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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-20

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at state conference to be held in
Des Moines. Oct. %, when the matter
of presenting to the people this ques-
ton of insuring bank deposits will be
considered.
John P. O'Malley, president of the
Peoples Savings bank. at Perry, Iowa.
has taken up the matter. In letter
to Judge Wade. he says:
After comforting with numerous
bankers of Iowa. it has been thought
advisable TO hold conference of the
democratic bankers of the state OF
Iowa, at the Slavery house club rooms
in Des Moines, Iowa, on Oct. %. 1908
at l o'clock p m, to formulate plans
for the successful presenting to the
people of Iowa the question of insur-
ing bank deposits: that the question
of insuring bank deposits is one that
is receiving careful attention by the
people is without question.
"As you are aware, it is a question
of the postal savings bank or the in
surance of bank deposits and which is
preferable. 1t is without question that
the insurance of bank deposits by the
banks is far preferable to the postal
savings proposition.
"That the matter may be properly
presented and that the democratic
bankers of the state may give express
sion as to their idea, it was deemed
advisable to have a conference
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-20

extinguished all opposition. There is
something in this that jars upon the
American idea of government think
almost the paramount issue of this
campaign is whether the president
should be allowed to select his own
successor. The question of a life ten
ure Of the presidential Office came up
in the constitutional convention and
was decided adversely, and the four
year term fixed upon. Washington set
the precedent of not serving more than
two terms, and the example of Jeffer-
son, Madison, Monroe and Jackson
gave this precedent the force of an un-
written law Toward the end of Mon
roe's administration, Writ wrote let
ter on this very subject, saying that
| the occupant of the presidential office
owes it to the people not to give even
| an intimation of his desires as to his
successor. How much more weighty
lis this consideration at the present
day, when the power of the president
has so greatly increased! Taft's prin-
cipal plank is that he will follow the
icy is to put in Taft as his successor;
therefore Taft's policy, if he is elected
president, will also be to name his sue
cessor (Applause.l l myself heard
in Rock Island the son-in-law of Presi-
dent Roosevelt declare that Roosevelt
should follow Taft. This is danger
lous precedent to set. Both Taft and
hn Of
lgood intentions, but they may set a
precedent that will be taken advantage
Iof some day by an INSCRIPTIONS presi-
Ident, who, with the army and navy at
This back, will revolutionize the nature
Iof this government
"Mr. Hurst discussed the tariff ques-
ltion at considerable length. He COM
pared the tariff planks Of the two plat
forms, and commented caustically on
Victor Rosewater's comment on the re-
publican plank, which he found quoted
in one of Mr. Bryan's speeches and
which he mistook for the expression OF
Mr.. Bryan's own views. This policy,
Mr.. Rosewater said, would precipitate
interminable wrangling as to what rea.
SOHdUle pTOul was, WOulu SiOp iuuuS'
trial and commercial progress, and
keep business unsettled. He did not
himself take much stock in the charge
that the success of this party or that
lparty will have such a disastrous eff
feet on the prosperity of the nation
The republicans are no longer in pc
Isition to do so. They have dropped
their full dinner pail cry as result
of panic termed by Secretary Shaw
the most acute and most distressful
panic in the history of the country
and it is felt yet. The speaker believ.
ed that real prosperity would return
more quickly with democratic success
which would mean a revision of the
tariff and lessened cost of the neces
Isities of life, and the blessings of this
prosperity would be diffused among
the people more generally.
st is time for a change, both in
Estate and nation, Mr.. Hurst said Bry
an has not received his nomination
from his predecessor in Office, but il
came to him from the hearts of the
lpeople. He heartily eulogized Adlai E
: Stevenson. and amid applause declared
that he believed he would be the next
governor of the state
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-20

The speech by Hon. E. W. Hurst of
this city at the big democratic rally at
Freeport Saturday night is held by the
papers of that city to have been one of
the best of the day. The Bulletin says
of it, in connection with its report of
the evening meeting:
Hon. E. w. Hurst of Rock Island
was the first speaker, and was intro
duced by the chairman as a former
member of the general assembly and
one of the foremost lawyers of Illinois.
Mr. Hurst covered nearly all the issues
of the campaign, though of necessity
somewhat briefly, in closely reasoned
address Mr.. Hurst sought to appeal
to the reason of his hearers and was
rewarded with the most earnest atten-
ton. There was scarcely movement
among the big crowd during his ad-
'Mr. Hust said that he had an abid-
ing faith in democratic principles as
being for the best interests of the peo-
pie. When the government was form
ed the people were divided pretty much
as they are today, one party led by
Hamilton believing in a strong govern
ment, the other led by Jefferson having
faith in the ability of the people to
govern themselves. The same line of
division can be clearly discerned today.
Continuing; Mr.. Hurst said in part:
1.-The republican party has been
long in power, and | believe that you
will agree with me that it is not well
to have one party too long in power.
There are many republicans even, I'M
der the leadership of La Toilette and
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-20
THE MARKETS.

Chicago, Oct. 20.-Following are tn,
market quotations today:
Wheat.
December, 9S9s, 80, 97%, 9S1a.
May, 1925, 1924, 1914, 1915.
July, 81, 971s. 961s, 80.
Corn.
December, GA, GAYS, 63H, 63ss.
May, 631a, 6S5s, 625s, 62%.
July, 627s, 63, 62h, 621s.
December{ As, As, AZ, 47h.
May, 1875, so. 40. 49H.
July, ASH, SAN, AN, 44as.
Pork.
October. 1885, 1870, 1885. 1910.
January, 1902, 1920, 1897, 1906.
May, 1892, 1910. 1892, 1895.
Lard.
October, closed $50.
January. 9.05, $40, 9.05, 90.
May, 3.07, 800, 900, 9.12.
E:.bs.
October, $50, $50, S.25, S.25.
January, S.02, SIS, 500. sos.
May, S.07, $40, S.O7, SIS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-20
Had a Close Call.

Mrs Ada L. Groom. the widely known
proprietor of the Groom hotel, Vaughn,
Miss, says: For several months suf-
fered with severe cough. and con.
sumption seemed to have it's grip on
me, when a friend recommended DIR.
Kings New Discovery. began taking
it. and three bottles effected com
plete cure" The fame of this life
saving cough and cold remedy and
lung and throat healer is worldwide.
Sold at all drug stores: so cents and
81. Trial bottle free.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-20
ADJUSTMENTS.
Family Theater
Opposite Spencer Square.

LOOK. LOOk!-The House That Gives
the ShOws-Aiways the Best.
Only Two More Days to See This Big
Show.
Headed by Shields and Rogers, Direct
from the Majestic. Chicago. The
Cowboy and the Indian.
On Wednesday afternoon each gentle
man will receive nice present. Order
reserved seats by phone, old 62, new 5153.
Three shows daily, 3. s. 9:15. Even
ings. few reserved, zoe; all others. 10c.
Coming attraction, Caliendo's Venetian
Band. % SoloistS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-20
LOCAL MARKET CONDITIONS.

Today's Quotations on Provisions, Live
Stock. Feed and Fuel.
Rock Island, Oct. 20.-Following are
the wholesale prices in the local mar.
ket today:
Provisions and Produce.
Eggs-Fresh, &c.
Live Poultry-Hens. per pound, Sc;
springs, 12kc pound.
Butter-Dairy, &c to 23c.
Lard-11c.
Vegetables = Potatoes, 55c TO Coo;
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-20

onions, 45c; beets, Acc; turnips, 3Gc.
Feed and Fuel.
Grain-Corn, Soc; oats, 47c to soc,
wheat, 85c to 90c.
Forage = Timothy hay, 50 to $40;
prairie, $3.50 to $500; clover, $500;
straw, $3.50.
Coal-Lump, per bushel lac; slack,
per bushel, &c to Sc.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-20

At the Elite. - The Henderson
troupe of school boys and girls is the
principal attraction at the Elite this
week. There are eight in the com
pany and Abe Shapiro is still with
them. They occupy the stage for half
an hour with number of clever songs
and dances interspersed with comedy.
Other numbers on the program include
High Manning, black face comedian;
the Imperial Musical Three and Miss
Kate Martin in the illustrated song,
"The Girl Who Threw Me Down.
At the Grand.-A remarkable play
was exhibited at the Grand opera house.
Chicago, Monday night and was received
with wonderful enthusiasm. 1.-THE
Melting Pot" has the interest that
must attach to something written from
the heart The proposition submitted
by. the players is that America-or
rather. New York-is the greatest
melting pot. in which racial hatreds
must be fused and transformed. An
example of the bitterest persecution
known to history, the persecution of
the Jewish people by the Russians,
forms the basis of the plot. The love
of young man for the daughter of a
Russian officer who killed his family
az Kishenef leads to one of the finesi
dramatic situations that the stage has
to offer. when the mutual discovery
of identity is made. And the spirit
of the new world in which the past
Must be forgotten and responsibility
for the future met anmiates a beau
tiful reconciliation. The principal fig.
ure of the drama is young musician,
a composer of highly sensitive nature.
The type lends itself to the emotion9l-
ity necessary to display the powers
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-20
New York Stocks.

New York, Oct. 20.-Following are
the quotations on the stock market
today:
Gas 95A, U. P. 1881. u. S. Steel
preferred 1925, U. S. Steel common
ATS, Reading 1919, Rock Island pre-
ferred 475s, Northwestern 1914, South
ern Pacific 1854, N. Y. Central 1861
Missouri Pacific Sc. Great Northern
1894, Northern Pacific 1451a, l.. & n.
10TH. Shelters SSA, C. F. l. 35ss, Can
adam Pacific 1751a, Illinois Central
1891, Penna 1243s, Erie 31A. Lead
SO, C. & o. 431z, B. R. T. 4S1s, B. & o.
|9SA. Atchison 90%, Locomotive 49A.
Sugar 1927. st. Paul 1875, Copper
76%, Republic Steel preferred 1914,
Southern Ry. 22A.
Receipts today-Wheat. 1874; corn,
249; oats, 321; hogs, $4,000; cattle,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-20
A Well Known Fact

That not skin disease, whether from
internal or external origin, can long
Withstand the two powerful germicides.
Zemo and Zemotone. they destroy the
germs that cause the disease, they al
ways cure. Write for sample. E. w.
Rose Medical company, st. Louis. For
sale at Harper House pharmacy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-20

of the actor. The burden of interes;
falls almost entirely on the shoulder,
of this character played with wonder
full delicacy and intelligence by Walker
Whiteside. The role is as strong in its
temperamental quality as that of the
Music Master and Mr.. Whitesides
achievement is no less than that Of
David Warfield's. The play is to re-
| main at the Grand opera house for
three weeks. Matinee Wednesday
and Saturday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-20

Swallows Pin.-Ikey Mulligan, a
and girls, while doing his stunt in the
first show at the Elite theater last eve
ming, swallowed pin, causing con-
sternation among the company. key
feared he was going to die ON the spot.
Physicians were summoned, however,
and when the time arrived for the
second appearance of the evening the
patient was able to do his part, though
the pin still remained swallowed
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-20
ADJUSTMENTS
The Illinois,.

(SiXteenth Street and Second Avenue
COMING ATTRACTIONS.
Oct. 25-"My Boy jack" matinee.
Oct. 26-.'The Girl and the Stampede
Oct. 3I-"On the Frontier,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-20
THE ORPHEON

Davenport, Iowa.
Joe Oppenheimcr, Lessee and Manager.
HOME OF BURLESQUE.
Week of Oct. 10: every evening; Tues
day. Thursday, Saturday and Sunday
matinee.
THE BOWERY GIRLS.
Always the Best show in Town.
Wednesday evening, Chorus Girls
Contest.
Friday evening, Amateurs; get the
hook.
Smoke if you like Admission Ice.
CSC and CSC.
Next attraction, the Broadway Bellies.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-20
The Family.

(Second Avenue, East of Nineteenth
Street)
Vaudeville ut 3, 8 and 0;15 p. m. Two
matinces Sundays and holidays.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-20
The Elite.

Eighteenth Street, North of Second
Avenue.)
Vaudeville Mt ,, s and 0;f5 p. m. Two
matinees Sundays and holidays.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-20
PUBLICITY WINNING SUPPORT
FOR DEMOCRATIC TICKET

Continued from Page One,
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-10-16
TIME TO CALL A HALT

Supreme Justice David J. Brewer
recently asked the chairman of the
appropriations committee in the
house of congress why it was that
this nation had not paid off any Of
its billion dollar debt in the last ten
years. He received this reply:
In the last ten years the total ap-
preparations Tor the army We're eight
hundred and nineteen million dollars.
Of course. I omit giving anything but
round figures. This is exclusive Of
pensions. For the prior ten years the
appropriations were only two hun
dred and forty-fve million dollars.
During the last ten years the appro-
Driations for the navy were eight hun
dred and ninecy-seven million dollars,
the ten years prior two hundred and
sixty-two million dollars. or an excess
in the appropriations for the Amy
and navy during the last ten years
over the prior ten years Of one bill
lion. one hundred and nineteen mil
lion dollars. That is why we have
not paid the national debt"
The bUgbear of war. and the war
spirit and the army and navy aris-
tocracy are yearly plunging this ma
ton more and more into the class
Of army-ridden Europe. 1t is time to
call a halt and to stop the exrava-
gance. The only way to DO it is 10
elect peace-lOving and peace-believ-
ing men 10 the highest offices.-Law-
Ter GOwaD Dispatch.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-10-16
sVERITAs" IS FROM MISSOURI"

To the Editor Ocala Banner:
An article recently appeared in
your paper signed by a person who.
under the nom de plume Of Hay
Rube." would have the good people
of Marion county believe that he rep
resents the "illers of the soil" His
disguise might possibly have escaped
the ken of ordinary mortals if he had
not mentioned the fact that he had
recourse TO the long distance tele-
phones and used euphonious sounding
Indian words to bolster his defense
Of the farmers for their lack of inter
est and pride in our county.
We have heard of a long distance
ordnance. II is admitted that our
government produces guns that will
send a shot half across Marion coun-
ty-but this long distance firing is
not what we want. We are looking
for deeds and works; For by their
works shall We know them"
In the interests of a county fair the
people of Ocala have put their hands
in their pockets and expended over
$4,000 to prepare grounds for holding
the same. They have a live Organi-
cation which proposes to spend sever
al thousand dollars in addition TO
that already spent. to provide pre-
miums and 10 insure the success of
the fair.
What are the farmers doing 70 as
sist?
They have their unions which meet
at stated periods, and it would be a
simple matter TO select a good, live
man to cooperate with the Ocala PEG
pie 10 make a creditable display OF
the products of their several local.
ties. Why don't they get to work
and do something? Why don't they
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-10-16
TAMPA'S WELCOME TO CONFED-
crate VETERANS

Aged and foOtsore with life's weary
way, slowly passing down the sunset
slopes, their strength and glory only
a memory, their once proud army only
a remnant, the surviving Confederate
Veterans of Florida will meet in this
city late in this month in annual re-
union.
A city which is honored with a
gathering of this character should
need no stimulus to civic pride TO
bring forth its most cordial greeting,
to inspire its most hospitable treat
ment Of these gray heroes Of the war.
Tampa must do its full duty as host
to these veterans. We must see that
they lack for none of the civilities
and the comforts which the CITY can
afford. We must do more-we must
make them feel that Tampa is appre-
ciative of their coming. and esteems
them as guests.
What more appropriate. in addition
to the formal program of welcome and
entertainment, than the decoration Of
buildings?
The Tribune would suggest that the
mayor request citizens generally m
show this mark of simple courtetsv
Tampa Tribune.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-10-16

appoint a good, live man to collect
exhibits and make sure that their Sec
ton will be properly represented at
the fair?
Hay Rube"-or Hay Seed-can't
fool us by his long range firing. We
must have some evidence of life
among the soilworkers before we are
convinced that the statements made
in our former communication are not
true. For by their works shall We
know them" EERITAS.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-10-16
BOAT RACE AT SILVER SPRINGS

Mr. Patrick Todd Randall was in
Ocala Thursday, and TO a reporter Of
this paper stated that there viii be
an excursion TO GrahamviHe and Con
nor, up the Oklawaha river TO Silver
Springs tomorrow. A thrilling fea-
ture OF the excursion viii be a race
between Mr.. Randalrs boat. the We
mona, and Mr. Henry Mason's boat.
the OregOnian. Mr.. Randall has Sc
cured Mr.. Charles Peyser's large
United States flag and viii fly it from
the masthead Of the WenOna on this
occasion. Everybody living along the
river and Silver Springs run are look
ing forward 10 this excursion with a
great deal of interest, and are antici-
pating a delightful time.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-10-16
REPLY TO VERITAs

To the Editor Ocala Banner.
A few days ago there appeared in /
your paper an article entitled. Are
These Things True?" and signed
"Veritas."
In reply to the same we will say:
No. Hon. Veritas, they are not true.
Marion county is due you many
sweet smiles for your impromptu
spy work" so to speak, and for Civ
ing what you overheard to the ban
ner.
Florida takes special pride in Ma
rion. She is the banner county in the
Land of Flowers. Clear springs bub-
bic up, and in some places make nav
igable runs throughout the county.
On the east Lake George and the ST.
Johns river court her, and down on
the southern borders bilIowy Lake
Weir waves serenely. Oklawaha and
Silver Springs cut their crooked and
wierd and wet trail through. ana on
the western divide the old Indian
WithlacOochce ripples by. then pass
es on TO the gulf Of Mexico.
Phosphate takes up two-tnirds Of
her western yard, and over in the
north are great rolling truck lands.
The Seaboard and Atlantic Coast
Line railroads run through beautiful
orange groves all the way through.
and the palmetto, magnolia, ct al
shake their leaves gIeefully and in
rhyme with the moaning pines and
the singing birds.
Over the main the Banner and the
Star and the great and good Times
Union are read.
Everywhere the farmers are happy.
and are ready, at a moments notice.
TO do things.
Everywhere the cattle and swine
are thriving, and everywhere here in
Marion pumpkins, cane. oranges.
corn, etc, are il such condition and
quantity that il Will be with no effort
whatever 10 still carry Marion on the
top Of the list as the banner county.
Yesterday We chatted with Mr.. N.
P FrinK, q prosperous Berlin farmer.
on the county fair subject. Mr.. Frink
said that he would be sure TO bring
something III TO exhibit Just let me
tell You, Nj. Fr.nk has good old
country sausage and smoked hams al /
the year round. We ate a piece Of
the sausage yesterday. and know
whereof We speak.
1Ir. aver. our tax assessor is il
love with Miss Marion. and he wants
others strangers TO see her and to /
locate in her angel gardens. Mr. Aver
has a big farm up in the McIntohs
country. He will send down several
exhibits.
Mr.. J. B. Griggs, the man across
the river at Grahamyille. VINO grows |
the best oranges in Florida. wants the |
fair.
In a conversation with Colonel Mill !
som, the mayor of Belleview. we men
toned the fair. He said "BeIleyiew
is smiling at the prospects of the /
fair
We then rang up" several farmers !
and asked their opinions in regard to |
the fair, and everyone we talked with |
enthusiastically told Us over the wire
that the fair would be fine for the
county, and that they were ready to
bring in something 10 exhibit.
Now, Hon. Veritas. help ali YOU
can on the fair subject. We have an
idea, though, that you are q great
man who is doing a lot Of good in
disguise. Well. 50 long.
HAY RUDE.
P. S.-Press IL Mr. Galloway's ser
vices should YOU hear these knock
ers" again. and We viii tar and fearh-
er them and send them TO Africa.
r. z
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-10-16

Before the dam and lock are put
In the WithlacOOchee river near Port
Inglis. TO get a fall Of As feet We sUg-
gest that a surveyor be employed 10
put his level on the stream and the
surrounding country. Dams and
locks might pay. but As feet is a good
deal OF elevation in that propinQuity.
Tampa Times.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-10-16

Atlanta is complaining of her IN
natural and unearthly noises.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-10-16
SHOOTING IN JACKSONVILLE

L. D. Howell, justice of the peace
for the tenth district and one of the
rising young attorneys of the city,
was shot and dangerously wounded
shortly before two o'clock this at
ternon by ". R. Coulter. a clerk il
the Office Of Z. z. Willard. justice OF
the peace OF the eleventh district
After he was shot Howell wresled TIE
revolver from Coulter and shot hin
in the breast. The shooting coeu.~aG
in the Washington Cate. q Chm st.
restaurant at as West Fo.syJ-
street.
The cause of the shooting seei.~ ia
have been q friendly argument over
business matters, in which Coulter
became angry and pulled a gun.
Both were taken in an automobile
to the Office of DR.. P. c. Perry. where
they were placed on touches until
ambuIances arrived. From there they
were removed to St Luke's hospital
for surgical attendance.
Howell was wounded in the left
side just above the intestines. the
powder marks on his clothing show
ing that he was close to the gun when
the bullet was fired. Coulters wound
is only a slight one in the left side
and does not seem to be dangerous.
though Howell is thought to be fatal
~ II, -,--.a1
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-10-16
Howell Talks

While on a couch in the Office of
Dr.. Perry Howell stated that he was
seated in the cafe eating dinner when
Coulter entered. There has never. so
far as is known. been any trouble be-
tween them before, and Howell says
they were discussing business ma
ters. when the argument grew heat
ed and Howell called Coulter a liar.
Before he could prevent it Coulter
drew his gun ana fired. Howell sue
ceeded in getting the gun away from
Coulter and fred, the bullet striking
Coulter in the side. Nothing further
could be learned from Justice Howell
FOR the doctors asked that he be al
lowed to remain quiet, fearing the
exertion of talking might result ia
tally.-MeUOpolis.