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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-05-19
Many Smokers Prefer Them to foe
Cigars. Annual Sales Eight
Million 5000, OOO.)

The popularity of Lewis Single Binder
straight &c cigar is largely due to the fact
that this factory always uses thoroughly ripe
and perfectly cured tobacco, thus giving the
smoker a rich, mellow tasting cigar. The
tobacco is from crops showing the best quail
ity and is graded fancy selected. Smokers
have found that they can always depend on
the same high standard of quality in the
Lewis Single Binder. The Lewis Singh
Binder Factory is one of the largest holders
of fancy graded tobacco in the United
States Lewis Single Binder cigar gives the
smoker what he wants and at the right price
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-05-19
An Interesting Letter.

Mary Bagguley, Of lit Peach St,
Syracuse, N. Y, writes to tell of the
terrible suffering of her sister, who,
for the past "a years, had been tor
mented with side ache from female
trouble, keeping her weak and ailing.
''She took Wine of Cardui and is now
we'll. Cardui has been a Godsend to
us both," she writes. For all wom-
ems troubles, Cardui is a safe, efficient.
reliable remedy. At druggists; S1.00.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-05-19

That is popular
which can be applied to
all strata of humanity
without distinction of
social or national re1ig-
ion. The sentiments
which vibrate in the
popular po e try are
those before which are
effaCed all the differ
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-05-19
J. C. Lightner
Abilene, Kansas,

a strain on the back had frequent
attacks of gravel and the urine was
passed too often and with pain When
1 used Doan's Kidney Pills, however,
all traces of the trouble disappeared
and have not returned. I am certainly
grateful"
Sold by all dealers so cents a box.
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N Y.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-05-19
Shocking.

The young men returning to college
after the Easter holidays, made a good
deal of noise at the junction.
what do you call them?" traveller
asked, YEARLY.
''Well, SIR" said the station agent. 1--WE
don't know their real name here; we al
ways call them returned -mpties-"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-05-19
500 Reward. 500.

The readers of this paper will be pleased to learn
that at least dreaded disease that science
has been able in all its and that Is
Cstarrh- Halls Catsrrh Cure IL the only positive
cure now known to the medical fraternity. Catarrh
ttonal treatment Halls Catarrh Cure is taken In
surfaces of the system, thereby destroying the
foundation Of the disease and giving the patient
ing nature in doing its work The proprietors have
much faith in its curative powers that they offer
One Hundred Dollars for any that It fails to
cure. Send list of testimonials.
Address F. j. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, O..
Sold by all Druggists, 75c.
Take Halls Family PILLS for constipation.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-05-19

In times of actual
war, when the country
is called on to repel
some national menace,
the military uniform of
course commands all
the respect that could
be desired. This was
distinctly true in the
civil war when the men
of the nation rushed to
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-05-19
Antrrtran 5npa ut Mntr4
ann mnnry 6rttt11g
By PROF. BRANDER MATTHEWS.

NO country old world is the prestige of wealth
less powerful than This of course foreign
fails perceive he does discover that is
the who happens to possess money that regard
with admiration, the who is making money and
thereby proving his efficiency and indirectly beneting
the community. To many may sound like nsuffer
able paradox that nowhere in the civilized world
to-day itself of less weight than here in the
United States; broader opportunity
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-05-19

Love-" says DR.. Emil Reich, of London,
sis the offspring of godike abundance
Which may have a tendency to make
young man feel when he is settling up
for flowers and bonbons, ETC., that perhaps
he was mistaken, after indianapolis
News
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-05-19
AN EVERYDAY STRUGGLE.
Men and Women of Every Occupation SUR
fer Miseries from Kidney Complaint

who SuHer from KID
ney troubles brought
on by daily work " I
first noticed it eight
or ten years ago, said
Mr.. Lightner,' the
dull pain in the back
fairly made me sick
1t was hard to get up
or down, hard to
straighten, hard to do
- A
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-05-19

De man dat never thinks about money"
said Uncle Eben. IAN de man dat don't
think about nothin' else is two persons
dat's gwinter hab' big share o trouble
in dis world. '-Washington Star
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-05-19

Garfield Tea cures sick-headache, bilious
attacks. liver trouble and constipation.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-05-19

Do your clothes look yellow? IF so, use
Red Cross Ball blue. 1t will make them
white snow. , OF. package, cents.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-05-19

Some people seem to take dismal delight
in always being the wrong side.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-05-19

1t is also the best of grazing land and for mixed
farming it has superior on the continent.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-05-19

On this land this year has been produced up
wards of twenty-five bushels of wheat to the acre.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-05-19

gives absolutely FREE
to every settler One
Hundred and Sixty
Acres of land in West
eru Canada.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-11-23
DEMURRER
,hase of Suit of .Myron Jordan
Against Wife's Family in
Court.
ION. S. ALSCHuLER HEARD
Agreement Waving Dover in Question
Airing Moline Telephone
Suit.

Judge Gest in the circuit court this
morning heard arguments over a de
murrer filed by G. A. Stephens and
Ada Jordan Stephens of Moline to the
suit for dover by Myron Jordan The
latter, as the basis of his suit, asked
that an agreement that he is alleged
To have signed waving his dover
rights On assurance that his wife
would return to live with him. be de-
clared void. The demurrer argued to-
day was on the representations re-
Sarding the circumstances under which
the agreement was signed. Colonel c.
l.. Walker of this city and Hon. Sam
Uel Alschuler of Chicago, argued for
the defendants in the suit, and ]. T.
kenworthy for Mr.. Jordan The court
took the matter under advisement
Hear Telephone Case.
This afternoon demurrer by the
Central Union Telephone company to
the action by the city of Moline at
lacking the rights of the company in
that city is being argued
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-11-23
Happy For Life.

Great happiness came into the home
of S. c. Blair. school superintendent, at
st. Adams. w. Va, when his little
daughter was restored from the dread.
full complaint he names. He says: "My
little daughter had st. Vitas' dance,
which yielded to no treatment but grew
steadily worse until as last resort we
tried Electric Bitters; and l rejoice
to say. three bottles effected a COM
plete cure" Quick sure cure for ner-
vous complaints. general debility, fe-
male weaknesses, impoverished blood
and malaria. Guaranteed by Hartz &
UIlemeyer's drug store. Price soc
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-11-23
Personal POINTS.

NJ. Burke of Sterling spent the day
mere yesterday.
w d. Chapman, Jr., of Chicago was
in the city today.
Mrs. Dorothy Ward of Peoria, ILL.,, is
visiting in the city.
Henry Waterman of Geneseo spent
the day here yesterday
DR.. j. F. Myers is expected home
tonight from his trip to Mexico.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mark d. Batchelder of
Peoria are visiting a few days here.
S. L. Richmond and John r Brady of
Peoria are in the city today visiting
friends.
E. F. kellogg. who has been visiting
friends here, returned to his home in
Peoria last evening.
r. Brennan, who has been spending
few days in this city. returned to his
home in Streator this morning
Mr. and Mrs. S. A. Bradley of Gen
eseo, who have been visiting friends
here, returned to their home last even
ing.
w. A. Toilette of Chicago. general
western agent of the Red line and
West Shore line was a visitor at the
railway officials in this city today.
H. l. Wood, H. s. Howard. l.. C.
Houghton, c. C. Peroier, and F. w.
Morrassy of Sheffield, ILL.,, stopped here
this morning on their way to Cam
bridge, III.
H. E. Casteel of this city and S. f.
Rhoads of California, who have been in
Mexico inspecting the Rock Island Plan
tation company's property, will arrive
home this evening.
Mrs. c. F. Toenniges and daughter.
Mrs. F. F. Fiebig, and son. Raymond.
departed Tuesday for Hartley. Iowa.
where they viii visit for two weeks
with the formers parents
r. c. Hickox, travelling freight agent
of the Chicago e Alton road. with
headquarters at Peoria; George C.
How of Chicago, travelling freight
agent of the Baltimore & Ohio rail
road; J. E. Fenelon of Peoria. com
mercial agent of the Vandalia rail
road, were here yesterday
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-11-23
Y. M. C.. A. Notes.

The meeting for men at the Y. NJ
c. A Sunday will be addressed by II.
M. McCaskrin on the subject, Honest
Christian, which is very appropriate
to the spirit of Thanksgiving. The
boys meeting at 2:15 will be ad-
dressed by DR.. II. w Reed.
The board of directors of the Y NJ
c. A have called special meeting for
next Monday evening for the purpose
of discussing some improvements to
be put on the building.
This evening at the auditorium the
young people of the Central Presby
terrain church will give an operetta
The Spinsters' Club
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-11-23
BUY DAVENPORT BALL PARK
Local Enthusiasts Propose to Put indie
pendent Team in Field.

The Davenport baseball park lease
and the grandstand and fixtures were
sold today to a quartet of Davenport
enthusiasts. Henry and |. T. Balluff
Jack Marinan, and Charles Nahigang,
who expect to launch III Independent;
team next season. Failing in this they
intend to organize a strong amateur
team under the leadership of Walt Da-
Wis. They agree to turn over the
property at the same price as they
have paid for it to any organization
which may desire to put a league team
in Davenport
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-11-23

f his brothers were returning with
i'm from Chicago, where they had
5een to consult a specialist regarding
his mental condition, and having rela.
ives in Rock Island, stopped at the
Vemere hotel to stay over night.
About II O'Clock the patient .becams
violent, requiring several men to re
strain him, but he was finally quoted
Town and got into his bed.
Cuts Throat With Penknifc.
Grasping the covers, he pulled them
yer his head, at the same time taking
is knife out of his pocket and cutting
is throat from ear to ear, missing the
Igular vein about an eighth of an
lch. Dr. e. NJ. Sala was called by the
lther who, on arriving. had the pa
lent taken to- st. Anthony's hospital
here the wound was Sewed up.
The physician says that he will re-
over unless blood poisoning ensues.
Piles Cured in 6 to II Days.
Pazo Ointment is guaranteed TO cure
my case of itching. blind, bleeding or
rotruding piles in 20 IA days or
money refunded. so cents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-11-23
NOT CARS ENOUGH.
Service on Important Lines &
Ti-city Railway Falls Short
i'm Rush Hours
ESPECIALLY ON BRIDGE LINZ
A Circum stance That Has Proved True
of Third and Fourth
Avenues.

Complaints which have been made
| for some time of the insufficiency OF
Ethe accommodations of the Bridge lin,
of the Tri-City Railway company t.
| meet the requirements of traffic dur:
| ing rush hours were fully sustained
last evening, when people were going
to Davenport TO attend the perform
ance at the Grand opera house. The
cars, which for an hour were packed
to suffocation, were in numerous in
stances so damned when they reached
Twentieth street. that they did not
stop for passengers waiting at that
junction or at streets further alonS
Third avenue, and many people were
obliged to stand and wait for from q
minutes to half an hour until they
overloaded coaches.
True of Rock Island Lines.
The same circumstance has often
been true of the service on the maio
lines on the Rock Island and MOLINE
branches during the hours when PEG
pie are going to the theaters 1t l.
not unusual for both Third and Fourti
avenue cars TO come down Moline av
enue so crowded that no stop could b
made between Elm street and Twent;
eth, and people have been required t.
suffer delay in. reaching the theatel
to say nothing of exposure in tn,
meantime
The exercise of judgment would re
lieve this condition. A couple o.
extras following the regulars for al
hour or so would take care of the over
flow nicely, and this ought to be done
The same accommodation at the time
of the closing of theaters would prove
likewise mutually advantageous. Tho
packing of human beings into cars like
stock is not only disagreeable. but i
is question if it is not dangerous.
With the growth of the three cities
crowded cars are to be expected. 1t
is in fact a healthy sign, but com
pany that has grown and is growing
with the community. ought to keep
pace with increasing requirements, es
pecially as it has the equipment lying
idle in the car sheds on both sides OF
the river.
Mr.. Lardncr Says II VIII BE Remedied
the attention of General Manager
Lardner this morning. he said the mat
ter would receive immediate attention
and he hoped there would be no cause
for complaint in the future 1--WE try
to gauge the traffic on all special oc
caSiOns." said Mr.. Lardner, but it is
not an easy thing to do. The crowds
come in punches. and by the time the
discovery is made that the demand fof
cars exceeds the accommodations. the
rush is over. Then all that we can do
is to be ready for the return. This
as a rule, We are able to
meet
Last night traffic was interrupted
and delayed on the bridge line by a |
mishap. the relaying of the track on
the island causing unavoidable incon- |
venience, but the provision for extra
cars. when occasion arises. will be |
made. No car should be overloaded. |
as a precaution looking both to public |
comfort and safety, and we will do our
best to look out for the overflow here
after
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-11-23
SEEKS TO END ALI.
Aleck Boeue, Sadly Afflicted
Young Man. Attempts Sui
eide at Hotel vermere.
CUTS THROAT With PENK Mfr
Was Being Taken to Home in lowe
From Chicago After Treatment
for Demented Condition.

Aleck Bogue of Centerville, Iowa
made an attempt at suicide last even
ing in the Vemere hotel on Seventeenth
street and Third avenue, by cutting his
throat with a penknife.
Ii seems that Mr.. BogIe was in :
demented condition from the effects OF
kick by Il mule at his home abou
three years ago. His father and two
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-11-23

Literary Society Has 'Meetins.-The
Hart Literary and Debating society of
the high school held its first program
Yesterday afternoon at the high school
building. The following program was
we'll rendered:
Reading, Jimmie Browns Sisters
Wedding" .......... Laura Davis
Paper. Moline Lock and Harbor".
.--.-. NUN west
Reading, THE Rising of 1776"
Hazel Mauzy
Essay, Shining Lights of the Hart
Literary and Debating Society,".
Ruth Reticker
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-11-23

for the election of officers and it is
hoped to complete the organization oi
the union.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-11-23

Women With Young Children
Require the nouTisilment contained in
Father Johns Medicine. Makes.
strength. For sale by T. III. Thomas.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-11-23
SOCIAL AFFAIRS.

GSociety news. written or telephoned
be gladly received and published. But
in either case the identity of the sender
must be made known. to insure relia-
bility. Written notices should bear sig
nature and address,
Etude Club Meeting.-The regular
study meeting of the Etude club was
held yesterday afternoon at the home
of Miss Selma Bruning of Davenport.
The program was given by the Misses
Alice Williams of this city and Flor
ence Lindgren of Moline, assisted by
the Misses Gertrude Carse. soprano;
Elsa Haak. pianist, and Clara Sloal,
accompanies Following is the pro-
gram that was given:
Invocation ...... Guy d'Hardelot
Miss Eindgren.
Violin obligato, Miss Williams.
The Bee F Schubert
Miss Williams.
Fiddle and T. ......GO odeze
Miss Carsc.
Romance in G dur ...... Beethoven
Miss Williams.
AN Open Secret" (spring song)...
..... r. Huntington Woodman
Miss Lindgren.
(a) Revellle ....... ...............
OBJ La Morena
....... ............. Chaminade
Miss Haak.
Air Varie ..............N lruXtempS
Miss Williams.
Lord of Life" 80. Robert Schumann
Miss Lindgren.
Violin obligato, Miss Williams.
To Appear in Proeram.-Miss Ger
trude Carse. soprano, and Miss Iva
Pearce, reader, of this city will assist
at a concert to be given at the First
Presbyterian church, Davenport, next
Monday evening. Miss Selma Stolly,
violinist Miss Emily Perkins, pianist;
Miss Pauline Dittman, organist, and
Miss Selma Bruning, accompanies. are
the other ladies who will render the
following program:
Chorus ...... Wagner
Arranged by List.
Assembly March ........ Wagner
The Theater Party $50. Alice II. Rice
A May Morning ........... Denza
Romance from End Concerto. ....
..-.... ..........:... Wieniawsk1
Etude Chopin
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. StojOwski
Octave Study ..---...... LeSchetizsky
Funeral March ....... Beethoven
Arranged by Clarence Eddy.
Dance, No. ). 49,. Brahms
Spring Song .. Mendelssohn
l "a.
Elizabeth f. Wade
La Campanilla 1900. Paganini-Liszt
Ave Maria ......... Teresa del Rigo
Rumnnaee Sale Committees Enter
rummage sale committee
and the ladies who assisted with the
sale recently held for the benefit of
home were pleasantly enter
aimed yesterday afternoon at the home |
IF Mrs. Writ Taylor, 2401 Seventh ave
lue. There were 20 ladies' present, |
md the afternoon was spent in social
and music, interspersed with
of the sale. G. G. Wen
ger. chairman of the committee. read
he report of the sales and presented
he bills showing a net profit to the |
home of over $500. A three-course
luncheon was served during the after |
loon. The invitations issued by Mrs. |
Taylor were very unique, being written
IN a price tag to which was tied a |
small shoe, representing the depart |
nent over which she presided at the |
sale.
Cn(i1I 80
A meeting of a representative body of |
he Missionary Social union recently |
will be held tomorrow af- |
.ernoon at 2:3O o'clock at the Central |
Presbyterian church. At meeting |
leld some time ago, Mrs Marion Hum |
ohreys. as chairman .of the general
appointed a committee ON
lrafting constitution and bylaw
md on nominations. The meeting of |
is for the purpose of adopt
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-11-23

Cleaning, Pressing and Repairing
AT Beai & Schmitt's, Illinois theater
building.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-11-23

S. S. Whist CIub.-Mr. and Mrs. A.
w. Hatch entertained the members of
the S. S. Whist club last evening at
their home, 2407 Eighth avenue. In
the games Mrs. Hatch and George
Briggs took high honors and Mrs. S. j.
Ransom and DR.. ]. r. Burkhart the
consolation prizes. The hostess serv-
ed lunch after the games. The club
will be entertained Dec 6 by Mrs s
]. Ransom, 1103 Twenty-frst street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-11-23

L. & c. Card CIub.-The members of
the l.. & c. Card club were entertained
last evening at the home of Miss Sadie
Lewis, 513 Eighteenth street Cinch
was played at four tables, the high
scores falling - Mrs. Heaton and E.
Elliott and the BOBBY prize TO Mrs.
John Flanagan and H. LuplOw. Dainty
were served after the
games.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-11-23

Euchre Party.-Mrs. Mayer Levi. at
her home, ITO Second avenue, yes
terday afternoon entertained about
forty ladies at six-handed euchre
party. the second in her series of par
ties Mrs. Bear of Chicago was the
guest of honor, and she assisted
Mrs. Levi in assisting the ladies'
The Misses Blanche Mosenfelder and
Elsie Klein of Davenport, assisted in
the scoring Six tables were played
and beautiful prizes were awarded
Lunch was served after the games.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-11-23

To Appear in Proeram.-Miss Ger
trude Carse. soprano, and Miss Iva
Pearce, reader. of this city will assist
at a concert to be given at the First
Presbyterian church, Davenport, next
Monday evening. Miss Selma Stolly
Miss Emily Perkins, pianist;
Miss Pauline Dittman, organist, and
Miss Selma Bruning, accompanies, are
the other ladies who will render the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-11-23

[Society news. written or telephoned
to the society editor of The Argus, will
be gladly received and published. But
in either case the 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, 1906-11-23

Reception at Bethany Home.-The
Benevolent society of the Congrega-
tional church of Moline, gave a recep-
ton at Bethany home yesterday after
noon which was attended by about a
hundred ladies. During the afternoon
coffee and cake were served and a nice
sum of money was realized which will
go TO the support of the home.
Sewing Glass Reception.-The chill
dren of the sewing class will give a
reception TO their mothers and friends
and the ladies of the w c. T. u. Sat
urday afternoon at the rest rooms from
. TO O'Clock. The work of the chill
dren will be displayed.
Evening Party.-The Misses Alice and
Catherine Smith last evening at their
home on Eighth avenue entertained a
party of tri-city friends. Music and
games contributed to the evenings
pleasure, and a light luncheon was
served.
German krakaIe CIub.-The mem
bers of the German Krallale club will
entertain their friends at their annual
banquet tomorrow evening at the Hotel
Harms.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-11-27
HALL TAKES 1T.
Abilene Man VIII Be Superintendent
OF Blind Asylum.

The place of superintendent of the
state school for the blind at Kansas
City has been given to W. B. Hall OF
Abilene. who is at present superintend-
ent of city schools of that town. Mr.
Hall has accepted the place.
F. B. Dyer. at present the assistant
state superintendent of educa ton, who
was rendered the office, declined be-
cause he did not want to break up his
home at Wichita
Governor HOch, upon receiving the
information from Mr.. Dyer that he
could not accept the position immedi-
ately offered it to Mr.. Hall. Mr.. Hail
is principal Of the city schools at Abb
ilene and is one Of the leading educators
of the state. He IS president of the
Northwestern Teachers association AMI
is a member of the state text book
commission In addition to this, he Is
a close friend to Governor HOch. Prof.
Hall formerly lived at Marion, Cover
nor Hoch's home town, and was prin-
cipal Of the city schools there for years.