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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-21
STEPS ARE TAKEN
Committee of Old Settlers Asso-
citation Visits Davenport
.--- Homestead.
MEETS FAVOR OF COL. BLUNT
Commanding Officer Makes No Promis.
es, But Indicates That Matter
Would Be Reported.

| AS result of the session of the com
mittee of the Old Settlers association
| and their visit TO the old Davenport
| homestead on Rock Island arsenal yes
| terday afternoon, it seems highly prob
able that something practical toward
the restoration of the old historic
homestead will be brought about. The
committee, as stated in The Argus last
evening, convened at the office of Just
| ice Cleland yesterday afternoon and
made visit to the homestead. Colonel
s. e. Blunt was interviewed during the
trip and announced himself as person
| ally in hearty sympathy with the plan.
He said that he was not in position
to make any promises whatever, but
that the plans as outlined by the COM
mittee gave every promise of success.
If the old settlers associations of
Rock Island and Scott counties are pre-
pared to take this matter in hand and
secure funds to put the main part of
the Davenport homestead in condition
for preservation, and will notify the
commanding officer of the Rock Island
arsenal, with the full understanding
that the title will continue with the
government, the matter will at once be
taken up with the proper authorities.
This was practically assured by Colon
ell Blunt, but further he made no prom
Uses.
May Ask Assistance.
The committee has suggested that
the old settlers of Rock Island and
Scott counties apply to the various
commercial clubs and organizations in
the three cities the necessary funds
will undoubtedly be forthcoming to Sc
cure the desired results The press
will be requested to cooperate in the
canvass for the popular subscription.
The Argus has already shown its dis
position to assist in this movement,
and will gladly continue to do so.
The committee consists of j. II. Clel-
and, J. d. Heck, Thomas Campbell and
Phil Mitchell. John Volk accompanied
the members on their visit to the ar
senal and estimated the cost of the
work of the restoration of the home
stead at $4,000.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-21

James-Fredricks. - Miss Mae Fred
ricks, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs M.
Fredricks, 1410 Seventh avenue, was
married to Thomas NJ James at the
home of the groom's parents at New
ark, Nj, July IA. Rev. Mr.. Dickey of the
ark, n. j. Rev Mr.. Dickey of the
Episcopal church performed the cere-
mony. Mrs. James was one of the pop
ular young ladies of the city and was
employed for some time in the crock
cry department of McCabe's store. Mr..
James is prominent business man of
Newark, N j., where he and his bride
will make their home
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-21
SOCIAL AFFAIRS.

[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, 1906-07-21

James III. Dowie ......- .Sherrard, III.
Miss Emily e. Harris ...Sherrard. III
Otto o. Yaap ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Moline
Mrs Rosalie Mclean ..... Moline
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-21

pany of young people in honor of Miss
Eleanor Douds and Howard Douds OF
Beaver Falls, Pa, Miss Russell of New
York and Miss Irene Diehl of Gales
burg. The evening was passed in a
pleasant social way and refreshments
enjoyed by the company.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-21
Japan Sorry for stoesseI.

Toxic, July 21.-The report that Gen
eral Stoessel has been sentenced to
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-21

1t is always well TO have a box OF
salve in the house. Sunburn, cuts.
bruises. piles and boils yield to De
Wits Witch Hazel Salve. Should keep
box on hand at all times to provide
for emergencies. For years the stand
ard, but followed by many imitators.
Be sure you get the genuine DeWitt's
Witch Hazel Salve. All druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-21
DEATH IN WATER
Walter Anderson browns When
Seized by cramp While
Swimming.
WAS AUGUsTANA STUDENT
Physicians Try in Vain to Revive Him
After Accident Near Railway
Bridge-f1ome in Chicago.

Walter Anderson, aged 20, student
| at Augustana college, was drowned
about 1890 this afternoon near the
| railroad bridge at Twenty-eighth
| street, while in swimming 1t is sup
posed that the young man was seized
with a cramp. He was with number
OF other young men, but in the commo-
ton following the accident, they dis
appeared, and their names could not
be learned. Leo Benson, H. A. Erbst,
and Elmer DrebuS who were nearby,
were attracted by cries of the unfortun-
ate young mans companions, and as
sisted in getting the body from the wa
ter.
Three physicians were summoned
Immediately. and they endeavored for
some time by various devises to re-
store the boy, but without success. He
was pronounced to be dead a few min
utes after / O'Clock. The remains were
taken in charge by Coroner L. V. Eek
hart, who was notified, and an inquest
was conducted this afternoon at the
Wheelan undertaking parlOrs. The
jury after hearing the testimony of the
three men named above, returned a
verdict of death by accidental drown
ing
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-21
Goinq to Canada 4?

See us for best arrangements in
state. Own private car.
COLDREN LAND COMPANY,
So McManus Building, Davenport, Iowa.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-21
Notice to All Boat Owners.

There will be public meeting of all
owners of water craft, launches, etc,
at the mayors Office in the city hall.
Saturday evening. at 1880. the object
being to establish place to store their
boats in safety.
G. w. MCASKRIN. Mayor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-21
$500

To st. Paul and Minneapolis and
return July 25. good to return July 81.
Trains leave 11:25 a. m. and 1880 p. m.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-21

club has issued invitations to a dance
to be given at the Tower July 81.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-21
Home I'm Chicago.

Walter Anderson was a son of Anton An
derson. 939 Bosworth avenue, Chicago.
He had been a student of the academic
department of Augustana for two
years. He was held in high esteem by
both students and faculty at the col
lege. His father, who is a tailor in
Chicago, has been notified of his death
Young Anderson had roomed at the
college dormitory, and boarded at For
ty-third street and Seventh avenue
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-21

Announces Engagement.-Miss Daisy
". Postlewaite yesterday afternoon at
her home, 1922 Twentieth street, enter
tanned the Entire Nous club at which
time her engagement to Lowry Nj.
Casteel was announced. The home
was prettily decorated with carnations
and during the afternoon course
luncheon was served. Miss Postlewaite
and Mr.. Casteel are two of the most
popular young people of the city and
the congratulations of host of friends
will be showered upon them.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-21
Beal G. schmItt-

Fine tailoring. Illinois theater build
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-21

All the news all the time-The Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-21

Observation-Disclosures. Miss Edythe
Stropes of this city, and Bernard Mig
gemeir of Fort Madison, Iowa, were
married July 10 at the parsonage of
Trinity church. Davenport, Rev. Mr..
Bowling officiating. Miss Edna Willett
and Frank Wagner attended the bridal
couple.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-21

e-Harris.-Rev. r. B. Williams
at 10 o'clock this morning at the par
sonage of the First Methodist church
officiated at the marriage of Miss EN-
lily e. Harris and James H. Dowie. both
of Sherrard, ILL., They were attended
by Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Harris, brother
and sister of the bride
Entertains for Visitors.-Miss Nettie
Phlbrook yesterday entertained COM
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-07-21
Licensed to Wed.

G. w. M'CASKRIN, Mayor.
The Yale expositor., 1906-10-05
A KENTUCKY WOMAN
How She Gained Fifteen Pounds In
Weight and Became Well by Taking
Dr. Williams Pink Pills

Women at forty, or thereabouts, have
their future i'll their own hands. There
will be a change for the better or worse,
for the better if the system is purified by
such tonic as DIR. Williams Pink Pills.
Mrs. ID. 9. Wedding, of Hartford, KY,
writes as follows concerning the diff
culties which afflicted her:
81 was seriously i'll and was confined
to my bed for six or eight months in all,
during two years. l had chills, fever,
rheumatism. My stomach seemed al
ways too full, my kidneys did not act
freely, my liver was inactive, my heart
beat was very weak and had dizziness
or swimming i'll my head and nervous
troubles.
81 was under the treatment of several
different physicians but they all failed
to do me any good. After suffering for
two years L learned from an Arkansas
friend about the merits Of DR.. Williams
Pink Pills and decided that / would
try them. The very first box / took
made me feel better and when 1 had
taken four boxes more was entirely well,
weighed fifteen pounds more than when
began, resumed my household duties,
and have since continued in the best of
health. l have recommended DR.. Will
liams' Pink Pills to many people OH ac-
count of what they did for me, and feel
that cannot praise them too strongly"
DIR. Williams Pink Pills restored Mrs.
Wedding to health because they actually
make new blood and when the blood is
in full vigor every function of the body
is restored, because the blood carries to
every organ, every muscle, every nerve,
the necessary nourishment. Any woman
who is interested in the cure of Mrs. We'd
ding will want our book, "Plain Talks to
Women" which is free on request.
All druggists sell DIR. Williams Pink
Pills, or they will be sent by mail post
paid, OH receiptof price, so cents per box,
six boxes for $3.50, by the DIR. Williams
Medicine Co., Schenectady, NY.
The Yale expositor., 1906-10-05
scHLEY IN ROLE OF HuMoRlsT.
How the Admiral Had His Quiet Fun
With the Temperance Folk.

A prominent naval officer tells a
story that exhibits Admiral Schley
somewhat in the light of humorist.
Some years ago Schley was in COM
mand of one of the old navy ships that
was fitting out at the Brooklyn navy
yard for a foreign cruise. Now, naval
officers of the wardroom carry lot
of beer with them when they start on
a cruise. They are not, as rule,
heavy drinkers, but they like beer at
mess with their meals. This beer is
taken on board in bottles packed in
straw and placed in immense hogs
heads.
II appears that few days before
Schley's vessel was TO sail for a for.
eign station. large party of Brook.
lyn Sunday school teachers visited the
ship in body. The party was much
interested in watching the crew stow
and break the stores.
On the main deck stood one of the
big hogsheads packed full of beer bot
ties that had been emptied. This
hogshead of empty bottles was about
the uninitiated to tell whether they
were filled or empty; but the Sunday
school teachers Immediately concluded
that the bottles were loaded. Accord
ingly they regarded the hogshead with
stern disapproval. After a hurried
consultation they determined to send
a delegate to the commander with ref.
ba AAc.haoA
Sir" said the former to Schley, 1T
is a matter of deep regret that your
vessel should carry such huge guam
tity of intoxicants."
The quick-witted Schley knew at
once that the hogshead was at the bot
on" So. when the emissary spoke of
the many, many beer bottles he had
seen, Schley exclaimed: why, it's
simply shocking!" Then, with his Wis
itor, he left the cabin and repaired to
the main deck. "Bos'un's mate" he
called out, send me some deckhands
at once" The hands were aft in an
instant.
rig a tackle and dump that hogs
head over the side" ordered Schley.
The sailors. who knew that the bot
ties were empty, were all grins, but in
jiffy they had the hogshead over the
side into the water The Brooklyn
party looked on approvingly, and when
the offending bottles had disappeared
they gathered around Schley and told
him what a noble example he had set
for the men. Schley took IL all with
becoming modesty. For the fun he
had out of IL he paid a couple of dol.
lars into the wardroom mess for the
loss of the empty bottles, which
should have been returned to the
dealer--N. Y. Times
The Yale expositor., 1906-10-05
BEeeAR WORE SILK HAT.
Attire of Mendicant Surprised Vls.
ltors in London.

Tho visitors from the country turn.
ing from a London railway terminus
into the street on Saturday stepped TO
gaze aghast at a man standing in the
gutter. Look" said one. nudging the
other. even the beggars wear top.
pers' in London!" II was true in this
case, at any rate.
Here was man OF about five and
thirty, dressed like a city clerk, in
good morning coat and trousers. sound
boots. clean starched shirt and collar
and well fixed tie. He was crowned
with a silk hat, well brushed and
ironed. But there he was in the con.
ventional attitude of the curbstone
merchant, one foot on the pavement,
the other in the gutter One hand
held out for sale half a dozen boxes Of
matches, the other invited aims.
A man keeps nice little place in
the country from the profits of his
pitch on the pavement in the Strand.
but his workaday clothes would not
fetch as much as this mans hat cost
to iron.-London Evening Standard.
The Yale expositor., 1906-10-05
Bird Bredinq Islands.

During the last year the Audubon
Society of Louisiana has rented some
II bird breeding islands. located in the
waters of the gulf. Last year the
islands were watched by two wardens.
whose wages were paid by the ma
tional committee Of Audubon societies,
and although they were not wholly
able to prevent trespassing and egg
stealing nevertheless the results at
tanned were wellnigh marvellous. On
their own and the neighboring islands
of Breton reservation. owned by the
federal government, by these simple
preventive measures. there were
hatched and raised all of 10000 birds.
composed of the following species:
Common terms, foresters, terms. royal
terms, laughing gulls, black skimmers.
Country Life in America.
The Yale expositor., 1906-10-05
HAsYs ToRTuRlNe HUMoR.
Ears Looked as II They Wor J Drop
Off-Face Mass of Sores-Cured
by Cuticura in Two Weeks
for 75c.

IT feel it my duty to parents Of
other poor suffering babies to tell
you what Cuticura has done for my
little daughter. She broke out all
over her body with humor. and we
used everything recommended. but
without results. | called in three doc
tors. they all claimed they could help
her. but she continued to grow worse
Her body was a mass OF sores. and
her little face was being eaten away;
her ears looked as If they would drop
off. Neighbors advised me to get
Cuticura Soap and Ointment, and
before l had used half of the cake
Of Soap and box of Ointment the
sores had all healed, and my little
ones face and body were as clear
as a newborn babes. l would not
be without it again if it cost five dol
lars, instead of seventy-five cents.
Mrs. George ]. Steese, 701 Colburn
ST.. Akron. Ohio"
The Yale expositor., 1906-10-05
WHO PAID FOR THE pRINKs2
Endless Chain Operated by Thirsty
Men on the Mexican Border.

"Now. here is the best yarn of the
lot and a good puzzle for the Sunday
papers to print" said the man with
the alkali in his whiskers, when he
had settled down in the hotel lobby
after long day on the rubberneck
wagon.
Several years ago American silver
coin in Mexico was on the same basis
as Mexican silver was at that time and
still is in the states; it passed at half
its face value. Drinks in FL Paso and
in Juarez, the Mexican town across
the line, were a bit apiece or 1914
cents, as you easterners would say.
I'm those palmy days a citizen OF
FL Paso could go into drinking EN-
porium and buy a drink, paying for 1t
with an American quarter. The bar.
tender would hand him back Mexi.
can quarter, which was, OF course,
worth 12h cents in Texas.
"Then with this Mexican quarter in
his hand the citizen could cross the
bridge to Juarez and there buy an
other drink, laying his Mexican quar-.
ter on the bar.
'It the Greaser barkeep should give
him in change an American quarter
worth 12h cents in Mexico the joyous
citizen could return to Uncle Sans
back yard and repeat the process.
Now, the question is: Who paid
for those drinks?"-N. Y. Sun.
The Yale expositor., 1906-10-05
BEES CLOSED A MINE.
swsrmed in Millions and Men Were
Unable to Work.

There are instances in great number
where mining operations were tenn
porarily suspended by a shortage OF
funds or by water flooding the proper
ty, but 1t remained for Mohawk. a
small station along the Southern Pa
cific, to furnish new cause which is
unique in the history of mining. The
company affected owns the Red Cross
mines in the Mohawk mountains.
Millions of bees. attracted by the
water at these mines and forced from
their hives in the mountains by the
drought, took possession of the water
supply, and their numbers were so
great that It was found impossible to
drive the swarms away. Consequently
the mines have been shut down until
the rainy season sets In, when II is
hoped the bees will return TO their
mountain homes.-Sacramento Bee.
The Yale expositor., 1906-10-05
A Rich Mans Privilege.
By j. A. TIFFANY.

had come for him to speak out like a
man, and to know his fate. He sent
her costly bouquet during the day,
and in the evening went up to her
apartment, faultlessly groomed and
manicured.
Mollie became grave the moment
she saw him, and he found 1t diff.
cult to begin. After a few futile ef-
forts on both sides to say something
to put one another at ease, Mollie
looked up with one of her old radiant
smiles and said:
20, Fred! l have some news to tell
you. Dick will be home next week"
"Dick?" Brinsley repeated, inter.
negatively. Who is Dick?"
Why, Dick Darlington said Mollie,
raising her eyebrows with a sort OF
aggrieved air.
"Oh, yes-your cousin. remem-
ber, he introduced us; but, really, I
had only very slight acquaintance
with Mr.. Darlington-though OF
course, l shall be glad to know him
better for your sake, as he is your
cousin"
Well, he always calls himself my
cousin, but, really, we are not so
nearly related as that You see. his
father and my mother were cousins.
The connection is very slight. But
we are going to be married when Dick
has been home a month"
Brinsley got out of the room and
got home, somehow. He never re-
membered how. Nobody saw him for
week. Miss Malcolm never saw him
again.
But on the morning OF her wedding
day she had a note from him. She
read it with a smile, and sighed as
she dropped it into the stove.
Poor man." she said to herself ITS
too bad. or course. II anything had
happened to Dick while he was in
Africa or any of those places, that
would have made a difference"
They had been on their honeymoon
a week, when one morning Dick Dar.
lington looked up from the newspaper
and said:
w ny AhOiiAC, II ltu is
He was buried yesterday Died from
an overdose OF strychnia-must have
been drinking heavily. And-what's
this why. bless my soul!-he's left
his fortune to you
Mollie went over and sat on her
husbands knee. She glanced over
the paragraph that he had just been
reading Then, putting her arms
round Dicks neck. she kissed him on
the cheek and said:
Poor Mr.. Brinsley. 1t was an odd
fancy, wasn't ito leave his monoey
to me. Well, dear. We can buy that
old-fashioned mansion on the hill,
now. that you have always ad mired
so much"
Copyright, 1906, by Daily Story Pub Coz
The Yale expositor., 1906-10-05
rhunderstorms on the Water.

"On the water" said a grizzled old
bayman. when you see a thunder
storm rising you want to keep an eye
on the lightning. II you see 1t in the
distance striking down further and
further TO the right from where you
first saw it, or further and further to
the left. why. that indicates that the
storm is working 10 the right. or to
the left, and it may pass around you.
"But If you see il all the time COM
ing down in the same place and all the
time getting brighter and brighter,
why. that indicates that it's coming
straight toward YOU: and that's the
time son, when you want TO make for
home, or get in your sail and make
everything snug till the storm passes
over"
The Yale expositor., 1906-10-05
RIGHT HON E.
Doctor Recommends Postum from
Personal Test.

No one is better able to realize the
injurious action of caffeine-the drug
in coffee-on the heart, than the doc
tor.
When the doctor himself has been
relieved by simply leaving off coffee
and using Postum, he can refer with
full conviction to his own case.
A Mo. physician prescribes Postum
for many of his patients because he
was benefited by 1t. He says:
Il wish to add my testimony In re-
gard to that excellent preparation
Postum. / have had functional or
nervous heart trouble for over 15
years. and part of the time was unable
to attend to my business.
81 was a moderate user of coffee and
did not think drinking It hurt me. But
on stopping it and using Postum in
stead, my heart has got all right, and
l ascribe It TO the change from coffee
to Postum.
81 am prescribing Il now in cases OF
sickness, especially when coffee does
not agree, or affects the heart, nerves
or stomach.
when made right II has a much
better flavor than coffee, and is vital
sustainer of the system. ! shall con-
tinue to recommend II TO our people,
and / have my own case to refer to-
Name given by Postum Co., Battle
Creek, Mich. Read the little book,
The Road to Wellville," In pkgs.
There's a reason"
The Yale expositor., 1906-10-05
Died In westmInster Abbey.

Henry w. died in Westminster Alb
bey in 1913. II is claimed that from
that time to this no life has ended
there, except that of a minister named
Shepherd. who dropped dead in the
famous old sanctuary, just as he fin
ished a speech. at meeting recently
held under the charmanship of the
Dean of Westminster.
The Yale expositor., 1906-10-05
Scorpions Cause Disaster.

Scorpions were to great extent re-
sponsible for the recent bursting OF
the Kamalapuram tank in India.
There had been very heavy rains,
but when an attempt was made to
preserve the bank of the tank scorpi-
ons issued from crevices in the earth
work in such numbers that the at
tempt had to be abandoned. Over 80
laborers were stung.-Shanghai Mer.
curry.
The Yale expositor., 1906-10-05

during gravel attack, and mad the
other usual symptoms of kidney trou-
ble-lassitude. headache. pain in the
back, urinary disorders, rheumatic
pain, etc. have box containing IA
gravel stones that | passed. but that
is not one-quarter of the whole num-
ber. consider Doan's Kidney Pills
fine kidney tonic
Sold by all dealers. so cents box.
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, n. Y.
The Yale expositor., 1906-10-05
How'S This?

We ofer One Hundred Dollars Reward for any
case OF Catarrh that cannot be cured by Hslis
Catarrh Cure.
FL. CHENEY & CO., Toledo. O.
We, the undersigned. have known +. j. Cheney
for tho last IS years, and believe HIN perfectly hon
orabie in all business transactions aud financially
able to carry out any obligations made by his arm.
WALDISG. kINNAN a MARvIN,
Wholesale Druggists. Toledo. O..
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken Internally, acting
directly upon the blood aud mucous surfaces OF the
system. Testimonials sent free. Price IS cents per
bottle. Sold by all Druggists.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
The Yale expositor., 1906-10-05

or three years that
l had kidney trou-
BILE l passed about
2h pounds of gravel
and sandy sediment
in the urine. /
haven't passed a
stone since using
Doan's Kidney Pills,
however, and that
was three years ago.
| used to suffer the
most acute agony
The Yale expositor., 1906-10-05

Chinese Send Much Money Home.
1t is calculated that Chinese living
and working in other countries now
send home not less than $50,000,000
annually.
The Yale expositor., 1906-10-05

When a married woman throws a
hint it Is reasonably sure to strike her
husbands pocketbook.