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Okolona messenger., 1904-04-13

Meridian, Miss, May 5, and z. All
teachers who expect to attend this
great meeting of Mississippi's leading
teachers will do well to secure board
at once by addressing postal to Prof.
J. R. Ellis, Chairman Committee on
Entertainment, Meridian. Hotel rates
50 and $3.50 per day. Boarding
houses 81 per day.
Railroad rates are same as last year
-One Fare plus twenty Ave cents for
round trip. All roads in the state
have agreed to this rate. If your
agent refuses it, be sure to get certifi-
cate to effect that you have purchas-
ed full fare ticket to Meridian. Tick.
cts on sale May 4, 5, and 8, good for
return till the eth.
A most attractive program has been
arranged and several thousand copies
will he mailed in a few days. Call
on your County Superintendent for q
copy, or send postal request to the
secretary at once.
More than I've hundred teachers
attended the Vicksburg meeting last
year and went home well pleased with
their investment. This meeting win
be more largely attended. You can
not afford to miss IL.
Ship your exhibit material by pre-
paid express, on May 1, to Miss Ida
K. Smith, Meridian. This matter viii
be forwarded 70 St. Louis immediate
" after the meeting adjourns. Let's
have good exhibit.
Very respectfully,
P. Fl. SAUNDERS President.
7. P. SCOTT, Secretary
Okolona messenger., 1904-04-13
Ter US % WISE.

There Is entirely too much maudlir
sentiment being INDUCED by the pro.
pie Of the United States at the pres nj
time. There is but one really safe
man spoken Of by the Democrats for
the nomination at St. Louis. That isi
there Is but one man who is accepted
by the best Of people thrOughouC the
country, who stands any chance OF
nomination aud election, with VI ON
the masses are sufficiently acquainted
to be able to say at once be is their
choice. We may all have personal
preferences, on account OF individual
acquaintance 8, whom we would gladly
honor with our vote in convention and
the ballot box, but when It comes to
the selection Of a man from among the
names mentioned for the place, every
rational person must admit that ". r.
Hearst, the prided son, not only OF
New York, but of American, stands
prominently above all others. Here
in our own Mississippi there IL dis
position on the part OF many to honor
our distinguished Congressman, Hon.
John Sharp Williams with the delegs
tion. We are in perfect accord with
this movement, in that it recognizes
him as a great and central figure in
the Democratic party, but it should
not be forgotten by our enthusiastic
Mississippi Democrats that should the
Southern delegations go to st. Louis
for Mr.. Williams, that is virtually all
the support he could reasonably expect
to receive, no matter how enthusias-
tic we might be in his cause. We
must remember that all over this
broad land there are thousands Of
people demanding the nomination of
that safe, able and worthy statesman,
journalist and scholar, William R.
Hearst. These friends Of Mr.. Hearst
are also friends Of the excellent prin-
oiples advocated by him and OF the
American ideas so fondly admired and
upheld By him in his every word, act
and breath The hour is at hand for
us to seriously look over .he field
and streuously guard the welfare of
the country and its institutions even
though the claims of personal friends
and individual likes are sacrificed by
60 doing. Mississippi has always had
the reputation Of being a sensible pru-
dent member Of the bright galaxy of
Democratic states and for Us to madly
forget the duty we owe the best inter
ests Of the country by foolishly throw
ing away our strength on men who
can carry only few states, as Parker,
would not only be Idle boys play but
it might absolutely result in thwartipg
our own earnest desires. This nation
has surely suffered sufficiently from
the crazy adm nistration of a fanatic
during the past three years, to inspire
every citizen whose vote will count In
bringing ABOUT the much needed
change, to make no mistake. William
Randolph Hearst is the man all classes
are advocating for the standard bear
er of the Democratic party. The safe
ty of our prided nation demand his
nomination and election.
Parker, Hill and company represent
the same trusts and enemies Of the
country that are represented by
Roosevelt.
Okolona messenger., 1904-04-13

Be courteous to your creditors.
Fortune may knock at mans door
only once, but there are still plenty OF
knockers left who are not 80 particu-
lar.
War news by cable costs 80 cente
per word, but considering some OF
those Russian names the price is not
so high after all.
Old age has it's sorrows. Think OF
having TO carry around q pocket knife
to cut of a chew Of tobacco and having
to put on glasses in order to see your
cork bob.
Men need to have more courage
than women. Nine women out Of 10
wear false hair and look as pretty as q
picture. The men have to go it bald
and grin and hear 1t.
Okolona messenger., 1904-04-13

We heard the question argued the
other day "When does woman ceaee
tone lovely?" Never, in our estima-
tion. At sixteen she is our fondesl
admiration, but when old age has bent
her once beautiful form almost double
and she sits patiently at the bedside Of
the afflicted or the crib of a sick grand
child, it is then she seems more beau
tiful, more loving than at any Other
period In life.
Okolona messenger., 1904-04-13

Mississippi lives and grows by agri-
culture. This being the case it is
pleasant to observe that all our ex-
changes speak Of the same thing we
see in our own county-the increased
acreage plowed, the fine show in the
fields, the good condition of soil.
Surely IL indications are to be trusted
this is to be year when Mississippi
viii line and grow.
Okolona messenger., 1904-04-13

In few weeks the papers will be
much more interesting to the man who
is weighted down with business cares
during the day He can read that
"Jones got his base on balls, went to
second on Skinnie's tumble of Bonny's
hot one and took third on Smiths wild
throw in Of Much's fy to left, only to
die at the plate on splendid double
play off Browns grounder to Murphy.
Okolona messenger., 1904-04-13

Republican newspapers ind lots Of
fun in crl,ioising the Democrats for
having 50 many presidential candi-
dates. But to have a number Of
mighty good candidates is far better
for party than t. have only one that
II can or dare nominate.
Okolona messenger., 1904-04-13

The drift of public opinion steadily
growing stronger, Is that unless the
Republican National convention fatty
backs down from Mr.. Roosevelt, II
will be difficult for Democrats to nom-
mate any reputable candidate who will
not win. One administration like the
present has fully satisfied the Ameri-
can people that they want no more Of
Okolona messenger., 1904-04-13

The balmy air and mild sunshine will
soon bring many q statesman aud
patriot to the dry goods box on the
street corner to discuss the interests
Of the country and tell what is con-
cerning the correct way of running
this government.
Okolona messenger., 1904-04-13

One OF the surest paths to wealth IS
quarter section Of Mississippi land,
good, prudent wifei Industry, energy
and economy; and rigid adherence
to the rule-"Mind your own bus
iness -
Okolona messenger., 1904-04-13

This is the year that the country is
to be saved again. And the cotton
and corn will grow on unconcious Of
peril.
Okolona messenger., 1904-04-13

Itis sometimes q difficult problem
to solve, whether the old church bell
or the new choir belle draws the best.
Okolona messenger., 1904-04-13

A party assumes q great respousi-
blllty when 1t consents to be responsi-
ble for q congress.
Okolona messenger., 1904-04-13

The warmer the weather gets the
more some people want to wear on
their heads, and those who use heat
within, seem to think the demand in
creases with the temperature OF the
sun's rays.
Okolona messenger., 1904-04-13

back throbbed wish pain. But the worst
pain Of all was to see my poor little
boy burning with those nasty sores.
At last I was persuaded by q friend
across the street to try the Cuticura
Remedies. She gave me some Cuticura
Ointment II think the box was about
half full and piece Of Cutlcura Soap.
followed the directions, bathing
Charlie and putting that nice Ointment
on the sores. Little by little, but so
surely, Charlie and both got more
peace by day and more sleep by night.
The sores sort Of dried up and went
away, and now Charlie is cured COM
pletely."
"Yes, that fat little boy by the win
dow Is Charlie, and his skin Is as white
as a snow fake, thanks to the Cuticura
Remedies. l think everybody should
know about the Soap and Ointment,
and If II is going TO help other mothers
with sick babies, go ahead and publish
what / have told YOU"
sold thrOushou, the world. culieur Resolysnt, 5Oo
Ointment SOC, Soap, 2so. Depotas London, q Charter
house So Paris, kue de Ia Pax Boston, la Columbus
Ave Potter Drug Chem. Corp, Sole Propa
- Send for An About the Skin, Scalp and HaiE,"
Okolona messenger., 1904-04-13

II you have any old bills that you
think may have bacteria on them just
sterilize them by buying your wife a
new emit.
Okolona messenger., 1904-04-13

The proverbisl fish out OF water was
never more restless than T. Memphis
since that town went dry on Sundays,
Okolona messenger., 1904-04-13
HAPPY MOTHERS
TOUCHING STORY
of Baby's Dreadful Suffer-
Ing from Eczema.
CURED BY CUTICURA.
Now His skin ls as White
as q Snow Flake.

GA terrible rash broke out on Char
He's poor little face and spread to his
neck, chest and back. Ihad never seen
anything quite like II BEFORE" writes
Mrs. Helena Rath ofs2l 10th Ave-, NY.
City. "The skin rose in little Jumps,
Okolona messenger., 1904-04-13

and matter came
out. Ny baby's skin
was hot, and how
he did suffer. He
wouldn't eat, and
night after night I
walked the floor
with him, weak as l
was. Often / had
to stop because /
felt faint and my
Okolona messenger., 1904-04-13

Politics win soon begin to boil a,
gain ia a red hot manner.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-07
CO1Ona Sand
Stone Quarries

sawed Building Stone, AshIar and
trimmings Speciality
for cheapness, durability and
beauty, eXceIied by none. This
stone does not wash or color the
wall with alksIi, etc. Plans sent
Us for estimates will receive caro-
full attention and be returned
promptly at our expense.
ousrrie5 II miles from Rock
Island on the c., q. e. q. railroad.
Trims No. 5 and 10 will stop and
let visitors off and on.
BRIDGE. STONE, CORN CRIB
BLOCKS AND FOUNDATION
STONE, ANY SIZE DESIRED.
Samples of stone and photos Of
buildings can be seen at Room No.
II, Mitchell G. Lynde, building
Address:
ARTHUR BURIAL, MANAGE.
fiock Island or CoIons, IIl.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-07
MINISTER'S IMPRESSIONS
ON VIEWING EVERYMAN
Rev. Hediey Hall, Pastor Unitarian
Church, Moline, Writes of Tonisht's
Production at the Illinois.

Rev. Hedley Hall, pastor of the Uni
tartan church, Moline, writes the fol
lowing criticism of 'Everyman.' which
is TO be presented this evening at the
Illinois theatre:
| THE stage is a tremendous force as
an educator. 1t yields a fearful inf1u-
ence for good or bad. 1t appeals to us
through the eyes and ears. We have
in well chosen language not only the
thought of the author. as we do from
the naked platform, but we also re-
ceive through the eyes the outward
form and show the actions which &C
company the thought, presenting us
with real and not abstract life. Thus
| il becomes a double means of eduCa-
! ton.
| ITO many church and theatre seem
Numerically opposed; but the divorce
is only temporary. The stage was born
in the dim, religious light of the
church. and some day when religion
grows wiser and more appreciative she
will recall her wandering child ana
use her as a means of education for
forwarding her ethical and lofty moral
precepts. as she once did in the days
past when her religious sentiments
were much more gross than they are
now.
Those who are interested in the
change and development of the drama
have one opportunity to study the pro-
duction of 'Everyman' tonight at the
| Illinois theatre, Rock Island.
The play is an old one, supposed to
be written some time in the 18th cen
fury and performed by the monks. 1t
has much crude beauty in its haunting
lines. The play is, in fact. a 'resurrect-
ed thing being performed in England
and this country in many of the halls
of learning and leading theatres. Like
all the old mystery and miracle plays
of those medieval days, its object is a
deep moral lesSOn-a healthy, simple,
practical religiOn-the religion that
stands supremely above all sentimen-
tai ritualiStic nOnsenSe-the religion of
good deeds, field open to the hum
blest toilers in Gods vineyard. bereft
of all cant. watered-eyed nonsense.
knock-kneed weakness.
"A strange sensation comes over one
as he sits and gazes and listens to this
play of the romantic age of religion.
Its weird music, it's mystic caste of
thought, the Swallowed and sacred
monastery settings, the PARKWAY smell
. of the swaying censor flying around
you, the dim atmosphere of the relig-
Iious sentiment of the middle ages. You
feel the pathetic hopelessness of that
time; but through all the blindness of
the medieval night the flashes of the
bright clarifying light of divine and
triumphant faith
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-07
Federation Letter ReceIyed.

The congress received the letter
from the American Federation of Labor
giving notification that the blanks and
literature explaining the referendum
system of ballOting were ready for de-
livery. This letter was held up at a
former meeting. when there was a
charge of political manipulation on the
part of the federation
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-07
CLINTON FOR FOE
Rock Island High School Meets
IowaDs on BatteT's Grounds
Tomorrow.
LOCALS CRIPPLED CONDITION
While Opponents are Reported to be in
Strong Form Several
in Hospital.

The high school football squad will
leave tomorrow morning at o'clock
over the Burlington for Clinton. where
it is to line up against the high school
team of that city. The local players
are in a somewhat crippled condition
for the contest, and. if recent reports
can be relied on. their opponents are
an unusually strong eleven. so that
the Rock Island boys hopes are not
the best.
In the years that Rock Island and
Clinton have played each other they
have come out about even in the num-
Der of games won. The team will be
deprived of Lift. the regular half back.
who was hurt in the game with Ke-
vance
SOuders Plays with Injury.
Souders has an injured knee. and
though he will play, he will not be
at his best Henning is hindercd by
Il sprained ankle.
The players practiced against
Coach Coldren's pigskin chasers Tues
day afternoon and performed excellent
work against the heavier Augustana
eleven. The scrubs" have given op-
position for the regulars at other times
during the week
Coach Wanner has given the follow
ing as the team which will play in
Clinton: Center. Detloff; left guard,
Scott; left tackle. Ehrhorn: left end,
McManus; right guard, Folsom; right
! tackle. Coleman; right end, Harms !;
quarterback, Marquis; left half, Adam
son; right half, Souders; full back,
Heimbeck.
To Accompany Team.
Others who will accompany the team
are Kinner, Henning and Swanson as
substitutes, Coach Wanner. Manager
Krell. Harry Mitchell. who will be one
of the officials, and probably Mr.
Knapp.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-07
Bloomington Has s1,127 Surplus.

Bloomington Has Sl,12I Surplus.
Bloomington. Oct. THE annual
meeting of the Bloomington Baseball
association of the Threc-Eye league
was held last night. The treasurer's
report showed a surplus for the season
of S1,127. President Charles Miller
and all the old officers were reelected.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-07
BASEBALL BRIEFS.
Directors Meet Tonight

The directors of the Rock Island
Baseball association meet tonight to
close up the affairs of the season of
1904 and make plans for next season.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-07
PROPERTY TO HER CHILDREN
Will of Mrs. Mary Griffin Probated in
County Court.


The will of the late Mrs. Mary Crit
fin of this city was admitted to pro-
bate this morning in the county court
By the provisions of the document
which was witnessed by w. F. Dunn
and George Wenger. there are nominal
requests to her sons, John and Mi
chael Griffin; and her sons Matthew
and George. and daughter Mary are
each beQueathed the sum of $500. The
sum of $104 is bequeathed to Rev.
Father J. F. Lockney The daughter.
Mary. is given the home. and the prop
erty in the Harper addition is left TO
the five sons, with the condition that
Harry shall pay the sum of 5000 each
to Matthew and George. All the prop
erty not mentioned in the will is to be
divided among the five sons, and will
be held in trust for them for five years
by the daughter. Mary. John T.
Shields is named as the executor of
the will.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-07
Tips 10 Trdx1eEerC.

S4.G5 to Springfield and return vi;
the Rock Island. Oct. 3. G, and Z Re
turn limit, Oct s.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-07
Illinois Central Excursions.

To the south and southwest only SIS
round trip, Peoria. H., Vicksburg.
Miss, New Orleans, La, Houston,
Tex. Galveston. Tex. San Antonio,
Tex, Dallas, Tex, Fort Worth, Tex,
and intermediate points. Tickets OH
sale Sept. goth and 9th. Oct. 4th and
18th. y grand opportunity to see the
south and southwest. Stop overs per,
mitted enrOute. For fun particulars
write or call on the undersigned. G.
a. Smith. Commercial Agent. City
ticket office, 329 Main street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-07
AMERICAN LEAGUE
NATIONAL LEAGUE.
Yesterdays RESULTS.
AMERICAN LEAGUE.

Cleveland. 6: Detroit. tfirst gamel.
Cleveland. 5. Detroit. = tfiVe innings
NATIONAL LEAGUE.
PittsburE. s. 81. Louis. ; Cfirst game
Pittsburg, 10. st. Louis, l (seven in
ninEsl
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-07
Philadelphia Club for Sale.

Philadelphia. Pa, Oct T.-Philadel-
phia millionaires who tried baseball
as an investment and incidentally
sought to make the national game pop
ular with the swell set have admitted
the experiment is a failure. AS a con
sequence the fate of the Philadelphia
National league baseball club hangs
in the balance.
After two years experience, which
has cost the club between $50, 900 and
$4,000, it is said on good authority
that at the next meeting of the club
the local franchise in the National
league will be disposed of to the high
est bidder. A meeting of the stock
holders was held yesterday, but owing
to the limited number who attended.
no definite action was taken. The
presidents report showed a heavy
financial loss this season. After it
was accepted an informal discussion
took place and indicated a general
feeling in favor of disposing of the
franchise.
President Potter said: I'VE shall
finish the season and all debts will be
paid. but after that it will be for the
stockholders to determine whether
they wish to continue or not. shall
continue in charge of the club until
some action is taken"
President PulIiam of the National
league was present at the meeting.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-07
WITH THE FIGHTERS.
O'Rrien.Rurns Eioht,

Jack O'Brien and Tommy Burns
Noah BrussoD meet at the Badger
club of Milwaukee tonight. The pre-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-07
ITS GRIP
Tr' City Congress Try ing TO Call Back
Unions That Have With
drawn.
JOIN WITH OTHER BODIES
Creating Confusion in Local Labor
Alphabetically Meeting
Held.

Unions centralized in the Tri-City
Labor congress have been falling away
at a rate that is alarming the officers
Of the latter organization.
Until a few years ago the congress
embraced within its fold nearly every
local union in the tri-cities. 1t was a
power in local labor affairs. 1t still is
powerful. having in it's membership
some of the wisest counselors in labor
matters in this locality, but there has
been springing up in Davenport and
n the other two cities organizations of
the same character as the congress.
These have been drawing the unions
heretofore affiliated with the tri-city
body. The result has been confusion
that has brought the unions TO the
point where really they do not know
where they are at.
Committee to Labor with Unions.
The congress held it's monthly meet
ing at the Rock Island Industrial home
last evening. The situation above re-
ferred to was considered, and COM
mittee appointed to confer with the
unions that have been Withdrawn in
an effort TO induce them to return.
The committee is composed of the
president, H. c. Hergis. William Camp
bell and E c. Berry Paul Henneberg,
William Campbell and H. c. Hergis
were appointed a legislative commit
tee.
The Rock Island Fuel company is to
l.. neIy
TO give its consent TO its transfers
joining the teamsters' union. Paul
Henneberg reported that he had OBJ
tanned the signatures of a number of
dealers agreeing not to handle the
products of the Washburn-CrOsbyF Flour
& Cereal company. of Minneapolis, I'M
til the company had made its peace
with union labor.
Charge IL DisprOVen.
f. c. Berry, editor of the Tri-City
Unionist, was absent at the former
meeting at which he was represented
as having accepted advertising from
an unfair firm. He refuted the charge.
He stated that the blackboard in the
congress meeting room on which are
supposed to be posted the names of
firms that are not in good standing
with union labor had always served as
his guide If the name of a business
house that may be antagonistic to the
interests of union labor was not writ
ten there. he had no way of knowing
but that it was on terms of equality
with others that were friendly. The
congress thereupon ordered expunged
from the records all reference to the
matter. Mr.. Berry has entered into
contract with the congress to edit and
publish the official organ the ensuing
two years.
Federation Latter ReneIreL
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-07
COLTS DEFEAT ARSENALs
Only One Match in the City Bowling
League Last Evening.

But one match was played in the
City Bowling league last evening. the
Colts besting the Arsenals. The
Planters-Business men match was
postponed to next Monday evening
The score:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-07
Baseball Decisions.

Cincinnati. Oct. THE National
Baseball commission yesterday decid-
ed that the claim of the New York
National league club to Outfielder Vim
son of the Providence team is not
legal. The commission decided that
the sale of Player Airline by the Keo-
kuk GaD club to the Des Moines club
was legal
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-07

Are you going to Kansas City or
the southwest? If so. take the South
west Limited on the c., ri. & ST. p. at
10:30 p. M. or the early morning train
at $50. You will be assured of a
pleasant and safe journey.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-07

liminary bouts will enlist the follow
ing boxers: Buddy Glover of Chica-
go vs. Billy Nolan of Milwaukee, lie
pounds; Jack DOugherty of Milwau-
kee VS.. Willie Mack of Brooklyn, 1874
pounds; and Charlie Berry of Milwau-
kee VS.. Warren Zurbrick, of Buffalo,
13S pounds. Malachy Hogan will ref
cree.
No Boxing at Chicago.
Chicago, Oct. promoters, mana
gers. boxers. handlers. and towel
swingers who have been praying dur
ing the summer months for the cool
breezes of fall in anticipation of busy
season at the glove waIloping game
will he surprised TO learn that Mayor
Harrison does not intend to issue any
permits for public boxing shows this
fall or winter \ city official in close
touch with the mayor said yesterday
he had sounded Mr.. Harrison thorough
ly on the question. having asked for a
permit to pull off boxing show on the
west side. and was cut off quickly and
sharply with the declaration that no
permit would be issued under any con-
sideration.