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The Washington times., 1909-08-21

The only interest Eeeded on money
spent for a city rec. cation pier is enc
happy baby per diem
The Washington times., 1909-08-21
Capital Tales

THE Key to the BastiIe Does il
hang upon the wall Of the office
of Capt H A Cobaugh, the cap
tain of the watch OF the Treasury Dc
partment. or does it quietly repose
among the many other historical relics
that are kept at Mt Vernon? This
question has puzzled more than one
tourist and viii undoubtedly keep many
another one guessing.
Captain Cobsugh. genial and fond Of
an i'tlocent joke as any guardian o.
Uncle Sans mighty pile of wealth. wa
one day sitting in his office when a
E0urlg lady passing spied a large k'sg
that hangs just over his desk. She
asked what it was, and he replied. THE
Key 20 the Bastile." not thinking that
she would take him seriously. or that
he would ever hear of the matter again.
sae thought what she had been told
rs truth and Immediately began dis
~.buting her information. The story got
iJto the railroad guides Of the different
roads throughout the United states, and
low few travellers come 10 the depart
ment but want To be shown the key
20 the bastiie In reality II is key
that AT one time was used IN . jail al
Carlisle, Pa. the county seat oI Cum
beTland county.
The iaiI was erected in 1880 and torn
down ii 1854 Captain Cobaugh is ma
tive OF Cumberland county. and one OF
his friends Of the Keystone State sent
it to hiLa as a souvenir.
The real key to the bastile is at Mt
Veruon.
The Washington times., 1909-08-21

Anyhow, General Bingham's type
writer beats Mayor McCleilans to a
frazzle
The Washington times., 1909-08-21

Ten deaths from the heat in Kansas
City is the latest news of the hor wave.
Too bad more folks can't spend their
summers in cool place like Washing
ton
The Washington times., 1909-08-21

That New Jersey mar who pumps
his whole body full of air at every
breath probably has dirigiblitis.
The Washington times., 1909-08-21

.sVho won the war;" is abort the
biggest hypothetical question among all
the hypothetical questions that have
re~entlv been hypothecated.
The Washington times., 1909-08-21

II doubling up the letter carrier
routes is going to delay those pink paper
paIpitations from Gertie and Ruth by
efteen seconds. Wa, we say let the
nail-nen take their vacations when
fhHv die
The Washington times., 1909-08-21

September "Hampton's."
IN to date and vigorous IS Gen
Theodore A. Binghams Policing Our
I.aWlcss cities" the leading article m
The Washington times., 1909-08-21

Boston will now get of the map. Back
to the dictionarE-
The Washington times., 1909-08-21

Having received our kirk-dik, hadn'
we better see about that fatted cahF
The Washington times., 1909-08-21

All reports from the front indicate
that the District guard is not having
what can accurately be described as a
holiday. But it is proving its efficiency
as a lighting machine in more ways
than one
The Washington times., 1909-08-21

Now IT is the Mexlcans who see
visions of airships Invading their coun-
try from Texas. That "!ikker" down
on the border always did have fear
ful reputation.
The Washington times., 1909-08-21

Yes" says Capt. R. P. Hobson, let
us have six or seven thousand aero
planes for the navy"
The Washington times., 1909-08-21

Paris is rejoicing over some burglar
proof window glass. Now let some
genius make his fortune by giving us
servant-proof tumblers.
The Washington times., 1909-08-21


the answer.
Glenn Curtiss steered his aeroplane
right over another machine 20 avoid
a collision. Il will not be much fun
running something that your victim can
dodge four ways.
That New Jersey mar who pumps
his whole body full of air at every
breath probably has dirigibHtis.
Ten deaths from the heat in Kansas
City is the latest news of the hor wave.
Too bad more folks can't spend their
summers in a cool place like Washing
ton.
The only interest reeded on money
spent for a city recreation pier is enc
happy baby per diem
Spain will soon ask the State Depart
ment 10 raise the legation in that coun-
try TO the rank OF an embassy. To
this extent have tie relations between
Spain and the United States been revo-
iutionized in a decade.
Anyhow. General Ringham's type
writer beats Mayor McCleilan's to a
fragile.
Now il is the Mexicans who see
visions of airships Invading their coun-
try from Texas. That Gikker" down
on the border always did have fear
ful reputation.
yes" says Capt. R. P. Hobson, "1et
us have six or seven thousand aero
planes for the navy.
Paris is rejoicing over some burglar
proof window glass. Now let some
genius make his fortune by giving us
servant-proof tumblers.
All reports from the front indicate
that the District guard is not having
what can accurately be described as a
holiday But ii is proving its efficiency
as a lighting machine in more ways
than one.
Boston will now get of the map. Back
to the dictionarE-
..yvho won the war;" is abort the
biggest hypothetical question among all
the hypothetical questions that have
recently been hypothecated.
n doubling up the letter carrier
routes is going to delay those pink paper
palpitations from Gertie and Ruth by
fifteen seconds. Wa, We say let the
nail-men take their vacations when
they die.
Having received our kirk-dik, hadn'
rse better sae about that fattCd calft
Trying to pronounce the name Of the
Countess OF Gizycki makes US dizzyski
We know it isn't a real war, for no
embalmed beef has exploded.
The Washington times., 1909-08-21
Sherwood a Character.


One OF the picturesque characters OF
the House is Gen. Isaac r. Sherwood.
who represents the Ninth Ohio district
He has had a career chuck fun Of stir
ring incidents His army career alone
would be woEth a volume If told abott
in detail. His grandfather and his greet-
grandfather fought IN the Revolution
and he had the liking for battle IN his
blood He went into the army in the
civil war at the very outset of II as a
private and stayed TO the last. when
he was made a brigadier general by
brevet for long and faithful service and
conspicuous gallantry.
As commander of the One Hundred
and Eleventh Ohio, he fought in over
thirty battles and engagements \ shell
al CampbeIIs Station ruined the hear
ing of one ear and he had many narrow
escapes. Though seventy-fOur years old.
he is as vigorous as II half that age
=
Representative Jim 'Tawney Of Min
nesota is stirring up trouble for his Re
publican colleagues IN the Gopher State.
1t appears that Capt. II. A. Castle, for
mier auditor for the PostOfnce Depart.
ment, now back at his home in Mime
sofa, devised a plan for a reception at
the State Fair in honor of all the mem
bers Of the Minnesota delegation who
voted against the tariff Dill, including
Representative Hammond, the Demo
cratic member of the delegation. The
idea took 1t left Tawney out IN the
cold He proceeded TO seek revenge by
writing a letter to r. S. Warner,
prominent politician Of the State. rails
ing the question how many Of the dele
cation had promised the President they
would vote for the bill II il was neces-
sary to pass it. The effect has been to
Overwhelm the delegation with inter
rogatories from excited folks. 1t Is
needless 10 say. all who voted against
the bin are vigorously denying the inn
putatiOL.
The Washington times., 1909-08-21

Trying to pronounce the name Of the
Countess Of Gizvcki makes US dizzyski.
The Washington times., 1909-08-21

we know it isn't a real war, for no
nhaIned beef has exploded.
The Washington times., 1909-08-21

Mrs. Williams, wife of Col. john X.
u-iiii.,ns mas purchased a lot ON
Nineteenth street, near Florida avenue
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-27
CLASS OF HUNDRED
Tri- City limitations by Knights
of Columbus Christmas
week in Moline.
MANY VISITORS TO ATTEND
State Deputy James Maher, Chicago,
Will Probably Be in
Charge.

Moline knights of Columbus are
preparing to entertain about 600
members of the order on some date
during the week between Christmas
and New Year when'the major degree
will be conferred on about 100 can
didates from Moline, Rock Island and
Davenport councils Committees
from the three councils will meet
Sunday afternoon at the K. G. club
rooms in Rock Island when plans
will be launched.
The event Will be one of the larg-
est in the history of the order here.
Representatives will be present from
the three cities, Clinton, Muscatine,
Kewanee, Sterling, Dixon and other
cities in this community. 1t is es-
timated that at least 600 knights
will spend the day in the city.
State Deputies I'm Charge.
1t will require an entire day to con-
fer the degrees and banquet will
follow at in the evening. Moline
will have 10 candidates and Daven-
port so or more, and Rock Island
will have a large number. 1t is quite
probable that State Deputy James
Maher of Chicago will have charge of
the degree work.
Some prominent *, G. of the state
will be invited to speak at the ban
quat which will be the climax OF the
celebration. Details will be worked
out at the committee meetings.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-27
MISS PAULINE HARMS IS
BRIDE OF JOHN A. HAUGH

- Miss Pauline Harms and John A.
Haugh were united in marriage this
afternoon at 8 O'Clock at the home of
the brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Lothar Harms, $40 Eighteenth street.
Dean ]. J. Quinn, pastor of st. Jo-
seph's church, performed the cere-
Inony, the simple ring service being
used.
'so The bride, attired IN a travelling
suit, received the guests in the hall.
Only few OF the immediate friends
and relatives of the couple were in
attendance. The house was prettily
decorated with yellow chrysanthe-
NUNS. The bride carried bouquet
of pink orchids and lilies of the val
ley.
"A reception followed the ceremony.
Mr.. and Mrs. Haugh left on the 5
O'Clock train for a short visit in
Chicago. After their return, they
will be at home in Clinton.
The bride was born and reared in
this city She graduated from the
local high school in 1900 and attend
ed the New England Conservatory Of
Music at Boston in the following
year. While in high school, she was
"a member of the Cinnamon club. She
is also member of the BUYERS club
THE groom is at present the manager
Sof the Lagomarcino-Grupe company
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-27
WARNING.

Since its Introduction into the Unltsd
States, the sales Of Partisan Sage have
been phenomenal. This success has
led to many limitations similar In
name. Look out for them, they arc
not the genuine. See that the girl
with the Auburn hair is on every pack
Age. You can always get the genuine
at the Harper House pharmacy.
8 Partisan Sage Is the quickest acting
and most efficient hair tonic in tho
world.
1t Is made TO conform to DR.. Sanger
bonds (of Paris) proven theory that
dandruff, falling hair, badness and
scalp Itch arc caused by germs.
Partisan Sage kills these dandruH
germs and removes all trace of dan.
drun IN two weeks, or money back; ~
stops falling hair and itching scalp
Rnd prevents badness.
2 And remember that badness -
paused by dandruff germs, those little
hard working, persistent devils that
day and night do nothing but dig into
Che roots OF tho hair and destroy It's
vitality.
4 Partisan Sage iH a dRintiiy psrfHmed
hair dressing; not sticky or greasy,
Rnd any woman who desires iuxuriant
and bewitching hair can get Il IN two
weeks by using It, 80 conts a large
bottle.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-27
THE MARKETS

Chicago, Oct. 27-Following are the
quotations on the market today:
Wheat.
December, 1865, 1858. 1O37s, 1O41a,
May, 1885, 1865. 1O41s, 1041s.
Corn.
December, 591s, 593s, 5S1s, 5S1k.
May, GIN, 615s, 6e1a, 601s.
Oats.
December, 39zs, 40, 391k, 1885.
May, 4214, 4214, AZ, 421s.
October, closed 1895.
January, 1900, 1925, 1900. 1902.
May, 1880, 1892, 1875, 1880.
Lard.
October. closed 1895.
November, 1900, 1905, 11.97, 1902.
January, 11.22, 11.35, 11.20, 11.30.
May, 1895, lilo, 1926. 1fO5.
Ribs.
October, HOO, 1885. 1850, 1852.
January, 9.97, 1907, 9.97, 1000.
May, 9.95, 1906, e.92, 1000.
Receipts today-Wheat Al, corn
95, oats 1875, hogs $4,000, cattle 49,
900, sheep $4,000.
Estimated receipts Thursday
Hogs 1900.
Hog market opened weak Sc low
er. Hogs left over 6,z00. Light
7.2o07.70, mixed and butchers 7,35
47.90, good heavy 1900 $50,
good heavy 1900 100, rough heavy
7.90@7.5o.
Cattle market opened 1oo higher.
Sheep market opened steady.
Omaha-Hogs 5000, cattle 1000.
Kansas City-Hogs $4,000, cattle
5000,
Hog market closed active and
strong to Sc higher. Bulk sales 7,6o
@T.sB, light 7,90@7.76, mixed and
butchers 7.95 a 100, good heavy 7.So
@7.ea. rough heavy Tao q 1853.
Cattle market closed steady,
Sheep market closed weak,
Northwestern reeeints-Minneapo
lis, today avs, last week SOC, last
year as0. Duluth, to-day 4sS, last
week 494. last year ESQ.
Liverpool opening eabies-wheat IN
changed, corn u higher.
Liverpool eiesiRg-Wheat y to q
higher, Germ a higher,
New York Stocks,
New York. Oct. sf.-FeiiewiHg are
the quotations Ga the stock market to-
aayi
Gas s--.>,> y------ Il "a
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-27

and promised to pay in additional
funds and put the company on a sound
financial basis. This the department
claims they have failed to do
Aug. 10 of this year the company ne
gotiated with the Select knights Of
America to reinsure its members. In
surance Commissioner Potter says that
he refused to allow this reinsurance on
the ground that it is contrary to the
law
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-27
BOWLING MEET POSTPONED
Committee to Formulate Schedule to

Committee to Formulate Schedule TO
Complete Work This Evening.
The committee which was appointed
to arrange a schedule for the newly
organized city bowling league was to
have met last evening, but on account
Of the inability Of several Of the mem
bors of the committee to be present,
the meeting was postponed until this
evening, The committee viii gather
at the Harms hotel and make It's plans
for tho season,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-27
Mrs. Fitzgibbon Hostess.

Monday at 1 o'clock, the pretty
home of Mrs. George F'itzgibbon, in
the Drury apartments, Moline, was
the scene of a charming informal
luncheon at which Mrs. Fitzgibbon,
herself a bride of the late summer
entertained nine of the "Buzzer"
girls of Rock Island, in prenuptial
courtesy to Miss Pauline Harms. The
table held as it's centerpiece, a bou-
quet of yellow and white chrysan-
themums and the place cards were
also in those colors. Covers were
laid for 10.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-27
Marries I'm Kansas City.

Word has been received by rela-
tives in Davenport of the marriage
yesterday at the Catholic rectory in
Kansas City of Miss Anna Pattee,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. w. NJ.
Pattee of 1916 Rock Island street,
Davenport, to J. B. Burke of Kansas
City, Mo. The bride left for visit
with relatives in Kansas City few
days since The groom is a machin-
ist and for the present the young
people will reside in Kansas City.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-27
Neichbors, Attenticnl

Neighbors of Island City camp. No.
800, NJ. w. A, are requested to at
tend the funeral Of deceased neigh
Dor, Charles BerQuest, Thursday at
2:30 p. m, at the Swedish Lutheran
church G. w. REDDIG, consul.
r. HELPENSTLL, clerk.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-27
Many Policy Holders Here.

News of the action of the insurance
commissioner in regard to the United
States Endowment company is of par
ticular interest in Rock Island, the
company having over 100 and many In
Moline and Davenport as well.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-27
HITS LOCAL Men
Receiver Asked for the United
States Life Endowment
Company of Chicago.
IS DOING BUSINESS HERE
Charged That It Has Been Operating
in Violation of Law-LiabiL-
ties 10 Times Assets.

Chicago, Oct. 27.-Insurance Com
missioner Potter has filed bill in the
supreme court asking a receiver for
tie United States Life Endowment
company, an assessment concern of
this city, operating on the annuity
plan, and for cancellation of its char
ter. He charges that the company is
operating in violation of the insurance
law, and that it is insolvent, sched-
uling its assets at $32, 1897, with liabil-
tiles of 1892 1875.
The company operated on a pecu-
liar plan, agreeing to pay TO the bene-
ficiaries OF deceased members a month
ly payment for life 50 long as the bene-
ficiary, if a widow, remain unmarried,
with monthly benefit for life in case
of total permanent disability. The
company has claimed that where deaths
have occurred it should be charged
only with the current monthly payment
as a liability, while the insurance de-
partment has insisted that tho COM
muted value OF the entire amount for
which the company was liable under
that contract should be charged. The
liabilities given in the bill are figured
on the theory OF the insurance depart
ment.
Organised In 1904.
The company was organized in 1904
for Robert g. Mabry, who had been an
exam tner for the Illinois insurance de-
partment. He specialized On frnter-
nails, and claimed 10 havo found IN his
work a demand fer q company which
would, for small premium. pay
monthly installment TO 4 widow or do
pendent children until they had other
means of support.
The company had 70 actuarial bes:n
OF experience as 10 tho number Of
widows that remained unmarried, and
the department at the time OF its o.
ganization sought TO prevent tho Ia
suanee OF a license. One OF the ersu-
monts advanced then was that tho ee=.,
pnny would DO agalrsl the public Ia.
torest, IN that It tended TO restrain
marriage By ferfeitins : widew's pay
ments IL she tosH a second husband.
The rates were Inadequate, the mem-
bera being promised benefits up to
$1,000 for naenthfy payment OF 81,
with no variation Ter ire ages OF the
applicant or the bench siaFy.
The officers were warned in 1865
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-27
Pre-nupttaI Party.

Miss Pauline Harms entertained
20 of her friends at pre-nuptial
dinner-dance at the Hotel Harms last
evening at o'clock. The guests
were seated at a square table. A
bower Of yellow ribbons was strung
from the chandelier to the four cor
ners Of the table. A star shaped
floral piece Of yellow chrysanthe-
NUNS occupied the center of the
table. The room was banked with
palms and chrysanthemums. The
Criterion orchestra furnished the mu-
sic.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-27
Parker-Davenport.

The marriage of Samuel F. Parker
and Miss Mabel Davenport will take
place this evening at the home of
the brides parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.
c. Davenport, 4209 Sixth avenue.
Rev. R. B. Williams, pastor of the
First Methodist church, will officiate
at the ceremony.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-27
Card Parity and Danee,

Court of Honor, No, 81. viii give
a card party at x. of g. hall temor-
row afternoon, Cineh viii be played.
In the evening the court viii give a
dance IN the same hail, 6ehieberi's
orchestra furnishing the music.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-27
MeofInn Posfnoned.

The first meeting of the season of
Fort Armstrong chapter, Daughters
Of the American Revolution, which
was to have been held Saturday, Oct,
so, has been postponed until the
following Saturday. Mrs. A, II, Nc
Candiess. regent OF the chapter, and
Mrs. +. W. Bahnson, delegate, have
gone to Peoria to attend the state
conference Of the d, A, r,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-27

ehambeFiain's Cough Remedy has
become famous far its cures of coughs,
colds, Group and Influenza, Try il
when in need. 1t contains ne harmful
substance and always gives prompt
relief. Heid By all dFuatista.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-27
I'M SOCIAL CIRCLES
%N

at Clinton, Iowa. He lived in Dav-
export till two years ago, when he
entered his present position.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-27
Church 1azar.

The fourth annual bazaar of the
Second GhrustiaR church viii be Civ
en- 81 the church tSmoFrow, Various
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-27
LOCAL MARKET CONDITIONS.
Today's Quotations on Provisions, Live
Stock, Feed and Fuel.

Stock, Feed and Fuel.
Rock Island, Oct. 27.-Following are
the wholesale prices on the local
market today:
Provisions and Produce.
Live Poultry-Hens. per pound, 10c;
spring chickens, per pound, lac.
Butter-Dairy, 25c to &c; creamery,
2nc to &c
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-27

anu
Grain-Corn, CSC to zoe; oats, &c to
40; wheat, 81.
Forage - Timothy hay, SO to 81;
baled hay. Sill; straw, Sc.
Coal-Lump, per bushel, lac; slack.
$3.50.
Wood-S4.50 per load.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-27

articles will be on sale and ice cream
and lunch will be served.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1909-01-22

unusual attendance being due to the
interest taken in the then burning
question of the exchange of Federal
sites. Immediately after the vote on
the site exchange matter, twenty.siN
of the members went away, not know
ing that anything of consequence was
TO come up later. Then the letter
from Castle & Cooke, agents for the
Matson line, asking for baekdown
on the coastwise suspension, was read,
the backing down being resolved on
by vote Of eleven to Eve.
The matter was sprung as a surprise
on the meeting, as it was on the meet
ing ut the same time of the Mer-
chants Association, also called espe-
cially to consider the Federal site ques-
ton. 1t is stated that the Chamber
members from Alexander & Baldwin
had been asked to support the reso-
tuition and had refused, but did
not stay to vote against it, thinking
that the matter was one for regular
meeting.
When the vote was taken at the
Merchants Association, the only one
voting against the request of Castle
| & Cooke was G. G. Won Hamm, VIII,
stated his reasons in responding to hi,
name on the vote. His reasons APP
peared SO good, although given tot
late, that George w, Smith, the chair
man, expressed regret that they haC
not been given sooner, intimating tina
his presentation would probably hay,
reversed the vote. The matter wal
given little consideration, and was {
snap vote, hurricdly taken while, an
other pressing matter was being con
sidercd.
At wcll-attended later meeting, il
which the matter was thoroughly gon,
into, the Chamber of Commerce re
versed itself. The Merchants Associ
alton still remains on record of favor
ing the withdrawal of the Kuhio bill
the members simply desiring to let tn
matter drop rather than have to switc
and go ON record as having vote
without giving the matter the prope
consideration.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1909-01-22
SERVES HoNoLuIu's NEED.

Editor Advertiser: Please accept the
hearty thanks of one citizen at least
for your stirring and patriotic editorials
upon the Coastwise Steamship Law cues
tion. 1t seems as though the meeting
of Friday afternoon should be one of
the largest public gatherings in Homo
lulu IS history. Certainly every citizen
who ever expects to go to the mainland,
everyone whose duties call him occa.
sionally there, every person with friends
| whom he desires to invite here for a
visit from the States and every resi-
dent who wants to see Hawaii grow
until it shall qualify for statehood,
ought to be present. Anyone, whom
the dangerous illness of near relative
or a business emergency has suddenly
called to the Pacific coast and who has
experienced the pain of being denied
passage on overcrowded Pacific Mail
liners while othe passenger vessels with
abundant accommodation have been for
hidden to him, will know how to speak
| feelingly upon the question now para
mount in out Island life. The present
law is a cruelty, felt to be so by every
broad gauge thinking man on the main
land who is not bound by private inter
ests. 1t has been RENTED for the Phil
ippines and should be for Hawaii. For
mer Assistant Secretary of State LOOMS
when here not only advocated the re
mission of this law for Hawaii so fan
as passenger traffic is concerned but fol
freight as well. A crowded enthusiastic
meeting will win our just rights. Lei
Honolulu men turn out en- masse.
D. SCUDDER.
| Honolnlu Ian 81 1909.