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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-02
DAVENPORT

Registration Is Light.-The total
registration in the six wards of the
city at the close OF the polls at 8
o'clock Saturday night was 10,3S0.
This is a lighter registration than took
place at the presidential election four
years ago. At that election the total
vote cast in the city was 11,SSS. At
the congressional election in 1906 or
two years later the total vote cast
was 1894. John Weaver, 81 years
cid, a resident of the first precinct of
the Sixth ward, was the Oldest voter
to register Saturday. Mr. Weaver
went to the registration booth and
without the assistance of spectacles,
signed his name and complied with
all the requirements of registration
with the same ease as would be ex-
rected of the average man.
O.
Hit by Auto; Sues RaiIway.-H. D.
Ballard commenced suit in tine district
court Saturday through his attorney,
f. H. Lundy of Eldora, Iowa, to re-
cover $4,000 damages from the Tri-
City Railway company for injuries al
legged to have been received when he
alighted from a bridge line car March
% last. The accident occurred on
Fort Armstrong avenue at the end of
the government bridge The car had
stopped to allow some passengers des-
tined for the arsenal to alight. 1t is
assumed, from the reading of the dec
laration, that Ballard was one OF the
number. AS he stepped from the car
he claims he was struck by an auto
mobile which was moving in the same
direction rs the street car. He was
knocked down. his nose broken and
Eis teeth loosened, and the ligaments
OF his foot and leg torn
Flower Show Opens Nov S.-The
annual chrysanthe.num show at Cen
tral park will begin Nov. and will
continue for two weeks. c. o. F..
ECehm, the superintendent of the park.
stated that the show this year should
excel that of any previous year as the
chrysanthemums. this year are excep-
t,onally fine He stated that he has
more than 1000 plants comprising 80
different varieties. These will be on
exhibition in the conservatory which
will be open to the public every day
during the two weeks and until 10
O'Clock every night. At the close of
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-02
Stands for Justice.


confidence and improve trade condi-
tons"
Stands for Justice.
Conrad F. Bremen, vice president
Equity Savings and Loan company,
and interested in many business en-
terprises in Youngstown. Ohio, says:
Il will support Bryan because l be-
i:eve he stands for justice and sound
doctrine. His bank guarantee will in
sure stability in business and his cleo
tion will quiet the unrest that is on
trade today. 1t will encourage the
small investor"
c. H. Strain. county assessor ard
one of the most prominent men of
Portland, Ore, says: THE public wei;
fare imperatively demands the election
OF Bryan. His courage. his moral pur-
pose. his fortitude, his sublime faith
in the people, have raised him to an
unmatched eminence of leadership
which extends far above party lines"
New Life to Business.
A. w. Ellerbush, one of the owners
CT the largest department stores in
Evansville, Ind. says: The election
Of Bryan will give new life to the de-
pressed commercial activities of the
country"
Reuben Hughes, owner OF. another
big department store, Evansville. Ind,
says: THE election of Bryan would
lave bracing effect upon business.
AS soon as his policies are put into
effect, there will DE gradual better
ing of business conditions"
Would Aid Merchants.
William Hayden, president of the big
Hayden department store of Omaha,
says: "My conviction is that the cleo
ton of Bryan would mean something
very profitable to the commercial in
terests of America"
Albert H. Benson of Benson and
Thorne company, Omaha, says: "The
retailers want to see confidence re.
stored. They know if confidence is
| restored more money will circulate
and people will buy more literally.
Therefore l want to see Bryan elected
The guarantee of bank deposits would
Wv hioASs dNSOiuiio W luc way lOOh
at it, to make times better than any.
thing that could be conceived III
crease of business will be the effect
OF Bryan's election"
] Grocer Talks.
| T. E. O'Shea, leading grocer OF
Cairo, ILL.,, says: Bryan's election
would remove the pail that has fallen
lover business and restore confidence
in general
Mr.. O'Shea's message is accompan
led by the names of many other bust
ness men of the same city. who make
similar expressions. Hundreds of other
messages of like import have come
to the democratic national COMMITTEES
during the past few days, showing
that the business men of the countr,
ARE anxiously awaiting the election Of
Bryan for a return of business pros
Irerity.''
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-02

Early III the evening there was a
big demonstration in the stockyards
region. When the party, which left
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-02

the Annex in automobiles, reached
Fo~:y-third street and Michigan avenue
it was met by 200 men-practically
all Of whom are employed at the stock
yalds-on horseback. They were
lined up on both sides of the avenue,
and as the automobiles passed in re-
view their occupants were Justify
cheered. A large parade, with plenty
of red fire and large number Of floats
as features, had been planned for
eal;y- in the evening. The failure of
Mr.. Bryan to reach Chicago caused
wait until 8 O'Clock. After the parade
| Colonel J. Hamilton Lewis, Martin J.
WADE and others spoke at the live
| stock pavilion.
Hurst Speaks to Big Crowd.
Al Chutes park the biggest crowd
| of the campaign was waiting. 1t num-
| bored at the least calculation $4,000
peoEie to whom ringing addresses
, We're made by Hon. E. W. Hurst OF
Rock Island and Hon. Samuel Al
schuler of Chicago.
Practically winding up his campaign
Saturday. Mr.. Bryan entered into the
spirit of the occasion with an earnest
ness and intensity which left no room
for doubt that he meant what he said
He spoke with convincing attacks on
Rockefeller. Carnegie, Hartman, Pres
ident Roosevelt and Mr.. Taft.
| Twenty-four speeches were deliv-
cred in Indiana. stops being made at
| Union City Winchester Richmond
New Castle, Muncie. Anderson. Alex
andria, Summitville, Marion. Kokomo,
Peru, Rochester. Plymouth, South
Bend, La Porte, Chesterton, Gary and
Indiana Harbor. At Winchester Mr.
Bryan issued signed appeal to the
people of the United States for their
suffrage.
An incident OF the trip occurred at
Richmond. when Mr.. Bryan was
handed list of 500 republicans piedg-
ing their support to him.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-02
MILAN.

Paul ]. Matthews and Miss Odessa
]. Caldwell were married at the home
of the brides father Wednesday after
noon. They went to st. Louis for a
wedding trip, after which they will be
ct home to their friends at Ginger
Hill farm.
Dale Smith was, taken to st. An
thongs hospital Tuesday and was OPP
Grated on for appendicitis Wednesday
James Reed, who lived in Charles
Thompson's house on Third street for
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-02

day night totally destroyed the Bolton
compress ard 10000 bales of cotton.
The loss will exceed s250,000, which
is covered by insurance. Twenty resi-
dences We're damaged by the fire and
water and II loaded freight cars
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-02

the ADDITION or two stories VIII give
$1,000 additional feet of floor space on
which additional machines may be set.
The company will be enabled to add
greatly to the force OF men and to ma
terially increase the output of the
rlant.
Reclaims Much Land.-The work of
retaining land and extending the har
Twenty-sixth streets was completed
Saturday. The work mas been carried
on at intervals for more than three
years. The area of the land reclaimed
is approximately one and half acres.
the harbor line having been extended
ct some places more than 100 feet be-
yond the old harbor line. The made"
land is the property of the Moline
Channel Ice company and abuts the
ice houses owned by that company.
The ice company is contemplating ex-
tensive improvements on the new land
The nine ice houses belonging to the
company are to be extended out al
the wall. Only sufficient space will
be left between the ends of the ice
houses and the river for a new rail
read track. The additions 70 the ice
houses will double the present capacity
of the plant, making Il total storage
capacity of $4,000 tons.
Thieves Steal Table.-The pool room
belonging to John Tjalas at 1908
Fourth avenue was entered by burg
lars Friday evening and was robbed
Of $3.50 and some valuable Greek
coins. The cash register was left
there but a small table in which the
money was secreted was carried away
ana no trace of it mas been discovered
Obituary Record.-Emil j. Van Der
l'oof died az the city hospital Saturday
from heart trouble. Mr.. Van Derhooi
was veteran of the civil var He
was born May %, 1889. and came here
| lest year to live with his daughter
| Mrs. F. B. Hayes of 24i0 Fourth ave
nue.. He was married in 1868, his
wife dying in 1877. Deceased was
Etember- of A. j. Myers post OF Buffalo
and May IS, 1861, enlisted in Com
pany E, 2Sth New York infantry ant
was discharged May 2, 1862, when h.
was wounded. He again reenlisted il
Company T, 1s6th regiment of New
York on Aug. 21, 1862, and was dis
charged June IS. 1865. He leaves hi
daughter of this city and a son, j. NJ
Van Derhoof of Rochester.
| Mrs. Emma Erickson, for the pas
80 years resident of Moline, died a
the home. 1915 Seventh avenue. Fri
Gay evening. Mrs. Erickson was borl
in Sweden Aug. 25 1856. She cam,
to this country in the summer of 1856,
and moved direct to Moline. wher.
she has since made her home. Sh,
was married to Andrew Erickson il
1875. Mr.. Erickson died IS years ago
She leaves five children, Mrs. B. Fl
Ohline of Moline, Albert, Alma, Arthu
and Lilly, all at home.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-02

Chapped hands are quickly cured by
applying Chamberlain's Salve. Price.
% cents. For sale by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-02

Revelers Start Big Blaze.
Bolton, Texas. Nov. Fire started
by Halloween roysterers late Satur-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-02

burned. which will increase the total
loss by $4,000.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-11-06
GERMANY AND FRANCE ON EDGE
Report Currret German Minister to
Paris Has Been Recalled over
Moroccan Incident.

PARIS, Nov.5.--It was rumored here this
afternoon that Price Won Radolin, the Ger
man ambassador. had been recalled. The
report has not yet been verified.
The following statement with regard to
the present situation was secured this after
noon from authoritative source:
This situation is very strained. Minister
Cambon yesterday communicated to Herr
Won Schoen, the German foreign secretary,
the refusal of France TO express regret at
the attitude of her officers and soldiers.
Herr Won Schoen reserved Germany's reply,
but at the same time he intimated that
Prince Won Radolin might be recalled.
"In an effort to avoid a breach, France
sent a note to NJ. Cainbon embodying the
conciliatory formula made public after the
cabinet meeting today This was accom-
panied by the following words:
1--WE await Germany's reponse, confident
that this formula must appeal to Germany s
sense of justice II she frankly wishes to
reach an understanding
Russia and Great Britain fully support
the attitude of France"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-11-06
NEW CURE FOR TUBERCULOSIS
ruling Cavity Caused by Disease
with Metallic Salt Main
Remedy.

CHICAGO. Nov. 6-Remarksble results
In curing tuberculosis OF the bones, dem
onstrated in five weeks trial at the
Home for Destitute Crippled Children to-
day turned the attention to a treatment
discovered by DR.. Emil Beck Of this city.
The treatment. which promises to bring
relief to large percentage OF sufferers
from this form of the great white plague,
is simplicity itself and consists for the
most part In filling the cavity caused by
the disease with a metallic salt, bismuth
subnltrate. combined with a basis Of vase
line. :.....
The discovery was incidental to an X-ray
photograph OF little invalid. The solution
was applied to fix the outline Of a tuber-
cular abscess. and being left in the cavity
proved healing agent. DR. Beck told his
discovery to Drs John Rider and Waldo
Blanchard at the Home for Destitute Grip
pied Children and IN a five weeks trial
twenty out of forty crippled children were
cured by the treatment. The formula CON
tains thirty grains of bismuth subnltrate
combined with sixty grams of vaseline.
The paste so formed is solid at the tenn
perature of the body, but II fever is in
duced will run out of the cavity. AS the
healing continues the mixture is absorbed.
Medical men estimate that fully so per
cent Of all the crippled children are suf-
fering from tubercular disorders.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-11-06
BRYAN coNGRATULATEs TAFT
Sends Telegram Wishing Him Sue
cess During His Coming
AdminiHtra tfou,

CINCINNATI, O., Nov 5.-"Please ac-
cept congratulations and best wishes for
the success Of your administration.
'WILLIAM ]. BRYAN"
"I thank you sincerely for your cordial
and courteous telegram OF congratulation
and good wishes.
WILLIAM II. TAFT"
These messages were today exchanged
between Lincoln. Neb. and Cincinnati.
The message from Mr.. Bryan came while
Judge Taft was addressing the general
conference OF the womens Foreign Mis-
sionary society Of the Methodist Episcopal
church. He received the message on his
return to his residence and answered Il
at once.
In his address to the women, having been
flatteringly introduced by Bishop ]. c.
Hartzell. Judge Taft gave an enthusiastic
commendation OF foreign mission work
His experience in the far east he said
had taught him the value OF this work IN
uplifting those people. and he commented
upon the elevating effect OF Christianity
and especially upon the heather women.
In the Philippines, Judge Taft asserted
the present degree OF success in civilization
and government was made possible through
the influence of Christianity.
The speaker was warmly and enthusias-
tically received by the members OF the
conference. Each had provided herself
with a small American flag. The entrance
OF Judge Taft was the signal for a pretty
demonstration. At the end OF his speech
he was overwhelmed with personal con.
gratulations on his success at the polls
Judge Taft tonight was the honoreC
guest at the twenty-ninth annual dinner o
the Commercial club. which was held at tn,
Queen City club. Judge Taft has been a
member OF this exclusive organization fol
fifteen years and his presence tonight mad,
much Of as a local celebration.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-11-06

Missouri and Maryland seem to be still
in doubt, with chances in favor of the
electoral vote of both states going to
Taft. Page /
Democrats gain eight votes in the lower
house of congress Page q
w. ]. Bryan, discussing the election
says Nebraska is the bright spot and eX-
presses the hope that the incoming ad-
ministration will redeem pledges of the
platform. Page q
Returns from over Nebraska show no
change from previous estimates except in
the Sixth congressional district, where
Kinkaid. republican, claims hisy election
by from 1900 to $500. Page
FOREIGN.
China gives great demonstration for
the American fleet which leaves Annoy
for the Philippines. Page q
DOMESTIC.
| Charles w. Morse and Alfred II. Curtis
were found guilty of misapplicaton Of
! bank funds and making false entries in
the books of the bank. Page
NEBRASKA.
| United Brethren purchase hospital at
! Beatrice, which they will enlarge and
make 1t a district institution for the
| church rage
LOCAL.
! Omaha coming to the center as a flour
! center Inquiry has been received mere
! from Finland concerning it, Page 3
| County option has been killed for two
years in Nebraska, says Mayor Dahlman.
Page 8
i Western railroads preparing to go ahead
with extensions now that it is assured
| taft Is elected. Page 6
conan6ERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL.
live stock markets. Page 2
! Grain markets. Page
| Stocks and bonds. rage
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-11-06
PICKUP FOR STOCKHOLDERS
Northern Pacific Railroad Makes Dis-
tributiOn OF surplus 10
It's Owners.

NEW YORK, Nov 6.-Dircctors of the
Northwestern Improvement company. the
stock of which is owned by the Northern
Pacific road, today declared an extra diVi-
dend of $11.26 share on the stock OF tho
Northern Pacific Railway company. The
dividend was ordered lAtd out OF tho &C.
cumulated surplus OF the Northwestern I'M
provement company.
In a statement issued announcing the
dividend, 1t was declared:
1.-THE surplus assets of the Northwestern
improvement company from which this
dividend is paid have been acquired By the
Northern Pacific Railway company
through series of years in the course OF
its business, as earnings and profits from
its investments. No part of them has been
derived from the transportation business.
The nature of the property owned by the
Northwestern Improvement company from
which these earnings were derived, was
not given In the statement.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-11-06
WILLIAM H. TAFT.
SOCIALISTS LOSE IN BIG TOWNS
Debs Runs Behind in Chicago, CIeve-
land and Cincinantf.

CHICAGO, Nov. 6.-The socialist vote in
Tuesdays election showed a great falling
off from the record in 1904 in the three
principal cities OF the country in which Sc
cialism is strongest. Chicago socialists
who polled 5000 votes in 1904 were given
less than 1900 votes in the police returns
and the most sanguine do not expect that
the revised totals will exceed p, 900 votes
for Debs. Cincinnati and Cleveland also.
listed as strong soclalistic centers, accord
ing to leaders OF the party, polls a greatly
decreased vote.
While admitting the adverse figures
today, A. M Simons member OF the ma
tional committee OF the socialist party,
asserted that an increase was shown in
the vote this year In the small towns
Mr.. Simons said:
Mr.. Gompers influenced the labor vote,
on which the socialistic party depends to
great extent. His words caused many
thousand semi-sociallsts of radical views
to vote for Mr.. Bryan. and also frightened
many conservative labor men into voting
for Mr.. Taft. We are particularly pleased
with results on the Pacific coast. where
an increased vote was shown In many
towns We have received word Of gains
In Texas towns, from Missouri and a few
towns in New York"
The total vote for Mr.. Debs, It is estI-
mated. will not exceed 10000 in place OF
the 100000 which was predicted by en-
thusiastic socialists.
TERRE HAUTE, Ind, Nov! 5.-Eugene
v. Debs, defeated candidate for the nrasi-
dency on the socialist ticket, today made
the following statement concerning the
socialist vote:
THE so-called falling off was not a fall.
ing or. attribute the votes falling short
OF the expected mark to the fact that an
unusually large vote was cast for the so.
cialist candidate in 1904 Then there were
a great many dissruntled democrats who
were chagrined because Parker was pomi.
mated. and they voted with the socialists
This year they went back TO the demo,
cratic party and voted for Mr.. Bryan. !
count that we have made a gain In ths
actual socialist vote"
NEW YORK, Nov. 5.-Undismayed IN
figures from the west showing a beavy
falling off in the socialistic vote in sun.
! posed socialistic strongholds, state bead.
! quarters OF the party in New York reitsr.
ated today that when all returns are in /,
will be shown that the total vote ls double
or almost double that OF 1904. which MA,
10000. The New York state vote for En-.
gene V. Deos for president. estimated on
the basis OF returns received at state head.
quarters is placed II at between 4Oos
and 5000. The state vote in 1904 was s5 O0o
In 1900. with the Independent league IN IN,
field, 1t dropped to 2l,75l. Generally speak.
ing. the upstate socialist vote showed 3
falling off In the cities and Increases II
the small towns.
In Greater New York. according to IN,
socialist daily paper OF this city, Deb,
poled total OF S,s6l, gain of only 81
over 1904 This figure IL behind the yot,
cast for Hisgen. the independent, part,
candidate, who received 27.27s in Create
New York
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-11-06
KINKAlD A WINNER
Congressman from si- srict Says
He is Reel,
RUNS AHEAD OF cKET
Additional Returns Do NJ lge
Estimate on Other OF
SEvENTY.F0UR CoUNTIE> IN
Legislature Strongly Democratic in
Both Branches.
SHALLENBERGER LEADS BRYAN
No Compilation Made on Remainder
Of state Ticket, bot Nothing to
Indicate ~ Differs Mate
rIaIy from the Head.
Legislature Strongly Democratic il
Both Branches.
sHALLENBERGER LEADS BRYAN

The only change in the Nebraska election
situation since yesterday is the claim by
Congressman Kinksid, republican, Of the
Sixth district that he has been elected
over Westover, democrat by from l.500 TO
2.5C0 The returns to the newspapers and
TO the state committee are meager. but his
prediction Is based on private advices from
each county IN the Blk Sixth. While that
section of the state has gone democratic
on about everything else the scattering re-
turns now received by the newspaper
show tlst Kinkad is running way ahead
&C the remainder OF the republican ticket
r. 8 viii make two republican congress
r from Nebraska. Hinshaw i'm the
j. -th being elected.
resident complete returns from sew
e~'"- sour Of the ninety counties show
RYAN has a lead of S211. Lancaster which
IS not Included in the table will add LOO
20 THIS. These same counties two years
ago gave Sheldon 9.2i6 plurality.
on governor returns have been received
from seventy counties and In these Shall
lenberger has a lead over Sheldon of 7.l69
This does not include Lancaster, which
will give Sheldon a plurality Of approx
mateIy Loo These same counties two
years ago gave Sheldon plurality of 1O,2l
whom Sheldon had 1919 plurality In the
s,Gte.
Two legislature is Overwhelmingly demo-
cratic ara the other state officers the same
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-11-06
SMITH DAY BEFORE THE BAR
Several Members of That Ancient
Family Appear in Grim
inaI Court.

The ancient family of Smith held re-
union in criminal court room Thursday
morning.
John Smith, dark-skinned member Of
the family. was on trial on a charge Of
assault with intent to rob Max Wintroub.
District Clerk Robert Smith called the
jury and a second John Smith and Sidney
Smith were among those called TO the
box. Frank Smith was the stenographer
who took the testimony. Just before the
trial was called Judge Sears made an
order In the case of another Frank Smith,
who had been sent to the penitentlary
along with Sloppy Smith
John Smith, the defendant in the case.
wanted to plead guilty. but at the same
time he maintained he was innocent.
Judge Sears refused to take the plea and
told him he would never accept a plea of
guilty from man who said he was inDo-
cent.