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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-08

no additional lives have been lost as
far as known.
Citizens Of PattOnsburg Safe.
In the vicinity of Pattonsburg, Mo.
where several thousand people were
driven from their homes, it is believed
all have now been placed upon safe
ground. Many in this district are with
out homes, however, and suffering
acutely. but relief in the nature of
food and clothing is being rushed in
from surrounding points and is being
distributed Systematically.
Relief Train is Sent.
A relief train from st. Joseph, which
had been stalled near Santa Rosa,
landed its passengers within two miles
of Pattonsburg, and from there the re-
mainder of the journey was made in
boats.
Passengers Are Safe.
At Pomona, Kan. all the marooned
passengers from the wrecked Santa
Fee passenger train, which ran into
the river yesterday, had found shelter
and were safe. The river that caused
this flood. the Marias des Cygnes, has
spread over large territory. but, today
is receding. In both Kansas and Mis-
souri, the loss to crops will be heavy.
In all directions from Kansas City
, train service is still demoralized to-
day.
Train Upset by Flood.
Kansas City, July S.-ASwollen by
| unprecedented rains and by melted
SHOWS from the mountains. brought
down through the Missouri valley.
the rivers have left their banks and
caused damaging floods in many
parts of Missouri and Kansas. Many
lives are reported lost. the damage
to property is great and the situation
is getting more serious.
Train No. 5 of the Atchison, To-
peka and Santa Fe railway, which
left Kansas City at 9:25 a. IN. for
Denver, met with wreck at Po-
mona, Kan. OF the 10 coaches, four,
a baggage car and three day coaches,
| left the track and rolled into Is feet
VI WdIci, lull6 W d ldtc ISpOl l.
The roadbed was covered with water
and the train was proceeding slowly,
| when the tracks spread and over
turned the coaches. The overturned
| coaches are supposed to have been
empty. Communication with the
| town was interrupted. although rail-
| way officials denied that anyone was
killed or injured. telephone mes
sage reports two people injured
They are Laura st. Clair and Mamie
st. Clair of Boston.
Passengers Are Rescued.
| 1t appears that the train. which
had been detoured from the main
line over the Emporia branch, was
running along smoothly through the
| water when it began to sink on the
undermined tracks. The coaches
sank SO gradually that the ,passen
Igers and crew were able to~get into
.ftbe Pullman cars before the Other
Icpaches finally toppled over ant
ilsank from view. People from the
surrounding country, attracted b,
the cries of the 800 marooned pas
sengers, Immediately endeavored t.
start on a rescue. Rats we're has
tily constructed and the few boat;
available were pushed out. but by
this time the current was SO swift
around the train that only the mos
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-08
SHERRARD

Word was received here Monday
that Fred Tonkins of Black Diamond,
WASH, was very low His brother,
James Tonl1ins, and wife and sister,
Mrs. Isaac Edwards, and sister-in-law
of Sherrard, and Miss Edith Brown of
Cable left for that place Monday after
noon.
John Beveridge returned home We'd
nesday after four days visit in the tri-
cities.
Mrs. Quincy Farrow and children
returned home Monday after spend
ing the Fourth in the tri-cities.
Mrs. George Shellcrosslee returned
to her home in Canton, Ill.,. after three
weeks visit with friends at Lenox,
S. D.. and friends in Sherrard.
Quite number attended the picnic
at Orion Saturday.
Mrs. James Myers and son returned
home Thursday after few days visit
with relatives and friends.
Mrs. Joseph Stevens is visiting with
her daughter. Mrs. Gray Maicrs. at
OSuNct, WI. lOl Il iuOuth.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. o. Johnson are Wis
iting with relatives at Monticello
Mimi, for two weeks
Mrs. Wells of Monticello, H.. visited
with her uncle. Gust Engstrom. and
family last week.
Tom, Isaac and Ben Higgs of Har
vey, ILL.,. former residents of Gable
visited with old friends from Saturday
till Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mike Grady and Mrs
Grady's sister, Mrs. Flora Tando, went
to the tri-cities Saturday, returning
/ home Monday.
Misses Lizzie Dawson and Lila Tom
linson. returned home Tuesday from
the tricities after four days visit.
Mrs. Charles Bard and son of Wake
field, Neb., visited last week with rel
, atives and friends i'll this vicinity.
Bert Wilmerton and family of Pre-
emption visited with his sister, Mrs
Owen Hayes, Thursday.
James Ryan and wife of Cedar Rap
ids visited Mr. Ryan's parents, Mr.
and Mrs Frank Ryan, Monday
Mr.. and Mrs. Barney Flaherty Werx
in Rock Island Sunday
Misses Nina Selketd Ndne 1addicl
and May Mullen fetufned home Wed
nesday after five days. visit n The ri
cities. IT,
James O'Mealia and George Gibson
attended the picnic at Orion Saturday
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-08

court in case of contest, will eff
feet five saloons, these being j. G..
Witherspoon and Henry Mennen,
Sr., on Third street and Mic New
comb, John Bruhn and w. w. Hovey
on Second street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-08
FLOOD CONDITIONS I'M
PROVE IN PLACES, GROW
WORSE ELSEWHERE

CONTINUED from Page one.)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-08

Soreness of the muscles, whether
induced by violent exercise or injury
is quickly relieved by the free appli-
cation of Chamberlain's Liniment
This liniment is equally valuable for
muscular rheumatism and always af-
giStS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-08

ohd street is practically speaking
both church and school building
and that under this section of the
mulct law all saloons within 800
feet of it must close. This ruling of
Attorney Betty, if sustained by the
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1909-04-29
NJ. G.. Carlisle for Alderman

NJ. G.. Carlisle for Alderman
Second ward received. 80. 50 votes
f. J. Ray for Alderman
Second ward received. -. 96 votes
w. II. Conklin for Alderman
Third ward received ..... - votes
S. n. Goodfellow, for Alder
man Third ward received g. votes
+. f. Bagley for Alderman
Fourth ward received. IN votes
Frank Sherwin for Alderman
Fourth ward received. -. 81 votes
S. II. McCarl for Alderman
Fourth ward received. -. 81 votes
1t was moved and seconded that
the following named persons be and
are hereby declared elected to the
office placed after their respective
names and the auditor is hereby in
structed to issue certificates of cleo
ton to same.
All voting aye on roll call motion
carried.
w, II. Leighty-Mayor,
II. +. Observation-Disclosures
Albert Matson-City Justice of the
Peace.
Geo. p. Hali-Police Justice.
S. A. McElmurry-Alderman for the
First ward.
e. j. Ray-Alderman for the Sec
ond ward.
w. IL, Conklin-Alderman for the
Third ward.
f. F. Observation-Disclosures for the
Fourth ward,
Frank observation-disclosures for the
Fourth ward.
The canvass upon the vote on the
proposition empowering the city coun-
Gil to sell and dispose of the city hall
property resulted as follows:
LIST 2nd 3rd 4th
Ward Ward Ward Ward Total
Yes ...150 1874 100 143 527
NO 49,. IS 80 % 10 81
The proposition having received a
majority of the votes cast was de
clared carried.
Council then resumed regular bust
ness.
Committed on water, heat and light
reported and recommended that Mr..
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1909-04-29
OFF TO VISIT BRYAN.

). II. Goodfellow left Tuesday morn
ing for the east and he informed us
that he was going to Lincoln, Neb.
for a conference with w. J. Bryan.
Shep says that when he tells Bryan
about the great run he made for al
derman in the Third ward he is OF
the opinion that the Great Common.
or will Immediately select him as his
next running mate. The conference
should be a great talkfest. and it is
a question whether Shep will con
vert William to socialism or whether
William will make a democrat out OF
Shep. However, we would like to
lay a dollar or two on the Bookings
man, provided he is allowed to pro.
coed free and unhampered.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1909-04-29

ID. S. Wykoff be granted privilege of
connecting with sewer and water on
Ninth avenue between Seventh and
Eighth streets he having arranged
with Mr.. a, Perry, he to stand the
entire expense OF digging and con.
Meeting.
Gal 2-Register =. i.
Moved and seconded recommeda-
ton be adopted.
On roll call Conklin. Hoover Leigh
ty. Oyloe and Swering voting aye mo-
ton carried.
On motion the council adjourned.
II. Il. Mathews,
Attest: Mayor.
G. II. Stoddart,
Auditor.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1909-04-29
FOR r ROUTES.

The postoffice department at Wash
ington has sent out the following
notice to postmasters, which is of in.
terest to every patron of the rural
routes:
In order to expedite the delivery.
collection and dispatch of rural mail,
enable rural carriers to cover their
routes with celebrity. and give the
earliest possible service to- patrons
residing on the far ends of routes,
the department will insist that all
rural mail boxes be so located as to
be served with the greatest expedi-
ton.
You are, therefore, directed to re-
quire each rural carrier at your Office
to submit to you without delay. for
transmission to this department. the
names Of all partrons whose boxes can
not be served without leaving the
road, d~ismounting. driving into deep
bitches or on steep inclines. or ON
or across railroad tracks involving
danger, or the approaches to whose
boxes are INSTRUCTED. 1t is not re-
CURED that boxes shall be erected be.
side the wheel tracks. nor on any
particular corner of the crossroads;
but they must be erected within the
confines of the road, and accessible,
on any corner.
1t is not desirable that boxes be
attached to telephone. telegraph or
electric light poles, or to fences or
buildings, but boxes should be secure
~ fastened to nea and strong posts
firmly set at the side of the roads, at
a sufficient height to be served by the
carriers without rising from their
seats CT reaching through the wheel
spokes.
After boxes have been properly re-
located, and it is practicable to cur
tail carriers schedules. postmasters
will advise this office, SO that the
changes in schedules may be consid-
cred.
When roads are in bad condition,
postmasters are directed to make re
port thereof to the department, and
TO the proper local road officials and
cooperate with them and patrons to
the fullest extent, consistent with
! ,..s, To-, .,,1 H.. - l -.
provement Of the roads. The mani
fcStation Of interest and properly al
rected efforts BY postmastcrs in the
good roads question will in many in
stances be productive of excellent re-
suits.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1909-04-29
Swept Over Niagara.

This terrible calamity often hap,
pens because a careless boatman
ignores the rivers warnings-grow-
ing ripples and faster currents-Na.
lures warnings are kind. That dull
pain or ache in the back warns you
the Kidneys need attention if you
would escape fatal maladies-Dropsy,
Diabetes or Bright's Disease. Take
Electric Bitters at once and see Back
ache fly and all your best feelings
return. After long suffering from
weak kidneys and lame back, one
s1.00 bottle wholly cured me-" writes
J. r. B~lankenship, of Belk, Tenn.
Only SOC at C.. ID. Kendall's.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1909-04-29
BAKE FISH IN PAPER.

The following methods does away
with fishy dishes. disagreeable odors.
etc: Clean and wash the fish thorough
~. salt. pepper and flour it inside and
out (~sDaringly). then roll in manila
paper at least three times. Pinch the
ends Of the paper together, then fold
back, and pin securely, to prevent the
escape of juices. Bake in a moderate
oven, and allow fifteen minutes more
than baking the same fish in a pan.
When ready to serve, remove the pap
er, to which the skin will adhere. and
place the delicious, juicy meat upon
the platter. Garnish as desired
Woman's Home Companion for May.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1909-04-29
COUNCIL
Council Hall, City of Brookings,

49, A''i' >'''
April "a, 1909.
City council met in adjourned regu-
lar session with Mayor II. b. Mathews,
Aldermen Conklin, Hoover, Leighty,
Oyloe and Swering present.
Council convened as a c~anvacGiAg
board. The returns of the election
held April 10th, 1909 were returned
by the judges and the poll books were
sealed up by them and were opened
in the presence C ,hc city council
and the result e sr Il canvas showed
the vote as follows for city officers:
In the First ward there were cast
1S4 votes of which
w. II. Leighty for Mayor received
90 votes.
J. l.. Jarvis for Mayor received SO
votes.
II. F. Haroldson for Treasurer re-
ceived 1S3 votes.
Albert Matson for city Justice of
the Peace received IL votes.
Geo. p. Hall for Police Justice re-
ceived 173 votes.
S. A. McElmurry for Alderman re-
ceived 120 votes.
c. A, Johnson for Alderman receiv
ed Ga votes.
In the Second ward there were 1SG
votes cast of which
w. II. Leighty for Mayor received
90 votes.
J. L. Jarvas for Mayor received 81
votes.
II. F. Haroldson for Treasurer re-
ceived 1G7 votes.
Albert Matson for City Justice of
the Peace received 16S votes.
Geo. p. Hall for Police Justice re-
ceived 164 votes.
NJ. G.. Carlisle for Alderman re-
ceived 81 votes.
f. J. Ray for Alderman received 90
votes.
In the Third ward there were 143
votes cast of which
w. H.. Leighty for Mayor received
% votes.
J. l.. Jarvis for Mayor received 80
votes.
H. +. Haroldson for Treasurer re-
ceived 100 votes.
Albert MatsOn for City Justice of
the Peace received 100 votes.
Geo. p. Hall for Police Justice re-
ceived III votes.
w. II. Conklin for Alderman re-
ceived - votes.
S. II. Goodfellow for Alderman re-
ceived O. votes.
In the Fourth ward there were 173
votes cast of which
w. II. Leighty for Mayor received
loo votes.
J.. l.. Jarvis for Mayor received 81
votes.
II. F. Haroldson for Treasurer re-
ceiyed 1916 votes.
Albert Matson for City Justice Of
the Peace received 1874 votes.
Geo. p. Hall for Police Justice re-
ceived 155 votes.
f. F. Bagley for Alderman received
l41 votes.
Frank Sherwin for Alderman, re-
ceived 81 votes.
s. II. McCarl lor Alderman received
81 votes.
The total vote for the respective
officers is as follows:
w. II. Leighty for Mayor. 1872 votes
j. l.. Jarvis for Mayor. .....290 votes
II. F. Haroldson, for Treas
Albert Matson for City JUS
tice of the Peace. .......6l9 votes
Geo. p. Hall for Police JUS
tce ......oOS votes
s. A. McElmurry for Alder
man First ward received. 1870 votes
c. A. Johnson for Alderman
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1909-04-29
LOW RATES.
TO PACIFIC COAST.
Daily throughout April.

These special low rate tickets are
available on u daily and personally
conducted tours in tourist sleeping
car through to the coast, via the
Chicago, Union Pacific & North West
ern line.
For full particulars write s. A.
Hutchinson, Manager. Tourist Dept.
2l2 Clark St. Chicago. ILL.,. or address
nearest ticket agent.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1909-04-29

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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-31
WILL GUARD EX=PRESIDENT
 IN NAPLES
Italian Government Will Prevent Any
 Semb. .ance Of Disorder While Col. Roosevelt is There.
Special from United Press.)

Special from United Press.)
 Naples, March 31.-Several American detectives arrived here today to aug ment the big force of Italian detec- lives and officers who will guard every movement of ex-President Roosevelt while he is in the city. The force is under the command of Com missioner Mezzacapo, who is deternin- ed that not even the sem blance of any disorder shall occur.
 The Italian government is afraid that any unfriendly move against MT. would result in severe restriction of and the natural desire to honor the American government, it will take every precaution to make Mir. RooSe- velt's stay a pleasant one. He is still at sea-
 A vessel has been chartered and Am bassador Griscom and several other prominent citizens who are spending the winter in Italy, and leading gov ernnental officials with an army of reporters representing almost every civilized country will board it and meet the Colonel we'll out at sea-
 The idea of having MT. Roosevelt visit Messina. has been abandoned. Not only are the quake conditions there greatly unsettled but the people are in a restless state Local authori- ties have not yet been able to identify Tosti, the man who it was stated, President on the Hamburg. They are inclined to think the act was that of an insane man rather than an Anarch- iSt-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-31
A BIG CELEBRATION.
The 21st Anniversary at Meigs & Co.,
 Store a Housing Success.

The 21st Anniversary at Meigs & Co.,
 Store Housing Success
 The manner in which Meiss & Go. first birthday this week evidently pleases everybody, judging by the amazing number of people who have visited the gaily decked store and have come away with smiling faces and bundle-draped persons. The entire Me'gS building. at Main street and Fairfield avenue is covered with flags is decorated in a similar way. But the great attra ctions of the ece'ebra- ton are the anniversary specials. Of feringS of all kinds of wears for EaS- ter. for men. women and children. at astonishing reductions from regular prices. Beautiful suits. waists. skirts and petticoats at low prices have filled the week. Equally amazing prices on mems Easter wears have brought men to the store by the hundreds. The boys too have come in for some fine offer ings in suits and hosiery. Handeome souvenirs are being given away wh; ch will serve to keep the occasion fresh in mind for a long time to come. Com by giving actual reductions from regu- lar prices on wears needed for Easter, it is certain that Meigs & Co.'S an nivesary celebration has, by virtue of it's marvellous success. become a trade occasion of importance to thousands of people who will ardently desire an an nual repetition. The special prices wi l he withdrawn at the end of business Saturday evening so if the read er wishes to take advantage of them to obtain Easter apparel, no time is to be lost.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-31
SEIZE LEADERS IN
 CAUCASUS UPRISING
Plotters for Rebellion Taken by St.
 Petersburg Police.
Especial from United Press.)

St. Petersburg, March 31.-The or ganizers of what it is feared may yet prove a successful rebellion in the Cau- casus were arrested here to-day in a sensational coup in a suite of rooms that overlook the Nevsky prospect. Learning of the conspiracy through the treachery of one of the group the police last night entered the conspira- tros' offices and secured the place To- day the men were arrested singly and in large groups. More than seventy have already been taken, among them several army officers. The police also seized large stores of arms, amrnun1- tions and money which the plotters had secured in various parts of the country.
 The authorities fear that the plot has developed to such an extent that the breaking up of the local headquarters.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-31
BRIDGEPORT IN ] THE OLDEN DAYS {
NEWS ITEMS

The following news items were ta- zen from a copy of the Bridgeport Farmer of March 30, 1914.
 Pfttsfield. Mass. March 17-British Prisoners. On Saturday last 23 Brit tsh officers, who have been closely con- lined at the cantonment for some weeks, left town in carriages for Phil Adelphia under a strong guard. Their ultimate destination, we believe, is Kentucky, to be placed under the care and custody Of the patriotic Gov. Shel- by as Gov Strong would not su Ter them to remain in the jails of this Btate.D
 .'By the report of the superintendent of the Onondaga, CN. Y.,) Salt Springs It appears that 900 bushels of salt were made at those Springs in the course of the year 1913, and the ann punt of duty to the state was $5.7S0."
 ssIt is computed that 10000 dollars have been raised for the benevolent purpose of relieving the sufferers by lire in Port ortsmouth-nearly 10000 dol iars of which was contributed in the town of Boston,"
 s.The two French frigates lately captured by the British are represent ed as having fought under American co1ors; their being captured is the strongest proof in the world, that they counterfeited our flag" March 1916 contains the following ac- count of a lottery drawing which shows how wide spread was the prac- tice of gambling in the form of lot terfes.
 Pottery Events.-The ticket in the Medical Science Lottery. No. 12.129, which lately drew the prize of 25,0O0 dollars, was conditionally sold by MT. Allen. of New York, last fall. with R,130 to a gentleman of Pittsburgh. Pa..s by whom they were declined, and returned to MT. Allen MT. Allen then divided them into eighthsZ and sold them to purchasers, principally chil- dren. servants and people in indigent circumstances-No. 12 130 drew 800 dol iara, and its companion 25,000, the prop erty of eight persons, among which are MT. Daniel Palmer, soldier Of Governors Island, who lost leg in the late war; while fighting the battles of his country, one black girl, boys, 1 young man of Brooklyn, and one citizen of Greenwich, and others we have not heard of
 4.The prince regent is said to have purchased of Gen. Killerman, for 5000 Euineas, the superb carriage of Bona parte taken by that officer at the bat tie of Waterloo"
 ssThe bill to prevent habitual drunk ards from wasting their estates has passed the house of Assembly of New York"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-31
HANDSOME SCARF FIN FREE A Phenomenal Offer Made By Q New York Firm.

Thousands of persons all over the United States are taking advantage of the generous offer made by The Mer- City, making request for a beautiful gold-plated scarf pin for either lady or gentleman which is mailed to any one sending their name and address free of charge.
 This offer is made by this well known house to introduce their large catalogue of general merchandise, household goods. jewelry, novelties, etc., and the readers of this paper are requested to send their name and ad- dr> ss immediately, enclosing four two cents stamps to cover packing and postage.
 Send today and be the possessor of a plece of jeweIrS that you will be pr Uuo Of, and which does not cost you anything.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-31
FAST DAY PROCLAMATION.

Governor Lilley yesterday issued the customary Fast Day proclamation des- ignating. Good Friday. April g. as the date. The text of the proc. amation followS:-
 As a solemn confirmation of our trust in Gods mercifu1 Providence. and in obedience to a custom, established in piety. and continued in reverence, I hereby appoint Friday. the ninth day of April next ensuing. as a day of
 FASTING AND PRAYER Requesting the people then to lay aeide all common cares. and in the churches and homes humb'y to seek His guid- ance in the undertakings of the year. pledging with repentant hearts new devotion and faith that shall not faIfas