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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-09-19

have been the chosen abode of the
Great Spirit that presided over their
destinies. But upon close examina-
tion at the terminus of the darkest and
most intricate recess, a narrow cavity
was discovered in the rock, and by the
aid. of torch forced into it. an interior
apartment was found, upon entering
which the party were enabled to ex-
plore the subterranean passage for a
distance of nearly 1000 feet. The
main passage is some six feet in width
and about nine feet in height, and is
evidently a natural cavern, though in
some places there are evidences of it
having been widened, as chisel marks
can be distinctly discovered in the
walls; besides numerous small recesses
at regular intervals of so feet which
bear traces of having been hewn out
of the massive rock
TeIIs OF Discoveries.
The second corridor leading from
thea main one is very extensive, con-
tanning six ponderous pillars en-
wreathed with gorgeous decorations
Beyond this is a shorter chamber in
which is the entrance to the Sanctum
Sanctorum. and which contains one
of the grandest collections of anti
quarian curiosities ever discovered on
this continent. 1t contains a huge
pedestal in, the center constructed of
solid copper upon which is erected
magnificent shrine which with its
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-09-19

length The whole is in the best state
OF preservation. scarcely character
of the inscription is wanting and the
figures are as sharp and well defined
as if executed only few days ago.
One of the scenes represented is "a
circle of ancient aborigines sitting in
council, with the all-potent pipe of
peace performing its wonted circuit
while the fortunes of war and peace
are being discussed in .he presence
of the white-winged presiding genius.
Another scene represented is a royal
chieftain followed By his attendants.
A prisoner is at his feet while men
animals and carrying ponderous cross
bows, javeiins and other weapons.
The animals represented are the ele-
plant, polar bear, lion, stag and vari-
Gus kinds of monkeys. The orna-
ments. delicately engraved on the
robes of the party, the tassels and
fringes. the bracelets and armlets, the
elaborate curls of the hair and beard
are all entire. One of the chiefs
stands very erect and carries in his
arms an animal resembling a chamois
upon his right arm AMI in his left
hand branch bearing fire flowers
Around his temples are a fillet adorn-
ed in front with a rosette. One of
the other characters in q tragical at
titude holds a square vessel resem-
b ing basket, in his left hard and
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-09-19

a drawn dagger in his right, while on
his head is worn rounded cap. at
the base of which is horn The
garments of both consist of a robe
falling from the shoulders to the
ankle. and a short tunic underneath,
descending to the knee, and are richly
and tastefully decorated with en-
broidery and fringes, whilst the hair
and beard are arranged with study
and taste. The limbs are delineated
with peculiar accuracy and the mus
cles and bones faithfully though some
what too strongly marked.
More Unknown Places.
After proceeding farther, the party
reached a large room with high,
arched roof, in which were the en-
frances to many other chambers. This
contained the browning gem of the
understanding less than a huge
sarcophagus of copper, nine feet long
and three in width. infinitely sculptur-
ed within and without with several
hundred figures representing an inn
mense funeral procession and cere-
monies relating to the deceased chief
tain. with emblems and other devices
The lid was partially removed and re-
vealed a quantity of bones and jave-
Inns.
In one of the secluded corners of
this apartment, and few feet below
yIv1
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-09-19
Directions
For Contestants.

Write your solution plain sheet of writing
paper, complete information blank opposte) and
send bring to us.
The of this latter blank is to enable us 10
know how many homes in this vicinity without
pianos, There limits restrictions to
the number of contestants in a family but only
prize will be given in a family.
None of the prizes be awarded to any
in the family of employee of The Baldwin Com
pany to any of the judges in this contest,
to any in their immediate families.
Only one coupon may be applied on the purchase
price of any piano.
Winners of prizes apply same any
piano in the entire line of Baldwin Ellington Ham
ilton Howard Valley Gem and Monarch Pianos
carried in stock.
Every Piano floor is always marked in
plain figures at the regular selling price, and not
only will the coupon be accepted much cash
on piano. but the balance of the purchase price
may be arranged easy term if desired Every
piano is fully warranted by The Baldwin Company
This contest is open to all except those connected
in any way with this any other music house.
The contest will close Wednesday Sept 80. 1908,
at 10 O'Clock 4 M, and all answers must be de-
livered to us before that hour
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-09-19

Continued on Page Twelve.)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-09-19
DON'T FAIL TO ENTER THIS CONTEST
How to Win

FIND the CORRECT SOLUTION of the REBUS
PUZZLE shown above Envelopes containing sou-
tons will be opened for record short time prev
ious to the date on which the following awards are
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-09
LITTLE TIME LEFT
July 15 Is Closing Date for Votes in Big Free Trip
 Contest.

Now the last week has come and the fate of many contestants rests on the amount of hustling and vote getting of thls last week. it is easily within the reach of at least twenty of the con- testants to win out. if the contest was to close tonight, and 1t Is the amount of energy and push you put In your vote getting this last week that will decide who will win and who will go down in defeat Improve every moment.
 There was nothing sensational about the voting yesterday, but with all the hot weather the friends of the candi- dates continue to vote a few. Nearly all the candidates received a few votes to their credit and the interest in creases as the final wind up draws near
 It is not hard to find the reason for the interest taken in the Journal Courier's Great Contest It Is not oftei T that the young ladies of New Haven and vicinity get the chance to win q trip of this sort. without one cent of expense to themselves either during the contest or the trip. WE PAY ALI. THE EXPENSES
 Now Is the time to get in all the votes you can. The race will not be decided until the last day of the con- test.
 July 18th Is the last day.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-09
MEMORIAL TO CLEVELAND,
Chicago Union League Club Starts
 Popular Movement.

Chicago, July S,--A popular move ment for .a memorial to Grover Cleve- land was started last night at the Union League club, where dinner was given to representatives of the princi- pal clubs and associations. A major ity of the speakers favored the cree ton of a monument, although some held that n utilitarian memorial would be moro fitting. Suggestions included an endowment fund for sane Fourth of July and a new staircase and dome for the Chicago Art Institute.
 Chicago's peculiar interest in Cleve- land memorial was emphasized by most of the speakers, several of whom dwelt upon the stormy scenes of 1894, when the then President sent federal troops Into Chicago to preserve order and in- sure the uninterrupted movement of United States malls
 A committee was appointed to con sider plans for the monument,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-09
"ME" AND "MINE."
(SprIngfield Republican n

My councils was a phrase in Mir. Bryan's Guffey porch speech that seems to have caught attention for much the same reason that MT. Roosc- velt's my policies and Thy people" did Many people see in it egotlsm and a domineering spirit. They are not far wrong. Bryan in the White House would fairly rival if not surpass, it's present occupant in these sweet quail ties of dictatorial leadership. With his long and strenuous struggle for a new lease of power In his party, the Nebras kan has developed traits. naturally strong ia him, which make for personal absolutsm in his management of af. fairs. He would rule like Titan, and either succeed or fail like one.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-09
NOT BIGGER BUT BETTER.
lNew York Worldly

The Equitable Life Assurance society that of the Metropolitan Life Insur- ance company on Madison square, which in turn was bigger than the New York Life's, which was bigger than the Mutuals. When the present Equitable Building was built 1t was the largest office building in New York. The new Equitable building will be the highest
 How much better it would be if these great insurance companies, instead of competing as to which can put up the biggest and highest building with the policyhOlder's money would strive "a ther to see which can furnish the most life-tnsurance protection at the least cost to the polieyholder. None of these
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-09
MISS KATHERINE DUGGAN. ..

All of wards Eleven, Twelve, Four teen and Fifteen.
 Votes MISS KATHERINE DUGGAN... .. 2d Sd Haven street. MISS ALICE PERRY 7O| PTS Exchange street. MISS NORA E. ALLEN ....... 30 250 Ferry street. MISS EILEEN BRINLEy y... 1851 2J6 Chapel street. MISS ALICE POWERS. .... 2S 515 Ferry street. MISS MARGARET LARKINS.... 5 67 Haven street. MISS MILDRED l. CONKLIN.. 17 45 Poplar street. |, MISS MARGARET CLANCEY i4SS 37o Grand avenue. MISS \. II. NElTLETON .... t3 20o English ctrcct. MISS AMILE NEUMAN. ....... z 1216 state street MISS GERTRUDE GREEN .... ' 1J75 Stntc street, MISS GERTRUDE PETIT ...... 538 1925 state street, MISS CLARA SItOOIAS .... 10 Cedar Hill Ave. and Grace St.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-09
NEGRO PRESS CONVENTION.
Colored Editors to Discuss Political
 Situation of the Race.

Pittsburgh. July S,-A call was is- sued here to-day for an Eastern Inter state Negro Press convention to be held in Pittsburgh during the first three days of September. After re- citing that the meeting will bring to- gether the colored press of the coun- try the convention call states:
 The political situation, as 1t now confronts the negro, will be one of the foremost questions of discussion. We believe the political situation, as far as the negro is concerned, is in a critical state, and that something must and can be done, by the united effort of the negro press.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-09
NAMING COADJUTOR BISHOP.
Three Syracuse Candidates Offered
 for Pope to Choose From.

Albany. July S.--At conclave of the bishop of the province of New York yesterday, Archbishop Farley of New York presiding. three names to be forwarded to Pope Plus %., at Rome, were selected, from which the pope will probably name the new CO., adjutor bishop of the diocese of Syra- cuse. While the selections were not made public, 1t is understood they are Vicar General McEvoy of Syracuse Mgr Grimes of Syracuse. and Mgr Lynch at Utica, the same three se- leeted by the priests of the diocese of Syracuse some weeks ago.
 Those who attended the conclave besides Archbishop Farley were Bishops Mcdonnell of Brooklyn. Me Faul of Trenton, O'Connor of Newark, Colton of Buffalo, McQuaid of Roches- ter, Ludden of Syracuse. Gabriels of ogdensburg and Burke of Albany.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-09
AFTER AFRICAN STORIES.
More Magazine Men Press the Prcsi-
 dent With Offers.

Oyster Bay, July s.-IPresident Roosevelt continued today to entertain magazine editors at sagamore Hill and to discuss plans for the publication of his African stories. pr. Lyman Abbott of the outlook, and his two sons, Law renee and Ernest; F. H. B. Needham secretary of the Peoples Lobby and Mark Sullivan of Golfers, came on the 10 o'clock train, while c. R. Fortescue, cousin of President Roosevelt, came on the noon train.
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All of wards Eight, Nine, Ten and Thirteen (Wcstvillc).
 Votes MISS FANNIE PITTS. ......... 42 All Winchester avenue. MISS CLARA LOWENSrEIN. ... 2 78 Canal street. MISS KATHERINE MAGUIRE. 27 80 Footc street MISS MARGARET E. POOLE. 5t0 B18 NcwhalI street. MISS FANNIE DENNIS. ...,... 70 AZ Beers street. MISS FLORENCE c. SHAW. 1859 t5 West Elm street (Westville). MISS JENNIE E. MUSE. ,...... IS 100 Bassctt street. MISS MARGARET WERTz. :. .fS18 43 SprIngsldc avenue. MISS MAY A. GLYNN ...,..... A 35 Edwards street. MISS ALICE DOWNS. ...,.... 0 154 Blake street. MISS LILLIAN JOHNSON. ..,. .f0tS 767 Whallcy avenue. MISS BESSIE ROBBINS. ..... Q 768 Whalley Ave. MISS OLIVE HOITON. ....., 4t 1922 Whalley avenue.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-09
RUSSIA'S JAP AMBASSADOR.
Malerslsy Malerltch Replaces Former
 Minister to Japan.

Tokio, July S.-Russias first am bassador to Japan, M Malerslky Nal eritch, arrived here this morning to relieve Minister Bakhmetleff from du- ty at the legation. M, Bakmctieff and his wife were to-day granted an aud lence with the emperor and afterwards entertained at taftin by the emperor and empress
 The destination of the Bakmetieffs Is unknown. They are both very pop ular here. Mme. Bakmetieff is an American
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-09
SHERRY TO THE PRESIDENT.
Battleslip Fleet Appreciates Roose
 velt's Good Wishes.

Oyster Bay, N. Y,, July S,--President Roosevelt this morning received the following telebram from ear-Admiral Sperry, in response to the message he sent yesterday conveying his good wishes to the officers and men of. the world-girdling batteship fleet;
 San Francisco. July [, 1908. To the President, oyster Bay, N. r. The commander-in-c chief and officers and men highly appreciate the Presi- dents good wishes. and all fully recog nize the honor, privilege, and responsi- bility of their charge.
 SHERRY.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-09

buildings pays as much net to the poll cy-holders as would the same hmount of money invested In New York City bonds or nearly as much as if invested in first real estate mortgages Mot the number of stories in its building but the economy, intelligence and honesty of the management determine the ben ents of lfe-insurance company to its policyholders.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-09
PORT OF SPAIN HEALTHIER

Port of Spain, July S.-The five cases of plague now under treatment in the isolation hospital are convalescent, Since June 30 only one new case has appeared here There have been no deaths from the disease recently and no suspects are under observation.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-09

At the weekly session of the Berke- Icy Mems club at the City Mission house last night George w. Farnham, formerly of the Fourth Iowa cavalry, and nowsa member of Admiral Foote rest, G, A, R., gave description of Wilson's raid by l5,0OO United States cavalrymen near the close of the civil war
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-09

The marriage of Prince Wilhelm of Sweden and the Grand Duchesst Marie Paulowna of Russia unites hll the crowns of the courts of Europe lin thus allying the houses of Bernado(tte and Romanof. The descendants of )the old Bernadotte, the little tailor pf Pau, haunted the highnesses and evpked thIs mot from Bismarck There lis not d prince in Europe who has not some vulgar blooddrops in his veins"
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-09
MARSHALL CHIEF ENGINEER.

Washington, Juyl S,-Gen William L. Marshall, today formally succeeded Gen. Alexander Mackenzie as chief of engineers Of the army
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-09

 MISS BEUHLA BARKER. .... .1750 50 Arthur street. MISS ANNIE SHIELDS. S........ 511 120 Rosette street. MISS l.. A. WHALEN. ......... 14 o6S Chapel street. MISS CELIA O'CONNOR. ...... ii 226 Hamilton street. MISS ROSE MURRAY. ......,. 4O1 2SS Wallace strc.t MISS MABEL ROSE. E....,.,....4 .404O 705 State street MISS ISABEL KEENAN,. .... 8935 164 St. John street. MISS BERTHA BERNSTEIN. 43 AS Lyons street. MISS JENNIE GRANT. ...,." 30 114 Hamilton street. MISS ELIZABETH DUFFY .... 439 23S Franklin street MISS FRANCES J. NORTON. 25 27f Howard avenue. MISS JESSIE THOMPSON. ..,. 20 56S Chapel St. MISS ANNIE ALDERMAN ,.... 5 68 Prince St. MISS ANNA HEF'ERNAN ...... t6 605 East street. MISS HENRIETTA RHODES. 1 311 Columbus avenue.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-09
BRIEF MENTION.
HIgh wator to.day at 7.O9 2 m.

Commencing July 10 the c, D. Longley company will close its store on Friday afternoons at l2 o'clock during July and August.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-09

Ralph Glrard Macey of New York city, who Mas been attending Hopkins grammar school the past winter, pre- pairing for Yale, left yesterday morn Ing for the island of Nantucket, where he will remain the balance of the summer acting as superintendent for his brothers railway there. MT Macey Is a grandson of the late R. II. Macey of New York.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-09
District No. 1.

All of Wards One, Two and Three.
 Vote MISS ANNA McCARTAN 1881 15 Sylvan avenue. MISS ETHEL HAZELTINE. .5536 80 Vernon street. MISS ETA BA1TERSBY...... 45 10 Wayerly street. MISS NELLIE CANTEY. ....... 12 476 Oak street. MISS ANNA PENNEY. ....... .b2l5 20 Judson avcnv.. MISS NELLIE F. POST ........ [ 166 Scranton street. MISS MABEL sCHILLING. .... se 520 Oak street. MISS LAURA E. JAMESON. q. ss1 f01 Sylvan avenue. MISS ROSE HERMAN. ...... .e237 B Broad street. MISS EvANGELINE McGRAIL. 20 14 Court street.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-09

The gupboat Machias will go out Saturday on the first practice cruise since she was turned over to the Con- nectcut naval battalion, The second division of Hartford and the engin- oers' division will be on board. The ship will leave here about o'clock in the morning and will return Sun day evening
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-09

NAMES OF THE CANDIDATES In the Great Journal Courier Iree Trip Contest, and the Vote Exhibit.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-09
79c Gowns at 59c.

Nalnsook, low neck, chem. ise style, made full and long; lace, embroidery and lawn yoke. Worth 79c each.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-09
Misses Drawers 39c.

Misses Cambric Drawers, made full with ruffle at bottom, lawn ruf- he with row of Val insertion and edge to match, sizes IT, 19, 21 ana 23. Regular value SEC.
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District No. 2.
MISS BEUHLA BARKER |.

All of Wards Four, Five, Six and Seven.
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White Skirts S2.95.
Fine French Chemises Regular $2.00, For $1.29.

There are just 24O of these exquisitely hand embroidered and hand made gar ments in five very attractive designs, made of French Cambrc. Regular $2. values.
 Just While They Last At S1.29.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-09
District No. 5.

All of Southington (includlng Huntsville, MllldaIe and Marion; all of Derby, AnsOnla, Seymour and Slel. ton, Hamden and Cheshire.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-09
Infants s Slips 19c.

Infants Nainsook Slips, finish ed at neck and sleeves with mar row hcmstitched rufflc. Worth 29c.
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Chemises $1.5O.

Choice lot of Chemises that are worth up to $2.2S. Dainty laces, embroidery medallions, beading and ribbon used for trimming; all trimmed bottom.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-09
Closed Friday Noon, July and August.

|HE Sale Muslin Underwear savings both beautiful imported French handmade garments and high grade domestic underwear It's bargans quality field womes, misses Here's what make Thursday shopping tremendously interesting
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-09
Misses Skirts 25c.

Misses White Skirts, made of Cambric, with hemstitched or tuck ed lawn ruff c. sizes ? 10 10 yrs. Regular value 39c.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-09
District No. 3.

All of wards Eleven. Twelve, Four teen and Fifteen.
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Drawers l'Oc.

Children's Muslin Drawers, siz- es 2, 4 and 6 on'y, made full with cluster of tucks at top of hem. Regular values 2 l-2c.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-09
Extra Size Gowns 79c

Made of excellent Cambric with high neck, tucked yoke, very big and full. Regular value SIPS.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-09

Fine Nainsook, Batste or Cross Bar Muslin, trimmed with beautiful faces and embroideries, medallions, beading and rib- bon; Drawers elaborately trimmed.
 Now 1-3 Of Regular.
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Gowns at S1.5O.

Made of Nainsook, with very pretty dainty yokes made of fne faces and choice embroideries. Chemise style, round or square, also Cambric Gowns, with high neck and tucked yoke. Regularly worth up to $2.2s.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-09
MISS MABEL GUsTAFsoN .., .1o41 3S2 Grand avenue, MISS CLARA RUSS ..,,. 12l
 477 State St.
District No. 4.

All of wards Eight, Nine, Ten and Thirteen (Wcstvillc).
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-09
Chemises $1.19.

Cambric and Nainsook, Hi- teen different styles, perfect fitting, very attractively trim'd with dainty laces, beading, rib bon and embroidery. Regular $i.50 values. Al $l.19.
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Cambric Gowns 79c.

Made with tucked yoke, embroid. cry insertion, V neck, full skirt. Regular value Sl.00.
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White Skirts S1.95.

A variety of styles, knee deep Hounces with rows of Val, Cluny, Point de Paris lace and fine em. broidery, some finished with bead ing and ribbon. Worth $2,9S.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1908-01-24
ELASTIC GARBAGE.

The "elastic currency" bill now be-
ing worked out in the Senate lie a re-
markable makeshift. 1t is to be based
On city bonds, and possibly savings
bank securities. Talk about ''fiat
money" Talk about Mr.. Bryan 3
wild financial scheme of free silver. If
there ever was plan which had Wild
ness coupled with it, this is the plan.
Who would not prefer note issued by
the government than these "chips and
whetstones" issued upon corporation
bonds and taxed 6 per cent p Who
would want such stuff at all, and es
pecially who would pay per cent. for
such garbage ? There is no doubt
about this character of currency get
ting back to the place of redemption.
In the first place people will want mon
ey worse than we have ever known
them to want before they W Ould touch
this polluted trash, and in the second
place if compelled to take it they will
break their necks to get rid of it. Who
would not prefer silver dollar to a
note issued by the city Of Petersburg
or Staunton, and especially who would
want a note issued by San Francisco ?
The Aldrich bill is the worst extremity
to which party has ever been driven
to lift the nation from bankruptcy.
Instead of being elastic currency it
had better be called "elastic garbage"
or possibly plain garbage.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1908-01-24
Tor GOOD Roads.

Messrs. Goodrich and alaferrO have
introduced in the house, and Senator
Strobe in the senate, bills Of far-reach-
ing Importance providing for the re
enactment of what is known as the
Thomas BILL" providing for the is
suing of bonds for road imprOvemen Mt
in the various magis teria districts OF
the counties of the state.
This law, which was one of tie most
important passed at the last session Of
the legislature, was according to an
opinion rendered by the attorney
general invalidated by an inadvertent
change being made in the act after it
passed the house and before 1t went to
the governor.
This fact was not discovered, how
ever, until Orange and other counties
bad voted and issued bonds under its
provision. MessIs. Goodrich. Talia-
ferro and Strobe seek to have The law
put in proper shape.
They have changed the Thomas act
In only one respect, but this change is
of vast Importance, as it permits the
circuit judges to order an election
other than on petition of a majority
of the board of supervisors. or upon
the petition of majority of the free
holders The old act allowed the cleo
ton only when ordered by the super
vieOrs