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Arizona silver belt., 1904-08-04
A writer on copper states that twen

A writer on copper states that twenty years ago the average price of the metal was l3 cents, or about the same ss it has been during the past year The worlds production of copper is more than two and half times as great as it was then, indicating that consumption has grown as rapidly as production. Statistics show that the production of copper doubles every twelve, but it does not seem possible that this rate of increase can be main tained, as few new mines of importance are being opened, while the output of large old mines IS decreasing. eleven of the leading producers having fallen last year 96,920,355 pounds below their best records of production. It looks as though the problem of the fu- ture would be not how to maintain the price, but how to supply the ever in- cressing demand for copper.
Arizona silver belt., 1904-08-04
SOUNDNESS OF MINING INVEST
 MENrS

Charles E. Hudson, of Salt Lake City, is an unswt rving adherent to the soundness of mir ing Investments. He uses as an argum, mt in this matter the fact that there has been far more money lost Tn the so-called 'legiti- mate" investment and securities of the east than there hal been in mining, says the Michigan Mining Gazette. Where as the profits returned from the sue cessful mining op''rations and those re- turned from the successful ''legiti- mate" operations ,re greatly in favor of mining. He agnes that the divi- dends paid from United States mines in 1903 amounted to $l39, ,000, 900, which is more than the dividends from all the railroads ant banks in the coun- try.
 A comparison of the risks, as be- tween mining and Legitimate" invest ments show, that tho chances are one seventh as great iu mining as in the Legitimate" securities. Then he asks why, with one-seventh of the risk and assurance of larger profits if success full should not the co lservative inves- tor put his money il to mining enter prises, instead of into the eastern se- cnrities, where there are seven times greater chances of losing it and the profit is not so great. even II success ful.
 He says that Charles E. Schwab, for merly president of the United States Steel corporation, has since leaving that concern, become heavily inter ested in western mining enterprises. He was in the Tonopah camp short time ago, and it is supposed that he invested heavily there. A few days ago he bought Rockwell's Minnie Moore mine in Idaho. ca every hand, min ing investments are being looked into more keenly than at any time in the past by the conservative capitalists, and sentiment is growing in their favor.
Arizona silver belt., 1904-08-04

The output of gold at the Rand mines was larger in quantity during the first six months of the current year than during the entire twelve months of the year 1902. In the first six months of this year the output was l,Sl5, I'll ounces, as against l,7O4, 414 ounces for the year 1902. Of course, the last-named time was before busi- ness became re-establsshed after the Boer war but even in the year 1903 the output in no one month went as high as 3O0,0 ounces of gold, while during each of the months of March, April, May and June of this year the 300. .000-ounce limit was exceeded, and the average for the six months is fairly over that amount. The probability is that for the entire year. the gold ob- ta'ned from the Rand mines will equal $500, 900 ounc es.
Arizona silver belt., 1904-08-04

William Rockefeller, one of the dl rectors of the New York Central rail. way, thinks Sl0 for attending direc. tors meeting too little pay, and would have the amount raised. He says that some companies pay as much as $50. Senator Depew, who is director in sev. enty-three different corporations, poe kets SlU, 900 year in directorial fees, and Russell Sage is unwilling to take any vacation lest he loose the fees com ing to him from the many companies of which he is a director.
Arizona silver belt., 1904-08-04

Regarding Senator Clark's marriage, it seems only reasonable that when he did the deed in Paris three years ago he should have so informed the makers of deeds up in Montana, where, in the meantime, he has been signing papers as an unmarried man in transferring mining properties and real estate. But these little tangles can be more easily strengthened out now than they could have been had he waited for death to discover to the world that he had found another wife.
Arizona silver belt., 1904-08-04
MINING DESERVES GREATER RE-
 COGNITlON

The American Mining Congress which is to meet in Portland, Oregon, August 22, will again take ap the ques- ton of the need of federal depart ment of mines. It is well understood that the establishment of the depart ment of commerce and labor, with min ing given bureau within the bureau of manufactures. has made 1t more diff ficult to secure an independent depart ment of mines and mining. but 1t has not lessened the demand or necessity for it. In fact the need of such de- psrtment has been emphasized, and the mining states, through the Ameri- can Mining Congress and their repre- sentatives in the national congress at Washington, should press the question with greater energy.
 Mining is one of the leading indus tries of the United States, and contri- butes more to the wealth of the ooun- try than any other. The growth of mining has been remarkable and its possibilities are yet unmeasured. The value of our mineral products in 1880 was S36e ,319.000. In 1890 these pro- ducts were valued at S619, ,512, 173. In 1899 the value S976, S05, 946; and in 1900 passed the billion dollar mark.
 It has been we'll said that few ex- plorers have ever endowed nation with richer dover than the prospec. tor; he it was who gave California, Colorado, Montana, Nevada, Arizona and the other mining states of the great west to civilization. But for the pro, duct of our mines this vast western country would be little more than a wilderness today, and the scheme oi national aid to irrigation would never have been realized.
 If the mining industry is still in its infancy, nevertheless it is a husky youngster, big enough and promising enough to be taken out of it's swaddling clothes, and given proper govern. mental supervision by an independent department of mines and mining with a secretary at it's head who shall be a member of the presidents cabinet.
Arizona silver belt., 1904-08-04

from Mir. Murphy, leader of Tammany, before taking his departure, was signi- ficant. He said:
 "Everything has been agreeable to me. I am here in common with other democrats throughout the country to assist in promoting democratic har- mony and success. Everything that has occurred has impressed me with the fact that there is nothing to pre- vent all democrats uniting and making successful canvass in the state and nation. New York City will give the greatest majority ever known"
Arizona silver belt., 1904-08-04

The announcement that Judge Par. ker will not conduct a stumping cam paign as democratic nominee for the presidency is another indication that he Is not going to follow in the footsteps of MT. Bryan. And maybe it will turn out just as we'll or better, for MT. Bryan's footsteps did not lead him to the spot at which Judge Parker hopes to arrive eventually.
Arizona silver belt., 1904-08-04

The published report of the informal call of the national democratic commit tee on Judge Alton B. Parker and tue unexpected meeting at Rosemont with Charles F. Murphy and other promi- nent members of Tammsny Hall, is not calculated to encourage republican hope in the Empire state. The meet ing was harmonious and there appeared to be desire among all present to for get past differences and work in unison for the success of the democratic party Tn state and nation. The expression
Arizona silver belt., 1904-08-04

The Hudson Reservoir compa ny has been paid it's S40 0o9 fur alleged title to the Tonto reservoir site, and that property is now owned by the Salt River V illey Water Users association. I It is to be hoped there will be no more straw" claims to settle before the reservoir is completed. Mesa Free Press.
 How about those Tonto road bOnds, for which the taxpayers of Phoenix, Tempe and Mesa have pledged them selves?
Arizona silver belt., 1904-08-04

It costs money for the United States to be world power, The govern ment expenditures for July this year exceeded the figures for the cores |. bonding month last year by more than lO,OOO,OOO. The total payments last month were in the neighborhood of $44 ,000, ,000, of which vast sum about S2S, 5OO,OO0 is charged to the army and navy.
Arizona silver belt., 1904-08-04

The way che politicians are pledging the electoral votes of the doubtful states to either Roosevelt or Parker, or to both, it appears that the voters are not going to have anything to say in the matter.
Arizona silver belt., 1904-08-04

"Golden Rule" Jones left an estate valued at S3i6, 900. This is a pretty fair showing for one who adhered so closely to his method of doing busi- mace
Arizona silver belt., 1904-08-04

We are sending out statements to al of our subscribers whom our books show are not paid in advance, and will prompt remittances.
Arizona silver belt., 1904-08-04

It is announced that Judge Parker's brother will not vote for him. Great men should not be held responsible for the idiosy yncrasies of obscure relatives.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-07-20
m THE SUBURBS.
ANCALUSIA.

Andalusia, July 20.-Mrs. Irwin re-
turned from Davenport Monday even
ing.
DR.. /. Barton. of Illinois City, visited
Thomas Cole last week
Mrs. Charles Huntley is quite sick.
Miss Myrtle Burgoyne visited with
friends at Edgington several days OF
last week.
Mrs. c. l.. Wenks. who has been
quite sick the past week is much bet
ter
Miss Clara Davis has returned home
after a weeks visit with Mrs. Elsie
Baker.
Miss leila Wenks returned to her
home in Des Moines this week.
Thomas Cole and wife attended the
funeral of a relative at Illinois City
Tuesday of last week.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. William Alger,
Thursday July II. a daughter.
The dinner given by the Ladies' Aid
society at the home of Mrs. Z. 2. Van
derveer. was well attended.
William Strohmeier and son Louis
who have been home for a short time
started Monday on another pearl buy
ing trip.
Delos Holmes and wife and \. z
Simmons and mother. spent Sunday
with relatives and friends near Illinois
City.
Mrs. Mills. who has been visiting
her brother, Thomas Cole, returned t.
her home at Mason City Monday.
John Kane has purchased his farm
back from Mr.. Lancaster. giving his
property on Main street in part pay
| ment Mr.. Kane's son-in-law. Jake
| Glazier, has moved on the farm.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-07-20

The trustees of the Mission Tabcr-
nacle church have received the unwel-
come news that Rev. Albert Johanson
of Duluth. Mimi, had not accepted the
call to this city to take charge of the
local flock. Some time ago Rev. NJ. J.
Eggan resigned his pastOrship here
and the congregation voted to call Rev.
Johanson. who is considered one of
the best preachers in that denomina-
ton, so the local church is naturally
disappointed. No reason is given. An
other meeting will soon be held to call
another preacher.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-07-20
The pill that will, will fill the bill

Without a grippe
To cleanse the liver, without culver,
Take one at night.
DeWitt's Little Early Risers arc small,
easy TO take. easy and gentle in ef-
feet, yet they are so certain in results
that no one who uses them is disaP
pointed. For quick relief from bill
iousness, sick headache. torpid liver,
jaundice, dizziness and all troubles
arising from an inactive, sluggish Iiy-
er. Early Risers are unequaled. Sold
by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-07-20

away from him and he was thrown
with great violence against the stone
curbing. Mr. Kinnavey was rendered
unconscious by the blow and remained
in this condition for fully so minutes.
He was taken 10 his home at 7GG Case
street, where DR. J. r. Porter attended
to his injuries These consisted of a
deep cash in the head which required
. number of stitches to be taken in
dressing. In addition he sustained a
number OF severe bruises, but fOrtu-
nately escaped any more serious in
juries.
Strasser's band has decided to enter
in the st. Louis worlds fair band con
test and go after the big prizes. The
event vii be held Sept. Il at the
worlds fair auditorium. There will be
bands there from every large city in
the country and q special program is
to be rendered. alike for all the bands
and the awards are to be divided by
expert judges among the three bands
scoring highest The prizes aggregate
$1,000.
The excursion from Ottumwa will
not be able TO come here next Satur
day. Messrs. Richardson and Jones
of the Dain company, who were in
Davenport looking over the city with
a view to arranging for the entertain
ment of the 1000 people they pro
posed to bring here, received word
that the Rock Island would be unable
to furnish coaches for the excursion
next Saturday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-07-20

Word has just been received here
OF the wedding of Miss Selma o. John
son. daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Olof
Johnson of Cambridge. TO Edwin G.
Lagerblade of Moline. The ceremony
was performed at the brides home
Saturday evening in the presence of a
few relatives and friends. Rev. p.
Martinson officiated. The bride is a
highly esteemed young lady of Cam
bridge and the groom is fortunate in
securing for her his helpmeet for life
They will reside in Moline and Will be
at home to their friends Aug. Is at
1912 Fourteenth avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-07-20
Workinn Nioht and Day.

The busiest and mightiest little
thing that ever was made is DR.. Kings
New Life Pills. These pills change
weakness into strength, listlessness
into energy, brain-fag into mental
power. They're wonderful in build
ing up the health. Only % cents per
box. Sold by Hartz & UIlemeyer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-07-20
stop and Think,

II you want to go TO Chicago you
can take one Of the c. NJ. & st. P.'s
fine trains and make an easy and rap
id journey. Trains for Chicago leave
Rock Island as follows: At 4:I5 a. m,
arriving at Chicago at 1855 a. m,
and at 1850 p. n, arriving at
Chicago at 1855 q. m.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-07-20
INSURANCE.
Charles E. HOdgsOn,
Fire Insurance
Agency.
Established 1874.

American ms. Co. Newark, n. J..
Continental ms. Co. ........New York
Agricultural Ins. Co. New York
Traders ms. Co. ........ Chicago, Ill.
Williamsburg Ins. Co. ..-.. New York
New Hampshire ms. Con-. Hampshire
North German ms. Co. 80. New York
American Ins. Co. Philadelphia, Pa.
Security Ins. Co. New Haven, Conn.
ms. Co. State of Illinois. Rockford, III.
Office, room 9. Buford block. Rates
as low as consistent with security.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-07-20

City Attorney Kohler and AID.
Pearson extended an invitation to the
mayor, aldermen and other officers to
take dinner at Camp SkOokum yester-
day afternoon, which was accepted.
At o'clock the members left on
Capt Pearson's boat and steamed up
TO CampbelTs Island. where they en-
joyed the greatest fish feast ever laid
before them at the above named camp.
At Monday evenings session the al
dermen passed the first ordinance pro-
viding for the sewer system on the
bluff. This ordinance provided for a
sewer to be laid on Seventeenth ave-
nue. and is only the starting of several
that will be passed providing for a
thorough sewer system.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-07-20

J. c. Hinckle. who lives on Eighth
street near Ripley, has reported to the
police a case of sneak thievery. Hincl-
le is Il Rock Island arsenal workman.
and says he had So in his trousers
pocket when he went to bed Sunday
night. He cast the garment over the
back OF chair and proceeded TO
dream of July 20. the date for the end
ing of the arsenal vacation with full
pay. and awoke with the sun Monday
morning. He missed his trousers and
began a search for them. He found
them on the lower floor, where the
pockets had been rifed of a pouch
containing the $72
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-07-20

Are you going to Kansas City or
the southwest? If so, take the South
west Limited on the c., NJ. e st. p. at
1890 p. m, or the early morning train
at $3.50. You will be assured of a
pleasant and safe journey.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-07-20

If you are figuring on going to both
Colorado and st. Louis buy round
trip ticket TO Denver or Colorado
Springs going or returning via St.
Louis. at rate of $29.4O via the Rock
Island. Excellent train service. For
printed matter and full information
call or write to f. II. Plummer, c. p.
A, 1929 Second avenue, Rock Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-07-20

James J. Kinnavey. the real estate
and insurance agent, met with quite a
painful accident Monday evening. At
the time Mr.. Kinnavey was riding
down Farnam street upon his wheel
When nearing Sixth the wheel got
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-07-20
SO to st. Louis

and return via the c.. B. & Q. every
Tuesday and Thursday during July.
Return limit seven days from date of
sale.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-07-20

Word has come to Ike Dcutsch from
Charles T. hindt, who was in Chicago,
that ne had seen Charming Ellery there
and had ciuched the engagement of
EIlcry's Royal Italian band for the
week opening Aug. 1 at SchuetZen
park. Owing 10 the late arrival of the
band there viii be no Monday matinee,
but Monday night viii occur the big
concert promised by Mr.. Ellery, with
a selected program, giving the biggest
productions of the band. After that
the band will play matinee and even
-ng. every day, until the final two con
certs are given the following Sunday,
the band moving over to the Watch
Tower for that day.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-07-20

The Davenport Trades and Labor
assembly met in regular session at G.
\. r. hall The assembly is the cen
trail organization of the labor unions
of the city. and is a body made up Of
the representatives selected from each
of the organized trades unions. 1t is q
powerful and important body, and has
great force as an arbiter in industrial
difficulties. At the meeting vote was
taken by the assembly as to who
should be recommended to the Ameri-
can Federation of Labor for the posi-
ton of general organizer. F. EichOrn,
of the Butchers union, was recon-
mended. The election of officers for
the ensuing year resulted as follows:
President, .. p. Forbes; vice presi-
dent, Hartmann; secretary, H. H
BoettSer: treasurer. James y. Cole
man; ergeant-at-arms, A. Gimar;
dOorkecpCr Frank Eichorn: trustees.
c. s. Osborn. II. Roehrs. II. Ruff.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-07-20

At the regular meeting of the city
council Monday evening William But
terworth and W. \. McBeth addressed
the council on the financial condition
of the hospital at the present time,
stating that owing to necessary i'm
provements and existing obligations to
meet it was absolutely necessary that
the council take proper action in order
to supply the hospital with money
needed and must have to enable the
board to carry on the good work of
the said institution as intended and
provided by the law.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-07-20

Cheap rates to st. Louis, Mo-, on &C.
count of the exposition via the Illinois
Central. Tickets on sale daily. Best
service. Quick time. Write or call on
us for full information. City ticket
Office, 329 Main street, Peoria, III. G..
a. Smith, general agent. Phone NJ,
$50.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-07-20
Puts On Another Diner.

The Burlington has put an addition
al diner into the service between Rock
Island and St Louis to meet the dc
mand growing out of the increased
travel 10 the fair. Hereafter there will
be diner on the train leaving here
for ST. Louis in the morning and on
the one leaving st. Louis in the morn
ing for Rock Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-07-20

The Japs may fight the Russians,
On land or on the sea;
But the girls of this here country,
Fight for Rocky Mountain Tea
IT. H. Thomas, pharmacist
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-07-20

Word has been received by DR.. S.
=. \. LindahI, editor of Augustana,
that the Rev. l.. \. Johnston, ID. D., o!
ST. Paul. has resigned his passionate Of
the Swedish Lutheran church of that
city The announcement is taken to
indicate that DR.. Johnston has serious
~ considered the invitation of the
Swedish Lutheran church of this city
20 become its pastor to fill the vacancy
caused by the resignation of the Rev.
| DR.. c. \. HcmbOrg, but as yet no in
| timation has been received by the Mo
| line congregation of his acceptance of
I the call.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-07-20

Monday night the streets of the
village resounded TO the blood-curdling
whoops of painted savages who march
ed through the city on their way TO
their tepee village on Campbelrs isl
and, where they viii spend the week.
Two hundred members of King Phillip
tribe, i'll all the trappings Of Indian
graves, their faces bedaubed and their
hands grasping warclubs, marched in
single file through the business part of
the city, while several thousand lined
The way and enjoyed the fun. Scouts
preceded the column and luckless
members of the tribe who were not in
costume were captured. tied with ropes
and after being splashed with paint
were marched captive on the way.
This was the beginning of week of
fun for the tribe and the crowd which
- camping on the island every night.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-07-20

Judge Bollinger has ordered the
trustees to make a report in the S. F.
Smith matter Sept. l. This order was
made after conference with all the
attorneys involved. The unraveIing
of the snarl is tedious one. 1t has
been found that some of the mort gages
are credited to several or all of the
estates, and it has now become a ques-
ton as to who has the right title.
Much litigation is expected before the
tanSle is unsnarled.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-07-20

Edward NJ. infant son of Mr.. and
Mrs. J. A. Samuelson, 1927 Seventh
avenue. died yesterday after a brief
illness of cholera infantum.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-07-20

$3.50 to Springfield and return Aug
ust f.
Remember the Moline merchants
run an excursion to Springfield Aug. 4.
c., NJ. & st. p. Ry. company. To
Milwaukee and return $6.45 July %
TO Aug 1, on account biennial Saenger.
fest of the Saengerbund of the North.
west
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-07-20

Adolph Lepper has found his in.
juries. sustained in 4 fall in the city
council chamber q week ago, to be
more serious than was thought at the
time of the accident. The large as
well as the small bone of his right Les
proved TO be cracked, and he is not
only suffering considerable pain, but
is faced b. the necessity of taking a
long vacation before he will be able to
climb step ladders or decorate walls
again.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-07-20

\ gang Of - men from the Chicago
packing houses which have now shut
down on account of the existing strike,
have arrived in the city in search OF
employment They are mostly Ger
mans and by their appearance look
TO be a thrifty and industrious lot.
They stated that. realizing it would be
some time before the strike differ
.ences were settled, they had decided
plOyment elsewhere.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-07-20
Chicago Dental Company
Painless Extracting

and removal of nerves done by US, and
the best and most careful treatment
given to all cases.