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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-06-12

decrease in tho total net earnings
there has been an increase In the gross
receipts and the reason for the loss in
net earnings is the increase in operat-
ing expenses. Two years ago as CAM
paign material the standpatters who
were allowing themselves to be used
by the railroads In an effort to beat
Cummins made the claim that the
railroad assessment had not been In
creased as much as farm land. The
railroad representatives entered into
long written arguments to disproVe this
when they came before the executive
council The assessment was raised
some by the council to make up the
difference. The railroads are now
paying about 100000 more in taxes to
the state than they were in 1901 and
their net earnings are about $4,000, 900
greater.
For various reasons the colored peo-
pie who were to unveil the oil painting
of Frederick Douglas in the historical
building yesterday were forced to post
pone the event and it will now take
place on next Saturday following the
unwilling of the Alexander Campbell
portrait by the Christian church. Col
ored people from other cities in Iowa
will be present at that time for the
unwilling.
The candidates expense law is rev.
elation to many people of Iowa. A large
number of the candidates have spent
close to or about $1,000. A very large
number, especially the prohibition can
didates, have spent nothing. Several
have only nominal amounts.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-06-12
SENIORS THIS WEEK.
Members Of Boards Doing the Work at
~. State University.

SPECIAL to Times-Republtcan
Iowa City, June 12.-The members
of the examining boards, who are ex-
amining the seniors in the professional
colleges Of the university of Iowa this
week, are as follows:
College of medicine. H. Sauna, OF
Clarion, president A. Thomas, OF
Des Moines, secretary and the menu
bers of the state examinins, board
College of dentistry-F. III: Rule,
Ackley, president: e. D. Brewer, Lee
Mars, secretary; w. H. DeFord, Of Des
Moines; E. H. Ball, of Tama; and G..
N. Breemer, of Mason City.
College of law-H. w. Dyer, attorney
general, president; Louis Block, OF
Davenport, secretary; E. c. Ebersole,
Of Toledo; A. B. Wells, Of Corning; p.
w. Burr, of Charles City, and c. D.
Leggett of Fairfield.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-06-12
NEARLY SIXTY IN CLASS.
Clinton High School Graduates Larses
Number in It's History.

Number in It's History.
Special to Times Republican.
Clinton, June 12-President George
r. MacLean, of the State University Of
Iowa, delivered the graduating address
last night to one Of the largest classes
ever graduating from the Clinton high
school. Fifty-eight young women and
men received diplomas, and were grad
uated with honors from the school.
Miss Elizabeth Young was the class
valedictorian, receiving first honors.
The annual banquet Of the Clinton
high school will be held this evening
in the school edifice. and will attract
scores Of the former students of the
Clinton institution, from other cities.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-06-12
HOLD REVIEW EARLIER.
Plans to Accommodate Undergraduate

Plans TO Accommodate Undergraduate
Body of State University.
Special to es-Republican.
Iowa City, June FIN order that the
undergraduate body may leave for
home the last Of this week, the annual
review of the university regiment was
held today on the parade ground, with
AdJutant General Thrift as the chief
inspecting officer, in the absence OF
Governor A. B. Cummins. He will
probably be assisted by Col. Bows and
Col Bishop. Heretofore the annual re-
view has always been held on Monday
of commencement week.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-06-12
ONE SPEECH NOT ENOUGH.
WI Ting Fang Asked for Public Ad-

WI Ting Fang Asked for Public Adj
dress at Iowa City.
Special to Times Republican.
Iowa City, June 12.-The Iowa City
Commercial club has decided to take
steps to have Minister WI Ting Fang,
who delivers the commencement adj
dress here next Wednesday, also give
a public speech on the afternoon Of
commencement day. Last year, at the
invitation of the club, Secretary w. III.
Taft gave a public address in addition
to the commencement speech.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-16

meeting on Market square. The fact
that two of the candidates for the dem
ocratic nomination for governor were
speakers indicates the harmony exist
ing i'll the party in this state, as in
other states.
The arrangements for the gathering
were in charge of Chairman w. c.
Maucker of the county committee.
Early in the evening Bleuefs brass
band gave a concert in the band stand
on the square, the musicians marching
to the Harper house to escort the
speakers carriage, occupied by Hon.
Douglas PattisOn of Freeport and Hon.
John p McGoorty of Chicago. ca di-
dates for governor. Chairman Maucker
of the committee, and Hon. E. w.
Hurst. who acted rs chairman of the
evening. The square was thronged
with people when the meeting was call
ed to order by Chairman Maucker, who
introduced Mr.. Hurst.
Praise for Bryan.
In brief but fitting introduction, Mr.
Hurst congratulated the democracy OF
the county on the harmony existing
and on the interest evidenced by the
large attendance. 1T is needless for
me to speak at length of the democratic
nominee for president of the United
States-Mr Bryan said Mr.. Hurst
HE is known all &over the world, anC
is conceded to be one of the greatest
men of the age. He has won the es
TEEN and confidence of all who know
him. With Bryan as our leader, the
democrats may feel assured that they
20 into this campaign with a man al
the head of the ticket who will be The
next president of the United States
Mr.. Hurst, interrupted by frequent out
bursts of spontaneous applause, refer
red to meeting of the Gridiron club il
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-16
PERSONAL POINTS.

George Dunlap left today for Chi
cago and points in Michigan for few
weeks visit.
Mr. and Mrs. William Koeppe start
ed last evening for Spokane for an
extended visit
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hartshorn left
for Holtville, Cal, last night to make
that their home.
Frank Leithner Jr. is i'll with ty
phoid fever and was taken to st. An
thongs hospital today.
Mrs. Emma Evers has returned from
Wichita where she spent some time
visiting her daughter, Mrs. Thoma:
Hunter. Mrs. Eyers and Mrs. Hunter
visited relatives in Iowa for two
weeks
DR.. S. II. Miller was at Galesburf
yesterday attending the semi-annua
meeting of the Illinois State Veterin
airy Medical association. The session
which was largely attended was helc
at the Union hotel.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-16
SENATOR BERRY TO
BE CHIEF SPEAKER
Arrangements Perfected for Dedication
OF CampbeiPs Island Shaft
Next Monday.

Senator Orville F. Berry. of Carthage
viii deliver the principal address at
the dedication of the Campbell's island
monument Monday afternoon, Music
will be furnished by the Western Hi
nois Hospital band. by the martial
band of Graham post, G. A. R., of Mo
line. and the Svea male quartet. A
concert from to 3 will precede the
main exercises, which will take place
in the grove.
Company of Moline and members
of the three tribes of Red Men in Mo-
line will fight over again the battle of
Campbell's island at o'clock in the
evening. The Indians will wear their
war costume and will attack the whites
in keel boats. The boats will be pro-
vided with small cannon. During the
engagement one of the boats will be
destroyed by fire. Afterwards the In
dams will celebrate with a war dance.
| Captain NJ. H. Lyon will command the
| whites. and the man who will repre-
sent Black Hawk has not yet been Sc
| lected
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-16
THE NEAT STREET
How it May be Kept so by e
Little Care in Rock
Island.
PUBLIC ATTENTION NEEDEt
Valuable Suggestions Offered by
Citizen With Hin: to the
Police.

There is food for thought in the re
marks made at the council meeting
when the wheel tax ordinance was up
ior consideration. The condition OF
ne streets of the city may well be
given consideration by those who care
look about, nor can the fault be
wholly laid at the door of the city ad
ministration. The citizens of Rock
island may, if they consider well,
AXE upon themselves part of
the blame. A sufficient degree of
civic pride is not in all in
stances manifest. Lawns are moved
and the grass all too often is thrown
nto the streets, without perhaps
thought of doing wrong or working
injury but producing that effect just
The same. The wreckage and debris
eft in the street by contractor after
job of concrete walk or building
construction is, too, a source of COM
plant by many. The carelessly loaded
wagon filters the streets and creates
disorder that might as well be avoided.
valued Suggestions offered.
when one stops to think of our
sewer system, scarcely adequate to
perform its legitimate work of TAX
ing off the water, having to discharge
the added work occasioned by public
neglect" said a citizen in convers-
ing with The Argus on the subject.
1t is not to be wondered that the
streets are Uttered and cellars filled
with water, following heavy rains, as
III two occasions they have been this
pring. Much of the disorder could be
checkmated by the exercise of little
authority coupled with discretion on
The part of the police. in calling at
ention of citizens to instances of in
difference TO the condition of the
streets in front of their premises
An experiment of this kind systemati
cally executed would result in q
wholesome betterment of conditions
am sure. 1t ought not to be neces
sary to await the formal complaint In
such instances. No man likes to in
form on his neighbor. but the police
man on his beat calling attention here
and there to violation of the city ordi
nances and the duty one citizen owes
TO another. will accomplish more gooC
in an informal way than could be at
tanned by formal procedure.
Hint Only Necessary.
There is much of value in such sug
-estions as these. All that is requir
ed is the rule of common sense. Few
cities there are where the people are
endowed with such public spirit ant
pride as right here in Rock Island
and it needs but the suggestion, Tit
| Argus is confident, TO bring about tn
reform in street conditions so gener
ally desired.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-16

surely it is strong enough and advanc-
ed enough in craftsmanship to Be given
full authority. RooseveIt's pet reform
measures he has taken from the Bryan
platforms. The people are tired of
this adulterated administration, and
demand an administration that is gen
timely democratic, and is in the hands
of the party of the people, the demo-
cratic party
Mr. Pattison spoke of the comment
that Roosevelt two years ago was
ahead of his party Now. he maintain
ed, Roosevelt has been brought back
20 the party rather than bringing the
/, He ranks now with such reactionaries
as Joseph Cannon Mr. Pattison dis
cussed briefly the tariff question. He
ipointed out that even the republicans
admit its need of revision, but that
| they say wait till after election" He
showed that if the Dingley high tariff
lis wrong now, it has been wrong al
along, and while the republicans have
held absolute power, they have failed
ito correct the evils. Now they urge
la special session of congress for thai
purpose, which they failed to consider
when congress was in session.
In Illinois.
Mr.. Pattison devoted his talk mainl.
Ito discussion of the situation in Hi
|nois, and the republican misrule which
lis shown sufficiently by the unanswer
led charges of Governor Deneen agains
his predecessor, and by the unanswer
led charges of Governor Yates agains
1.-THE present republican executive. HI
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-16

spoke of the investigating committee
of the legislature "a non-partisan
board, among the members of which
was Mr.. McGoorty-and pointed briefly
to the things revealed in that commit
tees report Yates made much politi-
cal capital of this against Deneen, but
the present governor replies that 95
per cent of the employees were appoint
ed by Yates, and that conditions were
as bad or worse under Yates.
Mr.. PATHS IN followed the interesting
truth-telling campaign of the two men,
and giving briefly the charges made by
Yates against Deneen, and those of
Deneen against Yates. He declared
| that he believed them both. He urged
| that in considering the argument of ex-
ltravagance, the administration of eth
err Yates or Deneen be compared with
| the last democratic administration,
which spent less than half as mucn
money. Mr.. Pattison referred to the
illinois Central railway charges of the
lSwo; to the rabbit shepherds" used
by Yates as a politician machine and
increased five times by Deneen. joke
that is costing the state 100000 a
year; to the slush fund gathered from
assessments on state employees, which
recording to Yates, exists now as II
did under Yates; the failure of the
lcivil service law; the insincerity OF
both in regard to the primary law
which in reality was brought about by
democrats; and the slate-making pro
4 pensities of both men.
1.-THE trouble is said Mr.. Pattison
there has been too much politics ant
too little government"
Praises His Opponents.
| Mr. Pattison concluded by laudins
Mr.. Bryan. and paying high compli
: lments to both of the men opposin.
him in the friendly campaign for tn,
democratic nomination, Mr.. McGoort,
and J. Hamilton Lewis. Mr. Levi
: Twas unable to be present at the gath
ering, having been detained in tn
west.
He quoted Bryans characteristic
declaration that if he went into TIL
campaign as your leader, it must be a
the leader of an army of volunteers
and not at the head of an army of mel
cenaries. There must be no none
spent in this campaign to buy votes
: but we will appeal to the voters t
t fight for what they believe is right.
: Mr.. Pattison said ne is out for a con
,,,;cc;o,, IN, tho army IF xr<l,,nt e,r,,<. r.,
elf denied the commission, he will be
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-16
Republicans Try for Crowd.

To draw and hold a crowd the re
publicans announce music and mono
logues for their meeting at Turner
hail tomorrow night. when another eff
fort will be made tc permanently or
ganize a Taf. club Whether there
will be moving pictures and free lem
onade is not stated, but doubtless
these trifling items VII be added to
the bill if the promoters conclude they
will do any good.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-16
N .W.A.FlLES CLAIM
FOR $350,000
Suit Against Receiver and Currency
Controller is Begun to Recover
on Charlton Deposit.

The Modern Woodmen of America
filed a suit in the federal court at Des
MONIES yesterday for s420,755 against
James H. Jamison. receiver of the First
National bank of Charlton, Iowa, and
l.. o. Murray, controller of currency
for the government.
The petitioners demand S25O,000 in
cash, deposited in the bank with in
terest from Dec Z, 1907 and lien of
$70.755. The suit also involves the
First National bank of Chicago, the
National Park bank of New York, the
National Bank of the Republic of Chi
cago, and the National Bank of Com
merce of Kansas City.
The action grows out of the insolven-
cy of the First National bank of Char
iton, depository of the Woodmen OF
America. The insolvency was caused
by the defalcation of Frank r. Crocker
cashier, vice president and director. tc
the extent of nearly million dollars
which was later followed by his sui
eide. When the bank went into insol
vency James H. Jamison was appointed
receiver. and with the cooperation 1oi
government officials, commenced to set
| tie up its affairs. AS the fraternal or
der had sS50,00O in cash on deposit il
the bank an order was Immediately al
lowed for the amount in full, but the
order to this effect was recinded OF
the first day of the present month
which resulted in the filing of the sui
to-day.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-16
DEMOCRATIC NOMINATIONS ARE
RATIFIED BY A BIG EETINC

Washington recently, where Mr. Bryan
was accorded an even greater ovation
than was President Roosevelt, who was
among the many distinguished men
present. He spoke of the disrupted
condition of the republican party. and
the lack of enthusiasm over the nom
ina ton. comparing this state of affairs
republican politics with the harmony
which exists in the democratic ranks
and the great wave of enthusiasm
which is spreading over the country
as result of the successful conven.
ion at Denver Mr. Hurst commented
III the fact that in Rock Island
nation of Mr.. Taft. there has been nc
move for a ratification or republican
meeting.
The reason for the approval of the
platform of the Denver convention Mr.
Hurst discussed briefly. He spoke of
is provisions in favor of labor. and OF
he approval that these measures have
como from such prominent labor leaders
as Samuel Gompers. THE laboring men
were denied what they asked at Chi
cago, and given it in Denver. Even
The urGings of President Roosevelt
could not bring about the adoption by
he republicans of the plank using a
curb on the use of injunctions in labor
lifficulties.~
Mr.. Hurst pointed out that the true
est of greatness is in defeat, and he
showed Mr.. Bryan, in spite of his two
failures to be given the highest honor
At the hands of the American people,
had. instead of falling in their estima-
ion, risen higher and higher and be
come more and more recognized as
one of the greatest men of his age.
he said that never before in the his
DRY of the United States has a man
lad such following, although Henry
Clay was the idol of the people But
Clay was helped by being in public
)ffice the greater part of his career
while Bryan's following has been won
rs a private citizen.
Pattisou is Heard.
Mr.. Hurst introduced as the first
speaker of the evening Hon. Douglas
Pattison of Freeport Mr.. Pattison
commenting on the evident harmony
and enthusiasm i'll the democratic par
~ in Rock Island, declared that the
same condition exists in every part o.
illinois, as he has found in his cam
Daign tours through the various coun
les. And not only does this condition
exist in Illinois, but I'm every state, anC
The II years of republican misrule il
state and national affairs has welded
together the democrats and those whC
have realized with indignation how lit
le that is good and how much that i:
bad has been brought about by thi!
administration.
The republicans have had absolute
COVER for IL years. and yet all of thu
popular measures that have beef
brought about in that time have beer
forced by the democrats. What Thu
republicans most pride themselves on
hey have taken from the democrats
platform of the last three campaigns
When a party is strong enough in tn
minority to force its measures through
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-16
ALONG THE MISSISSIPPI

of famous Cmbe
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ac o the and Ito its ta beauty
OF a beach o the fines in the
n is
70 is
the fcen o and uraw
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-16
Hon. E. W. Hurst Presides and
Pattisop, McGOorty and
John Sullivan Speak.
APPLAUD NEBRAsKAN's NAME
Party Nominee Is Declared Logical
Successor of Roosevelt - State
Issues Are Discussed.

In manner that leaves no dolbt as
TO the way the nomination of William
Jennings Bryan and John W. Kern as
the head of the democratic national
ticket is received by Rock Island dem
ocrats, the members of the party in
Rock Island and the county last even
ing ratified the nominations with big
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-16
River RipIets.

The Silver Crescent was north and
south. The Ruth went north and the
st. Paul came down The Columbia
was in port from Muscatine
At a. m. the stage of water was
20 and at noon il was LIE.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-16


Strupp-Enright-Th marriage of
MISS Mary Elizabeth Enright, daugh-
ter of Mrs. Ellen Enright, and Charles
+. Strupp, was solemnized yesterday
morning at O'Clock at Sacred Heart
church. Rev. j. F. Lockney officiating
They were attended by Miss Nettie
AUerochs and George II. Fleener The
bride was attired in cream lace over
silk with a large picture hat and car
ried shower bouquet of brides roses.
The bridesmaid wore suit of cream
serge and carried sweet peas. re-
ceLtion and dinner was given at the
oride's home at Z o'clock in the even.
ing to a large company of relatives
and friends, the dinner march being
played by the groom's sister, Miss
Violet Strupp. The house was dec
GRATED in smilax and sweet peas. Mr.
and Mrs. S.rupp will reside for the
present with the brides mother al
24I3 Sixth avenue. They have many
friends in the tri-cities who will wisf
Them every happiness.
Have Sixth Annual Picnic.-The G
H. A., division 266, B. of L. E., helt
the sixth annual picnic yesterday a
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-16
OBITUARY.
cramer Funeral.

The funeral of John D. Cramer was
held yesterday afternoon at O'Clock
from the home, 1116 Eleventh street
the services being conducted by the
ri-city bible students class. Burial
took place at Chippiannock cemetery
The pallbearers were Henry Kramer
John Weinberger. R. " Emery. John
4. Ramisoef, W. H. Leithner ant
William NJ Beals.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-16
SOCIAL AFFAIRS

[Society 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-
bility. Written notices must bear sig
nature and address,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-16
Muscatine Excursion

Fast steamer Columbia every Sat
urday at p. m. W. A. BLAIR,
Telephone 1888. Manager.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-16

Campbells island. A sumptuous lunch
was served, 81 partaking of the feast.
Daughters of Isabel Dance. - The
Daughters of Isabel gave a largely at
tended dancing party last evening at
the Watch Tower inn.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-16

All the news all the ttne-THE
ARGUS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-16

All the news all the time-THE
ARGUS.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-08
A GERMAN WINS
 THE GRAND PRIX

pieppe. July 7.-The Gand Prix. the Blue Ribbon. of the automobile worlds race was won today by a German. LautenslaEer. driving a Mercedes car. His time was 6:53 4-5 and his average rate of speed Ill.2 kilometres or 69 05 miles an hour Hemery, in a Benz was second, and Harriet also in a Benz. was third
 The German victory was not popular but still the crowd checred LautenslaEer with A right good will. There were numerous accidents and two men were killed outright. Cissac and his engineer. Schaub. were the victims While finishing the final round. the tire of their machine. a Panhard. was torn off The car was thrown on top of the men and they were horribly crushed. A Weigel car. driven by Harrison, an English. man. turned a somersault at a dangeroui point in the road near Flu. and Harrison was badly crushed. The surgeons say hil injuries are not mortal
 When Strang turned up after the race. he explained that he had tire trouble af ever1 round and that finally his cylinder wal washed out It Is estimated that one mil Hon people saw the race.