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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-09-15

Mayor Schaffer spoke strongly in
favor of big representation from the
city. He commented briefly on the
benefit of the movement to Rock Is
land. the headquarters of the United
States engineers in charge of the up
per river, and of the Importance of
taking an active part in the move
ment At his suggestion he was au-
thorized to appoint delegation, and
Captain Lamont and Mr.. Britton were
named because of their interest in
the river improvement project.
Regulation of Theaters.
Alderman Tuckis brought up again
his ordinance to provide certain rules
and regulations for the protection of
the public from fire in buildings used
as theaters and public halls. This
ordinance. which is copy of the Mo-
line ordinance, has been before the
council before. but the question has
been given ITO consideration for some
time. There was but little discussion
of it last evening. Chief Hastings of
the fire department STAGED that he
noes nOL approve Tue S6cIlOu pIOVlu-
ing that the chief of the fire depart
ment shall detail member of the
|departmenr to each theater when. the
building Is open to the public, the
theaters paying for the services of the
man so designated. The chief sug-
gests that he be authorized to desig-
nate some competent person as fire.
man in each building. This could be
done without increasing the expense
of the theaters. as the stage manager
would be competent to act as fire.
man. Aldermen Thompson and Smith
were loud in their protests against
| the measure, and both declared that
| it would be a hardship on the little
vaudeville houses and would drive
the theaters out of business here. But
the council will look into the matter
and see what parts of the ordinance
are required for the protection of the
public.
| Ask for Bids Again.
The council authorized the clerk t.
again advertise for bids for the pro
posed new pumping engine and motor
at the reservoir station. No bids were
received, although Frank D. Shumate
representing the Worthington pumy
manufacturers, was present with ;
bid. Mr.. Shumate stated that it wa,
because of misunderstanding as t,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-09-15
Decear Funeral.

The funeral of Benjamin DeGear
will be held tomorrow morning at 10
o'clock from the Knox undertaking
rooms. The services will be conduct
ed by Rev. H. w. Reed. Burial will
take place at the Davenport city ceme-
terry.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-09-15

the date of receiving the bids that his
had not been presented in time. The
bids are to be opened at the first
meeting in October.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-09-15

must be DAade known, TO insure relia-
bility. Written notices must bear sig
nature and address.l
Daughters of Covenant Elect.-The
Daughters of the Covenant of the First
Methodist church met last evening at
the home of Mrs. Norman Griffiths, 729
Seventeenth street. Officers for the
year were elected as follows:
President-Miss Amy Henderson.
First Vice President - Miss Claire
Van Calder.
Second Vice President-Miss Jennie
Collins
Third Vice President Miss Irene
Biehl
Recording Secretary Miss Coda
Eiford.
Corresponding Secretary-Miss Bea-
trice Ostrom.
Treasurer-Miss Ina Stone.
During the past year the society has
collected about $211 which is used for
foreign missions The society has a
membership of about SO.
| Mrs. J. F. Robinson gave an inter
esting talk on the girls school at Rome
which she visited during the past sum-
mer.
Tricity Social Service cIub.-The
first fall meeting of the Tri-City So
cial Service club will be held tomor-
row afternoon and evening at the Sol
|
nue., Davenport There will be bias
ket picnic in the afternoon with sup
per at o'clock The business meet
ing will be held in the chapel at 1870
AT this meeting Miss Clara LunbecI
will read a paper on Some Phases OF
Child Saving" A discussion on 'Tht
Care of Dependent ChiIdren-State Oh
Private Orphanages'' will also be helt
and music will be furnished by tn,
Orpbanage band.
Dinner Party for Bride-EIec..-Mrs
c. E. Nicholas at her home. 2907 Sew
enth avenue, laot evening gave a din
ner party as courtesy for Miss Emm
c. Shuey, whose marriage to Waite
Brunger takes place this week. Cover
were laid for II. The house was pref
tily decorated in hearts, bells an,
, asters carrying out color scheme o
rose and white, the wedding colors.
: Will Celebrate Wedding Anniver
sary.-Mr. and Mrs. Charles ]. Byrn
: of Ishpeming. Mich, will tomorrow Gel
citrate the 25th anniversary of thei
: marriage at their home. Mr.. Byrns i
/ a director of the Modern Woodmel
and is attending the meeting of tn
directors in the city today.
7 Thirty Club Danee.-The last of tn
summer series of dancing parties @
the Thirty club was held last evenin
at the Watch Tower and was attends
by large number of couples.
> Will Give Benefit Gard Party.-Roc
:, Island Tribune. No. 1. will give a car
party for the benefit OF the visitin
: nurse fund this evening at OGd Fe
lows hail.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-09-15
EXTEND FERRY FRANCHISE

May IS, 1909, Date Set for Operation
Of Moline-Bettendorf Service.
The Moline city council last evening
granted an extension of the Van Pat
ten ferry franchise to May Is, 1909.
The ferry to Bettendorf is to be in op-
CREATION by that time The tax levy
ordinance was adopted.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-09-15

Thirty Club Danee.-The last of the
the Thirty club was held last evening
at the Watch Tower and was attended
by large number of couples.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-09-15
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, 1908-09-15

Will Give Benefit Card Party.-Rock
Island Tribune, No. 1. will give card
party for the benefit OF the visiting
nurse fund this evening at OGd Eel
lows hall.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-09-15

Will Celebrate Wedding Anniver-
|sary.-Mr. and Mrs. Charles ]. Byrns
of Ishpeming. Mich, will tomorrow eel
citrate the 25th anniversary of their
marriage at their home. Mr.. Byrns is
la director of the Modern Woodmen
and is attending the meeting of the
directors in the city today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-09-15


The council made provision for
strong representation at the coming
convention of the Upper Mississippi
River Improvement association at
Clinton. On motion of Alderman
Smith the mayor named the delega-
ton, appointing as members all of the al
derman. City Engineer Wallace Treich-
Ter, Captain George Lament and James
G. Britton. The mayor will also be
one of the delegation.
The council authorized City Clerk
M. T. Rudgren to attend the conven-
ton of the National Association of
Comptrollers and Accounting officers
at Louisville, KY. Sept. % to %, at
the city's expense. A motion that the
mayor and as many aldermen as pos
sible attend the convention of the
League of American Municipalities at
Omaha, Sept. 80 to Oct 2, was adopt.
| ed. Mayor Schaffer is to have a place
en- the program of the convention, his
subject being the regulation of the
saloon in cities.
, Relative to the waterways meeting
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-01-25
TO TAX PAYERS.

The County Commissioners are urging
us for money due on taxes. Owing to
the financial condition of the country.
and the money expended in stone road
building. the county is short of funds
We cannot supply the demand until the
tax payers are prompt in making settle
ment with us. The law requires that
the bond of any tax collector not having
settled by the January Term of Court
for the year 1906, shall be put to suit.
This is mandatory and not optional with
the County Commissioners, therefore,
we request that all delinquent tax pay
ers settle at once, otherwise. steps will
be taken TO collect such taxes.
Very respectfully,
+. 5. HARGIS,
4. SPENCE SMITH.
HENRY. ANDERSON,
Collectors
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-01-25
MORTGAGE TAX NOTICE.

We are anxious to close up, so far as
possible, the mortgage tax collections
before the first day of January, 1908.
This tax. under the law. is due and pay
able September the first of each year.
We have sent out bills TO most all mort
gage tax holders, and will ask that they
send check Immediately. Otherwise.
we will have to charge them interest
from the first day of September, 1907.
If there is anything wrong with your
bills as received. please make the proper
corrections, as we are always willing
and glad TO straighten out our books.
Very respectfully yours.
j. EDWARD WHITE,
Collector.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-01-25
LYDIA Z. PiNKHAM

Nature and q woman's work COM
bined have produced the grandest
remedy for woman's ills that the
world has ever known.
In the good old fashioned days OF
our grandmothers they relied upon
the roots and herbs of the field to
cure disease and mitigate suffering.
The Indians on our Western
Plains to-day can produce roots and
herbs for every ailment, and cure
diseases that battle the most skilled
physicians who have spent years In
the study of drugs.
From the roots and herbs of the
field Lydia E. Pinkham more than
thirty wears ago gave to the women
of the world a remedy for their pc
culiar ills, more potent and efiica-
cious than any combination of drugs.
Lydia T. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound is now recognized as the
standard remedy for woman's ills.
Mrs. Bertha Muff, of 515 NC. ST.,
Louisiana, Mo, writes:
Complete restoration to health
means so much TO me that for the sake
Of other suffering women am willing
TO make my troubles public.
"For twelve years had been suffer-
ing with the worst forms of female ills.
During that time had eleven different
physicians without help. No tongue
can tell what suffered, and at times /
could hardly walk. About two years
ago wrote Mrs. Pinkham for advice.
I followed 1t. and can truly say thas
Lydia 4. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound and Mrs. Pinlham's advice re-
stored health and strength. 1t 10
worth mountains of gold to suffering
women"
What Lydia L. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound did for Mrs. Muff,
it will do for other suffering women.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-01-25
U. 5. FLEET SAILS
FROM RIO JANEIRO
Bsttlsships Start on Third Long
Run Of Voyage
ARE NOW BOUND FOR CHILE

Rio Janeiro, Jan. 2S.--To the BOOM
ing Of guns and the cheers of thousands
on the accompanying pleasure craft,
the American warships sailed from
Rio Jansiro bound for Punta Arenas.
Chile. on the Magellan strait. Ten
days will bring the feet almost mid
way on Its $4,000 miles cruise to San
Francisco. and the ships and the men
carried with them the God speed and
good wishes OF the whole Brazilian
naion.
Not an untoward incident had mark
ed the visit OF the Americans here.
They were Toasted and feted, both off,
GERS and men, during their sojourn In
Rio. and half the population turned
out from early in the morning TO give
them a fitting farewell AS upon the
arrival OF the feet, SO upon its de-
parture. the quays. the public build
ings and the hills were crowded with
thousands watching the warships until
they had disappeared through the
mouth OF the bay into the open sea.
The president OF the republic. DR..
Penna. came to Rio Janeiro from Pc
tropolis and proceeded on the yacht
Silva down to where the warships
were lying. He went aboard the
cruiser Benjamin Constant and made
companied by Admiral Alencar. the
minister OF marine, and DR.. l. Muller.
the minister OF public works. and other
high officials he visited - divisional
flagship Minnesota. remaining there
about an hour. Admiral Thomas COM
mander OF the flagship; Captain Hub
bard and the American ambassador.
Irving b. Dudley. received him with
all honors. and the band played the
Brazilian national anthem In the
salon of the Minnesota there was
mutual exchange OF greetings. Ad
miral Thomas made little speech in
which he expressed his best wishes for
the prosperity OF Brazil and her presi
dent concluding with Brazil. God
bless you for ever more"
The president responded with a
thousand wishes for good voyage
for the splendid fleet. prosperity for
the United States and the health Of
President Roosevelt.
While the president was aboard the
Minnesota and during his trip among
the vessels salutes were exchanged and
on his departure from the flagship
twenty lone guns were fired Or. Penna
then returned TO his yacht which pro-
eeeded 10 a point off Fort Villegagnon
to watch the departure Of the ships.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-01-25
rwo-cENT .AW VOID
Supreme Court Atfirms Decision OF
Philadelphia Court.


Philadelphia. Jan. 81. = The su.
preme court BY a majority opinion.
affirmed the finding OF Judges VIII
son and Audenreid. declaring the two
cent passenger rate unconstitutional.
An appeal had been taken from this
decision Of the judges Of the common
pleas court. which was the finding In
a test suit attacking the law institut.
cd by the Pennsylvania railroad.
Chief Justice Mitchell handed
down the opinion. which was concur.
rcd In by Justice Fell. Brown ana
Elkin. Justices Mestrezat. Stewart
and Potter each filed a dissenting
opinion.
In conclusion the decision says:
1.-THE corporation is entitled To make
q fair profit ON every branch of its
business subject to the Limitation that
It's corporate duties must be per.
formed. even though at loss. What
IL a fair profit Is highly complicated
and difficult question.
THE court below availed them.
selves OF all the best evidence that
was offered or shown TO be attainable
considered II with exemplary patience
and care. and their conclusion that
the enforcement OF their act Of 1907
against the complainant would do in
Justice to the corporators Is beyond
just criticism"
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-01-25
SAVED FROM LYNcHlNG
Negro Hanged BY Mob and Cut Down
BY Officers May Live.

Dothan, Ala. Jan. 2l.-The negro,
Grover Franklin. who Sunday night
was taken away from Sheriff Butler
and his deputies and hanged TO a
tree. is again in the hands Of the law,
and stands a chance for recovery. The
mob was so closely followed by the
officers and law-abiding citizens deter
mined. II possible. 10 avert the lynch
ing that they did not have time to get
their victim outside the corporate linn
its and hurriedly stringinR him up to
the frst tree. and thinking they had
riddled him with bullets. fed. On the
arrival OF the officers the negro was
still alive and was Immediately cut
down and placed in the county jail. II
In thought he will recover.
While Franklin's clothing was al
most cut from his body by bullets,
most OF his wounds are superficial and
only one shot did serious damage. He
was given medical treatment before
being taken TO jail.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-01-25
Modern Farming Pays.

Harrisburg. Pa. Jan. 2l.-Reports of
standing committees OF the state board
Of agriculture showed that the farmers
generally OF Pennsylvania are using
the improved methods Of farming and
are operating their farms at profit.
The reports also showed that the feed
ing stuffs law was being vigorously
enforced by the state department OF
agriculture: that the profits of dairy
products were smaller than one year
ago and that there was comparatively
little tuberculosis among cattle in this
state
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-01-25
SAVED FROM DEATH BY DOG
Animal Aroused Sleeping Woman anc
Children In Burning Homo.

Animal Aroused Sleeping Woman anc
Children In Burning Homo.
I.atrobe. Pa. Jan. 22.-When tie
barking OF pet dog awoke Mrs
Mary Allison. of Kingston. near here
she was almost suffocated by smoke
and flames were bursting through the
walls of her room. The dog had
leaped upon the bed in which she and
her two children were sleeping and
with It's teeth stripped the blankets
and sheets from the bed before the
woman was aroused. She seized q
child In each arm and burst open a
door leading down stairs. The three
suffered severely from cold before
reaching the nearest neighbors. II II
suspected the fire was OF incendiary
origin. as an empty house adjoining
was also burned.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-01-25
VIII cur.aiI Coal Production.

Pottsville. Pa. Jan. 22.-The Anchor
washery at Heckscherville and the
Pine Knot colliery at Coal Castle. EN-
ploying together more than 400 men.
were ordered shut down indefinitely by
the Philadelphia & Reading Coal and
Iron company The company mas also
issued orders curtailing the operations
OF thlrty-cight collieries and washeries
from full time to four days a week.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-01-25
CABIN swARMEo WITH RATS
Nearly All Of Dead Mans Face Eaten
Away BY Rodents.

Lancaster. Pa. Jan. 23.-Jacob Col
Inns. n negro who was between eighty
and one hundred years OF age. and
who lived in cabin along the Sus
quehanna river above Columbia. was
found dead in his bunk and the cabin
filed with rats. He apparently had
been dead week. and nearly all OF
his face was eaten away by the rats
as well as portions OF his body. Moth
ing is known OF him except that he
came to the place about thirty-hve
years ago and squatted along the river
bank
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-01-25
5000. 600 "Grafted."

Atlanta. Ga, Jan. PIT b. Fielder.
Jr.. OF Atlanta, and his partner Col
onel Clifford l.. Anderson. OF Atlanta.
has been engaged as assistant attor
new generals in the South Carolina
Gispensary prosecutions. I'm the four.
teen years OF the dispensary." Mr..
Fielder said, the amount stolen and
grated aggregates between si,000.000
and $4,000 600"
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-01-25

Governor Warfeld announced the APP
pointment of Rev. DIR. Thomas II.
Lewis. president of Western Maryland
College, as a member of the State
Board of Education to succeed Glenn
II. Worthington, Esq, who was elevated
to the bench by appointment from the
Governor. DR.. Lewis appointment is
a most timely one.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-01-25
Williams Elected to U. s. Senate.

jackson, Miss. Jan. GIN the two
houses OF the Mississippi legislature
Congressman John Sharp Williams was
elected to the United States senate to
succeed Hon. II. d. Money. whose term
expires March 1. 1911. Edmond +.
Noel was inaugurated as governor OF
Mississippi in the presence OF one OF
the largest crowds that ever assembled
at the capital.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-01-25
ssso stolen From sub.rreasury.

New Orleans, Jan. 23-Announce-
men4 that bag containing $3.50 in I'M
derweight gold coin had been stolen
from the New Orleans sub-treasury
was made. The coin disappeared Tues
day. and the shortage resulting has
been made good by the officials who
had the gold In charge.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-01-25
Wilson Convicted Of Murder.

Newark. ~ j.. Jan. 31.--Withln less
than nine hours from the time he was
brought into court. George Wilson
colored was tried. convicted and sen
fenced 10 death for the murder o
Frederick X. Romer an undertake.
who was found dead In his room In
a hotel In Orange ~ j.. on Dec. i.
last. Justice Ten Eyck fixed the week
beginning March 2 for the execution
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-01-25
Fish Bite.

Lakewood. y. j.. Jan. 23.--Ffsh are
biting fine in the lakes and streams OF
the vicinity. Anglers have had unusual
sport. scores of large Ash having BEE
captured.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-01-25
e,rmer Overcome ey Heart.

Burlington. n. j.. Jan. 23.-While
working in the fields. blowing Henry
Bergman was overcome by heat. He
was carried to his home. where stimu-
lants were administered.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-01-25
crocuses snrout.

Washington. n j.. Jan. 23.-ln the
gardens OF this place crocuses are
springing up and violets are blooming
In the woods The sight OF man
with a lawn mower cutting the grass
is too common for comment.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-01-25

Baltimore, Chesapeake s. Atlantic
Railway Company.

PocoMoKE & ocCoHANNoCK RIVER LINE
Schedule Now IN Effect
Pocomoke River Line leave baltimore +. NJ,
Tuesdays and Fridays for crisleld, Onancock.
Finneys, Mcars Saxis and landings on the POGO.
mOkc River 10 snow Hill.
Leave Snow Hill Mondays and Thursdays A.
". stopping at above landings.
Occohannoek River Line leave Baltimore =.
NJ, sundays and Wednesdays for crisheld Pungo
league. Nandua and Occohannock River.
Leave kues, : A. NJ Tuesdays and Fridays
stopping at same landings as trip from Baltimore.
Subject 10 change without notice.
WILLARD THOMSON, T. MURDOCH,
General Manager General Passenger Ast
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-01-25
Birds Mite.

Nunda. n Y. Jan. 23.-Birds are
mating here and many have begun
housekeeping arrangements. In tho
barn Of Charles Williams pair of
swallows have completed a nest.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-01-25
Tree Toads Sino.

vineiand. ~ j.. Jan. 23--Tree toads
are singing in the trees hereabout.
Ol6time residents say this Is sure
sign Of spring.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-01-25
prleat Bans aNearer MY cod 10 rhee. =

Baltimore. Jan. 49, Rev. Thomas
O'Donaghue. rector OF the Immaculate
Conception Catholic church. has an.
nounced to his congregation that
.'that abomination. Nearer. My God
to Thee. shall never be sung % this
church again"
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-01-25

Johnstown, Pa. Jan. %. - Leaving
her three-year-old son alone, Mrs Al.
bert Roebuck. OF Jamestown. near
here. returned to find that the child
while playing with matches had set
his clothing ON are. He died a few
hours later.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-01-25
NATURE FOOLED
Many Signs Point to the Premature
Arrival Of Sprir~

Atlantic City. N. j.. Jan. 23.-Roses
are in full bloom here. A great bush
In James Hcmsheeis front yard Ia
covered with bl0or s.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-01-25
j. I'll. PERDUE, Snow Hill.
Chesapeake &Enslant
Railway Company. -
West hound

Schedule eeeetlfe September 93rd. 1900.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1908-10-12
peafness Cannot be Cured.

by local applications. as they cannot
reach the diseased portion of the ear.
There Is only one way 20 cure deaf
ness. and that is by constitutional rem
adies, Deafness is caused by an in
famed condition of the mucous lin
ing Of the Eustachian Tube When
this tube is inflamed you have rumb-
ling sound or imperfect hearing, and
when IL Is entirely closed, Deafness is
the result, and unless the inflamma-
tion can be taken out and this tube re-
stored TO its normal condition. hearing
will be destroyed forever; nine cases
out of ten are caused by Catarrh.
which Is nothing but an inflamed con.
dition of the mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars
for any case of Deafness (caused by
catarrh) that cannot be cured by Halls
Catarrh Cure Send for circulars free.
Il. ]. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
Sold by druggists. 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for consti-
patton.