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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-09-11

At time of last advices, Walter
Wellman was still waiting-and still
confident
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-09-11
THE ARGUS.

Published Daily and Weekly at 1924
Sec md avenue, Rock Island, Ill. tEn-
ter, at the postoffice as second-class
ma teri
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-09-11

Oh, look, whose coming nOw-the
football hero! Heaven have mercy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-09-11

DeWitt's Little Early Risers are good
for anyone who needs pill. Sold by
all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-09-11
TERMS - Daily, 10 cents per wee

BY THE ]. w. POTTER CO.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-09-11
Diiarrho a

When you want quick cure withou,
any loss of time, and one that is followed
by no bad results, use
The Tupelo journal., 1907-09-27

For Rent-Seven room dwelling on
Green street, near business part of
town. with all modern conveniences'
Apply to MRS. w. S. THOMPSON
When you go into a barber shop for
a shave or hair cut you want the best,
This is what you get at the ELITE
Shaving Parlor." Three good BARRIERS,
no long waits. M. E. MEANS, Prop.
Hand Painted China at Pound, Kin
cannon & Elkin's. It's Pickards'
Whatever the student needs in the
way of text books and supplies can be
found in our stock. Our prices insure
a saving. Ponud, Kincannon & Elkin .
You are espe tally requested to in
spect our stock of Pickard Hand Paint
ed china. Quality unequalled. Pound,
Kincannon & Elkin.
Don't fail to go to see the fall show
ing of Mrs Sivley's Millinery on Oct.
End and 3rd.
Pound Kincannon. & Elkin sell Mercu-
tol the famous remedy for swinny,
f~istula, SPAWN and all lameness in
horses and mules.
l will be in Tupelo Oct. LIST and will
offer for sale a lot of real estate both
in and out of town at about three-fourh
its value to close out. Small cash pay
ment balance on time.
E WILLIS.
FOR SALE-One 8 room cottage on
South Green Street. Will sell to suit
purchaser. Apply to H. A. Moreland.
Why worry over Sundays dinner
when you can buy it already prepared
at the Saturday Evening Market.
For Sale-Four good colts, 2 years
cheap for cash or will trade for work
mules. Asa W. Allen Go.
If you have any thing that you don't
need and need anything that you hav'nt
got come and trade with US -
"~ asa W. Allen Go.
FOR SALE OR RENT-A four room
house and lot in good repair, also some
nice building lots on North Spring st.
Apply to M. M. Miller in Miller bldg.
For-Sale-One Full circle steel lined
hay press. Has been used only a few
days, just as good as new at a bargain.
Asa w Allen Co.
We will give special bargains for
next thirty days on Wagons, Buggles,
ana COOKING 5tOveS: GONE anu see
our immense stock before YOU buy:
Asa w Allen Co.,
TO MY FRIENDS AND CUSTOM
Frs: Please call to my new place on
North Spring Street in front of court
house. can sell you groceries cheaper
than ever before. G. A. M9ATT.
FOR SALE-My farm of JOG acres
81 miles northwest of Tupelo. About
80 acres in Yonaba bottom, % of which
is in cultivation. balance well timbered
New buildings and bored well Of fine
water. B. S. billiard, Belden, Route l.
For Sale-4O acres good land partly
cleared, situated at the fork of Ellis
town and Poplar Springs road near Mt:
Vernon School house, also a good stand
for a store. Apply to H. B. Clayton,
Belden, Miss.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-09-27
FortnightIy MatiAee Club

The regular business melting of the
Fortnightly Matinee CluBwas held at
the home of Mrs. Mahl0f Brown We'd
nesday Sept. 18th at 4 oflock: Meet
ing was called to order hd minutes of
laqt meeting were read and approved.
Mrs. Brown espresso tothe club her
appreciation of their SUPPORT during her
year as President.
Reports were in oPer: Secretary
Mrs. George Mitchell felng Ill sent no
report; Mrs. Hoyle rtad report from
treasurer, Mrs McLeal. The following
officers for the coming year We're IN
stalled: President, mrs Ms Elizabeth
Robins; Secretary. Yrs. W. D. Ander-
son: Treasurer. Mrs4 Henry High; Lii
brarian, Mrs. Julia flair; Parliamentar-
ian, Mrs. j. w. HPle. Mrs; Harris
then outlined the york Q the ensu-
ing year and aske31or the always gen
The Tupelo journal., 1907-09-27

4 have several head good mules and
lNrses for sale. Asa w Allen
TARM FOR SALE OR RENT-32O
AGES, Is acres in cultivation. Will
MAKE from one-half to one bale per
acfe, Good pasture and plenty of water,
FdSr miles southwest of Algoma. Adj
dgess II. G. Bell, Mud Creek, R. F. D,
lior A. J. Kennedy, Tupelo, Route /.
FOR SALE Stock in the Farmers
Uplon Warehouse Go. Apply to j. P.
SoVall, FlantersVllle, Miss. 25-tf
use Red band pure Scotch Snuff. St
TASK your merchant for Red Band
cure ocoCcn Snuf. 25-5t
The Tupelo journal., 1907-09-27

| have used Mercutol on my horses
and found it to be of great value and a
preparation of merit. R. M. Collins,
M. D.. Greensburg, La.
The Southern Female College at
West Point, Miss. is making prepara-
tions for a large attendance. DR.. E.
w. Doran, the president writes that
the next term opens Sept. Is. With
strong teachers in all departments. A
separate commercial department will be
opened down town, Oct. 7th for both
sexes.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-09-27
Card of Thanks

We wish to express our thanks to
those who have shown so much inter-
est in the last illness of our dear hus-
band and father. Especially do we ex-
press our sincere gratitude to our
many friends who were so attentive
during his last days of suffering. deatn
and burial.
MRS. w MOORE and Children
The Tupelo journal., 1907-09-27
erous support of members in the course

On motion it was decided that the
the Librarian and Treasurer should ex-
change Offices. Mrs. Hoyle, by request.
gave the club an idea of the work in
parliamentary drill for the coming year.
The year books were distributed and a
motion to adjourn was carried.
The first meeting Of the new year
will be with Mrs. F. C. McGaughy,
October End at three o'clock, subject;
Shakespeare the Man and His Age
MRS. ELIZABETH HARRIS, Pres
MRS. w. d. ANDERSON, Sec.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-09-27
Take Notice

Beginning with Oct. LIST the Meat
Markets will not be opened on Sunday.
Please make your Sunday purchases
Saturday afternoon.
Signed.
p. T. WALLACE
CARUTH & TAYLOR
STRAUSS & STRAUSS
The Tupelo journal., 1907-09-27
Notice
q

have for sale a neat home of two
acres, a good cottage of five rooms,
bored well that furnishes any amount
of water, nicely located M one-fourth
miles from Tupelo. Will sell reason
able for cash. Come now if you want
a neat home nea town, convenient to
good school. For further information
address
J. E. MABRY, Route /.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-09-27
rs Snuff Users

rs Snuff Users
When you buy snuff you want the
bestt Red Band Pure Scotch snuff is
the bind that will give you complete
satefaction. 1t is made from the high
es1grade of Snuff tobaccos, carefully
cu3d, and is all its name implies-a
pPfe Scotch snuff of the very highest
quality. 25-5t
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-07-08
Experts viii Examine Mrs.
Eddy.
JUDGE ALDRlCH ASKS AID
Drs. Jelly of Boston and Blumer Of
Providence Appointed BY Court.
Taking Of Dispositions
Postponed.


Concord, N. H July SIN determin.
ing the question Of competency Of Mrs.
Mary Baker @. Eddy, leader and foun-
der Of the Christian Science denomina-
tion to transact personal business, Judge
Edgar Aldridge Of the United States
district court, who was appointed mas
ter in the case, will be assisted by two
eminent alienists as co-masters. DR..
George +. Jelly Of Boston and DR.. G.
Alden Bmmer Of Providence, r. l., hav-
ing been appointed BY Judge Robert N.
Chamberlain at Concord, M H., yestef-
dey The selection OF two experts in
mental conditions as co-masters was due
{ othe request of Judge AldTich that
such steps be taken; otherwise he would
decline to serve. Judge Aldrich felt
that on account OF the delicacy and sem
sitiyeness of the situation aud the great
public interest manifested in the case
he did not care to assume the sole re-
sponsibility Of determining Mrs. Eddys
competency and desired to be assisted
in the matter by two men Of high
standing in respect to mental conditions
Judge Chamberlain made the appoint
ment of the two Saturday, but as he
had no previous consultation with either
Of the physicians it il not known whet-
her they viii accept the commission al.
though Judge Chamberlain trusts that
they will be willing and able to do SO.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-07-08
THE TAxIDERMIST.
hIe Stretches Animal Skins Over Pias.
ter Of Paris Forms.

~ ~ SITS Iflf4s
Recently a prominent taxldermist OF
ST Louis was tnking party Of visit.
ors through his establishment. lie had
some very rare specimens Of big game
fish. both of the sea and river besides
a large collection Of birds Of every
cline about the walls.
us that stuffed. tooT asked lady.
indicating the lifelike form OF small
pet dog which sat motionless upon the
hearth.
The taNdermist frowned and return
ed very Indignantly:
MADAM. we Go no stufing here. We
stretch our hides over plaster Of paris
forms. The day of stufing Is past, and
no up to date establishment does IT,"
The party was taken upstairs,
through the rooms where the real taxi
dermy Is done. They had expected to
see hides being crammed full Of saw
dust, shayings and perhaps hair. No
such thing was seen, however and In
place OF this were men and boys mold
ing out the forms Of deer, antelope,
AoA Ahu utuSt MUS u AuANidi5 ia tut
smooth white plaster. This Is done
very much in the same way as the
terra Gotta cornices are nodded to
grace the corners Of buildings. The
hides after going through the cleaning
process are stretched tightly over the
plaster form, which indeed Is more
lasting than the old fashioned manner
of stufiing them
Even specimens Of fish are treated
in this manner" resumed the taxider-
mist "and you may easily see how a
skin would retain its shape great
deal longer over the hard, smooth sur
face Of the plaster than II a softer ma
terial were crammed into It, which II
improperly done will bulge and last but
a short time" Exchange.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-07-08
The POOP CAT.
One Occasion When the Animal Did
Not Come Back.

One Occasion When the Animal Did
Not Come Back.
When the cat died the whole family
went into mourning. iiguratively If not
literally. No common back door cat
this. but one that must be buried with
all honor The question was how and
whore.
Some one proposed cremation, but
this was rejected on the ground that
IT sounded too much like lynching. It
was finally proposed that the father,
who had to cross ferry every day to
his place Of business, should drop it
overheard, and as q burial at sea rath-
er appealed TO the sentimental attitude
or the family this idea was received
favorably.
The following morning the remains
Of the cat were made into a package
and securely tied. 1t was lovely day,
and the ferryboat was crowded with
passengers, and what had seemed SO
simple at home assumed unexpected
difficulties in the face Of curious
crowd ready to imagine any thing and
to put the worst construction on an APP
parentIy mysterious action.
Finally it occurred to the father that
the best time would be the evening,
and he could slip the cat overheard
without attracting notice in the dusk.
Through the day II occupied corner
Of his Office, and he was glad when the
time came for the return trip.
He waited until the boat was well
out In the stream and then, glancing
around fnrtiYely. laid his hand on the
package Suddenly It struck him what
would seem strange In broad daylight
would seem doubly so Mt night.
With a smothered groan he replaced
It OH the seat beside him There was
no help for 1.-THE would have to carry
1t home again.
AS he took his seat in the train that
was to convey him the rest Of the way
he placed the cat on the shelf above
bis head and for the first time that
day forgot all about ii. Hurrying to
get OF the car when he reached his
destination, he was halted by some one
behind him. who thrust into his hand
the III fated package.
When he reached bis house he threw
1t down on a chair In the hail and went
in to supper. In the middle Of it the
maid came In and asked how she
should cook the meat he had brought
with himT
"Meatw he exclaimed. "That isn't
meat ITS
But Mt this moment the maid pro-
duced the package and showed him a
choice piece of meat. History does not
say what the man said who got tho
cat.--New York Sun.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-07-08
THINKING ALOUD.
a Fuse Which Reused Lord Dudley
and Formed Friendship.

A Fuse Which Reused Lord Dudley
and Formed d Friendship.
One Of the earls of Dudley, who was
addicted to the practice Of thinking
aloud found himself ID very awk-
ward predh.ament on a certain occa-
sion. He was to spend the evening at
the house of a friend and ordered bis
carriage early, as he had long drive
back to his own home
When the hour arrived the carriage
was not Forthcoming. Seeing that
Lord Dudley was considerably annoy
cd by the delay one of the guests,
whose way homeward lay past his
lordship's house, politely offered him a
seat In his carriage, The gentleman
was almost q stranger TO Lord Dud-
ley, but the offer WIS accepted.
The drive did not prove a very socia-
Bile one. Lord Dudley took his seat
and immediately relapsed into silence,
his thoughts apparently engrossed by
some unpleasant subject. Presently he
began to speak In low but distinctly
audible tone of voice aud his compan-
ion, to his astonishment, heard him
say:
I'm very sorry accepted his offer.
don't know the man. 1t was civil
certainly, but the worst is / suppose
/ must ask him to dinner"
Silence followed this bit Of audible
thinking. His lordshlp was unaware
that he had betrayed bis thoughts and
was probably stlll medltating upon
the same unpleasant subject when the
voice Of his companion broke the still
ness.
Apparently this stranger was afflict-
ed with the same malady from which
his lordship suffered, for he exactly
initiated Lord Dudley's tone as he
said.
Perhaps he'll think did IT TO make
his acquaintance. Why, would have
done the same to any farmer on his
estate. hope he won't ask me to din
ner, for shan't accept his Invitation. +
Lord Dudley's abstraction was all
gone. He listened TO the others words,
Immediately comprehending the Joke
against himself, and frankly offered
his hand TO his companion, making
many apologies for his involuntary
rudeness.
The stranger proved magnanlmous,
and from that night the two became
fast friends.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-07-08
POINTED PARAGRAPHS.

A boys idea OF hero is another
boy who runs away from home.
Nothing is 50 often overestimated as
the information given confdentially.
AS rule. what a man calls his
rights represent merely desired priYi-
leges.
You may have forgotten more than
the other man knows and still be a
short horse.
The man who is scared into being
good IS the one most likely to boast
of his exceeding virtue.
There are lots OF ways of wasting
time. Feeling sorry for yourself brings
about as little returns as any.
When man goes to church and
hears sermon which seems Intended
expressly for him, he never enjoys it
very much.
As the prize winner In the biggest
baby contest, the man who doesn't get
sick very often IS strong competitor
when he does.--Atehison Globe.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-07-08
The Chameleon noahamk.

| know no Bird which passes through
SO many changes Of plumage and color
Of eyes as the goshawk. A young one
WHICH have mounted is about the size
OF a small hen and Is covered with
white down. His eyes are pale blue.
I colored the eyes exactly from life.
When fully grown, the FIRST nlumage
Is dark brown above and the eyes are
pale yellow No one would be likely
to suspect this being q goshawk who
had seen only adult birds Later It
changes to the dark alaty blue of the
adult, and the eye, after passing
through all the intermediate changes
in color from stray yellow, orange vel.
low and pink. finally assumes the deep
rich red Of the aduls. | know no other
hawk, adds Manly Hardy, writing In
Forest and Stream, so handsome as
the goshawk.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-07-08
Is Willing But is UnSatisfac :
tory.
Our OF BUSINESS IL YEARS
Other Officials Give Judge the Desired
Information, However Irn-
nense Crowd Attends
Hearing.

Chicago, July S.--sTohn D. Rockefeller,
president Of the Standard Oil Company
Of New jersey, occupied the witness
stand in the United States district court
Ut Chicago yesterday while Judge Lands
Piled him with questions regarding the
financial strength and the business
methods Of the corp,ration Of which he
IS the head. MI Rockefeller was very
willing and equally unsatisfactory wit
ness. He was ready to tell all that he
knew, but he said that he knew practi-
cally Hotlnng. The net result Of his
examination was that lie believed during
the years 1908, 1904 and 1905, the pc
Rod covered BY the indictments on which
the Standard Oil Company Of Indiana
was recently convicted, the net profits Of
the Standard Oil Company Of New Jer-
sey were approximately 80 per cent of
an outstanding capitalization Of $780,
100000.
The investigation held Saturday by
Judge Lands was instituted by him for
the express purpose of determining
whether or not the STANDARD Oil Com
pany of Indiana, which was convicted OF
violation of the law, was really owned
BY the STANDARD Oil Company Of New
Jersey, whether the Union tank lines,
whose cars were used for the shipments
made in violation Of law, was similarly
owned, and also to obtain an idea Of the
financial resources OF the convicted cor
poration in order to iniiiet a fine proper
toned to the offense and the assets Of
the convicted company. 1t was stated
by officers Of the Standard Oil Company
OF New Jersey that it owned the greater
part Of the stock Of both the Onion tank
line and the Standard Oil Company of
Indiana Specific figures as to the earn
ings of the parent corporation We're given
BY Charles NJ. Pratt, its secretary, and
they were close TO the estimate given by
Mr.. Rockefeller.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-07-08
ANCIENT TRADES UNION.
The Company Of Pewtersrs, Which
Was Composed Of Masters Only.

The Company Of pewtersrs, Which
Was Composed Of Masters Only.
Unlike the trades unions Of today,
the Company OF Pewterers Of olden
times was composed Of the masters
only, and disobedienee Of the rules was
punished with yigor far exceeding
anything of the kind at the present
day. The laws were made for the pro-
lection Of the general public and not
for the workingman alone; consequent
" the articles turned out by master
pewterer and bearing bis touch had
to be up TO given standard of excel
lence. Before man could set up as a
master pewterer be was Obliged to
serve an apprenticeship OF about six
years, after which he had to produce
his essay pieces under certain test
conditions and only after these pieces
had been approved by the authorities
Of the craft was he allowed bis frees
dom and permitted to register his pgi.
vate touch" at the company's hall
and set UP as a master pewterer.
The company was not content merely
to pass upon the work OF craftsmai1
but came very near regulating the
minor details Of his life. The penalty
was very heavy FOR employing 4 heIp3z
who had not served regular apnFeh-
ticeship, and any master SO daring sa
to employ q foreigner was nned 80.
and all articles mnda by him werr eoas
hseated, the object being to koen slla
trade secrets from spreadin Circle
Magazine.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-07-08
l.incolnIa LAST Law cnan.

Lincoln tried his last case In Chi
cago- II was the case OF Jones versus
Johnson in April and May. 1860 In the
United States circuit court before
Judge Drummond The case involved
the title TO land of very great value,
the accretion on the shore Of Lake
Michigan During the trial Judge
Drummond and all the counsel on both
sides, including Lincoln. dined together
at the house Of Isaac N. Arnold.
At the conclusion Of the dinner this
toast was proposed: MAY Illinois fur
nish the next president Of the United
States 1t was drunk with great en-.
thusiasm by the friends or both Lin
coin and Douglas. Chicago Record.
Herald.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-07-08
FATAL RIDE on Zoe o. EREIeHT.
One Dead, One Dying and Third Injured
From Striking Bridge.

Boston. July s.-r0f three young men
who attempted to steal ride from Web
ster TO Boston Friday night On a New
York, New Haven and Hartford railroad
train one il dead, one Is dying and the
tllad is Under arrest tor drunkenness.
When The train arrived at Boston early
Saturday the three were found ON the
top Of i freight car, ana it Is thought
that they we're struck III passing under a
bridge at Wellesley. The man who was
killed was Eli BRney, 70 years old, III
Burlington, vt. An unknown man of
about the same age received terrible in
iuries which were said by physicians at
the city hospital to be probably fatal.
The third member of the party was
Frank Parizo, 20 years old, Of Winooski,
Vt. When taken into custody by the
police he was unable TO tell Il coherent
story about tile accident to his compan-
ions, but said they were struck BY d
bridge
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-07-08
The Wary Crow.

The crow is useful in killing mice.
snakes, lizards and frogs and is a
splendid scavcnger He Is quite wary.
viii always nee from a man with a
gun. but pays little attention to the
ordinary pedestrian. These birds ere
gregarlous In their habits and make
their large, untidy nests at the tops OF
trees. They come in tiocks to the sleep
ing grove, sit around on the ground.
and when all arc assembled they rise
simultaneously and scramble for nests.
Crows mate for life.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-07-08
Shopping u Tendon >

One Of the first things az Americas
man or woman rushes out 10 buY Is
London Is a serviceable wcll cuE Nars
intosh, and the second article q ha
purchased Is usually az umbfI 4
man can buy IN London 4 smagl Nas
terproof which with occaslona Eepleqt
Ing Will last him d lifetime g9r 81
guineas' In New York Fnfs BAD lAal.
tation Will cost him from so Ii sQ
The British umbrella d not anlT
thing Of beauty Ia Workmanship bqt
Il VIII outlast "a competitors aeFa
che seas. London ExHr
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-07-08
WILLIAMS, KIpNEY PILLS.

Have you neglected your kidneysi
Have you overworked your nervous sys.
tenn and caused trouble with your kid
neys and bledderi Have you pains in
loins, side, back, groins and bladder
Have you nabby appearance OF the
face, especially under the eyesf Too
frequent q desire to pass urineY n
60, Williams Kidney Pills will cure YOU.
Sample free. BY mail S0c Williams
Mfg. Co., proprietors, Cleveland, Ohio.
Sold by Q. II. Kendrick & CO.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-07-08
Fire at Dummerston.

Dummerston, July s.-W. L. Mays
house and barn and much Of the con
tents of both was destroyed by fire
yesterday. The loss was about So 500
with insurance Of about $500, The loss
falls particularly heavy upon Mr.. May
as he has a wife and six children to
support. Mr.. May finished haying yes
terday. Included in the property burn
ed was years supply Of wood and
practically all of the farming tools
Walter L. Walker had force Of so
strawberry picker nearby, but they
were able TO save but small amount
Of furniture.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-07-08
Drinking Excuses.
Excuses for drinking are always AT
hand Here are the ave familiar ones,


hand. Here are the Eve familiar ones:
Good wine, a friend, or being dry,
Or lest we should be by and BY
or any other reason why.
IF they don't suffice one can always
fall back upon DR.. Sam Johnson's,
HE who makes a beast OF himself
gets rid Of the pain Of being man.
On the other hand, here are three rea-
sons, one Of them cogent that Bos-
tonlan gave for not drinking:
'Flrst-I can't drink, for I've Just
lost near relative. Second (when
much pressed. No. I really can't
You know I'm president on temper
ance society. Third when he was
much more pressed) No. can't II.
deed. I've Just had four or Ave cock.
talis."- Bosten Globe.