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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-02
A MILLION PUPILS
Are Enrolled in the Schools of
the Sucker
State.
SHOWN BY BAYLIss' REPORT
Cost OF Operating Near $21, OOO,-
OOO-Value of Buildings
and Grounds.

Over 100000 pupils were enrolled
in the schools of illinois during the
year ended June so, 1908. These fig
ures are certified by Alfred Bayliss,
state superintendent of public in
struction, who is now at work on his
annual report.
The report will show that there
were 9G9,414 pupils enrolled in the
public schools Of the state, 646.154 in
graded and 323.26O in ungraded
schools In addition, 55,257 were en-
rolled in private institutions, bring
ing the grand total to 1,O24,671. OF
the II, 7SO school districts, 20 are I'M
able to maintain schools. 116 have
school less than six months in the
year and 1855 have school six
months or more.
In all, 1850 school buildings are
found in the state, PA having been
built during the last year. OF this
number 105 are stone, 1853 are of
brick and 10,S03 are frame structures.
Nineteen log school houses also are
still in use.
Of all the schools ALA are graded
and 1O.703 ungraded; 1913 of the grad
Ell schools are classed as high schools.
A total of 27,1OO teachers was employ
ed, 14.7Os in graded schools and 49,
392 in ungraded. The average wage
paid to males was $e5.S3 and to fe-
males $55.62, the same ranging from
$12.5 so to $500 month.
\ commendable growth is noted in
school libraries. The $3.50 libraries
contain S07,9s5 volumes, 1881 of
which were purchased last year.
There are GAG private schools, taught
by 1,713 teachers.
The financial account shows total
receipts for the year $2s,644.571. 80,
expenditures $2O.9sO, $500. leaving Il
balance on hand of $685., 427.S4 in
cash and $40, 157.5s loaned. The town
ship fund is $15,715,6O7.7s, with an in
come of $S43, 30S.6s. The county fund
is S161,753.96, bringing an annual in
come of S7,S13.06.
School buildings and grounds are
valued at $56,612.707. The district tax
levy in August, 1908, was s17.595.21s.-
81. County superintendent received
S117,73S from the state auditor. The
county institutes were held at a cost
of 25.591.76. The institute fund has
balance on hand of 500, O55.S2.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-02
Revelation Imminent.

a sure sign of approaching revolt
and serious trouble in your system is
nervousness, sleeplessness, or stom-
ach upsets. Electric Bitters will quick
ly dismember the troublesome causes.
1t never fails to tone the stomach,
regulate the kidneys and bowels,
stimulate the liver and clarity the
blood. Rundown systems benefit par
ticularly and all the usual attending
aches vanish under its searching and
thorough effectiveness. Electric Bit
ters is only so cents, and that is re-
turned if it don't give perfect salts
faction. Guaranteed by Hartz & u
lemeyer, druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-02
BowLERs OF THE STATE
HAVE ANNUAL MEETING

The Illinois Bowling association
held it's annual meeting at Mussey's,
Chicago, and after three hours ses-
sion, adopted the new set Of rules
and several amendments to the con
stitution, prepared by President Pas
deloup and Secretary Kiene- The
only hitch in the proceedings arose
over the question of the treatment of
bowling clubs in cities where no
bowling league exist, but that was
finally settled satisfactorily.
The new rules proviUe for an an
nual state tournament on the lines of
the national bowling tourney and with
cash prizes. While the contest will
tie practically open to all teams, to be
eligible one must affiliated with some
league which is a member of the l. H..
y, except in cities and towns where
there are 1ro clubs. In each case a
club desiring to join the association
viii be placed on the same basis as a
league ana will be admitted on pay
ment of the annual dues of IS.
Each League in the l. b. \. will be
entitled to one entry in both the team
and individual event without any
extra entrance fee. With that eX-
ception fee of 81 a man viii be
charged to enter As usual the event
VIII continue to be contested in Chi
cago until some other city has pro-
crossed far enough to handle so large
a tourney.
Practically all of last years officers
were elected as follows:
President. Frank L. Pasdeloup; vice
presidents. o. W. Schmidt and NJ.
Benzen of Joliet; secretary, II. a.
Kiene; treasurer. DR.. G. y. Thomas.
The executive committee is composed
of c. G. Wilson, of Chicago; w. NJ.
Bowman, of Rock Island; Frank p.
Eiffeer, of Waukegan. and L. Ludwig,
of Aurora
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-02
Bits of Sport

Dreyfuss is DESTROYS of winning the
National league championship four
years in succession.
Again they are talking of cutting
up the New York American grounds.
Bob Lowe, who managed the Denver
club last season, declares that catcher
ShIei, drafted by Cincinnati, is a Won
der.
\ small bet might be made to the
effect that Patsy Donovan will not
manage the st. Louis Nationals next
season.
Frank Farrell is said to have Sc
cured possession of the New York
American club. and will have himself
elected president.
Pitcher Kenna, who was said to have
been purchased from Milwaukee by
the Philadelphia club, has signed with
Denver. More work for the commits
sion.
Miller Higgins, the Reds second
baseman. is counted upon to do some
dazzling stunts next year. Tom DAILY
may yet be traded to the st. Louis
Cardinals.
ST. Paul has secured a new infieldeT
to take the place of Miller Higgins.
His name is Denton and he halls from
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-02
one Huudred DoIIar. a Box

is the value H. a. Tisdale, Summerton
S. C., places on DeWitt's Witch Hazel
Salve. He says: Il had the piles for
20 years. ] tried many doctors and
medicines, but all failed except De
Wits Witch Hazel Salve. 1t cured
me-" 1t is a combination of the heal
ing properties of witch hazel with an
tiseptics and emolients; relieves and
permanently cures blind, bleeding,
itching and protruding piles, sores,
cuts bruises, eczema, salt rheum, and
all skin diseases. Sold by all drug
gists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-02
ThaLnne Star state.

Down in Texas. at Yoakum. is a big
dry goods firm, of which J. NJ. Halter
is the head. Mr.. Halter, on one of his
trips east to buy goods. said to a
friend who was with him in the pal
ace car: Here, take one Of these
Little Early Risers upon retiring and
you will be up early in the morning
feeling good" For the dark brown"
taste. headache and that logy feeling,
DeWitt's Little Early Risers are the
best pills to use. Sold by all drug
gists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-02
warning. warning

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, 1903-12-02

Manufacturers EntrodUc-
tory Sale of New Plan
os Opens Tomorrow
atGriggs' New Mu-
sic House and
Closes Satur-
day, January
4, 1904.

This will be grand chance to own
piano. Such slaughtering of
piano prices positively has never been
known in the tri-cities. We throw the
prices wide open, and offer bargains
unparalleled in the annals of Daven-
port piano selling. The manufactur-
ers tell us to introduce their goods,
no matter what the cost, and we are
going to do it. We have secured eX-
ira special price reductions from the
manufacturers on the entire line of
pianos sold by us for the next 30 days,
| and these concessions, together with
nearly all our retail profit, will be
handed over TO the purchaser direct.
This is bona fide price-cutting
sale. No ifs or ands about it. You
will find us in this. as in all following
advertising, living up to every prom
Use We can not afford to deceive the
| public, even were we so disposed. for
we have located here permanently.
This is what we advertise to do,
and we will do it:
First. Every piano is marked in
plain figures at the actual selling
price. Thus the unsophisticated buy
has the experienced judge of tone and
values.
| We have marked pianos
That usually sell at 5000 and up
for ........... ............. .Sl3S.OO
That usually sell at 500 and up
for ....-....... ............. $4,000
That usually sell at 1925 and up
for ...-.... ..............-.Sl 54.OO
That usually sell at $3.50 and up
for .......... .......... S175.50
That usually sell at $500 and up
for .......... ............S21 100
That usually sell at 1925 and up
, for $500. ........ $4,000
That usually sell at $3.50 and up
for ............. .$29O.OO
That usually sell at $500 and up
for S3OO-OO
That usually sell at $500 and up
for ..... INSTRUMENTATION. $4,000
The old way of high prices and slow
sales must die in Davenport. We are
going to put prices where they ought
to be- This is marvelouslv oppor-
tune time to buy. The holidays are
fast approaching and you will want a
piano for Christmas. Only IS shop
ping days left. 1t will pay YOU to buy
now if you ever intend to own a piano,
Come in early and select your in
strument while the assortment is at
its best.
BY depositing a small amount you
may select your instrument and we
will keep it until wanted.
We will allow you the full market
value for your old piano or organ in
trade on a new instrument.
Now is the time to buy at the big
Manufacturers Introductory Sale at
Griggs' New Music Store
2lO Brady Street.
DAVENPORT. a
OPEN EVENINGS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-02
THOUSAND IS CLEARED
FROM THE TURNER FAIR

The Rock Island Turner society
will clear Approximately $1,000 from
its fair that closed last evening at
the hall on Third avenue. Business
men ,aud the people generally were
generous in contributing toward the
success of the enterprise, and the So
ciety is greatly pleased with the out
come. The money, as stated hereto
fore, is to go towards the rebuilding
of the west half of the society's
building.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-02
Head About to Burst From a Severe Bilious
Attack.

Il had severe bilious attack and
felt like my head was about to burst
when l got hold of free sample of
Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver
Tablets. l took dose of them after
supper and the next day felt like a
new man and have been feeling hap
Ply ever since" says j. w. Smith, of
Juliff, Texas. For biliousness, stom-
ach troubles and constipation these
tablets have no equal. Price, % cents.
For sale by all druggists.
When you want pleasant purga-
tive try Chamberlain's Stomach and
Liver Tablets. They are easy to take
and produce no nausea, gripping or
other disagreeable effect For sale
by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-02
Coughs, Colds and Constipation.

Few people realize when taking
cough medicines other than FoIey's
Honey and Tar that they contain OPT
ates which are constipating besides
being unsafe, particularly for chill
dren. Foley's Honey and Tar con-
tains no opiates. is safe and sure and
will not constipate. All druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-02

You know what constipation is and
what it results in. Avoid those bad
results by curing yourself with Liver
Lax. 1t never fails. Moves the bow
els gently and without gripping. Cures
torpid liver. % cents. Never fails.
II. H. THOMAS, Leading Druggist.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-02

The fact that nothing has yet re-
lieved your rheumatism is no reason
why the Anchor Pain EXpeller should
fail. 1t will not fail. Many years
use in almost every country proves
its value. One more effort for health.
25 and so cents.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-27
RAISE IN FREIGHT RATES.
Increase All Around Announced by the
 Consolidated.

Increase All Around Announced by the
 Consolidated.
 Announcement was made by the Consolidated road yesterday that an increase in freight rates would go into effect July 1. The advance will range from 1 to 2 cents per 100 pounds and there will also be a readjustment of coal rates, which were advanced re- gently 10 and 20 cents a ton. It is said that the advance has been contemplated for some time, and that the same thing has been done by other roads.
 It is said that the new rates will be adjusted so as to fall as evenly as pos sible on all classes of shippers. The reasons assigned for the increase are the increased cost of labor, the advance in the price of locomotives and cars and the greater cost of coal These things combine to make the cost of op- erating the road much greater than it was a few years ago. An official of the road is quoted as saying that the company had spent $2O,LO0,oO0 upon labor in southern New England the past year and he felt that the company had thus done something to heighten ] the general prosperity of this part of the country.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-27
HAD MEXICAN MONEY.
Circus Followers Working a Smart
 Game in New Britain.

Circus Followers Working Smart
 Game in New Britain.
 New Britain. June 27.--W. H. Long was arrested last evening on a charge of attempting to pass Mexican half dollars and dollars for the full value of American coin. He and .'pal's went into Zevin's store at High and Broad streets and his companion bought two 5-cent cigars rendering in payment a Mexican dollar, worth about 46 cents. He received 90 cents in change The two men went into John Sheehan's saloon and Patrick Smiths grocery store on High street and tried the same game there, but the money was refused and the matter reported to the police. When the police appear ed Long's companion got away. Long had three Mexican dollars, twenty-two Mexican half dollars, eighteen Mexican quarters, also $3.20 in American TO- cent pieces and 45 cents in nickels It is believed the men have been follow ing the circus.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-27
NUTMEG CARVINGS
Interesting Items Boiled Down tor fns
 Benefit of Our Busy Readers.

Interesting Items Boiled Down tor fna Benefit of Our Busy Readers. The state board of barber's examin- CTS met at the capitol yesterday and
 examined and issued barhers' certih- cates.
 Miss Alice Roosevelt and Miss Reed
 daughter of Whitelaw Reed, are the
 guests of Captain and Mrs Cowles of
 Pennington.
 James T. Patterson. owner of the Pennington & Plainville trolley line, has instructed William J. Carroll to
 make arrangements for power and
 cars, and to get the road ready for operation.
 Forty eight young women, most of them from New Britain, took exam nations for state teachers certificates at the capitol yesterday. The examin-
 ation took place in the hall of the house.
 One of the jockies fell in the races at the circus in New Britain yesterday. l The accident caused considerable ex- citement to the spectators for few minutes until it was seen that the man
 had come out Of his dangerous position without being seriously hurt. He was
 able to mount his horse and ride eff
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-27
HIBERNIAN MEMORIAL.

will Garry Out Program As Intended
 for Last Sunday.
 Weather permitting, to-mc=sow will be a big day with the Hibernians of Waterbury. The Memorial day ser vices which were to have been held last Sunday, but were postponed on ac- count of the rain will take place at 1:45 o'clock at St Patrick's hall, fol lowed by parade to St Joseph's cem- etery. The program is as follows: Opening Ode ...............
 ....... Ladies' Auxiliary, A. o. H. Introductory Remarks ...........
 Francis O'Brien, Chairman Memorial Address Rev Father Elem ing of St Francis Xavier parish Soprano Solo. Miss Winifred Delaney Roll call of deceased members. Bass Solo o-.......... Frances Egan Remarks '. County Pres T. F. Luddy Tenor Solo. Thomas Howard Closing Ode America. ....
 Ladies Auxiliary
 After the exercises in the hall are concluded the members of the A. O.. H. will form on East Main street, right resting on School street, in the following order:
 Marshal J. F. Calvin.
 Aides
 Christopher Talbot, John Canfeld, M {. Mahon, J T. Whitney, Joseph McGraiI. M T. Burke. St Francis Xavier Drum Corps. Company D, Hibernian Rifles. Captain John Griffin. Divisions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and N6, Ladies' Auxiliary in Carriages.
 The line of march will be: East Main to Dublin, to St Joseph's ceme- tery. where the following exercises will be held: Decorating graves of deceased members; prayer by Rev pr Farrel Martin.
 Committees will also visit Calvary and new St Joseph's cemeteries and place flowers on the graves of deceas- ed brothers. The several divisions will then, form and march to Dublin, to East Main, to St Patrick's hall where the parade will be dismissed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-27
BROOKLYN BRIEFS

Miss Mary Judd of Bridgeport is visiting Mrs Begnal and family of South Leonard street.
 The Rev Fathers Gleeson, Sheehan and Saurusaitis have returned from a weeks retreat at the seminary in Dunwoodie, N. Y.
 At the 1O:30 service at the Third Congregational church tomorrow the Rev B. F. Root will preach on ''The Greatest Power in the World" and in the evening at 7 o'clock he will speak on 'The Things We Know"
 Mrs Charles H. Granger of Newark, N. J., wife of the former pastor of the Third Congregational church in this city, is the guest of Mrs Sumner E. Holt of Porter street. On Thursday night Mrs Granger was rendered a re- ceptfon in the parlors of the Third church by the Daughters of the Cove nant. of which she is the founder. Among those present at the reception was the Rev B. F. Root and Mrs Root. The evening was pleasantly spent, all present enjoying merry time. Re treatments were served.
 A Dig sign in the window of Walk er's drug store attracted much atten tion last night The sign is an adver t1sement for Quaker Straw Bleach which ds used to clean straw hats. I makes old hats look like new. It is 6 great money saver and it does not in jure the hat in. any way. The sigr contains 174 electric lights, which pro duce a brilliant effect. If your hat i soiIed with dust and dirt. go to Walk er's and purchase a cake of Quake Straw Bleach for 15 cents. It's winner. 1u n-.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-27
LAST SHORT CALENDAR.
Cases Taken Oft Docket Last Saturday
 Put On Again To-Day.

The district court held the last snort calendar for the season to-day. Judge Cowell presided. As was ex. pected number of the cases that were taken off the docket last Saturday were put on to-day. They are as fol. lows: Town. of Waterbury vs Ferdi. nand Demipg; same vs Charles Hutch. ins: Jeremiah Mahoney, F. ]. Brown, ct al William Mitchell, Thomas Sun. deriand; Scovill Manufacturing Go vs Patrick J. McGrath: R. A. Lowe va Edgar w. Pfnney, ct al; John Griffin vs Thomas Reilly; Charles W. Bauby vs Giovanni Crescenti: A. c. Peck va Fannie J. Smith. administratrix: John Balthruzeftus vs Stanislaus Nowakii Peter Dolan vs Edward F. Hunt; Mary Sheridan vs Charles H. Percy; William Y. Grilley vs Homer L. Atkins; Au. gustus J. Smith vs M. Willinger ct uxi and Charles E. Egan vs James Fan ming. Many of these were restored to the docket conditionally and unless these conditions are complied with they will be again taken off.
 Assignments for next week are mada as follows: Chatfield vs Morris and Munson vs Rose Monday; City of Wa terbury vs Concordia Singing society and Claffey vs Claffey ct al Tuesday; Gould vs the City and Mehr vs Lem hardt Friday.
 Tn the case Of Williams vs the Wa terbury Republican bond of $50 was ordered to be filed by Thursday. Judg. ment in foreclosure was granted Lewis Beardsley against William H. Bergin for $2,365.68 Judgment was also qiv- en Loren R. Carter against the Water
 bury Lumber & Coal Go for S93. .55.
 This is mechanics lien. Tn the mat ter of James F. Kelly vs John ].
 Burke, both of Naugatuck, James A. Matthews of Bristol was appointed a committee to sell. The property con- sists of farm in Harwinton and the
 sale is to take place on July 15.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-27
STANDING ON RUNNING BOARD.
Two Men Seriously Injured at New
 Britain Yesterday.

Two Men Seriously Injured at New
 Britain Yesterday.
 New Britain, June 27.-Fred w. La cham and Horace s. Squier were serl- ously injured yesterday morning about 10 o'clock while riding on a West Main street trolley car. The ear was crowded and MT Squier and MT La. fham were standing on the running board. The car approached coal team and the motorTnan, thinking that he could pass by, went ahead. The shaft of the coal wagon hit MT Squier and knocked him off the car. MT La uham was directly behind and did not perceive the accident until it was too late bo avoid the shaft which jammed him in the side. The car was almost in front of Dr Irving's office and he was called. He found that Mir La-; than had three ribs broken He said last evening that he could not tell whether internal injuries would deveI-s op. MT Squier was taken to his home on Cedar street. Dr Robbins was sum- noned
 Last evening MT Squier's condition was critical. The pole of the wagon had struck him in the abdomen and. it is believed, caused rupture. A consultation of physicians was held. last evening. MT Squier has been in poor health for some time and 1t was a question whether an operation would be advisable.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-27
NE will find it a pleas

ZINE will find it a pleas O ure to roam through the various aisles of this great furniture store - the stock of which like none oth- er-possessing a tone, char acter and individuality, all its own. Whether you have an entire house to fit out, or just a single piece to buy, 1t will pay you to come here, as nowhere else. do we believe, will be seen such excellent variety, such originality and beauty of designs and such goodness and quality at the price. Indeed, your furni- ture buying will be done most pleasingly and economically at the Hampson-SelleW Fur niture Co.'S store in the new Commercial building on Bank street. Refrigerators will now be in demand, with the warmer days, and it's at this store where you can get the best at a guaranteed price saving.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-27
Real Estate and Rents
O'HEILL'S BULLETIN.

r x 4 { s71
 When the trolley cars go up West Side hill, which they will do in about a year, and by that time the union will have won the strike, and hope before then, property up there will be worth about twice what 1t is now. have a two-tenement house mp there that can be bought dirt cheap, simply because the man who owns it is too strong to walk up the hill. If you buy this place. which is only half way up the hill, you not only buy home, but you get a very profitable investment for the few hundred dollars that you have laid by. Do not pay rent, as l have repeatedly said in these columns; it is cheaper to own a home than to rent a tenement, and why should you let your money stay in bank and let the bankers get rich while you stay poor?
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-27
FOR STEALING BICYCLES.
Man Arrested at Indian Orchard
 Bought Bicycle Here.

Man ArreSUed aL mdlan Orcnaru
 Bought Bicycle Here.
 Frank Schneider, charged with stealing bicycles. was arrested yester- day by Chief Bromage and Officer Brown at Indian Orchard. It is all legged that Schneider purchased 2 bi- cycle in Waterbury which was to cost $40. He paid $10 on it and then took it to Hartford, where he sold it for S6; also that he stole another bicycle in Hartford and rode to Thompsonyille Wednesday. He left Thompsonville Wednesday night with Sun Brothers circus. He was taken to Thompson vile by Chief Of Police Edward Bro mage and turned over to Sergeant Butler, who brought him to Hartford, where he was to have been tried this morning. Both bicycles were recov- cred.