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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-08-04
PROPOSAL FOR FILTER.

Sealed proposals will De received
at the city clerks Office. Rock Island.
Ill, for the construction of complete
mechanical filtration plant including
all connections. heating, lighting and
plumbing, for the city of Rock Is
land, ILL.,, on or before O'Clock p.
M, Sept so, 1909.
Bidders must give evidence of
their ability and experience in the
construction of filtration plants, and
no bids will be entertained from par
ties not experienced in filter cons
truction or unable to refer to plants
in actual operation.
A certified check for . per cent of
the bid must accompany each bid,
made payable to the city treasurer of
Rock Island. and to be forfeited to
the city in the event of failure to
enter into contract and give accept
able bond. in the event of receiving
award of contract.
Bidders will be held responsible
for the complete construction of the
filtration plant and fulfillment of all
guarantees. 49, S*
The location of the plant will be
at reservoir site on the hill.
Each bidder will be expected to
send his engineer or representative
To the city of Rock Island and go
over the local conditions and ac-
quaint himself fully with the loca-
ton where the plant is to be built,
| so that he will be enabled TO bid in
Itelligen,ly on the work.
The city will offer every facility for
making Investigations of the location
but does not assume any RESPONSE
| bility as to the character of the ex-
| oavation. The standing. experience,
| and responsibility of bidders will be
fully considered in the awarding of
| the contract. Each bidder will give
| the names of places where work OF
similar type has been installed by
! them.
The general character of the. con
struction shall be reinforced concrete
for filter foundation, etc. the build
| ing will be of brick with slate roof
supported on steel trusses, the capac-
ity of plant to be 100000 gallons
with an arrangement of the plant in
such manner that a future extension
of 100000 gallons capacity can be
made without seriously disturbing
the installation originally put in. and
the arrangement of the equipmen;
must be designed with this idea in
view.
Bidders must state the type OF
| equipment. machinery, pumps. en-
gines, etc, which they propose to use
| The plant to be designed for the
use of lime and ircn, or alum, as q
coagulant, and the equipment fur
nished by the bidder must contem-
Iplate the use of these materials as q
coagulant. The plans must show def.
initely the period of sedimentatior
allowed in the operation of the plant
the area and size of the filter beds
and the equipment proposed must
correspond to these features
Bids will be compared on the basis
Eof the equipment and arrangement oil
the plant for economical operation.
= Each contractor will be required
to give good and, sufficient 3hond fol
1.-THE sum of at least IS per cent of the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-08-04
Rheumatism Cured In a Day.

DR.. Detehon's Relief for Rheuma
tism and Neuralgia radically cures In
one to three days. Its action upon the
system is remarkable aud mysterious.
It removes at once the cause and the
disease Immediately disappears. The
first dose greatly benefits. rs cents
and 81. Sold by Otto Grotjan, 1901
Second avenue. Rock Island; Gust
Sohlegel & Son, 220 West Second
street, Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-08-04

amount Of the contract. He must
give an agreement to save the city
harmless from patent infringement
proceedings and to take up and de-
fend any suits at his own expense.
Bids must be enclosed in a sealed
envelope, addressed to the city clerk
of Rock Island H., and have endorsed
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-08-04

ON one end the name and address of
the bidder.
The city reserves the right to re-
iect any or all bids or accept that
which may be deemed for the best
interests of the city.
NJ 7. RUDGREN, city clerk.
Rock Island, H., Aug. 8, 1903.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-08-04
ADJUSTMENTS
POSTPONED coneert at schuetzen

Tomorrow evening at Schuetzen park
will be carried out the postponed con
cert program by iPetersen's band, the
numbers announced for one week ago
being given The postponement was
made necessary by rain last Thursday
evening. Mrs. Harriette Chopper John
ston of this city will be soloist.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-08-04

In Honor of Guest.-A birthday par
ty was given at the home of Mrs
Frank Fredericks of Sears last even.
ing. in honor of Mrs Charles Guilty
of Moline. The evening was pleasant
ly spent and refreshments were served
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-08-04

Will Wed Tcmorrow.-Miss Myra
Doering, daughter of Henry Doerins
of 1880 Fourteenth avenue. and Albert
w Grams will be married tomorrow
the bride-to-be. Rev Philip Wilhelm
of the German Lutheran church will
ofiiciate. and the young people will be
attended by Miss Bertha Doering and
Hugo Doering About $50 invitations
have been issued TO the event
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-08-04
SOCIAL AFFAIRS

lSociety news, written or telephOned
to the society editor of The Argus, will
In either case the identity of the sender
must be made known. to insure relia-
bility. Written notices must bear sig
nature and address.
Sellers Bledsce.-The marriage of
Miss Alice J. Bledsoe, daughter of
Mrs Jennie Bledsoe of Moline, and
Clayton r. Sellers of this city took
place last evening at s O'Clock at the
home which the groom had prepared at
2S11 en-and-three-quarters avenGe,
Moline Rev J. w Edwards of the
First Methodist church. Moline. per-
formed the ceremony, which was wit
messed by a company of about 40
guests They were attended by Miss
Jessie Eckert and Clifford Cowden and
the ring service was used. A wedding
dinner was served at the home of the
brides mother adjoining the new
home. The bride is well known in this
city. having for a number of years
been employed as bookkeeper at Allen,
Myers & Co, and is young lady Of
many accomplishments. Mr. Sellers is
employed at the Mutual Wheel works
Moline They will begin housekeeping
at once in their new home.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-08-04

Hold Benefit SociabIe.-A lawn so
Ciable will be held tomorrow evening
at the home of Mrs. A. wv Tanner
1907 Fourth avenue, for the benefit OF
the Second Christian Sunday school
picnic. Ice cream and cake will be
served during the evening.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-08-04
Mr.. Bristow Is the New Senate from Kansas

thousands will be in attendance at the
convention during the few days that it
is being held in Davenport. All is now
in readiness for the races which are
to be held at, the mile track
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-08-04

Coussens johnson. = Edward Cous-
sens of this city and Miss Annie John
son of Moline were married Saturday
morning at the home of Rev j. b.
Father Culemans performing the cere-
mony. The young people were attend
I'd by Miss Mary Sheppard of Milan
and Ben Cooper of Rock Island. Tae
bride is daughter of Mr.. and Mrs
John Johnson Allen of F'orty-eighth
street. Mr.. Coussens is carpentaT
employed in this city For the present
they will make their home with the
brides parents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-08-04
Saving Money
Is Simple

A process of growth. If you
form the habit, an independent
fortune will grow out of your
:.nall beginnings just as srre
as the giant tree grows from
tie sapling. Nobody saves
much at time. Everybody
c:iE save a little II time. Fi-
nancial success is simply mat
ter of sticking to your saving
plan--making yo'.r character
stronger than an. temptation
to spend. Try the !'ank account
pian of saying-see now fast
the small change grows into
dollars and how the dollars
will grow into tens and hun
d eds.
We invite you to open an &C
CO int with this strong bank
with 81 or more.
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1909-01-14
5 per cent Oft the price Of
any Petticoat, Black or Colored, Silk or Cotton

eno sand led Speads
ntofo
NoI Long Fannls
S manga 1 pGhG III
dy not dIpi " e to Blu tina
your III
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1909-01-14

800, O.i..,l,,'Ct .bUritiiI,I anu
Tablets trial. They are mild auG
gentle in their action and always pro-
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1909-01-14

llaila!s ne l'ching and smarting all
most instantly. Many cases have been
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1909-01-14
DAWN KTrIrAS COUNTY, WASHINGTON JANUARY IA 1900
&DEEN THE GREAT
<1~AF JANUARY CLEARANCE SALE
At r. B. Wilson & Co.'S Twin Stores

greater than before rand
ngo yo in W
fDaes"he shcshho
ck IS they
former
one
hhr
P""''a r"g" s. % Tan on a Ia
we are giving Is per off the price of
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-02-18
AGRICULTURAL BILL PASSES
Colorado Man Accuses Arksnsan Of
Retarding the Bill.

washington.--Aftcr having Travelled a
thorny road for a week. the agricultural
appropriation bill was pa--ed by the
house OF representatives Thursday prac
tically a. Il came FROM committee. The
debate dragged YEARLY ON for several
hours, when the proceeding. were en-.
livened by brief but spicy tilt between
Mr.. Macon Of Arkansas aud MIR. Cook
Of Colorado.
Every increase In salary pro, ided for
IN the bill was stricken out ON the oh
jection Of Mr.. Macon. Tho Arkansas
member declared that h. could best rep
resent the interests % the farmers by
keeping down such increases and thus
lessen their burdens of taxation. This
statement led to a sharp tilt With Mr..
Cook of Colorado.
Have you any farmers In your dis.
trict = he inquired.
More than You have in your whole
state was the quick rcjoinder Of Mr..
Macon
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-02-18
SENATE TALKS CANAL TYPE
Estimated Lock Canal Win Cost
$500, 600, 900 More.

Washington.-The senate Tuesday
became involved in discussion OF the
type of canal that should he constructed
at Panama. Senator Kittredgc, chair.
man Of the Committee of the Inter
oceanic Canals, precipitated this debate
by bringing in am adverse report on the
Hopkins bill authorizing the secretary
Of the treasury TO issue bonds TO the
eNtent Of S5Oo,O00,OO for the eonstrue.
ton of the canal.
Reading a statement Of expenditures
ON the canal up TO date, he declared
that the completion OF the lock canal
would cost SiOO,OOO,00O. AMI insisted
that great mistake had been made in
not adhering TO the plans for the build.
ing Of sea level waterway across the
isthmus, which, he said, would have
been cheaper than the lock canal.
Mr.. kittredge said that the minority
Of the board Of consulting engineers had
pledged their professional regulations
that the cost of the lock type, exclusive
Of sanitation and expenses OF the zone
government, would not exceed $780,.
OOO, 900.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-02-18
TIMBER FRAUDSIN OKLAHOMA
Hardwood Timber Has Been Cut on
Indian Lands for Years.

Muskogee, Okla.-Allcged timber
frauds and thefts of gigantic proper.
tons are said to have been unearthcd
by the government timber Inspectors in
Southeast Oklahoma, and are under in.
vestigation by the Federal grand jury.
Relative TO the alleged frauds, the gov
eminent officials are reticent, but from
other sources it is learned that several
large timber companies are said to have
been cutting fine hardwood timber on
Indian lands for years, Much pine tim
Der is also said to have been used.
In a number of instances the United
States Indian agent has been compelled
to eject persons from the timber lands
The foreman of one OF the sawmills near
Talhina was one Of the witnesses today,
but il is not known whether his con
Germ is involved.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-02-18
GEORGIA WHISKY MEN LOSE
Will Have to Pay Rentals on Prop
erty Closed by Prohibition.

Atlanta, Ga.-Persons in Georgia who
leased property at high figures for bar
room purposes, without so stipulating
in their contract, must still pay high
rentals, though bar-rooms have been
closed by Statewide prohibition law, ac-
cording to supreme court decision hand
ed down Thursday.
The court holds that the passage Of a
law prohibiting the sale of whisky con-
stitutes no abatement of the rent Of
property used for that purpose, unless
II has been so stipulated in the rental
contract.
The decision was made in The Albion
Hotel case, from Augusta. The lessee
refused TO pay full rental after prohi-
bition forced the closing of the hotel bar
The court holds that the fact that the
lessee took the hotel, thinking he could
continue the sale of whisky, does not
entitle him 10 an abatement or diminu-
tion Of the rent, since there was no
covenant on the part of the landlord
Decision means landlords will collect
thousands OF dollars from whisky men
whom the State put out of business.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-02-18
LIQUOR TAX sl,500,00O.
Amount Paid by Tennessee 10 United
States Treasury.

washington.--According 60 figures OBJ
tanned at the office Of the commissioner
Of internal revenue, the tax paid into
the United States treasury by the state
OF Tennessee from the sale Of liquors has
averaged sI,5Oo,0o0 for the last ten
years. The amount Of the revenue from
this source In 1905 was sl,sss.s25Is.
The last reports show that there was
in boni in Tennessee in the fiscal gear
ending June 30. last. i,t7o.6is gallons
of grain spirits. Statistics show also
that In the production Of this quantity
Of spirits SO ,a7t bushels Of malt, lo5 900
bushels Of barley, 31,7si bushels Of rye,
2ss.2i2 bushels Of corn and sss bushels
OF mill feed were used. In anticipation
Of the State going dry. there has been
a considerable falling OF in the produc
tion OF grain spirits.
The aggregate sum Of revenue derived
from all the States from the sale OF
licuoT- Is S2is,OO0O00 a year.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-02-18
KNOX Is NOW ELIGIBLE.
Salary of Secretary of State Put
Back to 90, 900.

Washington.-In the belief Of the sen.
ate, all constitutional objection to tie
appointment OF Senator Knox as secre-
tary of state in the cabinet of President
Taft viii be removed by the approval
OF the house TO bill reported from the
committee ON the judiciary by Senator
Clark, its chairman, as a substitute for
the Hale bill, and passed by the senate
Thursday.
The substitute bill provides that sec
tion 4, Of the act of Feb. 26. 1907, FIX.
ing the annual compensation Of heads Of
executive departments, be and the same
Is hereby repealed, insofar as the same
relates TO the secretary Of state, and
the annual compensation Of the secre
tary of state shall be at the rate OF
$4,000.
That ON and after March 4, 1909.
there shall be no emoluments attached
20 the office Of secretary Of state other
than those which, by the law in force
ON May 1, 1904, belonged and were then
attached 60 said Office,
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-02-18
BLIZZARD GRIPS NORTHWEST
All Trains on Many Northwestern
Railroads Tied Up.

Chicago.-A blizzard Of mammoth pro.
portions, which brought railroad traffic
in the Northwest 10 a practical stand.
still, struck Chicago ON Wednesday,
causing the temperature TO drop %
degrees from O'Clock In the afternoon
to midnight, when the thermometer reg
istered is degrees below zero The
thermometer registered ~ degrees below
zero at several points on the Canadian
line in North Dakota. Ia was 10 de
grees below zero at Bismarck and 10 de-
grees below at Ha,re, Mont.
In the Northwest the blizzard has
stopped all Of the trains on many Of
the railroads.
Eight persons we're severely injured
in Chicago as a result Of the storm.
A heavy snow with high wind has
blocked the traffic everywhere from
Montana 10 Lake Michigan.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-02-18
WHAT BATTLESHIPs COST.
Takes $1os,soe to Keep One in Re-
pair for a Year.

Washington.-Responding to a reso-
luton introduced by Senator Clay, a re-
port was sent 10 the Senate Monday
by Secretary Of the Navy Newberry,
saying that it cost siO9,s56 to Keep a
frst-elass battleship in repair and good
condition for one year. This figuring
does not include extraordinary repairs
incident to taking ship out of com
mission, remodeling or reconstructing il.
The cost Of coal used on battleships
for the fiscal year 1908 was $685. Oe,
and this amount was increased by trans
Portation and storage charges TO s5,54G,-
945. The coal was bought at from 81 .GO
TO s6.75 per ton, the variation being due
to the state of the market, the number
OF tons per contract and the distance Of
delivery.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-02-18
BISHOP HOSs RESTING EASY
Will Be Operated on at Baltimore
Infirmary.

Baltimore, Md.-Bishop f. f. Hoss, of
Nashville, who arrived here Wednesday
20 undergo an operation at the Johns
Hopkins Hospital for intestinal trouble,
is resting easily. Upon the advice of
DIR. Hugh II. Young, the specialist who
will treat him, the bishop is still con
fined TO his bed at the Hotel Rennert
and will remain there until Sunday
morning, before being removed to the
hospital. DR.. Young is DESTROYS Of al
lowing the bishop complete rest from
his long journey before operating. The
operation viii be performed next week.
In the meantime, the bishop is being de-
MED the privilege Of seeing aBy visitors,
for he has many friends Ia Baltimore.
The ailment from which he is suffering
will necessitate serious operation, and
every thing is now being done to allow
the bishop TO gather sufficient strength
10 stand the ordeal. Improvement in
his condition cannot be possible until the
surgeons knife has been used, said the
aloctOr
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-02-18
WE WON'T HAVE WAR
EVANS SAYS JAPAN
MUST FI9HT RUSSIA AGAIN.
Floating Loan Of $500, 900, 900 by
Russian Government Has
That Significance.

Chicago.-"A few days ago, when the
Russian government noated a loan Of
100000, 600, which was subscribed thir'
~ times over, that was Russia's notice
TO Japan to get ready for war"
Rear Admiral Robley u. Evans made
this significant statement here Sunday.
And what Is more added the adj
miral, Japan herself recognizes aud
realizes the position in which she is
placed"
A number of other statements Of in.
tenational import, viewed from the
viewpoint of Bob Evans, did the adj
miral make. Briefly summarized, they
are as follows;
The United States will have no trouble
with Japan. Neither will England
When the next Russo-Japanese war does
come, Germany, France and Austria will
spouse the cause Of the Russians. Eng.
land will find herself allied with Japan
by virtue of existing treaties. What the
result Of it all will be, no man oal fore
cast.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-02-18
WILL STUDY BOIL weEWL
chronological Laboratory to Be Es-
tablished in Delta.

Washington.-The appropriation for
the bureau Of entomology was increased
by the house in order to enable the de-
partment of agriculture to establish an
chronological laboratory somewhere in
the delta Of Mississippi or Louisiana. IL
is the opinion OF the chief Of that bu-
reau that the climatic conditions in those
sections being so different from any UNI
der which the boil weevil has heret ofore
existed may develop new life and hab-
its, and that close study Of these may
be helpful in the effort now being made
to discover some means for his destruc-
tion.
DR.. Howard, chief of the bureau. be-
lieves he has already discovered para
site which will work havoc among the
wecvil, and as they continue their prog
ress across the cotton states il is his
opinion that the new parasites will con-
tinue to attack them. II is. therefore,
necessary 10 be watchful, in order TO dis
cover these discriminating parasites when
they appear.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-02-18
ROBY BASKINS HANGED
MURDERER OF MINISTER Exc
cUTED QUIETLY.
Body Left Dangling From the Limb
Of an Old Mulberry Tree-Many
Visit Scene of Execution.

Houston, Miss.-Roby Raskins. the
negro who murdered Rev. W. r. Hudson.
pastor Of the Baptist Church here, Was
taken from jail Tuesday afternoon and
hanged to the limb Of a mulberry tree,
crowd OF 500 or more people, whites
and blacks, witnessing the lynching. II
was quiet and orderly affair, not a
shot being fired and only one man OBJ
jecting, Deputy Sheriff Wiikerson, who
was overpowered and his two pistols
taken from him, after which he stood
by and looked ON at the neatncss with
which the murderer was dispatched
During the afternoon practically every
body in town, men, women and chill
dren, visited the scene OF the lynching
and viewed the Dangling body.
OF to one side stood the two brothers
Of the murderer who hung from that old
mulberry tree. They looked ON. not
comprehendng--and they did not snhle.
bringing the crowd that stretched around
from all sides Of that old mulberry tree
"SAf ~ SNoit " uietN W h'Lt'tH.. lutf
stood silent and grim, comprehcnding
only the fact and not the spirit OF the
vengeance that had been melted out by
the superior race. And neither did they
smile.
The body hung there from 2:26 until
4 pm, when IL was cut down. Bas-
kin's mother was sent for and came
TO the scene. When asked II she want
ed the body she replied that she did
IF you haven't money enough to bury
IL We will take up popular sub-crip-
tion and defray AL expenses" she was
told, but she declined all aid and the
body was placed in covered wagon and
sent to her home.
The rope was cut up in small pieces
and distributed around as souvenirs
After the hanging the citizens OF
Houston donated handsome sum Of
money 10 hsssie Cade, the negress who
turned up the murderer. She got the /
watch of Rev. Hudson from her brother.
in-law and gave il TO her employer, q. |
ID. Riley, at midnight Sunday, telling
him that ii wonld tell who killed the
for she knew that Baskins or |
her brotherin-law had done the deed. |
This led TO the arrest Of Baskins and |
his confession later.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-02-18
RECORD FOR THE ATLANTIC
Mauretania Goes Route in 4 Days,
90 Hours and % Minutes.

Queenstown.-The Mauretania passed
Daunt's Rock lightship at $40 pm.
Monday, thus establishing record for
the long route. The liner covered the
distance, 1924 knots, at an average
speed of 25.ao knots. The passage was
made in four days, 20 hours and Is min.
utes.
The Mauritania has beaten every rec
ord going east, average speed. the high
est days run and the records fer the
long and short routes from New York
to Queenstown. This improvement is
due undoubtedly TO new propellers.
The best previous record from New
York 10 Queenstown over the long course
was five days and five minutes, made by
the Mauretania, March 10. 1905.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-02-18
PANAMA REGISTERS A KICK
Makes Protest Against Congressman
Rainey's Speech

Washington.-C. c. Arosemana, the
Panama minister, called at the state de
partment and filed protest from his
government against theNspeech made in
the house of representatives recently by
Representative Rainey Of Illinois, in
which President obaldia Of Panama was
severely attacked. The minister acted
in pursuance Of instructions elbled by
his government.
The national assembly Of Panama
about a week ago unanimously approved
resolution in which il was declared
that the assembly publicly and solemn
ly protests against the insult Of the
chief executive OF Panama, his excel
lency, Domingo de Obaidia, as implied
in the parliament Of friendly nation"
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-02-18
KILL ANTLJAP RESOLUTION
Oregon Legislator Pleads for Re-enact.
ment of Exclusion Act.

Salem, 0re.--Senator Bailey's anti
japanese resolution was defeated in the
senate Tuesday when the majority re.
port Of the resolutions committee was
accepted. This was not accomplished,
however, until after Bailey had argued
for the re-enaetment OF the Chinese ex.
cIusion act and for its broadening 20
include japanese, Malays, lindus and
all other Asiatics.