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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-24
WCTORS IN OLYMPIC GAMES.
How CIubmates OF Flanagan and Shop
pard Regard Their Triumphs.

New York athletes generally and
Irish-American Athletic club members
particularly have had general jollifi-
cation over the news concerning the
success of John Flanagan, the hammer
thrower, and Melvin Sheppard, the
runner, in the first finals decided in
the Olympic sports in London.
While the wearers of the winged
athletics anticipated the victory of
Flanagan in his favorite game, the
general excellence of Sheppards work
in both heat and final of the 1900
meter race was a much discussed
topic.
William L. Jones, a well known New
York devotee of amateur sport, when
he read the cable. announcing the sue
cess of his protege, said:
1t only bears out what I've always said
about Melvin's running. and his world 5
championship in the 1880 meters Will be
supplemented by a victory in the 500
meters, which is the event he went over
to win. While l have always considered
him the greatest middle distance runner
I've ever seen. barring Lon Myers. did
not think him quite up to taking the
measure of the worlds best milers. as
he has just done.
/ look to see him put up time per-
Torrance in the 500 meters 1t was GER
tainly a hardship for our team to have
such men as Sheppard and Halstead
drawn against each other in the trials.
l feel confident our point column SUFFERED
because of the seeming unfairness of the
IJa1- tn he tl.,
delphia tryouts. where he did minutes
/ 1-5 seconds for $500 meters, seemed to
assure him a victory against Sheppard
or any other runner.
When Melvin comes home l will en-
deavor to have him assail the half mile
figures of Kilpatrick-1 minute SO 2-5 sec
onds-and the 1000 yard mark of Myers
2 minutes 10 seconds-which have with
stood attack for thirteen and twenty
seven years respectively.
At the Irish-American clubs New
York city home there was open house,
and even the competitive enemies of
the winged fist were well received.
Patrick ]. Conway, the organiza-
TONS president, TO bunch of athletes
| interested in the success of the team
individually and collectively, said:
While our men are showing up in fine
styla boys, it's all for the good of the
stars and stripes and only what l ex.
pected. OF course 1 rather looked fol
John to duplicate his fine work at Tor
rington last month, when he threw the
hammer It's feet 12t inches, worlds rec
| ord. In all likelihood when he gets OF
| his native heath he'll get it out 1855 feet
| a distance I've seen him accomplish man.
/ times in practice. You know our boy.
intend to tour Ireland after the Olympic
John Flanagan had novel expe
rience short time ago as he wa,
athletic games. Following the usua
custom of weight throwers. he carried
along with him his own weight, six
teen pound iron ball. with q thirty-si!
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-24

inch Wire handle attscEed. On the
way Flanagan met some friends, and
they called in at ''cold tea house" to
enjoy a couple of tall ones.
Beng painfully modest, John decided
to leave the hammer outside, so that
the folks inside would not get wise to
the fact that he was 4 great athlete. A
few minutes later along came a party
of Italians talking in their native
tongue.
Suddenly from out of their midst
came a fearful whoop, and the bunch
scattered like wiIdfire. seeking places
of safety One rushed into the cafe
where John and his party We're stand
ing and shrieked at the top of his
lungs:
"Bigga da bomb!'' BLACK Handv'
''Rulna faSt"'
Win that he disappeared and was
up the street in jiffy.
Fana gan and his friends stood in
breatlless silence waiting for the roof
of the builCing to be blown off. but as
no explosion came one of the number
took courage and peeped out of the
door TO see what had caused the Ital-
ians to stampede. There, beside the
entrance, lay the cause of all the
acknowledgements sixteen pound ham.
mer.
The Italians had mistaken the iron
ball for a bomb and the long wire han
die for a fuse, so of course the laugh
was on John.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-24
Soda Water Gas to Run an Auto.

John Carroll, an inventor of Phila-
delphia, appeared recently in an auto
mobile propelled by an engine driven
by carbonie acid gas. Carroll drove
the car mp hill, stopping several
times on the incline and then starting
again. When he got to the top he
turned around and came down. then
went up once more. The engine was
crudely rugged up for the experiment,
but there was general surprise at the
simpleaess of construction, and few
could credit the inventors statement
that the little engine, not half as big
as an ordinary soap box, could develop
a hundred horsepower. The machine
seemed to have much speed and to be
very easy to control. Carbonic acid
gas is the substance used TO charge
soda water
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-24

arrhoea, dysentery and cholera infan-
tum. 1t was at this time that Cham
beilain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy was first brought into use. 1t
proved more successful than any other
remedy or treatment, and has for thir-
ty-five years maintained that record.
From small beginning it's sale and
use has extended to every part of the
United States and to many foreign
countries. Nine druggists out of ten
will recommend it when their opinion
is asked. although they have other
medicines that pay them greater pro-
If 1t can always be depended upon,
even in the most severe and dangerous
cases. For sale by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-24

Declaring that the laws of most
churches are puritanical in character
and the Sunday observance regulations
of the District of Columbia too strict
and that this situation is driving
many good citizens to dens of iniquity
and vice." an attempt is being made
by the Rev. Theodore Valiant, an
evangelist, TO found a new sect in
Washington, to be known as the Hap
piness church. Behind the movement
are number of members of the Per-
sonal Liberty league.
At an open air meeting at Luna Park
the other night the principles of the
new denomination were set forth.
One of them, according to the Wash
ington Post. is to overthrow the ''blue
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-24
CHURCH OF HAPPINESS
MERRMENT FEATURES IN EVANGELIST THEODORE vALIANT's
PRoJEcT-MUsc TO MAKE CONVERTS.

laws" now in force in the District of
Columbia and permit the people to en-
gage in sports and other recreations
ON the Sabbath.
II vas announced that the new sect
will apply for articles of incorporation
early in the autumn and that services
for the members will not be held in
any particular building. Out of doors
pulpits will be used as often as pos
sible. The meeting recently held was
the second of series to be given this
summer.
The Rev. Mr.. Valiant was the princi.
pal speaker. and his structures upon
conditions were closely followed. His
audience gave him especially close at
tention when he predicted the death
of the "blue laws" and declared the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-24
MISTRESS OF WHITE HOUSE
CONTINUED from Pake Eighth
subjects in literature Her favorite
novelist is Victor Hugo

subjects in literature Her favorte
novelist is Victor Hugo.
Mrs Taft keeps pace with the best
current literature and enjoys some of
the old classics. One of her favorite
pLthors is George Eliot Like her hus-
band. she has a rich sense of humor
This enhances her vivacity
The most cursory review of the lives
of the two women who are rivals for
the first ladyship of the land is suffi-
cient to show that, no matter how the
election goes. there will be in the
White House for the next four years a
woman perfectly capable of making a
fine impression upon domestic and for
eign visitors Whether she be Mrs
Bryan or Mrs. Taft. she will represent
to all the world the best thing there is
in all the worid-namely., the cultivat-
ed unspoied. high minded American
woman, wife and mother.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-24
New Tennis Racket.

A new tennis racket has been IT,
vented with a slot through the handle
parallel to the fiat side. 1t makes the
racket more resilient and enables the
player to give a faster serve. 1t is
also excellent for ground strokes. as
its 1exibility adds strength. Then,
too, these slotted rackets allow heav-
Ter weight wood to be used without
making the racket heavier. another
point in their favor. 1t looks as
though they would become popular.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-24
RECORD OF COURT HOUSE
Real Estate Transfers.

Julius ]. Claude to Johanna Meese,
tract in southeast northwest quarter
section 6-17-1w. $1,000.
Brunk & King 10 John H. Brook
man, lots G. Z, 8, 8, block sc, Anda-
iusia. S1,450.
Charles w. Thatcher to Reuben. B.
Williams, lot l. L. Mosenfelder's First
subdivision lots Is, 10. block /. NJ
Schnell's addition. Rock Island. $3.50
Over Thirty-five Years.
In 1872 there was a great deal of di
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-24
Consultation.

For constipation there is nothing
quite so nice as Chamberlain Stom-
ach and Liver Tablets. They always
produce pleasant movement of the
bowels without any disagreeable eff
feet. Price. rs cents. Samples free.
All druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-24
Turn About.

Dr. Sharpe say, Mr.. Dooley. you're
long time paying me your account.
Mr.. Dooley-And it's long tonne We
took to cure ME. be jabers!-Kansas
City Newsbook
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1908-07-07
SEAT DUBOIS
DELEGATES
Boiling Mormon Supporters Are
Ignored at Denver

DENVER, July Tn record time
the democratic national committee
disposed of all contests before It.
The general result was to sustain the
delegates who came here with creden-
tials from their state and district
conventions. A total of 76 seats was
involved in the contests from Illinois.
New York. Pennsylvania. Idaho, Ohio
and the District of Columbia. The
work was done by six subcommittee.
Roger Sullivan of Chicago was an
easy winner of the 20 contested seats
from Cook county. which were dis
puted by Robert E. Burke and his as
sociates. Fred r. Dubois was sus-
tanned by the subcommittee which
heard the Mormon contests from Ida
no. Tom Johnson of Cleveland was
a winner in the Nineteenth Ohio dis
triet. where he triumphed over the
subcommittee before the national
committee The Rockwell delegates
were displaced and the two Johnson
delegates seated in their places. In
the Ninth Ohio district the Gerber
faction retained the two contestants
over the protest Of Johnson.
Patrick McCarren OF Brooklyn
was practically ignored in his con-
test against Charles F. Murphy for
the 12 seats in Kings county, New
York. Before the subcommittee he
became so abusive of the Murphy
Coler men that he was not permitted
to proceed and the meeting abruptly
adjourned, with the decision TO take
no further action with regard TO the
contests The fun committee sustain
ed this course without debate.
In the District Of Columbia con-
test. where the entire delegation of
six members was involved. the COM
mittee divided the seats between the
two contesting parties.
Joseph HoWley of the Thirty-first
Pennsylvania district. whose right TO
his seat was disputed by the Gufey
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1908-07-07
LINCOLN FLOOD.
Record High Water At Home Of
Bryan.

Bryan.
LINCOLN. Neb., July 7.--Ldncoln
yesterday experienced what was prob
ably the worst food IN its history,
causing the loss OF i've lives and pos
sibly two others; minor injuries 20
several; a property loss which can
not be estimated approximately: an
almost total suspension OF railroad
traffic to and from the city. and mis-
cry to thousands Of families who have
been driven from their homes. and
were last night sheltered IN public
buildings and private residences.
Known dead:
John Metson. drowned while trying
TO rescue stock.
Three children Of Henry AIMED. a
boy aged 3. q girl aged Is. and a girl
aged IL. They fell from a boat az
ter being rescued from the flooded
home.
Mrs sehuster. who died from
fright and exposure. after being taken
from her home.
A young man named Willard Mich
OILS was caught in the food while re
turning home from town about
o'clock this morning He climbed a
telephone pole and citizens say they
saw him after elihging for hours,
fail ln the water. No trace OF him
has since been found. A child OF >
Russian family. name unknown. was
reported drowned. but the report has
not been verified.
The drownings occurred between 8
and s O'Clock yesterday morning.
when the food was at its height. but
the Identity OF the victims could not
be learned before last evening.
The food followed the greatest
doWnpOur OF rain known here for
many years. The Lincoln Gas and
Electric plant Is flooded.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1908-07-07
DENVER CONVEN-
TON IN SESSION
Bryan in Saddle; Running Mate
Open Fight

The convention delegates and visi-
tors began to gather early today ana
long before the convention was cal
led to order the hail was wen nll-
ed. Thousands Of other spectators
unprovided with tickets which would
admit to the sacred precincts, but
anxious to see the distinguished
visitors and take part In the gem
eral iolilfcation. gathered about the
auditorium and swarmed through the
crowded and gaiIy decorated streets
The blare Of bands and the tramp
OF marching clubs resounded through
out the city. A national political
convention Is a new experience for
the mile high city and the people
are determined to make the most OF
II.
Both the interior and the exterior
OF the new convention hall were
decorated In an even more lavish and
profuse manner than was the ChIca-
80 Coliseum at the recent RepubII-
can convention. The seating ar
rangements for the $4,000 people
who gathered within the hail for the
opening OF the convention were a
perfect az they could be made ana
many ELECTED many favorable COM
ments. The telegraph companies
have had much dificulty in provId-
ing adequate wire facilities, but il
is promised that the reports win be-
handled promptly.
No Concessions OF any kind are
allowed in the hall and the nearest
saloon. a block away, Il doing ! land
ONCE business. Very few Of In pa.
irons are delegates. however. and the
sobriety Of the latter speaks louder
than words OF the effects OF the tenn
perance wave which has swept over
the country within the last few
years. "A gang OF tea guExlers."
was the eOntemptous description OF 4
Tammany ehieftain, as he opened !
bottle in one OF Denver's gllded bars
this morning and gave proEane ex-
preston TO his disrespect for the In
dulgers in Chinese soup"
One Of the most conspicuous and
honored quests Of Denver today II
Congressman Matthew r. Denver. OF
the sixth Ohio district. only son or
the late General jones w. Denver.
in whose honor this city was named.
Congressman Denver represents
normally republican district In the
national congress and Is one OF
ohio's delegates At large.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1908-07-07

people. was sustained by the subcom-
mittee.
The Pennsylvania contests, which
involved eight seats In the city of
Philadelphia and three in Allegheny
county. provoked probably the most
bitter discussion that was heard be-
fore any of the subcommittee.
Charles Berwood DAILY OF Philadelphia
appeared for the contestants and ar
raigned Charles p. Donnelly and
Thomas B. Ryan. the leaders of the
Gufey faction In the districts. in a
bitter manner. He charged that
eight Guffey delegates were elected
by the aid Of republicans and that
the rankest frauds were perpetrated.
Both Donnelly and Ryan, who spoke
in support OF the regular delegation.
replied in kind to the charges.
Stand ON Rights.
DENVER. Col. July I've shall
stand on our right. declared former
Senator Heitfeld. one Of the Dubois
anti-Mormon delegation from Idaho.
We shall refuse any compromise, no
matter what the proposed basis. We
hold this is not a question upon which
there may be a compromise, for either
we are right or we are wrong. The
convention must declare itself. Rath-
er than accept half votes or agree
to seating part Of our delegation and
part of theirs we would take no votes
or seats"
The contest between the Dubois
and anti-Dubois factions was the
chief topic OF interest among the Pac-
fife northwest delegations. Il was
not 50 much over seating the delega-
ton as seemed apparent. From the
beginning, the Dubois delegation had
legal title TO places. the committee
having no power to consider ethical
questions other than those involved
in the vindication Of law OF political
party organization and control. The
Duboisites seemed from the first 70
Continued on page four.l
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1908-07-07
STABBED IN BACK.
Fatal Ending Of Grand Forks saloon
Row Probable.

ROW Probable.
WALLACE, Idaho, July stab
bed twice in the back, once in the re-
gion of the kidneys and once under
the shoulder, Gus Peterson lies un-
conscious in Grand Forks and but
little hope is held out for his recov-
cry.
FROM what can be learned OF the
ARRAY, It appears that Peterson and
two other men, Arthur Macki and Is
aac Wondela, all three being Fin
landers, were celebrating the Fourth
at Grand Forks All had been drink
ing and quarrel began to gradually
evolve out of the proceedings.
Leaving one of the Grand Forks
saloons and going out on the road a
short way, words soon led to blows.
and in a second or two there was a
lively mixup, Macki and WondeIa
uniting against Peterson. In the
midst of the fracas and while Peter
son had his attention engaged with
Wondela, it appears that Mackl drew
knife. Watching his opportunity
he rushed in on Peterson while his
back was turned and stabbed him
twice, bringing the brawl to a close.
Macki and Wondela were detained.
pending the arrival of Deputy Sher-
i'll Ben Dennis. Both men were inn
mediately arrested and have been
brought to the county iail
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1908-07-07
PETITION FOR BONDS.
Object Is to Raise Funds for AIunIci.
pal Water Plank.

FaA WAFER ElAnks
A number of petitions are being
circulated among the taxpayers OF the
city, the purpose of which is a prayer
for an issuance of bonds by the city
for the establishment or purchase of
water plant, or a reduction OF rates
by the present company.
1t is claimed that there are as
many as six petitions in circulation.
and that a number Of signers have
been secured on each. That was the
claim of Robert Muneey, this after
noon, who is in possession of one of
the petitions. 1t is reported that
another was being circulated by G.
A. DeSaussure. but this he denied,
though he admitted that there were
a number being circulated. A re-
quest was made upon Mr.. Muncey for
one OF the petitions, and It was pro-
duced, but he declined to give its
contents for publication, stating that
those in charge did not desire to make
1t public until such time as it should
be presented to the council for action.
An effort was made to locate other
circulators Of the petitions. but their
names could not be learned.
But a glance at the petition In
Mr.. Muncey's hands was secured, and
further inspection was denied, SO it is
impossible to state exactly what the
Continued on page fonr.l
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1908-07-07

CONTINUED on page four.)
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1908-07-07

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Continued on page fOur.)
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1908-06-15

by stamping in the square in front of
be woods yes" or mo- under each
question.
There Is hereby ordered a special
registration of the qualified property
AK paying voters CT said cry, said
rogistration TO be made up by wards
~ E. w. Kinnman, city clerk OF said
city at his Office in the City Han, the
'egistrauon books to be opened at
jnce and to be closed at nine O'Clock
r. NJ. Saturday, the Goth day Of June
a. d., 1908
In witness whereof, | have here.
into set my hand and caused the seal
# said city to be affixed this 9th day
4 june, A. d.. 1908.
G. NJ. BARNES,
Mayor
Attest: T.. w. KINNAN,
City Clerk.
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SCHOOL BONDS.

(First published in Daily Leader June
~. 19nH
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Calendar Salesman.

The Whitehead & Hoag Co.. de-
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local and travelling representative
for an exceptionally fine line of
art calendars, copyrighted designs.
reproduced from the original
paintings by quadri-color and
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Hoag Co., Newark, N. j.
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Olsmith has moved to the cornes
Of First street and Harrison avenue,
in the Victor block
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NO HUMBUc.

No humbug claims have to be made
for Foleys Honey and Tar, the we'll
known RENE 1y FOR coughs, colds and
lung troubles The fact that more
bottles of Foley S Honey and Tar are
usel than of any other cough remedy
is the best testimonial of its great
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known preparation when Foley's Hon
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safe and sure. For sale by q. X. Rem.
fro.
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unto set my hand and caused the seal
of said city to be affixed this 9th day
OF June, A. D., 1908.
G. Nj. BARNES.
Mayor.
Attest: y. w. KINNAN,
City Clerk.
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Attest
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Eight different styles In Mems and
Ladies' $500, $3.50 and SIPS Shoes and
oNfords; only $500. Rohinson's.
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MALE HELP WANTED.

WANTED-Men to learn barber trade;
few weeks required; best paying
work within the reach of poor man:
can have shop with small capital;
wages from $12 to 20 weekly; wonder
iul demand for barbers; catalogue
mailed free. Moler Barber College,
Dallas, Texas.
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AGENTS WANTED.

THE LIFE AND WORKS OF PAUL
LAWRENCE DUNBAR the worlds
greatest negro poet, is just out; agents
profits $1,000 day. Write for free
outfit and exclusive territory. J.. L..
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MISCELLANEOUS.

II. w bankers, practical mechanic
on furniture and instruments New
and repairing. 21S East Harrison
avenue, 3t
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