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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-27
BOATS TOO FAST
Island City Boating Association
Title Not Decided at Yes
terdays Outing.
LIMIT EXCEEDED BY ALL
The Myrtle Wins Free-for-AlI and
Summer Girl Takes Handicap for
the Smaller launches.

The first cruise of the boats of the
Island City Boating association was a
success and all those who went enjoy
ed the cutting immensely There were
about dozen boats left the harbor
little after the time scheduled and
they had on board nearly 100 people
They went down the Mississippi and
up Rock river in company and landed
lat Vandruffs island, where the pic
nickers enjoyed a basket dinner at
noon. In the afternoon the course for
the races was laid out and the handi-
cap trials were run off When this
preliminary work was completed it was
SO late that there was only time for
| three races to be run, but they were
Jail exciting and furnished considerable
amusement besides some surprises in
the matter of the speed of some of the
boats. The five-mile handicap for boats
over 20 feet proved a failure as far as
a decision as to who won it is con-
cerned, for every boat exceeded its
trial speed by more than the per
1 u
lingly this morning when this result
was learned after the time of the diff
lferent boats was figured up, it was de-
cided to ask the race committee to
hold this race over again when the
other races which had to be postponed
are run off The Black Hawk had a
lwalkaway in the handicap as far as
Ispeed is considered, but it exceeded its
trial speed by more than 25 per cent,
las did nearly all the boats entered.
There were five other boats in the
trace.
Winners of Events.
The 20-foot free-for-all was won by
the Myrtle, which covered the two.
mile course in q minutes and IS sec.
onds. The Summer Girl was second
and the Iona third. The three boats
came within a few feet of each other
and this was the best race of the day
In the handicap race for the small
boats only three were able to hold
themselves under their per cent al
lowed increase in speed and two were
disqualified. The winner.was the Sum
mer Girl, whose time was 20 minutes
and "a seconds. The course for this
race was the same as for the free-for
Iall small boats.
1t is now up to the committee which
planned the affair to arrange for the
running off of the events which had t
be postponed and see that the fivemile
handicap is run over again.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-27

Aug. 22-'Hip. Hip, Hooray."
Aug. 30-"A Royal Slave" matinee
and evening. a
"Paid In FuII."-"Paid In Full that
virile play of American life which at
the Grand opera house has outlived all
its rivals and is now the only drama,
except one, existing in Chicago, passed
the century mark in its career last
Sunday evening, and is now reaching
out for further honors. That it will
easily surpass all previous results
seem certain. Beginning its career
in Chicago early last May, it ran blithe.
| ly along, seeing opposing attractions
fall by the wayside, one by one, and
when the heat of summer came. es-
conced as ii was in the cool Grand OPP
era house, it went on its way unhesi-
ltatingly, entertaining thousands and
bringing joy and dollars to it's mana,
gers, Messrs. Wagenhals & Kemper
| Its stay at the Grand will not come to
close until some time i'm September
when the company will be forced to
vacate on accounts of contracts made
months ago. The New York company
at the Astor theater celebrated its
200th performance on July 20, and will
continue at the Astor until Aug. Is
when it will move down Broadway to
the Weber theater, where it will stay
indefinitely. In Paid In Full" there
is the. strongest development possible
of that very essential ''heart interest,
without which no play may hope foi
success. Mr.. Walter showed marvel
Gus constructive ability in his theme
and his character drawings. Cap
itain Williams" "Jimsy" and Joe
Brooks" are the most remarkable fig
ures in any drama of recent years
/ That same popular cast, Helen Ware
| Guy Bates Post, Albert Brown, Scott
1 Berg and George Belden continue in
| the play. The Grand opera house or
chestra, under the direction of PROBES
sor Armand Buisseret, renders the fol
lowing program between acts the com
ing week: Overture, "Stradella," Flo
tow: 9Th, Mcclure, j. Laybach; Salui
ld'Armour, Ed Elgar; selection, mile
Modiste," V. Herbert; march, "Entree
des Giadiators,7 j. Fucek The popu
| lar Wednesday matinees attract many
Tout of town patrons, not only the
prices OF this matinee commanding at
itention, but also the great convenience
iof the hour. One need not fear miss
ing the last train. The regular Sat
urday matinees also continue.
! All the news all the time-The Argus
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-27
The Remedy. that DOCS.

"Dr. Kings New Discovery is the
remedy that does the healing others
promise but fail to perform" says Mrs
e. R. Pierson. of Auburn Centre, Pa
at is, curing me of throat and lung
trouble of long standing, that other
treatments relieved only temporarily
New Discovery is doing me so much
good that feel confident its continued
use for a reasonable length of time
will restore me to perfect health
This renowned cough and cold remedy
and throat. and lung healer is sold all
druggists. soc and $500. Trial bot
tie free.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-27
AMUSEME NTS.
ILLINOIS THEATER.

Aug. 22-"Hip, Hip, Hooray."
Aug. 90-"A Royal Slave" matinee
and evening. !.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-27
EPISCOPAL.
Davenport, Iowa.
What shall we Have for Dessert?

Try JEIL-O. the dainty. appetizing.
economical dessert. Can be prepared
instantly-simply add boiling water and
serve when cool. Favored Just right;
sweetened just right: perfect in every
way. A Toe package makes enough
dessert for large family All grocers
sell II. Don't accept substitutes, JELI.-
o complies with all pure food laws: Z
flavors--lemon. orange. Raspberry, straw
berry. chocolate, cherry, peach.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-13
SEEKING SWINDLER.
Man Claims to Represent immigration
 Company Which Does Not Exist.

The Age-Herald is in receipt of a letter from an official of one of the railroads running into Birmingham in which he re- quests that the public be warned against the operations of man who gives his name as L. Graham, and purporting to represent the Southern Pacific Immlgra- ton company" at Shumla, Tex. It is stated that Graham's following is fraud rlent and that he has victimized a num- her of people in the southeastern states
 The letter states that there is no such company as the Southern Pacific I'm migration company" An extract from inc letter follows:
 "This man is six feet two inches tall, weighs about 200 pounds. dark hair and fair complexion, and conveys signs of being both a Mason and Odd Fellow. He also has several recommendations from several banks in Texas, which have caused a good many people to believe in his operations. A reward of $50 has been offered for his apprehension.
 "TIe has lately been operating, the last date located being April 16, in Louisiana, having left Oak Ridge on that date on southbound freight train; several parties on that date having pulled him from the train and made him give up their money.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-13
EDITH MEN SHOT
 IN PISTOL DUEL
Feouty Constable Has Trouble
 With Prisoners Relative
HUMANE SOCIETY MEETS
Pastors Are Requested To Preach Ser mons at Intervals on Humane Work Personal and General News
 of the Steel City.

Ensley, May 12.-(Special)-J. R. Gar ner, deputy constable at Mulga, and Clarence Atchison, a young white boy about IT years old, were shot and severe ly injured in pistol duel that took place between them this morning at Mulga. Neither is thought to be fatally wounded.
 From what could be learned from Null ga, Garner had arrested Charles Atchi- son, uncle to the boy who did the shoot ing, on a charge of carrying concealed weapons. In making the arrest Garner was compelled to handle the prisoner rather roughly. Atchison attempted to break away from Garner and as he was much the larger man Garner knocked him down with the butt-end of his pistol and, putting the handcuffs on him, placed him in his buggy to turn him over to the authorities.
 In the meantime young Atchison was informed of his uncle's arrest and arm ing himself he laid in wait at a point where Garner and his prisoner would pass. It Is said that the boy shot Garner in the back and that the elder Atchi- son, notwithstanding the fact that he was handcuffed, held Garner for some time. Breaking loose Garner drew his gun and returned the fire; the first shot striking Atchison in the shoulder. Gar ner was taken to Tally & McAdoryis in- firmary in Birmingham and the two At chisons were placed in the county jail hospital. Garner is a married man and has resided in Mulga since the place was started. Young Atchison is unmarried.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-13
Humane Society Meeting.

The Ensley Humane society held an interesting business session tonight at the Bush school building. Through the kind ness of Superintendent Thomas R. Wal ker the meeting was held In his office room. Mayor D. F. SUGg presided. The secretary, Mrs. w. M. Woods, read a lengthy communication from Dr. Stilman, president of the National Humane socie- ty, in reference to the best methods or advancing the work of the society, and suggested that the local society secure the services of paid officer at their earliest convenience. The resolutions pre- sented to the city council in reference to chickens was discussed in full, the unani- nous opinion being that the resolutions should pass. These resolutions are in the hands of the judiciary committee A mo tion prevailed requesting the pastors of Ensley to preach a sermon on humane work at least once in three months. The secretary was ordered to notify the preachers of this request lengthy dis cussion took place in reference to work among the neglected children of Ensley. This branch of the work of the society has not received much attention so far, but will play an active part in the future plans of the organization. Tho meeting was well attended and the reports of the officers showed progress. Much work, however is necessary to carry out the work so well begun.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-13
USES PICK HANDLE
 TO CURB HIS WIFE
Negro Creates a Big Commotion In Eighth Alley, But Succeeds In
 Getting Away.

Joe Shropshire, a negro. became dis gusted at his wife, Annie Shropshire. last night and proceeded to place her head on a level with her shoulders. The scene was the family residence in Alley Eighth between Streets 24 and 25, and the time early last night.
 It appears that connubial felicity had become a stranger to the home of the dusky pair, and the head of the family tiring of this condition began studying how to improve 1t. The more he thought about it the more assured he became that a pick handle was the best instrument to use in the remedying of his troubles.
 Accordingly he took the pick handle, strode into his house last night and pro- ceeded to tap his dusky spouse across the head with it. She screamed and at tempted to get away from him but her liege lord gave chase following the first stroke with other strenuous swings at intervals of about three seconds. The racket soon put the alley in an uproar, but no one dared interfere and the negro man kept pounding on his wife's head until she sank senseless to the floor. Then he proceeded to escape.
 The matter was reported to the sheriff S office and a number of deputies went in search of the negro The pick handle which Shropshire had used was taken to the county jail, and it has a long, fresh split in the handle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-13
Communicated To the Democratic Voters
 Of Jefferson County

As the campaign Is drawing to a close it becomes more and more evident that Hon. Henry A. Sharpe, candidate for associate judge of the city court of Bir- mingham, is without substantial opposi- ton and is the almost unanimous choice of the people of this county for re-elec- ton. His long and faithful service on the bench in this county, and his equally faithful and distinguished service upon the supreme court, have endeared him to all the people and we trust and believe that his election will be practically unanimous. The only possible danger to Judge Sharpe can come from the over-confidence of his friends. In this last word of the cam- paign to the democracy of Jefferson coun- ty, the committee in charge of Judge Sharpe's interest wish to impress the inn portance, not only of marking the name of Judge Sharpe upon your own ballot but of reminding your friends of the importance of doing the same thing. The matter is too important to permit his vote to be di- unfinished from any cause. Let every man who knows Judge Sharpe and who knows him to be well qualified as a lawyer and as a man for the position which he occu- pies. not only cast his vote for him but see that his neighbors and friends do also and we will see on election day what we ought to see-this able and worthy and absolutely impartial judge reelected by the practically unanimous voice of the people. R. II. PEARSON,
 Chairman of Committee in Charge Of
 Judge Sharpe's Interest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-13
MANY DESIRE TO
 BECOME DOCTORS
BIGGEST NUMBER OF APPLIcA- TONS FOR LICENSES EVER KNoWN--A SHOOTING OCCURS
 IN TRYING TO COLLECT RENT.

Jackson, Miss, May -(Special.)-The state board of health, of which Dr. E. c. Coleman of Kosicusko is president, and Dr. Sam McLain of Jackson secre- tary, met today with 29O applications for license to practice medicine before them, l9 of the number being negroes, but no women. This is the largest class of young doctors in the history of the state.
 Generally about 50 per cent answer the required number of the 64 questions on the eight branches of medicine and surgery, and are granted license. The applicants were notified that the names of those who fail. as well as those who pass. will be published at the conclusion of the exam ination.
 The democratic executive committee of Hinds county met here today and ordered beat meetings held May 30 for selection of delegates to the county convention on June 4. The county convention will be composed of 125 delegates, 25 from each supervisors district. Chairman Carstar- phen reported that he had about $10O left over from last election, and on motion of w. J. Brown that sum was turned over to the Old Ladies' Home association. There was no political significance to the meeting.
 A pistol duel occurred on one of the principal residence streets this afternoon between S. H. J. Sheffield and J. P. Will Hams. The former is barber and the latter a telephone lineman. Sheffield is in jail and Williams in the santarium with bad bullet wound in his leg. Will Hams owned the house Sheffield lived In and had gone to collect the rent when the shooting developed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-13
|S GIVEN
 PLACE AT BESSEMER University Professor Becomes
 Superintendent of Schools BASEBALL GAME TODAY
6esoemer Reavero Will Play Team From the Steel PIant-concert For
 B. Y. p. U. Friday Evening.
 Personal and General.

Bessemer, May 12-(Special. 1.-The Board of Education met this evening for the purpose of electing a superintendent for the schools and to wind up the matter of going over the plans for the new school building. Prof. Arthur A. Persons, pro- lessor of chemistry at the University of Alabama, was elected superintendent. There was no opposition to the nomina- ton and the election was unanimous
 Professor Persons comes to this city highly recommended. He has been at the university for the past 10 years, and dur ing these years he has made for himself an enviable record
 He appeared before the board some few weeks ago and stated at the time that he was not asking for the position because he did not have one, because he has one. and good one at that He said he was de- sirous of making a change and he be- lieved he could guarantee in advance, if elected to the position of superintendent of this city, to assure perfect satisfaction. There were great number of applicants, but Professor Persons seemed to be the most desirable
 The matter of accepting a plan for the new school building then came up, and after some discussion 1t was decided to cut the bids submitted down to three men, manly w. E. Spink of Birmingham, H. D. Breeding of Birmingham and w. E. Benns of Bessemer. These gentlemen were in- formed that the board would have a special meeting on next Friday afternoon at which time a definite decision would be arrived at. As before stated 1t appears at the present time as if the fight for the erection of the building lies between MT. Spink and MT. Benns. Several mem bers of the board have expressed them- selves as being very much impressed with the plans submitted by both, and they will no doubt have quite a hard time ar irving at conclusion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-13
BIG FERTILIZER
 PLANT IS PLANNED

Atlanta, Ga, May 12.-(Special) 1.-The Germofer Manufacturing company of Charleston today purchased 20 acres of land on the Hapesville line of the Geor- gia Railway and Electric company be- tween East Point and Hapeville and on this property it is announced that $2,00O,- coo fertilizer plant will be built contracts having already been let. The land was bought from the East Point Real Estate and Land company, the price being $1S,000
 Steps were taken today to organize the Georgia branch of the National Society for the Promotion of Industrial Educa- tion. Atlanta has made bid for the next convention of this society and there must be a strong Georgia branch in order to secure the meeting. Organizations will be perfected on Friday morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-13
How To Cure
 BiIiOuSneSS
Often Indigestion or Constipation Un-
 der Another Name.

, -|f QSF- -ftfiStuCTihdIHCs
 Bilious people are always out of sorts. "Oh, I'm just bilious,'' Is a common ex- pression, and one of the common reme- dies is pills-calomel pills-compound ca- thartic pills-that rend and tear through the bowels, causing misery and pain, but when it's all over the headache and tired feeling, the sallow complexion, the bad breath, soon come back if indeed they ever went away.
 ness, is simply another name in nine cases out of ten for disordered stomach and lazy liver and bowels. When the skin and whites of the eyes are tinged with yellow; when there is pain in the back and right side; dizziness; spots appearing before the eyes until momentary blindness occurs; severe headaches and bad breath, you may depend upon it that your sluggish liver and bowels are the cause of the trouble. What IS needed is to empty the bowels and keep them empty of the waste matter that puts the poison in the blood. It's the poison effect that the blood distributes through the body that makes you tired and worn out-out of sorts and out of health.
 A digestive laxative that rights the stomach, clears the bowels in an easy. natural manner and makes them regular again will do more to relieve the bilious man or woman than all the pills and cal omel you can give. Take Dr. Caldwell s Syrup Pepsin and see how soon all the disagreeaI e symptoms of biliousness will disappear Your appetite and ''restfuF' sleep come back, and you are ready and willing for your daily tolls again. c. E. Cook, Greenville Ill., says he never found anything to bring him out of bilious at tack like this famous laxative and diges- tive tonic.
 All druggists sell it at soc and s1.O0 Pepsin Syrup Co., 923 Caldwell Bldg. Monticello, H., will send a free sample to any one who has never used 1t and will give it a fair trial
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-13
Personal and General.

The infant son of Dr. and Mrs. J. B. Vines died this morning at their home at Short Creek. The funeral will take place tomorrow morning at Short Creek ceme- tery at Il o'clock, and will be in charge of Jacobs & Son.
 Mrs. James Parsons received message this morning from Mount Pleasant, Tex, announcing the death of her husband, which took place at the home of his son at that place yesterday. MT. Parsons was well known in this city, where he re- sided for a good many years. For the past few years he has been dividing his time between Bessemer and Mount Pleas ant. MT. Parsons leaves several children. among whom are Mrs. Henry c. Waller Of this city The interment will take place at Mount Pleasant.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-13
Beavers Hall Friday Evening.

The entertainment to be given at the Beavers hall on Friday evening bids fair to be the best of its kind given in this city in some months. The entertainment will be given for the benefit of the Bap- tist Young Peoples union, and the pro- gramme to be rendered is given below
 Etude de Concert QiszD, Etude in D Major (Paganini-LiszD, Miss Robson.
 The Theatre Party (Alice Hegan), Mrs. Roseman.
 Prelude Minor Chopin, Etude E Major Chopin, Venetian Love Song (Ne- vine), Miss Robson
 The Sum Ounbar), Japanese Lullaby CField), Old Aunt Mary's (Riley), Mrs. Roseman.
 Song, selection, Miss Mcclure. Lady Geraldine's Courtship (Mrs. Brown ing) Mrs. Roseman.
 Love Song LiszD, Miss Robson.
 Katydid (Oliver Wendell Holmes), A Kiss in the Rain (S. M. Peck, The Lass With Laughing Eyes (S. M. PecD, Mrs. Roce- man.
 Serenade (Turner), March GIolleander), Miss Robson.
 An Unlucky Adventure (Alice Hegan). Mrs. Roseman
 Song. selection, Miss McGuire.
 Admission, 25 cents.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-13
FOR PIMPLEs, TOO
Eradicates Minor Skin Troubles Over Niqhf.

About month ago the dispensers of poslam, the new discovery for the cure of eczema, decided to allow the druggists of the country to handle it. Previous to that time it could only be obtained direct from the laboratories.
 Since this change in the method of distribution, poslam has met with the most phenomenal success of anything in- troduced to the drug trade in the last 30 years. All leading druggists including Jacobs Pharmacy, in Birmingham, are now carrying the special 5O-cent size re- gently adopted, also the $2 jar.
 This great success is not surprising when it Is remembered that, in eczema cases. poslam stops the itching with first applications proceeds to heal immediately, and cures chronic cases in a few weeks In minor skin troubles, such as pimples, blackheads, acne, herpes. blotches. rash etc, results show after an overnight ap- plication. Experimental samples of pos lam are sent to anyone by mail free of charge, by the Emergency Laboratories S2 West Twenty-hfth street, New York City.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-13
JAMES DAVIDSON SPEAKS.
Addresses Carbon Hill People In the
 Interest of Johnson.

Carbon Hill, May 12-(Special.)- Davidson, young attorney of Birming- ham, addressed fairly good-sized audi ence here last night in the interest Of Gov. John A. Johnson for President. $. J. Bowie was billed to speak but was detained in the trial of an important case at Birmingham.
 After MT. Davidson had spoken the audience called for President McElroy of the local Bryan club. who spoke Tor about 40 minutes in the interest Of MT. Bryan. His speech was warmly greeted and he seemed to have the support of practically the entire audience.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-13
Church SociaIs.

The Ladies Aid Saciety of the Baptist church will hold a reception at the home of the pastor, Rev. o. P. Bentley, on Av- enue G and Nineteenth street, Friday evening Refreshments will be served. A pleasant time is assured those who at- tend
 The Sunday school class of the Meth odist church will give a lawn party at the church on Avenue G and Nineteenth street Friday evening from to o'clock.
 The May festival given by the Presbyte- rian brotherhood will commence on May 14 The special feature of the first day will be an old maids convention and a baby show. There will be several prizes for the finest babies Mayor Sugg, J. 5. Fallxner and W. B. Beacham will be judges, and as these gentlemen are bach eiors, they will make competent officials. Refreshments will be served