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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-06
Small Boats.
Popularity of the Knoekabout
Type Of Racing Graft
Greatly Increased.

1t is but a few years ago that men
with the best interests of yachting at
heart were deploring the decline Of
small boat sailing.
Yacht racing, 1t was averred, had
fallen into the hands Of a class of men
who, whether possessing knowledge of
Seamanship or not, had little use for il,
since the size OF their craft demanded
the services of a professional skipper
and crew.
1t was freely predicted that unless
something was done to revive the popu-
larity of small boats the Corinthian or
amateur sailor would soon practically
cease TO be for want of a training
school in which TO acquire that init
mate knowledge of boat handling
which can be obtained only by per
sonal experience in working sheet and
tiller unaided by professional skill or
muscle. Probably there IS no sport in
which a youthful beginning is more es-
Sential to the requirement of that in
stinct or subconsciOus faculty which
enables one TO perceive correctly with
out conscious reasoning, and there are
many accomplished theorists In nauti-
cal matters who are very Indifferent
sailors in practice.
The conditions which seemed to
threaten the future of Corinthian
craftsmanship were commonly held to
be in a large measure the result of the
increasingly ambitious scale on which
the Americas cup races were being
conducted. for the cup contestants
were supposed TO set Il standard to be
at least Appropriated, and these were
not only becoming bigger and costlier,
but were deteriorating into mere rae
Ing machines. whose usefulness termi-
mated with their racing career.
UnqueStiOnably the international
races did and still do distract attention
from small boat racing. and 1t is equal
ly true that they have become little
more than contests between profession
al designers and shippers. amateurs
contributing scarcely more than the
money wherewith to build and race
them, but today the small boat is SUI
preme, little complaint is heard of the
cup defender type, and if it did tenn
porarily affect racing in general the
yachting element has certainly cut
loose from It's influence.
A glance over the list of starters in
any of the big regattas is sufficient
demonstration of this.
1t would seem as though the reac-
ton in favor of small boats must have
been inevitable, for it is hard to be-
lieve that n people so strongly imbued
with the nautical instinct aS we arc
could long have remained content with
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-06
Three BIeSSin=s.

An old clergyman who formerly lived
in a New Hampshire town was re-
markable for his eccentric modes of
speech. His way of asking a blessing
was so peculiar as to sometimes affect
the risibles of his guests, although he
apparently was entirely unconscious of
this fact
When he seated himself at the break
fast table and saw spread upon 1t a
meal greatly to his liking he said.
Lord, we thank thee for this excellent
breakfast of which we are to partake."
\ more simple meal, but one which
he still rega rded as comparatively sat
isfactory, would cause him to say,
Lord. we thank thee for this good
breakfast set before u.s.
But when the minister's eye roamed
over the table and saw there nothing
which was especially to his taste, al
though the tone in which he uttered
his petition was not lacking in fervor,
his sentiments were clearly to he dis
covered
Lord he Invariably said on these
occasions. I'LL our hearts with thank
fulness. we beseech thee. for this meal
set before us. for with thee all things
are possible"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-06

~.
NOW IN WIDE FAVOR.
1.-THE Frontenac was a candidate for Sea-
wanhaka Corinthian cup honors last
year.l
yachting honors dearly bought. but
bringing so little nautical distinction
to the purchaser.
AT all events, the development of the
knocka bout type so fast, so responsive,
so easily handled and so comparatively
inexpensive fastened the reaction.
Prior TO the appearance of this type
the familiar American catboat was the
popular craft of the small yachtsman,
but now the Catboat, with its big, I'M
wieldy mainsail. has been almost en-
tirely superseded. Few are built and
fewer raced. for the knockabout rig
with It's foresal inboard combines the
merit of sloop with that of cat.
Another great factor in the revival
of the small boat has been the intro
duction of one design classes.
Nearly all the we'll known yacht
clubs now have their one design knock
abouts or raceabouts, which furnish
the life of the season, and many of
these. such as the Manhasset Bay
IN. ", New Rochelle On. ", Buzz
yards Bay (Mass.), Seawanhaka race
abouts and knockabouts and Newport
OR. ID thirty footers have become ia
nous. incidentally the small boat
yachtsmen. which class is by no means
limited by financial considerations. but
includes the proprietors Of many of the
most magnificent sailing and steam
craft, have their International blue rib
bon event. which enlists almost as
much nautical attention as the Amer
ica's cup races and seems to be gaining.
more general notice every year
This is the struggle for the Seawan-
haka-Corinthian challenge trophy. one
of the most interesting and exciting of,
the annual aquatic features.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-06
MclJuro Wi/50sa

The following letter is only one of
many thousands which are on file in
the Pinkham office, and go to prove
bevond question that Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound must be a
remedy of great merit, otherwise 1t
could not produce such marvellous
results among sick and ailing women.
Dear Mrs. Pinkham:-
sfAbout nine months ago was great suf
fsrer with female trouble, which caused me
severe pain, extreme nervousness and fire.
ouent headaches, from which the doctor
failed to relieve me. L tried Lydia f. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound, and within a
short time felt better, and after taking five
bottles of it / was entirely cured. therefore
heartily recommend your Compound
splendid female tonic Ismakes the monthly
periods regular and without pain; and what
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many doctors fail to help you. L am pleased
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Mrs Sara Wilson, 81 East Sd Street, Cincin-
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If YOU have suppressed or painful
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-06

his farm there are raised the very fin
est cattle in England. They take
prizes over all others, and in that par
tieular county the farmers have from
time immemorial raised their cattle
without salt
This does not agree at all with the
experiments reported by a French
Psychologist many years ago. He took
Il number of calves and gave some Of
them salt, while he withheld it from
the others. The hair of the latter be-
came very rough, their skin was hide
bound, they We're scrawny, miserable,
wretched. This, he said, proved that
salt was necessary. But those calves
were accustomed to salt, and when de-
prived of 1t they lost their appetite,
their digestion failed and various other
Inconvenience arose. The people who
live up on the plains of northern 81
IBERIA never eat salt under any cIrcum-
stances. They take their barley Cruel
and dried reindeer without salt The
natives of various islands of the sea
who have never been taught to eat salt
get along very we'll without it. The ma.
tiyes of central Africa have from the
very earliest times lived without salt.
The writer tried the experiment of liv-
got along first rate.
Professor Bunge, one of the most en-
inent physiologic chemists in the world,
of the great Swiss university at Basic,
says the amount of salt required per
diem is about a gram and half to
two gramS-tWenty to thirty grains
but that the amount of salt eaten by
the average man is four or five times
that. If we require only twenty grains
what becomes of the extra quantity
taken? 1t must all be carried out
through the kidneys and through the
skin, and the extra labor imposed upon
these eXcretOry organs wears them out
prematurely. Are there not thousands
of people wearing out their kidneys
and their lives. bringing themselves
down prematurely to point where
Brights disease will prey upon them,
where arteriosclerosis hardening of
the arteries) will be induced because of
the accumulation of tissue poisons
within the body? Are there not thou
sands dying from the excessive use of
salt? There is no doubt OF it. A very
little salt may be used without any
special detriment to health. but the use
of salt In food in such quantities that
the flavor of it can be distinctly tasted
is certainly harmful. The natural salts
are particularly abundant in vegetable
foods, hence these require the least
seasoning with salt. although in general
they are the ones most commonly
treated to an oyerabundance of it. \
well baked potato is perfectly palata-
BILE without salt if one has become ac-
customed to its flavor. \ parsnip.
turnip, Il carrot spinach or anything
else of like nature requires no salt.
because these foods already have
larger amount of salts than any other
kind of food. II. Kellogg, NJ. D., in
Good Health.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-06
THE ESKIMO.
He Has No Master and Is Absolutely
Indepcndent.


independent.
There are no chieftains in the ESki-
mo community. They all regard them
selves as free men, with an equal right
10 hunt. fish, sleep and eat. Everybody
shifts for. himself. He is absolutely
and Internationally independent. His
only ambition is To be Il good hunter
and TO rear. sons who VIII inherit his
skill with lance and harpoon. He has
helped himself against the elements
for centuries. and the white man de-
scending on his shores ostensibly to
confer the blessings of civilization has
never been able to improve his condi-
ton, but only TO detract fSom the old
time happiness and advantages of the
aboriginal Eskimo community. The
natural helpfulness OF the Eskimo is
the basis of the Socialistic state in
which he lives. He will risk his life to
save that of another. even his enemy.
He will share the spOils of the hunt
with his neighbOrs. If his neighbor
dies and his wife is left alone with
children he will provide for hey until
she marries again. He does not SLAM
der or tell tales; he does not abuse any
one and he does not fight. He is Il
man of peace. He loves peace for its
own sake. and his life is one long, labO-
rious attempt at happiness for himself
and his peOple.-Chicago Chronicle.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-06
q e e CURES
800 DANGEROUS ULCERS

Whenever ulcer slow healing and shows signs OF eating
Some old faint that has lain awaiting
other part of the body and the place has inhaed and
passed the vital naturally weaker hurt of any kind heals
eating
blood while sav pas
circulation all
free SWIFT SPECIFIC Coz ATLANTA, Ga.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-06
Bank
Money Orders

We have been selected by the
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authorized to furnish such guaranty.
These orders are the newest con-
venience in sending money. Instead
of going to the Post or Express
Office, apply for money orders to
a bank that is a member of the
Association.
Our selection for this responsible
duty is further evidence of the
preference accorded our suretyship
by the leading fnanciers of the
country.
Whatever form of guarantee or
surety you desire, apply to the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-06
ITS MERIT is PROVED
RECORD OF A GREAT MEDICINE
A Prominent Cincinnati Woman Tells
How Lydia e. Pinkham's Vegetable
COMPOUND Completely Cured Her.

The great good Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound is doing among
the women of America is attracting
the attention of many of our leading
scientists, and thinking people gener-
ally.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-06

Behold the western sky,
Where people live, but never die"
The reason for this plain to see.
They all take Rocky Mountain Tea.
T. H. Thomas pharmacy.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-11-01
DAUGHTERS ARE FIRM.
Despite AntaEonism VIII Erect Monu-
 nent To Wifx.

nent To Wirx.
 Americus, Ga. Oct 31.-At the an nual meeting of the Georgia division. United Daughters of the Confederacy today. a report of Mrs. A. B. Hull or Savannah, the president who last year inaugurated the plan to erect a monu- ment to Major Henry Wirz, the Ander- sonville prison keeper. was read, In which she speaks of opposition to the plan in some sections as follows There was never any object undertak- en by our society that has met with such widespread interest. such loyal sup port and such violent antagontsm. The latter has taken the widest form. in- dulKed in the most insane abuses. not sparing in any way the women or the ieorgia division or the south in gen eral. and we have answered never word but have simply gone and proved our case and mean to establish the trust forever. when we unvail our monument.
 "A campaign of education 1t has verify been, for do not believe any or us knew how ignorant we were of the history of that period until we went Into this matter. as we have been obliged to do in order to give an an swer for the faith that was in us.
 Mrs. Hull also recommends that picture of Winnie Davis be placed in the dormitor,' of the Rabun Gap In dustrial School, which Is conducted by the Daughters as memorial to both Mrs Jefferson Davis and the Daugh- ters of the Confederacy
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-11-01
w. (. I. U. ADJOURNS
JUBILEE ExERCISES CLOSED THE
 NATIONAL CONVENTION.
President Roosevelt Is Called On To Mention Liquor Traffic As Menace To Nation In Message To
 Congress.

Hartford. Conn.,. Oct 31-Jubilee e! ercises closed the National Conventi of the Woman,s Christian Tempe raI Union, which has been in session h since last Friday, tonight.
 In point of numbers anu Yolgm business transacted, tho eonyel.ior been one ~the moat intstsEtxfe;i history of the organization. The ion of a number of resolutions,
 them one asking President Ro
 to mention in his annual mess to Congress, the liquor traffic as .e of the evils that menace our nat, ,n," to- gether with a number of other recom- mendations of various interest, were among the features of the days pro- ceedings.
 At the jubilee exercises tonight the prize membership banners were pre- scented.
 The general session at the Parsons Theatre was principally taken up with short addresses by Superintendents Then followed a short business ses- sion. at which some routine business was disposed of. In the afternoon the reading of the reports of the stand ing committees, and the final report of the executive committee wound up the regular business of the convention.
 At the morning session the organiza ton went on record as being emI ,hati-  ance Sunday" in the churches to the Sunday before elcton. It was the opin- ion of many of the delegates that if the change was made. it might put the w. c. T. U., in the position of entering politics.
 A resolution was deprecating mob law and lynching. and calling for gov ernment protection for all accused per sons until justice Is meted out by the courts, was passed.
 resolution was adopted rejoicing that the entire civilized world is con stantly approaching the lofty ideal of international justice and arbitration. A resolution introduced by Mrs. E. II. FL forth of New Jersey. was unanimously
 "Resolved-That this convention memoralize President Roosevelt. urging him In his message to the fifty-ninth session Of Congress, to mention the liquor traffic as one of the evils that menace our na- tiOn.'
 Recommendations that all churches yeoug peoples societies and Sunday Sunday Schools, establish one Sunday in October as Christian Citizenship Sunday, were adopted
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-11-01
CHEYENNDs ARE sCRAPPY.
Young Bucks of Tribe Anxious to Don
 War Paint.

Butte, Mont, Oct. 31.-A special to The Miner from Sheridan. Wyo.. says:
 Danger from the 700 or 800 Cheyenne Indians joining the renegade Ute band has become a reality. Today six com panies will leave Sheridan and pro- ceed up TCEgue river to Ashland to tc in forces with the troops from Fort Keogh expected to arrive there to- night.
 The troops from here cannot hope to make Ashland. eighty niles north. before Thursday evening. This mili- tary force Is in command of Colonel Augur of the 18th Cavalry and will be guided by c. c. Rousculp. better known as Jesse James" Rousculp.
 He Is familiar with the Indians and especially the Cheyennes. having c:.,n- paigned with General Crook here sn 1S68 He was also in the battle If the Little Muddy in 1867 and was resent when Chief Lamedeer, of the Chnyennes attempted to shoot General Miles.
 According to Rousculp. the Cheyennes are ready to fight at the drou of the hat and are the best armed tribe in the West. He says the Ind ans have been buying modern guns and arlmu- hilton for the past year and he young bloods are anxious to follow In the footsteps of their old chieftains. Little Wolf, Lame Deer and Standing Wolf
 Rousculp's statement explains the hurried change In the plans of the troops under Colonel Augur. They ex- pe.ted to unload today at Arvada, put instead, they were brought to Sheridan and the wagons sent ahead at once.
 The Indians are sullen and seem not at all afraid of the soldiers. The troops from Fort Meade under com mand of Colonel Rogers. coming over land are expected to reinforce the troops new watching the Indians be- fore moiling. but no troops now watching the Indians before Elornlng, but no attack Is planned until the con centration of the entire force now In the field.
 It Is thought the plars of Chief Scout Charles Long will be followed, and an attempt made to catch the Indians at night when all are together. Private advices received here. report the kill ing of a sheep herder on Butte Creek and the destruction of a herd of sheep by band of twenty Ute Indians.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-11-01
LAST CAR HLANDED No More Bodies Are Found.
 
 p- coRoNER's INQUEST TODAY
Mystery Surrounds Disappearanc
 of Several of Victims.
Believed to be Forever Fasteued in the Mud at ThOrOuEhfare or
 Else Washed Out to See.

Atlantic City. N. J.. Oct. sI.-rhs third and last car of the Thorough. fare wreck was lifted from the water late today. When placed on the mud bank the car was in such condition that II fell apart of It's own weight
 Chief of Police Maxwell nd . squad of officers made a diligent search for ed in the car. but found none. They picked up hats, coats and other wear ing apparel.
 Mystery surrounds the disappear ance of several persons who were known to have noated down with the tide Among those known to have been passengers on the trai' was who was en route to Pleasantville. bu did not get off there. cousin. Elton B. Risely, is in Atlantic City today.
 He says that he has made a careful search for Charles and he has noe been seen. He. therefore. believed that he must have met death in tho wreck and that the body has been washed away. Then there IS Mrs. Selina Miller of Camden. who was coming here in company with her sis- ter, Gertrude Hayes.
 They were to have joined the choir of St James Church. this city Ger trude's body was found but Mrs. Mil- lers has not been recovered. Joseph McElroy of Philadelphia and Harry Burch of Philadelphia were also on the train.
 The local officials say the total death list is sixty-two. It Is contend ed by some that the sotal loss oI life was about seventy.
 The opening of the inquest tomor- row morning will attract widespread interest For that reason Coroner Gaskill will hold 1t in the circuit court room and will limit the audience to witnesses and person sdirectly inter- ezted
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-11-01

Cruppi did not use the title of Count ess. but referred to the Counts wife as Mime. Gould the name she will bear If the divorce is granted.
 Neither Maitre Bonnet, of the coun- sel for the Count. nor Maitre Miller of counsel for the creditors of the Count. interrupted Maitre Cruppi. They sat throughout the speech with seeming unconcern. occasionally taking few notes. The judges appeared to bo keenly interested.
 The general impression Is that over whelming evidence has been offered. and that he decree of divorce will be granted without taking testimony
 Maitre Cruppi plainly intimdted that Count Boni. however. would try to pro- long the hearing for the purpose of forcing reconciliation through the scandal in America, where the details of the proceedings can be freely pub lished. Count Boni knows that he IS perfectly immune on that score. as there Is law In France which makes the publication of divorce proceedings a criminal offense.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-11-01
RE-ARRAsGING QUARTERS.
Louisiana Is Being OverhauIed Fol
 Trip of rrestdent.


 Trip of president.
 New York oct. 31.-The ro-arranEe- ment of the officers quarters on the battlesh!p Louisiana for the use or President Roosevelt. on his trip to Porto Rico and Panama, which work Is being done at the New York navy yard, was rushed with all possible dispatch at the yard yesterday as It is the intention of Captain Coden, tho commander of the Louisiana to sell from New York for Chesaneakc Bay on Sunday.
 President Roosevelt will go to Oy- ster Bay to vote next Tuesday. and that duty finished will return mmed- lately to Washington. where he will board the naval yacht Nayflower. which will take him to point on Wolff light, where he will so on board the Louisiana
 Naval Constructor Raxtef said yes tarday that the Presidential quarters, which are situated aft. will be sapa- rated from the rest of the ship by q temporary bulkhead DOW being placed in position and will consist Of seven state rooms and three bath rooms.
 The admrars stateroom will be oc- cupied by President Roosevelt, while the captains quarters. 1t Is understood will be set aside for the use Of Mrs. Roosevelt. There will be no special decorations placed in the Presidents quarters. nor will there he any addi- tional furniture. beyond a few wicker chairs. lounges. etc, for use In the tropics.
 The wireless apparatus on the oLuisiana is heinz fully tested as 1t is the intention of the navy department to make 1t possible for the President to be in touch with Washington. by wireless every day he is at sea
 The new armored cruisers Washing ton and Tennessee, which will accom- pany the Louisiana are now at the League Island Navy Yard, Philadei- phia, will be with the Louisiana when the President goes on board the bat tleship one week from tomorrow
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-11-01
AERoNAUTs MARROW ESCAPE
Came Near Ending His Life in Augusls
 Flight.

Flight.
 Augusta, Ga. Oct 31.-Dr. Julian P. Thomas of New York, today made here a most daring ascent in his balloon. Nirvana.
 Owing to the location of the fair grounds, some distance from the city, the bag had to be inflated some miles away and 1t was intended to tow 1t to the grounds up the canal. The stream proved too narrow. and the bael caught Tn trees and was more or less dam aged.
 Dr. Thomas mounted into the net work and cut away the entangled bas- ''nt pe "~"se Hke shot and travelled in a s s'uthwesterly direction to an es- ltmlteU ne.sut Of 5.VvV feet.
 When about seven miles from Angus. ia the valve which had baen damaged Monday. and had been patched, began leaking and the aeronaut siiot down ward rapidly. He endeayored to light en ship by cutting off his shoes, heavy leather leggings and threw away his coat and contents of his pockets The descent was but little checked ana he came down in the middle of a cotton field.
 The balloon then started across the neld, dragging Dr. Thomas nearly a quarter of mile before he could ex- tyfcate himself. He was hadIv scratched and lacerated. but not seri, ously injured