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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-02-14
NOTICE.

If yon wish PUBLIC sPRAYER In your local
ily. write ct once TO the STATE HORTICULTURAL
DEPARTMENT, College Park, Nd,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-02-14
For Sale

YNwo.sEATED SURRY, JUST BEEN PAINT
ed, good as new-Rubber tired runabout-
good servicable buggy. Price reasonable. Apply
II. G. Cummings livery Stable
II. L. WORTHINGToN.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-02-14

There is going TO be a big noise down
in Panama. OF course there is an inn
mense amount of dynamite used in blast
ing on the line of the canal, explosives
being used at the rate of 100, 900 pounds
a month, but Col Goethals has decided
that the big Culebra Cut can be torn out
at an even more rapid rate and the engi.
neers are going to burrow into it with ex-
plosives as has never been done before.
There was a contract advertised this
week for Ago, 900 pounds of dynamite.
This is the biggest consignment Of ex-
plosives ever shipped to the Isthmus.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-02-14

The civil war claims bill was reported
to the House this week. This is one of
the standby measures and usually in
clndes claims not only of the civil war but
that date back to the Revolution and in
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-02-14

clnde the wars of 1872 and 1886. The
year it carries $3I5,54s as reported to the
House and doubtless will pick up almost
an equal amount in amendments when
it passes through the Senate.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-02-14

1t is about settled that there will be
another message from President to Con-
gress at an early date. 1t is intended to
deal still further with the labor situation
experimenting the last message to some
extent. The President will urge the pass
age OF compulsory arbitration law and
suggests some other things for the aid of
organized labor. The evident object of
these pro.labor moves is to aid the Taft
candidacy. Secretary Taft was known in
his earlier days as the original injunction
judge and his memory is green among
labor men without being particularly
fragrant. If he can be set before them
in the light of benefactor of labor, there
will be more chance of his pulling the
labor vote.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-15
with the public, has maintained Al high

with the public, has maintained a. high
standing for the company and contrib
uted to its success in gaining fran
chises and developing its property.
Mr.. Lardner came TO the three cities
in 1891 TO become secretary and gen
era manager under the street railway
regime of D. H. Louderback, who con-
solidated the entire tri-city system and
installed rapid transit When the prop
erty was acquired by local capital from
the Chicago interests some years ago
Mr. f-ardner was retained in his posi-
ton, and more recently. when eastern
capitalists purchased the control. he
was made vice president as well as
general manager.
Mr.. Lardner states that he is giving
up his position in order to avail him
self of opportunities that he has had
before him. and has been anxious tC
take advantage of for some time. His
successor with the public utilities cor
porations has not yet been announced
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-15
"ORYS" HOLD A
COUNTY MEETING
Prohibitionists Convene at Court
House and Name Delegates to
the state Convention. !

The prohibition party held county
meeting at the court house this after
noon, and took steps toward establish
ing the organization as political par
ty under the law. A county commit
tee was named to call n convention 10
circulate petitions for this purpose
The following are The officers of the
committees:
Chairman-R. =. Summers.
Vice Chairman J Wood.
Secretary-Rev. r. A. Shut
Treasurer-1N. A. Alsterlund
The following were named as dele
gates to the state convention ut s. ring
field May 6: r. E. Flckenger, DIR. Ly
ford, w, A Rigg, c. C. Opdyke. r. G
Summers. Rev. f. A. Shut, o. S
Daley. Daniel Keleher. Rev. w NJ
Story. Frank Palmer. A. f. Young.
Rev. Il. +. Martin of Moline pre-
sided. 49,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-15
PERSONAL POINTS.

Mrs Pearl Seeley and daughter
Dulce returned home last evening"
from visit in Chicago.
F. w. Bahnsen departs next Tues
day for Europe to join his family and
spend the next five months abroad.
Mrs. l.. A. Schmidt and daughter,
Miss Gertrude Schmidt, leave this
week for England on an extended
visit
The Misses Cora Van Calder and
Ruth Buffum returned last evening
from the University of Illinois for a
weeks vacation.
Mrs. A. c. Hotchlliss and children
returned from two weeks visit with
her son Arthur at Valley Junction and
with friends al Stewart. Iowa.
F. H. Rockwell of Peoria. formerly
of this city. has been here for few
days on a business mission. He made
lii a pleasure trip TOO by visiting {
number of old friends.
MIR. and Mrs. Joe McCrory have re
ceived a telegram stating that Mr.
and Mrs. Reginald r. Hogan haf
sailed today for Central Americ;
where Mr.. Hogan has accepted a gov
eminent position.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-15
OBITUARY.
Mckinney.

\ Mrs. Mary Mckinney. mother of
Congressman James Mckinney of
Aledo, died at her home in that city
morning, her illness result
ing from a fall two weeks ago in
which she fractured her hip. Con-
gresham Mckinney and his wife
We're at the. bedside at the end, having
been summoned from Washington.
The maiden name of deceased was
Mary Moore Stewart. She was born
at Elkton, Todd county. KY. Dec. 20.
1922. In 1890 the family removed to
Vandalia, H.. and in 1886 to Macomb.
Feb. .lG. 1S47. she was united in mar
friage with John Mckinney. who died
Jan. IA, 1892 The husband was d
merchant at Oqnawka for a numhe,
of years, removing to Aletio in 1879
and there entering the bank business
Five children survive. Miss Adelaide
at home; Hon. James. Mckinney and
Archibald Mckinney OF Aledo, Mrs
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-15

lations with the interests he has serv-
ed so long and so we'll These reports
have always been promptly denied
both by the railway company and Mir.
Lardnef himself, however, until today,
when asked as to the significance Of
a revival of the rumor, Mr.. Lardner
admitted that this time it was true.
Mr. Lardner stated that he had sent
his resignation as vice president and
general manager TO the holding COM
rany in New York. of which he is an
officer. the first of the. month, with re-
quest for its immediate acceptance.
He said. Furthermore, that he expect
ed a fayorable answer in few days.
when his connection with the tri-city
properties. would Immediately cease.
To what other interests he will like
" turn his attention. Mr.. I.ardT II de
clined to state, but he offered the as
surance that he is not going to leave
the three cities, and there was some
thing in his tone that seemed pleas
antly to indicate that his base of oper
ations might be transferred to- Rock
Island. His connection with some Of
the projects of considerable import
that have been spoken of from time
TO time in The Argus, would, it nees
hardly be said. be most gratifying tC
his hosts of friends here
with the Company Many Years.
That the Tri-City Railway compan,
will miss Mr.. LardnerS connection
with the property is certain. In fact
it will not seem at all like the old tri
city company. that, e Iears worket
in such close har' with the Pre-
eressive spirit of rlr> n'i-cities. Apar
from the value of his services in tn
company's operating department, III
success of his policy in keeping fait
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-15
Sixth WARDERS MODEST
IN PRESENT DEMANDS
Bluff Association Will Work First for
Gas and Electric Lights
Officers Chosen.

Electric lights and gas will satisfy
the modest demands of the Sixth
Ward Improvement association this
spring. though of course the real deep
seated desire is for a sewer outlet
and more convenient school facilities.
For the present. however. realizing
the difficulties in the way, the organi-
cation will content itself with getting
residence lights and gas for cooking
purposes. Two obstacles stand in the
way of gas, the bridge over the 'ravine
on Thirteenth avenue. and the un
graded condition of Twenty-fiftl
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-15
MEDICAL MEN OF
COUNTY ELECT
Society Holds Annual Meeting at the
Harper-Examine Mr.. Mitch
ellis Invention.

The county medical society met
last night at the Harper house and
elected officers for the following year
Phil Mitchell submitted for the criti-
cism of the physicians pneumatic
splint and its uses We're thoroughly
discussed. The surgeons showed con
siderable interest in the device and
pronounced it very well designed.
The officers elected are as follows
President-Dr. T. J. Lamping, Mo
line
Vice President-Dr. w. Fl. Ludewig
Rock Island.
Secretary-Dr. w d. Snively. Rocl
Island-
Treasurer-Dr. A. z. Williams. Rocl
Island.
The business session followed ;
luncheon in the hotel cafe.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-15
BEGIN THE OUTDOOR WORK
Y. M. C. A. Athletes Are Linbering
Up in Cross Country Runs.

Y. M. C. A. Athletes Are Linbering
Up in Cross Country Runs.
The physical department of the Y.
NJ. c. A. has commenced out door
runs for the members of the gymnas-
ium classes Last night the business
boys class of "a led by Director
Franks took a run ont through Long
View park and back.
A baseball organization. among the
boys classes is being perfected.
There will be three or four teams and
they will play regular schedule OF
games.
The participants in the circus arc
to be treated to a banquet next Friday
might by the Association Helpers
The affair will take place at the asso
citation rooms and all those who haC
any part in the circus will be included
Dr. Ira Crissman is to be the toast
master for the occasion.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-15
THREE CASES
ARE REVERSED
At OTTAWA
Appellate Court Remands for
New Trials important Suits
From Rock Island County.
ONE FOR PERSONAL INJURY
Higher Tribunal Differs With Lower
on Rulings in Eidem, Coulter
and Payson Contests.

The appellate court at Ottawa yes
teIday reversed and remanded TO the
circuit court here three important
cases from this county The suits
sent back by the higher court for IA
new hearing are those of Peter Eidem
against the Rock Island. Mrs. Minnie
Coulter against the Travellers Pro-
tective association and William Pay
son against the village of Milan. In
the first two cases the Judgment in
the circuit court was in favor of the
plaintiffs, but in the third the defend
ant was successful i'll the lower court.
Returned Big Verdict.
The verdict in the Eden case was
an unusually large ene-$25. 900 Mr..
tidem sued for $4,000 for the loss
Of both legs in an accident ut the Mo
Inc depot April II, 1906. The court
reduced the Judgment TO $4,000. Mr..
liidem was injured by being struck
by an engine when he stepped from
/ work train leaving the Silvis trans
fer at midnight.
accident insurance certificate held by
Ter son, Harry Coulter 1t was
claimed that Mr. Coulter died of in
iuries sustained in an accident, while
the defense was tina, death was due
10 typhoid fever contracted later. The
.erdict was for S5454. which included
interest on the $1,000. The Coulter
case was one of the longest trials in
| the history of the county. In botl
the Coulter and Eden cases the
| plaintiffs are represented by Searlt
e MARSHALL while e. Fl. Stafford an6
G. H. Mckinley. Jr. of Jackson. Hnrs
& Stafford appeared for the defend
ants.
sued the Village.
| In the Payson case. Mr. Paysoi
sued the village for $4,000 damages t,
his property by reason of the con
struction of certain dykes along Mil
Creek The jury found the village
not liable. rte
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-15
Death Was on His Heels.

Jesse P. Morris of Shippers, Va.
had a close call in the spring of 1906.
He says: An attack of pneumonia
left me so weak and with such a fear
full cough that my friends declared
consumption had me, and death was
on my heels. Then | was persuaded
to try DR.. Kings New Discovery II
helped me Immediately and after TAX
ing two and half bottles | was we'll
man again. | found out that New LIS
covery is the best remedy for coughs
and lung disease in all the world
Sold under guarantee at all druggists.
so cents and 81. Trial bottle free
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-15

street, but it is believed that some
way will be found to enter the district
with mains.
Needs of the bluff portion of the
Sixth ward were discussed at meet
ing of the association last evening at
H. & G. Lohse's carpenter shop. The
following officers were elected:
President-MaX Gstettenbauer.
Vice President. B. Johnston.
Secretary Rasmussen.
Treasurer-Albert McInnis.
Improvement Committee II. A.
Lohse. chairman: J. B. Johnston, A
Kneaul. George Evans. Henry Koehler
A. McInnis, l.. Rasmussen.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-15
Quarrel Over Boarders.

Edward Lawhead appeared in the
court of Justice P. H. Wells this morn
ing and was placed under bonds of
$500 to keep the peace. 1t seems
that he and his wife disagreed over
the advisability of keeping boarders
and Mr.. Lawhead expressed himself
strongly in favor of disseminating the
practice. States Attorney j. X. Scott
and Harry McCaskrin appeared for the
prosecution and George w. McCaskrin
for the defendant.
Albert Iyerson swore ont warrant
this morning against Mrs. Anna Zeis
On charge of assault and battery
The defendant plead guilty and paid
a fine of So and costs.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-15
GOES TO A GREAT TENT
M. r. Stevens Chosen Delegate to Ma
tional Meeting of Maccabees.

s NJ. T. Stevens of this city. past
commander of Island City tent, No.
1922. of the Modern Maccabees, Was
honored by the district convention of
the order by being chosen to repre-
sent the district as member of the
great tent which is to convene at To-
ledo next month. The district dele
gates met at Peoria yesterday Island
City tent was represented at the con-
vention by Mr. Stevens and E. A.
Whales. the present commander. The
great tent is the governing body of
is considered quite an honor. Mr..
Stevens served in the same capacity
once before. being elected grand SEN
tinel of the great tent.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-15
TO ARRANGE FOR
THE PRIMARIES
Local Members of the Democratic
County Committee Meet
Tonight.

Chairman w. c. Maucker of the
democratic county committee has
called meeting of the Rock Island
members of the committee at the
Rock Island house at 8 o'clock this
evening to complete arrangements for
the democratic primaries to be nela
IN the various wards Friday evening
between the hours of and o'clock
20 select delegates TO the democra. Z
county convention.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-15
RECEIVES HIS NEW BOAT
Commodore Carsons' Launch Arrives
in Helen Blair CARGO,

The steamer Helen Blair was in on
its first trip from Burlington today.
On board was the launch of TIE. Car
sons, commodore of the Island City
Boating association. 1t is 20 foot
craft and Commodore Carsons says
it will see plenty of, service this
summer
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-15
'LARDNER IS TO
QUIT RAILWAY
But STAY HERE
Well Known Tri-City Genera
Manager Resigns
Position
AFTER II YEARS SERVICE
Will Be Identified With Other Pur.
suits, Maybe In Rock
Island.

J. F. l.ardner, who for II years has
been the managerial head OF the Tri
City Railway company. has rendered
his resignation for Immediate accept
ance. 1t has been rumored from time
TO time for some months that Mr.
l-ardner had other plans in view which
would necessitate the severing of re
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-15
Heitahrend Funeral.

The funeral of Zenetta May, the 4
months old daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Herman Heitahrend. 1204h Third
|ayenue. was held this afternoon from
the home. Rev. w. B. Clemmer had
charge of the services. Burial took
place at Chippiannock cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-15
FIRE WAS A DISAPPOINTMENT
Smoke Attracted Big Crowd Seeking
Excitement.

Considerable excitement was caused
just after dinner today by a pile of
straw catching fire in an old shed on
Twentieth street between First and
Second avenues. The shed has been
used as an icehouse for number of
years and is a rather tumble down
affair and "a IF place for fire to start
The straw made a big smoke for a
time and people flocked there from
all parts of the downtown district.
The fire department. however, extin
guished the blaze with a few buckets
of water. No damage was caused.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-15

Mary l. Bergea. who is missionary
now at lWeihsien, China. and Robert
r. Mckinney pf Los Angeles. Car
The funeral will be held at the Pres
byterian church at Aledo at 2 o'clock
tomorrow afternoon
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-15
Democratic County Committee to Meet

A meeting of the Rock Island mem
bers of the democratic county cem-
mittee is hereby called at the Rock
Island house at s o'clock this evening
to complete arrangements for The pri
mary election of Friday evening.
w. C. MAUCKER, Chairman
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-15
River Rjplets.

The A. ]. Whitney. Ruth and Pres
colt were north and south today. The
Helen Blair was in from Burlington.
The stage of water was 5.55 at 6 a
m. and $50 at noon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-15
Funeral of Mrs. Wolter.

The funeral of Mrs. Ben Wolter,
1917 Fifth avenue, was held this morn
ing from ST. Ioseph.s church. Dean
j. J. Quinn conducted the services.
Burial took place at Chippiannock
cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-15
Will Form a LEAGUE.

AT a meeting in Moline last evening
steps were taken to form a law and
order league distinct from the Local
Option league, and a committee of II
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-15
Sued the Village
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 rela-
bility. Written notices must bear sig
nature and address,
Tri-City Euchre Club.-The last of
the winter series of card parties of the
Tri-city E,trhre club was held yester-
day afternoon at the home of Mrs. l..
Rosenstein of Moline Mrs. Mayer
Levi, who has been secretary of the
club for eight years. was presented
with > beautiful belt pin by the mem
bers. In the games Mrs. AL Alshuler
of Chicago, who is visiting her mother.
Mrs. Rothschild of Davenport. was
given the guest prize Mrs. Sol Hirsch
OF Moline won the game prize and
Mrs. L. Simon took the lone hand
prize. Miss Berdie Fleischmann of
prize. Mrs Goldstein of Chicago was
an out of town guest. Refreshments
were served after the games.
To Entertain Humane Ladies.-Mrs.
J. w. and Mrs. Will Quinlan will en-
terrain the ladies of the Humane So
ciety at the home of Mrs ]. w. Quin-
Ian, $50 Nineteenth street. tomorrow
afternoon at go at the regular month
| ly sewing meeting. All those interest.
ed in the work may attend. Coffee
| will be served.
3. Square Club sMeets-The B.
Square club. the young mems club OF
the First Methodist church. met last
evening in the Sunday school rooms
OF the church. After the business
meeting a short talk was given by
Rev. r. B. Williams, the Gitchee
Ounce quartet sang two selections
and Mr.. Johanssen gave piano solo
Refreshments We're served during the
evening.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-15

was named to handle the details of
organization.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-15
"Let the Water do
the Work. !"
The Lewis
Power
w asher

The greatest labor saver
ever introduced into the
household.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-15

Alfthe news all the The Argus.
The sun., 1908-06-10

the provisions Of the Rapid Trsns, Act. Being
Public service Commission ior the First District
S apRy to s ss Rop
at the Appellate biyison Court House, 70 Madison "a ns
tan City OF New York. the 18th day OF June 1905
at 1880 O'Clock in the forenoon Of that day. or Is
appointment of three commissioners in the above
entitled matter TO determine and report after due
City for the conveyance and transportation OF per
sons ana property ought 70 be and
adopted by the said Commission to the original
routes and ,s,Hs general plan Of construction The
S he h The a5s q, ns Of ,ss d
were iiied in the office OF the Clerk Of the said Np
and IN saon or s 'a s %
shall be presented TO the Court by the said Com
description OF tho Notifications of the routes
and general plan Of construction Of the said rail-
est oe Of ss the sa @
ss Pson hs 3, ,hs Sei
y laid out extending south from about East soth
to l4th Street, and thence under private property
and the several cross streets to Broadway at about
East 10th Street the line Is changed % from Viu two o.
track road to four track road and extends north
the Harlem River and Park Avenue in The m Borough Ne
OF The Bronx. Important connections at I3sth
Street are provided for and an extension is laid out
running northerly under Mott Avenue and westerly
through East i5lst Street TO a connection with an
other proposed rapid transit railroad.
The object Of the aforesaid application Is to OBJ.
determine. after public hearing OF all parties inter
ested. whether the modified portions OF such rail-.
ated. and shall report the evidence taken TO said
Appellate Division, together with report OF their
determination. which report II In favor OF the con
struction and operation of the modified portions OF
such railway or railways (as this Commission will
ASK that 1t shall bel shall, when confirmed By said
Court be taken In lieu Of the consent OF the prop
erty owners along the line OF the modified portions
OF said railway or railways.
Dated New York. June 4th, 1908.
PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
FOR THE FIRST DISTRICT
BY WILLIAM X. WILCOX.
TRAVIS H. WHITNEY. man.