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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-03-08

ISociety news, written or 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 relia-
bllitY. Written notices must bear sig
nature and address,
Moline WoGnan's CIub.-The execu-
tive committee of the Moline Woman S
club met yesterday afternoon at the
home of Mrs. G.. Fl. Huntoon, Moline,
and in the absence of the president and
vice president, Mrs. Harry Ainsworth
presided. Routine business was trans
acted and Mrs. Gilmore Lewis was vot-
ed member of the club. The March
meeting of the club will be held tomor-
row afternoon at the Congregational
church, Moline, and civic progress will
be the topic of the afternoon. The mu-
steal numbers to be given are two vo-
cal numbers by Mrs j. NJ Keim, ac-
companied by Miss Efie Johnson, both
of this city, who will sing AT Parting,
by Rogers, and Because She Kissed
It," by Jessie Gaynor and a violin solo,
Berceuse," by GODDARD, by Alvin Pool
Iof Davenport, accompanied by Mrs.
Reading OF Davenport. An address on
Municipal Sanitation" will be given
by DR.. R. c. J. Meyers, commissioner
OF health of Moline; Miss Emma Coop
er, principal of Washington school, Mo-
line, will read paper on Medical In
spection in Public Schools" Mrs. A. T.
Foster, chairman of the visiting nurse
committee of Kings Daughters union,
will speak on THE Visiting Nurse: -
Civic Pride is the topic of an ad-
dress by w. A. Meese, president of the
Moline Business Mems association, and
Mayor Andrew Olson of Moline will
speak on "The Outlook, or the Ideal
CITY. The program as arranged is
very attractive and an unusually good
Injecting is assured.
Birthday Party-Mrs c. H. Earl
pleasantly entertained about thirty of
her friends last evening at her home
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-03-08

Obituary Record.-Yesterday at the
family home. 1861 DiXweH street, oc-
CURED the death of Mrs Cinthoa
Wetzel. at the age of 81 years. Mrs.
WetZel was born in Missouri and three
years ago in Davenport was united in
marriage to J. L. Wetzel, who now SUI
wives her together with one little son,
Clarence. The deceased has a large
circle of friends who will miss hey
companionship. The remains will be
shipped TO Mason City. Iowa, near the
home of a brother, and burial will be
made there.
Mrs. Lena Nehlsen passed away yes.
terday at the family residence. 1871
West Seventh street, following a long
Illness from pneumonia. Deceased
was born in Rock Island. July 81, 1870
and moved to Durant with her parents
about twenty years ago. She was mar
ried to Gustav Nehlsen eight years agc
and for the past seven years has beer
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-03-08

helmina Carlson passed to her rest yes
terday at the home of her parents, MI
and Mrs. John Carlson, 1908 Seventh
avenue. death coming as a respite to
long suffering with consumption. Miss
Carlson was % years of age, and had
spent many years of her life in Moline
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-03-08
protection Of consumes, roasted LF'

protection OF consumes, roasted u
and the pores Of each berry sealed with
a coating Of fresh eggs and pure sugar.
to hold the goodness in and make the
coffee settle clear and quickly. Better
than fresh roast." Warming "a
little develops the flavor and makes the
grinding easy. Our enormous coffee
business, exceeding the next four largest
firms In the world together. reduces our
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-03-08

Back to the Fann.-"Back to the
farm" is the latest word from the Cher
ry sisters, who recently enchanted au-
days gone by have performed at the
Watch Tower behind wire screening
erected to ward off bouquets thrown
by the spectators. They have returned
to their farm near Cedar Rapids, where
they will remain for the balance of the
season. Miss Effie Cherry has not been
very strong, it is said, since her recov-
cry from typhoid fever. and this is as,
signed as the cause of their retirement.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-03-08

Sewage in City Water.-Analysis of
samples of city and well water have
been made during the last week by the
chemistry class of the high scnool I'M
der Professor G. w. Muhhlman. In
making a qualitative analysis of city
water the students found strong traces
OF organic matter, both vegetable and
animal products. traces of chlOrides
and sulphate. which indicate a slight
presence of sewage A small quantity
of lime was also found, showing that
all of the lime used in purifying the
water had not been precipitated. Sam
pies of water from various wells We're
analysed, and most of them showed
more contamination than the city wa
ter. No bacteria tests were made
There has been comment among citi-
zens living in various parts of the city
recently on the peculiar musty flavor
which has been noticeable in the city
water
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-03-08
How to Remain YOUNG.

To continue young in health and
strength, do as Mrs. y. F. Rowan, Nc
Donough. Ga. did She says: Three
bottles of Electric Bitters cured me
of chronic liver and stomach trouble,
complicated with such an unhealthy
condition of the blood that my skin
turned red as flannel. | am now prac-
tically 20 years younger than before [
took Electric Bitters. | can now do
all my work with ease and assist in
my husbands store Guaranteed at
w T .Harzt's drug store, 301 Twenti-
eth street. Price soc.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-03-08

If it We're possible to heal sorrow by
weeping. gold We're less priced than
grief.-Sophocles.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-03-08

Beat Board BiIl.-FOur weeks ago 4
stranger registered at the Saratoga no.
tel as George W. Kemper. He stated
he was going into business here AMI
that his partner would be along shot
ly with the capital Kemper was Il
modest appearing fellow, had an air II
business ability about him and sue
ceeded in charging his board bill for
the four weeks. amounting to S4GJ).
When Manager Os Reynolds informed
him that he would trust him no longer
and that he must settle at once, the
fellow suddenly disappeared. In order
10 locate him Mr.. Reynolds mailed q
registered letter at the Davenport post
office. This was forwarded to Decatur
and then to Springfield and on this
clue the Davenport police communicat-
ed with the police departments of the
above two cities. with the result that
Kemper is now under arrest at Decq-
tur Kemper has offered to square the
bill and there is a possibility of a set
Element
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-03-08
If You Don't Get Good Cigars
N0U, It's Your Own Fault

All you have to do to stand up like and ask the
dealer for cigars identified by the triangle A. on the box
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-03-08
MOLINE
Fake Collector Abroad.-Easy money

Fake Collector Abroad.-Easy money
is being sought by some woman in Mo-
line in rather a novel way. She repre-
sents herself as collector for DR.. A. II.
Arp, and asks for S. or SO TO be paid
on account. The attention of DR.. Arp
was drawn 10 her operations when a
complaint was received at his office
against his sending a collector when
there was nothing to collect. This is
the only instance so far discovered and
the woman's method of operation was
this: She called up the wife of well
known attorney and said that she was
collecting for DR.. Arp and that the Coc-
tor would appreciate payment OF So
on account. She said that she would
call for the money AS it happened this
family had been in the habit of calling
! DR.. Arp, but did not at that time owe
him anything. The pseudo collector
was therefore referred to the head of
the family, and in the meantime the
wife entered the protest at DR.. Apps
office, which revealed the game which
was being played.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-03-08

Birthday Party.-Mrs. C. H. Earl
pleasantly entertained about thirty of
her friends last evening at her home,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-03-08

average cost per pound, and enables us
to give you better coffee for your
than you can buy in any other
way. There are more packages Of
ARIOSA sold in the United States
than all the other Coffee packages
combined.
IF your grocer will not supply, write to
ARBUCKLE BROS,
New Test Cisy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-03-08
SOCIAL AFFAIRS.

ISociety news, written or 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 relia-
bility. Written notices must bear sig
nature and address.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-03-08

Settles Out of Court.-Mrs. Stella NJ.
Barnhart of this city has effected set
Element out of court with the Rock Is
land road of her suit to recover $4,000
damages. Mrs. Barnhart's husband was
killed in a wreck at DOwney, Iowa, in
1905. The suit was called for trial at
Iowa City Tuesday, but before it had
proceeded to the taking of testimony,
and after the jury had been empaneled,
the suit was compromised. The road
agreed to pay Mrs Barnhart $4,000, and
she accepted.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-03-08
DAVENPORT

Mayor Signs Ordinance.-Dollar gas
and all night lights at $50 per lamp Il
year. were assured TO the city Wednes-
day afternoon when Mayor Becker af-
fixed his signature 10 the ordinances
which the city council had passed at
its previous meeting.
Small Fire Loss in Year.-With 1872
fire alarms during the past year, and
a fire loss of only $39,15770, Chief
John Stoltenberg has material for a
report that elOquently demonstrates
the economy of maintaining an efficient
fire department in the city of Daven
port The fiscal year of the depart
ment ended March |, and the chief has
just prepared his annual report. II
shows that the 1872 alarms were .
more than the previous year thong.
the loss was much less. Fourteen OF
the alarms were false.
o
Fell and Broke Ribs.-Yesterd&.
while on his way to work at the Sill
Wis shops. Mike Cannon slipped anC
fell at Sixth and Main streets. H.
continued on his way to work ho|
ever. taking train for Silvis. SooJ
after beginning work. Mr.. Cannon wa
attacked with severe pains and it Wa
then discovered that several ribs wer,
broken. He was placed aboard a train
and brought back to Davenport. The
ambulance met him at the depot am
he was conveyed to his home at CO
Main street.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1907-12-10
Senator OVernan.

Commenting upon Senator OFerman' s
speech in the auditorium in this city,
the AshebOrO Courier remarks that
stands high not only il the stass, but
il the nation. No man in public life
has grown more rapidly than lie since
his election TO the senate.
To this brief but merited comment,
Our Home, published at MarshvtlIe, is
leased to- add:
There is another thing that caA be
said of Senator Overman, and that
is, he is possessed of becoming modesly
The writer has never seen Mr.. 0Eer-
man and we know HIM only by rep
UtatiOn. 1t is our opinion that ne
deserves to succeed himself as selEa-
tor and there is no good reason why
he should bic turned down to make d
place for a. strenuous politician who
has made a shreWd and systematic
campaign iiE his own interests. We
believe that: if the people really want
man for 4 certain place they will
put him there without requiring hinR
to work himself half to death trying to
get it,
That is true. Much OF the campaign
ing done so far has been imposed up
Oh the people, and the tagging attend
ance at the meetings shows that they
have become tired of it. Senator Ov-
erman shows his good Judgment in re-
naming quiet until the people call
upon him-and they are not going to
turn him doWn.-Charlotte chronicle.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1907-12-10
Compulsory Education.

The number of people is steadily
growing who believe that if every
body is taxed TO support public schools
every one should be compelled to send
their children to school Asheville,
which is one of thu most progressive
cities in the state ir every way, has
now been working slEce September un..
der the compulsory school, law The
result of its operation is that five
hundred more children are in the
schools than at the same period last
year and the law IS obeyed without
<he necessity, r. legal enforcement
excpet in few instances Several ar
rests have been made by the truant
officers for violation 81 the compulsory
school law, and in every instance the
parents, when arraigned bstore a trial
magistrate, indicated their willingness
to in the future observe tine law and
see to it that their children remained
in Echool.-News and Observer
The semi-weekly messenger., 1907-12-10
THE RAILWAY CASE HEARING
Rumors of a Compromise in the
Air
Many Home Insurances Companies
Organized - Delinquent Corpora
Tons To be fined-kepOrts Suu
Current of Extra Session OF Legisla-
ture Being Called.
Messenger Bureau.

Raleigh, ~. C.uDec-, D, ISU1-
The hearing Of the Southern rail-
way rate case before Standing Officer
Montgomery was resumed, this morn
ing at the Office Of the Corporation
Commission and Clerk Brown OF that
Commission was again put on the
witness stand and closely cross-exanl-
in.d by Chief Counsel Thon. for tue
Southern Railway, attorney Fred A.
Woodard appearing for the state, at
torney Justice being at Washington,
watching the notable habeas corpus
case before the United States Supreme
Court. Mr.. Thorn was very sharp IN
his cross-questioning Mr.. Brown. He
made the point that the latter had
said in his testimony that in one year
the Southern railway had paid a
seven and a half per cent dividend.
MI Thorn said as a matter of fact the
road had paid two and a half per cent
one October, a like amount in April Of
the next year, and a like amount n
October, so that only five per cent
was paid any one year. Mr.. Brown
said ne had taken his figures from the
report of the Southern Railway, COW
eriug what was known as dividend
No. 10. There were very few persons
present at the hearing, which is ncc5
sarily a listless sort of affair.
The Southern railway rate hearing
before Standing Master Montgomery
ended this afternoon abruptly on the
states side. The Southern may in
troduce evidence in rebuttal, the stand
ing master to fix the date and place
though a compromise of the whole
matter may occur any day.
The secreary of state has made re-
ports to the sheriffs of the various
failed their annual statements by the
first of December.
Insurance Commissioner Young says
this has been very good year for
the formation Of home insurance COM
panies and fraternal organizations.
The jefferson Standard Life, at Raj
eigh, and the Scottish Fire at Fayette-
Vile, have been chartered; also thlr-
teen fraternal and assessment COM
panies.
State Entomo1ogist Franklin Sher-
man says in spite of the San Jose
fruit scale and other fruit pests, the
orchards OF North Carolina is beng
very much extended, and this he re-
CARDS as very encouraging indeed.
Thre are more and more hints that
the legislature may be called in extra
session this winter or in early spring
to consider the railroad rate matters.
etc, but peojle who ought to know
say the odds are immensely against
anything of the kind
The semi-weekly messenger., 1907-12-10
NO SPECIAL RATES INSIDE STATE
Special Rates for Christmas Season
Will AppIy Only to Interstate
Travel This Year.

The passenger department of the
Southern railway here has received
official announcement relative to holi-
day rates
The reduced rates this year will
apply only to interstate business and
tickets viii go on sale December 20.
BY interstate business it is meant that
nc reduced rates. will be given from
one point in North Carolina 20 an
other point in the state. During the
holiday season the present two and
OnefOUrth cents per mile rate will
obtain, and people travelling from
points in the state 10 another will be
required to pay this full fare. From
Asheville or any other point IN the
state embraced in the southeastern
territory a holiday rate will be Civ
en-.
This rate has been fixed the same as
: last year. 1t is one and one-third fares
for the round trip, plus % cents. Here
tG{ore and before the advent of the rate
agitation and the reduction by the
state legislature OF passenger fares
in North Carolina, holiday rates was
given not only from any point liz North
/ Carolina to another point in another
state, but also from place in North
Carolina Many people desiring to
spend a few days with friends and rel
atives IN the state waited to take the
advantage of this reduced rate and
| the travelling during the Christmas
season was very heavy-Asheville Ga
Zettes-Eews
The semi-weekly messenger., 1907-12-10

St Leo's hospital \ few days a-o. His
case was brought to the attention o.
oc.ulists who stand high In their pro-
fession and It was decided that a cat
aract covering each eye must be re-
moved IL any relief were TO be expect
ed. :. =.
An operation on one eye was per-
formed yesterday afternoon. This
proved complete success. For the
first time in his life Earman could
see, indistinctly. OF course. and yet
with sufficient clearness to know that
the things he had been told, but did
not perceive are actual facts. Liter
ally speaking he awoke from a dream
that might have been lifelong had he
not been given the right treatment AT
the right time.
The other eye will be operated upon
shortly. giving him, the surgeons think
the full power OF sight. brother Is
afflicted in the same manner as was
Harman and it is probably that an
operation will be performed in his
case ealso.-Greensboro Daily News.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1907-12-10
WHISKEY BY JUGFULS
Seasord, Del, Gets it Wholesale Since
Local Option Passed.
Especial to the Baltimore Sum-

Especial to the Baltimore Sum-
Seaford, Del, Dec, 1.-Whether
local option is a farce or not is a
question that is puzzling many PEI
sons. Since it went into effect, three
weeks ago, this town has been wet
for sure. Hardly day has passed
without rain, and more whiskey has
been consumed than has ever been
known before. People, who were sat
isfied to go and get dram or two
at the hotel now send to Philadelphia,
Wilmington and Baltimore and get it
by the gallon.
More persons have been seen in
toxicated on Sunday than ever before
WIN liquor was sold throughout the
county. They drink as If it were the
last drink they would ever get. Crowds
swarm the steamboat landing before
the arrival of the boat from Baltimore
waiting for their jugs and at the Ad-
ans Express Companys office some
nights the agent has to close the doors
and call the waiting crowd in one at
a time to get their jugs and boxes,
which are shipped from Wilmington
and Philadelphia.
tits estimated that nearly 100 gal
Ions Of whiskey were received here
yesterday by boat and express.
When John Seabreeze was return
ing home with his Jug he was assault
ed, it is alleged by Will Matthews
and VIII Vincent, both colored, and
| they got the jug His cries for help
brought the police who chased the
negroes through the graveyard where
they dropped the jug.
Last night a crowd Of negroes parad-
ed the front streets with their jugs
under their arms, singing: L Got
Mine, Boys" and today the statements
were clearly proved -
The semi-weekly messenger., 1907-12-10
BLIND TWENTY-ONE YEARS,
HE CAN NOW SEE
Harman Marion Given His First
Glimpse OF the World at ST. Leo's
Hospital.

To live the entire twenty-One years
o. ones life without having a ray Of
light become perceptible to the eye, to
become almost helpless because of this
affection, then to- be brought TO a hos
pital and then catch the first visual
knowledge of the outside world by
means of the surgeon knife that is
the life story of Harman Marion from
Pinnacle Stokes county, this state.
Harman was born with defect in
each eye, causing a total blindness
Efforts were made in his earlier years
to remedy the defect. but they were
unavailing until he was brought To
The semi-weekly messenger., 1907-12-10
THE WILMINGTON MESSENGER, TUESDAY, DECEMBER Il

Lay-L. B. Turner, W. I. Hambrick.
r. F. Wrenn, r. Il. Pool, c. Il John
son, G. C. Kornegay. 7. NJ. Anderson.
]. j. Hayes, z. w. Eayes.
Conference Relations-N. E. Cole
train, M. d. Giles. J. A Lee, ID. -.
Cayiness, D. c. Geddir, E. H Davis, F.
d Liondell, ]. G. Johnson, r. Brad
ley.
Church Property-G 3. Startling, n.
c. Yearbey, \. l.. Seabolt, ]. T Stan
ford, W. A. Piland, E. C.. Sell, G. B.
Perry, S. A. Gotten. Lay: T. B. Nc
Kinnir, ]: G. Dolley, A. J. Sloan, "
II. Humphreys, w. A. Hickerman, G..
Edwards, w. F Dean, Raymond Brown
ing, Z. A. Shipp.
District Conference Records--W. d
Ayera, S. L. Webb, Dr. J. II. Judd, T.
J. Daley, j. +. Sharer, n. Y. Everton
E H. Black, P. d. Woodall, w. H
Brown.
Temperance-A. l.. OrmOnd, E. NJ.
Snipes, T. H. Sutton, f. A. Willis, n.
VI. Watson, r. c. Beaman,, W. A. For
bes, c. A. Jones, r. L. Davis, w. J.
Young, J. NJ. Hoyle, S. P Hatch, W.
II. Neal, H. F. Schulkon, D. Lane, J.
B. BrittOn, J.,T. Flythe, H. w. Nc
CIees.
On MemOirs-F. d. SwindelI.
Sabbath Observances-B W. Startling
J. B. Thompson, E. B. Craven, j. NJ.
Ashley, c. w. Smith, P. O. Earnhordt.
Lay: w. J. Young, W. r. Hambright,
DR.. J. H. Judd, A. I. Goodwin, w H.
Hickman, ]. Hancock, Wiley Brown
W. E. Moss, r. A Brinn.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1907-12-10

HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain Tea puri
fies the blood, regulates the bowels.
aids the kidneys, cures stomach trou
hlcs. builds up the nervous force;
makes you well and happy. 35 cents
Tea or Tablets-R. r.. Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1907-12-10
FINE. IMPRESSION
l.
Made on Conference by PTesl-
ding Bishop
WOhk IS FAR ADVANCED
Session Days Session of Annual
N. E. Conference

Examination Of Candidates for the
Ministry-Work of the Correspon-
dcnce ScIiOOI-Dr. KiigO Tells OF
IPinity.S Notwithstanding Commit
tees Named-Nany Churches Rival
lin. With NeWbcrn Nethodists for
Claim as to Hansomest Property.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1907-12-10

DeWitt's Carbolized Witch Hazel
Salve. Get DeWitt's. Sold by r.
R. Rellamy.