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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-17
VESSELS COLLIDE IN BAY
Accident at New York Causes Damage
But Not Loss of Life.

New York, July 1.-THE steamer
Dreamland while bound for Coney isl
and with passengers today, crashed in
TO the ferry boat Lackawanna and both
vessels were considerably damaged.
The dreamland was obliged to put
back TO her pier in this city. Before
the steamer reached dock several per
sons were reported injured.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-17
Simplest solution.

The king also said the appointing OF
a Swedish prince TO the Norwegian
throne would certainly be the simplest
solution Of the difficulty. but the result
would be distrust in Sweden or in Nor
way
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-17
FATAL SHOOTING IN SOUTH
Pistol Fight in Kentucky Church Leads
to Killing.

Owingsville. Ky, July 17.-Tele-
grams from Beattyville. KY. say John
Miller of Breathitt county shot and killed
ed James Crees and wounded James
Thomas during a fight in a church in
Fraley's creek last night.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-17
BLACKMAR DEAD
Commander.in-C Chief of G. A. r.
Passes Away at Boise
City, Idaho.
ON TOUR OF THE NORTHWEST
Capt. John r. King, of Baltimore, Head
of Society Till Next En-
campment.

Boise City, Idaho. July 17.-Gen. w.
w. Blackmar, commander-in-chief of
the G. A. R.. died yesterday of nephri-
tbs. His wife was with him during his
illness. The body will be embalmed
and taken TO the home of the family
at Boston.
The general arrived here July 10 on
tour, during which he intended TO
visit Grand Army posts throughout the
northwest. He was i'll when he ar
rived, and gradually failed. The seri-
BUSINESS of his condition was kept from
the public at the request of his wife.
Promoted on Field.
Gen. Blackmar was born July %.
1S41, at Bristol, Pa. He enlisted in
the 18th Pennsylvania cavalry. and
ginia. He served with distinction
throughout the war. and at Five Forks
was promoted on the field by Gen.
Custer to the rank of captain.
Throughout three administrations.
those of Cows. Long, Talbot and Rice.
he was judge advocate general of Mas
sachusetts. AT the last national en-
campment of the G.. A. r. he was elect
ed commander-in-chief.
King Becomes Commander.
Baltimore, Md, July 1T.-By the
death of Gen Blackmar, Capt. John r.
King, of Baltimore. senior vice COM
mander-in-chief. becomes. under the
laws of the G. A. r., acting commander
in-chief, and will continue such until
the next national encampment. Capt.
King is pension agent for Maryland.
Virginia and West Virginia, and has
an office in Washington.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-17
22 DEATHS FROM HEAT
Record Day for New York This year
in Spite of Lower Temperature.

New York, July 17.-Despite the
slightly lower temperature and brisk
northwest breeze. the deaths from heat
Saturday reached the highest number
of the summer-22 The fatal cases
were confined largely TO infants and
10 persons of advanced age.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-17
EARTHQUAKE IN CALIFORNIA
San sernardino Gets severest Shock
in Years.

San Bernardino Cal, July 17.-This
afternoon a heavy earthquake shock
shook this city. The shock was the
most violent in years. Two sharp ana
distinct shocks were felt at Riverside.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-17
No Witnesses.

Nobody knows just how the accident
happened as she was alone in the
kitchen at the time of the explosion.
Friends had been visiting at the home,
and they were invited to participate in
a lunch. but declined on account of the
lateness of the hour. and after they
left she went TO the stove to prepare
something for herself and husband. A
scream from her was what gave the
alarm to him, and when he reached her
she was on the floor with the gasoline
burning all about her.
Assistance Received.
Carl Halverson and Will Gulley were
passing. and hearing the alarm. enter
ed the house. One smothered the
flames with a blanket. but by that time
the woman was fatally burned
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-17
DEATH BY FLAMES
Mrs. Mary Doyle, of Moline, Vic.
tim of an Explo-
sion.
NO WITNESS TO ACCIDENT
Dies Within One and One-Half Hours
After Misfortune-Was Pre-
pairing a Lunch.

Mrs. Mary Doyle. who resided at
1922 Fourth avenue. Moline. died last
night at II o'clock as a result of be-
ing burned by gasoline explosion.
Death followed one and one-half hours
after the accident. she having been
taken TO the city hospital The attend
ing physicians say that there was not
particle of live outer tissue left on
her body
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-17
Illinois Doctor Dead.

Richmond, Ind, July 17.-Dr. w o.
MendOnhall died today, aged II. He
was one Of the founders and former
president of the Illinois Medical so
ciety
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-17
Has Good kioht.

New York. July l7.-Senator Wack-
ERIK has had comfortable night and in
dications this morning are apparently
very favorable.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-17
BIG BANKS RECEIVER is DISMISSED
DECIDES STATE OF MISSOURI NOT IN
VEsTieATE PEOPLES
IT. LOUIS

not on facts secured through an inves
tigation
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-17
Decrease in Killed.

There was decrease of AZ in the to-
tai number of persons killed as com
pared with the quarter ending Decem
ber 81 last. The total number of col
lisions was 1877, derailments, 1921
the damage to rolling stock and road
way amounted to 81 500, 900. Sixty-two
employees are reported killed in coup
ling and uncoupling cars during the
quarter.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-17
B0YS BODY is FOUND
Lad. Drowned in River at Davenport
Shore Recovered Near Buffalo.

The body of Louis Sampson. the Z
year-old boy who was drowned near
the Davenport waterwOrks, was found
near Buffalo Sunday morning. Cor
oner Lambach conducted an inquest,
the jury returning verdict of acciden-
tai drowning.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-17
CANNOT USE FORCE ON NORWAY
KING OSCAR + HANGING MILESTONE ABOUT
- FORGIVEN FORMER ALLIES
AND HOPES HIS PEOPLE WILL BE CALM.

Berlin. July 17.-Dr. Hugo CAM, cor
respondent OF the FrankfOr Zeitung,
has had an interview with King Oscar
at Stockholm. during which his majes-
ty said he admired the way in which
the Norwegians won 10 their side all
the European publicans without. how
ever. benefiting their cause. The king
denied he had precipitated the crisis by
declining TO accept the resignation OF
the Norwegian cabinet, for the Nor
wegians themselves had declared that
whoever accepted the portfolio would
cease to be a Norwegian.
Has Forgiven Them.
The correspondent remarked he had
heard only words of respect for the
king in Norway. To which his majesty
replied: For my part, nave forgiven
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1905-06-06
A Great Discovery.

Clayton, Tex, May 1st.-(Special)
That genuine cure for Diabetes
has been discovered is the opinion of
Mr.. j. H. Bailey of this place. Speak
Ing OF the matter, Mr. Bailey says:
II believe Dodd's Kidney Pills Is
the best remedy for Diabetes and the
only one that has ever been discover
ed that will cure Diabetes.
II have genuine case of Diabetes
have taken seven boxes of Dodds
Kidney Pills and am still taking them
They have helped me so much that |
am now up and able to work some.
believe that II had conformed strict
ly to Diabetes diet would now have
been completely cured"
Dodd's Kidney Pills have cured hun.
dreds of cases of Diabetes and never
once failed. 1t is an old saying that
what will cure Diabetes will cure any
form of Kidney Disease and that's
just exactly what Dodd's Kidney Pills
do. They cure all kidney diseases
from Backache to Bright's Disease.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1905-06-06
ECZEMA FOR TWO YEARS.
Little Girls Awful Suffering With Ter
ribIe Skin Humor-Sleepless
Nights for Mother-Speedy
Cure by Cuticura.

"My little girl had been suffering
for two years from eczema, and dur
Ing that time | could not get a nights
sleep, as her ailment was very severe.
| had tried so many remedies, deriv-
ing no benefit had given UP all hope.
But as a last resort was persuaded
tc try Cuticura, and one box of the
Ointment and two bottles of the Re-
solvent, together with the Soap, eff
fected permanent cure.-Mrs. |. B.
Jones, Arlington, Ind. T."
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1905-06-06
FIRST AsToR AND THE POET.
Halleck's Humorous Observation I'm.
pressed Wealthy Man.

Halleck's Humorous Observation I'm
pressed Wealthy Man.
John Jacob Astor and his son rigid
ly attended to business In the same
ofnce-s little ene-story building in
Prince street, Just east of Broadway.
Their constant companion there was
Fftz-Greene Halleck-Marco Bozzaris
Halleck. Halleck became a clerk for
Aston In 1882 and worked seventeen
years. The employment. he himself
said, was not profitable but perma-
nent." Aston warned him when he
began not to talk to anyone of his
wealth. The two men became great
friends. Halleck spent months with
his patron at his country seat and be-
came one Of the trustees Of the AS
tor library. The poet frequently raj
He'd the old man on his wealth. why,
Mr.. Astor,' he would say, II had
5000 a year and was sure Of 1t would
be content" The great landowner
took him at his word, and in his will,
much to the amusement of Bohemian
New York, left Halleck an annuity Of
]. Hendrick In Nc
Clure's.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1905-06-06
Case of RIackmaiI.

Reginald" confided she, and there
was a quaver of fear in her voice, I'm
afraid papa will never consent to our
marriage"
ooh, yes, he WILL" said her lover,
confidently, lin fact, don't see how
he can refuse"
But dearest, fear he dislikes you.
Haven't you noticed how he seizes on
every pretext to avoid you of late?"
That's all right He borrowed $40
of me a couple of weeks ago. Cheer
up, lovey; we've got the old gentle
man where we want him now"
And in truth it did seem so.-Cleve-
land Leader.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1905-06-06
500 Reward, 500.

The readers of this paper will be pleased to learn
tnat there aat least dreaded disease that science
mas been able to cure In all Its stages and that ID
cure now known to the medical fraternity. Catarrh
oelng constitutional disease, requires constftu.
uonai treatment. Halls Catarrh Cure 10 taken In.
ternany, acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces or the system thereby destroying the
!oundation OF the disease and giving the patient
sLengtn Dy building up the constitution and assist,
Ing nature in doing its work The proprIetors have
70 nqch faltn In Its curative powers that they offer
one hundred Dollars for any case that it fails to
cure. Send for list of testimonials
Address f. j. CHENEY co, Toledo. O.
Sold by all Druggsts, 75o.
take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1905-06-06
Went Too Far,

lsaacstein, the ruralist, was In
search of a horse.
'I've got the very thing you want, "
said Bill LennoX, the stable man, "a
thorough-going road horse. Five years
old, sound as a quail, SIZE cash down
and he goes ten ! Ties without stop
ping"
Isaacst@in threw his hands sky.
wards
mot for me-" he said, mot for me
| wouldn't gif yon five cends for him.
live eight miles out in de country,
unit I'd hat to valk back two miles"
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1905-06-06
Summer Homes of Diplomats.

The Berkshires will be the center
of the diplomatic colony throughout
the coming summer, Great Britain,
Germany and Austria having already
engaged quarters at Lenox. The am
bassador and Lady Durand will re-
main in America during the summer.
The Russian ambassador has not de-
cided upon his summer home, but
wherever the ears embassy is locat-
ed 1t will be without the Countess
Marguerite Cassini, as she sails with
her former governess and present
companion on Tuesday to pass the en-
tire summer in Europe. The French
ambassador and Nine. Jusserand will
spend the summer in Europe and the
Italian ambassador and Baroness
Mayor Des Planches at Atlantic City.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1905-06-06
AFTER WHITE HOUSE
FEW PRESIDENTS HAVE LIVED
LONG IN RETIREMENT.
Grover Cleveland, at Present In Good
Health, Ranks Well Up In the List
still Is Engaged in the Practice of
Law.

Only ten men who have held the
office of President reached or sur.
passed Mr.. Cleveland's present age OF
68; only six exceeded it by so much
as ten years, and none exceeded it by
quite twenty years. Only ten Presi-
from office longer than Mr.. Cleveland,
and four of these lived to a great age.
Washington, who survived his re
tirement less than three years,
thought himself an old man when he
was first made President at the age
of 81. John Adams survived his re-
tirement quarter of century, and
his son, John Quincy, who outlived his
retirement nearly twenty years, was
the only President who had nearly as
conspicuous a public career after &C.
cupying the Presidency as before.
Monroe's six years after his retire
ment from office were passed in COM
parative obscurity as resident of
this city, and his dying hours were
embittered by scandalous accusations
in connection with Jackson's seizure
of Spanish forts in Florida during the
first Seminole war.
Polk outlived his retirement less
than year, and there is every reason
to suppose that had Arthur compassed
his ambition of an election to the
Presidency in 1884 he would have
died early in his term, for he outlived
his retirement less than two years.
Tyler, who outlived his retirement
twenty years, emerged from obscurity
near the end of his life to preside over
the vain Peace Convention on the eve
Of the civil war. He afterward served
in the Congress of the Confederate
States.
Buchanan lived more than seven
years after his retirement, and took
the opportunity to write what was in
effect a defense of his administration
Jefferson and Jackson were the only
Presidents who exercised really
powerful influence over party councils
after their permanent retirement from
public office, though Van Buren, was
an active politician as long as he had
hope of denomination at the hands of
any party.
Johnson was the only retired Presi-
dent to enter the United States Sen
ate, and the younger Adams was the
only one to serve in the House of
Representatives
Cleveland and Harrison have been
the only retired Presidents to be con-
spicuously successful in private bust
ness. 1t is not generally known that
Mr. Cleveland still serves as consult
ing counsel in law cases, in which his
in the office of President
may be supposed to have given him
special qualifications as an adviser.
His fees in such cases are large, as
were those of Mr.. Harrison as a legal
adviser and lecturer on constitution
al laW-NeW York Sun.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1905-06-06
Enemies of Oysters.

Startsh are the principal enemies
Of oyster beds. 1t is estimated by
the fish commission of the United
States that they do damage to the ex.
tent of s250,000 annually to American
oyster beds.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1905-06-06

A college professor has Just been
held up by two dashing girl highway
men" 1t was a novel experience, no
doubt, but how much more satisfac-
tory if he could have held up at least
one of the dainty bandits!
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1905-06-06
Count Your BLESSINGS.

Let us count up the many blessings
we have, which so many others have
not. Even In what seems to us the
happiest lot, there is always some hid
den sorrow or care, which, if we only
knew it, might counterbalance all the
ease and comfort which we are tempt
ed to envy.-Lilian Whiting.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1905-06-06
Extreme Dryness.

An Irish postboy, having driven a
gentleman long journey during tor
rents of rain, was asked if he was
not very wet "Arrahl | would not
care about being very wet if | was
not so very dry, your honor"
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1905-06-06
Meaning Of Colorado"

The state of Colorado was named
for the river. The word means red. "
AS general thing Colorado streams
are clear, limpld and reflect the blue
of the heavens and natures green.
But when mountain storms arise there
Is rolled through these disturbed wa
tiers quantities Of red sand. Hence
the name.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1905-06-06

Secretary Taft has approved rec.
ommendation made by Gen. Chaffee
for a new bayonet which is six inches
longer than the old weapon. With the
new bayonet it will be possible to
stick an enemy six inches sooner than
heretofore.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1905-06-06
TEA

It wouldn't cost much 20
burn all the money our gro
GERS pay-back.
Your grocer returns your money II you don't liks
EehIing's Lost.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1905-06-06

The fact that a West Virginia edi-
tor has refused a position in the con-
sular service just shows how wise
man can be and yet fail to achieve
fame.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1905-06-06

A German court has decided that
poker should not be ranked among
the gambling games. Perhaps the
judge had played game once with
some American and discovered that
he hadn't any chance.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1905-06-06

A woman's club up in New Jersey
Is to discuss the question: why are
we poor?" Principally for the lack of
a bank account, many of us will an
swer.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1905-06-06

There are said to be 100000 mules
in this country-an estimate which by
no means includes all the native-born
kickers.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1905-06-06

1t Is announced that ball playing is
cure for insanity. 1t has always
seemed to have the opposite effect
on the spectators.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1905-06-06

A young married man has just
blown himself up with dynamite. Per
haps he was tired of being blown up
by his wife
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1905-06-06

An English visitor who says that
there is no humor in American politics
has been accustomed all his life to
reading Punch.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1905-06-06

The Savannah Press considers inc
political situation in Georgia "promis,
ing enough" The politician who will
not promise enough" is the rarest
thing on earth.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1905-06-06

1t will be noticed that Edward At.
kinson was too wise to say that every
woman could be made to dress on $65
year.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1905-06-06

Mems hearts" says DR.. Hills, ARE
filled with a longing for something
better and finer" but why call atten-
tion to it unless you can suggest way
to get salaries raised?
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1905-06-06

We don't observe any indication in
the news from Philadelphia that all
those fervent prayers for the anchor
alton of the mayor have been an
swered yet.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1905-06-06

Connecticut judge has decided that
women can't tell whether a man is
drunk or not. Don't try it on your
wife or this decision will be promptly
reversed.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1905-06-06

A New York man is suing two WON
en- for wagers which they lost. He
ought to have known that woman Is
never in earnest when she bets, ex-
cept when she wins.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1905-06-06

An official report on assertions in
the American navy says that of an en-.
listed force of 30066 men only 1877
per cent deserted. "Only" 1917 per
cent seems rather large
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1905-06-06
HabltuaI Drunkenness,

"This is a gross case" said Man.
chester magistrate to prisoner, who
was making his Hath appearance be.
fore him for drunkenness.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1905-06-06

After all, it won't do to make too
much fun of Castro's threatened in.
vasion. Look what the boil weevil
has done.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1905-06-06

A Boston authority says that men
are far more beautiful than women.
Perhaps SO; but they don't look il.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1905-06-06

The thing to do with great wealth
is to spiritualize it," we are told,
Trouble in this office is to material
ize 1t.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1905-06-06

The Atlanta Journal speaks word
for the red-headed girl. Generally,
she is able to speak for herself.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1905-06-06

DIR. Lyman Abbott adjures us to
hate the sin, but love the sinner.
Not unless the latter is lovely, though.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1905-06-06

The worn of cornering the entire
supply Of electricity, visible and invisi-
BILE, goes on apace.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1905-06-06

Sir Henry Irvings son is playing
Hamlet in London and winning a
great triumph. 'Ow's is legs?"
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1905-06-06

King Alfonso has not gone SO far,
however, as to give his bachelor din
ner.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1905-06-06

Sir Thomas Upton declines to let
the cup stand pat.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1905-06-06

The busiest thing In the world Is a
dollar.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1905-10-04
THE CITY SCHOOLS.
Report for First Month Shows Large
Attendance.

The first report Of Prof. W l..
Acker. superintendent Of the city
public schools, shows the schools 10
be In a most encouraging condition.
School was taught ten days during
the first month, and the average daily
attendance for this time was S2S.
Following is a summary Of the re
port as approved by the school board
Monday afternoon:
Number of children within school
age. males 3S1; females 435: total
SIG.
Number of children under school
age. males II: females is; total IS.
Number Of children over school
age males -; females IS; total n.
Entire enrolment of all children,
males 40; females 46S; total SIS.
Average daily attendance. males
$50; females 445; total S2S.
Number OF cases OF hardness.
males s females Is: total 90
Number OF pupils perfect I'm at
tendance, males 31q; females ISL;
total 700
Number of children enrolled in the
colored school, males IS; females al
total A.
Pupils on honor roll: Eva Schmide,
Modena Hawkins. Gertrude Beach
am, Halle GroCe. Vivian Smith.
Clara Boyd. Marie Holland. Estelle
Bauder, Nell Langsford
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1905-10-04
PERSONAL MENTION.
&@A~@~ ~AA@~oI

G. "A. Arnold was IN Ferris today.
T. ]. Stroud was business visitor
to Dallas today.
Mrs Marx Schneider of Italy is
visiting In the city.
r. M. Sleeper was passenger to
Dallas this morning.
Mrs r. r. Hendricks and Mrs.
Julia Jenkins visited In Dallas today.
Mrs. Willie Gibson and son have
returned from visit to Telahoma.
Tenn
Rembert Watson left this morning
for Austin where he will remain a
few days.
Mrs, J w. Slough of Cooper, is
the guest of her daughter, Mrs. Har-
ris Mcintosh.
Mrs. Fount Ray and little daugh-
ter of Italy arrived this morning to
visit relatives.
S. A. Wilkinson, justice of the
peace of the Palmer precinct, was
in the city today
Justice w. f. Cox of Italy was here
this morning to make his report to
the finance committee.
Rev. Herbert Springall, pastor OF
the First Presbyterian church at En-
mis-. was in the city today.