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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-04
Nelson to Box in Oklahoma.

San Francisco, June Jack Cliff
ford, who was knocked out by Battling
Nelson IN five rounds at Ogden Jan. Il
last. is to be the opponent of the light
weight champion in a 90 round fight
arranged for Oklahoma City June %.
William Guerney, the Oklahoma pro-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-04

Pitcher Ralph Davie. recently re-
leased by Bloomington, has caught on
with Dubuque. 1t is reported that
Manager Plass is considering also TAX
ing Pitcher Bishop, recently let go by
Decatur, for a trial Bishop was with
Dubuque couple of years ago and did
good work Airing, the Dubuque sec
ond base:nan. has the knockers after
him and Plass figures on taking hrs
place as soon as he gets in condition
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-04
No Florida Racina After 1911.

Tallahassee. Fla. June 1.-The sen
ate conquered in the amendments 10
the aGti-racing bill as passed by the
house and it is now in the hands IF
the governor for his signature The
bill becomes effective two years hencA.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-04

Stolen bases-Melchoir, Snyder, Kee-
nan. Two-base hits-Cutshaw (2), Mel
choir, Lerchen. Three-base hit-Lang
don. Double play-Weakley to Lerch-
en- to Vandine. Struck out-By David
son, a; by Weakley, l. Bases on balls
OFF Weakley, 2. Wild pitch-David-
son. Umpire-Clark.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-04
coIored Teams Will Meet.

George Marshall's team of Tri-City
Giants and Rufus Phoenix's team from
Moline will play a game of baseball
at Athletic field in Moline tomorrow
afternoon. The Moline team goes 10
Clinton after the game to take part
in carnival which will open up there
Monday
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-04

moter has been troubled of late to Sc
cure an opponent for Nelson, but Cliff
ford accepted Clifford. II Is reported.
will leave for Oklahoma today and will
at once go into training for the match.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-04
River Riplets.

The Ruth went north. The Heller
Blair arrived from the south.
The stage of water was $50 al
day.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-04

Manager Spencer of the Cedar Rap
los team has promised his home
papers that he will strengthen the
team as soon as possible This IS
taken to mean that he will first of all
land an old catcher.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-04
Saloon Notice

Big free chicken lunch at the park
buffet, 221 Twentieth street, Saturday
night.
Turtle soup served at Dressen's bar
100 Fourth avenue, Saturday night. :
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-04

Davenport had celebrated with boil
fires. blowing of whistles, and parades,
its two victories over Rock Island was
a joke or was really an occurrence.
Yep. it's SO.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-04

StOIcn bases-Nye, Jacobsen Bark
well, Ohland. Two-base hits-Jenkins.
Ohland. Double plays-PurteI to Fos-
ter, Reitz to McGrew to Shaffer. Moore
to. Purtell to Foster Hits made-Of
.Cowell,. in four and onethird in
nIngs; off Laudermilk, 8 in four and
two-thirds innings Struck out BY
Cowell 5; by Fleet, .. Bases on balls
OFF Laudermilk. 2; off Cowell. 2; off
Fleet, &. Umpire-Hollings
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-04
Thinks IL Saved His Life

Lester Nj. Nelson of Naples. Maine,
says in a recent letter: Il have used
DR.. King New Discovery many years
for coughs and colds and | think it
saved my life. | have found it re-
liable remedy for throat and lung
complaints, and would no more be
without a bottle than | would be
without food" For nearly 40 years
New Discovery has stoou at the head
of throat and lung remedies. AS a
preventive of pneumonia. and healer
OF weak lungs il has no equal Sold
under guarantee at all druggists. 80
cents and $1.0O. Trial bottle free.
All the news all the time-THE
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-04

ana see how quickly the new
hairs VIII begin TO come I'm: good
strong healthy ones too. The old
hairs will stop falling out. and
dandruff. the cause Oh badness
Will disappear. Then you VIII
have 4 head OF hair to be proud
IS NOT A DYE.
~ AND soc. BOTTLES, AT DRUGGISTS.
Hsy'a Harfiua SOAP cures Eczema, red,
rough and chapped hands, and all skin diseases.
Keeps skin fine and soft, 25c. druggists. Send
De- for free books, "The Care Of the Skin" 1.-THE
Care of the Hair"
PhIIo Hay Spec. Co., Newark. n. ].
For Sale by T. H. Thomas and w. T..
Hartz, Druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-04
LINE O. DOPE
Bill Fleet yesterday demonstrated
than in the capacity of umpire,

Cedar Rapids newspapers are loudly
complaining of the work of Fleet as
umpire in the first game of the recent
series of the Rabbits at Davenport.
claiming that McGrew was out by sew
eral feet in his steal home that won
the game for Davenport in the 18th
inning, and that the visiting players
were cut down without warrant on
several occasions. Fleet in this game
was placed on his honor, Cedar Rapids
waving the right to use pitcher as
joint umpire, but in the second game
of the series they protited by TIE ex-
perience and had a man on the job.
Is it going to come to pass that
Peoria, too, must be humored occa
sionally in order to keep the old town
in the league?
Some of the papers down the league
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-04
IT RAINS AT PEORIA
Islanders Get a Day of Not AL
together Unwelcome Rest
There.
TWO GAMES ARE PLAYED
Our Friends, the Enemy, from Across
the River, Continue Their
Winning Gait.
GAMES TOMORROW.
Rock Island at Bloomington.
Davenport at Springfield.
Dubuque at Peoria.
Cedar Rapids at Decatur.

Peoria and Springfield have been
harshly dealt with by the weather
bureau the last few days, games b.
ing postponed with great regularity.
Neither played yesterday on account
OF rain, the Islanders being caught in
the drizzle at the former place and
forced to take a days rest, which WIS
not altogether unwelcone after an all
night ride on the train from Dubuuue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-04
Davenport StiiI Wins.

Decatur, ILL.,, June decatur threw
away its victory in the fifth inning.
when Davenport found Cowell for four
hits and Laudermilk for two, winning
to ,. Fleet was steady after the first
inning. The score:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-04

The Davenport association has de
cided to place cinder paths from the
gate of the new park to the grand
stand and bleachers an improvement
which Rock Islanders would also ap
preciate
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-04
If there IS anything about

If there is anything about
your ailmeat that you don't
understand, or If you want
any medical advice, write
to the doctor, and he will
answer you fully. There is
no charge for this service.
The address is DR.. w. Z.
Caldwell, sos Caldwell bldg
Monticello, III.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-04
BIoomers Shut Out Dubuque,

Bloomington, Ill, June 4-Thirteen
hits off Weakley punched in the first
and eighth innings made the game easy
sailing for the locals by to 0. Score:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-04

The Chicago Nationals raised their
third successive pennant yesterday and
afterward defeated Philadelphia by
the score of to 3, in a II inning
game. The regulation ceremonies
were gone through in raising the flag
including the parade across the field
by band, and both teams. After the
flag was raised President Charles w.
Murphy presented Manager Frank
Chance with a check for $4,000 to be
divided among the players now with
the team. Twenty-one players will re-
ceive $455 apiece, the remainder go
ling to the attaches of the team.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-04

Outfielder Burns and Third basemau
Andrews of Springfield are out of the
hospital and ready for work. The fol,
mer will displace Milsap.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-04

Some of the papers down the league
are wondering whether the story that
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-08-23
VALUABLE PACKAGE
lost BY CLERK
Was Jostled in a Crowd and Package
Containing Jewelry Valued at
$4,000 Was Lost.

NEW YORK, August PA pack
age of jewelry, said to be worth con-
siderably more than $4,000, which
was in charge of an employee of firm
of Fifth avenue jewelers. was lost re-
Gently on an Erie railroad ferry boat,
and the firm has offered a reward Of
$4,000 for it.
1t is said that the employe was CON-
missioned to bring the jewelry from a
Western city. During the Trip on the
New York ferry boat the messenger
was jostled in the crowd and the pack.
age was lost without his knowing II
until the boat had reached her slip on
this side of the North river. Detec'
tives have been searching vainly for
the lost jewelry. The package coz
tanned a diamond tiara, a brooch, a
diamond studded watch and a large
emerald.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-08-23
WEEKLY review Of
BUSINESS CONDITIONS

NEW YORK, August 21.-A great
deal more importance is attached tnI
Mr.. Marriman's health than would be
necessary if his securities were selling
strictly on their merits. But the re.
cent dazzling operations have so eX-
cited the imagination of the unini-
tiated, that it is difficult to get at the
real value of this group of stocks, es
pecially as their valuation is so vi
tally effected by speculative holdings
of other shares by the parent company
No one doubts that Union Pacific
and Southern Pacific have wonder
fully developed under progressive
methods, backed by the marvellous
growth of the far west without whicl
their present status would have BEEF
impossible. Because of this growtl
these properties no doubt have mas
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-08-23
MISSISSIPPI MARATHON.
Noted Swimmers May Help Missouri
A. C. Defeat Handy on Labor Day.

Noted Swimmers May Help Missouri
A. C. Defeat Handy on Labor Day.
NEW YORK, August 23-The cham.
pionship which every swimming en-
thusiast is looking forward to with
keen anticipation is the ten-mile Mis-
sissippi Marathon, scheduled for Sep
TENDER 6. This national event carries
with it the holding for year of
$1,000 trophy, which becomes the alb
solute property of the man who wins
it these times. II. ]. Handy, of the
Illinois A. c., of Chicago, now has two
legs on it, and if he wins it this year
it is his for good. The Missouri A. G.
under whose auspices the race is held
fears that the loss of the cup would
kill the event, which has grown to
monster size, fully 100000 persons wit,
Messing it last year and sixty cOmpeti.
tors reporting. Naturally, the club is
doing all in it's power to defeat the
Chicagoan, and several unofficial let
tiers are reported to have been received
by Daniels and Goodwin, of the New
York A. c., requesting their entries
and offering all sorts of inducements
if they will consent to start.
1t is not known what Daniels will
realizes that the course is a most un
fair one, for the current has a speed
of from one to seven miles, according
to the raceway one follows. More
over, Goodwin has heard many queer
tales of alleged unfair methods used
by some of the contestants and of the
inefficiency of the judges in past
years. With such rumors current
man with a reputation at stake is not
tempted very strongly to jeopardize ii
in such a manner Daniels feels con-
fident that he can defeat Ais field in
spite of any attempt to trick him
out of it, and he may go. Goodwin,
however is not so certain that he
wants to run the risk. The entry list
for the race is larger than ever, and
the event should certainly prove spec.
tacular.
The half-mile national champion
shin will probably go to Rochester, and
August 2S, has been set os the date.
Entries have been promised by Chica
go, New York, Boston and Pittsburg
and a splendid meet is looked forward
to inspite of the fact that Daniels is
not certain of being able to start. His
absence will only axe the race more
for the winner will Their
not be foregone conclusion.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-08-23
OFFICIAL. NOTICE

On and after this date, all sub
scribers will be requested to lay
their bills when due, and when pre-
scented by tie collector. No bills
will be carried over to tn" following
month. If bills are not paid upon pre-
sentation, same will have to be paid
at the cornpsny's offidk not later than
10 o'clock rco2 of til last banking
day of each month, al in case of
failure to comply WI above, SER
vice will be refused NVreafter until
paid. No exception from the above
will be made.
1t is thoroughly understood that
the above is not intended arbitrarily
on our part, in the least, as we GER
tainly wish to deal fairly and impair.
TALLY with all subscribers.
AS to subscribers who have been
paying their bills promptly, the
above does not of course apply to.
HATTIESBURG HOME TELEPHONE
COMPANY.
August 20, 1909 S-20-9t
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-08-23
FIND RADIUM DEPOSIT
Enough in McCloud River to Sunny
the World.

KENNETH, Cal, August DID, S
Wilkins, who arrived here today. says
enough pitchblende has been discov.
cred OH the McCloud River, north of
here. to supply the world with radlum
for all time. The doctor has in his
fine specimens of the
and the scientists nsve
been so impressed with the sample
hat they have sent parties to :rvssLi-
cate the ledge.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-08-23
SKINS, BONES, SKULLS.
Beasts Shot BY Roosevelt In Africa
Arrive on Steamer.

NEW YORK, August 21.-In twenty
casks and nine cases there arrived by
the steamship Provincial. the skins,
bones and skulls Of large number of
beasts that were shot in Africa by Col
onel Roosevelt and party. They will
hn forwarded TO the Smithsonian In
stitution and there put together by
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-08-23

in seven months of s57OOO,OOO, which
Is $2S 100000 more than the same time
in 1908. This continued loss of the
precious metal at a time when our pa
per currency is excessively redundant
is a factor worth attention.
HENRY Giles
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-08-23

the taxidermist. Among the animals
that will be restored will be lions, ga
zelles, hippopotami, striped hyenas,
dikdaks, rhinos, cheetahs, duikars,
leopards steinboks and Glands.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-08-23
I I. =: s

81 have suffered with piles for thirty
six years. One year ago last April 1 be-
gan taking Cascaretsfor constipation. In
the course of week Nnotided the piles
began to disappear and AZ til end Of six
weeks they did not troubSA me at all.
Cascarets have done wonders>for me.
am entirely cured and feel Ike a new
man" George Kryder, Napoleon, o.
Pleasant, Palatable, Potent. Taste Good.1
Do Good. Never Sicken Weaken or grippe.
10c, 25c, Soc. Never sold In bulk. The gem
uine tablet stamped &C. Guaranteed to
cure or your money back. 800
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-04-04
BEWARE OF CONTINENTS FOR CA TARRH THAT CONTAIN
 MERCURY

Ks mercury will surely destroy tlls sense of sn1el! and completely de- range the whole system when enter ing it through the mucous surfaces. Such articles should neyer ne used except on prescriptions from repu- table physicians, as the damage they will do is ten fold 10 the good 9ea can possibly derive from them. Halls Catarril Cure, manufactured by P. J. Cheney & Co, Toledo, O., contains no mercury, and is taken internally, act ing directly upon the blood and ma. cous surfaces of the system. Tn buy ing Halls Catarrh Cure De sure you get the genuine. It Is taken inter- nally and made in Toledo, Ohio, by F. J. Cheney & Co Testimonials free
 Sold by all druggists. Price 75c, per bottle.
 Take Halls Family Pills for consti- patton.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-04-04
TANK STEAMER
 VFl5 BLOWN UP
Terrible Tragedy on Steamer in liar bor of EarseilIes--fwcnty of the Crew Blown High in Air ny Ire- mendOus Explosion in the Hold.

Marseilles, April 2.--The French tank bark Jules Henry, in the oil trade between Philadelphia and Cette, blew up this morning and was totally wrecked Twelve members of her crew were killed and many others ln- iured. The bark arrived at Cette on March 22 from Philadelphia.
 A representative of the Veritas Agency, accompanied by second of ficer, was inspecting the vessel It the time she blew up.
 Tn. the course of the work the two men entered the tank hole.
 Immediately after there was tre- mendous explosion, the entire decx of the bark lifted and the forward portion of the ship was ~renched of.
 Twenty men-of the crew, at work painting and repairing, were blown into the air. Great sheets of fire shot I'D from the vessel and within few seconds she was enveloped in flames,
 Prompt aid came from neighborin5 ships in the harbor, but it was impos- sible for small boats 10 go close in to the burning vessel
 Six burned and nutilated bodies have been recovered from the floating wreckage. A number of the wounded men have also been brought ashore.
 Others are missing and undoubtedly perishe,i The second officer and agency inspector were thrown nigh in the air by the force of the explos- ion. They are still alive, out ore not expected to live
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-04-04
RECEIPT THAT CURES
 WEAK MEN--FREE
Scad Name and Address TOday--f oa Can Have it Free and He
 Strong and Vigorous.

nave in my possession prescTl 1- ton for nervous debility, lack of yieor, weakened manhood, failing memory and lame back, brought on nv excaesee. unnatural drains of the foliies of youth, that has cured 90 many worn and nervous men right in their own homes-without any ad- ditional help or medicine-that hhink every man who wishes to re- gain his manly power and virilitY, quickly and quietly, should have a copy. So, have determined to send a copy of the prescription, free of charge, in a plain, ordinary sealed envelope, to ny man who will write me for t.
 This prescription comes from 3 physician who has made special study of men, and I am convinced U is the surest acting combination for the cJifte dfuc ieEL AaaHho'1c 0A-@ taii,r. eyer put together,
 think l owe to nay fellow man 70 send them copy In confidence so that any man, anywhere who is weak and discouraged with repeated fail ares may 9too drugginc himself with harmful pftent medicines, secure what. believe, is the quickeSt-act- ing. restorative, upbuilding. SPOT Of1C.HINt> remedy ever devised, and so. cure himself 7t home quietly and quickly just drop me line like this. Dr. 4. E. Robinson. f326 Luck Bldg. Detroit Mich. and viii send you 3 copy of this splendid receipt in | plain, ordinary sealed envelope free of charge
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-04-04

-Go-cart and baby buggies-we can fix you out with the best Union Furniture Company. 3-7 tt
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-04-04

The Pure Food Law" ia designed by the Government to protect the pub lie from injurious ingredients in both foods and drugs It is beneficial both to the public and the conscientious manufacturer. Ely's Cream Balm, a successful remedy for cold in the head nesal catarrh. hay fever, etc, con- taining no Injurious drugs meets fully the requirements of the new law, and that fact is prominently stated on every package. It contains none of the injurious drugs which are required by the law to be mentioned on the label Hence you can us it safely
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-04-04
DISSOLUTION NOTICE.

This is % certify that on March 2n-1, 1909, the firm known as The Consolidated Sand Company was dis solved by mutual consent, ". M. Gra- ham withdrawing from said firm, and (. F. Montague taking over same, assuming all liabilities and collect ing all accounts due said firm.
 Signed. ". NJ. GRAHAM,
 (. II. MONTAGUE. diavk4t
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-04-04
DESPERATE FIGHT
 WITH AN EAGLE
Illinois Farmer Made Valiant Fight to
 Save His Baby From the Bird.

St. Charles, H., April 2.-Fghting desperately for two hours yesterday with a monster eagle to keep his baby from the menacing talons of the great bird, Peter Johnson, a farmer, with the aid of neighbors, finally captured the king of the air.
 Fully score of persons part'cl- pated in the conflict, and pitchforks clubs and stone were brought into service before the bird, exhausted from its efforts, gave up the battle Johnson was badly scratched in the encounter, although his son Was un hurt.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-04-04
Cab Drivers Object To Sunday Funerals

Chicago, April 3--.Sunday funerals have been placed under the ban of the Carriage and Cab Drivers Union. which has adopted resolutions, say ing that the drivers need intellectual instruction" and time to worship with their families" The Chicago Federation of Labor will take up the matter.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-04-04
PILES. PILES! PILES!

Nilliams' Indian Pile Ointment will cure Blind, Bleedings and Iitchtng Piles. It absorbs the tumors, allays itching at once. acts as poultice, gives instant relief. Williams Indian Pile Ointment ia prepared for Piles and itching of the private parts. Sold by .saggists. mail SOC and $1.00. Will liams' Mfg. Go, Props, Cleveland, O. Sold by McCamnon & Sons
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-04-04
J.A.WRIGnT The Plumber Gas and Steam
 Filter
n. ". BARRA0UE STREET.

Having engaged in business on my own account, l will do plumbing, gas and steam fitting and will be pleased 10 serve any and all of my friends Ill this regard. I have had years of experience and am therefore capable of doing any and aA kinds of work ia the best man. ner. My charges will De as low as consistent and no job will be 100 large or Loo small to merit my pest care and at- tention. Those who wish my services will call over long dis tanee plsone No. 1908 or ad- dress ne lock box lol. E'ine Bjuf, Arkansas.
 Respectfully yours,
 J. A. WRIGHT
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-04-04
Batesville Electric
 Power Is Cut Down

Batesville, April Sowing to dam age to the boilers at the local elec- trio light plant all parties using elec- tric power have for the past few day been compelled to resort to otb- CT means of propening their machin- cry. The two moving picture shows have also been compelled to close down until the damage can be re- paired, which will take at least two weeks. The accident at the plant also affects the water supply, but not to such an extent as to cause any great inconvenience.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-04-04
WARNING ORDER.

Tn the chancery court of Jefferson county, Arkansas.
 William Swindle, plaintiff, vs. Will lie Swindle, defendant.
 The defendant, Willie Swfndle, ia warned to appear in this court with in thirty days and answer the com plaint of plaintiff, William Swindle.
 Given under my hand and the seal of said court this sth day of March A. D. 1909. EDGAR BREWSTER, Clerk. F.... RENFROw, D. C. 8-7 dit w5t