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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-29
TO Be WORST IN I
SEVERAL YEARS
Is Traffic Department Advice to Local
Railway Officers Regarding
the Storm.
TRAIN SERVICE CRIPPLED
Wires Arc Down, and No Reports
Come in to Observation-Disclosures.
able Freight Refused.

Local railway officials have been ad-
vised from the traffic headquarters to
make preparations for the worst storm
in years, and accordingly the storm
fighting operations began this morn
ing. The Burlington traffic depart
ment sent out an order before noon,
instructing the freight agents to ac-
cept no perishable goods for shipment,
this being the first precaution taken.
The operating department is prepar
ing to find the lines generally tied up
by morning. and it is expected that
the service will be severely crippled
tonight.
Telegraph Lines Down.
BY noon today the Rock Island was
experiencing considerable difficulty
with it's lines i'm Iowa and west, and
the reports came in that the Iowa
division was severely crippled because
of damage to the telegraph service.
Several trains were lost" and the Off
Gals at the terminal could not tell
just where they were nor when they
might be expected. This was true
49, at hOph Vi -No. ~ -iloh thC "No''
due at 1910 Although the main wire
to Des Moines was kept working: no
reports on the train was received af-
ter it left Lincoln and the Illinois di-
vision operating force. knowing thai
the train would be delayed and not
knowing just when it might be eX
pected, made up stub train here, and
sent it ont on the schedule of No. $
to protect the Illinois division service
All service from the north and west
is delayed, and the prospects are that
ii will be almost impossible to keep
traffic open in that territory tonight
The Rock Island withheld the orde;
to accept no perishable freight, but
the development of the storm soon
made it evident that such an order
would be necessary later
Trouble on Car Lines.
The street Gar lines began experience
ing trouble as result of the storm
last evening. and by noon the SEIZED
ules were almost all disregarded, and
the trainment were quite unable tc
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-29
GIVEN TO WIDOW FOR LIFE
Property of George C. Wake is Dis
posed of BY His Will.

The will of the late George C, Wake
of Yuma was admitted to probate ii
the county court this morning By
Judge r. W. Olmsted The will, dated
April 6, 1905, leaves the property to
the widow for her use during her life-
and gives her authority to sell such
property 'as may be necessary to pro-
vide her with sufficient income. The
sum of $500 is left to each of two
grandsons, Alvah and Frank Searle.
land provision is made that on the
death of Mrs. Wake the property shall
be divided among the four children,
Charles. Frank and James Wake, and
Mrs. Mary Whiteside.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-29

party of friends at dinner party last
evening at their home, 1910 Twentieth
street. Covers were laid for SO, and
a delicious course. dinner was served.
Flowers were used for the table dec
orations.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-29
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,
Etude Club Meetng-The Etude
club was entertained yesterday after
noon at the home of Mrs. Edward
Applequist, 907 Thirtieth street The
program. was given by Mrs. Applequist
and Miss Selma Stolley, violinist
Mrs. Applequist was accompanied b.
Miss Edna Mitchell of Moline and
| Miss Elsie Haak of Davenport accom-
panied Miss Stolley. The meeting was
a study of the opera, the classic as rep
! resented by Handel and the romantic
as represented by Spohr and Weber.
: The following program was given:
Violin, Invitation to the Dance.
$3.50. ...... -. Weber
Miss Stolley.
Voice, Angels Ever Bright and
Fair from Theodore Handel
Mrs. Applequist.
Miss Stolley.
Aria, Piano, Canto prio, from The
Freischutz ................ Weber
Mrs. Applequist.
violin; Concerto, Adagio, Rondo....
.......... ................. Spohr
Miss Stolley.
/ Voice, HE Shall Feed His
Messiah ........ .Handel
Mrs. Applequist.
The next meeting will be a miscel-
| laneous one and will be with Mrs.
Richard Haak, 1918 West Ninth street,
i Davenport Ensemble music will be
| studied at that time.
Shower for Miss ReynoIds.-Mrs. w.
NJ. Beal entertained the members of
f, the J. S. S. club yesterday afternoon
at her home, 919 Seventeenth street,
at granite shower in honor of Miss
J Belle Reynolds, whose marriage to
w. E. Brooks takes place Feb. II. A
delightful afternoon was passed with
games and music. IN towel hemming
contest Mrs. w. M Saunders took the
first prize for the neatest hemmed
towel, Miss Reynolds for the quickest
work, and Mrs. J. w. Parks took the
BOBBY prize. At o'clock nice three
course lunch was served. The club
:, will meet in two weeks with Mrs. Car
Blankenburg, Eighteenth avenue and
Tenth street.
1 Sacred Heart Card Party.-The care
lparty given yesterday afternoon b!
the ladies of Sacred Heart church a
the Sacred Heart hall was largely at
tended and proved most successful
and pleasant affair. Cinch was played
at IA tables, but about rs ladies wer,
in attendance. The prizes were beau
{ tiful pieces of china given by the may
ors of the three cities, and DR.. w.
Taylor of WATERFOWL, and were givel
Ito Miss Doty first, Mrs. Matt Archie
second, Mrs Carney third, and Mrs
Enright fourth. Nice refreshment
:, we're served during the afternoon.
y Entertains at Kitchen Shower Mis-
Alta Smith entertained the member
! of the D. l.. club last evening at TIL
home of her sister. Mrs. Hugo Bril-
: hahn, 1920 Ninth street, at kitche
! shower for Miss Minnie johnson
whose. marriage to Henry Furlong c
Swedona takes place next month.
merry evening was passed, games wer
played and music enjoyed, and durin
1.-THE evening the hostess served deli
: ,'ious lunch.
Il Cubs Have supper.-The Cubs,
S club of boys. gave supper and dan
J. ing party last evening at the Towt
). inn The affair was much enjoyed.
e .Entertalns at. Dinner Party.-Mr an
Mrs. F. o. vanGalder entertained
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-29
Eczema is Now curable.

Zemo, a scientific preparation for
external use. Stops itching Instantly
and destroys the germs that cause
skin diseases. Eczema quickly yields
and is permanently cured by this re-
markable medicine. All druggists.
Write for sample. f. w, Rose Medi.
eal company. St. Louis. Mo-. For sale
lby Harper House pharmacy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-29
Find Bones Of indian.

While grading hill in Port Byron
this week workmen uncovered the.
skeleton of an Indian near the home OF
Charles Wilson. With the bones we're
a Ratchet and two arrow heads.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-29

An the news all the time = TIL.
ARGUS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-29
Trouble on Car Lines.

The street Gar lines began experience
last evening. and by noon the SEIZED
ules were almost all disregarded. and
the trainment were quite unable to
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-29

.Entertains at. Dinner Party-Mr and
Mrs. F. o. vanGalder entertained a
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-29
Entertalns at Kitchen shower.-M

Cubs Have Supper.-The Cubs, a
club of boys. gave supper and dane
ing party last evening at the Tower
inn. The affair was much enjoyed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-29

ISociety news, written or telephonet
to the society editor of The Argus. will
be gladly received and published. Blu
in either case the identity of the sender
must be made known. to insure relia
bhity. Written notices must bear sig
nature and address,
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-08-23
COUNTY WILL BUILD
NEW BRIDGES
At ONCE
CHAIRMAN GRUNSFELD
BACK FROM VACATION
Sentiment in New
York Is Changing Toward
Claims Of New Mexico For.
Statehood,

Chairman Alfred Grunsfcld Of the
board Of county commissioners re-
turned to Albuquerque yesterday on
the California Limited after IN abs
sonee Of some three months most OF
which time has been spent with his
~fanily IN Europe. Nj. Grunsfcld re-
turns much improved in health. Mrs.
Grunsfcld and daughters VIII ROMAN
abroad for several months
4 am never so well satisfied as
whom In New Mexico" said Mr.. Gruns-
foid yesterday AND am glad to get
back. I have Of urse lost trdck Of
much Of the current county business
during my absence. but expect to take
II up at once ad anticipate that u
FIRST work viii be to utilize the funds
made available by authorized bonds
for building new bridges across the
RIO Grandc.
we have permission of congress to
ISSUE 100000 worth Of bonds INC
proceeds Of vhl.h can br used only
~ bridges ard IT is hoped that with
this fund We may be able to build new
bridges both at Corrallcs and Barelas
Permanent bridges over the river are
badly needed and we hope with this
fund to stop the heavy annual drain
ON the county which the repairs for
these bridges ave entailcd.
4 was in New York for Two weeks
and during that time met a great
many men who discussed statehood
for Sew Mexico There is no question
that sentiment in the eXtrcm" east Is
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-08-23

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Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-08-23
PROSPECTS BRIGHT
FOR IMMIGRATION
TO NEW MEXICO
WEST FARMERS
MOVING TO SOUTHWEST
Chicago Colonization Man De-
CIareS People Are Land Hun
cry and Next Few Years viii
See Great influx of Farmers
to Territory.

That the people Of the Central
ana Middle Western states are begin
ming to realize more than eyer that
the Great Southwest is the Farmers
Arcadia and that the prospects to
secure land and build up a comfort
able fortune are much brighter in
New Mexico ana adjacent territory
than they are in the more thiekly set
tied communities. was the declaration
made last night by j.. II. Powers, a
wen known colonization man of Chi
cagO. who was in the city yesterday
accompanied by W. II Greer, en- route
TO Mexico. Mr.. Powers and Mr., Greer
who Is a former Albuquerque man, are
associated together in the Locator's
Land company of Chicago.
"The farmers of the middle west arc
beginning to realize forcibly that that
section of the country is becoming
too crowded. resulting in the steady
diminishment of opportunities said
Mr.. Powers, at the Alvarado last eve
ming, and are becoming restless to
make Il new start IN another part of
the country. 1t is only natural that
they should turn to the southwest, and
particularly New Mexico, where the
prospects have been proven to be SO
bright.
MIR. Greer and myself recently nave
Travelled extensively through Iowa,
Nebraska. Illinois and ohio, and know
the sentiment among the farmers
there. They have been very success
ful in raising crops within the last
few years and are very prosperous.
with the money at their command
their main desire is 10 expand and
add to their fortunes. This they are
unable to do In the thickly settled
communities of that region and con-
scuuently took to a new country in
which to fulfill their desires. They
want land and a whole lot of land.
They know by experience that there
is money in farming INT II do not
care to invest THEN savings in any
other form of securities. Stocks ana
bonds nave mo- fascination for them.
Many OF theso farmers have already
moved to New Mexico and the other
pau 10 - Aii EbhNh W 'fNf "AHA
next few years there will he the
greatest influx of farmers in the his
tory of the sunshine Territory.
'"The Locuter's Land company is
much Interested in colonization work
in the southwest We recently pur-
chased "a very large tract of fine asri-
cultural land in the Panhandle coun-
try. ana are now preparing To fill it
with settlers
Mr.. Powers and Mr.. Greer left last
night FOR Mexico, where they VIII in
vcstigatc several land propositions, re
turning to Now Mexico in about three
weeks. They win look over a number
Of propositions in this territory. with
a view to placing a large tract of lard
on The market at once, selling 1t IN
small tracts to middle west farmers
These farmers, for the most part. VIII
be those who have made q success ol
farming in "A new country before aud
are prepared to do it again,
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-08-23
AWARD Of PRIZES
FOR CH|LDRENS
GARDENS
To Be Made by Civic Improve
mcnt Society at Central
School Building on Wodues-
day Afternoon,

The committees of the Ciyu I'M
%provcmcnt society. appointed for the
purpose of examining and passing
upon the gardens mad 10y those chill
drcn of the city that entered for prj-
yes last spring, has completed its
work and submitted its report. which
has been approved by The society. end
the committee will meet at the Gem
tral school building "Wednesday at
ternoon of this week. for til, purpose
of awarding the prizes. All the boys
and girls named below sre requested
To be present at that time and place to
RECEIVE their rewards Of merit. The
actual worth of the prize itself. Is in
every case. but a trifle, and tho real
value to the recipient is the fact that
it is an official recognition 10y the
society Of the enterprise and public
spirit exhibited by the holder in put
ting forth an earnest effort TO assist
in the work of improving and beauti-
flying the city.
The following is a complete list of
the prize. and prize winners:
one first prize. awarded to Bertha
Thirion.
Two second prizes, awarded Que to
Irma Liz. and one to Clarence Gruns-
field.
Three third prizes. awarded. II to
Dorothy Cox. one to Marie Greene
and one To Cecil Packert.
Fourth prizes. awarded. ou, t. Zach
of the following persons:
Leslie Boldt, Edna Starhliu, elmo.
HYDE. Ralph Hin. Irene Sttehlin, Bca-
trice. Hin, Alice Nicholas, Hugh A-len.
Ira Cockman. Ethel Smith, Clarence
Dragoie. Dorothy Brown. Hortcnse
Scott. Maria Garcia. Julia Morelh.
Eunice Ettrine. May Lipl, Alberta
Hawthorne. Fay Gamble. Florence
CoIbarth. Elizabeth TwelNetrees. June
Autlr. Rose Chavez. Gertrude Hutch
inson. william stewart George White.
Louise Bell. Roland Bisbec. Evelyn
Trotter. Josephine Schreiber Esther
Linnum. philip Osuna
~ an item worthy of special mem
ton the committee calls attention to q
gourd. twenty-five inches long. grown
by Ethel smith. 2@5 North High
street
In order Co receive their prizes II Is
necessary for all the persons named
above To be present OF represented a.
the Central school building. wcducs-
day afternoon At 4 O'Clock.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-08-23
VARSITY SEMESTER
OPENS ON THE HILL
NEXT MONDAY
PROSPECTS GOOD FOR
A LARGE ENROLMENT
First Faculty Meeting Under
Presidency of DR., Gray To Be.
Held Saturday. Pie Counter
For Students,

The fall semester Of the academic
year 190o-19t0 at the University of
! New Mexico commences next Mon
| day. August 80, at . O'Clock. The
first Cay will be devoted chiefly to
the registration Of students and all
| such are expected to b present as
| promptly as possible for that purpose.
The first faculty meeting under the
administration of DR.. Edward Nc
Queen Gray, the new president, will
be held Saturday, Aug. Is, in the Reg
i~strar's office. 1t is important that
every member of the faculty should be
present at this meeting.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. f. Gllfoil Of Kansas
city, have been employed as cooks for
1.-THE university commons. They ar
rive At the university tomorrow ready
to put things in order at the dining
hall. Arrangements have been made
whereby day students can purchase
tickets for meals or any part Of a
meal. as q glass of milk, a cup Of
coffee. or a quarter of a pie. y lunch
counter has been built in the dining
room, where students can be seated
and comfortably served.
ON Saturday morning Professors
Angel. Clark and Conwel1 with "A team
of mules. started to the Manzano
mountains for Il camping trip OF u
few days.
Notwithstanding the ninth grade
has been eliminated the outlook
for "a satisfactory enrolment Is good.
Inquiries concerning the university BY
prospective students and calls for cat
alogucs have been numerous through
the summer. and the territory will be
well represented in the coming year.
The Indication is that Il larger num-
Der of boys will live on the campus
thar girls. The mems dormitort rooms
have already been engaged to the fun
capacity and special arrangements
will need to be made for an over
flow.
Changes have beer made in the H.
brary this summer \ stairway is cut
into a basement room to give in
creased accommodations for books
and reading space. a cork carpet
covers the library floor which is a de-
cided Improvement in lessening the
sound of footsteps. ana adding to the
general appearance of the library.
Professor w. w Baden, wiz ard
two sons. arrived from Denver last
week. Dr. Baden is the successor Of
Professor Asplund in charge Of the de-
partment of Latin and Greek.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-08-23
RESPONSIBILITY FOR
DEATH OF LOUIS BARElA
TO BE FIXED WEDNESDAY
Abncn,r From city Of Important Wit
nCes Results IN T'ostponcmCnt ct In
guest.

The Inquest Which was 10 have been
held saturday to determine the re-
"sponsibiht, for the death of Louis
Birrla. who died Thursday Afternoon
as the result OF being struck by santa
Frc train NO 90 near Ahajo. was post
puncd 10y Coroner W. W. Mcclellan.
until Wednesday evening At Z o'clock
Absence, from The city of Engineer Ri
ley. Conductor savage. aud Porter
UcudrN. the train crew ON No, 10. was
the cause for the postponemcnt Bar
body was buried saturday aft''
being viewed by the coroner and Tho
jury. After hearing the testimony OF
the train crew Wednesday, a verdict
will be announced fixing the response
hility FOR the mans death.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-08-23
SAFE CRACKERS MAY
Be HERE
Men Who Did Effective Job at
Antonito Seen Yesterday in
Santa Fe,

News reached Albuquerque officers
last night hat the two men who
cracked a safe in the Riddle store 81
Autonlto. Colorado two weeks ago snd
later did an equally successful job at
Chama. New Mexico were seen ut the
Santa Zee depot in Santa PC sunday
morning. The men are believed to be
headed south and may now be IN Al
buquerquc. They are considered clever
and have been successful in
disposing of much of the loot from
the two stores IN their way south. This
consists chiefly of cutlery.
The men cracked the safe at Anto-
nito just after $3.50 in currency had
been taken out of it to the bank. They
took about $4,000 worth of notes
and securities which were found later
in a vacant lot.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-08-23

Kenneth l.. Bernard, the well known
New York Snowman, who has ar
ranged for the XXI ibition throughout
the west, and especially at the Seat
tie and Denver cxpositions. is most
optimistic concerning the scope. inn
p%ortancc and assured success of the
second annual Colorado Interstate
Fair and Exposition. which VIII be
held at overland Park, Denver, colo,
from September ~ to Is, inclusive.
Bernard has just received notice of
his engagement as director of special
events at the Denver Exposition and IS
now securing some of the leading at
fractions I'm the country. The mid
way feature ut Denver will BE- known
As the Great Divide
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-08-23
WI DARN YOUR SOCK
HUBS LAUNDRY 90.
FOR A TIMER OR PLUMBER
CALL UP CRESCENT HARDWARE
COMPANY. PRONE 3t5.
No Chance.

Don't you think Miss Jawkin5 hd'
speaking eyes
"I'h sure | don't know, II she Na''
her mouth wouldn't give them "a
chance to be hcard."-St. Louis Times
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-08-23
ESCAPED CONVICT
CAUGHT At Ell PAS0
Mounted Policeman on Way to
Bring Chacon Back to New
Mexico.

Mounted policeman Page Otcro nas
in Albuquerque last night for several
hours leaving at midnight for FL paso
where he will take charge of Martin
Clt9con a convict who escaped from
the Scenic route road gang 1t santa
Pc. AUGUST 18th and has just been
arrested in FL Paso. Chacon was sen
fenced t" eighteen months for forgery
from DOna Ana county. beginning his
term on May IS, 1903.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-08-23
KOREAN COLONY
IN CALIFORNIA


Redlands, cal, Aug ga plan to
establish a Korean colony southwest
of here took definite form yesterday
morning when agents of a Korean
syndicate at san Francisco, visited the
land offered and reported to the own
ers of the tract that il meets thelr
requirements. Arrangements VIII be
made Immediately to prepare tn" tract
for the advent of c%olonists being re-
Cruited in Korea.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-08-23
FIRST MARRIAGE IN NEW
TEMPLE OF JUSTICE
Native 1uuplv Married Yesterday in
The New Municipal Headquarters.

with 900 th- snI,muit> due tho oc-
Casiou. ju-ti,c ot the Peace W W
Mcclellan ,rst,ria, afternoon united
in mlrrfss, Jesus ~andoNsl and Miss
tlfft Afmlif thc ceremony taking
place len Che new Tempt, ot Justice.
and N,us she first wedding to occur
In AItulurrgur'> nov municipal head
quarters Th, dan hriug sunday and
WITH % ittl, time TO- SPARE, Judge NJ
Clrlian delivered "a short sermon az
trt Do, had Tied the nuptlsl knot od-
moni~hIug the newly weeds to live hap
pil, aud c-autionlug them not To for
get that they were the first couple
married ia the new city building
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-08-23
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Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1909-02-10
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS

Carson Lodge No. 4 meet the first
and third Wednesday of each month
at Odd Fellows Hall at 100 o'clock
all visiting and sojourning brothers
are cordially invited to attend.
C. II. ASBURY, c. G.
p. H. MULCAHY, r. r. S.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1909-02-10
ST PETERS CHURCH

Services every Sunday as follows:
s a. M, Holy Communion; 10 a. m,
Sunday school; IL a. m, Morning
Prayer and sermon; 100 p. m,
Evening prayer and address. First
Sunday of the month, Holy COmmun-
ion also at II a. m. Holy Days. Holy
Communion at 10 a. N. Everybody
welcome.
John Vierra, is still at the Airing
ton Barber Shop. adv