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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-01
INCREASE SHOWN
Last Quarters Business at lo-
cal Postoffice Heaviest
Its History.
GAIN ALSO F0a THE YEAR
Figures for Different Periods Disclose
Gratifying Growth-Need of
More Room.

Comparisons made by Postmaster H.
A. J. Mcdonald of the post Office sales
of the last quarter with other like per-
iods, show that the quarters business
was the heaviest in the history of the
office The sales amounted to $780,
1887. The recent financial furry ap-
pears to have had little effect during
its existence locally, according to the
figures. and the comparison of the De
cember sales of the last month and
December of 1906 further shows this.
The sales during the month just ended
amounted to S9,059.9S compared to
s7,32106 for December, 1906.
Increase In Years Sales.
The increase in the business of the
year just closed also shows a marked
contrast with the corresponding pre-
ceding period. The total sales for 1907
were 500, 734.67 and for 1906 were
sSS.375.64. The increase is gratifying
and is further argument for the ad
dition to the local office, for which a
bill appropriating the desired funds
was introduced in congress recently
The figures of post Office give a fair
estimate of the business increase of a
community, and in this respect the
totals as computed by Postmaster Nc
Donald are gratifying indeed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-01
PERSONAL POINTS.

Owen Brien returned yesterday after
noon from Kellog, Iowa, where he visit
ed with relatives for a few days.
J. E. Montrose and niece and neph-
ew, Miss Marion Rim and Jackson
Rim, of Chicago, are visiting with Mr..
and Mrs. Charles McHugh.
Drs. G.. L. Eyster and ]. R.
Hollowbush returned this morning
from st. Louis. where they attended
the meeting of the Western Surgical
association.
Dr. E. NJ Sala, who attended the
meeting of the Western Surgical asso-
citation at St. Louis and read paper
before one of the sessions, has gone
from there to Rochester, Mimi, for a
weeks visit.
George B. Sucker, president of the
Union Electric Telephone and Tele-
graph company, arrived in the city last
evening from the company's headquar-
tiers in Harrisburg, Penn, to look over
local conditions. He will address the
lefty council upon the. company's inten
lions at meeting of that body Friday
evening at committee of the whole
session to consider the proposed fran
chise ordinance.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-01

than the nag .. ~,
avenue; and it seems that there is a
slight depression, very slight, in the
asphalt near the residence of Robert
r. Reynolds. The evidence, however,
shows that when water test was
made by at least two competent wit
nesses, that the water ran down with
in a quarter of an inch; that it came
within quarter of an inch of draining
loft, or possibly less, and it did not
|stay any longer. And it also appears
from the statement of Mr. Hicks that
the contour, as the aspl1altum Is sub
Iiect, that the water will drain over
upon the flag. and that the flag is not
injured by the water, but the asphalt
is. Now the question before the court
is this: Whether or not the city i'm
provement conforms substantially to
the requirements of the original ordin-
ance.
Meaning of Term.
There is nothing before the court
to show exactly what that language
means. Substantially is the word. IL
must comply substantially with the
original ordinance A definition of sub
stantial, from Websters International
dictionary, is this: A most important
element in any existence, the charac-
teristics and essential component Cg
anything; the main part, essential, i'm
port, preport.' Now, the court must
decide whether the most important eIe-
ment in the existence, or elements in
the existence, of this pavement, and
the essential component parts of the
pavement, conform to the original ord
nance. And, regardless of these
things, that the court finds have not
literally been done, and condemned,
yet the court finds that the work has
been done in material compliance with
the original ordinance"
Orders Roll Revised.
The assessment roll is ordered to be
revised in conformity with the excess
found over and above the costs of the
improvement, and the order shall con-
tain the other provisions as announced
by the court.
No Appeal Possible.
No appeal is possible from the courts
order in this proceeding. The objec
tors may throw the case into the high
er courts by resisting the sale of the
property to meet the assessment, and
this may be done.
The DIRECTORS TO the approval of the
certificate were William McConochie
Emil Blacksmith, Fred M. Burt, E. r
Dade, c. S. Burt, H. d. Mack, r. r
Reynolds, and Wallace Weigand.
/ The DIRECTORS were represented by
Ludolph G. Reynolds and A H. Kohlel
of Moline. City Attorney J. F. Whites
represented the city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-01
More Gold from europe.

This headline has appeared so often
in our papers lately that we are all
more or less familiar with it. Millions
|of dollars in gold have been sent us
from Europe. and while many reasons
have been given for same the one most
generally accepted is that 1t was inn
portrait as a means or relieving our
money stringency. IL you want imme-
diate relief from spell of heartburn,
belching, bloating, or nausea, brought
on by over-eating or imperfect diges.
ition. take Hostetter's Stomach Bitters
then the entire
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-01
NtLCOnt
Unusually Loud Demonstration
Ushered in the New Year
at Midnight.
rARoNGs STAYED ON STREETS
All Known Noise Making Devices Pres
sed Into Service, and DaVen-
porters Assist.

About the noiseSt reception ever was
rendered the year 1903. upon it's birth
at the stroke of II last night, The ar
rival of the hour was the signal for
turning loose the loudest combination
of horn toots, whistle blowing and fire.
arm reports, interspersed with the les
ser racket of tin pans, fire crackers
and the efforts of the human voice,
which was ever gotten together for
such an occasion in Rock Islands his
tory
With no set time for awaking on the
following morn to worry them, fully
| half of the population, judging from
the demonstration, saw the birth of the
new year. The down town thorough
fares were crowded, merry throngs
promenading up and down Second ave
nue. with various noise making devices.
| 1t caused doleful mutterings on the
part of those who preferred the downy
softness of the pillow but their rest
less tossings were unthought of by the
younger element. The latter deemed
it due courtesy to the new year to ten.
der it the most royal welcome possible.
One might police officer reports that
an unusual large proportion of young
women aided in the celebration and he
accounted for their enthusiasm over
| the event as due to the fact that it
marked the arrival of leap year.
DaycnpOrters Helped.
Davenport was largely represented
on this side of the river, and the
| Iowans assisted in the demonstration.
The Davenport residents extended
their greetings and well wishes for a
happy new year, and expressed the
hope that Rock Island may continue
in its present healthy state.
| 1t might be added that the heaviest
immigration from Davenport was after
10 o'clock.
| Observance of Day.
Numerous watch parties were held in
various parts of the city, in the churches
and in private homes The general feel
| ing prevailed that the dark forebod
Iings which threatened in the closing
months of the old year have faded away
and that prosperous new year ha:
been ushered in. The CHEEKY sunshin,
which prevailed during the first ida.
gave the proper color to the happ!
greetings which were rendered during
the day.
The day was observed as a genera
holiday, and was marked by the clos
| of
inss, and business houses generally
The usual holiday hours prevailed a
the postoffice.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-01
W. T. CHANNON Is
POPULAR CANDIDATE
Interest in Election to Fill Office of
Colonel of 9th Regiment to Be
Held Tomorrow.

Colonel w. T. Channon >of this city
appears TO be the favorite candidate
for the Office of colonel of the Sixth
regiment, Illinois National Guard, to
succeed Edward Kittilsen, who was
promoted to the position of brigadier
general. Mr.. Channon at present holds
the position of lieutenant colonel The
election will be held at a meeting of
the commissioned officers of the regi-
ment to be held at the regimental
headquarters in Moline tomorrow even
ing
The election, with its probable results
according to present prospects, will
cause a contest for Colonel Channons
place. Major Lawrie of Sterling is a
candidate. Other changes will likely
occur.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-01
MONEY IS TAKEN
FROM A SALOON
Some One Knowing Habits Of Propri
etor Evidently Guilty of Robbing
Henry luchmann.

Henry Luchmann's saloon on Seven
teenth street was entered last night.
and $40 taken. Entrance was gained
rom the rear. The job was evidently
lone by some one familiar with the
place and the habits of the proprietor
COR the money was taken from a secret
depository in the room. There is nc
race of the perpetrator of the theft.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-01
A Cure for Misery.

Il have found cure for the misery
malaria poison produces says r. NJ
James of Louellen, S. C. Its called
Electric Bitters, and comes in so cent
bottles. 1t breaks up a case of chills
or bilious attack in almost no time;
and it puts yellow jaundice clean out
of commission" This great tonic
medicine and blood purifier gives
quick relief in all stomach, liver and
kidney complaints and the misery of
lame back. Sold under guarantee at
all druggists.
The night came on, the good wife
smiled
To herself as she softly said.
THANK God, we're happy, healthy and
bright.
We all take Rocky Maintain Tea at
night"
Harper House pharmacy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-01
New Years Blaze.

The fire department received a call
at II O'Clock this morning to 112 Thir-
teenth avenue, to house occupied by
John Matson. The SCOT in the chimney
had caught fire. The blaze was ex-
tinguished without difficulty, no dam
age resulting.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-01
MINERS DROP HAYWOOD?
Western Federation of Labor Appoints
Another as Secretary.

Denver, Col, Jan. William d.
Haywood is no longer secretary and
treasurer of the Western Federation OF
Miners. Ernest Mills has been APP
pointed to that position by the execu-
tive board. 1t is rumored Haywood is
out for good, and that he will not, in
the future, be associated with the or
ganization, but this was denied by his
successor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-01

Luncheon for visitors.-The Misses
Blanche and jeanette Mosenfelder yes
terday at 1 o'clock entertained at a
luncheon for the young ladies visiting
in the the city, Misses Bernice Orns-
TEN and Mildred Moritz. Fourteen
young ladies were present. The COM
pany later attended card party given
by Mrs. l. Klein and Miss Klein at the
Outing club, Davenport. ~
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-01

Annual New Years Party-The an
nual New Years subscription party to
tri-city people was given at the Manufac-
turers hotel, Moline, last evening, Mr. and
Mrs. Fred E. Leavens being the host
and hostess. The ball room and parlors
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-01
SOCIAL AFFAIRS.

ISociety news. written or telephoned
to the society editor of The Argus, will
be gladly received and published. But
in either case the identity of the sender
must be made known, to insure relia-
bility Written notices must bear sig
nature and address,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-01

looms On ID 81 =. -.DotIL As- ss.-s
were present. At midnight the lights
were lowered and congratulations and
best wishes exchanged. feature of
the evening was the appearance of old
Father Time, who was driven away by
New Year 1908 impersonated by little
Miss Mailo Gross. A buffet lunch was
served in the dining room, which was
decorated in American beauty roses
and smilax.
Entertain at Cinch Party.-Mr. and
Mrs. Walter Yerbury at their home,
210S Third avenue, last evening enter
tanned at cinch party. Eight tables
were played, Mrs. A. A. Rounds taking.
ladies' first prize, Miss Pearl Stokes
second and Miss Alberta Bowman boo
by, and A. A. Rounds gentlemens first
Mr.. Hagedorn second and A. Blake
BOBBY. The house was decorated in
Christmas greenery, red roses being
used in the dining room and red carna-
tons in the parlors. The prizes were
pretty hand painted pieces of china
During the games frappe Was served
and after the games a five course Iun-
cheon was served.
Surprised by Friends.-A company of
friends surprised Mr.. and Mrs. l. H.
Buffum at their home, 904 Seventeenth
street, last evening. Five tables of
progressive cinch were played with the
gifts for scores going to Mrs. Bladel
first, John Ullemeyer second and |. H.
Buffum consolation. Following the
games lunch was served.
Entertain at Mask Party.-The Miss
es Hazel and Jesse Mauzy last evening
at their home, 902 Twentieth street,
entertained so of their friends at a
mask watch party. Refreshments were
served and a variety of unique games
played. the evenings enjoyment clos
ing with watch ceremony at the mid
night hour.
Watch Out the Old Year.-Miss Kath-
crime Gest, at her home. 1908 Second
avenue, last evening entertained infor-
mally for her brother. Ben Gest, who is
home from the state university for the
holidays.
Club Holds Banquet.-The S. e. f..
club, composed of Is high school stu
dents of the upper classes, enjoyed a
banquet at the Hotel Davenport last
evening.
Watch Night Party.-Miss Grace
| Long and George Long entertained a
party of friends at a watch party last
evening at their home, 1886 Thirteenth
avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-01
A Hiaher Health Level.

Il have reached higher health
evel since | began rsing DR. Kings
New Life pills . .srstn
If We
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-01
Defects shown.

1T seems thai there is a. depression
from the driveway going into the 10;
of MIR. Dade. and / recall it, and the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-01

Watch Out the Old Year.-MissK ath-
crime Gest, at her home, 1908 Second
avenue, last evening entertained infor-
mally for her brother. Ben Gest, who is
home from the state university for the
holidays.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-01

Club Holds Banquet.-The S. e. f.
club, composed of Is high school stu
dents of the upper classes, enjoyed a
banquet at the Hotel Davenport last
evening.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-01

Watch Night Party.-Miss Grace
Long and George Long entertained a
party of friends at a watch party last
evening at their home, 1886 Thirteenth
avenue.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-12-11

Miss Willie Lewis visited friends
in Natchez this week.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-12-11
The. CivicsImprovement Club.

There has recently been formed
in St. Joseph a "Civic Improve
ment Club" The purpose of this
association is to promote the beau.
tifying of the public places of the
town and generally to develop
those institutions and interests
which work towards the up-build-
ing of the community.
There is already a considerable
membership and an effort will be
made to elicit the interest of every
lady within the limits of the
town.
The institution is n good one
with an excellent purpose and de-
serves the endorsement and sup
port of all who are Interested in
a general up-building and adj
vancement. Mrs. Joseph Curry
has been elected President; DR..
J.. A. Murdoch, 1st Vice Presi-
dent; Mrs. f.. ID. Newell, second
Vice President; Miss Eula Kidd g,
Secretary; Mrs. b. f. Bonney.
Treasurer.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-12-11
Donaldsonville Chief.)

I'm common with what may be
reasonably estimated as n consld-
cradle majority of the newspapers
and reading people of Louisiana,
the Chief entertained the belief
that the true cause underlying the
displacement of Prof. b. g. Cald-
we'll from the office of superln-
tendent of the State Normal
School at Natchltoches, which he
had occupied with such apparent
efficiency and faithfulness for the
past twelve years, was that ne
had supported the candidacy OF
Hon. Theodore S. Wilkinson Ia
the Democratic primary which re-
suited in that gentleman's defeat
by Gov. Sanders; and that ME
claim of the Governor that his
course i'm the matter had been
prompted by other and better mo-
tives was an afterthought and sub
terfuge.
The developments of the inves-
tigation into the affairs OF the
Natchitoches institution conduct
ed this week under the direction
of the Board of Trustees, of which
Gov. Sanders is ex-oflicio presl-
dent, have been of such II charac-
ter as to compel the admission on
the part of Prof. Caldwell's most
LOYAL friends that the business adj
ministration of the school was de-
plorably lax and unmethcdIcal ,
and that the governor of the state
was justified in taking the steps he
did to,bring about change.
Itappears that the main trouble
has arisen in connection with the
financial accounts of the boarding
club, an organization within the
school to which all the non-resl-
dent students belong, and of
which the president of the instl-
tuition is the sole director and bu-
siness manager. The books and
accounts Of this club have been
kept in very crude and slipshod
manner, and the gravest incident
brought to light by the investiga-
ton is that President Caldwell,
who furnished the club with milk
from his own cows, collected $lO39
twice for one lot of something
over 400 gallons of milk. This in
advertence, for such it is claimed
to be, has been admitted hy Mr..
Caldwell, who promptly gave his
check for $l38G, principal and four
years interest, when the expert
accountants made known the dis
covery of the double payment.
We should be very 10th to be-
lieve-and cannot believe it eX-
cept upon the most induitable
proof-that Prof. Caldwell has
been guilty of any deliberate mis-
deed, and we join his thousands
of friends and admirers through
ont the state in the hope that the
full statement which it is an
nounced he will soon issue in his
own behalf will acquit him of any
criminal intent in connection with
the management Of the State Nor
nal School and its boarding club.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-12-11
Saturday the 18th Of DECEMBER,
4. D. 1905.

offer for sale at the Court House door
In the town Of st. Joseph, in this parish,
within the hours prescribed by law,
that Is bet ween the hours of IL O'Clock
A. NJ. and 4 o'c Ock p. NJ. to the highest
bidder, for cash, the following de-
scribed property, situated in this par
ish, tO-wit:
One cow and calf, one carriage or
surry, wagons, l hay carrier and fix
lures, 3 Disk cultivators. / moving ma
chile, ] hay loader, pair platform
scales, l cotton bale scale complete.
one 20 saw Eagle stand, 4 Lulu cotton
planters, 2 Banner cotton planters, z
steel beam plows. % wood beam plows.
y Acme harrows. nineteen 5-tooth cul-
tivators. bellows, I anvil, l safe: stock
OF merchandise in the store on Month
cello plantation, including show cases,
ixtures, etc., as per inventory on file
in my Office.
All of the above described propert v
l: situated on the Monticello plant a.
ton In the Parish of Tensas,
Terms Of sale-Cash.
JOHN HUGHES, Sheriff.
81. JOSEPH, La, December 8. 1908.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-12-11

All deer and fish found in the State of
Souisiana are declared to be the property
of the State. 49,.
II is unlawful for any person within
the State of Louisiana 10 catch, kill, or
have in his possession, living or dead,
any deer or fish, or to purchase or offer
the same for sale, except as permitted by
law
1t is unlawful to snare, trap or catch
deer.
1t is unlawful to kill doe or fawn at
any time. ~
it is unlawful to hunt or kill deer be-
tween the hours of sunnOwn and day
break, or To kill deer driven To high land
by overflow or high water at any time.
The closed season for deer is seven
months of each year, and as fixed by the
Police Jury OF Tensas such closed season
begins on the first day of March and
ends with the first day OF October. Dur
inc such closed season it is unlawful to
hunt with houndl or in any manner to
annoy or destroy any wild deer. 1t Is
provided by law that the months OF
May, June, July, and the first fifteen
days in August shall be included in the
closed season as fixed by the Police Jury.
1t is unlawful to kill more than two
deer in one day, or more than SIX deer
in one season.
1t is unlawful to catch or kill black
bass, commonly known as green trout,
between the first day of February and
The fifteenth day of May; striped bass,
commonly known as bar fish, between
;he first day of December and the first
Law of March, unless the same be caught
with a hook and line attached to a pole
or held III the hand.
1t is unlawful to Use dynamite, drugs
or sawdust for the purpose OF catching
n killing fish. 1t is unlawful to kill fish
at night by method of striking" Sem
4 ing or netting of any description is pro-
hibited except on the written permission
| If the Game and Fish Commission; and
lame Wardens are empowered TO coniis-
cate seins or nets being used without per-
mission.
1t is unlawful to sell, exchange, ex-
pose, or offer for sale or exchange, to
have in possession, or to. keep in cold
storage, either for ones self or for others,
any deer or fish during the closed season
provided herein for the same, prospect
i've of the time when or place where the
same were killed or caught.
1t il unlawful for any railroad or COM
| mon carrier To transport beyond the con-
| fines of this State any deer or fish above
named.
The penalty for the violation OF any of
the above provisions is a fine of not less
| than $40. 90 nor more than So. 90 as APP
piled to deer, and not less than Sl.00 or
more than 500 a. applied to fish. The
fine being increased for each additional
| fish or deer.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-12-11
JUDICIAL ADVERTISEMENT
-.-
UTRIT OF FIERI FACIAs.
State of Louisiana, Parish OF Tensas
10th District Court.
BANK OF WATERPROOF
vs.. No. 527s
BANK OF WATERPROOF
JAMES G. PURVIS.

DUBLIC NOTICE Is HEREBY civ
I en- that by virtue of q writ of
Fieri Facias to me directed by the
above named Honorable Court in the
above styled suit, l have seized and
will. on
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-12-11

The license for nonresident hunters
and unnaturalized foreign born residents
is $500 and is good only in the Parish
where it is issued. The fiue for nOn-
resident hunter Or unnaturalized foreign
born resident hunting without license
is not less than 5000 or more than
$4,000 or imprisonment in the Parish
Jail for not less than ten or more than
thirty days, or both.
The license for resident hunters is 81 .O(
and is good throughout the State. A res.
ident may hunt on the lands which he
owns without license. A resident hunt.
ing without a license on lands other than
those owned by him is liable to a fine Of
not less than $500 or more than $40. OC
or imprisonment in the Parish Jail moi
less than three or more than five days,
or both.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-12-11
Digest of the Game Laws.

II is unlawful TO catch, trap or Kill, or
pursue with intent to catch or XIII any
otter, beaver, mink, raccoon or op0ssuln
between the first day of March and the
fifteenth day of November. Tins pro pro
vision does not apply to persons Killing
minks. coons or opOssums about their
premises or cultivated land to prevent
depradations. e. .,
The penalty for the above is a line OF OF
not less than $1,000 or more than Si0O;oO
or imprisonment in the Parish jail Tor
not less than ten days, or both fine and
imprisonment at the discretion OF the
Court.