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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-31
DAVENPORT

Wanted at chicago.-Gus Axchirou-
Dos, supposed to be an Italian but who
claims he is a Greek, was arrested Sat
urday afternoon by Detectives Stanley
and Brehmer on the charge of being
a fugitive from justice. The fellow is
wanted in Chicago, where it is claimed
he robbed saloon of 1920.
Carnival Opens Tonieht.-The M. B.
A. carnival, for which preparations
have been making for weeks. opens
tonight. Yesterday afternoon saw the
arrival of the train of 80 car loads of
people and paraphernalia making up
the Parker shows, which will furnish
the main features of the carnival. The
present prospects are for great car,
nival. The proceeds will help the local
Modern Brotherhood lodge entertain
its national convention here in October,
and the general support of the people
may have a favorable bearing on the
movement to secure the location of the
port.
To Form Club.-The final step in
the organization of a new democratic
club in Davenport will be taken to-
night at a meeting of Scott county
democrats in Turner hall.
Seek Site for Coal Docks.-A party
of Chicago capitalists who were in the
city Friday were shown about by j.
NJ Walsh, and looked over the lower
end of Suburban island and that neigh
borhood with view to locating docks
for a distributing point for coal which
it is planned to bring down the Hen
nepin canal on barges. The Chicago
ans seek the purchase of the 5000
acres of coal lands controlled by the
Walsh brothers in the canal zone, OIL
the right to sink a shaft on them
Their plans as outlined are said to in
clude not only the barging of coal out
of the Hennepin, but the sending of il
up and down the river in barge lows.
Chiropractors Coming. u The third
annual meeting of the Universal Chiro
practors' association will be held in
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-31
WOMAN'S SWIFT VOYAGE.
Enslishwoman Went to New York and
Back In Hurry

Lawn w q
Miss c. a. Grace an employee of a
London business firm, claims the rec
ord for trip from London to New
York and return.
She was pledged to be in New Yorl,
on Aug. 6 and back in London to free
colleague for vacation on Aug. Is.
She left Southampton on the Adriatic
on July 20 and reached New York at
IL a. m. Aug. 6. She left the customs
at 1105, arrived at West Eleventh
street at lilo, completed her inter-
view at 11:20 and was back at the
White Star line dock at IL %.
She boarded the Baltic for her re-
turn trip with thirty-two and a half
minutes to spare. The customs off,
GERS helped and cheered her. She
reached London on Aug. IA at 10 D. m.
and her Office at 9 o'clock the next
morning.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-31
MOLINE

Svea Outing Sept. Every year
the members of the Svea Male chorus
and their friends and their families
join in an outing. This year it has
been decided to spend Labor day,
Sept. z, on an excursion to WahE
strands grove at Cordova.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-31
NEWS OF THE NEIGHBORS

this time at the station $230.94, 20
cents more than the first time, was
found on his person.
Obituary Record. = Andrew Schoo
died Saturday evening at his home,
730 DeSoto street He succumbed TO
tuberculosis, with which he had been
suffering for a long time. Mr.. Schoo
was native of Davenport, born here
Oct. 3, 1878 He lived here all his life
and was employed at the Independent
Baking company up to the time of his
last illness. He is survived by his
wife, Katherine, and two sons.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-31
q - e A CURE FOR
- -. ~ RHEUMATISM

acid blood which
nerve joint pain producing poison causing
Rheumatism
which reach the blood where the located Such
relief Rheumatism
nfamno poison must be expelled from the blood s. S S
blood
swell
Rheumatism whether chronic
builds
Rheumatism medical advice
free to all who write CO., ATLANTA Ga
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-31
Observation-Disclosures

did nothing but eliminate these errors
it would be worth many times its cost
to any business. But it does more.
1t cuts the time of listing in half, in
creases the efficiency of your book
keepers, insures prompt statements
and trial balances, etc.
The Universal will handle figures
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and keep on doing so longer and more
economically than old style machines
which do not possess its many advan-
tages, i. e.: A carriage that permits
the printing of regular or irregular
columns any distance apart ON the
same sheet; totals and subtotals in
red; paper roll, carriage, counter and
register in plain view of operator, and
many others.
We solicit the opportunity of
demonstrating to you on your
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pense, the proof of our claims
Forest H. Montgomery, District Sales
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tional Bank Building, Chicago, ILL.,
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-31
Delicious Banana Cream

This recipe is highly recommended
by one of our correspondents try il for
dessert tomorrow.
Peel five large bananas, rub smooth
with five teaspoonfuls of sugar. Add
one teacup sweet cream beaten to a
stiff froth, then add one 10c package
of Lemon JELI-O dissolved in / 4 tea
cups boiling water. Pour into mold
and when cold garnish with candied
cherries. Serve with whipped cream.
or any good pudding sauce. JELL-O is
sold by all grocers at 10c per package.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-31

Il Is dangerous thing to dig pftD
Tor other folks.-French Proverb.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-31

That fish will soon be caught that
nibbles at every bait-Italian Proverbs
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-08-31

the members of the Svea Male chorus |
and their friends and their families |
join in an outing. This year it has !
been decided to spend Labor day, |
Sept. z, on an excursion to Wahl-
strands grove at Cordova.
On Missouri in Skiff.-Paul w. Brown,
pastor of the First Congregational
church, has returned from four
weeks vacation spent in Kansas and
Missouri. Il had a very enjoyable
month" said Mr.. Brown. while in
Wichita Mrs. Brown and ] got canoe
and spent day on the Arkansas river,
running Is miles. The water was ex
tremely low, and we got out and waded
for short distances at least Is times.
would risk my reputation as con-
sumner of fresh water on the accuracy
of the statement that the river is not
navigable. When we reached Kansas
City we made trip in a skiff on the
Missouri river, running from Kansas
City to Miami, 100 miles, and coming
back on the steamboat Chester of the
Kansas City line.
Red Men to Buy Landry private
subscription among the members of
the Red Men tribes i'll Moline it is
highly probable that a strip of ground
on Campbell's island will be purchased
| within the next few weeks At meet
| ing of King Philip tribe of Red Men
| Friday evening a committee consisting
of Mayor Olson and G. w. Thompson
was named with a view. to confer with
a like committee representing other
tribes in the city.
| City Schools Open.-The city schools
opened today From the numerous
| calls from parents. asking about the
| boundary lines of the various school
| districts, that have been received by
the principals and superintendent. it
seems that there is some miSunder-
| standing on the part of many parents.
Superintendent Jackson wishes to as
| sure the school patrons that there is
no change in the boundary lines of any
school district except those of the
Washington school, and there only for
the sixth and seventh grades
| o.
Resigns From Office.-W. Fl. Gully
has rendered his resignation as mem
Der of the Silvis board of education to
take effect today, which will necessi
tate the calling of Special election
within the next two weeks. Mr.. Gul
ly's resignation follows a decision to
make his future home in Moline. He
has sold his property in Warmers ad
dition consisting of house and lot
ito August Verh2ele for consideration
of $4,000. o. G. Pipe and Mr.. Patrick
have been named as possible candi
dates for the place.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-08-25

generally booked at 70 pounds per
week, while Esau, another of Mr..
l'ostock's wonderful chimpanzecs,
appears at so pounds.
These animals are most difficult to
rear, elephants, tigers and lions,
which cost anything from 200 pounds
to 500 pounds each, being also very
susceptible to climatic changes. They
fully repay the care and attention
which must be bestowed upon them,
however. Mr.. Bostock, for instance,
has diminutivc elephant for which
he has been offered sums varying
from 1000 pounds to 2,l00, all of
which he has refused. This is the
smallest performing elephant in the
world and earns from 80 to 100
pounds per week. Another troupe of
elephants earns from 90 to $50 pounds
per week. IL group Of tigers from 100
to 100 pounds, while group of lions
bring in as much as 200 pounds per
week.
Performing dogs are perhaps she
least expensive. These animals can
now be bought for about 10 pounds
apiece. and we'll trained easily secure
o0 pounds per week. Some of Mr..
Bostock dogs earn as much as 80
pounds per week, while from 50 to
80 pounds is pait. for the performance
OF his sca-lions.-London Tit-Bits.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-08-25
Piano and Organ EConOmY.

If you are interested in the purchase of a
Plano or an ORGAN, we " ant to sell YOU one.
Don't think you must 90 10 some mail order
house to buy low priced piano organ; nor
outside OF South Carolina to get the best piano
OF organ. We have a great variety Of grades
ana AL styles, at prices which cannot tail tc
interest you. We are manufacturers r,ctory
representatives for several Of the largest and
most famous makers Of pianos and organs
We take old instruments in exchange and
make most liberal terms OF payment to those
who wish TO buy OH time. No house--quality o
pianos and organs conSide ered-can underscll us
Twenty -four years of tair dealing in Colu,nbia
and throughout South Carolina is our reference
and guarantee.
Write MS at once for catalog price and terms
Malone's Music House, Columbia, S. c
PIANOS AND ORGANS
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-08-25
ANSWERS PARTY'S CALL.
Johnson Will Accept Nomination for
Governor of Minnesota-Named
Against His Wishes.

Gov. johnson has announced that
he would accept the nomination for
governor Of Minnesota rendered to
linn by the State Democratic convcn-
ton at Minneapolis.
tie did not issue formal statement
but said:
"Aftcr due consideration Of the
matter and before have been for
mally notified | will tell You that
have made mp my mind to lay aside
personal considerations and listen to
the call Of the party. | will accept
the nomination when ii is formally
rendered to me.
desire to state also. and to
make il emphatic. that if the commit
tee had called ON me before the NOM
inatin" speech had been made.
would have positively declined t. be
Il candidate.
"'rhiS acceptance i contrary to
my better Judgment. | nave given
This matter the closest thought for the
past ~ hours. and my first opinion
that II third nomination is unwiSc and
against the principles Of the party is
unchanged, yet hardly see how |
can oct away from maxim" the race
without putin" the party in II hole.
| regret this action and wish it had
never happened.
"rhr nomination has been made. |
have been declared the nominee and
so there ynu are. 1t really leaves me
in an embarrassing" position and the
party in similar position. So YOU
see the only thing | can do is to
yield.
Gnv. Johnson received u telegram
Of cnn"ratulatinn from William J.
Bryan, in which Mr.. Bryan said he
would Il" all he could to help Mr..
johnson to win.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-08-25
ILLINOIS AND MAINE.
Strong Fight to Be Made For Those
States--For Vice President
Stevenson Confident.

Former Vice President Adlai f..
Stevenson, Democratic candidate for
governor OF Illinois, came to Chicago
From his home in BLOOMINGTON and
Tor over an hour conferred with Ma
ti"nal Chairman Mack on the general
situation and what part the national
committee should take in the State
campaign. Mr.. Stevenson $ visit fol-
lowed Il luncheon rendered him by the
lr"HuoiS club. at which he predicted
Il Democratic victory in November in
speech which brought rounds of ap-
plan>c from thc large number presi-
cnt.
In rampany with Francis Peabody,
his campaign manager, Mr. Steven
son called upon Chairman Mack at
the national committee headquarters
and discussed the outlook and prob
lens that the Democrats will meet in
the fight in Illinois, Mr.. Stevenson
told the national chairman that from
reports received by him he believed
Illinois would 60 Democratic for both
the "nbrrnatorial and national tick
cts. Mr.. Mack informed the former
wee president that the national COM
mltrc had planned an effective cam
raign III that State and that il would
lend any aid required by those direct
in" tn" "uhrrnatnrial FIGHT. Mr..
Stevenson will make several speeches
il the State during the next two
months. and ii Is not unlikely that he
may b" called upon by the national
committee to % outside his State ON
u short ~tumpin" tour.
Speaking Of the Democratic outlook
in the national campaign This year,
Mr.. Stevenson said in his address at
tn" ir"uu"is luncheon:
'lt looks like return of the Do
morratic spirit of 1892, when Clcvc-
land was elected. Everywhere | have
spoken | have found Democrats form
rrlN antag"nistic to Mr.. bryan with
him now and they tell me they wish
|" support me also. 1t is astonishing
he assurances of support have re-
rrlvrh from Republicans who declare
that they believe the time has come
for change. If we put our should
rr> I" thr wheel we can brin" about
Il great Democratic victory i'm Novcm-
hcr
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-08-25
Seaboard Air Line, August 14th, An
nual Mountain and Seashore
Excursion.

For the above occasion the Sea
board will sell extremely low rate
tickets to Portsmouth, Va, Wiling
ton, N. C., and other summer resorts
Tickets sold Aug. 14th, good return
ing until September Isl. The follow
ing rates will apply:
Columbia. S. C., to Portsmouth
Va, $500.
Columbia, S. G.. to Wilmington,
n. C., 5000.
Through slccpcrs and FIRST class
day coaches will be operated TO Ports
mouth and Richmond for this OCCASION
without change Of ears. For further
information and Pullman reservation
write }. S. Etchbergcr, ". p. A., Co.
lumbia, S. c.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-08-25

employ Of the Olympia mill autlori-
ties rs trained nurse, and the
friends she now leaves in that COM
munity are numbered by the scores,
and they will not soon forget her
kind ministrations in the sick room
and in the homes Of the suffering.
She bears with her to her home in the
distant Orient the fond wish Of many
friends that she may have the fullest
measure Of joy and happiness in her
marriage, which they hope will be the
br"innin" Of a prosperous voyage
through life.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-08-25
NS5 College Il Charleston 1903
Charleston. S. &.

I2+th Year Begins September o5th.
Entrance examinations will be
held at the County Court House
on Friday, July 3, at 9 a. III. All
candidates for admission can COM
pete in September for vacant Boyce
Scholarships which pay 500 year.
One free tuition scholarship to each
county of South Carolina. Board
and furnished room in dormitorv
$I1. Tuition $40. For catalogue,
address HARRISON RANDOLPH,
President.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-08-25
University of South Carolina

Wice range of choice in Scien-
tlfic. Literary, Graduate and Pro-
tessional Courses leading to degree
of Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of
Science, Licentiate of Instructions,
Bachelor of Laws, Master of Arts,
Civil Engineer and Electrical En-
ginecr. Well equipped Labora-
tories, Library of over 1000 vol
umeS.
Expenses moderate. Many STU
dents make their own expenses.
Next session (Io4th) begins
September 23d, 1905.
For announcement write to the
President, Columbia, S. G.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-08-25
EDISON ON SKY SAILING
Says Heavier Than-Air Machine
Will Solve the Problem.

New York Tribune.
Mr.. Edison showed great interest
in the various attempts being made
IN different parts of the world to
travel in the air. "It is coming
some one is liable to solve the pro-
blrm any day. he said.
Don t You think. Mr.. Edison, that
tn" problem is already solved, and
hat all now needed is scientific and
engineering talent and moncy?' he
was asked.
"No. | don't think that. IT isn't
solved yet. | don't think Inventors
hav" been on the ri.h, track. The
great difficulty. Of course. is the trr-
mrnd"uS power required in the en-
CINE. which at the same time must be
very light. There are lots of men
w"rkin" night and day on the pro-
blcm, and some one will do the trick.
Liable t" run across the solution any
day now,' he added
He told Mr. Farman he had made
extensive experiments fifteen years
az" in connection with flying machin-
cS. but had been compelled to give his
attention TO other things that had
since cngrOSScd him.
Speaking Of the criticism so often
made Of the acroplanc, that when the
engines stopped it was in danger Of
falling to the ground, Mr.. Edison
made Il rough sketch of slight modi-
fication of an old device Of his. in
| which parachute which remained
| closed during the operation Of The
motor would instantly open should
the motor stop. This was accomplish
| ed through utilization of centrifugal
| force.
Mr.. Farman received The sketch as
"iIt, Mr.. Edison first placing on it
his autograph.
"llow about the fturc Of the diri-
giblr balloon, Mr.. Edison?'
SIT has II" future. speaking com
mcrcially. 1t has no great future
any way you take it,. was the prompt
! reply. "tt may be utilized in some
measure in war, in but the heavier
| than-air machine that can 90 straight
against the wind-ah! that it the
thing that must comc.'
"Iou refer TO the acroplanc %
somebody suggested
"Nn.' he said. "I'n tell YOU what
think about this sky-saling busi-
ness. AS [ have said, it's sure to
come. They haven't got it yet. but
they will. But when the question is
; solved You will find that the ma
chine that goes straight up in the
air--ScrcwS itself vertically into the
alr--haS answered the riddlc.'
''Thr hclicoptcr?' he wa> asked.
Right,' he answered.
This. by the way. involves the very
principle fanciiullv ascribcd TO the
marvellous flying machine Of 'Robur
the t"nqncror by Jules Verne il
generation ago.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-08-25
ANIMAL PROFITS.
a Bostock Chimpanzee Showing Of
at 160 Pounds Per Week.

To invest ones money m thc nur-
chase Of wild. forest bred animals in
order to train the same rur nuhl;c
performances. is Il somewhat spcrula
tive business: for apart rr,.r tho ny-
rrnSc Of capture and the cost If
training thcrr is ALWAYS = d,noor
that he animals will fail to become
acrlimatizcd to foreign countries and
die when the unluckv showmon n,.
circus proprietor has spent hund.c =
rt pounds upon them. Lord Ci,nrpc
Sanger has confessed that no ,n,c
pnll loo pounds cash down FOR six
Young giraffcS. Two dovs LATER two
IF the animals died, and shortly af-
forwards the remaining four died a.
50.
Barnum used TO say that only ono
elephant. tiger. lion or monkey in
six which he purchased bruuoht him
any profit, and other sh,wmcn m,kn
similar complaints. The mnst ,,rro-
waiting par, OF the business is how
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-08-25
ROMANCE SPANS OCEAN,
Columbia Girl Starts for Orient to
Wed Betrothcd-Over Ten Thous-
and Miles.
Columbia State. DIST.

Columbia State. DIST.
Columbia is thr centre nr nS pretty
Il little romance as ever inspired the
philosopher Burton to drralrr that
"nn cord or cable draws So forchlv
or bindS So fast as love can ,lo with
n single thrcad.' In this ease love
has bound tw" hearts lis one on two
conlinucnls 10000 miles apart. Two
years ago there came to the city Of
Augusta. Ga, Il young German bust
ness man Of high qualifications, man.
hood and fine education. He was
fluent speaker Of English. having
been in America two years previous
~. And before cnmin" to this country
having had business connections in
Antwerp and various cities in Eng
land. After being associated for
about year With Inman & Co.. the
great cotton exporters. he decided 10
locate in China, but not before he had
won ihc heart Of one who is soon to
become hrlpmrri in IifrS journey.
The Young woman in the meantime.
the time between his first residence
in Augusta and his departure for the
Orient, had moved to Columbia with
her parents and this hrramr her
home
On the Southern : wcSlbnund train
yesterday. via A>hrvillr. the Young
lady hr"an tn" .j"u,nry Of 10000
miles I" meet her hrtruthcl i'm the
Orient. where love will have its hap
py fulfllmcnt The youn" lady.
Miss lila T.. Meyer. is the daughter
of Mrs. Wrllnrr. wife Of Rev. {. f..
Nrl'ucr. pastor "t -. l.nkr'., I.ul her,
an church in the Olympia district and
formerly pastor Of ST. Matthew : Lu-
ihcran church Of Augusta. She has
cndcarrd herself by her charming
personality tn everybody in the city
who knows her worth. Her long jour
ncy will take her to Sam Francisco.
the first stopping point on the trip
across the continent, arriving al san
Francisco ON the 9th. She will spend
four days i'm the city Of the Golden
Gate. from ont whose portals she
will sail ON the Goth inst on the Nip
pom Maru. bound for Hong Kong, 6,
ISL miles Distant Hong Kong will
be reached on Sunday. September 27.
The entire journey iakin" five weeks.
At Hong Kong Miss Meyer will be
met by MIR. Henry y. Rucsr. her be-
trothcd husband. and the marriage
ceremony will be performed there on
thc day Of arrival. The wedding trip
will take them to Swaton, China,
where the bridcgroom-to-bc is a men,
Der Of the firm Of Reese & Bros,
large exporters and importers in the
Eastern trade.
Miss Meyer is graduate Of the
training school for nurses in the Au
gusta hospital. She has devoted some
time to mission work among the IN
dams in the settlements of the far
West. For the past two years. since
coming To- Columbia with her parents
she has given valuable service in the
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-08-25
Jno. L. Dps,
Wm. ". Cromcr,
Inn c Gnmnnnc

CINCO CIGARS can be bought from
l to 1000 at Broaddus & Ruff's.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-08-25
NOTICE OF MEETING OF DEMO
CRATIC EXECUTIVE CON-
MITTEE.

In accordance with the rules of thc
Democratic party. the county Demo-
cratic executive committee for New
berry county will assemble in the old
court house at Ncwbcrry, S. c., on
Thursday, Aug. 81, 1908, at II o'clock
in the forenoon, for the purpose OF
tabnlating the returns and declaring
the results Of the primary election.
Fred II. Dominick,
County Chairman.
b. b. Lcitzscy,
Secretary.
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JONES' GROCERY,
S. b. Jones. Proprietor.
STAPLE & FANCY GROCERIES,, PRODUCE,
Confectioneries, Fruit, Cigars and Tobaccos.
Phone 2J2.
NeWberrY. S. =. Ian. H. L8

NeWberry, S. ., Jan, IL, 49,
Dear Madam Hous elk eeper:
We wi sh to call your al
tentl to our took Of Fancy and Staple
groceri es and solic cit at least O. portion OIL
your Patronage during this year.
We feel safe in saying that our stock is
the most complete that is offered here and
that we can serve you in a satisfactory man
We will ever keep in mi nd three very i'm
por tant points: qualit ty Of goods prompt S ser
vi ce moderate pri ces.
If you are not already a Gus toner Of ours
we would be pleas ed add You to our lone
list Of salts Fl ed Gus toners.
We wish 1908 to be our banner year. will
You join us in making t so?
Yours for usiness,
Jones' Grocery.