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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-06-03
Alma College
Interesting items taken from the
newsy Albanian.
FRESHMAN EXHIBITION.

1ha annual Freshman Exhibition
made its bow to the public Thurs
day evening in the College chapel.
As usual the Freshmen wound up
the class exhibitions with a display
of talent that made the other classes
sit up and take notice. A program
containing at once oratory-music
and comedy varied to suit the most
exacting proclaimed the fact that
the indomitable Freshman is al
ways there with the goods, if you
only give him time to get on his
feet. The work of the exhibition
establishes still further the fact that
the professor of English speech is
accomplishing wonders along his
line of work.
The program itself was divided
into two parts, one consisting of
oratory and music and the other
dividing its attractions between
comedy, music and oratory. The
chapel was nicely filled with an
appreciative audience and every
effort on the part of the performers
was heralded with applause. Proud
papas and mamas were on deck to
cheer their hopefuls along and
none were disappointed in the
showing made.
A Fairy Tale, (for two pianos)
Seeboeck, introduced the program
and was excellently taken care of by
Miss Ransom and Miss Wilson. A
vocal solo, Sunrise and Sunset, by
Miss Pollard was sungwith pleasing
effect. Orations by Miss Mills and
Mr.. Carson whose subjects were:
A Vision of War, and A Tribute to
Lincoln, respectively were given
with marked enthusiasm. Both
held their audience we'll, to the
finish. Miss Hood sang, With the
Dreams of May, in a charming
manner. Three more orations,
The Present Crisis, The Nations
Heroism, and Some FaIlacies of
MiIitarism, given by Miss Shoecratt,
Mr.. Montague and Mr.. Aldrich re-
spectively completed the first half
of the program in fine style, each
speaker getting his full share of
applause, some even before they
opened their lips to speak.
Two characteristic piano soloes
played by Miss Kirby started the
second half of the program in good
shape. An grafton Toussaint
LOuverture, given by Rooert
Cook, followed, and was in no wise
a lowering of the standard of ex-
oelIence already attained by the
class. A clever bit of eloqution
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-06-03

Women by thousands are sacrificed
in marriage" cries a female reformer
Then all we have to say is that WON.
en- are foolish and deserve their fate
II they can't Judge by the horrors
around them and persist in getting
married, whose fault is it?-Philadet
phia Inquirer.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-06-03

Whatever the number of a mans
friends, there will be times in his life
when he has one too few; but If he
has only one enemy, he is lucky in
deed If he has not one too many
Bulwer-Lytton.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-06-03
KEEP BOYS AND
GIRLS INTERESTED
Children Should Take Pleasure
IN Farm Life.

The accompanying picture shows
one way how the boys and girls of the
farm may became interested and take
pleasure in farm life and its sur
roundings. The young farmer is Mas
ter Lewis Daniels with his trained
steers which he commenced to break
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-06-03
Heroic Remedy.

II is the custom in certain parts of
Scotland among the women laborers
in the field when their backs begin
II ache from bending low while work
" with short-handled hoes, to lie
wn, their faces upon the ground,
and allow others to step upon the
lower part of the backs with one foot
several times. This operation is
known as Strengthening the back"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-06-03
Rrouaht Down 70 Date

Man wants but little here below,
nor wants that little long" is what
they sang some years ago-but it's
now another song. The words we use
are different quite, though fully as
sublime, Man wants everything IN
sight, and wants it all the time. -
Iudpa
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-06-03

Customer-"Waiter, isn't there
something peculiar about these oys-
ters?" Waiter-"Is there, sir? Try
another, sir. and If that's of, I'll
change the order.--Life.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-06-03

The state of Washington has aboi-
ished the tip in hotels, dining cars and
other public places. The new law
makes both the giving and receiving
of tip a misdemeanor, and imposes
heavy fine.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-06-03
sables Rocked to Sleep by a Clock.

SabIes Rocked to Sleep by Clock.
This is the latest development of
the auto idea and has just been placed
on exhibition in New York. 1t is a
baby swing and cradle that runs by
clock work. The baby is inclosed In a
sort of hammock, and the clock rocks
it for half to three-quarters of an hour
with a single winding. It's inventor
has a number OF children of his own
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-06-03

Voice-Yes.
She Did you
hear a noise?
He-I thought I
did.
She-What did
il sound like?
He-It sounded
like the back-door
bell.
She-T h a I q
what / thought.
He-I dreamed
that | heard 1t,
and was going to
answer it, and
then i woke up.
She-What do
you suppose 1t
was?
He / don't
know. We don't
have to bother
about 1t. The
dining-room door
is locked, and they
couldn't get In
here. (Silence.)
Radiator-Zing!
She-Oh!
He - That was
only the radiator.
She-I know Ii.
He-Then what
made you jump?
She-Wen, L
| didn't know it
was going to be
the radiator. ISL
lence.)
Window Shade
-S-c-r-a-a-w Scut-
teri
She-Oh!
He-That was
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-06-03
VOICES IN
THE NIGHT

Feminine Voice Gin the darkness)-
Are you awake?
M a s Gu n Q
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-06-03

Match - Scr
a-a-tch!
She-Oh!
He-What's the
matter?
She - Nothing.
That was such a
loud match.
Dining r o ON
ID oor Handle
-Rat-t-tlel
Front ID o o r
Chain Clankety-
clank!
He-Now, are
you satisfied?
She-Are both
doors all right?
He-Yes.
She-Thank you
so much.
He-Can / turn
out the gas now?
She-Y e s 1
shan't worry any
more.
He-I don't see
the use of making
such a fuss over
nothing.
She - Weren't
you frightened?
He-Of course I
wasn't.
She-Not a bit?
He - Certainly
not. What was
there to be afraid
OF?
She-H'm.
He-What?
She-Oh, moth
ing. I was Just
wondering W n y
your arm was all
covered W 4 { h
efore you got up.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-06-03
NERVOUS DEBILITY

Vital Weakness and PrOstras
ton from OverwOrk and other
causes. Humphreys HOmeo-
pathic Specific No. %, in use
over 40 years, the only success
full remedy. 81 per vial, or spec
ial package for serious cases, So
soid by Druggists or sent prepaid receipt Of pA
HmOhreys' Med. Co.. William & Iohn Sts-, Nv
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-06-03

Father Of Trouble.
Imagination is the father OF most
Of our troubles.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-06-03

your arm was all
covered w
goose flesh just before you got up.
(Silencs.) Chicago Daily News.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-16
Ground Hog Out Today After E Weeks
Siesta Finds Himself Victim of Plot

is lacking. but on his past record it
is only fair to assume that he has kept
the faith, in which event all sympa-
thies are with the ground hog. Never
in the history of the community, it IS
believed, was his prognosticatorial
highness the victim of such a huge
and infamous conspiracy as in the
year of grace, 1909. No sooner had
he taken his cue on that February
morn and ducked than the powers of
the air got together and began 10
make things pleasant outside. The ice
man and the coal man were chased of
the job and have hardly had. look in
since. The robin was called up from
the south and was given very little
reason to regret his early advent. But
now, when the ground hog, after hav
ing in innocent good faith slept SIN
weeks of his life away, emerged this
morning he found the ground covered
with snow and ice and biting wind
coming from the northwest. Not only
that but even the United States
weather bureau admits that it doesnt
know what is in store for him for tbs
next few weeks. Verify, the fellow
who goes along quietly doing his duf,
as he sees it never knows when he i;
going to get it in the neck.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-16

that city, who, together with George
Layton and NJ J. Shaughnessey, are
held for receiving stolen property and
on the ground that they know the
names of others implicated.
While the men under arrest are sup
posed to have been concerned only in
the breaking open of warehouses and
cars it is more than likely that they
are connected with others operating
as house burglars.
Take Much Butter.
Fourteen tubs of butter were taken
from a Burlington car in Davenport
and large quantity of stuff from the
warehouse of Smith Brothers & Bur-
dick. some of this plumber being found
in the Krambach saloon and the Rice
grocery.
The thieves had regular system #
disposing of their loot to the retailers
of the three cities and their boldness
in this part of the operation finally
gave the clew that led to their dis
! covery
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-16
TWO ENGINEERS
ARE SELECTED
City Council Names j. w. AL
word and G.. p. Prince to
Examine Filter Plans.
SEWER MISTAKE is UP
Seventeenth Street Drain to Be Fixed
: at Once and Committee Is Or
deredtO Investigate.

The council last evening appointed
two consulting engineers for the tx
animation of the plans, specifications
and bids for the Rock Island filter
plant. These two engineers, John w.
Alvord of Chicago and George p.
Prince OF Denver, will come here as
soon as convenient. and make a thor.
ough investigation of the situation, and
go over the plans carefully with the
city engineer, and will then make a
report to the council. The services
of Mr.. Alvord will cost the city $50 a
day and expenses, and Mr.. Prince villa
charge $35 day and expenses. 1t IS
thought that four days at the outside
will be required for the work.
There was considerable discussion
of the subject before any decision was
reached, but when a vote was taken
on Alderman Tuckis' motion that the
two engineers be named, there was
only one opposing vote, that of Alder
man McNealy. Alderman McNealy
! favored the appointment of Alexander
| Potter and Alderman Smith also fav
ored his appointment, although he did
not oppose the appointment madeF
| Seventeenth Street Sewer.
The error in the construction of the
Seventeenth street sewer. which has
: been a matter of public discussion fol
several weeks, was finally brought
formally to the attention of the coun
ell last evening. Mr. Claussen of the
firm of architects, explained to the
council the character of the mistake
1t seems that in order to hasten tht
work the owner of the Best building
had the sewer from the building con
structed before the street sewer wa:
the sewer of the building was in
structed to get his figures from thu
city engineer
Mr. Treichler explained that whel
the contractor came to him for fig
/ ures he asked for blue prints
and when none were to be had, h
took the contractor TO one of the mel
on the building, the superintendent
of the work. and asked him for tn,
distance between floors. According Il
Mr. Treichler this man told him tina
the distance was 8 feet. with an n
lowance for flooring Mr.. Treichle
says he used these figures, and whel
the work was done. the street sewe
was 6h inches higher than the sewe
from the building, and above the foo
of the basement.
Mr.. Claussen states that there
about 13 inches of water in the celia
now, due to level of inches of waite
in the main street sewer and the dii
ference between the two sewers.
| To Get Relief.
The council decided that the thin
Immediately necessary is tn
relief of the situation, and tina
later the responsibility for til
error can be determined. w. l
Ludolph, speaking as agent for MI
4 Best in charge of the building, state
that he is certain that Mr. Best Wi
:! pay the cost of the work of repairin
1.-The sewer if it is shown that he
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-16

Charles l.. Speckhart, who for the
first time is shying his castor into the
local political arena as candidate for
councilman from the Second ward. is
of the clean, straightforward type that
one likes to meet, and everything
points to his triumphant election. An
owner of property in the ward and
alive to the needs of the people of that
district. he is possessed of the honesty,
ability and steadfastness of purpose to
give a good account of himself as a
member of the municipal Legislative
body.
Mr. Speckhart came to this city
seven years ago from Sioux City,
Iowa, and two years later took up his
residence in the Second ward. where
he has resided since. He owns his
home at 1904 Thirteenth avenue. He
is 35 years of age, is the head of a
family whom he supports by honest
toll
Mr.. Speckhart is making a house
TO house canvass and is meeting with
favor on every hand.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-16
TALKING over
The new ROAD
Representatives of Commercial
and Industrial Organiza-
tons Meet.
SUBCOMMITTEE is NAMED
Province Is to Confer With w. C..
Lawson and Determine
Course. e

AS result of the joint session of
the railroad committees of the Rock
Island Industrial commission the
Rock Island club, and the interurban
committee of the Rock Island Boost
er club held at the Office of Secretary
Levi of the commission yesterday af-
ternoon thorough discussion was Civ
en- the new road that w. c. Lawson
of Chicago proposes to bring into
Rock Island from the south. The
consensus of opinion was that the
Fifth avenue and Seventeenth street
route should be considered as aban-
dofed and that a right of way up
First avenue should be sought, if
such line shall prove feasible after
thorough investigation as to Mr..
Lawson's backing and the general
significance of the enterprise for
which he is acting.
subcommittee Appointed.
Finally committee composed OF
T. j. Medill, ]. F. Lardner, Frank
Mixter and Hugh Curtis was design
ated to confer with Mr.. Lawson with
a view to ascertaining fully as to hi!
credentials in representing a boni
fide proposition, and then to invite
representatives of the municipal gov
eminent to confer in fixing if posi-
BILE. a right of way that may serve
the ends of the new road as well a:
the best interests of the city, as il
applies to all concerned.
To Meet Tomorrow.
Mr. Lawson was not present at the
conference having spent Sunday in
Chicago, but returned to Rock Island
last night and will meet with the
committee designated at the Rock
Island club tomorrow noon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-16
JURY HOLDS LEWIS
LIABLE FOR ACCOUNT
Verdict of .S12S.5O Is Returned in
Suit for Balance ON Goods
Sold to Iowa Dealer.

A judgment of $12S50. the full
amount sued for, was rendered against
Simon Lewis in favor of Raphael e
Sons company in the circuit court this
morning The claim was one result
ing from the fact that Lewis went
surety for a bill of $210 worth of
cigars purchased by Isaac Hutchiso1
of Buxton, Iowa. Hutchinson failed 10
pay all of the bill, and suit was
brought against Lewis for the balance
of $12S.50.
The case of Hamann against J. >.
Cady is now on trial in the circuit
court The suit involves the alleged
violation of contract
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-16
THREE BIRTHDAYS
ALL In A BUNCH
Il. j. Medill, j. w. Welch and c. f..
HOdgsOn Exchange Con-
gratulatiOns.

This is the birthday of three of
Rock Islands well known citizens.
Hon T. j. Medill. j. w. WEIGH and
C. E. 'Hcdgson. 1t a also the natal
anniversary of the late Charles Case
who during several years of his life
was in the habit of joining with the
others mentioned in mutual felicia
lions on the occasion.
To Mr. Medill, the event is a par
ticularly important one, as it marks
the crossing of the half century mer-
idian in his journey through this
vale. He therefore received not only
the formal congratulations of Mr..
Welch and Mr.. Hodgson, but was the
subject of many calls from friends
and messages from friends who have
kept track of his years ever since
the days when he was Rock Island S
first boy mayor "My goodness,
said the former municipal chief, in
responding. to the greetings of a COM
pany of citizens who called at his
office to-wish him well, 81 did not
realize that so many people knew
how old / am getting to be. So you
see | could not disguise my age even
if / wanted to. Man is as old as he
feels, and according to that l am
just starting out on another big lap
feeling as young as when | started
on the original trip" The group ex
tended their good wishes that Jim would
see the last lap entirely completed
and as full of usefulness and energy
as the first fifty.
OF course neither Mr.. Welch mol
Mr.. Hodgson has quite reached the
mile post that Mr.. Medill has and
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-16
PERSONAL POINTS.

Mrs. John Streckfus has gone to
New Orleans for visit.
Mr. and Mrs. F. T. Myers left today
on visit to Chicago.
Phil Mitchell has returned from Il
short visit in Mississippi.
J. A. Johnson left this morning for
Wichita and other points in Kansas, to
spend several weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Salzmann have
returned after spending the last two
months in California
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-16
Eczema Is Now curable.

Zemo, a scientific preparation for
external use. Stops itching instantly
and destroys the germs that cause
skin diseases. Eczema quickly yields
and is permanently cured by this re-
markable medicine. All druggists.
Write for sample. e. w. Rose Medi-
cal company, st. Louis. Mo. For sale
Iby Harper House pharmacy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-16

An inspection of the calendar shows
that this is the day on which the
ground hog was scheduled to emerge
from the hole into which he retreated
for six weeks on the second day Of
February. Authentic information IS
to whether the little animal actually
remained in retirement during all
those balmy February and March days
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-16
German Methodist Church.

The Ladies' Aid society of the Ger
man Methodist church will meet
Thursday afternoon at the home IF
Mrs. NJ Long. 1886 Thirteenth avenue.
Prayer services viii be held in the
church Thursday evening, followed by
bible study class. The catechism
school will be held Saturday morning
at $50.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-16
UnequaIed as a Cure for Group.

for colds and throat troubles, Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy is unequaled
as cure for Group says Harry Will
son of Waynetown, Ind. When given
as soon as the croupy cough appears,
this remedy will prevent the attack
1t is used successfully in many thous-
ands of homes. For sale by all drug
gists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-16
CHAT OF THE CAMPAIGN

Lest you forget, the people are to
vote on the proposition to raise the
saloon license to $1,000 at the forth
coming election.
People of the First ward will look
to their own interests by returning
Alderman John Holzhammer to the
council.
The people Of the Sixth ward ire
spective of politics are for P. F.
Meenan for alderman. He is well
qualified for the responsibilities.
In the Fourth ward the people are
pleased with the square deal that
Alderman H. j. Prick has given them
as an alderman during the past two
years and they are determined to re-
tain him in the council.
Jack Aud deserves the good will
and the vote of everyone for the Of
flee of assessor. Give him your sup
port.
Albert Huber is well fitted for the
duties of city attorney. He is making
a splendid impression, and is going
TO win.
Charles L. Speckhart is a represen-
ltative citizen of the Second ward and
Twill make a representative alderman.
4
] C. j. Smith is as earnest in the dis
charge of public duty as he is as a
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-16

never fails TO win.
w. ID. Cochran is one of the young
men of the city who deserves success
He will be given the aldermancy from
the Fifth ward this time by major
ity that will leave no room for doubt
S. A. LaVanway is a man who would
make an ideal alderman. That is what
the people of the Third ward think
and they are not going to let the op
portunity slip to send him to the coun
Gil chamber to look after their inter
estS.
Oscar Wahlund is a deserving young
man, fair-minded and intelligent, anC
his election as justice of the peace
will have a tendency to remove some
of the odious elements that have mad.
the justice system of Rock Island
abominable for some years
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-16
FIND A BAD GANG
Davenport Police Believe They
Will Succeed in Breaking
UP Robbers.
HAVE MADE FOUR ARRESTS
Grocery StOre-Being Sold in
the Three Cities.
HAVE MADE FOUR ARRESTS

Davenport police believe that they
have broken into. the ranks of thiev-
ing gang that has>been operating in
the three cities for some time in the
arrest of James Krambach. saloon
keeper, and Samuel Rice, a grocer of
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-16
south Rock island Democrats

The democrats of South Rock Island
are requested to meet Thursday even
ing, March Is, for the purpose of nom.
mating candidates, and planning cam.
paign. BY order of committeeman.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-16

both expressed the hope that when
they do they will be as hale and
hearty and as well met as he.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-16
WILLIAM HICKEY MISSING

Police Are Asked to Make a Search
for Local Man.
William Hickey of this city, who has
been in st. Luke's hospital in Daven-
port for some time, disappeared yes
terday and has not been found as yet.
Mr.. Hickey has been an inmate of the
hospital for about year. The police
are trying to locate the man. Mr..
Hickey is a retired sergeant at Rock
Island arsenal.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-16

campaigner That is the reason he
never fails to win.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-16

C. ]. Smith is as earnest in the dis
charge of public duty as he is as a
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-16

Charles L. Speckhart is a represen
tative citizen of the Second ward and
will make a representative alderman
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-16

Jack Auld deserves the good will
and the vote of everyone for the Of
fee of assessor. Give him your sup
port
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-16

People of the First ward will look
to their own interests by returning
John Holzhammer to the
council.
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-09
SNOW TALLs M TExAe

Vote for DR. c. C. O'Donnell for cor
oner. the dead will be respected. Rep. .
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-09
SCHOOL CORNERSTONE
TO BE LAID TOMORROW
Ceremony at Frank McCoppin
Building in Afternoon

Despite the fact that tomorrow will
be Sunday, the pupils OF sthe Frank
McCQppin school will assemble in their
classroons at 1870 o'clock in the after
noon to lay the cornerstone of their
new concrete school building in Sew
enth avenue between B and C streets.
The ceremony Will be under the Joint
AUSPICES of the board of education and
the Park Richmond Improvement club,
and fathers and mothers, as well as
the school children, will witness the
exercises. a.s
The school now consists of nine
classes. ranging from the first to fifth
grades, and has nine teachers. The
new school will have 16 rooms, which
win accommodate the 400 scholars.
Newton Tharp designed the build
ing. with main entrance in Seventh
avenue and two rear entrances in Sixth
avenue. The old school was formerly
known as the Park primary. but the
name was changed, in anticipation of
the modern structure now well in
course of construction to the Frank
McCoppin school. in honor OF the mayor
during whose term OF office Golden
Gate park was established.
Miss jenkins, principal of the school,
and r. F. Sullivan. president of the
Park Richmond Improvement club will
direct the ceremony.
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-09

SNOW FALLS n TExAs-Ef Paso. Tex. Oct.
s--Snow fei generally today in the Texas
that section. Four inches Of snow Is re-
ported from DaIhsr