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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-01
ANECDOTE ABOUT HIT.
How Martyred President Showed HIS
Regard For Illinois Congressman.

Regard For Illinois Congressman.
The late Robert Roberts Hit, for
| many years a representative from Illi-
nois. was educated at Rock River sem
| mary. founded by his father, now
Mount Morris college, and at De Paw
| university, at Asbury. Ill. While in
the seminary he became interested in
the study of stenography and soon be-
came master of ii. He became inter
ested In journalism and obtained en-
ployment on the staff of the Chicago
Tribune
When it was learned that he knew
shorthand, he was regarded as "star"
reporter and was assigned TO report
the great debates between Douglas
and Lincoln i'll 1858. when the Little
Giant and the rail splitter were ri
val candidates for the senate and can
vassed the state in joint debate
which has ever since been memorable
III the political history of Illinois.
Many stories are told of the part Mr..
Hit played in the campaign of that
year. Mr.. Lincoln recognized perhaps
better than any one else the Importance
of that debate in bringing him con-
spicuously before the country. His re-
gard for Mr. Hit is shown in the fol-
lowing story:
On one OF the meeting days. a very
hot and sultry one, an immense crowd
had gathered at Freeport, drawn from
all the country roundabout. The meet
ing was held in an open field. as none
of the public squares or crossroads
would accommodate the crowd. The
announcement had been made that the
speaking would begin at 2:30 o'clock
precisely. and at that hour everybody
and everything seemed to be in readi-
ness.
Mr. Lincoln had been billed for the
first speech. and the multitude waited
with bated breath for him TO begin the
battle. But he did not rise. Instead of
that he sat twisting in his chair and
craning his long neck this way and
that. as If looking for some lost object
Mr.. Douglas seemed mystitied at all
this. He was perfectly composed him
self and his stenOgrapher was putting
a needle point on one of his pencils.
Presently Mr. Lincoln half rose. bent
forward and opened his mouth, while
all the crowd strained its ears to listen
Instead of pouring forth Il torrent of
cloQuence however, his lips emitted
only these words:
Where's Hit? -
There was moments silence. and
then wave of merriment swept over
the multitude. Mr. Lincoln, apparent
ly unconscious of everything except his
own anxiety. spoke again. Does any
body know where Hit is?''
This was too much for every one, and
peal of hearty laughter was the re-
Spouse. Just then some person i'll the
rear OF the crowd shouted. Hits COM
ing!" And in a minute or two per-
spring youth, much agitated and out
of breath, worked his way through the
dense mass of humanity and was help
ell upon the platform. Mr.. Lincoln
heaved Il deep sigh of satisfaction,
paused until the newcomer could get
his notebook and pencil we'll in hand,
and then plunged into his speech with
a Zest which made it seem all the more
eloquent for the brief diversion which
had preceded it. The phrase. where's
Hitt:" became a byword throughout
that campaign.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-01
THE GIRL AND THE BEE.
A Story of the Ignorance of a City
Girl

The city girl coming down TO break
fast at the farm house and observing a
plate of honey on the table said, "Oh.
see you keep bee
That's about the way some people
talk about the blight of baldness-just
as if bald head was something one
got all at once instead of being the re-
suit of long depletion by an insidious
germ which thrives upon the roots of
the hair and succumbs to only one
known remedy. NewbrO's Herpicide.
Newbro's Herpicide is not a tonic
any more than electricity is a fluid.
1t is an extermfnator. pure and simple
Destroy the cause you remove the
effect
Sold by leading druggists. Send 10c
in stamps for sample to The Herpicide
Co. Detroit. Mich. T. II. Thomas, spe-
cial agent.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-01

Tickled the President President
Roosevelt is an enthusiastic playgOer
entering into the spirit of play witt
the same zest which distinguishes hin
in all things that he does The St
Louis Republic is authority for the fol
lowing anecdote Illustrative of his
hearty enjoyment of a good play. The
president was conspicuous figure in
one of the boxes of the opening per
Torrance of Leo Ditrichstein's hilar
ious farce, Before and After" in Wash
ingtOn last season. which was attended
by a number of the diplomatic corps
His loud laughter during the first act
increased the general mrth of the oc
casion for everybody. During the sec
ond act Mr.. Roosevelt called one of the
ushers TO his side and requested that
the lights should be eXtinguished in the
presidents box, as he was attracting
altogether too much attention from the
audience by his uncomfortable out
bursts of amusement. Il am laughing
so hard" he explained to the usher
that | am afraid of absolutely dis
grazing myself" On Thursday. Oct
4, Before and After will play a one
night engagement at the Grand opera
house Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-01
British Diving Record

Lieutenant Damant and Gunner Cat
to. from H. NJ. $. Spanker, as the out
come OF naval investigation of deep
sea diving recently descended, says
the London Mail. in q Scottish loch in
diving suits TO depth of thirty five
fathoms, or 90 feet. record for the
British isles and probably for the
world. although greater depths are
said to have been reached by the pearl
divers of Australasia
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-01

1t is estimated that the worlds inter
national commerce will aggregate this
year fully $4,000, 100000. In 1850 the
commerce between all the nations
amounted to only Sd .000, 100000. The
increase in the half century has been,
therefore, over 600 per cent.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-01

J. l.. Kearney, who is playing his part.
is even funnier, and the rest of the
cast first class. They carry 80 people
and two car loads Of stuff
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-01
Rhode. scholar. In Oxford.

Twenty eight new Rhodes scholars
are expected to arrive in oxford in the
October term, says the London Chron-
icle. Last years contingent numbered
sIxty-eight, but under the provisions
OF Mr. Rhodes will none of the Amer
lean states send candidates this year.
The total number of Rhodes scholars
in residence at oxford next term will
exceed $50
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-01
Faithful old Fire Engine.

A special cable dispatch from London
to the New York Times states that at
a fire the other night at Bray in Eng
land, fire engine which was pre-
scented to the village in 1877 by Lady
Coleraine of Canonhill was effectively
used
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-01
MOLINE

Quit Too Early; Fired.-Hereafter
employees at the Silvis shops will be
more cautious and ascertain the exact
moval of their overalls preparatory TO
leaving for their homes after the days
work. Thursday night 10 wOrkmen
washed up and took off their Overalls
a few minutes before 6. and today that
same number of men are seeking en-
ployment The men had Just pulled
off their overalls when Superintendent
G. w. Sidel passed through the shops
and seeing what the men had done dis
charged them Immediately.
Moline Boy Goes to Europe.-Tho-
mas J. Welch. among the latest of
Moline's young attorneys. sailed Sept.
30 from New York with Professor
Steele of Yale for Liverpool. They go
eign countries and their stay will be
an extended one. Tom WEIGH is a
son of Tom WEIGH of the bluff fire de-
partment He received his early edu
cation in ST Mary's parOchial school
here and later attended NOtre Dame
college at South Bendl. Ind From
there he entered Yale. where he stu
died law with success. He was grad
uated last spring. after winning one of
the oratOrical prizes. He made spe-
cial study of corporation law and his
plan is to eventually return to Moline
to practice.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-01

Gymnastics alone can never give
that elasticity. ease and graceful fig
ure which comes by taking HOLSTERS
Rocky Mountain Tea Tea or tablets.
30 cents T. II. Thomas pharmacy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-01
Charles E. Hodgson.
Fire Insurance
Agency.
Established 1874.

American Ins. Co. .... Newark, N. J.
Continental Ins. Co. $500. New York
Agricultural ms. Co.. New York
Traders Ins. Co. ........ Chicago, Ill.
Williamsburg ms. Co.. New York
New Hampshire ms. Co.. N. Hampshire
North German Ins. Co.. $500. New York
Security ms. Co.. New Haven, Conn.
lns. Co. State of Illinois. Rockford, Ill.
Connecticut Fire Ins. Co. of Connecticut
Office, room 3, Buford block. Rates
as low as consistent with security.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-01

by the adult members of the company.
Such dissertations of good plays should
be stopped. The reputation of the play
itself attracted fair audiences at both
the afternoon and evening perform
ances. and the work of the children was
duly appreciated in comparison with
that of the older members of the com
pany.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-01

Walker Whteside Here Tonight
"The Magic Melody" is the title of the
new play which has been written for
Walker Whiteside by the author of
I'VE Are King" Mr. Whiteside will be
seen at the Illinois tonight He plays
the part of Helmar, young German
violinist of genius. who comes to this
country and who struggles through pow
erty and other adversities until he fl.
nally attains fame and the hand of his
sweetheart
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-01

Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Strandberg of 312
Seventeenth avenue. mourn the death
of their 5-year-old son. Oscar Carl. who
passed away Saturday of membranous
Group after short illness. He was
born in Burlington, Iowa. Dec. 16. 1900.
and came 10 Moline with his parents ;
years ago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-01
GO TO THE
e. I. MACHINE SHOP.

111-113 Nineteenth St, Rock Island, III.
FOR YOUR MACHINE REPAIRS.
Model and Experimental Work. Gas
olene Engines, Automobiles and Cen
eral Repair Work of all descriptions.
quickly attended TO.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-01

"The Mayor OF Tokio."-Richard
Carries funniest piece. THE Mayor of
Toxic" which will be the attraction at
the Illinois theater tomorrow. is said
to have more tuneful. catchy music
than any comic opera ever written.
The company that Manager Joseph NJ.
Gates has organized for the exploita-
ton of The Mayor of Toxic" this sea
son is one of the largest and most ca
pable ever seen outside of New York.
and is practically the same that made
the long runs in Chicago and New York
last year. The piece has been equipped
with an entire new dress of scenery
and costumes and the production in
every way is said to be a delight to the
eye as well as to the ear.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-01
ATT THE THEATER
BOOKINGS AT THE ILLINOIS.

OOO'Ni'NNS - H. ~
Oct. 1-Walker Whiteside, in 1.-THE
Magic Melody"
Oct. 2-"Mayor of Toxic"
Oct. 3-Gans-Nelson Fight Moving
Pictures.
Oct. 4-5-6-Morey's Stock company.
Oct. 9-"Marriage of Kitty"
Oct. e-1o-11-12-Farmers Congress.
Oct. 9-Edwin Arden, in "Told In
the Hills Original company.
Oct. 11-Robertson's Moving Pictures.
Oct. 13-Smith Speciality company.
Oct. 14-"Nobody's Claim
Oct. 2o-Wests MinstreIs.
Oct. 21-"At Cripple Creek"
Oct. 22-"The Arrival of Kitty"
Oct. 26-"The Four Huntnes.''
Oct. 27-"LittIe Johnny Jones'"
Oct. ga Sisters Sacrifice"
Oct. 3o-"At Cosy Corners"
Another Poor Bunch.-The only re-
deeming feature of the production of
Sol Smith Russell's "A Poor Relation, -
at the Illinois Saturday, was the work
of the juvenile actors, but really it is
shame to set these children such an
example in dramatic art as presented
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-01

Opens Here Thursday.-"A Vaga-
bonds Wife" which the Mercy Stock
company presents at the Illinois Thurs
day, Oct. I. is a beautiful story. brim-
full of comedy. and with the high class
specialties introduced. make it a charm
ing evenings entertainment.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-01
Two Indicted for Murder.-The

Two Indicted for Murder.-The
grand jury returned its report Satur-
day. after having concluded several
weeks session. Two indictments were
returned for murder. these being
against Eddie Hoffman,. who shot and
killed George Esberg. and Peter Sar-
delis. the Greek. who murdered an east
end girl near Paramount cemetery.
Sardelis is still at large. having never
been located since his brutal crime
was committed. In addition TO the in
dictment for murder returned against
Hoffman,. one also for assault with in
tent to commit murder was returned
against him. this covering the case
where at the same time he killed Es-
berg. he also shot and dangerously
wounded Paul Ross.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-01

Obituary Record.-ThOmas Swim
burn of 1416 Twenty-third avenue. died
Friday night after two weeks illness
of dysentery. although he has been in
poor health for the past two years. He
was born on Tri-Eagle farm i'll Cum,
berland England. Feb 20, 1897. Twen-
~ years ago he came to America and
has lived in Moline nearly that length
of time. Besides his wife he leaves
three children: Mrs. Mary Baas of Chi
cago. John Swinburn of ST. Louis. and
Thomas Swinburn of Twenty-fifth
street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-01

Fooled by the Program Under
Southern Skies seen last evening at
the Illinois. was the best played and
altogether the most pleasing of the at
fractions at the Illinois so far this sea
son. Miss Virginia Pearson as Leila
Crofton played the part eXcellently. and
she was supported by first class com
pany. An amusing incident occurred
at the end of the third act. owing to
the error of the printer, who had not
given the last act on the program. A
great many who had never before seen
the play. glancing at the program.
arose and started to leave. murmuring
that that was peculiar ending, and
wondering if there really was not an
other act. 1t was necessary to make
an announcement to correct the print
er's mistake
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-01
X-RAY
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-01

Says kearney Is as Good as Garlic
Manager Taylor is in receipt of let
ter from Manager G. T. Henderson of
the Joliet opera house. in which he
speaks of the appearance there of "The
Mayor of Toxic" as follows: This
show played here last Sunday and
gave great satisfaction. 1t is a magni-
ficent production, and I believe / like
il better than when earle was with II
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-01
DAVENPORT


Excitement Caused Death.-Those in
attendance at Saturdays republican
convention at Turner hall and who
listened to the eloquent address of its
temporary chairman. Henry Olson of
Dixon. will be surprised to learn that
the excitement of the occasion was too
much for Mr.. Olson and that his death
followed a few hours later. Mr.. Olson
presided as the temporary chairman
until relieved of this duty by the ap-
pointment of the permanent chairman
i'm the person of Chris Marti During
the time Mr. Olson presided. there
was some confusion over a number
of motions presented, which, together
with the eXertions used by him in de-
livering his powerful address. is sup
posed 10 have been too great a strain
for his constitution. Mr. Olson left
the hall shortly after o'clock and
wandered east on Third street. At 3
o'clock he was found unconscious on
West Second street between Rock Is
land and Iowa. He was taken in the
city ambulance to ST. Luke's hospital,
but died at Gas o'clock without re-
gaining consciousness. ApopleXy, due
to the excitement of the convention. is
given as the cause of his death. Mr..
Olson had also been troubled with
heart ailment for many years.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-01

Obituary Record.-Ed H. Thomas,
night clerk at the Windsor hotel. died
at o'clock Sunday morning at ST.
Lukes hospital. where he has been
since Monday last The cause of his
death was Bright's disease, with which
he had been afflicted for more than a
year. He was a native of Vermont
and "a years of age. His wife has
been dead for some years.
Hazel A. Atkinson. the daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. c. B. Atkinson. go Rock
Island street. died Saturday afternoon
at the age of , years. > months, and 30
days
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-01

Coat and Hat in Pasture.-The find
ing of a coat hat and necktie near a
well created somewhat of a sensation
Saturday in South Moline. When A.
NJ. DahlstrOm. living on Twenty-third
avenue. between Eighteenth and Nine
teenth street. took his cows out TO the
pasture in the morning he discovered
the articles of clothing lying near the
well. He picked them up and found
in one pocket an invitation TO the Mo-
hawk dance Sept. %, but this is the
only clue to whom they belong. The
coat is of grayish mixed goods and the
necktie "A light one.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-01

Republican County Ticket.-The fol
lowing ticket was named by the repub-
lican convention Saturday: State Sen
ator. w. NJ. Chamberlin: Represent
ative. NJ. Fl. CalderwoOd: Represent
alive. AdOlph Stoltenbers; Auditor. Ed
ward Collins: Treasurer. Rudolph
RohIfs: Clerk of District Court. VIII
liam Gruenwald: Sheriff. +. G.. Near
thur: Recorder. Charles Like: County
Attorney. Albert w Hamann: Superin-
tendent of Schools. J. II. Jacobs; Sur
veyor. w. H Kimball; Coroner DR..
Fred Lambach; Supervisors. Frank
Schutter. r. X. Brownie. Louis B. Stol-
tenberg. Charles Schick. David +.
Grace: Assessor. Jeppe Bierring:
Clerk. Otto Denkmann; Justice of the
Peace. H. L. c. Ditzen. Ralph William
son: Constables NJ. II. Holiday; Pa
trick Carney; Trustees. Jacob Nab
stedt. Charles Cline. Phil Morgan. w.
II. kimball. who was nominated for
county surveyor without the party
leaders first consulting him on the
matter. has declined the nomination.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1906-07-12
Played at Red Hill.

The SeQuachee Base Ball team play
ed the Red Hill team at Red Hill Sat
urday losing by the score of to 3.
Only five innings were played, as the
game was not called until nearly 3
O'Clock, and several of the Sequachee
team had to catch train at Shirley S
Switch to get home. A heavy rain,
which fell at noon made the grounds
very wet, and did not improve the ball
playing. The Sequachee boys are under
obligations to Mr.. Thomas, of Red Hill
for dinner, the Club being dined at his
expense. There was no rowdyism at
the picnic nor at the ball game, which
the Sequachee boys greatly regret
could not'have been played to nine in
nings Col. Alb Moore, a professional,
assisted the Red Hill boys and was a
whole team in himself. The Red Hill
team will be down to play the locals
Saturday, June 21, and a closely con-
tested game is expected.
The occasion was a picnic at Red
Hill, of the union Sunday school,
which was very well attended, witt
speeches in the school house in the
morning and evening and dinner oJ
the ground after the rain.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1906-07-12
EXPLOSION NEAR JASPER
On Southern Railway Results In
Injury OF Four Men.

AS result of alleged carelessness up
on the part of the man handling the
drill, charge of giant powder, which
was being put into hole for the pur-
pose of blasting out cut, was explod
ed Wednesday afternoon of last week
about clock in camp No. 2 of Yam
dell & Bro, near Jasper and four men
severely and one slightly burned about
the face and body.
Those burned are Lon Yandell, a
member of Yandell & Bro, T. A. AL
lison, camp foreman, J. L Tuder, Ed
Tuder and ''Dutchy" Brownlee
These three last were laborers, J. L.
Tuder and Ed Tuder being residents of
Jasper and Brownlee foreigner who
has not been employed at the camp any
great length of time. Yandell, Allison
and Tuder are the more severely burn
ed, Yandell being burned about the
| face, chest and arms; Allison princi-
! pally about the face and eyes, and j.
L. Tuder practically all over Brown
lee is burned about the arms, and back
and Ed Tuder escaped without any
thing more serious than losing his
eyebrows
! IHo eAploSlOu IOOh pldCS ou UHc III
ternoon of the 4th as hole was being
filed to blast out cut, the Yandells
having contract from Oliver q Co. /,
for the constructor of two miles of the
Stevenson extension of the Southern.
The powder, which was being packed
into the hole, became stuck and drill
was used to loosen it. The drill evil
IDENTIFY struck the rock or some grit, the
result being that the powder in the hole
exploded, setting off several kegs near
by, from which the hole was being
| charged.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1906-07-12
Egypt Cove.

Special 10 tie Meas.
Rain continues to fall upon the Just
and the unjust alike. Corn. garden
stuff and snakes look fine in these parts.
Last evening, as the sun began to
sink behind the western hill and the
twilight began to gather, there began
to assemble at the genial home of the
grandfather of little Miss May Strown
a merry party of youngsters to cele-
brate the 14th birthday of little May
and at this home refreshments were
served and games played. The occas-
ion will never be forgotten by these
youngsters as long as they live and
Mr.. Roope continues to give May
birthday parties. Go it children while
you are young. You are now in the
golden age of your existence that will
never come again.
Prof. Adkins of Whiteside is very
sick
Samuel Hale of Riverside is among
his many friends here today.
Mrs. Hale is visiting her mother
Mrs. Christian on Etna Mountain
where she can breathe the fresh air
of Heaven and where she used to live
and breathe this air which made hel
look SO blooming and pretty in her
younger days.
There are quite a lot of the old cit
liens returning ON this 4th of July rate
to see old friends and neighbors. Come
on children This is the happy land OF
your youth.
James Martin spent the 4th with his
mother at Sequachee.
Chickens and other things are ripen
ing very fast in the hollow and if somt
Methodist preacher would come around
here few days he could get that lean
hungry look off his face which is 81
common among them.
Ice is the only cry now.
Well | guess you will tire of this so
had better quit.
Say some of you readers, are yor
bothered with the candidates much
They are as thick as fleas on both side
of the state line but these Tennessee,
candidates are more anxious than tn
others as we have too many parties
here.
May God bless every reader of tn
News, and may the blessings of th
great ruler Of the Universe pour on
upon the Editor and may the peopl
continue to run after his paper.
Lamplighter.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1906-07-12
Go SOUTH, YOUNG MAN.

Henry Watterson advises young
men to pack their New England wal
lets and make bee-line for Dixie.
Away down south in the land of cotton
Let its chances be not forgotten,
LOOK away, tbs its day
Dixie's land strike for pay,
Strike bee-line straight for Dixie,
Look away Break away
In Dixie's land youth take your stand
To make pile in Dixie.
From bleak New England's crowded
chances
Come where Dixie's luck just dances;
Look away--come today,
Pack your grip and start for Dixie.
Look away! Go to stay;
In Dixie's land is fortunes stand,
For there's health and wealth in Dixie.
To the land of bloom and of sunny
skies, sirs,
Bring your Northern enterprise, sirs,
Look away-don' delay;
Hurry up to make hay
While the sun shines in Old Dixie,
Look away make life pay!
In Dixie's land are chances grand,
SO pack and off for Dixie! =
Josh Wink