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THE ARGUS, THURSDAY. MARCH 21. i007. V BAND IS ENGAGED Citizens' Nonpartisan Associa tion Will Have Concert at 1 Each Meeting. AT GARNSEY SQUARE TONIGHT Dates for Week Announced Peanut Dick Also to Bs Heard at Various Places. The Citizens' -Non -Partisan associa tion has eniod the Hit iu-r I it nu n way band for the remainder of th campaign, and there will bo niuie at the nieetiims hereafter. There will b a meeting this evening at (!ainse mpiare in the west end of the city, an 1 the band will perform. A number t speakers other than those win appear ed at the previous meeting in the Kir .t ward will be heard. In addition to tonight's meeting, the following dates wen? announced today: Friday, March 2-' Fifth avenue an 1 Thirtieth street. Saturday. March 21! Spencer squar e Monday, March 25 Atigttstana Hook Concern. Tuesday. M.arch 2C Fortieth stre. t and Fourteenth avenue. Wednesday, March 27 Market square. Thursday, March 2S Kieventh ave nue and Fifteenth street. Friday, March 29 Mart indole's blacksmith shop. Sat unlay. March 20 Spencer square. Monday, April 1 Illinois theater. At each place the meet ins will lie opened with a band concert, which will be followed by addresses by Mr. M'--Namara and other speakers. If the wtather is soon, all meetings except the last will be held m the open air. If the weather is unfavorable, a hall will be provided near the place meeting. Numerous other ward meetings be held throughout the city, time place to be announced later. Wnnlt'tl. KfiiilIIciin SmiUtm. The republican meet ins in the ond ward last night, held at Kruse's shoo shop, was not a howling success. The weight of the talent bad been drawn to the Seventh ward meeting where the (J. O. P. managers feel their feet .slipping, and then; Was a dear'H of orators in the Second. (I. C. Wn ger and Martin liudgren were the chi '1 .speakers. Alderman 1ouis Eekharf. ex-Alderman Frank West bay and ot It ers offering remarks. In tin1 Seven1 h ward J. F. Witter, ,T. K. Scot', Al.b r man A. (J. Anderson, and others aiivd their views. Dirk's DdIch ;lvon Out. Peanut Dick, independent, candidate for mayor, announces he will speak this evening at Seventh avenue and Twelfth street, and tomorrow night it Fourteenth avenue and Fortieth street. Next, week's dates are: Monday night. Fourteen! li avenue and Tliiitit'iii street; Wednesday night. Fifth aventi" and Twenty-sixth street; Saturday night. Market, square. f will anl Iiev. J. V. Prowel of Uoouville, Mo., will be called as his successor. Mr. Prowel will preach at the church next Sunday, and he is said to be a gifted speaker. This evening the Improved Sewing society of the church will give! an entertainment at the church. Sup per will b$ served and a program has been arranged. There has been promiscuous solicit ing among the members of the congre gation by persons unauthorized to do so, and the members are asked not to contribute anything to such persons. STOVE COMPANY STRIKE IS ENDED Agreement is Reached, But Terms Are Not Given Out Two Strikers Are Sacrificed. The negotiations for the settlement of the strike of the polishers of the Ilock Island Stove company, referred to last evening in The Argus, were successful, and a settlement was reach ed yesterday afternoon. Nearly ail of the men returned to work this morning. The terms of the settlement are not made public, but ii is understood that slight concessions were made by both sides. A few days ago it developed that con cessions on each side could bring the men and the company to an agreement, and negotiations were entered into. He n Ilinck and Chip Myers allowed themselves to be sacrificed to bring .about the settlement, and they will seek employment elsewhere. It is un derstood that the injunction bill brought by the company against the men in (he circuit court will be dismissed, now that the differences have been settled. NOTICE SPRING? IT'S HERE WILL CALL NEW PASTOR J. W. Prowel of Boonville, Mo., to Come to McKiniey Baptist Church. Hev. (!. C. Mason, who has been pas tor of the McKiniey Ikiptist church for a year, has gone to Alton, III., to tak up work there, and it is probable that Arrived at 1:30 P. M., According to the Almanac Maker. Spring officially arrived about 1::M this afternoon. At that time the sun crossed the equator on the way north Now the equinoxial slorin is in order. following which there will bo an hum dation of spring poetry, spring milli nery, garden seeds and house cleaning With the inaugural ion of spring to day the mercury did an acrobatic stunt in which it threatened the record The maximum temperature for the dav was 77. while the highest temperature ever recorded in the month of March was S2. home entnusiast. sprang a last vear s straw hat on Second avenue today, but in the excitement of the campaign h escaped a mobbing. PE11SOXAL POINTS. Gust Lindgren departed Tuesday evening to spend a vacation of a few weeks at Seattle, Wash. Miss Irene Don returned last evening from Chicago university to spend tin Faster holidays with her parents, Mr and Mrs. David Don. II. C. Willerton. chief clerk at th. Harper house was called to Dnnverso III., yesterday by the sail and unexpecl ed news of the death of his sister. Labor Review Out Tomorrow. Tomorrow the official monthly paper of the Tr: City Labor congress will make its initial appearance. This or r animation has only one endorsed pub Mention, and we would thus call the public's attention to the fact. P.OAIII) OF CONTROL. GALLERY OF CAMPAIGN CANDIDATES -ii i i ) J -. 1 nr -;. . - - ' ' ' , - 'J , i ' ; ' PS v ... r . T.. Vv ' ' OA." ' v. -I?.-, r.fi ... .,.r. :..- W. C. MAUCKER. I emocratio Aldcrnianie Nimin'P in Third Ward. W. C. Maucker. democratic nominee for alderman in the Third ward, is una of the representative men ot kock is- and. Beginning in a small way by conducting a grocery store on a mm street in South Hock Island, 20 years igo, lie, by industry ami nuganij. made a success and later engaged in the same pursuit in Rock Island. Hi thrift was shown on the acquirement f considerable property in the center of the city in both the 1 hud an i Fourth wards on which he has erected some of the most modern buildings in the city, and business confidence wis shown in his election some years ag to the presidency of the Home Build ing A: ljoan association. When through defalcation on the part of the secre tary, he took upon himself the duti' of the office, he guided the association th. rough trying times and finally wound up its affairs in a satisfactory manner. Seven years ago he became secre tary of the Ilock Island Retail Mer chants' association, now the Rock Is land Business Mens' association, which office he relinquished a year ago to de vote nimselt exclusively to ins insur ance business and private affairs. Ho has been identified with many public undertakings and has been in the front ranks of movements on the part ot business men and citizens against mu nicipal legislation of a nature destruct ive to the well being of the public. He has served efficiently as alder man from both the Fourth and Third wards, and four years ago was the democratic candidate for mayor of the city. He is one of the commissione -s of the Drury drainage district, a big project to reclaim lands in the lower end of Rock Island county. He -s chairman of the democratic couti'y committee and is prominent in city and county affairs. Mr. .Maucker has an attractive home and family at 714 Seventeenth street. con: : men FINED James Martin and Joseph Simpson Plead Guilty, the Latter to Two Charges. VORKEDSHORT CHANGE GAMF Indictments Certified from Circuit to County Court Civil Cases """"" Are Being Tried. KILLED BY GIRDER P.J. Kiley, of Boston, Enroute Home From California, Killed at Davenport. WANTED TO SEETHE RIVER He and Wife Had Lett me imim When It Started, Mrs. Kiley Board ed Safely, But Husband Failed. and died at St. Luke's was taken after th Stout Men Old Men Tall Men Yoiio g mon ...ALL MEN... Our Stein-Block Smart Clothes will lit you, and wear you, and Give You Style and Comfort. The girders of the viaduct, near tlw Kock Island depot in Davenport, claim ed another victim last night, in the person of I J. Kiley, a resident of r. suburb of Host on. Mr. Kiley was in jiired last night when the 11:02 train passed through Davenport. this morning at 4 o'clock hosidtal. where he accident. Mr. Kiley, accompanied by his wit'-; was returning to ltoston from Califor nia, where they bad spent the winter They did not retire as early as usu.ti last night, in order that they might se' the Mississippi river when the train reached Hock Island. At Davenport t and Mrs. Kilev left the train ami walked down the platform. Trli-il to Honrd Train. They, were some distance from train when the conductor canon :i board," and the train started. ind Mrs. Kiley ran for the train. Mrs. Kilev was able, with iter where individuals or any number individuals shall profit by it. RAIL MAGNATES ON INSPECTION TOUR President Winchell and Vice President Mudge and Other Rock Island Officials Here. A special train bearing President C !. Winchell, Second Vice President H l'. Mudge, and other officials of the ltock Island road, arrived in this city at S it clock this morning on a regular lour of inspection. The party looked over the property of the company her: and then went to Moline and Silvis The stop was short, the special depart ing for the southwest to complete th.: lour of the system. Superintendent II a. luuio oi me central district wi-'i ;tdquarters at Davenport, and Super intendent C. 1 1. Hubbell of the north ern district with headquarters at Cedar Rapids, joined the parly here. "Pure tested made -Cor woolens master Spring and Summer. price $15 to S3 th "all MV an:l has band's assistance, to reach the platlorm of one of the coaches. Mr. Kiley was unable to board the train, and was dragged along the platform, while peo ple standing on the platform and a 'ullman porter shouted and urged him . . . to release his bold, lie was una oy the norter to let go. and that the train would be stonned. but hung on until caught by the girder. (TiimIipiI to Di-nth. The man was not thrown under the wheels of the train, but was crush against (he girder by the cars. The porter had given a signal to stop, and the last coach of the train had just reached the girder when the train came to a standstill. Mrs. Kiley, who nearly prostrated by the accident and its fatal result, accompanied her husband to the hospital, and remained at his side until his death. The inquest was begun at 4 o'clock this afternoon. The remains will probably be taken east tomorrow for burial. James Martin and Joseph Simpson, who were arrested some months ago jn a charge of operating a confidence ?ame in the form of a short change (heme, plead guilty in the county court yesterday afternoon and were Sued and sentenced by Judge II. C. Ward. On the joint indictment against the two for larceny, each was fined f5" ami costs and sentenced to a day in jail, and on one of the separate in dictments against Joseph Simpson, be was fined $50 and costs and sentenced to a day in jail. Another indictment against Simpson was nolle prossed. The men paid their fines. The circuit court certified these cases to the count ycourt, together with the indictments against David and fannie Harris, for renting property for im moral purposes; Rebecca Bala r for conducting a disorderly house; aid Theophiel Verstijuge for larceny, l'ntliiu: tiiMt Continued. The Sixteenth street paving case, in which property owners protest that the city failed to comply with the law in filing certificates of the acceptance of the work, was continued until March when it will be heard by Judge Ward. A. E. Hergholtz was appointed commissioner in an Kast Moline im provement case for the laying of cer tain sidewalks in the village. J. 15. Oakleaf represented the village. ViTilIt-t for l:iiui. The jury in the circuit court yester day afternoon returned a verdict al lowing Thomas Cole a judgment, ol 12 against Van V. Reeves. The plain tiff claimed $210 and interest to be diie him for t lie price of a horse an l a balance from an earlier transaction about two years ago. S. R. Kenwoithy appeared for the plaintiff, and II. M. Schriver for the defendant. ' A claim of Dr. S. II. Miller against the Iewis Roofing company for serv ices as a veterinary surgeon, is being tried before the circuit court today. John Iooney represents Dr. Miller and Hon. William McKniry appears for tho company. To llrar Injunction. The injunction bill of Henry McCar thy of South Rock Island, to restrain the city from submitting the annex ation proposition at the coming elec tion will be heard tomorrow morning by Judge Clest. The bill was read yes terday, but the hearing continued until tomorrow. Kenworihy & Kenworthy represent the complainant, while Ci'y Attorney Olson will appear for tin' city and Hon. William Jackson repre sent sjit he property owners of South Kock Island who are urging annexa tion to the city. LAW LIBRARY IS SOLD . F. Murphy Secured. County Judge E. E. J. V. Murphy today That of Late Parmenter. purchased tho law library of the late Judge K. K. Parmenter, including about lour hun dred volumes. The library is kept, in the characteristic manner of Jiidcn Parmenter, is one of the finest in the city. Mr. Murphy will have it re moved to his otlice in the Mitchell Ai ytnie building which he is occupying since me dissolution or ine partnership between himself and J. P. Witter. This office was formerly occupied by Judge Parmenter, and the library, together with t fie book cases in which it was kept by the late county judge, will g) back to its former place. A Favorite Remedy for Babies. Its pleasant taste and prompt cures have made Chamberlain's Cough Rein edy a favorite with the mothers c.f small children. It quickly cures their coughs and colds and prevents any danger of pneumonia or other serious' consequences. It not only cur.-s croup, but when given as soon as the croupy cough appears will prevent tho attack. For sale by all leading drug gists. To remove a cough, get at the cold which causes the cough. There is noth ing so good as Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup. Sold by all druggists. INDIVIDUALS DO NOT PROFIT BICYCLIST HIT BY AUTOMOBILE Rock Island Lad Thrown 20 Feet in .Accident in Moline, But Uninjured. While Clarence French, a 13-year-old Rock Island boy. residing at Thir teenth street and Sixth avenue, was returning homo from Moline last even ing on his bicycle he was struck by a Root & Vandervoort automobile, b" ing tested by two of tho company's ex pens, ins ciotning was torn and ie was thrown about twenty feet, but fortunately received no serious injury. The accident occurred at Third street and Third avenue, Moline. Bryan Lectures Given Under. Binding Contract Unique in Nature. In all the contracts signed by Wil liam Jennings Bryan for his lectures a provision is Inserted prohibiting the charging of more than 50 cents as gen eral admission and more than $1 to any part of the house. Mr. Bryan ap pears only under auspices 'of churches, Y. yt. C. A.'s, lecture course associa tions, or literaYy, educational or char itable institutions. He requires that all profits be entirely devoted to tho purposes of the organization or institu tion that is responsible for his appear ance. He positively refuses to lecture Saved Her Son's Life. , The happiest mother in the little town of Ava, lIo., .is Mrs. S. Ruppee. She writes: "One year ago my son was down with such serious lung; trouble that our physician was unable to help him; when, by our druggist's advice, I began giving him Dr. King's New Dis covery, and I soon noticed improve ment I kept this treatment up for s few weeks, when he was perfectly well. He has worked steadily since at car penter work . Dr. King's New Discov ery saved hi3 life." Guaranteed best cough and cold remedy by W. T. Hartz druggist, 301 Twentieth street. 60 cents and $1. Trial bottle free. At the ILLINOIS THEATER Tuesday, March 26 "THE OLD WORLD AND ITS WAYS" By Hon. W. J. Bryan SSI There's naught so sweet a9 love's young dream, And It would sweeter be, If lovers would only tabe A little Rocky Mountain Tea. T. H, .Thomas' pharmacy. HON. WILLIAM J. BRYAN. The tickets for Mr. Bryan's lecture will be put on sale Saturday morning, March 23. All seats reserved. Easter Oxfords Our display of women's high grade Oxfords for Easter and Spring wear is greater than ever before attempted by us, including all the newest shapes short vamp effects as well as the more modi fied styles. $2.50, S3, $3.50. $4 -No. 51- We call special attention to one of our new lasts, very short vamp and forepart, giving the foot an unusually small effect. We advise early selections, while the stocks are very complete. New Pumps SMART OXFORDS. Son Ask for No. 51 oocxoeooooocxxxcocoocooc LOANS MADE WITHOUT PUBLICITY We are able to interest you with an argument because we have that which we all find necessary and because yoi cannot get it elsewhere on the liberal terms we offer. No doubt tfiere are other places where you can borrow money, but there is a doubt as to your being able to get it in such an easy, con venient and reasonable way. So why not come direct to us? We arrange quick loans on furniture, pianos, horses, wagons, etc., without removal. Give the full amount asked for in cash, make no charge for papers and arrange payments in easy installments to suit. When short of ready cash call, write, or telephone us and your trouble will cease. FIDELITY LOAN COMPANY, MITCHELL & LYNDE BLOCK, ROOM 38, ROCK ISLAND. Office hours, 8 a. m. to 6 p. m.f and Saturday evenings. Telephone west 514; new telephone 6011. O tOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO ooooc Beautify Your Home Admission, 50c, and box seats $1. 75c uK1 - j ,rj t Tiai As spring graces the landscape, by papering your walls with a selection from our dainty, bright wall papers. We have a new line of the latest designs, every one of which is as sweet as a garden of roses. The cost of decorating your house will be found to be remarkably low, and as we do only the very best work, you will soon see how it pays to give us your patronage. Also a full and complete line of the cel ebrated Masury's house and floor paints, brushes and varnishes, are sold here. W. C. HUBBE cccocoooocoooooooooo 1G12 Fourth. Avenue KOCK ISLAND Iff j The Newest and Best Designs in Wall Paper Are now ready for your Inspection at this store. Our stock this spring is larger ahd more complete than over, and we are certain that we can suit the most exacting. You are invited to call and see our stock. Our" prices will do the rest Ask to see our stock of GENUINE IM PORTED SWISS TEKKO, on parchment, for which we are sole agents. Let us figure on your painting and decorating. LERCH & GREVE. THE RELIABLE WALL PAPER DEALERS. 2002 Fourth Avenue. Rock Island, III. o