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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-04-23
NEWS OF THE NEIGT1BORS

expected that J. c. and H. A Sodini,
who formerly conducted a vaudeville
theater on Brady street in this city,
will secure a 99-year lease ON a valu
able piece of Second street property
east of Brady. This will be the first
99-year lease ever executed in DaVen-
port. On this property the Messrs. So
DIM contemplate the erection of q fine
new vaudeville house. The same party
recently secured an option on the Pc
tersen property just west of the HOyt
music house, but have given this up
and now favor the Second street site.
Federal Court Opens.-At 10 o'clock
this morning Deputy Clerk Harry Nc.
Farland officially cried the opening OF
the United States district court, south
ern district of Iowa. Davenport divis
ion. The session will not be as impOr
Jant as the last one held here. but
there are several interesting damage
leases transferred from some Other
places. number against railroads hav
ing been brought here from Clinton
This is the first time. by the way. thai
Clinton county cases have come to thi!
division of the federal court. the Coun
ty having heretofore been in the juris
dictiOn of the northern district.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-04-23

vigor and cheerful
ness soon disappear
when the kidneys are
out of order or dis
eased.
Kidney trouble has
become SO prevalent
that it is not uncom-
mon for a child to be
born afflicted with
weak kidneys. If the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-04-23

Women have decided that in case
they cannot vote, they will cut out the
"stork" proposition. Perfectly proper
Take HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain Tea;
it is good for most everything. 80 cents,
tea or tablets. T. H. Thomas phar-
macy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-04-23
MILAN SALOON is ROBBED
Thief Cut Panel out of Window and
Rifles Cash Drawer.

The saloon at Milan owned by the
Davenport Brewing company and r.
Gently established with Hans Gem IS
manager. was broken open by thieves
Saturday night. a pane was cut ont
of a rear window. The cash drawer
was rifed and about 81 in change
taken
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-04-23
Should Have Known Better.

Swan Anderson of Cambridge died
Friday as it has since developed, from
drinking wood alcohol. He was refus-
ed liquor in the saloons and invested il
wood alcohol to satisfy his thirst He
was 40 years of age.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-04-23

Germany and was 55 years of age.
AT the family home, SO Howell
street, Jacob Storch passed away after
a lingering illness. He was a native
of Germany and had been a resident
here for % years. He was "A years of
age.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-04-23

Obituary Record.-Nels Wetsell died
at his home. 1926 Twentieth avenue.
Sunday morning after an illness #
four weeks with an abscess on his
spine and a complication of diseases.
He was born in Venested. Sweden.
Feb. s. 1S43. Thirty-six years ago he
came to America and the greater part
of that time he lived in Moline. For
twenty-siX years he was employed IL
the blacksmith department. of the Mo
line PlOwa compny. He leaves beside
his wife, one son. Charles, who arrived
from Texas just before he died. He
has one brother, Peter of Moline
Margaret Kirby, wife of William
Kirby, passed away at her home,
2310 Sixth avenue. Sunday. Mrs.
Kirby had only been i'll a few days.
She was % years of age and is surviv-
ed by an infant child and her hus-
| band. She had been a resident of f.
| linois twenty-five years.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-04-23
MOLINE
Three Cases of contagion.-The %

Three Cases of Contagion.-The .tt
port of Health Commissioner Meyer for
of scarlet fever developed during that
time. Two cases developed during the
week prior. With this small increase
the number of cases in the city has
been materially cut down during the
last fortnight. The health department
although the actual number of cases in
the city has not been counted, it is
known that great improvement il
the situation has taken place. No Other
cases of contagious disease broke out
during the week
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-04-23
Women as Well as Men Are Made
Miserable by Kidney and
Bladder Trouble.

Kidney trouble preys upon the mind,
discourages and lessons ambition; beauty,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-04-23

Broke Down in Court.-Mrs. Oliver
GoOdby, accompanied by her husband
and 4-yearold son. presented a sad
spectacle in police court yesterday, af.
ter she had been convicted of larceny
The woman broke down and sobbed
piteOusly. II required some time in
which 10 quiet her sufficiently to take
her to the county Jail. where she is tC
serve 10 days. Mrs. Goodby was charg
ed with the theft of a silk waist. skirt
and other clothes from the room OF
Cora Smith. 30S1a Brady street. Dur
ing the trial Mrs. Goodby denied hel
guilt, claiming the clothes had beer
given her. She also was the coolest
person in the court room until con
victed. and then broke down and weep
like 4 child
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-04-23

child urinates too often, if the urine scalds
the flesh, or if, when the child reaches an
age when it should be able to control the
passage, it is yet afflicted with bed-wet-
ting, depend upon it, the cause of the diff
Guilty is kidney trouble, and the first
step should be towards the treatment of
these important organs. This unpleasant
trouble is due to diseased condition of
the kidneys and bladder and not to a
habit as most people suppose.
Women as we'll as men are made rniser-
able with kidney and bladder trouble,
and both need the same great remedy.
The mild and the immediate effect of
Swamp-Root is soon realized It is sold
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-04-23

by druggists, in fifty
cent and one-dollar
size bottles. You may
have a sample bottle
bxy ,,,,;I frae a1So a
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-04-23

Hunting Former Resident.-The po-
lice have been requested TO learn if
possible the where abouts of Marinus
Nielsen. who formerly resided in Mo-
line. A letter came to the department
from the chief of police of Cedar Rap
ids, who started the search at the -
quest of Neilsen's wife. Nielsen re-
sided here two years ago. and was EN-
ployed as boiler maker at the Silvis
shops. Six weeks ago he wrote to his
wife in Cedar Rapids stating that he
work, and since that time she has not
heard from him. Nothing concerning
the man has been learned here.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-04-23

Continued on Page Six.)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-04-23

Firm Observation-Disclosures is
made of the dissolution of the firm Of
MurdOck-Nessley company, the ladies
OutfitterS at 420-422 Fifteenth street
T. c. Murdoch retires from the part
nership and the business will be con-
Quoted by the other members of the
firm. J. H. Nessley and T. c. New
berry, the latter of ST. Louis
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-04-23
Home OF swamp-Roos.

pamphlet telling all about Swamp-Root
including many of the thousands of testi-
monial letters received from sufferers
cured. In writing DR.. Kilmer & Co.,
Binghamton, N. V, be sure and mention
this paper. Don't make any mistake,
but remember the name, Swamp-Root,
DR.. Kilmer's Swamp-Root, and the adj
dress, Binghamton, N. Y, on every
bottle
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-04-23

Debate Local Optton.-M. J. Nc
Entry and l.. c. Blanding will join in
forensic battle at the Moline club Fri
day evening with w r. Moore and c.
f. Dietz over the question of local o.
ton. This is the first of this style If
battle to be fought at the club. and 4
lively interest is being manifest in the
outcome of the go. Resolved, Th1t
the local option bill drawn by the Anti
Saloon league should become a law is
the question. The affirmative has
been assigned to Mr.. Moore and Mr..
DietZ with five minutes TO Mr.. Moore
, for closing, while Mr.. McEniry and
, Mr.. Blanding will uphold the negative.
| The entertainment committee insists
| that there is nothing personal in the
assignment of sides.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-04-23

To Begin on New Manufactures
Lambert of the King-Lambert Con-
struction company of Des MONIES is
expected TO arrive in the city today.
He will Immediately take steps toward
organizing work on the laying of the
Third avenue water main-the con-
tract for which was awarded his com
pany last fall. A few hydrants have
been distributed along Third avenue.
but as yet no iron pipe has arrived IN
the city. 1t is understood that Nh
Lambert ordered this pipe last fall Il
the time of the letting of the con-
tract. but as ii cannot be secured II
less than six months. it is possible
that work will be delayed beyond
May |.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1907-12-06
WENT HUNTING AND !. NEVER CAME BACK
EMPLOYEE OF BIsBEE PAPER MYsTERIoUsLY DISAPPEARS
 AND SUICIDE IS FEARED.

One of the strangest cases of dis. appearance in Bisbee in long time is that of L. W. Myers, paper ruler by profession, who up until few days ago, was employed in the job depart ment of the Review. While out hunting with a friend on Sunday afternoon in the lower end of the district, Myers wandered away and has not been seen since.
 Owing to the remarks which he had made, it is believed that he may have committed suicide, while another theory is that he is drug fiend, and to satisfy craving for morphine is in one of the opium joints on the Mexican side of the line at Naco. Captain Wheeler of the Arizona rangers was notified of the mat ter and took charge of the search.
 On Sunday morning Ralph Erickson, aged about F years, and l.. w. Myers, started out down the canyon on hunt ing expedition, the former having a shotgun and ammunition. Late Sunday evening the boy returned to the city and stated that about clock Myers had borrowed the gun and, saying that he would hunt something, started off, By this time they had reached point about four miles east of Warren. Ten minutes later Erickson heard a shot and running in the direction it had came
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1907-12-06
Heart Disease in High Finance

Deaths from organic heart trouble il the third quarter of 1907 in this city showed a marked increase over the cor responding period of last year. For tn, quarter now running the health depart ment tells us to expect an alarming in crease in such deaths because of tho money stringency and the fall in stocks A financial furry leaves its marks on the health report.
 But just as the currency readjustmeni is bound to clear the fiscal atmosphere so, the sanitary experts declare, the period of recovery from panic will re. lieve the death list. Retrenchments in many households must follow losses.
 There is sure to be a wide reaction from the late excesses and extrava- gances of abounding prosperity. Weak hearts, weak stomachs and weak livers will find medicine in simple or at least a simpler life, and the health board figures will show the results in the first quarter of 190s.-New York World
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1907-12-06
Kaiserin Called Empress of Goodness

In Germany woman is judged, not according to her drawing room accom- plishments or knowledge of men and matters of the time, but according to her domesticity. That is exactly how the kaiserin likes to be judged. She brides herself upon being model house wife, and has always endeavored to set an example to her countrywomen by keeping studiously aloof from matters political and concentrating her attention upon the requirements of her home, hus- band and children. Outside these, the serious interests of the empress lie mainly among the poor and suffering. She is intensely charitable, and has done wonders to help forward philan- thropic movements in Germany, and it is in consequence of her work in this direction that she has been termed Empress of Goodness. At the same time her majesty is fond of outdoor rec reations, being quite an expert tennis player and one of the best horsewomen in the mpire.--London Tit-Bits.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1907-12-06

from, to ascertain what had been killed, to his surprise he could not discover Myers.
 It was stated by men working in the same department with Myers that he was drug fend and that he had said after he had been discharged few days ago for drinking heavily that if he ever touched liquor again he would kill himself.
 Myers is about 35 years of age; weighs 130 pounds; stands 5 feet 9 inches high; has sallow complexion, and when seen last was dressed in a good brown suit of clothes, brown derby hat and black shoes.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1907-12-06
NOTICE OF PAYMENT OF CLERK S
 CLAIM CERTIFICATES

Persons holding Clerks Claim Ger tifcates will please present the same at the office of the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors and receive warrants in lieu thereof.
 J. W. WENTWORTH, Clerk.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1907-12-06
How About Your Insuranca2

Don't wait until the house burns down before you think of insurance. See Moore & Feland about it at once, Home Printing Building. If
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1907-12-06

Anyone wishing to purchase Nav. ajo blanket or rug, call at 475 N. Hill street, Bailey block. Finest collection ever brought to the city.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1907-12-06
Notice

am the man who will, without .,ke charge, go anywhere in the eity ~ rain an acknowledgment, day or nisnI leases or shine; also draw up deecS' bue. mortgages and wills at small cU0I o.,uu : gy always ready in front or p n the store. Phone Al. L. H. Bfo"T if notary public.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1907-12-06

Van Wagenen, next door to the post office, does a general painting and pa per hanging business. All work guaran. teed.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1907-12-06

Books! See the large line of books at Van Wagenen's. P. o. building
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1907-12-06

Ring up 372 for painter. Van Wag- enen will call on you and give you a frst-class job.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1907-12-06
MEsCAL JIM HACKETT, A TYPE
 OF THE OLD WEST, IS DEAD

"Mescal Jim' Hackett has roped his last steer, for good old Jim is dead
 Thus passed out of the southwest one of the few examples of the now almost extinct type of the cowboys of the early days, for conditions have changed and the cowpuncher of today is of a genus different from his predecessor of yesterday.
 James Hackett, as he was known to the few-for he was "Mescal Jim" to the many--died suddenly yesterday noon as he had started to eat lunch in the Waldorf. He suddenly complained of illness and was helped int ca back room by friend, where he speedily lost consciousness and never recovered death following within a very few min, utes. He was about 36 years of age.
 James Hackett is thought to have been native of Colorado, though this is not certainly known, and it is said that his family lived, or formerly lived at Las Vegas, N. M., though theiI whereabouts are now uncertain. At tempts are being made to ascertain il his father and mother are still living at Las Vegas, but at this writing nc word has been received from then there.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1907-12-06
Wins Once Again

"This is rather looping the Leupp, gentlemen" he is reported to have said. Whereat even Senator Gamble laughed.
 Now, let us see what we have next" began MT. Roosevelt "Oh yes; there is that auditor for the interior department. Wen find out if he is to stay"
 The auditor of the interior is Hon. Robert s. Parson of South Dakota. He was appointed on the recommendation of Senator Kittredge, and is an intense Kittredge partisan. The anti -Kittredge wing of the republican party in South Dakota has been trying to oust him.
 While the president was talking, his hands were busy again. The eagle eye of Kittredge watched their every move. When the closed fists came above the desk the president exclaimed.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1907-12-06
Popular Among Acquaintances

Mescal JimD has many friends among the oldest of the old-timers about Douglas and many face wore an air of sadness this morning as his former chums clustered together and discussed his many good points. Generous and open-hearted, T friend never wanted when he was about. He never would leave his horse tied and saddled while he went away, but would remove the saddle and look to the animal s comfort before caring for his own wants. Ever on the side of the weak, he was never known to pick a quarrel with one smaller or less strong than himself un- less it chanced to be with bully--a class he hated-and when he met one of these there was apt to be trouble for the other fellow. There was hardly town in the section where he could not go and, whether known or not, bor- row money within two hours, such was his reputation for honesty, but he sell dom needed to borrow, for his credit was always the best.
 ~ is h"iu lo hdHe PiOHihehl IdncH or outfit where he has not worked and where he was not welcome to return, for there were few punchers so expert as he. At the time of his death he was with the Hood outfit.
 The funeral was held this afternoon from the Washington undertaking par lors and every cattleman and cowboy within reach of the city was on hand, besides many of his friends among the oldtimers, all who knew him desiring to show at least that respect to his memory.-Douglas International.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1907-12-06
LOTTERY CONDUCTED IN THE
 WHITE HOUSE BY PRESIDENT

"You shall have the first turn again Senator Kittredge." Right hand" said Kittredge. As the fingers of the president were strengthened out, Kittredge was almost enthusiastic.
 Bob Person stays" he mumbled, and, picking the large bit of paper from the president s hands, reverently placed it in his waistcoat pocket. President Roosevelt was growing sus. picious of Kittredge. Gamble hadn t won thing, and many of Gamble 8 friends in South Dakota were euthusi- astic Roosevelt men. The president rapped his desk three times in a non- chalant, careless way. Senator Gamble crossed his fingers.
 The next drawing in the great South Dakota lottery had the district attor- neyship for a prize.
 "Guess," said the president, with his fists in front of Kittredge. Kittredge guessed Cleft" and guessed wrong. It was Gamble s win. Gamble smiled and crossed his fingers.
 ''In this gamble you get the kitty for once,' said still small voice. Even Senator Kittredge laughed. Gamble Has Innings The South Dakota internal revenue collectorship was disposed of in the same manner. Senator Kittredge guessed as before and drew the short slip. Senator Gamble began to look happy.
 The two South Dakota statesmen had been anxious throughout the contest, but their anxiety was increased tenfold when the president turned to them again.
 There was only one office left, and it was better than any of those that had gone before. This was the national bank examinership, the choicest plum on the South Dakota political tree. ''I think l shall change my method, " said the president. ''I think l shall toss coin to decide the bank examiner. ship
 Mir. Roosevelt placed his right hand in the trousers pocket on that side and pulled up bunch of keys. A search of his left.hand trousers pocket revealed nothing more than something that look ed like Carnegie hero medal. The president began to look embarrassed. Careful rummaging of his waistcoat pockets produced nothing more than an elk 's tooth and lock of Emperor Will liam's hair. Mir. Roosevelt smiled one of his quizieal smiles.
 "'I haven't cent, he confessed, blushingly. "Leupp, lend me some money, said he, turning to the eommis- sioner of Indian affairs.
 It was Commissioner Leupp's turn to be embarrassed. ''I have only one coin, he remarked shyly, as he handed it over to the president.
 The two senators were breathing heavily. They watched the president with intense interest. Each wanted that bank examinership and wanted it badly.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1907-12-06
A Good Cowpuncher

Racket first became known in this section about twenty years ago and in 1887 and 1888 was working for the Bar z outfit, at which time he was generally known as the Happy Kid. ' Since that time he has worked for many other outfits, indeed on nearly every ranch of any importance, and all he had to do was to visit ranch to have a job offered him, for he ranked at the very top of his business and was always much sought after. He worked usually close to the line, now in Ari- zona, again in New Mexico and again across the line in Sonora, and wherever he went he made many friends and al most no enemies. In the days when settlements were few and far between and the boys would come in for round up, he was ever ready to dance all night and work all day for as many as three consecutive nights and days and would be as lively as ever at the end.
 At the time of the settlement of Douglas, when there were but few scattered houses here, he was wagon boss for the F outfit and it was at that time the name of "Mescal Jimp was conferred upon him. There was some good story, joke on him, which brought about the name. The story has long since been forgotten, but the name has always stuck.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1907-12-06
Globe Steam Laundry G. BOISE, Proprietor

This is to notify the public that have again taken full charge or U. Globe Steam Laundry, and that OOPl. & Richards, to whom I leased the PlSD' some time ago, have retired, and are ~ longer in any way connected with 'D' business.
 I wish to assure my old patrons a.r ul the public in general that all work Gn, ., be frst-class and that a prompt sef''' will be given. Give me a trial.
 Nov. 9l 1907 G. BOISE
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1907-12-06

Stop at Sam Kee's today; ask about the shoes.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1907-12-06
Substitutes a Coin.

"Now, Senator Kittredge," briskly spoke Mir. Roosevelt, ''I am going to give you chance to guess again. When I toss this coin you name the side that falls uppermost, and if you re right you select the bank examiner. If you guess wrong, Senator Gamble gets him.p
 Hold minute, Mir. President in terjected Senator Kittredge. The presi- dent lowered his poised hand. "I just want to know if that's new $10 gold piece" said Kittredge.
 "No, it's only quarter" was the president $ answer. "Here goes, and he tossed the money into the air
 "In God we trust,' cried Kittredge fervently. "I choose heads"
 Heads she is," said MT. Roose- welt. ''You win, Senator Kittredge.p p
 Before the two South Dakota sen ators left the White House it was agreed that they would submit their slates of appointments before congress assembled Mir. Kittredge, in accord anee with the result of the lottery, will name a majority of the federal offceholders to be appointed in his state and MT. Gamble will name the rest. The president will follow the recommendation of the senator, and each senator will not oppose the nom nations made to the senate by the president at the instance of the other Washington Herald.