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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-30
Murphy an Inventor.

Tim Murphy has made fortune as
an actor. 1t need not surprise his adj
mirers if he doubles his fortune as an
inventor. He has always had scien-
tific bent and his laboratory is the
holy of HOLES of his home. Mr.. Muir
phys lawyers have in hand the secur-
ing of patent for what, for lack of
better term. may be called ''indelible
paper" That is to say he has dis
covered an ingredient which. when
compounded with the paper in its
making. renders indelible the writing
from any ink. 1t would seem that the
comedian has discovered something
of singular practicability and value to
organizations and public officers who
wish to insure the permanency of
their records. Heretofore all inks
have faded in time. The Declaration
of independence is actually illegible.
Mr.. Murphy has discovered the pam
acea for permanency in the paper in
stead of the ink.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-30
HOTELS AND RESORTS,

-
GRAND HOTEL-Famous ColfaX mineral
springs. Offers best accommodations at
reasonable prices. Address William Frey,
Colfax, Iowa.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-30

EXPRESS, STORAGE, BUS AND CAB.
~~-~-~~~OO~~~O~~~O~~~O~~~
ROBBS TRANSFER CO., 100 West Seven
teenth street. Old phone 1887 New phone
5I5S. New storage building. Express. bag
gage. bus and cab calls answered day or
night.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-30

racing the Music was written for
Henry Dixey, who made great hit in
the title role in the east and in Chi
cago. The owners of the piece saw its
possibilities, as it proved to be one of
the seasons successes. 1t was there
fore decided to keep MIR. Dixey in the
cast and organize a western company.
Mr.. Kent was secured for the leading
part and very capable corps of play
ers was chosen to surround him The
play and players have been very sue
cessful. 1t is a delicate comedy, one
of the prettiest ever placed on the
stage. Indeed no piece has been bet
ter received by the critics. The part
exactly suits Mr.. Kent's temperament.
He is, as you must know, a most fin
ished actor, and was long identified
with the Frohman productions.
There said Miss Marble, Il have
shown you my mission. Now don't
call me a man. will YOU. Just treat
me as you would any other bread-win
ner and please to remember this adj
yancing age offers new possibilities
20 my sex and if we are true to our
selves we can meet them without be-
coming mannish even if we are ahead
of the show.
Madge Carr Cook as Mrs. Wigs.
Rock Island playgoers. who have
enjoyed Mrs. Alice Hogan Rice's two
famous stories of Mrs. Wigs" and
Lovely Mary" will have the oppor-
tunity at the Illinois theatre of wit
Messing the dramatization of Mrs.
Wfggs Of the Cabbage Patch" This
Leibler & &C. production had its or
iginal presentation in Louisville. KY.
the home of the cabbage patch and of
both the authoress and playwright
Oct. Is. The piece promises to be
one of the unique dramatic events of
the present season. Mrs. Madge Carr
Cook, that expert character comedi-
enne. will make her bow here as dear
old Mrs. Wigs; charming Mabel Tall
aferrO, so favorably known as the
child actress, will portray the strange
spirited Lovely Mary; Miss Helen
Lowell. that clever portrayer of spin
ster roles. will impersonate little Mis-
Hazy; and William T. Hodge, of the
Sag Harbor" fame. who is so clever
an interpreter of village types. will
depict the humorously drink-loving
Mr.. Stubbins. All four of these quaint
characters have been. according toI
report. set forth in happy relief in the
three-act comedy which Mrs. Anne
Crawford Flomer has written upon
the basis If the original widely read !
story. All the familiar figures of the
now historic cabbage patch have been
reproduced, indeed. in the cast of % |
which is to interpret this play in this |
city soon. This cast does not fail to |
include the Juvenile element. of the
stories. either. and there are said to
be three especially clever little misses |
who play the part of the little Jog |
raphy Wigs girls. while the
picturesque role of little Tommy is to
be portrayed by chubby-cheeked |
blonde-curled Ycungster who is de
clared to look the part of Lovely |
Mary's baby boy to 7.
Murphy Inventor.
Tim Murphy has made fortune as /
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-30
MERCHANTS
Information Bureau

Directories of North and South Da-
kota, Missouri, Iowa, Wisconsin, Pc
oria and Chicago. Records are kept
of people moving, arriving or leaving
Davenport. Credit reports and cor
rect addresses furnished on applica-
ton. Branch of the Bergman Collec-
ton Agency. 2O7-2O9 Brady street.
Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-30

WE WILL BOND YOU-Executors, admin
istrators, guardians. trustees. trustees or
any kind of judicial bonds; lodge and So
Ciety oficerS; city, state or q. :. govern
ment oficials; contractors; positions OF
trust; in fact any kind of bond you want
Except bail bondS). Terms reasonable.
Hayes & Cleaveland, resident managers,
Fidelity and Deposit company, of Mary
land.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-30
Notice to Contractors.

Sealed proposals will be received at
the city clerks office, Rock Island, Ill,
until Monday, Nov. 9, 1908, at ) o'clock
p. m, for the construction of a bridge
over Rock river.
Plans and specifications on file at
the city clerks Office.
Rock Island. H.. Oct "a. 1908.
II. c. SCHAFFER, City Clerk.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-30

GEORGE II. SIDWELL Il CO.-Commission
merchants. Grain, hay and provisions.
Members OF the Chicago board of trade
and Chicago Stock exchange. Established
IS years. No. 542 and 543 Rialto building
Long distance phone. Harrison 1855.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-30
HEATING AND PLUMBING.

CHANNON, PERRY s. COMPANY-Heating
and plumbing along scientific and SAINT
tary lines. Careful and skilled workmen.
Prompt attention. ia West Seventeenth
street. Phone ll4a
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-30

Surprising you're busted - haven't a
dime.
Getting poor isn't a serious crime;
Put on bold front, work with all
your might,
You're sure to win by taking Rocky
Mountain Tea at night.
T. II. Thomas pharmacy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-30
GRAIN AND PROVISIONS.


H. j. TOHER & CO.-Brokers, Davenport
Stocks, grain, provisions, cotton. Prtvale
wire to New York and Chicago. offices
100 Main street. Telephone 407.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-30
wANTED-POsITIONs
MISCELLANEOUS.

nISOELLANEOUS.
DO YOU WANT AGENTS?-Many years eX-
perieuce 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. Lord & Carver. Racine, Wis.
IF YOU WANT to buy, sell, trade or rent
anything, engage helpor secure a situation
the Mail is the one paper in Moline that can
do 1t 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 will do. Evening
and SATURDAY. Mail Moline Ill
DIR. O. R RAYMOND'S Monthly Regulator
has brought happiness to hundreds of anx-
ious women; no pain. no danger, no inter
ference with work; relief guaranteed to
days; have never had single failure; all
letters truthfully and Conhdentially ans
wered Price g. by Tail. Obtained only
al Behlke's Pharmacy. 44l State street, Chi
cago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-30
CONTRAOTORs AND BuILDERs.

JOHN vOLK & CO.-Contractors and build.
ers. Also manufacturers of sash, doors
blinds and mouldings. Dealers in plate
window and art glass Onlces and factory,
81 to $40 Eighteenth street
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-30
FVTE II,

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EMPIRE COAL & COKE COMPANY-WhOle
sale and retail dealers in bituminous and
anthracite coal. Prompt delivery service.
offices 17lS First avenue. Telephone west
1890
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-30
INSURANCE.

HAYES & CLEAVEI.AND - The pioneer
agency. Old time and fire tested compa-
MES. Fire, lightning. plate glass, tornado,
accident, lite, or almost any form of risk.
Ground floor offices 40 to 2ls, Eighteenth
street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-30
MONEY roLoAN.

ney, rooms 1886, Mitchell & Lynde build
ing, Rock Island.
MONEY TO LOAN-In any amount, on any
kind of security. Also choice property tor
sale or rent. w. l. Coyne. go Seventeenth
street, up stairs.
WE make specially OF loaning money on
household goods, horses. wagons, etc,
without removal and in quiet way. Call
on us for quick loans. Fidelity Loan COM
pany, Room SO, Mitchell LYnde block.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-30
WANrep-MALE HEP

WANTED-A bell boy at the Rock Island
house.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-30

4OST-A pair OF ladies' glasses in case. on
Eighteenth street and Second avenue
Finder please return to Ramser's jewelry
store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-30

WANTED-A cashiers desk, six feet long.
Give description and price. Address E. s.,
Argus once.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-30
LOST AND FOUND

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LOS IA gold watch with diamond setting
on face and engraved IL. W on back. Re
turn to The Argus and receive liberal re
ward.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-30

ST. EOTis, Springfield.
GAlest.irg, Peoria and
quincy -. -. s7:So am 'e:3s am
oa.csgo -. -. - "A 30 am 1876 am
81. IJcas, Kansas City,i
Denver and RscjaCl
CoAst 49,. $50. 80. ss7:R5 pm '7:iO pm
sernediaIe ............ +z:s5 pm +7:I0 pm
1huque, Clinton, La
Crosse, 50. Paul, MINI.
aud n. W .........-. s S7:S0 pm 200 am
Clinton, Dubuque, and
La Crosse. .............. ZOO am 200 pm
Gin ton and Intermediates sS7:O0 am S7d1 ON
s. stop 81 neck Island - minutes for meals,
sDeily. fDaily except Sunday.
Telephone 1880.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-30

WANTED-All ladies to know that we keep
in stock at all times the Cosmopolitan pat
terms, all seams allowed. Any pattern sold
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-30
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

or three furnished rooms
for light housekeel ling. Address "A AZ, -
Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-30
ron RENr-ROonks

FOR RENTEomce room on ground aoor at
Rock Island house
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-30
FOR sALE-CITY PROPERTY.

FOR SALE-BeSt bargains in lots on Tween
ty-dtth street and Tenth avenue if taken
al once. Easy payments. Inquire Reidy
Bros.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-30

WANTED-I,OOO people to use Cincho Relief
Tonic. a positive cure for diarrhoea and
CT amps. For sale by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-10-30

WANTED-A5 or Groom house with con-
venieuCeS. Party'S mention is to buy if
satisfactory. Address IS TO- care Argus.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-05-18
a Bloc a veeetarlani.m.

One On. Broekler. a scientist OF Wen
ma, has created more or less Of 4 sen
sation by declaring that European veg.
etaEians never have any gfeat-great-
grandchildren and tend to lose their
own sight and their hair, as well as
their courage early in life. says the
Philadelphia Public Ledger Those
who controvert the doctor point out
that something like a third of mankind
lives only on rice and similar food and
yet grows and mglhplies. It is also
brought forward that among the meat
eating peoples Of the earth premature
badness, bad eyesight and a lessening
offspring are so common as to consti-
tute seriously discussed problems.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-05-18
The Times Daily Short Story.

hand and back from the coin to me.
"Tn testify to your honesty he
said.
"sNo one would believe you
"T s'pect you're right he replied
thoughtfully. AT least 1t wouldn't do
to tell the truth. A lie might help. I'll
think it over. who shall / tell about
itY
II gave him Henry's address, then left
him without attaching much impor-
lance to the meeting. In the first
place, I didn't think he would take any
trouble in the matter, and, In the sec
ond, If he did l had no confidence that
he would be believed.
'sTwo weeks passed, and had ceased
to think about the ex-convict, when
one day my maid announced that a
gentleman wished to see me in the
drawing room. I went down, and
there stood Henry. His first words
were Forgive mel
II looked at him like one in q dream
Read that he said, handing me q BIZ
Of dirty paper on which was written II
pencil:
"Dere sir-I hearn a Teddy in your hous'
when I was arrested there fur steelen wa
suspected NV taken the diInon ring. Sun
I'm ief It on the washstand. an TUX !
an put It in the pocketbook that | tui
too. DANDY JIM.
"Henry and / were married that fall
I have never dared tell him the tru'
story or OF my meeting with the thief
should l do so it might shake his faitl
in me, After all, sometimes lie vii
serve better than the truth, though ha'
told the truth in time 1t might hav
served better than the lie"
CHARLOTTE A. BARBOUR.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-05-18
Flowing With an Automobile.

The blowing Of goodly part Of a
field in East Ashtabula, O., was ae.
complished the other day with an au-
tomobile which took the place Of a
stout team Of horses, says the New
York Times. The test was made by
II. i. Raser Of Erie, Pa, and his broth
er, George Raser, guided the pillow.
Many persons witnessed the unusual
feat Mfr. Raser formerly resided in
Ashtabula and was there on a visit.
He found that some blowing was to
be done in the fields near by and de-
cided to make the experiment After
the blowing was finished he returned
to Erie on his automobile.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-05-18
sAeE,s Costly WIN.
House FInnncier owns In New York
Gone 10 Ruin Through Neglect.

House Finaucfer owns In New York
Gone 10 Ruin Through Neglect.
Between two modern apartment
houses. s West Ninety-thirl street, a
four story and basement red brick
house IN New York. owned by Russell
Sage, has been devastated by yandals,
says the New York World. The house
is an eyesore to the street. For years
it has been unoccupied. Not a window
in the house is whole. The woodwork
on the outside lacks paint and is chalk
marked by children who romp about
the abandoned house. ON the panel Of
the once fine grained oak doors is
marked in great chalk letters the word
silence
For years this house has been known
as Russell Sage's whim."
Liberal offers have been made for
the purchase Of the property, but be
has refused them all. He set a price
which real estate dealers will not meet
and rather than back down Mr.. Sage
permits the house to be dismantled by
thieves. There Is a great lock and
chain on the basement door, and the
front door is locked and barred. Ad.
Joining the house is a one story exten.
sion, over which an agile person could
climb and gain access to the house.
Mr.. Sage bought the property in 1895
under foreclosure sale from a DR.
Hayward, who occupied it. 1t was
used for a short time as a residence
and again as a kindergarten school
For months it has been untenanted.
The Sage house was built ten year:
ago and was fitted with all the i'm
provements Of that time and was KEEP
up to date in improvements. Now it i
q wreck. The nickel plumbing has beef
removed, the marble mantels takel
away and even valuable parque
floor was carried of in sections. The
silver plated faucets and water piping
has been removed and sold as junk. 4
grand chandelier in the parlor, from
which hung hundreds Of prisms, i
gone. Nothing is left but the walls ans
the roof.
There never has been caretalSer i
the house since 1t was abandoned. MI
/ Sage preferred to take chances. Whel
the vandals began to attack the hous
an offer was made to Mr.. Sage 70
rental providing that he would put tn
house in good condition. 1t would hay
cost $1,000 to do it, and Mr.. Sage re
fused
i Not content with removing stuff Q
value, the vandais destroyed the fin
satin faced wall paper and knocked tn
plaster full Of holes. The boys of tn
neighborhood have made the window
targets for stone throwing. AT time
| personal remarks about Mr.. Sage ar
chalked on the walls.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-05-18
NOVEL YACHT FOR GATES.
speedy steel Boat with Only Thirty
Inch Draft.

John w. Gates is to have d novel
steam yacht. says a Chicago special to
the New York Times. Though COM
plete in every detail, magnidcently fur
nished and capable Of steaming seven
teen miles an hour, the boat will draw
only thirty inches Of water when load
ed for a ten days cruise.
The craft is TO be delivered to Mr..
Gates at Port Arthur, Tex, on Oct l
and after winter in the south will be
used in the st. Lawrence the following
summer. 1t will cost 100000 The new
boat viii be 100 feet long, with a sew
enteen foot BEAM The hull viii be Of
steel. semidivided into water tight COM
nartments
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-05-18
EcIipses III 1909.

During this year two ecIipses have
already occurred an annular eclipse Of
the sun on March %, visible over east
ern Asia and the extreme northwest OF
America, and partial eclipse Of the
moon on April IL There are two 9TH
ers scheduled for the fall. says the New
York Commercial Advertiser, a total
eclipse OF the sun on Sept 20, visible
chiefly in the antarctic regions. and a
partial eclipse Of the moon Oh Oct O.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-05-18

1t has been Mr.. Boarder's habit to take
his meals at all times and places, where
ever he might fancy.
Being strong man, he felt no III effect
for some time, then his appetite became
irregular, and his food distressed him, and
finally the mere sight or odor OF food be-
came nauseating. At this time he began
to realize that he was a captive Of Dyspep-
sia, and try as he would he could net break
his bonds. His weight fell off, he became
nervous and irritable, could not sleep, and
his suffering was intense
The REXALL soldiers rescued Mr..
Boarder Just in time, and took him to
their headquarters, the Red Cross Pharm-
aey, where he was supplied with RExALL
Dyspepsia Tablets. 10 the surprise and
joy Of Mr.. Boarder be has gained strength
and weight, and soon expects to take up
mans full work again. He attributes his
release from Dyspepsia entirely to the
curative properties OF
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-05-18

the white car viii be raised IN Man
churia, and it may not stop there. But
Russia's policy is defensive. The bear
viii hibernate until goaded from his
lair by the ayariee and aggressions OF
his neighbOrs
Shall our hand be raised IN warning
to Russia or to Great Britain
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-05-18

"Charley, dear" said young Mrs. Tor
kins, doesn't 1t depress people when
some one makes a home run at base
ball game?"
II should say mott How could iti"
Il should think it would remind a
lot Of men who are late for dinner Of
what they ought to be doing. wash
Ington Star.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-05-18
A wife THAT Was Missed.

The wife Of Christopher North had
more influence over him than any 9TH
er person In the world. and her death
was his greatest misfortune.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-27

T The Montgomery baseball team won a noon. It is possible that never in all his life will a young fellow by the name of BoiIn forget that fifth inning yesterday after noon. the Black Sox knocking him out of the box just as they did Dolan Tuesday. The Black Sox put up one of the snap piest nelding games that they have played ms m some me time , the only error being dlfi- de. Stultz did not pitch his usual good game. His wonderful control was stfll there. He gave but two bases on balls. put ne nit two men with the bah and was
 Tn the first three innings Bol,n gave three bases on balls. hit two batters. and fnfse afTs hits nlts yer wsre made oit him; In the long singles and a couple of two-baggers, ana four runs were made, three of them earned. Then Bolin was relegated to the almost put Burnett out of business in the first inning. hitting him terrific blow on the arm. He also hit Harry Manners
 The first run I of the game came |, ,h. Black sox In the last half of the first in- nlng. when Burnett was hit by the ball spratt running for him: Childs walked tlers long single scoring Chiids.
 In the first half of the fourth Mccall ied or with two-bagger. and with two 9x5, Mahling walked. both scoring on
 In the last half of the fourth the Black S0x not only got those two runs back but went one better, Manners being hif with the ball. Stickney walking and both advancing on Spratt's sacrifice Then Busch walked and the bags were full. Manners and Stickney scoring on Spratt's hit, Busch getting out at third. ~-' -.
 In the last half of the fifth, the bottom dropped out for Mr. Bolin, who began fc whistle The World Turned Upside hit by the ball, going to third on Harry Manners.s hit and both scoring on Link Stickney's two-bagger. Stickriey scored on spratt,s long single and spratt tailed on Busch's drive for two bags, leavin9 Sox. ~ "e@
 For the next three innings only one hit was made off Dolan and he only rave one base on balls. nothing being done yin- til the first half of the eiRhth. Delehnnty led off with a two.ha11sy scoring on McCann's single, McSssnn scoring on Hennegan's hit. This was the last run of the game. the final score he. ing and in favor of Montgomerv.
 The score was: