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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-07
EMERsoN's PROSE STYLE.
Held 10 BE lacking In the Quality
OF Writers Called Masters.

Held TO Be lacking In the auuAAty
OF Writers Called Masters.
What shall be said of Emerson's
prose? Was Matthew Arnold right
when. as an experienced critic calmly
judging the favorite author of his
youth, he denied that the Essays"
the lectures and English Traits form
ed body of prose of sufficient merit
to entitle Emerson to be ranked as
great man of letters? 1t seems as if
the time had come for Emerson's coun-
trymen frankly to accept this verdict.
Because of deficiencies, both of style
and of romance, Emerson does not
belong to the small class of the great
masters of prose. His style, despite
theS fact that Mature" and many of
the essays contain pages of eloquent
prose almost equal in power and beau
ty to noble poetry, was nearly always.
that of the lecturer or preacher rather
than that of the writer. He too fire.
quently lost the note ~ distinction and
was content If he satisfied his far from
eXigent audiences. In dictiOn, to be
sure. he was conscious and cOnsum-
mate master, and it need scarcely be
said that few writers have surpassed
him in the ability TO compose n preg-
nant sentence. But. as is generally adj
mitted and as is shown by his prac-
tice of plecing hts notes together, he
was rarely able to evolve u paragraph,
much more u whole essay, in n mas
terly or even in Il workmanlike fashion.
1t may be granted that critics have
Overemphasized his lack of Conference,
that there is more logical unity in his
essays than appears on first reading,
that English Traits and the later
volumes are far from being mere
strings of "orphic sayings" but the
fact seems TO remain that the prose
style of Emerson from first to last
lacks the firmness. the compass, the
precision, the tieXibility. the individ-
uality we demand of the prose writers
whom we denOminate masters.-Pro-
fessOr Trent in Bookman.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-07
GA. r.. Special Train to San Francisco.

The official train, department of
Illinois, to G. y. Il. national cncamp-
ment. San Francisco. viii leave Chi
cage Saturday, Aug. 5. at p. m.
The route selected is via the Chi
cago, Milwaukee q St. Paul, Union
Pacific, Denver 81 Rio Grande and
Southern Pacific railways. Choice of
routes on the return trip. Both stand
ard and tourist sleeping cars will be
carried on the Illinois special. Berths
should be reserved at an early date.
Tickets. $50, Chicago to San Fran
cisco and return. On sale Aug. l to
IA. Return limit, Oct. Is. For addi-
tional information apply to the near
est ticket agent of the Chicago. Mil
waukee q St. Paul railway or address
F. a. Miller, general passenger agent,
Chicago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-07
Masters Sale.
State of Illinois. lss
Rock Island County. &c

State of Illinois. Ice
Rock Island County. %
In the circuit court of said county in
chancery.
Carl J. Mueller. VS.. Anna E Blsnding, and
V. NJ. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Public Notice is hereby given, that by
bv virtue of deCl ee of said court, entered in
the above entitled cause. on the 18th day of
June, A. ID. 10 8, shall, on Saturday, the fiji
teenth day of August. A. ID. 1908, at the nour
of two O'Clock in the afternoon, at the east
door of the court house in the city OF Rock
Island, in said county of Rock Island, to
satisfy said decree. sell at public yendue, to
the highest bidder for cash in hand. that
certain parcel of lana situate in the county
of Rock Island and state of Illinois, known
and described as follows, to-wit:
Lot No. three C3) in block No. ten Qo) in
that part of the city of Rock Island, known
as the Old or Original Town. "
Dated at Moline, Illinois, this Thirteenth
day OF July a D. 1903 -
WALTER J. ENTRIkIN.
Master in Chancery for Rock Island County,
Illinois.
V. NJ. BLANDING. Deft's. Sol'r-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-07
CHANGING SENTIMENT.
oliver GordsmIth's'.De village"

Goldsmith in his Deserted Village"
spoke of Il certain chapel where those
who went to scoff. remained to
pray" So in life one often laughs at
what he does not understand, and
later, when he does understand. his
laugh turns to praise. There were
some who doubted the merits of
Newbro's "Herpicide,' the scalp germ
icide and hair dressing; but since they
have tried it, they are now among its
best friends and strongest indorsers.
Herpicide kills the germ that eats the
hair off at the root, and the hair then
grows again. AS a hair dressing il is
incompatible. Try it. Sold by Lead
ing druggists. Send 10 cents in stamps
for sample to the Herpicide company,
Detroit, Mich. For sale by T. II.
Thomas. druggist.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-07
NIaaterls Sale.
State of Illinois, is

ROCK island County. SIS
In the circuit court of said county In
chanCery.
Jafnes Quinn VS.. J. F. Diemer. Foreclosure.
Notice is hereby given that by virtue of
decree of said court, entered ia the above
entitled cause on the 18th day of June,
A d. 1893 1 shall on Saturday. the eighth
day of August, A. ID 1903, at the nour OF
o clock in the afternoon, at the east door OF
the court house in the city of Rock Island,
decree. sell at public vendue, to the highest
bidder for cash in haDd.thoSe certain parcels
of land situated in the county of Rock Island
and state of Illinois, known and described as
follows, to-wit:
Commencing at the northwest corner of
the northeast quarter 90 of section thirty
tour (SD township seventeen 90 north
range two CD west of the fourth "a prin-
(i0) rods, thence south twenty (20) rods,
thence west forty (f0) rods, thence north
twenty COO rods to the place OF beginning,
containing five (5) acres.
Also the following described real estate,
to-wit: Beginning five 90 chains south OF
the northwest corner of the northeast quar-
ter co of section thirty -four (34) in town
ship seventeenQOuorth range two(2)weSt OF
the fourth (4 principal meridian and run
ming east eleven I'D chains and thirty three
along in said road, south eighteen and one
fourth (iS141 degrees, east eleven CID chains
and sixty-nine (69) links, thence west fifteen
n5) chains, thence north eleven (il) chains
aud i've (5l links to the place of beginning,
containing 1884 acres, including alt the es-
tate of homestead of the said defendant, J.
F. Diemer-
Dated al Moline, Illinois, this sth day of
WALTER J. ENTRIKIN,
Master in Chancery. Rock Island county, Ill.
MENIRY s. MENIRY, Complainant So
/, IicitoFS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-07
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Notice.

Estate of Barbara Schmitt, deceased.
The undersigned having been appointed
administrator c. T. A of the estate of Barba-
ra Schultz, late of the county of Rock Island,
state of Illinois, deceased, hereby gives notice
that he viii appear before the county court
of Rock Island county at the county court
room, in the city of Rock Island, at the Octo-
Der term, on the first Monday in October
next, aIwhich time all persons having Claims
against said estate are notified and request,
ed TO attend, for the purpose of having the
same adjusted.
All persons indebted to said estate are re-
quested to make immediate payment to the
undersigned.
Dated this Sist day of July, A. d. 1908.
HENRY. FLUEGEL, Administrator, C. 7. A.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-07

:. p. BABIES *
''"',,
And Tired, Fretted
-. Mothers =,
Find Comfort In GutiCura Soap
and Ointment
When All Other Remedies and
Physicians Fail.

Instant relief and refreshing sleep
for skin-tortured babies and rest for
tired, worried mothers in warm baths
with Cuticura Soap, and gentle anoint-
ings with Cuticura Ointment, purest Of
emolllent skin cures, to be followed in
severe cases by mild doses of Cuticura
Resolvent. This is the purest, sweet
est, most speedy, permanent and eco
nomical treatment for torturing, dis
figuring, itching, burning, bleeding,
scaly, crusted and pimply skin and scalp
humours, with loss of hair, of infants
and children, as well as adults, and is
sure to succeed when all other remedies
and the best physicians fail.
The agonizing itching and burning
of the skin, as in eczema; the frightful
scaling, as in psoriasis; the loss of hair
and crusting of the scalp, as in scaled
head; the facial Disagreement, as in
acne and ringworm; the awful suffer-
ing of infants, and anxiety Of WORKOUT
parents, as in milk crust, letter and
salt rheum, all demand a remedy OF
almost superhuman virtues to success
fully cope with them. That Cuticura
Soap, Ointment and Resolvent are such
stands proven beVond all doubt. No
statement is made regarding them that
is not justified by the strongest evil
dence. The purity and sweetness, the
power to afford immediate relief, the
certainty of speedy and permanent
cure, the absolute safety and great
economy have made them the standard
skin cures and humour remedies of the
civilized world.
Sold throughout the world Cutcura ResolvenT Gin
form Chocolate Coated Pills, Csc vial Of CO., ONT
meut &c. Soap, 25c: DePot.s London. ChAIterhouse
So Paris Rue de Ia PAX, Boston, lS7 Columbus Ave.
Potter Drug Chem. Corp, Sole Proprietors-
rF- Send Cor How to Cure Skin TortureS," etc.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-07
Placing Him Right.

As northern express drew up at u
station in the early morning for a few
minutes wait, pleasant looking gen
tleman stepped out on the platform,
and. fnhalfng the fresh air, enthusias-
tically observed to the guard:
f1sn't this invigorating"
mo, sir: it is Normanton," said the
conscientious employee.
The pleasant looking gentleman re-
tired.-London Telegraph.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-07
MIGHTY TREES OF SIERRA.
Greatest In Size of All Creations of
the Living World.

Greatest In Size of All Creations of
the Living World.
During all the ages nature has ia
vOrcd the growth of forests on the Pa
citic mountains. providing the peculiar
conditions which make them far differ
ont from, greater in size, more luXuri-
ant. than any other in the world. OF
all the creations of the living world
none Is so great in size, so majestic in
presence, as the mighty trees of the
Sierra and the Cascades. For here the
air Is always fertile with moisture,
clouds blown in from the Pacific ocean
rest among the mountain SUBMITS. even
browning the tops OF the trees them
selves. and here discharge their rain.
The soil is deep and spongy with cen
turtles of decomposing vegetable matter,
furnishing an unequaled nurturing
place for vegetation. and there are no
extremes of heat in summer or depths
of cold in winter, says the Century
Magazine.
Every condition has been favorable
to unexampled eXuberance Of growth
not only of the largest trees. but of all
manner of underground, vine, shrub
and brake \ hugeptree falls. decays
and is yellowed with thick moss. I'M
mediately scores OF young frs and &C.
dars spring up along the top of 1.-THE
first chance of n bare spot in the wood.
Old burned stumps, gathering soil In
their hollow interiors, are nurseries for
colonies of young trees. some strong
Individual finally shouldering out the
others. growing larger, and, as the
mother stump drops away, sending its
roots downward into the earth through
the disintegrating textures until it in
time becomes n great tree.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-07
wnmen,. strenrth I'm Tenrs.

The weakest woman in all the world
is armed with one weapon against
which mans pride and strength are
powerless. Her tears will win when
everything else has failed. 4 wOman's
tears move her own tender sex as well
as the sterner masculine brutes. Old
and young yield to their potential
spell, and when the woman happens to
be pretty there is no telling what Will
follow when her bright eyes grow
misty with these messengers from
wounded heart. 1t is folly to attempt
to stand out against a woman's tears.
They have caused revolutions. They
have made and unmade many great
cause. They can be met in only one
way unconditional surrender.-Ex-
change.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-07
G. A. r. Special Train.

The c., Il. & Q. railway has arrang-
ed special train bearing G. y. II.
delegates and their friends to San
Francisco, leaving Chicago at p. M,
Aug. 10. making direct connections at
Galesburg with the evening trains
from the tri-citieS.
1t has been arranged for this train
to lay over at Colorado Springs and
Salt Lake City that the party may
take advantage of those scenic and
historic points.
Pullman tourist sleeping cars may
be reserved or any information desir-
ed furnished on application. Phone
1850; depot, Twentieth street and
Second avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-07
CLAIRVOYANT,


VERA, the palmist, has come from Chicago
by request. Anyone wanting to know
his future should see her. Sne is located
at 1903 Third avenue.
MADAM ST. MARIE-Palmtst and clairvoy-
ant. Tells you the past, present and fu-
ture correctly. Tells you everything per
tanning to business, marriage, divorce,
love affairs, sickness, death, accidents and
everything of interest. One call will
prove her wonderful accuracy. ONCE
hours from ] to 10 p m. 705 Fourth ave-
nue.. Take the Blue line.
PROF. AND MADAM SHAW, clairvoyants
and mediums They reveal names. dates,
facts and figures, reliable and important
advice and Information on all undertak-
ings. warn you of coming dangers, avert
trouble, give luck, remove evil influence,
guide you right in all affairs of life, mar
riage, divorce. love. law and speculation,
tell if friends are true or false, the future
plainly revealed. love = united troubles
healed, names of friends, enemies; tell
whom and when You will marry; tell
about your future family and domestic
life: give excellent advice on all things
pertaining to married life; in fact tell all
you want to know Charges reasonable.
Daily 9 too Sundays, 9 to ? Special re-
duced price to those who bring this ad
SI2 Fourteenth street, between Third and
Fourth avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-07
A stnmn WASTED.

Pettishly she stamped her foot. They
were standing on the corner. He had
offended her in some way. Again she
stamped her foot.
''Weli," lie said slowly, there is let
ter box. but you must know you can't
drop your foot in it. You are simply
wasting postage. Judge.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-07
TIPS TO TRAVELLERS
Spend Sunday, Aug. .. in Springfield

Spend Sunday, Aug. o, in Springfield,
Go to Springfield Saturday night,
Aug. s; $3.50 round trip.
One hundred miles shortest to
Chattanooga, Queen & Crescent
route.
Only through car line to AshevilIe,
". c., Queen & Crescent route aud
Southern railway.
Queen & Crescent service, Cincin-
nati to Atlanta and Jacksonville, the
best in the country.
Queen & Crescent fast line to Bir-
mingham and New Orleans. Two fast
trains daily.
See the soldier boys in camp at
Springfield. Special train leaves Rock
island at 11:1O p. III. Aug. s. Return
.arly Monday morning. $3.50 round
trip.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-07
Administrators Notice.
Estate of Lawrence Mever. deceased.

Estate of Lawrence Meyer, deceased.
The undersigned having been appointed
administrators of the estate of Lawrence
Meyer, late of the county of Rock Island,
state of Illinois, deceased, hereby gives no
tice that she will appear before the county
court OF Rock Island county at the county
court room, in the city of Rock Island, at the
Septem ber term, on the first Monday in Sep
TENDER next, at which time all persons nav
ing claims against said estate are notified
and requested to attend for the purpose Of
having the same adjusted.
All persons indebted to said estate are re-
Quested to make immediate payment to the
undersigned.
Dated this 18th day of July A. D., 1908.
BRIDGET KIMBLE, Administrative.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-07
Administrators Notice.

The undersigned having been appointed
administrator OF the estate of Ella
state of Illinois, deceased, hereby gives no.
tice that he will appear before the county
court of Rock Island county at the county
court room in The city of Rock Island, at
the October term, on the first Monday In
October next. at which time all persons haY-
ing claims against said estate are notified
and requested to attend for the purpose of
having the same adjusted.
All persons indebted to said estate are re-
quested to make immediate payment to the
undersigned.
Dated this sIth day of July, A. D. 1903.
JOHN w. GRAHAM. Administrator.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-07
$50 to California and Rack.

Via the Chicago, milwaukee, q st.
Paul and Union Pacific line.
Aug. 1 to H. 1903.
Tickets good on the overland limi-
ted and two other fast trains between
Chicago and San Francisco.
Ask the nearest ticket agent of the
Chicago, Milwaukee d st. Paul rail
way for additional information.
f. y. Miller, general passenger
agent, Chicago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-07
LEGAL
Notice of FInaI settlement.

Estate OF Elizabeth Quist. deceased.
Public notice is hereby given that the I'M
derSigned, Alexander QuiSt. has this day
died his final report and settlement as
sucn in the county court of Rock Island
county, and that an order has been en-
tered by said court approving the said
report. unless objections thereto or cause
to the contrary be shown on or before
the 4th day of September A. D., 1903,
and upon hual approval of said report
the said Alexander Quist will ask for an
order of distribution and will also ask to be
discharged All persons interested are notI-
fed to attend.
Rock Island. Aug. G, 1903
ALEXANDER QUIST, Administrator.
Searle & Marshall, Attorneys.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-07
c. B. 8 q. Excursions.

Aug. 1 to Il, $50 San Francisco or
Los Angeles and return; $47.5O Port
land, Tacoma, Seattle or Vancouver
md return.
June l to September 30-$26.75 to
Denver. Colorado Springs or Pueblo
and return; $12 ST. Paul or Minneapo-
is and return.
Phone 11SO. Depot Twentieth street
and Second avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-07
AIsnence.

eve are here today" said the solemn
looking man with n thin neck and col
lar three sizes too large for him, ':and
gone tomorrow"
"That's right" agreed the dyspeptic
looking man with the ivory black ci,
gar, "and when we get back six months
later some of our best friends want to
know where we've been for the last
two weeks."-Puck
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-07

WANTED-Agents for the only authorized
lite OF Pope Leo XIII. Written with the
encouragement. appreciation and blessing
of his holiness. by Mgr. Bernard O'Reilly.
ID. D., LII. d b., who for eight years lived in
the vatican as domestic prelate to the
pope. This distinguished American au-
thor was summoned TO Rome and appoint
ed by the pope as his official biographer.
Approved and recognized by Cardinal
Gibbons and all church authorities as the
only onicial biography of the pope. over
500 pages, maguifiCently illustrated. I'm
paralleled opportunity for agents. Best
commission. Elegant outfit free. The
Chicago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-07
GARD OLE THANKS.

THE children of the late John Kraft wish to
express their gratitude to friends ano
neigh ors WI o so kindly assisted them
during the illness and death Of their faith
er. and also for the beautiful floral offer
ingS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-07
MISCELLANEOUS.

J. p. WILLIAMSON buys, sells and ex-
changes all kinds of second hand goods,
will pay more than any other dealer and
sells cheaper. All kinds of stove repairing
and cleaning done also. J. p. Williamson,
I5t5 Second avenue. New telephone 5I64.
perience places us in a position to give you
valuable Information along lines that will
assure you success. Ask for free letters
of information and bulletin of daily papers
that pay. We also start responsible par
ties in the mail order and agency supply
business. Lora-& Carver. Racine, Wis.
1T YOU WANT to buy, sell, trade or rent
anything, engage helpor secure situation
the Mail is the one paper in Moline that can
do II for you. Mail wants are popular and
Nail wants bring results. One-half cent
per word is the price to all alike, cash in
advance. 2-cent stamps viii do. Evening
and Saturday Mail. Moline Ill.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-07
FOR sALE-FARNr PROPERrY.

-~~~O~O~O~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
FOR SALE OR EXCHANGED fine S2O-acre
grain farm. well improved. located in Ca
Waller county. N D. which brings in a good
income annually. Will take in part pay
ment small Rock Island property. Please
investigate. Goldsmith s Mckee.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-07
Northwest League Meeting at Clear Lake

For this meeting, to be held Aug.
to Is, excursion tickets at reduced
rates will be sold by the Chicago, Mil
waukee &, St. Paul railway, particu
lars of which may be had on applica-
ton to the ticket agent.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-07

Revenge is kind of wild justice
which the more mans nature runs to
the more ought law to weed 1t out
Bacon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-07
HEATING AND PLUMBING.

CHANNON, PERRY & COMPANY-Heating
and plumbing along scientific and sani-
tary lines. Careful and skilled workmen.
Prompt attention. ia West Seventeenth
street. Phone tl4s
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-07

WANTED-Have you money to invest in
real estate first mortgage loans on proper
" in this city county: If us as
nave number of good applications orleans
netting investors So to 81 per cent. l
have had % years experience in that line
of business in this city. During July
1 made nine loans from $40 to s. COO
each Marion z. Sweeney, attorney,
Rock Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-07
LEGALS.
Executors Notice

The undersigned having been appointed
executor of the last will and testament Of
Paul RettiCh. late of the county OF Rock
Island. state of Illinois. deceased, here
by gives notice that he will appear be
fore the county court of Rock Island county
at the county court room. in the city of Rock
Island, at the September term, on the first
Monday in September next. at which time
all persons having claims against said eS-
tate are notified and requested to attend
for the purpose Of having the same adjusted.
Ali persons indebted to said estate are re-
Quested to make Immediate payment TO the
undersigned.
Dated this llth day of July 1903.
JOHN OHLWEILER, Executor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-07
Subscribe for The Argus.
IMMENSE TOBACCO PURCHASE.
Forty Eight Thousand Dollars Paid
for a Fancy Lot OF Tobacco.

The biggest purchase of high grade
tobacco ever made in the West by q
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.-HerdId Tran
script, Dec. 81, 1909.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-07
PERSONAL.


WOULD you marry if we arrange a happy
prosperous marriage entirely without
publicity: Write for particulars, stating
age. Home and Comfort. Toledo, Ohio
ELDERLY Lady and gentleman are desir-
Gus of giving the use of room house,
in good location. furnished, with prospect
of having the house bequeathed to them
later. to any person who will provide them
with comfortable home. Address Home, y
care Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-07
REAL ESTATE.

E ]. BURNS-City and country real estate.
If you have property for sale, list II with
me. If you want to buy will do my best
to get you what you want. Room IL, Mitch
ell 3 Lvnde block. Telephone llel.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-07
L.AuNDRIES.

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ROCK ISLAND STEAM LAUNDRY-Baurs
field q Sexton, proprietors. Fine finish and
quick service 1914 Third avenue Phone
west 1913