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The La Jara chronicle., 1909-09-17
President Taft Wants to See You

At the big State Fair at Pueblo,
Wednesday, Sept, 22nd. 1t may
be your only opportunity to see
the big, genial president. By all
means go and have a good time.
reduced rates on all railroads. The
biggest and best fair ever seen in
the west.
Read the ad in this issue about
Frank Crowther's big sale.
The La Jara chronicle., 1909-09-17

William Forbes was in from the
the Harvey ranch to-day and stat
ed that their big 16O.acre crop of
oats was all cut and ready for the
threshers. In regard to the yield,
he said that conservative esti-
mate would place the average at
more than 75 bushels per acre.
Conejos County farms are good
property. We think so. Come in
and we'll loan you Sl0O,OOO.OO on
them at low rate of interest.
r. j. Kavalec writes all kinds of
insurance, draws up all kinds of
legal papers, does notary work, and
everything else. See him.
DR.. Seabright is now located in
Kinton building, where he is ready
to test eyes and fit glasses for all
defects of vision.
Helms & Ellibee, painters of
houses, signs and carriages, Old
furniture repainted and uphol-
stored.
The best Superior Gagoline, au-
tomatically filtered at the Hamil-
ton Drug Store.
Ready mixed paints, oils,
brushes, etc, Murphy-Newcomh
Hardware Co.
The La Jara chronicle., 1909-09-17

able Bishop Jackson to raise double
the crop next year for the amount
the present one cost him.
The above article was taken from
Antonito Ledger and it is by the
courtesy of Editor Frazey that we
are able to use the picture of Bis
hop Jackson's field of sugar beets.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-16
SOCIAL AFFAIRS

[society news. written or telephoned
to the society editor of The Argus, will
be gladly received and published. But
in either case the identity OF the sender
must be made known, to insure relia-
bility. Written notices must bear sig
nature and address,
Entertains at Valentine Party.--Miss
Eleanor G.. Beale entertained a few
friends last evening at valentine
party. Progressive cinch was the
amusement of the evening, and was
followed by a guessing contest, prizes
being awarded Miss Julia Beck and
Miss Ethel Cameron, Charles Tarpy
and &c. Beale. Dainty refreshments
we're served, after which music. both
vocal and instrumental, was the order
of the evening.
Surprised by Friends.-A company
of friends came in quite unexpectedly
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-16
LIGHTING BID
IS SUBMITTED
Peoples Power Company Proposes
Rate for Five Years Of $50
and 500 a Year.
NO ACTION IS. TAKEN
Will Come Up Before Committee of
the Whole--BiIl for Inspection
Trip is Allowed.

The city of Rock Island is to have
its streets lighted at lower cost than
heretofore, according to bid submit
ted by the Peoples Power company at
the regular meeting of the council last
evening" At the present time the city
is paying Sos a year for street lamps
and $36 year for alley lamps. but un-
/ der the bid presented for the next five
years, the company proposes to furn-
ish as many alley lamps as are needed
at $33 year. There was no discussion
OF the new proposition in the council
last evening. In Moline the same bid
was last night presented, with the ex-
'ception that Moline has no alley
lights, and a smaller number of street
lights. 1t is possible the two cities
might gain mutual advantage by con-
ferring on the subject and thereby con-
tinufilg uniform scale, on the basis
of the rate per light.
Rock Island Spends over $4,000 a
year for its street lighting, and this
provides for 27S street lamps and g
alley lights. The saving that would
result under the new rate proposed
would be $780, on street lamps. and
500 on the alley lamps, and this sum,
s1,45s, would provide "a more street
lamps and leave. balance of $19. If
the figure is made still lower a cut OF
81 year on each lamp will provide
for two more street lamps and che
more alley lamps and leave a balance
of So.
The matter has been referred to the
committee of the whole, and will be
taken up this evening in the commit
tee of the whole.
Pay for the Trip.
The bill of expense for the trip NJ
seven aldermen and the mayor, super
intendent of the waterworks and city
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-16
FINAL PAPERS ARE
GRANTED TO SEVEN
Judge Ramsay Passes on Competency
of Foreign Born Residents to Be-
come Citizens.

Seven foreign born residents were
granted citizenship yesterday after
noon in the circuit court by Judge f..
d. Ramsay, on the hearings on their
applications for final papers. Those
who were granted naturalization are
Anton Watson, Watertown, Russian; Ed
win Swensson, Gunnar Thorssell, Carl I.
Erikson and Emil Axel Erikson, No
line, all natives of Sweden; Jens Heda-
gard, Moline, Dane, and Claus Franck,
Taylor Ridge, German. There wera
eight other cases continued to April
10, the next naturalization day in the
circuit court.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-16
OBITUARY.
David CARRIER.

David CARRIER, 1902 Sixteenth ave-
nue., died this morning at st. An
thongs hospital, where he had been
confined for the. last two weeks SUI
fering from rheumatism and blood
poisoning. Mr.. CARRIER was born in
Ireland and was about 60 years old.
He had been in this country over 40
years, and for the last five years had
made his home in Rock Island at the
home of Joseph Moran. He was re-
tired soldier, having served in the
regular army for 80 years. He has no
immediate relatives living. The fun
eral will be held tomorrow morning
at 10 O'Clock from the Sacred Heart
church. The services will be conduct
ed by Rev. ]. F. Lockney. Burial will
take place at Calvary cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-16

engineer to inspect filter plants i'm the
east was presented, and allowed at
$36599. The bill was certified to by
Mayor H. C. Schaffer as a correct
statement of the expenses incurred on
the trip. The statement shows $144.99
was spent by the 10 men for their
general expenses, outside of railway
fare, for the six days Alderman FL
linwood was the only one to oppose
the allowing of the bill.
The claim of C. E. Mart for $187.79
on his account was presented, and the
council voted to accept his work. Pay
ment will not be made until the next
fiscal year.
The claim of Max Liedtke for $27.50
balance on his pay as a police officer
was referred to the health and police
committee. He has ordered to settle
for $40
Want Concrete Culvert.
Lawrence Eihl, president of the
Bluff Improvement association, was
present and addressed the council in
favor of the construction of concrete
culvert to drain the Thirty-eightsl
street pond He voiced the sentiment
of the property owners against an
iron pipe. The report of the water
works committee, recommending that
a Pinch iron pipe be laid to drain the
pond, was. however, adopted 1t was
stated that the iron pipe would an
swer until provision for more perma
nent drainage is made by the Seventh
ward sewer system.
Talk of the Park.
City Attorney J. F. Witter explained
to the council the park project which
contemplates the addition of the Case
tract between Thirty-eighth and Forty
second streets south of Ninth avenue
to the city park system. The matter
will come up at a meeting of tbs
I Seventh ward property owners tomor
, row evening at the Zion chapel or
J Seventh avenue. The aldermen will
attend the meeting.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-16
TWO MOLINE men
HAVING A TRIAL
Fred Waters and Arthur Peal Are De.
fendants on Charge of Oper-
ating Con Game.

Arthur Peal and Fred Waters are
being tried in the circuit court today
means of confidence game. They
are charged with passing bogus draft
for $40 on Mr.. Vermeullen, the Moline
clothier. They gave the check in pay.
ment for sweater, and were given
$37 in change.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-16
BOATING Club Meets.

Thte social club of the Island City
Boating association held its weekly
meeting last evening at the club house
and despite the inclement weather,
there was score of members present
to enjoy the evening. The subject Of
boating and cards took up most of the
time. Coffee and sandwiches were
served during the evening and a
smoker was INDUCED in, the cigars
being furnished by August Helm
beck.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-16
AGAIN THE BEAUTIFUL FALLS
Three Inches Added to What We Had
Makes lust L TITLE. Rit Mare

Three Inches Added to What We Had
Makes Just Little Bit More.
Another one was slipped across on
the weather department last night,
when respectable snow storm arriv-
ed umannounced. When it cleared up
this morning about three inches of the
beautiful had been added to the stock
already on hand, and the sleighing has
been made reasonably good The total
precipitation. as figured out at the
weather station, where it was cooked
up and measured, was .27 inches. The
total depth of snow, however, is not
as great as might be expected after a
storm of practically 4S hours.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-16

of the organization, pointing out what
benefit the association can be in, Sc
curing just legislation for the rail-
roads as well as the public. The Rail-
way Employees Protective association
is an organization of all of the rail-
read employees of the United States
wherever there is body of railroad
men, and the Rock Island association
has about 200 members. The meet
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-16
Cubs Have sleiahina party.-An {

SupS rave Sici9ntn9 Party.-An or
ganization of high school lads calling
themselves the Cubs, entertained a
number of their girl friends last even
ing with sleighing party which was
none the less joyous on account of the
falling snow which made the party re-
before they had been out very long
There were about 16 in the party and
they had an excellent time riding over
the streets of this city and Moline.
Miss Nina Munger chaperoned the
young people.
X. of c. Valentine Party-The
Knights of Columbus held very in
teresting valentine party last evening
at their hall, at which time there were
about so couples present. Each of the
dancers was given a heart which was
not only symbolic of the occasion, but
which also contained a number which
was used in pairing the couples off for
the grand march which took place
the third in the series given by the
Knights and was probably the most
enjoyable one so far
Farewell Surprise Party. COM
pany of about 80 friends perpetrated a
pleasant farewell surprise on Miss
Margaret Hutchinson at her home, 1926
Fourteenth street, last evening. The
evening was very PLEASANTLY passed
with music and games. At II o'clock
delicious course luncheon was serv-
ed In behalf of the company. Miss
Martha Van Hoe presented Miss
Hutchinson with beautiful ring.
Date Set for BaIl.-March 5 has been
set as the date for the annual ball un-
der the auspices of Siboney Bay camp.
| United Spanish War Veterans The
affair will be held in Armory hall.
Templar Party.-The fourth of the
series of parties given by Rock Island
commandery. Is, Knights Templar. oc-
ours at Masonic temple this evening.
| Business College, Dance.-The an.
nual dance of Browns business college
will be held this evening in the col
Ilege rooms.
Euchre Club to Meet.-Mr. and Mrs
Dave Smith, $50 Twenty-fourth street
will entertain the euchre club of which
they are members this evening.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-16
employees HOLD MEETING

Railway Protective Association Ad-
dressed by e. H. Stafford.
The Railway Employees Protective
association met in the engineers hall
on Thirtieth street silast evening.
There were 100 members present and
after the regular order of business, T..
:. H. Stafford gave talk on the purpose
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-16

upon Mr. and Mrs. Dave Smith at
their home, $50 Twenty-fourth street,
last evening to spend the evening in
merry making. Five tables of cinch
were played by the company, the gifts
for scores going to Mrs. John Glass,
Mrs. J. G. Baer, Mrs. Smith, ]. G. Baer,
S. Seidlitz and G. Deter There was
vocal and instrumental music during
the evening and nice refreshments
were served. Mrs. Smith was present
ed with beautiful cut glass dish, Joe
Karl presenting the gift in behalf Of
the company.
Music Students sclub.-The Music
Students club met yesterday after
noon with Miss Olga Junge, SIG Tween
ty-third street. GODDARD, Faure and
Debussey were the composers studied.
the program being as follows:
Mrs. Griggs,
(a) Song Without Words. =. .Faure
(b) Fourth Barcarole 1890. GODDARD
Mrs. Reimers.
The Bells .........-..... .Debussy
Mrs. Peterson.
(a) BerceuSe Observation-Disclosures. Faure
CD MaZurka ..,........... DebuSSy
(c) En- Courant ...............G GODDARD
Miss Junge.
(a) Annette ................. GODDARD
(b) Flower of the Valley -. GODDARD
Mrs. Griggs.
Trilby, Magic Lantern. GODDARD
Mrs. Reimers.
Mrs. Peterson.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-16

ings are held the first and third Mon.
days of each month.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-16

Euchre Club to Meet.-Mr. and Mrs.
Dave Smith, $50 Twenty-fourth street.
will entertain the euchre club of which
they are members this evening.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-16

Surprised by Friends.-A company
of friends came in quite Unexpectedly
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-16
Pay for the Trip.

The bill of expense for the trip IF
seven aldermen and the mayor, super
intendent of the waterworks and city
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-16

Date Set for BaIl.-March 5 has been
set as the date for the annual ball un-
der the auspices of Siboney Bay camp.
United Spanish War Veterans. The
affair will be held in Armory hall.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-16

Business College, Dance.-The an
nual dance of Browns business college
will be held this evening in the col
lege rooms.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-16

Templar Party.-The fourth of the
series of parties given by Rock Island
commandery, Is, Knights Templar. &C.
ours at Masonic temple this evening.
The Forrest City times., 1909-08-06

I never could understand why he didn't see ne When they put II on him hadn't tle nerve to speak ID. Ny God. TYe zas Miller on my soul too, There they both stand Take 'en away. and he went into uniptelHSible rav.1gs which finally ended in the easn of death.
 You can tmae.1e mF state of mind upon hea-iHy this terrible cor fession. Was ret Hii.ers death upon ny soui as we,l2 Was I not equally calrabie for not haTing a keeEer insight into character that l might have read his innocence in h.s steaafast att.sllea NanE long gfght as I walked the floor Of ny
The Forrest City times., 1909-08-06
THE NEW WOMAN Made Over by Quitting Coffee.

Coffee probably wrecks a greater Sereentage Of Southerners than of Northern people for Southerners use tt more freely.
 The work it does Is distressing enough Ia some Instances as an illus tration a woman of Richmond, Va, writes:
 T was coffee drinker for years and for a34st SIX years my health was completely shattered suffered fear fully with headache and nervousness, also palpitation Of the heart and loss of appetite
 My sight gradually began to fail and finally l lost the sight Of one eye altogether The eye was op- erated upon and the sight partially restored. then I became totally blind in the other eye.
 My doctor used to urge Tie to give up coffee. but I was willful and continued to drink it until finally in a case of severe Illness the doctor in- sisted that must give up the coffee, so l began using Postum, and in a month felt like new creature.
 T steadily gained in health and strength. About a month ago I be- gan using Grape Nuts food and the effect has been wonderful. really feel like q new woman and have gained about 25 pounds
 i an quite an elderly lady and be fore using Fosram and Grape-uuts could uo1 walk q square without ex. ceediBg fatigue. now walk ten or twelve without feeling it. Formerly in reading could remember but little but How ny memory holds last what I read
 Several friends who hare seen the remarkable effects g5 Postum and Grape-Nuts on ms lse urged that give the facts to Jaa public for the sake Of suffering atg. so al. though I dislike p-bl eitg. E5l can publish this letter fl goa I.zes
 Read .Tse Road to HeIflle.a in pkgs. There's q Reason.
 Ever reed the above Ietfers neTs one appears from time time. They aFe genuine. true. and fun of humna Interest.
The Forrest City times., 1909-08-06
MAKES BETTER RsIl eo,,. Western Writer Pays hsaroso assnate as suH@.. |
 of the cogr.rs.

Ar. Edzard II. Esrrf- trip te Europe O.a.s-zs-4 -4 oa, would need be nothing ses.s us's announcement beyond a- ". .o as to Emperor William to csz-- 1. .1sas railroads and to other - -9Aa u put their crowns and otzs- -s ss1- ID tLe safe at night H=. ts- s-'-@o'ss | man IS going of on 1saas@-. 'a a'is l and so many mean thirss --. 9a said aoout him that i, a -. essa any to change the tu1z . a1E while he Is out of the s--,.-o ,-.'Asai not able 10 take any a.s-.as.s s
 the lapse from tae cod zs-t..-,., TeFity that Is Usually ss.+ $ tIoling the name of Haszz--. lea
 or all the great railr6sd - yeloped in this gsnes.t.5H d Timan Is easily the b.zzas. N
 best. says a writer ia the Hg.rs,.: S: tkan-j Daily News. TEz fsss f-'-sa railroad company. under tAz -,,.
 the game, must work fs= t#s
 holders. whether 1t is fer -ss s.'ss. tage of politicians. shippers a- ',aa @ suEsrs- l. Is his 5ab .a se fEa t s9' he can for the interests sr,rqs,.s sss' his care Hartman zs ra. o,,- nna1cieE. eat he s c rgr and operator Lucky .s tz4 -5zn .'. or community that has gs-.,..4 - road. He insists on a god rosss.- leFel track. safe track and tbs V. venience and comfort of the rrsv.I'- .t-' and the shipper The Har-.-5a, -,.... are noted as the best Ia ,6a co.. try. Wien Hartman sz.s bola ~ one-horse or played-out track s,s right of way he proceeds 10 1gt '. = first class condition. He daas =. raise the rates ef fares. a,.bosgb I |. doubtless charges plzatya bg, !. insists that enough Of tae funds = into real improvements 10 mals railroad. Ind that Is where he stand. ahead oI good many others and whv Harrimanism is not such 2 sad ;bin, as some people have been led to think He makes better railroads. and tbs,. is more need for improvement ina, way than there IS in some others which are being discussed. So ia, as He can see. he belieFes n giving every interest along his road fair deal.
 He is public benefaetor rom that standpoint He uses his power fairly He is great man. and as good o- better than he ordinary citizen wbo looks upon him as the peEsonideatioa Of the money power. seeking whom !t Eay davoar. He IS q strong man n she financial world. b4t that should not be against him, when the fnan eial world Is the object which nos, Of = Naat Q reach. He is a gooa American and he spends lis money or American railroads. not 8n foreign titles. race horses, old editions 9 other bad habits If he is not per. fect-and we don't think he she is no exception 10 the rule and 5 worthy ot ihe praise ot his fellow citizens fo. The good he does and has done.
The Forrest City times., 1909-08-06
lntervlewinq the Professor.

So you don't think Mars would Te ply. even if We did send signals
 T am almost convinced That there would be no response. answered Prol' Thinktum, adjusting his giassss
 Then you don't believe that Aafs Is inhabited ."
 On the contrary. I thInk t ea' tremely probable that life sn.iar to to our own exists on the sister planet.
 But you don't give those peopls credit for intelligence equal = ouIs:
 Yes. I am inclined to .i5 then with even greater inteiHge"s@ tnaH Ne display. There are Hsas .aaies' tions that they have a cifl..en oiu. CT than ours. in whiehe 'as5 , should have too much se s2 l9g' away tLeir time on any s 1'.'e teal proposition
The Forrest City times., 1909-08-06

chamber turned these questions over ing my mind. never finding an an swer that was satisfactory 10 my conscience I seriously considered re- signing from the bench Ny faith in mans justice had received a crush ing blow. For five years carried that weight of elf accusing guilt. and ou.y the sympathy of my friends and he loyalty and trust Of my townsmen sustained me
 One night was seated in the study of Rev Charles Polndexter the rec. tor Of the Episcopalian church Be fore chee-y grate fire We talked into the night and 5o him I unburdened my soul
 My heavens, judge he said to me, laying his hand on my shoulder. Why haven't you told me all this be- fore? l might have saved you these years of troubling Never before have l disclosed that which has been i'm. parted 10 me in the confessional. but n this case believe my duty to the dead is outweighted by my duty 10 the living When you sentenced Jonathan Miller you condemned guilty man. You remember that l al. tended him as spiritual adviser in his last hours To me alone he told the true story of that fatal night. He vas guilty of Conways death although his hand did not strike the blow He went 10 Gonways room with the intent 10 murder him and rob him of his wealth. j. vas for that fell uur. pose that le took the knife and Ian tern. When he reached the room he found he deed already done. and even es The TWO travelling men en tered the room he was meditating afon how ha might secure the cor. tents of the sstefels and hide them. Let yolr hind Eess. jsaga. hts hand was as e'.il'y as the hand Ihar struck tAe blow,
 Thus was rha weight of years If. ea from H Hia3 and this. gentle men. .s Uy story
 And She c51a a5ala Ions and thanks of The members If the Calf sk-a clah Jusse Grower from The elais aaaeaaz=3 1Aat Ju#=a sf1rs4s Lad st6Eg fes the next meeting.
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The Forrest City times., 1909-08-06
4 cItx Clerks Garden.

city clerk never misses a chance Of expatiatlng oa kls garden 10 his colleagues. who. however, were never taken home to see |. but were under the impression t was of enor= nous size. Fire c them resolved to have look at il, discovered his ad- dress. and called one Saturday after neon 10 see the hundreds of roses all a-gTow!ng and a-bIoomiHg. On being taken to the rear Of the house, judge Of their surprise on seeing Q back yard about 12 feet by ten feet One bold spirit YentuFed that t was uo, very big
 Big replied the proud owner pointing 10 the sky Why. man. alive look at the height ef it,'-Chicagc Daily Socialist
The Forrest City times., 1909-08-06
lauQhter Series of Sarks

Laughing is barking, say the se- entists The neck and head are thrown back while a series Of short barks are emitted from the throat However musical the barks may be- they are barks. The laugh begins with sudden and violent contraction Of the muscles Of the chest and ab domen- But instead Of opening to let the air pass out Of the lungs. the vocal cords approach each other and hold f back. But they are not strong enough to exercise such opposition for more than an instant, and the air. which is under pressure, promptly escapes. As il does so il makes the vocal cords yt brate producing the bark.
 This obstruction and liberation ot the air expelled from the lungs repeats itself again and again at intervals of q quarter of a second. There are thus in hearty laugh four barks 6 second, and if continued. they go on at that rate as long as the air reserye in the lungs holds ovt. The empty lungs must then i'll them selves. and this in- terYal is marked by a quick sssp for breath. after which the barks are re newed The barks occur ta series With gasps for breath at iHt rgals.
 When laughter Is violent. 'a entire body participates The urr+- part of the trunk bends and straigategs itset alternately or sways to righ and left The feet stamp on the floor 1aile the hands are pressed upon the loins to moderate the painful spasm.