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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-10-10
Special Taxation Notice

Notice is hereby given to all inter
eSted, that the city council of the city
of Rock Island, having ordered that an
improvement of Twenty-fifth street be
made from the south line of Seventh:
avenue to the north line of Ninth ave
nue. by grading, curbing. draining AMI
paving with brick, the ordinance for
the same being on file in the office Of
the city clerk of said city, and the said
city having applied to the County Court
of Rock Island County, in the state of
Illinois, for an assessment of the costs
of said Improvement by special taxi
ton upon the lots and tracts of land
fronting upon said proposed improve
ments. And an assessment thereof
having been made and returned to said
court, the final hearing thereon will be
had on the 18th day of October, A. d.
1907, or as soon thereafter as the bus
mess of the court will permit. All per-
sons desiring may file objections in
said court before said day, and may
appear on the hearing and make Their
defense.
The assessment is payable in 10 in
stallments. All installments except the
first shall bear interest at the rate of
) per cent per annum from and after
the date of issuance of first certificate
for work until paid.
Dated at Rock Island Illinois, this
Sd day of October. 4. D., 1907.
HERMAN HANSON,
Commissioner appointed TO make as
seSSment.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-10-10
BELIEVE IN DREAMS?
e Yes, What Would You Do In Case
Similar to Thisi


If you should dream that man
with whom you were acquainted killed
his wife, if you wildly saw him plunge
a dagger into her heart in your vision,
would you tell the wife of your premo-
milton of Il tragedy?
This question has been puzzling q
number of people in London. A mar
ried couple We're inspecting house
which was for rent in Surrey some
time ago. While the husband inspect
ed the stables the wife remained in the
parlOr.
Shortly after her husband left the
room, the wife said, man and woman
entered. The woman was young and
pretty and in tears. The man was an
CRY. After gesticulating a few minutes
he rushed to the girl, drew a knife
her heart
With a loud shrek the woman who
witnessed the tragedy arose and stag
gered to the door, She looked about
her and saw that the couple had van
ished. She realized she had either
been dreaming or had seen vision
When her husband returned she told
him her experience. They did not rent
the house. -
Some time afterward while attending
reception the woman was introduced
to n young lady and her fiance. She
recognized the characters of her vision
Later the young couple to whom she
had been introduced were married. To
her dismay. the woman learned they
| had leased the very house where she
had experienced the narrowing dream.
What was she to do? She asked her
! friends. They were at loss to give
her advice. The woman was convinced
that she was given the premouition of
tragedy. At the same time she dread
ed provoking q disagreement in case
there should be nothing but hallucf-
nation.
| What would you do in such a case?
This would depend, of course, as to
whether or not you believe in dreams
Do you?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-10-10
Use Of Bible in Public Schools.

A limited use of the bible in the pub
lie schools is approved by the Texas
court of civil appeals. 1t is there held
that the constitutional guaranty of relig-
ious liberty is not violated by morning
exercises in the public schools consist
ing of the reading, without comment,
of non-sectarian extracts from King
James version of the bible and by re
peating the Lords prayer and the sing
ing of appropriate songs in which the
pupils are invited but not required to
join. Decisions from Kentucky, Kan
sas, Michigan, Iowa and Massachusetts
are cited in support of the courts
holding.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-10-10
POINTED PARAGRAPHS.

AS n matter of fact there are no very
big fish in small puddles.
You can usually find a pin almost
anywhere but in the pincushion.
A fool is the greatest nuisance in this
world. And there are quite a few Of
them.
1t is beyond some men to understand
the difference between pomposity and
dignity.
We have always wondered what wo-
men do with the . cents saved in pur-
chasing a two dollar article for S1.9S.
Have you ever stopped to admire the
self control of the man who can pick
up lead pencil without marking on
something?
Every man would have q pretty fair
reputation If people looked for his good
qualities as carefully as they look for
the good qualities of a dog.-Atchison
Globe
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-10-10
River improvement and Freight
Congestion.

From "The Presidents Mississippi
River Journey" by William Llewellyn
Saunders, in the American Review of
Reviews for October: Every great
traffic expert in the United States is
insisting upon river Improvement in
order that the congestion of freight in
the country may be relieved. Hill, Har-
riman. and President Finley of the
Southern for two years have been pub
licly insisting on this M. c. Markham,
traffic expert of the Missoupri Pacific,
and formerly traffic manager of the H.
linois Central, line paralleling the
Mississippi river, five years ago pub
licly testified to the influence of the
river as a rate regulator, saying that ii
not only controlled the rate north and
south from st. Paul to New Orleans
but east and west from New York to
Denver
Mr.. Hill last winter testified that the
railways were so congested that he
himself sent freight by water to gel
quicker service. Mr.. Hill also in letter
to Governor John A. Johnson of Mime
sofa, goes into detail to show that it i;
impossible for the railways to keel
pace with the growth of the country:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-10-10

Notice is hereby given to all inter
eSted, that the city council of the city
of Rock Island, having ordered that an
improvement of Twenty-fifth street De
made from the south line of Fifth a e.
nue. to the north line of Seventh az e.
nue. by grading. curbing, draining and
paving with brick. the ordinance for
the same being on file in the Offic' Of
the city clerk of said city, and the said
city having applied to the County Court
Of Rock Island County, in the sta e of
Illinois, for an assessment of the costs
of said improvement by special taxa
ton upon the lots 4 tracts of land
fronting upon said proposed imp. Ove-
ments. And an assessment thel Hof
having been made and returned to sa Il
court, the final hearing thereon will b,
had on the 18th day of October, y. d.
1907, or as soon thereafter as the bus
mess of the court will permit. All per
sons desiring may file objections in
said court before said day, and NAV
appear on the hearing and make their
defense.
The assessment is payable in 10 in
lstallments. All installments except the
! first shall bear interest at the rate q!
5 per cent per annum, frol1 and aftet
the date of issuance of frs certificate
for work until paid.
| Dated at Rock Island, illinois, this
Sd day of October, A. d., 1907.
| HERMAN HANSON,
| Commissioner aDDointed TO make as
lsessment.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-10-10
RECORD OF COURT HOUSE.
Real Estate Transfers,

George w. Sears to Vesta Sears, I'M
divided half of block 4, Sears Second
addition, Sears, 500.
William j. Bleuer to Eliza Van
Damme, part southeast quarter of north
west quarter, section 6, II, 1w, 81 200.
White, Pope & Guyer to John Curde,
lot sc, block 123, New Shops addition,
East Moline, $500.
b. R. Towndrow to Fred ]. Savage,
part lot 6, block H. Edgewood Park ad-
dition, Rock Island, 81.
Frank w. Shalline TO Frederick
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-10-10

Bruchman, lots , and 4, r. A. Smiths
addition, Rock Island, $475.
Charles II. Cornwall to Alfred John
son, lot /, block /. Fourteenth Street
addition, Moline, being part of south
east quarter, northwest quarter of
northeast quarter, section s, II, 1w,
1925.
Arthur w. Wilson to ~ Arthur Cook,
lot /, block /, Reeds subdivision. out
lot A, Stewards Second addition, South
Moline, $3.50
Cordelia Robinson, by executor, to
George Bryan, lots 6, Z and s, block 10,
Marshall's addition, Cordova, 5000.
Take De Wits Little Early Riser
Pills. Sold by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-10-10
DAILY STORY
ELECTRICITY AND DYNAMITE.


Copyright, 1907. by E. c. Parcells.l
They called him the BLACK DEATH
and they had good cause to. If there
was ever fiend in human form it was
Ramirez, the Spaniard. He had come
ashore on the coast of Chile with the
wreck of Spanish vessel, and within
fortnight he had committed robbery
and murder and had been obliged to
fee to the mountains. There he got Il
little band together and killed and
robbed as trade. After the officers
of the law had failed to XII! or capture
the man he was pursued by the sol
diers and finally driven into Peru.
When the war broke out there were
hundreds of Adventures who would
| have gladly joined Ramirez. but after
increasing his band TO n hundred he
would take no more.
Up among the mountains, just over
the Peruvian line, the American Min
ing and Smelling company had been
| developing the Humboldt silver mine.
| 1t was a rich mine and had paid a
gOOdly sum for its concession. Rami-
| req had come within five miles of ii on
| two or three occasions before the war.
| but had then hesitated and turned
| back. 1t was guarded by over a hun
| dred government troops, and the poems
who did the mining had been armed
by the company. The war called the
| troops away. 1t was then that the
poems We're drilled and told that they
must defend themselves. They entered
into the spirit of the thing for the next
two weeks, but then an event hap
pened that caused all but about TWEEN
ty of them to desert. Ramirez paid a
visit to the mine in person. He ap-
peared one afternoon nnaccompanied
He was dressed in white duck suit
carried cane and wore new som.
brero and the manager at first took
him for some prosperous resident of
the valley. The BLACK Death" entered
the office as any gentleman would
and, taking the proffered chair, he
quietly said:
81 am Ramirez. You may possibly
have heard Of me-"
mot Ramirez, the-the bandit" ex
claimed the manager.
1.-THE same, if you wish to apply the
term. have called on a little matter
of business. / have not hitherto dis
turbed you because you are Ameri
cans and are taking no part in this
war; but I am now in want of money
I have assessed you at $4,000 IL
gold"
But, my dear sir began the as
tonished manager.
There are no butts with Ramirez
, sir l want $4,000 in gold packed OF
q mule, without unnecessary delay"
The managers first feeling of awe
i, and fear fed away as he looked a
the man before him. Clean shaved
and well dressed, the dread Spaniart
did not look ferocious or formidable
His eyes and mouth betrayed inheren
5 cruelty, but here he was all alone
: and the manager had 800 men at hi
+ back. The fellow seemed to know
+ what was passing in the others mind
4 for presently he laughed in a sheer
j ing way and said:
go ahead and try it il you wish"
t 81 shall not pay you the money
l. was the firm reply.
r "Ah. see! You will depend upol
your poems. Very well. Let us max
one single experiment. You there
) want you in the Office a moment"
d 1t was summer time, and the win
dows were open. He had called t
half a dozen men outside who wer
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-10-10
Taken In One Way.

He-So you persist in breaking off
the engagement? She-Most decided
". What do you take me for? He
oh, about forty. Better think It over
1t may be your last chance.-Harpers
Weekly
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-10-10

The Standard Oil bore up well under
q S29 100000 fine, but the magnates are
now shaking in their boots. Ida Tar
bell is after them again.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-10-10

that they can get neither the money,
the laborers, nor the material with
which to build the new lines needed,
and that if the government does not so
improve the rivers that they may take
from the railways a part of the burden,
the freight congestion will grow worse
YEARLY
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-10-10

Marryat-So that great inventor IS
dead and his wonderful secret is lost
Newitt-Not at all. He told his wife
Just before he died. Marryat-Yes,
that's what I mean - Philadelphia
Press
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-10-10
Afflicted with Sore Eyes for SO Years.

l have been afflicted with sore eyes
for 33 years. Thirteen years ago | be-
came totally blind and was blind for
six years. My eyes We're badly inflam-
ed. One of my neighbors insisted upon
my trying Chamberlain's Salve and
gave me half box of it. TO my sur
prise it healed my eyes and my sight
came back to me."-P. c. Earls, Gym.
thiana, Ky. Chamberlain's Salve is fol-
sale by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-10-10
Americas Greatest Interest.

A few weeks ago over twenty mil
lions of youthful Americans commenc-
ed working in the most important of
all occupations, the pursuit of knowl-
edge, and to maintain the schools adult
Americans will have contributed about
$50 millions of dollars for 1907. The
American public is also being educated
to the fact that Hostetter's Stomach
Bitters is a sovereign remedy for any
disturbance of the stomach, liver, kid
neys and bowels. Thousands of letters
of testimonial have been received from
cured people during the past "a years,
and what it did for them it can surely
do for you Try it without delay. 1t
will restore the appetite, assist in the
proper digestion and assimilation of the
food, thus curing heartburn, belehing,
bloating, sour risings, dyspepsia, indi-
gestion, costiveness, biliousness, insom-
mia, female ills and malarial fever.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-10-10
EDWARD COLES-1822-1826.

Illinois, antiavey Democrat
His
While
plurality prosavery
candidate. He died
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-10-10
THE ARGUS.

p iblished Daily and Weekly at 1924
dec nd avenue, Rock Island, Ill IEn-
tered at the postofice as second-class
matter.1
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-10-10

That Mississippi boatman will never
help pilot Roosevelt to the presidency
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-10-10

Shoes are to be worn longer this
year" Hats, too, unless money be-
comes easier.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-10-10

Presidential candidates should re-
member that the safest drink is oxy-
gen.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-10-10

Pennsylvania palace of graft is
surely developing a states prison con-
nection.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-10-10

The only true constipation cure
must begin its soothing. healing action
when it enters the mouth. HOLSTERS
Rocky Mountain Tea restores the
whole system to a healthy, normal
condition. So cents, tea or tablets.
Harper House pharmacy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-10-10

De Wits Kidney and Bladder Pills
relieve backache. weak kidneys. and
Inflammation of the bladder. Sold by
all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-10-10

All the news all the time-THE
ARGUS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-10-10

When the Tigers and the Cubs clash
1t is like feeding time in the jungle.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-16
NEWBOLD TO MEET
KEATES IN FINALS

PINEHURST n. c., February TO-
George w. Keates of Brae Burn and T. R.
Newbold of Chevy Chase meet in today's
hole finals Of the third annual st. VAL
entine's tournament as the result of yes
terday's semi-final round, both winning
good matches.
Mr.. Keates defeated G. /. Becker Of Woodland
By anS an Mr. o to beat
being close one and won on the short seven
In the first division consolation David Fleming,
Jr, of Mt. Airy and ". p Shotz Of Wheaton sur
Fen & bens int estune Of
sss.. s,s 81 OAK s IF III se
third H. W. Ormsbee Of the Crescent Athletic and
E. f Of Ssm and j.
Roberts Allan Of Ottawa will fight it out
The day was absolutely perfect. with just
enough kick" in the air to put players
thirty-six hole finals will be followed by big
crowds. and a social feature Of the day
will be afternoon tea with music at the
Country Club house. A summary of the
eighteen-hole semi--inal round follows:
First divsion-George W. Keates. Brae Burn.
beat c. L. Becker, Woodland, and 3; T. r. New
bold. Chevy Chase, beat J. E. Porter, Pittsburg,
Consolation-Dayid Fleming, Jr., Mt. Airy, beat
W. =. shotH. Wheaton. Chicago, o. beat L. Il. Dor,
chester. Glen EchG St. Louis By default
Second diy1siOn-D. +. Little, W0Idst0n, Deat y.
W. Royce, Montcair, and g. 1. s. Robson, Oak
Hill, Rochester, beat c. A. Taft. Tatnuck County.
and 2
Consolation. c. B. Dana, wyantenuck Mass,
shaw, Jackson Park, beat J. H. Redfeld, Highland,
Third division-H W. ormsbee, Crescent A. c.,
beat r. B. Valance, Genoese. N. Y, 8 and 2;
H. s. Cummings. Wee Burn, beat G. H. Rosen-
Consolation-P. shethar. wykagyl Country, beat
ess7z Chase, BEAT Il T. Hsrpss Mols:!on sA 1p
Fourth division-I. e Raymond. New York beat
Roberts Allan, Ottawa. beat ]. z: Kellogg Alpine,
Fitchburg, up.
Consolation-D j. O'Cennell, Haekeusack, beat
e. N. Rockwell, Leominster, and 1 K. L. SEQ
field. Wee Burn, beat g. W. Brown, Philadelphia,
and 6.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-16
GOSSIP OF THE BOXERS.

Jack O'Brien Is expected back to Phila-
delphia any day, due to the fact that he
was unable to get on any bouts In the west.
O'Brien expects to arrange several six
round bouts, to take place in the Quaker
city.
It just goes to show how a champion is
forgotten. Only a few months ago Joe Wal
colt was very much in evidence, but since
his defeat by Honey" Melody he has
dropped from the fighting map.
Tommy Murphy says he will take on all
those that are after his scalp when he gets
through with Spike Robson. Baldwin
and all hands win be accommodated.
Tommy Sullivan would not consider a
81 500 offer from q boxing club in New Or
leans for a fight with Abe Attell. Sullivan
thinks he can do much better than that.
Jim Jeffries was refused license for a
saloon In San Francisco short time ago
ON the ground that the champion was not
a resident Of that city.
Andy McGarry made such a good i'm
preston in his recent bout with INK Rus
sell with the Quaker city boxing fans that
he will be matched shortly to box Russell
with the rugged Russell McGarry was han
6iicapped with bad leg, but put up a cork
ing good bout. They will box before the
National Athletic Club In about two weeks.
Jack McGuigan has arranged an all-star
show for the National Club. Philadelphia,
tonight bout that looks very good to
the boxing fans IL the one between frankie
Paul and Grover Hayes Hayes gained
some reputation recently by defeating
Darkey- Haley. the English boxer. Paul
and Hayes win no doubt put up six hot
While the fight promoters of Tonopah
have reduced their offers considerably re-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-16
RACING, BASE BALL
AND OTHER SPORTS
edge for the battle with Miller ON the big

edge for the battle with Miller on the big
tracks.
Meanwhile Miller Is still marvellous. At
San Francisco he IL far and away the lead
ing rider. He IL still Hike flash of light
away from the post, and he Is improving
greatly in riding finish, heretofore his
one weak spot. But the greatest thing
about Miller IL not his ability to beat the
barrier or cajole a sluggish, sullky horse
into running freely; It IL the feeling that
he is always trying that has endsared him
to the racing public and brought him many
sort mounts upon which almost any other
rider could probably have won.
The dominant characteristic Of little
Charley Garner Ii his icy courage. In
spite Of sickness and repeated falls, he
leads the list at New Orleans this winter
over riders Of experience like Nico1 and
Martin. both Of whom. however, bear the
reputation of money riders-rather, Jockeys
out to pile up the greatest possible num-
Der OF winning mounts.
Garner Is a second Harry Spencer in his
frtgfdity in tight finish. His ability to
sit still at the critical moment, more than
anything else. enabled him to win the
S!O.OCO Metropolitan handicap for his en-
piOyer, John A. Drake, with 'Grapple, a
selling platter.
Garner is not so finished a rider as Mil
Ter, nor so brilliant as Radtke, but, all the
same, he promises to be q factor in many
OF the great races Of the year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-16
YALE MAY PLAY
FOOT BALL WITH PENNSY

NEW HAVEN, Conn. February 16.-Capt.
Folwen of the University Of Pennsylva-
MAS foot ball eleven for 1907, who was here
last night with the University Of Pennsyl-
vania wrestling team, stated that Pennsyl-
vania ought to have q championship team
next fall. as only one man of last years
squad would be lost by graduation. He
said that Lawrence. who played quarter,
would not return but that Regain, who
played on the freshman eleven last fall,
would doubtless take his place very ac-
ceptably. Capt. Folwell also declared he
expected Macklfn and Pike, two other 1910
men, to show up well.
As q nucleus for the eleven next fall
Capt. Folwell will have Levene. Scarlet.
Dwyer. Hollenback, CASTOR, Sheble, Regain,
Pike and Macklin. It Is not known def
die the coaching reins ct Pennsylvania this
fall He was head coach last season, and
gave perfect satisfaction. and has been In
vited to act In the same capacity again, but
has not given an answer a. yet.
When questioned whether Pennsylvania
would like to meet Yaie on the gridirOn
next fall Capt. Folwell said there was moth
ing that would suit the red and blue eleven
any better. He said that Pennsylvania
would be glad to play at Philadelphia or
at New Haven. and hoped that a game
could be arranged. He admitted that there
would be little show OF Yale and Pennsyl-
vania getting together ON the gridiron In
case Harvard was allowed to continue in
intercollegiate athletics but In the event OF
an adverse decision by the governing ath-
letic body at Cambridge he thought Yale
Pennsylvania contest . possibility.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-16
ANNUAL MEETING OF
VIRGINIA HORSEMEN

The annual meeting Of the Virginia
Horse Show Association was held at the
New willard Hotel yesterday. with Presi-
dent Charles Mulliken of Berryville as the
presiding officer. The association is
very prosperous one, comprising a large
number of horse show clubs and societies
OF Virginia. A vote was taken as to
where the Virginia horse shows would be
held and on what dates they are to take
place, which resulted in the following:
Keswick. May Is; Leesburg. June and Z;
Upperyille not decided: Culpeper, July
and 5: Manassas. July II and Is; Orange.
July "a and %; Charlottesville. August 1
rtsonburg. August 10. "A and 10; Front
Royal. August 81 and go: Berryville, Au-
gust q. 2s and 20; Warrenton. Septem-
Der and 3 Richmond, September Z to IL;
Norfolk. September IA to 10.
The following associations were rep
resented: Cpperville. Rozier Dulany; Fred
ericksburg. Charts H, Hurkamp: CnlpePer.
and I. III. Lyon: Orange, DR.. L. s. Rick
etts: Charlottesville. Joel NJ. Cochran;
Staunton. S. H. Ellerson; Harrisonburg,
DR.. ]. A Myers: Front Royal, A. l.. War
then; Berryviile. r: F. Page; Warrenton,
son: Norfolk, G. o. Wrenn.
Officers were elected as follows: Presi-
dent. c. o. Wrenn. Norfolk; vice presi-
dent. j. Jenkyn Davies. Manassas; Sec
rotary and treasurer, DR.. l.. S. Ricketts,,
orange.
Resolutions OF sympathy for Charles w
Smith of Warrenton, who was seriously
injured last October while attending the
Norfolk horse show. were offered by Vice
President Davies and made a part of the
minutes Mr. Davies said that Mr.. Smith,
after a long Illness, is now slowly i'm
proving.
Charles H. Hurkamp of the Fredericks-
burg association announced that there
would be no horse show this year at Fred
erick sburg because of the Door success at
tending the last several horse shows held
at that place.