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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-26

the matter of selecting q candidate
for the vice presidency.
THE republican voters, the rank
and file of the party. will have no
voice in the matter. The delegations
to the republican national convention
will not attend that body to express
their own preference or those of their
constituencies. Mr.. Roosevelt is to ar
range the affair in his own good time
and in his own manner. Such is the
program of the Roosevelt leaders and
organs.
IF this sort of program is to he
carried into effect the national con
vention will have no special duty to
perform other than to ratify the
Roosevelt plans, adopt such platform
as may have been prepared by the
bosses and then adjourn.
''And this is a free country"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-26
The Yacht Races.

The races already sailed of the
series between the Shamrock and the
Reliance seem to- prove the superior
ity of the Yankee boat and the crew.
1t is more than likely that the differ
ence in the crews is greater than the
difference in the boats. The two
yachts are so much alike one can
hardly tell them apart. They are
about the same build, size, carry
about the same number of square feet
of sail, etc, but they don't carry the
same kind of men.
Seafaring men are best bred on the
New England coast and ON the coast
of Scandinavia ard Denmark. This is
conceded by all the best authorities.
America draws its seafaringi men from
both of those quarters, anG with such
men the Reliance is manned 1t is as
natural for the men of the Reliance
to sail boats as it is for the Italian to
sell bananas or the .ChinamaLI to hit
the pipe" or run laundry.
So with such seafaring men TO man
our superior boats, we have n big adj
vantage. and before Upton can win
he will have to bring Il boat sufficient
~ superior to the defender to over
come the vast superiority of orr
crews.
Yet Upton has nothing to bC
ashamed of. All over this country.
wherever interest is taken in the big
race, expressions are heard on every
hand highly complimentary to the OK
emplary craftsmanship of Sir Thorn
as. He Is a courteous and graceful
loser. game to the core, never discour-
aged. and ever ready to try conclus-
ions again. Though yachtsmen in
America cannot congratulate Sir
Thomas for any victory, they certain
| " do congratulate him upon his
craftsmanship. But our crews and
boats outclass all corners, and the
more we sail the better we sail.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-26

y scheme whereby Gen. Leonard
Wood will be defeated from attaining
his ambition, that of becoming lieu
tenant general. is being seriously dis
cussed by prominent members of con-
gress. both democratic and republi-
can. 1t is proposed to enact a law
abolishing the grade of lieutenant
general, this law to take effect when
the last civil war veteran eligible TO
that office shall have retired. which
would bring it to the date when Wood
will become the ranking major gen
eral. The opposition to Wood is based
on the fact that, within five years he
has risen from the position of sur
geon, with the rank of captain, to
that of brigadier general, although he
has seen but 80 days war service, and
under ordinary circumstances he
would have but the rank of a major
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-26
Roosevelt as Dictator.

Perhaps the rank and file of the
republican party have become so ac-
customed to having their Headers or
bosses" dictate to them, tina t they don't
mind it. Their policies and platforms
have been dictated by bosses for
years, and these bosses have talked
the rank and file of the party into en-
thusiastic Endorsement of such poll
cies and platforms.
Another illustration of the dicta-
tion of these bosses is the effort made
just now to get out running mate
for Roosevelt vice presidential can
didate. These leaders and bosses do
not intend that the rank and file of
the party shall have voice. They
are comforting with Roosevelt now
about the vice presidency. When
Roosevelt finds the man he wants he
will tell the leaders of the party to
effect the nomination of that candi-
date, and that candidate will be nom
mated whether the rank and file of
the party want him or not.
The Grand Rapids Post hits the nail
on the head when it says:
There is something disgusting in
the maudhn way in which republican
leaders and newspapers discuss the
matter of the selection for the second
plac" on the national republican
ticket Their sole purpose in dealing
with this subject seems to be to find
out who is wanted as a running mate
by Theodore Roosevelt and then sup
ply that man.
ssIn other words, the president is
placed in the position of a dictator in
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-26
Rise and Cheer!

To the impoverished observer oftthis
era of unparalleled prosperity for the
prosperous the fact will be interesting
that the net earnings of the steel trust
for the six months ending June 30,
1903. were SCI, 56S. 235 This is about
AZ per cent lat the rate Of 8 per cent
per annum) on the total capitalization
OF the trust, water and all. That is
truly a prosperous figure. But ii is at
the rate of about 80 per cent per an
mum on that part of the capitalization
which isn't water. which is prosperity
indeed. The farmers who have helped
to make these profits by paying high
prices. and the workingmen who have
helped II by taking low wages, are cor
daily invited TO rise and cheer.-Chi-
cago Public.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-26

room, took position behind it. she had
barely time to examine the cartridges
to see If they were in condition when
the advancing men came up TO the open
door.
what you wantT' called soft voice.
eve want that murderer, Roger De
Ford"
You can't have him!'
CIV I'll see about that"
The man took u step forward.
"StOp thar! If you come a step
further I'll shoot your
"Come out OF that, Bill" called n
voice from behind. "She's goin' to
shoot; kin tell by her voice. Women's
wo'se N men when they git the devil
in 'em. There's been one of us killed
today. We don't want no mo- KILN"
The man in advance drew back and
there was n consultation. The jail was
not easily entered except at this one
opening and the problem was u puzzle
To go in by the door they must shoot
at random, and if they hit any one it
would be girl. But the most effective
argument was that the enemy. being in
shadow. could pick off one or more of
those out in the moonlight The situa-
ton was not inviting. After a pro-
longed discussion several who favored
avoiding any shedding Of blood except
that of the prisoner prevailed and it
was decided TO give the matter up.
They turned and went away.
Susie watched them till they passed
into the wood from which she had seen
them come; then her old self resumed
control. She did not faint. but she
dropped TO the floor and leaned for
support against the bureau. She was
revived by the prisoners "Hellor
Rising she went to the cell door.
Roger De Ford had heard the demand
made for him and the refusal. He was
a brave man, but it takes more than
a brave man to hear without quailing
a mob calling for his life. The pris-
Oner had only recovered from his ter
ror when he called for Susie. and was
still trembling when she came, but the
sight of her brought back his youthful
sang froid.
Come, let me out of this. You're
the girl for me. Well run away from
here and not come back till this has
blown over"
81 couldn't"
Not if you knew they'd come back
again with n big crowd, make ram
OF a telegraph pole, batter down the
door and
Before he could finish the key was
turned in the lock and in another mo-
ment the two were speeding over the
moonlit meadow. Though the man
was fleeing for his life, ii was the
girl who In her heart experienced a
wild gladness. She had met and loved
and saved the life Of her lover all
within few hours
Half n dozen years later. when. at
the close of the war. the Confederate
Colonel Roger De Ford returned to his
native town. his shooting was for
given If not forgotten. while in the
new south his wife. the Jailer's daugh-
ter. was not refused admittance among
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-26

The director of the census has just
made public a discussion of increase
in population in which is shown that.
during the period from 1890 to 1900
the increase of population in the
United States exclusive Of Alaska and
the insular possessions. was 1906, sol.
or 2O.7 per cent, an increase nearly
double that of European countries.
and exceeded by but one nation, Ar
gentina. IT is further shown that,
although during the century ending
with 1890. increase in population in
the northern states had far exceeded
that in the southern states. during
the decade ending with 1900 that con
ditiOn was reversed; east of the Mis-
sissippi the increase has been almost
two and one-half times that in the
northern states.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-26

Nearly every man who reaches his
S0th year has some special way of
accounting for his Experimentation
life, abstention from liquor and to-
bacco, steady drinking and smoking
or consistent voting of the democratic
ticket. DR.. Goodwin Smith. of Toron-
to. offers an entirely new reason.
Having set out with a very weak
constitution" he says, Il believe
owe my attainment of old age to my
not having been overworked at school
as d child. At the two schools at
which | was. one of which was Eton.
work was very light. l cannot help
fearing the children now. especially
if their constitutions are not strong.
are overwOrked at school"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-26
LOCAL MARKET CONDITIONS.

rodAy's Quotations on Provisions Live
stock. Feed and Fuel
Rock Island, Aug. 26.-Following are the
quotations on the local market:
Provisions.
Butter-Creamery 2lC4s2c, dairyl5c.
EggS-Fresh l5c.
Live poultry-Spring chickens g.. 50GlS3 O.
per dozen, mems Sc per pound.
egetables-PoIatOes, new. 40c.
Live Stock.
Cattle-Steers G00 TO G75 cows and
heifers e2.OO to e4.25 calves $500 to $500
Hogs-MiXed and butchers &. 90 to IS so
Sheep-Ycarlings or over. per cwt. 3d. to
a 90, Lambs per head e4.O0 TO -. so.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-26
her husbands friends. as SHE would
have been under the old regime.
WINSLOW T. JENKINS.
TODAY'S MARKETS

Chicago, Aug. s6 Following are the open
ing, highest, lowest and closing quotations
in today's markets:
Sept. 500; sO2l-; so: sos
Dec, eI4-; ezb sI14: s2S.
May, S37s-; 5I5s s3as; s4h-.
Corn.
Sept. 5O5s, 81 SOY: 5Oal.
Dec, hO%4, hlA Of - 81.
May, 81; 5lss; sos; 5I%-.
Oats.
Sept. $!4-;; Siss-; $40; Slss-
May, 374 80; 375s; 37S-.
Pork.
Sept, 10 e.; ~ IS; 1865. ~ IS
oct, r. %; l2. 50; Il IS; II 81
Sept, 49, 22 ~ p.
Oct, go; 1852; 7.57, 1852.
Ribs.
Sept, z 60; 10; 700 Z O..
Oct, no; Z 90. 40. "a.
Rye, Dee. "a, May F54; fax, N. w 1918
s. w. 971s; Sept. y7h; Oct. 80; barley 456G L.
teceIrss tr.-Ay. " neat III, COLI Pos "a s
I4S; nogs %, 900; cattle 27.OUO, sheep 10000
nog market opened weak and sc lower.
ers. s.. l5G5 50; good heavy, S4.7015.75; rough
heavy, 4 1015.l5.
Cattle MARKET 10c lower.
oneep MdrAcL OpCneu lower.
Hogs at Kansas City 400, cattle II 900;
hogs al Omaha 500, cattle $500.
Union stock yards $40 a. m.
bog market opened slow.
Light, e5.35J6.O 90; mixed and butchers, * Is
05N; good heavy, t4.70G5.65; rough heavy,
% TUGS. 20.
Cattle market steady. G.
Beeyes t3.6015 80. cows and heifers l.5OQy
$40, Texas steers 63 25ILi. %, stockeIs auu
feeders - 100; .35, westerns e3,lOG475.
sheep market weak to IOc lower.
Hog market closed weak
Light, e5.35GL6OO; mixed and hutcl ers, < 10
% 60; good heavy, q 70G5.65; rough heavy,
47UQD5 20.
Catt4S market closed steady.
Sheep market closed steady.
Estimated receipts Thursday: Wheat 90
corn 225, oats l6O hogs % QUO.
New York Stocks.
New York, Aug. 2e.-The following are In,
Closing quotations on the New York Gtock
exchange:
Sugar l16, Gas 945 c. r. 1. & p 271s South
ern Pacific 4516, b, & o. s2ss, Atchison com
mon 62a1, AtchIsOn pfd. S9L4, Z. NJ. & st. p
l4l, Manhattan l34H, copper 47S, W. L.
Tel. Co. S51S, l.. y 1914, 9. & a. -. Rde
common 55k. Can.PacitiC 1854, Leather com
mon ~, b. X 4. 44A, Pacific Mail -, u.
=. steel pto. 709s, I. :: Steel common 22S.
Penna. 1884, MO- Pacific 93l4, Union Pacific
759s, coal and iron 4l1s Erie common 3Oa.
Wabash pfd. 35h NJ X. & T. 800. Car foun-
dry 322s, 9. x q. w. ...., Rep Steel pfd. 800,
Rep. 81, ell common ..-., New York Central
12I%, Illinois Central 1873
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-26
ChOIerE Infantum.

This disease has lost its terrors
since Chamberlain Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy came into general
use. The uniform success which at
tends the use of this remedy in all
cases of bowel complaints in children
has made it a favorite wherever its
value has become known. For sale
by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-26

AT meeting of a society of women
writers in London Mrs. Kate Douglas
Wiggin Riggs told of the number of
children in various kindergarten es-
adjustments that had been named
after her. That's nothing" said an
EnglishwOman. MY friend, Marie
Corelli. had a race horse named after
her and the jockeys persisted in call
ing it the Merry Gorilla, so she has
to suffer that nickname from the
knowing"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-26
Infiammatory Rheumatism Cured in Three
DAYS,

Morton L. Hill, of Lebanon, Ind,
says: MY wife had infammatory
rheumatism in every muscle and
joint; her suffering was terrible and
her body and face were swollen al
most beyond recognition; had been in
bed for six weeks and had eight ply
sicians, but received no benefit until
she tried the Mystic Cure for Rheu-
matism. It gave immediate relief and
she was able to walk about in three
days. I am sure it saved her life"
Sold by Otto Grotjan, 1901 Second av-
enue, Rock Island; Gustav Schlegel &
Son, 22O West Second street, Daven-
port.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-26
Wednesday, August 20. 1903.

1T takes more than a presidential
snub to keep the Grand Army from
distinguishing grand soldier" says
the New York World, and it might
have included all the people with the
veterans. The men who were in many
battles SllnOw something about real
xx-,-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-26

TERMS-Daily, 10 cents per week. Weekly,
per year In advance.
All communications of argumentative
Character, political or religious, must have
real name attached tor publication. No
such articles will be printed over fictitious
signatures.
Correspondence solicited from every town
ship in Rock Island county.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-26
Underwear

Ladies' Union Suits. Umbrella
style, lace trimmed, the 42c IN
kind. for this time. each .... lOC
Ladies Lace Trimmed Knit draw
eTs, umbrella style, 25c and soc
values, for quick IT.
clearing, pair ...........I III
10 dozen Children's Nazareth Rib
bed underwaists, for IN
days if they last ............lV C
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-26
Buy and Try a Box Tonight.

While you think of it, go buy and
try a box of Cascarets Candy Ca
thartic, ideal laxative, tonight. You'll
never regret it. Genuine tablets
stamped G. c. c. Never sold in
bulk. All druggists, roc.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-26
THE ARGUS.

Published Daily and Weekly at 1894 Sec.
ond avenue, Rock Island, Ill. ENTERED al
the postofnce as secondclass matter.l
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-26

FoIey's Kidney Cure VIII cure all
diseases arising from discrdered kid
neys or bladder. All druggists
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-26
For Men

Mems Ties-Tecks. Four in Hands.
imperials-been selling at soc and
I5c each, choice for o.
three days at ................E OC
Mems Fancy Stripe Socks, regular
Csc value. exceptional 1870
bargain, at per pair $500. AE7ZC
Mems Suspenders. real loom webbs,
value 22c, for three days I0o
Mems Jersey Ribbed Shirts and
Drawers; best finish. drawers dou-
HE seat, the &c values, To-
this sale each ............. AOO
Mems Wilson Bros, and Gold Brand
Madras Shirts, the $3.50 Too
grades, special for this lot. ~
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-26

BY THE j. w. POTTER 90.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-26
Hosiery Special

Ladies full regular made, fine Cot
ton Hose. double sole, high spIiced
heels; always 25c per pair-at 2: 30
each day. Thursday, Friday. En-
and Saturday. 8 pair for 800. Jul
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-26
Aluminium Cook
ing Utensils

More women are using
aluminium cooking ware ev-
cry day. Light almost as
paper; cooks quicker than
any other, does not burn,
tarniSh, rust or corrode-to
have one piece is to want
more. And prudent buy
ers buy it here.
Like as in everything else, when
this store carries aluminium ware,
you'll find prices here less than else
where. For instance
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-26
Three More Days

OF the sale on Pillow Cases. Sheets,
etc. Here are three of the many
bargains offered:
Good Bleached Pillow Cases. To
worth 121sc, for ..........lC
Large size Bed Spreads, E0c
hemmed ready for use JJC
Sheets. full size. No.
torn and ironed .........f ES
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-26

Simpsons Mercerized Dress Prints
assorted patterns-three h.
days, at per yard .fIZN
Arizona republican., 1903-11-25
FIXED HIS FIDDLE
B. R. Smith Makes an Improvement on
 the Standard Violin.

E. F. Smith, better known as Pro lessor" and with whose violin music most Phoenix people are familiar has devised an improvement on the old fashioned four-stringed fiddle that has won fame for hundreds of years, all the way from Central Europe to the hum ble abode of the Arkansaw noun taineer clear around the world both ways.
 Briefly the Improvement consists of the simple adding of another string to the violin, but in order to dc so it re- quires, of course, a new tailpiece to the instrument, another peg at its head and q wider bridge. The newly added string is of the lower register and adds five notes to the ordinary instrument. The improvement consists in that deep CT, richer and more mellow tones can be produced, and by which the new string cello. viola and trombone parts may be added. The advantage is that a compa- tent musician when playing. for in- stance, in a small orchestra where the cello or trombone is lacking may SUD- ply these parts even to the production of solo work. thereby adding volume as well as variety to the otherwise small and deficient orchestra.
 Mir. Smith only yesterday completed his experimental instrument and tested it 10 his own satisfaction He has in mind the construction of an attach ment for the fifth string. that may be adjusted to any biolin. without the making. of a. new tailpiece or bridge and which attachment. he says. will still iurthe improve it's tone. It is difficult to properly adjust a bridge to the vio- lin as now made wide enough to ac- Ccmmodate the five strings. without making them hard for the player. to reach conveniently and without plac- ing too great strain on the body of the instrument. It will in effect be a separate bridge for the fifth string with another post beneath the bridge. Whether the mechanism will be one which he can manufacture and sell to advantage is yet to be determined but he has proved that it will be an inven- ton greatly to be desired by many mu- sici1ns. He may not be able to produce the lost chord" with it, but he is able to furnish a lot of chords that hereto fore have been very greatly neglected.
Arizona republican., 1903-11-25
THE SANITARY BOARD
Its Operation Has Been Hard on Stock
 RustlerS.

Chairman w. s. Sturges and MT. c. T. Hirst, members of the live stock sanitary board, were at the rooms Of the board yesterday examining cur rent bills. There will be no regular ses- sion of the board until January 1, at which time the organization of the Arizona Cattlemen's Association will be perfected. The organization was be- gun at Tucson couple of months ago; officers were elected and committees were appointed. The articles and by laws of the association of Montana. and Texas, believed to be the two best or ganiZations iL the west. have been sent for. and articles for the cattlemen of this territory will be framed from both of them.
 Col Sturges says that the work ofthe
 sanitary board has been considerably lightened. The operation of the new sanitary law is meeting with the com mendation of all honest cattlemen in the territory and the business of the rustlers seems to have been permanent ly discouraged. When the law became effective there was little trouble for some time. those who were opposed to it evidently believing that a new broom sweeps clean. determined to wait until the newness had somewhat worn off. Then the business of rUstling was begun again. By the cooperation of the board. the cattlemen, the in- spectors and the Arizona Rangers the thieves have been practically driven cut of business. Convictions have been secured under the law in COchise and Graham counties. Hitherto it had been impossible to secure Q conviction in the latter county, but recently thieves have been sent from that county to the peni- tentiary for seven years. In almost ev- cry instance a violation of the law had been followed by punishment.
 4 greater work has been accomplish ed than the suppression of rustliag along the Mexican line. For years an organized band of horse and cattle thieves had been operating in the west from the line to Montana. The trail of the thieves led through this territory. Stolen stock was taken in both direc- tions. The stockmen of Mohave county were among the heavier sufferers. The board and the rangers have succeeded in breaking up the operations of the gang in this territory and compelling HsfsS1sSI I!ssts7e5S'E s'sss-ssfA~>s -~.-.
Arizona republican., 1903-11-25

A greatmany women wipe their sins away at this season of the year by sitting up nights working on something to be sold at a church fair.-Atchison Globe
Arizona republican., 1903-11-25

a change of route beyond the boundar-
 ies of Arizona,
Arizona republican., 1903-11-25
DR. HEBRA

Hubbard Building, 26-2S South Second Ave nue, Phoenix. Arizona. CONSULTATION FREE. Hours 10-12, 1-3, CT.