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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-06-04
CATTLE MEN ASK
TARIFF REFORM
CANNOT COMPETE IN CUBA WITH
GROWERS FROM OTHER
COUNTRIES.

FORT WORTH, Tex, June 4.-Plans
will be made to bring about a reduc-
ton of the tariff on cattle shipped from
the United States to Cuba at the
meeting today of the executive COM
mittee of the Cattle Rasers associa-
ton of Texas.
Under the existing conditions the
Cuban government imposes such Il
heavy tariff on cattle from the United
States as to prohibit practically any
shipments from this country to tht,
island Under this tariff shippers in
the United States cannot hope to COM
pete with shippers from other coun-
imposed on cattle from the United
States is discriminating against the
shippers in this country as regards cat
tie shippers in Mexico and South
America.
Robert E. Gorce, of Houston, a man
we'll versed on the question of the Gu
ban tariff. who has been to Cuba es-
pecially for the purpose of investigat-
ing the conditions and the situation,
will appear before the executive COM
mittee and give the committee the full
benefit of the knowledge that he has
gained.
At this meeting it is very probable
that the committee will determine what
position it will take in the matter and
what course it will pursue in regard to
this tariff question. The committee will
decide whether or not it will take any
steps in behalf of the association to
better the conditions and abate the
difficulties under which the United
States shippers are IabOring.
Another matter to be brought be-
fore the committee is the rate case, in
which the association has secured an
commission. reducing the rates on cat
tie shipments three cents per hundred,
equal to something like So to s. car.
With this order the commission held
that the shippers had the right to re-
cover the overcharges that had been
paid on shipments for two years back.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-06-04
KINNAN & MARVIN,
The Ceylon Magician.

This curious picture on an eastern
magician is from Caroline Coner's
newly published "Ceylon. the Paradise
of Adam THE fakir forthwith COM
menced to unpack the burden on his
back the principal item being bam-
boo framework or scaffOlding. This he
held with his right hand, while he
mounted step by step of bamboos. AT
the summit-he paused. with arms ex-
tended, to effect a balance. For some
reason or other the framework re-
manned perfectly steady and perpen-
dicular. while the fakir stretched him.
self out like a spider on its web. At
intervals on the bamboos were heavy
nails. rusty, but sharp at the point.
These nails distinctly penetrated the
mans mahogany colored flesh when
he stretched himself out on the frame
work
Thus he remained, a hideOus wound
made by each nail. from which the
purple blood flowed, lying there for
the space of ten minutes or so. except
ing for the blood a lifeless figure of
clay. Then. muttering some strange
sibberish. animation returned, and
making movements so that the nails
were extracted from the wounds, the
fakir with his toes kicked away the
scaffolding and remained himself alone
in midair.
Yes. there this weird creature re-
NAMED. his lean, chocolate colored
limbs apparently stiff and cataleptic.
his eyes fixed upward and gaZed. It's
a fact said Ceylon in low tones of
wonder AT home they would say we
were hypnotized.'
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-06-04
BY THE WAY, HAVE you REGIS
TERED YET?
HOW'S THIS?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re
ward for any case of Catarrh that can
not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
F. J. CHENEY & CO, Toledo. O.
We. the undersigned, have known
F. ]. Cheney for the last 10 years, and
believe him perfectly honorable in all
business transactions and financially
able to carry out any obligations made
by his firm.
WALDING. KINNAN & MARVIN,
Wholesale Druggists Toledo. O.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken inter-
nally. acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces of the system.
Testimonials sent free. Price 15c per
bottle. Sold by all druggists.
Take Halls Family Pills for cOnsti-
patton
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-29
UniUerSdIAdd

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it would be worth many times its cost
to any business. But it does more.
1t cuts the time of listing in half, in
creases the efficiency of your book
keepers, insures prompt statements
and trial balances, etc.
The Universal will handle figures
faster, easier, more accurately, heater
and keep on doing so longer and more
economically than old style machines
which do not possess its many advan-
tages, i. e.: A carriage that permits
the printing of regular or irregular
columns any distance apart on the
same sheet; totals and subtotals in
red; paper roll. carriage, counter and
register in plain view of operator, and
many others.
We solicit the opportunity of
demonstrating to you on your
work, in your Office, at our ex-
penSe, the proof of our claims.
Forest H. Montgomery, District Sales
Agent, Suite 1S34-1S36, Commercial Ma
tional Bank Building, Chicago, ILL.,
Universal Adding Machine company,
st. Louis. Branch offices in all prin-
cipal cities.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-29
HtllSDAlE.

Mr.. and Mrs. Kempster visited We'd
nesday with relatives in Sterling.
Mrs. Nancy Scott OF Erie is visiting
ut the home of her son, John Scott.
Milton Hanna of Yates Center, Kan,
Visited few days the last of the week
With his granddaughter, Mrs. Clara
Hanson.
A. B. Huston and wife entertained
The formers mother and sister from
Roseville, over Sunday
John Butter and family spent Sun
lay in Annawan.
Mrs. e. l.. Williams of Erie visited
a few days the first of the week with
Hillsdale relatives.
The Yuma Sunday school gave their
supper Thursday evening.
Mrs. p. P. Sleutz and son of Chi
cago are visiting this week at the
home of Mrs. Lettie Giles.
Mrs. Henry Fender of Rock Island
is staying this week at the home OF
her son Harry. sfsIEj
Mrs. Iva Martin visited over Sunday
in Rock Island at the home of hel
aunt, Mrs. Stella Woodburn.
Mesdames George and Bert Byran
and little daughter Helen of Erie were
Hillsdale visitors Friday.
A party OF young people had pleas
ant time Friday evening at the home
| of Mr.. and Mrs. Hesketsell.
The farmers have begun their
| threshing in this neighborhood.
Little Harry Howard was able Sat
urday evening to accompany his moth
er home. His right arm was broken
instead of his leg, as stated last week
| Mrs. Joseph Mcconnell has beer
quite sick, but is recovering nicely.
| Mrs. Grant Kempster returned t.
her home Tuesday from Minneapolis
where she has been the past month.
| Mrs. Kate Martin was a tri-city Wis
iior Friday.
Miss Hastings of Rock Island visited
Tuesday in Hillsdale with her father.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. H. Hudson visited
Sunday, in Erie with relatives.
! William Sands of Geneseo spen
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-29
FOSTER.

Miss Emma Anderson returned home
Thursday from Nebraska, where she
spent the past five weeks with rela-
tives.
A lawn party was given Thursday
evening by the Misses Pearl and Ari-
IONA Watson in honor of their cousins.
the Misses Mildred and Helen Bryars
of st. Louis. About so were present
and most enjoyable time is reported.
Mr.. and Mrs. August Anderson and
, the Misses Mary, Bessie and Laura
/ spent Sunday at the home of their
daughter and sister, Mrs. Lee Freise
and husband of Sweetland Center
| Iowa.
The Misses Bridge and Kate Ferry
of Rock Island spent few days last
week at the home of Mrs. Ben Zollner
| Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Blankenburg, of
Rock Island spent Sunday at the
home of the latter's parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Frank P Gillett.
Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac Foster are visit
ing at the homes of their daughter
Mrs Joe Bowser and family, ana
their son. Charles Foster and family
at Attalissa, Iowa.
The B. Y. p. u. meeting held Sun
day evening was well attended. The
leaders, Miss Bessie Anderson anG
Thomas Watson, took charge of the
devotional meeting. The next meet
ing will be held Sunday evening. Aug
2. The leaders will be Miss Nols
Gillett and Fred ,Kleist.
Most of the Sunday school pupils
and members of the Baptist church
from Foster expect to attend the rally
day in Rock Island, Aug. Is.
Mr. and Mrs. Albert McGreer ant
son Harry expect to leave this weel
for Nebraska and Montana, wher,
they will visit relatives.
i Ensign Roper of the Salvation arm!
spoke at the Baptist church at Foste
Sunday morning and in the evenin.
gave an illustrated lecture on tn,
Life of Christ
Mrs. Frank Brogan and daughters
the Misses Alta and Adele, spent Sat
urday and Sunday in Muscatine visit
ing with relatives.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-29
ANDALUSIA.

DR.. Guy Wait, wife and baby are
visiting Mrs. Waits parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Burgoyne.
Mrs. Merit Meyers and two daugh-
tiers. Mary and Hazel, returned to
their home Monday at Elvira, Iowa,
after a visit with Mr.. and Mrs. Lee
man.
Mike Simmons and family have
moved back here from Rock Island
Miss Minnie Knox of Rock Island
visited Miss Katherine Britton from
Friday till Sunday.
Mrs. l. B. Hayes and son visited
here last week.
Mrs. Rosa Erie is visiting near Tay
lor Ridge.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Wenks of Des
Moines are visiting relatives here.
The Baptist Sunday school picnic
Tuesday was a success. They cleared
5000.
Miss Julia First of Muscatine spen
one day last week with her aunt
Mrs. Annie Mounts.
The ball game last Friday between
the HldTIleu llell anu the boys resulted
| 10 to Is in favor of the married men
They will play again Friday
Mrs. Fred Mosher and sons, Dial,
and John, returned to their home a
Central City last Friday after visi
here.
Fay Cole, the youngest son of Nh
and Mrs. Tom Cole, has been quit
sick the past week with typhoid fever
Mrs. Mable McFail of Kansas VIII
has been visiting relatives here tn
past month returned TO her home las
week.
; Miss Katherine Boney who has beel
visiting a few days with home folk
returned to Rock Island
! Mrs. Roy Pelham and son of De
Witt. Iowa, are visiting at the home c
Mr.. and Mrs. Seth Leeman
| Thursday the w. w. brought an e,
cursion here. There were five Sur
day schools, three from Davenport, on
| from Bettendorf and one from Blu
Grass. They spent the day in tn
school yard. There were 600 people
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-29
i. r. AsPINWALL IS INDICTED
Former Senator Held for Circulating
False Statements.

Freeport, ILL.,, July 29.-Former State
Senator Homer F. Aspinwall, who for
the last few years has been identified
with the Standard Trust & Title COM
pany of Philadelphia, has been indict-
ed for circulating false financial state
ments of the company. Aspinwall was
prominent not only in political, but in
religious affairs, and was associated
with Homer l.. Castle of Pittsburg,
former prohibition candidate for gov
ernor of Pennsylvania. He was at one
time member of the Pontiac reforma-
tory.
| The Standard Trust & Title COM
pany bore the earmarks of a get-rich-
quick concern, for although it is claim
ed $4,000 was paid in by them, the
company never really opened for bust
ness. An effort is being made to re-
cover this amount from Aspinwall and
the other officers of the copcern.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-29
NEWS OF THE NEIGI1BORS

Farland-made an unannounced visit
to the Smith home. They found her
living in the extreme of foulness,
filthiness and squalidity. With the
temperature lowering around the tor
rid figure, the woman was wearing a
mans oyercoat when the commission
ers dropped in on her. Mrs. Smith
showed no signs of disapprovel at
their visit, but showed them through
he, den of filth and then asked the
commissioners how they liked it.
Prepare Steam PIant.-The adop-
ton of the steam heating ordinance
by the city council has been followed
by an acceleration of work on the
new plant at Third and Rock Island
streets from which the Davenport Gas
and Electric company will fill the
mains during future seasons. Accord
ing to the ordinance, the company's
heating season commences Oct. 1, and
| it will require some expeditions work
to have the plant installed and run
ming by that time. The Tri-City Con
struction company is building 30x60
| foot addition to the present building,
| to afford some of the room for the
new plant. This plant will be of SOC
kilowatt capacity and of 1000 boiler
horsepower. 1t will mean the resump
ton during the heating season at
least of the making here in Daven
port of goodly portion of the electric
power which is consumed here.
Obituary Record.-Mrs. William La
mar, after a long illness resulting
from a cancer, died Monday at heI
home. 1919 Bowditch street. De
ceased was born in Germany, where
her father and mother, Mr.. and Mrs
Josiah Hamann, still reside. Beside
her parents, she is survived by hel
husband and five children, Clerncy
Marie. Grace, Willie and Charlotte.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-29
Davenport, Iowa.
& q A CURE FOR
o.o.o. RHEUMATISM

Rheumatism caused
through
producing poison causing
of
which the blood
relief but
inamaoy poison must be expelled from the blood S.
Rheumatism because blood purifier the
circulation
eXpels
Rheumatism. all
S S. will be found
needed
free to all who write CO., ATLANTA GA
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-29
TAYLOR RIDGE

Rev. j. S. Jaggers left Monday to
spend the week in Muscatine.
Mrs. Charles Crawford and sons are
visiting with Bruce Taylor in Kansas.
Sam Baringer of Reynolds moved
on Wednesday into the new house he
has built in Taylor Ridge.
The farmers are busy threshing
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-29

New Principal Here.-C. r. Peter
son, who succeeds John Burkman as
principal of Browns Business college,
is busy preparing for the opening of
ne fall term Tuesday, Sept. 1. Mr..
Peterson comes from Streator and Mr.
Burkman goes to that city, the two
men exchanging the posts which they
have held the last year in the Brown
chain of business schools.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-29

oats and Smelling corn this week.
Miss Anna Steitz of Rock Island is
visiting at the home of DIR. Eckhar;l
Anna Cristy visited over Sunday in
Rock Island
Mrs, M. Roberts and daughter Ina
left Monday for Savannah, H., TO be
gone several weeks.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-29
HIeranoer Hamilton.

Monday in Hillsdale with his brother
Herman.
Emil Bracker is quite sick with ty
phoid fever. A trained nurse is in at
tendance.
Blackberries are selling at 6 and Z
cents quart in this community. They
seem quite plentiful
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-29

Rest is all that the weak stomach
needs. But the rest must be complete.
Pepsin digests but a single food ele-
mcnt. Kodol alone can digest them
all.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-29

One-eighth inch thick at a point in the
combustion chamber, a fault which did
not show up in the 500-mile prelim-
mary test, nor in the first 500 miles
Of most strenuous driving over numer-
Gus ranges of the Allegheny mountains
between Cambridge Springs and Har-
risburg."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-29

~ RRORS in addition are the cause
- of more work, worry, lost time,
delayed statements-more ex-
pense than all other forms of miscal-
culation combined. If the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-29

Find Evidence of lnsanity.-If there
ever was q doubt in the minds of the
Scott county board of insanity COM
missioners as to the sanity of Mrs.
Mary Smith, 1924 Farnam street, that
doubt was removed yesterday when
the three commissioners. A. Han
ley, DR.. Lambach and Harry j. Nc
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-29
SAINT KATHARINE'S
SCHOOL FOR GIRLS.
EPISCOPAL.

Primary, Preparatory and Col
legiate Grades. Certificates &C
cepted by Leading Colleges. Ex-
ceptional Advantages in Music,
Art, Gymnasium, and Domestic
Science. Native French and Ger
man Teachers,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-29
DAVENPORT

Sold 100000 Stamps.-For the year
ending June 80, figures have been COM
piled showing that over 6,000,000
stamps were necessary for the out
going mail of this city. This fact
shows the business of the city is grow
ing. The following tabulated state
ment shows the different sales and
amounts: lie stamps sold, 2,053,572;
&c stamps sold, 3,S74,327; &c stamps
sold, 1858; 4c stamps sold, 59,O16;
sc stamps cold, 34,372; &c stamps sold
1884; SC stamps sold, 9,S12; loo
stamps sold, 1875; special delivery
stamps sold, 5,439; other denomina
ton sold, 3,40S; total, 6,1O6,S39; value
$10S,218.S8.
Three Sue for Damages.-Alice
Powers has started legal proceedings
against the American Can company
claiming the sum of $4,000 damages
for injuries received on May 81, 1908
while in the employ of the defendant
company. Charles E. WEIGH has start
ed suit against the Tri-City Railway
company, claiming the sum of $4,000
as damages for injuries alleged tc
have been received Aug. 10, 1907
while in the employ of the company
Martha C. Slater has entered sui
against Sophia Benson, claiming the
sum of $4,000 as damages for alleged
SANDER.
Complains of More Saloons.-Attor
ney H. B. Betty yesterday sent t.
Mayor Scott the names of Is saloon
keepers whom he alleges are selling
Intoxicating liquors on Sundays ant
after the prohibited hours. The lette
accompanying the names states tina
unless the mayor regulates these sa
looms that the Civic Federation viii
at once start injunction proceeding:
against them.
Find Evidence of lnsanity.-If there
ever was q doubt in the minds of thu
Scott county board of insanity com
missioners as to the sanity of Mrs
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-29

Merchants Plan Picnc.-All arrange
ments have been completed for the an
nual picnic of the retail merchants to
be held on Campbell's island Aug. II.
There will be music by the Light
Guard band and trap shooting for pro-
fessionals and amateurs. Lawn tennis
and croquet may be played all day
and a grand program of sports has
been scheduled.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-01-16

laces. Hand embroidery which may be
done at home, Is a dainty additional de-
coration.
When the silk pcttcoat is used 1t Is to
be noted that 1t gives a little more of the
gentle swish than of late Tarcta Is, of
course. the best mater a, for this pur-
pose.
The long close fitting coat is much fav-
ored this season; 1t will be slashcd at
the sides and have a smart vest and re-
vcrsed cuff. A dark coat will often
Lave n white or very light colorcd silk
vest we'll covered with design In SOU
tache braid, n nat collar facing of velvet
with its edges outlined with the braid,
and the cuffs should be decorated in the
same fashion.
The use to which tiny folds of taffcta
and satin are put are many. They may
b, applied in braiding patterns and in
scrpcntinc effects and zigzaE designs on
panels, fronts, vests. hens or collars and
cuffs.
The long sleeve. very plain, is used in
the tailored costume and also on many
of the afternoon gowns.
The "mitainc sleeve" is aftcn seen i'm
tho scm-drcss costumes as well as the
puffcd sleeve overhung with pclcrine
flounccs which meet he long glove.
The vogue of the sleeve and body in
one continues in popular favor and is
seen on waists and wraps as well as
ncgligecs. To give the best effect this
| feature should be outlined with insertion
or braid or some variety Of fancy stitch
cs.
CATHERINE MANN-PAYzANT
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-01-16

Fitz-Gcrald thought little of his "Omar
Khayyaum" as "A poetic success, and tho
publishers and booksellers, and the
book buyers too. did not for n
long time give him much reason to
change his opinion. He might think bet
ter of it in one way if he were alive to-
day, and even so he might bc disa ppoint-
ed. He might regret that so many per
son among them Americans, loved deep
lY, sometimes In maudlln way, the
philosophy of the Anglcized Persian
poet, persons who cannot understand. or
at least enjoy William James's Pras-
matism We all know, at least that
Titz- Gcralds poem is now "scller'
So widely known Is the poet at present
that the other day, when niece by mar
rage of John Fitz-Gerald, Edward S
brother. was buried at Boulge. in Suf-
folk that there were reporters present"
to mention the fact that across this new
made grave fell the shadow of the rose
treeA planted over the ncighborng grave
OF Edward FitZ-Gerald. II was planted
by the omar Khayyaam club In 1893.
and 1t bears this inscription: This rose
tree. raised at Kew gardens from seed
brought by William Simpson, artist and
traveller from the grave of Omar Khay-
yam Mt Nishapur, was planted by a few
admirers of Edward Fitz-Gerald, In the
nan'e Of the Omar Khayyaam club. Oc-
tobed u 1SSS."-Harpers Weekly,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-01-16
The BANQUET
Municipal Affairs Discussed by Promi-
nent Citizens.

The business meeting was followed by
the banquet. at which lis were present
The repast Itself was an excellent one and
was well served Grace was said by the
Rev. y. J. Barrett Music was furnished
by Lessons orchestra. The post-prandial
exercises We're In the nature of n
symposium. the general theme being THE
Municipality and Our Business interests -
W. j. Van Patten, retiring president Of
the Commercial club, presided as toast
mast"
Mr. Van Patten first presented the new
president, Mr. Southwick, as the man who
was very largely instrumental I'm making
the Commercial club possible. Mr.. South
wick said the organization hardly realizes
It's power. If the club realized it's power
t would not simply be wishing for a
new union station, 1t would have one.
IF the organization has its eye to
the future 1t can see where public i'm
provements are needed and ACCOMPLISH
them. He considered it great honor to
succeed as president such n citizen as
Mr., Van Patten. The Commercial club
has been more of a success than many of
us suppose In the future the members
of the club must work together In the
past rival enterprises have intcrfered.
We should drop our rivalries at a GER
tain point and work for the good of the
community only
Mayor Bgclow spoke on the new char
ter, Or. Tinkham for the public schools
DR. F. +. Clark on the public health, G.
p. Smith on the care of dependents, Her
aid stevens on street improvements j.
w. Goodoll on municipal lighting. A. S
Drew on protection from fire NJ q
Clark on the enforcement of law and
Judge T.. c. Mower on the treatment OF
the criminal.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-01-16
NATIONAL BANKS.
Directors ana other officials Elected ST
Annual Meeting Tuesday

The stockholders of Burlington's two
national banks held their annual meet
ings Tuesday and reelected the direc-
tors. The directors then organized by
ro-clccting the officers. The clerical
staff in tic two institutions also remains
the same.
Tho stockholders OF the Merchants Ma
ito. Il bank elected G.. w. Woodhouse, L.
T.. Woodhouse, II. w. Allen. Robert Rob
erts and w c. 1sham, directors The
officers are: President, G. w Wood
house: vice-prcsidents, l.. +. Woodhousc
ana II. w. Allen; cashier, W. e. Isham,
assistant cashiers. \. w. Hin and T. l..
Thomas; teller. +. NJ. Bradley
The stockholders of the Howard Ma
tional bank elected j. II. Gates. f. f,
Burgess, Elias Lyman. A. q. Whitte-
more and II. T. Rutter, directors The
officers are: President, J. II. Gates;
vice president, f. f.. burgess; cashier.
II. r. Ruttor; assistant cashier, II. ).
Weed: teller. +. w. Whitcomb; book
keeper. w. O. Lane.