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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-13
January, 1882, 1852, 1C.72, 1915.
RibS.
October, 11.15. 11.20, HOO, HOO.
January, 9.G2, 9.G2, 9.55, 9.57

Receipts today-Whcat, 81; corn,
So; oats %; hogs, 25,0O0; cattle, ri
GG0; sheep, 10000.
Estimated receipts Thursday
Hogs. 10000.
Hog market opened 5&10 cents
lower. Hogs left over, $4,000. Light,
$7.G0m77O; mixed and butchers. 81
&795; good heavy. s7.2OIS.00; rough
heavy, $7.20&7.35.
Cattle market opened steady.
Sheep market opened steady.
Omaha-Hocs, -, 600; cattle. 7,00r.
Kansas City-Hcgs. 1900 cattle.
1900.
Hog market closed weak > to 10
cents lover than yesterday Bulk.
$I35&7.75; light. $G.90&775; mixed
and butchers. $715&7.30; good heavy,
$715&7.90; rough heavy. 81 10&I35.
Cattle market closed steady
Sheep market closed weak
Northwestern receipts:
Minneapolis To-day, 81; last week,
500: last year, 2SS.
Duluth-To ley. 425: last week, 62o;
last year, PA.
Liverpool opening cables-Wheat q
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-13

OF Propagation now From the Univcr-
sity Of Copenhagen will come the first
decision. From that university copies
Of the records will be sent sfmuIta-
neously to all the geographical socie-
ties of the world.
We have already replied to Peary's
charges so far as it is necessary at
this time. l have sought to avoid a
controversy and shall let my records
speak for themselves.
Il ma sure my instruments will be
in good condition when my vessel
goes for them next summer"
bradley snya 1t Is Ridiculous.
New York, Oct 13.-John r. Brad
ley, on seeing the statement issued by
Lieutenant Commander Peary, design
ed 10 discrcdit DIR. Cooks announce
ment of the discovery of the pole,
said:
Mr.. Peary's allegations carry their
own refutation. There is one feature
Of his charges. however. whichit might
be worth while to note When Mr.
Peary presents this map, traced. he
says. by The direction of the Eskimos
who were with DR. Cook, he says he
believes that during II months DR..
Cook exposed himself to hardships no
less than those which he would have
suffered in the prosecution of a legi.i-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-13

1t seems to me he might have
brought them along with him if he
was so confident they would corrob-
crate his story he. however. chose
not to do so. I viii, therefore, send
for them as soon as possible and
place them at the disposal of any
scientific or other body that may de-
sire to examine them with the aid of
any competent interpreters whom the
examining body may appoint.
2cfmscd Direct Answer.
Cleveland. Oct. 13.-Admftting he
lad been acquainted with the subject
matter of the Peary Arctic clubs
statements that his Eskimo compan-
ions traced his route in the arctic re
eion TO a circular trip which at no
time approached the pole, DIR. Freder-
lex A. Cook last night refused to ans
wer the statement directly.
so soon as navigation permits next
year. however, he said, "a ship will
be fitted out. probably in june, 20
bring my Eskimo companions and my
Instruments back The instruments, /
feel. are safe. The natives know they
are cached and will respect that each.
My records will be submitted in detail
10 the University of Copenhagen, prob
ably within 60 days. They are in course
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-13

proXimato determination or the date
at this time as about the first Of July.
(This statement also serves. if indeed
anything more than the inherent
straightforwardness ana detail Of
their narrative were needed. to sub
stantiate the accuracy and truthful
ness of the boys statement. This To-
cality of Cape Vera is mentioned in
Sverdrup's narrative as The place
where during his stay in that region
he obtained elder ducks CgGsD
From Cape Vera they Went on down
tinto the southwest angle Of Jones
Sound, where they killed a sea-,
thence east along the south coast of
1.-THE Sound, killing three bears at tn
ipoint noted on the map. to the pCnin-
ssula known as Cape Sparbo on the
map, about midway on the south side
of Jones Sound. Here they killed
ssome musk-OXen and. continuing east.
KILLED four mere at the place indicated
'on the chart, and were finally stopped
by the pack OF ice at the mouth of
Jones Sound. From here they turned
back to Cape Sparbo, where they win
tered and killed many musk-oxen.
After the sun returned in 1903 thew
started, pushing their slcdge. across
Jones Sound to Cape Tennyson, thence
along the Coast to Clarence Head
(passing inside of two small islands
not shown on The chart. but drawn on
it by the boys, where they killed a !
bear. thence across the broad blight
in the coast of Cadogan Ford thence
around Cape Isabella and up to Com /
mander Peary's cid house in Payer
Harbor near Cape Sabine. where they
found a seal cached for them by Pan
ikpah, I-took-a-shoo's father. From
here they crossed Smith Sound on the
ice. arriving at Anoratok
(Signed) r. e PEARY. L. S. n
ROBERT A BARTLETT |
Master S. s Roosevelt.
49, d. b. MCMILLAN.
GEORGE BORUP.
MATTHEW A. HENSON
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-13
ONE OF OLD GUARD
George Ware, Who Quit His Job
as Driver of Mule Cars 81
u Years Ago, Here.
NOW PROSPEROUS FARMER
Finds Only shorty" Studer of the
Pioneer Days Still in the
Harness.

George Ware, old time street car
driver between Rock Island and Mo
line in the days when the late John
Warner and Jonathan Huntoon were
the big guns in the local street rail
way world and when mules were ths
motive power, is visiting friends and
relatives in the three cities.
In his day George was one of the
best known men in the street railway
service He was an old standby II
the company, and he could drive those
mgIes as nearly On schedule time as
she next one--that is. IN the days of
mud where paving is now. and when
Eock Islander, setting apart halliday
To make a trip to Moline and back.
had 10 add at lcast another half day
to it, if the weather was bad, before
he got back, and il the weather was
cold, the trip in those old cars was IL
no way preferable TO arctic explora-
ton
Gearge finds in the street railway
service today Only one of his old fcl-
Cow employees Shorty" Studer, who
IS motorman on the Third avenue
line, having dropped the lines and
taken hold Of tie crank when cleo
tricity was introduced.
PrOSPeFeI In The West.
George is now pretty nearly 40 years
of age, and he is rather glad that -
years ago he put his little savings
after Is years driving those mules
into part payment for Nebraska
farm, and went west to grow up with
the country. He grew. That is 10
say, he paid for that farm, then paid
for more land. and finally, when he
got ready to retire from farming sold
out and moved to town" lie is ROW
living in st. Paul. Ncb., not far from
Grand Island. 1t is a schooi town and
surrounded by Il rich farming country.
Georges children have grown up ami
have prospCrcd likewise. sir. Ware
is a fine sample Of q man who. be
ginning as a faithful cm2Ioyc. persa- |
vered in labor and well doing till ne !
made the tide Of affairs turn his way |
He married in Davenport IL years !
ago. His wife is with him on this |
"trip, and is visiting her folks in the |
city across tho river !
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-13
Cook Says Records and
instruments viii Fully
Sustain Story He Tnid

Buffalo, n Y, Oct. 13.-'I can
only say that actual living human
Witnesses of my journey to the pole
will themselves be able to disprove
the distorted declarations put into
their mouths in the statement issued
by Peary," said Cook today 20 the
Associated Press There could not
be better testimony than that given
by the men themselves before an IN
biased body of inquirers. Peary evil
IDENTIFY regards their evidence as of
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-13

nate polar expedition and all TO no
purpose
when one considers that Dr. Cook
has been fittedsby inclination and OK
2erience for the work of exploration
and that during his manhood his dream
has been the penetration of the boreal
center, the folly OF supposins that with
The equipment and opportunity he
would remain inactive is too obvious
for serious discussion"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-13
LOCAL MARKET CONDITIONS.
Today's Quotations on Provisions, Live
Stock, Feed and Fuel.

Today's Quotations on Provisions, Live
Stock, Feed and Fuel.
Rock Island. oct. 13.-Following are.
the wholesale prices on the local
market today:
Provisions and Produce.
r. Live Poultry Hens. por pound.
i0c; spring chickens, per pound. 14c.
Butter-Dairy, 2Jc to &c; creamery.
30c 10 3lc.
Eggs-25c.
Lard-l3c 40 lac.
Potatoes-55c TO Coo.
Onions-G0c to zoe.
Beets-J0c.
Parsnips-50e.
Carrots-5Gc.
Feed and fuel.
Grain-Corn, csc; oats, CSC to 4oc;
wheat soc.
Forage = Timothy hay. $40 to S11:
baled hay, s1l; straw, SC.
coal-Lump, per bushel. 14c; alack.
$3.50.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-13
New York Stocks.

New York, Oct. 13-Following ase
the quotations on the stock market to-
daY:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-13

This picture shows the dining of of the coy t
young married couple long ago. The entire
ting room, dining room bed and kitchen The youn
rate of SO month. Formerly they lived boarding
happy minute Of the time How life as rosy as dawn
Furthermore furnished this home on 80 days free trial
This them the opportunity to how everything
looked in the home and exactly what needed
the money that these young people formerly paid to the
boarding house has than paid for their outfit
and the rent besides And imagine how much better off they
They lake the greatest pride in their home and that
is intensely interesting phase of plan. We will do
the thing for YOU We have hundreds Of outfits
ing in price from $4,000 $4,000 And ready
you now-ready to show you-and help yoU-to live
omicaly and beautifully.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-13

10 3 higher corn u higher.
Liverpool cIosins-Wheat p higher
10 ! x loves. corn Is higher.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-13
FEARY PRESENTS EVIL
DEMCE THAT COOK DID
NOT REACH POLE

Continued from Pallc gight.)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-13

the most profound Importance and S
do l.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-11-01
COTTON KEEPS ON
GOING SKYWARD
PRICES ARE AGAIN MAKING NEW
HIGH RECORDS,
Sensational sullIsh Estimates Of Crop
and Reports That Planters Are
Holding Cor Higher Prices.

NEW YORK. Oct 2S, There was
continued excitement in the cotton
market yesterday. with prices again
making new high records. and most
of the active months selling above
llis cents on sensational bulllsh esti.
mates of the crops aud reports that
planters were holding for higher
prices Both Southern and Western
bulls were credited with being az.
gressiye buyers at times during the
day.
December cotton sold as high as
l447 and May 1853 during the after
noon, Realizing caused slight reac-
tion later. but the market closed very
steady. and from to 80 points net
higher.
Two prominent Southern authori.
ties issued estimates OF the crop one
placing It at 1O.SOO.oOO and the other
at lO.5sO,OOO, comparing with last
years commercial crop OF about 49,,
100000 bales.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-11-01
AUTO CAUGHT ON fire.
Machine Of Or cePaSs Sadly seOreh.
ed Thursday Morning.


While hlliug the gasoline tank Of
the Buick automobile belonging 90
Dr. n. n. DePass at o'clock Thurs
day morning, preparatory 10 taking
a trip to Rochelle. the tank became
lgnited as the result OF an overflow.
and In an instant the handsome ma.
chine was envel0Ded In ilanes
An alarm Of Gre vas turned In. but
By quick and thoughtful action Of the
attendant. the flames we're subduod
without much damage % che machine
beyond an unsightly scOrching. and
Dr. DePasa. Who bad been hurriedly
called on professional bualnera 20
Rochelle. proceeded Ga bic mission.
The machine VII receive thor
ough Overhauliug and relaiutlng a.
ter which Il viii BE- Ssain placed in
commission a. bright and handsome
a. ever
Il canno, BE- said that Tho genial
Doctor vas subieet 20 arrest for
"soorchinF~
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-11-01
sRokE his Ann.
Son Of Mr.. and Mrs. W. L. Hill
Painfully Injured.

Son Of Mr.. and Mrs. W. L. hlll
Painfully Injured.
From Fridays Daily Sun,
While playing football with a num-
Der OF his companions on West Lib
erty street Wednesday afternoon.
Robert. the little son Of Mr. and Mrs.
W. L. Hill. had the misfortune TO
happen 20 most painful accident.
breaking his left arm between the
elbow and wrist.
The little fellow was picked up, aud
the services Of a physician summon
ed. Dr. Lartlgue being called,
The patient was taken to the home
OF his parents. where everything pos.
sible was done 10 alleviate his suIfor.
Ing. and Thursday be was resting a.
easily a. could be expected.
Friends OF Master Robert will learn
OF his misfortune with regret.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-11-01
Received a Fine Dog.
Co Thursday's Die SOD:

Fton Thursdays Daily Sun;
II there is anyone In Alachua coun.
w or anywhere else for that matter,
Nho loves a dog better than Captain
y NaEey Dell he has never been
pointed out Captain Dell has a half.
eaien or more fine pointers now. but
Wednesday received another. This
e'aihe Bob" is a dne pointer, we'll
.aihed. and was purchased from par.
'ss In Luray. va.
The dog arrived BY express on the
NAniie Coast Line noon train Wed.
as'aay and attracted considerable
'lsnlion and admiration among
NsAmen who we're eongregated
Aaou' The depos.
'aI'ain Dell IL an enthusiastic
'-''i and Is regarded a. one Of the
s' accurate marksmen in this sec.
o. The State. notwithstanding
DO has the advantage OF only
'ee ara.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-11-01

IN case ~ q burn OF rcaid shat
uould you % 20 relieve fhe painl
such injuries are liable % occur 10
ans family and everyone sb0ult D.
prepared for them Chamberlain
saive applied oa q soit eiofh vill -
lIsys the pain almost instantly. and
unless ths lalury d q vssY severe one.
yin cause The parts % bal uithooi
4 scar For laie b. al dugEiata
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-11-01
SprCTAL OFFICERS
GET THEIR REWARD
EVAN AND PlNKosoN RECEIVE
CHECK AS RESULT ON CASE.
v,,m.ut Delayed Several Months
on Account of Claim Of
Lakeland Party.
r-ldar,a Daily sun

,,m fridays Daily Sun:
sror waiting with reasonable inn
&c for several months for the
srd offered by the State for the
-,.,ion OF the murderer or murder
CO. ., Special Agent w. c. sellars
,he Atlantic Coast Line, Special
,.onts l. b. Bryan and Chas Pinko-
IN also of the Atlantic Coast Line,
have received a check for $500, which
-aonnt these officials viii divide
equally,
rbe delay has been caused by the
,',n Of another party at Lakeland,
mo declared that he was responsible
q, the arrest and conviction of ]. NJ.
xslley and d. NJ. Davidson, the men
sonyicted Of the murder, or at least
,hst II was through Information furn-
I.bed BY him that the men were ar
,.sted and afterwards convicted,
some time ago, since the conviction
If Kelley and Davidson. this claim
vas received from the Lakeland party
BY the State authorities, which was
the direct reason for holding the
matter in abeyance. for it was neces-
ary to notify the party to appear with
uOof to substantlate his claim. A
time was appointed, but the Lake
land man did not put in an appear
apce when it was ordered that a war
rant be drawn In favor Of oficers
Bryan aud Pinkoson.
Friends Of these clever officials re-
allre that they worked diligently in
the case. and congratulate them upon
receiving that which was conceded
BY those familiar with the case to be
Justly due them.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-11-01
NOW ON srRIkg.
Millions Of stomaehs Refuse 20 90
Their Work Properly.


All over this broad land millIona Of
stomach owners are being held IA
humlliatlng subsection just because
they are 80 stubborn that they vii
not accept fair. square aud broad
minded offer.
Life b short for all Of a.. Il viii BE-
shorter for those who lot their atom,
achs 90 from bad 20 worse.
J. w. Moc0llum a Co. have q
famous prescription called Al.ona and
they believe 10 thoroughly in its re-
mafkable curative power that they
say 20 every owner % a distressed
stomach that they will guarantee M.
Qua tablets 10 cure acute or chronic
Indigestion and Az stomach ailments
or money back. aud che price Il only
50 cents a bon
And still there are stubborn people
right In Gainesville who won't accept
this olleT bot continue 10 suffef from
gas on stomach. belchlnE ~ sour
food. stomach palms. fool breath. disri.
ness. bliIOusneas and headaches iust
because Just becausc that's an.
there e. no other reasou.
Mlona tablets stop dyspeBaia agony
IN Eve minutes they cure obstinate
eases ~ inelseeilon End turn The old
stomach Into q new one IN feW
Weeks-Or money back
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-11-01
RECEIVED A NEW CAR.
chas. VOyle Possesses Handsome Ford
Of Latest Model.

Another new automobile has been
added to the rapidly increasing
Gainesville list, Chas. voyle having
just purchased from Jacksonville a
new Ford, Model T. twenty horse.
power, which he drove through from
the metropolis Thursday, with a run.
ming time OF about six hours. the
speedometer registering seventy
miles.
This machine is one OF the hand.
soonest yet seen Ia this city. and at-
tracted a great deal Of admiration by
auto enthusiasts upon It's arrival here.
Mr. Voyle encountered some very
rough roads on the trip. but notes a
big Improvement over what the high
way vas few weeks ago, which Is
the result Of the interest unaffected
by members of the Gainesville Auto
mobile club The route has just been
blazed aud posted by the Gainesville
association. aud all will be IN readi.
ness for the great endurance race be.
tween Tampa and jacksonville. which
will occur on November 60 a number
OF local machines viii enter this race.
probably among which will be Mr..
YOyles new machine
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-11-01
Mr.. CASH IS RELEASED.
Young Man Brought From Newbsrry
Again Has HE Freedom.

Again Has His Freedom.
From Fridays Daily Sun;
C. c. Cash, the young man brought
10 this city from Newberry on Tues
day in pitIable condition, mention
Of which was made IN The Sun OF
Wednesday morning, has been re-
leased from custody. his condition
being remarkably improved. and Is
row at a private bording-house IN
lhis city. where he is receiving prop
q medical attention.
The young mans appearance Indi-
Gates that he came Of good family,
and his manner Is extremely clever.
q Is hoped that his condition will con
tiFue to improve. and that he will
have entirely recovered in a few days.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-11-01

w. A. Strickland and Party Leave To
day for Lafayette County.
From saturdays Daily suni

day for Lafayette County
From Saturdays Daily Sun,
A genial party. comprising W. A..
c. c, and J. ). strickland OF Paradise
and Hague. n. Grows o. this city, and
Lutte Howell and Geo. w. Livingston
OF Newherry. expect 10 spend the
next few days ia the wilds Of la.
Fayette county IN search 81 big game.
snch as deer. bear, Wild turkey. etc..
az h their usual custom.
The party usually consists Of d
crowd two OF three larger bot al
were no. ready 10 go At this time, and
as the party desired TO be upon the
ground At the opening Of the season
Monday. they decided 20 move on.
Others may Join thom later
The party Will start from the homo
Of VI A. slrlckinnd this morning. and
expect 10 reach the destination late
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-11-01

Group Is most prevalent during the
dry cold weather Of the early winter
months Parents OF young children
should be prepared for u, Az that
IS needed Il . bottle Of Chamborlaln'a
cough Remedy Many mothers are
never without Il IN their homes and
3, has never disappointed them. Bold
by an druggisln.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-11-01

A large deal n now pending 10 Min.
noola which involves most o. che Tim.
Der tracts within radius Of tcn
miles Of that town " The Deal 81
contaminated It d proposed % ~
open the bis sawmIll there which hna
been closed two years.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-11-01

tonight or sunday morning, when q
desirable camp site viii be selected.
Every member Of this party Il
competent marksman, aud our readers
may expect some good reports from
the hunt
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-11-01

STATE Chsulri Ross says ths repoFis
abaaf Iaks Miooosukie eoing ar
haze ben gTsstly eKaxEerziee ne
hks q 8ues. buf rtin eoasaiaa 81
ahu.ssnes q pszs WatsF
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-11-01

.-' asreFsing disease results
A.1ordcred condition Of the
-. aad can be cured by taking
49,. ANS stomach and Liver
-'efs and iry IN
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-04-23
Elected to Office of President General
of D. A. RS Over Mrs. Story
by Narrow Majority of
Eight Votes.
THE FIGHT WAS BITTER
Motion to Make Election Unanimous
Was Defeated, Which Showed
Depth of Feeling Which
insurgents Cherish.

Mrs. Scott was elected Presi-
dent General of the d. A. R.
by majority of eight votes,
according to the announcement
of the tellers today Mrs. William
Cummings Story, the "insurgent" can
didate, received 4S3 votes, Mrs. Scott.
491. The tellers spent all night and
until 10:30 this morning counting the
ballots.
The Continental hall was iammed
when the vote was announced. A
great number of delegates stayed up
all night waiting for word from the
tellers Among these were President
General Mrs. Donald Mclean, and the
candidates. Mrs. Story moved that
the election of Mrs. Scott be made
unanimous but this was not carried.
| The vote against the motion showed
the intense feeling of the "insurg
there was kissing in several parts OF
1 the hail. Mrs Mclean declared the
4 motion was lost and expressed pleas
ure that the defeated candidate was
I so gracious There was talk among
\ the delegates of the contest. Some
say outsiders were in telephone com
munication with the tellers during the
night, and point to the official an
nouncement as peculiarly close. Mrs
Story told her friends, however, she
would not countenance any furthe
fight for her.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-04-23
THE DEATH OF
PETER COSTELLO
Death Occurred at 1890 O'Clock this
Afternoon After Two Weeks
Sickness of Pneumonia.

The sad death of Peter William
Costello occurred this afternoon at
1890 o'clock, at the family residence,
sos Carroll street He has been sick
for the past two weeks with pneu-
monia.
The death of Mr.. Costello is a shock
to the immediate family and they are
extended sympathy in the death of
this we'll known Keokuk citizen. Mr..
Costello had a large number OF friends
made through his sterling qualities
and long residence in Keokuk. He
was born in this city forty-six years
ago and lived here during his entire
life. BY trade he was stove mould
err He was member of st. Peters
Catholic church and OF the Modern
Woodmen of America.
Fe is survived by his beloved wife;
five children as follows: Anna, Pat
rick. Peter, Mary and Margaret; two
sisters. Mrs. Daniel Schevers and
Miss Maggie Costello and one broth
er Edward.
Funeral arrangements have not ye
been made.