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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-06-11
June II In History.

l!11c = Z he Continental
congress named tie
committee of FIVE to
draft the Declaration
of Independence.
l19s-Napoieon seized the
island of Malta on
his Egyptian cam
paign.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-06-11

Republic Steel preferred 67, Republi
Steel common IS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-06-11

All the news all the time THE
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-06-11

It's the happiest of the whole big world
It's praises loud are heard;
It's made life happy, healthy and bright,
It's Rocky Mountain Tea taken at night
Harper House Pharmacy.
Arizona republican., 1908-06-14

river we know we will get it. In the
past it has usually been the case that
the more water there was in the river
the less there was for the land He
said ne had been known as an odd
land crank and like others had lawed
the new lands, but now all was har-
monized and both the old and the new
irrigators should be happy in a spirit
of thankfulness.
Charles Peterson of Mesa City fol-
lowed speaking similar sentiments for
the people of the south side. This was
the day of celebration for the north
side, but the southsiders were happy
in the knowledge that their day was
coming quickly and they could re-
jOice with the people of the north side.
He spoke of the south side troubles
with the flood waters the sowing
without harvest, etc, ard how all has
been changed. Now when a farmer
lays down to sleep at night with the
rain falling he knows it will be wait
ing for him in the river when he rises.
With the nCrthsiders he could appre-
ciate the efforts of the far seeing men
who had wrought this great work for
all. Applause greeted both these
speakers who were the direct repre-
sontatives of the farmer element in
the celebration.
Immediately thereafter Governor
Kibbey walked to the center of the
headgates and placed his hand on the
lever while all eyes turned toward him
and the row of flags with which the
gates We're adorned and as he pulled
the lever. the flags rose, slowly the
water shot through the open gateways
as in a millrace, under pressure of full
catchment basin. and a mighty cheer
rent the circumambient atmosphere
and fluttered the forty foot flag that
hung on sixty foot mast that crown
ed the summit of the huge 100 foot
cable tower in the rear of the crowd,
a wavering response was noted from
the dozens of little flags that orna-
mented the big cable its entire length
across the river, and, the celebration
was over
The cantalouDe men viii not be at
church this morning, for there is wat
er in the bitches.
Arizona republican., 1908-06-14
CHICAGO THROBBING
Will POLITICAL UNREST
Continued from Page one)

at-large and one additional delegate
for each ten thousand votes or
majority fraction thereof, cast at the
last preceding presidential election
for republican electors, two delegates
from each territory, the District of
Columbia, Hawaii. Porto Rico and the
Philippines Islands, and methods nee
essary tc the enforcement of this rule
shall be provided by the national re-
publican committee chosen by the
delegates to the convention"
The introduction of the resolution
is the direct outcome of the dissat-
isfaction felt by representatives of
the allies at the manner in which
the recent contests before the ma
tional committee were decided. If
the resolution is adopted it will re-
suit in the elimination of about 100
delegates from southern states, which
invariably go democratic. An in
crease of nearly $50 will be made in
Arizona republican., 1908-06-14
THE GATES SWING WIDE
AT GRANITE REEF DAM
CONTINUED from Page One)

1902. Briefly recounting the previous
conditions of drouth and helplessness
and hopelessness he passed on to the
days after the passage of this law
when the people began to associate
themselves with a view to Corpora
ton. There was contrariety, hostility,
doubt, distrust and antagonism. Now
il is all over and is merely referred to
as history. recalled only to make the
desired haven of greater comfort. He
then paid a glowing tribute to the pio-
neers who were patriotic with all their
hostility. They finally got together
and this dam is the result, or part
of the result"
The governor then related one Incl
dent that he said he believed had never
been given to the public but
the people now are entitled to
know it. 1t was soon after the organ
ization period when the people were
slow to respond to the request of the
government for organized cooperation
and the fate Of the project hung in the
balance. The association was insidi-
Ously assailed by invidious influences
that were almost effectual. 1t seemed
that the project must fail when three
men came forward to the rescue of the
valley. Charles D. WalcOtt, then di-
rector of the geological survey had
unbounded faith in the valley and its
people He laid the conditions before
Chief Engineer Newell and he in turn
sent Arthur P. Davis here, the others
having previously visited the valley.
Mr. Davis came and talked with the
people and returning reported that his
confidence was mistaken and he fav-
ored proceeding with the enterprise
even though the people were half
hearted and slow to comply with the
requests of the department. Mr.. Davis
said I'll take my chances" and from
that day forward events moved rapid
" and the people OF the valley have
shown they merited the confidence
placed in them by Mr.. Davis.
The speaker said there were many
men whose names should be mentioned
in connection with this event but there
was one man of splendid scientific
knowledge, tact and energy he desired
to speak of especially and that was l..
c. Hill At the mention of his name
there was prolonged applause, as
there was also when the names of his
superior officers referred TO above were
mentioned And in the same breath
almost, the governor proceeded also to
give merited praise to Engineer Mar
tin who had conducted the dam under
the supervision of Mr.. Hill. Conclud-
ing that phase of his subject the gov
ernor said he believed that the people
of this valley will never betray the
confidence placed in them by all the
engineers of the service whom he had
named.
The dam itself, he said, he would
not attempt to describe as all were
there and could see for themselves
The waters of the Verde and the Sail
had been harnessed and are now in
control This celebration is merely
for the fixing of a milestone in the
Journey of the valleys progress, and
this work, he said, lis today dedicated
to your service"
AS he concluded Chaplain Scott pro
Arizona republican., 1908-06-14
OKLAHOMA STORM.
A Woman Who Left Cyclone Cave
Too Soon.

Guthrie, Okla, June ia wind of
great severity accompanied by a heavy
rain, swept over Logan county this
morning doing damage to the extent
of several thousand dollars in Guthrie
and working havoc in the surrounding
country.
Mrs. Charles Smith, at Crescent,
twelve miles northwest, was killed by
the collapse of her cottage to which
she returned from cyclone cave dur
ing a lull in the storm.
Arizona republican., 1908-06-14
the delegations from the northern

the delegations from the northern
states.
Burke says: South Carolina is
now entitled to a national delegate
from every 1876 republican votes cast,
while Pennsylvania receives but one
delegate from every 1857 republican
votes it casts; Illinois one for every
His; Indiana one for every 1926;
Ohio one for every 1906; Colorado
one for every 1886 republican
votes"
The plan proposed by Burke is the
same as that introduced in the re-
publican convention at Philadelphia
in 1900 by the late Senator Quay of
Pennsylvania. No action was taken
upon it at that time, the resolution
being withdrawn by Quay before 1t
reached a vote.
Arizona republican., 1908-06-14
REAL CENTER OF INTEREST
In the Contest Between DoIliVer and
CorteIyou.

Chicago, June 13.-The rivalry be-
tween Senator Dolliver and Secretary
Cortelyou over the vice presidential
nomination attracted much attention
today and has come nearer to con-
shutting a situation" than any con-
dition which has yet developed in
connection with the approaching re-
publican convention
The competition took definite shape
early in the day upon the arrival
from Senator Delivers home, Fort
Dodge, Iowa. of Senator Long of
Kansas, who from the moment he
set foot in the Auditorium hotel was
recognized as the especial champion
of the Iowa senator. From that time
until late tonight Long was actively
engaged doing all possible to spread
the Dolliver propa ganda. He met with
much encouragement.
Cortelyou was quite actively rep
resented by Assistant Secretary Cool
idge, who also spent a busy day.
Both Long and Coolidge found them
selves confronted by complications
and distractions Dolliver is regard
ed as a receptive candidate, but he
occupies the anomalous position of
being opposed by friends who natur-
ally come from his own state. They
are actuated by the situation in
Iowa which, they say, is such that
If DOlliver should become vice pres
ident, the Cummins faction, of which
they have a serious dread, would i'm
mediately step to -the front and pre-
cipitate a senatorial fight which they
fear it would have a better prospect
of winning than 1T had in the recent
contest for Senator AllisOn's seat. 1t
has even been represented that a re-
newal OF. the political contest in that
state may result in democratic sue
cess.
Arizona republican., 1908-06-14
FAVORABLE INFLUENCES
AT THE WEEKS END
As Consequence There Was Steady
Closing of Stocks.

New York. June 19.-There was
some renewal of uneasiness among
speculative holders OF stocks today
which prompted the throwing over of
the holdings yesterday on account of
the refundng Erie bond coupons and
the closing of subscriptions for the
Union Pacific bonds. a tone Of great
er assurance developed before the
market closed. Reports of large re-
sumptions among the steel mills
helped those stocks and a moderate
Improvement in mercantile lines re
ported by commercial agencies was Il
good influence. The market closed
steady. Bonds were steady.
Arizona republican., 1908-06-14
M ETALS.

markets were quiet in the absence Of
cables and prices were unchanged
Tin was dull at $2S.25@2S.50. Cop
per was steady in tone, with lake
at s12.S71a @13.OO, electrolytic $12.67A
012.S75, and casting at $12.5O@
1262h. Lead was quiet at s4.4712 a
45215. Spelter was dull at $4.571z a
462R. Iron remains quiet at recent
prices.
Arizona republican., 1908-06-14
CATTLE AND SHEEP.

Chicago, June 13.-Cattle receipts
500; market steady. Beeves $4,000
1855. Texans s4.6O@5.S0, westerns
s4.60@6.0O, stockers and feeders $3.50
@55O, cows and heifers $2.4O@4.5O,
calves s45O@625.
Sheep receipts 5000; market steady.
Natives $3.4O@5.40, westerns $4,000
$40, yearlings $4.SOG5.7O lambs $4.25
$3.50, westerns $4.50@6.75.
Arizona republican., 1908-06-14
A FATHERS TERRIBLE DEED.

Peabody. Kansas, June 13.-Frank
Good, American, aged q, cut the
threats of his three children and his
own throat with pocket knife at his
fathers barn west of this place to-
night. He was insanely respondent
over the death of his wife which Oc-
Cured last week.
Arizona republican., 1908-06-14
GRAIN.

Chicago, June 13.-Wheat closed
strong. July opened 1a@Ac higher
at SSA a j9c, advanced to S97sc and
closed at S92sc.
July corn closed wear near the
lowest point, at 61S @5sc.
July oats opened Is orc higher at
436431sc, held within that range and
closed at 43c.
Arizona republican., 1908-06-14
STOCKS.

Amalgamated Copper 67k, Ameri-
can Smelling IS, Atchison SO14, Chi
cago, Milwaukee & st. Paul 1925,
New York Central 1914, Pennsylvania
12O&, Reading 1121s, Southern Pa
cific S52i, Union Pacific 14i5s, U. s.
Steel 361s, pfd. 1914.
Arizona republican., 1908-06-14

A tensely interesting story of a
strike in a great steel mill, and the
means adopted by the hard-hearted
Scotch ironmaster to meet il is
''Man and Man." which DIN /. Ly-
man contributes to the Red Book
Magazine for June.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-02-13
THE CAPITOL GRAFT TRIAL.
Assistant Architect Lewis corrects His Testimony Regarding Former At
 torney General Carson.

Harrisburg, Pa. Feb. 1.-The first act of Stanford R. Lewis of Philadel- phia, assistant to Joseph M. Huston, architect of the new state capitol, when he took the witness stand Mons day at the trial of J. H. Sanderson, a contractor; former Auditor General Snyder. former State Treasurer Math- ues and James M. Shumaker, super intendent of buildings and grounds, charged with conspiracy to defraud the state, was to correct his testimony of Friday when he implicated former Attorney General General Hampton l.. Carson in an alleged "whitewash" of those who are accused of fraud. Lewis. in his correction. said that he had confused the titles of state ofi- cials and where he said attorney gen eral' he meant auditor general" Mir. Carson. who was at the time attorney general. took no part in the conference where the alleged "whitewash" of state officials was discussed, accord ing to Lewis.
 Monday began the third week of the trial. When court adjourned Fri day Lewis was under cross-examina- ton.
 Counsel for the defense announced they had no further questions to ask Lewis Monday and the commonwealth began redirect examination.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-02-13
chlcaao,s Heavy Hog Receipts.

Chicago. Feb. 11.--Receipts of hogs at the Union Stock yards in Chicago broke all previous records Monday
 Before noon more than 75.000 head had been unloaded and more were ar. irving. The highest number previous ly recorded was on February II, 1895, when 74,551 were received. The aver age receipts for Mondays and Wednes- days. on which days the runs are GUS tomarily larger than on other days, are from 50.O0o to 60.000 head. The high price of corn is said to be the cause for the marketing of the animals in such great numbers. The immedi- ate effect on the Chicago market was T break of 10 to 15 cents in prices.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-02-13
The Ohio Primaries.

Columbus, Feb. 12.-Primaries for the selection of delegates to- the re publican state convention were held in 36 counties of Ohio Tuesday. In 52 counties there is but one list of candidates. and no actual vote will be taken. Opposition to Taft was looked for in two counties only, Knox and Cuyahoga, and the Taft political man. agers are entirely confident of the result. They expect to have the con vention unanimous for Taft when 1t assemblies on March 3. and declare that there is no chance of any anti Taft men being chosen as delegates to the national convention at Chicago.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-02-13

Washington, Feb. 12.--The legality of the creation by the president of the inland waterways commission was questioned by MT. Tawney, Minnesota, chairman of the comTaitte6 on appro- priations, in the house Tuesday The point was raised when Mir. Tawney urged that the house cCnferees dis agree to the senate amendment to the urgent deficiency bill granting $1,S75 to Senator John H. Bankhead for ser vice as member of the commission. MT. Tawney declared that he did not question the motives of the chief ex- ecutiye. but insisted that his action was without authority of law.
 Mir. Crumpacker, Indiana, asserted that in extra constitutional and legal matters the president did have author ity to incur expenses of this character and. he cited the anthracite coal strike commission.
 Do you understand the president has power to commit this house to an appropriation in, violation of law?' inquired MT. Livingston. of Georgia?
 No" replied MT. Crumpacker "but he is not forbidden by law to appaint a voluntary commission to gather Iaa- terial for his own information. He would be- said MT. Crumpacker. If 1t was information gathered for the government"
 Replying to MT Fitzgerald, New York, Mir. Crumpacker said he as sumed the commissioners had not been paid
 But they have been paid" insisted Mir. Fitzgerald. "and 1t Is possible to ascertain from what fund"
 MT. Tawney challenged MT. Crum- packer on the strength of his state ment to say why the government should pay the expenses of the com mission. but Mir Crumpacker asserted that he was not claiming that the government should pay these ex- penses.
 "As matter of fact" reiterated MT. Tawney, these expenses have not been paid and can not be under any law now in force"
The Mena weekly star., 1908-02-13
Remorse for His Crime.

Jackson, Ky, Feb. 9.-Beech Hargis. who shot and killed his father. Judge James Hargis. on Thursday, was per. mitted Saturday morning to stand by the coffin. He stood for some time looking at the face of the dead and then with suppressed sobs knelt by the body. murmuring. Lord have mercy" While he was kneeling his mother came into the room and fell by his side. They remained there for only short time. when the son re. turned with the guard to the jail He did not attend the funeral.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-02-13
suroIcaI Operation in Street.

Chicago, Feb. 11.-Dr zigler per formed surgical operation sn the street Sunday night. He is the phy- sician who recently won $100.OO0 judgment for services rendered in Los Angeles to the late Harriet c. McVicker. wife of the late J. H. Me Wicker, theater manager. John Harri- son, colored. was run over by a street car as he was crossing Wabash ave nue at Sixteenth street. Both of his legs were so badly mangled that i'm mediate amputation was necessary. Dr. Zeigler was summoned by the DO lice from the Lexington hotel. So precarious was Harirson's condition that the operation was performed in the street. both legs being taken ofi below the knee.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-02-13
| LIMITED PARCELS POST.
A Bill Introduced in Congress Which Aims to Aid People Living on
 Rural Routes.
MAS THE APPROVAL OF THE pREsIDEMi
The Measure Provides That Merchan dixe and Other Articles Actually Mailed on Delivery Routes May Be Delivered by Rural Carriers at spe- ciaI Rates of Postage.

Washington, Feb. 11.-Senator Burnham of New Hampshire Monday introduced in congress a measure oi distinct importance to rural interests throughout the United States. It is a bill to provide a rural delivery of par cells post for merchandise and other articles actually mailed on rural de livery routes. The rural free delivery routes now number more than 38,000 and on them in excess of 15,000, ,000 people receive daily postal service.
 The measure introduced by Senator Burnham has the endorsement of the president and Postmaster General Meyer. It provides, in brief, for tho establishment of a rural parcels post at special rates of postage. for the de livery of foodstuffs. dry goods. drugs, books and other merchandise. The rate of postage shall be five cents for the first i've pounds and two cents for each additional pound or fraction thereof, and on parcels weighing lass than one pound, as follows: Two ounces or less, one cent; over two and under four ounces. two cents; over four and not exceeding eight ounces, three cents; over eight and not ex- ceeding twelve ounces. four cents. and over twelve ounces and under one pound, five cents.
 Two important limitations are placed on the use of the proposed par. cells post by the following provisions:
 That nothing herein contained shall be taken as authorizing the ac- ceptance or delivery at the special rates of postage herein provided of any parcel offered by any person acting as agent. representative. upon commis. sion or otherwise, for any person or company not resident on such rural delivery route.
 That only such parcels shah be re ceived for delivery at the special rates of postage herein provided as are of fered by bona fide merchants or deal CTS whose regular places of business are on rural routes covered by this act, in the ordinary and regular course
 of their business, and by residents or
 such routes in their individual ca pacity."
 The bill provides that the. parcels carried shall not weigh more than Il pounds or be more than three feet six inches in length. Perishable articles
 will be sent at the sender's risk and
 will not be accepted at any postoffice more than three hours before depart ure of the mail.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-02-13
Atlanta Is Recoverlna.

Atlanta, Ga, Feb. 12.--Atlanta and vicinity are slowly recovering from the effects of the sleet storm which Monday and Monday night isolated the city. Street cars were not run ming Tuesday and communication is delayed while telegraph and telephone wires are broken beyond repair. The storm abated Tuesday. leaving ruin for miles about the city. Fortunately no lives were lost, but the property damage. particularly to telephone and telegraph lines, is heavy.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-02-13
A Missouri Bank Looted.

Willard. Mo, Feb. 12.-The Bank of Willard was footed of $10.O00 by five robbers early Tuesday after the safe had been blown open with nitrogly- cerin. The explosion aroused the citizens and a street battle followed, but amid fusilade of shots the ban dits made their way to handcar and escaped by rail- A posse. composed of business men, and another headed by the sheriff. and composed of depu- ties. quickly formed and started in pursuit. No citizens were shot dur ing the battle and 1t is believed the robbers escaped unscathed.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-02-13
pefies the Government. ].

Pensacola, Fla. Feb. 12.-Capt. Ray of the German steamer Delta Monday took his vessel from this port. notwithstanding the fact that she had been seized by the United States marshal and posted as not be- ing allowed to leave port until bond had been given. The seizure was based upon three libel suits. The at- torney general at Washington has been requested to call upon the reve- hue cutter service to send out h yes sel from Key West Tuesday in an effort to apprehend the steamer.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-02-13
promlnent presbxterlan Dead,

Lacrosse. Wis. Feb. 12.-Rev. pr. John K. Fowler. pastor of the First Presbyterian church, former modera- tor of the Presbyterian synod of Wis consin, and one of the most prominent clergymen of his denomination in the northwest, died Tuesday of peritonitis aged 55 years. Dr. Fowler has held some of the most important charges in his church in Wisconsin and Iowa
The Mena weekly star., 1908-02-13
The Eagle Point sighted.

New York. Feb. 12.-The British
 ship Eagle Point. which has been 30 days enroute from London for Phila- delphia, was sighted Monday 27o miles east southeast of Sandy Hook by the steamer vaderland, which ar rived Tuesday. The Eagle Point was last spoken to on January 20 when the captain reported that the steam er's shaft was broken. Insurance rates on the vessel have been in creased and some alarm for her safe. 2 has prevailed among shipping men.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-02-13
Count Bonl Fined.

Paris, Feb. 12.--Count Boni De Gas tellane, the divorced husband of Anna Gould of New York. was Tuesday found guilty by the correctional court of criminal assault and battery on Prince ,Helie De Sagan. his cousin. end fined s20. The prince was award ed 20 cents damages.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-02-13
onlx Two HIa sattIeshlps.

Washington, Feb 1.-The house committee on naval affairs Monday voted to recommend an appropriation for the building of two battleships of the Delaware class instead of the four battleships recommended by the navy department and urged by the presi- dent.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-02-13
Capt. Forrest Dead.

Memphis. Tenn. Feb. 9-Capt William M. Forrest. son of Gen. Ma than Bedford Forrest. the confederate cavalry leader. who was recently stricken with paralysis while witness Ing play. died Saturday.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-02-13
corteIyou in New York.

New York, Feb. 9.--Secretary of the Treasury Cortelyou, who came to New York from Washington Friday night, spent considerable time at the GUS toms house Saturday. There he held an extended conference with Collector Fowler and other customs officials.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-02-13
Titled Foreigners in New York.

New York, Feb. 12.-Titled foreign CTS who arrived from Europe Tuesday to attend the wedding of Miss Theo- dora Shonts to the Duke De Chaulnes next Saturday are the Duchess D'Uzes. sister of the duke; Prince Galitzine. Princess Belosselsky. Baron De La Bouillerie and Baron Louis De Condo.