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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-11

The formal laying of the corner
stone of Prince hall Masonic home for
widows and orphans of deceased mem
bers of the order, fraternity of col
ored people which has 40 lodges in
the state of Illinois. Will take place
tomorrow. The location of this pro-
posed home is on Rock river in South
Rock Island.
Henry Burris. of this city. grand
master OF the colored Masons of Hi
noiS. and trustee of the home. will
lay the stone. All of the officers of
the grand lodge and the trustees Of
the home have been invited and it is
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-11

4 diver may be killed or his life
shortened many years If the air is not
given him at the right pressure On
the surface OF the water the atmos-
phere presses against all parts of his
body about fifteen pounds to the
square inch. Yet the pressure is as
much from within outward as in the
opposite direction and so neutralizes #
self. AS soon as the diver descends
into water the pressure OF air against
his flesh must be increased just enough
TO prevent the ponderous brass he'll
met in which his head is incased from
crushing his shoulders.
4 peril which constantly menaces
the diver is the breaking OF his air
pipe. Wherever he goes he watches
lest he cut IL on some sharp projec-
ton. The moment that il snaps the
air pressure within his suit is gone
and the dead weight of all those feet
of water pounds his helmet with the
force OF a trip hammer. AS his body
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-11
Election Bribery In England.

Some years ago an investigation Of
election bribery in England disclosed
the following method of buying votes:
An elector entered the agents room.
Agent hOlding up three fingers to sig
Nifty 3 sovereigns)-Well. Mr.. Smith,
how are you today? Mr.. Smith,
am not very well today. Agent (hold-
ing up FIVE fingers)-I am sorry you
are not very well today. Mr.. Smith
oh, 1 am not very i'll. 1t is all right.
Then Smith looked out of the window
while the agent put sovereigns on the
table. 1t was then the agents turn to
look out of the window, and when he
turned round again Smith and the
money had disappeared Smith never
saw the agent put down the money;
the agent never saw Smith pick il up.
Consequently when parliamentary
commission was appointed the agent
swore he never gave Smith any money
and Smith swore that no one gave him
any.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-11
GENERAL HoRAr1o C. KING.

confer upon the wisdom Of holding a
peace convention of the blue and the
gray. The idea of such gathering is
received with considerable enthusiasm
by some of the veterans OF the Union
army. while others oppose it. Their
main criticism of the plan is that 1t
might involve the display of the Con-
federate flag and thus arouse animOsi-
ties which are now generally buried
and which will remain so if no occa-
sion is given for resurrecting them.
They fear that such a peace conven-
ton as proposed might defeat the very
object for which il would be held.
On the other hand, those who sympa-
thize with the plan OF General King
hold that much good would come from
such a gathering of the men who
fought each other forty years ago.
General King is one OF the best
known of the veterans of the civil war
and is in much demand at meetings Of
old soldiers. as he is well versed in the
history of the war and is gifted as au-
thor and speaker. He has always been
active in keeping up the memories that
pertain TO the struggle for the preser-
walton of the Union. He was born in
Portland. Me, in 1897 and graduated
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-11
THE MAP PRoOFREADER.
His Work Is Done slowly and With
Extraordinary Care.

His Work Is Done Slowly and With
Extraordinary Care.
"I thought 1 knew my business until
1 took job holding copy i'll mapmak-
ing establishment" said Il veteran
proofreader 1.-The change from the
rush of a morning newspaper to the
leisurely work of an encyclopedia was
queer enough. 1t was three weeks be.
fore 1 began to feel that / was earning
my salary. 1t takes about two weeks
TO read the proof of a good map. If it
is a business atlas, particularly com
prehensive as to small towns, we linger
over a proof and its successive revises
for q month or six weeks before the
final electrotype is made. In mapmak-
ing il is not only essential that every
town should be in the map, but that it
should be in precisely the right place
The man who is buying n map or an
atlas has no use for it unless 1t gives
accurate information about the city or
town where he was born. where his
wife was born and where he was mar
ried. The first thing a prospective pur-
chaser does when shown new atlas by
a canvasser is TO look up one or all Of
these points. If his native town or city
is not there he won't bother to take
another glance at the book. If it is
there, but not in its precise location on
some river or bay, he does not hesitate
to say he has no high opinion of the
atlas. The motto of our business seems
to be Get it all in and get 1t in right
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-11
THE QUEEN OF HOLLAND AND PRINCE
HENRY, her HUSBAND.

an outing to a popular resort and, ac-
companied only by her husband and
mOther-in-law, took an excursion on
the bay Of Naples in a rowboat, land.
ing at evening for tea and later taking
a long excursion on foot
1t has been said recently that the re.
lations between the queen and her con
sort are more cordial and afTectionate
than the public has often been led I,
believe. The prince has recently been
promoted to the rank of vice admiral
of the Dutch navy and lieutenant gen
eral Of the army. There are but two
vice admirals in the navy and but
three lieutenant generals. these being
the highest grades in the respective
ServiceS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-11

terry. an old settler of this county.
The plat of ground is now under cult
walton and has al kinds OF garden
truck planted.
The foundation for the home was
completed about two weeks ago and
the building of the structure will be
pushed as rapidly and eNpedientIy as
possible.
The lodge in Illinois is prosperous,
and in a very healthy condition. There
are now in this state about LOO mem
bers. and new lodges are being or
ganized constantly. In Oh icago last
winter there were two lodges formed
with membership of 50 each.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-11
The Norseman.s Nastrond.

The Noresman's hades is as unlike
the orthodox place of punishment as
It is possible for one 10 imagine. This
place of torment for the reprobate sons
of the north is called nastrOnd and is
situated far toward the frigid north
and is directly under nihheim, the
Scandinavian mytholOgist's purgatory.
a description of nastrond as i. APP
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-11
FOR BLUE AND GRAY.
General Kings scheme of n Grand
Peace Encampment.

General Horatio c. King of New
York city, who has just been elected
president of the Society of the Army
of the Potomac. proposes reunion or
the blue and the gray under the aus
pieces OF that society and of the Grand
Army of the Republic. The recent
convention of the Society Of the Army
of the Potomac appointed COMMITTEES
to appear before the next general en-
campment OF the Grand Army and
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-11
Sponge Cake.

do you call this sponge cake? Why,
it's as hard as can be-"
Eyes, mum. That's the way a sponge
is before it's wet Soak it in your tea,
mum. London Punch.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-11
Moro Important.

Wife-Pm so afraid this new hat will
get damaged If it's left in the home
Husband-Why not put It in our safe
deposit closet? Wife - But is there
room there with all our bonds? Hus-
band-NO, but we can take the bonds
out.-Life.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-11
AN ATHLETIC QUEEN.
WiIheImina OF Holland and Her Con-
sort. PRINCE Henry.

Queen Wilhelmina of Holland be-
lieves that exercise is the best medi-
cine. She went to Italy recently to
improve her health and distinguished
herself by making an ascent of Vesu-
vius. On one occasion, it being the
birthday of her husband. Prince Henry
of the Netherlands, she gave her court
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-11
Had Just Refused Him.

''He looks awfully blue. What's the
matter with himT
Heart trouble" replied the girl, some
what consciously.-Chic Post
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-11
Knowledge Gained.

Friend-Has your son learned much
during his college course? The Old
Man-I'm afraid not, but I've learned
a whole Iot.-PucI1.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-11
Same Thing.

Miss Carrye MOore-She calls him
her intended. Are they engaged? Misl
Cutting Hintz-No. but she intends t.
marry him.-St. Paul Pioneer Press.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-11

Continued on Page Twelve.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-11
COWBOYS AS FIREMEN
THE WAY THEY BATTLE WITH FLAMES
ON THE PRAIRiES.

Horses and Men Plunge Through the
Line of Fire to Their StatiOns-Cat-
tie Must he Sacrificed to Save 9th
err Cattle and the Grass.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-11

Hhe Sensations He Experiences When
Under Water, Incased In His Hid
eous ArmOr-Four Hours . Day Are
the Limit of His Endurance.
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-21
JOURNEYS TO MEXICO
TO GET HER CHILD
Mrs. Theodore Frank Fails to Heed
the Warnings Of San Diego
Police

SAN DIEGO. Aug. 2O.-This morning
Mrs Theodore Frank of San Fran
cisco, who has been in this city for sew
eral days trying TO secure possession Of
her child, which is in the custody Of her
husband. stated it as being her inten-
ton during the day to make the trip to
Tia Juana for the purpose Of seeing the
child and getting possession Of it If
II were possible.
Mrs. Frank was cautioned by the DO
lice officers that she had better be a
little careful as 10 her acts in dealing
with people below the line. Their ad-
vice was that she see the Lieutenant
Governor the first thing and tell him
her story and get his permission. II
possible, 10 see the child. II is under
stood that Mrs. Frank made the trip
unaccompsnied by an officer and that
she had no papers giving her a right
TO see the child. Reports have come to
her that the child has not been prop
erly treated.
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-21
FARM HAND IN PETALUMA
MANGLED BY MACHINERY

Loses Left Foot and May Have to
Suffer Amputation of Rest
of Limb.
PETALUMA, Aug. 2o.-While at
work on a threshing machine on the
Peters ranch near this city to-day John
Ackerman met with a horrible acci-
dent. He was standing on a board
near the cylinder Of the machine and,
losing his balance, fell. His left foot
was caught in the rapidly running ma
chinery. His foot was completely sew
cred just above the ankle and the leg
badly mangled. Ackerman was has
tily brought to town and was after
ward sent to the County Hospital. 1t
is feared that the remaining part Of
his leg will have to be amputated.
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-21
PYTHIANS ANNOUNCE
PRIZE DRILL AWARDS
Mystic No. IL of Girard, Kansas, Car
ries on First HOnOrs at


Louisville.
LOUISVILLE, KY, Aug. 20.-The BIZ
ennial encampment Of the Knights of
Pythias closed to-day with the an
nouncement of the awards in the prize
drill The prizes are as follows:
Glass A, free to all companies-First
prize, $1,000, won by Mystic No. u.
Girard, Kan; second, 5000. Georgia No.
1. Savannah; third, 500, by Kokomo
No. 8, Kokomo, Ind.
Glass B, for companies that have
never won at supreme encampment-
First, Battle Greek No. II, Battle Creek,
Mich; second, Pasadena No. 81, Pasa-
dena, Cal; third. Custer No. SO. Green
vile, Pa.
Class C. all companies organized
since 1902 - First prize, Ivy No. 80,
Rushville, Ind.
Cavalry prize-Won by Burns HUI
Ears, st. Joseph, Mo.
Artillery prize-Won by Battery A,
No. 80, Wheeling, w. Va.
New Albany, Ind. won the $500 prize
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-21
The New Knit Underwear

For Women. Starts at 25c.
It's Our first word of underwear for winter.
We have waited to have lines complete. We
ready now.
Fall underwear season starts in earnest al
Hale's tomorrow. And not bit too early
These garments at 25c feece-lined, come in
and silver gray. Vests have gus
sets in the arms and ribbed. All seams COW
cred Pants have French yoke bands and close
fitting ankles. It's value at the very start OF
the season you might expect at clearance.
And these other prices are as unusual tor the
garments they represent.
Women's Underwear at soc:
pants. ribbed and shaped fall and
winter weight. vests with gussets IN the arms, pearl
md Pants with French yoke
close fitting cuns and ankles. Sizes T. and s.
soc each.
Women'S Underwear, 75c:
Natural gray sanitary wool garments, fall and winter
weight, contains enough cotton TO prevent shrinking
Sizes 80 to A. 75c each.
Silk and Wool Underwear, S2Oo:
Swiss ribbed high neck long sleeves An
$500 each.
Children's Underwear, 25c:
White feece-ined cotton vests and pants ribbed and
winter weights. Vests nicely finished
pearl buttons. Pants with silesia
bands coseftting cuffs and ankles sizes to 10 years
25c each.
Misses Vests and Pantalets SOc:
white natural wool; soft. fine quality fail and
winter weight sizes to IS years soc each.
Infants Vests, 25c:
Cream white. ribbed. open down 'front.' wrapper
style, sizes mos TO years 25c each
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-21
Lease Land for Resort.

SAN DIEGO. Aug. 2O.-A ten-year
lease has been secured by parties in
this city for several thousand acres of
land surrounding the Tia Juana Hot
Springs. below the International .boun-
dary line, for the purpose of building
up health and pleasure resort. Twen-
ty-five thousand dollars will be ex-
pended the first year, the hotel to cost
$4,000. A large game preserve will be
one of the features of the resort.
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-21
FIVE PERSONS KILLED BY
A DYNAMITE EXPLOSION

Train Crew Switching Cars at a
Missouri Station Causes a Fatal
Catastrophe.
NEVADA, Mo-, Aug. 2o.-F1ve per-
sons were killed at Minden. a station
on a branch Of the Missouri Pacific
Railroad, this afternoon by the explo-
sion of a car of dynamite.
The dead: Station Agent Brooks,
wife and daughter of Minden; Engineer
Rodea and Fireman Todd, both OF Me-
vada.
A train crew on a local freight was
switching some cars, when they struck
a car of dynamite.
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-21
Ends of Carpet Rolls
Cut Into Right Sizes for Mats.

CIT Into Right Sizes for Mats.
Our New York office sends them to US. A
thousand in all, Administer, Velvet and Body
Brussels Carpets, accumulation of ends of rolls
from large Eastern dealer in carpets The
prices are average half less than they would
be if bought by the roll.
Fine rugs to put in front of the dresser or
the door, or to put in the bathroom Office.
Carpet End Mats, 6Oc
administer and body Brussels, splendid patterns
and colorngs convenient rug size If bought by the
yard in the roll they would be worth $I.25 In the
second floor drapery store at 6oc.
Mats at 35C
Only small number in this lot They won't last
very long, Administer body Brussels and velvet car
pet ends Every home find place for few
of these 35c Besides other bargains from the second
floor drapery store:
Sanitary Art Squares at sos
Size oxo feet; the very best, heavy grade of
cotton patterns the very same as you will
find in fine wool squares, colors perfectly fast. a
fine covering for hardwood floor; exIo5A
feet at $345; 9xI2 feet at $3.o5.
Smyrna Rugs $1.75. Foot Stools 4sc.
Regular s225 value; good lot dainty foot
patterns and coors size 80 stools made from
&bO lncnes nnlshed with of Brussels car
WOOL fringe SlI5 pet; comfortable.
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-21
Three SPECIAL brtces

AT I5c Yd.
3A-inch all silk plaid ribbon. It's
new; 1t hasn't been shown before
Sparkling and full of life It's a
ribbon every one wants. While it
lasts, 16c yard.
At 8 I-3c Yd.
Pure silk taffeta ribbon, Nos. and
z; colors and black
And we'll tie all bows free. That's
a point worth remembering and ask
ing us TO do.
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-21
DAVIDSON FINDS NEW
LOCK ON THE DOOR
DepOsed superintendent OF Schools Is
Unable TO Enter the Private
Office


SAN DIEGO, Aug. 2o.-Professor f.
p. Davidson, who has been at liberty
10 visit the rooms of the City Board
of Education at his pleasure since he
was deposed as Superintendent Of
Schools, this morning found himself
locked out Of the room which was used
as the private office of the Superin-
sntendent, a new lock having been put
on the door during the night bv rep
sentatives Of the board.
This afternoon President Baker Of
The board, accompanied by c. w. Nc
Kee. a lawyer, also member Of the
board. called upon Professor Davidson
and demanded from him the keys. The
demand was refused. This relates to
the keys Of the cutter doors Of the board
rsoms. Professor Davidson has COM
1nsncod suit against the board. and
the case IS warming up.
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-21

met by committee from the Cham
Der Of Commerce and taken to prom
inent hotel, where they will remain
as guests of the city for two days. Then
they will leave for San Francisco. To-
day they will visit the big shingle mills
at Ballard and the United States navy
yard
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-21
nennInck Il Broken

els Wilson of Platte City was nomi-
mated for Congress by the Democratic
convention of the Fourth District on
the 1O31st ballot to-day. The conven-
tion had been in a deadlock since
July Is.
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-21

the State of West Virginia, he wrote a
letter of Introduction at the request of
Governor Boggs. Governor Pardee says
the letter contained nothing that would
cause the board to swerve from the
strict path of duty
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-21
Mysterious Shooting in stockton.

STOCKTON, Aug. 2O.-H. j. Nc
Dewitt, under the influence of liquor,
called at a downtown saloon this morn
Ing. suffering from a pistol wound in
his left elbow. He asked that sur
geon be summoned, but declined to
state the circumstances of the shoot
ing. nor say who committed the deed.
1t is supposed there is a woman at the
bottom of it,
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-21
Outing Flannel 614c
And a Sale of Wash Goods.

for the largest company in the encamp-
ment, Nashville second.
The Seattle company won the prize
showing the greatest mileage, with
Pasadena second
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-21
kEANE APPOINTED STATE
VETERINARIAN BY PARDEE

Los Angeles Man Named to Succeed
g. III. Blemer. Whose Term
Has Expired.
SACRAMENTO, Aug. 20.-Charles
Keane Of Los Angeles was to-day ap-
pointed State Veterinarian by Cover
nor Pardee, vice c. H. Blemer, whose
term has expired.
Keane was formerly connected with
the Bureau Of Animal Industry of Min
nesota and lately has been United
States inspector OF cattle at Los An
geles.
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-21

AT 2oc Yd.
It's a new 3N Inch printed warp
and Dresden ribbon, beautiful
flowers on white grounds, with
colored borders; an entirely new
ribbon, one you wouldn't expect
to see at zoe yard. This Hale
ribbon store does the unexpected
so often it's worth while to keep
your eyes on it closely.
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-21
See 1uhat 25c acIH do
In JeWeIrV

AT the Hale Jewelry store.
brooches at 25c-Prettily set with rhine
stones and pearls in star and cres-
cent shapes, neat designs
Kat Pins, 25c-The new signet, gold
plated. some Of them oxidized, set
with peacock eyes.
Hat Pins 25c-Set with large rhine
stones. extra long extra strong.
Souvenir Spoons, 25c-Spoons with views
of the Cliff House in the bowl, sterl-
ing silver. gold-lined spoon.
Brooch and Watch Pin, 25c-Bug de-
signs enameled in red and green
set with pearls.
Waist Sets, 25c-4-piece pearl ones, new
shapes.
sash Pins, 25c-In assorted designs.
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-21
40c for 6 Plates or
6 CUPS md SancerS

Cups and SGHcerS
Plates are thin, light weight semi
porcelain, with neat beading border;
regular $Ioo dozen values.
Cups and saucers are tea size, fancy
shape, neat raised design; in plain
white semi-porcelain. They're regular
$1.10 dozen values.
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-21
400 Sample Handkerchiefs
At 12Hc-Woyth L5c and 25c
At 18c-W0yth 25c and 7oc
At 25c-W6rkk 35c and 5Oc

At 5OC-W0rtA Z5c and .SI.oo.
Sample Swiss embroidered handkerches We spoke for
them long hadn't big Eastern firm would have
snapped them It's another evidence of Hale orehandedness
and the benefits this buying brings They
OF San Francisco to share average half price.
Theyrs all
their trunks When
free from mussing samples will
But the handkerchiefs ordinary samples The
maker is one OF the most careful and particular the world
so clean and nice That's the the handkerchiefs
smp-beter than regular lines prices
OF regular At I2Ac a
day Out all the tables the fancy goods
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-21
REMARKABLE OPERATION
PROVES SUCCESSFUL
Scalp Torn From Head Of New York
Woman Is Replaced by
Surgeons.

NEW YORK. Aug. 20.-Margaret
Dougherty of Rochester, N. z, who
was almost sealped in an automobile
accident August 10, is recovering at a
hospital here. after undergoing a re-
markable Operation-which resulted in
the replacing of her scalp-which was
torn from her head The cuticle al
ready has begun to unite. and the girls
hair shows such signs of vitality that
the success of the operation is assured.
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-21
INTRODUCE STUDENTS TO
BOARD, THAT Is ALL
Governor Pardee Says Only Letter He
Ever Wrote to Pharmacists Could
BE Published

SACRAMENTO. Aug. 20.-Governor
Pardee to-day said that he has never
written any letter to the State Board
of Pharmacy or any other State board
or officer that might not be with per-
feet propriety published to the world.
In the case of one young man named
l. Boggs, the son Of the Governor of
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-21
Fancy Silk, 55C Yd.
S1VeU b1tteThS 10 in. 7frde

It's more of that same silk that
made such stir last week. Many
were disappointed at not being able
to share them. The second install
ment is here now.
1t makes a pretty waist or shirt
waist suit; comes in browns. blues,
greens and the new gun metal shade,
with little dashes and dots in white.
55c yd.
And some New Fall Dress Goods
A Tailored Suiting at 45c 81 inches
wide. And here's a new Zibeline, AZ
inches wide, at soc yard.
And we are still making skirts.
All that is necessary for you to do is
to buy your ordinary skirt length and
we will make plain skirt free for you.
Further information at the dress goods
department.
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-21
FILIPINO WORLDS FAIR
COMMISSION AT SEATTLE
Officials Are TO Be the Guests of
Northern City for
Two Days

SEATTLE, Aug. 20.-The Filipino
Commission, which is touring this coun-
try at the expense of the Government,
arrived in Seattle last night direct from
st. Louis. The Commissioners were
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-21

Smyrna Rugs $1.75.
Regular $2.25 value; good
patterns and colOrs, size 80
X60 inches; finished with a
wool fringe. Sl.75.
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-21
Hundreds; Every Price in
of the Year Hale's. White Waists, Coored Waists
the Store Marked Way Down.

them away
will may have TO pay 0r the very ~
and
month; one bngn ana IRE
fall when tn
hese
haven't been thinking OF waists u
andth
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-21

A new lot of dainty foot
stools, made from short ends
Of Brussels and velvet car
pet; comfortable.