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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-17
Roosevelt and Temperance.

When the wine was uncorked at
the Bussian7Japanese plenipotentiaries'
luncheon on the Mayfiower several
DAYS ago. Roosevelt is reported TO have
accepted glass of the liquid sun
shine" The president then offered a
toast
Il drink" said President Roosevelt
TO the welfare and prosperity of the
soVereigus and the people of the two
great nations whose representatives
have met one another on this ship. II
is my earnest hope and prayer. in the
interest Of not only these two great
powers. but of all civilized mankind.
that just and lasting peace may be
concluded between them.
Radical advocates of total abstin-
Cnce will say Roosevelt did wrong. and
that his toast should have been inspir-
cd in glass OF water. lemonade gin
ger ale or pop. The more liberal indi-
vidual VIII nor censure the president
for his temperate indulgence under the
circumstances. When President Roose-
Ncit addressed the Catholic Total Alb
stinence Union of America. he said
among other things:
1t Is of inCalculable consequence TO
the man himself that he should be
sober and temperate, and il is of even
more consequence 10 his wife and his
children Everything possible should
be done 10 encourage the growth of
rhat spirit of self-respect. selfrestraint
self-reliance. which if il only grows
emo" Sh is certain 10 make all those in
which il shows itself move steadily up
ward toward the highest standard of
AueT.C-n citizenship
These suggestions are those of a con
sistCnt temperance man. and as here
coupled with the offering OF his toast
with glass of wine shows The re-
markable versatility Of the president.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-17

of late that this awful slaughter is in
large psrt the result of pure reckless
ness and carelessness, because one OF
the best roads in the country suffer
ing from an accident announced that
II had made specific changes in its
track equipments and further safe
guards = setting out at length the
things that it had done TO insure safe
'ty. All of which, of course. was con
fession thar the unsafe condition had
been allowed to prevail until an un-
usually bloody engagement suggest
ed greater care.
1t remains to be said that this record
increases yearly; that is, that each
year we have not only more accidents
than the preceding year, but more in
proportion TO travel, in marked con
trast with railroad traffic in Great Brit
ain The difference cannot be on &C
count of stupidity; it must be on ac
count of recklessness.
The conclusion of the whole matter
is this: There will be no change in
anything until the people rise in theiI
wrath and by their courts inflict such
punishment that roads will be careful
That is what is taught us by the his
tory OF other countries Punish rail
road accidents severely and the result
will be reduction of them to a min
imum. Human nature does not suffer
a sea change by coming across the AT
lantic. Like causes produce like ef
fects anywhere in civilization.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-17
Killings on the Rails.

The interstate commerce commission
has issued its regular quarterly bulle-
tin Of the railway slaughter of the
country. The figures for the first
three months of this year thus given
are 1877 collisions and 1921 derail-
ments-a total in three months of more
than 5000 accidents of the kind class
ed as preventable. The moral that
this points is SO plain as TO need no
specification These accidents kill
ed 232 people and wounded 3.713. If
the country had had battle with such
a casualty list il would be the topic of
the time. But this casualty list is re
ceived in a way that is illustrated by
The statement OF the secretary of the
state board of health. In nine days
six people died in New Orleans of vel
low fever; in the same time II died
in Indianapolis Of tuberculosis, and
nothing was thought of il. says the
News Of that city-yet one is as pre-
ventable as the other Similarly, when
we kill our hundreds and wound our
thousands by preventable accidents in
the course of railroad travel. nothing
is thought of it; We accept it with the
indifference of the oriental TO what he
thinks Is fate.
But beside these things the rail
roads did others. according to the com
missions report. In other ways than
by derailments and collisions they kill
ed and wounded people so that the
total for the three months was 9O9
killed and 1887 injured
II has been signaIly demonstrated
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-17
GEORGE w. M'CASKRIN,
Pres. Board of Local Improvement
Election Notice-Paving Inspector for
Fifteenth Street.

All property holders or their agents
living along and having been assessed
for the said Fifteenth street pavement
will be entitled 20 cast one vote each
at a polling place stationed at Meyers
green house on Fifteenth street on
Saturday evening, Aug. 10, 1905. during
the hour from to s p. m.
The person owning property and who
has been assessed for said improve
ment receiving a majority of votes cast
at said election will be appointed as
paving inspector for said Improvement
GEORGE W. MCASKRIN,
MayOr
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-17
President Village of East Moline. Ill.
Southwest Storm Drain and Sewer.

Al regular meeting of the board
of local improvements held at a. m.
Aug. II, 1905, in the mayors office, a
resolution was passed calling for a
regular notice 10 be published in the
daily papers of the city notifying all
property owners or their agents of a
public meeting to be held in the CITY
council rooms ct o'clock on Tuesday
evening, Aug. 20, 1905, to consider the
construction and building of said com
bined drain an2 sewer and further that
this notice be extended to all contigu
Gus territory adjacent to and affected
ny said proposed Improvement.
GEORGE w. M'CASKRIN.
Pres. Board of Local improvements
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-17
Notice of Award of PAVING.

At a regular meeting of the board
of local Improvements held at a. m
Aug. II, 1905, at the mayors office the
contract for paving of Twenty-first
street with asphalt from the north line
of Tenth avenue TO a point seven feet
south of the north line of Twelfth av
enue was awarded to the Mccarthy
Improvement company, of Davenport
Iowa, they being the lowest bidder AL
property holders are hereby notified
that the contract for the said improve
ment will be closed unless a majority
of the frontage will take the contract
in the usual way for 10 percentum less
than the bid of the Mccarthy Improve
ment Company.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-17

St. Louis Republic: Standpat Sena.
tor Cullom is not going TO have a walk
over for the senate in next years cleo.
tons for members of the Illinois leg.
islature. Even if he brushes Yates
and Deneen out of his way he Will find
an aggressive and progressive demo
Graf confronting him in the middle of
the road. If Samuel AlschuIeT does
not dispute the right of way with him,
some other democrat will The demo
Gratis are going 10 make fight in lii
nOis next year. meaning business.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-17

Teas is not the only state besides
Arkansas that has a solidly democratic
delegation in the house of represen-
tatives of the 59th congress. but since
her &c members make the largest dem
Ocratic delegation in that body, ii is
proper that Texas should come in for
honors in the minority organization of
the house The craftsmanship OF the
democratic house caucus will. doubt
less. be chcerfully awarded to Repre-
sentative Henry or to any other Texas
member the delegation may agree
upon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-17

Several anecdotes are current in the
foreign press concerning the German
crown prince as a boy. According TO
one OF these. shortly after Prince Bis
marck was dismissed the little boy was
talking 10 his father. and in the course
of conversation said, with childish
naivete: Father. they say that now
you will be able TO tell the people what
10 do all by Yourself You'll enjoy
that. won't you?" Unfortunately, his
tory has not recorded the kaiser's re-
Dly
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-17

If there Is one affiiction for which
Miss Helen Gould has more sympa-
thy than with another it is blindness
Generous in all things. she carries
her liberality to the limit in relieving
persons suffering from the loss of sight
especially children. Her free cot in
the Manhattan Eye and Ear hospital
always is at the disposal of a little one
whose vision is even menaced, and
many are the tiny patients whose sight
mas been restored as a result of her
compassion.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-17

Since we have heard how Chauncey
Depew has been doing up the Equita-
bic Life Assurance society. one is more
firmly than ever convinced OF the truth
of the old adage that a man can smile
and smile and still be a villain"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-17

TERMS - Daily. 10 cents per week.
Weekly. 81 per year in advance.
All communications of argumentative
character. political or religious, must
have real name attached for publica-
tion. No such articles will be printed
over fictitious signatures.
Correspondence solicited from every
township in Rock Island county.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-17

and his peculiar ability to mix well.
RoOsevelt's temperance suggest ions,
as the Springfield Register ss..-s, he
been heartily commended.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-17

Andrew Carnegie offered his nephew
q million dollars if be would win the
Wheaton golf match. and he failed.
Now, the question is whether Uncle
Andy" is pleased or not.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-17
Thursday, August II, 1905.

It is said that Rockefeller is about
TO give $4,000. 900 10 the Chicago uni
vers!ty This must be a prosperous
year for Standard Oil. despite all bit
ter determinations.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-17
Taken With Cramns-

Vim. Kirmse. a member of the bridge
gang working near Littleport, was
taken I'll Thursday night with cramps
and a kind of cholera. His case wa:
so severe that he had to have the mem
beTs OF the crew wait upon him unit
Mr.. Clifford was called and consulted
He told them that he had a medicine
in the form of Chamberlain Collie
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy thai
he thought would help him out and &C
cOrdingly several doses were admin
istered with the result that the fellow
was able 10 be around the next day. The
incident speaks quite highly Of Mr.. Git
ford's Observation-Disclosures, Iowa, AR
gus
This remedy never fails Keep it in
your home II may save life. For sale
at all leading druggists
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-17
THE ARGUS.

Published Daily and Weekly at 1924
Second avenue Rock Island, Ill FEN
tered at the postofice as second-class
matter.l
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-17

Three spectres that threaten baby's
life Cholera infantum. dysentery. di-
arrhOea- DR.. Fowlers Extract of Wild
Strawberry never fails to conquer
them.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-17

BY THE J. w. POTTER CO.
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exhibited
When an Englishman boasts, his
hearers put him down rightly as a mere
braggart; but it is dangerous to Judge an
American on the same lines He may
boast, but, in his own language, he
makes good"
Say" remarked Bradshaw confident
ly, there aren't any two men in the
county who are going to get ahead of me
when | spread myself"
He swung himself lightly into the
saddle, took his hat off, with a kindly
smile to Edith and an ardent glance at
Phyllis. and cantered off with the easy
swing of the Western prairies.
On to the village; two minutes of hasty
chat with Brading, who, according to
custom had gone down to mix with the
villagers; and then onward accompanied
by Wilson, until he reached the point
where May Mannering had seen Warren
drive past.
That will do" said Bradshaw Il
will play a lone hand now. Keep your
mouth shut, partner, and you are liable
to earn some money"
The American trotted slowly along the
narrow road, scanning every inch as he
went. There was no trail that it was
possible to follow, although in his time he
had been a scout against the Apaches, an
occupation which is in its way probably
the most appalling offered by that ter
rible profession which exists for the better
DETACHMENT of Gods image.
But he was not looking for tracks on
the road. There were altogether too
many of them. What he wanted was an
indication of tracks leaving road. And
presently he found them. The line of
the dog-cart over the moor was SO distinct
that he could follow it at hand gallop
To a man who had ridden the prairies, the
inequalities of the ground offered no
obstacles. He just hung his rein loose
and left matters to the horse.
He held on until he came in sight of
the deserted shooting-box, a place built
almost like a Martello tower. He pulled
up his horse.
l guess" he murmured softly, and
then, as the face of Leigh appeared at one
of the windows: Surest thing you
know" still quietly. And without fur
Their ado, he tethered his horse to a
stump and walked briskly toward the
door.
Leigh met him. Bradshaw had ex-
pected him to meet him, and the two
men stood little apart, eying each other
warily.
Now" said Bradshaw, in placid self
communing, if | didn't have a little gun
in my pocket, thirty-eight caiber, self
cooking safety trigger, I'd get licked out
of my socks. | wouldn't fight that
man in a square rough and tumble for
eleven and a half million dollars"
Leigh, however, did not seem inclined
to fight. He had often seen Bradshaw
at the inn, and he made clumsy attempt
to pass matters over.
"Good-day, sir he said pulling at his
greasy cap.
Il know" replied Bradshaw. But
where is DR.. Lester"
The gypsy started, and then stepped
forward threateningly. You know too
much, master" he growled.
Not bit, said Bradshaw cheerfully.
You can never learn too much But
you had better show me up to DR.. Lester,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-26

quite capable of taking care of himself.
If you will come in, Phyllis, | will give
you some of the lovehest chocolates you
have ever tasted"
Bradshaw offered his escort ceremo-
nously to Phyllis. They strolled away
toward some steps leading to the veranda.
But when they reached the top, Edith
had left the garden to see Wilson, who
had sent an earnest request for an inter
view
Edith was beloved and respected by all
the acknowledgement all the more be
cause, whether as Lord Arncliffe's paid
secretary or as the mistress of Arncliffe
Hall, she had always treated them with
the same unfailing and kindly dignity.
We'll, Wilson," she asked, as the
groom stood twirling his cap uneasily in
his hand. What is it,"
why, miss, I-I-of course it may be
nothing, but | thought it my duty to tell
you | heard down at the inn that DR..
Lester has not been there all night, and
something has come to my knowledge
which makes me think it possible the
gentleman has met with foul play"
Yes" said Edith, wondering what
there could be behind all this mystery
yes, go on!"
Well, miss, there's young lady IL
am keeping company with, and last night
she saw Master Harry driving like mad
with some one in the gig. There seemed
to be a sort of bundle under the apron,
and she's pretty sure that there was a
foot sticking out at the side of the trap.
| know it's not my place to speak against
Mr.. Warren, but there are some queer
rumors Anyone could see that Master
Harry was Jealous of the doctor"
That will do, Wilson," interrupted
Edith haughtilv. You will remain here
until l return"
She walked back to Bradshaw and
Phyllis, outwardly calm, but feeling that
every onward step was miracle.
The pair were laughing together, but
Ediths haggard face arrested their
mirth. She told them what she had
heard from Wilson, calmly, she thought,
= and without emotion, but her mouth
was quivering and her hands, when she
unclenched them, trembled Pitiably.
What do you think, Mr.. Bradshaw"
she concluded, looking up at him with
eyes OF anguish.
L th1nk, answered Bradshaw, sui
dense, as men always are until thing
is hammered into them think that
things look very black for our friend
Lester"
Oh, no, mol" cried Edith clasping
his hand between hers and forgetting
everything save that her love might be
in peril Oh, no! But you will save
him, won't you? You are SO good and
brave and strong. Oh, for my sake, save
HIM"
Why sure, I'll save him if there's any
saving to be done. Can you give me
Il horse
oh yes, of course. a dozen if you
like"
Never could ride more than one at a
time" said Bradshaw, checrlly pretend
ing not to notice her emotion. &c Perhaps
under the circumstances Miss Harland
will go and order it for me, while arrange
.matters with you. And say, Miss Har-
land just tell that groom to fix up a
horse for himself | want him to show
me where Warren was driving that
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1905-04-12
YAKIMA SHIPPERS
0R6ANIzE ASSOCIATION
Will Endeavor to Get Better Freight
Rates and Raise STANDARD Of
Home Products.

The principal Produce shippers of
the valley assembled in the CONNER
cial club rooms Monday and organ
ICED the Yakima Valley Shippers
Association" the objects of the asso-
citation are to secure better eight
rates on the railways and better ae-
commodations in the way OF cars; to
secure uniform grading Of Yakima
valley products, and to discourage
the marketing of inferior goods. Res
olutions were adopted defining fancy
No. and No. 2 potatoes, which rules
will be published and dist ibuted
among the growers. Rules are also
being considered governing the grad.
fruits Of the valley.
II all the warehousemen and ship
pers unite in an effort to carry out
the aims Of the association, 1t will
not be difficult mater to accom-
plish the ends desired.
H. M. Gilbert was elected chair
man and Mr.. Sampson Of the Holti-
cultural union secretary. The belief
was expressed at this meeting that
the broker who does business only
on the streets for few days. care
less as to grades. and then takes his
departure OF other fields is the most
serious influence tending to lower the
grades of the exported products.
the following individuals were
present and firms represented at the
meeting: ]. l.. Crab and Richey &
Gilbert, Toppenish: J. M. Perry, Yak
ina Horticultural union, X. 8. Nor
gan, Yakima Produce Co, Ryan &
Newton. North Yakima; James Skir-
wing, Analfa. The Hub Mercantile
Co. Of Mabton sent a letter heartily
endorsing the scheme.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1905-04-12
TRIES TO SELL
HORSE AND DueeY
Stranger Gets . Rig from II. L.. Tuck.
ef, and Attempted to Sell It to
Dick HardisOn.

A man who gave his name as Wal
lace went to fuckers livery stable
last Wednesday afternoon and hired
a horse and buggy to make trip to
Parker Bottom. He said he wouid
spend the night there and return the
following morning. He left about
1870 Wednesday afternoon, and was
not heard from again until about II
o'clock Thursday forenoon. At that
time Mr.. Hardison Of Parker tele-
phoned to Mr.. Tucker to know Il he
had hired a horse and buggy to- q
man, and gave description Of the
man and the outfit. He said that the
man had attempted to sell the rig
to him, and that h. had given the
stranger his personal check in the
amount Of $25 for the horse, but that
the fellow had left the buggy and
harness at his place, saying he would
call for them later. This Information
aroused the suspicious Of Mr.. Tucker.
who set out at once for Parker Bot
tom in companywith Deputy Sheriff
Edwards. The actions Of the man
had also caused Mr.. Hardison to look
with suspicion upon the stranger and
he started to follow HIM to Wapato,
whittier the stranger had gone. He
found him at the store OF Alex Nc
Croodv iuaf in ffmo RI otoU povynorf
of the check he had given. In the
meantime the stranger hied himslf
away to parts unknown, but upon
the arrival of Mr.. Tucker and the
deputy sheriff a search was insti-
tuted which resulted in the capture
of the man in a Pile of wood near
Toppenish. He told Deputy Sheriff
that his father was quite wealthy and
that II money would get him OF he
would soon be free man. He was
lodged in the county Jail.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1905-04-12
nIGn SCHOOL HOLDS
BIG FIELD MEET
Athletes Of Ciy Schools Hold Their
Inter-Class Meet-The Jun.
- iOrs Victorious.

The boys OF Yakima high school
held q neld meet at the fair grounds
last Friday afternoon. 1t was a con-
test between the juniors and the re-
mainder Of the school. The juniors
won handily, demonstrating the fact
hat they have the best athletic abil-
ity In their class. The afternoon was
a pleasant one from the weather
point OF view, and the best efforts Of
the contestants were put forth in the
attempt to wrest the coveted first
from the equally determined oppo-
nent. Almost the entire student
body turned out to witness the trial.
Below Is given list of events and
the names Of the winners:
100 yard dash--won by Earl
Green Jr.; Dudley Jr., second: Shaw,
soph., third.
High jump-won by Huxtable Jr !:
Bolles, soph., second; Caeseres Jr.,
third.
Shot put--won by Arendt; Dud-
ley second; Strauss, soph, third.
220 yard run-won by e. Green;
Dudley second; Shaw third.
440 yard run--won by Huxtable;
Ill Jr., second; Caeseres third.
Pole vault---won by Shaw; Green
second; Hill third.
so yard dash---won by Green;
Arendt second; Hill third.
n mile run-won by Huxtable;
Lyon, soph.. second; Shaw third.
Broad jump-won by Huxtable;
Bolles second; Shaw third.
Discus throw--won by Green;
Sampson Jr., second; Dudley bird.
220 yard hurdles--won by Green;
Shaw second.
The sophomores won the half-mile
relay race, with Shaw, Johnson,
.Arendt and Hill. against Caeseres,
Huxtable, Dudley and Green.
Final score-Juniors 61, against
As.
The officials were: Referee, Pro-
lessor Bever; starter, John Buwalda;
judges, Schuelex, Humphrey, Haus-
err; scorer, Fairbrooks.