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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-08-07
A FEW BUNTS.

In the point of batting there has
also been a marked improvement and
several fine pinch hitters have been
developed who are sure to so into
larger leagues next season. Howard
Murphey of Pine Bluff leads the list
and II Is now generally conceded that
there is no better batter in the Cot
ton States league than the Irish lad
who was once Chickasaw on tn"
banks of the Mississippi in the city
called Memphis.
King of Creenville, Woodruff OF
Baton Rouge, Earle and Hahn OF
Vicksburg. Cavender of Pine Bluff ard
Massing of Natchez are all good hit
ters and can be counted on to do
something when hit is needed. Mas
sing is the long distance hitter, and
leads the league in the matter ot eX-
ira base hits. but in this line is close
" followed by Grubb of Pine Bluff
Plass of Natchez is the run-gette,r
of the league and has crossed tho
plate with more winning runs than
any other player. Ollie Gfroerer o.
the Pine Bluff team follows Plass
closely.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-08-07

MOXie Manuel and Jack Ashton nave
done the steady box work for Nicks-
burg this year and have lasted while
the others dropped by the wayside.
Schwenck and Fritz have also done
their share Of the work for the lead
ers.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-08-07

One especially pleasing feature OF
the management this season is the
absence of the "booze" qualities in
rhN ball players as a class. There
has been 200 per cent less excessive
drinking this year than ever before
in the history of the league ard tnis
speaks we'll, not oai9 for the n:ana"-
crs, but the piaEnsS 9s we'll IT
shows that players want 10 keep them
selves in condition TO play the hest
article of ball and they ara dOiGg IT,
This puts the men to the front. and
when the final games have been play
ed and the pennant won, the winning
club will have won it over foemen
worthy of their steel.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-23
Teaches Object Lesson.

why Girls Leave Home play that
is said to be intensely emotional. and
which conveys an object lesson. will be
presented at the Illinois Monday. matt
nee and night. IL is n drama of domes-
tic life. wherein are pointed out the
frequent consequences of unjust. I'M
guarded suspicion and stubborn self
will-how pique and passion may be
responsible for the ensulfing of limo
cence and wreck of homes-and Ferd
Summerfield's dramatiZation weaves
thrilling story of misunderstanding
and unyielding pride of brother and sis
ter. which well-nigh bring ignominious
ruin to both. IL is an absorbing story.
realistically portrayed. and
OF a wholesome conception calculated
to emphasize n moral of saving grace
for those whose waywardness and self
VIII lead them to course of wanton-
ness which leads them to degradation
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-23
Revolution Imminent.

\ sure sign OF approaching revolt
and serious trouble in your system is
nervousness. sleeplessness. or stom-
ach upsets. Electric Bitters VIII
quickly dismember the troublesome
causes. 1t never fails to tone the
stomach. regulate the kidneys and
bowels. stimulate the liver and clarity
the blood. Run down systems benefit
particularly and all the usual attend
ing aches vanish under its searching
and thorough effectiveness. Electric
Bitters is only 80 cents. and that is
returned If it don't give perfect salts
faction. Guaranteed by Hartz & Uile-
meyer. druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-23
A Tennessee Comedy.

The New York Herald has the fol-
lowing. concerning - Romance of
Coon Hollow" when il was produced ut
the Fourteenth Street theatre in Sep
TENDER. 1894: LIT is styled romantic
comedy. but It has melodramatic ia
yor. being provided with thrilling Incl
dents and exciting situations. and en-
bracing some very realistic mechanical
effects which serve 10 enthuse the
spectators The piece was well staged.
with every attention paid 10 detail. The
audience was very friendly. and that
they were well pleased with what they
saw and heard may be- inferred from
the heartiness and frequency of the APP
plause bestowed. and by the recalls
with which the leading performers
were favored during the evening. The
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-23

whether the decision of the statutes
requires the levy 10 be in separate
items. This requirement gives the
taxpayer an opportunity, if necessary,
TO prevent unjust levy of assessment"
Lawyers May Use Epitheis.
IT is not improper for prosecutor
10 reflect unfavorably upon a defend
ant and even indulge in invective #
his remarks are based upon the evil
dence competent and pertinent 10 be
decided by the jury. Thus declares
Judgment of the criminal court of Cool;
county in the appeal of Frank J.
Crocker against the people. Crocker
was convicted on 4 charge of assault
on Grace Plat. - years old. He asked
for a reversal of the judgment on the
ground that the prosecutor had re-
ferred TO him in addressing the jury
as n lecherouS animal" On this
point the court says ii is the duty of
the trial court to restrain counsel in
arguments within the limits of pro-
fessional duty and propriety. But ar
guments and statements based on
iacts appearing from evidence in proof
or on legitimate inference deducible
therefrom do not transcend the bounds
of legitimate debate.
The supreme court dismissed the
disbarment proceedings which We're
fled on the motion of the Chicago Bar
association against Attorney Richard
John of Chicago. John was accused
of having converted to his own use
money which he had collected on a
note for Elise Wasserman. There was
Il trial of the case at which John was
acquitted and the supreme court holds
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-23
MEN ARE POWERLEsS
To Fight Against Disease UnleGs They
Strike at the Underlying Cause.

To treat Dandruff. and Falling Hair,
with irritants oils which q para
site germ will prosper. is like scoopins
water from the ocean TO prevent the tide
from rising.
You cannot accomplish n satisfactory
cure without having n right understand
ing OF the fundamental causes of the
trouble.
You must kill the Dandruff Germ.
Newbro's Herpicide does this because 1t
is specially made to do that very thing.
When the germ is removed. the hair
has no choice but to resume healthy
growth and beauty.
Destroy the cause. you remove the
effect"
Sold by leading druggists. Send Zoe. In
stamps for sample to The Herpicide Co.
Detroit. Mich
L. ii. Thomas, special agent.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-23
Theatrical Season Not Bad.

George y. Moran. business manager
OF the comic opera. Sergeant Kitty,
has been in the city making final ar
engagements for the presentation of
that play at the Illinois next Wednes-
day. Speaking OF the general theatre
cal season in the south and of the tour
OF Sergeant Kitty" in particular Mr..
Moran said:
Despite the statement of some man.
ayers / find this theatrical season in
the south a prosperous one. that is for
the musical attractions of the best
grade. Some Of the small musical
shows as well as a number of mediocre
productions along other lines have
found the season bad one SO far but
attribute their losses chiefly to the fact
that the people of this section refuse to
accept that which is not the best in its
line. The thing that impresses me
most is the critical enjoyment and
thorough appreciation OF high class
music and delicate. refined stage fun.
In Sergeant Kitty / feel sure that the
theatresolns public will find all that
the most critical can reasonably de-
msnd in the matter OF good music and
all that goes TO make up clever comic
opera Since the opening Of this sea
son the critics have said of this produc-
ton that IL is all that can be asked and
some have gone further and said that
il is the best comic opera in every way
that has been seen for years. / hope
that its presentation here will leave
the same impression and feel sure that
IL will"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-23

scenes representing Coon Hollow, the
steamboat race, and the cotton COM
press in operation were very realistic.
and elected merited applause. while the
negro dances and choruses in the third
act awoke the audience to enthusiasm.
Some very beautiful and novel electri-
cal effects were introduced" Coon
Hollow" with the original scenery, in
Guiding the troupe of colored dancers
and singers. is announced for Sunday
evening here.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-23
Tax I.evies Illegal.

In two tax cases-the Chicago &
Eastern Illinois railway company
against the county of Vermillion and
the Chicago. Burlington & Quincy rail!
way against the county of Adams
the court declares illegal all tax leyies
made for county purposes which are
not in compliance with the section of
the statute requiring the amount lev
led for each purpose to be stated sep
arately.
In its opinion by Justice Wilkin the
court says: ''To say that levy made
in gross amount for all county pur-
poses was valid would be equivalent
10 giving no effect to that provision of
the statute requiring the amount for
each purpose 10 be stated separately.
1t is not sufficient answer to say that
the provision is useless and unwis2.
We have nothing to do with these
questions. 1t is only for us TO say
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-23
CHANGES IN Time
Further Modification of Card Ef-
feciive on Rock Island
Sunday.
NO. So A NEW FAST TRAIN
Between This City and Des moines
Nine Chicago Daily
Trains.

The new time card going into effect
on the Rock Island next Sunday viii.
in addition To placing two new trains
in service between Chicago and the
Pacific coast make several changes in
the time OF other trains
In addition to- the Golden State"
which will leave Rock Island west
bound at u: 10 midnight and eastbound
at J: 80 i. III. 40. 20. a new California
fast train. carrying through Pullmans
and tourists. will leave Rock Island al
1913 noon. arriving at Los Angeles at
I2.55 p. III. the third day. Returning.
this train will leave Rock Island AT
C:1O p. IN. arriving in Chicago at
1895. No. 2. which now arrives here
from Omaha at $50 =. m. and leaves
eastbound at Cos. will terminate the
run ~ Rock Island.
New Past Train.
No. 90 viii be- new fast train be-
tween here and Des MOines and local
10 Omaha. leaving Rock Island NJ
1880 noon. arriving N Dies MO.nes at
. p. m. and Omaha at To-
M. I. from the east. VIII arrive at
3:15 instead OF 2:42. and depart at
s.2O p. IN. for Dies Ioincs No CO. now
leaving al 40 a. III. for Chicago. will
leave at 7:55 q. III. No. 332 ON the Pc
ora branch will leave af I:3U y. III. in
stead OF 1:4O.
The Golden State" c1ztbound will
not go through here until Jan. =.
The time card which goes into effect
Sunday will give Rock Island people
nine Chicago. six Omaha and -four Kan
sas City trains daily except Sundays
and most Of them are d1ily.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-23
A Pleasant Pill,

No pill is as pleasant and positive
at DeWitt's Little Early Risers. De-
Wits Little Early Risers are so mild
and effective that children. delicate
ladies and weak people enjoy their
cleansing effect, while strong people
say they are the best liver PILLS sold.
Soil by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-23
surIesquers For a Night.

The Broadway Burlesquers appear at
the Illinois theatre next Tuesday even
ing. Two musical burlesques, separat-
ed by a contingent of vaudeville artists,
comprise an evenings entertainment.
The two burlesques abound with catchy
melodious musical numbers construct
ed for laughing purposes only, jollity
and merriment are the main supports.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-23
Travellers Expense Account.

Travelling statesmen have no right
10 collect funds of companies by
which they are employed and spend
the same for their expenses. This
rule is laid down by the supreme
court in the case of Emanuel Fucker
man against the people, Appealed from
Cook county. Huckerman was CON
victed for embeZzlement and he claim
ed that he had right to use the com
pany's money to pay his travelling eX-
penSeS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-23

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 leading druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-23
CANNOT COLLECT
Supreme Court Declines to Assist
in Recovery of Gambling
Debts.
OPINION FAR-REACHING ONE
Final Decision Given in Number of
Cases of General I'M
portance.

In decision given yesterday by the
supreme court at Springfield in the
case of j. Edward Thomas against the
First National bank of Believille. the
supreme court not only reiterates its
often repeated declaration that the
courts of Illinois will not assist in the
collection of gambling debts, but it
goes a step further. This suit was
brought to recover on a certificate of
deposit the proceeds of which had
been used in transactions with the no
torious bookmaking and pool-Selling
concern of L. J. Arnold Il Co. of St.
Louis and. although it had been in
dorsed 10 a third party, the court
refused judgment.
Thomas represented Arnold & Co,
in Washington. ID. c., and one of their
customers was j. F. Wassel, a Belle
vile printer. VINO was employed in
Washington. On Jan. %. 1908. Was
sell placed certificate OF deposit for
s1.335 with Thomas, the certificate
having been issued by the Belleviile
bank. Later the bookmaking concern
closed its offices and the partners de-
camped
When the certificate OF deposit be-
came payable TIE bank refused TO hon
or it and the supreme court sustains
its position.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-23
Wzuner, Moline.

Dec. 2i-Why Girls Leave Home.
Dec. 25.-Eben Holden, matinee and
evening.
Dec. 2G.-Broadway Burlesquers.
Dec. 30.-Maloney's Wedding.
Jan. An American Gentleman.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-23
Ian. 17.-Dolly Warden.

Jan. 17.-Dolly Warden.
Jan. 22-The Heart OF Chicago.
Jan. 23-Innocent Maids.
Jan. 25-Mason and Mason.
Jan. 2S-Babes i'm TOyland.
Jan. pa Break for Liberty.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-23
THE THEATRE.
Illinois Bookings.

Dec. Coon Hollow.
Dec. 2C-Why Girls Leave Home.
Dec 27-Broadway Burlesqucrs.
Dec. 3J-SGn Toy.
Jan. IA riLOua.
Jan. an American Gentleman.
Jan. S-On tine Bridge al Midnight
Jan. Winn.uScr Bros. week.
Jan. 1.-THE Smart Set.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-12-23

this is bar to proceeding filed with
it, as no other charges are made
against the LAWYER
The San Francisco call., 1904-07-24
DRIVEN INSANE
BY DESERTION
Bertha Milton Clings to
Photograph of Saloon Man
Who Had Won Her Heart
TRIES TO KILL HERSELF
While Deranged She At
telnpts to Jump out Of Il
WindOW-N0w i'll. Custody
Oakland once San Francisco Call

Oakland oAice San Fr7ncisco Call,
1ol6 Broadway. July %.
Husging 2 photograph of her ever,
Bertha Milton was taken TO the insane
ward Of the Receiving Hospital this
afternoon for fear that in lit of Ges-
pondency she might commit suicide.
The charge was sworn 10 by Rudolph
Jaeger. her -in-law. living at
1875 Chestnut stTeet. Last night, he
states. she tried to thrcH herself out
Of window and was caught just in
time. He attributes her melancholy TO
the fact that .. Aebe. who conducts a
liquor store on Kearny street m San
Francisco, has deserted het.
According 10 the friends cf the SRI
she would sit fer hours hoiding the
picture cf her lover. She rocked il as
mother her child and the.i she would
assert that he was asleep and request
the family to make 70 noise as she did
not want to awaken him. She has been
receiving the attentions Of Aebe for
some time, but lately he quit going to
the house. She is SO years of age and
took the discOntinuance Of Aebe's Wis
its greatly to heart.
The San Francisco call., 1904-07-24

OAKLAND, July 23.-Mcre trouble
burden that rests upon the shoulders
of Warren c. Stowe. who. in order to
earn money enough 10 bring his only
sister to California, deserted the United
States cruiser Boston while the vessel
was being repaired at the Mare Island
navy yard. On July II, three weeks
after his desertion. Stove was arrested
in this city, where he had obtained en-
ployment as gatenan on the Seventh
street local train.
Now comes the news that when his
sister, Edna stowe, II years of age,
learned of his arrest she disappeared
from the home OF her stepnother. with
whom she has been living in Kansas
city, and her relatives fear that her
disappointment and grief at the arrest
of her brother have driven her to make
away with herself
Information of the girls disappear
ancc came il Il letter to Edward L.
Webster cousin OF the stoves, who
lives at 1924 Eighth avenue. The letter
is from Webster's sister, who is now
in the East she says that as soon as
the lillOTTldtlOI VI ClONG > arrest
reached his sister she disappeared and
has not yet been found.
Webster has taken up the cause OF
the young deserter. He will bring all
possible influence to bear to get the boy
out of his trouble and If possible OBJ
tain his discharge from the Govern
Tnent service. He has written to the
Secretary Of the Navy and. to Com
mander Hobart of the Boston, stating
the facts of the case. He viii also en-
deavor to induce Victor II. Metcaf,
Secretary Of Commerce and Labor, to
interccde in Stoves behalf Webster
said to-day:
"A few days after Warren Stowe de-
serted from the navy he came to me
and after telling me of Edna's trouble
asked me to help him get position
The San Francisco call., 1904-07-24
NATIVE SONS PREPARING
INOR GRAND CELEBRATION
ParlOrs Discuss Plans for Observ-
ance of Admission Day.

OAKLAND, July 2S.-Representa-
tives of twelve OF the Alameda Coun-
ty parlors of the Native Sons met at
the rooms of the Merchants Exchange
last night to discuss plans for the cell
ebration of Admission day. The prin-
cipal business of the meeting was the
appointment of an advisory commit
tee of twenty-five of Oakland's lead
ing business men. The names of the
members of this committee have not
yet been made public.
A committee of three was also an
pointed to extend an invitation to the
Knights Templar, who will be in con-
clave in San Francisco in September,
to visit Oakland on the day of the cell
ebration. The members of the invita-
tion committee are J. B. Knowland,
DR.. w. ]. Smythe and L. N. Cobble-
dick. George H. Mason was appointed
to act as clerk to Secretary Garrison.
The various committees in charge
Of the arrangements for the celebra-
ton will hold their next meeting on
Friday evening, July %.
The San Francisco call., 1904-07-24
CHAUTAUOUAN ASSEMBLY
CLOSES WITH a CONCERT

EngrOsscd Resolutions TestifyinS to
Valuable Services Rendered Pre-
scnted to Energetic Members.
PACIFIC GROVE, July 2S-The
twenty-hfth annual assembly OF the
Chautauqua closed here this evening
with a military band concert in the
open air and vocal and Instrumental
concert in the auditorium. General
Joubert exhibited his pictures Of South
Africa.
The Chautauqua secretary, Mrs. T.
j. Dawson. SAYS that the silver ami
versary has generally stimulated the
work and that there viii be $50 readers
this year. which will be known as the
year of social progress. The works
studied will be on the French RevO-
luton and the German masters. DIR.
Thomas Filben, under whose ener-
getic management this and preceding
assemblies have been conducted, says
that ChautGuqua work has progressed
very satisfactorily and is now in good
shape. EngrOssed resolutions, beaUti-
fully bound, were presented TO Mrs.
z. j. Dawson. Miss NJ. Z. Morton and
Dr. FiIben. testifying TO their valua-
BILE services in Chautauqua work.
The San Francisco call., 1904-07-24

In order that he might earn money
enough to bring her to California. He
said nothing about having deserted and
/ supposed he had been discharged, SO
l told him / would do ALL could for
HIM. l also said that as soon as he
could arrange for his sister TO come 10
the coast she could make her home
with me until he was in a position TO
take care of her.
The next day he came to me and
told me that ne had found employment
with the Southern Pacific Company
at once arranged for him to get his
uniform, and he went to work The
next thing / heard of the boy was that
he had been arrested for desertion, and
then the whole story came out. 1 know
that Warren's motive in deserving was
a noble one, and l am going to do all 1
can to help him cut Of his trouble.
The life OF WarTens sister Edna has
for some months been anything but
happy. Several years ago both War
rem and his brother Howard left home.
Last February her father, Henry NJ.
Stowe, died, leaving her in the care of
her steomother. Edna never was hap
py with her fathers second wife, who
at times treated her unkindly. For this
reason the girl wished to come here
and keep house for her brothers. How
ard Stowe is now employed by the
Southern Pacific Company, and it was
partly through his influence that War
rem was able to get position with the
company"
Stowe enlisted in the navy at Kansas
Civ Mo on ADril 49, 1901 and until
his desertion had an excellent record in
the service. After his arrest he was
taken back to Mare Island. where he
was placed in irons TO await trial. The
! Boston is now being coaled and pro-
visioned for an extended cruise in the
north. She will leave the navy yard on
August and Will be gone for several
months.
The San Francisco call., 1904-07-24
GARDEN FETE
IS A SUCCESS
San MateO County Society
Turns Out in Force to
Aid the Free kindergarten
Special Dispatch to The Call.

SAN MATEO. July 23--The Ford
mansion and grounds in this city were
respondent with decorations and illu-
limitations this evening and society was
out in force to further the cause OF
charity at the garden fete for the bene-
fit Of the Free Kindergarten. The at
tendance was large and it is believed
that $1,000 will be realized from the va
rious money making features in opera
ton, which means that the debt on the
school building will be speedily lifted.
All about the grounds were arranged
handsome booths for the sale Of re-
freshments, fancy articles, etc. The
tennis court was utilized for archery.
Aunt Sally" and other amusements-
Pony carts and automobiles we're in
service for excursions about the
grounds and streets. with many other
attractions TO amuse and entertain, not
the least OF which was Canto, sletght-
of hand magician, and Madame Es-
teIla, palrnist. The feature Of the
evening entertainment was, vaudeville
performance by the Family Club Of San
Francisco. under the leadership Of Roy
Pike and Jack Noyes.
Among those who had charge Of
booths. with their assistants. were Mrs
A. NJ. Easton, Mrs. II. T. Scott. Mrs.
c. Z. Green, Mrs. w. P. Fuller, Mrs. T.
G. Warrington. Mrs. d. Drysdale, Miss
Jennie Crocker. the Misses Newhall.
Miss Lama Reynolds. Miss Gertrude
Foster. Miss Van Bergen. the Misses
Hyde-Smith, Miss Florence Bailey.
Miss Laura Bates and others.
The San Francisco call., 1904-07-24
HORSE JUMPS THROUGH
AN ELEVATOR OPENING
Animal Is Rescued From a Dangerous
Predicament and Escapes
Without Injury.

OAKLAND, July 23.-A horse
owned by L. Hewitt of East Twelfth
street and Eighth avenue performed
a novel feat this afternoon when he
jumped into a basement through a
sidewalk elevator. Though his res
cue was doubtful and exciting, he es-
capped without the slightest injury.
The horse, attached to light wagon
was standing in front of Mackay's fur
niture store on Fourteenth street. near
Broadway, when he left the roadway
and plunged into the open portion of
the sidewalk. His fall was partially
inpeded owing 70 an iron bar that
stretched across the opening and also
10 the fact that the buggy and harness
prevented him from dropping to the
floor Of the basement. The elevator
was finally raised. the harness de-
tached and the animal lowered into
the basement. He was then raised TO
the first story on a large inside ele-
vator and walked out of the rear of
the store without a scratch.