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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-09-04

\ call was voted by the membership
of the First Baptist church Wednes-
day evening to be extended to Rev.
j. c.. Dent. of Aurora, to occupy the
pastorate here made vacant by the
death of Rev. II. c. Bryant last May.
The choice of MIR. Dent was practical
ly unanimous, as the impression he
made while supplying the pulpit one
Sunday recently as good as settled
the choice of the membership. The
call was forwarded TO Rev. Dent. and
his reply Will be awaited with inter
est. The selection was made with the
understanding that Mr.. Dent was IA
vorable to the change, and that it
would be possible for himto secure his
release from his present charge The
new pastor has been filling the pulpit
at Aurora for some time and has en-
joyed excellent success in building
up the church work and increasing its
membership and attendance. He was
formerly stationed at Sandwich, H..
and during his school days attended
the same school as Rev. X. c. Bryant.
He is a married man between 80 and
40 years of age.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-09-04
Sour stomach.

When the quantity of food taken is
too large or the quality too rich, sour
stomach is likely to follow, and es-
peciaIly so if the digestion has been
weakened by constipation. Eat slow
ly and not too freely of easily digest
ed food. NIasticate the food thor
oughly Let five hours elapse be-
tween meals. and when you feel a full
ness and weight in the region of the
stomach after eating. take Chamber
lain's Stomach and Liver Tablets and
the sour stomach may be avoided.
For sale by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-09-04

The third session of the Western
Drawing Teachers association art ex-
hibit has been arranged in the halls
of the Moline high school building
Although brought here for the bene-
fit of the teachers and pupils of the
public schools. any one interested will
be welcome to inspect it after school
hours. The exhibit contains both free
hand and mechanical drawing from
normal, high and grade schools. and
weaving from the Minneapolis grade
school. Moline is well represented
throughout. but the best drawings are
in section MOL, which is at present
making a northern circuit.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-09-04
what hLifes

In the last analysis nobody knows
but we do know that it is under strict
Jaw. Abuse the law even slightly,
pain results. Irregular living means
arrangement OF the organs, resulting
in constipation. headache or liver
troubles. DR.. Kings New Life Pills
quickly readjusts this. It's gentle. yet
thorough. Only 25c at Hartz & Tile
meyer, druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-09-04
warning. warning,

Beware of substitutes offered by
INSCRIPTIONS dealers in place of Fo-
ley's Honey and Tar, Foley's Kidney
Cure and Banner Salye. Dishonest
dealers for little extra profit will
try to palm off worthless prepare
tions in place of these valuable medi-
zines that have stood the test of years
and thus jeopardize the lives of their
victims. For sale by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-09-04

When troubled with constipation
try Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver
Tablets. They are easy to take and
produce no gripping or other unpleas-
ant effect For sale by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-09-04

In the presence of relatives and Il
number of the brides closest girl
friends, Harry f. Olson and Miss Flor
ence Bertha Swisher were united in
marriage Wednesday afternoon. The
happy nuptial event was solemnized
at the home of the brides parents, $50
Twenty-first street. and Rev. Phillip
Andreen. of Clinton, cosin of the
groom. was the officiating clergyman.
The young people were unattended. \
wedding supper was served, and later
with showers of congratulations and
well wishes the young people took the
sos train for the east. They will visit
Chicago and Buffalo and may go as
far east as New York city. Many valu-
able presents were given them. On
their return home they will live with
the brides parents for time.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-09-04
IMMENSE TOBACCO PURCHASE.
FOrty-EIght Thousand Dollars Paid
for n Fancy Lot OF Tobacco.

EOEty-E1SnC InOuS&mO DOAIarS RdAO
for Fancy Lot OF Tobacco.
The biggest purchase of high grade
tobacco ever made in the West by 3
cigar manufacturer was made last
Wednesday by Frank P. Lewis, Peoria
ILL.,, for his celebrated Single Binder
cigar. A written guarantee was given
that the entire amount was to be fancy
selected tobacco. This, no doubt,
makes the Lewis factory the largest
holder in the United States of tobacco
of so high a grading.-H Herald Tran,
script, Dec. 81, 1903.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-09-04
DAVENPORT DOTS

The first spike was driven on the
Iowa & Illinois Railway, the Dayen-
porte linton interurbap, at the city
limits on the River road, at 1:4O yes
tcrday afternoon. Allan Edwards
welded the spikemaul. under the di-
rectionl of Foreman Thomas Mcdaniel.
The eastern end OF the southern rail,
next the end Of the brick, was fasten-
ets in place then, and the beginning OF
the end of the long, hard fight TO ef-
feet that result was reached for
Messers. Ferrin & Wilcox, the promo
tiers of the line.
p Rude. who was arrested here on
request Of man named Burmeister,
whC operates saloons at Walcott and
PiainvicNv, this county, charged with
the theft of $50, was released from
custody Wednesday. Rude was en-
ployed as bartender by Burmeister.
1t was shown that he had had the
custody of the money but had not
tried to run away with it. Ruge re-
turned to his work at Walcott when
released.
y y
had been heavily drinking, made four
attempts to cut his throat Wednesday
while in camp at Linwood. DIR. L. j.
Porstmann was called and did every
thing possible to save the mans life.
He is lowering between death and
life. Newberry is so years old, and
has no relatives in this vicinity.
ID. F. Muhs, of Muhs Bros, received
letter from James Mckay informing
him that Mrs. Mckay is very i'll and
confined in hospital at Port Huron.
Mich. Mr.. Mckay will be remembered
as one of Davenport's West Second
street business men up to three years
ago. when he moved from the city.
Both Mr. and Mrs. Mckay are well
known here. and their many friends
will be panied to learn of her serious
illness. Mr.. McKay's letter indicated
that there were serious doubts of his
wife's recovery.
The date for the holding of the
democratic county convention has
been set for Saturday, Sept. &c. The
primaries will be held in each ward
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-09-04

Mr.. and Mrs. s. d. Hicks have
heard again from their son George,
who has been in the Smoke Green des-
ert in Nevada with a surveying party.
And therefore Mrs. Hicks, who was
alarmed by Marshal Kittilsen's re-
quest for the address of the party,
feels treasured. The young man and
the other members of the party are
all right. They have come out of the
desert and are now encamped 40
miles west, inside the California Dor
der, and in the Sierra Nevada noun
tains. They are at present looking
for a favorable pass through the
range.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-09-04
Co1ona Sand
Stone Quarries
AND TRIMMINGS A SPE-
CIALTY.

IA w LII o4ONIIs AkoL11XfAI
AND TRIMMINGS A SPE-
CIALTY.
For ahespness, durability and
beauty, execlled by none. This
stone does not wash or color the
wall with alkai, etc. Plans sent
US for estimates will receive care
full attention and be returned
promptly at our expense.
Quarries II miles from Rock
Island on the c., B. & Q. railroad.
Trains No. and 10 viii stop and
let visitors off and on.
RIDGE STONE, CORN CRIB BLOCKS
AND FOUNDATION STONE,
ANY SIZE DESIRED.
Sample of stone and photos Of
buildings can be seen at Room No.
IL, Mitchell & Lynde building. Adj
dress
ARTHUR BURIAL, Manager.
-oe2 Island or ColonA, III.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-09-04
Chicago Dental Company
For You.

If you are in need of dental work
call on US. before going elsewhere as
we can save you money. We use
nothing but the best of material and
our work is guaranteed to be first
class in every respect. If you are in
need of set of teeth call and be our
thin elastic plate. We guarantee it
to tit in all cases and when all others
have failed. We never ask you more
than our prices below.
CLEANING FREE.
Cement filings. .... csc
Bone filing -. ...... -. 26C
Platinum filing ...... 500
Silver 1llings. ......... soc
Gold filings, 81 and up 49,. SI.OO
Gold crowns, 4 to s.. ... 4. 90
Set OF teeth, SIS and up. ..... 500
e15 set OF teeth for -. -. 10, 90
Permanent location
Office 1907 Second Ave.
ROCK ISLAND.
Over SpeideTs Drug Store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-09-04

b. p. Hammers, representative of
the Moline PlOw company, in Buenos
Ayres, South America, who has been
sOjourning in Moline, has departed for
the far south again. He goes from
here to Oklahoma to visit relatives,
then on to the Pacific coast before
starting southwark. He expects to
reach Buenos Ayres about the first of
February next, just in time to strike
midsummer weather, for down there
they have August weather in Febru-
airy and February weather in August.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-09-04

The date for the holding of the
democratic county convention has
been set for Saturday, Sept. 20. The
primaries will be held in each ward
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-09-04

Assessor Frank +. Samuels was Civ
en- another salary boost by the town
board at its recent session. sFor sew
eral years the salary of the assessor
has been undergoing a step-rate in
crease and this year it passed the
$1,000 figure. including the fees paid
the two assistants of the asSessor.
The new figure set by the board gives
Mr.. Samuels himself Il salary of 5000,
and allows AID. Frank Gustafson $500
and James Hasson $64 for assistance
in making the assessment complied
last spring. This represents a total
of 1864 in all for the 1903 assessment
as against $1,192 paid for the assess
ment of 1902. The assessor was paid
1852 last year and the balance was
for three assistants. This year only
two assistants were employed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-09-04
MOLINE MENTION

While coming down Fifteenth street
yesterday, the rear wheel of Mayor
SINNERS automobile came off and let
the vehicle to the ground. MF. Skinner
and 0. F. Anderson were in the auto
mobile, but the both escaped withou.
a scratch.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-09-04

Clyde Newell. of Fort Madison, Ia..
and Miss Dora Shaub were married by
Rev c. y. Hemborg Wednesday even
ing at the home of the brides parents
at PA sixteenth avenue. Only small
company of relatives witnessed the
interesting ceremony, and at its con
clusion wedding supper was served.
r. Il. Newell and Miss Grace Fender
attended the young people. Mr.. New
ell is brakeman employed by the
Santa Fe road and he has already
taken his bride to their new home i'm
Fort Madison, out of which city the
groom runs.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-09-04

Carl Bickel, city editor of the Re
publican has handed in his resignation
and will step out of his position Sat
urClay night Mr. Bickel leaves for his
home in Geneseo. ILL.,. Immediately and
will enter Leland Stanford university.
II. f. Lee. at present city editor of the
Rock Island page of the Times. will
assume Mr.. Bickel's duties next week.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-09-04

Mrs. Julius fischer and son Henry
fischer, Jr., have returned from their
stay at the northern lakes. They ac-
companied Henry fischer, ST., who,
on account of a severe cold. was COM
PEELED to return ten days ago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-09-04

After an illness extending over a
period of six weeks. at shortly after
o'clock Wednesday afternoon, oc-
CURED the death of Rudolph Lage, in
the 3Oth year of his age. The deceas-
ed was born and reared in this city,
and four years ago was united in
marriage to Miss Anna RiX, who sur
wives him. Mr.. Lage up to a short time
before his death was Il driver in the
employ Of Van Patten Grocery COM
pany.
Evening journal., 1903-03-02
George kennan,s Revelation.

From the Lewes Pilot
The action, or rather the attempted
action, Of the Union Republican mem-
bers of the Legislature in relation to a
statement OF George Kennan in one of
his articles in the outlook was a re-
markable performance. Heretofore
the Union Republicans have been
noted for their complete Indifference to
criticism of any kind. In this they
have differed from most people. AS a
rule, adverse criticism, especially when
there Is an element of truth in it, calls
forth some sort of protest For in
stance, If you accuse Democrats OF a
lack of common sense in politics they
alre apt to get angry. 1t is the nasty
little truth that hurts. So if you hint
to the Regulars that they are stronger
in their preaching than they are in
their practice, they wax virtuOus,y in
dignant. The Union Republicans ON
the other hand. usually treat all
charges brought against their party
with serene contempt Mr.. Kennan.
however. has been able to pierce this
armor of indifference. Hence the re-
marlJable performance. They offer
certain resolutions from motives. so
they say, springing, from a regard for
the fair fame OF the State; but when
Mr. Kennan disclaims any reflection
upon the present Legislature in his al
Msion TO a certain unsavory subject,
the resolutions are withdrawn. Now
il naturally occurs to almost any one
that the fair fame" of the State is as
much involved by n charge against a
former Legislature as it would be by a
charge against the one now in session.
Why then were the resolutions with
drawn? We fancy that the Union Re-
pubicans concluded that they had been
Just a little precipitate.
Evening journal., 1903-03-02
PECULIAR EXPENDITURES

Apparently from the opening Of the
session, the Legislature has been un-
friendly to the tuberculosis Hospital
bill, but one House has found no diff
Guilty in passing a bill appropriating
$4,000 for an exhibit at the st. Louis
Fair. We don't understand it.
That money will be used in the
Iendeavor to make a showing for Della
ware, but it win not be sufficient to
erect a proper building and to pro-
vide for any adequate display. Few
De,awareans will visit the exposition,
and when there are so many proper de-
mands upon the State treasury, we
think this sum should have been de-
voted to other purposes. Suppose it
could have been used, fer instance, to
take care of our consumptives and to
affecting cures if possible. To care Tor
| 100 of these unfortunates is certainly
n0bler than to erect a building in St
Louis to provide a temporary shelter
for about 100 persons who will visit
the fair. There is money for certain
purposes, but evidently none for thi.
noble charity. In the bill providing foi
sending witnesses to California to at
tend the Botkn trial. there is talk o.
Inserting a clause providing for tn,
expenses Of two members OF the Legis
iature. It would be a nice trip fo
them, but as they are not witnesses
they would be getting a free trip at tn,
expense of tho State. There seems q
be little opposition to the bill provid
ing for an expenditure Of about 5000
for making a set of indices, but hos
pitai for consumptives-No
Evening journal., 1903-03-02
A MONUMENT FoR ]. ED.

Jed Addicks has published another
manifesto. In it he takes occasion to
laud Willard Salisbury, evidently feel
ing that he has found a kindred splrit
The sole merit in the Democratic leader
that he makes the text of his eulogy Is
that he has spent his money freely in
the interests OF his party. It Is as
though Addicks had met in the midst
Of a desert a kindred spirit, and halls
him by the name OF brother"
There is another point In the letter
of this exalted soul that engages our at
tention. He proposes to leave a monu-
ment that win always be a reminder
Of him after he has gone hlther to
claim his great reward. He proposes
to redeem the State at the next cleo
ton if ii takes the rest Of his fortune
to do It, and, then, having finished his
noble work he will peacefully close his
eyes, and with a smile ON his counte-
nance prepare to take up his harp leav-
ing Frank Alice and Gale Layton TO
erect his monument. But he had better
require bonds for the faithful PERFORM
ance Of the contract And when it
comes to the erection of that noble eff
fgy, we want to help We wish to open
a subscription list, to give our readers
a chance to show their appreciation Let
it be placed on Dover green, facing the
legislative halls. On its base must be
the words, 'Me or Nobody" The figure
must stand with one hand outstretched
grasping a handful Of Merchants Bank
bills, while gazing upward are a group
OF cattle with mouths open and tongues
extended, trying to get at the bills. A
gas pipe must run up the back to light
the figure. There let it stand forever
as a reminder of what Addicks has
done for delaware. Say, we are anx-
ious to contribute towards It's erection;
don't forget that
Evening journal., 1903-03-02
SIXTY DAYS FOR WARRANTS
Seven Citizens Of Leisure Sent to the
WorI<house-HeaVy Fine
for Negro.

Seven vagrants were arraigned before
Judge Cochran in City Court this morn
ing and each was sentenced to sixty
days Imprisonment. Thomas, alias
"Whiskers" Mullins, led the bunch, -
and besides receiving a sixty day SEN
tence, was fined $40 and costs for dis
orderly conduct.
Henry Davis, colored, Saturday night
insisted on Martha Travis, also colored,
keeping company with him and no one
else. but she had other views regarding
the bestowal of her affections and con-
sequently Henry became very angry.
He struck her several times and said
that ne intended to commit murder, but
the crowd which collected in answer to
Martha's screams for help banished the
thought from his mind. He was fined
500 and costs.
Alice Jackson, Annie Barnes and
Annie Green, three bellies of the coast
pleaded guilty to charges of disorderly
conduct and were each fined So and
costs.
Evening journal., 1903-03-02
BICYCLE CLUB FAIR OPENED
Saturday Night Crowds Visited the
Cosy Homo of the Whining
ton Wheelmen.

The annual fair of the Wilmington
Bicycle Club had an auspicious opening
in the clubhouse at No. 900 Washing
ton street on Saturday night. The at
tendance was large and there was a
marked interest in the various. con-
tests. The club house has been spe-
cially arranged for the fair, and is
thrown open to the public. The bowl
ing alleys and shuffle-boards are at
the disposal of the visitors. The par
lor has been turned into an ice cream
saloon. A stage has been erected on
which vaudeville performances are
held each night.
The fair will continue until March
IA. and every indication points to il
being the most successful in the his
tory of the club. famous for the sue
cuss Of these affairs.
This is the first time the fair has
ever been held in the clubhouse, and
many thought the exclusiveness Of the
place would keep many away, but Sat
urday nights crowd dispelled any such
notion.
Evening journal., 1903-03-02
What Would the journal DO7

The Evening Journal" tells us how
A man should live and act.
It bids us to its teachings bow.
And hail them as exact
II we We're always good and wise
Revealing through and through,
No cause for censure, to its eyes
What would The Journal" do?
1t tells the world chat us poor things
who live below the place
Wherein does dwell the folks with
wings"
Are void Of sense and grace,
But some day strangers may forsooth
Come down and take a view.
And should they tell the world the
truth
What would THE Journal do?
Perhaps the better plan, by far,
Would be pack up things
And move up State. where angels are
And play our tuneful strings.
Yet should we, who are green and raw
Turn TO that sanity hue,
We ask q with a sense of awe
What would "The Journal" do?
Milford Chronicle.
What would our critics do. we ask,
If Addicks' bank should fail?
or il the law should be invoked
To put the scamps i'm Jail?
II every man who gave a bribe,
And every man who took II,
Should hug the whipping-post until
His hungry grasp forsook il?
Suppose the pirate ship should sink
Beneath the iecherous crew,
No honest hand ~ throw n rope,
What would our critics do?
-LEd.J
Evening journal., 1903-03-02
MARRIAGES ARE SLOW
SAYS PASTOR WOLFE
Scarcity of IS Fees-Father
Birmingham Preached Ser
mon on Matrimony

The Rev. George j. Wolfe, pastor Of
the First NJ. p. Church stated in his
church last night that marriages were
extraordinarily slow in his congrega-
ton and that he had expected to have
many So fees by this time, but his hopes
in that direction had been completely
shattered.
Young folks. he said, should remem-
Der that good wives make good hus-
bands, and that good husbands make
good wives. He spoke very disparag-
ingly of wives who spent the afternoon
at the theatres and made their hus-
bands eat cold meals, and that if he had
such a wife it would be a case Of going
to California alone with him.
Father Birmingham on Matrimony.
Father Birmingham preached on
"Matrimony," to a large congregation
in st. Patricks r. c. Church last night
He dwelt especially upon the i'm
pediment of consanguinity and affinity.
He allowed that the State should be as
careful in granting licenses as is the
church. The State should give licenses
to marry only to those who are healthy
and fit to become fathers and mothers.
Chronic paupers, hopeless drunkards,
incorrigible criminals, insane and idi-
otic persons, and such as are afflicted
with consumption and other diseases
likely to injure the next generation, he
held, should be denied the privilege Of
WedlOck.