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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-08-17

Again we have abundant evidence
that the art of the rhctoriCian is not
forever lost. The English language
deity woven into cuphOniOus combina-
tons still has its subtle, persuasive eff
feCts. The deeds of the nations he
lOes can be cXtolled and the spirit of
patriotism aroused only when the eagle
is allowed to flap its wings TO the aC-
compartment of its own Schrill scream.
Even the legislature of Illinois, dull
cd by politics and its higher sensibili-
ties ruined by sOrdid routine, is not
immune to the shafts of vigorous and
forceful English. The Legislators, slow
to appropriate the peoples money. has
tened to vote $4,000 for monument to
General George Rogers Clark after the
following bill, every word of which
breathcs the truest patriotism. was
submitted for their consideration:
General George Rogers Clark with
prophetic vision, was enabled during
| The revolutionary period of our history
to see in that great region lying be
tween the Ohio, the great lakes. and
the Mississippi. a territory of most
strategic value, boundleSs wealth and
wondrous opportunity. and who. by the
authority of the council of Virginia
statesmen, composed of Patrick Henry
| Thomas Jefferson, George Mason. and
George WythG. at almost Uncomfortable
peril to himself and his followers
swept it free from marauding band ant
lurking foe, and organized it as a coun
" of the Old Dominion. through the
muniticence of that commonwealth
and by the provisions of the ordinanc,
of 1881, drafted by jefferson. it became
| the northwest territory, a portion. il
| 1909, was made the territory of Hi
nois, and from this conception wa,
born, in 1918, Illinois. fairest of tn,
lsisterhood of states. More than a cen
fury has gone by, and as yet no fifth;
tribute to the memory and achieve
ments of this remarkable man. There
fore. be it enacted, etc"
Thus was the territory of Illinoi
wrested from the grasp of Grea
Britain.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-08-17

pleasant, unaSsuming youth, and bears
his titles. namely: four times western
champion and twice national cham
piOn, with good grace. He is expected
to be the winner of this tournament.
If he does win it will break hoodoo
for he said yesterday that he ha |
never yet won a tournament follow
ing the winning of championship. He
said that he was not playing up to
form here because of the let down al
ter last weeks play when he won The
western championship at Chicago. TIL
strain is 50 great that for some time
after he is unable to play up to form
That golf involves great mental and
nervous strain is admitted by all.
Bruce Smith. who was defeated here
in the first round by ID. Edwards. has
played baseball on the Yale VARSITY
team and he says the strain III a base
bail games does not compare to tina
on the golf field.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-08-17
New ships Not up.to-Date.

British naval experts regard recipro1
eating engines as out of date and eX-
press great surprise that the United
States is laying down two big battle
ships to be fitted with this kind of en-
gincs instead of turbines. Instead of
experimenting with unknown remedies
for ailments of the stomach, liver and
bowels, why not get bottle of Hos
letters Stomach Bitters at once? 1t
has been the recognized standard among
medicines for all such disorders for
over 81 years, and as it always pays to
get the bCSt-inSiSt on having Hostel
tiers. In hundreds Of cases it has eff
fected a cure when all others had fail
cd, so that you need not doubt its abil-
ity in your case. Try it if you suffer
from poor appetite, cramps, diarrhoea,
|sleeplessness, dyspepsia, indigestion, fe-
male ills or malarial fever. 1t is pure
and will do you a world of good.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-08-17
BountifuI Crops Certain.

| The last government estimate as to
growing crops for this year-since the
| next report will deal with certainties-
| has been issued. 1t shows that winter
| wheat will yield nearly as much as last
| Year, the estimate being 90.5 per cent,
and the estimates are usually too low
rather than too high. Spring wheat is
| not so favorable, showing only 79.4 per
cent, a falling off from the S7.2 per sent
reported last month, which is now eX-
planned.
| Corn is estimated al SIS, while the
10-year average is but $50, and the
average corn crop is rather greater
than the farmers could handle to adj
Vantage. The yield indicated this year
is 2,G4S,G75,OOO bushels, which is GER
ltainly enough to avert any shortage.
tOats, rye. barley and buckwhcat all av-
erage high, while that important staple,
the potato crop, is above the 10-year
leverage.
On the whole, the indications are
that all the crops will be good, and the
greatest uncertainty about them is
whether enough labor can be secured to
harvest them without loss. Already
money is going west to move them, al
though this is not SO important as for
lmerly, since the west now has almost
lCnough money to move its own crops.
The outlook is distinctly favorable
AS in other branches of business, farm
ing, which is largely the basis of all, is
prosperous this year, and promises con
ltinued prosperity all around.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-08-17
CHANGE HOUR OF LEAVING
Eiks Leave for Outing at $50 in the
Morninu,

At the meeting of the Elks last eve
ming, arrangements were made for the
steamer Pearson, which has been chat
tered to take the Elks to Peterson's
island tomorrow. to leave at $50 in
stead of $50 as was at first planned.
This change was made because many
of the local Bills" like that late sleep
too well. The boat will depart from
the east Seventeenth street landing
The outing will be a stag picnic for
Elks only. Big doings have been
planned. and a train load or so of pro.
visions has been secured by the cont
mittee.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-08-17

The following advertisement appears
in the Oxford, Iowa Mirror: Having
tired of my business my meat market
and slaughter-house are for sale. PEG
pie have used me rough, and | want tc
leave Oxford Junction, therefore my
business is for sale. Also please ca
aud settle for the meat you have at
ready eaten and haven't paid for. Come
and pay your accounts, and IL you wan
to buy the business, come at once
August Tech
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-08-17

Another rod with which to make the
Standard Oil trust be good is the suS-
gestion to knock out the tariff tax NJ
something like $50 per cent which
keeps oil from the Caspian region Oh;
of this country 1t is true that this tar
iff is i'll retaliation for a similar one
against our oil, but. coupled with re
bates. it has enabled the oil trust =
do about as it pleases i'll this country
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-08-17
A SAN FRANCISCO PHYSICIAN.
Uses Herpicide Successfully in Treat
ing Sycosis of the Beard.

He says: Il recently treated case
of Sycosis (similar to BARRIERS itch)
of the lower lip with Newbros Herpi-
eide There was an extensive loss OF
beard with Inflammation extending
well down on the chin. The result OF
the application of Herpicide was most
gratifying. The loss of beard ceased
and new growth of hair is now tax
ing place over the once infiamed area.
"tSigned.) Melville L. O'Neill, NJ. D.
"Si5 Howard ST,
San Francisco. Cal"
Herpicide kills he dandruff germ
and permits the hair to grow album
dainty.
Sold by leading druggists. Send Zoe
in stamps for sample to the Herp,-
eide company, Detroit, Mich. Sold III
two sizes. soc and 81. I. II. Thomas.
special agent.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-08-17
RECORD OF COURT HOUSE.
Real Estate Transfers.

Samuel w. Burrow to John Pearson
lot Z, block ), Smith & Whites addi-
ton, Moline Heights. $4,000
Mary L. Williams Anderson to John
l.. Hartman west 40 feet lots / and :
block >, Ryder q Reads addition, No
line. $4,000.
Charles McHugh to Township of
South Rock Island, lot 5, Adkins sub
division of the middle Is Of south p,
Sec =, II, = west. 81.
John d. Beecher to John Covweia
lot >, block =, Beecher & Walshs ad
ditiOn. Rock Island, 1925.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-08-17

ever, proposes to so further than any
body else has attempted, by showing
an automatic typewritlng machine in
operation that will do away with stem
,ographers, typewriter girls and all the
employees of an office that are now
considered necessary III carrying on
the correspondence of a great estab-
liShment.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-08-17

Now that three Dencen men have
been discovered wandering aimlessly
around in this county, there is lurking
suspicion that they will bolt and estab-
lish new party. The sum and sub
stance of their platform would also re
quire only three words: ''IIurrah for
Deneen."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-08-17

If the newspapers of the country d.
not WELD sufficient influence to bust
the paper trust that is already stan T.
ing over the publisher with one hand
on his throat and the other on his poo
ket book, they might as well feed th5
theory of power of the press as well
as the cash earnings to the hogs
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-08-17

1t was singular election they had
in the Philippines the other day. 1t
was so manifCstly fair that there have
been no cries of fraud and no demands
for a recount. No wonder the republi
can leaders consider it an evidence oil
the total unpreparedness of the Fill
pinos for self-goveTnment.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-08-17

john ID. Rockefeller has been a re-
publican and a liberal contributor to
his party campaign funds, SO the re-
publican party fixed it up in the Elllins
bill that there was to be no imprison-
ment for rebating.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-08-17
Gives HaviIand Shower.-Miss Lei

Gives HaviIand ShoWer.-Miss Lena
Holtorf of 921 Twenty-second street is
giving Il haviland china shower this
afternoon as Il courtesy for Miss ThCo-
Coyne who is to be a bride of mex;
month. The afternoon is being spent
playing games in which hearts pr
dominate. Dinner Will be served at )
O'clock
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-08-17

1t is too bad that Harry Lehr did
not think of the Teddy bear stunt sc
that he could again be declared the
wizard of the social world If Harry
does not make good before very long
some one will be mean enough to say
that his originality has been harried
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-08-17

The partial report of the bureau of
corporations more than confirms all
that the democrats charged against the
Standard Oil trust which the republi-
cans as stTenuously denied
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-08-17

There is going to be big business
show in New York City, and 1t Will
bring to the attention of the public sew
eral new and important inventions.
There will be cash carriers. cash regis
tiers, loose leaf ledgers, and thousand
other things more or less familiar to
the business public. One man, how
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-08-17

Bay-Fsher.-Mrs. Mary Fisher of
Rock Island and Frank Bay of Carbon
Cliff were married Wednesday evening
at Sacred Heart church by Rev. J. =.
Lockney. They were attended by Mrs.
ID. II. Ryan of Chicago and Theodore
Free. Following the ceremony a wed
ding supper was served at the home CT
the brides daughter Mrs. p Barth.
25O4 Fifth avenue. They then left Tor
their home in Carbon Cliff where Mr..
Bay conducts a meat market.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-08-17
Eran II Worthy Champion.

Chandler Egan is a youth of % years.
He graduated from Harvard university
when only u years of age. He Is i'll
business now with Samuel T. Chase Of
the Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance
company of Chicago. He is a very
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-08-17
Licensed to Wed,

Kennedys Laxative Cough Syrup
acts gently upon the bowels and clears
the whole system of coughs and colds.
II promptly relieves inflammation of
the throat and allays irritation. Sold
by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-08-17

In Chicago flaring billboard adver-
tiscments warn against drink. Curious
that some well-intentiOned people don t
know what drives one to drink
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-08-17
Informal Dancing Party.-Mr. an

Mrs. c. Watson French of Davenport
last evening entertained for their sol.
G. Decker French at at an informal
dancing party at the Rock Island Ar
senal Golf club house. About - coz
pies were in attendance many of the
visiting golfers being guests. The Clue
house was decorated prettily with Jap
anesc lanterns and umbrellas.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-08-17

In Pittsburg they are killing snakes
on the public streets-or they think
they are. we feared it would come to
this! Riches and indulgence!
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-08-17

There must be something more than
Small success to keep the strike oper-
ators keyed up to the proper point "a
the present crisis.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-08-17
Stunning Cox.-The marriage

Stunning Cox.-The marriage of
Miss Nellie Z. Cox of Sears to John
Stunning took place Thursday evening
at the home of the brides sister Mrs.
Leonard Huss in Sears. The ceremony
was performed by Rev. J. B. Rutte'
of Peoria, formerly pastor of Spencer
Memorial Methodist church, and wlc
witnessed by a company of about 100
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-08-17

1t is gravely announced that Wall
street operators have lost all patience
with money" Now, what do you think
of that?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-08-17

"ReuuIar as the Sum-

is an expression as old as the race.
No doubt the rising and setting of the
sun is the most regular performance
in the universe, unless it is the action
of the liver and bowels when regulat Il
with DR.. Kings New Life Pills. Guar
anteed by w. T. Hartz, druggist, 3o1
Twentieth street 25c.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-08-17
THE ARGUS.

Published Daily and Weekly at 1924
Second avenue. Rock Island, Ill len
tered at the postoffice as second class
matter.1
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-08-17
UP TO The FINALS.
Continued From Page Three)

Continued From Page Three)
Itiful sample of golf They played from
scratch and made the round i'll -, six
under DOGGY, which won for them the
medals awarded for this event. The
record for the course is "A, which
makes this two-man exhibition the
more crcditablc
Egan, III speaking of the play, gaEa
Edwards IA good share of the glory. He
said that out OF the six mistakes made
Edwards was responsible for only two.
Egan played as few besides himself are
capable of doing, and Edwards put up
fine game and gave splendid eX-
hibition on the putting green.
Leon and Ardo Mitchell played as I
team with Egau ana Edwards and
turned in the second gross score-S0
| Their playing was good but they COLI
tinually fell short on the putting greer
| Had it not been for the mistakes mad"
there. the twins score would have been
| but little inferior To the Chicago boys.
\ peculiar incident occurred on the
pasture, where Leon made a putt of
about - feet The ball stopped on the
very edge of the cup and it seemed as
| though it would never go i'll. HOweye n
it was noticed that it was moving an
after GREATNESS watch of at least 81
seconds, the ball sank into the hole.
score of Two Team.
The score card of the two teams fol
lows:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-08-17

OF course the messenger boys walk
ed out. They never run
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-08-17
JAMES KNOX POLK.


c. of
elected president 1914
boundary dispute settled and the Mexican fought
al he age o
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-08-17

guests a wedding dinner and receE,-
ton followed the ceremony. Mr.. aui
Mrs Stunning will make their home
in Milan where a home has been pre-
pared. Mr.. Stunning is employed by
the TriCity Railway company.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-08-17

Now they say Uncle Sam is after the
kodak trust. The combine will mega
tive his efforts.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-08-17


Milan Young Lady Married in CIin-
ton.-Miss Bessie O'Neal of Milan and
Cecil Leroy jackson of Oregon, Ill.
have just announced their marriage
which took place in Clinton, Iowa.
Aug. I at the parsonage of the First
Methodist church. Rev. T. NJ. Evans otfic-
iating. Mr. Jackson is employed il
the Schiller Piano factory at Oregon
having been formerly employed with
the Artista Piano Player company until
last winter when he removed to Ors-
gon. His bride has assisted her uncle
r. L. Little in the Milan pOstof1icc.
They will make their home i'll Oregon.
Celebrate Silver Wedding.-Mr. AMI
Mrs. Fred HOldorf of i12 Fourth ave
nue. last evening celebrated the silver
or 18th anniversary of their marriage.
at Turner hall \ company of about
$50 couples was present \ number
of toasts were responded to, Mayor
Olson of Moline acting as toastmaste~
An elaborate dinner was served and al
orchestra furnished music during the
evening for dancing. which continued
| till a late hour. An unusually large
number OF handsome silver presents
were received by Mr.. and Mrs. HOldor?.
From out of town the following guests
were present: Mrs. Pendergrass an.
. daughter of Rockford Miss Emile ami
Margaret Holdorf of La Grange. Ill
Mr.. and Mrs. George Norton of Chi
IL, nd Mr. 4 IF
Mrs. Gibbon of Denver, Mr. and Mr. !,
Rounine of New York city and large
number from Davenport
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-08-17

If the strike lasts long the operator
can live on current pie.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-08-17

BY THE J. w. POTTER CO.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-08-17

TSoclcty news. written or telephoncd
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 must bear sig
nature and address,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-08-17

DeWitt's Carbolized Witch Hazel
Salve penetrates the pores and heals
quickly. Sold by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-08-17

TERMS - Daily. 10 cents per week.
Weekly, 81 per year in advance.
All communications of argumentative
character. political or religious must
have real name attached for publica-
ton. No such articles will be printed
over fictitious signatures.
Correspondence solicited from every
township in Rock Island county.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-08-17

In either case the identity of the sender
must be made known, to insure relia-
bility. Written notices must bear sig
nature and address,
Arsenal Golf Club Dance.-The
fourth of the series of dancing parties
of the Rock Island Arsenal Golf club
Will be held this evening at the cluD
house.
K. Y. z. Dancing Party.-Invtatior
have been issued to dancing party IL
be given by the y. Y. Il. club at the
Watch Tower inn Tuesday evening.
Aug. -.
Men to Give Sociable.-The men CT
Sacred Heart church will give a lawn
sOciable at the church next Tucsday
evening The men have charge of all
the arrangements and will also serve
Birthday Party.-Miss Amy Buck
| ley yesterday afternoon from 4 to :
entertained at party i'll honor of he"
18th birthday anniversary at her home
ITO Nineteenth street. Dinner was
served and the afternoon passed with
games and music. Miss Amy received
number of handsome gifts.
| Gives HaviIand ShoWer.-Miss Lena
Holtorf of 921 Twenty-seCond street Is
giving Il haviland china shower this
The oasis., 1907-12-14
Promoted.

Among the early nominations sent in by the President to the Senate last week was that of Mir. Albert R. Morawetz to the consul general at large in the American diplomatic service. Mr. Morawetz was connected many years with the American consulate in Nogales, Sonora, first as vice-consul, and then as consul. He was made vice. consul when MT. R Hnghs Long of Alabama, was consul, and served through the term of Mir. J. F. Dar- nall, of Indiana, serving some six years in the subordinate capacity When MT. Darnall retired Mr. Morawetz was promoted to the post, and filled the same very cred itably several years, being then promoted to the post of consul at Bahia, Brazil, where he went about two years ago. The new advance ment speaks volumes for his effici- ency in the service. There are five such posts, and their incumbents exercise rowing commissions in all parts of the world, inspecting con sulates and advising consuls and agents. It is understood that Mir. Morawetz will exercise jurisdiction in Mexico and Central in which event his many friends in Nogales may see him occasionally.
The oasis., 1907-12-14

pected Co remain several days be. fore returning Co Chicago.
 County Treasurer Arcus Red dOch informs TnE OASIS tbat when the office closed Monday evening. the time set by law as the last day for payment of taxes, before accru ing of the 59o penalty, there had been paid into inc treasury on account of taxes the handsome sum of $45,0O0, leaving unpaid about S21 ,000, of which latter sum about $11,O00 are due from two very heavy tax payers, and the re- maining $10,000 due are in small amounts. The $11,000 will be paid with the 596 penalty, and large part of the $l0,000 outstand- ing doubtless will be paid in. The showing speaks well for the f. nancial situation in Santa Cruz county.
The oasis., 1907-12-14
NOCALES NOTES.

ington Camp.
 Mir. Louis Janin of Los Angeles, we'll known mining engineer, was at Nogales Wednesday.
 Wednesday Mir. Lautoro Roca of Tucson, was at Nogale returning home from a visit at Magdalena.
 Saturday evening Mir. A. M Gill dea came up from Navojoa, where lie had been engaged in construc- tion work on the railway.
 Mir. J. N. Faulds came up from the Boludo region Saturday night, and has been at Nogales since that time.
 The jail prisioners are working every day, grading O'Keefe street, leading eastward from Morley avenue, northward from the court house some distance.
 Doctor Hetrick of Kansas City, who is interested in mining in the vicinity of Llano, was at Nogales returning home to Kansas City for the holidays.
 Mir. Charles Heaton, from Koch ester, New York, is visiting the line city The young gentleman is be- ing shown about by Mr. H. N. Stevens.
 Last week Doctor J. L. Nicholson went to San Bias, in the Territory of Topic, Mexico, on a matter of business, expecting to be absent several weeks
 Yesterday morning Mir. P. N. Moore, consulting engineer for the Black Mountain Mining Company, was at Nogales, returning from visit at the scene of the company's operations at Cerro Prieto, in the Magdalena district of Sonora.
 Regular services will be held at the Methodist Church, Sunday, morning and night. The Reverend Joseph T. Leonard will conduct the morning, and Rev. R. c. Elliott the night, service. Sunday School at 1000 a. m. We cordially invite all.
 The work of development on the properties of the Nogales Consoli- dated Copper Company, south of town, progresses apace, and there have been developed two three-foot lodges of free milling gold ore that assays four dollars to five dollars per ton.
 Upon one of the local pages in this issue of THE OASIS, there appears a display advertisement of the Racket Store, announcing re- ceipt of large and elegant stock of holiday goods in great variety, which are offered for sale at prices that are remarkably cheap.
 Thursday evening there arrived at Nogales Colonel J. H. Woodland of Cincinnati, Ohio, with his daughter Miss Nellie Woodland, who are visiting their neice and cousin, Mrs. A. L. Gustetter. Colonel Woodland is business manager of the Cincinnati Enquirer and is a gentleman very prominent in affairs in the Buckeye state.
 Mir. Charles A. White, secretary of the Tribune Mining Company of Chicago, which owns and is de- veloping the Grupo Real mines, out in the Tucabe region of the