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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-06-02
NEWS OF THE NEIGHBORS

blow your house up" was the tenor
of black hand letter sent by some
one to DR.. w. H. Blancke last week
DR.. Blancke was away from home, at
tending meeting of the board of
trustees of Carthage college. and his
wife turned the letter over to his at
torney. When asked about it, DR..
Blancke demurred to any publication
OF the incident. IF it has become
public, you can say that l paid no at
tention to it," said he. Anyone who
would expect a minister to produce
$4,000 in a few days must be crazy
or fool, and the letter looked only
a little more foolish to us than lots
of threatening communications that
have been coming through the mails
DR.. Blancke was reelected president
lege at the meeting which he was
attending when the letter arrived at
his home. The board at this meeting
contaminated plans to give Carthage
college 100000 increase in endow
ment.
Obituary Record.-Mrs. Elizabeth
Johnson, wife of the late Benjamin
Johnson. died at her home yesterday
of paralysis She was born in Har
rison county, Kentucky, Feb. 3, 1922
but moved to Jennings county, Indi
ana, when child. She was married
10 Ben iamin Johnson in 1S43 came
direct to Iowa by wagon, settling
rear Buffalo, they afterward moving
TO the home where she died. Hel
husband died July s, 1899. Of sever
children only two remain to mourn, F
c. Johnson and Mrs. Maggie Robinson
II grandchildren and eight great-grand
children.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-06-02
DAVENPORT

Booming the carnivaI-The Daven-
fete well worth long trip to witness,
provided the plans of the carnival
committee do not miscarry, and the
work is carried energetically forward
as its Importance deserves. The Com
mercial club, by its suggestions and
backing. has warranted a production
here which should enlist the coopera-
tion of all good citizens. Chairman
George w. Moth of the carnival COM
mittee and a subcommittee consist
ing of Henry Won Maur and R. R.
Englehart have, under the authority
of a meeting recently held at the
Commercial club, exercised great care
in appointing the members of the sub
committees of the committee on
finance for the carnival
Sad Case in Court.-One of the sad
dest and most shocking cases in the
history of the local juvenile court was
brought to the attention of Judge Boil
golden haired 3-year-old child and a
bright 5-year-old lad were brought
into the court room accompanied by
their parents. They were in charge
of Probation Officer Henry Ditzen
and were charged with being neglect
ed children. The little girl, the very
picture of childish loneliness, was suf-
fering from disease. The Judge took
both children away from their parents
and until fur, her orders from the
court ordered Sthem placed in the
Juvenile home.
Was in Texas FIood.-H. N Ander-
son, 1103 Main street, sexton at Grace
cathedral, returned to Davenport Sun
day from Texas, where he was one
of the spectators of the terrible flood
which wrought devastation in south
ern Texas, and he was unfortunate
enough to be one of the men who
were in the train between Santo and
BraZos which was hemmed in by
washouts for two days, with scarcely
anything to eat after all the provi-
sions of the little towns had been con-
sumed by the trMnload of people. Mr..
Anderson can tell some wonderful
tales of the wrecks and wants which
have been created. and he says that
one cannot imagine the condition that
prevailed. He and Julius Ehlert OF
Ninth and Western avenue went down
to Texas a week ago last Tuesday
morning.
o
Wanted $4,000 Left at Bridge
Leave $4,000 for us at the Duck
creek bridge, on the Jersey Ridge
road, before Friday night, or we vii
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-06-02
Huge Russian Waterway.

Russia is contemplating the construc-
ton of a huge new waterway across
Siberia, nearly parallel with the course
Of the Transsiberian railway. 1t is pro-
posed to connect five great Siberian
rivers-the Tobol, Ishim, Irish. Oh
and Yenisei-and other less impor-
tant streams by canals or light rail-
ways, and with view of this the
Russian government has ordered ex-
tensive surveys to be taken.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-06-02

$500; lambs, $3.50 to $6.75.
Cattle-Steers, $500 to $500; cows
and heifers, $500 TO $500; calves. $500
to $3.50.
Feed and Fuel.
Grain-Corn, 76c to nc; oats, SC to
sac.
Forage-Timothy hay, $11 to $13:
prairie, $500 to $1,000; clover, $1,000
to $11.00: straw, $500.
Coal-Lump, per bushel. lac; slack.
per bushel. &c to SC.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-06-02

Wanted $4,000 Left at Bridge
leave $4,000 for us at the Duck
creek bridge, on the Jersey Ridge
road, before Friday night, or we will
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-06-02

not attend to her household duties.
One box of Chamberlain's Salve cured
her. Chamberlain's medicines give
splendid satisfaction in this communi-
ty.-M II. Rodney & Co, Almond, Ala.
Chamberlain's medicines are for sale
by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-06-02
New York Stocks,

New York, June Following are
the quotations on the stock market to-
day:
Gas 91B, U. P. 1875, U. S. Steel
preferred 1925, U. S. Steel common
1885, Reading. 1875, Rock Island pre-
ferred '37A Rock Island common 1875
Southern Pacific S77, N. Y. Central
104B, Missouri Pacific 52H, l.. & N.
110A, Shelters 1854, c. F. 1. %. Can
adian Pacific 1904, Illinois Central
134k, Penna 1921, Erie 231s. c. & o.
AN, B. r. T.. 49A, B. & o. 901a, Atch-
ison SO, Locomotive 505s. Sugar 1919,
st. Paul 1851, Copper 67, Republic
Steel preferred 20, Republic Steel COM
mon 1915, Southern Ry. 1873.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-06-02
LOCAL MARKET CONDITIONS.

Rock Island. June FOLLOWING are
the wholesale prices in the local mar
ket today:
Provisions and Produce.
Eggs-Fresh, lac.
Live Poultry-Hen per pound, &c:
ducks, per pound, Sc; geese, per pound
&c.
Butter-Dairy, 1Sc.
Lard-10c.
Vegetables-Potatoes, 45c to Soc
Live Stock.
Hogs-$5.o0 to $5.35.
Sheep or over, $500 to
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-06-02
THE MARKETS.

Chicago, June 2.-Following are the
market quotations today:
Wheat.
July, 9O%, 977s, 90s4, 91as.
September, S77s. SS3s, S75s, IS.
December, SS7s, SO. SS5s, SO.
Corn.
July. 6S15, 6SB, 6SB, 6S7s.
September, 665s, g., 66%, 67.
December, 57ss, 57a, SIS, 575s.
Oats.
July, Al, AZ, 46&, 467s.
September, 377s, 3SZ, 37A, 3S1s.
Pork.
July, 1870, 1872, 1855. 1870.
September, 1897, 400, 1892, 1897.
Laro.
July, $50, $50. $50, S.52.
September, $40. S72, SGT, S.72.
Ribs.
July, 7.40, 7.45, 7.37, 7.45.
September, 7.62, TO, 1872, 7.67.
Receipts today: Wheat, 80; corn,
243; oats, 200; hogs. 10000; cattle
1000; sheep, $4,000.
Estimated receipts Wednesday:
Wheat, 6; corn, 65; oats, 60; hogs,
81 600.
Hog market opened weak. Hogs
left over, $500. Light, s5.20@5.60;
sood heavy, s5.2O@5.65; mixed and
butchers, S5.25@5.67; rough heavy,
$5.20@5.35.
Cattle market opened strong.
Sheep market opened steady.
Omaha: Hogs, 10000; cattle, 5000
Kansas City: Hogs, 1900; cattle.
1000.
Hog market closed weak to 10c
lower. Light, s5.15@5.57; mixed and
butchers. $5.2O@5.62; good heavy,
S5.25@5.60; rough heavy, s5.15@5.30.
Cattle market closed strong. Beeves,
S4.S0@735; stockers and feeders.
s3.50@5.50; cows and heifers, $4,000
GA.
Northwestern receipts
Minneapolis: Today, 1872; last week,
/, &c. last year, 375.
Duluth: Today, 1870; last week, Is;
lats year, sc.
Liverpool opening cables-Wheat A
higher, corn unchanged.
Liverpool closed = Wheat rs to y
lower, corn Is lower.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-06-02
BuckIen,s Arnica saIve Wins.

Tom Moore of Rural Route 1, Coch-
ran Ga, writes: Il had bad sore
come on the instep of my foot and
could find nothing that would heal it
until applied Bucklen's Arnica Salve.
Less than half of a % cent box won
the day for me by affecting perfect
cure Sold under guarantee at all
druggists.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-04-18

Harrisonburg, Va, April 13, '0S.
The Knights OF Pythias here we're
on the lookout Sunday afternoon for
Hon. John Mitchell. Jr, Grand Chan
cellor OF the knights OF Pythias.
He arrived here from Strasburg. ac-
companicd by Or. +. r. Jefferson,
Dr. !. Alexander Lewis. Rev. ]. ].
Carter and Sir S. S. Baker. Mr..
Mitchell was placed in an automobile
and carried TO the First Bapt Church
Rev. $. y. Moses pastor. where he
delivered n most remarkable address.
His subject was based on the five
talents spoken OF I'm the 25th chapter
OF Matthew His remarks took a
wide range. making the application
10 the progress of the colored people
in this country. Rev. J. J. Carter
preached at the same church al
night
On Monday Grand Chancellor
Mitchell instituted lodge 10 be
known at Virginia Star Lodge. No
l4f. The officers are Master OF
Work. Joseph Carter; Chancellor
Commander, Rev. s. A. Moses: Vice
Chancellor, Alexander Hawkins: Pre-
late. Thomas jefferson: Keeper OF
Records and Seal, Cleveland Brown
Iaster or EXchequer, Aquilla Reese;
Master Of Finance. Walter A. Fields
Master at Arms, Oscar Tankins: In
ner Guard. Harrison Strother; Outer
Guard, Joshua Johnson. Trustees:
Ben Rice, Lewis Long, John Will
liams. Attendants: George Simpson
William Faulkner, Arthur Hawkins
Henry G. Bell.
There was a large attendance al
the initiation. Sir Mitchell was
much pleased with his visit and he
and his friends left to-day for Rich.
mond by way Of Staunton. This
lodge was gotten up through the ef
forts Of District Deputy Grand Chan
cellor J. c. Holmes.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-04-18
Mrs. u. J. Chavers Passes Away.

November 9Th, 1907. Miss Dolly
Adams stood at the altar a bride.
being Joined in wedlocK TO Mr.. ID. J.
Chavers Superintendent of Green
wood Cemetery and Director of the
Mechanics Savings Bank. The cou-
pie were the recipients of many hand
some and useful presents and their
cosy, modestly furnished residence
was veritable place of happiness.
April 18th. 1908, she was a lfeless
thing, a corpse. After UNDERGOING
an operation at the Richmond Hos
pltal, she fingered three weeks after
TINS fruitless heroic treatment to
save her life. This time friends
came, but it was to bring flowers for
the graveyard. Those Who oficiated
and congratulated them at the mar
riage were there 60 oficiate and say
words OF sympathy at the funeral
Ihe last obsequies took place al
the Ebenezer Baptist Church. Wednez
day, April 18th, 1908 at $3.50. On,
the rostrum were Rev. S. c. BurreU
Rev. Nelson B. Brown, while Rev.
w. II. stokes, Phi. ID. oficiated. Prav-
er was offered by Rev. y. B. Brown
We Shall Meet Beyond the River"
was sung with a melody that was
soul stirring by Mr. w. B. Smith.
Resolutions were read from Venus
Court, No. AZ, l. .. Calanthe ani st.
Martha's Council, No. IS, I. o. st.
Luke. Rev. Stokes took his text in
Cor. 1919.
Inc sermon was powerful but
pathetic and it made a profound i'm
preston upon all who heard It.
The pall-bearers were: honorary.
A. Washington. John T. Taylor. II
Il. Jonathan, a. V. NorreH. s. n
Shackelford. Active: j. p. Graham
J. Carter, W. Howard Jones. ].
shelton, Thomas Smith. S. J. Gilpin.
Funeral Director A. Hayes oficia-
ted. The casket was mahogany.
carved, with extension bar handles
The floral designs were numerous
and costly.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-04-18
the iudge VAC perpetrated il.

TO the judge who perpetrated il.
who are these men, that IL should
be even suggested that they should
be treated worse than common Grim
inals2 They are at once both citi-
zens and soldiers of the republic. A.
side from these charges. which they
deny, their behavior, both in the ar
my and out OF IL. has Justly excited
the highest commendation Their
record is without spot or blemish
They are typical representatives Of
a race that has ever been loyal to
America and American institutions:
a race that has never raised n hostile
hand against our countrys flag: a
race that has contributed to the ma
ton tens OF thousands of brave de-
tenders, not one OF whom has ever
turned traitor or faltered in his f.
deity.
I'm every war in which we have
permitted them TO participate they
have distinguished themselves for ef
ficiency and valor. They have shed
their blood and laid down their lives
I'm the fierce shock OF battle, side by
side with their white comrades. They
are the direct and worthy successors
OF the brave men who so heroically
died at Petersburg. at Wagner and on
scores OF bloody fields. that this ma
ton might live. Faithfully. uncom-
plainingly, with pride and devotion.
they have performed all their duties
and kept all their obligations. They
ask no favors because they are Ne
grces. but only for justice because
they are men"
Washington Post.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-04-18
Mr.. Miller Speaks.
Ladies and Gentlemen:

Do you know that the world is
travelling at a rapidity of 100 miles
per minute and those who fail to
keep up are liable TO get run over and
killed? II there are any boys or men
folks in your homes we would ad-
wise you TO go at once to the New
Enterprise Store and get your Easter
Suit before the rush Saturday night
We have just received from the
Northern market a fine selection Of
boys and children's suits in all the
latest patterns and styles You
ought to see our knickerbOcker suits
for your little son Jimmy and John.
We can fit them in a nice knicHer-
booker suit as low as $3.50. We
have finer grades up to $500. You
can also find caps to match suits %
and so cents.
Gentlemen, you were not forgotten
when we were in the market. We
can dress you up as well as the boys.
We have received from New York all
the latest styles. Imported blue
serge suits, pants made In the peg
leg style, belt straps and side buckles.
fancy worsteds and plaids in abun-
dance. The coats are made with no
vents and pressed seams on the side
ranging from $40 to $40 in price.
our store is loaded down with fine
up-to-date neckwear, shirts, collars,
cuffs and underwear. You ought 10
see our hat stock. We handle the
'Ironclad" guarantee hat in all
shapes and colors. This Is one OF
the best brands made in the United
States for $3.50. Our stock is so
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-04-18
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAs.
The Grand Chancellor at Strasburg
and Harrisonburg.-He Delivers
An Address That Stirs the
Audicncc-MuCh Work
Done There.

Strasburg, Va, April 10. 'OS.
Grand Chancellor John Mitchell,
Jr. arrived here last Saturday night
TO institute a lodge of Knights OF
Pythias. This was the first time
that he had ever been here and he
was royalty welcomed by those who
had heard much about him. He was
accompanied by Sir Z. r. jefferson,
NJ. D., Sir J. Alexander Lewis. NJ. D..
Sir 5. S. BAKER and Sir J. J. Carter.
The lodge. known as Hill Top
Lodge, No. 143 was instituted at
Grove Building. The following are
the officers: Chancellor Commander.
p. T. Thompson; Master Of Work. r.
II. Byrd: Vice Chancellor. B. Willis:
Prclatc, Rev. +. =. Briggs: Master OF
EXchequer. NJ. s. Spinard; Master Of
Finance. Charles Rawles: Keeper Of
Records and Seal. George w. Wither-
all; Master at Arms. II. l.. Butler:
Inner Guard, T. Lee; Outer Guard
G.. W. Hollis. Trustees: George Da-
ly, c. +. Hall, ]. /. Nickens. Atten-
dants: a. II. Spencer =. +. Hall.
Richard Curry, John Curry.
The visitors enjoyed the eatabIes
furnished. This town is dry" and
has been so for a long time. Il was
stated that during four years. no col
ored person had been arrested and
sent 10 jail Rev. ]. ]. Carter deliv-
cred an excellent sermon here yes
tcrday morning at the Mt. Zion NJ.
+. Church. Mr. Mitchell spoke a few
words OF encouragement
The visitors came here by way OF
Washington. where Mr.. Mitchell had
visited Senator Foraker 10 pay his
respects. This lodge was accredited
90 Sir J. G. Holmes, District Deputy
Grand Chancellor OF Harrisonburg
lie as with them.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-04-18
Glasgow Pythians Observe the Day

Dear Editor PLANET.
Please give place in your popular
journal for the following letter:
The Sir Knights had met in the
hall at 1000 o'clock sharp and re-
galed themselves In fun panoply. The
king of day had taken of his omi-
nous mantle, unveiled his face and
was smiling continually upon crea-
ton, while hill and dale took turns
waving their carpets as tokens OF
appreciation for his benign influence.
II was a beautiful day.
The belfry OF the EbcneZer Bap-
tist Church made her usual announce
ment at 1O;45. at which time the
houses OF the village were locked up
and the inmates-men, women, ba-
bies and children-were rushing to-
ward the Ebenezer Baptist Church.
The choir members under the aus
pices OF Madame l.. B. Woodbridge had
taken their places and she was sitting
at the instrument with her fingers
upon the keyboard. In short, that
spacious auditorium was being filled
saving only the reserved seats for
the Knights.
That chivalrous body OF Pythiau
Knighthood had made its way from
the hall and was standing at the
Church door making some signs and
saying some things that were nor
just familiar TO the by-standers, in
fact / can't remember what they
were and didn't know what they
meant at the time. But as they hlled
the pews left vacant for them, every
eye fell upon and watched the Pc
culiar paraphernalia and accoutre-
ments.
Sir William Strowbridge was Mas
ter OF Ceremonies, and we'll did he
play his part. He raped his gaveI
and his Sir knight fraternity did and
said many things that the congrega-
ton knew not OF.
The occasion was a THANKSGIVING
Anniversary Of the Supreme Lodge,
Knights Of Pythias. y. A.. s. A., T.,
\. A. and A. They mot and gave
thanks unto God. Sir William Strow
bridge introduced Bro. Arthur SUI
livan as speaker of the day. The
brother was at his best and to say
that he was fully equal to the occa-
| sion is the mildest and weakest form
OF expressing It.
He read the 20th chapter. / Kings
and took for his text a part or the
39th verse: Keep this man: IL by
any means he be missing, then thy
life shall be for his life. His sub
Ject was Personal Responsibility.
Brother Sullivan shed much
light on the military phases OF Faith
Courage and Bravery as it obtained
during the ages OF Feudalism and
Chivalry. He also gave new light
on the moral virtues OF Friendship.
Charity and Benevolence. He told
graphic tragic and vivid story Of
Damon and Pythias. during which the
entire congregation were hanging on.
his words
The choir was made up of mixed
voices from both churches here and
It Is said that Glasgow has not wit
messed better singing in all her his
tory. The collection was good and
the day was spent beneficially and
| pleasantly. a great impression was
| made and new members expected.
Glasgow is next looking forward
| to the second Sunday in May. The
Grand Rally at the First BaptisS
Church. Sisters Angelina Mitchell.
Katie Ranks, Mary r. Woolridge. Lii
lie Bell Bowling and Bette Wood
son are Captains of Cohorts and win
bring in 500 between them on that
day. Let the good work go on.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-04-18
PRICE, FIVE CENTS.

complete until there is no excuse for
YOU.
appeal TO the ladies of the city.
When you ask your husband for
money to buy your Easter hat please
tell him to go TO the New Enterprise
Store on Broad Street, managed by
colorcd people and buy his nat and
suit for himself and your little boys.
Everything sold under a guaraD-
tee for the price. or your money re-
funded. We also have added TO our
store a Tailoring Department. We
measure, cut and make TO order suits
from $12 TO $45 on short notice.
Don't forget us, 52S r. Broad St,
Richmond, Va. l. J. MILLER, Prop.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-04-18

body else on account OF being de-
barred by some OF the saloons OF
Brownsville from drinking at the
same bar with white people"
The character OF the soldiers, he
said was good. They had never Civ
en- their officers any trouble. This
record, he said. should greatly
strengthen the presumption OF limo
cence. All had expressed themselves
under oath. and in no case, he said
is there any contradiction I'm therr
testimony. The officers. he added
knew the men better than anyone
else, and all OF them believed their
statements were true.
While the colored soldiers coula
not secure extra ammunition. the
citizens OF Brownsville, ne said, hao
In their possession an abundance OF
the kind OF ammunition with which
the soldiers had been supplied, ev-
cry cartridge of which they had ac-
counted for on the day following the
ARRAY.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-04-18
senator Foraker Saw IL.
House Of Representatives.

House OF Representatives.
Washington. ID. c.. Apr. II, 'OS.
John Mitchell. Jr..
Editor. The PLANET,
Dear Sir:
I had a copy OF your paper OF
March 2Sth, containing an editorial
on the Brownsville Affair."" the
ablcst article ! have seen upon the
subject. ] say this as a Republican.
/ wanted Senator Foraker TO see it
before he makes his speech next Tues
day, so ! have sent IL 20 him. I wish
you would mail me another copy.
Respectfully.
j. w. II. REISENGER.
Box 4Sa, IT. of r., Washington, ID. c.
=. S.-Every Republican of the
Senate should have copy.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-04-18
Evangelist Cuddy to Preach.

Evangelist Cuddy will deliver h1s
famous sermon at the Fifth Street
Baptist Church Sunday night, Aprfl
19p 1908 on the Book OF Revelation
illustrated from chart. Bible stu-
dents be sure to hear II.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-04-18
BIG OVATION FOR SPEAKER.

He proceeded to read his address,
his voice ringing clear throughout
the chamber, except at times when
he showed slight signs OF exhaustion
toward the conclusion of his remarks.
The utmost silence prevailed dur
ing nearly three hours. His final re-
ference TO the part the colored race
had taken in the military service OF
the country called forth a smothered
applause, but as he finished his re-
marks there was resounding hand
clapping. which defied the gavel OF
the Vice-President and continued for
several minutes.
AS the ovation ended Vice-Presi-
dent Fairbanks made the usual an
nouncement about the rules OF the
Senate forbidding demonstration IN
the gallery, and the tardil.- restored
order called forth general laughter
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-04-18
Fifth Street Baptist Church.

A large attendance is expected at
the Fifth Street Baptist Church on
next Sunday
$3.50 A. M. a special programme
viii be rendered in the SUNDAY
School. Lesson Review by Brother
B. ID. Ellis OF the Va. u. u.
11;15 A. NJ. The pastor, Rev. w.
F. Graham, ID. d. will preach. Sub
1ect, An Easter Morning Walk"
All are invited 70 the Tuesday
evening meeting of the B. Y. p. u,
under the leadership of Sister Annie
Chaffin.