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Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-05-18
OCHS. PULITZER
AND BENNETT,

Adolph s. ochs and Joseph PuIit-
ger, the leading Hebrew Journalists
OF this city, are now both In Eurone
Each has made large fortune-the
former out or the New York Times
and the latter out OF the World
Each has built a grand building for
his paper, and each building is in H.
SELF fortune. Each bought his ma
per when IL was in n decline and then
brought IL up to Its present. Pulitzer
though feeble in health. and nearly
blind. is Intensely ambitious. He was
the first man TO erect steel sky
scraper for a newspaper and. now
that Ochs has excelled him by the
New York Times building. will en-.
large and thus retain his distinc-
ton For this purpose he has
bought the adjacent property. and
fthe new structure will be the most
perfect newspaper building in this
city.
ALBERT Pulitzer. brother OF joseph
intends starting q daily. Twenty
years ago he published the Journal
which he sold 10 John II. Mclean
who afterward sold to Hearst. He
may find the business much more
difhcult now When Albert was
conducting the Journal and Joseph
tho World. they were battling for
success, this being the first time two
brothers were thus engaged In news
paper rivalry. Albert's paper was
bright and lively. but Joseph had n
clearer idea OF business. and there
fore made betted success. Albert
really did well 10 sell out, but he has |
become tired OF idleness and pines I
Tor newspaper excitement. OF which
ne VIII now have plenty.
Bennett is cruising on the coast
ma has made a brief call at Charles
on where he sumptuously enter
aimed the leading editors and then
ailed for Bermuda where his yacht
he 'Lysistrata. attracted much atten-
Ion, being the finest private vessel
nat ever entered that port. None
II Benefits lieutenants know any.
ming OF his plans. but II is conject-
red that his visit TO this city will be
delayed until tho earthquake sub
criptions are finished, and that ne
VIII then drop in and exceed all the
personal donations by one of his
'rinceiy outbursts of liberality.-
Troy Times.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-05-18
DIsTRESsINGLY
HUMILIATING

Quite apart from the controversy
over the charge that the president
broke faith with the senate demo-
Gratis is the point whether Mr.. Roose-
welt did burt out to Mr.. Chandler
the truth about spooner, Knox and
Foraker. The gentleman from New
Hampshire fortunately enjoys rs
good reputation for recording tho
truth OF history as does the presi
dent. Moreover Mr. Chandler has
on his side the advantage that IN pres
ident Roosevelt had said about Spoon
err. Knox and Foraker what Mr.
Chandler quoted him az saying. he
would have said exactly what every
body knows TO be facts. These three
men have tried to job the rate bin
and they have largely succeeded
In such a controversy, though II be-
over a trivial detail Of the business.
Mr. Roosevelt would seem TO need
strong corroboration for his charge
that ex-senator Chandler Is n Yer
This he cannot produce. For the
honor OF the country and the dignity
OF the presidential Office we nope
very deeply that Senator Lodge, act
ing as messenger boy in conveying
the presidents accusation agains.
Mr.. Chandler misunderstood what
was said 70 him over the telephone
Otherwise Mr. Roosevelt will be lett
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-05-18
THE PRESIDENT
AS A TALKEh

While i'm camp Nc always nau a
oig ire at nignt in tue open near Tue
tents. ana around TINS We sat upon
logs or camp STOOLS. and listened 10
the presiaenl talk. wnat stream
OF IL ne poured forth! and what
varied ana picturesque stream il was,
--anecaote. history, science. politics.
adventure. literature. bits OF his
experience as fanehman, hunter.
rough rider. legislator, ciyil-seryice.
commissioner. police commissioner.
governor. president. the frankest con
fessions. the most telling criticisms.
happy characterization OF proml-
nent political leaders. or foreign
rulers, or members of his own cabi-
net. always surprising by his candor.
astonishing by his memory. and di-
verting by his humor His reading
has been very wide. and he has that
rare type OF memory which retains
details as well as mass and generali-
ties. One night something started
him on on ancient history. and one
would have thought he was Just
fresh from his college course in his
tory. the dates and names and events
came so readily. Another time he
discussed pathology. and rap,dly
gave the outlines OF the science and
the main facts. as II he had been
reading up on the subject that very
day. He sees things as wholes. and
hence the relation of the parts come
easy to him.--John Burroughs I'm the
Atlantic.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-05-18

A letter postmarked at st. Louis
and addressed. Heaven. Washington.
ID. c." was delivered promptly to
the house OF representatives. The
senate will be naturally apprehensive
until IL sees what disposition may be
made OF the letter addressed to the
other place. --Washington Post
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-05-18

in position which In any public
man and most OF all the president.
OF the United States. Is dls,rcssingiy
hnmiliating. His predicament is had
enough as II is FOR case OF bad faith
has been proved against hrn b.
Messrs Tillman. Chandler and Rail-
.eN..
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-09-01
CAUGHT AT WORK
Lester Sterling. Aroused by Paw
ing of Horse, Discovers
Burglar.
WAS REMOVING SILVERWARE
Young Man, With Empty Revolver in
Hand, Surprises Visitor Ransack-
ing the Sideboard.

Reused this morning by the paving
of a horse opposite, Lester Sterling,
son of Mr.. and Mrs. E. B. Sterling,
1921 Nineteenth street, picked up an
empty revolver, and stealthily went
down stairs. where he found burglar
removing silver ware and cut glass
pieces from a sideboard and placing
them in table cloth. The young man
called, TN give you three to get out, y
and as he began counting turned on
the electric light. He had barely count
ed two when the man had made his es-
cape. No one else in the house had
been awakened, and as the revolver
was not loaded, the young man did not
care to attempt to hold the burglar.
Thought to BE Greek.
The burglar stood full in the glare
of the electric light. and a good de-
scription of him has been given the
police. The burglar is thought to be
a young Greek He entered the home
through a kitchen window He had
gathered together a number of pieces
of silver and cut glass, but when dis
covered, left without taking any of the
articles with him He was caught at
his work shortly after 3 o'clock this
morning The paving of the horse
aroused Mr.. Sterling, and minute
later he heard the burglar moving
about in the rooms downstairs.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-09-01
PERSONAL POINTS.

Arthur Spanton departs this evening
for his home at Nassau, MINI.
Mrs. F. K. Rhoads has returned from
an extended visit at Bay View, Mich.
G. ]. Hotchkiss is here from Indian
Territory on a visit to John Ohlweiler
Mrs d. E. Noftsker leaves Monday
for Shippensburg, Pa, to visit rela
tives.
Joseph Hutchings of Chicago is in
the city spending a few days with rel
ativeS.
Mrs. Frank Eastman of Macomb, is
visiting at the home of Mrs David
Knittle.
Mrs. o. l.. Bruner and daughter have
returned after a few days visit at
Lake Forest
Louis Jones of Chicago, formerly OF
this city, is in the city enroute home
from Arkansas.
Mrs. E. ]. Burns and son Clifford
have retur1tea from three months
visit at points in Colorado
Mrs. F. j. Math and daughters, the
Misses Mary and Clara. have left fol-
few weeks visit in Chicago.
Rev. Granville H. Sherwood has re
turned from Chicago with his wife and
son, who have been spending the sum
mer in Virginia.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. E. Brown, who have
returned from their wedding trip, will
be at home to their friends at 1112
Twentieth street after Oct ].
T. P. Latin, George Brooks, William
Kennedy and G.. Albert Johnson left
this noon in Mr.. Lat1in's launch
for Boston Bay where they will spend
Sunday and Monday.
Hon. s. r. Van SAINT and Mrs. Van
SAINT left last evening for their home
in Minneapolis after a visit at the
home of DR. B. F. Hall, who is a broth
er of Mrs. Van SAINT
c. w. Haffner and family leave early
in the week for New York from which
city Mrs Haffner and daughter sail 4
week hence for Europe, Mr. Haffner
remaining in New York during their
sojourn of a few months abroad
Miss Maude Summers of Boston, who
has been lecturing at the Rock Island
County Teachers institute. departed
last evening for Peoria. where she will
give course of lectures. DIR. l.. C.
Lord left for his home at Charleston
ILL.,
Mr. and Mrs. z. d. Sweeney and
Mrs. j. T. Noftsker have returned from
an outing that included two weeks al
Mackinaw and visit at Wequeton
sing. They spent two weeks at the
summer cottage of Colonel and Mrs c.
l.. Walker. thus escaping the hot wealth
er here.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-09-01
IMMENSE CORTECE
Follows the Remains OF Condy
Meenan to Last Rest
ing Place,
FRIENDS THR0NG THE CHURCH
Where Father Lockney Pays Eloquent
Tribute - Western Catholic
Union Escort.

Hundreds of friends attended the
last rites over the remains of Con-
dy Meenan this morning at the Sacred
Heart church. The Western Catholic
union formed an escort for the remains
to Calvary cemetery, where burial
took place. Father J. F. Lockney con-
Quoted the services and paid an eIo-
quent and fitting tribute to the de-
ceased. The pail bearers were
j. T. Shields, c. J. Larkin, John
Brennan, J. w Cavanaugh, Tom
Green. and John W. Murrin
The funeral cortege which, included
CT carriages was one of the largest
ever seen in Rock Island, which, to-
gether with the floral tokens and evil
dences of sorrow on every hand testi-
fed to the worth and popularity of
Mr.. Meenan in the community
A Popular Citizen.
The passing of few men has caused
so much genuine grief in the city. He
was man who bore the respect of
all. and was best beloved by those by
whom he was best known.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-09-01
ChamberIain's Cough Remedy Acts o.
Natures Plan.

The most successful medicines arc
those that aid nature. Chamberlain e
Cough Remedy acts on this plan. Take
il when you have a cold and it will
allay the cough. relieve the lungs. aid
expectoration, open the secretions and
aid nature in restoring the system 10
a healthy condition. Thousands have
testified to it's superior excellence. Il
counteracts any tendency OF cold to
result in pneumonia. Price, % cents.
Large size, so cents. For sale by all
leading druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-09-01

4 =.
| to the society editor of The Argus. Will
| be gladly received and published. But
in either case she identity of the sender
must be made known, to insure relia-
bility Written notices should bear sig
/ nature and address
Issue Cards to Wedding.-Bishop
and Mrs. T N Morrison of Davenport.
| have issued invitations to the marriage
of their daughter Miss Ella Louise
Morrison to Fay Blanchard Curtis of
Little Rock Ark which will take place
Sept. 10. at o'clock at Grace cathe-
dral. Davenport. Miss Morrison is a
great favorite in the younger social
circle of the tri-cities. Mr.. Curtis is
assistant cashier of the Bank of Com
merce. and president of the Bankers
association of Little Rock.
Gives Bridge Party.-Ladies of the
| three cities were guests at a very pref
ty afternoon bridge party at the home
of Mrs. A. E. Drake 1910 Perry street.
| Davenport. Wednesday, given for her
guests Mrs. r. B. Dodds and Miss
Dodds of Keokuk, Iowa and Miss Daisy
Wells of Winchester, Ill. Pieces of
Haviland china were the gifts for high
scores awarded to Mrs. T. J. Stebbins
and Mrs. H. A. st. Onge. After the
games luncheon was served.
n-Erickson.-The marriage of
Miss Jennie Carlson to John Erickson
both of this city, took place Thursday
evening at the parsonage of the Free
Swedish Evangelical church. Rev. a. F.
Nelson officiating Miss Hilda HeniX
and Oscar Carlson were the attend
ants. Both young people have been
employed at Augustana college and
will there make their home.
Plate Shower for Bride-Elect.-Mrs.
f. Fl. First. 1876 Second avenue. en-
tertained the young ladies of the w. A. L
F. S. club Wednesday afternoon quite in
formally at a plate shower for Miss
Mary Larkin, who is to be a bride of
this month. The bride-elect received
many beautiful plates. The hostess
served a dainty lunch during the after
noon.
Luncheon for ouest.-Miss Helen
Morrow was hostess at a luncheon
street. Davenport for Miss Irene Brady
of New York city. A dainty course
menu was served Miss Ethel Wade
of this city, contributed several violin
selections and Miss Brady some clever
readings to the afternoons entertain
ment.
Lamont-Schofer; Wendel-BIorI<- -
Rev. C. e. Hoffsten OBLIGATED at dou-
BILE wedding Thursday afternoon at the
parsonage of Grace Lutheran church,
when Miss Eta May Schofer of Mo-
line. became the bride of William La
mont of this city and Miss Anna Bjork
of Moline, the bride of Edward c.
Wendell of Moline.
To Give Lawn Sociabie.-The sew
ing circle of Bethany home will give A
lawn sociable Thursday afternoon and
evening at the home of Mrs. ]. w.
QuinlaR, $50 Nineteenth street. The.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-09-01
A Popular Citizen.
MILK DEALERS ARE
TO ANSWER CHARGES
Evidence of Violations Furnished
States Attorney Scott by State
Food Commissioners

1t is understood that evidence has
been placed in the hands of States
Attorney ]. K. Scott by the state food
commissioners Office in Chicago that
will result in prosecutions against a
number of Rock Island and Moline
dairymen and restaurants for use of
preservatives in milk, and for adulter-
atoms. This is the result of the unex-
pected call here of Inspectors Kjell-
Quist and Hoey. Mr.. Scott declines to
give out any information, but 1t Is
believed that several Rock Island res
taurants are included in the number,
for selling skim millt and watered
cream. Prosecutions will be commenc-
ed early.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-09-01
LERIER. Local Forecaster.
Notice.

All parties desiring privileges at the
Woodmen picnic TO be held at Long
View park, Saturday. Sept Is. are ad-
viscd to make arrangements with J. +.
Cramer. chairman. 2701. Eighth-and-a-
half avenue. or W. c. McCulloch. as
sistant chairman, 1924 Fourth avenue
committee on grounds and privileges
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-09-01
proceeds will go toward the support OF
the home.

Miscellaneous Shower.-About thir-
ty young people were guests at a mis-
celIaneous shower given by Mrs Fred
Koenig, 1916 Fifteenth street for Miss
Anna Rink. who will be bride of this
month. A merry evening was spent
and refreshments were served
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-09-01
Mr.. EHlEB SELLS OUT
Will Dispose of Grocery Business K
Enter Hardware Trade.

w A Ehleb, who has for the past 20
years conducted a grocery business on
Twentieth street, will close out his
business next week. He plans to enter
the hardware business in the near flu
ture Mr.. Ehleb opened his first store
on the corner of Twentieth street and
Fourth avenue in October. 1885, and
with the exception of the five years
that he occupied the store room at 800
Twentieth street, he has since been in
his present location.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-09-01

Are your bones aching, nerves tired
nights restless, kidney and liver trou'
BILE. energy low? These are signs of
low vitality. HOLSTERS Rocky Noun
tain Tea will make you well. Tea or
tablets. 35 cents. T. H. Thomas phar-
macy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-09-01
"To Cure a FeIcnv

says Sam Kendall, of Phillipsburg,
Kan. lust cover it over with Buck
lens Arnica salve and the salve will
do the rest" Quickest cure for burns.
boils, sores. scalds, wounds, piles, &C.
zema, salt rheum, chapped hands, sore
feet and sore eyes. Only Csc at Hartz
& Ullemeyers drug store Guaran-
teed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-09-01

To Give Lawn Sociable.-The sew
ing circle of Bethany home will give a
lawn sociable Thursday afternoon and
evening at the home of Mrs. ]. w
Quinlan, $50 Nineteenth street. The
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-09-01
RIVER RIPLETS.
RIVER FORECAST.

A slight rising tendency in the Mis-
sissippi will prevail from Dubuque TO
Muscatine.
The Ruth, Mac. Eclipse, and Column
bia were both down and up. The stage
of water at 6 a. M, and at noon was
100
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-09-01
General Observnnce of Day.

Labor day will be generally observ-
ed in Rock Island. and the business
houses will as rule be closed for the
day. The postoffice will be closed at
10 O'Clock, one delivery of mail being
made at 8 o'clock in the morning. The
factories of the city will be closed, and
the clerks in the large Offices will be
allowed the day.
There will be plenty of amusement
provided aside from the official cele-
bration at Moline Special attractions
are to be provided at the Watch Tow
er. and an excursion will be taken to
Muscatine. The two baseball games
will attract big crowds TO the Island
City park. Rock Island meets Daven-
port in two contests.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-09-01
Special Church Service.

Tomorrow evening at Broadway
Presbyterian church DR.. w. S. Mar
quis will deliver Labor day sermon.
taking as his subject, "Christ's Social
Principles and Program" The mem
bers OF the Tri-City Labor congress.
and of other labor organizations will
attend the service in body on special
invitation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-09-01
SOCIAL AFFAIRS.

LSociety news. written or telephoned
to the society editor of The Argus. Will
be gladly received and published. But
in either case she identity of the sender
must be made known, to insure relia-
bility. Written notices should bear sig
nature and address,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-09-01

wv /HEN you buy Furniture buy it good
wv but don't pay too much for it! See
us about that and you'll save money
The Washington times., 1906-12-03
DEPEW OUTLINES
CONGRESS- FAILURE
Says it Won't Be a Success
Unless Philippine Tariff
Bill Passes.

This session Of Congress will be q
failure unless IT passes the Philippine
tariff bill, gives the Porto Ricans cfti-
zenshiP, and passes a ship subsidy
bill, said Senator Depew this morn
ing.
Senator Depew was just from the
White House. where ne called on the
President and where the President said
10 him.
Senator, you drink from the Pierian
spring OF perpetual youth"
AS l recall Pope" said the Senator.
that passage has nothing in 1t about
perpetual. Anyhow, we've got that
spring up at PeekskilI." -"
Senator Depew said he thought time
would not permit much general legis-
latlon this session, and for himself. he
had no special legislation for New York
that he proposed to press.
lie faVOrs an inheritance tax but
doubts whether a bill can be PASSED
lhls session. He pointed out that be-
Iore the country went deeply into in
herltance taxation, there would have
10 De an amendment 10 the Federal Con-
stitutiOn.
You know" he said, '.as soon as the
tederal Government passes Inheritance
TAX legislation or any taxation law.
me states are likely TO follow Il up with
IKE legislation and the result is double
taXauol that becomes onerous."
The Washington times., 1906-12-03

days I vas completely cured, and I
think permanently, as it was about five
years ago.
The psoriasis first made its appear
ance IN red spots, generally forming a
circle, leaving IN the center aspot about
the size Of a silver dollar Of sound flesh.
In short time the affected circle
would form heavy dry scale of white
silvery appearance and would gradually
drop of. To remove the entire scales
by bathing or using oil to soften them
the flesh would be perfectly raw, and 3
light discharge of bloody substance
would Ooze cut. That scaly crust would
form again in twenty-four hours. 1t
was T'oTse on my arms and limbs, al
though ii was in spots al over my
body, also on nv scalp. II let the
scales remain too long without Temov-
ing by bath or otherwise, the skin
would crack and bleed. / suffered
intense itching. worse at nights after
getting warm in bed, or blood warm
by exercise, when it would be almost
Unbearable.
TO sum it all up, I would not go
through such another ordeal of affiiction
for thirty-fve years fer the State of
Kansas. (signed) ". NJ. Chidester,
Hutchinson, Kan, April 20, 1905"
cusuEa Soap, Ointment and Pis are sold throughout
De Ssr!d Poster Drug Chem. CaTp Sole Props B0ssoA-
- AAl4sa kTses HsS TO CGFs I0EfuJiHE HaD0FG
The Washington times., 1906-12-03
JOHN HAY WINDOW
DULY UNVEILED
Brilliant But Solemn Spec
taCle in Hebrew Temple
in Philadelphia.

PHILADELPHIA. Dec. G.-Praised az
the frs. world diplomat who tempered
statecratJ with the golden rule the laIe
john HAY was genuinely houorod by
The Hebrew people or this city vester-
day, when aH exc LiHt-e memorial stained
glass ~ ruDW Tu tl- dead Secretary of
state Was unveiled at tle Temple Keue-
seth Israel. Broad street. above Column
la avenue.
Crowded 10 the doors aud the interior
Hooded with bright winter sunlight the
81 }ndsuGle presented brilliant but
solemn spectacle as tLe congregation
ahl invited guests sat listening 10 the
tribute paid tla memory Uf the great
man they had gathered 10 honor FOR his
services 10 the Hebrew people IN Rus
sla anl iu this country.
Secretary OF State EIilu Root Oscar
Straus recently named bv Presfdeut
roosevelt as Secretary of Commerce and
Labor. and Andrew ID. White. of New
YORK. former minister 10 Russia and
Germany. were the chief sneakers OF
The occasion Dr Joseph KrauskoDf
Rabbi OF the temple. in the conservation
,Stadress, spoke glowing words OF Hay $
life work
Six members Of the Hay family. Nh,
were especially invited. came 10 tuIg
city tor the unVrlllug exercises and ON
th -ir arrival at the temple were escort
"a 10 seats which had been reserved for
them. They were Mrs. PsNu.- NyIfru4--
OF New York, daughter of John Hav-
MRS. James W Wadsworth. of New
York. daughter Of John Hay. Clarence
Hay, of Harvard University. son OF
John Hay Arthur HAY. OF Washington
nephew OF John Hay. MIR and Mrs
Samuel Mathcr OF Cleveland respe-t-
lively brother-iu-laW and sister or lfrs
John Hay
Prominent among the other guests
were DR.. 5. Weir Mitchell. with whom
Mr.. Root is stopping; George +. Baer.
and Congressman MCCreary
The Washington times., 1906-12-03
GLEN ECHO FAIR
FOR PARISH HALL
Event This Week Under
Auspices of St. Agnes
r. {. Mission.

A fair VIII be given at Glen Echo,
Nd. this week for the benefit OF the
parish hall of st. Agnes r. G Mission.
The foundations OF the hall were laid
about six weeks ago
Mayor John A. Garrett is general
manager of the fair, and the following
ladies and gentlemen have charge OF
the various booths and arrangements:
Door committee. Messrs. Moran. Tuo-
hey, and William Lynch; dancing
ChaFles collins; hat and cloak room,
Messrs. Weaver. Donohoe. and Lynch:
supper Mesdames Moran, Weaver,
Tompkinsl and Tuohey; fancy table.
Mrs. J. A, Garrett and Miss Annie
Lynch; paddle stand. John Lynch and
Mrs- tfammell; confectionery, Mes
danes Lynch, Weaver, McArtor. and
Miss {. Weaver; fish pond. Mesdames
Bobbings and Brown; wigwam Mes
danes Whelan and Myers; fortune tell
Ing, by a celebrated local clairvoyant
Miss Nellie Sullivan, who is organist
and director OF the choir. will baX-e
charge OF the musical program.