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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-04-08
VACATION BEGUN
Easter Holiday at Augustana
Will Continue Till Next
Wednesday Morning.
MANY STUDENTS GO HOME
Reports Show that the Wennerberg
Chorus Is Meeting With Sue
cess in Tour of Iowa.

Easter vacation at Augustana COL
lege commenced. last night and will
continue until next Wednesday morn
ing, April A. The vacation in the
seminary commenced a week earlier.
but ends at the same time as that ~
the college. Many of the students liv-
ing in Iowa and Illinois left for their
homes last night to spend the vacation
days. Many other students who live
in distant states accompanied their
chums who are more fortunate in liv-
ing nearer the tri-cities.
Only one more holiday will be en-
joyed by the students after the close
of the Easter holidays until CON
mencement week. namely Founders
day, April 81 School closes May u
this year and commencement week be
gins May "a.
Chorus Meeting with Success.
According to reports received from
members of the Wennerberg chorus OF
Augustana college. which is now or
an extended tour in Iowa and Ne
braska, the chorus is having splendid
success. The weather has been fav
orable at all the places visited TIM!
far and big crowds have attended thu
concerts. The financial part of the
trip is also showing up well, more
than $500 having been received by til,
chorus as its share OF the receipt.
from the first five places visited. a
one of these places merely a collec
ton was taken up. the concert bein.
given on Sunday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-04-08
MAHMOUT A FITz DISCIPLE
Uses Raw Beef as Part of His Train
ing Diet in Preparing Gotch.

Chicago. April S.-Mahmout the
Turkish wrestler. is following in the
footsteps of Bob Fitzsimmans in the
matter of eating piece of raw beef
daily as part of his training fare. He
seasons it plentifully with sauces, CON
Stunning it in the form of Tartar steaks.
For the first time since he has been
here Yussiff dropped below 200 pounds
scaling 1877 when weighed yesterday
Goteh's weight was announced as 200
pounds.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-04-08
Low Fares for Settlers, Chicago, Mil
waukee G. ST. Paul Railway.

Low fares for settlers, every Tues
day from March 90 to April 81, inclu-
siye, to North Dakota and Montana
kee q Puget Sound railway. Rates
apply to Haynes, Hettinger, Bowman,
Marmarth and other North Dakota
points, and to Baker, Miles City, For
syth, Musselshell, Lavina, Roundup,
Harlowton, Moore, Lewistown and
other Montana stations on this new
line. Complete information free from
your local agent. f. A. Miller, gen.
eral passenger agent, Chicago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-04-08
LINE o DOPE

Elmer Dye, pitcher from Wadena,
Iowa, has reported at Dubuque.
Cecil Coombs, now with Decatur, is
said to really belong to Terre Haute.
Charley Buelow is still at Dubuque
and shows no disposition TO report at
Hannibal
Infelder Burch and Catcher Wilkes,
local men, have been cut loose by Man
| ager Donnelly.
The real doings begin Sunday. when
we shall have the helpless Davenport
ers in our own ball yard
Funny how those last years records
of some of the men signed about the
circuit last winter have faded.
i Springfield has nearly score OF
players who have not yet reported
Among the lot are several of the old
men.
i Next Tuesday we get a look at those
Chicago White Sox yannigans who
have been trimming up the brush
Ieaguers in the west so handily.
Schoonhoven the former Davenport
IShortstop, and now manager of Eau
:, Claire, is here looking for likely cast
offs from Rock Island and Davenport
/ Tim O'Brien is free. Dubuque, after
trying in vain to find market for the
first baseman, has released him out
fright. O'Brien refused to sign for $3.50
per.
Jess Ruby is dissatisfied with the
cut in salary that has been handed
him. If that's the case Kinsella will
not get much work out of him this
year.
il Dow Vandine, according to the Du
buque papers, has made demands upon
the management of the club in that
4 city which cannot be met, and his fu
ture is uncertain
Il Z. N. Woodruff is the latest addition
Ito Donuelly's squad. He will work in
the box at the opening of the season
at Peoria May 8. Woodruff was elect
ed mayor Tuesday.
Il Bill Fleet the former Clinton pitcher
who has been retained by Davenport
and who is expected to do much OF
the heavy work against Rock Island
this season, has reported.
John King, the premier catcher. is
up against it. President Murphy OF
the Chicago Nationals says that if the
,recalcitrant one desires to come back
he must be prepared to pay $1,000 to
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-04-08
WILL CANVASS RETURNS
Vote i'm Rock Island Will BE Counted
Tomorrow.

The returns of the election in Rock
Island will be canvassed tomorrow. in
the afternoon the town board, COM
posed of Supervisor David Don, Clerk
NJ T. Rudgren, Assessor j. F. Moeller
and Collector j. B. Johnston, will meet
and canvass the results on the town
ship Offices, and in the evening the
city council will hold an adjourned
meeting and canvass the returns on
the city offices and the license propo-
sition.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-04-08
A MUSCATlNE FISH STORY
Two Boys Fight 10 Pound Catfish
and Land It.

Muscatine papers print a story of a
hair raising struggle of two boys,
Frank and Clarence Healy, with a
giant catfish that they found lying
near the shore in a slough few miles
below that city. Frank succeeded in
getting his fingers in the gills of the
fish. which promptly swan away with
him. Clarence came to the rescue
with Ratchet and the fish was stun
ned and landed 1t weighed 10 pounds.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-04-08
SOMETHING ELSE
WRONG WITH CHASE
First Stacker of New York Americans
Ill With SmaIlpoX-Team May
Go to Hospital

Augusta, Ca, April S.-Hal Chase,
the first baseman of the New York
American league team, is in the pest
house here with a severe attack OF
smallpox Other members were vac
cinated as soon as Chases condition
became known.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-04-08
Gentle and Effectixe.

A well known Manitoba editor
writes: "As an inside worker | find
Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver
Tablets invaluable for the touches of
biliousness natural to sedentary life,
their action being gentle and effect
i've, clearing the digestive tract and
the head" Price,, 25 cents. Samples
free. All druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-04-08
Notice.

The regular annual meeting of the
stockholders of the Rock Island Saw
ings bank for the election of nine di
rectors for one year will be held al
the Office of said bank, in Rock Island
Monday, April IL, 1909. Polls will be
open at 10 a. m. and closed at IL noon
of said day
-.P. GREENAWALT, Cashier.
Rock Island, April 8, 1909. t4.o,s.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-04-08
WOLGAST TO MEET MEMSiC
"Pugs" VIII Have Ten Round
Bout at Los Angeles April 49,

Los Angeles, Cal. April S.-Ad VOL
CAST and George Memsic were matched
yesterday to fight 10 rounds on April
l6. The weight is to be 1913 at
o'clock, which will give Memsic about
10 pounds advantage, as he takes IN
weight rapidly Wolgast, although go
ing out of his class again, probably
will be favorite. as he whipped Picato,
who fought draw with MemSic.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-04-08
Davenport Horse Market.

Ralph Williams of the Ottumwa and
Davenport horse market is selling a
load of horses at the John Meier place,
Northwest Davenport. He sells them
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-04-08
This Will Interest Mothers

Mother Grays Sweet Powders for
Children, certain relief for Feverish-
ness, Headache, Bad Stomach. Teething
Disorders. move and regulate the Bow
els and destroy Worms. They break up
Colds in "a hours They are so pleasant
to the taste and harmless as milk.
Children like them. Over 10000 testi-
monials Of cures. They never fail
Sold by all druggists; 25c. Ask today
Don't accept any substitute.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-04-08
Feed and Fuel.

Grain-Corn, Csc to Csc; oats. SIC;
wheat, CSC.
Forage-Timothy hay, $40 to $11;
prairie. $40; clover. SIS to $40; straw
$3.50.
Coal-Lump, per bushel, 14c; slack
$3.50.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-04-08
ANOTHER CHAMPION GONE

Pedros S. Esteila, Famous Butter
Cow, Goes to Evergreen Pastures.
Columbia, Mo. April S.-Pedros S.
Estella, champion butter COW of the
world, is dead at the Missouri Agricul-
tural college farm here. In u months
she produced 712 pounds of butter
fully 100 pounds more than her nearest
competitor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-04-08

New Orleans, La, April SIKH"
Farmer of Peoria. H., and Walter
Little of Chicago have been matched
for 10 round bout at the Royal Ath
letic club Monday, April II.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-04-08
Provisions and Produce.

Eggs-Fresh, 1Skc.
Live Poultry-Hens, per pound, 12c
springs, 13c per pound.
Butter-Dairy, &c.
Lard-11c.
egetables-Potatoes, 75c to 90c.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-04-08
LOCAL MARKET CONDITIONS.
Todays' Quotations on Provisions, LIvs
Stock. Feed and Fuel.

Rock Island, April S.-Following al
the wholesale prices on the loo;
market today:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-04-08

Decatur is trying out cripple, Dan
my, Jenkins, who was hurt when boy,
rendering the fingers of his right hand
nearly useless. He is a left handler,
wearing his glove on his right, and is
;aid to get the flies as Well as the best
of them.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-04-08

Decatur's new home uniforms are
white with black trimmings. The caps
lave. long beaks. The shirts have mar
row collars and button tight. The old
gray uniforms will be worn on the
road.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-04-08

on a guaranty. A fresh lot will ar
rive Friday, April 8. Cali him up
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-04-08
New York Stocks.

New York, April S.-Following are
the quotations on the stock market
today:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-04-08

'eimburse him for the expense of Sc
.uring Catcher Needham. Killing, in
eryiewed at Kansas City. says he is
anxious to play. but really it would
tuin his business to leave at this time.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-04-08

President Kinsella of Springfield has
bought a shortstop from Terre Hante,
out refuses to give his name. Smith.
the Dwight lad who was thought good
enough for the place, has been
droppd. as was also Cassett, the Phil
|adelphian.
Fred Moore at Decatur has released
five more of those stellar performers
Decatur bugs. Following are the men
who slipped: Robert Altman, pitcher;
Everett Brown, outfielder; c.. l.. Bat
son, pitcher; Garland Storms, pitcher;
George Rickenbach, pitcher.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-04-08

John Killing, the premier catcher j:
up against it. President Murphy Of
the Chicago Nationals says that if the
recalcitrant one desires to come bacl
he must be prepared to pay $1,000 t.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-04-08

Bill Fleet, the former Clinton pitcher
who has been retained by Davenport
and who is expected to do much o
the heavy work against Rock ISLAND
this season, has reported.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-16
HATTERS' STRIKE INVOLVES ABOUT
 1s,000 PERSONS

(Continued From First Page.)
 starting factories of their own. Hat making is highly skilled labor ana the ,,nion leaders claim that it will be diff fult for the manufacturers to get strike breakers Today the 200 trimmers and banders of the big Crowfoot ana Knapp factory walkedout. They are mostly women and their organization is affiliated. with the United Matters of North America. It is expected the trimmers in all the factories will be out within a. day or two as they will have cleaned up work before them. Danbury has reported complete ces- ga tion of work in all the union factor les in the district, but no disorder.
 Washington. Jan. 16.-The executive council of the American Federation of Labor today decided to stand by the United Hatters in their strike and to afford material aid if necessary. The council also issued an appeal to the laboring men of America for funds to fight the case now pending against the officers of the Federation.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-16
IN THE CITY COURT

Joseph Galash. Denis Michalowski and Joseph Manuello. the three little boys arrested for stealing change from an East Side marketman's till were released in charge of the probation of ficer by Judge Pullman to-day.
 Frank Verillo is held for investiga- tion. He was charged with theft by B. Sackowitz of 23 Bank street, When arrested he attempted to secret a cou- pie of letters by slipping them up his sleeve. Three pairs of pants pawned by Verillo were identified by Sacko- witz.
 Edward Handley of 2S2 Island Brook avenue was brought in this morning on a warrant charging him with breach of the peace at his home.
 John Katkoushkis, 15 and Chris Per- mitare Is, were before the court for burglarizing the David Trubee & Co.,, wholesale house in Water street on Thursday. Their cases were cOntinu- ed till April l6 and they were placed in charge of the probation officer.
 William Cairns enjoyed brief va- cation from the jail and again appear ed in court this morning charged with drunkenness and breach of the peace committed at his home on Arctic St., near Knowlton. He was sent back to iail for 30 days and fined 5.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-16
Receipt That Cures
 M oak Men.-Free
Send Name and Address Today-You Can Have It Free and Be
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 Tbis prescription comes from a phy- siciaE who has made special study ct men. and I am convinced it is the surest acting combination for the cure of deficient manhood and vigor-failure ever put together.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-16
A REAL MUSICAL COMEDY.

The announcement that the A. B. c. club. Bridgeport's most popular enter tainers. are to present Visitors Day at School.' real complete and up to date musical comedy at Eagles hall Tuesday. Jan. 19. is creating wide spread interest among the amusement loving populace of this city and it is safe to predict that an audience of un- bounded proportions will be on hand to witness this praise worthy effort. The A. B. c. club have become famed for the general excellence of their previous productions. and the results attained from rehearsals held to date augur a performance of unusual ability and one that will far surpasS anything of it's like nature ever given locally. The principal characters include the cream of local talent, many of them having featured in other A. E. c. shows. They will be assisted by chorus of 50 boys and girls especially chosen for their ability as singers. as we'll as good looks.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-16
A NOTRE DAME
 LADY'S APPEAL.

To all knowing sufferers of rheuma- tism, whether muscular or of the -.51nts, sciatica, lumbagos, backache, pains in the kidneys or neuralgia pains, to write to her for home treatment which has repeatedly cured all of these tortures. She feels it her duty to send it to all sufferGrs FREE You cure yourself at home as thousands will testify-no change of climate being necessary. This simple discovery ban ishes uric acid from the blood, loosens the stiffened joints, purifies the blood, and brightens the eyes, giving elastic ity and tone to the whole system If the above interests you, for proof ad- dress Mrs. M. Summers Box R. Notre Dame. Ind.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-16
THE ROWLAND DRY GOODS CO
BRIDGEPORTERS SEE
 SHERIFF INITIATED
Delegation of Sir Knights of This City Present at Ger emoies In Danbury.

Bridgeport Knights Templar were represented in no mean numbers at Danbury last evening when Sherin B. B. Hawley became Sir Knight. The Park City delegation did not go along empty handed. At the psychological moment the sheriff was adorned with a magnificent Knights Tenlplar charm. Those present from this city who as- sisted the sheriff on ''his way" were: W. E. Burnham. F.W. Smith. Jr.. Swan B. Brewster. Dr. z. l.. Banks Jacob Huber. George Smith. Charles Logan. IF Fred Schussler, E. s. Sumner. Otto Lernan, Stiles Judson. Sheriff Thomas Hamilton, Hugh Sterling. Louis Kutscher. Jr.. Irwin Smith EFT. Buck ingham, Roderick P. Curtis. Nelson Freshour. Angus Mckenzie. and Dr. D. c. DeWolfe.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-16
STREET TO-DAY.

Special from United Press.)
 II a. m.-General strength developed in the stock market during the first hour, prices moving up sharply. Brok- eys representing important bull inter- ests said the most important factor in the market was the fact that there was no selling pressure in evidence. Union Pacific reflected urgent covering of shorts more than anything. South ern Pacific reflected urgent covering of shorts more than anything. South ern Pacific, St. Paul. Reading and New York Central followed Union Pacific closely. Inter-Metropolitan made gain of IA and Brooklyn Rapid Tran sit rose 5-8. Chesapeake & Ohio was strong, showing an advance of points.
 Noon.-There was demonstration of increased strength in the stock mar ket in the last hour, the entire list moving up and further material gains being made in number of important issues. The Hartman stocks became more pronounced features. Union Pa cific crossing 1S0 and showing a gain of points from the opening, while Southern Pacific followed with an ad- vance to above 120. The traction stocks were among the strongest fea- lures. Inter-Metropolitan joining the advance. At the close the market was strong around the highest.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-16
TORRINGTON HERMIT
 BURNED TO DEATH
Body Found in Ruins of His
 Shanty This Morning.
(Special from United Press. \


 Torrington, Jan. 16 - Thomas O'Rourke who lived as a hermit near here for many years, was burned to death when his shanty burned to the ground early today. The place was found a smouldering mass of ruins and under them the mans body. It is supposed the fire started from an over heated stove. O'Rourke was about 43 years old and very eccentric. All his relations were dead but he continued to live alone in the little house about a mile and half from here, on the lonely Goshen road. None knew that his shelter was afire until the Rev. c. M. Bryant, passing there shortly before noon today, saw the place in ashes. He summoned aid and an exploration of the little ruins disclosed ORourke's body. It is certain that the place burned late last night or early this morning, as people passing there last evening saw it as usual.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-16
FREE PASSAGE TO
 REGGIO AND MESSINA
Italian Government Wants Former Residents of those Cities to Help Adjust PropertY Rights.

Any native or Regeto or Mess;na resident of thts city. who wants fo ra. turn to the earthquake zone. may have Tree transportation. by proving their previous residences at either of the two piaces. This arrangement is made by the steamship companies with the Itai- ian government. which desires the presehceof all former residents. for inc purpose of straightening land lecords and to locate the ownership of property of families wiped out by the holocaust. The Italian government. which owns its own railroads. agrees to furnish free transportation to Rexgio. or Mes slna. from any port where the steam ships land such passengers.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-16
JUDGE COMLEY SUES
 CITY FOR $1,000
Claims That His Property Was'Damaged By Change
 of Grade In Grown Street.

Papers have been filed in the court of Common Pleas. civil side, by Judge William H. Comley. Jr.. in an action begun by him against the city of Bridgeport on the ground that his property in Crown street has been damaged by the change of grade in that thoroughfare. which change was ordered by the Common Council last June. The plaintiff represents that prior to the action by the Common Council he had conformed to the then existing grade of the roadway and that by reason of the change ordered by the city his property has depreciated in value and he has been put to an ex- pense of SEQ.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-16

DIED t. BOUTON.-In Plainfield, N. J., Jan. 15. 1909, George c. Bouton in his S8th year.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral at the residence of his son, George c. Bouton, IT,, No. 4O8 War ren St., on Sunday 17th inst, at 2:30 o'clock, P. M.
 Burial in Mountain Grove Ceme- tery.
 OSBORN.-In Stratford, Conn.,, Friday Jan. IS, 1909, Fannie Hall, wife of William s. Osborn, aged 52 years. Friends are invited to attend the funeral at the residence of her fath- CT Lucius Judson, Main street, Strat- ford. on Sunday, Jan. IF, at 2:30 D. m. Burial at convenience of the fam ily.
 A. 16 a*p CONNOLLY.-There will be an ami versary mass of requiem for the re- pose of the soul of the late Mrs. Ann Connolly, offered at St. Mary's Church on Monday, Jan. IS, at 7:3O a. m.
 GRIFFIN.-In this city. Jan. IA, 1909, John Griffin. aged 36 years.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from his late residence, No 122 Atlantic street, on Sunday, Jan. 17, at p. m.. and from Sacred Heart church at 2:30 D. m. , A requiem mass will be held at Sa- cred Heart Church at a. m. Mon day. Dec. IS, for the repose of his soul.
 -Interment at St. Michaers ceme- tery.
 DIMOND-In Bethel. Jan. g, George H. Dimond. aged 37 years. A .s
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-16
HARRIMAN'S LAWYER
 HAS PEARSALL WILL

counsel for Edward H. Hartman. the railroad magnate. New York, has in formed Probate Judge Nobbs that he will come to this city, Monday, with the will and three codicils thereto of the late Thomas Pearsall, and file the same for probate. Attorney Sterling is named as executor in the will. AS the testator maintained his residence in New York, only that part of the property which is held in this State will be probated in this city. Accord ing to the assessors books the deceas- ed paid taxes on S143 400
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-16
Murtagh Was Going to
 Give Money to Biltz
But No Will Is Found and Relatives in Ireland Are Claimants of Dead Mans Property.

Bernard Murtagh, who died some- time since, left $1.2o0 in cash. It was supposed that he is survived by no relatives But Mrs. Michael Stokes has received a letter from a brother of Murtagh, living in Ennybegs, County Longford. Ireland. Other persons liv- ing in this state are claimants. The dead man had said that he would leave his money to Charles N. Biltz, his next friend, who cared for him during his illness. But as no will has been found it is probable that MT. Biltz will be less fortunate. Mir. Biltz will probate the estate Monday, when claimants may be heard.