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Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-08-05
No MORE CONVENTIONS.

The republicans Of Kansas voted
nomination OF a fun party ticket. gem
eral and local including a candidate
for United States senator This action
was taken under the law passed al the
last session Of the Legislature, ana
which is practically the same Ia IT.
provisions as the rules prescribed for
the primaries in this county by the
peace commission, Hereafter there
viii be no nominating conventions in
people viii attend to all
no more delegates, selected by the ma
chine. 10 do the viii Of the machine.
ana sell out to the highest bidder,
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-08-05

OF chihuahua e%nforces very close reg
ulhtlons. Governor Creels views on
the subject Of luiemperance are wei
known. II Is due mainly 10 his initia-
tive that the state IL n Of the mosb
orderly Ia the republic. The saloons
are well regulated and closed at rea-
sonable hours gambling IL either sup
or carried on under close sur
VIGILANCE and recently the governor
put q stop to the bullnghts at the
capital owing 10 tue ~dlfofdtrs
nranmnnnNInR them
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-08-05

The republicans of Santa Fe county
In their resolutions on saturday las,
gave due ana fun credit to the eX-
cellcnt administration Of Governor
George Curry during the past twelve
months ana I'm very fair ana well eX-
pressed language indorsed the work
of Delegate w. II. Andrews in the
h|fty-ninth and siXtleth congresses.
Delegate Andrews has many friends
in this county and city and had a fight
being made for Instructions for him
those could have very likely been Sc
cured. Delegate Andrews, however,
understood that Hon. r. b. Catron, "A
prominent republican of this county.
might become a receptive candidate
for the nomination and hence re-
quested his friends not to make a
fight in this county. The proceedings
Of the convention were harmonious
and orderly. II was well attended
The Almanac.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-08-05
Ir 10 TllI2 PEOPLE


The rules and regulations agreed
ut.nn by the "Pcacc Commission IN
Bernalillo county. are practically the
same 81 all particulars az the b"ii"t
primary law. which ~ now IN force 10
many OF the states. ard viii soon be
the rule everywhere II simply
passes the whole matter % locnl gov
eminent up "a the people, ana pro-
videe that they shall regulate their
own affairs. Instead Of having their
affairs regulnted for them hS Il pollt-
lcai machine IN adopting such reeu-
lations the republicans Of Betnalillo
county have simply put themselves in
accord with The spirit of the age And
hereafter Il VIII rest, with the people
al the primaries to say whether we
stall have a continuation OF such com
ditions. and be permitted Ia enjoy real
self. government such as the constitu-
ton Of the United states provides for
uf return to the old macs primary, by
means Of which q wen organized ma
chine of Il dpRon az twenty men could
run ,hc ,odnty3 regardless Of the
wishes OF the people.
The only thing that rs 10 be feared
under this system ls the Indifference
81 the people. The machine men, and
an those who expect to profit, person
aliy. through the establishment OF dis
honest methods Of government, can
ulwasr be- telied upon TO turn out aud
vote and work for the success Of such
methods. rain or shine. while the re-
spectacle stay-at.homo citizen win 20
to the polls il he happens to think of
IL aud cyorsthiug ia perfectly conven
lent.
But every one who has mn interest
ia the welfare Of this county OF this
town. moral political or %pccuninrN
should regard Il as hts imperative
duty at this time to attend The pri-
mary 81 his precinct, aud cast his bali
lot ia favor OF government OF the pee.
pie, for the people und 10y the people,
because if the friends Of popular gov
erumcut permit the champions of ma
chin, methods tu carry the primaries.
jusj once. ihc old regime win be- re-
stored Go power. all the hard work IN
favor ct good government in this couu-
q, which has been done ia the last six
years viii go for naurht, and the
Whole struggle Win have to br gone
through again
Tho friends OF free government and
the right. of the rililou ury largely ia
th. muputiN lu This county. and the
regulations adopted bN Tho commission
pat tbr Whole uuatttr into th, huud7
ct the people and Therefore, II tbc
people, through tb,.r negligence ur
their Indifference. permit the county
Co fsll afain under the curse from
which % ha. been rescued tul into the
pt from which ~ was lirgri the
world wild have no sympath, Tor as
and its verdict Vi' bc. served you
right
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-08-05

The Texico Daily Trumpet is no
more 1t breathed It's last q few day.
ago, dying from lack Of nourishment,
II first saw the light Of day August
- Of last yenr ana experienced a
rather c~heckered career until its de-
mise. The Trumpet was for the twin
cities of Farwell ana TeNieo ut all
times and II is TO be regretted that
publication of an organ 81 MS ,dpabili-
ties should have been s,tsp,nJcd We
hope to see it restored TO animation
in the ear future.-AmariIlo Herald,
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-08-05

eral years we have been brandishing
the split unin aud ending up metallic
! alphqbcts in behalf of u home town,
ant in a strenuous endeavor to WIN
the wherewithal to satisfy the vulgar
cravings of the inner man.
He Is a remarkably handsome young
beuedict-savc for a few p~eculiarities
of form and feature which apparently
do not appeasc the art critics nor APP
peal to beauty wOrshipers-and well
worth the price of admission which.
10 all save bearers of grievances and
s%hilaylays, is free.
We are hereby authorized 10 an
nounce our candidacy for the friend
ship Of every citizen of Roosevelt
county.
WHY We Came "a Clovis.
The purpo of the Clovis Post pro-
pie in penetrating to this portion or
the sphere was, firstly, frankly and
most naturally, to acquire simoleons,
garner long green. or in staid and
stately English, Ia make money
That's why most people move. a great
many come here to enjoy the benefits
Of the salubrious climate but, candid
IN w NIh lNNIa - A' 49, ~
departure hitherward our pulmonary
gear was perfectly intact and our an
mtntary equipment strictly ON the qut
yive, But secondly, and also sincerely.
to tlCh an expression from the tmmor-
talhard of Avon, We came to Clovis be
cause clovis looked good To us-the
people looked good. the houses ook-
ed good, the prospects looked good
In fact, with US il was a desperate case
Of love at FIRST sight So We submitted
our |propusal. received our yes, took
out our license and the wedding cere-
mony is still in progress.
The Clovis Post is the friend or the
farmer. We like the feel OF his horny
fist. We like the invitations ne some
times extends us to come out and par
take OF the fruits OF his chicken yard
We like his whoIs-souled sincerity and
hospitality. We like him because We
used To be farmers ourselves. n We
like him-iust becausea we do
We are delighted To announce fot
the Enlightenment and Encouragement
of those doubling Thomases and dole
ful Dicks who are trembling and
knocking al the knees In fear that
the santa r. shops may be waited
away 10 Amarillo. Mrlrosc cor some
other seaport that the santa F. off,
cials from Amarillo and other points
who will De- stationed here when the
shops are completed have been down
here, almost 20 a man. and bought
property with an their might and
money. How does that sound TO YOU
NV dear dubious brother"
Cured HAY Fever and SUMMER Colds.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-08-05
IN DARKEST NEW YORK.

The distressing adventures Of Two
Parsee gentlemen from India in tn
course Of several encounters with the
traction systems of New York and 9th
err American cities, were not of a
character TO crafty or initiate our pa
triotic pride In New York especially
the troubles of an urban traveller APP
pear to be unduly aggravated by the
extraordinary behavior of the m
ployes. one Of these visitors relates
an experience IN darkest New York:
only yesterday we were IN the
subway and unhapplly we were
carried beyond our subway station
at the end of your city. and taken
far into the country Of Brooklyn
under the river unknowingly We
wish 10 stop at the south ferry,
having boarded this train at For
tN-second street" ! said with geu-
tleness and inquiry to a subway
guard. Then. what the H.
are @ doing over here ?" the
person asked me in reply with
out answering my question.
The record of American politeness
not improved when this naughty
bade the wondering Parsee to
beat IT. The same thing. or some
Thing like It, happened to the travel
FRS in Albany. and they draw a mel
lncholy contrast with conditions on
the other side OF the Canadian line.
only in Toronto" one remarked,
are the train conductors gentlemen
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-08-05

distressing that it interfered with my
business. / had mans OF the symp-
toms Of hay fever. and a doctors pre-
scription ala not reach my case. and
took several medicines. which seemed
only To- ~aggravate 10. Fortunately l
insisted upon having Foley's Honey
and Tar. IL quickly cured me. Nh
wife has since used Foley's Honey
aud Tar with the same success sold
~ J.. Il. O'Reily a Go.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-08-05
THE CLOVIS POST INTO THE
GAME WITH A RUSH.

"The city OF Clovis. the Flower of
the Plains. the Athens of New Mex.
leo: the Brightest star in the GALAXY
OF New Mexican cities. the Faircst
Flower on the sun Kissed Plains. IN,
Surprise of the Occidental sun, this
is Clovis. the Cornucopia Of the Strug.
Cling Poor Man, the Heaven of Rest
for the Trail-worn Homeseekcr, the
Mecca of Health for the Nerve Shat
tered Invalid
Phewi Guess that's going som-'
The Clovis Post. OF Clovis, Roosevelt
younty. H. \ Armstrong editor and
proprietor, has landed Ia the midst OF
the Journalistic pond with a terrific
splash.
The Post starts out with a big ten
page profusely illustrated special rdi-
tion boosting the wonderful young
city Of clovis. three years old wher,
three story business blocks and fine
residences have sprung up like mush-
rooms and where the growth a been
more phenomenal than anything In
th. southwest outside of Albuquerque
OR oklahoma City. The special rdi-
Is splendidly gotten up and chuck
mll Of information about Clovis. its
business men and It's business and its
future.
hut the most refreshing thing about
the Post is the brisk and breezy way
the new editor introduces himself. Tie
Is evidently a live guy The following
show II.
The editor aud proprietor of the
Ci.yis Post is Harry \. Armstrong a
native y oduct 10 the little Lone star
state We hailed here directly from
Oiast,-. Okla. where ior the last sew
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-08-05
What the Editors
ofthe Southwest
Are Saying
Al AnNbodN Mnnis.

Chairman Hursum Of the territorial
republican central committee is some
thing Of a Solomon himself. la Der
nallllo county he named a member Of
each faction of the republican party
10 have charge Of the coming pri-
maries. and the governor will name
the third. This VIII insure an abso-
lutely fair deal all around which is
all that the chairman or any other
reasonable person wants Roswell
Rcgister-Tribune.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-08-05
Ginger Up!

Ginger up Get some life into YOU
Don't 20 around dragging one foot af-
ter the other and bowling about hard
times. It's the MAI with energy and
backbone that wins out in this old
life's battles. What kind OF a sol
dier would YOU make II you ran cv-
cry time you saw the enemy approach
ing? You wouldn't last long. It's
the same thing In everyday life; ii
You don't overcome the obstacles YOU
encounter they win overcome you, If
you haven't the nerve. that's your
fault. Brace up. old man, throw out
your chest, step firm and look the
world in the face with courage.
There's victory Just ahead. -Tucum-
carl sun.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-08-05
Mn.t MnI.e a Big Noise.

The state Of Utah promises To- spend
5000 on an exhibit for the National
Irrigation congress at Albuquerque,
and 700 regular delegates viii come
on a special train with a band. FL
Paso must make a good showing and
a big noise or she win be In danger of
being overlooked. FL Paso Herald.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-08-05
NagnaninIOuS

Octaviano a, Larrazoio. Democrat,
candidate TOR delegate to congress
viii be in the city Saturday, ana while
here VIII address the people While
torn and a mistaken hope. he is ncver
theless and should be afforded every
courtesy while in the city Roswell
Register-Tribune.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-08-05

Holy smoke! but amt DC hote
tit~trn O." the slviEh-b,lls' Upglen
taiflS melting un the spot.
tris $50 cold my ear tips tiugle1
Precipitation from each pore.
tpnwn tho chute the coal doth rat
tlei
Collars wited down once more.
N-ets 20 haNe a real snow hattia,.
Not n htt 90 shade about.
tSer Die ~snowuak"s gently mllinyfl
Hottest daN without "a doubt
tNat,h the children ther. snowfall
ihEl Los Angeles Expires
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-08-05
Amt ~!

Every precinct Of Valencia county
should be- represented by an exhibit
under a county organization at the
National Irrigation congress to meet
in Albuquerque. Let us go to work
in earnest. We are the richest in agri-
cultural products of any county in the
territory. We viii do II? Why. Of
course we will!-Belen Tribune.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-08-05
oh. IIIckiCsl

We are in receipt of Larra2olo's
brief submitted in his election contest
ease against Bun Andrews. II abound
In evidence that would make any hon
est man blush with shame no matte
what his politics Pennington Times
Hustler.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-08-05
THE AGE or Coon FEELING.

Recent developments have caused
the Washington star to conclude that
this Is, Ia "a measure. an era of good
l'cIlng When MI Kern returned
home from Denver Mr. Fairbanks pre-
sided nt q reception in his honor.
which was attended by as many re-
puhlicans as democrats At Spring
I''Id. Mass, MI. Hlsgen, the indrpen-
deuce party candidate for president.
wa, received by a great throng ~ peo-
ple aud q republican presided. The
democrats may not carry Indiana, and
certainly the independence party viii
not curry Massachusetts,, but the DEM
"nSir'ti"us at indianapolis and Spring
ileld viii have @ good effect on neigh.
h"rIln'ss and h,iehten the kindly tone
or everyday ME there and elsewhere.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-08-05

LAWYERS seem able 10 assure Mr.
Rockefeller that there Sc no reason for
his ,u%terruptiug his golf Same because
ot standard pu fines.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-08-05

The Citizen is failing to keep pace
with the other papers of Albuquerque
-Pccos Valley News.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-08-05

The Prince OF Wales is reported TO
have been very ahstemious while in
Quebec. probably realizing that un-
EASY lies the crown that wears u head
New YORK World
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-08-05

The Interstate commerce commits
sion has decided that private railroad
lines may MOI be- operated for revenue
the theory being that it would be un-
tnir 70 permit q concern which win not
assume all the obligations Of a COM
mon carrier Co compete for business
with those thar accept them
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-08-05

Cured HAY Fcver and SUMNER Colds.
A. : Nushaum. Batesvtle. Indiana.
writes Last year / suffered for
three months with a summer cold 50
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-08-05
q CIRCULATION.

OF sUBsChiPriOs.
Daily. by carrler. one month ..''''. "
pAtiy, by mail one month .'.'.s'''''' -"
AtsuuUERauE SEw EXIcO
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-29
Petition to Probate VIII.

State of Illinois, Rock Island Coun-
ty-SS:
County Court. Rock Island county.
October term, 1908.
In the matter of the probate of the
last Will and testament of John Nc
Enary, deceased. In probate.
To All Persons Whom This May Con-
cern-Greeting:
Notice is hereby given that on the 5th
day of October a. ID. 1908, petition
was filed in the coupty court of Rock
Island county, Illinois. asking that the
last viii and testament OF John Nc
Enary, deceased. be admitted to pro-
bate. The same petition further states
that the following named persons ars
all the heirs at law and legatees:
Maria McEnary, Minnie Courtney, Arna
|Sturdevant, John McEnary, Stephen Nc
Enary. and all the unknown heirs at
law of the said John McEnary. de-
ceased.
You are further notified that the
hearing of the proof of said will has
been set by said court for the 2Sth day
of October, A. u. 1908, at the hour of 3
o'clock in the forenoon, at the court
house. in Rock Island, in said county,
when and where you can appear, IL you
/. see fit. and show cause, ii any you
have, why said will should not be adj
mitted to probate.
II. p. HUBBARD, County Clerk
Dated at Rock Island, H., Oct. s.
1905.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-29
The Eincer Nails.

In days when superstition was more
prevalent than it is now the shape and
appearance cf the finger nails were
considered to have reference to ones
destiny. TO learn the message of the
finger nails it was necessary to rub
them over with q compound of wax
and SCOT and then to hold them so that
the sunlight fell fully on them. Then
on the horny. transparent substance
certain signs and characters were sup
posed to appear, from which the future
could he Interpreted. Persons, too hav-
ing certain kinds of nails We're credited
with the possession of certain cba.ac-
teristics. Thus a man with red and
spotted nails was supposed to have q
hot temper, while pale. lead colored
nails were considered to denote mel
ancholy temperament. Narrow nails
were supposed to betray ambition and
a quarrelsome nature. while round
chapel nails We're the distinguishing
marks of lovers of knowledge and PEG.
pie of liberal sentiment. .Conceited
narrow minded and obstinate folk were
supposed to have small nails, incident
people fieshy nails and those of gen.
tie, retiring nature broad nails.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-29
Executrix,s Notice.

Estate of Gustav Stengel deceased
The undersigned having been ap-
pointed eXecutriX of the last will and
testament of Gustav Stengel, late of the
county of Rock Island, state of Illinois
deceased, hereby gives notice that she
will appear before the county court of
Rock Island county. at the county court
room, in the city of Rock Island, at the
December term, on the first Monday in
December next, at which time all per-
sons having claims against said estate
are notified and requested to attend, for
the purpose of having the same ad-
justed. All persons indebted to said es-
tate are requested to make immediate
payment to the undersigned.
Dated this 18th day of October, A.
d. 1908. ROSENA STENGE Ell,
Executriy
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-29
Why She Could Not Tell.

"What was the text. Jane?" asked
Mr.. Tribbles as his wife came home
from church.
Mrs. Tribbles had to confess that she
had forgotten it. ''Or. rather" she
added. Il lost 1t. In fact, l didn't get
it,"
"When / fail to remember the text
you always want to know why. What
was the reason that you didn't get it?"
Something happened that drove it
from my mind"
what was it that happened?"
"Well, if you must know" said his
wife. rubbing her nose. lust as the
preacher was about to give out the
text a moth flew along right in front
of me. You know well enough what n
woman does when she sees moth OF
course couldn't clap my hands there
N church and crush it between them.
but spread out my handkerchief.
made quick motion and folded 1t to-
gether. Then pressed it tightly. /
got the moth. but / lost the text
Youths Companion.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-29
LEGAL.
Notice Of Final Settlement.

Estate of Anna Kirdorf deceased
Public notice is hereby given that the
undersigned administrator of said es-
tate has this day filed his final report
and settlement as such in the county
court of Rock Island county. and hear
ing on said report has been set for Nov
~, 1905, at O'Clock a. m, at which time
persons interested may appear and
make objections thereto, and if no OBJ
jections are filed, said report will be
approved at that time, and the under
signed will ask for an order OF distri-
button, and will also ask to be dis
|chargeG.
Rock Island, ILL.,, Oct. II, 1905
HENRY c. WILKINS,
CT RAJ 0r
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-29
REAL ESTATE AGENT.
Real Estate For Sale

$500 buys Groom house on End st.
$500 buys S-room house on 22nd st.
$4,000 buys houses and 500 TT. front.
$4,000 buys Groom house on 31st st.
$4,000 buys investment on 4th Ave.
1880 buys Groom house, 141a st.
$1,000 buys Groom house, 37th st.
$1,000 buys Groom house, 9th Ave.
So Ave.
$1,000 buys S-room modern house on
21st st.
$4,000 buys investment on 18th St
$4,000 buys fine property on Esd st.
$4,000 buys modern house on 21st st.
$4,000 buys bargain, modern, 18th st
$4,000 buys fine house. 23d st.
$4,000 will buy IL per cent Investment
We have coal lands for sale.
We have farm lands for sale.
we have plenty of good bargains for
homes and investments all the time.
We loan money on real estate.
Limimger & Meyer
Both phones. f' '~r 225 18th st
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-29
STEAMBOATS,.

CARNIVAL CITY PACKET COM
PANY-White Collar Line steamer Hell
en- Blair leaves Rock Island every Mon
day, Wednesday and Friday at p. m
for Muscatine, Burlington and interme-
date points.
Steamer Helen Blair connects with
steamer for Keokuk each trip
Steamer Helen Blair leaving ROCK IS
land every Wednesday at p. m. con-
meets with steamer for st. Louis
C. J. MANGAN. Agent.
Old phone West-1SS. New phone 5152
neck foot of Nineteenth street, Rock
Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-29
Lame Back.

This ailment is usually caused by
rheumatism of the muscles of the
small of the back, and is quickly cured
by applying Chamberlain's Liniment
two or three times day and massag.
ing the parts at each application. For
sale by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-29
LODGE DIRECTORY.


Masonic.
TRIO LODGE. No. 81. A. r. & A. NJ
n Meets in stated communication
wv on the first Thursday of each
~ Il at 1880 m; Master Masons
month: Special for work Sept.
cordially welcome. J. w. Houder, w.
M; William B. Petit, secretary.
ROCK ISLAND COUNCIL, NO. 20, r. &
s. M--Meets in stated communication
on the third Wednesday of each
month. NJ. M. Briggs. T. !. M; L. C.
Daugherty. secretary.
ROCK ISLAND CONfMANDERY NO. 1s
K. meets in stated conelave on
the second Monday of each month
II. A. j. Mcdonald, E. c.; r. c. Will
lerton, recorder.
MASONIC BOARD OF CONTROL-H
D. Mack, president; F. T. Myers. sec.
rotary.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-29
FLORISTS.

HENRY GAETHJE Proprietor Chip
pianock nursery. Cut flowers and
designs of all kinds. ,.Iy store, 1907
Second avenue. Telephone ITO.
HENSLEY'S Floral store, Fourth ave-
nue. and Twentieth street; funeral de-
signs of all kinds, cut flowers, plants,
etc, graves lined. Greenhouse, en-
trance Chippianock cemetery. Old
phone TEX. Renidence 535-Y. New
phone 5170.