens that will tap the Imboden cool
vein. This new operation will neces-
sitale the outlay of many thousands of
dollars and will give employment to a
thousand men.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1908-11-27

Philippi, w. Va.-The Luella Coal
& Coke Company has completed the
opening of new coal mine near here,
in the Upper Freeport vein, and is new
shipping coal. The opening shows six
feet of fin9 grade of smokeless coal.
The company owns 1,700 acres of coal
land on the Tygarts Valley River ad-
joining the properties of the Midland
Coal & Coke Co. and the Overholt
Coal & Coke Co.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1908-11-27

Saskatchewan, canada, will some
day be the greatest wheat grow ing
country in the world, owing to the pc
culiarly advantageous conditions of
its soil.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1908-11-27

The Norfolk Dock & Terminal Co.
with capital of 100000, has been
chartered at that place, and proposes
to build docks, railroad terminals and
other buildings on 120 acres of land in
Berkeley, opposite the Norfolk Navy
Yard. This land has about 1000 feet
frontage on deep water and is reached
by the Belt Line Railroad.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-12

Tho habit Of Misrepresentation has
been 70 ground into the morning sheet
that 1t II impossible for 1t to tell the
truth. Today's issue says: "The city
is up against the afterclap Of the last
Republican administration. 1t was that
body that purchased at graft prices
the water rights. etc. Of c. NJ. VII.
iams et A." 1t is well known fact
that It was the Democratic mayor and
council preceding the last Republican
administration that purchased the res.
srvoir and water rights from Williams.
and It was Democratic engineer who
located the pipe line. but . little lie
jike this y not unusual with this sheet
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-12
How is Your pIsestionf 2

Mrs. Mary Dowling OF No. 228 8th
Ave-. San Francisco. recommends a
remedy for stomach trouble. She
says: Gratitude for the wonderful
effect of Electric Bitters In a case Of
acute indigestion. prompts this testi-
moniaL am fully convinced that for
stomachc and liver troubles Electric
Bitters Is the best remedy on the mar
ket today" This great tonic and alter.
native medicine invigorates the sys.
tenn. purifies the blood and Ia especial
ly helpful in all forms Of female weak
ness. 60c at all drug stores.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-12

Jim Frink and Clayton Williams re
turned to Durango Tuesday to make
another effort to get the Frink and
Hepworth bunch of steers onto the
cars. For three weeks these gentle
men have been holding their stock at
Durango waiting for cars that were or.
dered six weeks ago. They will lose
heavily on this account and seem to
have a good case for damage suit
-Mancos Times-Tribune.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-12

II you suffer from constipation and
hver trouble Foley's Orino Laxative
will cure you permanently by stimulat.
ing the digestive organs 80 they will
act naturally. Foley's Orino Laxative
docs not grippe. Is pleasant to take
and you do not have to take laxatives
continually after taking Orino. Why
continue to be the slave OF pills and
tablets. @. z. Tiffany. Jr.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-12

Foley's Honey and Tar clears the air
passages. stops the irritation In the
throat, soothes the inflamed mem.
branes. and the most obstinate cough
disappears. Sore and inflamed lungs
are healed and strengthened. and the
cold Is expelled from the system. Re-
fuse any but the genuine In the yellow
package. G. E. Tiffany. Jr.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-12
Observation-Disclosures.

The above is the name OF German
chemical. which is one OF the many
valuable ingredients of Foley's Kid.
ney Remedy. acknowledgements.
mine Is recognized by medical text
books and authorities as a uric acid
solvent and antiseptic for the urine
Take Foley's Kidney Remedy as soon
~ you notice any Irregularities. and
avoid = serious malady. @. e. Tiffany.
Jr.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-12
Thomas H. Kelly. superintendent Of

Thomas H. Kelly. superintendent Of
the Emma mine at Dunton. came in
on last nights train from the south.
returning to the mine this morning
Mr.. Kelly says that work is progress
ing at the Emma in quiet way, q
force of seventy-five men being en-
ployed at this time. and he hopes to
keep up shipments throughout the
coming winter without Interruption
Telluride Journal.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-12

X. H. Hudson and family leave the
middle Of this month for San Diego,
Cal, where they will remain for the
winter, and where perhaps they may
decide to locate. Miner feels sure they
will return In the spring. Ed Hudson
has been in the San Juan too long to
be contented elsewhere for very long
at a time.-Silverton Miner.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-12

Winter blasts. causing pneumonia.
plcurisy and consumption win soon be
here. Cure your cough now. and
strengthen your lungs with Foley's
Honey and Tar. Do not risk starting
the winter with weak lungs. when Fo
ley's Honey and Tar will cure the
most obstinate coughs and colds, and
prevent serious results. @. 3. Tiffany.
Jr.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-12
Mind Your suslnsssI

II you don't nobody will. 1t ID your
business to keep out of all the trouble
you can and you can and will keep
out Of liver and bowel trouble II you
take DR.. Kings New Life Pills. They
keep biliousness. malaria and jsundice
out Of your system. 26c At all drug
stores.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-12

Del Norte Prospector is rejoicing
over the defeat OF Pitcher for district
attorney. Rio Grande county went
against him 800. an enormous ma.
5ority considering the county is Re-
publican.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-12

Ben Scherer of Silverton married
= Denver girl last week after an &C
quaintance Of seven days. Here IL
hoping the honeymoon viii never
cease.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-12

F. E. Curry. editor Of the Telluride
Journal. has gone to Glenwood Springs
for his health which has been poor
for some time. Continual newspaper
grinding lis wearing.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-12

DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-12

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II. 145, 147, l9l, 193 1e5, lsi
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T. l61. i6s, III. 172, 17a. ia. 17s. 17s.
g IS. 90, 90, lo4, 122. l24. 142. IN, $50.
Is 1s5, 17o. 172, ia, 17s
Is 2. 4, 8. 5, ~, "A, 46, As, LA. LIS. lbs,
Is 1O2. 1o4. los. los. lis. I2o, 122, LA,
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Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-12
II You ar. Over Fifty Road This.

u You are Over Fifty Read This.
Most people past middle-age suffer
from kidney and bladder disorders
which Foley's Kidney Remedy would
cure. Stop the drain on the vitality
and restore needed strength and vigor.
Commence taking Foley's Kidney
Remedy today. G. q. Tiffany. Jr.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-12

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Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-12

The Parrot Town and I'm
provement Co.
The Smelter City State Bank.
Do. Do.
The Southern Boy Gold Min
ing Il Tunnel Co.
Do. Do.
Do. DO.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-09-07
IN THE CHURCHES

South Park Presbyterian.-The Jun
ior association will meet tomorrow af
ternoon at in the chapel. Prayer
services will be held tomorrow even
ing in the chapel at 1880.
The Woman's guild will meet Thurs
day afternoon with Mrs. Schillinger,
1920 Thirteenth avenue.
Swedish Lutheran.-Prayer meeting
will be held Thursday evening at 1870
at the home of Emil Peterson. Ninth
street and Sixth avenue.
Rev. and Mrs. S. G.. Hagglund will
give reception to the new members
who were received last evening at
their home, 1888 Fourth avenue, Thurs
day evening.
The choir will resume practice
Thursday evening in the. church
M. A. Henrickson, leader of the
bible class, has returned and will take
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-09-07
Was A GOOD YEAR.
Rev. F. E. Shut Reports to
Spencer Memorial Church on
Work During II Months.
DEBT HAS BEEN REDUCED
Rock Island Delegates Attend Rock
River Presbytery - Lutheran
Pastors Are to Meet

Rev. F. E. Shut of the Spencer Me-
mortal Methodist church yesterday
morning read his annual report to the
members of his congregation. he hav-
ing completed his first year as pastor
of the church. During the past year
he has delivered 162 sermons, II spe-
cial addresses, conducted "A prayer
services, made 1852 pastoral calls and
visits, officiated at eight funerals, ad-
ministered the rite of baptism to So
persons and officiated at 10 weddings.
During the year the number of mem
bers received has been SO, making a
net increase of 70 and a total mem
bership in the church of 223.
During the past year $3.50 has been
expended for benevolences and the
church debt reduced $6,S75 in addition
to the pastors support being paid in
full. The financial condition of the
church was thus shown to be very
good and the report speaks for itself
for the large amount of work accom-
plished. The return of Rev. Mr.. Shut
as pastor of the church for the COM
ing year has been asked by the con-
gregation of the conference which
convenes at Canton tomorrow
Presbytery Meets.
The fall meeting OF the Rock river
presbytery will be held at the Nor
wood. H.. Presbyterian church, the
opening session to be held tomorrow
evening at 1880. DR.. F. A. Smiley of
Geneseo, moderator, will preach the
opening sermon. This evening an
evangelistic conference will be held
and the sacrament of communion will
be celebrated. The sessions will con
tinue through Wednesday evening.
Rev. w. G. Oglevee and Fred Tit
lexington of Broadway Presbyterian
church. Rev. Marion Humphreys OF
Central Presbyterian church and Rev
Henry Cullen of the Milan Presby
| terrain church will attend as delegates
Lutheran Pastors Meet.
The Lutheran pastors of the Rocl
Island district will hold meeting a
New Windsor, beginning this evening
and continuing through Wednesda,
evening. Rev. S. G.. Haggllnd of The
First Swedish Lutheran church. vii
deliver an address on the theme 9TH,
Presence of the Lord in the WorC
and the Sacrement' Rev. Ira o. Moth
stein, of Grace Lutheran church, viii
deliver an address Wednesday evening
Rev. E. X. Jonson of the Zion Luth
eran church. will also attend.
| Rev. S. G. Hagglund will address
the Young Peoples society of thu
Swedish Lutheran church at Ophein
tomorrow evening on the subject, "Al
Ideal Young Peoples Society
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-09-07
WORK IN A HURRY.
Exposition Directors Meet at|
the Park and Decide to
Rush improvements.
TEN DAYS TO SEE COMPLETION
Cornelius Donovan Is Appointed Chief
of Police on the
Grounds.

The board of directors of the Rock
Island Exposition company held a
meeting at the grounds on Ninth
street yesterday afternoon and made
a thorough inspection of the work
that has been so far accomplished
and which was found in an advanced
stage in every respect, the directors
being so much gratified that they au-
thOriZed Manager Lewis to redouble
his forces forthwith, with a view to
completing all the improvements with
in the next 10 days. The directors
feel that every minute of the favora-
bic weather should be taken advan-
tage of. in order 10 provide against
the contingency of storms between
now and the date of the exposition
opening.
Donovan Chief of Police.
The officers of the company yester-
day appointed Cornelius Donovan of
South Rock Island chief of the expo-
sition police, and better choice could
not have been made Mr.. Donovan
met with the directors at the park and
went over the grounds with them.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-09-07
MILAN MEETINGS
COME TO CLOSE
dress by Mr.. Bruebaker-Week's
Programs Very Successful.

The Milan Lincoln chautauqua came
to a close last evening after a week
of successful meetings. DR.. John A.
Nichols of Massachusetts was to have
spoken yesterday afternoon and even
ing, but was i'll and unable TO be pres
ent, his place being taken by Mr..
Bruebaker of Chicago, who spoke on
the enforcement of laws in the state.
Music was furnished by the Nevin
quartet of Xenia, Ohio, who gave an at
tractive program of vocal and instru-
mental music and readings.
The chautauqua has been most sue
cessful, the meetings all largely at
tended and the interest has been we'll
sustained. No definite steps have
been taken for chautauqua next year
although such steps may, be taken
later
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-09-07
TRI-cITIES JOIN IN A BIG
CELEBRATION OF LABOR DAY,
PARADE BEING ONE FEATURE

parade The column, headed by a pla-
toon of Davenport police, moved at 10
o'clock, and was passing through the
streets for over an hour.
Petersen's band followed the pla-
toon of police and following the mu-
sicians in &c carriages came in order
the Moline City Council, the Rock Is
land council and the Davenport alder
men.
Other participants in the parade in
their order were as follows:
Tri-city Bottlers and Brewers.
Tri-city boilermakers.
Blacksmiths and helpers of the tri-
cities.
Meat cutters and butchers of the
tri-cities.
Bleuer's band. Rock Island.
Carpenters union, No. PAL, Rock Is
land
Carpenters union. No PIP. Daven
port.
Carpenters and Joiners'. No. 554
Davenport.
Carpenters and Joiners, 1864, DAY.
export
Tri-city street car men.
Cigarmakers. No. 172, Davenport.
Tri-city Linemen, local No. 100.
Lathers, No 146.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-09-07
All Unions Unite in Demonsira-
ton in Davenport and Fes-
tivities at the Park.
CANDIDATES ARE HEARD
Thomas Hisgen and William r. Hearst,
independence Party Heads, De-
liver Addresses.

The tri-cities celebrated Labor day
today, the official celebration of the
day by the trades unions of the three
cities being held in Davenport, where
the annual parade was held this morn
ing. The presence of w r. Hearst
and Thomas l.. Hisgen, the candidate
of the independence party for presi-
dent, added to the interest of the day
Mr.. Hisgen arrived in Davenport at
10 O'Clock this morning, and was en-
tertained in the city. and did not par
ticipate in the parade Mr.. Hearst ar
rived at 1:25 in a special train The
party on the special from Chicago is
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-09-07

to bring in a party of independence
party enthusiasts from that city, and
the delegation includes Mr.. and Mrs.
Hearst, James j. Gray, DR.. Howard S.
Taylor, Charles A. Walsh, Charles H.
Mitchell, and others.
Mr. Hisgen left for Davenport last
evening. and was stated to have ar
rived at 10 o'clock. George w. Nc
Caskrin, however, could not locate the
candidate, and during the morning was
chasing about the three cities in an
automobile searching for Mr.. Hisgen.
Mr.. Hisgen seems determined 10 Sc
clude himself until the afternoon.
Is big Demonstration.
The parade this morning proved one
of the largest labor demonstrations in
the tri-cities in years It was a column
over two miles in length All of the
labor unions of the tri-cities were rep
resented in line, and there were many
pretty floats. The float of the boiler
makers attracted much attention 1t
showed a large boiler, and a number
of workmen demonstrated the opera
tions in the making of such a fixture.
Mr.. Hisgen did not participate in the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-09-07

church Wednesday evening at 7:45.
The Young Peoples society will
hold the monthly business meeting
Friday evening at the home of Miss
Esther Blakemore. SIC Nineteenth
street.
First Baptist.-The trustees will
meet this evening at o'clock at the
home of Thomas Campbell on Thir-
tieth street
Prayer services will be held We'd
| nesday evening in the church.
Friday afternoon the Ladies' Aid So
ciety will meet in the church parlors
for work
Grace Lutheran.-Prayer services
Wednesday evening will be followed
by a meeting of the deacons.
The trustees will meet in the
church Thursday evening.
Broadway Presbyterian. - Prayer
services will be held in the church
| Wednesday evening at 7:3O.
Ruth's band will meet with Mrs. C.
E. Sharp. 2411 Eighth avenue, We'd
nesday afternoon at o'clock
The Helen Mills circle will meet to-
morrow afternoon at $3.50 at the home
of Miss Titterington, SIG Twenty-sec-
ond street.
The choir will meet for rehearsal
| Thursday evening.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-09-07
They Take the Kinks Out.

81 have used Dr. Kings New Life
Pills for many years, with increasing
satisfaction They take the kinks out
of stomach, liver and bowels, without
fuss or friction" says N. H. Brown of
Pit -sfield, VT. Guaranteed satisfactory
at all drug stores. 25 cents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-09-07
Had letter for Thirty Years.

l have suffered with letter for 80
years and have tried almost countless
remedies with little, if any, relief.
Three boxes of Chamberlain Salve
cured me. 1t was a torture. 1t breaks
out a little sometimes, but nothing to
what it used to do.-D. H. Beach, Mid
land City, Ala Chamberlain's Salve
is for sale by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-09-07
Notice

To whom it may concern:
Notice is hereby given that, by the
authority of the honorable secretary
of the United States treasury and the
honorable commissioner of navigation,
the name of the ferry boat at. j
Robinson has been changed to that
of Rock Island
M. l.. HENDERSON,
Managing Owner.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-09-07

Don't be afraid to give Chamberlain
Cough Remedy to your children. 1t
contains no opium or other harmful
drug. 1t always cures. For sale by
all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-09-07

Leather Workers, No. sc.
Metal Polishers, local No. 40, Rock
Island.
Iron Molders, No. $50. Rock Island.
Tri-city Machinists.
Tfi-city lodge of Progressive Rail
way Machinists, 695.
Arsenal lodge of Machinists, No. 81.
Brotherhood of Painters and Dec
orators. No 1879.
Tri-city typographical union, No.
107.
Davenport Plumbers, No. 3S7.
Tri-city Printing Pressmen, Locals
No. so and 9S.
Tri-city Switchmen, local No 133
Gentlemen Tailors, No. 500, Rock
Island.
Amalgamated Sheel Metal Workers
No. 81
Iron Workers. No. 300.
Transfers, No. 323.
Moline [. b. c., No 5G3.
Davenport fire department.
Following the labor unions came the
floats, being principally manufacturers
exhibits.
Rock Island Expo. Advertised.
One of the features of the day il