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Rock Island Argus., 1906-09-26

The above Associated Press dispatch
this afternoon brought word to this city
of the tragic death of the former head
of the Rock Island Office of the corps
of engineers in charge of the MissisSip-
pi river improvement work He assum-
ed charge of the office March 81, 1908.
and continued here until April 1, 1905,
when he was succeeded by Major c. S.
Richie, now in charge. Colonel Lusk
succeeded Major C. H. Med. Town
send.
News of Colonel Lusk's death was re-
ceived here with the greatest sorrow,
for all who were acquainted with him
here knew him as a most perfect gen.
tleman and as a man of the most
friendly disposition.
Native of PennsyIvania.
Colonel Lusk was a native of western
Pennsylvania, where he was born Feb.
10, 1855. He was appointed to the
United States military academy from
that state Sept. 1, 1874, and graduated
as a second lieutenant of engineers
June IA, 1878. He was promoted to the
rank of first lieutenant June IA. 1881,
anu again pEOIllOIeu 10 Captain j uHe 10.
1888. He was given the rank of major
July 3, 1898, though at that time serv-
ing as lieutenant colonel, chief of en-
gineers. in the volunteer army, in which
he enlisted March 9, 1898. He was dis
charged from the volunteer service
Dec. Z, 1898. He had recently received
the rank of lieutenant colonel. having
been promoted June 81 of this year.
Health Had Failed.
After his retirement from the charge
of the local Office he secured a leave of
absence. on account of ill health. He
resumed duty again May /. this year,
in charge of the lake survey, with
headquarters at Detroit, but after a
short time was compelled to again Sc
cure leave of absence.
He had been at the home of his
daughter. Mrs. James B. billiard, wife
of Lieutenant billiard, who recently had
been assigned TO ordnance department
duty at Sandy Hook. The marriage of
Miss Lusk and Lieutenant billiard, it
will be remembered. took place at Rock
Island arsenal.
Colonel Lusk is survived by his wife
and his daughter, at whose home the
tragedy occurred
Rock Island Argus., 1906-09-26
Perfection in Watches.

IN some kinds of goods defects are easily con-
cealed. Not so with the watch. Its quality
soon manifests itself The Sun is its standard.
The perfection looked for in a watch is like that
which characterzes the laws of nature. and in
no human product is that perfection more nearly
approxinated. and no jeweer in the Three Cities
carries better line. or greater variety Of watch
es than this store. Ladies and gentlemens
watches plain, engraved. or engine turned cases,
with Waltharn, Eigin. Hampden, Illinois, or any
Standard movement desired, with both the Nc
Cabe and makers guarantee back Of every sale.
First F7oo, --2nd AJeAie. Front.
Rock Island Argus., 1906-09-26

a suitable design When the work is
finished however, the entire structure
will be covered with corn, provision
for the work being made by the city
council at its last session.
The committee on decorations in the
city for the meeting of the congress
will hold a meeting this evening and
take up the work of arranging this i'm
portant feature of the preparations for
the reception of the many visitors to
be in the city during the week of Oct
s to IS.
Governor Cumniins on Program.
Governor Albert B. Cummins of
Iowa. who is just at the present time
much public attention in his
own state and throughout the country
is to be one of the speakers at the
meeting in Rock Island. and aside from
the interest in his views on the sub
ject assigned to him. considerable in
terest attaches to the man himself.
He will discuss the question, Does the
Farmer Receive His Share of Govern
ment Recognition?" His subject is
one on. which opinions differ greatly,
and, his remarks will be of much inter-
est
Governor Cummins has made a
study of government. state and nation
al for years, and has always shown a
high appreciation of the agricultural
He has been governor of
Iowa since 1901, and has just started
his active campaign as nominee for
that Office
Rock Island Argus., 1906-09-26
KILLED ON A HILL
E. w. Downs, Former Davenport.
or, Victim OF Auto Acci-
dent in Colorado.
ARMY OFFICERS WITH HIM
Formerly Proprietor Of Downs Hotel
and Stock Farm in Scott
County.

Colorado Springs. Col. Sept &c
+. w. Downs. a contractor, was fatally
injured and several army officers
slightly hurt Monday night when an
auto driven by Downs was overturned
while going down steep grade. Lieu
tenant Eugene Crowne Of the 29th in
fantry. Lieutenant William Wheatley,
Lieutenant G. B. Rodney. Captain Viii
liams and DR.. J. l.. Lawrence, all OF
the 9th cavalry, were slightly injured.
Rock Island Argus., 1906-09-26
BOTH M'CAsKRINs ARE OUT
Legislative Candidacy Brothers Heard
Different Parts of City.

The two McCaskrins, candidates for
the legislature. were out last evening,
George holding forth at Garnsey
square, while Harry alternated with
w E. Rodriguez, the socialist organ
izer. at Market square. AS usual
George removed his coat and collar
and indulged in some arm and shoul-
der exercises.
Rock Island Argus., 1906-09-26
Fruit Cakes.

pLACE your orders now for Thanksgiving
fruit cake. Our cake man holds the Sc
cret to absolutely the richest and most deli
cious cake you have ever tasted. 1t is none
to early for fruit cake TO properly age for
Thanksgiving You ought also TO think of cake
for Christmas In fruit cake, as in all other
cakes, we will sell nothing but thevery best.
Rock Island Argus., 1906-09-26
Left Two Years Ago.

Mr.. Downs mentioned in the forcgo-
ing dispatch. is a former Daveuporter.
having for a number of years been
proprietor of the Downs hotel and tho
Downs stock farm. He left Davenport
about two years ago and went TO Colo
rado to engage in mining. He has
many friends i'm the tri-cities.
Rock Island Argus., 1906-09-26
Heating Stoves.

WE are again agents for the Florence
heating stoves. which created such
sensation by being demonstrated on the
Street last Fall with only one length of pipe
70. draft. showed perfect combustion. and
burned UP clean any kind Of fuel with but
little ashes and no gas. Is bound 10 sell
even faster this year than last.
Rock Island Argus., 1906-09-26
OFFICER SUICIDES
Colonel j. L. Lusk Takes Own
Life at Home of Daughter
at Sandy Hook.
BECAUSE OF ILL HEALTH
Was In Charge of Local Office, Corps of
Engineers, Nearly TWO Years
Held. In High Esteem.

Sandy Hook, n. j., Sept. 26.-Colo-
mel j. L. Lusk of the engineer corps of
the United States army committed sui
eide at the home of his daughter last
night by cutting his throat with a
razor. Ill health was the cause.
Rock Island Argus., 1906-09-26
WORK OUT DESIGN
Band Stand on Market Square
Soon to be Transformed
Into a Corn Palace
FOR THE FARMERS CONGRESS-
Committee On Decoration of City to
Meet Governor Cummins' Ad-
dress Will BE Feature.

A few rows of corn. in halves and
cross sections. placed on the front OF
the band stand ON Market square. indi-
cate the plan TO be followed for the
Rock Island Argus., 1906-09-26
TIL f. W Ed TIL f. Il.
Fair tonight and Thursday; cooler



tonight.
The southern storm, which is mp
pronchinE the coast of Louisiana, has
caused rains northward to the Ohio val
ley and eastward to Florida aud the
Carolinas. Heavy precipitation is re-
ported from New Orleans and Cairo.
Scattered showers i'm Manitoba, Minne-
sofa, Iowa and the lake region, ana
higher temperatures from Iowa To New
England, have resulted from the move
ment of the northern low pressure to
upper Michigan. Fair and cooler wealth.
cr over the territory west and north
west of Iowa is attending tho north Pa
cific high pressure which has advanced
to Montana and the DakOtas. The fur
ther approach of the high pressure will
be attended by fair weather in this vi
cinity tonight and Thursday, with cool
er tonight.
j. NJ. sHERIEF,, Local Forecaster.
Rock Island Argus., 1906-09-26

The number of persons other than
employees and passengers killed was
5.SO5: injured. Sis. OF these deaths
of trespassers numbered 1866, and in
jured, 5,251.
Rock Island Argus., 1906-09-26
Eyeglasses.

no not allow yourself to be hurried into Sc.
lectng some style of glasses not suited to
you, the price Of an ill-ftting pair of glasses is
often more than that Of our up-to-date much
admired modern styles Take time TO get the
best Take our time if you will. It's a pleas
ure for to serve you. There's know how
to fitting glasses. and no one but an expert Op-
tican can be trusted in so serious an undertsk
ing. Examination of eyes. and all consultation
and advice here is absolutely free.
Optical Dept. Second Floor--2Kd AJeHue. Front.
Rock Island Argus., 1906-09-26
Thursday Hosiery Special.

TO call sharp attention to new Fall hos-
cry for women and children, we offer:-
Woman's 23c ribbed seamless foot hose,
fast dye, double heel and toe, Thursday all day.
at 124c. Remember the 23c kind for II I-2c.
Mems Shoes.
THURSDAY all day, mems all solid leather,
Calf skin work shoes, plain or Congress,
one day only regular $l.75 value, per pair .25.
If you are interested. be prompt, S1.25c.
Mems $3.50 patent colt blucher shoes.
Thursday, only $3.50.
A bargain TO tell yol0 friends about, pab;S2. SO.
Rock Island Argus., 1906-09-26

Temperature at "a. M. 81; mt 3:3O
ID. M, 81. Minimum temperature I'm 20
hours, 06; maximum. 81. Velocity of
wind at = a M, q miles,
Rock Island Argus., 1906-09-26
III Me!:cA!!IIR|=lIEE !: Al RlIEE;',S; H.
THIRD AVENUE THROUGH 10 SECOND
Millinery Opening Display.

EVERY interested in her personal appearance
IL (and that all women makes it point to attend
the great Millinery Opening Display at McCabe's. The
phenomenal growth of this house due largely to the fact
that have become everywhere acknowledged the high
est authority in correct ideas womens attire, especially
headWear.
Our Fall Exhibit which continues during Thursday, is
demonstrating again the preemnence of our Millinery De-
partrnent in manner which all must recognize.
Rock Island Argus., 1906-09-26
How Employees Suffer

cry 1873 employed and one injured for
every nine employed.
How Employees suffer.
4 The figures of the casualties among
railroad employees are given as fol-
lows:
Class Killed. Injured
Trainmen ...............l.99 29S55
Switchmen and watchmcn 1876 $50
Other employees ......I235 3G097
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-09-12
CHAPTER XXX.

" DON after noon on the I'D OF
September Monty folded his re-
port to Swearengen Jones, stuck
- 1t into his pocket and sailed
forth. A parcel delivery wagon had
carried off mysterious bundle few
minutes before. Mrs. Gray could not
conceal her wonder, but Brewster's an
swers to her questions threw little light
on the mystery He could not tell her
the big bundle contained the receipts
that were to prove his sincerity when
the time came to settle with Mr.. Jones.
Brewster had used his own form Of re-
ceipt for every purchase. The little
stub receipt books had been made to
order for him and not only he. but ev-
cry person in his employ, carried one
everywhere. No matter how trivial the
purchase, the person who received n
dollar of Brewster's money signed re-
ceipt for the amount. Newsboys and
bootblacks were the only beings who
escaped the formality; tips to walters
porters. cabbies. etc, We're recorded
and afterward put into q class by
themselves. Receipts for the few dol
lars remaining In his possession were
to be turned over on the morning Of the
23d and the general report was not to
be completed until 8 o'clock on that
day.
He kissed Peggy goodby, told her to
be ready for drive at o'clock, and
then went off to find Joe Bragdon and
Elon Gardner They met him by ap
pointment, and to them he confded his
design to be married on the following
day.
"You can't afford it, Monty" explod-
ed Joe fearlessly. Peggy is too good
a girl. 1t isn't fair to her."
1--WE have agreed to begin life tomor
row. Wait and see the result. I think
1t will surprise you. Incidentally it Ia
up to me to engage ministers serv
ices. It's going to be quiet. you know.
Joe. you can be my best man If you
like, and. Gardie. I'll expect you to
sign your name as one of the wit
nesses. Tomorrow evening we'll have
supper Mt Mrs. Gray's, and among
those present will not comprise very
large list, assure you. But We'll talk
about that later on. Just now want
to ask you fellows to lend me enough
money to pay the preacher. I'll return
it tomorrow afternoon"
"Well, I'm blessedw exclaimed Gard
ner, utterly dumfounded by the nerve
Of the man. Gardner promised to have
the minister at the Gray house the next
morning Monty's other request-made
In deep seriousness-was that Peggy
was not to be told of the little transac-
ton. He then hurried off to the office
of Grant g. Ripley. The bundles Of re-
ceipts had preceded him.
HAS Jones arrived in town.? was
his first anxious question after the
greetings.
HE is not registered at any Of the
hotels" responded Mr.. Grant, and
Brewster did not see the troubled look
that passed over his face.
He'll show up tonight, presume"
said he complacently. The lawyers
did not tell him that all the kilograms
they had sent to Swearengen Jones In
the past two weeks had been returned
to the New York Office as unclaimed In
Butte. The telegraph company report
ed that Mr. Jones was not to be found
and that he had rnt been seen in Butte
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-09-12

"Did he look like constable or Dill
collector" asked Monty, with laugh.
"He looked very much like tramp"
"Well, we'll forget him for the time
being" said Monty, drawing the report
from his pocket. would you mind
looking over this report, gentlemen?
I'd like to know il 1t Is in proper form
to present to Mr. jones'"
Grants hand trembled as he took
the carefully folded sheet from Brew
ster. A quick glance of despair passed
between the two lawyers.
'Of cou-'se, you'll understand that
this report is merely synopsis of the
expenditures They are classified, how
ever, and the receipts over there are
arranged in such way that Mr.. Jones
can easily verify all the figures set out
in the report. For instance, where 1t
says cigars 1 have put down the total
amount that went up in smoke. The
receipts are to serve as an itemized
statement, you know" Mr.. Ripley
took the paper from his partner s hand
and, pulling himself together, read the
report aloud 1t was as follows:
New York, Sept. 49, 49,.
To Swearengen Jones. Esq, Executor I'm
der the Will of the Late James 7. sedg-
wick OF Montana:
In pursuance Of the terms OF the afore-
said Will and in accord with the instruc-
tons set forth by yourself as executor I
present my report Of receipts and dis
bursements for the rear In my life ending
at midnight on Sept "a The accuracy OF
the figures set forth n this general state
ment may be established by referring to
the receipts which form part OF this
report n'i-r-- = -. ono penny Of Edwin
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-09-12
since the Sd Of September. The law
ORCHARD GREAVEs)

since the Sd OF September. The law
yers We're hourly expecting word from
Montana men to whom they had tele-
graphed for information and advice.
They were extremely nervous, but
Montgomery Brewster was too eager
and excited to notice the fact.
"a tall, bearded stranger was here
this morning asking for you, Mr.. Brew
ster," said Ripley, his head bent over
some papers on his desk.
''Ah, Jones, I'm sure! I've always
imagined him with long beard" said
Monty, relief in his voice.
ut was not Jones. We know Jones
quite we'll. This man was stronger
and refused to give his name. He said
he would call at Mrs. Gray's this after
noon"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-09-12
800 Reward. 500.

The readers of this paper will be
pleased to learn that there is at least
one dreadful disease that science has
been able to cure In all its stages, and
that is catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure
is the only positive cure now known 10
the medical fraternity. Catarrh being
a constitutional disease requires
a constitutional treatment. Halls Ca
tarrh Cure is taken internally, acting
directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces of the systems, thereby de-
stroying the foundation of the disease.
and giving the patient strength by
building up the constitution and as
sisting nature in doing its work. The
proprietors have SO much faith In its
curative powers that they offer One
Hundred Dollars for any case that it
falls to cure. Send for list OF testi-
monials.
Address: FL. CHENEY & CO..
Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists, 76c.
Take Halls Family Pills for consti-
tf0n
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-09-12
SIS. ,F0R The BLOOD

steadily placed
market the Of all blood purifiers
way " CURES DISEASE. and
where rs S for the blood not household saying
blood life Of body nuhng and supplying strength
mated letter Bo pmpes the various skin affections
and impure blood-suppy Catafh,
scrofua Contagious
the and which them the
disorders has itself
we'll earned the right to be called the greatest all blood purifiers
poisons,
unhealthy this pure
tanning S. reaches inherited blood taints and enrces cu
purifier and
SWIFT SPECIFIC CO., A1zANTA,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-09-12
Cheap Rate. to Pacific coast.

Commencing September 18th and
continuing until October 31st the
Iowa Central will have on sale reduce
ed rate one way tickets to California,
Oregon, Washington, British Columbia,
Utah, Montana and Idaho Rates SIS
below regular fare.
Call on agents for particulars. or
address A. b. CUFFS,
q. P. and T. A., Minneapolis, MINI.
A. B. Cults, q. p. and T. A.. Minneap-
oils, MINI.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-09-12
Low Rates East,

The Wabash, 1.-THE Banner Route"
has arranged for the following low
rates, available to the public:
Los Angeles and return; on sale
September Bird to 14th, inclusive,
s54.25; good until October 31st.
Buffalo, New York and return, Oc-
tober TO- II. IL: $24.15; final limit,
October 31st.
Toronto, Canada, and return. 1855;
account Sovereign Lodge. I. o. o. F..
final limit October 31st.
For further information address f..
8. McNillen, G. F. and P. A., or L.
r. Davis, P. and T. A., GLIB Walnut
street, Des Moines, Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-09-12
Popular Excursion to the Twin Cities,


On Sunday, Sept. 30th, the Iowa
Central will run their last popular eX-
cursion to Minneapolis and st. Paul.
leaving Marshalltown at 1855 a. M.
arriving Minneapolis, Sunday 900 a.
M, and ST. Paul $50 a. M, at the ex-
ceedingly low rate of SO for round trip.
Tickets good to return on any regu-
lar train not later than No. S, leaving
st. Paul, 1925 p. m, Minneapolis p.
M, Monday, October LIST. This Will
enable you to see all the points Of in
terest around the twin cities.
A tourist sleeper will be attached to
train and those desiring reservation
can obtain same on application to
agents.
See bills or ask ticket agents for in
form ton
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-09-12
Homeseeker,' Excursion.

The Iowa Central will sell round trip
excursion tickets every Tuesday to
points in Minnesota, Iowa. the Dako-
tas, Manitoba, Saskatchewan and the
Canadian northwest, and on the first
and third Tuesdays Of each month to
points in the south. southeast. west
and southwest. Rate one fare plus
$500 and less. Liberal limits and stop
over privileges. For rates and further
particulars call on agents or address.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-09-12
California Excursiona.

The Iowa Central viii sell tickets
to Los Angeles and San Francisco.
CAL. from September Bird to 14th, in
elusive. limited to October 31st, at rate
of zone fare for the round trip. Var
liable routes and liberal stop-over
privileges.
For further particulars call on
agents or address A. B. QUITS, {.
q. p. and T. A., Minneapolis. MINI.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-09-12
FISHING AND CAMPING RATES

To Madison Lake, WaterviIIs and Ely.
sian, Mimi, via Chicago, Great West.
ern Railway.
For parties Of ten or more one fare
and one-third for the round trip. gnnd
ten days. Tickets on sale daily until
September 80. For further information
apply to any Great Western agent or
]. p. Elmer, G. P. a.. st. Paul. MINI.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-09-12
A Wonder.

Everybody who has tried Bucklen's
Arnica Salve, for cuts, burns and
wounds, say it's wonder %. cents.
Guaranteed. Mcbride & Will Drug Co.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-09-12

But. oh, for the touch Of a vanished haod
And the sound of voice that is still!
-Tennyson.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-09-12

yesterday for its third quadrennial sss-
sion. F. p. Rose Of Denver is supreme
president Of the order.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-09-12

Only s. to Minneapolis Paul and
Return.
On the Iowa Central popular excur-
sion, Sunday Sept. goth. See flyers or
call on agents To-: particulars,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-09-12
Soldiers, Preference Law.

Soldiers Preference Law.
"The Thirtieth general assembly
passed a law known as the soldiers
preference law providing in brief that.
~ other things being equal dis
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-14
NEW YORK COTTON, 8 Pm.
CHICAGO GRAIN,

CHICAGO. November 14.-Although prices
at Liverpool were somewhat higher today
they failed to reflect fully the strong ad-
vance Of yesterday on the local exchange
and prices of wheat In consequence were
somewhat easier at the opening. The north
western receipts still continue light and
this held the market fairly steady In the
face Of the situation at Liverpool The
trading was mostly in the May option De-
cember opened a shade to hQA lower at
1875 to "a. sold at 74h. and declined to 7SA.
The market became more firm during the
last half of the session. and December ad-
vanced to 74A. The close was firm, with
December up " at 741sa74h.
On sma Ter local receipts than had been
estimated, December corn steadied at 42K.
Prices held firm all day. although trad
Ing was very light. The market closed
firm, with December u higher at 42h
which was the high point of the day.
341a. -
January provisions opened quiet, pork at
14.2o lard at s421s. and ribs at 7.65.
CHICAGO, November 14.-Close: Wheat,
December. 741sa74A; May, 70.
Corn-December, 421a; May 43x.
Oats-December, BAY; May, 35h.
Pork-January, 14.4O; May, 1452h.
Lard-January, s55; May, $50.
Ribs-January, 7.76a7.771; May, 18TH
Rye-Cash. 64a68.
Barley-Cash. 41a53
Flax. clover and timothy. nothing doing.
Grain and Provisions Summarv.