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The Miller sun. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 190?-19??, 1904-07-13
BIRTH or REPUsLlcAh PARTY
Fiftiesh Anniversary Celebrated at
jackson, Mich.

jackson, Mich.
Five thousand people assembled in
LOOMS Park at Jackson, Mich, We'd
nesday to celebrate the iftieth anniver-
sary OF the birth of the Republican par
ty, under the oaks in that city, July
G, 1854.
Secretary OF State John Hay was the
orator OF the day. The other distin-
guished guests present were Speaker Jo-
seph 9. Cannon, Senators Fairbanks, Al
ger and Burrows.
The Miller sun. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 190?-19??, 1904-07-13
Fighting in Tibet.

AT Byangtse, Tibet, O British storming
party consisting Of Ghurkas and fusil-
iers captured the Tibetan fort. The
British casualties were not great. The
Tibetans 11ercely reeisted .Iae attack.
Ide.t Gurdon, Of the Thirty-second
Sikhs, ID among the killed. About 100
tsoops took part In the attack.
The Miller sun. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 190?-19??, 1904-07-13

Betty Burr, aged z years, is dead at
Wichita, Kan, from burns inflicted by a
skyrocket
The Miller sun. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 190?-19??, 1904-07-13

John d. Rockefeller Has given 10 the
Denison Baptist University AZ Newark.
N =, 100000, In addition to $4,000
siven some time ago.
The Miller sun. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 190?-19??, 1904-07-13

Allied BY Cannon Explosion.
Genre A. Marshall was killed at De,
troit. Mich, by the explosion Of a small
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-03
Cheap Rates 10 Boston

via New York City and boat; 5000
for the round trip. from Chicago. via
Nickel Plate road, Aug. u, Is and IA
with liberal stop-over at New York
City returning, and also stop-over at
Niagara Falls and Chautauqua lake,
within final limit. if desired. Also rate
of SITS from Chicago to Boston and
return, via direct lines. Tickets good
on any train on above dates and also
on the special train from Chicago at
a. m. Aug. Is. Final return limit
Sept. 80, by depositing ticket. Through
sleeping car service. Meals in Nickel
Plate dining cars. on American club
meal plan, ranging in price from 30
cents to 81; also service a la carte.
Write John Y. Callahan, general agent,
113 Adams street. room 29S, Chicago,
for reservation of berths in through
standard and tourist sleeping cars, and
full particulars.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-03
IN THE SUBURBS.
BOWLING.

Bowling, Aug. 3.-The social Fri
day night that was held by the Taylor
Ridge Court of Honor at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. W. s. McCulloch was
well attended, number from Rock
Island and Davenport being present.
Mr.. and Mrs John Derrick and
daughter Pearl spent Saturday in
Rock Island.
T. H. Ellis, of Rosedale, Miss, re-
turned home Thursday after spend
ing few days with his brother, c. B.
Ellis, and family.
Mrs. Harry Bolts and sister, Marie
Milstead, called on Mrs. John Forgy
| Wednesday.
Miss Eda Kahn is visiting at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. Y. Misner.
The threshing season is at hand.
Florence and Warden Sawyer Wis
lifted in Milan Monday.
Moses futile is spending a few days
| in Rock Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-03
Nickel PInte Excursion

to Boston, Mass, and return, account
G. A. r. national encampment, at
SITS for the round trip from Chi
cago. Tickets good on any train Aug.
u. Is and Il, and on special train
from Chicago at a. m. Aug. IS. Final
return limit Sept. 80 Also rate of
5000 for round trip via New York
City and boat, with liberal stop-over
returning at that point. If desired,
stop-over can be obtained at Niagara
Falls and Chautauqua lake within
final limit. Three trains daily, with
modern sleeping cars. Particulars at
city ticket office, Ill Adams street,
Chicago or address John Y. Callahan,
general agent, 113 Adams street, room
29S, Chicago, for reservation of berths
in through standard or tourist sleep
ing cars.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-03

years he laid down the stick, and
there are many to mourn his loss. He
was born in Germany, where he mar
ried in 1874, and came to America the
same year. For 10 years he worked as
a typesetter on the Milwaukee Herald
and u years with the Columbia. Five
years ago he came to Davenport and
took up employment with Der Demo
KRAFT. There survive him the wife,
Louisa. and three daughters. Mrs. Lou
| isa Button, of Milwaukee, Miss Carrie
and Miss Elsie Reinshagen, both OF
| this CITY
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-03
INSURANCE.
Charles E. HOdgsOn,
Fire Insurance
Agency.
Established 1874.

American ms. Co. Newark, n. J.
Continental Ins. Co. ....... New York
Agricultural ms. Co. .....New York
Traders Ins. Co. ........ Chicago, Ill.
Williamsburg Ins. Co. ..... New York
New Hampshire Ins. CON-. Hampshire
North German Ins. Co. 80. New York
American ms. Co. Philadelphia, Pa.
Security Ins. Co. New Haven, Conn.
Ins. Co. State of Illinois. Rockford, III.
Office, room s, Buford block. Rates
as low as consistent with security.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-03
FIRST AND THIRD TUES
JAYS IN EACH MONTH.

May to November, 1904, inclusive, at
the very low rate Of one fare for the
round trip, plus 81. Tickets are good
going Is days, and for stop-oyers
south of the Ohio river, with final linn
it for return of p days from date Of
sale.
On the same dates one-way settlers
tickets will he sold TO points in the
same territory at one-half first class
rates, plus s., from Ohio river gate
ways.
For rates. schedules and full infor,
nation, call on your nearest ticket
agent, OF write TO J. S. Mccullough,
n. w. p. A, 225 Dearborn street, Chi
cago, III.
For information about farm lands
business locations. etc, write I. b
Thackston, agent. Land and Industrial
Department, 225 Dearborn street. Chi
cago, IH-or G.. B. Allen, A. G. p. a.
st. Louis, Mo.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-03
National Encampment. G. 4. II.

The Nickel Plate road will sell tick
cts, Aug u, Is and Il. at SITS for
the round trip, from Chicago, via di-
rect lines, with stOp-over at Niagara
Falls and Chautauqua lake. if desired,
within final limit Also, if preferred,
rate of S20.70 between same points for
the round trip via New York City and
boat, with liberal stop-over returning
at that point Tickets good on any
train on above dates and also on spe-
cial train from Chicago at a. m. Aug.
Is. Final return limit Sept. 80. Meals
served in Nickel Plate dining cars. on
American club meal plan, ranging in
price from 80 cents to 81; also a la
carte. City ticket office, Chicago. III
Adams street, Chicago depot, La Sale
street station, corner Van Buren, ana
La Sale streets. on the Elevated Loop.
Write John Y. Callahan. general agent
113 Adams street. room 29S, Chicago,
for reservation of berths in through
standard and tourist sleeping-cars,
and other detailed information.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-03
Stop and Think.

II you want to go to Chicago you
can take one of the c. M. & st. P.'s
fine trains and make an easy and rap
id journey. Trains for Chicago leave
Rock Island as follows: At AIS a. M,
arriving at Chicago at S:55 a. M,
and at 11:50 p. N, arriving at
Chicago at 1855 a. N.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-03
Puts an End to il All.

y greyious wall Oftimes comes as
result of unbearable pain from over
taxed organs. dizziness. backache, liv-
or complaint and constipation. But
thanks to DR.. Kings New Life Pills
they put an end 70 IL all. They are
gentle but thorough. Try them. Only
25c Guaranteed by Hartz & UHe-
meyer, druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-03

Cheap rates to St. Louis, Mo, on &C,
count of the exposition, via the Illinois
Central Tickets on sale daily. Best
service. Quick time. Write or call on
us for full information. City ticket
office, 329 Main street, Peoria, III. G.
\. Smith, general agent. Phone NJ,
S96.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-03
ST. Mary's Academy
Notre Dame, Ind.
One Mile West of NOtre Dame University.
Inc New collegiate Hall.

MOST beautifully and health
w fully located school in the west.
Conducted by the Sisters of the Holy
Cross. Chartered 1855. Enjoying a
national patronage. Thorough
English, Classical, Scientific, and
commercial Courses, advanced
Chemistry and Pharmacy. Regu-
lar Collegiate Degrees. Prepare
tory Department trains pupils for
regular, special, or collegiate
courses. Physical Laboratory we'll
equipped.
Tile CONSERVATORY OF MU-
SIC is conducted on plans of the
best Classical Conservatives. THE
ART DEPARTMENT is modelled
after leading Art Schools. Also,
MlNIM DEPARTMENT for chill
dren under twelve years. Physical
Gu ture under direction of graduate
of DR.. Sargent's Normal School
Of Physical Trimming, Cambridge,
Mass.
he best modern educational advan-
tages for flttin, Young women for lives Of
usefulness The constant growth OF the
Academy has again necesSftated the erec-
tion OF additional fine buildings with latest
Hv'lenic equipments.
Moderate cost. New school year begins
S"ptcIu Der 18th. 1904
For catalogue and s7sciai Information apply 10
III, Oirectross of ST. MARY'S ACADEMY,
Box I3o, Notre Dame, Indiana.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-03

According TO the East Moline coun-
Gil, trouble is brewing for the Missis-
sippi Valley Traction company. This
was clearly demonstrated at the meet
ing of that body Monday evening.
Several matters which the company
has promised to the village of East
Moline were discussed. but shown to
be lacking in fulfllment. The chief
complaint was the rate of fare. The
company was notified TO cut the fare
TO five cents to Watertown which it
agreed to do but the aldermen who
lived one block beyond the second col
lecting point refused to pay and was
ordered off the car. The following
resolution was finally adopted: Re
solved that the Mississippi Valley
Traction company be instructed to
plank switches on State street, be
tween Seventh and Eighth streets be.
fore August 10, and upon failure to
do so. the street commissioners shall
be authorized to remove such switch
from the street"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-03

Making a total sum APPROPRIATED
for the purpose aforesaid of ninety-one
thousand. six hundred and eighty-two
dollars and twenty-five cents tS9l,-
C82.25).
Passed Aug /, 1904.
Approved:
WILLIAM MCONOCHIE.
Attest: Mayor.
II. c. SCHAFFER. City Clerk.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-03
AN ORDINANCE

Providing For The Levy, Assessment
and Collection of Taxes for The Fis-
cal Year, A. D., 1904.
Be it ordained by the city council
of the city of Rock Island.
Sec. l. That there be levied. as
sessed and collected upon the personal
and real property within the corpor-
ate limits of the city of Rock Island,
as the same was equalized for state
and county taxes for the year nine
teen hundred and four G90D.
7 IT,. l,,,;Idi,,,y enac;aI tav S10 900 IN
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-03

Capt Kramer. of the Rock Island po-
lice force was a visitor TO the city yes
terdav afternoon, having come across
the river to settle up the proceeds of
Sundays bail game. The net proceeds
amounted to S4O4 of which Davenport
fer winning the game will receive 60
per cent and the Rock Islanders will
receive 30 per cent. Davenport re-
ceipts will be placed in the sick bene-
fit fund. and the Rock Island blue coats
Will place their share in the ambu-
lance fund.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-03

Are you going to Kansas City OF
the southwest? If so. take the South
west Limited on the c., NJ. & st. P. al
1890 p. m, or the early morning train
at $50. You will be assured of q
pleasant and safe journey.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-03

J. w. War; is reported seriously i'll
in the Henry county Jail. His ailment
is malarial fever, and his condition is
said to have been such that
it was necessary TO call a physician
twice. During his recent trial, Mr..
War; in speaking of his general good
health, rejoiced that he had been free
during the spring from his annual at
tack of malaria, which now has mani
tested itself later in the season than
usual No action has yet been taken
by his attorney toward an appeal from
the verdict of the jury that passed
on the charge of embezzlement from
the building and loan association. 1t
is understood that the attorneys nave
six weeks in which to file the appeal.
The War; residence on Sixth avenue
in this city has been purchased by
J. w. Atkinson, and he is making eX-
tensive improvements on the interior
and exterior preparatory to renting
it TO one of a number of bidders for 1t.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-03

Mrs. Hiram Sanderson, GAINESVILLE
Our baby was never strong; our ply
sician advised HOLSTERS Rocky Noun
tain Tea. One package made her
strong. rosy and healthy. Thanks to
your tea. T. II. Thomas pharmacy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-03

The Rev. Alex Drummer, formerly
pastor of the local st. Ansgarius
church of this city will return home
before the end of this week from Chi
cago, where he took the degree of Il.
d. at the University of Chicago. he
will stay in this city but short
time having at the warm recommenda-
ton of the bishop been accepted as a
missionary to the Swedes in western
diocese
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-03
Painless.=s. Extracting

and removal of nerves done by US, and
the best and most careful treatment
given to al cases.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-03

City Clerk Ed Collins took up the
reins of office Monday after long
vacation during which time he re-
cuperated his health. He is much i'm
proved and is steadily gaining in avoir-
dupois. He has a good appetite and
expects shortly to be able to fill the
chair physically.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-03

Forty-four blocks of paving with the
exception of Market Square and five
miles of sidewalks will be the record
for street improvements by the end OF
this year According To the statement
of Street Commissioner Fred Frisk
this year will be the record breaker in
street improvements.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-03
TfpS TO Trdx,eIerS.

$3.50 to Springfield and return Aug
ust 4.
Remember the Moline merchants
run an excursion to Springfield Aug. 4
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-03

up Agin" a Good Thing
a man when he commences to
patroniZe the American Steam
Laundry. THE best laundry ever
struck is what those who indulge
in a little slang would say. But
entire nous IL you want your linen
as faultless as when you first
bought it, in color and finish, we
will guarantee to do it to your sat
istaction every time. Careful hand
ling and artistic work are among
our up-to-date methods.
AMERICAN STEAM LAUNDRY.
Twelfth Street and FIFE Avewue.
phone 1883
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-03
HOn1eSeekerS'
Excursions
VIA
SOUTHERN RAILWAY

In connection with the Queen g. Cres-
cent Route, to certain points in Ala
bama, Georgia, Florida, North and
South Carolina, Kentucky, Mississippi,
Tennessee and Virginia on the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-03

At the home of his parents, 1907
East Locust street. Monday evening.
occurred the death of Earl NJ. Herber,
the infant son. of Michael and Anna
Herber. The deceased was months
ard : days Old.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-03
READ THIS:

We have a patent thin elastic plate
with natural gums that fit in all eases
and when others fail. We use no cheap
material in our office for our work is
ell guaranteed to be equal TO the high
est priced dentists and TO be first class
In every respect. Notice our prices be-
low, they are always the same:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-03

In coal it's quality that makes
heat, it's quality that retains, u is
quality that makes possible con-
sumption Of 30 per cent OF the
cOmbustible part of il, leaving a
light, clean ash; lastly, as quail
ity that lessons your fuel bill
you're not paying for lirt. refuse
or unburnables The coal we han
die. both hard and soft, deserves
all the good things we and our
patrons say for it. 4 ton will talk
as loudly as a carload.
f. q. ZEP
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-03

The last line of life has been justified
by Ferdinand Reinshagen. printer at
Der DemUkrat, and il has been placed
in the eternal form. At the age of GO
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-03
f. q. FRA ZEP
Telephone 1913.
John VO1k & Co.,
CONTRACTOR AND
nIIfT

Dealers in single and double
strength Blinds and Moudings, We
neered and Hardwood Flooring Of all
Iinds.
Dealer in single and double strength
Window Glass, Polished Plate, Beveled
Plate and Art Glass.
81 and 32o
Eighteenth Street,
ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-03
DAVENPORT

The asbestos curtain at the Orpheon
theatre was tested by Chief John G
Piening. of the fire department, yester-
day afternoon at o'clock. H. J. Brew
baker held a plumbers blow or blast
pipe TO it in several places until it be-.
came incandesCent but the curtain
stood the test well. The test is the first
one made in Davenport, and likely IN
Iowa. and the 1000 degrees of heat
10 which il was submitted proved that
1t would be sufficient to withstand
any heat engendered by a fire behind
the scenes.
IN the case of Lovina T. Lancaster
vs.. Aaron Lancaster Judge Bollinger
granted a decree of divorce TO the de-
PENDANT upon his cross bill. The de-
| PENDANT is a nonogenarian, and in his
cross bill he charges his wife, who is
past middle age. with cruel and in
! human treatment. The couple reside
| in the vicinity of LeClaire and are well
known old residents of the county.
| William Heuer has assumed his new
/ duties as cashier of the Union Savings
Ely. J. B. Phillips became his success
sor in the Office of city treasurer, al
though. owing TO some delay in the fiji
ing of his bond, the moneys were not
turned over to him. To succeed Charles
| Schlapp. deputy treasurer, who re
signed. Charles Rueffel. for some time
an employee of the Pittsburg Plate
Glass company has been appointed.
The $4,000 damage suit of A. p
| Huggard Us. the Glucose company vii
! be tried in the local district court ac
/ cording to q ruling made by Judge
/ Bollinger. Huggard was formerly
night machinist at the local glucose
plant While at work large iron pipe
fell upon him, striking him on the
back. AS a result of the injuries sus
tanned by the accident, Huggard's body
is paraIyzed below the waist.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-03
MOLINE MENTION

One OF the largest undertakings the
Moline city council has taken in hand
is now we'll under way. 1t is the COM
pletion of the entire bluff sewer and
water power systems which when COM
pleted Will mean an expenditure of up
wards of $4,000. City Engineer Pad
dock is busy making estimates and If
plans carry out as is expected. barring
objections being filed in court by prop
erty holders, all of the systems can
easily be completed in the fall of 1903
and the greater portion of the job will
be completed this coming fall
Again the water filter problem was
I'D before the city council Monday
evening and another chapter was add
ed. 1t is understood that now third
test will be ordered and if that proves
the water satisfactory, the Jewell Fill
trarion company will be paid the bal
| ance of the amount called for on the
| contract secret session was held
for nearly two hours before the regu
lar Monday evening meeting and ii
was given out yesterday that Mr.. Den
nison. the representative of the Jewel
Filtration company had asked our city
fathers TO settle the bill of $4,000
against Moline, but this they refused
TO do for. it seems. that the second
test has not proved that the water is
perfect.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-03

Charles Lelander is sued by his wife,
Catherine Lelander. for a divorce. The
suit was filed by Hubbell & Hubbell
for the plaintiff who alleges cruel and
inhuman treatment as the reason OF
her action. The couple were married
in Davenport in 1889 and are well
known here. \ decree of divorce with
alimOny is asked for.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-03

Monday morning death came TO end
the sufferings of William G. Martini at
his home in lie Claire. lie had been
sick for a long time and had suffered
greatly the past two months. Deceas-
ed was born of French parentage in
Lucas county. Pennsylvania, Oct. IA.
1890
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-03

Charles Kattenbracker passed away
Monday afternoon at his home in lie
Claire He was born in Lemgo. Ger
many. in 1925. He came TO this coun-
try in 1850. Two years later he set
died in lie Claire. There he and his
partner. Adolph Wiethe. who died in
1892, started a machine shop and
foundry.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-08-03

Chief Thies Herzog. of the police de
partment, has compiled his report for
the month of July. 1t shows total OF
1911 arrests made. SO of which were I'M
der the state law and 13S under the
city city ordinances.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-04-25
Knnsns Hns sertous Floods.

FORT SCOTT, Kan, April 25.-Fort
Scott is experiencing the most serious
food in its history Marmaton river
and Mill creek. which runs into the
former stream here, have risen ten
feet in the past twenty-four hours, the
result of heavy rains Several hun
dred persons have been rescued in
boats The estimated loss to live stock
drowned and property damaged is
100000 a severe tornado has struck
Mcpherson. demolishing six residences
and causing more or less other damage
TO property. Three persons We're in
iured, one seriously. Much damage
was done in the country north of here.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-04-25
About Making Gardens

There is nothing better than pure
Ground Bone in making gardens
A teaspoonful in a hill is a perman.
ent benefit lasting all summer.
We wholesale it at 1926 per barrel
of 200 pounds, freights prepaid to your
railroad station
Enclose SO. 25 in check or postal mon.
ey order, or in a registered letter, and
trial barrel will be shipped to you
promptly. If you don't need it all
divide it with your neighbors.
We publish little booklet, showing
how to use Ground Bone as, Fertil-
izer IN gardens and in greenhouses
and to promote the growth of your
flowers and shrubbery. Send your
name on postal card and it will be
sent to you free by return mail. C. S.
PAGE, Hyde Park, W.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-04-25
Talking Machine Plant BInned.

CAMDEN, n. j.. April 25-The inte-
rior Of the large four story building of
the Victor Talking Machine company
of this city has been totally destroyed
by fire here, causing a loss estimated
by an official of the company at nearly
100000. Upward of half million
photographic disk records and $4,000
talking machines in various stages of
completion We're destroyed Thousands
Of original records which cannot be re-
placed were also ruined. A fire boat
and four fire companies from Philadel-
phia assisted the Camden fire depart
ment.