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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-18

mainder (if any to the contractor at
the end of one year after the date of
the structural completion.
z. Any dispute arising under this
agreement as to efficiency or stability
of the plant shall be determined by
arbitration, as follows,
Each party shall appoint a repre-
sentative, and the two thus chosen
shall select a board of three disinter-
ested and competent engineers (not
residents of Rock Island) familiar with
water filtration practice, none of whom
shall be the representative of either
party hereto, and the decision of the
majority of said board of disinterested
arbitrators, in writing shall be final
and binding upon both parties hereto.
The party against whom the decision
is made shall pay all expenses of arbi-
tration. If the decision is against both
said expenses shall be divided between
the two parties in the proportion in
which the arbitrator shall determine.
s. The contractor shall accompany
his contract with the bond provided
for. in the sum of $16,000.00, and
agrees that said bond shall be kept in
force and effect in its provisions as TO
faithful performance, payment of labor,
and material for period of one year
from the structural completion and
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-18

/, Following is the contract adopted~by
the city council last evening for the
Construction by the Pittsburg Filter
Manufacturing company Of the pro-
posed new mechanical filtration plant
in Reservoir park:
This agreement made and entered
into this -. day of November, A. D..
1909, by and between the city of Rock
Island, Illinois. acting by and through
its mayor and city council, party nf
the first part, hereinafter, for convent
}ence, designated as the 'ciry" or the
purchaser and the Pittsburg Filter
Manufacturing company of Pittsburg,
Pa, corporation organized under the
laws Of the state of ...... party Of
the second part, hereinafter, for con-
venience, designated as the "contrac-
tor"
Witnesseth: That in consideration
OF the mutual covenants and agree
ments herein contained, and the PEI
Torrance of the conditions hereinafter
mentioned, and the several payments
hereinafter provided, the parties here
to agree together as follows:
l. The contractor agrees to furnish
all materials, tools and appliances,
and to construct in q substantial and
workmGnlike manner and to erect 1T
Rock Island, Ill, a mechanical water
filtration plant. all in full accordance
with the city's general advertisement
and specifications. marked Exhibit
A. bidders specifications marked ''EX-
hibit 3" and proposal marked Eek
hibit c." and the bidders drawings
numbered 77G3S, 1908, 77O.4O, 1851,
$50, LOG. 9261. 1926. 1902, 1901,
1882, 1861, 1851, 1O1.64, 1O1.62, and
the supplemental specifications of the
city marked Exhibit F." and if ac-
cepted by the city, bidders proposal
for extra pump and connections, mark
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-18
DAVENPORT

Tradition Not to Be Broken.-A real
ESTATE transfer yesterday seems 10
throw out a superstition which cannot
he reasoned, when Mrs. T. Kircher
sold to Mrs. D. z. Keller the property
located at 1917 Main street. This
residence has always been in the
hands Of woman and this last trans
fer does not seem to be willing to d.
lvert from the old traditions. In 1859
Anna A Snethan owned the property,
on June ~, 1868, she sold it to Sarah
IT. Sherman; Nellie l. First was the
next purchaser on Nov. 13, 1872; Mel
lie B. White on June II. 1873; Fillia
EKircher on Sept. q, 1876, and yes
lterday the house went to another
feminine vendee, this being Mrs.
] Keeler.
Farm Prices Soarlng.-Scott county
farms are keeping up the reputation
'of being some Of the choicest In the
state. for a sale yesterday Of $50 acres
In Sheridan township necessitated the
laying of s20,400. Ferdinand Moeller
sold his farm to George K. Freund
and the buyer paid 1927 per acre for it.
Lamp Did Not Explode. P. Ris-
ley, state oil inspector after a thor
sough investigation has decided that
there was no explosion in the fatal &C
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-18
A Startling
Statement
New York Medical Authorities
Claim Dyspepsia to be Pre-
Disposing Cause of Con-
sumption.

The post norton statistics of the
big New York hospitals show that
some cases of consumption are due,
at least indirectly. to unchecked dys-
pepsia, especially when the victim was
predisposed to tuberculosis.
Dyspepsia wears out the body and
brain. The weakened, irritable stom-
ach, being unable to digest food, the
body does not receive the required
nourishment, and the victim becomes
thin, weak and haggard. AS re-
suit, the body becomes a fertile field
in which the germs of disease may
lodge and flourish.
Therefore, the person who per-
mits dyspepsia to progress unhinder-
ed is guilty of contributing toward
the development of one of the most
insidious and fatal diseases known to
mankind.
Dyspepsia may be completely Grad
icated if properly treated. We sell a
remedy that we positively guarantee
will completely relieve indigestion or
dyspepsia, or the medicine used dur
ing the trial will cost the user moth
ing.
This remedy has been named Rex
all Dyspepsia Tablets. Certainly no
offer could be more fair, and our Of
fer should be proof positive that Rex
all Dyspepsia Tablets are a depend
able remedy.
Inasmuch as the medicine will
cost you nothing if it does not bene-
q
ing with indigestion or dyspepsia to
try Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets. A 25
cent box contains enough medicine
for 10 days treatment. For chronic
cases we have two larger sizes, so
cents and $1.00. Remember you can
obtain Rexall Remedies in Rock Is
land only at our store, the Rexall store
The Thomas Drug company.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-18

ed Exhibit E." all of which docu-
ments and drawings are attached here
to and made a part of this contract.
2. The city agrees to provide a site
upon which to construct the filtration
plant in the old filter beds of its pres
ent filter plant, free Of access to the
contractor, and can furnish a reasona-
Bile amount of water from its mains
for the purpose of constructing the
same and also give the contractor the
use of such sand and gravel to be re-
moved from the present old filters IS
may be useful and acceptable under
the specifications for such construc-
ton
8. The contractor shall bgein the
herein described work not later than
thirty 600 days from the date of this
contract, and shall have the said work
fully completed by Dec. 1, 1910, I'M
less the contractor should be delayed
by strikes or unforeseen or unavoida-
BILE accidents, in which event this
agreement as to time of completion
shall be extended by the city to such
an amount of time as is reasonable in
proportion to the delay or delays men,
toned.
4. The contractor hereby guaran-
tees:
First: That when the plant is oper-
ated at its normal capacity it shall
be capable Of purifying six 90 million
gallons of water per "a hours, and in
addition shall rnrnish such water as
is necessary to wash the filters.
Second: That when the number of
bacteria in the raw water is less than
5000 per cubic centimeter the num-
Der of bacteria in the filtrate shall
not exceed 100 per cubic centimeter.
Third: That when the number Of
bacteria in the raw water is 5000 per
cubic centimeter or more, the plant
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-18
NEWS OF THE NEIGHBORS

cident which caused the death Of Mrs.
Alice B. O'Connor Friday afternoon.
From the evidence secured, Mrs.
OConnor was pouring Oil from one
tubular lantern to another, which was
standing on the heated stove. Some
oil probably spilled on the stove and
ignited, Immediately setting fire to
the rest OF the oil and burning Mrs.
OConnor. The oil was found to be
non-explosive.
LittIg President.-After electing OFF,
GERS and choosing Davenport as its
next meeting place, the fifth annual
meeting Of the Second District Medi-
cal society OF Iowa adjourned Tuesday
night until next October Or November.
no definite date being decided upon.
The officers who are TO serve during
the ensuing year follow: President, l..
W. Littig, Iowa City; first vice presi-
dent. E. H. King, Muscatine; second
vice president, G.. F. Hardness, Daven-
port: secretary and treasurer, ]. V.
Littig, Davenport
KIncaid on Governors Staff.-Frank
H. Kincaid, No. Walling court. has
been commissioned a lieutenant col
onel and aide de camp on the staff Of
Governor Carroll. MT. Kincaid for IL
years was a prominent member of the
Muscatine rifles, and his military
training equips him well for the posi-
ton to which he has been appointed.
Mr.. Kincaid was also for one year
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-18
HERE'S CHAMP CORN PICKER

Gus Miller of GeneSeO Husks "a
Bushels in Hours, 20 Minutes.
The champion corn husker is now
holding down the boards in the rural
communities. Geneseo comes to the
front with record that will be hard
to beat. Last Thursday morning Gus
Miller started out to see how much
corn he could pick. The test took
place on Sherman Shaffer's farm.
The result was that he picked 106
bushels in hours and minutes.
Making a burst of speed for part of
the time, he picked 81 II bushels in
two hours and 20 minutes. which is
said to be the fastest picking ever
heard of, and if this speed could have
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-18

acceptance Of said plant, and with
reference to indemnifying the city
against litigation growing out of in
fringement of patent rights, and the
contractor agrees to keep said bond in
force for period of seven % years
from date hereof.
In witness whereof, the parties here
to have set their corporate names,
duly attested by their corporate seals.
respectively, the day and year first
above written.
CITY OF ROCK ISLAND,
by .........'.. ..'.''.--..-.
Mayor.
And
City Clerk.
PITTSBURG FILTER MFG. CO.,
by . .
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-18

De Wits Kidney and Bladder Pills
have speedily rectified conditions
such as these, in multttudes of cases
in fact, wherever they have been
taken and given an honest, conscien-
tous trial. They are marvelously eff
fective in any ailment Of the Kidneys
and Bladder.
II you have observed any OF the
symptoms of these treacherous dis
eases-and you want to know just
what these Pills will do for you-you
can learn all about them-without
one cent of expense That Is just
now confident their manufacturers
are.
Here is what is offered you: A trial
OF DeWltt's Kidney and Bladder pills
will be forwarded to you-and at once
absolutely free of cost--if you want
them. E. G. Dewitt & Co., Chicago,
want every man or woman who has
the slightest reason to believe that he
or she Is afflicted with Kidney and
Bladder Disease, to have q trial box
of these Pills, free. o that each and
every ons, may know just how good
and helpful they are. Write for this
free trial of treatment to-day.
ADDER PILLS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-18

The ominous signals of quick
approaching disaster to health (and
ife itself are the insidious symp-
toms OF Kidney and Bladder Disease.
If you have noted their presence-take
warning-now, before it is too late.
You may have felt only an occa-
sional "crick in the back" when ris-
ing, or have observed a slight sedi-
ment from your urine-or, perhaps,
noted spells of irritableness, languor
and nervousness, etc.-or some sore
ness of muscles that your work will
not account for. But-take care!
These symptoms will grow and multi
ply-until, perhaps, you are past help.
De Wits Kidney and Bladder Pills
are a thoroughly efficacious treatment,
designed for just such symptoms as
these-and for what such symptoms
quickly lead to.
For these symptoms-aI1d many
others of similar nature-surely and
plainly indicate deadly uric acid pol
soning of your system. There can
hardly be any mistake about tat.
The great mistake will be, If you neg
lect them.
Uric acid poisoning means diseased
kidneys and bladder-then chronic
Inflammation of the Kidneys Bladder
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-18

been maintained for 10 hours,
would have picked nearly $50 bu
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-18
The Secret Out.

What made my lovely complexion? I
DO not like to tell, for 1t was medicine,
but the incest a woman ever took IT
was Lanes Family Medicine that did
IT. This is a pleasant herb tea which
acts fayorably on the stomach and bow
els, purifying the blood and cleanefng
and backache Druggists and dealers
sell It; rs cents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-18

treasurer of the Iowa division, Sons
of Veterans, and is past commander
of August E. Reimers camp, No. IL,
Sons of Veterans of this city.
%
Rainbow National Secretary.-Frank
Rainbow of Davenport has been ten
dered the position Of national secre-
tary and treasurer of the Travellers
Protective Association Of America,
whose headquarters are at st. Louis,
and has accepted the appointment. He
succeeds Louis T. LeBeaume, who has
held this position for number IF
years, but who recently resigned.
Obituary Record.-Mrs Glecta Nc
MILAN passed away at Mercy hospital
Tuesday after lingering Illness. She
was 55 years of age at the time of
death. Two months ago she went to
Mercy hospital for treatment, coming
from her home at Monmouth, III. The
body was shipped to that place today
Mrs. Mcmillan is survived by her hus
band, John; two sons, James A. and
John c., and one daughter, Mrs. An
drew H. FNrandsen, all of Monmouth
When a cold becomes settled in the
system, it will take several days treat
ment to cure it, and the best remedy
to use is Chamberlain's Cough Rem
edy. It will cure quicker than any
other, and also leaves the system in a
natural and healthy condition. Sold
by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-18

Ebony Finish on Iron and Wood.
For sale by Rock Island Hardware
Company, Ill and Ehleb.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-11-18

els, but some of the corn was down
and in bad shape for fast picking.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-07-10
ANOTHER CALKINS'
NEWSPAPER SOLD
Fresno Herald's Majority Stock
Purchased by Eastern PUB
fishers for S4,S50
Minute Book of Defunct Corpor-
alton Causes Bewilderment
at Bankruptcy Hearing

The minute book of the Calkins pub
fishing company, now under investiga-
ton before Referee in Bankruptcy
Green, was brought into the proceed
ings yesterday with the hope that it
would aid in Strengthening the almost
hopeless tangle into which the affairs
OF the firm have become snarled dur
ing the inquiry. Instead of the book
of minutes aiding, it proved hin
drance. however, and the whole after
noon was taken up in questioning W. F.
Wilkie, secretary Of the defunct pub
fishing house, regarding the remark
able volume and settling the quarrels
that arose among the attorneys con-
corning it.
Before the storm broke the majority
stock of the Fresno Herald, a Calkins
publication that is losing money con-
sfstently, was sold to an eastern news
paper organization, through Attorney
Walter E. Dorm, for s4,s50. Dorm pur-
chased the Trdckee Republican at a
previous sale for his client, securing
it for $4,000, and bought the Trade
Journal also for $50. The attorney bid
$1,000 yesterday for the minority in
terest in the Herald and for q claim
against the Herald by the Calhins syn
dictate for $4,000, and when these come
up again Tuesday for purchase he will
make another endeavor to secure them
Attorney S. NJ Ehrrnan argued yes
terday That the Union trust company,
which he represented. was entitled TO
an equitable lien on the second cor
poration governing the Sacramento
Union, and quoted authorities TO prove
that the loan owed the trust company
by Calkins should be repaid as far as
possible by the banks share of the
sale OF the Union. Referee Green took
the matter under advisement until
Tuesday, when he will pass judgment,
after the other attorneys have had an
opportunity to reply.
On Tuesday. too. the sale of the Sac
ramento Union will come up for settle
ment, and il will be urged that the
paper be sold Immediately. as. though
a sound newspaper, the conditions un-
der which it is laboring depreciates its
value daily. The creditors hope to Sc
cure a tidy sum IN excess OF 100000
for the Union.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-07-10
GUNS OF NIPPON
TO HONOR PORTOlA
Mikado Promises to Send Arr
mored Cruiser to San Fran
cisco's October Festival
Four Foreign Flags Already
Pledged to Fly Greetings to
Bays DisCoverer

Japanese cannon will join in the in
ternational chorus of greeting which
will salute the approach of Gaspar
de Portola when he rediscovers san
Francisco bay in October next. Acting
Consul General Matsuzo Nagai re-
ceived dispatch yesterday saying that
the mikado's government had decided
TO send an armored cruiser to take part
in the naval pageant. That makes four
great nations that already have prom
Used to join in the festival.
1t is probable that Commissioner c.
c. Moore, now in Berlin, will add fifth
flag to the fleet, as the German govern
ment has already expressed itself as
Commissioner Moore has not failed once
in his mission of peacefully gathering
an international fleet
Germany has a worthy squadron in
the China station and il is believed
that she will detach one or more yes
sells from the orient for festival duty
on the Pacific coast OF america
Great Britain has promised three
vessels, France three, Holland one and
japan one, and the two latter coun-
tries may increase their representa-
ton. That Germany. the enterprising
commonwealth of Europe. will neglect
this opportunity for showing its alnity
and progress, is not probable. The
South American republics, especially
those on the Pacific seaboard, viii Join
in the display for fighting ships, and
Uncle Sam will mobilize a worthy feet
in the bay.
The decision Of the Japanese govern
ment followed the earnest request OF
Acting Consul General Nasai. favor
ably Endorsed by Ambassador Taxa
hira, who is taking a lively, interest in
the festival.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-07-10
Navy Orders

WASHINGTON. July 9.-The follow
ing navy orders have been issued:
Lieutenant Commander P. n. Ohm
stead is detached from the navy re-
ordered TO the Tennessee as navigator.
Lieutenant Commander F. H. Clark
Jr. is detached from the Tennessee
and ordered to duty as an aid on the
STAFF Of the commander in chief of the
Pacific feet on board the Tennessee.
Lieutenant A Station is detached
from the Yorktown and ordered to duty
in charge OF the navy recruiting sta
ton at Los Angeles
Surgeon ". II. Butcher. retired, ordered home
after discharge from treatment at Mare island.
Assistant Surgeon P. Z. Garrison, detached as
medical zoologist for the bureau Of science,
Philippine islands. ordered TO Washington for
examination for promotion.
The following cable has been re-
ceived from Rear Admiral Giles B. Har-
Der, commander of the third squadron
of the Pacific feet at Shanghai, China /:
Lieutenant W R. sayies, detached from the
Denver and ordered home.
Lieutenant H. T. Winston, detached from the
Charleston and ordered home.
Lieutenant G. ". S. Castle, detached from the
naval station at Cavite p. l.. and ordered home
Paymsster ". B. lizard, detached from charge
Of the navy pay Office at Manila, P. L, and or
Lieutenant Commander c. NJ Tozer. detached
from duty on the Wilmington and ordered to
Ensign r. L. GhormIey, detached from the
Buffalo and ordered 10 the Charleston.
Detached: Midshlpman Y. E. Clark Midship-
man A 6. Martin and Midshipman J. S. HUI
Captain C. T Westcott Jr. L S. N. c.. de-
tached from naval station at Cavite, P. L. and
ordered to the Charleston
Passed Assistant Surgeon r. z. Hoyt, detached
from the Chattanooga and ordered to the naval
hospital at Mare island. California, for treat
ment-
Midshipman Fl. H. tombstone. detached
Lieutenant A. s. Kibbee, detached from the
Buffalo and ordered to the Denver.
Ensign R. E Hughes. detached.
Ensign E. l. McSheehy. detached from the
Buffalo and ordered 10 the Chattanooga.
Assistant Surgeon J. o. Downey, detached
ordered TO the Chattanooga.
Assistant Surgeon D. @. Allen. detached from
the Buffalo and ordered 10 the Chattanooga, tenn
porariiy.
Passed Assistant Psymaster E. H Cope de-
tached from the Buffalo and ordered TO duty as
paymaster Of gunboats. naval station at Cavite
P. I.
Psymsster Clerk L. z. Conner, ordered TO the
naval station 81 Cavite. p. ].
Captain ". I. Redies. Z. s. N. c.. ordered Il
the naval station at Carite. p. l.
Detached First Lieutenant H. n. Kipp. FRS,
Lieutenant r. z Rowell. Second Lieutenant j.
Potts end Second Lieutenant c. II. Wells, q.
S. n. c.
Ensign L. B. Anderson, detached from tbs
Buffalo. ordered to the wilmington.
Passed Assistant Paymaster W. G. Nell, or
dered 20 the Galveston.
Ensign r. ]. Abbott, detached from the Buff
falo and ordered 20 the Cleveland.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-07-10
EDWIN HAWLEY IN
CLEAR LAKE PROJECT
Associate of Hartman and the
G0ulds Interested in Water
Power Scheme
Negotiations Involving Millions
Expected to Be Completed
Within a Week

Confidence in the ability of the per-
sons negotiating for the purchase of
rights in the Clear lake region TO
carry out the vast project of harness
ing the waters for the development of
power was still further strengthened
yesterday by we'll founded rumor
that Edwin S. Hawley and his associ-
ates were the interested capitalists
whose names have been carefully
guarded. The flnanciers of the Ontario
power company had figured in this con-
nection. The undisputed power OF
Hawley, who is looked upon as the
logical successor of Hartman in the
railroad world, to secure unlimited
capital seems to place the ultimate sue
cess of the big undertaking beyond
conjecture.
Following closely upon the report of
Hawley's interest in the acquisition of
the rights Of the Central Counties land
company and subsidiary corporations
in the Clear Lake region came the an
nouncement that important develop
ments in the negotiations could be
looked for within week. This is a
confirmation of the reports published
exclusively in The Call yesterday TO
the effect that only the final details OF
the big deal remained to be disposed
of before the work of constructing the
immense plant, which will cost between
s7,500.000 and s10.000,000, would be
commenced.
Hawley's heavy interests in the Great
Western power company of Oroville
and his known confidence in the feast
bility of a scheme to utilize the waters
of Clear lake for power purposes had
led to the belief that he would eventu-
ally secure control of the lake region.
He had, however, refused to entertain
any proposition regarding the control
of the big enterprise because of the
hopeless tangle in which the unscrupu-
lous officials of the defunct California
safe deposit and trust company en-
meshed the project. but all these diff
culties have now been eliminated.
1t is known that z. P. Vandercook,
manager of the Central California
power company who has been coduct-
ing the negotiations, is confident that
the deal viii go through. but he refuses
to make any statement for publication
further than that some preliminary
negotiations might be under way"
The interest Of the California safe
deposit and trust company in the Clear
lake project is approximately $4,000,
which amount would be a big addition
to the meager resources of the wrecked
institution.