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The Columbus journal., 1908-07-29

small flowers matching the shade Of
the liberty satin strings There are
charming hats of embroidered pique or
muslin with generous Hopping brims
and Tam crowns. These also are
flower wreathed unless big bows and
streamers Of delicately hued ribbon
are preferred.
The Columbus journal., 1908-07-29

HY is 1t that the
i m porta an c e of
tags is so often
undervalued? How
are we to know
whether a thing
is good or not if
We don't know
who did it? How
are We to know
whether a man is
to be treated
with distinguished
consideration and
respect il he has
no tag?
Let us put 1t In
concrete form.
Let US suppose a
room full of men
and women as
sembled for a
musicale. They
have come to be
The Columbus journal., 1908-07-29


be o
silk wh charming little
forma an lie
mig employed working the design
stand
stalks worked with gold
The Columbus journal., 1908-07-29

OES it worry you
to have your hus-
band bring some
men home for din.
ner? l mean do
you feel afraid
that your guest
will notice that
you have a misfit
set of tableware
and that your
maid is not well
trained?
Recollect that
If your guest no.
tees those things
to your detriment
he is not worthy
of you.
You are just as
good as the best
person who could
possibly visit you.
The Columbus journal., 1908-07-29
Batteu LOOMS

the great Ruysdael there are a dozen
millionaires who are willing to pay
thousands for it.
1t is a pretty question, and it fur
nishes employment for the experts.
But it shows the necessity for tags,
and dare say that somewhere in the
vast unknown Ruysdael and the itin-
Grant painter are splitting their sides
over the discussion. Only it is little
humiliating-to Ruysdael-that his
picture is not it's own tag.
The Columbus journal., 1908-07-29

Take heed thou bless the day on
which love took possession Of thee, for
thou oughtest SO to do.-Daule.
The Columbus journal., 1908-07-29

The automobile is winni-.
to favor among the farmers.
chimes are coming to be a
every agricultural fair. and
groups of farmers which a.
round such exhibitions ~
change of sentiment whiCh
place regarding the hOrSeie-
1t is interesting to note o.
communities where the IA.
beginning to purchase autos
growing interest in good
Kansas a traveller reDO--s
found a section where good =
the rule, and noting that ii"
climate were the same 2s
in other sections where al
were very bad he made IN
found that in the section 81
roads were we'll kept the'"
number of farmers who h.
automobiles and We're Their.
ested in having good r0a IS
the town fellow has the al
farmers are very strongly =
against it. They say they
horses, endanger the lives
wives and children: but wh"1
farmer buys an AUTOMOBILE [.
cease to scare. their wives
dren are delighted with the 2
easy method of going to town.
drag is in evidence on every 3
everybody is happy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-06
CARS TAKE
ALL HIGH HONORS
cedrino in Fiat Cyclone Wins Big
Event in Auto Tournament at
Ormond Beach.

Ormond, Fla, March Elm the fast
est long distance automobile race ever
driven, Emanuel Cedrino in the go"
Fiat Cyclone yesterday won the inter
national long distance championship
and the Automobile club of America
trophy at an average speed of n miles
an hour. This was in excess of the
average speed of 20 $40 miles an hour
made by Navarro in a duplicate car
in the Grand Prix race in France and
claimed as a worlds record for dis
lance racing.
The distance of the race has been
shortened from 2SS miles to 256 miles.
but Cedrino continued on for 800
miles, establishing a record for that
distance of 3:53:44.
Cedrinos time for the race distance
was hours 81 minutes q % seconds
r. G; Kelsey, driving a go" Christie,
was second in A hours minutes &c
seconds, and Maurice Bernin, driving
: 60 Renault, was third in 4 hours
So seconds. The fight for second
place was spectacular, and Kelsey did
not get the lead from his French OPP
ponent until 1872 miles had been
traversed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-06
HOUSE OWNERS SAY
TENANT WAS NOT SICK
Other Side of the Story Relating to
the Ejecanent of Woman from
Twentieth Street Dwelling.

The owners of the tenement house
at SIS Twentieth street, from which
Mrs. Carrie Freger was elected We'd
nesday afternoon by Constable Schmidt
of South Rock Island, and regarding
which the Humane society has taken
action, desire The Argus to state that
the stories regarding the wOman's
condition have been much misrepre-
scented. The measures adopted, the
owners of the property state, were I'M
avoidable. The rent had not been
paid for three months, and after every
means to collect it by personal solicit
tatlOn and by peaceable methods had
been exhausted, recourse to law was
adopted. The proceedings were insti-
tuted originally as long ago as Dec 20,
last, but feeling no desire to put the
woman out in the winter time. drastic
action was deferred until pleasant
weather came. In the meantime the
matter had dragged along in various
justice courts, appeals to the woman to
| pay were met only by defiance and
abuse, the owners say, and finally
when it became necessary to apply
for writ of ejectment, a physician
was employed to make examination OF
the woman and see if her condition
was such that she could be removed
without imperilins her health
Apart from the fact that the doctor
offered assurance that she was in good
condition to move, it was learned that
she was not only able to go out OF
doors, but was down town the day be-
fore. The owners felt that she was
an undesirable tenant, that they could
not afford to allow her longer TO re
main on the premises, and also that
she was enjoying a source of revenue
from renting out five rooms in the
house. Therefore. after taking every
precaution that the cause of human
ity and the spirit of fairness might
dictate, and giving ample warning OF
what was about to be done, they call
ed upon the law to give them posses
sion of their property.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-06
MOLINE DISPOSED 10
AID HUMANE SOCIETY
Monthly Meeting of County Organiza-
ton Held Last Evening and
Officer Makes Report,

AT the regular meeting of the Rock
Island County Humane society at the
city hall last evening Humane Officer
l.. l.. Hance reported that he had dur.
ing the month answered 81 calls. in
vestlgated AZ cases involving dumb
animals and nine involving children.
Mr.. Hance mas spent much time on
the grades or roads over which coal
is hauled to Rock Island and Moline
from the nearby mines and under his
orders "A transfers had doubled
teams in pulling heavy loads over bad
places in the road. Seven teams were
stabbed after being left by their driv-
ers half a day or more tied in the
street. Three horses were taken from
their owners and one animal was or
dered shot.
The movement in Moline to form a
dumane society was discussed last
evening and the general impression
was found to be that one officer should
De able to cover both cities as the
present officer is now in fact doing.
1t is believed that those interested in
the movement in Moline now realize
this and their efforts will be directed
cward cooperating with the county
zociety, rather than in forming a sep
arate organization. A special meet
ing of the local society will be held
;ome time next week.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-06
CLUB is LAUNCHED
lew River Organization to be
Known as Island Boating
Association.
E. cARsENsls COMMODORE
Constitution Is Adopted and Full
Quota of Officers Chosen
Membership Open.

The boat club organized at a meet
ng held a week ago was permanently
,oImed at a we'll attended meeting
le!d last evening in the basement
DOM of the public library building.
The club will be known as the Island
Boating association. The name was
lecided on by vote after consider
BILE discussion. A constitution
md bylaws was reported by the COM
nittee appointed TO draft them and
we're adopted by the meeting.
Officers Chosen.
Following the adoption of the con-
titution and bylaws the officers spe-
flied in the constitution were elected,
ne result being as follows:
CommOdore-T. e. Carsens.
Vice CommodOre-R. E. Smith
Rear COmmodOre-Ralph MacManus.
Secretary-Edward Brein.
TreasureT-Ralph Lamont.
Trustees-For three years, Charles
'iebig; for one year, George Andrews
H. w. Horst was elected trustee for
wo years but resigned.
Charter Membership Open.
1t was decided that the initiation
zee for charter members be 81 and
hat the charter membership be open
for GO days 10 permit any who desire
to add their names TO the enrolment
to do so with equal advantages tC
| those attending last nights meeting
after the expiration of the 60 days
the fee will be So. The club extends
| IN invitation to all owners of any
lyle of boats and others interested
n the river 10 be present at a meet
ng to be held next Thursday evening
IL the library at which work will be
outlined for the coming summer.
Purpose of Organization.
The object of the club is outlined
Il the following article of it's consti
! ution:
| THE purpose for which this club i
organized is to encourage and foste
! boating, bathing, and all aquatic sport
IN general; TO initiate and promot
such projects as will tend toward
more complete and enjoyable utiliza
ion of the benefits offered by on
Mississippi; to guard and protect tn
Interests of members who are owner
of or interested in river craft; to in
culcate among its members a know
edge of the rules of navigation; t
further and conduct races, cruises an
club runs; and to encourage harmon
and good fellowship among its men
hers in every manner"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-06
a'FARLANo LEAVES FOR WEST
Chicago Lightweight Expects to De-
feat Both Britt and Nelson.

Chicago, March 6.-Packey McFar-
land, called the best lightweight fight
er Chicago ever has turned out, left
for San Francisco at o'clock last
right, where he is matched to fight
Jimmy Britt 20 rounds on the night
of March 81. Mcfarland was accom-
panied by his manager, Harry Gil
more, Jr. Before making his depart
IRE Packey said that he was aware of
what he would bump UP against on
the coast and that he expected to lick
10th Britt and Nelson before he re-
turns. 1t will be the first time the
|stockyards boy has been to the coast,
and he was the liveliest 'kid" in the
party which appeared at the depot.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-06
Cambridge Physician Dead.

Dr. w. S. Bryan, one of the most
prominent physicians of Henry coun-
ty, died at his home at Cambridge
Wednesday night of pneumonia He
was 45 years of age and leaves a wife
and daughter. He was well known i'll
Rock Island. The funeral will be held
Sunday afternoon at Cambridge
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-06
Kewanee Team "soiIermakers."

Kewanee, Ill.,. March 6.-In voting
contest held here the last 10 days to
select name for Kewanee's new ball
club in the Central association the
little "boilermakers" was chosen. res
.ceiving $4,000 ballots. The term
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-06
Beer That Is Beer,

If you want to drink good beer, order
the Davenport Mating company's pale
export. Delivered anywhere in Rock
Island Both phones, north 169.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-06
Only One "sromo ouinine.u

That is Laxative Bromo Quinine
Look for the signature of E. w. Grove
Used the world over to cure a cold in
one day. 25 cents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-06
Morrison Defeats Nebraska.

Morrison, H., March G.-The Morri-
son basketball team closed the season
last night by defeating the University
of Nebraska % to 10.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-06

Sunshine Relief Society.-The Sun.
shine Relief society held its monthly
meeting yesterday afternoon at the
home of Mrs. Charles Harris, 1917
Eighth avenue. Routine business was
transacted, a number of new cases in
need of relief were reported, and the
committee on relief instructed to in
vestigate. Eight new members were
received into the society, making the
total membership about 50.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-06

Y. NJ. c. A. team and the Wilton.
Iowa, Crescents, at Wilton, is postpon-
ed till tomorrow evening on account
of the inability of the local players to
get together for tonight.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-06

The Decatur club has adopted its
color scheme for the 1908 season
white uniforms viii be worn at home
and gray on the road. A new outfit
of the latter will be purchased.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-06

Hostess at Euchre Party.-Mrs. Rob
ert Bennett, at her home, S34 Twenty
third street, yesterday afternoon en-.
tertained a company of ladies at cards.
Five tables of six-handed euchre were
played, and the games were followed
by a lunch.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-06

Arsenal Golf Club Card Party.-In.
stead of the regular dancing party OF
the Arsenal Golf club scheduled for
be given at the club house beginning
at o'clock.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-06
prairie chickens" received $4,000
votes.
BASEBALL GOSSIP

New York has asked waivers from
the other American league clubs on
Neal Ball, former Cedar Rapids short
stop, who played last year with Nash
vile and was drafted by the High
lanaers. The report does not say what
is to become of Ball.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-06
Game Postponed.

The basketball game to have been
ilayed this evening between the local
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-06

Sporting News: The Three-I league
should settle the Dubuque case. adopt
a schedule and elect a president at
its meeting on March, II but it is
more than probable that the school
boy tactics that have handicapped the
organization for many months will be
employed in the hope of securing a
factional victory. Three circuit judges
of Illinois have sustained Dubuque's
stand in the legal fight to save its
franchise and as a matter of fact. the
ThreeI league could not. at this day,
replace that city in its circuit, if the
courts should sanction the forfeiture
of its membership. The feud should
be settled and president chosen who
is acceptable TO every club.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-06
Spring Clothing
Everybody Can Wear GOOD
Reliable Clothing
Nowadays
NO MONEY DOWN

It's a good sign; it shows faith in
humanity. When you see a sign that
reads 1--WE trust you" or Your credit
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-06
OLD RATES AGAIN
Western and Eastern Roads
Unable to Maintain z Gents
as Minimum Fare.
SPECIAL CUTS ANNOUNCED
Several Lines Make 1t Plain They
Will Offer inducements to At
tend Big Meetings.


forts of the railroads east and west
to maintain a minimum basis of .
cents a mile for passenger business,
there no longer is doubt that during
the coming season reduced rates will
be made everywhere as in the past
This means that people will be able
to go to the summer resorts at the old
reduced rates of about > cents a mile
for the round trip, and that for all big
conventions which partake of a ma
;ional or International character a
similar rate will be made The rail
roads are now charging one another
with bad faith, which is resulting in
breaking down the barrier they were
trying to eject against reduced rates
| for the summer business.
Rates for Denver Convention.
In the monthly meeting of the West
crn Passenger association yesterday it
was whispered about that the agents
of the Burlington road had secured a
very large movement to the Denver
democratic national convention by
guaranteeing a reduced rate of cents
a mile for the round trip.
The Burlington people deny this
story emphatically, but belief it is
assigned as the reason for the Rock
Islands deciding to take immediate
action and announce a summer tour
list rate of $50 from Chicago to the
Colorado common points This rate
will therefore. be available for the
national democratic convention
The Great Western practically gave
notice that it would apply the same
rates eastbomd to the Chicago repub
iican national convention, and alsC
, westbound to all conventions Which
are to be held in St. Paul.
Conditions In the East.
In the east the New York Contra
= lines are being charged with playihs
politics by assuring the officials o
the National Educational association
of reduced rate, if they would hole
the convention along their roads. TIL,
: convention will be held in Toledo, be
ginning June %, and the officials sa,
they have been assured a reduce,
rate. 'rt
, The same assurance is said to hayt
Ceen given to the Baptist Young Pee
!; pies union, which will hold its cor
[ "ention in Cleveland, and to tn
knights of Columbus, at Cedar Point
S Ohio. the prohibition party for CO
D lumbus and the Grand Army for II
i ledo.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-06

Ed Asher. star twirler of the Ohio
Pennsylvania league, signed CON
tract to play with the Toledo club next
season. This completes the Toledo
pitching staff. Asher was with Bloom
ington two years ago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-06
1l7I w. Second St.
Davenport, Iowa.
SOCIAL AFFAIRS

[Socicty 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.
Hest to Park Board.-Hon. William
Jackson, president of the park
board, last evening entertained
the members and few 9th
err friends at a o'clock dinner at
his hCme S24 Twentieth street. Mr..
Jackson's guests were F. c. Denkmann,
w. II. Dart, Otto Huber, E. B. Nc
Kown, c. F. GAZETTEER, Dr. Ralph Dart,
Mayor II. c. Schaffer, and City Attor-
ney j. f. Witter
The Washington herald., 1908-04-12
MIDDIEs TO 60 WITH FLEET.
Annapolis Graduating Glass TO BE
Given Experience of Cruise.


Announcements was made at the Navy
Department yesterday that approximately
80 Of the 2o0 midshipmen to be graduated
ffom the Naval Academy in June viii be
sent to the Atlantic fleet for the return
cruise. IN order that they may have adj
vantage Of the experience afforded by
such an unusual journey
II was decided that all sixteen bat
tie ships shall be given as many as pos
sible of the m!dshipmen.
Al this years class viii have to spend
the customary two years at sea before
graduation TO ensigBs.
Those assigned to the Atlantic fleet wiz
be compelled to sacrifice most OF the
moath's leave, to which they are en-
titled. upon graduation. They cannot
leave the Academy before June 6. They
will be ordered 10 report aboard the
various ships at San Francisco bykJuly l.
They WIN be allowed to proceed 10
their homes en- route TO the Pacific after
leaving the Academy
Capt Richard Mulligan. detail officer
Of the Navigation Bureau. has addressed
inquiries to each member of the class,
asking his preference as to ship on either
coast Many answers have been prompt.
some coming by wire. making first bid
for the Atlantic fleet, Most Of these
have asked to be sent TO the Connecticut,
the flagship.
The present seeopd, third. and fourth
classes VIII be sent on their summer
practice cruise Immediately after the first
class gets away.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-12
ADULT DEPARTMENT DINNER.
District Sunday school Association
Plans Event.

An event Of interest 10 the Christian
people Of Washington is the adult depart
ment dinner under the auspices Of the
District OF Columbia Sunday School Asso-
citation. TO be given at the Young Mems
Christian Association tomorrow evening.
at O'Clock ". c. Pearce, adult depart
ment superintendent Of the International
Sunday School Association. is the guest
Of honor. and will give the prin ipal ad-
dress. Rev. Or, S. II. Greene, under
whose care the adult department Of Cal
vary Baptist Sunday school mas developed.
VIII speak. followed in brief informal talks
by a number Of leading citizens and Sun
day-school workers.
The object Of the dinner is 10 unite
the existing forces fos greater effective
ness, and 10 increase the number Of regI-
- organized classes OF men and
women. Each Sunday school should be
represented by its general and adult de-
partment superintendents. class presi-
dents. adult department teachers, class
officers. and chairmen OF committees. a
womans committee has been appointed
TO make arrangements for the ladies who
may attend.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-12
HOPPE A BILLIARD MARVEL
Twenty-year-old Wonder Champion
of the World.
Attributes His Success TO Abstinence
Destroy the Nerves.

Philadelphia. April n.-Although he will
not be twenty-one years Of age until next
October. Willie Hoppe is the 1s.2 balk-
line billiard champion Of the world. and
Is confident before he reaches his majority
he will prove himself to be the peer of
all players.
Hoppe is a clean cut. smooth-shaven.
well-built young fellow and. despite his
achievements, wears the same sized hat
as he did one year ago. If you speak to
him you will get a courteous reply de-
livered in an easy manner, and you IN
stantly get a favorable impression Of the
youth and his profession.
''You must keep your nerves in splendid
shape 10 control the ivoTies in that way
Hoppe was asked after the marvel of
the billiard world had gathered 213 caroms
in a faultless manner. To what do you
attribute your SUGGEST"
well. ycu know I belong TO a billiard
family" said Willie, but I believe my
present position In the world of billiards
is due to the fact that my education in
the art of smoking and drinking has been
totally neglected. have never touched
an intoxicating drink nor smoked in my
life, and do not intend to dabbIe with
those habits so long as I am playing
in public contests.
Il started my billiard career, as you
know. when I was quite young, and dur
ing the time I have spent In the game I
have seen so much of the evil effects of
these stimulants on really good men with
the cut that the idea became firmly fixed
IN my mind that I would never be a
champion if / began to indulge n these
small vices.
whenever faced an opponent who
used tobacco / always felt satisfied that
had a big advantage over him My
mind was always clear and my nerves
steady, while he was always compelled TO
steady himself with his customary stim-
ulants, which sometimes failed TO stimu-
late IN the right way.
ITO me smoking seemed more of a
handicap than a steadier in most cases.
"A case In point was my last contest
with Vignaux in Paris. The Frenchman
smoked incessantly and slipped eognac.
too, throughout the game. While / do
not contend that this caused him to lose.
can safely say that it did not improve
his skill.
People seem to forget that the game
of billiards is a true sport. It requires
the steadiest kind of nerves TO be able to
use the deftness Of touch OF a first-elass
player. and this kind of nerves can only
be acquired by careful living. It is true
that both Slosson and Schaefer are fond
Of cigars and remained at the top of the
heap for many years. but this does not
disprove my theory. In any sport the
first thing a trainer insists upon is a
total abstinence from liquor and tobacco.
Billiard men should train the same way.
I suppose the reason they do not Is be-
cause it is a sort Of gentleman's social
game. Have a cigar?''