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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-20
PLAN FOR ALL
MEETS FAVOR
Proposition to Open Way fol
New Railroads in West
End Commended.
WORTHY or CONSIDERATION
Would Insure Essential Requirement
for Industrial Develop
ment.

Business men and citizens generally
the suggestion appearing in last even
ing's Argus relative to the requirement
by the Industrial commission of
suitable right of way into Rock Island
from the south and holding it for the
free use of any and all roads of what
ever description that may seek en-
trance to the city through the west
end. Such advantages would make GER
tain the requirements in the way of
switch tracks as well as a direct line
open to all corners and thus give to
Rock Island the needs that it has so
long stood in need of.
Ordinance Should be Carefully Drawn.
1t would not only be desirable. but
necessary, as matter of course, that
any ordinance the city may consider
or grant with this end in view, be so
cautiously drawn that it would become
void the instant it passed under cor
porate control other than might be
necessary under the law to acquire it:
anu II SHOulu ut. 50 SdIeSuarueu tnat
| it would be held in trust for the use
of all roads that desire to occupy it FOR
the simple fee of the cost of construc-
| ton and maintenance.
Worthy of Serious Consideration.
The plan is regarded as one worthy
| of serious consideration as affording
| the solution of the problem on which
actually depends the development and
expansion of Rock Islands factory
district
If we want more industries, if we
want the ones we have to grow. we
must as city give them the advan-
tases and encouragement that are man
ifestly essential, and it is believed that
If the matter is properly presented to
the city council it will find that body
ready TO cooperate in bringing about
the results that would mean so much
for the realization of a Greater Rock
Island
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-20
Prof. H. A. Howell of Havana, Cuba,
Recommends ChamberIain's
Couch Remedy,

CAS- long ago as ! can remember my
mother was a faithful user and friend
of AChamberlain' Cough Remedy, but
Meier in my life have / realized its
true value until now" writes Profess
sor H. A. Howell of Howell's American
school. Havana, Cuba. ION the night
of Feb. 3 our baby was taken sick
with very severe cold; the next day
was worse and the following night his
condition was desperate. He could
not lie down and it was necessary 20
have him in the arms every moment.
Even then his breathing was difficult.
did mot think he would live uIfsil
morning At last l thought of my
mothers remedy, Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy, which we gave, and it af-
forded prompt relief, and now three
days later, he has fully recovered
Under the circumstances would not
hesitate moment in saying thai
Chamberlain Cough Remedy and that
only, saved the life of our dear little
boy" For sale by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-20

P. F. Meenan, candidate for alder
man of the Sixth ward, comes of good
old democratic stock, and the demo
Gratis could not have chosen a better
candidate. While Mr. Meenan has
never aspired to public Office before,
he has been active in political affairs.
and is we'll Conversant with the con-
Gitions in the Sixth ward. He is meet
ing with great encouragement in his
canvass of the ward and there is
every reason to believe that he will be
chosen as the colleague of Alderman
Frank LAWYER.
Mr.. Meenan is a native Rock IS
lander, and he has lived in the Sixth
ward practically all his life. He IS
now 50 years old He attended the
st. Joseph's school. and later learned
the painters trade. For nearly Is years
he has been foreman of tle painting
department of the George White
Buggy company in this city. He re-
sides al 2702 Eighth avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-20

council in the adoption of plans to
complete the purchase.
We earnestly urge the prompt co
operation of our citizens in raising
he $4,000 necessary to secure the
property before. the expiration OF the
option. April l.
Secretary Levi Henrd.
During the evening President E. b.
MeKown presented report of the con
yention at East St. Louis, and c. #.
Dewend of the Moline association, and
William Carstens. the Moline rating
secretary, extended greetings, and dis
cussed the rating code problem and
other matters of Interest which came
before the state CONVENTION.
Secretary Mayer Levi of the Rock
Island Industrial commission was call
ed on, and he took occasion to dis
cuss the work of the organization he
represents. He urged that, the efforts
of the commission be given loyal sup
port and cooperation. and that there
| be unity Of purpose in the different
commercial organizations of the city
| incidentally Mr.. Levi took occasion &c
explain the deal whereby the commits
sion gave its assistance to the Rock
| island Tool company The commits
sion made no gift to the company, but
merely made it loan, which at the
end OF five years must be paid back il
annual payments of $4,000.
Mr.. Levi referred briefly to the
question of good roads and free
bridges, and urged that these two sub
jects be given earnest consideration
| by the business men
| Was Largely Attended.
| The meeting was one Of the mos
largely attended that the association
has held in some time There wer,
about 10 men present. The meetins
was in the nature of a smoker. ant
following the program of addresses
luncheon was served
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-20

and abilities will stand the most rigid
scrutiny. They must possess the legal
qualifications to fill such an important
Office
I have been City Attorney of Moline
for four years and have filled that pos
ition to the entire satisfaction of the
people. During that time / have OBJ
tanned in every personal injury suit
verdict favorable to the city. l con-
Quoted the exceedingly difficult litiga-
ton against the Central Union Tele-
phone Co, testing the right of the COM
pany to operate in Moline. My position
in that case was sustained by the Su-
preme Court. / conducted an increased
number of special assessment cases for
public improvements and successfully
carried them through court.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-20
Earth Shock Near Barcelona.

Barcelona. March 20.-An earthquake
shock was felt near this city at 3 this
afternoon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-20
Funeral of Captain Mceinlev

The funeral of Captain Otis E. Nc
Ginley, 531 Twentieth street. was held
this morning with services at St
Joseph's church at O'Clock, in charge
of Father Cleary, Dean j. J. Quinn
assistant. There were many of the
friends of the former river captain 81
the services and the floral offerings
were many and beautiful. Burial took
place at Calvary cemetery. The act
ing pail bearers were Charles J. Lar
kin, Captain d. Holsapple, Charles
Garland, William H. Lamont, Captain
Robert Mccall and Charles O'Hare.
Captain w. H. Whistler and Captain
bearers
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-20
CHAT OF THE CAMPAIGN

Democratic committeeman and can
didates meeting at Turner hall at s
O'Clock this evening
If you want the right kind of
city attorney vote for Albert Huber.
George w. McCaskrin stated today
that he would file his petition for the
Independent candidacy for mayor with
the city clerk this afternoon and the
first of the coming week would begin
his campaign
Jack Aud is deserving of the office
of assessor and will make a conscien-
tious and reliable Official if elected to
the Office.
The democrats have remarkably
strong aldermanic ticket throughout
the city, in John Holzhammer in the
First ward, c. L. Speckhart in the
Second S. A. La Vanway in the Third,
II. j. Frick in the Fourth. w. d. Coch-
ran in the Fifth and P. F. Meenan il
the Sl&In. Inc candidates are all ue'
serving of election.
Charley Smith is the man for police
magistrate. He is just as earnest IL
the discharge of a public duty as h.
is as candidate. He always means
business.
| Pursuant to the call of Chairman
Corken and Secretary Lamont the
democratic city committeeman and
candidates are to meet at Turner hail
at s o'clock this evening TO consider
matters of Importance relating to the
campaign. The attendance of al com,
mitteemen and candidates is urgently
requested.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-20
Good for Everybody.

Norman R. Coulter, a prominent
architect, in the Delbert building, San
Francisco, says: 81 fully endorse all
that has been said of Electric Bitters
as tonic medicine 1t is good for
everybody. 1t corrects stomach, liver
and kidney disorders in prompt and
efficient manner and builds up the
system" Electric Bitters is the best
spring medicine ever sold over drug
gist's counter las blood purifier it is
uneQualed. 80 cents at all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-20

T>1E voters of this Judicial Circuit
/ should be greatly interested in
the qualifications of the Judges
to be nominated and elected this spring.
The matter is of too much Importance to
every resident of the district to be light
y passed over.
The ability. character and habits of
the candidates for this office should be
carefully looked into, and, to great ex-
tent, the voter will be governed in his
choice for the three Judges by the past
records of the candidates.
want every Republican to make a
thorough investigation of me, and what
| have done as a practising attorney and
as City Attorney of Moline, for l realize
fully that the men to be nominated and
elected must be men whose characters
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-20
OBITUARY..
Mrs. M. S. Norment.

Mrs. NJ. s. Norment of this city
died last night. While visiting at
the home of her daughter, Mrs. Mars.
Crume, in Burlington, where she had
been since Jan. IA Mrs. Norment,
who was 60 years old, was taken i'll
with pneumonia two weeks ago and
was unable to be removed to her home
III this city. She was a member OF
the Eudora Rebecca lodge No. IS and
of the Helen Gould auxiliary to the
spanish American War veterans. She
is survived by four children, John A.
Reid of this city, William A Reid OF
Rapids City. S. D., Mrs. Mary Crume
of Burlington and Mrs Laura Betz Of
st. Louis. There are seven grand
children also who survive. The fun
eral will be held in Clarksville, No.
where the remains will be taken for
burial.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-20
LAMPHERE is
RULER OF ELkS
Lodge Holds Its Annual Election
Choosing New Officers for
the Year.
DELEGATES ARE NAMED
:. Il. Davis, Retiring Executive, Goes
to Los Angeles Mceting-New
Members Are Received.

Rock Island lodge of Elks. No. $50,
held its annual election of officers last
evening and the largest number If
members that has been present at any
of the meetings so far this year turn
ed out for the occasion The election
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-20

Elks.
took place in the club rooms in the
Elks building. and was presided over
by S. r. Davis. the retiring exalted
ruler. The following officers were
elected for the coming year:
Exalted Ruler-Lioyd C. Lamphere.
Esteemed Leading knight-Robert
r. Reynolds.
Esteemed Loyal Knight--William T.
Dunn.
Esteemed Lecturing Knisht-Arthur
T. Huesing.
Secretary-Sam Ryerson.
Treasurer NJ. Casteel
Tyler-Raiph Souders.
Trustee for Three Years-Harfy ;
Davidson
Delegates Are Named.
S. r. Davis was selected to repro
sent the local lodge at the meeting Cf
the grand lodge which is to he held in
July at Los Angeles. Past Exalted
Ruler J. C. Dunn was named as his
alternate. Exalted Ruler Lloyd c. Lam
phere was chosen to act as delegate
to the state reunion which viii take
place at Springfield in May and the
alternate will be r. r. Reynolds.
Initiate New Members.
Two new members were initiated i'll
to the mysteries of the lodge during
the evening, and several names were
balloted upon. The newly elected Off
GERS will be installed April g
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-20
Mrs. Maria Sweeney.

Mrs. Maria Sweeney long a resi-
dent of this city, died at noon today
at the Watertown hospital where she
h"d 'eer an inmate about five years
At the time she was committed to
the hospital she was living at Fiji
teenth avenue and Fortieth street.
Mrs. Sweeney was the widow of the
late Michael Sweeney, veteran of
the civil war. Records at the court
house Indicate that Mrs. Sweeneys
age was sc years, though some are
of the opinion that she is much older,
possibly 100 years or more. Her
health was generally good till her
mind failed. The funeral will prob
ably be held from Sacred Heart
church, the time to be fixed later.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1909-01-23
PASTOR SAYS FLIRTING IN
CHURCH is HARMLESS

Chicago. Jan 22-While flirting in
theatres and other places of public
amusement should be tabooed, accord :
ing to the Rev. S. B. Dexter, of Au-
rora, he has announced that it may
properly take place in church, where,
he declares, ''it is purged of it's harm
fulness.' His decision grows out Of a
crusade against Sunday night amuse-
ment.
Church surroundings and associa-
tions," he says, are entirely differ
ent from those which attend perform
ances in public playhouses. Some
times the plays in our theatres are a
trife rusque and if the show be given
on Sunday the result is a general for
getfulness of that fact. Under such
conditions flirting is harmful.
"In church. however. can see no
harm in a little bit OF flirting, if the
voung people come not to look at
each other. but to learn the Scrip
tures.n
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1909-01-23
NOT A JUROR IN
GARMACK CASE
SECURED
COURT WORKED ALL DAY YES
TERDAY WITHOUT SECURING
ANoTAER-oNE ALREADY ON
JURY MAY BE DISMISSED.

Nashville. Tenn, Jan. 22.-Not an
other juror was secured during to-
days session OF the court to try Col
onel Cooper. his son, Robin Cooper,
and John D. Sharpe, who are charged
with the murder of ex-senator Car
mack, and when the court recessed
this afternoon six men occupied seats
on the jury, while it is likely that one
of them will be dismissed.
If a motion made today by the
prosecution prevails. Juror Leigh, who
qualified and was accepted Wednesday
will he dismissed 1t is claimed by
the state that Leigh was in an intoXi-
Gated condition when he qualified and
was accepted, that he is not a qualified
juror, and therefore should be dismiss
ed. A decision on the motion will be
rendered Monday.
A new panel of five hundred jurors
was ordered by Judge Hart this aft
ernoon. after which he announced a
recess of the court until Monday morn
ing.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1909-01-23
The First methodist Church

Preaching by the pastor at II a. m.
and 13o p. M Morning subject. Pos
sessions Unpossessed Bsening sub-
ject. THE Hope that Leads to Tmmor-
tality" Sunday school at $50 D. M
Epworth League at s.4s D. M. Prayer
service on "Wednesday at $50 D.. m.
Warm reception to all. The following
is the musical program for the morn
ing and evening services; Morning,
Breast the Wave, Christian, Shelly;
"The Lord is Ny Light. Schareker.
Evening. 4Iesus. Son Of God Most
High. Sal;er Onward Christian Sol
diers, Peace. The choir is composed
of the following: Soprano, Miss LIZ
cille Butts. Miss Sadie Dart Alto,
Mrs. w. P. Green. Mrs. r. +. Sher
man Bass, Mr.. Elliott Butts. Mr.. Geo.
Sherman; Tenor. Mr.. r. E. Sherman.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1909-01-23
A ROYAL WELCOME
WAS GIVEN THE
GOV.-ELECT
PEOPLE OF CAMDEN COUNTY EN-
TERTAlNED HIM I'M ROYAL
STYLE YEsTERDAY-RETuRNs
HERE TONIGHT.

Governor-elect and Mrs. Brown were
yesterday the guests of the people of
ST. Marys and Camden county, and it
is likely that in all of his travels
over the state since he was elected
governor, he has not met 4 more hos
pitable set of people.
Mr.. and Mrs. Brown, accompanied
by the Brunswick Rifiemen and the
First Regiment band, and large num-
Der of citizens, left yesterday morn
Ing at $50 o'clock ON the steamer At
lantic. The trip to st. Marys was a
Very pleasant one and was enjoyed by
all ON board. At the little Camden
county capital the party was met by
three or four hundred people from all
sections Of the county. The various
business houses and residences at
ST Marys were decorated with 'bunt-
ing, etc. in honor of the next chief
executive Of the state. and he was
given a very cordial welcome as he
stepped from the boat.
The big barbecue was ia waiting
and as soon as the party rested for a
short time the entire party repaired
to the scene of the .barbecue, where
the best barbecaed meats were pre-
pared by celebrated chefs. Governor
Brown, during the day, delivered a
short address to the people Of the
county.
Today q pleasant program has been
arranged for the entertainment of Mr.
and Mrs. Brown They will leave ST
Marys this morning on the steamer
Hildegard for trip to the bar; re-
turning they will stop at Dungenness
as the guests of Mrs. Carnegie. A
drive over the island has been plan
ned and they VIII he given an oppor-
tnnity to see all OF the beautiful homes
of the millionaires. The party will
then return to st. Marys and Cover
nor and Mrs Brown win leave on
the ST Marys railroad for Brunswick.
arriving tonight over the A., B. & A.
-u-srhe distinguished guests will be
the guests of the city tomorrow. In
the morning Governor and Mrs. Brown
will attend church; in the afternoon
they will probably take drive over
the city and Monday morning they
will leave on the steamer Hessie for
a visit to Darieu.
The Brunswick party which accom-
panied the guests to St. Marys re-
turned to the city last night and re-
ported a pleasant time u
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1909-01-23
TO SEND
BRYAN To THE
SENATE
NEBRASKA LEGISLATURE PASSES
A BILL PROVIDING FOR ELEc-
TON OF UNITED STATES SEN
AToRs BY THE PEOPLE.

Lincoln, Neb.. ] an 22.-The Nebras-
ka house OF representatives, which
now has democratic majority, today
passed bill providing for the cleo
tion OF United States senators under
the system adopted by Oregon last
year and under which Governor Cham
berlain, OF thai state, democrat, was
elected over republican, although
the house and senate were overwhelm-
ingly republican
The law PROVIDES that the people of
the state shall vote direct for the
senator, the house and senate TO be
pledged by their action.
The purpose of this measure, it is
said, is to send w j. Bryan to the
senate, as it is believed that he can
defeat any man in Nebraska for the
place by popular vote.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1909-01-23
SPECIAL MESSAGE
WAS SENT BY
PRESIDENT
mo SET OF MEN SHOULD BE AL
LOWED TO PLAY GAME OF COM.
PETITION WITH LOADED DICE. 2
HE SAID.

Washington, D. c.. Jan. 22.-si
dent Roosevelt today sent a special
message to congress transmitting the
report of the National Conservation
Commission.
In the message the president said:
The rights to life and liberty are
fundamental, and like other fundamen-
tai necessities. when once acquired,
thev are little dwelt upor The right
to the pursuit of happiness is the
right whose presence or absence is
most likely TO be felt in daily life.
In whatever It has accomplished. or
failed to accomplish. the administra-
tion which is just drawing to close
has at least seen clearly the funda-
mental need of freedom of Opportun-
ity for every citizen We nave real
lied that the right of every man to
live his own life. provide for his FAM
ily. and endeavor, according to his
abilities. to secure for himself and
for them fair share of the good
things of existence, should be sub
iect to one limitation and to no other
The freedom of the individual should
be limited only by the present and
future rights. interests, and needs OF
the other individuals who make up the
community. We should do all in our
power to develop and protect indi-
vidual liberty, individual initiative, but
subject always to the need of presery-
g.. ha rrnnnrD1 rrAnH
When necessary, the private right
must yield, under due process of law
and with proper compensation, to the
welfare of the commonwealth. The
man who serves the community great
~ should be greatly rewarded by the
community; as there IS great Unequal
ity of service so there must he great
inequality of reward but no man and
no set of men should be allowed to
pay the game of competition wits
loaded dice,
"Au this Is simply good cems2on
sense The underlying spliuci 5iS ~S5s1
conservation has been described as
the application of common sense to
common problems for the common
good. II the description is correct,
then conservation is the great funda
mental basis for national efficiency. In
this stage of the worlds history to
be fearless, to be just, and to be eff
cient are the three great requirements
of national life. National efficiency is
the result Of natural resources well
handled. of freedom of opportunity for
every man, and OF the inherent capac-
itv. trained ability, knowledge and will
collectively and individually to use
that opportunity"
It was shown by the report that the
mineral production was two billions
and that there was a waste Of over
$500, 900 900 and fire loss of $450,00o,
four fifths preyentable. The annual
mortality from tuberculosis is
$50 1000.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1909-01-23
A BIC FAMILY ROW
WAS SETTLED
IN COURT
INTERESTING CASES BEFORE
JUDGE PARKER YESTERDAY.
COURT REcEssEs UNTIL SEC
! oNp MONDAY IN FEBRUARY.

After yesterdays session of the su-
eerior court, Judge Parker announced
a recess until the second Monday in
February. when the civil docket Will
be taken up When the court was in
session in December very few civil
cases were disposed of, and at the
session in February an effort will be
made TO entirely clear the docket be-
fore adjourning.
While a large number of criminal
cases were cleared from the docket
yesterday, there was only one which
Jury had To decide About a dozen
old cases, which have been on the
docket for some time, were noIle
pressed By Solicitor Bennett others
upon various charges plead guilty,
while one or two were continued.
The case which was tried before a
jury was quite an interesting and
hard fought one. 1t was the airing of
family row between two or three
families living in the vicinity of jerks,
a small station on the Seaboard Air
Line between Thalmann and Everett.
II. Harrison and his two sons were
prosecuted by NJ f. Popwell. who
charged that he was badly abused by
all three Of them. Powell is related
to the Harrisons. A number of wit
nesses were introduced, and all Of
them. It appeared, were related to
either the one family or the other.
1t developed that an old feud existed
between the principals, one case hay-
ing already been tried in Wayne
county
The evidence showed thRt Harrison
and his two sons met Popwell near
the latter's place of business at
jerks and proceeded TO abuse him.
many profane epithets being hurled at
him. The attention of the matter was
called to the grand jury and indict- :
ments were returned against all three
OF the men.
The jury was out for only a short
time and rendered a verdict of guilty
against all three of the Harrlsons.
lrdge Parker delivered a strong lee
ture to them in administering his sen.
tence. irwin Harrison. who seemed
TO have teen the leader in the affair.
was fined $125 and costs or sentenced
to serve twelve months. while the
father and the other son were each
fined $50 or serve six months 1t is
understood that all three OF them will
ray the fines.