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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-22
IS THE TRACT
PART OF CITY?
Council Faces Problem Of Der ying its
Own Action or Providing for
Two Electors.
ANNEXATION QUESTION UP
Suit Pending in Court Causes Diff
'eulty-Committee Named to Inves-
tigate the Situation.

The city council is at loss to know
what action to take relative to the
coming city elections. The problem is
whether the city can assume that the
territory in South Heights has legally
been annexed to the city, or to assume
that the city can not exercise jurisdie-
ton over the tract while the quo war
ranto case TO compel it to show by
what authority such jurisdiction is ex-
exeised is pending in the circuit court.
questions, and is one of grave impor-
lance The council, if it decides to
continue to assume jurisdiction over
the annexed tract, must provide for
two separate elections this spring, one
for the city Offices, and the other to
fill the township. offices. The board
of education has taken action under
the assumption that the tract has been
annexed, and there are other matters
of considerable moment involved.
IL Hard Problem.
If the city decides to abandon the
tract, and assume that it has no juris-
diction, there will be only one election,
as in the past. ON the, first Tuesday in
April This, however, will affect the
action of the school authorities. and
will also have a bearing ON questions
of taxation.
The difficulty arises because of the
suit filed by John Bertelsen, to compel
the city to show its authority to exer-
else jurisdiction. This case has been
pending since the tract was voted in
by the city, but there has been no &C.
ton. in court further than the mere
filling of the bill.
May InvaIidate Election.
The situation offers opportunity, it
seems, for questions as to the legality
of the elections, no matter whether
the city assumes jurisdiction or not.
If the city assumes Jurisdiction, and
the voters in the tract have voice in
the election of city officers, and it is
later shown that they were not legally
entitled to a vote, the election might
be contested; and, on the other hand,
if the city does not give these voters
the right to a ballot on city officers,
and the court later in its decision
rules that the tract was annexed prop
erly, the possibility of contest would
still exist
The council by ignoring the annex
alton of the tract, will undo all of the
work done in the effort of the people
of South Heights TO secure admission
to the city, and if the city assumes
jurisdiction, it win have to make pro
vision for two elections. There will
in either case, be but one general pri
mary election, and that will be to name
candidates for city Offices The town
ship does not come under the provis
ions of the primary law, it seems.
Left to Committee.
The matter was discussed at some
length last evening at an informal com
mittee of the whole session Of the coun
Gil and it finally was left to committee
composed of Aldermen Frick, Thompson
and Tuckis to investigate with the
assistance of City Attorney j. F. Wit
ter This committee will make it's re
port at the earliest possible time, a.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-22
Bad Stomach Trouble Cured.

Having been sick for the past two
years with a bad stomach trouble, a
friend gave me dose of Chamber
lain's Stomach and Liver Tablets.
They did me so much good that |
bought bottle of them and have used
II bottles in all. Today l am well OF
bad stomach trouble-Mrs. John
Lowe, Cooper, Maine. These tablets
are for sale by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-22
W.C.T.U.TO COME
Invitation OF Rock Island Ladies to
Hold Convention Here is
. Accepted.
WILL MEET IN OCTOBER
Good Speakers to Be Secured, Definite
Program to Be Set at Later Com
mittee Session.
WILL MEET IN OCTOBER

At a meeting of the executive COM
mittee of the state Womans Christian
Temperance union held at Springfield
this week the invitation of the Rock
Island w. c. T. u to hold the annual
state meeting in Rock Island was az
cepted. The meetings will be held
probably the second week in October
and about 500 delegates will be in at
tendance
Is Important Session.
The state meetings of the union arc
always largely attended by others not
|<sent as delegates as unusually fine pro
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-22
Standing Committees of the
Rock Island Club Are Appointed

nelly, chairman; DIR. Louis Ostrom, A.
G. Anderson, H. Z. Casteel, c. J,
Larkin.
Billiards.. Fl. Trimble, chairman;
G. A. Price. Ralph Haverstick.
Bowling-Dr. A. E. Soule. chairman
c. r. Chamberlin. Fl. A. ]. Mcdonald
K. T. Anderson, H. G. Welch
Cards-Julius Junge, chairman; T.
F. Dorm. DR.. B. E. Jones, f. H. Plum
mer
Arsenal-Phil Mitchell. chairman;
Colonel C. l.. Walker. +. c. Denkmann
T. j. Medill, E. w. Hurst.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-22

grams are prepared. the best speakers
available being secured. Definite al
rangements as to the programs have
not yet been made, being put over to a
later meeting of the committee. Mrs.
Rose Simonson of Port Byron, presi-
dent of the county w. c. 7. u, is Il
member of the executive committee
and presented the invitation of the
Rock Island ladies'.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-22

The session last evening was held
for the purpose of discussing the gen.
|eral specifications for the proposed
new filter plant These specifications
were prepared by City Engineer Wal
lace Treichler, and are mere general
statements of the requirements of the
city, and do not cover the detailed
of the filter. The speci-
Iications, however, are quite lengthy
and after going over them somewhat.
the aldermen decided to have a copy
prepared for each alderman, and to
take up the question again at another
committee of the whole meeting to be
held next Monday evening.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-22
DON'T MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY

Last Chance to Buy Trimmed Hats at
Following Prices.
S. hats go at 80 cents.
Sc hats for $3.50.
81 hats for $3.50.
50 hats for $3.50.
SIS hats for IS.
Untrimmed shapes for 25 cents.
Every hat must go regardless OF
cost.
/ THE DAWSON MILLINERY COM
/ PANY,
No. 113 Eighteenth street,
Rock Island
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-22
TRI-ClTY PACKING PLANT IS NOW
IN OPERATION.

Gilmore Packing House Market Will
Receive Fresh Supplies Daily.
Having resumed operations at the
Tri-City Packing plant in Davenport,
Iowa, we now have a~full supply of
fresh meats at my packing house mar
ket in Rock Island, including the fol-
owing cuts: Pork tongues, cheek
meats, livers and kidneys; also fresh
shoulder. pork butts, and are in pc
Fsition to furnish the people fresh meats
of all kinds at prices cheaper than any
body in the tri-cities.
J. S. GILMORE
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-22
SPECIAL FOR SATURDAY.
At kuschmann's Grocery, 2207 Fourth
Avenue, Rock Island-Both Phones.

Rabbits, fresh killed, Is cents, two
for 25 cents.
Cottage cheese. prepared ready for
the table, per pint, 10 cents.
Mince meat, home made, per pound.
10 cents.
Pickles, small sour pickles in good
vinegar, per gallon, 90 cents.
Jelly-home-made pure fruit jelly,
glass, 10 cents =
Whole wheat -four, pound sack, @
cents.
Honey, pure extracted honey, jars
filled at, per pound, II cents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-22

will be illustrated with the stereopti-
con. His subject is the progress of
decay and the preparation of cavities.
DIR. Black is prominent in his profess
sion, and his father is regarded as the
greatest authority on dental surgery in
the world
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-22
IverSon Funeral,

The funeral of Nels Peter Iverson
1923 Eighth street, was held yesterday
afternoon from the home. The SER
vices were conducted by Rev. w. B.
Clemmer of the Memorial Christian
church. Burial took place at Ct'ppian-
mock cemetery
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-22
Only One HHromo ouinine."

That is Laxative. Bromo Quinine.
Look for the signature of E. w. Grove.
Used the, world over to cure a cold in
ZONE day. 25c.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-22
Talk of Filter Plans.

the matter must be determined at
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-04-15
OLDHAM BILL IS FAVORED
Governor Donaghey Recommends
 it's Passage.
Says Next Session of Legislature will be Held in New Capitol if Bill is
 Passed

Little Rock, April 14.-Special. Governor Donaghey yesterday afternoon sent to the legislature special message on the state capitol appropriation as provided for in the Oldham bill introduced in the sen ate Monday. The message con- graduates the legislature on the passage of the Patterson bill, asks the legislature to pass the Oldham bill, giving him four commissioners add permitting the commissioners to employ an architect and super intendent and provide for water supply. Governor Donaghey rec ommends the lining of all halls with marble and ali interior col umns have scagiola finish. He favors the construction of stone instead of copper dome, at an ad- ditional cost of SI5o,ooo, because all experts who have been over the building have favored the change.
 Governor Donaghey recommends the use of 100 convicts on the building, saying this number work ed there will be little in competi- tion with free labor and would re- duce the cost of the stone dome to SI2o,oo additional. Governor Donaghey asks the legislature to appropriate $33o, 900 for the con- pletion of the building, $Ioo, 900 for the marble railways and the sca2iola finish on the columns; SI75, 900 for replacing the defective work and S7o, 900 for water con nections, salaries and incidental expenses.
 The present tax should be con- tinued for the biennial period, said Governor Donaghey in his message, thus providing ample funds for the work suggested. The terracing of the grounds, heating and fur nishing the building and the work before the basement floor line can be taken care of by the next ses- sion of the legislature, states the message, and Governor Donaghey if given the appropriation promises to have the next session of the leg islature held ill the new state capitol.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-04-15
CITY COUNCIL IN SESSION
Petition to Extend Donaghey Avenue is Granted--Quarterly Reports Filed.
 FROM WEDNESDAYS DAILY.

The city council held regular meeting last night, little aside from routine business being trans acted. A petition signed by sever- al property owners, asking that Donaghey avenue be extended along the line between sections I and ? to Hairston avenue was granted. The petitioners agreed to donate the right ofway, and Alder man Anderson was appointed to secure the deeds for it.
 Another petition asked that skating on the concrete sidewalks be prohibited, and the city attor- ney was instructed to draft an or dinance to that effect.
 The quarterly reports of Treasur- CT w. I. Wilkins and Marshal J.. R. Charles were filed. The treas urer's report showed balance at beginning of quarter of S543.55, re- ceipts, S315;warrantsp paid, $427.92; balance, S43o s. The marshal's S report showed collections for street work, S2o6; fines and license, SIo9, total, S3I5; 80 days free labor on streets.
 Accounts for salaries and labo, amounting to S22o.o5 were allowed by the council.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-04-15
PREPARE FOR
 BRYAN'S VISIT
FROM WEDNESDAYS DAILY.

Arrangements for the entertain ment of Col. Wm. J. Bryan on his visit to Conway next Saturday were perfected this morning. A re- ception, entertainment and finance committee were appointed by Pres ident Jo Frauenthal of the Board of Trade this morning.
 The reception committee will meet at the Board of Trade rooms at 9 30 o'clock. They will meet MT. Bryan at the station at 10 o'clock and accompany him to the Commercial Hotel. The enter tainment committee will meet MT. Bryan at the hotel, entertain him there, take him for a drive over the city at II o'clock and lunch with him at noon. Governor Donaghey will welcome the dis tinguished visitor and introduce him to the audience at the after noon lecture and Associate Justice Samuel Frauenthal will present him at night.
 The committees appointed by President Frauenthal are as fol- lows:
 Reception-Capt. w. w. Mar tin, Mayor A. I. Witt, G. L. Bah ner, P. H. Prince, Leo Schwarz, w. M. Harrell, w. D. Cole, ST. <, s. G. Smith, G. w. A. Wilson, B, T. Deal, Wm. J. Drummer, w. H. Duncan, L. c. Holman, J. c. Clark, w. s. Hendrickson, J. F. Weinmann, w. T. Piercey, N. c. Martin, R. B. McCulloch, w. T. Wilson, John Holt, M. F. Dick inson and Ben l.. Griffin.
 Entertainment-Gov. George w. Donaghey, Judge Samuel Frauen- thai, Pres. s. Anderson, Pres. J. J. Doyne, Pres. w. w. Rivers, Rev. J. J. Hurt, Rev. J. B. Stevenson, Rev. A. M. McLauchlin, Col. G. w. Bruce, R. w. Robins and H. B Ingram.
 Finance-B. l.. Harton, l.. H. Pyle and J. J. Living ston.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-04-15
c. K. OF A. ENTERTAINS
With Grand Ball and Supper Last Night Lecture by Father Platustus.
 FROM WEDNESDAYS DAILY.

St. Andrews branch Catholic Knights of America gave delight ful entertainment at St. Joseph s hall yesterday afternoon and last night, to their members and few invited friends. In the afternoon Rev. Father Platustus delivered an excellent address, after which a E o'clock dinner was served by the ladies present to about seventy five guests. The grand ball began at 8 p. m. and was attended by fifty couples. Music was furnish ed by the Conway bras band. The lodge is we'll pleased with the en- tertainment and every one present report an enjoyable time. Sixteen applications were received for membership in the order.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-04-15
DEFEATED BY
 LARGE SCORE
STANDING.
FROM WEDNESDAYS DAILY.

Arkansas Cumberland Collegeteam of | Clarksville defeated Hendrix College team of this city yesterday in an uninteresting game of base ball by the score of I2 to I. The Hendrix runners were unable to connect with the speedy benders of Thompson and only got three hits, while the Clarksville boys touched up Jackson and Henderson for seventeen. The Clarksville boys knocked out several two and three baggers. Thompson struck out I2 and Henderson 5.
 The score by innings:
 R H E A. C. C.-o4o ooIIo6 I2 r 2 Hendrix-ooo oooIoo T 5 7 Bat teri e s-Thompson and Baschan; Jackson, Henderson and Parker. Umpire, Kirby.
 The following is the official schedule of all the collegiate games, as approved by President o. D. Longstreth of the State Athletic Association today:
 Henderson at Conway, Mar. 3I, Apr. I; Clarksville, Apr. ?, 5; Conway, Apr. 5, 6; Batesville, Apr. 7, 8.
 Clarksville at Conway, Apr. I2, B; Philadelphia, Apr. I4, IS, Io, IT; Conway, Apr. I9, 20, 2I.
 Hendrix at Philadelphia, Apr. 26, 27. 2S. 2o; Batesville, Apr. 30, May I; Clarksville, May 3, 4.
 Batesville at Philadelphia, May 5, 4, 5, 6; Conway May 7, 8.
 Ouachita at Conway May I4, IS; Clarksville, May I7, IS; Conway, May 1o, 20; Batesville, May 2I, p.
 State Normal at Philadelphia, May 2I, 22, g, "A; Clarksville, May 26, 27.
 Henderson Ouachita and Hen drix-N ormal games arranged be- tween the schools.
 Hendrix Normal and Henderson Ouachita to divide up the dates in their respective towns to suit them selves.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-04-15
MEMBERSHIP
 OF CORN CLUB

Vilonia, April I4 -Ninety-two Faulkner county toys have sent their names to County Exam iner T. F. Forrest as members of the corn club, each agreeing to cul- tivate not less than one-fourth acre of corn during the present season. It is understood that the Faulkner County Fair Association will offer several prizes for the best records made by the boys entering this con- test. The names of those who have been enrolled to date are as follows:
 Greenbrier-Joe Hovis.
 Guy-Ira Glover, Otis Langley, James Henry, Paley Henry, Fred Shelby, Sherman Gentry, Chester Henry, Clarence Webb.
 Vilonia-Archie Martin, Will liam Berry, Thomas Edwards, Earl Kirby, Willie Fortner, Stone wall Parker, Roy Hodges, Ernest Blasingame, Fred Perry, Dewitt Perry, Elmer Mum, Ira Morgan, Martie Bryant, Shurley Ford, Ray mond Moore, Sturgeon Davis, Charley Roberts, Sam Ford, Her man Hodges, Dodson Sharrod, Sam Hinson, Tom Roberts, Guilford Cox, Frank Harlan, Henry Stev- ems, Roy Roberts, Grover Monger, Homer Wanslee, Joe Everett, Me ton Mum, Jessie Joslin, J. F. Dallas, E. l.. Dallas, Jake Bryant, Duke Dallas.
 Rosebud-Ralph Maddox, Sim on Dean, Oliver Dean.
 Conway-Elias King, Elmer Turner, Harrod Ethridge, Homer Ethridge, Harvey Bragg, Lloyd Fulmer, Jake Reeves, Floyd Full mer, Marvin Johnson, E. V. John son, Elmer Holtes, John Myers.
 Enola-Jesse Luke, Roy Luke, Nat Matthews, Frank Matthews, Lester Matthews, Joe Bell, Otis Shock, Claud Shock, Ralph Grimes, Arthur Shock, Tom lief fngton, Lee Casey.
 Holland-Ira Caid, Leonard McElray, Emery Hardin, James Watkins, James Thompson, Elmer Dowdy, Thos. Stevens, Wyley Lewelling, Lewis Smith, Will Caid, Melvin Venable, E. C. Dow dy, E. F. Dowdy, Norman Robin son.
 Enders-Hugh Moore, Guy Pickm an, Bennie Livingston, Gar nette Perry, Lonnie Webb. Mayfower-Dallas Jones.
 Mt. Vernon-James Baker.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-04-15
CONVICT GOOD ROADS BILL
Passed the by House after Stren-
 uouS Debate.
Senate Kills Little Bill Providing for Elec- tion or Levee District
 Boards.

Little Rock, April I4.-The sen- ate yesterday afternoon killed the Little bill providing tor the elect ion of the the members of the St. Francis levee board by the peo- pie of the district, by indefinitely postponing it without even allow ing the bill to be read.
 Another important action, show ing the temper of the senate on prohibition measures, came when the Hurst bill prohibiting the sale or manufacture of liquor within five miles of the University of Ark ansas. Senator Keel amended this by the addition of the words, Ito give away, or to be interested in the sale, manufacture or giving away" The amendment was adopted, Senator Keel saying it would be bill which would pro- hibit, and if the people were in earnest about it they would be get ting the real thing.
 A resolution paying tribute to the memory of Mrs. Jeff Davis, the deceased wife of Senator Davis, was adopted.
 After another scintillating debate the house yesterday afternoon pass ed the Patterson convict good roads bill. Martin of Yell and DuLaney of Little River fought the bill to the last ditch, saying it was too great an expense, and the roads were no place for the convicts. The bill permits the county to take from the penitentiary their convicts which have not more than 5 years to serve, and work them upon the roads of the county. The adJoin- ing counties can hire them for road work at 75 cents per day for each convict. The advocates of the bill declared this was the way to get good roads through the entire state, but the opponents said it would put double taxation up on the counties, forcing them to pay for the maintenance of the pen itentiary and also for the keep of the convicts on the road. The couaties do not have to use their convicts on the road unless they choose, but can send them to the l penitentiary as they are now doing. Governor Donaghey was in favor of the bill, which is much the same as the convict bill just passed by the Georgia legislature.
 The house as committee of the whole, cut the reform school de- fciency appropriation bill from $4, 500 to s, 7o4.4S, the actual de- fciency, and agreed to pass 1t. The additional amount was to pur- chase new equipment for the re- | form school.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-04-15
CERTIFIED AS
 THE NOMINEES

Acting under the resolutions passed by the Democratic central committee at its meeting held here March 30, Chairman R. F. Milwee and Secretary Bruce T. Bullion to- day issued to E. A. McCulloch, candidate for chief justice of the supreme court, and Samuel Frauen thai, candidate fer associate justice their certificates of nomination by the Democratic party. The resolu- tions permitted the officials of the committee to call off the primaries to select candidates if no opposition manifested itself by April 10, and as no opposing candidates announc- ed, the certificates were issued to- day.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-04-15
CHURCH YARD WILL BE USED
Tent for Bryan Lectures will be
 Placed on Presbyterian Lots.
Location Near Center of City and will be Much Better than College Campus
 Large Crowd Expected.

The large tent in which Hon. Williams Jennings Bryan will give two lectures next Saturday after noon and night will be located in the Presbyterian church yard in- stead of the Hendrix campus as previously announced. The new location was selected after much consideration by those who have the lectures in charge and it is be- lieved that it will be more conven- tent to have the tent located near the center of the city than on the campus. Seats to accomodate more than thousand have been provid- ed and the advance sale of tickets is now on at Anderson's book store.
 Several thousand people are ex- pected here that day and the hotels and restaurants are making great preparations so as to be able to accommodate the the crowd
 Mir. Bryan's subject in the after noon will be, The Prince of Peace," and at night, "The Price of Soul"
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-04-15
Mabry Taken to Iowa.

Little Rock, April I3.-Spend- ing almost two months in the Fed eral jail, J. C. Mabry is again out side today, but he is still in custody, being on his way back to Iowa to face the courts there on various charges. He is in custody of Deputy Marshals Guy w. Caron and John Burris who have taken upon them selves the task of safely delivering him to the United States Marshal at Des Moines, who will remove him to Council Bluffs, where he is wanted for trial.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-04-15
Public School Notes.

The Lanier Literary Society of the high school has elected the fol- lowing officers for the last quarter: President, William A. Wilson; vice president, Louis H. Moore; secretary, Miss Elsie Isgrig; critic, Miss Zadie Lee Craig; treasurer, Robert H. Lieblong; chairman of program committee, Mass Marrid- ith Corine Clark.
 The boys of the school have or ganized track team and will have several representatives at the state field meet to be held April "A, in Little Rock. This is our first attempt at track work, but we are going to make tn em change the records or we will brerk them. We are sure of winning first or second place in several events. Those who will participate in the track events are: Parsons, Wilson, Moore, Harton, Simmons, Charles and Moss.
 The high and grammar school teams played a very interesting game of baseball Friday, which the grammar school won by the score of I2 to II. Batteries-For high school, Moss and Simmons; for grammar school, Charles and Goad.
 Rev. J. B. Stevenson conduct ed chapel exercises for us Friday.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-04-15
FROM WEDNESDAYS DAILY.

Manager l.. C. Perry and Presi- dent H. B. Ingram of the Faulk- ner County Fair Association are today laying off the fair grounds and locating the buildings and race course. Col. R. D. Dunlap of Clarksville is assisting them in di- recting the work and the engineer ing is being done by Prof. G. H. Burr. Manager Perry will devote next week to getting up the cata- logue tor the fair. which he expects to have in readiness within a few weeks.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-04-15
Prosecuting the Constables.

Little Rock, April I3. 3.-Prosecut- ing Attorney Roy D. Campbell has started vigorous campaign to col feet amounts due the county from constables and other officers who are behind on their annual settle ments and yesterday entered suit in circuit court, second division, against three former constables and their bondsman. J. s. Wood form CT constable of Eagle township in 1906, with J. R. Alexander. is sued for S235 e5; J. O. Roberts, elected constable of Young township in Ioo6 and Edward Protho and Hen- " Protho, his bondsman, are sued for $4o4 o4. and N. Rich, constable of Eastman township in 1906 and his bondsmap, H. Protho and C. Meeks, are sued for $9oo3.