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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-07
PLANS FOR MUSIC FESTIVAL
Many Societies Entered For Contest In
New York.

Many Societies Entered For Contest In
New York.
The music committee of the United
Singers of New York, under whose
auspices the great music festival will
be given at Madison Square Garden.
New York. June 10. 90. p and 90, an
nounced at meeting of the singers
held the other day in Terrace Garden.
New York. that 1S5 singing societies
had accepted invitations to participate
in the prize singing contests which
will be feature of the music festival.
This is the largest number of societies
ever entered for festival of this char
acter
Seven prizes and fifty silver diplo-
mas will be awarded. The principal
prize will be the silver statue present
ed by Emperor William and known as
the kaiser prize" Five societies are
entered for this contest. These are the
points on which the societies in all
classes will be judged: information, pre-
cision. phrasing, diction. conductors
interpreta alton. An invitation has been
extended to Herr Matgieu Neumann,
the composer of the KAISER Prize
Song" to come to the United States
and attend the festival as the guest of
the United Singers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-07
PASSING OF A CARTOoNIST.
Tribute to tho Memory and Work Of
Charles Green Bush.

There have been more widely known
cartoonists than Charles Green Bush,
who recently died at Camden. s. c.,
but there has not in our generation
been one who appealed more to news
paper readers of the thinking class.
He was a satiriSt-mOSt great cartoon
lists are--but he reached the reason.
His was not simple abuse, and he sell
dom lent his art to the attack on 4
public man or public subject with
out having a tenable ground for doing
SO. In his time he was the acknowl-
edged leader Of his art, and at his
death he was the dean of his profess
sion.
Most Of us can easily recall his bril-
liant, superbly finished cartoons. which,
keenly satirical as they were. always
clothed their shafts in such graceful
lines and excellent reason for humor
that even their victims might feel hon
ored. There was nothing vulgar about
Bush's drawing. 1t was art, and II
meant something always.
Men are permitted to put on paper
and so called newspapers are permit
ted in these days to print many horri
BILE things which hide under the gen
eral name of cartoons. But may the
| memory of Bush and of the work
which he did long remain for an in
spiration which shall do at least some
thing to stem this tide. Fortunately
cartooniSts of the Bush school anG
with some degree of his ability are IN
the majority His example should long
remain to increase the proportion
New Haven Register.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-07
WAR WITHOUT NOTICE.
Earl of CIanwiIliam Says Germany
Will Devastate All England.

Earl of CIanwiIIiam Says Germany
Will Devastate All England.
"War without moments notice will
be the fate of England" said the Earl
Of Clanwilliam, an officer in the Brit
ish army who served in the South
African war He recently arrived at
Winnipeg from England. where he has
closely studied the situation.
Germany will be the invading
force" he continued, land that nation
will swoop down upon the mother
country some Sunday morning and dew
astate and capture everything. There
is nothing to prevent this. For several
years Germany has been increasing
her army and navy to an alarming eX-
tent. while England. apart from voting
to build battleships, has done nothing
to meet her, but, on the contrary. has
organized territorial army. doing
away with the volunteers, which has
materially decreased the strength of
the British army.
"If the present military policy con-
tinues In England, the oldest nation
in the world Is doomed to sink into
oblivion. Nothing can save it. Today
Germany is far more powerful, both
on land and sea, while the United
States is rapidly forging to the front.
In fact. although the American army
is far smaller on paper than the Brit
ish, / am ef the opinion that it is SUI
perior in point of excellence to the
British. which has been living for
years on reputation gained by our
ancestors
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-07

now. i cannot go peacefully until
know my boy has comforter. Here
comes DIR. McCloud, and he will mar
off into silence.
Without waiting to consult Janet,
Burton stepped to her side, and in a
few moments the service was over and
the dying woman had placed her trem-
bling hands on their bowed heads and
passed peacefully to the land where
sorrow is never known.
A month or so after his mothers
death Burton decided to move his wife
to the city, where ho could be at home
every night So Janet went to the lit
tie home to pack up the dead mother
boxes. 1t was sad task, and Janet's
eyes overfiowed many a time, for she
had loved the dear old lady as q
daughter.
In going through the ancient desk
she found large package marked In
the delicate old fashioned hand. "FoI
my son Burton, to be opened after his
marriage with Janet" Janet fingered
it curiously, but slipped 1t into her bag
unopened. When in their coy library
that night she brought it to her hus
band. saying:
Burt. dear. do open this. / am sc
curious"
A queer smile passed over her hus
bands face as he broke the string and
out rolled all the well remembered
| manuscripts of Janet's, 1.-The Apple Or
chard In Full Bloom" and others.
Burton she cried in surprise
"Why. Burton, how on earth did you
mother. ever get theseT
"AIy dear little wife," he answered
holding her closely in his arms. I'm!
| office is Office A. Smith block. ant
mother and 1 were the short stor,
company that published all you
| work"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-07
Artificial Flower Fans Next.

Fans made of artificial flowers now
are used by women in the most fash
ionable circles In London and Paris.
Mrs. Potter Palmer was one of the
first to carry flower fan. which was
Of lilies of the valley SO delicately cut
and colored as to appear natural to the
most critical eye. The flowers are
placed in crescent along the tips of
ivory ribs. which are left bare and
without carving or other decoration.
When folded these fans give the effect
Of flowers gathered compactly in a
tall, slender vase. A silk bow is tied
to one of the outer ends. the bow Of
fering color contrast to the flowers
used. The fans now are made in lilies
Of the valley, Parma violets and roses
and it is likely they soon will be seen
In the United States.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-07

months use of them."-Mrs. S. A.
WILLIAMS, r. F. d. No. IA, Box 80,
Gardiner, Me.
No woman should submit to a surgi-
cal operation, which may mean death,
until she has given Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound, made exclusive
ly from roots and herbs, fair trial.
This famous medicine for women
has for thirty years proved to be the
most valuable tonic and renewer Of
the female organism. Women resid-
ing in almost every city and town in
the United States bear willing testi-
mony to the wonderful virtue Of Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.
1t cures female ills, and creates radi-
ant, buoyant female health. II you
are ill, for your own sake as we'll as
those you love, give 1t a trial.
Mrs. Pinkham, at Lynn, Mass,
invites all sick women to write
her for advice. Her advice ID free
and always helpful.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-07

BURT"
mother In the village 1t was several
months after the above letter.
Janet was radiant, glowing and,
above ALL tender. She confided to him
that she received from So to $40 for
every article and often SOD for story
and that she made as high as $40 a
month. Burt only smiled and listened
Everything was rose cOlored now
and burned to a deeper hue when
Janet whispered at the gate. You can
ask me anything you please now, Burt,
dear" And he rode back to the city,
his cheek tingling under the rosy seal
she had set there as safeguard
against all danger.
1t was near spring when Mrs. Har-
old was suddenly taken ILL., In her con-
dition she needed loving care. so Janet
went down to stay with the gentle
old lady, who. she thought. would not
live to see the little wedding planned
for June.
Burton came home on Saturday, and
the feeble old lady watched the couple
with tear dimmed eyes and many soft
ly breathed prayers. Toward night
her breathing grew more and more
labored, and the end was not far away
"Janet, DEAR" she whispered pain
fully-"Janet, promise me now, dear
that you will never let anything sepa-
rate you and Burt"
The girl kissed her wonderingly and
promised softly.
Doctor" went on the trembling
tired voice. chow much longer have
here with my childrenY
II cannot tell, my dear madam" an
! swered the ancient doctor, with tear.
! in his eyes. Perhaps few hours"
| Burton, my darling boy" went or
(, the loving tones. 'lean over me, my
son. You and Janet must be married
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-07
The Argus Daily Short Story
C-Lce A, Smith Block-By Lucy Poole
Copyrighted. 1908. by Associated Literary Press

unstable works of his ambitious
sweetheart.
He took up another story and read
through one long outburst over "a full
blown apple orchard, where the busy
bee doth ply mis- trade" awful. aw-
fulp' he said to himself. But what
can you expect from college girl?
Why, | can't even doctor these lists OF
adjectives up. They are only fit for
the wastebaSket."
The next day brought brief letter
to Janet:
Dear Janney-Inclosed will find a check
for $40. l sold your Apple Orchard In
Full Bloom" Address your work now to
Office A, Smith block It's an agency for
short stories. and they win take any
thing you viii send them. Don't know
what magazines they use, but their work
goes all over the country. Congratula-
tions on your great luck. AS ever.
BURT.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-07
A Grand Family Medicine.

It gives me pleasure to speak {
good word for Electric Bitters,
writes Frank Conlan of No 43f
Houston street, New York. Its g
grand family medicine for dyspepsia
and liver complications; while fol
lame back and weak kidneys it can.
not be too highly recommended
Electric Bitters regulate the digestive
functions, purify the blood, and i'm
part renewed vigor and vitality to the
Sold under guarantee at all drug
gists. so cents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-07
No Need of Suffering from Rheuma
tism

1t is mistake to allow anyone q
suffer from rheumatism as the pain
can always be relieved, and in most
cases q cure effected by applying
Chamberlain Liniment. The relief
from pain which it affords is alone
worth many times its cost. 1t makes
sleep and rest possible. Even in cases
of long standing this liniment should
be used on account of the relief which
it affords. Do not be discouraged un
I'll you have given it a trial. For sale
by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-07

June Is and kept open until cold
weather comes. An orchestra, the
members of which will wear white
uniforms, will play in the rink each
afternoon and evening. Skates will be
furnished to persons staying in the
hotel, and an effort will be made to
restrict the use Of the icy floor to
those persons and their friends. Ar
engagements have been made with
makers of ice. who will use pipes from
the engine room Of the Plaza in lay
ing coating Of ice on a zinc floor to
be placed over the tile floor In the grill
room
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-07
Chance For the Humble.

II you cannot in the jungle,
Where the grass Is rank and high.
Stay the monarch OF the forest,
You at least can kill a fly
And in manner brave, but modest,
Help its ravages to check.
You can grab the awful creature
And severely wiring its neck
II you cannot beard the grizzly
In the fastness of its cave.
Cutting off its young existence,
And be listed with the brave,
You can throttle a mosquito
When 1t comes around to sing,
Teaching 1t some better manners,
II you can but catch the thing.
II you cannot from the ocean
Pull the man devouring shark,
Leaving 1t to rot INTENDED,
And be home again by dark,
You can exercise your talents
And be useful round the house
II you think of nothing better,
Set a trap and catch q mouse.
In larger fields Of conquest
You may be a dub for fair, V
Missing all of the excitement
That the poets say is there. /,
In the little wayside corners y
Is your place to stand the test.
You can always wash the dishes
When the madam needs q rest.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-07

Brooklyn, N. Y, thieves who stole
60 cents have been sent up for seven
years, while some board of trade gam
blers who stole hundreds of thousands
of dollars are still at large and doing
business at the old stand. This is a
warning to all wrongdoers to confine
their operations to high finance
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-07

dnQa severe female
weakness. Z h 9
doctor said would
have to go to the
hospital for an
operation, but 1
could not bear to
think of it. i de-
cided to try Lydia
+. Pinkham's Veg
etable Compound
andSanative Wash
and was entirely
c,lrpd after fhroo
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-07

An Ohio woman who died at the age
of rs boosted of having eaten onions
twice a day for. so years. Thus it is
again proven that in onion there is
strength
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-07

An airship wrecked on an apple
tree at the season when apples We're
mellow wouldn't be so distressing. but
We can imagine nothing more hopeless
than an airship punctured by and inn
paled on church steeple.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-07
The Best Pills Ever Sold

after doctoring Is years for
chronic Indigestion and spending over
$500, nothing has done me as much
good as DR.. Kings New Life Pills. l
consider them the best pills ever
Sold" writes B. f. Ayscue of Ingle-
side, n. C. Sold under guarantee at
all druggists. % cents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-07

Common steel stock that was once
on the cent counter is now selling
TO eager purchasers for about Go cents,
although it is not paying any moe
dividends now than it was before.
What is the answer? Buy a basketful
and see
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-07

IT'S said officially in behalf of Mr..
Taft that the president favors Roose-
velt's policies, but not Roosevelt's
methods, which fact in itself has stir
ferenceS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-07

William Allen White has put new
book on the market entitled "A Certain
Rich Man" certain rich man known
as William Allen White, meanwhile, is
having a good time in Europe.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-07

Ice Skating Rink Summer Novelty.
The grill room in the Plaza hotel. in
New York. will be transformed into an
ice skating rink. which win be opened
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-07

Iowa claims the Wright brother:
were born in that state. Early in life
they few to Ohio.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-07

after graduation, what?" asks the
Rockford Star. All, then comes real
commencement.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-07
ANOTHER
WOMAN
CURED
ByLydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound

Gardiner, Maine.-"I have been a
great sufferer from organic troubles
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-07
HurnOr and
Philosophy
PERT PARAGRAPHS.
D. DUNCAN M.5sMsrH

Some people have no time to take
advice; they are too busy giving 1t at
so much per.
The finality Of fate sounds impress
i've, but the finality Of the butcher who
says he won't trust any more II what
makes the impression.
Any one can live within bis means
who has means enough.
Nothing is quite as unreasonable as
the person who doesn't agree with you.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-07
Safety IN Size.

A grofter is friendly chap,
A gentleman well met and blum,
Until the people find him out,
And then too. Il he took enough
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-07
THE ARGUS.

Published Daily and Weekly at 1924
Second avenue. Rock Island. Ill. lEn-
tered at the postofice as second-class
matter.l
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-07

First Married woman-She's such .
6irt! -
Second Married woman-Is shei !
never knew it.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-07
Getting Something For l

Getting Something For Il.
"If you had to be sick what disease
would you prefer?'
''The govt, by all means"
at Is very painful"
"But think of the fun in catching It"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-07
Those Brave Fellows.

IHub6 6rdVe FeItoWS.
"a girl has no right to refuse 70
marry a man."
"Why, the very idea!'
But she hasn't"
".Why notT"
Because he never asks her unless
she has given him to understand that
he will not be refused"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-07

Philadelphia has balance of $1.o5
in the treasury. Who got the rest?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-07
The Summer Girl

The Summer Girl.
Are you fond Of fiction, Miss Pert?"
1T all depends"
Upon whatY"
whether he Is making love to me
or just talking about the other girl"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-07

BY THE }. w. POTTER CO.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-07
Independent.

HE always gives me my own way"
docs he. indeed?"
"Yes"
"Gives you? The idea! shouldn't
take it from him."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-07

Don't get stuck on yourself; some
one might ruthlessly peel you of.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-07

Hats may come and hats may go.
but the milliner's bill goes on forever
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-07
To Ra Nssdad.

but why do you need moneyr .
"Why?"
eyes" ~
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-07

Some women cry just because they
can and others because they can't.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-07
Not Jealous.

Because that is what 1t is for"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-07

II we coul d
choose for our
selves what We
W ould believe.
what an excel
lent opinion each
would have Of
himself.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-07

Being an easy mark saves lots Of
wear and tear on the disposition.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-07

The best way
to get even with
an angry baby is
to be no relation
to 1t.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-07

An endeayor to force an unwilling
person to desert his way and go yours
usually results in both going wrong.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-07

S m e misfor-
tunes make for
mer bad luck look
good.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-07
The most excellent manager is the
one who never appears to manage.

There may be no use in argument;
but. like many another useless thing,
there may be lot of fun In It.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1909-07-10

ance on the confirmation of the sale
by the court
Dated this 2sth day of June. A. D.
1909.
MARY L. WILLIAMS,
Guardian of the estates of Austa B.
Levan, Daniel H. Levan, and Homer
]. Levan, minors.
Jy 3-10-17.
Notice of Proposed Transfer of Water
I. Right.
Notice is hereby given that the Can
yon Ditch Company, Limited, of Cald-
well, Canyon County, Idaho, has ap-
piled to the State Engineer of the
state of Idaho for a certificate au-
thorizing 1t to transfer the use of COS
inches of the water of Boise river
from the land upon which 1t is now
used, /. e. lots 1 and and Sh NEA
section ], township N. range 8 w. B.
NJ, SWA SEA section 8, VIZ SEA,
S1s SWA section 5, E1A NEA section
s, SEA NEA, NE14 SEA section 5, all
of section 8, Eh section and SWA
SWA section II. all in township 4 N.
r. 4 w. B. NJ, to the following de-
scribed tracts: M NWA, s
EN- NWA, and NWA NEA;
S13 NEA ana NEA SEA In
section s; VIZ NWA and SEX NWA
section 8; NWA SEX, NWA MEX
sen NEK, NEK SEA, M SWN
sen NWA, SWA NEK and NEN
SWA of section 16, all in township
A, N. r. 3, w. B. M
And that, on the 9th day OF August,
A. d. 1909, at the office of J. H. Lowell
in Caldwell, Canyon county, Idaho, be-
fore the Water Commissioner of this
division, or his authorized agent, the
opportunity will be given to any and
all persons to appear and present for
his consideration any reason or rea-
sons why a certificate should not be
issued authorizing such transfer.
Full details of the proposed trans
| fer may be obtained from ]. HI. Low
ell, watermaster of said stream.
| July 3-Aug. Z.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1909-07-10


. FraternaI Order Of Eagles
. Canyon Aerie No. 1880
. Meets every Monday night at
. Masonic Hall, Caldwell, Idaho.
. Bert Sawtell, R. d. Brett,
. Worthy Sec'y. Worthy Pres.
O go oSS .
WALTER r. CUPP
LAND ATTORNEY
formerly
u. 8. Commissioner.
. Practice before the United
States Land Office
specially.
P. o. Block, Caldwell. Idaho.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1909-07-10

of the District Court of the Seventh
Judicial District of the, State Of Idaho
In and for the be-, County s.o Of Canyon,
co-partnership, composed of A. H KEEL
Ter and N. W.. Thompson, were plain
tiffs and Fred Sprecht and Charles
ment entered on the 23d day of May,
1907, in the District Court of the
Third judicial District of the State of
script of said Judgment has been here
tofore filed in the office of the Clerk
of the District Court of the Seventh
judicial District in the County of Can
ing in favor of the plaintiffs and
against the defendants in the sum of
:27S7O each including costs 9nd In
that part of said Judgment against
Fred Sprecht, to-wit: $27S.70. with in
terest thereon at the rate of per cent
1907. / have this day levied upon all
of the right, interest, claim and title of
the defendant Fred Sprecht in and to
the following described property, to-
wit: The East half of the Southwest
quarter of section %, township north
'of range 4, w. B. NJ, Canyon county,
ing that part Of said Judgment gainst
Charles Leitritz to-wit: The sum Of
$273.70, with interest thereon at the
rate Of z per cent per annum from
the right, title, claim and interest Of
the defendant Charles Leitritz of, in,
and to the following real estate stand
ing in the records Of the recorders Of
fee of Canyon county, Idaho, in the
name of Emma Leitritz, to-wit: Lots
IS to "a, inclusive, of block 2, Notus,
County of Canyon, State of Idaho, as
appears from the plat of Notus now on
file in the office of the said County
Recorder of Canyon County, Idaho.
Public notice is hereby given that !
will on Monday, the End day OF August
1909, at 2 o'clock p. m of said day, In
! front of the Court House door in the
County of Canyon, State of Idaho, sell
at public auction for cash, all OF the
! right, title, claim, or interest of the
| said defendant, Fred Sprecht, in and to
| the first above described property, or
| so much thereof as may be necessary
| to raise sufficient money to satisfy
| that part of said Judgment against
| the said Fred Sprecht with interest
and costs, ETC.. to the highest and best
Also at said time and place I will
| sell at public auction for cash all the
| right, title, claim and interest of the
said defendant Charles Leitritz, in anc
| to the property last above described
| or so much thereof as may be neces'
| sary to satisfy said part of said judg'
ment against the said Charles LeitritZ
with interest and costs etc., to the
highest and best bidder.
Dated July 7th, 1909.
F. M. BRESHEARS, Sheriff.
! BY FRED MITCHELL, Deputy Sherllf
Jy10-Jy31.