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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-09
huntington Was On the
Job, Too.

In speaking of The Argus special
Associated Press news service, which
received so many expressions of praise
last night, and to which allusion was
made in the election editions, The Ar
gus neglected to mention one essen
tial element in the facilities that were
peculiar to this paper. That was the
personal attention given to the tel
egraphic end by H. E. Huntington, the
local manager for the Postal company.
From 4:3O yesterday afternoon until
midnight, Mr.. Huntington sat at the
instrument in The Argus telegraph
room and received with lightning-like
rapidity the string of bulletins that
came direct from the equally swift OPP
orator in the Associated Press tele-
graph rooms in Colonel c. S. Diehls
Chicago headquarters.
Mr. huntington made good at this
end of the wire, as did the Associated
Press at the starting point, and he had
his regular service and a number of
special elections loops to look after in
the bargain.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-09
WINS BY
$500 PLURALITY.
erik, Republican Candidate
for Congress, Is Defeated
in Iowa.
is ALMOST A CLEAN SWEEP
Democratic Legislative and County
Tickets Carry With Exception
of Nominee for Auditor.

Charles erik, the young Daven-
port attorney, is defeated for con-
gress in the Second Iowa district by
L. s. Pepper. democrat, Of Musca-
tine. by a plurality Of $500. erik
was nominated to succeed Congress
man A. F. Dawson.
erik stood as a progressive re-
publican, although. it is stated, thc-
many of the members of his party
did not feel that he took a suffic.-
emily positive position on Cannon
ism and the tariff. This vote went
to Pepper, who conducted an ag-
gressive democratic campaign SIM
liar to that of c. II. Tavenner here.
Mr.. Pepper is county attorney at
Muscatine.
There is much speculation among
republicans of the Second Iowa dis
trict as to the effect the speech OF
last week by Colonel Roosevelt had
upon the candidacy of Mr.. erik.
Republicans freely say that the COL
onel did not help their candidate
for congress.
One Republican Saved.
With one exception, the entire
democratic legislative and county
ticket carried in Scott county and
the district. Ed Collins, republi-
can nominee for reelection as county
auditor, was the one candidate Of
his party who was saved. His dem
ocrStic opponent was Alban Hart
man. Party lines, judging by the
vote, were obliterated on this office.
A. A. Balluff was reelected state SEN
ator; H. II. Boettger was returned
to the legislature and Thomas
Griggs won as the latter's running
mate for the general assembly. The
CO. nty ticket, as elected, is as fol-
lows:
Auditor-Ed Collins.
Treasurer-Ben F. Luetje.
Clerk Of district court-Harry ].
Mcfarland.
Sheriff-Louis Eckhardt.
Fecorder-Frank Holm.
Attorney-Fred Vollmer.
superintendent of schools-H. z.
Runge.
Surveyor-A. M. Compton.
Coroner-Dr. F.. e. Rudolph.
Supervisors-Charle Rich, JUL
ius Sander, Henry Schroeder.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-09
Not sorry for slunder.

"R ~ friends hadn't blundercd n
thinking I was a doomed victim OF cou.
sumption. s might not be alive now"
writes ID. I. Sanders. Of Harrodsburg,
Ky, but FOR years they saw every al.
tempt to cure a ,ung-racking cough
fail. At last / tried DR.. Kings New
Discovery. The effect was wonderful.
1t soon stopped the cough and am
now in better health than / have had
for years. This wonderful llfe-save1
is an unrivaled remedy for cough.
colds, lagrippe, asthma, Group. hem,
orrhages. whooping cough or wcaE
lungs. soc, S1.00. Trial bottle free.
Guaranteed by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-09

the winner of the first honor VIII
represent Illinois in the great inter
state contest at which representa-
tives from six states, Illinois, lndi-
ana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Michigan
and Wisconsin will compete for the
coveted honors. In addition, first
prize of SIS and a second prize of
$50 will be given at the state contest.
At the meeting of the college
league yesterday afternoon officers
for the coming year were also elect
ed, with results as follows:
President-Irving Munson.
Vice president-H. w. Linden.
Recording secretary-P. G. Silas.
Corresponding secretary-A. F.
Schersten.
Treasurer-E. A. Kallstrom.
Executive committee - Senior
class, P. J. Sodergren and J. A.
Reinemund; Junior class, Carl Back
man and Sigfrid Blomgren; sopho-
more, Elmer Olson and Sigurd Han
son; freshman, Werner Swanson and
Tage JoransOn.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-09
TRIES TO
BURN HOSPITAL?
Timely Discovery Prevents De-
struction of DR.. S. H. Mil
ler's Establishment.
BUCKET OF OIL ABLAZE
Believed 1t Was Placed There After
Building Had Been Closed for
the Night.

But for the timely thirst of a num-
Der of railroad men last night short
ly after Il o'clock. the veterinary
hospital of DIR. S. H. Miller, Twen-
ty-second street and Third avenue,
might have been burned to the
ground and the horses, three in
number, would have persisted. AS it
was, the railroad men were in the
vicinity to secure something which
would quench their thirst, and as
they passed the hospital on their re-
turn to the yards, saw a blaze within
the building. They called the fire
department. The department re-
sponded at once and in order to gain
entrance had to break down one of
the doors. 1t was found that GAL
vanized iron bucket, containing kerr
osene soaked rags with a mattress
covering it. had been ignited. The
smoke had not become thick enough
before the arrival of the department
to injure the horses. The bucket
contents and mattress, were carried
from the building. There was no
damage.
All of Doors Locked
1t is believed some one placed the
bucket and contents in the building
for the purpose of DESTROYING the
property. Just how and when en-
trance was affected is not knnvn
At the time the fire was discovered
all of the doors were locked and
as the windows are barred entrance
could not have been made in this
way.
A few months ago DIR. Miller was
the victim of another fire. also sun
posed to have been of incendiarv
origin at which time an automobile
shed and an automobile were con-
sumed by the flames.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-09
HAS A BUSY YEAR
Visiting Nurse Association
Cares for 1874 Patients in
Twelve Months.
TOTAL RECEIPTS S1,754.O5
Mrs. c. o. Woodruff Is Reelected
President of the Organ
iZatiOn.

At the annual meeting Of the Visit
ing Nurse association, which was held
in the board room of the Rock Island
public library, reports were received
from retiring officers for the past year
and from the visiting nurse. and Off
GERS for the ensuing year were elected.
At the meeting, Mrs. c. O. Woodruff
presided. The report Of the secretary
was received and accepted. The re-
port of the treasurer showed thar a
total of $1,754.O5 had been received
into the treasury during the year and
that Sl,365.34 had been expended. leav-
ms a balance of S3SS.71 on hand. Miss
Giles read her report for the month
of October and for the past year. The
latter showed that 1S4 patients had
been cared for under the direction OF
80 doctors, 21G5 visits were made dur
ing the year, whereas but 2021 were
made during the previous year.
Election Of Officers.
The election of officers resulted as
follows:
President-Nrs. c. o. Woodruff.
Vice presidcnt-Nrs A. N0senfeider.
Secretary-Miss AIDA Muse.
Treasurer-Miss Mary Carter
The advisory board was then chosen
Mrs. r. r. Gable. Mrs. Mary SudIow
and Mrs. c. f. Sharpe were elected
10 succeed themselves and Mrs. c. c.
Carter and Miss Carrie Gregg were
elected to serve with them.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-09
Retrial of knabe Case.

The retrial of the damage suit for
$4,000 brought by Thilo Knabe against
the Rock Island Sash & Door Works
was commenced today in the circuit
court before Judge w. H. Gest the
evidence in the case was heard some
time ago, but the jury was dismissed
and the case thrown out of court for
the time being when one of the jurors
expressed his opinion of the case be-
fore it had been placed in the hands OF
the inrV.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-09
Congressman McKinney's Plurality is s,8I7

With a few precincts yet to hear
from, the total vote cast for congress
district reflects James Mckinney over
Clyde n. TaVenner by a plurality of g.
e17. IL will be seen that Hancock
county rolled up its customary demo
cratic strength, while MIR. Tavenner
made big inroads on MIR. Mckinney in
the five other counties of the district.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-09
COLLEGE ACCEPTS
Augustana Avails Itself Of In
vitation to Enter Orator
ical Contest.
AT EVANSTON IN MARCH
Preliminary Will BE Held to Select
a Man to Represent the Local
Institution.

An invitation to Augustana col
lege to enter the fourth annual in
tercoIlegiate oratorical contest of
Illinois, to be held at Northwestern
university, Evanston, Ill, has been
received from the secretary of the
Illinois branch of the Intercollegiate
Peace association, under whose di-
rection the annual contests are held.
At a meeting yesterday afternoon
of the college league of Augustana
college a letter from Professor P. c..
'Somerville of Illinois Wesleyan uni
versity, who is secretary of the Illi-
nois branch, was read, and decision
was made to send a representative
to the contest, which will be held
during the last week of March,
1911.
A preliminary contest, to be held
under tho ERECTION of the executive
commit of the league, will be ar
ranged in order to select a man to
represent the local institution. 1t
is several years since Augustana
college competed in an oratorical
contest but there is good material
at hand and great enthusiasm al
ready is manifested in the forthcom-
ing contest at Evanston.
Must Deal with Peace.
This event will be held under the
auspices of the intercollegiate Peace
association and, according to the
rules of the contest, the orations de-
livered must deal with some phase
of the general subject of interna-
tionaI arbitration and peace. 1t is
open to all colleges in the state and
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-09

The old. old story, told times with
out number, and repeated over ane
over again for the last Sc years, but
il is always a welcome story to those
II search Of health-Tbere is nothing
in the world that cures coughs and
colds as quickly as Chamberlain S
Cough Remedy. Sold by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-09
Elect t Democrat.
Cannon Stands Pat.
a Few Election After
Thoughts,

Rock Island, Ill, Nov. 9.-Editor
The Argus congratulate Mr.. McKin-
ney upon his election. We will con-
tinue to be good friends down at
Washington. l do not carry a single
grudge against anyone That is not nv
disposition.
But now that | have called Con-
gresham McKinney's attention to
the matter, l hope he Will not again
vote to increase the cost of living. for
if any one thing is certain, that thing
is that the working man cannot carry
a much heavier cost Of living burden.
The returns from the east seem to
indicate that they are arriving at that
conclusion.
CLYDE II. TAVENNER.
Rock Island, H., Nov. editor of
The Rock Island Argus-I am pleased:
yes, more than "Dee-lighted" at the
results of the state elections. 1--WE
knocked them through the ropes and
licked them to a frazzle.'
F. B. HALVES.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-09

two; Missouri, two; Maryland, two;
Maine, two previously elected), and
one each in Connecticut, Indiana, Iowa,
Kentucky, Massachusetts. Oklahoma,
and Rhode Island. Republican gains
were one each in Iowa, Massachusetts,
Missouri, New York, and Pennsylva-
MIA
Elect ( Democrat.
In the Fifth Michigan congressional
district Edwin F. Sweet, democrat, was
elected.
Cannon Stands Pat.
Danville, Ill, Nov. Cannon
Said last night: Il am elected by
5000. l am republican. I have
kept the faith. | have endorsed and
have not apologized for legislation
of this congress"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-09
CONTROLLED BY
A BIG MARGIN

Continued from Page one,
North Carolina. two; West Virginia.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-09
Easy for Remainder.

There were enough straight repub-
lean votes cast TO carry through the
remainder of the republican county
ticket. Mr.. Ferguson, candidate for
reelection as superintendent of schools
was unopposed by a democratic nomi-
nation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-09

The unofficial returns arc as follows:
Milford chronicle., 1910-03-11
FARMINGTON.

The farmers about this place are plowinl
and many are planting peas and potatoes.
The public schools here have been looked
after better by the school com missioners dur
Ing the present school year, than they have 10
several years past Il was high time, for they
certainly had got into a bad shape.
A new automobile has come 10 Pennington,
aud Wm. H. Murphy Is the owner. He is the
agent for the K. n. F. automobile.
At the wagon works ". H. Murphy, which
have been well known on this peninsula for
twenty-five years past the demand for farm
wagons his season is such that the entire
force is barely able to keep a few wagons in
stock ahead OF orders. This is a tiattering testi-
mony to the excellence OF Pennington built
wagons
Mrs. Lucinda smith, widow OF David smith.
died last Thursday, March Srd 1910, aged IS
wears, and was buried from her home on sstur-
day. In'erment IN Hollywood Cemetery by
". G. Wright.
Milford chronicle., 1910-03-11
SPECIAL ITEMS FOR WEDNESDAYS BARGAIN SA7F
DRI. GOODS DEPT.

2sc Hand Bags, special 17c
Sis and sl.50 Ladies' Umbrellas, CSC
12lc Silkolene, Wed sale elc
l0c Dress Ginghams, Wed. sale Sic
1Oc Outing Flannel. Wed. sale Sc
&c Apron Checks, Bargain SC
25c White Apron, Wed. sale lie
$3.50 Black Under Skirts TODAY q SO
9oc Corset Covers, to day &c
10 and l2o Hamburg, Wed. sale &c
sc Lingerie Lawn, to-day l9c
75c Muslin Night Robes. SOC
81 90 Cambria Night Robes. 7qc
Milford chronicle., 1910-03-11
BROWNSVILLE.

Mr.. and Mrs. Adds Robinson spent sunday
with Mrs. X Cshan.
Miss Lydia Hardesty and Thomas sordeu are
on the sick list.
Miss Ethel Cahsu spent sunday with Mis-
Florrie Dill at Burrsville.
Miss Cara Boothe the school teacher at
Brownsville was driven to Harrington Saturday
afternoon behind a spirited span OF horses 10 a /.
tend a Local Institute which was held there n
the afternoon and evening and some very kind
or unkind person thought they would deprive
the young man Of carrying Miss Boothes su {
case farther as they took il from his earria Q.
OF course he was very much worried but we hope
he was not unable TO eep.
Lambert BLADES and sister, Miss Emma ard
Miss Clara Boothe spent Monday evening with
Miss Elizabeth Billing.
Mr.. and Mrs. Otis stafford spent Sunday with
the latters parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Hop.
kius.
The B. C. C. held It's weekly meeting at the
home Of Mr.. Russell Brown last Thursday even
ing, Those present report very nice time.
THE Kfn
Milford chronicle., 1910-03-11
HOUSTON ITEMS

The early truck growers here planted pea,
this week, aud a few have planted their white
potatoes for extra early use.
Mr.. Morris colored man residing between
here and Harrington, died on Wednesday
morning last
henry Pusey has part OF the materials for a
new dwelling to be built on the lands he recent.
~ purchased, short distance east from mere.
and directly along the railTsaa.
The church hefe has hustled 10 get IN All It's
money for the conference year just closed. and
they have done fairly we'll
There is general feeling that some arrange
ment should be made whereby the church in
Milford Neck, and the church IN staytonsviue
could be given regular services, at least twice
each month.
Our schools are getting along fue in the new
building, aHd since Il has been In use. there has
been less sickness among the school children
The old building was disease breeder.
A box social viii be held In Armour's Hail
on Tuesday evening, March 18th. An ep,er
'ainment will be given before the boxes are
sold. Benefii OF Houston Public School.
Milford chronicle., 1910-03-11
CHAPLAIXS' CHAPEL
tNesr Bndgeville)

lNetF brlgeFl4el
rlllip C0uaway died II arch 9th 1910 of Ppeu
e--a-a. aged aoout IS ye4ss Funeral services
15- 90 NcCauiays Chspel and interment 10
1=i- hv cemetery
zaefe afe quite number OF cases OF measles in
seci. a. There being two schools closed
Miss Hilds lsaacs spent over sunday with
Mss sarah Webb
" J williams and family spent sunday at
Ja1ley.
Weekly prayer meeting met at " 5 Olay's
Thursday evening
Caldwell short mas been visiting relatives at
georgetown.
Nlrs john smith j. very ili With pneumonia
3ilss E,izs Lohand entertained sunday even.
-s Ais> Delma Dickerson and friend.
James Murry aud sons have been visiting
vsera1lish Dicserson
Ar and Mrs Roy smith are the happy par
eats OF bright baby boy
Niss Bertha Dicserson who has been very sick
pneumonia is much improved
The greatest fox chase ever known in this
h--oc took place saturday night when James
Rscza7is who has the champion hound Of Del
Tare. accompanied by g. r. Smith, p. G. NJ
nickersons hounds chased fox Tor y hours and
minutes without loss. Another chase will
-lsze place soon. Mr.. Richards has refused
a1it1y handsome prices for his hound
Orlando Hickman who has been visiting rela.
svsi here efi Tuesday for PhusdeiIhia and
1taeT northern cities on q horse deal. He Is
from Berlin Nd.
Mss Leola williams visited smith school
Frs day.
His Nora Isaacs was Georgetown visitor first
.os-i OF the week
George scbrodt vas a Mnferd Neck visitor
as week.
Miss saiie Webb entertained saturday evening
stiy q number OF her friends to pound
pay" All enjoyed tue good times; there being
AZ east 50 present to make the occasion an en-.
oiNble aHair.
ihe young folks are rehearslng for an Easter
~ srtainment 70 be held on Easter SUNDAY !
q iuch 18th, 81 Oakley 81 p Church under ne 4
a. 2lces OF Mrs Deputy and Mrs. n A. Webb
lev. g. ". strickland visited ihia nelghb bor-
q 90 ast week
Nia Lot Lord who has been visiting rela-
3 nes n Vim ngf0n has returned home
disS Bessie ifimes Of Camden, y. j.. e visit. Z
-siatives hers.
rae Tucker Nili leave Tor lndiana IN April 4
GUESS. n
Milford chronicle., 1910-03-11
MILTON NEWS.

How often 10 nie's busy mart do We eithei
with Drawn or orain. run mp against something g
apparently trivial within Itself but which
knocks rs all out Of gear ana for tne time con
iOUrds u.s. We had an experience Of this kind
recently. and 10 a lile where we are somewhat
acquainted and we were near being son
plussei thar the job may have been considered
by many. failure. Nevertheless we came
--sh ala right but not satisfactory % our
selves. Doubtless Others have hsd the same ex-
perisnce But it is 40 particular matter. aud
Eh5u anything singular occurs we always have
mauy sympa.hizers. For instance not long since
Ala1y t-I and spraiued Der ankle hen she
was snug iu bed old Mrs -- came over and
tOit her how she ought To- lay with her foot on
1he lead board 20 let the blood run out; ana d
Duly man about ;owa came iu ana stay ed a long
while telling all about how bis wife sat IN a
bucket Of soft soap when she had the gipsy Itch:
ard the wash-Roman said once when size
sprained her necE looking for cobwebs she tied
1tup in her husbanG's Old red iaunel shirt
an others az various times spoke Of many rene.
dies. tor countless ailments. They are all SYN.
pathetic and T. can well, but be gosh a man
doo'i want 10 heaF about any one else's ailments
When he has one OF his own 10 attend TO But
p --rlity Is a Characteristic Of many They can't
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sli long suffering towsri such.
spring has again OF. %, q ana me man in town
riIaghed his garden 14 ne asst day OF the
month
Nrs Mary Fields caves mixed party on Wed /
NJ, tsy evening in honor OF her ephew, Ar /
G Sc Fow er
Mrs. Mary Blizzard after spending some time /
visiting her parents, returned to Wilmington on I
Tnursday.
The 81. q. 6v. K. K. Company is again dis
tra tiug ties along It's track getting ready TO
pe the road 10 order for the summer excursion
business.
r does me zoot don't know how others are
affected hl. when the supreme court Of the
GATED states refuses to upset Delaware decis-
lou 70 did us good % know and be ieve that
tae said cou't h.s regard tor Delaware Juris-
~ at-nre. We feier 70 the Jack Goodwin Gaze.
annie ifrrd Gooa-r. daughter OF Mr. sud
airs Miclse G1orer died 10 their home in
= sh,er Neck aget months lays Funeral
"a Aughier Necs ln.rtmenl in Slaughter
Neck Cemetery Friday March lth. Rev Corran
O. caied. ssmue Wilson funeral director
on Friday l was discovered early 10 the
He-nius That one or more pines 10 the tubelar
D.. were burned olt They were compelled 10 ,
&. sa down for = few days.
A. C. Jermau has plavcarded the works on ,
William Nea's building Wo has stopped Z
levin King re ur 81 home from Jefferson
r1gs2ita 0n rhl-sdae d
sirs. Ray Erwin OF Baltimore, was the guest d.
@ Milton friends this week 3
Ine Local Teachers ! stituie win be held In a
Milton On saturday March D. 81
Goodwin bros. are contracting for tomatoes. ct
-he Missionary Anniversary OF the NJ n
) rch was leid on sunday evening Ia
The business meeting :of the rs vas held At sa
lo1- o. Niss Mamie Connorss on Tuesday n
sniaE
David A Conuor has been very sick At bis ed
this week. DAG. "a
Milford chronicle., 1910-03-11
HARBESON

Easter services will by held at Beaver bam
and Reynolds N. P. Churches. The hour for
the service at Beaver Dam has not been decided
upon, bot the services at Reynolds viii be held
az night.
The Fourth Quarterly Conference Of the Har-
beson Circuit will be held on Saturday afternoon
March i9th, at O'Clock 10 the Beaver Dam
Church. at Harbeson. Il Is desired that all the
official members be present
Air. Caleb E. Burohenell. Of Wilmington. bel.
viii speak sundayat Reynolds Church. 1880 a.
M Weigands, p. m. and At Beaver Dam. S
p. m.