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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-22
Fourth Of July Excursion Rates

Via C.. NJ. & St p. railway az one
fare and One-third for the round trip.
dates of sale July 3. 4. Limited July
6. Cheap rates TO St. Paul and return
July "a. %. and 90. via c.. NJ. g. st. p.
railway Short limit summer tourist
rates TO eastern destinations via C..
NJ. e. st. p, railway. Tickets on sale
June Is to Sept. 80. 1906. For further
information call at any C.. NJ g. St.
p. railway ticket Office
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-22
BOYS HOLD LAST MEETING

Sunc'ay Afternoon Sessbons TO be DIS
continued During Summer.
Next Sunday will be observed as
boys rally day at the Y. NJ. c. A.. and
every member of the B. G.. NJ. club of
the association will receive a person
al invitation to be present. A phonO-
graph concert will be furnished by L..
E. West. miscellaneous collection of
views of England will be
shown, and the boys will be addressed
by Rev. A. Martin of Davenport. This
will be the last boys meeting at the
association until September, the meet
ings being dispensed with during the
months.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-22
PRAISE SERVICES
German Lutheran Emmanuel
Church Celebrates Its Fiji
tieth Anniversary.
DELEGATIONS COME SUNDAY
Neiehboring Churches Are Invited to
Participate-Rev. c. A. Mennicke
Pastor As Years.

Sunday the German Lutheran I'm
manuel church, corner of Fifth av-
enue and Twentieth street, celebrates
of the anniversary is also in the ma
ture of praise service for the unusual
growth and prosperity that has at all
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-22

Constipation makes the cold drag
along Get IL out of you. Take Ken
nedy's Laxative Honey and Tar cough
syrup. Contains no opiates. All drug
gists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-22
RIVE RIPLETS.

Boats down were the ST Paul, Lydia
Van SAINT. J. w Van SAINT, Prescott,
Mac Ruth, Emily and Eclipse. Boats
north were the Ruth. Mac, Prescott,
Emily and Eclipse. The Helen Blair
was up from the south.
The stage of water was 100 all day.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-22
RIVER FORECAST.

Nearly stationary stages in the Mis-
sissippi will continue from Clinton to
Muscatine.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-22
RIVER BULLETIN.
Notice.

]. Nj. SHERIER, Local Forecas
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-28
TRAIN WRECKED ON
OUTSKIRTS OF CITY

LYNCHBURG. VA. December 81
Train No. 10, scheduled TO leave here at
3:25 a. NJ. was wrecked this morning in
the eastern portion OF the city by run
ming into an open switch The engine
colided with several empty freight cars
demOlishing three Of them and damaging
a number Of others. The locomotive was
derailed and its smOkestack was torn
Off. None Of the passengers were injured
and Engineer Fuller and Fireman Cum
ningham were only slightly injured. The
train left for Richmond after the dis
abled engine had been replaced on the
track. being four hours behind time.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-28
AT EAST END CHURCH.
Pleasant Surprise for DR.. and Mrs.
Buchanan.


The regular Christmas entertainment
OF East End Baptist Church was given
py the school ln the Sunday-schOOl rooms
last evening The rooms We're hand
soneiy decorated. and the committee
spared no pains In Arranging an inter-
esting program. The place was filed to
oVernoWing- and all adjoining class
rooms were thrown open 10 accom-
modate the crowd. The arrangements
Of the committee We're so we'll planned
That the program was rendered without
Mitch The following was the pro-
gram
Prayer, by Dr. James Buchanan. Wei
come. by four boys. Harvey Kelley. Chas
Harmon. Joe Smith and Robert Ham
mOnd; Intr duction. by Elise Thorpe:
The Little Lord Jesus" 10y Junior
Chorus Just Before Christmas" by
Pauline Harmon: Not Above Man
sion. by Misses Lottie Britton. Sallie
smith. Christie Smith and Inez Kelley:
our Kings Birth" bv Corrine DYSON !.
song. Ring the Bells of Christmas" by
Marie Crowder and Inez Kelley: santa
IS ory 10 God, by Ollie Didlak Ike. In
4 Manager, u Chorus Legend Of the
Atsslen. oy Marie Crowder; The First
christmas bv Magdalene Dyson: song
santa Claus. by Adline Arnold, Hazie
Hooson. Salie smith. Bessie Smith.
1ottiSe '7 Rritfon a. .C,r,sf,st Steiner. AID
Beatrice Davis. The Feast OF Blessings, y
bv HALE Gathright The Aueluiatic
Sequence; by Choir; awarding prizes
Giving Presents: etc. J. R Harmon:
Day Ever Near" bv Tnez Kelley Lit
Ne stockings. by Ida Jenkins. The
story Sweet by Jr. Chorus: Christmas
Morning" BY Lottie Britton. recitation.
by twelve children, Annie Briel Corrine
Dyson. A'ime Taylor hottie Britton. Tnaz
Kelley. Marie Crowder. Christie smith
Ollie Ddlake. Sauie Smith NaRdalene
DYSON. Halle Hobson. Lillian Davis.
christmas Bell" by Bessie Smith T.
Love, one Another" by Eddie and An
ME Briel Christmas Day" Robert
Pierce: "Oid Santa's Sleigh" by Jr
Chorus.
Just before the final portion o. the pro
gram was rendered the superintendent OF
the school. Mr.. J n. Harmon took time
to make the awards or prizes and other
recognitlons OF friendship and devotion
OF scholar and teacher. The unique feat
uure Of the occasion was pleasant sur
prise given To DR. James Buchanan and
his wife Since the resignation Of the
Rev. y. ID. Cow last September, Dr
Buchanan. who is secretary of the Baptist
council. has been acting pastor. Not only
has he himself done faithful and earnest
work. but Mrs. buchanan threw herseff
whole heartedly into the work. and the
result Of their united labOrs will he mani
tested at the Thanksgiving service ON
Sunday evening.
As a token OF appreciation Of their
service. which has given new life 20 tho
church. the Sunday school and the
church Joined in presenting q handsome
silver service 20 Or. and Mrs Buchanan
Or. Buchanan responded IN approDriat,
terms. which manifested his appreciation
Of the gift and his interest and conf
dence in the church.
At tho close Of the program santa
Claus made his appearance bringing
with him gifts which were distributes
to the children. who went home happy
and Joyous
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-28
]R. J. HALL MOORE
PASSES AWAY
One of Leading Dentists of Rich
mond Dies at Ripe Age-Much
Philanthropic Work.

DIT j. Hall Moore, one of the leading
dentists of Richmond. as We'll as one o.
her Oldest and most useful citizens passed
away at $40 o'clock this morning az his
residence. No. IL North Third street.
lie had been i'm falling health some
time and had rounded out his seventy
fifth year. Dr. Moore had long been a
familiar figure in Richmond He was one
OF the foremost men in the meetings of
the dental societies of the city ana of
the State. lie regularly attended the
virginia Dental Association. ana Tor man,
years was one OF It's leading officers.
Aside from his professional career. he
was best known through his interest On
phiianthropic charity. He took great in
terest In the Spring Street Home. an1l
gave OF his time and means To it,
He leaves q family and a host OF friends
and untold numbers whom ne has helped
In quiet. unostentatious way. t. mourn
their loss
The funeral arrangements have not
been made.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-28
PAUL ] ,NES'S SWORD
GIVEN TO The NAVY
Commander Nicholson Places It
in the Library of the
Department.

WASHINGTON. December e1.-In prac-
ucaly the same condition as Wren it
was used by its distinguished owner.
the sword - John Paul Jones now rests
In the library Of the Navy Department,
where il has been placed by Commander
Reginald Nicholson IL is believed tnet
the weapon originally was given 10 Jones
by the North Carolina family Of THAT
name al the time De changed his own
name IN compliment 10 them The sword
was given by Jones TO Theodosia Burr
daughter OF Aaron BUFF. Theodosia.
Burr. after marrying Joseph Aston. a
wealthy and talented young planter Of
south Carolina. who in after years be-
came Governor OF the State. presented
the sword 70 Judge Matthew Davis. OF
Charleston who gave IL 20 Rev Dr.
Ducachet. OF Philadelphia The latter
gave 10 10 Commodore Summer1tue Nich-
olson. and the commodore gave il TO its
present owner. Commander Nicholson.
il is thirty inches long. beautiful in
design. highly tempered and stiu very
mild. The hilt is OF white brass. with
the portion known technically as the
basket broken of. The tang is wide and
strong. and the grip piece OF the handle
IS Of wood. covered with twisted copper
wire
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-28
PIACHOT DEFENDS
SECRETARY
Says Withdrawal of Indian Lands
for Forest Reserve Was
Proper.

WASHINGTON. December Clifford
fiuchot. chief OF the forest service, to-
day approved the rough draft OF a re-
port % be submitted to the Secretary OF
Agriculture. relating to- the four million
acres OF land i'm the Indian Territory
whose withdrawal for forest reserve DUR
poses brought about both an investiga-
ton and criticism Of the Secretary OF
the Interior and Agriculture by a Senate
committee.
The report viii be a defense Of the With
drawa OF tho lands FL question located
IN the Choctaw and Cherokee nations IN
the Indian Territory and. Will show. first.
that the proposed forestry preserve was
asked FOR primarily 10y the indians them
selves and other local people. second.
that the maintenance of forest on the
proposed area Will furnish a much needed
continuous supply OF timber and wood
for local use and also prevent disastrous
Red River running through Texas. Ar
kansas and Louisiana. where immense
sums OF money are now being expended
ior leNeeS 10y tocat people and the govern
inent third. that the forest reserve would
not take mp all the residue or land after
ailotments To- the Indians. The report
vii further insist that the Secrurarv OF
me Interior in temporarily suspend
ing allottments was not within hia rights.
nut hc would have hoen rcmiss had ne
done otherwise
a recommendation viii be made to tina
secretary of Agriculture who will un-
doubleday transmit the same to the Secre-
tarv OF the Interior that the area origi-
rallN Withdrawn. some four million acres
can be properly reduced to half the sizs
bN leaving ont that part in the Cherolxef,
Heuon ana an the lands within twenty
Mules or the Missouri Kansas and Texas
isallWaN IN the CnortaW nation. This re-
port VIII show that considerably more
than half of the reduced area withdra vvr
Tor forest reserve purposes is valuable
the near future after examination to de-
tcrinine It's arabic character.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-28
creek LETTER MEN
SEE MANSFIELD
Attend a Production of Peer
Gynt"-Address by William
c. Levere.

ATLANTA. GA December 2--Brief
sessions We're held to-day bv the annual
convention OF Tie sigma Alpha Epsilon
College fraternity, and the delegates and
visitors We're entertained Tonight at Ca
theatre party to witness Mansheids pre-
sentati0n OF Peer Gyntr
The feature % the morning business
session was the address of William c.
Levere supreme archon of the frater-
nifty. In which he discussed the import
auce OF preserving i'm permanent form
the history and trad lions OF the rratc--
nifty About 300 members OF tho society
are in attendance. sud large DELEGATIONS
are expected during the week from
Macon and other neighbOring cities TO
take part In the ball Friday evening
and the annual banquet ON Saturday
night with which the convention ana
semi tenuial celebration viii close
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-28
ZINE CASES REPORTED
OF THIRTY-SiX- HOUR LAW

WASHlNGToN. y. c.. December ~
Secretary Wilson. of the Department OF
Agriculture. to-day transmitted to the
Department of Justice nine additional
cases of alleged violation or what is popu-
larly known as tie thirty -siX-hour law
the act of Congress which provides that
railroad companies shall not detain live
stock on cars for longer period than
twenty-eght hours without food and wa
ter. except with the consent of the owner
OF the stock. and then for no longer a
time than thirty-siN hours.
The secretary forwarded the completa
evidence JIM each case to Acknowledgement
Bonaparte and requested him to Institute
PROCEEDINGS against the railroads of which
complaints are made. The law provides
as a penalty for its violation a fine OF
S5tU in each case.
Secretary Wilson says there are several
hundred cases under consideration by the
Agricultural Department. and that in
every case where the evidence warrants
IT, prosecution viii be insisted on by the
department.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-28
BUILDING
1T JAMESTOWN FAIR

NORFOLK. VA. December 27.-With
the signature Of Governor Fletcher 3
Proctor affixed to the bill recently passed
by the Vermont Legislature. appropriat-
Ing $1,000 for the participation of tho
Green Mountain State at the jamestown
Exposition, and the appointment OF the
commissioners by the Governor. steps
will soon be taken 70 have the plans
drawn for the Vermont State building
that is to be erected on the exposition
grounds. The commissioners Will visit
Norfolk shortly and look over the situa-
ton. Then the site will De selected and
arrangements made for the beginning OF
work.
Never before in the history OF YER
mont has the State participated in an
exposition. and the appropriation made
FOR state building at the jamestown
Tercentennial Is looked upon as a great
achievement
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-28
NEW RIVER LINE
On THE POTOMAC

WASHINGTON, December IA new
steamer line Will shortly be in operation
on the Potomac between Washington and
Norfolk. II was learned here to-day that
a syndicate composed of New York men
has bought the side-wheel steamer River
queen, the pleasure grounds, Motley
HAM, on the Potomac. below this city
and has leased from the company which
owned the steamer and the picnic ground
extensive wharf privileges at the foot OF
y Street. in this city. The pleasure
grounds had TO be purchased in order TO
get the wharf privileges
The syndicate has also secured valuable
wharf privileges IN Norfolk, and has DUR
chased two large steamers now running
out OF New York. The River Queen will
be used IN Hampton Roads during the
exposition. OF course. the establishment
Of the new steamer line is in anticipa-
ton Of the exposition travel
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-28
NEW PRESIDENT
TO INSPECT ROAD
MIR. White Now in Washington.
But VIII Return to- City
Shortly.

President William II. White. of the
Richmond. fredericksburg and Potomac
Railroad Company. who ON Wednesday
formally assumed the duties Of that po-
s.tion. left that night for Washington.
accompanied By Mrs. White. He has not
Yet started on an inspections OF the road.
but viii probably 90 so next week. or
very soon thereafter Mr. White will
make his home In this city. but has not
yet selected his residence. nor completed
ARRANGEMENTS for removing 60 Richmond
The new president has made "A most pleas
ant impression upon those with whom
he has come IN contact.
Up 10 this time no change has been
made in the official force of the company.
and it is considered probable that none
will be made. certainly for some time
to come.
President George w. stevens. OF the
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad. was in
Washington yesterday on official business
and had not returned late yesterday fore
noon.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-28

passed through The turkey and entered
rF body
II hereby assert that the shooting was
entirely accidental. and exonerate 8lr.
Cannon of ali blame.
His
fslgnedl OSCAR y FLIPPO.
Mark
g.. MOTLEY. NJ d. witness.
-. J. NHITEHEAp. witness.
Statement made ny Mr. Oscar Flippo
90 physicians of the Memorial hospital
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-28

Such men are usually high livers hard
workers mentally. living under high pres
sure and high draught and II doesn't
take a great deal TO disorder the stomach
or render the liver torpid.
They should make Il a practice To use
some tried ana reliable remedy Ike
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets that will AID
Nature and not force IL and viii take
care Of the sudden attacks Of acute indi-
gestion.
The use OF these tablets IL not to ne
COMPOUNDED with the patent medicna
habit StUarts Dyspepsia Tablets are
not a patent medicine but are composed
OF the very elements which nature pro-
vidos the healthy stomach to do the work
OF digestion-peDsi diastase, golden seal
etc There Is NO secret In their prepara-
n.-they are absolutely pure and there
fore al the world uses them
No matter how dlsordered the stomach
may DO, It will right Itself II given the
chance. Stuarts Dyspepsia Tablets di-
Rest food where the stomach can't give
the abused stomach and sntestines a rest
and offer renewed strength to the worn
out glands and muscles
Brain workers con rely on Stua~t'a
Dyspepsia Tablets, no matter how tense
the strain. All druggists cdrry them In
the hfty cent packages. or II you prefer
a free trial package can be had by send
ing your name ana address to-day r.
a Stuart Company, "A Stuart Building.
Marshall. Mich.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-28
Large Check Given.

Tire treasurer of the city OF Rich
mond. Mr.. James g. Pace yesterday
paid the revenue derived by the State
from this city into the office of the
Auditor 81 Public Accounts. Tho
amount paid was Sls2. 61l.08 which is
but a portion % the total amount de-
rived by the state from this oity Part
az this sum was paid iu ~ check for
Sl50.0O0 on the Planters National Bauk
and the remainder was in school war
rants
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-28
Finger Broken.

pr r l.. Hudgius Of the city amhu-
lance. was called yesterday afternoon 90
Ninth and CLAW Streets to attend Thomas
Winston. a Chesapeake and Ohio brake
man, who. while trying to couple two
cars. In some way caught his finger be-
tween them when they came together.
The FINGER was badly broken and had To
BIZ set hN Dr. HudgIns.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-28
Negro Injured.

Henry Leake fcOlored). OF No. 12e West
Leigh Street. slipped on the curbstone on
Tie corner OF Hancock and Clay Streets
Yesterday afternoon and badly cut his
knee cap. A call was sent IN for the am
bulance. and when Dr. Hudeins arrived
he found 70 necessary TO take eight
stitches TO sew Up the cut in the mans
knee.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-28

on Tuesday. January lst. The Capital
City CLUB OF Richmond viii celebrate one
Of a number OF ite annual meetings
The club numbers conrde~tnls members.
The meeting will d. ,ouoweI hy 90 han-
quet.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-28
ASHLAND TO HAVE
NEW BUSINESS
Several Enterprises Under Way
and Industrial Activity Is
Everywhere Evident.
Mr.. AND MRS. POTTS RECEIVE
Many Attend Delightful Social
Event in Honor 81 Miss Annie
Macon Potts.

ASHLAND. VA. December 27.-That
coming events cast their shadows before
them is significantly proven by the ac-
uNlty % several enterprisinE citizens Of
Ashland. who have given thought and
time 20 the new enterprises which are
under way here and 10 the activity In
real estate. The advent Of the early
opening ot the most substantial electric
line in the State and the particular ad-
Nantases of pure ertesian well-vyater and
ar up-to-date sewerage and gas system
VIII cause a remarkable change in the
Town The town has long been A de-
hghJful residential resort. and will soon
BE- ready 20 offer Inducements unsur-
passed The gas system alone will be-
OF particular note for heating. cooking
and lighting as the rate for consumption
VIII De less than any other place in the
state except Richmond. The railroad
company has about completed its plans
TOT The new station here. and work viii
oo commenced In the early spring.
Christmas Reception.
A delightful Christmas reception was
given last night by Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
r Potts to their daughter. Miss Annie
Macon Potts In honor OF her school
friend guest. Miss Bonita Banister. ~
Michigan. The house was tastefillly deco
rated in holly and cedar After a mock
auction OF Christmas presents OF va
rious Kinds. from large tree IN the rear
parior. a delicious supper was served.
among those present were the following
Miss Annie Laurie Haynes. OF Richmond.
Miss Mcdonald, OF Richmond: Miss
hernes. Of Richmond Miss Montague. If
richmond Miss Bonita Banister. OF
Michigan; Miss Carrie NIidyette. Miss
Helen Nixon. Miss Page Nixon. Miss Nav
Baldwin. Miss Ethel Howard. Miss Parke
Patton. Miss Annie Macon Potts Miss
Virginia Potts Miss Mary TYLER Mr.
ana Mrs. Dickerson. Nj and Mrs Mid
Nette, Mr.. and Mrs. c. f. Potts. Mr.. and
Mrs. James Hunter. Mr. f. /. c. Scott.
air J. r. Howison. Mr. Ralph Nfidyette.
Mr. Ralph Lee, Mr.. Leitch Wright Mr..
Watkins. Of Richmond Mr. Richard Ian
caster. Mr. Walter Sydnor. AIr FLOYD
tucker, Mr. Walter Baldwin. Mr. Walter
Reed. Mr.. Luther Hartsook. Mr. Fugen.
HartsOOk. 1fr Charles Pendleton Mr.
Daniel Ellis. MI Charlie Chenerv. Mr.
Buroage DeJarnette Mr.. Richard Carr.
Marriage Announcement.
The marriage announcement was issued
we're to-day Of Professor DE Ia War;
Easter. professor % modern Languages
IN Randolph Macon College 20 Mrs. Sarah
B. Sheppard, who was formerly Miss
Avres 10 Eastern Shore virginia pro
lessor Easter left here last week on his
Christmas vacation. and will return next
Wednesday with his bride. and To re-
sumo his classes on time In the college.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-28

NEW LONDON Layer Raj
sins, per pound 1Oc
French Candy per pound ........... So
New Mixed Nuts, per
pound ... 49,. IL lie
New California Prunes. 4 los for. .2so
Best American Granu-
lated Sugar, pound. 1910
New Seeded Raisins or Cleaned Cur
rants, 1-pound package ...........1Os
2 lbs. Mountain Roll But
ter for - 25c
New Dates per pound ................a e
Fresh French Candy, 10. sc
Star Gelstine best on the market. .... 30
California Raisins, &c;
or, 3 lbs. for Csc
Xmas Mixed Candy. per pound ..... 81
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-28
His Cigar Doesn't
Taste Right.
And Yet It Is the Same He Was smok-
ing Win So Much Relish After
Dinner. Last Night. out Of the
Very Same Box, TOO.
IT ISN'T THE SEGAR IT'S THE
STOMACH

Every smoker has experienced this pc
culiar condition OF the stomach and liver
the result usually of imperfect digestion
Of food. And the blame IS usually put
on the cigar and not where It belongs,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-28
EITORO
Cigars Cents

This is one cigar you can be sure is
Porto Rican, made in Porto Rico, entirely
OF Porto Rican tobacco. For years its
high quality has been a prime factor in
Popularizing Porto Rican cigars among
discriminating smokers.
The FL Toro cigars now being marketed
are particularly recommended because of
the unusual excellence of this years
Porto Rican tobacco crop-from only the
choicest selections of which FL Toros are
made.
FL Toro is today the best cigar Porto
Rico can produce for cents. There's a
band on the genuine.
Porto Rican-American Tobacco COMPANY
MANUFACTURER
Dan JUAN Porto Rico.