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Williams news., 1909-12-11
Halley's Comet

Halley's comet is now visible in the University of Arizona telescope at Tucson. It. was first seen by Prof. Douglass on the early morn ing of Thanksgiving day. tis still immensely distant and far too faint to be seen by the naked eye.
 Even in the telescope it must be looked for when there is no moon. But in the early months of the com ing year it will be seen with ease, first showing in the western sky after sunset, then passing behind the sun, and in April and May be coming conspicuous in the east be fore sunrise. On May 19 it passes nearly between us and the sun and thereafter will show in the evening sky. Its greatest brightness will be for a few days before and after May 19, when it bids fair to be the finest comet most of us have ever seen in the Arizona sky.
Williams news., 1909-12-11

THE sixty-frst congress is now in session. It opened with usuaI ceremonies Monday morning. To Arizonans it's opening means a good deal. The statehood bill comes up for passage during this session and for this reason all Arizona has almost breathlessly awaited the gathering of the solons in Wash ington. Delegate Cameron for a month has been in the nations capital, keeping in close touch with every returning member of con- gress. Night and day he has been up and working for statehood. His work has done much good, and at this time we can look for the pas sage of the statehood bill for Ari- zona before New Years day in the house of representatives. Imme- diately after the holidays the senate is expected to pass the bill without any serious objections.
Williams news., 1909-12-11
Insurgents Promise Support

Delegate Cameron replied as fol- lows to a query of the Douglas Dispatch regarding the statehood situation:
 "The outlook was never brighter than now. I had an interview with Speaker Cannon and was assured of his hearty support. Moreover, he urged haste, saying good be- ginning was half the battle, and nothing like an early start. Serene Payne, leader of the majority in the house, is heartily in favor. The bill will go through the house flying. and probably early in the session. All opposition is practically gone in the senate. It is possible that statehood will be accomplished be- fore January first. and not later than February. I believe, on the outside"
Williams news., 1909-12-11
Ir now looks very much as if tb

IT now looks very much as if the lower house of congress would give Arizona a substantia New Years gift by passing the statehood bill. It is too bad that the senate may not act on the bill until after Jan. 1, thus delaying the bill a week or two before it goes to President Taft for his signature. The president can be relied upon to sign it and have it in Arizona's stocking for Christmas if the congress had it ready.
Williams news., 1909-12-11

Now is the time for every loyal Arizonan to write letters to the members of congress urging the immediate passage of the statehood bill. Are you a native of some state? If you are, then write to the members of congress from that state. If you know of close friend of any congressman. write to him a request to urge his congressman friend to support Arizona's state hood bill. These letters would do good. There should be at feast a million letters addressed to Wash ington in behalf of Arizona within the next two or three weeks. If this was done it would open the eyes of the insurgents. Then they would know that Arizonans want statehood. These letters might be the means of bringing in line every insurgent. When Oklahoma was after statehood besides the mill lions of letters that were addressed to Washington, the day before the statehood bill passed almost ten thousand telegrams were received by the members of congress from Oklahoma and Indian territories.
Williams news., 1909-12-11
SALT LAKE BRANCH
 TO GRAND CANYON

A company has been organized in Salt Lake City composed of cap. italists of that city and the east which will build branch line from the Salt Lake road at Lund to the Grand Canyon of the Colorado The company is capitalized at $1,- 100000, and will in a few days start work making surveys for the road.
 The purpose of this line, which will be known as the Utah South ern railroad, is to reach the rich timber region along the big plateau of the Colorado Grand Canyon.
 It is estimated that there is more than four billion feet of lumber to be secured. Besides, it is expected that during the spring and summer seasons a great tourist business can be worked up, as the scenery along the canyon which will be reached by the new railroad rivals the beau ties of the Grand Canyon of Ari- zona, reached by the Santa Fe, which carries an average of 50,O00 people over it's road to the latter point.
 Twenty millions of dollars worth .s .sL>-I.-~s.Loo oaIG LaKe rOau nave been set apart for the construction of the line between Riverside and Daggett, and within very few days engineers will be in the field to make the final survey and loca- ton for the link which shall con- plete this line and bring it into the valley on it's own rails.
 The Salt Lake company has re- gently authorized bond issue for $5O,OOO,00O, of which $3O,000.0U0 are said to be for the purpose of taking up other bonds, and $2O,- 100000 to furnish the money to build this expensive gap between Riverside and Daggett, a distance of little more than 100 miles.
 This information is not specific as to the route to be followed, fur ther than to state that the end of the freight division is likely to be at Colton, on account of the loca- ton of the big Espee cooling plant there, which will also be used by the Salt Lake line.-Searchlight Bulletin.
Williams news., 1909-12-11
THE DISTRIBUTION OF
 GOVERNMENT MONEY

The territorial auditor is prepar ing the annual Christmas present
 which is sent to each of the coun. ties of the territory, except poor little old Yuma, by Uncle Sam, the territory serving as Santa Claus in delivering the goods, says the Phoe- nix Republican. The presents are in cash. each county receiving 25 per cent of the revenue per acre collected by Uncle Sam, from each acre of forest reserve located within each county respectively. Some reserves are more remunerative than others of course, so the cash dis tributed per acre depends upon the particular reserve. Some of the reserves lie in more than one coun- ty, in which event each county gets a proportion equal to the proportion of it's acreage to that of the others Yuma county is left out of it, not because Uncle Sam has any grudge against Yuma, but because there is nothing down Yuma way that is construed as a forest reserve.
 Following is list of the forest reserves in Arizona, and ,25 per cent of the revenue they produced he past yaar-uhioh ia raturnnd- -sA
Williams news., 1909-12-11
on it's acreage:

If you wish to send five pound box of candy to your friend, sister. brother or mother, the factory will ship to any part of the United States free of charge. Leave your order at the Parlor Barber Shop.
Williams news., 1909-12-11

THE trusts are bound to have a strong grip on the dear people. If it is not the ice trust, then it is the coal trust or some other kind of trust. for the people have to keep warm in the winter and cool in the summer, etc.
Williams news., 1909-12-11
Had Good Excuse

My wife presented me with twins," was the excuse offered by J. l.. Guidry, of Church Point, La , when brought to task by Judge Campbell for failing to answer a juror summons on time.
 Don't let it happen again" con- mented the court, amid suppressed laughter from the court room.
Williams news., 1909-12-11

CoLDEsT wave Californians have seen in thirty-two years; blizzards and cold all over the east, middle west and the northwest. Arizonans have no kick coming if the weather man becomes a little bit too fresh once in awhile.
Williams news., 1909-12-11

If you are going to make your friend a Xmas present of a pipe, knife, box of cigars, cigar holder. cigar case or a box of the finest candy, you will have to go to the Parlor Barber Shop for them.
Williams news., 1909-12-11

The following table shows the acreage of forest reserve in each of the counties of the territory. and the amount each county receives
Williams news., 1909-12-11

There was a man Tn our town, And he was wondrous wise; He swore by all the gods that be- He ne'er would advertise. At last one day he advertised, r And thereby hangs a tail, l The ad was set in nonpareil,
 And headed
 "Sheriff's Sale."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-20


tire purchase will go no sale Monday
at prices that means a saving of
3S 1-3 and so per cent on every
yard.
Purchase your Easter hat from Miss
Byrnes and be sure of the correct
style. -
cup of coffee. bit of sausage and
Mrs. Austin's buckwheat cakes is \
breakfast fit for a king.
Miss Kate Byrpes has Just returned
from Chicago, where she attended the
millinery opening of Marshall Field.
Harley Davidson motorcycles hicy-
cles and tires. William II. Bolles'
garage. 2412 Third avenue.
c. l.. Pruett, member of the firm of
Hansen & Harfst, architects of Day-
export, has opened an office in suite
312, Safety building. and will be found
there in office hours. Hansen & Harfst
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-20
Majestic Shoes.

COUND. solid, serviceablc
~ shoes for women, with all
- the style 10 be found in
the highest priced footwear. The
seasons newest styles-gun met
al, calf, patent feather and vici
kid in black, tan and golden
brown-snappy, swagger shoes
and oxfords, per pair $3.50 and
$500.
Misses and Childrens service
able school shoes, best dongola
kid, double soles and patent leath-
er tips, low and spring heels, but
ton, lace and bluncker styles, per
pair $3.50, S125 and S1OO.
Boys double sole box calf
school shoes, the kind that will
stand hard knocks, lace and
blucher styles. per pair $500.
S1.75 and S1.5O.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-20

4 CN Dig thlfd 1Ioor is crowded to lis
utmost capacity with new attractive
Furniture and Rugs for your spring
furnishings.
Bed room pieces in oak, mahogany.
birds eye maple and Circassian walnut with
wood and metal beds to match in Napoleon,
Colonial and Chippendale styles. prices per
suit, dresser, chiffoner and bed $1,000 to
$142o0.
Oak dressers. three drawers and pattern
plate French beyel mirrors SIS 65
Oak Princess >dressers with 1896 inch
French bevel mirrors. $I2.,5.
Princess dressers in mahogany and birds
eye maple, highly polished with large 1896
inch plate mirrors. S14.S5.
Colonial and French dresscrs in solid ma
hogany. select CHARTERED oak. Toona mahog-
any and Circassian walnut 5000 to $3.50.
Dining room SUITS in golden oak and carly
English French, Colonial and Mission de-
signs
Bullets, $3.50 to $3.50.
China closets, Sll.OO to s315o.
Dining tables, $3.50 to 5000.
Dining chairs, soc to SI.50
Hall and library pieces in golden oak and
early English. Hall trees, with seat and box.
umbrella rack and large mirror, $500 to
$3.50.
Hall chairs and settees, saddle and leatll-
er seats. $3.50 to $3.50.
Hall clocks feet high. strikes hour and
half hour, guaranteed movements $3.50 to
$500.
Library and parlor tables i'll oak. early
English, birds eye maple. mahogany, and
Circassan walnut 81 As to So. 50
Attractive designs in early English Ii
brary tables. massive patterns in square and
oval tops with drawers cabinets and Shelves
special prices, S1190 to $3.50.
Beauvais Administer rugs gxis feet, $500
to $3.50.
9x12 feet velvet rugs. seasons best pat
terms, $1,000, $3.50 and $500
9x12 feet brussels rugs, oriental and floral
designs, S16.50, $3.50 and $1,000.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-20

The will gives all the property to Mrs.
kolloff.
H. T. Siemon wants your tin and
furnace work. 1526-1528 Fourth ave-
nue..
Godfrey's laundry gives green trad
ing stamps.
Attend the dance at the Turner
hall tonight.
Attend the dance at the Turner
hall tonight.
A silk announcement of great i'm
portance. Read McCabe's adj.
Let Krell 4 Johnston do your tin
and furnace work. 1916 Third avenue.
Miss Byrnes is prepared with the
latest ideas in fashionable millinery.
An immense purchase Of silks was
consumated recently in New York
by Mccabe's silk buyer and the en-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-20
Whittal Rugs.
UR stock now contains til" newest and
tons in the jcwelry art. Dealing as

"A MOTHER shipment OF the Nhittail
"A rugs las been received. Whittalls
4 n Arglo-Persian rugs were chosen for
the new United States senate Office building
i'll competition with all the best American rug
produc;s--no stronger Endorsements of the
quality and artistic excellence of these rugs
could be given. as the merit OF all the COM
pcting rugs were Elost thoroughly tested.
They arc made in stock sizes from 22 TX
50 inch up 10 IIAxI5 feet
9xt2 feet. $500.
SHx10H feet $4,000.
Wttall & Bigelow Royal Wilton rugs
new spring designs, 9x12 feet, $3.50 to $32 so
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-20
Birthday, Wedding, Easter
Gifts.

~ UR stock now contains IL" newest and
4 \ most artistic. up-to-thc minute crea"
~ tons in the jcwelry art. Dealing as
we do with houses that are specialists in their
respective lines, we confidently offer YOU the
cream Of the countrys markets, and all at
cur attfactivsly moderate prices
In our watch department we offer an TN
usually large assortment Of the standard
makes Ct cases and movements trom to %
Jewels. of unquestioned reliability. covers all
grades and PRICES for ladies', gentlemen and
youths.
Our offerings in ing silver tableware
are characterized by graceful outlines, care
iul finishes. and artistic designs. For a
gift there is nothing more appropriate than
some piece Of solid silver for the side board
Or dining table.
In ctr triplc-plate flatwarc department
VIC showing thc most new and up-to-datc
designs in tea spoons. knives and forks, all
tableware 70 match at the right prices. \
special mention is made here OF - sets OF six
each knives and forks. regular aizc. good sill
yer plate al $500 per set, very serviceablc for
general wear.
Tea spoons same quality i'll the plain and
tipped set OF six for ?slc
Pearl handled table pieces. sugar shells.
cold meat forks. berry spoons. knives and
forks in sets. individual butter spreaders. fruit
knives, pie servers. from Sl3.0o TO @lOO.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-20
MCCabe's MatChlesS Millinery.

TNHE French types from which the best inspirations
for the spring and summer have been drawn
given extensive presentation in present show
ing
The inexpensive well as the hats OF costly
tcrias here great prouson and there's regular lit
tie hot house showing OF the fruits that popular for
trimmings Luscious grapes cherries and apples and
then its like visiting florists shopso natural the
roses. lacs peas orchids cowslps lilies, volets
and all the rest that you nvolunariy sniff the air
catch their fragrance.
in abundance.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-20
Housefurnishings.

NCk- White Ewers and Da-
sins. new shapes and full
- size. Sl.25 value. pair G3c
IL OF. No. . polished copper
wash boilers. the $500 quality.
Monday for 1895.
Advance sale of screen wire,
best quality % inch black screen
wire, Monday, yard 1Oc.
Meals Gloss black iron enamel
for stoves, ranges, etc. heat
proof-brush with each can 1Jc.
The Ruby steel frame clothes
wringcr. solid white rubber rolls
warranted for | years, at S2.4o.
The Standard OIL stove, an ideal
heater for bath or bed room, for
Monday, Sc 81
The new nickle plated Rays
reading lamp with white dome
shade. complete ready to light,
for SI.59.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-20
March 20 In History.

r.. c. Publus Ovidius Naso
Ovid, Roman amatory poet. born;
led Is A. ID.
Sir Isaac Newton. philosopher.
lied; born 1912.
Napoleon Francois Charles Jo-
4 seph Bonaparte. son of Napoleon
and Maria Louisa and counted in
the succession as the second en-
peror. born; died 1892.
1906--Mrs. A. ID. Il. Whitney. author
ess, best known by her stories for
young people, died; born 1924.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-20
Little Hope for Modieska.

Los Angeles, March 20.-The condi-
ton OF Nine. Helena Modjeska, the
famous tragedienne. is considered crit
ical and little hope is held out fer
her recovery The heart trouble has
grown worse and constitutes the most
dangerous feature of her condition.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-20
G.S. 1lG Cabe & Co
BROCK ISLAND ILL. .H 4assosai 44SS sssss5asB
lo,5OO Yards New Printed Foulards and Messalines
at 49c, 58e and 75c yard Monday, March END.

"A Silk Announcement OF Rare Importance.
THIS purchase conslmmaed by buyer
New York city only ten day ago, and represents the sample
pieces, from three of the most noteworthy makers and i'm
porterS of finest fOulard and meSSaine silks
These values represent actual saving of from 1878 to 500
to the purchaser There the newest Partisan designs in the
seasons Scaest and most correct shades of WSea Old Rose
Mulberry Atlantic Canard Toupe Niagara Reseda Apricot Old
Gold Cedar CaaWba Bronze and all regular and staples
of Brown, Navy and Black and White Without any doubt the
greatest showing of rich designs coongs presented
our tri-Ciy customers.
weknown fact that the McCabe silk announcements of
this kind eagerly looked forward otis purchase of
the largest and most advantageous have made and
sens the leading and most correct Weaves for full Suits waists and
costumes both for street and evening wear saving of
so cent every yard
The sale will be for the week owing to the of the pur-
chase there will be enough silks to last through the week How
early selection advisable Acc, 5Sc and yard
New Rough Mirror Sudg Silks all shades and black "a inches
wide yard wide fouardS in dots and pat
terms of satin stripe Rongun Silks just of knd-yery speci
ally priced at from S.. 100 to CSC yard.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-20
ASTRONOMICAL EVENTS.

Sun sets Cos, rises sos; moon rises
6:23 a. m; 1852 p. m. moon in con-
junction with Venus. passing from
west to east Of the planet. 4 degrees
south thereof; 1 a. M. vernal equinox;
sun crosses the line. passing to the
north of the celestial equator; spring
commences; day. land night equal the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-20
TAKE TWo FROM GIANTS

Independents and Davenport Team
Bowl at the Harms.
The Independents of this city and
the Giants of Davenport last evening
bowled their series of games postpon-
ed Tuesday evening. and the local
team won two of the three, losing the
second by nine pins. The scores we're
as follows:
Huston 1862 1872
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-20

~ RIDER the cake for your
next party, birthday or
~ reception iron. our
Cake Man, and save yourself
time, worry and expense OF
making it, and be assured OF It's
purity and wholesomeness.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-20

are well known in the three cities,
having designed some of the best
buildings erected hereabout in recent
years.
Meat is high, fruit scarce, so buy
Mrs. Austin's famous pancake -four.
A good, hearty breakfast for little
money.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-20
CITY CHA Il.
Kerler &c Co. weave rugs.
Buy a home OF Reidy Bros.
Read H. X. Walkers want ads.
Tri-City Towel Supply company.

For bus and express. Spencer & Trefz.
The will of the late John Kolloff was
admitted to probate in the county
court today by Judge R. w Olmsted.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-20
Corsets.

q oUK appearance is gov
" erned more by the fit of
~ your gowns than by the
material in them.
Good dressmakers, the world
over. insist on the proper cor
set before they begin their work.
We are very particular that
YOU should wear just the correct
corset and our expert corscticrre
will assist YOU in selecting the
right one.
\ Regis. Kabo or 4 Bon Ton
corset property fitted is the best
foundation for dress fitting.
Regis, Sl00 to $1,000: kabo.
S!.00 10 $500: Bon Ton, $500 10
$500.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-20

Flower Vendors.
Act I-Barbury's Office. New York.
Act Italian garden in Nice.
Act IH-Beatrice's apartments in
Hotel Grand Bretagne.
Act V-Cruger's apartments. London
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-20
THE w En- TIL e K.
Rain or snow tonight sunday; not
much change In temperature.
J. NJ. SHERIEa, Local FOrecaster.

Temperature mt "a. M, 81; mt 3 u. IN,
40. Maximum temperature in last "a
mipin.nm, 30. Velocity of
=. fr,., 10 miles per hour. stage
:;.6 feet, rise of Il foot in
ours. Precipitation, truce.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-20
Hair Goods

n EST quality Of German had
n Japanese real hair goods
- at the very lowest prices.
Chignon puffs of fine quality
human hair, all shades, very la
test model, $3.50 and $50.
Switches, all sizes. lengths and
shades. at $3.50, $500, $500.
$2a5, $3.50 and 81 90.
Psyches, all shades, very new,
can be made over IN different
styles, $3.50.
Single puffs, ponnpadours cor
onet puffs, neck curls, natural
wavy switches.
y perfect match guaranteed. IT
not your exact shade in stock,
your order will be promptly at
tended to-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-20
N TE VERS, attention.
w We are just in receipt
of full line of colors

in the celebrated Blue Ribbon
extra double 4 ply fast dye car
pct warp. No better warp made,
goes farther and wears longer
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-20
Furniture and Rugs.

n UR big third floor is crowded to lis
utmost capacity with new attractive
Furniture and Rugs for your spring
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1909-09-16
Something New

Fruit growers at Okanogan, Wash.
We're wrought into a state Of Indignation
last June on learning OF the girdling OF
10 acres of the eight-year-old fruit trees
just across the Columbia river from the
town OF Pateros. The work was accom-
plished at night by the aid Of an AK ,r
Ratchet, and every tree in the orchard
had the bark cut from it entirely around
its trunk, and in some instances the
trees were cut nearly to the heart
The orchard was the property Of Mrs.
Paisley, but negotiations were then pend
ing whereby she was to transfer it to c,
j. Steiner and Charles Borg OF Pateros.
1t was supposed that the orchard was
total loss and that nothing coul be
done to save it. Professor NanlIoldei-
beck, former state hortlculturst, was
called, however, and announced that he
younger and less injured trees.
He set to work and gave each tree in
the orchard an duplication, and the re-
suit has been anxiously awaited. The /
season has sufficiently advanced now so
that it can be safely announced that not
one tree in the orchard will die as a re-
suit OF the girdling, and furthermore the I
orchard will bear its annual crop of
fruit this season.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1909-09-16
A Reward

For information leading to the arrest
OF any person caught cutting down
or iniuring poles or wires belonging +
The Parma Telephone Co.
THE LAW PROVIDES
mat any person or persons moving
buildings. derricks, etc, which would
interfere with wires or poles, are com
PEELED to give twenty-four hours write,
notice to the individual or compan
owning said wires or poles, or plenty Of
time for said individual or company tn
remove, raise or lower such wires as
may Interfere with the moving of said
buildings, derricks, etc. Any person
violating these rules is guilty Of a min.
demeanor.
Section i556 Provides Punishment If
Alisdemeanor: Except in cases where
different punishment is prescribed bv
TINS code, every offense declared to h.
a imsdemeanor, is punishable hv in.
prlsonment in Il county jail not exceed
ing SIX months, or 10y fine not exceed.
ing three hundred dollars. or hy both
PARMA TELEPHONE Co. LTD
Chas. tanning, Mgr
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-01-23

(To be Continued)