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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-23
Y. M. C. A. TO HAVE
A BIG RALLY DAY
Chicago Speakers to Conduct Services
at Association Nov. 4-Business
Men to Be Banqueted.

The Y. NJ. c. A. will hold rally ser
vices in the auditorium Sunday. Nov
/. The morning session will consist
of speaking of ministers of different
churches throughout the city and state
In the afternoon session. |. f. Brown.
state secretary of Chicago. E. y. Hal
sy of Chicago. who has officiated in
state conventions. and f. II. Burt. pres
ident of the Chicago Y NJ. c. A. train
ing school, will speak about the work
of the association.
Monday. Nov. ;, the business men
will be given a banquet for the pur-
pose of showing the citizens the finau-
ciaI situation. An effort will be made
to raise $4,000. F. II. Burt will also
deliver an address regarding the wei
fare of Y. NJ. c. AS.
The Rock Island association will
send delegates to the state convention
to be held at Aurora Oct. - to Is. for
the purpose of securing the conven-
tiOn for 1907 in Rock Island. The fol
lowing are the delegates who will al
tend the convention: II. T.. Schiller
George X. StOcker. w. J. Beardsley.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-23
WILL ORGANIZE AN
ATHLETIC CLUB
Members of Company A Are Planning
for Basketball and Track Ath-
letics During Winter.

An athletic club among the members
of Company \ is contemplated and Il
meeting in thes near future will be
held for the purpose of organization.
Basketball and track athletics will be
in evidence during the winter months
and Captain Dunavin states that a
number of games will be arranged in
basketball with tri-city teams. An in
door track meet is also being consider
ed. The company met last evening
for the regular drill, but no further
action was taken in regard to the or
sanizatiOn. All of the athletic equip
ment was taken TO the armory and
practice will be commenced at once
Gymnastics will also be a feature of
the work. Harry Schiller being select
ed as instructor
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-23
CANTILLONS BUY MILLERS
FOR $4,000, 1T is SAID
Acquire Minneapolis Club of the
American Association.

Milwaukee. Wis. Oct. 23.-Onc of
the most important deals since the or
@aniZafion of the American Associa-
ton was closed here. when the Cantil-
lon brothers-Joe. manager Of the Mil
waukee team for the last three years.
and Mike. president and manager of
the DeS MoineS Western league club.
purchased the Minneapolis American
association franchise from August
Koch OF milwaukee, While neither
Koch nor Mike Canrillon. who repre-
scented the Cantillon interests. Joe be
ing in Washington. would announce the
price. it is limited it was in the neigh
borhood OF $4,000
Mike CantillOn said ne would be
president and manager of the Millcrs
next season. What Joe Cantiiluu Will
do * a. yet conjccturaI In case he
turns down the big league offers.
which is highly improbable he will
manage The Brewers again. while his
brother will lead the Millers The
Caniillons also will retain their inter
eSts ~ Dcs MoineS. a. the club there
has won the pcnnant for the last two
seasons. and the town is splendid
baseball town.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-23

Wilbur Braggins, grand president of
the railway clerks national organiza-
| ton. has sent out the following adj
dress to members throughout the coun-
try:
The officials of the Atlantic system
Southern Pacific railway. having re-
fused to grant an interview to a com
mittee of railway clerks. in its employ,
for the purpose of presenting a request
for shorter hours, increased pay, pay
for overtime, seniority rights, and right
of appeal from unjust discharge. which
have been granted to all other classes
of Cmployes-some of whom have been
given several increases in pay during
the past 2 years-and having respond
ed to the request by discharging mem
hers of the committee and prominent
members who refused To desert their
organization, these clerks were forced
to strike in self-protection.
This is the first strike of railway
clerks in the history of the country to
include more than one Office force; and
railway clerks are the last class of
railway employees TO undertake organic
ed effort to escape unjust conditions of
service. Approximately 500 clerks are
participating in this strike.
During the past II years or more
the duties of clerks have been gradu
ally increased. and the hours of service
heightened; all other classes of en-
ployes have received increases in pay
and improved conditions of service;
the cost of living has increased fully
60 per cent; the company has become
very prosperous; yet, instead of the
clerks being permitted to share in the
general prosperity of the country, many
instances of individual reduction have
occurred, and gross injury thus in
flicted.
''As this organization. known as the
Brotherhood of Railway Clerks. is too
young to have accumulated sufficient
funds to properly care for its striking
members. an urgent appeal for volun-
taTy contributions TO assist in so doing
is hereby made. TO all members and
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-23

after each swing. In the fourth round
Williams had his opponent staggering
around and all but in, due to vicious
rights and lefts landed three times to
the jaw Then came the minute rest,
and. to the surprise of the crowd. Lit
tie braced. His recuperatiOn was mar
velous. He was even stronger in the
fifth round than the second, but Will
liams was his master Fighting care
fully. he won three of the remaining
rounds and held his opponent even in
the ninth and tenth.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-23
THREE BULLETS FAILE[
Sterling Farmer Shattered Bones Be
meath Brain and Still Lives.

John Duden. a farmer living near
Sterling Respondent over an incurable
disease of the stomach, made an at
tempt to end his life Saturday night
by sending three bullets through his
head. all three missing the brain. The
three slugs entered the right side of
the face. just below the temple. and
glanced against the lower skull bone.
and DETECTED taking a downward
course. In their passage they tore the
right eye from its socket, it bullying
out on the face. and destroyed the
optic nerve. The nasal passage was
completely destroyed and the left
cheek bone was broken and splintered.
The destruction of the nasal passage.
together with the other injnries will
ultimately cause his death However,
Mr. Duden is still conscious and says
that he is suffering no pain.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-23
ACCIDENTS FIRST
Caused Largest Number of Deaths
in Modern Woodmen
Claims Allowed
AT THE OCTOBER MEETING
tuberculosis Was Second With 70 Vic
tims-TotaI of 325 Approved and
1856, 462.5o Paid Out.

At the October meeting of the board
of directors of the Modern WoOdmeu,
80 death claims, representing $566.-
l4G2.5o insurance. were allowed, and
orders have been issued covering these
amounts An analysis of the claims
shows that accidental causes lead viii
81. while consumption was second with
40 victims Usually accidental deaths
occupy second place. and il is shown
by the statistics that deaths from acct
dental causes have for the last 10
years ranked second each year in the
imposition of losses upon the society.
classification at Causes.
The following classification is made
of the causes of death in the 325 cases
passed ON by the board: Constitution
al diseases. Il; circularory diseases.
10; zymotic or germ diseases. a; gen
itourinary diseases. So; digestive dis
cases, %; nervous diseases, -: rcspir-
atory diseases. +: miscellaneous. in
Guiding accidents. Il.
Included in the miscellaneous elias
silicatiOn of causes were 30 deaths
from typhoid fever: II due to cancer;
II cases of brain trouble, s each from
paralysis and BriGht's disease: caus-
ed by apOplcXy; from rheumatism.
and l death where the insured was The
victim of murder. There were nine
deaths by suicide. only one of these
members having been in the first three
membership years. and one was in the
10Th year.
The classification from all causes
shows - first year deaths. - second
year death. nine i'm the third year. ~
in the fourth year. 20 in the fifth. -
in the sixth. ana 50 in the seventh year
of membership OF the 81 deaths from
accidental causes six were i'm the first
membership year, five in the second.
and four each in the third, fourth and
fifth years. II is shown that with adj
vance in age-the hazard of death from
accident decreases. 1t is a fact that by
far the largest percentage of deaths is
at the younger ages. or ages of activ-
ity There :aTe seven deaths from tu-
berculOsis in the first year classified
ton. but deaths from this cause occur
in all the membership up TO the 18th.
There were 81 deaths from diseases of
the heart, but the first occurred i'm the
fourth membership year, and one in
the goth.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-23
CANTILLON SIGNS
Former Rock Island Player TO
Manage Washington
Team.
DRAWS SALARY OF $4,000
Boston Sought His Services But Was
Too Slow-Now One of Lead
ing Masnates.

Chicago. oct 23.-Joc Cantilloh dur
ing the past season manager of the
Milwaukee American association ball
team. returned from Washington yes
terday after having signed contract
to manage the Nationals for three
years.
Cantillon's contract with the Wash
ington club calls for a three-year en-
gagement at the salary of $l0,000 a
year. He will have absolute control
of the team. being free to let go or
sign any player he sees fit. He will
manage the players from the bench
himself. but it is more than likely that
Jake Stahl. the former manager, will
be offered the field captaincy.
Boston il To" slow.
Boston has also been after CantillOn
to take the place of Jimmy Collins as
manager. but the offer from Washing
ton was too good TO refuse. and as Il
consequence the Plymouth Rocks are
still looking for a man to lead the
former champions
Yes. it is true that have signed d
thre e-year contract with Washington.
said CantillOn on his return. "and that
| am To- a certain extent out of Amer
lean Association ball / had no trouble
in reaching an agreement with Presi-
dent NOyes of the Washington club
and as | got everything | asked for.
could do nothing but sign The Wash
ington berth looks pretty good to me-
and | think there is material enough
on that team at present to make the
rest in the American league hustle
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-23
STERLING IS NEXT
Meets the High School Football
Team at Island City Park
Saturday.
LOCAL PLAYERS CONFIDENT
Anticipate Victory, and Coach Thinks
Outlook for Tri-City Champion
ship is Very Bright.

Sterling high school comes for the
next battle with the local high school
team which will take place at Island
City park Saturday Little is known
of the strength of the Sterling lads
and their record thus far this season.
The boys nevertheless will be prepar-
ed for them The teams speed when
on the offensive and strength on de
Tense will be used to advantage. That
the members of the high school team
deserve great credit for their work in
the first games of the season. those
who witnessed the contests can saw
their accuracy in catching the ball on
the forward pass as well as punts. and
the lack of fumbling. causing much
favorable comment. They have been
receiving excellent training and their
work shows il at all times Not only
have they LEANED to use the forward
pass to good advantage. but their work
on defense is especially good Coach
Hall feels very much encouraged at
the outlook for the championship of
the tri-citieS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-23
APE GERMAN BALLOON
AND AUTOMOBILE RACE
Former Win by Small Margin in Con
test Started at Pittsfield,
Mass.

Pittsfield, Mass. Oct. 23.-In race
between balloons and automobiles here
yesterday the balloon won by five min
yates. The two racing balloons were
the Centaur and L'Orient. The latter
outsailed the former by thee hours
and half. and beat the automobile by
the narrow margin stated. The Lori
ent landed in the little mountain town
Ct jamaica. in Windham county, ".
- miles from the start rn9 Ccnts.nr
cane down in Bennington, VI, 50
miles from this city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-23
PLAN HANDBALL CONTESTS
Tournament for Y. M. c. A. Players is
Being Arranged by. Mr.. Franks.

Physical Director Harry Franks is
planning for a handball tournament at
the association gymnasium next Satur-
day afternoon, and if enough interest
is shown in this work series will be
arranged for during the winter. Scv-
cral entries have been received and an
Interesting contest is expected
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-23
SEXTON HEAD OF CENTRAL
Rock Island Man Discussed as Posi-
biIity by Magnates.

At the annual meeting of the Cen
trail league at Grand Rapids, NJ II.
Sexton OF this city was mentioned as
one of the possibilities for president of
the organization. Having been pres
ident of the Western league and the
Three-Eye, Mr.. Sexton is well qualified
for election as head of the Central and
his friends would be pleased should
he be chosen.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-23

Some say that city girls are poor, is-
nOrant things. Some of them cannot
tell a horse from COW. but they do
know that HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain
Tea is one of the greatest beautifiers
known. Tea or tablets, 30 cents. T. II.
Thomas pharmacy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-23
GEORGE WILLIAMS WINNER
Defeats Walter Little in 10 Rounds at
Indianapolis.

indianapolis. Oct. 23.-Georgc vii
liams won the decision in l0-round
bout here last night with Walter Little.
The two had met previously i'm anna
tours and Williams gained the verdict
at that time He beat him about the
same distance as in the first fight. It
was a give-and-take affair for five
rounds. when Little began cIinchng
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-23

Keep the bowels open when you
have a cold and use good remedy to
allay the inflammation of the mucous
membranes. The best is Kennedy's
Laxative Honey and Tar. 1t contains
no Opiates, moves the bowels, drives
out the cold Is reliable and tastes
good. Sold by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-23
HAYES NOT so BAD AS
BASEBALL MANAGER
Davenport Fans Think Better of Form
or Owner and He May Try
Again.

At a meeting of Davenport baseball
fans last night committee of five was
keep up a team i'll the Three-Eye
league. Another meeting will be held
at s O'Clock Thursday evening. The
general disposition seems TO be to al
low James Hayes to again take charge
of baseball matters in the city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-23
TO SECURE AN INSTRUCTOR
Rock Island Turner Society to Organ
ize Classes in Gymnastics.

0OCN ISIdHu IUTTIeT OOCIeNy 20 OTgdH-
ize Classes in Gymnastics.
The Rock Island Turner society is
contemplating the organization of
classes in gymnastics. and although an
instructor has not as yet been selected.
ii is planned to secure one as soon as
possible. There are several applicants
for the position. The society cOnven-
cd last evening for the purpose of a
conference with candidate for the po-
sition of instructor. but owing to the
fact that satisfactory arrangements
could not be made. no selection result
ed. The gymnasium AT the Turner hall
will be remOdelod and modern appara-
tUs installed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-23

Results from chronic constipation.
which is quickly cured by DR.. Kings
New Life pills They remove all poi
sonous germs from the system and in
fuse new life and vigor; cure sour
stomach. nausia. headache, dizziness
and collie. without gripping or discOm-
fort. 25c. Guaranteed by Hartz &
Ullemeyer, druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-23
Saloon Notice.

Finest oysters and CLAIMS served on
the half shell at the Cross Country
buffet. Rock Island. the only place in
the three cities where oysters are
served in New York style. Private
dining room for parties
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-23
May Abandon Athletics.

Principal H. E Brown states that
the athletic support is not satisfactory
and not up to the standard of former
years. There is Il possibility of aban-
doninG athletics next year in the high
school if the sentiment does not
change and better support is given.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-23

Hope Thompson, w r. zimmerman, 4
H.. Burnett, B. F. Steaks, n. r. Tinker
and H. X Walker
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-23
RIVER RIPLETS.
RIVER FORECAST

Nearly stationary stages in the Mis-
and MuSCatine
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-23
Harms Bowling Alleys in Fine Shane.

The Harms bowling alleys, recently
rcInodcled. are in fine condition. New
balls, new pins. Finest bowling alleys
in the tri-citieS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-23
OUR
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Give us a call, look over the
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-23
RIVER BULLETIN.
Blood POISONING

NJ. SHERIER, Local Forccaster.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-10-18
MRS. JEFFERSON DAVIS.
Mrs. Davis died in New oYrk City Oct.

Mrs. Davis died in New oYrk City. Oct 18th. 1906.
 Mrs. Davis was Miss varina Howell haukhter of w. B. Howell. who lived in q large old fashioned house called "The Bri- ers." on bluff near Natchez. Mas She brother: Joseph E. Davis. Her first imprss- sions of him were detailed as follows in a
 e sI as no af snow sss. ssn r Davis Is young or old. He looks both at times. but I believe he is old. for from He HnS me as markaHIe kind of man. but of uncertain temper and has a way of taking for grant, he expresses an opinion. which sffends me: yet. he is most agreeable. and has pecu- iiarlv sweet voice and winning manner of kind of person should expect to rescue mo from mad dog at any risk but to insist upon a stoieal Indifference to the fight af
 She was but IT years of age at the time she thus wrote of the future hero and
 They became engaged in January. 1s44. and 1t was on February 2s. 1895, the wetl- ding took place at ''The Briers," the home % sm in Rs psfe as paor the Episcopal Church of Natchez. perform ed the ceremony: Alter wedding break: visits to MT. Davis family at Bayou Sara and Woodville. and thence went to New Orleans. They stopped at the St. Charles Hotel and were given a reception by their to Brierfield, their home The Howells were of distinguished lineage. the first Howell coming from England. settling in New Jer- sey. One of Mrs. Davis ancestors, Governor Richard Howell. was a revolutionary off, cer, and her father. William Barr Howell. won high distinction under McDonough on Lake Champlain Mrs. Davis's maternal grandfather, James Kempe. was an Irish gentleman who came to Virginia after the Emmett rebellion He was a man of large wealth and moved to Natchez. Miss, when
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-10-18

with the exception of two years Thousands of people attended these largely attended of all.
 the last he conducted anywhere. the crowds attending was estimated al from 15,o00 to 10000. Not more than half of them gained entrance to the himself. During that week hundreds confessed conversion, and the night the meetings closed will never be forgot ten by those who attended, as the fer tended to the evangelist himself, and scores declared themselves saved. This tabernacle was Mir. Joness chief contribution to the religious life member of the Methodist church and large contributor to it's support. For the new church they are now arrang- ing to build he had already contributed $4500 and 1t Is reported that he tn- tended increasing the donation to sl0,- 000
 At his home all religious and Chris tian customs were strictly adhered to when he was there or away.
 MT. Jones was no recluse, but when here was often seen on the street and never failed to have kind word to say to passersby.. AS on the platform, In private life, he possessed fine sense of humor. and his personal jokes have become legion.
 Sam Porter Jones was born in Cham bers County. Alabama. October 16. 1S47. He was the son of Captain John Jones. a brave Confederate soldier. who fought through the civil war With dis tinction.
 When the lamented evangelist was but a little boy his father moved to cartersville. Ga. which place has been the Jones home since that time;
 Sam Jones received most of his edu- cation from the teaching of Mrs. Eel ton of Gainesville. He was never a bright scholar in the public schools of that day and his parents chose to send him to a private tutor. He was pu- pill at Mrs. Felton's until he had almost reached his majority
 It was the purpose of the youthful MT. Jones to be a lawyer and to this end he studied for some time in law office at Cartersville, In the mean time. however. he began the habit or strong drink and. although he was ad- mitted to the bar in 1869. he was nev- CT prominent in legal circles
 His marriage occurred in Kentucky during the same year that he was ad- mtted to the bar, He brought his wife to Cartersville where they have resided ever since. There are now six
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-10-18

her mother was an infant. Colonel Kempe organized and drilled the Watcher Troopc.' . company that fought through the revo- tuition. Mrs. Davis's uncle. Franklin Howen. was killed by the explosion of the steam boat President.
 From the date of the marriage of Jeffer- son Davis and varina Howell. their life was eventfui. bac,se of the eminent role which Mir. Davis played in the National and pc litical history of the South. Although as such. their existence one long storm. yet their private life was full of peace and
 Mrs. Davis has published memoirs of her husband. @ work of great merit. in two large volumes, she wrote 1t with the pen of truth and the ink of fact. for she. by panionship was his confederate through the memorable years of his life. and greatly contributed to enable him more completely to achieve that career which has made h's name immortal
 The death of her husband ended q most remarkable chapter of National history and domestic devotion.
 Only one of Mrs Davis children is now living. She Is the wife of Addison Hays of Colorado. and is a woman of sterling and womaniy characteristics.
 The whole South mourned with Mrs. Ds- wis when varina Anne Davis endeared to {. was prematurely called to the heavenly homa a few years ago. Miss Davis was pos sesed of literary talent of high order. and contributed to a number of periodicals. She was an accomplished musician skilled linguist ready writer and a most attract. i've type or the southern WOHlan or lHteiIl> gence, culuture and refinement.
 For many years and some time after the death of MT. Davis his widow and children resided at Beauvoir. Miss. but when her daughter died. Mrs. Davis could not bear living alone in the old home which had been associated with the greatest and deep est griefs of her declining years. so she consented to part with Beauvoir. which was purchased by the Sons of Veterans of Mississippi. to he dedicated to Jefferson Da- viss memory a soldiers home.
 Mrs. Davis has been residing in New York city for the last ten or twelve years.