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The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1907-05-29

When your back aches it is almost in
variably an indication that something
is wrong with your kidneys. Weak,
diseased kidneys frequently cause a
break down of the entire system. De-
Wits Kidney and Bladder Pills afford
prompt relief for weak kidneys, back
ache, Inflammation of the bladder and
all urinary troubles. Sold by All Drug
rts-;
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1907-05-29
Oldest Doc Dead at Twenty.one.

Lexington, KY, May 17.-Cutie, age
twenty-one, the oldest dog in the
world, it is said, had to be put tc
death here. To end it's sufferings a
veterinarian muzzled its mouth with a
sack which was saturated with chic
rorform. The dog belonged to James
(Captain) Long, who preceded Cutie
10 the grave only three years.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1907-05-29
Use Anestheties In eoth case,.

Guner-In surgery they can restore a
PERSONS skin by grating.
Guyer-What a big differece between
surgery and politics!
Gunner-What is the difference2
Guyer-Why, in politics they skin
people by grating. - Chicago Daily
News
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1907-05-29
To Determine Casters Date.

Easter, the Christian festival COM
memorating and celebrating the resur-
rection of Christ, is the first Sunday
after the first full moon that occurs
after the Dist of March, the time of
the vernal equinox, called the paschal
full moon. Easter thus always occurs
between March % and April % and is
regarded as the great NOV BILE feast Of
the Christian church.-Standard Die
tionary.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1907-05-29
erassmere Farm Sold.

Lexington, KY, May 1S.-The Ia
NOUS Grassmere farm, consisting of
900 acres, which is known all over the
world as the breeding place Of the
WarfieId s;'orthorn cattle, formerly
owhed by the late Will m Warield,
has been sold to Foster Helm of this
city for $49,5OO.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1907-05-29
nidn,t .EstahIlsh Hls Case.

Cincinnati o., May 1S.-A verdict
has been returned against Colonel G.
]. Bronson of Lexington, KY, in a suit
to recover $4,000 lost in dealings in
stocks through Moorehead & Co., To-
cal brokers. Bronson claimed that
the method of dealing was In fact
gambling, and was therefore illegal,
and he sued to recover.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1907-05-29
Unwise Under Present Conditions.

Until we remove the political influ-
ence that tends toward corruption and
extravaganza l believe that municipal
ownership would be unwise.-Profess-
or Sedgwick.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1907-05-29
Ineapability of City Government.

am opposed to municipal owner.
ship because our city governments
have not shown as yet any capacity
for properly conducting their business.
Major Henry L. Higginson.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1907-05-29

Here's to your health and happiness
-DeWitt's Little Early Risers-famous
title pills. Nasty, SIGH headache or
billiousness may come on any time; the
cure is an Early Riser. Sold by all
druggists.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1907-05-29
NEWS OF KENTUCKY
yOrsIsy Told Information CSncsrnIaS
Matters Of Current Interest
Z % KentucxIanG
TINE STATE NEWS IN ANUTsHGLL

ptsrs Are Found Accurately DstalIsd
he HappsnInss Of the LarvssA I'm
port Which Are Attracting Attsn-
tIen Throughout Kentucky.
jacksonville, KY, May 2o-Seventy-
one men were rescued from the Royal
Coal Mines. near this city. after hav-
Ing been under ground for day and
half.
The rope attached to the big cages
used In hosting the cars from the
mines broke, and both cages fell into
the bottom OF the shaft, bursting into
small bits and blocking the entrance
80 that 1t was impossible for the work
men to get out. A rope was lowered
into the air shaft, and the men were
pulled out one by one. The men were
rescued unhurt. About 200 men are
employed in the mines. which is one Of
the largest in western Kentucky.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1907-05-29
The Ethiopian Hawkshaw.

The Ethiopian method Of detecting
crime is quick and effective and has
the great advantage of always catch
ing some one. A priest is called, and
by his exhortation, prayers, sorceries
and drugs-a youth is sent to sleep
with the command to dream. The per-
son he dreams of is the criminal. No
further proof is sought or needed. The
sanction of the church is quite enough.
If by chance the boy fails to dream he
is promptly put to sleep again by the
same process until he does, so that he
usually manages the affair in a short
time.-Pall Mall Gazette.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1907-05-29
A Positive
CURE
EI'S Cream Balm
10 quickly absorbed.
Gives Relief al Once.

Gives Relief al Once.
It cleanses, soothes
heals and protects
the diseased men,
brane. 1t cures Ca
tarrh and drives
away a Cold in the
Head quickly. Re
stores the Senses of
Taste and Smell. F
gists or by mail ; Tr
Ely Brothers, Sc w
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1907-05-29
Air and Weight.

1t is a curious fact that a man OF
any other animate or inanimate object
weighs less when the barometer is low
Notwithstanding that the atmospheric
pressure is much greater upon his body
when the same instrument marks
"high." 1t is estimated that the pres
sure of an ordinary sized man is fif.
teen tons and that fall in the column
of mercury from 81 to 20 adds about
one ton to his load.
81 can do very well with absent.
minded people," said Kunz to his mate
''In my younger days was errand
boy to a gentleman who was so alb
sentminded that he dismissed me
three times in one week and paid me
my full weeks wages each time."-
Boston Journal.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-11-16
FACTS ABOUT THE HENNEpIN

working 1864
its completion.
handicapped weather
distance of go
entering slowly days
Aennepin S nearly miles
10 S summit
S
thrown
o
everywhere
eoec512 cubic
yards 13631sso
lumber the
to boa neas
andir including
stone crushed used 6o2o5
2364s cubic
experimenting office approximately
$36o,451
SPAWNED highway bridse,.s
bridges 80 locks So
sideways IA houses "a.
o. 10 1907 $7,224,4os.77
The total appropriations SI44e7464e.
sales $479382
available s7,4e4es467
q L 1907 of $27o275eo
$22S9o413
first overland canal built by the United
4-fcotsi ALT
is in Major S. Richie
Upper Mississippi of the engineers of the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-11-16
HISTORY OF THE HENNEPIN.

| Illinois introduced bill in congress Fro
vidins for construction of the canal.
1se3-5iII providing for construction
OF canal passed. i--...,.-- 81
1s9o-Captain L. L. Wheeler assum-
| ed charge of work on canal.
1seo-Congress appropriated $780,
GOO for work on canal.
1e92-c'ongress appropriated an
ether s5oo,oco.
1e92-First dirt taken from canal at
! Milan. Contractors start work on west
end of main line.
1a94-Congress appropriated $780,
600.
1ae5-cftizens of Rock Island, Dav-
export, Moline and Milan toined in
monster celebration and canal was
dedicated.
1S96-Congress listens to plea of
Sterling and Rock Falls citizens and
changed 80 Rock Falls ard $4,000 rs
| appropriated.
1s9s-Congrcss appropriated $685.
coo and work on feeder is started.
fS9s-Congress appropriated $1,42f-
74o.
Oct. ri. 19o7-CeIebratio at Milan
over completion of canal.
Oct. "a. 19o7-CansI formally opened
and water turned into feeder AZ Rock
Falls.
Nov. 8. 1eo7-steamer Marion begins
first cruise through canal, at Bureau.
. Nov. is, 1eo7-Stesmer Marion COM
pIetes trip through main line of canal,
and reached Rock Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-11-16

The following chronological sketch
of the Hennepin, heretofore published
in The Argus, is repubiished:
1364-loWa legislature nremoriaIized
congress to construct canal from Hen
nepin to Rock island. 'i-
1eee-First survey made by state
engineers under direction of Chief En-
gineer j. o. Hudnott. Specifications
returned showed that the construction
of canal so feet wide and six feet
deep would cost 50 $780, 600. ...r
/ 1870 - First government survey
made under direction of Engineer Cor
man p. Low. Jr. Specifications show
ed that the construction Of canal 100
| feet wide and seven feet deep would
| necessitatc an outlay of $t2,5oo, GOO.
1a7o-Iowa Legislature again memo
rializee congress to construct canal.
1s74-Survey again made showing
that the engineers estimated that the
| construction of the canal. which was
to he 65 miles long, would cast abou:
s3,sse,72a.
1s74-iowa legislature again memo
riaIized congress.
11S1-Soard Of trades of Chicago
| Buffalo and Duluth, board of Transport
tation of New York Produce exchange
| produce exchanges Of ST. Paul, deeE
| waterway convention at Davenport
and deep waterway convention at ST
Louis indorsed plans and memorial
| lied congress.
f9Sc-AdditionaI surveys made by
! government engineers.
! ss2-Coaqressran Henderson o.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-11-16
PERSONAL POINTS.

Ex-Governor S. r. Van SAINT of Min
nesota was in the city today.
Arthur and Julia Russ are visiting
their sister, Mrs. Marshall Atwell, Jr.
IN Chicago
Mrs. Ella Allen Read returned yes
terday after an extended visit in Ken
lucky and southern Kansas.
Mrs P. A. Condor and sisters, Mrs
A. E. Benson and Mrs. George Weise
visited with Mrs. Tom Lau2iery a.
Carbon Cliff.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-11-16
Australians TO Turn BLACK

Professor Mcmillan Brown. ethnolo
gist. holds that the future Australian
people will in all probability be black.
says the Kansas City Star The Poly.
nesians. he said in Il lecture at Sydney.
came originally not from America. as
has been supposed. but from Asia,
They were whites and changed color
just as the future Australian may do
as the centuries go on, at least in the
tropical regions of the north The
violet rays of the sun will turn him
black in course of time.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-11-16
OBITUARY.
William HoId5worth.

William Holdsworth, a farmer resid
ing near Presumption, where he had
lived for a number of years, Thursday
afternoon fell and broke his neck while
at work in a corn crib on, his farm
death resulting in few minutes. He
was 76 years of age, and is survived
by his wife and eight children. ThG
funeral will be held tomorrow at the
Presumption Episcopal. church, and
burial will take place in the Pre-
cmption cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-11-16
Funeral of Miss ottenhcimer.

Funeral services over The remains OF
Miss Title Ottenhoimer, whose death
caused the most profound sorrow
among all who knew her, will
be held tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock
at the home of her sister, Mrs. Julia
ROsenfeld. Rabbi Fineshriber of Dav-
Cnport will conduct the services. Ii is
the request of the family that no flow.
ers be sent. The services at the grave
at Chippiannock cemetery will be pri-
vate.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-11-16

The Hennepin canal is now demon
strated to be a success in so far as its
navigability is concerned. The United
States steamer Marion. which is to be
the maintenance boat of the canal, ar
rived at Rock Island at / o'clock yes
terday afternoon, after trip through
the canal, the first steamer to make
the cruise from the Illinois river to
the Mississippi by way of the Hen
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-11-16

pose to develop its possibilities for the
transportation of freight.
Local capitalists, however, are not
to have the only barge line on the
canal, for steps are being taken on
similar lines at Sterling and at Pc
oria, with view TO establishing coal
| and cement transport lines.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-11-16

nepin. The Marion encountered much
difficulty in the cruise. but this was
not due to any fault of the canal, but
rather because of the conditions pre-
vailing at this time Of year, the canal,
having practically no current. being
| filled with ice
Difficulty on Trip.
The steamer met with the greatest
difficulty at lock No. 2S. at Colona.
where the food of water into the
canal had brought down a great mass
| of weeds and ice several feet in depth
| 1t was necessary for the steamer to
open the gates of the lock, the mass OF
| ice and weeds making it impossible
for the gates to be opened by the ma
chinery. When the gates were opened
| the gates could not at once be closed,
and when the boat reached the Rock
Island bridge. it was found that the
level Of water had been raised about
a foot above the established level, ana
| that the steamer could not get under
the bridge. Captain l.. l.. Wheeler
remedied this difficulty and at the
same time gave. some 200 people who
Were along the bank a free ride. Call
ing TO the men along the bank, he in
vited them for ride. and in this way
the boat was lowered until it passed
under the bridge.
The boat reached Colona Thursday
fright, rad remained there until yes
itcrday morning Ii reached Milan a
few minutes after 3 o'clock, and was
boarded there by Major c. S. Richie OF
the United States engineers Office
here, and by a party of tri-city news.
paper men. After few minutes lie
LAY between the bridges, the steamer
IcontinUed down the canal and up the
Mississippi to Rock Island. ending a
cruise which marked an important
event in the history of this part OF
the country, and indicates the success
lof the first cross country canal ever
built by the United States government
The steamer Marion is TO be the
maintenance boat of the canal. It las
been in the Peoria river district serv
ice, and before that was engaged in
1.-THE river Improvement work here. The
Marion and its sister boat. the Ruth
was built at the Keokuk canal. and
the two steamers We're named TO,
daughters Of former President Grover
Cleveland.
The cruise down the canal was be
gun just week ago yesterday. al
though water was turned into the feed
er at Sterling Oct 81. The fact that
the ditch did not fill rapidly resulted
in the circulation of stories to the
lefect that the canal was a failure. and
that its leakage was causing conster
|nation among the engineers. The com
pletien of the Marion's trip, however
sets all doubts at rest, and vindcates
the Hennepin of any charge of failure
from the point of its construction. Ths
Marion, under a good head of water
can make eight miles an hour. but
with the difficulties it encountered, a
week was required for the trip of II
miles.
| M Alarm Over Leak.
The leakage of the canal. made The
subject OF so much complaint by the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-11-16
Japanese Emiaratins to Java.

A great many Japanese are now en-
igrating to Java. The movement ar-
pears to be conducted in a systematic
manner. the number of Japanese set
Ting in each large town being proper
toned to the size of the town, says the
North China News. Most of them arr,
either opening furnished lodgin.
houses or are engaged as BARRIERS. slnaii
shopkeepers and assistants in stores.
few. however, are professors of the
japanese language in the Chimes
schools
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-11-16

are being formulated for the organi-
cation of a local company TO operate
a line of barges and tow boats on the
canal. Tri-city. men have been active
for many years in the effort to secure
the canal. and now that the ditch is
completed and is open to navigation,
business men of the three cities pro-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-11-16
EVIDENCE TAKEN
Testimony in Support of Two
Bills for Divorce is Heard
in Circuit Court.
JUDGE WiTHH0LDS DECISION
Looney Wants Foreclosure Case
Against Him Referred Again to
the Master-in-Chancery.

Evidence was heard by Judge Gest
in the circuit court this morning in
two suits for divorce Fales Wood Of
Edgington asked divorce from his
wife, Mrs. Netie Woods, on the
grounds of desertion. They were mar
ried June II, 1905 at Cedar Rapids,
Iowa. She Immediately refused to
live with him. H. NJ. Schriver ap.
peared for the complainant and W. r
Moore conducted the examination for
the court The case was taken under
advisement. =
The case of Mrs. Anna Peterson
against John Peterson was also heard.
. The principals in the case were mar
ried in 1888, and have two children.
Albin. aged 81, and Oscar, aged l6.
The husband deserted two years ago
last March, and previous to that time
he had objected to supporting his fam
lily. II. NJ. McCasirin appeared for the
complainant and w. t. Moore conduct,
ed the cross examination. The court
took the case under advisement
Would Refe- Cnsc. -
IN the case of G.. a Rooster against
JOAN Looney to foreclosure on property
owned by the latter motion was
made by the defendant that the case
be referred back to the master-in-chan-
cery for further hearing The attor-
neys had not concluded their argu-
nlents when court adjourned. The re-
port of the master was favorable to
Mr.. Rooster.
Naturalization Monday.
The court Monday afternoon will
hear applicants for naturalization pa
pers. Tuesday the criminal docket
will be taken up again, the case
against Mrs. Elizabeth LanShausen for
abandoning her little baby. alleged to
have been the cause of its death, being
first on the list for next week.
Argue Demurrer.
\ demurrer to an amended declara-
ton filed in the case of William Lee
against The Republic Iron &c Steel COM
pany was argued in court this morn
ing, and taken under adYisement. This
case was tried here two years ago, and
Lee was given verdict of $4,000
damages. The case was affirmed by
the appellate court, and reversed by
the supreme court on account of a
flaw in the second count of the dec.
laration. 1t was to correct this that
the amendment was fled. w. R.
Moore represents the plainti4 and C
T. Dietz the company.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-11-16

Take some good reliable and safe di
gestant like Kodol for dyspepsia. Ko
dol is the best remedy known today 70.
heart burn. belching and all troubles
arising from disordered digestion
! 1t is pleasant to take and affords re
lief promptly. Sold by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-11-16
suiousness and Constipation.

For years was troubled with bilious
ness and constipation which made lif2
miserable for me. My appetite failed
me. lost my usual force and vitality.
Pepsin preparations and cathartics
ony made matters worse. do not
know where l should have been today
had not tried Chainberlain's Stomach
and Liver Tablets The tablets relieve
the ill feeling at once. strengthen the
digestive functions, helping the sys'
TEN to do its work naturally Mrs
Rosa Potts, Birmingham, Ala. These
tablets are for sale by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-11-16

Surprised by Friends.-Miss Vera
Bleuer. 1926 Twsnty-eighth street., was
surprised BY company of 22sfriends
last evening. Games were played and
lunch was served. - 80 $50
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-11-16

The postmaster of Gasconado, Mo,
Daniel A. Bugh. says: 81 cannot Say tor,
much for your Kidney and Bladder Pills
| feel like a new man." DeWitt's Kid
ney and Bladder Pills are sold by all
druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-11-16

1t expels all poisons, stimulates the
internal organs. = cieanses the system
and purifes the blood Such is Hoi-
listers Rocky Mountain Tea, the most
effective preventative of disease. 50
cents, tea or tablets. Harper House
pharmacy. t.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-11-16
Credit to Major Richie.

The completion of the Hennepin
canal is feat for which much credit
should be given to Major c. s. Richie.
After spending millions, the authori-
ties of the government were almost
ready. year or so ago, to discontinue
the work, abandon the canal, and pre-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-11-16
M'CASkRlN TAKES STAND
Declines to Act as Associate Counsel
with itoorey 49,. 3

In a case in the county court this
morning, former Mayor George w. Nc
Casllrin declined to continue further
as attorney for one of the parties. on
learning that John Looney had been
retained by his client Mr. McCaskrin
refused to serve as an associate coun-
sci with Looney, and notified his client
and the court of his withdrawal ISL
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-11-16

Broadway Mems CIub.-The Broad
way Mems club held its monthly meet
ing in the Sunday school room of the
church last evening. The committee
in charge, DR.. F. A. Smith. II. w.
Crawford and s. S. Davis, with the
assistance of their wives, had pre-.
pared business mems supper to
which each club member was allowed
to invite one friend. One hundred
men were present, 1G of whom. under
the direction of II. w. Crawford. acted
as walters. After a preliminary half
hour of handshaking the men sat
down to supper. The walters sang a
spirited melody from Pinero before
bringing on the viands. which consist
cd of veal loaf, creamed potatoes. peas
bread and butter. coffee, salad. ice
cream and cake. During the supper
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-11-16
SOCIAL AFFAIRS.

[Society news, written M telephoned
to the society editor of The Argus, will
be gladly received and published. But
in either case the identity of the sender
must be made known, to insure rclia-
bility. Written notices must bear sig
nature and address.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-11-16

China Shower for Miss Battles
The Misses Blanche Boggess and Hat
tie Camper at the home of the former.
1926 Seventeenth street. Thursday even
ing entertained the members of the
Katie Klatch at a china shower for
Miss Louise Battles whose marriage
will take place this month.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-11-16
M Alarm Over Leak.

The leakage of the canal, made the
subject OF so much complaint by the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-11-16

Mystic Workers Card Party.-Rock
Island lodge. No. 50, Mystic Workers
of the World, will give card party
and dance at X. of C. hall next Mon
day evening.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-11-16

numerous old songs were sung. among
them being "Suwanee River" "Iili
nois, "Gwine Back to Dixie" my
Old Kentucky Home" Dixie Land. .
and others. After the dishes were e.
Emoved, the chairman made a state
ment of the aims and objects of the
club, its several lines of work, and in
vited any men who were in sympathy
with the aims of the club, to become
members The speaker of the even
ing. Judge R. w. Olmsted. was then
introduced, who gave a most interest
ing and instructive address on the
subject of "Phrenology" The audi
ience displayed much interest in the
statements of the judge, and insisted
that he demonstrate the science by ex-
amining the heads of some prominent
men. A. d. Sperry, John w. Parker,
Senator William Payne and S. S. Davis
successfully passed under the scrutiny
of the speaker, very much to the
amusement of the audience. After an
other period of songs and social fel
lowship, the club adjourned until its
next regular meeting, Dec. IS.
Farewell Party.-A farewell party in
honor of Miss Jessie Stevens w.s
given Wednesday evening at the
home of Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Busby
1121 Sixteenth street, at which a most
delightful evening was spent in games
music and refreshments Miss Stevens
Is an employe of the Woodman office
and in two weeks will return to Den.
yer, making it her home. Since com
ing to Rock Island she has made many
friends and'she was the recipient OF
many beautiful mementoes. The hons
was beautifully decorated in red and
white carnations and chrysanthemuns
Miss Alice Smith assisted Mrs. Busby
| in the entertainment of the evening
There We're So in attendance WHO en-
/ jaXed musical numbers by Miss
Scherer, vocal by Miss Benson ana
reading by Miss Linehan. after which
| the party INDUCED in games, prizes
being awarded to Miss Nellie j. Scully
DR.. Brown and Mr.. and Mrs. Wager
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-11-16

The canal is certain to be of COM
mercial value. in other ways than
those referred to, and already plans