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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-14
COURT HOUSE RECORD.
In County Court.

Sept. 13.-Estate of James G.. Blythe.
Annual report fled and approved
In re guardianship of James. David
and Winifred Blythe. Annual report
of guardian filed and approved.
Estate of John Mcmahon. Claim of
DR.. Joseph DeSilva allowed in class
> at S34 80
Estate of y. =. Carter. Inventory
filed and approved. Final report and
settlement of administrator filed.
Hearing thereon set for Friday. Oct.
IA. 1904. at O'Clock a. m. Ordered
that administrator notify heirs by pub
LEGATION in some newspaper published
in Rock Island county. Ill. at least
once in each week for three successive
weeks.
Estate of Elizabeth Hauck. Final
report of administrator filed. Waiver
of notice by heirs and distributes and
receipts of heirs and distributes in
full settlement of their respective dis
tributive shares filed and approved.
Said final report approved. said admin
istratOT discharged and said estate
closed
Estate of Henry Hunt. Inventory
filed and approved.
Estate of Kathryn MCKeever Re
port of sale of real estate to pay debts
filed.
Estate of Mary Griffin. Proof of
death filed. VIII presented for pro-
bate. Petition for probate of will filed.
Hearing thereon set for Friday, Oct. Z.
1904. at . O'Ciork a. m.
Estate of Joseph II. Montgomery.
Proof of publishing and posting notice
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-14
FEEDING SHEEP PROFITABLE
Farmers of Lower End of County Han
ole Much Range Stock.

A number of farmers in the lower
end Of this county and the adjacent
a good thing feeding sheep from the
western ranges at this season of the
year for the Chicago market The an
imaIs are brought in from the west
in lean condition and placed in the
meadows. stubbIe and even cornfields.
where they Craze on the grass and
weeds that would otherwise be lost or
do harm To the soil. Later in the fall
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-14
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cures. II surpasses any other salve, 10
ton. ointment or balm for cuts. corns.
burns, bOils. sores. felons. ulcers, tct-
ter, salt rheum, fever sores. chapped
hands, skin cruptions; infallible for
piles. Cure guaranteed. Only 25 cents
at Hartz e Ullemeyer's, druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-14
ONE PRESENT

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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-14

they are finished Up on grain and sent
to market. Leo Mccormick. of Mars
ton. is now in Omaha. where he intends
to pick mp bunch of couple OF
thousand of western sheep. Part of
these he will handle himself and the
others he viii turn over to his neigh
bOrS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-14
FOUR PRESENTS

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which makes it better than any other salt
YOU have ever used for household
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Please TRY IT
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-14
McCRORY is TRANSFERRED
Head of Local Salvation Army Corps
is Sent to Bloomington.

Capt. G. B. McCrory. for the past
year in charge of the local corps of
the Salvation Army, has been trans
ferred TO Bloomington. ILL.,. for which
city he has left with Mrs. McCrory.
This is in the nature of an advance
mcnt for Capt. McCrory. Bloomington
being a larger field for the work than
Rock Island. The local charge has
been given to Capt. and Mrs. A. r.
James, who have been transferred
from Shenandoah. Iowa. Capt. James
announces a special meeting to be
held at the barracks on Second avenue
tomorrow evening. Capt. James will
give a lecture entitled "A Thousand
and One on a Drunk" The lecture
Will be illustrated
y. O. Peterson. HamptOn-Wife was
siCkly and unable to eat. sleep or
work HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain Tea
made her strong, healthy and rosy
checked. 81 cents. tea or tablets. T.
Fl. Thomas pharmacy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-14
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-14

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Bill. What's Bill doin'? Helpin' moth
er. What's mother doin'? Taking HoI
listers Rocky Mountain Tea. Sensible
family. T. II. Thomas pharmacy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-14
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-14
Evening Song Service.

Gus proportions.
Evening Song Service.
At the evening service the following
special musical program was rendered
by a full choir: "Magnificat Nunci
Dimittis." by Morley; Anthem, "Hark
a Thrilling Voice is Sounding" by
COstance; Professional Onward
Christian Soldier" and Fling out the
Banner Rccessional 20 Zion Haste"
The Trinity choir was assisted by
members of the choir at Christs
church in Moline
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-14
RIVER FORECAST.

Slowly increasing stages in the Mis-
sissippi will continue from Clinton to
MuScatine.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-14

The theatrical season of 1904 opened
at the Columbia theatre in Washing
ton. Monday night with a new comedy.
"The College Widow" by George AIDE.
and Notwithstanding the weather was
warm a full house gave an enthusiasts
tic reception to the new play. The
audience included a large proportion
of the officials remaining in the city.
The new comedy is both well con-
ceived and coherent 1t is in four acts
and the lines are bright and snappy
throughout. with a frequent touch of
satire as to college fOibles A marked
characteristic of the new play is the
faithfulness with which it represents
the color and atmosphere of life at
the smaller American colleges. especi-
ally with respect TO athletics and the
girls that take the college athlete for
their hero.
The play abounds in humorous cpl
sOdes. which keep the audience laugh
ing throughout each of the four acts. \
reception to the faculty and a football
game occupying two OF the four acts.
The hero of the comedy is Billy Bolton.
an athletic son of a capitalist interest
ed in a rival college. \ widow. who
flirts with Billy, and her lively chaper
on chiefly contribute the feminine
comedy of the play. with the town
marshal and young boiler-maker
surreptitously entered on the football
team as fOils.
The cast is a large one and the pro-
ductiOn was beautifully mounted.
Among those who made hits were
Dorothy Tenant, Amy Ricard. Fred
erick Truesdell, Edwin Holt and Ed
gar Davenport
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-14

Strong. Mir. Strong is al actor of no
ordinary ability. and is an actor who
has fine understanding OF his art; in
fact it takes an actor OF peculiar tenn
permanent, as well as a good artist.
TO successfully portray the difficult
dual role of DR.. Jekyll and Mr.. Hyde.
Dave B. Lewis. to whom the public is
indebted for producing this play. is a
manager who is thoroughly aware of
the necessity of an excellent scenic
and electrical equipment. as well as
competent cast of actors. Mr.. Lewis
name as producer is a sufficient guar
antec that all details will be carefully
looked after, and that an excellent per
Torrance and production will greet
those who go TO the Illinois next Sun
day evening.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-14
STORIES OF STAGE.

"A Modern Viking" a comedy dra-
ma of the west. presented by Sorln &
Barrowscale's big company. headed by
Carl Eckstrom, the silver-voiced COM
edian, will appear at the Illinois Sat
urday evening "A modern Viking,
is one of those comedy dramas that
keeps its Swedish hero and its Ameri-
can william within the limits of human
accomplishment Ii doesn't rely for
its dramatic sensation on a log-jam
that would throw a lumberman into a
paroXysm of Mysteries because it is
such a burlesque of the real thing
Neither does the Irish widow who is
enamOrcd of the Swedish lad chase
him across. behind and around the
stage with matrimonial designs. In
stead, the play pictures a simple story,
warmed with honest sentiment, and
frightened with innocent merriment.
The star, Carl Eckstrom, enjoys the
distinction of being the youngest mem
Der of the profession to successfully
assume a stellar role. He has for years
been a favorite leading juvenile actor
in prominent New York productions,
such as Brady's all star cast of Uncle
Tom" at the Academy; Grace Georges
Pretty Peggy" Under Southern
Skies" Janice Meredith" Henry E.
Dixey's company, etc. A splendid COM
star. and q scenic environment of I'M
usual magnitude made the production
one of genuine worth.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-14

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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-14
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-14

Arthur Dunn. in The Runaways,"
comes to the Illinois at an early date.
The story of The Runaways" is of
the light fascinating kind that tends
to make musical comedy popular. Ii
has TO do with a certain army general,
afflicted with indigestion. He meets
and becomes enamOred of comic
opera queen, who knows the where
abOuts of an island in the far Pacific
which aboundS in fruits and foods that
turn earthly existence into a verti-
able paradise for the dyspeptic; but
the means of reaching this wonderful
island is lacking. Their only hope
lies in the winning of the suburban
handicap at Saratoga, in which Josey
Mays mare Runaway is entered. a
travelling skin" doctor also knows OF
the isle of Table d. Hote, and cOnspires
with his confederate (Arthur DUNN
to defeat Runaway" and with their
winnings. establish a home on the isl
and for dyspeptics, and make their for
tunes. The comic opera queens jock
ey is drugged and Butch is called in
to ride Runaway" He frantically en-
deavors to lose the race, but the marc
speeds under the wire an easy winner
in spite of all his efforts. Gen. Hard
tack, the comic opera queen and her
companions are thus enabled to eX-
pIore the island of Table d Hote,
where the second act of the play is
located. Opportunity is afforded for
the rarest comedy yet presented in
musical concoctions. THE Runaways"
is probably the most eXtravagantly
mounted of all the Shubert produc-
tons. The gowns and costumes are
wonderful creations of the modiste's
art The stage settings are equally
elaborate; and the promise is frankly
made that this will be one of the most
interesting theatrical events of the
present season.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-14

One of the features of "A Chinese
Honeymoon, which comes to the Hi
nois at an early date. is the grand
finalcs of two acts. Act first shows
Chinese wedding and is one of the
prettiest pictures seen on the stage,
and the finale of act second called
The Feast of Lanterns" and on which
occasion over one thousand diminu-
tive electrical lamps are used. In the
background is true picture of a
Chinese padoga, Illuminated for the
occasion.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-14

Whether Robert Louis Stevenson s
great play. Or. Jekyll and Mr.. Hyde"
made Richard Mansfield famous. or
Richard Mansfield made Or Jekyll
and Mr. Hyde" famous. is a question
often discussed by theatrical critics
and those interested in things theatri-
cal. Suffice to say. since Mr.. Mansfield
starred in this piece, numerous actors
have tried to repeat his success; but
none have been SO successful as ElwyR
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1904-12-15

Law from the mere use invokes a
presumption that 1t was initiated un.
der a claim Of right, thereby imposing
on the adverse party the burden Of
proving that the user was in pur-
sua1ce Of license. 4"
The case in which the question
arose was that of Frank d. Bauers, ap.
pellant, vs.. John Bull, respondent
from Lake county, by which the
plaintiffs ought to enjoin the defend.
ant from operating certain ditch on
the latter's property, which diverted
water from small creek 30 that il
could uot be used by the plaintiff for
Of his tract Of arid land.
Tho evidence showed that the water
of the creek had been used to irrigate
the plaintiffs lands since 1886. and
he claimed presoriptive right under
the statute for use Of the same. The
creek also flow cd through the defend.
ants land upon which ditch had been
dug, for many years. but had not
boon in continuous use until since
July 1901, when the defendant en-
tered upon the plaintiffs property and
repaired the ditch, wheroupon ne was
arrested for trespass and enjoined
from operating the ditch Defendant
obtained decree in the lower court,
and plaintiff appealed
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1904-12-15

vioe-commander; Noah Day, chap.
lain; D. S. Holton. surgeon; z. a.
Wade, quarter master; Tbeo. Mott,
officer Of the day; J. L, scoyill, OUT
side guard; James Holman, sergeant,
major; r. L. Beurckman, quarter
master sergeant; J. +. Peterson, nd
jutant.
I L. Hills Of Ashland, department
inspector, was present ana inspected
the Post. Following the inspection
the ladies Of the Relief Corps served
a nicely prepared lunch to which al
did ample Justice. Inspector Hills
gave an interesting and instructive ad-
dress, which was responded to Iy
several Of the members. The evening
passed very pleasantly TO all and the
visit Of Inspector Hills was greatly
appreciated by the members Of the
Post and the corps
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1904-12-15

On account Of the diphthoria casos
which exists in the city, the schools
have been closed until after the hoii.
days. As the vacation was 80 near at
hand and the schools were moro or
less depleted on account of the
"scare, 1t WAS thought best % take
this step, which was not directly
nocesstnted by tho existing cases.
To prevent possible sproad of the di.
sense, the health committee OF the city
council has recommended the disoon.
tinuance also Of the Sunday schools.
churches and public gatherings FOR
time. AS is usual IN casoa like tlis,
inflated reports are in circulation to
some extent, magnifyiug tho rcal con-
ditions and multiplying tho number
of cases several timcs over. There
are at the present time, according to
the statement Of the health commit
tee, nine cases, all Of mild form.
Most Of these are conyalescent The
strict measures advocated by the
health committee are fer the purpose
of stamping out tho diseanse as
quickly and completely as possible
AS only few light cases exist thisI
object should bo accomplished by the
Observance for briof period Of the
measures recommended. Some natural
dissatisfaction exists at tho cuttail.
ment of tho holiday pleasures bat the
move sooms wise 40 it is bettor to
suffer some Inconvenience in order to
secure q quick eradication OF tho di.
seaso than to have oasc5 horo and
there dragging along for weeks per.
haps source for an tho alarming no.
ports which % moro mention Of the
namo of this disease is sufficient to
produce
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1904-12-15
A VISIT FROM Mr.. CONAN
General Passenger Agent OF S. p
OREGON Lines Here.

W. E Conan, general passenger
and freight agent for the Southern
Pacific lines in Oregon. arrived in
Grants Pass on the noon train this
Thursday. coming from Salem. whrr,
he had the pIeyious day attended On,
Oregon State Good Roads convention
Mr Conan spent the afternoon ia
Grants Pass on business matters IA
the interest Of his Company, leaving
on the evening train for his retaru tC
Portland.
While in Grants Pass, Mr. Conan
visited the minerals exhibit ,oom Of
the Grants Pass Miners sociatior
and vas greatly interested in the dis
play. TIE energy aud public spirit
displayed in getting up and maintaiu
ing the exhibit, highly pleased Mr.,
Conan and he congratulated Presi,
dent C. L. Mangum on the progress,
iyeness Of the Miners Association.
He expressed she opinion that tlrs OK.
Ihibit would be a most profitable ad.
vertisament for Southern Oregon and
that it would be a largo factor in
giving mining men a clear conception
OF the great extent Of the Southern
Oregon mineral belt and Of its diver.
sity Of minerals and It's richness and
.of Inducing investments in mining
property in this district. Mr. Conan
heartily commended the effort Of the
Miners Association to create q greater
interest in the cause Of good roads IN
Josephine coInty oud stated that he
considered no other one public i'm
proyrmeut Of such Importance and sc
hr &c ching 80 its benefit to all
c'assas Of De-, pie as ,Hat Of coed roads.
Of the good roads convention that
VIII be held il Grants Pass in
january under the auspices of the
Miners Association, Mr. Conan
said that De would give it every as
s.slnce possible TO mako it success,
for hss'Company would be benefited
quite as much by lhe building Of good
roads as would any ether business in
terests in Southern Oregon.
Mr. Conan is one Of the broad
minded RAILROAD men of the country,
and Nhile ever alert to the interests
of bis Company, yet the interests Of
the public are Of quite as much CON
cern to him and every measure and
effort for tha uphuilding and pros
perity Of the territory covered by his
jurisdiction has his hearty co-opera-
tion and assistance. And withal be
is one of the most popular of the
Southern Pacific officials with the
business men of Southern Oregon for
he is always courteous and obliging
aud willing to give attention to any
matter that may be presented to him.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1904-12-15
Improving Depot Grounds

The Southern Pacific is making
some improvements in the Grants
Pass depot grounds that have been
long needed. The most Necessary i'm
provement was the planking Of that
section of Sixth Street along the main
track where Passengers have to cross
the street in going to and from the
north bound trains. Owing to the
street not being paved, the crossing
had to be made in mud shoetop deep
and this unpleasant experience did not
give travellers kindly feeling to-.
ward the railroad or Of Grants Pass.
A large quantity of granite sand from
the quarry north of town is being
placed in the switch yard thus making
Ii clean and dry between the tracks.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1904-12-15
Judge Booth Fayors Good Roads

County Judge j. o. Booth went to
Salem Monday to attend meeting of
the Oregon Good Roads Association.
Judge Booth is giving the problem of
good roads much study and he is
thoroughly investigating all the
methods of modern road building
with view Of adopting the new
system of road construction for jose
phine county. If the citizens of this
county will but back up the county
court in making the road tax levy
high enough to create fund large
enough to undertake systematic road
work, there is every certainty that
the beginning will be made that
will give Josephine county highways
that will be permanent and passable
for heavily loaded teams at al
seasons of the year, and the annual
mud blockade of the winter season
would be a thing of the past.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1904-12-15
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Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1904-12-15

Tic good roads meeting held at
Rosoburg under tho auspices Of the
Roseburg Commercial Club, last Sat
urday evening, was well attended and
success. The principal fenturo Of
the meeting was the address by Hon.
Jas W. Abbott, OF tho United States
bureau Of good ioada The lecture
was embollished by views OF roads,
road building and read machinery,
giyon BY atoroopticoa handled By
Prof. Boyard, q the University Of
Oregon and loaned for tle occasion
by the University 60 tle Commercial
Club.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1904-12-15

Tic Japanese stiil continue TO cap
turo positions 90 PORT Arthur They
are taking the stronghold piccemenL
The Russians are making resistance
which is one Of the most stubborn
on record and seem to bo determined
to fight as long as they have ammu-
milton and place on which TO stand.
According to the reports, tho Rus
sian feet in the harbor has been
virtually destroyed by the Japanese
fire. Another big battle Is reported
to have taken place south Of Mukden,
In which the Russians were driven
back with heavy losses.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1904-12-15
FUNDS FOR MINERALS
Exhibit

AAIIllIl 10
The Minerals exhibit nud froc
reading room of tho Cmnu Pas.
Miners Association, De- uov definitely
assured asa permanent Zoo tuition af
Grants Pass at least los ho umiue
year Tho special committee of tl.
Association, composed ot O.. j.. Nam.
gum, u. q. Kinney md Judge j.. o.
Booth, BIAS boon m...nE % canvass
this week to s,Curo u.m8 ,oaEaalau.
tee subscription li.,Iu .l. yuar 1906.
aud excellent success l. l.on bad.
the busincw men and mining mon of
Grants Pass and OF Josephine county
having responded literally
This minerals exhibit is by fan t.o
best advertising venture over uudr-
taken by the citizons of Grants pas.
for it will do moro for tho Grvclou.
ment OF the industry that u1s built uu
Grants Pass and which VIII mkc of
this city the most prosperous town in
Southern Oregon, than ali other ad.
VertisinR schemes that have boon ru
ployed. Il was minerals gNbint
that laid the foundation t1 tho rra,i
development of the miuius district
about Spokane and has made thatcilv
ono OF the largest aud mos. rra.r,r.
Cus IN the Northwest Do sd. .... ..,,.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1904-12-15
heallh Commlttee Notice

To the Public;
Owing to the existence of dipthoria
in this city, 1t has pocn thought ad.
yiWble to close the public schools
until after the holiday season. We
would recommend that all public
gatherings, including church services,
sunday schools, operas aud social
gatherings OF every sort, be discon.
tnuod for the present and that
parents keep thoir children Off the
srocts AS far as possible, and, in
short uso every procaution to prevent
the spread of this disease,
Reports have been greatly exag.
garatcd as TO the number Of cases in
Che city and people have become un.
duly alarmed AZ this date there
arc uiuc people afflicted, but ali in a
very mild typo, but We consider
30 wise 20 use drastic measures and
stomp out th3 disease as soon as pos.
sihlc aud TO this end must insist that
thoso persons Qulrantined observe
t' rules regulating quarantine
lctly, W, NJ, HAIR.
Chairman of Health Committee.
O. ants Pass Oregon, Dec. lS, 1904.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1904-12-15
&. A r. Election.

The regular meeting for December
OF Gen. Logan Post No. 80. G.. A. r.
was held at their hall on last Wednes.
day. Election of officers for the en-.
suing year was had aud the following
were chosen; John Patrick, com.
manderi W. +. Byrns, senior vice.
commander; II. b. Alyorson, junior