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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-08-24

them. In other ways we are led to
note the gradual failure of the streams
of this part of the United States. The
father of waters himself is not what
he used to be. AS much water goes
to the gulf in this channel as ever.
perhaps, but he has longer spells of
low water, and he has longer spells
between drinks with him than was
formerly the case. If the thing goes
on increasing in degree as II has
been doing in the last quarter of a
century, il is fair to believe that all
the channel mProvement that can be
put on the Mississippi may fail to
make it and keep It a navigable
stream. In times of freshet il will be
higher than it used 10 be, and between
these freshers there viii be longer Pc
RODS of low water than we have been
accustomed TO see, when navigation
will be practically suspended because
there is not enough water TO carry it.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-08-24
FUTURE OF ROCK RIVER:
INVESTIGATION BY AN EXPERT.

The Waterways Journsl says the
matter Of the future supply OF water
in the Rock river valley is being
looked into by a government expert
from the forestry department, G.
Fred Schwarz. His report will rec
ommend the planting of trees on all
the hills near the river, especially
those that are rocky and dry, apPro-
pirate legislation and an apprOPria-
tion TO prevent :he further draining of
swamp land. II Rock river is drying
up, the inquiry is pertinent, are all
the prairie streams going dry in ike
manner? In the present instance we
have the sawmills of this part of the
country threatened with a shutdown
because the streams of the north have
come so near going dry that there is
not enough water in them to float out
the logs that have been banked along
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-08-24

Il had a severe attack of bilious
collie, got a bottle of Cham berlain's
Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy
took two doses and was entirely
cured" says Rev. A. A. Power, OF
Emporia, Kan. MY neigh Dor across
the street was sick for over a week,
and had two or three bottles of medi-
cine from the doctor. He used them
for three or four days without relief,
then called in another doctor who
treated him for some days and gave
him no relief, so discharged him.
went over to see him the next morn
ing. He said his bowels were in a
terrible fix; that they had been run
ming off so long that it was almost
bloody fiux. l asked him if he had
tried Cham berlain's Collie, Cholera
and Diarrhoea Remedy, and he said
no.; l went home and brought him
my bottle and gave him one dose;
told him to take another dose in Is or
20 minutes if he did not find relief
but he took no more and was entirely
cured l think it j. the best medicine
| have ever tried" For sale by all
DRUGGISTS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-08-24
Prevented a Tragedy.

Timely information given Mrs.
George Long. of New Straitsville,
Ohio, saved two lives. 4 frightful
cough had long kept her awake every
night. She had tried many remedies
and doctors but steadily grew worse
until urged to try DR.. Kings New
Discovery. One bottle wholly cured
her, and she writes, this marvellous
medicine also cured Mr.. Long of a
severe attack of pneumonia. Such
cases are positive proof of its power
to cure all throat, chest and lung
troubles. Only so cents and 81. Guar
anteed. Trial bottles free at Hartz &
Ullemever's drug store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-08-24

George, president of the Farmers In
stitue. NJ. Prince said, that the
committee. when he agreed to come
and speak, promised pleasant sur
roundings and every possible COM
fort, but, of course, they could not be
expected TO control the heat. We are
now living in a wonderful country
with great facilities, continued the
speaker. When we take up The AR
GUS or the Union we are informed of
events such as the assassination of the
king of Italy, in point of time before
these events take place. Our ma
ton has advanced and progressed
in inventions and civilization,
until it has become a wonder to the
nations OF the earth. The govern
ment of this country is in our own
hands and we should never forget
that the world is largely what we
make it.
Bleuer's band, of Rock Island, dis
coursed music of a high order which
the people highly appreciated.
Port Byron Wins Ball Game.
The baseball game between Cor.
dova and Port Byron Blues was con.
silered the hottest and most deter
mined game played this season. Ii
resulted in favor of Port Byron Blues
| By a score of II to Is, although the
Cordova nine had imported four stal
PLAYERS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-08-24
FARMERS AT A PICNIC.
Upper End People Have Annual
Outing at Woodward's
Grove.
LARGE CROWD IN ATTENDANCE
Addresses by Rev. j. F. Bennett
and Congressman Prince
Music and Ball Game.
LARGE CROWD IN ATTENDANCE

Port Byron, Aug. 23.-The day of
the farmers picnic opened out fine,
but it was very hot and sultry in the
grove.
There was host of people in at
tendance, who came from the cities
above and below and from other
points.
Rev. j. +. Bennett, an evangelist.
who has been laboring in Iowa and
Illinois, was introduced to the audi
ence TO address them before dinner.
He said in part, that he had travelled
and mingled a good deal with the
farmers in different states. but he had
never found a more large-bearted and
better class of people than he found
the farmers of Illinois. He had fire.
quentlv enjoyed himself at the farm
ers' bOuntiful table. They are an in
dustrious, hearty, healthy class, as =
rule. VINO provided well for their own
families, but he could speak from ex-
perience, they were hospitable TO the
stranger We can hardly feel crate
full enough 10 the laborious tillers of
the soil. who make it possible for all
classes to subsist on the face of the
earth The present generation is
largely indebted to the early pioneers
and settlers of this country for the
comforts and blessings which they
enjoy.
MIR Prince Heard.
After dinner Congressman q. w.
Prince was introduced by Charles
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-08-24
Reach 'Frisco.

San Francisco, Aug. 20.-We ar
rived at Frisco at 9 p. m. the goth
and marched off the train TO the Fol-
som dock and are now ready to be
loaded on the L. 5. army transport,
Sherman, enroute to China. 1t took
five days to come from Fort Smelling
to San Francisco without much bad
luck, only a very narrow escape of a
smashup with the Central Pacific
Overland express, which, when
brought to standstill, was only 40
yards from our head end.
MARTIN II. DANIELsON.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-08-24
30 Cents to ID. X. 1. Park and Return.

Sunday, August Goth, the d R. 1.
& y. W. Ry. will sell tickets to d. r.
l. park and return for 80 cents. A
special train will leave Rock Island
(R. l. & p. dePot) at 2:1O .. m, ar
irving at the grounds at $40 p. m.
Returning, leave the grounds at $50
p. m, arriving at Rock Island at 7:30
7. m. Tickets will also be good on
special train from Rock Island
leaving at 10 q. IN. for those who wish
10 take their lunch baskets and spend
the day. For further particulars and
tickets make inquiry at city ticket Of
1C4O
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-08-24
CHEAP FARE TO CHICAGO.

Special Train the d, K. 1. l. n. w.
Aug. s6-One Fare for Round Trip
The d , r. l Il n. w. Ry., in con-
nection with the C. j n. w. BY, will
run a special train through to Chi
cago Sunday, Aug. Goth, leaving Rock
Island at 10 a. m. arriving in Chica-
90 at $40 p. m. One fare for the
round trip, 81 90; good to return
Sept. I'd. For particulars make in
quiry at city ticket office, 1903 Sec
ond avenue, phone 1910. and K. l. i
p. depot. foot of Twentieth stree t
phone 1928.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-08-24
Shake Into Your Shoes

Aliens Foot-Ease, powder for the
feet. 1t cures painful, swollen, smart
ing, nervous feet, and instantly takes
the sting out of corns and bunions.
It's the greatest comfort discovery OF
of the age. Aliens Foot-Ease makes
tight shoes feel easy. 1t is a certain
cure for sweating, callous and hot,
tired, aching feet. Try it today.
Sold by all druggists and shoe stores.
BY mail for % cents in stamps. Trial
package free. Address, Allen S.
Olmsted, LIE Roy, n. Y.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-08-24
LEONARD FOR PRESIDENCY
United Christian Party Chooses Another
National Ticket.

The United Christian, the official
organ of the party bearing the same
name, announces that j. T. K Leo
nard. of Ainsworth. Iowa, has been
nominated by the national committee of
the united christian party, as candi-
date for president of the United States.
The article containing this information
was written by w. K. Benkert, of
Davenport, chairman of the national
committee, and tells of the difficulty
the party has had in finding a presi-
Dental candidate. Revs. +. NJ. Swal-
low and John q. Woolley were first
chosen, but refused, ard Francis
Clark, the Christian Endeavorer, and
Charles NJ Sheldon were the second
choice Of the commit, ee. They cabled
refusals from Europe. so on Aug. 9.
the committee met in Rock Island and
nominated J. F. r. Leonard. of Aims
worth. with David Martin, of Pitts
burg, Pa, as candidate for vice presi-
dent. The article speaks of Leonard
as the Lincoln of Iowa" and eulo-
giZes him in fattering terms.
Leonard is a prosperous farmer liv-
ing near Washington. He has mott
fed the committee of his acceptance
of the nomination.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-08-24
FINE PEARL COLLECTION
Owned by Linus OdstrOm, of Geneseo-
Some Valued at $500.

The Geneseo News talks about river
pearls in its issue of the present week.
The News says:
Linus Odstrom exhibited in the
News office the finest collection of
river pearls we have seen. These were
of all shapes and many sizes, and val
ued from So up to $500.
For $500 is the price put upon the
wonderful pearl bought by Linus and
his brother Gus from Walter l. Dotv.
The Odstrom Bros. paid 800 cash
for it.
This is not unreasonable. Only a
week or two ago the News told of a
12-grain pearl being found by the
Howard party in Carroll county, III.
Howard holds it at 81 200. The Doty
pearl weighs Is grains, and is perfect
in form and lustre. According to
Towards reckoning the Doty pearl is
worth 81 500, and that figure might
be got for it if 1t is taken to Tiffany &
Co, of New York, or some other great
jewelry house of the east or Of Eu-
rope.
"A remarkable fact about the Doty
pearl is that it was found in the sixth
clam opened. Often car load of
CLAIMS is opened without finding a
pearl worth anything. The Doty
pearl was found in Green river, north
east of Atkinson. II is twice as large
as a plum pea, is perfectly spherical.
and its lustre is of a silvery hue.
Newt. McBroom and friend went
pearl hunting recently. In two days
they found 100 pearls. They were all
small. We have a theory that the
ooze and mud in the bottom of the
rivers contain many pearls which
could be found by dredging. CLANS
frequently eject the pearls. which are
a source of Irritation. CLANS die, the
shells separate, and the pearls go into
t he mud. Some day somebody will
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-08-24

Washington, d. c.. Genesee Pure
Food company, lie Roy, n. Y. Gen
tIemen: Our family realize so much
from the use of Grain-O that feel
must say a word to induce others to use
it. If people are interested in their
health and the welfare of their chill
dren they will use no other beverage.
/ have used them all, but Grain-O
have found superior to any, for the
reason that it is solid grain. Yours
for health. &. Z. MYERS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-08-24

If you are going to Chicago Sunday
you can take your choice of the fol-
lowing through trains via the c., r.
/. X p. railroad-12:O5. sos, $50 and
5 a. ~, 2:05 and 2:l5 p. m. The pos
p. IN. is a special for Sunday only and
will arrive in Chicago at 6:35, making
the run in four hours and 80 minutes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-08-24
scIatIc Rheumatism Cured.

l.. Wagner. wholesale druggist,
Richmond. Va. SAYS: Il had fear
full attack of sciatic rheumatism, was
laid up almost two months; was for
tunate enough to get Mystic Cure for
rheumatism. This cured me after
doctors prescriptions had failed to
have any effect. / have also heard of
fine results from others who have
used it" Sold by Otto Grotjan. 1901
Second avenue. Rock Island; Gustave
Schlegel Il Son, 220 West Second
street, Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-08-24
Fatality Follows Failure

to use Foley's Kidney Cure in time.
If taken in earlier stages of Bright's
disease and diabetes, it is a certain cure.
You have noticed the high death rate
from these diseases, and it is not wise
to ignore early symptoms when a sure
medicine like Foley's Kidney Cure
can be had. For sale by all druggists
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-08-24
Via d., RI. & NV II. r..

1892 to Chicago and return, &C
count q. A. K. encampment. Tick
cts on sale Aug. 26, q, rs, % and 30.
Good to return up to and including
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-08-24

The greatest skin specialist in
america originated the formula for
Banner Salve. For all skin diseases,
all cuts or sores. and for piles it's the
most healing medicine. For sale by
all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-08-24
Detroit, Mich.

The c., X. l. & P. railroad will
Aug. 25, 20 and % sell round trip
tickets to Detroit at rate of one fare
plus So
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-08-24

go after pearls with a dredge, washing
aud shifting the sand as is done for
gold, and he will make 8 fortune"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-08-24
BUSINESS WORRIES

And not work wear a man out. Make
yourself master and not a victim OF
the situation by taking an effec tive
tonic like our malt and hop tonic,
which will restore the nerves and
strengthen the system. Medical men
have only praise for oar standard p rep
arstions. Leading practiti oners at
tribute part of their success 0 the PEE
vious use of these remedie by pa
tierts. One dozen $1.75.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-08-24
OVER WILL.
Baptist Association to Make
Test Case Of w. w. Warm
er's Bequest.
100 ACRES OF LAND INVOLVED
Close of the Convention At Aledo
Churches in FIourishing
Condition.

The Rock Island Baptist association
closed its annual session at Aledo yes
terday evening. The attendance was
not as large this year as usual owing
to the inconvenience in reaching the
convention town, but otherwise the
association is in q flourishing condi-
ten.
The Sunday School asso citation
opened the session Tuesday evening
and ended its woI with the re election
of the old officers: A. w. Van Hou
sen, of Geneseo, president. and Miss
Mamie Porter, of Geneseo, secretary
and treasurer.
The Baptist association proper was
in session Wednesday afternoon and
Thursday morning. Rev. r. c.
Bryant, OF Moline, preached the an
nual sermon and the routine business
was transacted, including the election
of officers. Rev. II. c. Leland, of
Orion, was reelected moderator and
Kew. c. j. Coulter, of Geneseo, clerk
and treasurer. The financial condi-
ton of churches embraced by the as
ISOLATION was reported much i'm
proved, a number having paid off
mortgages.
Bequest May stand.
There was much satisfaction eX-
pressed at the announcement which
was made that the bequest
of the late W. w. Warner
will pro badly not be lost to the church.
1t will be remem bered that Mr.. War
ner at his death willed the association
and the church at Orion each q 16O-
acre farm at Warner station. 1t was
discovered that there is a state law
for bidding a church from holding
more than 20 acres Of land, and the
Orion church effected a compromise
with the estate, accepting $1,1OO in
cash.
The association, however, employed
NJ. f. Sweeney, of this city, as attor-
ney to test the case. That gentleman
has found a number of decisions in
similar cases handed down. confirming
the right of associations connected
with a church to hold large tracts of
land and is confident that Mrs. War
ner's efforts to break the will will
prove futile.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-08-24

The lack of energy you feel, the
bacackhe and run down condition
generally, all mean kidney disorder.
Foley's Kidney Cure will restore your
strength and vigor by making the
kidneys well. For sale by al drug
gists-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-08-24

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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-08-24

After dinner Congressman O. w.
| Prince was introduced by Charles
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-06-14

when political convention without
disturbance and the drawing of weap-
ons was rare. That time is now past
in Colorado, and it is due to the pres
ence of women. Every man now shows
that civility which makes him take off
his hat and not swear, and deport
himself deccntly when ladies are pres
ent. Instead of womans going, to the
polls corrupting women, it has puri-
fled the polls. Husband and wife go to
the polls together; no one insults
them. There are no drunken men
there, nothing but what is pleasant
and decorous.
Woman is an independent element
in politics. She has no allegiance to
any political party. When ticket is
presented to her, She asks: "Are these
good menu A man is apt to say:
"Well, it is bad, but I must stand by
my party" He wants to keep his
party record straight. She has no
need of keeping record, and she
votes for the man she thinks the best
man on the ticket. That element is
bound to result in good in any state.
People say they don't know how it
will work. They are afraid of it.
Can it be that we distrust our moth
crs and sisters? We shall never have
the best possible government till we
have the women.
JOHN r. SHAFROTH,
United States Representative from Cole
Fado.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-06-14

this large-heartedness and passion to
help, and it all points TO the larger op-
portunities for usefulness for women
that are coming. I never felt happier
or more cheerful, or more full of faith
that after all this clashing and dis
cord, the future will come out like the
sun after a storm. Women are to be
more, and do more, and stand side by
side with their brothers and spur
them on.
Since women are already to do so
much, why not stop talking about
suffrage? people sometimes ask me.
Because legal injustice always bcgets
social injustice. In every statute
book we are pub down as legally in
ferior. Do you deny it? Who shall
not vote? Women and idiots, women
and paupcrs, women and criminals,
unless pardoned out. In what cate
CORY we are placed! The ballot is the
synonym and symbol of equality in
republic We must have this symbol
of equality before women can do their
best work in any department. of life.
During the civil war the major of
the Twentieth Indiana regiment was
brought to my house in Chicago with
seven partly healed wounds, received
at Gettysburg. In his eagerness to
get home he had started before he
was fit to travel. He got as far as
Chicago and every wound reopened.
His mother was friend of mine and
took him in. lie told me that in the
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-06-14
Claym0nt

Children's Day services were held
in the NJ. E. Church Sunday after
noon. The program was fine one
and a fairly good collection fol-
lowed.
Eben n. Baldwin attended Chill.
dren's Day service at Hopewell,
Hartford county. Md. on SUNDAY.
He was greeted by large circle
OF friends.
The Ladies' Aid Society held a
festival last Thursday and Fri
day evenings, at Claymont Hall,
and it was a great success. The
money raised will be used to defray
the parsonage debt, and enough
funds are in hand to pay the last
cent on the COSY property.
On July Sth, an all day meeting
will be held in Clavmont Church, at
which the officers hope to raise $50
which will clear the church Of the
last cent of Indebtedness. Lunch
will be provided. Mrs. J. A. Fitch
will be present and sing at each
service. The treasurer, Eben N.
Baldwin, will gladly receive
amounts by mail or otherwise for
the mortgage-burning fund.
Frank J. Merton has beautiful
baby colt, which sgreatly admired
by trolley passengers as we'll as
those at Claymont Station.
One of the finest sites for shin.
ya,d or other enterprise the
Delaware is that of Frank Ford.
near the oil works. S
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-06-14
Resolutions of Respect

The following resolutions was
passed by a congregational meet
ing in Gilbert Presbyterian Church
last evening:
Whereas, This congregation with
sincere sorrow learned of the de-
mise of Mr.. George w Bush;
Whereas. 1t was through his
Christian benevolence we enjoy the
privilege OF this house for Divine
service;
Whereas, He has sin ce the found
ing OF the organization encouraged
us by his wise counsel and gener-
Gus aid;
Resolved, That in his death our
church has lost more than true
friend, whose noble heart always
beat in sympathy with the needy,
irrespective of race or color;
Resolved, further, that the COM
munity loses one of its most beauti-
full examples, whose excellent type
of man hood and exalted place can
never be filled to his devoted family
and that we do extend the bereaved
family our heartfelt sympathy and
commend them to the consolation of
their Heavenly Father. whom he
loved and served so we'll.
c. l.. JEFFERSON, pastor.
Thos. Bird, treasurer.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-06-14
: Friends School Exercises,

Tho closing exercise, of tho primary de.
partmant of the Friends School, were held
yes; erday morning, The exercises were
well attended. The following programme
was rendered
Part Tho beatitudes : J. class recita.
tions. Ruth Hopes, Allnn W. Carpenter,
Elinor Robinson, Henry ID. Dowing, Wat
ter J. Hubert ; Barefoot Boy" Holstein
Harvey The Deacon,s Masterpiece" 4.
pytoe, " Francis Il. Gallagher Jr,.
Vacation Time" John NJ, Taylor ;
zone, Two, Three" 4. Worth Doan
"Goldon Hair Elizabeth G. Phillips
"The story Of Grumble Tone" Louis
McCorkle Grandmother Clock,'
Edith j. Masters "3oys Who Are Want
ed" Arthur Robinson "TLe Daisies"
Mary Il, Downing dialogue, Charles G.
Thatcher and Francis f. Gallagher, Jr.
Part 81. class recitation, Ruth Null
lin, William 7, Lyman, Marian i. Rob
iago Blacksilith." William H. Taylor;
"A Boyless Town Helen A. Sattsrth-
waite; 40 a Butterfly" Kenneth L.
Emmons; "The Little Artist Una X
Suddell and Ruth Mulln; "A Boys
Mother, !" George V. Downing; "1he
Poet and the Children" Paul F. 'rhomp-
son; "Prac Using" Mary q, Corkran;
THE Little Philosopher" John F, Lynn;
"The Last Leaf" Nellie Mitchell; "a
dialogue. Arthur Samuel Robinson,
Valentine Knight Helen A. Sasterth-
waite. A recitation by Mildred M. Ly-
nam, announced on the programme, was
omitted. The 1853 annual commence
ment exercises will take place on Friday
afternoon. when class Of seventeen will
be graduated.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1900-06-14
A MONSTER
FESTIVAL.

Where are you going my pretty
naid, to st. Joseph's hall, kind sir,
she said, where good ice cream and
Strawberries prime and a bright
jolly time III get for dime. The
yourg women of st. Joseph's church
on the Brandywine will give a
strawberry festival on each even
Ing of the present week. In order
to accommodate the people from
Wilmington several jaunting cars
there are several OF them owned
around Squirrel Run, will meet the
trolley cars at Rising Sun. Father
Birmingham the esteemed pa stor
Is making every effort to make the
affair a grand success. He has
Just completed tour Of the parish
and raised several hundred dol
lars for the payment of the hand
some new fence erected around the
new cemetery.