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The Washington times., 1909-03-11
MEDICAL.
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WAshington's oldest Specialist-37
YEARS PRACTICE CURING NERVOUS
AND CHRONIC DISEASES; also stomach.
lungs catarrh. liver. heart, asthma kidneys
bIa3der structure discharges. general and
sDecIaI weakness and disability. blood
and skin diseases. Special and private
ailments cured quickly Consultation free.
private waiting room for ladies' Hours IA
IN 4 Tuesday and Saturday nights. Z 30 :
SUNDAYS 10 To T. Chandler Building Fls-
vatOr and Phone dealt
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HARLAN IS WINNER
IN MATCH ROUNDS
Washington Player Survives in
Play For Florida Golf Cham
pionShip Trophy.

PALM BEACH. Fla, March u.-Cnief
winners in the two rounds at match
play Tor the Florida golf championship
yesterday were DR.. ". : Harlan. Of
of Denver, and ". B. Averen, of New
York.
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Dr.. FISK ELGIN.

Expert treatment Of private diseases. acuts
and chrOntcs both sexes all consultations cor
adential. medicins Furnished prices moder-
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The Washington times., 1909-03-11
COMMENT ON SPORT
TOPICS OF TODAY

With impressive significance Tommy
Lowe whispered irto the ear Of his man
2 ger last night. Gee. Jerry. If cops
dis guy I'll be de ugliest bloke in de
void The additional incentive seemed
TO make the Washiugtonish work all the
harder.
The Washington times., 1909-03-11

DR.. w T. BALDUS. German Specialist On
diseases OF the brain, nervous system heart
stomach and kidneys Doctors service and
medicine. s.. ConsuItation free Sc cor en-
and + sts. y. ". Hours 10 20 T. TO @
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void The additional incentive seemed
10 make the Washiugtoniah work all the
harder.
Johnsoh's challenge TO meet Gemriez IL
being hooted by many sporting editors
10 has probably not occurred TO them
that the champions lay-off and the ne
gro's rapid rise makes the proposition 4
mighty even affair.
Harry Bell. erstwhiIe sport writer.
athlete, and manager of the Engineer
football aggregation last fall. viii HE
away TO New York tomorrow 10 take up
duties as an athletic instructor at one OF
the New York schools.
Dutch SteTzer, who was given a try
out by the Detroit club last season. and
is still under reserve TO that club voices
the opinion that the Georgetown team
this season viii be one Of the strong est
he has ever seen developed here.
us Cans the Cans Of old?' is a lues-
ton which is causing many of the
Gotham fans to hesitate in backing the
former champion in his bout with White
tomorrow evening. The old Master
has not fought since his defeat by Mel
son. and the results OF that battle,
coupled with the news OF his recent i'll
ness, have the sports completely at sea
we notice that the athletic council OF
the Friencs Select School met again
yesterday. About three OF these meet
ings generally brings about one game,
so we are strong for the gatherings.
A little item which may prove 8 set
back to the Central baseball team this
season is the announcement that its
captain. ''Chick" Thomas. Is below par
Ia his studies and VIII have to come
across with the correct written matter
before he will be allowed to take up
the reins.
A baseball suubonnet is the latest
innovation Jim SpriEman sprung one
at Western High yesterday.
Dope Gray. the Tech captsin has de-
creed that the baseball season starts
az the Manual Training School this
week IT'S Thursday, and 10 no sounds
OF blacksmith hats.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-15
PERSONAL POINTS.

Mrs Henry Fraser of Indianapolis
is visiting her sister, Mrs. Mary Wads-
worth.
Miss Anna WITCH has gone to Co
lumbus, Ohio, to visit relatives and
friends.
Hon. Joseph w. Folk, former COVER
nor of Missouri, was at the Harper this
morning.
E. Nj. Lawhead has gone to Denver,
called there by the illness of Mrs.
Lawhead.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Rode of Sher-
rard spent the day with friends in
the city today.
Jonas Bear is confined at st. An
thongs hospital, where he submitted
| to minor operation.
| Phil Mitchell has returned from his
northern trip much improved in health,
as his friends will be glad to know.
| Miss Nellie Scully is i'm Peoria at
tending the state meeting of the Fra
ternal Tribunes, which is being held
There.
/ S. b. Snow has returned from the
4 east, where he went to attend the re-
| union of alumni of the Boston Poly
/ technical institute.
/ Charles McHugh and family re-
moved from the Harper this morn
1 ing to Beaulieu, their summer home
i in South Rock Island.
i Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Stephens AMI
II daughter of Moline will sail today from
New York on the steamer Mauretania
for trip around the world
H Mrs. ]. l.. Hagaman and her moth.
er, Mrs. w. F. Lewis, have returned
from Excelsior Springs, Mo-. where
II they have spent several weeks.
Il Oscar Schmidt and sister, Mrs
II Theresa Robinson, left this morning
H with Mr.. and Mrs w. l.. Velie of Mo
line for Buffalo, n. Y, to which city
Mr.. Velie shipped his touring cal
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-15
ABANDON CELEBRA-
TON FOR MAIN EVENT
Fourth of July DoinSs at Exposition
Park Put Aside for the Big
Show.

The committee of the Rock Island
Exposition company on Fourth of
July celebration and composed of
e. w. Lewis, DR.. c. l.. Silvis and w.
NJ. Reck, held meeting with Pres
ident 7. J. Medill at the Harper last
evening and decided after going
thoroughly over the situation TO
abandon the proposed Fourth of July
celebration at Exposition park in or
der not to detract from the main
events of Exposition week, August
9-14.
1t was planned to, present an af-
ternoon program at the park Monday
July 5, of automobile races, motor
cycle races, etc, but it was felt that
it would be within such a short time
of the exposition proper that it might
interfere with the real show. Hence
the action of the committee.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-15
TO Be OUT A YEAR
Postoffice Expected to Occupy
Temporary Quarters that
Long.
DURING THE REMODELING
Postmaster Mcdonald Secured I'm.
pOrtant Concessions on His
Visit to Washington.

Postmaster II. A. j. Mcdonald has
just returned from trip to Wash
ington in the interests of the inn
provement which is to be made in the
local postoffice building. Captain
Mcdonald had lengthy conference
with J. Knox Taylor, the govern
ment's supervising architect and the
latter stated that he would have the
plans for the new building ready in
time to allow the government to ask
for bids early in July. There are
three men at work now drafting the
plans for the improvements and they
hope to have them done very soon
The plans include a new heating
plant for the entire building and call
for the rewriting of the old part of
what is to be the new postofiice.
Will he In Use Year.
Final arrangements have been made
for using the old Mitchell & Lynde
building while the new wings of the
the work of getting the temporary
quarters in shape will commence soon
A number of new windows will have
to be placed in the building and plumb
ing, Ventilating and wiring will have
to be looked after before the place
can be used. The entire place will be
repainted, and two electric signs will
be hung, one on each side of the build
ing. 1t is expected that the temper
airy quarters will have to be used foT
fully a year before the new building
will be ready. The engineers Offices
and the office of the inspector of Gus
toms will be moved to the Safety
building during the period OF remodel
ing.
More Pay for Employees.
Captain Mcdonald secured a consid
cradle advance in the pay roll of his
employees while in Washington this
| time He announces that all the car
riers have been given an additional
500 on their months salary, and that
| most of the clerks salaries have beer
advanced like amount. He also Sc
cured $25 additional to the amount
which is allotted to the mounted mai
carriers to be used in providing fol
the keep of the horses.
| An inspector is expected here from
| Washington shortly to look over -,
rural mail route of this postoffice
Captain Mcdonald has asked for tn,
inspection in order that he can ask TO
several improvements. While it is no
generally known, the rural mail rout
here is one of the heaviest if not tn
heaviest in the United States, as
serves 35S families. The postmaste
would like to have this route divide,
and another man added to the force.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-15
Opens
June Is
STEAMBOAT RIDE
FOR BETHANY HOME
Directors Accept Offer of Ferry Conn
pany for Thursday-Money for
the Institution.

The Bethany home board of directors
held meeting last night at the home
and the regular routine business was
transacted. Mrs. Huntoon as chairman
of the committee which was appointed
to investigate conditions at the home,
made a glowing report on the eff
cheney and general good condition and
recommended that Miss Smith, the
matron, be rendered a months vaca-
ton with pay in acknowledgement IF
her services. The recommendation
and the report were both adopted.
Mrs Sudlow of the house committee
reported that the Rock Island-Daven-
Port ferry company had rendered to the
home the use of the upper deck on the
ferry for Thursday afternoon from )
o'clock until 8 o'clock and that the
committee had planned TO charge 10
cents for a ride as long as any one
wanted during the time allotted. and
in this way raise money for the good
of the home. The report of Matron
Smith showed that there are Al child
rem at the home at present.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-15

and which will be taken by the party
on reaching that city for tour of
New York state.
Mrs. Samuel Strauss of New York,
who has been visiting her mother,
Mrs. Julia Rosenfield, has gone to
Des Moines for short stay with rel
atives.
Mrs. John Tighe. wife of Manager
Tighe of the Islanders, is at st. An
thongs hospital to undergo an oper-
alton, which. however, is not expected
TO be very serious one.
Mrs. c. c. Carter and son Craw-
ford. left this afternoon for Omena
Mich, for the summer. Richard Car
ter, who is now visiting in Texas viii
later join his mother and brother al
their summer home.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-15
COMMANDERY ELECTS
OFFICERS FOR YEAR
Rock Island knights TempIar Has
Annual Meeting ut
Temple

The annual election of officers of
Rock Island Commandcry 1 s knights
Templar was held at Masonic temple
last evening and resulted as follows:
Eminent Commander - G. w.
Thacher.
Generalissimo-P. Greenawalt.
Captain General-R ]. Fullerton
Senior Warden-E. II. Ash.
Junior Warden-I G. Woodbury..
Prelate-S. J. Ferguson.
Treasurer. *. Rhoads.
Recorder-R. c. Willerton.
Standard Bearer-H. B. Hayden.
Sword Bearer-N. G. Griffiths.
Warder-H. S. Bollman.
Sentinel-E e. Wilcher
Member of Board of Control OwC
years)-H. II. Cleaveland.
Trustees-C. w. Thacher, p. Green
await. r. j. Fullerton, e. H. Ash, J. G
Woodbury..
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-15
CITY CHAT.

Kerler & Co. weave rugs.
TriCity Auction company.
Buy home of Reidy Bros.
Read H. K. Walkers want ads.
Tri-City Towel Supply company.
For bus and express, Spencer & Trefz.
Sand and cement. Mueller Lumber
company.
Godfrey's laundry gives green trad
Ing stamps.
Tri-City Auction company. Old
phone 1897.
Tri-City Auction company. Old
phone 1897. No. 1913 Third avenue.
Let Krell C Johnston do your tin
II. T. Siemon wants your tin and
furnace work. 1526-152S Fourth ave.
nue..
Lewis Single Binder straight 5
cents. Many smokers prefer them to
lucent cigars.
Miss A. Pitcher, who conducts a
tonsorial parlor, has recovered from
a 10 days illness.
Travel over the Rock Island bridge
yesterday included 1922 foot, 1,2S(
teams and 294 street cars.
The Palace meat market ON Second
avenue between Eighteenth and Nine
teenth streets has gone out of bust
ness, and the fixtures will be removed
Court of Honor No. S55 will hold
benefit card party and dance at Bes
elin's hall Thursday evening, June II
admission, Is cents Good music.
| The Ladies Aid society of the Cen
trail church will meet tomorrow after
noon at O'Clock at the home of Mrs
George Davis, 1905 Twenty-secon,
street
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-15

lSoClety news, written or telephOned |
to the society editor of The Argus, will |
be gladly received and published. But |
In either Sc the identity of the sender
must be m.de known. to insure relia
bllity. Written notices must bear sig
nature and address.l
Annual League Meetinq.-The Ep-
worth league of Spencer Memorial
Methodist church held the annual
| meeting last evening at the church.
Reports of the officers showed the
league in healthy condition, 1920 hav-
| ing been spent the past year for char.
| liable purposes, and an increase in
membership of 20. Officers were elect
ed about a month ago. and those who
took up their work last evening are:
| President-Omar Cowden.
| First Vice President - Miss Jessie
Eckert.
| Second Vice President-Miss Susie
LIE Clare.
Third Vice President-Miss Maude
Slocum.
Fourth Vice President-Miss Iduna
Cowden.
Secretary-Miss Inez Crompton.
| ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS f1dEtWell.
| krull-Johnston.-Miss Mary E. John
ston and William J. Krull were mar
red this morning at 10 o'clock at the
, home of the brides parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. J. w. Johnston, 72G Seventeenth
street, by Rev. Granville II. Sherwood
of Trinity Episcopal church. Mr..
Krull is the son of Mr. and Mrs A.
krull of Live Oak, Cal, and is en-
I 3loyed in the Office of the People
Power company. His bride graduated
( from Augustana college in 1904 and
later studied at the school of oratory
K at the Northwestern university at Ev-
! anston. The bride wore beautiful
( gown of ivory marquiseatte over white
I taffeta. Mr.. and Mrs. krull left at
! noon for Chicago and will spend some
I time in Wisconsin. Returning, they
will make their home in this city.
XII Daughters of Covenant Meeting
y The Daughters of the Covenant of the
X FIRST Methodist church held a meet
\ i ing last evening at the home of Miss
X Jennie Collins, 1920 Eighth avenue
z Papers on the lesson of the evening
\ were read by Misses Ruby Williams
} Grace Stafford and Bessie Beeler, and
y Mrs. Martin. A piano trio was given
3l by the Misses Marion Walker, Lucille
\ Hazard and Mary Graves Mrs. A. E
< Williams and Miss Kate Rosebury sang
! solos, and the Misses Josephine Cook
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-15

their feet and. making them perma-
Rent. At a meeting of the CONNER
cial club last evening the plan was
discussed and placed in the hands of
a committee. 1t is the idea to col
lect no actual cash from those who
subscribe, the signer merely agreeing
to lend his credit to the extent men,
toned opposite his name, the same
to be used by the trustees of the
fund in arranging for loans at the
banks for worthy firms
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-15
Juno Is In American History.

1T5@- Franklin drew electricity from
the clouds.
1916 George Washington took COM
mand of the continental army.
1S49-James Knox Polk. eleventh pres
ident. died: born 1875.
1904-The New York excursion steamer
General Slocum burned in Long
Island sound: S12 persons on a
church excursion outing lost their
lives.
ASTRONOMICAL EVENTS.
Sun sets 100. rises 4:24; moon rises
3:21 q. m.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-15
THE WEATHER.
Fair tonight, followed by increasing
risinS temperature.
J. NJ. SHERIER, Local FOrecaster.

Temperature mt a. M, 81; at p.
NJ, 20. Maximum temperature In last
"a hours, CD; minimum. 40. Velocity of
wind mt u. M, calm. Precipitation
none. Stage Of water, Sd feet. fall Of
= foot In last "a hours.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-15
Norwegian Novelist Near Death.

Christiana, June 15.-Bjornstejerne
Bjornson, the Norwegian novelist who
has been seriously i'll at Laurvik, has
suffered a relapse and is in critical
condition. He had a paralytic stroke
June 3.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-15
A Famous Health Builder.

a medicine that will cleanse the bow
els and put them in condition to do
their proper work unaided will do more
than anything else to preserve health
and strength. Such a medicine is the
tonic laxative herb tea. Lanes Family
Medicine. Get a 25-cent package toda v
at any druggists or dealers. No mat
ter what you have tried before, try this
famous herb tea.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-15
REFRESHES THE SCALP.

Almost anyone may rid themselves o
dandruf and scalp irritation and proven
badness if they will use Rexall'" 90" Hai.
Tonic. We are SO certain of this we guar
antee to return every cent paid us for it
it doesn't prove satisfactory. Try it at on
entire risk. Two sizes, soc. and SI.oo
THOMAS DRUG co.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-15
RIVER BULLETIN.

Only very slight changes will occur
in the Mississippi from below Dubuque
to Muscatine.
j. NJ. SHERIER, Local Observer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-15


a delightful social hour was enjoyed.
Tri-City Social Service Club. - The
annual meeting of the Tri-City Social
Service club will be held this evening
at the Y. M. c. A. Supper will be serv-
ed by the Association Helpers at GAS,
and business session and election of
work of the club for the past two
years will Je read, and short address
es will be given by members prominent
in the work.
Boat Ride for charity.-The ladies
of the Bethany Home association are
planning boat ride on the ferry DAY.
export for the benefit of Bethany home
Thursday afternoon between the hours
of and 8. Refreshments will be serv-
ed, and for 10 cents for adults and 5
cents for children passengers may ride
on the upper deck of the ferry all af-
ternoon.
Flag Day Banquet.-The members of
Fort Armstrong chapter, Daughters of
the American Revolution, held their
annual flag day banquet yesterday at
the inn at Fejervary park, Davenport
Dinner was served at 80 to about %
members and the day till late afternoon
was passed in a pleasant way together
Each lady wore a small American flag
Evans-French Cards lssued.-Cards
have been issued to the marriage of
Miss Grace French, daughter of Judge
and Mrs Nathaniel French of Daven-
port, TO Harry Evans. The ceremony
will take place on the, afternoon of
July 8.
| Will Give Coffee.-The ladies' aux
iliary of the Rock Island County
Humane society will give a coffee to.
morrow afternoon at the home of Mrs
c. T. Dugard. 1918 Third avenue. The
public will be welcome to attend
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-15
PLAN FUND FOR FACTORIES
MuScatine Business Men Discuss New
Credit Scheme.

Muscatine business men will likely
take up the securing of a $4,000
credit fund to be used in putting the
smaller and more promising manu-
featuring enterprises of that city on
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-15
Appoint Physicians.

The board reelected DR.. J. c. Soud-
ers as the county physician for Rock
Island, South Rock Island and the
county Jail, and elected DR.. Perry H.
Vessel as the county physician for
Moline. DR.. A. T. Leopold was also a
candidate for the Moline place. The
compensation was fixed as before.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-15

during his term, employed five depu-
ties, and during sessions of the court
employed nine deputies and bailiffs.
Miss Milda Browner complained to
the board of the action of the county
and state authorities in the care OF her
father, who died recently at Barton
vile. The matter was referred to the
infirmary committee to report Thurs
day morning Mr.. Browner's death
was not reported to his family until af
ter tho remains had been buried.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-15

and Marion Hazard gave piano duet.
The hostess served refreshments and
a delightful social hour was enjoyed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-15
SOCIAL AFFAIRS

[Society news. written or telephoned
to the society editor of The Argus, will
be gladly received and published. But
In either Sc the identity of the sender
must be Made known, to insure relia-
bility. Written notices must bear sig
nature and address,
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-12-11

batch The fcrcost Of all If DR..
cook n'd really dickcrcd with Loose
and punG.a TO doctor a ropor, fo,
"m Il. anls TO reaAu that &C.
would nave come across with the
con Hae he certainly would
been v'l aware ina, men entering
n.o a esuouaoIe transaction like
this vDnId squeal the minute hc
au,l 10 Do so. The story is nimsy.
.. s .nHrcly possible that Cook
is an im2oster, but he win never b.
convicted on the lcsImouy of ,h.
sew YORK Times
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-12-11

Residents and Citizens Of Blue
fell wr' have friends back home"
in other communities, may confer a
.avor TO both them and US by Civ
ing rs their address so we. can mail
them our circular. Good Stcno-
sraphers and Bockkeepcrs are al
ways in demand. students may en-
t>r any time. Day and Night scs-
'ions all the year. HlueHcld Normal
md Business College.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-12-11
o..a sI every evening except

seT- "ln| AFTERNOON DEC. n
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-12-11

= We have Card Trays, Nut
hne line of sterling silver and
Wise Scissors Sets, Pocket
lngersoll Dolla~ Watches.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-12-11

PLACE YOUR ORDER NOW FOR
CHRISTMAS FLOWERS WITH EAST
END PHARMACY.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-01-24

full, but may be an exceedingly effec-
tive part OF the decorative scheme. II
possible samovar should take the
place of the kettle. They are really
more practical and convenient-espe-
cially for serving tea to number
of guests-though SO little understood
and used in this country. Boxes for
preserved fruit or ginger and trays OF
all shapes and sizes can be had at very
moderate cost and are really beautiful.
Brass is no harder to clean than sill
yer, and slight cloud Of tarnish gives
1t pinkish cast much admired by ar
lists, however 1t may affect the house.
keeper. In a living room where a
touch Of warm color is needed, nothing
could be better than table, set with
well-selected brasses.
- = =
Mrs. George Fox will entertain in
formally Thursday afternoon OF this
week in honor of her sister, Mrs. G.
Levy, of Bay City, Michigan. The
card club. Several other social func-
lions will be given in honor OF Mrs.
Levy during her stay here.
= = -
Miss Pearl Davis left yesterday for
Fort Wayne to visit her aunt for sew
eral days.
y y y
Mr.. Lester Craig, of Dayton, Ohio,
has been the guest of his father, Mr. B.
F. Craig, of North Seventeenth street
- - -
Mr.. Paul E. Mount, of this city,
was married today to Miss Hildegrade
Echer, of Covington, Kentucky. The
affair was celebrated at the home of
the brides parents. They will be at
home do their many friends after Feb
ruary tenth, at their newly appointed
home on Richmond avenue.
- - -
Mrs. Lottie Porter, of Connersville,
and Mr.. and Mrs. William Wallace, of
Milton, are guests of Mrs. Louise Cum
mings and daughter, Mrs. B. F. Craig,
II North Seventeenth street.
- - -.
The engagement of Miss Lillian Nc
Quinn and Mr.. Frost Hernly, of New
Castle, has been announced. Mr..
Hernly is well known locally.