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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-30
GIVES HIS VIEWS
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CarSe Favors Commission Plan
of Handling Waterworks
Plant.
GLAD THE CITY TOOK TIME
Calls Attention to Platform on
Which He Is Standing for
Mayor.

Il am glad the council did not act
too hastily in the letting of the con-
tract for the new mechanical filter
system said Henry Carse this morn
ing, land that time was taken to gain
the opinion of experts as to just what
is needed and where the plant shonld
be located. Such an Improvement in
wolves the outlay of a considerable
sum of money and whatever is done
it should be in accordance with bust
ness principles. The waterworks is
pretty important institution and it is
for this reason that / have always
favored the placing of it in the hands
of commission, and if am elected
mayor it will be my duty to urge the
adoption of commission. and the
adoption of such course upon the
council as strongly as 1 know how.
believe the waterworks should be
placed on an, absolutely nonpartisau
basis
Platform In the Camiyign.
speaking OF MS campaign for the
mayoralty, Mr.. Carse said he wSs-
standing on the platform which has
been published and circulated In his
behalf and which is as follows:
have been a life long resident anu
for many years business man of
Rock Island. My record in private and
public life is an. open book. If elected
to the Office of mayor shall use my
best endeavors to further the interests
of Rock Island in, all legitimate direc-
tons.
| So far assmy appointive power goes,
I shall neither recognize nor abet any
clique or factional element, but shall
be guided in my selections solely by
the demands of the best interests ut
the city. No man or measure will be
endorsed by me unless approved by
the sound sentiment of Rock Island.
I am for Rock Island first. last and all
the time. Respectfully submitted,
/ HENRY CARSE. s
\ Piles Cured In 8 % Il Days.
II Paz0 Ointment Is guaranteed n
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-30
TO INSPECT THE RESERVES
Captain w. +. Purdy to Come Here
on Visit Next Week.

Lieutenant S. R. Davis of the To-
cal division of Naval reserves has re-
ceived notice that Captain w. F.
Purdy, commander of the Illinois re-
, serves, will inspect the division here
April s. The division has at present
about so members, and is in fine
shape for the inspection.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-30

known citizen of the Second ward but
property holder and a taxpayer That
makes the right kind of an alderman.
Speaking of experience" there is
much of it when it comes to the office
of assessor, with the result that the
people come crying for change Jack
Aud is familiar with the responsible
ties of the Office and is willing TO
place his judgment as to property val
ues against that of his competitor.
with all the latter's experience"
S. A. La Vanway is model aldo
! manic candidate in the Third ward.
He will make a model alderman.
All ha! the serene pose from the
Sixth ward once more. 1t is beautiful
| to behold. but how about the record as
alderman?
If anybody can catch Charley Smith
| in this election he will he dandy.
| He is running for police magistrate 81
| fast he will be in the Office and con-
| fortably settled by the time the bal
| lots are counted.
Chairman Bert Corken of the dem
| ocratic city committee has called a
| meeting of democratic candidates
committeeman and democrats in gen.
eral at Turner hall at 8 O'Clock
Thursday evening. A general at
tendance is urgently requested.
A little company of Judge w. II.
Gest's supporters held secret con-
ference last evening at the Turner hall
for the purpose of considering ways
and means of promoting the interests
of the Judge in the contest for the
nomination.
Alderman II. J. Prick has made a
record as square deal alderman, aud
that's what wins That's what is go
ing TO reflect Frick overwhelmingly
Vote for Huber for city attorney and
l
all aroynd capacity for the duties of
the office.
Billy Cochran is deserving of the
good will and the support of the people
of the Sixth ward in his race for alder
man, and he is going to get both.
| David Biswinger deserves the Office
of township collector. and the people
propose to see that he gets the office
| P. F. Meenan is the right kind q
timber for alderman from the Sixth
ward. He knows the needs of the
ward, and there will be no fourfiushine
when he gets into the council. He
will do things.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-30
HEART HAD FAILED
Testimony at Inquest Indicates
Epilepsy Did Not Cause
Mr.. Bakers Death.
NOR WAS FALL THE CAUSE
Life Had Apparently Passed Out Be.
fore Young Man Fell-Coroner
Conducts Investigation.

The inquest over the remains of
Jacob Baker, who was found dead at
the foot of the stairway leading to his
room in l.. A. Schmidts building. 1921
Seventh avenue. was held yesterday at
the Knox undertaking rooms. From
the nature of the testimony secured
for the jury by Coroner J. F. Ross, the
verdict was to the effect that heart
failure had caused the death.
The brother of the young man, s.
Baker of Moline, was the first witness
examined He testified that his brother
had been ailing for number of years
and that at different periods during
the last four years he had been sub.
ject to epilepsy. DR.. j. c. Souders ties.
tilted that from all indications, Mr..
Baker came to his death from heart
trouble and that the seizures hal
merely aided in undermining the
strength of the heart and rendering
Fit weak. 1t was supposed at first that
during an attack of epilepsy Mr.. Baker
had fallen down the stairs and that
either the fit itself or the fall had re-
suited in his death. According to the
physician. however, there was no sign
that the victim of the fall had been i'm
the throes of epilepsy at the time and
the probability was that he had fallen
after the heart had suddenly failed in
its duty.
l.. A Schmidt, the druggist with
whom Mr.. Baker roo-ned. stated that
he had known Mr.. Baker for about Is
years and that the latter had roomed
at his building for about month and
half He then told how he discov-
cred the body of his friend lying in
the stairway when he was on his way
up to his room with letter.
Funeral is Held.
Mr.. Baker was well known in the
city. as he had been engaged in doing
repair work on umbrellas and furni-
ture for number of years and he was
also connected with several bands IN
the capacity of drummer. He is
survived by his father and three
brothers His Jewish friends and rela-
tives held funeral ceremonies over his
remains this afternoon and the body
was buried in accordance with Jewish
customs as soon as possible after the
coroner's permission was given.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-30

Alderman John Holzhammer de
serves reelection from the First ward.
and he will be reelected.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-30

Yes. indeed. the democratic organ;-
cation is still in the field. The, va-
suits election day will so show.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-30

The republicans open their cam
paign at Turner hall this evening.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-30

Pazo Ointment Is guaranteed to
cure any case OF itching. blind. bleed
ing or protruding piles in s to Il days
or money refunded. SOC.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-30
CHAT OF THE CAMPAIGN

Vote for the democratic township
ticket. 1t is composed of men who
will make creditable supervisors. JUS
tees of the peace and constables
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-30
BRIDGE YIELDS; LOSES LIFE

Prosperous Henry County Farmer
Killed While Running Engine.
Jake Moody, prosperous farmer,
i42 years of age, was instantly killed
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-30

Rock Islands filter system is to be
concentrated at the reservoir site on
tht hill, and the plan to install a me-
clinical filter at the river front has
BEEN abandoned. This decision was
re1ched last evening, after the city
cotncil had heard the report and rec
oumendations of the consulting en-
glteers, who made an examination of
the plans, specifications aud bids for
the plant at the river front. 1t is es-
tlnated that the plant can be installed
on the hill for $4,000, complete, while
tht engineers estimate that the ex-
trsS which must be provided for in the
Construction of a plant at the river
frfnt will bring the cost there up to
atputs 100000 or s125 900 In addi-
tip, the engineers state that the cost
Cooperation will be $1,000 less yearly.
Nhile the engineers on this account
recommended that all bids be rejected,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-30
Idea Is Abandoned by Council
and New Proposition Is to
Be Taken Up.
FOR PLANT ON THE HILL
All Bids Are Rejected, When
Report of Experts Is Heard
Reasons for Views.
WHAT COUNCIL DID.


Rejected all bids on filter plant at
river front, and asked expert engin-
GERS to submit propositions to supply
plans for plant at reservoir station.
Adjourned to meet tomorrow evening
to consider propositions of engineers
regarding preparation of plans.
WHY HILL SITE Is FAVORED.
First cost estimated at $4,000 or
$4,000 whereas cost at river front
would be about S125,000.
Operation would cost, it is estima
ted, $1,8co year less on the hill.
Basins now used for sedimentation
at reservoir could be used as coagu-
liant basins in mechanical plant.
Location is free of rock, and there
fore Of many of the difficulties of con-
structon that are involved in the
river site.
One pumping of water would be suf-
ticient, where under original plan two
would be necessary before water would
reach reservoir basins.
Labor cost would not be increased,
present force at reservoir being suffi-
cient to handle mechanical plant.
Danger of damage to basins from
floods would be eliminated.
ire pressure could be arranged SO
that SO pounds pressure at the Harper
mouse could be obtained in two or
three minutes.
Site is sufficiently large, while at
the river front the location would be
cr5mped.
Possibility of conflict with federal
government would be eliminated.
Basins at reservoir must be repaired
whether they are utilized in mechan.
icd plant or not.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-30

c. l.. Speckhart is not only a well
known citizen of the Second ward. but
a property holder and taxpayer. That
makes the right kind of an alderman
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-30

Alongside the exclusive modes
from the millinery masters of
Paris are shown the less expen.
sive, but hardly less beautiful
products of our own millinery
workers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-30

P. F. MeenaR is the right kind Ct
timber for alderman from the Sixth
ward He knows the needs of the
ward, and there will be no fourfushing
when he gets into the council. He
will do things.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-30

Billy Cochran is deserving of the
good will and the support of the people
of the Sixth ward in his race for alder
man, and he is going to get both.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-30

The hats are picturesque; and
they make pictures of the wear.
ers. The Tub Turban is one Of
the leading style and an ex-
tremely becoming one. There
are some charming Directoire
modes, numerous quaint pokes
and bonnets.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-30

David Biswinger deserves the Office
of township collector. and the people
propose to see that he gets the office.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-30
Easter Exhibit of Millinery
Wednesday,.
March 81

DARIS Model Hats of mn.
= surpassable beauty that
repeal the latest inspirations
of such noted French design.
ers as Mon. Iirat, Mon.JuIia-
Nine. Poyanne, Nine. jesse.
etc.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1909-06-17
MERELY A THEORY.

II was an evening party.
A Young man with a tall collar
and pale hair was reciting a poem.
He had ground out Il stanzas-
and the end was not vet.
"What's going on whispered the
guest, who had just come in.
"lihymer is letting ont his latest
poem answered the pessimistic per-
SON..
whats the sUbject-the motiyeY'
Queried the late conner.
Il have forgotten the subject" ne
piled the p. p, "but | suspect the
motive must be- revenge. At least,
/ can't see any other reason for it,"
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1909-06-17
Importan to Merchants.
RnoNvILLr. 80. Inne ll. 10

ROCKVILLE, Mo, June II. 1900
Mr.. Merchant. Warrenshurg. Mo.
Dear SIr;-From a remark which
fen from the lIps OF "a WarreushnrE
grocermnn that he would not push
"washclean" because the profit Is
Is not large enough. wish TO say:
That Is either IA question OF him
not approaching the merits aud the
absolute future Of this article, which
has been over a hundred years
sought for, or he %uudoubtIy has very
poor Judgment. AZ a matter o {
fact long since prOvea and highly en-
dorsed by millions who are using
Washclean, this article IL the great
est and the only scientific relief ever
brought 20 any housewife who does
her own laundry work, and lcaunOt
understand why any merchant can
be 80 morrow minded AZ to not cher
ish the results Of WHshclean for the
sake ut his mother, sister or "A wife
II he has one,
His profits are almost as good as
they IRE on other inieriOrcompounds
and were he 10 push this nrticle TO
the extent the merchants here mud
elsewhere ars doing, and averaging
his three cuses per month ~ we are,
Il woHld mean an annual profit on
this one compound Of $1,000.
Arr we making that amount % a.
any other compound?
TO the people OF Warrensburg who
DO their own work or have Il done
at the home I wish TO sity that the
results Of Wnshcl"an has simply rev.
o ntlOnlzed the greatest grief day oi
life. aud e. II ~ harm e-S 70 the most
delicate fabric ns water could pos
slbly bs IL II q steam CONCLUSION
process, aud not strong chemicals
Washclean IL "a friend 10 women. tis
greatest friend on washdny 81 the
age, and viii you give IL "a fair test
thereby showing your appreciation
OF an %article which has 30 long been
"a problem 20 the entire world
Il II absolutely necessary hint hard
water should bee broken, and follow
Ing the remainder Of directions, ",
VIII vouch for your results beyond
the possibility Of u doubt.
Not only does II save time. labor
and that out feeling ia hot weather.
hut Il Is the greatest saving 10 cloth
log. as statistics show that 93 per
cent OF the clothing are worn out
from friction, az the result Of being
laundrled ia the old way
TO any fair minded and up-to.date
merchants who are satisfied with a
fair and Legitimate profit on an az.
ticle OF % much merit as we hnd
Washclean, know Of % reason
why we should not push Il Tor our
pecuuiary interest, ~ we'll as the
promotion Of the welfare 81 ~
trade and friends.
Very truly yours,
d2t, BaOTHEH MEHcHANT,
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1909-06-17
MAKES LAMPsHADES TO ORDER
Boston Woman o. Artistic Tasts OBJ.
tslns Comfortable llglna N
Peculiar style o. Work

A lampshade artist is tho unique
profession Of Miss e. Noursc, a
clever woman residing in Boston.
81 began this work as one might
say by accident remarks. II
made a sample shade, not dreaming
that it would bring me many, II any,
orders. II was at the Christmas
holiday time. Since then / have
had all | could do and often have
had to engage helpers,
81 do much Of my work by order
in this way: The general tone OF a
room is given me, aud ! design the
lampshade to harmonic with the
furnishings. I design all my shades
as well as make them, and it is rsre
indeed that / make two alike.
''There is little fear of compete
ton. l have seen many persons at
tempt to make shades and fail ulti-
mately because they did not have the
necessary originality and artistic
taste"
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1909-06-17
How " HApPENED.

$50 you've been fighting again,
Dick" exclaimed tine employer Of a
little darby OF nine years, as the lat
ter reported Tor duty one morning
bearing the evidences Of q sanguin.
airy conflict.
'Yessah, responded Dick.
"And ] suppose that, as usual,
your brother Henry has given you
that black eye?'
Dicks co%untenance gave express
sion to a sickly grin, "No, sab" he
added, decisiyely. 81 done had De
eye already but Henry he done lay
on de color, all ~rightF-HarPeT's
Weekly.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1909-06-17
OVERRIDING Joke Business.

An exchange says: The
country editor who necessarily
deals out hard luck stories owes
d good deal OF his failure to him
self. He speaks of himself as
always wearing patched-or IN
patched clothes, socks as sole
less as a trust, frayed collar not
well acquainted with the laundry,
shoes with lopsided heels. aud a
general air Of apology and humil.
ity. He hints that irate sub
scribers frequently lick" him,
lor make him hide behind his
Junior, that nobody ever pays
hlm until he wants TO and that
hb himself owes more than he
sser hopes 70 pay. Then he
Wonders why some people take
BIN at his own valuation, and
writes another yawp. A real,
i've editor is the best citizen and
the greatest force in his town,
snd II he does not command
fespect Il is likely to be his own
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1909-06-17
Tie IcsIsss Refrigerator.
New York Times.

teW 1Ork line
A scheme for an iceless re-
rieerator for use of poor fam.
lies, has been evolved by Miss
Winifred Gibbs, cooking teacher
nd 6ietitian on the STAFF o f the
Society for Improving the Con-
lition OF the Poor. 1t is design
ID to do away with the use not
5nly Of the ice.box, but ice itself.
Miss Gibbs refrigerator con-
lists Of tubs, into which $ a W
lust is placed. Whatever j $
aee6ed 70 be kept cool may
81 packed in the 5 a W d u S t
ID bottles or tin boxes,
md the temperature will b e
maintained for at least { b @ e
days exactly as when placed n
he Refrigerator. The sawdust
vial prevent outsied heat from
reaching the receptacle inside.
lhe refrigerator is intended par
ticularly TO keep milk cold as
when delivered by the milkman
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1909-06-17
A rRrFLE MP arlNeNr.

'AIost O de bruddern, rs pleased
TO say, has been tollable lib'ral," a
bit severely began good old Parson
Bagster when the result of the col
lection had been reported to him.
but I regret to state da de sistahs
has been dess dc diverse. Dey has
contributed sca'cely nuthin to de
awgin fund faint as if dey isn't
got no money. Sistahs, lemme az
20; Whuh does yo' putt yo' money?
De Lawd knows"
Oats all right, pahsonl" inter-
rupted Brother 9'arr. rising in his
place in the milst' of TIE congrega-
tion. OATS all right bout de Lawd
KNOWN. Lawd knows whuh sistahs
in gent puts DER motley, but isn't
yo' gittin' slightly spectacular in
AKIN de Inflammation for yo'se'fP
Yassah, dess a little spectacular ?"-
Puck.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1909-06-17
DOING" PARIS.

Nisitor-And you're leaving
Paris. OF course you've been 70 the
Louyut
Fair American-Yes, | bought the
coliatctie there.
Nisitor-Ah, no. ] mean the pie
lures, ye know.
Fair American-fhere, mommerl
/ said there was a gallery by tAst
name -
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1909-06-17
Death Of Mrs. Msssle Dean.

Mrs Messie Dean widow OF
Frank Dean a former Bates
County farmer died at the home
of her sister Mrs. George Burge
near Foster on Sunday morning,
June 9th after Ions illness, aged
20 years. TIE funeral was held,
Monday afternoon. Undertaken
e. A. WheelbarRor o Z this city
having charge ef the interment.
Western Enterprise,
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1909-06-17

The Democratic state senators
Who are anxious to rid them
elves of the smell of the liquor
nd railroad lobby will have to be
nmigated with something better
han newspaper interviews.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1909-06-17
Democrats have not the spirit
Resignation when ia office.

The whole state felt SOLICITORS
ter The news last week that the
athef of Governor Hadley was
stricken with paralysis. Mis-
Hafi Is indebted to Mayot Had.
ey for giVing To his nelghboriug
tate such son as Herbert s.
3adley, our governor.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1909-06-17

These facts stand out bodly:
The railroads and the liquor
interests BAL active, influential
nd experienced lobbyists at
Jefferson City TO look after their
interests. Bills to which the
ailroads and the brewers siren
sously objected we're defeated in
he senate. The particular SEN
tors who have most strenuously
objected to what the governor
las said about the defeat of these
measures were against the bills
81 voice and vote and we're on
'ery good, if not intimate, terms
With the lobbyists known to re-
present the liquor interests and
he railroads.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1909-06-17
Its up to You

) decide where is the best place
IL town 20 buy your groceries
@elf Try ]. c. Taylor then you will
lnow snd you will come again,
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1909-06-17
HIS MARX.

so that police official is a college
graduate What degree did he take p
II don't know, but l suppose il
sas thethiTd degree"
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1909-06-17

George, dear, don't get me a sod
taire; 1t sounds too lonesome. Get ne
n with I've or three diamonds in Il"
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1909-06-17

Vt ~ hcIes eft@o Ehet boont 1%4ol
Frank Burnett TO Bates county
lot 2 blk 5 Warmers add But
Ter s2nO
W. ID. Yates TO J. A, Rogers pit
lot 2 dix > Williams 2ud aid
Butler 500
" J. McAninch by ". j. Bul-
lock to p. n. AllIson Trustee
- feet east side lotl blk 8
Williams add Butler $3.50
W. p, Cobb Ia sarah NJ Lowrey
40 acres see Is Walnut $s25
J. A. Rogers to W. u Yates pit
lot 2 blk ? Williams add BUT.
Ter S225
A. P. Gorlon toC y. Warner
/ acre rec 8 New Home SI25
F. l.. Smith 90 d. G. White so
acres sec ~ Deer Creek $500
c. 3. Beasley to- r. TeIdke 70
acres sec - Prairie $1,000
Q. s. Beasley to F Teidke g
acres sec p Prairie s75
j. c. Valentine to Ray King
lots & ? blk - Rich Hin 81
Elma L. Hall to Lizzie ]. Hall
so acres sec ~ Hudson e1ooo
G, B, Warner 20 Gus KeInbarR
er acre sec 3 New Home 500
Martin Rapp and wife to
Charles Rapp 30 acres sec )
Rockville $1,000
Martin Rapp aud vile tn Mich
olas Rapp 5 acress sec 5 Rock
VILE n
Marlin Rapp and wife to Frank
Rapp 80 acres sec 5 Rockville $1,000
VIM, f. Walton ami wife to n.
II. Harshaw blks o & 10 Mont
ROmerys add Butler $1,000
G. A. Lusk and wife to A. K.
Revll IS acres soc Is Lone
Oak SOFA
Annie 4. Price to D. b. Riest
lot $ Illusions add Adrian S80O
T. L Curry to in. Burroughs
EA lot biz Williams add
Butler S25O0
E. A. Bennett To VIM f Walton
bkSs & 10 Montgomerys add
Butler g. so
Ellen Olive Moreloek 10 H.d.
Middlekamp so acres sec IS
Howard $1,000
j. n. Burroughs to Frances +.
Garrett East 4 lot . blk 2
Williams add Butler $3.50
j. W Holloway and wife to Geo
w. Lewellen 40 acres sec 20
Charlotte $1,000
Ellshn r. Gilmore TO James T..
Gilmore lots 81, %. 30 a. 100
Adrian SlO0o
Lee Hassig To NJ NJ Tarpley lot
- bik 81 Amorett $50
Augustus GLAND by C A. Allen
Trustee "a Mary Is. Wood 90
Acres sec % New Home 500
ID. Is: Kern by ". j Bullock
sheriff ~ acres sec I Usage SIT
G. r. Wolfe 20 Bates county so
acres sec % Deer Creek 1880
Nary y. Wood &c Walton
Trust % 40 acres sec % New
Home $500
Geo W. Lewellen 20 J.. r. Du-
vail 40 acres Charlotte 800