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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-31
BURGLAR ENTERS
CHAMBERS HOME
Operates in South Rock Island Durinu
the Absence of the Family
Yesterday.

\ burglar entered the home of II. G.
Chambers in South Rock Island yes
ter6ay morning and carried away
clothing and other articles of the value
of about $50. He entered through
window while the people were absent
from the home. having come down
town To see the parade. \ bed on the
first floor was torn up, evidently with
the expectation that something of
value would be found hidden in it. A
suit case was filled with clothing and
taken away and the burglars shoes
were exchanged for "A new pair. which
were worn away. There is no clew to
work upon except in case the stolen
goods are located.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-31
WANT TO BREAK
RECORD MONDAY
Thirty-Three Hundred People Should
See Labor Day Game-BattIe for
Top Place.

ThIrty-three hundred for Labor day
That many are wanted at Island City
park to see the game between Dubuque
and the Islanders. this series being one
of the features deciding where the pen
nant will land. President Sexton and
all interested want TO see that day a
record breaker for the league and will
do all in their power TO make it that.
With the race almost to a close; with
Rock Island and Dubuque going back and
forth from the second place to the top,
and with the Islanders Oh the home
grounds on a holiday it seems reason
able TO expect a record breaking at
tendance ON that afternoon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-31
REPEAT ENTIRE
SHOW AT NIGHT
Ringing Brothers Have Another Enor-
nous Crowd for Evening Perform
ance-Leave for Sterling.

Ringing Brothers tent was again
filled almost 20 its full seating capacity
last night after the show was present
ed to an enormous crowd in the after
noon. Everything as advertised is
about the best that can be said OF a
big show. but that and more can be
said for the exhibition given by the
Ringlings.
These people can be depended upon
to have a dozen or more new features
every year. just a little better than the
previous season. Among the trained
animals. the aerial artists. the platform
performers. the clowns and the special
features can be found things that were
never put on by them before.
Above all is the spectacular opening
with The Field of the Cloth of Gold, -
for which a large number of people
are carried and in which all of the bril-
liancy and splendOr of ropalty is dis
played
Taking everything into considera-
ton, it may be said that it was the
best show that ever visited the city
From the crowds that turned out at
both performances, it is also safe to
say Rock Island was shown to be one
of the best show towns in the west
Not only were Moline and Davenport
well represented but the country and
small towns for miles around sent
large delegations.
The show departed last night for
Sterling.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-31
OPEN THIS WEEK
Some of the Country Schools Be-
gin Their Work of the
Year.
OTHERS WILL OPEN MONDAY
Plenty of Teachers and Nearly All
Places Are Filled About 80
Beginners in Service.

Quite a number of the country
schools opened this week and the re-
naming ones will begin the years
work next Monday Many of the
teachers took up their duties immedi-
ately upon the close of the institute.
while others have only this week be-
tween the terms of receiving and of
giving instruction.
Plenty of Teachers.
superintendent Ferguson reports
plenty of teachers this year, and with
perhaps one or two exceptions all of
the schools of the county are supplied
with instructors. The supply is about
what it was last year. and there are
quite large number of beginners for
this county. II has been observed by
the superintendent that this county is
far behind others in the number Of
persons who take up school work each
year. Henry county is cited as usually
having GO or 40 of this class. while
this year Rock Island county will
show a record of about thirty.
other Lines.
This may be accounted for in the
greater opportunity of other lines OF
work in the cities of Rock Island. Mo
line and Davenport, and it has been
noted in the past that with these de
velopments the number desiring TO
teach school becomes smaller.
The teachers return to their work
with the enthusiasm instilled by one OF
the most successful Institutes ever
held here, which was made so by the
high class of instructors secured, and
while the standards of the country
schools are not raised as rapidly as
the superintendent as d rule would
like 10 have them. the reports show
considerable encouragement in this
county
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-31
Fraud Exposed-

A few cOunterfeiters have lately
been making and trying 10 sell imita-
tons Of DR. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption. Coughs and Colds, and
other medicines. thereby defrauding
the public. This is TO warn you 70 be
ware Of such people. who seek to prof
II, through stealing the reputation Of
remedies which have been successfully
curing disease. for over 50 years. A
sure protection. TO you. is our name on
the wrapper. Look for it, on all DR.
Kings or Bucklen's remedies, as all
others are mere limitations II. T.
Buckien & Co, Chicago, Ill, and Wind
sor, Canada.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-31
FALLS FROM CAR
Child Narrowly Escapes Death
Under Moving Train
in Yards.
TUMBLED OUT OF A WINDOW
sustains Quite Severe Iniury-AbIe to
Resume Journey to Nova Scotia
Today With Mother.

Only by rare good fortune does Mrs.
Austin Tate, of Dartsmouth, Nova
Scotia, return TO her home with her
5-year-old daughter alive. the child
having fallen last night from the win
dow of a moving railway coach al
about : o'clock. Mrs Tate was re-
turning after spending some time in
New Mexico and was passing through
Rock Island.
just Left Bridge.
The passenger train had just left the
bridge OSer' the slough as it approach
ed the Rock Island station. when the
child fell 10 the ground. She was
picked up and carried TO the depot,
where it was found that a V-shaped
cash about four inches long had been
cut in her head. Accompanied by her
mother. she was taken to St AnthOny's
hospital in the ambulance. which was
called to the station. II was necessary
for the attending physician TO take II
stitches TO close the wound
Leave for Home.
Mrs. Tate, with her daughter. de
parted today TO resume her journey
which had been unfortunately inter
rupted, but was thankful that nothing
more serious had resulted, realizing
how close the little one came to losing
her life under the wheels.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-31
Bishop spaIdina Better.

Father O'Reiily, of Peoria, who has
just returned from a visit to Bishop
Spalding at Lebanon. Ky. reports that
the distinguished prelate is much i'm
proved in health. He eats three hear
~ meals day and spends most of his
time out of doors. As yet. however. he
does not speak OF returning TO his
home.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-31
Holding Reunion.

Veterans OF Mercer county are hold
ing a reunion at Aledo. which began
today and closes tomorrow. Special
trains are run from the various towns
in the county 70 enable all who wish
to attend. The closing feature tomor-
row afternoon is an address By ex-
Senator W. E Mason
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-31
DUBUQUE BRINGS BIG LOAD
Many Passengers Take the Cars Await
ina Them.

The steamer Dubuque was up today
from St. Louis, on her regular SEIZED
ulcd trip. There were about 22O pas
sengers aboard. and an unusually
heavy cargo of freight for Rock Island
and Davenport About 10 of the pas
sengers OF the steamer took advantage
of the special street cars, and made a
trip of the three cities. The boat de
parted again this afternoon for St
Louis.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-31
Crop Report.

Crops in Rock Island county. accord
ing TO the report mailed by Thomas
Campbell to the department of agri-
culture for the month ending Aug 81,
are as follows. Corn, %, oats, 100;
potatoes. 50; number Of hogs as com
pared with last year. 90 per cent. con
dition of hogs, 100; clover seed. 80;
apples, 40; grapes. 80; peaches, 10.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-31
Infiammatory rheumatism Cured in
Three Days.

Morton l. Hill, of Lebanon. Ind.
says: My wife had infammatOry
rheumatism in every muscle and joint;
her suffering was terrible and her bot/
and face were swollen almost beyond
recognition; had been in bed for six
weeks and had eight physicians. but
received no benefit until she tried the
Mystic Cure for RheumaJism II gave
immediate relief and she was able TO
walk about in three days. / am sure it
saved her life" Sold by Otto Grotjan,
1901 Second avenue. Rock Island;
Gustav SchlegeI & Son. 220 West Sec
ond street, Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-31
Be Kind to Your cInthes

Have them cleaned pressed and re
paired in a sanitary shop. Give us a
trial. Beal & Schmitt. Phone 7l6-L
Illinois Theatre building.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-31
Double Your Income.

A course in Browns night school
will soon enable You TO fill a better
position. and double your income. Term
begins Sept. IL
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-31
COMPANY A, Attention.

Special meeting tonight 10 complete
arrangements for march.
ED II. DUNAVIN. Captain.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-31
OBITUARY RECORD.
Stauba

The remains of the late~B. j. Stau
bach, whose death occurred in Cincin-
natl. Ohio, Will reach Rock Island this
evening at Is O'Clock. They will be
taken 10 the home of his father, John
r. Staubach. The funeral service will
be held in ST. Joseph's church at 9
O'Clock Friday morning. Interment will
take place at Chippiannock The re
mains are being accompanied here by
a nephew, Harry Stratton
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-31

4 blessing alike 10 young and old;
Dr. Fowler's Extract of Wild Straw
berry Natures specific for dysentry,
diarrhoea and summer complaint.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-31

Short services over the remains Of
Mrs. c. l.. Pardee were conducted this
morning at 10 O'Clock at the home, by
Rev. II. G. Pearce This afternoon the
remains We're taken to Sioux City,
Iowa, where they will be inferred.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-31
SOCIAL AFFAIRS.
Bethany Home

Bethany Home Excursion. - The
Bethany Protective association has
made arrangements to give its eXcur-
sion Sept. S to Muscatine on the w. W.
1t will be remembered that this excur-
sion was twice postponed because of
the accident to the w. w in becoming
stranded on sand bar down the river.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-31

Young Peoples League SociabIe.-
The Young Peoples league of the Cen
trail Presbyterian church holds a lawn
sOciable tonight. on Mrs. Julia
Schreiner's lawn, 1119 Fourth avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-08-31
3. S. G. Club Gives Dance

3. S. G. Club Gives Dance.-The B.
5. q. club will hold a dance at the
Tower tonight The following are
members of the club: The Misses Gus
sic Schroeder. Edith G. Clifford. Eta NJ.
Murrin. Pauline Nutting. Charlotte l..
Martin and Olga Schroeder
The Washington times., 1905-09-10
CANAL ENGINEERS
TO SEE PRESIDENT
Will Be Entertained To-
morrow.
LUNCH AT SYCAMORE HILL
M Bunau-Varilla Has Already Dined
With M. Roosevelt at His
Summer Home.
LUNCH AT SYCAMORE HILL

President Roosevelt will entertain the
advisory board OF consulting engineers
of the Panama Canal Commission at
oyster Bay tomorrow
There are thirteen members and they
VIII meet the President officially for the.
first time. They viii take luncheon at
Sagamore Hill
The engineers viii return to Wash
lngton in time TO hold a business session
Tuesday The board is now engaged in
considering the various canal plans thar
have been submitted 10 il.
The consulting board OF engineers on
the isthmian canal decided not TO hold
formal session yesterday Neverthe-
less. most of the Numbers OF the board
spent several hours in their Individual
Offices. with which they have been pro-
vided at the cOmu'issions headquarters
attending 70 their private correspond
ence or locking into certain phases az
the great canal problem in which they
are particularly Interested.
IL is evident that the members of the
board. and especially the foreign renre-
sentation, are entering into their work
with the greatest enthusiasm and with
Keen appreciation Of the gravity Of
the sreaI task connded to them.
NJ Philippe Bunau-VariIla. former
chief engineer OF the French Panama
Canal Company, who has a pIau OF
temporary locks. TO ne replaced evertu-
ally by sea level canal In present for
the consideration of the engineers. vas
the Presidents dinner guest at Saga
more Hin Friday.
The Washington times., 1905-09-10

Ieft?''
The speaker then referred To -thz
scrap" OF June 30
why. your honor it is 4 physical i'm
possibility to beat and kick this frail
httle woman for three hours without
Killing her II is also a physical i'm
possibility 10 kick a person every steo
"1 the way upstairs. as Mrs. Taegart
testified the captain did to her"
Smyser's Argument.
Smyser then opened his argument
Your honor. a few weeks ago. TOOK
occasion. in stating my clients ease. 20
say 10 your honor. Thank Cod the
hour has come when yindication Is at
hand
could with propriety now repeat
that observation
over fourteen months ago. with my
client 5000 miles away. this petition
was MED in this case Somehow or
"'her-)ust how il came about We don't
kh"w-but II was heralded from Maine
{" California. from the Lakes To the
Guf Such notOriety in the public
press has never been given To a single
case with which ! am familiar.
II somehow 50 happened during these
fourteen months. and up until the open
Ing of the court by your honor for the
trHd OF this case, every circumstance.
every paper filed. every deposition
taken, was likewise heralded through
out The length and breadth OF the land.
L did not come from my ciieut | don't.
KNOW where it came from and don't
care.
The Washington times., 1905-09-10
Row on Friday.

The investigation following the shoot
ing WAS made by Mounted Policeman
Springrnan. who thoroughly looked up
the whole affair. He learned that last
Friday tie two men had had some
words. and the inspector had called the
contractor some name at which the lat
ter took ofrense. and struck him over the
head with a stick of wood From men
working on the job he learned that q
man OF the name of Shreve the forema n
of the men working on the new bar-
Continued on Second Page
The Washington times., 1905-09-10
DICK SHELDON BEAT
Big JOHN FLANAGAN

NEW YORK. Sept. 9-Richard Shell
don. of the New York Athletic Club.
sprung big surprise by defe2 ing John
Flanagan in the hfty-siX-pound weight
throwing contest at Travers Island this,
afternoon ct the field and track meet
for the Metropolitan championships
The Washington times., 1905-09-10
Through Buffet Parlor Car Service Be-

tween Washington and Atlantic City via
Pennsylvania Railroad. With the with
drawal OF the Atlantic City Special eff
fective September II, through buffet Dar-
lor car service Will be continued between
Washington and Atlantic City. via Penn
sylvania Railroad. on train leaving
Washington week days at i2:25 u m
arriving at atlantic City 5:25 d m and
on train leaving Atlantic City week days
at 2:l5 p. IN. and arriving Washington
at S:l5 D. m-Adv
The Washington times., 1905-09-10
For Early County Tickets.


must have their tickets in the field al
an early day. so as 20 be able to in
struct their illiterate voters. They also
claimed the organization could not be
effective until n chairman had been
elected 10 succeed the incumbent. whose
term was about to expire.
Among others who accepted this ar
gument was ex-Representatiye Jack
son. who pulled the Eastern Shore con-
tingent into line. Thus re-enforced,
Mudd and his allies in western Mary
Land easiiy overcane the city organiza-
tion. X was thought at the time there
was a colored individual in the wood
pile, but no one could find him. Most
Of the Eastern Shore and all of the
western Marylanders acted " good
faith, for they proceeded TO nominate
their county tickets so as TO be ready
TO move ahead.
Mudd, however, showed no inclina-
tion to name candidates in the counties
he controlled, Notwithstanding his ad-
vocacy of immediate action. His ex-
PLANTATION was that he wanted to delay
putting up candidates so as to prevent
the Democrats from placing men with
similar names on the ballots. Some few
were suspicious. but stiIl accepted the
explanation. which was plausible
Not until the day preceding the con-
vention was his purpose made clear. and
then all hands wondered why they had
failed to see though II before. With
his usual shrewdness Mudd had been
playing the McComas people against
Stones following. his purpose being to
hold the whfp-hand at the State con-
vention. and use the craftsmanship as
which would make his control of the
Fifth district absolute.
The Washington times., 1905-09-10
When Wachter Objected.

The RepresentatiSs =sss member "f
the committee on resolutions. and when
Mudd sprung his little plank which pro-
vided that In those Congressional dis
tricts made up of counties and city
wards, the majority of the committee
could act without consulting the minor
lty and there was no right OF appeal.
Wachter promptly objected. The city
delegates in these districts are in the
minority and Wachter thought they
CONTINUED on Eleventh Page)
The Washington times., 1905-09-10
May Open Empire.

Asked what would be done with the
bookings of the Lafayette Amusement
Company, with certain shows, Mr. ker-
nan said:
In all probability We may open up
the Empire We have been considering
that step and with an outlay OF about
slsO00. the Empire could be converted
into tirst class playhouse Ii is pre-
mature yet To say just what We VIII do,
as we may decide To cancel all our
Washington engagements and transfer
them 10 some other city in our cir
cult
Mr. Belasco has had several local
agents looking ont for a suitable site
for the erection OF theater, but a de
sirable location in the downtown district
was hard to find. An effort was made
10 secure the Hail OF the Ancients, but
owing TO the fact that that property
was in litigation, ne was unable To Sc
cure IL.
The Convention Hall was thought by
some OF his agents To be the only place
available. but the surroundings We're
not suitable TO the promoter. Three
months ago, however. he secured a par
tlal option on the Lafayette. and II is
said by some that an exorbitant price
was paid by Mr.. Belasco before he
could finally clinch the deal.
The Washington times., 1905-09-10
Judge Helped.

AS he time approaches for this trial.
w have on hand here from various
parts of the country newspaper report
ers, and your honor kindly Obliged
Continued on Second Page
The Washington times., 1905-09-10

Continued on Second Page,
The Washington times., 1905-09-10
Open-Air Sacred Concert Today

by Naval G. +. Band. Take Pa. ave.
ears marked + and G going east.-Ady.
The Washington times., 1905-09-10

Continued on Eleventh Page)
The Washington times., 1905-09-10
Fiirted With McComas.

So he filrted with the McComas people.
who were ready for anything to humiliate
Stone and sidetrack Bonaparte. The
Secretary had Incurred the III will Of
the judges following because Of his
preference for the collector. and they
seized tke opportunity TO show their
strength. Their plan was 10 push Mudd
for chairman. and use Reno Harp. os
Frederick. as an understudy in case the
southern Marylander should fy the
cooo.
Mudd led them TO believe he was ready
for the sacrifice, ard the combination
was then effected There never was any
love lost between Mudd end McComas.
bat that did rot prevent them from
working together this time IL was eX-
pected that z-Representative Jackson
would also be member Cf tie com5i-
nation. but. as IL subsequently develop
ed, he should have been consulted.
Mudd had stated at the meeting OF
the executive committee ne was In favor
OF continuing Hanna as chairman. hence
the city people took il for granted there
would be no contest. Nor had they any
idea OF threatened opposition until the
evening preceding the State convention.
Then the western Marylanders asked
Mudd 10 be- the candidate. and when he
declined to allow hiS name 10 be used
at the time. they put up Harp and the
fight was On. Right here Jackson spoil
ed the game. lie came out fat-footed
for Hanna Even then Mudd could have
caused troble. bat he concluded not 10
20 TOO FAR and 80 he, too Joined the
Hanna forces. expecting that his course
would win the support or the city peo-
ole In committee. But again he slipped
up. for he had not counted on Represen-
.atiYe Machter,s interference.
The Washington times., 1905-09-10
Mrs. Toggart's Lawyer
Bitterly ASsaiIs Press
Smyser alks OfVenality and Corruption in
CrElCISIng Newspapers Accounts of
Famous Divorce Trial.

WOOSTER. Oiio. Sept 9-The large
audience * tn Taggart divorce ca sc
today was ireaed to a severe scoring
of the press b Attorney Smyser, whG
claimed that IL papers Of the country.
with but one reception. had been ex-
ceedinsiy iaVcable TO the plaintiff in
their reports.
Judge Ease gave each side eleven
hours instea(o or eight for arguments.
Attorney Wez consumed most of the
morning. NJ WerJz said:
we belle Billy Taggart told the
truth about : relations with Mrs Tag
CART. but hsied when he "a me 10 the
witness stal. IL was 10 shield some
one. ana N some one was Mrs Tag
gart'
Then, goL 10 Fort Leavenworth ne
took up thMiner incident and said:
Common courtesy demanded that
Mrs Mine after standing in the re-
cciving lilsat the co,iiion. should have
nad,. psy call on Mrs Taggart and
the fact IL she did not shows mat sh-
suspected-r husband.
Miners Motive.
WHY ! Miner compel Taggart 10
pledge hself not TO hold correspond
ence witiirs. Taggart for sixty days.
he askedIt was 10 shield himself. fer
within rnty-eight days of that time
he was -omOted to brigadier general
and retii. and it was to prevent Tag
gart auhis wife getting together and
prepariicharges until after he received
his protion. that he tried TO Keep
them at"
Takiiup Fortescue. Wertz said
''MrsagSart said she never smoked
cigares; Fortescue said she did Now
one ofe parties is lying. and if il is
Fortese. what is he lying for? If!
Forteie was calling on the young
ladies .he TaggdES S"nne. why didn't
The Washington times., 1905-09-10
Stemmed a Threatened
Breach in Ranks of
Republicans.
INFLUENCE QUICKLY FELT
Stopped Battle in Which
Collector Stone Had
Upper Hand.

BALTIMORE. Sept. Sit was a for
tunate happening for the Republicans
OF Maryland that Mr.. Bonaparte was
lifted into prominence. But for the in
fiCence his position affords him the
party in this State would be rent in
factions, and in no condition to make
any kind of fight this fall If the Re
publicans win out the credit for the vic
tory belongs TO him alone.
Before the Secretary took hold the
outlook for harmony was gloomy
enough. A three-cornered fight was
threatened between the Mudd, Nc
Nmas, and stone factions. The BaIti-
more collector being the best intrenched
of the trio, the southern Maryland Rep
resentative undertook to effect a COM
binaIion with the friends of his arch
enemy for the purpose of side-tracking
his most formidable opponent. Nothing
loath 10 show their enmity &c Nc
Comas' former side partner, the judges
adherents Joined hands with Mudd and
succeeded in demonstrating their power
They forced upon the party an early
convention in spite of the protests of
the city people and against the advice
OF Secretary Bonaparte. who, however,
made no effort TO stop the move.