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Evening journal., 1908-05-06
win Have Big Peach Crop.

DOVER. May 6-"Barring any ax-
treme shock or injury the State of Del
aware will have the largest peach crop
for Is years" said Prof. Wesley Webb.
corresponding secretary of the State
Board of Agricultural
Delaware's peach crop should reach
nearly 100000 baskets If favorable
weather conditions continue and no
new disease attacks the trees.
Evening journal., 1908-05-06
COLONIAL WARS
SOCIETY Dimes

The annual dinner oe the Delaware
Society Of Colonial Wars was held in
the Wilmington Country Club last
night. The dinner was attended by
twenty-five members. The annual
business meeting preceded the dinner.
and the following officers were elected.
Governor. Judge George Gray; deputy
governor. Judge Ignatius c. Grubb;
lieutenant-governor. Senator Henry A.
duPonti secretary Christopher L.
Evening journal., 1908-05-06
Forresters 70 Entertain.

The Wilmington lodges. Foresters OF
America, will give an entertainment in
Turn Hall on Friday night for which
a delightful program has been arrang-
ed. The object of the entertainment is
to increase interest in the order Each
member Of the order in the city has
been requested to bring two friends
to the entertainment.
Evening journal., 1908-05-06
BovsK Kne1O
~~~'0

spending secretary, Miss May Foulk;
treasurer, Mrs. W. P. Aldred; auditor,
Mrs. Walter L. Grier; directors, Mrs.
j. l.. Pratt, Mrs. Jacob c. Wilson,
Mrs. Joseph E. Holland, Mrs. Byard
p. Burn and Mrs. Isaac Truitt. At
the meeting to be held next Monday.
the monthly social tea will take place.
Evening journal., 1908-05-06
Plan For Memorial Day.

To prepare for the observance OF
Memorial Day the joint committee of
the Grand Army and the Union Veteran
Legion is holding weekly meetings. The
program win be ready in about week,
and will be similar 10 other Memorial
Day programs. The Ladies' Auxiliary
OF the Union Veteran Legion will keep
open house all day. Luncheon will be
served the entire day and other enter
tainment will be provided
Evening journal., 1908-05-06
A HARD STRUGGLE
Many a Wilmington Citizen Finds the
Struggle Hard.

Many wilmington Citizen Finds the
Struggle Hard.
With a black constantly aching,
With distressing urinary disorders,
Daily existence is but a struggle.
No need to keep it UP.
Doan's Kidney Pills will cure you.
Wilmington people endorse this
claim.
Charles Walker. 307 Fifth street, Will
mington. Del. says: Il can recon-
mend Doan's Kidney Pills very highly
as thev cured me of a very heavy
pain across my loins, and miserable
weakness that took all the vim out Of
me and at times made my work irk-
some and difficult My back panied
me greatly at night, breaking my sleep
and making mo feel draggy in tho
mornings, tried home remedies but
got no relief and was in a very serious
condition when friend told me about
Doan's Kidney Pills, curing him of
kidney complaint. and the splendid re-
port he gave of Doan's Kidney Pills
induced me to give them a trial.
procured at box at Danforth's Pharm-
acy. They cured me and not vestige
of the complaint has shown itself
since. I have recommended Doan'a
Kidney Pills to many
and know Of several
them with good results
For sale by all deal
cents. Foster-Milburn
New York. sole agents
States.
Remember the nam
take no others
Evening journal., 1908-05-06
Entariainn Choir.

The Junior members Of st. Johns
vested choir were entertained by Miss
Alice McSorley at her home, No. 4O1
West Twenty third street, on Monday
evening. About forty guests were pres
ent. The evening was spent in music,
several selections being given by the
choir members.
Evening journal., 1908-05-06
Mic Llster Entertains CIub.

Miss Mabel Lister entertained the
members of the Rose Bud Leap Year
Social last evening. A delightful even
ing was spent at games, music and
dancing. Miss Lister is president Of
the social.
Evening journal., 1908-05-06
Attended Chester Dance.

Miss Elizabeth Schwab. of this city,
took part In the musical and dance OF
the Last Mans Club of Chester, in
ST. MichaePs School hall there, last
evening. The dance was largely at
tended.
Evening journal., 1908-05-06
MILFORD CLUBWOMEN
ELECT NEW OFFICERS
Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL
MILFORD, Del. May 6.-At the
meeting of the New-Century Club yes
terday afternoon the following officers
were elected for the ensuing year:
President. Miss Syrena Hall; first
vice, Mrs. Allan d. Jones; second
vice. Mrs. John w. Welsh; third vice,
Mrs. S. c. Evans. Jr.; recording sec
retary, Miss Gertrude Atkins; corre-
Evening journal., 1908-05-06
soolaI at Country RlnIk.

At the Country Roller link tonight
there will be a social which promises
to be a delightful affair. Several en-
tirely new features will be introduced.
The rink management is arranging TO
give Merry Widow" hat party at the
rink
Evening journal., 1908-05-06

RotArt Raughley of Harrington, has
been visiting relatives here.
Evening journal., 1908-05-06

Look up Hamilton Park sacrifice
sale.%
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-09
NEWS OF THE NEIGF1BORS|

est priced box being sold for 81. The
sum of S13S5 was realized, which VIII
go toward buying books.
Mrs. j. z. Rankin left Tuesday for
ST. Louis, where she will be treated in
a sanitarium. Mrs. Rankin has been
suffering from abscess of the brain.
Ross Wainwright and family will &C.
cupy the Dan McNeal property as soon
as it is vacated
Miss Agnes Zahel of Milwaukee is
here visiting at the home of Mrs.
Charles Bensenberg.
Owing to the illness of Mrs. Her
bert's baby, she was unable to enter
tain the Aid society Wednesday. Mrs
Jennie Nicholson entertained in he.
stead at her home in the Arenschield
addition.
Rev. Mr.. Hawkins of Milan was d
visitor here Wednesday and attended
the meeting of the Harmony circle
He invited the society to hold its mex
meeting at his home in Milan
Miss Abbey Duncan has returned tt
the home of her sister, Mrs. Frank Nc
Kenrick. after a visit among relative:
in Iowa.
r. G. and w. H. Young are enjoying
visit from their father and mother
Mr.. and Mrs Belleville of Monmouth
Emma Heron is i'll.
| Mrs. John Nelson is i'll.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-09

ing his vacation Arnold secured en-
at the Bettendorf plant, and
while so engaged was injured by hav-
ing his left foot and leg crushed,
which later necessitated amputation OF
the limb below the knee. He now
claims the accident was due to the
of the defendant company.
Were Many Accidents.-The disap-
pearance of the Orders from both the
Main and Harrison street crossings, on
either side of the Rock Island depot, is
a matter on which the people of Dav-
export, as we'll as the officials of the
Rock Island road. will heartily con
graduate themselves. There have been
no less than six fatalities and a dozen
serious injuries inflicted since the grid
crs were placed there.
O.
Obituary Record.-Following an i'll
ness of about four weeks, during which
time she was confined to her bed, Mrs
Sybilla Regennitter passed away Sat
urday afternoon at the home of hel
son. w. H. Regennitter, SIS Yves
Sixth street. Sybilla Krack was born
in Prussia March is, 1929, and in 1885,
she came to America on a sailing YES
sci which at that time required II
weeks for the transatlantic passage
She landed at New Orleans and came
up the Mississippi river to Davenport
where she had since resided. Sht
was married to Dietrich Regennitte
July 30 1859. but her husband preced
ed her to the grave II years. TIVE
sons. William H. Regennitter and J
D. Regennitter, survive to mourn he
death.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-09

fully, and with the addition of water
to thin it down so 1T may flow, and
some bit of binding substance to
make 1t hold together, the pulp may
be made into sticky stuff, which,
after going through strainers, sqeez-
ing rollers and further congesting
and drying processes, becomes the
ordinary paper upon which the ink
from type is put, that you may read.
"And, although the present day
type Is mostly metal, 1t Is not to be
forgotten that the FIRST types, or I'M
pressives, were also made of wood.
For wood is the material that may
most easily be carved or shaped and
retain its pristine quality, Pristine
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-09
WATERFOWL.

Mrs NJ c. Hayes is in Peoria Wis
iting with her son and family.
Mrs. Ellis is entertaining her broth
er and sister, Mart and Miss Shella-
barger of Let's, Iowa.
Frank Kelley was a business caller
in Cordova Wednesday,.
Short funeral services were held
Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock at the
family home over the remains of w. H
Ellis, who committed suicide in Mo-
line Monday. The remains were ship
ped to Let's. Iowa, for burial, accom-
panied by the family.
The Masonic lodge from here attend.
ed the funeral of w II. Ellis Wednes-
day at Let's, Iowa.
The box sociable held in the school
house Tuesday evening was a success
both socially and financially, the high
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-09
Men Might Be Dressed En-
tirely in 1t and Attract
r. Small Attention.

work Of fighting insects and fungoun
diseases. The trees are small, sci.
dom higher than a mans head, and
such work as pruning and spraying
is much more easily done. And though
while such trees run rather to fruit
than to wood, the quality of wood
obtained from them is claimed to bs
superior.
did you ever hear of an embalmed
tree? It sounds queer, but there Ia
such. The head OF the tree being
cut off, cup-like hollow is made In
the top. and creosote, or crude care
bolic acid Of coal tar is poured in.
The liquid penetrates down and en-
tiers the cells Of the wood tissue, and
soaking in, practically embalms the
tree. which, when cut into fence
posts, railroad ties or into any form
intended for burial in the earth, lasts
much longer.
More proper names among all ma.
tons have sprung from wood in it,
various forms than from any other
source Of nomenclature. From Ashs
to Woodruff you will be surprised to
note how many you can think Of In
between.
1.-THE buttons on my coat are made
OF sawdust mixed with other things,
chiefly blood, and powerfully COM
pressed in moulds. Nor are buttons
the only articles made Of moulded
wood. There are many others"
During his talk on wood, which
included much not here recorded,
Uncle Joe had whitfield with neat
ness and despatch. OF the peach
stone he had fashioned a basket for
Jennie. For John he had made q
| two-bladed knife, and for Jim a regu-
lation "three-blader." With her tiny,
windmill and her cute little basket
Jennie was highly satisfied and de.
| lighted.
| But, poor John! One little boyI1
| lips quivered In rueful attemp. to
appear brave. The strain, however.
was too much and with a burst Of
pathos he blurted out, ct don't see
why can't haye a thzee-bladeE. tool.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-09

quality means its natural best, and,
insofar as the term may apply to
wood, means its utmost usefulness
"Most plants that die down each
year have little of wood in their COM
position. But. most plants have what
is called woody fibre. When a tree
first starts to grow there is no wood
in 1t. 1t is too soft.
when living plant life turns hard
1t is wood. Trunk, limbs and roots
of trees form wood. Leaves, stems,
tendrils and root-suckers partake
more of the fibrous. Woody fibre is
not properly formed unless the leaves
of plants are well exposed to light.
- I'm the town Of Cav Moon. China.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-09
inflammatory rheumatism Cured in
Three Days.

Morton L. Hill of Lebanon, Ind,
says: MY wife had inflammatofy
rheumatism in every muscle and joint:
her suffering was terrible and her BODY
and face We're swollen almost beyond
recognition; had been in bed for six
weeks and had eight physicians, but
received no benefit until she tried DR..
Detchon's Relief for Rheumatism. It
gave immediate relief and she was
able to walk about in three days.
am sure it saved her life" Sold BY
Otto Grotjan, 1901 Second avenue
Rock Island; Gust Schlegel, 20 West
Second street, Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-09

Wooden shoes are common in many
parts Of Europe. Indeed, wood and
woody fibre admit of so many differ
ent forms of manufacture that man
might be dressed throughout thereof
and attract no especial attention.
Wooden clocks are famous, and
the most cherished possession of
many of our oldest families in Amer
lea is the old wooden clock
Men engraved pictures on wood
long before they did on metal and
stone. Wood carving may be said to
be the earliest form of, art, and wood
engraving as applied to printing pro-
cesses is certainly the most ancient
form of art reproduction.
Wood oil makes the best varnish,
and ~ best wood oil comes from
|fBurmSl Turpentine also comes
from wood.
zone of the finest wills ever made
was made by a Missourian. He left
eight acres of walnut trees to his
heirs, with certain provisions. No
tree should be cut until It should
reach a certain age or girth; for
each tree cut, two should be planted
in adjoining ground. reserved for
such purpose. That man was not
only a nestor and conservator of for
estry, but was also a great benefactor
of humanity.
"Of late years the dwarfing of fruit
trees has received much attention at
the hands of orchardists. There is a
great saving of space, since the trees
are much smaller. While a quarter
of an acre will accommodate not more
| than ten apple trees of the ordinary
kind. even when the whole space is
| given up to them, the same area will
| give adequate room to FIVE hundred
dwarf fruit trees properly selected
! and disposed. Dwarf trees come early
into bearing. Some bear the first
year they are planted. Another i'm
portant advantage is the ease witt
which they may be managed. Thi.
is especially important as regards tn,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-09
Good for Everybody.

Mr.. Norman r. Coulter, a prominent
architect, in the Delbert building, San
Francisco. says: Il fully endorse all
that has been said of Electric Bitters
as tonic medicine. 1t is good for
everybody. 1t corrects stomach, liver
and kidney disorders in a prompt anu
efficient manner and builds up the sys-
tenn" Electric Bitters is the best
spring medicine ever sold over a drug
gist's counter; as a blood purifier it is
unequaled. so cents at all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-09

TT UcLE JOE the Story Teller
sat whiting. When Uncle
Joe whitfield he always made
something. Jim, John and
Sennie stood by, trying to figure out
what he was making.
What is it to be?" asked Jim, the
oldest of the unlocking group of
youngsters.
Something 1 used to make when
was boy" answered Uncle Joe.
Eyes, but it's so small" said John.
you're making it out Of matches"
Eyes, and I've almost finished"
responded uncle. Get me the small
lest pin you can find and I'll show
you what It Is" Jennie hurried for
the pin, and after a little careful
putting together Of things, Uncle Joe
held up before the children the tin
fest kind of a windmill spinning
rapidly around This is for little
Jennie" he said.
TELL US a story" pleaded John,
"about when you were little boy"
"No: keep on whiting; make me
something" requested Jim.
well. get good peach stone and
nice, even piece of pine, and I'll
see what can do" he answered.
And this ia
Uncle Joe's Story About Wood.
when was little boy my pa
rents moved away from Kentucky,
but my grandfather remained there.
My grandfather came up North to
visit US one time not long after and
the first morning he spent with us
he took my two older brothers and
myself for q walk.
"Great-grandfather had been a
wheelwright, and grandfather had
been q cabinet maker; SO It was but
natural he should atoQ In at the first
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-09

I once saw four miles OF lumber in
raft form along the river front, with
many people living thereon. Along
shore were the carpenter shops. The
Chinese carpenter and builder has
some peculiarly practical notions.
All rafters, beams and supports he
leaves unhewn and in their natural
round state, claiming for them SUI
perior supporting strength. And. as
the average life of Chinese house is
from 200 to 900 years it may be the
Chinese carptenter is not much astray
in his opinion.
Almost all of our ropes and cord
age is made of woody fibre, and so
is much of our finest muslin and lace,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-09

trate Gustafson. Mr. Friedenwald Sc
cured the services of Attorney An
drew Olson. Upon the advice of Mr..
Shallberg the company made ali at
tempt to secure other employment,
which is in compliance of the law,
which provides that while a suit is
pending an effort must be made to Sc
cure other employment. The company
did find Work at the Family in Rock
Island and received $G5 for three days
services. After hearing the evidence
;he magistrate rendered his decision.
The theatrical company was awarded
500. An appeal bond was filed and
the case will be taken into the circuit
court
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-09
He Tells OF Usual and In
usual Uses to Which
Wood Is Put.

carpenter shop and engage in con-
versation with the proprietor. AS
grandfather talked he whitfield, and,
though I was too young then to re-
member what he talked about l still
remember what he whitfield. And 1
never will forget my chagrin when
he passed the different things around
to US boys. For Jim he had made
a three-bladed knife of wood, the
blades of which would open and shut
with snap like a spring-back steel
one. John got a two-bladed one.
But when it came my turn only re-
ceived a blunt edge. straight baby
knife, Whitfield all out of one piece.
And, although I was only little bit
of tot, l will never forget how
angry I was at the time, nor how
greatly I longed to arrive at the
three-bladed knife age.
Did you ever stop to think" con-
tinued Uncle Joe, Ito how many.
uses wood is put? One Of its most
ancient and unusual uses was its en-
ployment in the making of mouth
plates for this insertion of brass false
teeth, as has been discovered by ex-
animation of Egyptian mummies.
"In the ordinary walks of life,
everywhere we go, we are constant
ly surrounded by or in contact with
wood. Take the average man-how
much wood does he carry on his per-
son? In the first place he may have
cork nose-rests to his eyeglasses; his
pipe may also be Of wood; toothpicks
and matches. the same. His knife
handle. lead pencil. shoe pegs and
cane are .. like material. And that
| doesn't include his newspaper, nor
the buttons on his coat and vest.
Newspaper is in most instances
made Of the pulp Of trees. Mashed
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-09

Awards Actors Damages. - Police
Magistrate Gustafson returned a de
cision Saturday in the Everett & Co.
breach of contract suit against Nor
man Friedenwald manager of the
Elite in this city. in favor of the
plaintiff. The theatrical company
came here a week ago but was not
permitted to play at The Third avenue
vaudeville house and Immediately
started suit to. recover $125, the
amount called for in the contract. At
torney G. A. Shallberg was retained
and brought the case before Magis-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-09
MOLINE

Car Damages Auto.-John Rose, the
had a narrow escape from
being killed Saturday afternoon at )
o'clock, when an east bound Fourth
avenue street car collided with his
80 horse power automobile on Fourth
avenue in front of A. }. Ostlund's
garage. The automobile was thrown
from the tracks onto the curbing.
Mr. Rose was alone in the automobile
at the time and had miraculous es-
cape. for he was only slightly injured.
Build Without Bonds.-A favorable
adjustment of insurance on the re-
Gently burned Silvis school has been
secured and new building will be
Immediately erected without recourse
to a bond issue. The trustees plan
to engage an architect. Immediately
on completion of plans bids for the
new building will be called for. The
destroyed building was erected at q
cost of $12,0C0.- The trustees believe
| hat they can now erect as large and
| dS SOOu 81 DuIlul!S lOi AS99 l4i''AA NiioiL
| sum. The full amount of insurance
collected on the old building was ST.
| 66OG3. OF this $1,000 is a full pay
rent ON $1,000 of policies held on the
| building. The item of $6G0.G3 is the
amount allowed on a $1,000 policy on
| furnishings. a number Of pupils
desks, three teachers desks, a piano
and other chattels were saved. Exam
nation of the ruins discloses that all
If the walls of the old building below
| he water table-that is all of the
'ioundation-is unframed and may be
used for the old building. This rep
resents a saving of $1,000. The total
of assets of The board of trustees to
meet the cost OF the new school is
therefore $SrSG0.G3. This, it is thought,
will be ample.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-09
NO GREASE OR DANGEROUS
DRUGS
In Herpcide, the New Scientific and
Successful Dandrusf Treatment.

Have you dandruff? Then you have
contagious parasitic disease, unpleas-
ant, unhealthy, and one that will
eventually lead to badness. To cure
it, you must destroy the parasite that
eats at the root of the hair. The only
preparation for destroying these germs
is Newbro's Herpicide. Charles Klein
of Laramie, Wyo., says: "Herpicide
allayed the itching, cured the dandruff
and stopped my hairs falling out, and
it is bringing a new crop of hair
Herpicide is free from grease or dan
gerous drugs. and makes hair glossy
and soft as silk. One bottle will con-
vince you Of its merits. Sold by lead
ing druggists. Send 10 cents in stamps
for sample to the Herpicide company,
| Detroit, Mich. Two sizes, 50 cents and
ST. T. H. Thomas, special agent.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-09
DAVENPORT

City is Enjoined.-In the case of A.
Riepe and Frank Peto VS.. the city of
Davenport, Judge Bollinger on Satur-
Gay issued a temporary injunction en-
joining the city from in any way enter
ing into a lease or contract with the
Mueller Lumber company, or any per
sen, firm or corporation, granting any
rights or privileges 70 a certain tract
of land between Gaines and Ripley
streets and south of Front street, in
the city of Davenport.
CIouse Found Guilty.-"Guilty as
charged" is the verdict returned by
the jury which heard the evidence in
the case of the state VS.. Samuel Clouse
of Buffalo, charged with rape on his
youngest daughter. The unnatural
father was charged with becoming in
innate with his daughter some three
years ago, soon after his wife died.
The child at that time was II years
old The evidence showed he cOntin-
ued this relation with her until a year
ago, when the girl, realizing the seri-
BUSINESS of her dual relation with her
father. left home and refused to longer
live under the same roof with him.
Rev. w. r. Cox Goes to Chicago
Rev. w r. Cox of the Mcclellan
Heights United Presbyterian church
has been called to the Cuyler avenue
church Chicago Mr.. Cox saws that
for several years he has been anxious
to introduce his work plans and feat
ures, which his environments did not
warrant him to do. The Cuyler ave,
nue. church affords the opportunity for
the operation of his plans.
Double Holiday for the Saloons
According to law, the saloons are clos
ed up today on account of school elec
ton. A computation of Sundays, holi
days and election days for the present
year, shows there are Ga days upon
which the saloons are required to be
closed during 1908.
Arnold Otto Sues.-ArnoId B. Otto
son of Ernst Otto and student at the
Davenport high school, has. through
Attorney w. NJ. Chamberlin. begun lie
gal proceedings against the BettendOr1
Axle company, claiming of that cor
pOration the sum of $4,000 damages
by reason of an accident which hap
pCned to him July 10 of last year. Dur
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-09

Kodol is today the hest known rem
edy for all disorders of the stomach.
such as dyspepsia. heart burn, sour
stomach and belching of gas. Sold
here by all druggists
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-09

Open Island May 24.-Campbell's
island will be opened May "a for
what promises to be its gayest season.
Clinton Baxter, who successfully man.
aged the resort last summer, will
again be in charge. He is planning