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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-08-22

butchers 6.O0@657, good heavy 5.70@
6.47, rough heavy 5.7065.90.
Cattle market steady. Beeves 1850
665, cows and heifers 1859 1.3O, stock
ers and feeders 2.45d4.50.
Sheep market steady.
Hog market closed steady. Light
600@6.60. mixed and butchers 6.00d
6.57. good heavy 5.70@6.47. rough
heavy 5.7O@5.9O.
Cattle market closed weak.
Sheep market closed strong.
New York Stocks.
New York. Aug. 22.-U. p. 1875. L.
S. Steel preferred 1917. L. Steel
common 45A, Reading 1881, Rock Is
land preferred &C. Rock Island com
mon 271l. o. & w. 4734. Southern Pa
cific S9h, n. Y. Central 141h. Mis-
souri, Pacific 9634. l.. & n. $50, Smelt-
ers 1888. c. F. |. 57h, Canadian Pa
cific 1873, Illinois Central 1751e,
Penna 14114. Erie 451k. T. G. l. 1914
c. & o. 61%, b. r. T. 775s, b. & o.
117%, Atchison 1919, Locomotive 20,
Sugar 140H, ST Paul 1909, Copper
1075s, Republic Steel preferred 101.
Republic Steel common 81, Southern
Ry. 3SH.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-08-22
A CRACK SHOT MAYOR.
Startling Exhibition of His Marks
mauship In Ending N Strike.


Mayor John Coutcher of Kelly's
island, twelve miles from Sandusky, O..
in Lake Erie, recently employed an
entirely original method to solve the
labor problem. says a Sandusky dis
patch Several hundred foreigners en-
ployed in Quarries struck for higher
wages after they We're paid off. Re-
fusal made them angry, and two days
afterward they threatened to destroy
the company's property.
Mayor Coutcher was advised of the
situation. He had no police. depart
ment to call upon and help could not
be summoned from Sandusky in time
to be of any assistance. He decided to
take matters i'll his own hands. With
his rifle on his shoulder he marched to
the quarrics. where he ordered the
strikers to dispense. They demurred
and he opened fire upon them. One ball
grazed strikers ear. another was sent
and n third clipped the heel of for
eiCner
BY this time the strikers, dismayed
and awed at the display of mark sifYan-
ship, fled precipitately. The ringlead-
ers left the island in haste and the
others returned to work in the after
noon.
Mayor Coutcher is crack rife shot.
having many times brought dewn
twenty-five birds straight in shoots at
Sandusky.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-08-22
LOCAL MARKET CONDITIONS.

Rock Island. Aug. 22.-Following are
the wholesale quotations in today's
market:
Provisic=is and Produce.
Live Ponrrry-Spring chickens, $500
to $3.5U per dozen; hens, per H., Sc;
ducks, per h., 1Oc; turkeys, per ID,
13c; geese, per H., lie.
Butter-Dairy, 16c to lie.
Lard--Sc to 10c.
getables-Potatoes. new soc to COO.
Eggs-Fresh, 15c.
Live Stock.
Cattle-Steers, $500 to SAFE; cows
and heifers, $500 to $3.50; calves. $3.50
to $3.50.
Hogs-Mixed, 1915 to $6.25.
Sheep-Yearlings or over, SO TO Sc;
lambs, $500 to $3.50.
Feed and Fuel.
Grain-Corn, 54c TO 55c; oats, 4Oc.
Forage-Timothy hay, $15; prairie,
81 to $14; clover, mixed 81 to $12;
straw. s. to sc.
WOODLAND, per load IS to $3.50.
Coal-Lump, bushel, 1Sc; slack, per
bushel, 10c to 12c.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-08-22
ERROR IN CHANGE;
WAITER BOUND OVER
Charged With Replacing $40 Gold Piece
With 81 Bill in Settlement With
Hotel Patron.

Fred Harvey. waiter at the Hotel
Harms. was bound over to the grand
jury this afternoon by Magistrate Eli
oft. on a charge of larceny. He is &C
cused of short changing George b..
Tubbs last evening. Mr.. Tubbs claim
ing that he was given 81 bill in place
of the so he should have received.
Mr.. Tubbs' testimony was corroborat-
ed by that of Fred Tubbs. and Mr..
Stockhouse. the night clerk at the no.
tel. who described the change he had
handed the waiter Harvey is charged
with replacing a SO gold piece with
the 81 bill. Harvey's bond was fixed
at $500. in default of which he went to
Jail
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-08-22
WEEK WAS A HOT ONE
IN CENTRAL ILLINOIS
Average Temperature 4 Degrees Above
Misunderstanding Showers
Fell,

The weekly weather bulletin for Hi
nois for the week ending Aug. 20 fol-
lows: During the weeke ending Aug
20, the temperature was normal in the
southern district, slightly above in the
northern, and degrees above in the
central. The maximum temperatures
were mostly under 80 degrees the first
part of the week, and over the latter
part. The highest maxima recorded
were 9S degrees at Bloomington on the
10th and at Chester on the 18th. The
minima ranged from so degrees to IA
degrees. The weather was mostly
cloudy in the southern district. but
there was a fair percentage of bright
sunshine in the central and the north
ern districts
ShOwery conditions continued in the
southern district, rain occurring on
several days. Scattered showers oc-
Cured in the other districts Measure
ments in excess of an inch were regis
tered at several stations. While the
supply of moisture is ample in most
localities of the northern half of the
state, the distribution has not been
equable, some places now needing rain.
The week was generally favorable for
work. and considerable progress was
made In Morgan county heavy
windstorm on the 18th did considerable
damage to standing crops. the growth
of many fields being Frustrated.
The following table shows the mean
temperature and precipitation, with de-
partures from the normal, of selected
weather bureau stations, and typifies
the prevailing weather conditions of
the state for the past week:
TEMPERATURE
Departure
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-08-22
To Umpire FiddIers' Contest.

Senator elect Bob Taylor of Tennes-
zee has accepted an invitation TO serve
as umpire at the old time folders
contest and reunion TO he Nheld at
Yazoo City, Miss, in October, and will
also deliver an address, says a Mem
phis dispatch. Congressman Williams,
Governor Nardaman and all other can
didates in Mississippi state and senate
contests will likewise attend and sing
their campaign songs to the music of
the aged fiddlers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-08-22
CITY CHA Il.

| Insure with Beecher Bros.
| Buy a home of Reidy Bros.
Beecher Bros. for real estate.
Tri-City Towel Supply company.
Money to loan. See Beecher Bros,
For bus or express, Spencer G. Trefz
For bus, baggage, express. call Robb's
II. T. Siemon wants your tin and fur.
mace work. 1526-152S Fourth avenue.
The Broadway excursion Thursday
will leave at $3.50 a. M. sharp.
The only church excursion to Clinton
| this year. Don't miss it. Thursday.
Lewis Single Binder straight cent
cigar made of rich, mellow tobacco.
White goods remnants at 5 cents to
IS cents per yard tomorrow at Nc
Cabes.
Everybody invited to the Broadway
excursion Thursday. Tickets 25 and
so cents.
Simser wants your picture framing.
Latest framing machinery. 131S-1320
Third avenue
Special school opening prices on
children's dresses tomorrow at Nc
Cabe's. As cents and up.
That last carload of refrigerators at
McCabe's are nearly gone. 25 to 40
per cent discount to close.
A ladies' orchestra has been secured
for the Broadway steamboat excursion
to Clinton next Thursday.
Expert manicuring. shampooing and
thorough treatment of the hair and
scalp given by Mrs. Sol Levi, 1876 Sew
enteenth street. Old phone west SO.
The genuine Pocahontas coal which
is sold by f. B. McKown is not only
"just as good but is the best on the
market and sells this month at Sc per
ton.
The Plattdeutschen Schwestern will
give an ice cream sociable at Turner
hall Saturday. Aug. 25, afternoon and
evening. Tickets, Is cents. Every
body invited.
You can't afford to miss the Broad
way steamboat excursion to Clinton
next Thursday. Boat leaves at $3.50 a.
m. and returns in the evening. Tickets
for round trip % and 30 cents. Take
your dinners along.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-08-22

Chicago, Aug. 22.-In contrast with
the lively gatherings of the two old
parties at Springfield and Peoria yes
teTday was the harmony" state con-
vention of the socialists who met in
Chicago at Brands hall. Candidates
were chosen and a platform adopted
with conspicuously few clashes.
For the first time in the history of
the party. it is said. there was echo of
the old feud between the emporium
lists" and the ''impOssibilists.
''CnpItaIistic aIisruIc' Attacked.
After the convention had organized
with the selection of Marcus H. Taft
as permanent chairman and Wilson E.
McDermut as secretary. committees on
resolutions and platform were appoint
ed and the meeting adjourned pending
their temperance The committee on
resolutions. headed by Robert Saltiel
handed in the time honored whereas
es" calling upon the "proletariat" to
shake off the capitalist misruie": de
Tending Meyer and Haywood. and call
ing for contributions to boom the Chi
cage Daily Socialist when it makes its
appearance during the last two weeks
of the state campaign.
Offers "FIrst Steps,
The committee on platform did lit
tie better II offered the following as
appropriate first steps" in the CONVEX
sion of the state of Illinois to the So
CialiSt system:
Trial by jury in all cases where a
person may. upon conviction or judg-
ment. be deprived of personal liberty.
State ownership apd operation of
the liquor traffic.
The establishment, state ownership,
and operation of savings banks, the
funds of the same to be loaned prefer
ably to municipalities. counties, or
townships within the state or invested
in public state institutions
The enactment requiring employers.
when advertising for help during a
strike On their premises. to state in
their advertisement that a strike is on
The enactment of a fellow servants
law fixing the employers liability for
the negligence of fellow employees.
Unemployed to be hired by the state
to build systems of good roads. drain
age. forestry. and irrigation
About $400 was taken up for the
support of the campaign.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-08-22
THE MARKETS.
Chicago, Aug. 22.-Following are the
market quotations today:
Wheat

Chicago. Aug. 22.-Following are the
market quotations today:
Wheat.
September. 71%, TN, 70A. 707s.
December, 747s. rs, 1875, 1879.
May. 1875, 70, 777s, rs.
Corn.
September, 4Sk, 1855, As, 4S14.
December, 443s. 44A. 437s. A.
May, 45H, 453s, 44A, 44B.
Oats.
September, 80, 80. 295s, 29%.
December, 311s, 31A. 30B, 500.
May. 1914, 1914, 327s, SO.
Pork.
January, 1850, 1880. 13.45, 13.45.
Lard.
September, S.62. $50, $50. $50.
October, sos, SGT. SOS. SGT.
January, 1856. 1855, 1872, 1872.
Ribs.
September. S97, S.97, S.92, S.95.
October, $40, S.72. S.67. $40.
January, 722. 7.25, 7.20, 7.20.
Receipts today-Wheat So. corn 76.
oats 1872. hogs $4,000. cattle 21,000.
sheep $4,000.
Estimated receipts Thursday-Wheat
119, corn la, oats 204, hogs 1900.
Hog market opened steady Hogs
left over $500. Light 6.0066.55, mix
ed and butchers 6.OO@6.55, good heavy
5.65@6.45. rough heavy 5.65@5SO.
Cattle market opened steady.
Sheep market opened steady.
Hogs at Omaha $500. cattle 1000.
Hogs at Kansas City 1000, cattle TO-
BOO.
U. s. Yards, 81 Ga. m.-Hog market
steady. Light 6.Oo@6.6o, mixed and
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-08-22
RESERVED SEATS FOR
THE BRYAN RECEPTION
States Are Allotted 2,5oo-Tammany
to be Given $500 Tickets
of Admission.

New York, Aug 22.-TicketS to the
reception of William J. Bryan. in Madi-
son Square garden Aug. so. as allotted
to the various state delegations were
issued by the reception committee yes
terday. These tickets are for reserved
seats and number about $500.
Tammany Hall will receive 1900
tickets of admission to the garden but
which do not entitle the holders to re-
served seats.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-08-22
Sciatic Rheumatism Cured.

l.. Wagner, wholesale druggist, Rich
mond, Va, says: 81 had a fearful at
tack of sciatic rheumatism; was laid
up almost two months; vas fortunate
enough to get Mystic Cure for Rheu-
matism. This cured me after doctors
prescriptions had failed to have any
effect. have also heard of fine results
from others who have used it, Sold by
Otto Grotjan, 1901 Second avenue,
Rock Island; Gust Schlegel & Son, 220
West Second street, Davenport
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-08-22
TIL T. " E4TH T. II.


The western area of low pressure eN-
tends nOrthenstvard to New England,
though les center is over eastern Col
orndo. IL has again been attended by
of the Rocky mountain region and the
rain area this morning extends east
ward through the upper Missouri and
upper Mississippi valleys to the middle
Atlantic and New England states.
Heavy rain has fallen at In Crosse and
Washington. Rising barometers and
falling temperatures now prevail over
the Rocky mountain states. though the
crest of the high pressure remains over
Alberta. Showers and cooler weather
In this vicinity tonight and Thursday
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-08-22
Professor Tyler. of Amherst col

Professor Tyler, of Amherst college
said recently: "a man can live com
fortably without brains; no man ever
existed without a digestive system. The
dyspeptic has neither faith. hope OIL
charity" Day by day people realize
the Importance of caring for their di
gestion; realize the need of the use OF
a little corrective after overeating. A
corrective like Kodol For Dyspepsia
It digests what you eat. Sold by al
druggists,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-08-22
No Action Taken.

The board of directors of the Retail
Merchants association last evening
met to consider a successor to w. c.
Maucker. as rating secretary. Several
capable men are being considered. but
no action has been taken.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-08-22

In this state it is not necessary to
serve a five days notice for eviction
of cold. Use the original laxative
cough syrup, Kennedys Laxative
Honey and Tar. No opiates. Sold by
all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-08-22
will attend the eastward advance of
the high pressure and the low pressure.
J. M. SHERIER, Local Forecastcr.

Temperature at IA. m, -; mt $3.50
p. M, So. Minimum temperature In "a
hours, "a. Velocity of wind at n. M,
miles.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-08-22

You often lunch down town yourself.
L Why not treat the family to the
same pleasant change which you enjoy.
Those who know. will tell you that our
Balcony Tearoom furnishes every &C
commodation, and most satisfactory
bill at modest cost.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-08-22
Illinois State Ticket Filled Out
by Party at Chicago
Convention.
LITTLE DlSC0RD APPEARS
Platform Suggests Number of First
Steps" Deemed Advisable to Be
Taken.
SOCIALIST STATE TICKET.

............ Wilson 6. McDermut
For state superintendent of instruc-
ton ..... Mrs. Mae Wood Simmons
For regents of state university. 80.
Mrs. Gertrude BresIau Hunt, Mrs.
Ccrrine Brown, and A. M. Simons.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-08-22
New Mayor for Bloomington.

Bloomington. Ill. Aug. 22-At spe-
cial council meeting last night Alder
man A. G. Erickson was elected mayor
to fill out the unexpired term of James
S. Neville, deceased.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-08-22
kcCA!!IlR!;ll ~ 81
THIRD AVENUE THROUGH 10. SECOND
Big Remnant Sale of
White Goods. etc, at &c,
1Oc and 15c yd.

THURSDAY morning at 9 o'clock, we
L intend to close out all the rem
nants Of white goods left from sea-
son Of record breaking wash goods
business. Choice English Mercerized
waistings, finest Nainsooks, India Lin
ons. Dotted Swiss, ETC., etc. the
seasons most popular fabrics, also a
number of rich colored silk mixed
Mulls. French Ginghams and other
choice wash goods. All for a grand
clean up at SC, IOc and 15c.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-08-22

TT your eyes trouble you, you should see
our Optician at once, and consult
with him. Il costs you nothing TO have
the advice of an expert, one who has
had many years of experience. and
knows all about cases just such as
yours.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-08-22
Small Lots of Ladies' Underwear
and Mems Furnishings at
About Half Price,
Thursday

r AIDES lace trimmed umbrella Union
~ Suits 81 doz., regular SOC line, while
they last Csc.
IL dozen Jersey ribbed Vests, taped
neck, sold close at lOc, TO sell quick, SC.
l9 doz. mems fancy balbriggan Shirts
and Drawers, regular Csc value, to close
quick, 124c.
Mems Mohair bosom Shirts in cream
and pongee shades, about half price at sec.
Some Is dozen mems SOC fancy Socks
in broken lines of colors and sizes. big
saving if your size is here, pair 29c.
Extra Specials in Furniture & Rugs
Each article bargain.
ChfoRers, solid oak. five large drawers. carved
~ tops, brass handles. IA on sale at $3.50.
Dressers solid oak, 3 large drawers French beve
mirrors. 0 of them at $S.9S.
Brussels rugs. 9 x II feet patterns, no
inter seams floral and oriental designs values up to
Sl685. extra quality. u only offered at ) l.5O.
THURSDAY at 3 o'clock 36 in square white
hemstitched Table Covers, stamped in
corner. each lUc.
Fancy Goods Dept
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-08-22
Robe Prints

NEW stock Of comforter,
IN drapery and robe prints,
all the latest novelties for
quilts, curtains, box covers.
etc.
Thursday and Friday. best quality
7c fancy robe prints at 4 l-2c yd.
Extra wide Cretonnes and twilled
prints. very pretty styles, at l24c,
lOc and &c yd.
Plenty OF those best soft finish
percaes. lots of good styles for school
waists and dresses. the l5c quality,
here now per yd.. IL Lee.
Other styles at lOc. SC and &c.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-08-22
Special Sale on IRON
ine-Day Necessities

EOLDING Ironing board and stand,
L strong and durable. csc.
Auxiliary Sleeve Board, especially for
shirt waists, 33c.
Shirt waist or Sleeve Irons. nickel
plated. with adjustable iron handles, Csc.
Mrs. Potts Sad Irons. three irons.
handle and stand, per set, 69c.
Ironing wax, lie a pad. lc.
Folding Clothes Rack with IS feet of
drying space, 69c.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-08-22

u s. Yards, S:4 Ga. m.-Hog market
teady. Light 6.0o@6.60, mixed and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-09

passed over the little packet which Guest had
given me. My questioner studied them carefully,
glancing up every and then at Then he
folded them up and laid them upon the table
You speak German with an English accent
he remarked, looking at me keenly.
Il have lived nearly all my life in America,
l reminded him.
You are sure he sad that you understand
the significance Of your request to JON the Number
Quite sure, Sir, told him.
Stand over there for few minutes, he directed,
pointing to the farthest corner of the room.
| obeyed and he talked with Hrsch for several
moments in an undertone. Then he turned once
more to
We shall accept you Paul Schmidt, he said
gravely. You will come before the committee
with us now
l sa1uted but said nothing Hrsch pushed away
the table and, STOPPING down. touched what seemed
to be a spring in the floor. slight crack was in
stantlv disclosed, which gradually widened until it
disclosed ladder. We descended, and found our
selves in dry cellar, lit with electric lights. Seven
were sitting round small table in the farthest
corner of the place. Their conversation suspend
ed appeared, and my interlocutor, leaving
Hrsch and myself in the background, at once
plunged into discussion with them. l, too should
have followed him, but Hirsch laid his hand upon
my Wnit little - ,,e ub;snered ~Tbsv will cali
US up, ,,,os .or
figure bending stif1y down at the table.
Call him Captain k Hirsch answered softly
He does not care to be known here
But how did he get into the room up stairs?"
asked. Il never saw him in the restaurant.
Hirsch smiled pacidy " 1t is we'll, he said, "my
young friend, that you do not ask too many ques-
tons"
The man whom 1 to call Captain X. turned
and beckoned to me. l approached and stood
at attention.
Il have acce. led this man Paul Schmidt
member of the Number One Branch of the Walters
Union, he announced. Paul Schmidt, listen atten-
lively, and you will understand in outline what the
responsibilities that you have undertaken"
There a short silence The men at the table
looked at me, and l looked at them. l was not in
anyway i'll at ease, but l felt terrible inclination
to laugh. The whole affair seemed to me little
ludcrous. There nothing in the appearance of
these the surroundings in the least impressive
class tradesmen of peaceable disposition, who had
just dined to their fullest capacity, and enjoy
ing comfortable smoke together. They eyed me
amicaby, and several of them nodded in friendly
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-09

had noticed as the compan-
ion OF the woman up stairs in the sailor hat
Schmidt he said, listen to me! You
German born?"
Without doubt" 1 answered
1.-The love of your Fatherland is still in your
hearth"
"Always!" I answered fervently.
Also with all of us, he answered. "You have
lived in America so long that few words of
PLANTATION may be necessary. Sol"
Now this mans voice. unimpressive though his
appearance was, seemed somehow to create a new
atmosphere in the place He spoke slowly, and he
spoke man speaks OF the things which are sacred
to him.
1T is within the last few years. he said, THAT
all true patriots have been forced to realize one
great and very ugly truth. Our country is menaced
by unceasing and untirlng enm1ty. Wherever
we have turned, we have met with its influence;
whatever schemes for legitimate expansion
Kaiser and his great counselors may have framed,
have been checked, if not thwarted, by sleepess
and relentless foe. No longer can we, the great
peace loving nation of the world, conceal from
ourselves the coming peril England has declared
herself our sworn enemy.
A little murmur of assent came from the other
| neither spoke nor moved.
There is but one end possible he continued
slowly. ut is war! 1t must come soon. Its
shadow is all the time darkening the land. So
we who have understood the signs, remind
another that the Power who strikes the first
blow is the who assures for herself the final
success"
Again he was forced to pause, for his breath was
coming quickly. He lifted his long glass, and
solemny drained its contents. All the time, over
it's rim, his eyes held mine.
Sol he exclaimed, setting it down with little
grunt of satisfaction. " 1t must be, then, Germany
who strikes-Germany who strikes in self defense.
NV young friend, there in this country to-day
two hundred and ninety thousand young country
of yours and mine who have served their time,
and who shoot. Shall these remain idle at such
a time? No! We then have been at work. Com
missionaries, tradesmen, walters, and hair dressers
each have their society, each have their work
signed to them. The forts which guard this great
city may be impregnabe from without; but from
within-well, that is another matter. Listen! The
exact spot where shall attack is arranged and
plans of every fort which guard the Thames in
our hands. The signal will be-the visit of the
British fleet to Kiel. Three days before, you will
have your company assigned to you, and every pos
sibe particular. Yours it will be, and those of your
comrades, to take a glorious part in the coming
struggle. l drink with you, Paul Schmidt and you,
my friends, to that dayi
He took drink, which he seemed sore1y to need
If any enthusiasm aroused by his speech to me,
for that really what it had been, it mani
tested solely by the animity and thoroughness
with which all glasses drained. A tumber of
hook passed to me, and l also emptied it.
Captain x. then addressed me.
Paul Schmidt, he said, you know now to what
you committed You are content"
"AbSO1ute1y" ans