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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1915-11-05

first Governor for the term of two
years. In 1876 he returned to the Yer
mont House of Representatives and
was again chosen speaker. In 1908 he
was appointed United States Senator to
fill out the unexpired term of Senator
Redfield Proctor, deceased.
Governor Stewart was a member of
several national Republican conven-
tions, including that of 1860 which
nominated Abraham Lincoln. He was
influential in turning the Vermont dele
cation from Seward to Lincoln, which
had much to do with the latter's nomi-
nation. He was one of the few surviv-
ing members of that historic con-
vention.
In legislative assemblies, both State
and national, Governor Stewart exerted
a marked influence. He never sought
notoriety, but by the soundness of his
views and the breadth of his information
he carried great weight. He was deep
student of political and economic
questions and an unusually clear and
forceful speaker
Governor Stewards connection with
Middlebury college was notewort n.y. In
1850, four years after his graduation,
he was on the local committee of the
semi-centennial of the college and had
charge of the music at the exercises.
In 1851 he was made secretary of the
Corporation and in 1858 he was elected
trustee. His connection with the
governing Board of the college extended
over siXty-four years, a record be-
lieved to be unsurpassed in the history
of any other American college or uni
versity. He was the intimate friend
and adviser of five Presidents of the
College, and to all of them he was an
invaluable adviser. His membership in
the Corporation gave to it a dignity
and influence which have been of great
value to the institution. The college
conferred upon him the degree of
Doctor of Laws in 1876.
Governor Stewart was married in
1860 to Emma, daughter of Philip
Battell and granddaughter of Horatio
Seymour. Their surviving children
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1915-11-05

are Miss Elga Stewart, Philip b.
Stewart of Colorado Springs, trustee
of Colorado College and recently
speaker of the Colorado House of Rep
resentatives, and Mrs. Charles May
Swift of this village.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1915-11-05

Brainerd, friend of Governor Stewart
for over fifty years. President Thomas
and Rev. A. A. Lancaster had part in
the service Hymns which had been
favortes were sung, Nearer My God
to Thee" and "Jesus Lover of My
Soul. " There were some who remem-
bered that Governor Stewart used to
play these hymns on the organ when he
had charge of the choir many years ago.
The respect in which Governor
Stewart was held was shown by the
large attendance of prominent persons
from other places, among whom were
Senator William P. Dillingham;, Senator
Carroll S. Page, Governor Charles W.
Gates, Ex-Governor Ebenezer j.
Ormsbee of Brandon, Hon. Frank C.
Partridge of Proctor, Hon. Charles P
Smith and Honorable Robert Roberts
CT Burlington, State Treasurer Walter
F. Scott of Brandon, Hon. w. B. C.
Stckney of Rutland, Judge Frank L.
Fish of Vergennes, Ex-Governor John
A. Mead of Rutland, Hon. Roger w.
Hulburt and Hon. l.. H. Lewis of Hyde
Park, Hon. Carl B. Hinsman of Rut-
land, and Hon. Nelson W. Fisk of Isle
La Motto.
The bearers were Philip B. Stewart.
Charles May Swift, John Wolcott
Stewart, 2nd, Samuel S. Swift, John
H. Stewart and j. Warner Bott The
floral tributes We're profuse and very
beautiful.
The Faculty of the College and the
students attendedin body, the students
filling the gallery on both sides There
was large attendance of citizens of
Middlebury and the surrounding towns.
John Wolcott Stewart was born in
Middlebbury, November "a, 1925 His
parents were Ira and Elizabeth
(HubbelD Stewart. His father was a
leading merchant in the village. After
graduating from the Addison County
Grammar School, he entered Middebury
College, securing his degree in 1916. AT
the time of his death he was the oldest
living graduate of the college. He be-
gan the study of law in the Office OF
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1915-11-05
CONQUERs LINCOLN MOUNTAIN.

B. w. Estey of Bristol has driven an
automobile under its own power over
Lincoln Mountain fro Lincoln to War
ren. Many have tried the road before,
which is the steepest pass over the
mountain, but have always failed at the
last pitch, where the road rises almost
perpendicularly.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-30
CONDITIONS GOOD
IN MIDDLE WEST
Hardware Men, After Davenport Meet
ing, Say There Is No Ground
for Pessimism.

with an all-day tournament on the
Arsenal Golf clab links yesterday the
Heavy Hardware Jobberse National
association. which has been in ses-
sion in Davenport. closed its semi
annual conference.
There were IS members of the as
sociation, officers and committee chair
men, at the meeting, all from the prin-
ciDal jobbing centers Of the middle
west.
Trade conditions are good. We
have no cause for complaint in the
hardware trade. The last six months
show a steady and increasing bust
ness in our line as well as ia others
and we look for the 1915 crops TO
make this condition still more preva-
lent, said Roy S. futile. secretary of
the association.
In the middle west the district
which the men here individually rep
resent, we find that there is little
cause for pessimism. In Kansas, for
instance, the crops, while below the
exceptional yield of last year, are new
ertheless encouraginglv large They
are heavier than for an average of
the last 10 years, and that is certainly
stand that should give us every rea-
son to expect better business condi-
tons
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-30
NOT THE WETTEST
BUT PRETTY NEAR
This Month, With Another Day to Go,
Has Record Precipitation Except
in Two Cases.
EXCEEDED IN 1889 AND N 1873
Total Rainfall 7.35 inches. Against II
Year Ago and Is in July
Of 1913.

Wet as this month has been
it IS not likely to break the
record for amount Of precip-
itatlon in this locality. Sc far there
are two years in which the July rain
fan has been heavier within the period
-oveFed by the local government
weather station. A good. livel5 show
er would pass one of these marks but
7he other is likely to stand
Up to this morning the total precip-
itation for this month was 7.95 inches.
making it the wettest July for % years.
In 1889 the total was 8-25 inches, while
in 1875 it. was 9.3f inches The total
precipitation for the year Is now well
above that of the average season
Last Two Years Dry.
Last year was exceptionally dry, but
"A inches Of rain falling. all told The
year before the month was the driest
on record. the total being but is
inches.
If this months rainfall had come in
the form of snow it would have Gov
cred the ground to a depth of more
than eight feet.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-30
BARTENDERS ELECT
OFFICERS FOR YEAR

The annual election of officers Of
the Bartenders' league No. $50, re
Gently held, resulted in the naming
OF William WINS as president Dele
gates We're also chosen to the state
federation and the tri-city federation
The new officials follow.
President-W William WINS
Vice resident--Arthur Russell
Recording secretary James Cahill
Financial secretary A. Wynn.
Treasurer Lage.
Chaplain-Frank Brady
Inspector Harry Carr
Inside guard William Thorpe.
Trustee. one year-P C. Murphy.
Delegates to the Illinois State Fed
Grafton Of Labor A Wynn and
Charles Walker.
Alternates to State Federation
James Cahfu and Tom Calvin.
Delegates 10 Tri-City Federation Of
Labor-P c. Murphy I A Wynn,
Frank Brady. Gus Lage and William
WINS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-30
VETERAN STATIONER
TO LIVE IN CHICAGO

Mr.. and Mrs Charles c. Taylor Of
gil Fifteenth street are leaving Rock
Island to make their home in Chicago
at 6210 Harper avenue. Mr. Taylor,
who is a retired business merchant.
has resided in Rock Island since Aug
81. 1871 In 1852 he opened d sta
tionerv store on Second avenue and
sold out in 1900. For the next seven
years he was in the employ of J. j.
Pryce & son in Coal Valley, and for
the past sever. years has been book
keeper for the Rock Island Fuel COM
pany.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-30
COE

+ The family Of Arthur GenUng who
We're sick with the measles, are all
well again.
Claire Golden is visiting with friends
at Mount Vernon, Iowa.
Mr.. and Mrs. Waldo Lees spent Sun
day at the home Of their parents. Mr.
and Mrs. Jere Lees.
Farmers are busy cutting wheat
which is now ripe In places it is
down on the ground. which makes
cutting rather hard Nevertheless
there will be a good WELD this year
Mrs. Walker and daughters, Mrs
John Durbiu and Miss Mabel Walker.
toured TO Moline Monday
Mr. and Mrs. John Durbin and chill
dren were guests Sunday at the home
Of Ora Johnson at Cordova
Mrs. Frank Marshall entertained her
grandmother, Mrs. Sophia Banker, in
homer of her 74th birthday, last Fri
day at her home. Mrs Marshall serv-
ed a delicious luncheon. The follow
ing guests. who were mostly relatives.
were present: Mr. and Mrs John
Lpbardt and daughter Nellie, Mr. and
Mrs Charles Ashdown and daughter
Florence. Mrs Norman Marshall and
daughter Helen. Mr. and Mrs. Henry
TiIlman Of Chicago, Mrs. Lottie Cool,
and Mrs Florence Giddings Of Gales
burg. Mrs Coats and brother, Mr.
Hansen OF Monmouth, Mrs, William
Eipper, Mrs Louis Upper and daugh-
ter Mildred, Mrs Lena Schroeder,
Mrs. Herbert Quick and son Everett,
Charles Upper. the Misses Ella and
Matilda Liphardt. Mrs Maria Lip
hardt. Mr. and Mrs. William Banker
of Port Byron.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-30
ROADS FINANCIAL
wreck COMPLETE
Pyramid Of Three Corporations Ton.
pies with ReeeiYership for Rock
island Company.
WORE OF REID AND MOORE LOSS
Holding Concern Has Debt Of s3s,s4s
and so Iauds to Meet Them stock
Below 81 Share.

The financial pyramid Of three rail-
I7ad companies organized by Daniel G..
Reid and william II. Moore and their
=osares ia 1902 to control the Chi
seo Rock Island & Pacific railway
had virtually toppled over when 1t was
announced in New York today that the
R1aB Island company had been placed
ln the hands Of q receiver.
Che Rock Island company, which
wa incorporated in New Jersey with
$3.50 goo 600 capital stock, was a hold
ing company organized TO take over
-aI IF the Chicago, Rock Island
and Pacific railway, the operating
company This it did through the or
4auzariou of an intermediary com
ps-t. the Chicago Rock Island and
Pacific Railroad company. The oper-
srus company already was in the
hands Of q receiver and the informed
Hrr company defaulted its bonds last
year
CHHHccv G. Parker Of Newark. \.
J.. was yesterday appointed receiver
of fIe Rock Island company on appli-
cation of John ] QuinIan. president Of
tie company, who alleged the company
had overdue obligations amounting to
ssSa4,. with ne funds to meet them.
The stock of the Rock Island com
pauy. which once sold at $S1 a share.
has been selling recently at less than
81 per share.
Does Not Affect Operation.
The receivership proceedings for the
Rock Island company brought in New
York VIII have no bearing on the af-
fairs a5 the Chicago Rock Island & Pa
clf1 railway, the operating company,
according t0 information given at the
Offices of the receivers for the operat-
ing company in Chicago today.
The Rock Island company, the hold
Hn company, and the Chicago, Rock
Island & Pacific Railroad company. the
intermediary company. it was declared,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-30

Gross. 5. w. "a sec. 9-20-2E. 100000.
solomon Langman and wife 10 Alma
Mayne, part lot IS. block +. Island
View Heights, r. L. 81
Louisa williamson to Auna F.. Knox
tract IN Assts., lot 20, sec. t3 1.-tN,
SI00.
EImore h Stafford and wife to
Charles De Clerq, part lot f. & G. 4th
add, Silris. $500.
Edward II. Guyer and wife and
Charles White and wife to Allen Zim-
norman, lots 3 and !. block 2Is, New
Shops add. East Moline, $3.50.
Charles Z. White and wife to john
H. Bushong, part lot 1. block s, Forest
Hill End add. Moline. 81.
Sophia Nelson ct al 10 Alma Y. T.
Nelson, ind. As lot 3. block /, McMas-
tiers add r. L. $500.
S. A Cartwright and wife to Walter
Z. Taylor and wife. lot s. block 3, Rad
dens' add, East Moline, $475.
Moline Trust q Savings Bank to
Leonard Carlson. \. 40 feet of S. i20
feet. 0. L. s, Highland. Moline. 5000.
j. C. Burgoyne 10 Charles Brusso.
lots /, ?. 8. and .. block 81, Anda-
lusia, ST.
Charles Brusso 70 Emma J. Bur
goyne. lots i. .. ,, ! and .. block 81,
AndaIusia. 81.
Louis Reschke to Jessie Mae Paul
son. lots II. L. 10 ard IA, block /. l..
2IosenfeIder Place, r, J., 81.
James G. Burgoyne 10 Albert Hofer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-30
MORE WORK FOR THE
BAGGAGE HANDLER

According to notices received at
the local passenger stations, laws for
handling baggage on an railways
will become far more lahorious in the
near future, as the result Of recent
rulings of the. interstate commerce
commission.
New rulings IN regard TO storage
/ are already being enforced as a result
I. Of circulars received from both the
railroad officials. and the commission.
! If a piece of baggage is left at the sta
ton for more than "A hours from the
time Of the arrival of the train storage
I is charged
According to the other new rulings
which are said to become effective on
Aug. /, the number Of the transporta-
ton ticket must be printed on the bag
gage check Of every piece Of baggage
handled This viii more than double
the work of the station baggagemeu,
and in many places. will uecessitate
the increasing Of the baggage room
force
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-30
KNOX IS FOR STATE
AID HIGHWAYS NOW

KNOX county has accepted state and
road money after leading the fight
against the Tice law for two years At
a special meeting the supervisors
adopted a resolution appropriating
Sl1,624 for state roads and agreeing
to comply with the laws requirements.
The change of heart was caused by the
legislative amendment permitting the
use Of state money for dirt road i'm
pr0vement.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-30
NIEREL CREDITORS
TO MEET AUGUST u

Notices Of the final meeting of credi-
tors Of y A. NiereI & Company. bank
rupt, have been sent cut by p &. Henry,
Peoria, referee in bankruptcy. The
session will be held at 10 o'clock on
the morning of Aug. u at Peoria, for
the purpose Of passing on the report
Of Fred Woltmann, trustee. ana order
ing final dividend to creditors. The
report Of the trustee. fled April Is,
shows S6933l on hand for distribu-
ton
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-30

Lawrence W. Magill and wife 10
Anna c. Woodland, O. l.. T. Sherman
Geights add, Moline, 81.
Harvey D. Pollard to Alfred r. Pol
lard. part lots 3 ana 8. block 4, 2lst
street add, Il. J., 81.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-30

Anna g. Woodward, part sub. lot s ln
lot z, lie CIaires reserve in East no
line, 81
5. a. Cartwright and wife to " J.
Tazc and z. A. Railsbac6 lots 2. 8
and (, block 1855, East Moline, 81
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-30
ON COUNTY RECORDS.
Warranty Deeds,

Kate and Daniel " Cambliu to WAR
B. Camblin. part lot /, J. II. Gala
CHER sub. div. in sec. 10-17-2W.
VIM. e Mailey and wife to John
Johnson, lot II, block ?, Wallace
Grove. R. T.. 81.
Robert II. Purvis and wife 10 J. NJ.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-30
CITY CHAT.
advertisements.

(Advertisements.)
Buy home of Reidy Bros.
For express, call William Trefz.
Tri-City Towel Supply company.
Independent Express & Storage
L l. gS1
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-30

All the news all the ttme-Jhe
Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-30
Clearance Sale for One Day
EleCuOlliers You'll Want

of them but YOU will admire when YOU thenl-and
especially after YOU note the prices placed on them.
You they are medium priced and the higher pric-
ed stvles-the exclusive kind that those who realize the
atractiveness Of beautiful lamp. desire to possess
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-30

Lawrence NJ Maein and wife te
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-30

Il l. 9S1
The Washington herald., 1915-02-03
CITIZENS WANT PLACE
IN LEGISLATIVE MILL
Columbia Heights Organization Takes
Stand for Representation
in Congress.

resolution favoring and recon-
mending a constitutional amendment,
granting the District representation in
the House, Senate and electoral college,
was adopted almost unanimously by
the Columbia Heights Citizens Asso-
citation last night.
The resolution is practically identi-
cal with the one recently adopted by
the Chamber of Commerce. and would
in no way interfere with the commits
sion form of government or the half
and-half principle. 1t further provides
for the appointment of a committee of
five to cooperate with other organiza-
tions of the city in procuring such a
constitutional amendment
That the people of the States have a
wrong conception of the half-and-half
principle in force in the District, was
the contention of DR.. L. F. Kebler, who
declared that as a former resident Of a
State, he had imagined the people of
the District were so poor that Congress
had to pay a part of there taxes.
The committee appointed to cooper
ate with other organizations in en-
deavorinG to obtain a constitutional
amendment, granting the District rep
resentation in Congress and the cleo
toral college consists Of ]. C. Hiatt,
William B. Todd, William r. Harr, A
B. Shreve, and DR.. B. F. Gibbs.
The Washington herald., 1915-02-03
BLOATED BONDHOLDERS
TARGET FOR CHURCHMAN
Bishop Williams Flags Swollen For
tunes of the "Astorbilts"
and Others.

New York, Feb. THE swollen for
tunes of John D. Rockefeller, Divine
Right" Baer. the coal king. and the land
holding ''Astorbilts' Of Manhattan were
attacked violently by Bishop Charles D.
Williams, Of Michigan tonight in Cooper
Union at the monthly meeting Of the
Peoples Institute.
Il don't believe one OF our swollen for
tunes was gained by productive activity.
No man could honestly have laid the
foundation Of such collosal fortunes as
we see around u.s." declared the bishop.
They have all come about through the
power OF privilege and and Ievying tri-
butte.
"Astorbllt gets a bit of land on Man
haitian Island for few trinkets and
holds it. He does nothing for New York
but spends. his time living in ease. He
may not even dwell in the country which
pays tribute to him. Yet every child
born on Manhattan Island, raises the
value Of land about SIS and most of this
goes into his pockets.
Our centres oDvice are the slums and
the 400; they are much alike. The only
difference is that We frequently find more
humaneness and wholesomeness among
the slums."
The Washington herald., 1915-02-03
Immigration MEASURE
MAY FAIL OF PASSAGE
Fate Will Be Decided Tomorrow.
When Measure Vetoed by Presi-
dent Wilson Comes Up Again.

The fate of the immigration bill which
was vetoed by President Wilson last
week. depends in large measure upon the
number OF members in attendance when
the bill is called up in the House tomor-
row. A careful canvass shows the issue
will be decided by a very narrow mar
gin.
The House, as at present constituted.
Is made up of IS members. OF this num-
Der. 2T are on record as in favor Of the
restrictive immigration legislation pro-
posed. One hundred and thirty-nine
members are on record In opposition
The votes of nine members aresin doubt
these members having failed to answer
10 their names on the two rolls that
marked the passage of the bill in the
House. or the nine, 1t is understood that
five will vote to sustain the Presidents
veto, while four are expected to vote i'm
the negative. This would give 2S2 votes
In favor of passing the bill over the veto
just four less than the required two
thirds.
Owing to the uncertainty as to the
number of members who will be present
TOMORROW the opposing factions are un-
able to say Just what will be the out
come. With a full House in attendance
and the nine who have not voted stand
ing by their records, the veto would be
sustained, as the nine doubtful have been
consulted. and five will vote to uphold
the President. Therefore, according to
the leaders, the side will win which is
the more successful in inducing its par
tisans to return and vote Present indi-
cations are that the bill will fail of re-
passage by a small vote.
The Washington herald., 1915-02-03
y. N. c. A. men
Win over 1000
Total of Six. Days Work,
Is 1,348 New
Members.
CREDIT TO PRESIDENT
Large Part of Success Due to Support
of Public Men, Warwick
Declares.
CREDIT TO PRESIDENT

! Exactly 1.34S new members Of the Y.
NJ C. A were secured by the $50
workers in its membership campaign,
which ran for the past six days. -Four
hundred and sixty-three additions yes
terday completed the work. The MEM
bers started out to secure 1000. but
when the work got into its full swing
thye exceeded this number by 34S. The
campaign closed last night.
Walter w. Warwick, general chair
man in charge of the work, stated last
night that the zeal with which the
members took up their tasks from the
outset foreshadowed the results five
days before the campaign closed. He
thanks the men and boys who parti-
cipated, as we'll as other members in
directly associated with them for their
excellent showing. and says the asso-
citation is deeply indebted TO President
Wilson, members of his Cabinet, and
other prominent men who have aided
the campaign.
Capital Y. NJ. c. A. Has 3,SO5.
Three thousand. eight hundred. and
five Washingtonians are now members
of the Y. NJ. C. A. which makes the
local institution the largest for a city
of its size, with the exception of
Seattle, Wash, and Portland. Ore. Yes
terday's returns and the totals for the
teams for the entire campaign follows:
Division A-Holcombe g. johnson, chairman; g.
Edward Beckett. secretary: Jefery. q and lOi;
King. l6 and q: Ranch & Lang. u and q: Olds-
mobile. ard y; Buick. IS and 50; White. II
and q. Total. los and 80
Division B-H. s. OmOhundro. chairman; GeorSe
VI. Secretary: Paige. u and 81; Hupmobile. and
IS: Cadillac Il and 81; REQ. and IS; ApTerson.
and e; Pierce-Arrow. and e. Total. IS and
25
Division O-Edmund s. Wolfe. chairman; ". q.
Hiltsbidls secretary: Packard and Is; Chalmers.
Is and s.; Dodge, Ill and l72: LOcomobile. 10 and
a.: Ford. - and lis; Franklin, and T. Total,
2ls and Aj.
Division D-Arthur d. Call chairman; T. ".
Walton secretary: Oakland. and 81: saxon. and
=; Peerless, and =; Bnscoe. and %; Baker.
and %: StutZ, u and 81. Total 81 and 30.
Division E-Grant Leet (boysl chairman: L. W.
Dc Cast, secretary: Overland. Il and IS; Metz. Z
and II; Hudson. and .; Chevrolet. and y;
MarWeIl I and IS: StudebGker and % Totals.
49 and l69. Grand totals. 463 and l.5s.
The Washington herald., 1915-02-03
WILL TELL OF OPENING
OF PANAMA WATERWAY
Frederick V. Fisher Scheduled to Lee.
ture at Woodward & Lothrop's
Next Week.

Frederick V. Fisher. manager of the
bureau of lectures of the Panama-Paci-
fic Exposition. will visit Washington
next week on his tour of the East in be-
half Of the exposition and will deliver
an Illustrated address Monday. Tuesday
and Wednesday in Woodward & 10th
rop's auditorium.
These lectures will be Mr. Fishers
only engagements in the National Capt.
tai. He is a New Englander by ances-
try. New Yorker by birth, Yale man
by education and a Westener by years
of experience. lie has leCtured in nearly
evehy State of the Union
Mr.. Fisher will tell Of the wonders of
America, of its development since the
time of discovery. OF its illimitable re-
sources. and of the significance of the
Panama Canal opening. the present Eu-
ropean war and the rise Of the Pacific
Ocean to world prominence. His lectures
will be illustrated with hundreds Of hand
painted art slides and motion pictures