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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-11
DIR. w. S. Marquis 20
Years Pastor Here

Tomorrow DIR. William Stevenson
MARQUIS will have served 20 years as
pastor of the Broadway Presbyterian
church of Rock Island. In commem-
Grafton of the occasion he will deliver
his anniversary sermon Sunday, June
10. Owing to thc fact tina: tomorrow
is children's day, the sermon has been
postponed to the following Sunday.
Born i'm Kcnton, Ohio. and living
there five years, Mr.. Marquis came
with his parents to Illinois and receiv-
ed his early education at Elmwood.
Graduating from the Bloomington
high school in 1872, he later entered
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-11
Sned nv His Doctor.

"A doctor here has sued me for
So. so. which claim was excessive for
a case of cholera morbus." says Il.
White. of Coachella, Cal. AT the trial
he praised his medical skill and medi-
cine. asked him if il was not Cham
berIain's Collie. Cholera and DiarrhOea
Remedy he used as | had good reason
to believe il was. and he would not say
under oath it was not" No doctor
could use a better remedy than this
in . case of cholera mcrbus, it never
fails. Sold by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-11
Was Wasting AWAY,

The following letter from Robert
r. Watts. of Salem, Mo-. is instruc-
tive. Il have been troubled with kid
ney disease for the last years. L lost
flesh and never felt well and doctor
ed with leading physicians and tried
all remedies suggested without relief.
Finally tried Foley's Kidney Cure and
less than two bottles completely cured
me and l am now sound and we'll" Az
druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-11

! know a jolly old maiden lady,
\ lady of high degree.
Who mover goes to bed-without
y drink Of Rocky Mountain Tea.
Sensible woman.
#. II. Thomas pharmacy
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-11
BOYS TURN BANDIT
Pair of Youngsters at Muscatine
Try Pat Grove on Peter
Musser.
DEMAND $4,000 IN A LETTER
Death Threatened If There is a Re-
fusaI-Lads Confess Crime
After Arrest.

The biggest sensation that Musca-
tine has known for some time was
caused yesterday by the arrest of two
boys charged with using the methods
of Pat Grove for extracting money
from the wealthy. The boys arrested
are Robert Morrison. son of County
Clerk Morrison, and Charles Stoker,
both of whom are 10 years of age.
They were arrested ny federal Off
GERS on the charge of writing threat
ening letters to Peter Musser, a
wealthy lumberman of that ~cty. The
letters were very threatening in their
nature. The boys said that unless
large sum of money was deposited in
certain place at a certain time. they
would kill both Mr.. Musser and his
daughter.
Mr.. Musser, instead of depoSiting
the money as was desired. turned the
letter over to the federal officers and
an investigation was begun. The first
letter demanded $4,000 When no at
tention was paid to the demand. two
more were sent. these demanding that
81 900 be deposited. These two letters
were also turned over to the federal
officers.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-12-10
eRopEck Is DEFEATED.
Democratic Mayor Wins Out in Close
Fight at Everett.

EVERETT. Dec. 10.-The republican
ticket, with the exception of A. A.
Brodeck, the republican nominee for
mayor, and ]. NJ Hansen, for council
man in the fourth ward, was elected
here. The contest was unusually close.
Brodeck was defeated by Mayor Head
lee by fifty-two votes. Both republi-
can candidates for attorney and coun-
Gilman at large had hard fights. An
derson winning by a MAJ ority of four
teen and Opsvig, republican council
man, by forty seven.
A feature of the election was the
strong prohibition vote cast. Forsom,
on that ticket for mayor, secured 1853
votes, a gain of PA over last years
vote. The socialist vote was light,
fifty-six
The newly elected officers are as
follows: Mayor, Headlee; city attor-
ney, Anderson; city clerk, MITCHELL;
city treasurer, Keay; councilman-a at
large. Opsvig; health officer, Tozer;
councilman third ward, McRae; fourth
ward, Myers: fifth ward, Douglass. The
total vote cast was 1858.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-12-10
DAKOTAN KILLS HIS BROTHER
Quarrel Over Stock In the Range
Leads to Fearful Tragedy.

MINOT. n. D., Dec. 10.-TWO BROTH
ers named PoOlel, wing near ChilcOt,
small town on the Missouri river. thir-
ty-five miles south Of Stanley quar-
relied over some stock late last night,
and the elder brother picked up
double barreled shotgun and fired both
barrels into the stomach of his
brother VIII, killing him almost in
Stantly.
After the shooting the elder brother
drove to Stanley to notify relatives.
1t is not known whether he returned
to his home or left the country.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-12-10
HOUSE MEMBERS WHO WENT To
lSTHMUS LEAN TO THE SEA
LEVEL IDEA.
Committee on Interstate conm.rc.
Are Satisfied With the Invest.
cations They Made.

CHICAGO. Dec 10-A Washington
dispatch says:
with the return of the members of
the house committee on Interstate
commerce who went to Panama. there
has been a general revival of interest
in the progress of work on the Pana-
ma canal
The visit of the house members was
good deal more than on ordinary
junket. 1t gave the statesman an
idea of conditions on the isthmus. and
it is notable thing that they all
came back enthusiastic as to the
progress Of the canal and most pleas
antly disappointed as to climatic and
sanitary conditions on the isthmus.
This fact, coupled with the success
full, diplomatic mission of Secretary
Taft, is expected to have an import
ant bearing on the rapid prosecution
of the work
1t is significant thing that the lead
ing members of the committee who
went on the expedition have returned
much influenced in the direction of a
sea-level canal. Few of them were
committed to this project. but they
We're Informed on the isthmus that
! there seemed to be no serious obstacle
| in the way of a sea level canal except
the largely increased cost and an ad-
dition of a number of years to the
time necessary to finish the canal.
There is a story af1oat here to the
effect that the influence of the trans
continental railroads has been exerted
on far western senators and members
to induce them to stand out for sea-
level canal. According to current ru-
mOrs the railroads have agreed on
this because they feel that it will post
pone cutting the isthmus for lumber
of years.
1t may be true that the revival of
the sea- level canal PROJECT mas been
provoked by some railroad interests.
but at the, same time congressman who
had personal inspection of the 18TH
mus are, all taken withrthe sea-level
idea and seem to believe it would be
an economy in the long run to cut the
big ditch through all obstacles and
avoid the use of locks entirely
Informal estimates We're furnished
to the members of the committee dur
ing their visit in Panama tending to
show it will take about twenty years
to cut through a sea level canal, AMI,
of course, the expenditure would be
vastly greater-perhaps double that re-
qured for an ordinary ship canal with
a minimum number of locks.
The engineers of the canal commits
sion will present an estimate within
the next six months or a year which
will contain their recommendations as
to the character of the cutting to be
made.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-12-10
Laugh at Joke Imperiis Eyesight.

NEW HAVEN, Conn.,, Dec. 9.-F'red-
eye merchant, laughed so heartily at
a joke that was told him at the we'd
w. Tutt1e last.night in that town that
he is now in danger of losing his eye
sight.
1fr. Mordaunt, in laughing, caused a
hemOrrhage. of his optical apparatus
and his physician has little hope that
his sight can be restored
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-12-10
Fails to Kill Himself; Now Prosecuted

PIERRE, S. D., Dec. 10.-E. M
Strong was this morning, arrested Oh
charge of attempted suicide, it be-
ing charged that he took carbolic acid
with suicidal intent yesterday, on ac-
count Of having been tilted by a girl
He waived examination in justice
court, and his case will come up in
Under the South Dakota law the Of
Tense charged is a penal one.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-12-10
NOTICE..

I have bought the stock and tools or
A. c. links and hereafter the wood
shop and blacksmith shop will be I'M
der one head, which l think will be
appreciated by my customers
| have also secured the old wagon
maker. Jens Anderson, to do my wood
work and am now better prepared TO
build new or repair old vehicles than
ever before.
w. A. WILLIAMS,
Corner Third and Poplar Sts.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-12-10
"Poker, a Game of Skill Says Court.

FOker, a 0dFne OF oNih'' Gays NS"'N '
BERLIN, Dec. 9.-The editor of an
Odenburg paper was yesterday SEN
fenced to a years imprisonment for Ii
belinx Herr Ruhstratt H., minister or
Justice to the grand duchy of Olden-
burg. by accusing the minister of be-
ing a gambler. The minister declared
that since 1895 he had played only
skat. and sometimes concluded the
evening with a game of poker. A
learned discussion followed as to
whether poker was game of chance
The court decided that poker was a
game of skill, and that the minister
had, therefore, not gambled.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-12-10
LIVELY SESSION EXPECTED.
Hungarian Parliament Promises Some
Interesting Developments.

VIENNA, Dec. 10.-The imperial
government will watch the proceedings
of the Hungarian parliament which
assembled at Budapest today with
close interest. not unmixed with a
feeling of anxiety. Political affairs in
the kingdom have been approaching a
crisis for some. time and the par
liamentary session is expected to be
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-12-10
PIERCE THE LAST COUNTY IN.
Canvass Of Election Returns Now Il
Progress at Olympia.

OLYMPIA, Dec. 10.-The canvass of
the election returns is now in progress
in the secretary of states office, the
last county to report being Pierce,
which was received yesterday even
ing. 1t will probably require the re-
mainder of the week to make up the
schedule.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-12-10

Corner Third and Poplar SITS.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-11-16
Stoessel Incapacitated
Special to The Oil Review.

special 10 Inc Oll- heVleW.
Chez Foo, Nov. 16.-POrt Ar
thur advices state Gen. StOeSsel S
wound has sent him to the hos
pital, but that he retains com
mand of the forts. In an order
to the garrison he commands
them to die rather than surren-
der. The spirit of troops are de-
pressed, and many of them are
ready to give up, but are kept at
their posts by their officers at
point Of revolvers. The japanese
believe the garrison has almost
reached the limit of human en-
durance. Spies and Russians who
have surrendered say that rations
in fortress have been reduced. An
unconfrmed rumor current today
that the Russian destroyer had
put into Chez Foo for the purpose
Of conveying messages from Gen.
Stoessel at Port Arthur to Gar is
given some credence. Another
uncOnfrmed rumOr is that entire
Russian feet escaped from Port
Arthur with torpedo destroyer
which arrived last night. The
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-11-16

commander Of the Russian de-
stroyer which arrived last night
in an interview today stated that
not only the Liao Tishan forts,
but that all the important posi-
tions around Port Arthur are con-
trolled by Russians. He says the
Japs have made no gains, and
that the Russians have sufficient
food. ammunition and coal at Port
to last year.
1t is reported that while Japa-
nese destroyer was laying mines
near entrance to Port on NOvem-
Der II she was fired upon and
sank by Russian cruiser Retirsan.
The Russian destroyer which
last night entered the harbor is
factoroling; she took refuge in
the harbor to escape storm. The
japanese boats followed her to
harbor and there took up a stand
awaiting emerge Of Russian ship
this morning. Commander Of
Chinese cruiser Saynheng notified
Russian commander that he must
disarm. After considerable delay
he did so.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-11-16
Continued Fighting.
Special to The Oil Review.

Special to The Oil Review.
Toxic, Nov. 16.-The japanese
are pressing the fighting for pos
session Of Port Arthur, assaults
being made almost continuously
upon the eastern line Of defcnses.
Numerous fatalities have Occurr-
ed on both sides
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-11-16
DRIVEN
TO DESPERATION
Snecial tn The Oil Review.

Special to The Oil Review.
London, Nov. 16.-Unconfirm-
ed dispatch from Chez Foo this
afternoon states that Captain
Plen Of Russian torpedo destroyer
Rastorepny, had blown up his ves-
sel to prevent menacing japanese
from entering harbor and seizing
her.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-11-16
MINISTER ARRESTED
FOR DESERVING WIFE

ton and non-support. Moss says
has filled pulpitS in the southern
part Of the county and says he
has had regular work at Union.
port and Oakdale, O. He would
not talk Of the case against him.
other than to say that he had an
excellent defense.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-11-16

Special to The Oil Review.
Washington, Nov. 16.-Albert
Relyear, a chief of division in the
office Of the Treasurer Of the
United States, today committed
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-11-16
BIG STEEL STRIKE
HAS BEEN TERMINATED

mated association council re-
turned to work. 1t is confidently
expected that the Executive board
will hold a meeting shortly and
declare strike off. There's no
question now but that it is ire
vocably lost.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-11-16
Special to The Oil Review.

Special to The Oil Review.
Washington, Pa, Nov. 16.-
Charles f. Moss Of West Middle
town, who says he is an ordained
minister Of the Church Of Christ,
was placed in Jail here last night
charged by his wife with deser-
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-11-16

Special to The Oil Review.
New York. Nov. 16.-The trial
of Nan Patterson. the chorus girl
charged with the murder Of Frank
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-11-16
Special to The Oil Review.

London, Nov. ia despatch
from Berlin says: "The condition
of Emperor William is such that
his physicians have advised him
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-11-16
Special to The Oil Review.

Youngstown, O., Nov. 16.-A
break in the big steel strike here
occurred today, and men are now
focking back to work. Yesterday
two men prominent in Amalga-
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-11-16
NAN HAS GOT a
CHANCE FOR HER LIFE

Young in cab last June began
today. The defendant was pale
and nervous but confident Of ac-
quital. Large attendance Of hun
grily curious
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-11-16
GOVERNMENT OFFICIAL
BLEW OUT BRAINS

suicide by shooting himself in the
head while at his desk Relyear
was chief of the redemption di-
vision. Ill health is what in
duced him 10 shoot himself.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-11-16
EMPEROR WILLIAM IN
FAILING HEALTH

to abstain from all exertion both
mental and physical. Another op-
Grafton on Emperor is necessary.
1t is still uncertain whether His
Majesty will 90 south during the
coming winter.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-01-17
Women Should Not Decry the
Work of Their Fathers and Husbands

The credit is due to men that our women
have been able to advance along all lines of work.
1t behooves women to appreciate that fact and not
to decry their fathers and husbands by either writ
ten or spoken words Haunting the idea that they
themselves improving and their benefactors
retrograding.
Il have patience with those women who glorify
themselves and talk necessarily of their activities
if the responsibilities of the universe rested on
their shoulders. Men have managed the world
credtably for centuries, and they can be relied
on to continue to do so particularly our American
men, whose ability in all directions is extraordinary
If Our women cultivate and express opinions of self
satisfaction and glorifcation they are going the way
because it is unnatural and abnormal-to produce
inferior of both sexes.
1T is we'll known that earnestly believe in and
advocate the advancement of woman but do not
believe in womens futile and ridiculous ATTEMPT to
precede men. Women should take an active inter
est in all things that tend improve all methods
of government and good citizenship An intelligent
understanding of these matters is necessary to her
mental growth.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-01-17
Women Should Always Appreciate the
Way Men Have Helped Them

That strikes rather conceited on the part
OF women, since it seems to place lower
plane and women higher one whereas, it is ex-
actly the reverse. We women are endeavorng to
reach up, and in time be able stand on the same
ground with men; and we never should cease to ap~
precate that through their goodness, care and kind
ness we are able to attempt and accomplish what
has for ages been the great stumbling block to all
foreign women"
Mrs. .He1muth speaks from knowledge of wo-
men the world over, her extensive travels having
afforded her opportunities to study social cond
tions. Recently returned from her second trip to
the Orient, she dwells with enthusiasm on the prog
ress of women in Japan. Among the Christanized
japanese womens clubs coming into vogue In
tent on selfimprovement, these women are studying
and working together encouraged to do so by their
husbands and fathers, who eager to see them
progress and moulded along Occidental lines
Mrs. Helmuthiis herself the ideal type of woman
beautiful, accomplished, of distinguished bearing and
gracious manners. Widow of the distinguished New
York physician, DR.. William Tod Helmuth as wife
and mother her home has always been her para
mount interest. She shared and aided her husbands
career, yet found time to identify herself with and
promote the interests Of her sex
FRANCES CARRUTH.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-01-17
Culture Is Good but It
Sometimes Retards Woman's Growth

'Precisely-forgetting that are CONNER
cal in order that their may be cultured, if
they like But culture is an ornament, good for
what it is worth 1t does not make woman better
and it retards her growth when she overvalue and
know much about Browning or Ruskin as she
does.
"a woman's first duty in life is love for and al
legiance to the home. The more education she can
get to develop her along those lines, the better for
herself and all concerned
Her power and influence are enormous. They
always have been and always will be. From the be-
ginning of time have depended on women and
taken counsel with them and when that dependence
to end Government begins to totter and
decay. Seek for examples in many of the European
countries where women's influence has ceased to
be for the elevation of humanity, and is only used
to excite all the lower moral attributes and pas
sions of men,
1T is absurd to imagine for moment that our
magnificent American men going to allow such
condition of affairs to to pass here, and if,
to some, there seems to be tendency that way
among certain classes alone to blame,
because they have sought to overvalue themselves
and underrate their supporters, friends and COM
panions"
Asked what she thought of the idea recently ex-
pressed by prominent Western clubwoman to the
effect that feminine interest in civcs Cannot result
in harm to man, because it spurs him on to greater
effort, for when he finds women are Interested he is
obliged to keep pace" Mrs. Hemuth smiled and
said:
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-01-17

love more-ther fathers, and brothers, and hus-
bands-the wage who entitled to far more
affection consideration and respect than they usually
get. American do not begin to appreciate
what they have. Our men are so ndulgent that
our women have come to take it for granted that
men should sacrifice themselves for women and the
return that the make is to patronize their
benefactorsp'
tured?"
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-01-17

Otner woman IN the united States,
he may take heart and expect his just dues and
rightfu recognition.
In the library of her New York apartment where
book-lned walls pictures and curios testify to
intellectual and artistic tastes, Mrs Hemuth hon
orary president of the New York State Federation
of Clubs former president of that pioneer of femi
nine organizations, Sorosis, possessor of seventy
five badges bestowed her from all parts of the
country by clubs desiring to honor her. discussed
the growing tendency among club women to feel
themselves superior and adopt patronizing att-
tude toward men.
Woman, by her activities weakening man? Non
sense! All that the American woman has been is and
hopes to be, is due to the American man." Mrs. Hell
muth emphatcay proclaimed 'The American man
is the finest in the world, the most moral the kind
est father best husband most loyal, most enlight-
ened and advanced, and the most ambitious not only
for himself, but for his family. Consequently he
places women on higher plane than they occupy
anywhere else in the world
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-01-17
Like the Little Fly Buzzing
About the Big Elephant

Equipped with practical knowledge of affairs, she
may become valuable to the community in which she
lives. But the real worth of womans activity lies
in what she quietly accompishes, and not in her talk
about it. When she praises or proclaims herself,
she belittles her When she boasts of her
superiority to man, she amuses him. He says moth
ing, but he laughs in his sleeve. 1t has no more
effect on him than little fly buzzng around big
elephant"
"But you believe in the beneficial effects of the
club movement" Mrs. Helmuth was asked
Certainly" the reply. "It has broadened
women and taught them many valuable things not
the least of which is consideration for the opinion
of others. But 1 greatly fear that women are get
ting the big head
"What would like to 4see,' she continued earn
estly. "and what believe would elevate women
most is not to love themselves so much but to
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-01-17
MFRS. WILLIAM TOD HELMUTH

MFRS. WILLIAM TOD HELMUTH
W. as the champion Of "Mere Man."
He IS by no means IN danger Of being
overshadowed by his wife and his sister.
FURTHERMORE, she says, the
woman Of America owes all her ad-
vancement to the American man. He Is
altogether the best example Of his kind.
LIE HAS placed his women folk on a
higher plane than they occupy any
where else. Ridiculous attitude Of some
advanced women, who talk too much.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-01-17

ERE MAN has an ally. He no longer
needs to hide his diminished head.
Championed by so conspicuous
leader in feminine clubdom as Mrs.
William Tod Helmuth, who has the
distinction of having had more club
honors conferred upon her than any
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-01-17

THE WOMAN who has been most
honored by c1ubwomen in the United
States has something unexpected to tell her
fellow workers in the woman's cause.
EARNESTLY advocates the advance
ment Of her sex, but deplores the ten
dency Of some members thereof to get the
"big head"
THEY often accept seH-sacrifice on the
part Of their men folk as matter Of
right whereas they should give thanks for
it as generous gift.