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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-09-30
NEWS IN OUTLINE

The University of Porto Rico has
been opened at San Juan with an en-
rollment of $50 normal students, 1t is
the islands first university.
Robert II. West. of Kentucky, has
been appointed auditor for the gov
eminent printing office.
Rev. MILFORD L. Robbins, D. D.,
has been installed dean of the Epis-
copal general Theological seminary at
Ne WORK.
Henry J. Willing, pioneer merchant
of Chicago and for years one of its
est-known business men. is dead ut
his summer home at jefferson, n. H.
DIR. John II. Finly has been induced
into the presidential chair of the Col
lege of the City of New York.
Two miners were instantly killed
and two others injured by the acct
dental explosion of powder maya
zine at Mammoth mines. Wallace, Ida.
Peter LeaOusky was hanged in the
county Jail at Wilkesbarre, Pa, for the
murder of Anthony Sennick.
Mrs. Della Wainwright of Water.
town, Wis. Joins with Chicago in ccle-
brating a centennial. She is just 10O
years old, too.
Commissioner of Pensions Ware has
returned to Washington from his sum
mer vacation. which was spent at his
Kansas home.
President Mitchell, of the United
Mine Workers, lunched with President
Roosevelt yesterday.
Chamberlain speaks at Glasgow Oct
G, and the full capacity of the hall
5000, has already been disposed of.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-09-30
Notes of Baseball.

BeIden HILL Of Cedar Rapids. is out
with his annual statement that he
Will retire from the game for good.
He writes letter to Manager Hayes,
of Davenport, in which he says he
hopes to sit on the bleachers and
watch the ball games next year. He
wants to take care of his cigar bust
ness at Cedar Rapids, and is convinc-
ed that his ball playing days are past.
The Cedar Rapids fans won't listen to
him. but he tells them they'll have to
have new manager next year. As to
being president of the league, he
doesn't want it.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-09-30
TIPS TO TRAVELLERS

Queen e Crescent fast line to Bir-
'mingham and New Orleans. Two fast
trains daily.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-09-30

One hundred miles shortest to
Chattanooga, Queen & Crescent
route.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-09-30
C. b. so. Excursions.

Oct O. One and a third fare
for the round trip to Louisville
Ky, also number of points in Ohio
and Indiana.
Sept Is to Nov 3O.-$31 San Fran
cisco, Los Angeles and San Diego. $50
Portland, Tacoma, Seattle and Vic
toria. $3.50 Spokane and Ellensburg.
$26 Salt Lake City, Ogden, Helena and
Butte. $21 Billings.
Oct. to 17.-$59.25 San Francisco,
Los Angeles and return.
For further information please call
at c. b. d Q. depot, corner Twentieth
street and Second avenue, or phone
11SO.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-09-30
Sealed Proposals.

Sealed proposals will be received at
the head Office. Modern Woodmen of
America, until Thursday, Oct. Is, 1908,
at 3 o'clock p. M, for the erection of a
three-story and basement, fire-proof
annex to the head office building, 65X
h20 feet. Foundation contract al
ready lett.
Plans and specifications may be
seen at the Office of Architect Leon
ard Drack, at Rock Island. Ill. Each
bid shall be accompanied by n certi-
fed check of ? per cent of the amount
bid. Said proposals to be properly
signed and delivered at the time men
toned, and addressed Proposal for
the NJ. w. of A. Annex Building" Mod
ern Woodmen of America. BY
c. w. HAYES, Head Clerk.
Rock Island, ILL.,, Sept. 10, 1908.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-09-30
CORN -MATURED RAPIDLY
IN THE PAST TEN DAYS

With clear, dry weather for peri-
cd of nearly ten days, says the crop
summary for Illinois for the past
week, conditions have been highly IA
vorable for farm work and the ma
turing of the corn crop. \ general
rainfall occurred the night of the
Goth; otherwise clear, sunshiny tn
er, with drying winds, has obtained
throughout the week. Light frosts
were reported, but no damaging eff
fets ensued. The temperature has
been slightly below normal. The soil
is in excellent condition and blowing
and seeding have been actively pros
ecuted. The acreage sOwn in wheat
will probably show decrease.
The corn crop in many localities is
already safe from injury, and the re-
mainder is rapidly advancing toward
maturity. While later reports indi-
cate some injury from last week 5
fr6sts. the extent of damage is incon-
| siderable. The outlook now is assur-
ing. and only severe and untoward
weather conditions will affect the
prospects; cutting is in active opera
tiOn in many localities.
Pastures maintain an excellent con
dition; clover hulling has progressed
with satisfactory yield; broom corn
is being cut, quality good; good
crop of COW peas is being harvested.
The potato crop is below average;
complaints are still received of con-
siderable rctting. Apples continue to
drop, and the yield will show great
~ reduced amount.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-09-30
warning. Warming.

Beware of substitutes offered by
INSCRIPTIONS dealers in place of Fo-
ley's Honey and Tar, Foley's Kidney
Cure and Banner Salve. Dishonest
dealers for a little extra profit will
try to palm off worthless prepara-
tions in place of these valuable medi-
cines 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, 1903-09-30
st. Louls Fair. Oct. . to 10.

For the above occasion the C., Il. &
Q. railway will have on sale from Oct.
4 to 0, inclusive, round trip tickets to
St. Louis at rate of $40, good to re-
turn until Oct. IL. Two trains daily
with through chair ears and sleepers
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-09-30

Only through car line to Asheville,
N. c., Queen & Crescent route and
Southern railway.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-09-30
.Irsad rnr Pnanmnnn

DIR. ]. c. Bishop, OF Agnew, Mich,
says: 81 have used FoIey's Honey and
Tar in three very severe cases of
pneumonia with good results in every
case" Refuse substitutes. All drug
gists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-09-30
CLINTON Is COMING.
Rock Island High School to
Meet IoWans Satur-
day.
GAME PLAYED AT LOCAL PARK
Boys Expect t.. Score VictOry-GirIs
Preparing for Basket
ball.

Clinton high SchoOl plays KOck Isl
and high school at the Twelfth street
park next Saturday afternoon. The
IDENTIFY to the struggle. Of course.
they expect to win. \ tie is thought
to be the worst that can Happen The
members feel that they are stronger
than the team of last year. and while
little is known of the strength of the
Clinton team. it is not believed to be
nearly as strong as Davenport, which
Rock Island tied last Saturday.
In seasons past when Rock Island
had a light team the early games have
usually resulted in Victories for the
opposition. Each year the team,
through good coaching and hard
work, attained degree of speed and
general efficiency that enabled it to
surprise near the end of the season
some of the aggregations that had
been easy victurs earlier. 1t is hoped
that the same degree of improvement
NAV be noted this fall and that over
confidence may be an unknown guam
tity i~&e team. If. this is the case
the 50 = on will be Il glorious one for
the red and gold.
Two BAnquets Planned.
The indications at present are that
the football team will he given two
receptions this fall. 1t has been GUS
tomary for the junior club to give
this function, and. accordingly, the
members of the \ II. Z. club, the
junior organization, have begun to
take dancing lessons, a sure indica-
tion of their intention To entertain
the football boys later. Now whether
tits because of the unusual excellence
of the football team this year that the
senior boys. the :. h. BIS. want to en-
terrain them. is not known, but at any
rate they are planning for a reception
about Nov. 81. The y. Il. Il. entertain
ment Will be given week or two la
ter.
At the School.
The captains of the girls basket
ball team met Monday at the close of
school 1t was decided that the regu-
lar boys game should be used this
year, as formerly, instead of the game
with courts. Practice nights are To
be arranged fer at once and a collec-
tion taken with which to purchase
rule books. The captains were re-
quested to keep close watch on their
players in order that the choice of
those to compose the high school
team will be made easier.
s. NJ. Fabian. the celebrated pianist,
Monday in general assembly rendered
Chopin's Etude, waltz and polonaise.
The music was greatly enjoyed by
the students. teachers and number
OF visitors.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-10-01
WRECKS OF WALL STREET.
Men Ruined for Business by SpecuIa-
tive Operations.

tive Operations.
"Wall street leaves an ineffaceable
stamp upon man." said a New York
lawyer the other day. 1T isn't SO APP
parent when he is on the crest of the
wave, for he spends his money freely
and no one questions his means of get
ting it. But when he goes broke! He
is absolutely untitled for getting on his
feet unless he can do 1t In day. He
has been accustomed to seeing for
tunes won and lost In few hours, and
he can't see why fortune will not
knock at the same door twice.
IL know a man who went broke in
crash six years ago. He is good
business man when not imbued with
the fever of speculation. He could
obtain a good position at $4,000 year.
But he would have to work, and work
hard to earn his salary. So he is look
ing for easy money'-to make his mil
lion in a year. Consequently he has
borrowed from his relatives until they
are tired of him. They want him to
go to work. But doubt whether he
will view the matter in the light they
do until it is too late and the last
golden opportunity has slipped away
from him and left r pecu,ltive
and misanthropic
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-10-01
pummlea and Dummies.

Francis A. March, Jr., Professor OF
English at Lafayette College and
Chairman OF. the Alumni Athletic com.
mittee, spent a few minutes recrea.
ton one day on the football field,
where some of his numerous charges
were playing the game. Several of
them had been making graceful dives
at tacllling the dummy, which stood
at one corner Of the field, and the pro-
lessor was much interested in the dis.
play of gymnastics.
81 used to play football myself" he
said to a student, and know that ]
tackled better than that"
won't you show us how it ought to
be done?" was asked.
"No, thank YOU was his quick re-
ply. Il have been tackling dummies
exclusively all morning over in my
office, and / came out here for q
change
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-10-01
BOYS BE CAREFUL
Never speak Slightfngly of n Lady
some Good Advice.

some Good Advice.
From Fridays Banner.
Speaking of the way young men and
boys speak of girl acquaintance,
they should be very careful in this
line. The first lesson any young man
should learn is to ever defend lady,
and never by word or sign or act re-
fleet upon her character. If he does
not personally know anything affect
ing her moral character, he has no
business TO repeat what he has heard.
If he does know anything he is a
scoundrel to mention it, unless it is a
place where a woman publicly de-
grades herself.
A girls character is her life, and
the first and highest duty of young
man is to ever defend her, and never
listen TO or repeat any derogatory re-
ports to any one, under any circum-
stances. Women are far better than
men every day in the week. A man
who tries to drag them down, should
move to some heather land.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-10-01
BAD sLuNpER OF COUNSEL.
Virtually Last Lawsuit Brought by
Whistler. the Painter.

whistler, the PAINTER.
Whistler, the painter. once brought
suit against John Ruslin for writing
Of him: IL have seen and heard much
OF cockney impudence before now;
but never expected to hear coxcomb
ask 200 guineas for finging a pot OF
paint in the publics face" One OF
the most amusing features OF the
trial that followed the publication OF
this criticism was the exhibition In
court Of some of the "nocturnes" and
arrangements" which were the sub
ject of the suit. The jury of respect
able citizens, whose knowledge OF art
was probably limited, was expected to
pass judgment on these paintings.
Mr.. Whistler's counsel held up one
Of the pictures. Here, gentlemen"
said he, ''is one of the works which
have been maligned." Pardon me"
interposed Mr.. Ruskin's lawyer, you
have that picture upside down." mo
such thing" "Oh, but 1t is So" con-
tinued Ruskin's counsel; II remember
1t In the Grosvenor gallery. where II
alteration ended in the correctness
of view OF Ruskin's lawyer being sus-
tanned and the fact that Mr. Whist.
lers own counsel did not know which
was the top or bottom of the picture
had more to do with Ruskin's virtual
victory than all the arguments OF
counsel or the evidence Of art ex
perts. The jury awarded the artist
one farthing damages, which he hung
on his watch chain and used to ex
hibit with sardonic pr e.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-10-01
HIS SECOND BAD "eREAK."
Departing Visitor Meant Well, But
Was Unfortunate


De links always wanted to say the
right thing, but somehow he never
could. He had been spending a couple
OF weeks in a Wisconsin town, and on
the evening set for his departure met
Miss De Vercy, very pretty young
lady, to whom he had been introduced
when first he arrived in the place.
"And are you going toni 1T, Mr.. De
Jinks?" she said I'm so sorry we
haven't seen more Of you during your
stay"
Pray, don't mention IT," he re
turned with an excess of gallantry
Indeed 1t has been all my fault, Miss
De Vercy."
few moments later he saw his
mistake, but could find no chance to
atone for 1t, until, as he was about
70 leave for the depot, ono of his
friends suggested:
"You haven't said Goodbye to
Miss De Vercy, have you?
Here was a chance that was not to
be lost. Turning to the fair damsel,
With the sweetest and most gracious
smile, he said:
Indeed, have, old boy. had the
pleasure of saying Goodbye to Miss
De Vercy hrst of ALL"
And then he went his way, belIev-
ing he had done himself proud
Brooklyn Eagle.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-10-01
Broncho of the Seas

Lufr an reef. my bloomin' lan'sman,
Here's shot acrost your bows,
Whilst ! STAINS an tells We civil
o the properest thing In scows.
fe may jaw, We looney lubber,
Bout your bronze yachts trig an tigh
An your little tOm-fool raters
AS what gives a chump delight.
But heave to, my poor lanIubberl
Coz truth, twiXt you an me,
fe knows nothin's about vessels,
An still less about the sea.
Take your very stiffest sea-bo'ts
That blue water ever filmed,
They amt In II with dory
In a living gale O. wind.
An the gamest. harvest HOSES
mat Is raised upon the land
Can compare with ontamed dories
Full 2 mettle, sarse, an sand.
Honest when It comes to business.
An the combers round We flow,
There amt nothin' like a dory
Ridln, out 'tarnal blow.
If so be We pulls to wind'ard
With blizzard gin your back,
An hundred thousan' hell dogs
frothin', growlin in your track.
It's the devlish. duckin' dory
Buried In the flying foarn
As what nils man with ginger,
An what makes him feel to home.
SO the properest bot, you lubber-
III ye.re pleased, or IL we amt
Is the one that saves a sinner
From becommin of a saint.
An lows the ablest critter
In o screeehin slewin breeze
Is the bouncin', buckin dory.
Tricky broncho O the seas
Outing.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-10-01
WERE WELL PLEASED
With Reception Given Them-Reso-
lutfons Adopted


From Wednesdays Banner.
The Association NEE ting of the
Lansing District closed its session in
this city last night with a service at
the Congregational church
Rev. w. III. Skentlebury gave an
excellent paper on the church build
ing society and in the absence of VIM.
II. Pound who was to have delivered
a sermon on Missionary work, Rev.
w. FL. Warren took up the subject
and discussed it very intelligently.
The sessions have been well attend
ed, in fact there was larger attend
ance of delegates here than there has
been at meeting Of the association
for many years. The visitors were
much pleased with their warm wei.
come TO the homes of our citizens
whose hospitality they will always
remember.
The local committee and church in
particular appreciate the assistance
given by all who contributed IN any
way to make it a success and are es'
pecially thankful to the choir and
singers. The following resolution was
adopted:
Resolved, That the Lansing Asso
citation convened with the church so
ciety in Bedding desire to express
their gratitude for their cordial ano
beneficial entertainment TO the pas
tors and delegates, also to the Bedding
Bros. & Co who kindly allowed us t.
inspect their beautiful silk mills
We pray the blessing of heaven up
on Pastor and Society, that blessing
which maketh rich and addeth n,
sorrow. VIM. II. KLosE,
VIM. RI. SKENTLBURY
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-10-01

To cure Dyspepsia or indigestion II
no longer necessary TO live on milk
and toast. Starvation produces such
weakness that the whole system be.
comes an easy prey to disease. Kodol
Dyspepsia Cure enables the stomach
and digestive organs to digest and as
simulate all Of the wholesome food that
one cares TO eat, and is never failing
cure for indigestion, Dyspepsia and all
stomach troubles. Kodol digests what
YOU eat-makes the stomach sweet
Sold by w | Benedict.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-10-01
showered with Rice.


pn W ouneSday = banner.
Last night as the eight o'clock train
pulled into the station a plenteous
shower of rice told those who were at
the train, that there was something
doing along the lines of matrimonial
ventures. An inquiry into the mat
ter revealed the fact that S. j. Bidle-
man and Mrs. Libbie Carpenter were
leaving for hastings where they will
be joined in the holy bonds of matri-
mony at the home of the groom's par
ents in that city today The happy
couple will visit friends in that city
for few days and then return to this
city where they will take up house
keeping on West Main street.
This is the first time that we have
ever known of the matrimonial bles-
sing having been bestowed along the
rice channels prior to the perform
ance of the rites, but then the old
saying is being proved every day that
the world doth move.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-10-01
MRS. NATION TALKS.


From Saturdays Banner.
Caroline Nation was one of the at
fractions at the fair in Ionia and
spoke to a large crowd of people. The
Ionia Sentinel says:
1T was rafting good talk, for
Mrs Nation is a fluent speaker and
her ideas of right and wrong are firm
ly fixed She draws no line between
good and bad whiskey. 1t is all the
essence of crime and the milk upon
which crime nourishes its children
Mrs Nation is not smashing now. BY
lecturing she can smash the cause
which is better she thinks than caus.
ing the smash
In the course of her remarks the
great temperance reformer said that
the saloons manufactured criminals
the criminals kept up jails and peni
tentiaries and that these institutions
created political Offices The party
in power can boss political appoint.
ments. Therefore the party in
power would encourage saloons be.
cause they needAthem in their bust
ness. The Republican party is in
power. Conclusions The Republic
can party is to blame for the saloons
The Democratic party isn't to blame
for all the deyiltry because it doesn't
get chance
Mrs. Nation advises the suppression
of saloons by legislation. The licens.
ed liquor traffic destroys the constitu-
ton.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-10-01
RUTH BRYAN TO WE'D
Daughter Of VIM. j. Bryan Will
Marry Soon
She Was In Belding a Few Years Ago
In Band stand.
From Tuesday's Banner.

From Tuesdays Banner.
Ruth Bryan, the charming daughter
of the would-be- president, VIM. Jen-
nings Bryan, has made up her mind to
get married and her illustrious father
does not take kindly to the decision
she has arrived at.
The dispatch states that she will
wed William Horner Leavitt of New
port, it will mark the close of strug-
gle in which the strong will of the
father has been overcome by the even
stronger will of the daughter.
Miss Bryan was graduated this year
from the University of Nebraska.
Her parents intended to train her in
the profession of law, in which her
mother was long ago graduated as a
practitioner, but recent events have
changed that intention, Ever since
she was fifteen years old Miss Bryan
has contributed articles to her faith
er's newspaper, The Commoner.
Where the bride and groom will
live and to what extent Mr., Leavitt
will pursue his profession of painter
OF portraits are matters that have not
yet been determined.
Miss Bryan was with her father on
his famous campaign trip few years
ago and stopped for couple of hours
in this city, he speaking from the
band stand, his family occupying
seats near him.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-10-01
BUSINESS DIRECTORY
ciry OFFICERS.
CHuRcHEs.

METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH-Ser-
vices at 1890 a. m. and 1880 p. IN. sabbath
Sahool at close of morning service. Prayer
meeting on Thursday evening. REV. .. A.
CARMAN, Pastor.
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH-Services al
1880 a. m. and 1880 y. IN. sabbath school
at III :45 a. m. Prayer meeting on Thursday
evening REV. j. r. BUTLER, Pastor.
BAPTIST CHURCH Services at 1880 a.
III. and 80 D. IN. Sabbath school at close OF
morning service. Prayer meeting on Thurs
day evening. REV. Il. n. SPEAR. Pastor.
FREE METHODIST CHURCH-Prayer and
praise serviae, eleven O'Clock a. m. Preach
Ing at 1880 p m Prayer meeting Friday
evening REV. DAFoE, Pastor.
ST, JOSEPH'S CATHOLICS Services al
$50 a. IN. on the last Sunday in each month
REV. FIR. AUER. Pastor.
SALVATION ARMY-Meeting every night
at eight o'clock I'm the hall, corner of Bridge
and Congress streets Holiness meeting al
1880 Sunday morning, Christian praise
service at 3 D. IN. each Sunday
CAPT ED. UNDERWOOD, Omcerin Charge
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-10-01

At Tenepah. Nevada a mob drove
all the Cinnamon out of town, wound
ing several and killing one; and yet
when a Chinaman chases a mission
airy because he does not wear a
queue we go to war and demand
heavy indemnities.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-10-01

S. LeQuinn. OF Cavendish, VT, was
robbed OF his customary health By in
vaslou of Chronic Constipation. When
DR. Kings New Life Pills broke into
his house, his trouble was arrested and
row he's entirely cured. They're
guaranteed TO cure, 25c a Cornell
Bros. Drug store.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-10-01
Card of Thanks.

| desire to express to the many
friends and neighbors who so kindly
gave me their assistance and sympa-
thy through the sickness, death and
burial of my wife and especially to
the order of Rathbone Sisters my
sincere and heartfelt thanks. / APP
preciate the many acts of kindness
rendered in the hour of bereavement.
VIM FooTE AND DAUGHTER.
We wish to tender our heartfelt
thanks to the many kind friends and
for assisting us in the sick
ness and death of our loved one, Mrs.
Lottie Foote, and for the beautiful
flowers which she so much enjoyed the
last few weeks of her life.
FATHER and MOTHER SHERMAN,
Mrs. STELLA RUSSELL.
MRS. RENT VANDERBRooK,
Mrs. AARON RUSSELL.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-10-01
Never Ask Advise

When you have cough or cold
don't ask what is good for IL and get
some dangerous medicine with little or
no merit and perhaps dangerous Ask
for Foley's Honey and Tar, the great
est throat and lung remedy. IL cures
coughs and colds quickly. w. /. Bene-
dict.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-10-01
3 Gents

Eight cents a pound is
what young woman paid for
wclye pounds Of flesh.
She was thin and weak and
paid enc dollar for a bottle OF
SCOTS Emulsion, and by tax
ing regular doses had gained
twelve pounds in weight before
the bottle was finished.
Eight cents a pound is
cheap for such valuable ma
terial. Some pay more, some
less, some get nothing for
their money. You get your
moneys worth when you buy
SCOTS Emulsion.
We will send you a little
free.
SCOTT & BOVINE, CHEMISTS.
400 Pearl Street, New York
soc and $500; all druggists.