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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-08-07
The Lates, Conquest of Space.

That the wireless telephone will
create revolution in our manner of
life is the opinion expressed by Be-
atrice Cassell in an issue of Harper's.
The recent voyage of the battleship
fleet around the world demonstrated
the practicability of this means of
communication, says the author.
Since then development has gone on
by leaps and bounds 1t has been
demonstrated beyond doubt that wire
less telegraphy is as available over
land as over sea. Train and boats on
inland waterways have been equipped
and communication has been establish
ed for great distances. Conversations
have been exchanged between widely
separated cities. Step by step the dis
lance has been extended Five miles
was the limit at first. Last winter
voice communication was established
between the Eiffel tower Paris and
Marseilles, distance of some 600
miles As soon as a wireless station,
now being built on the Metropolitan
tower, New York. is completed, an
eudeavor 10 communicate between the
two capitals will be made across the
Atlantic. Scientists say this can be
done"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-08-07
The Exposition as a Public Enter,

The Exposition aS a Public Enter
prise.
The Rock Island Exposition COM
pany was not organized for purely
pecuniary purposes. Its main object
is to provide a weeks amusement for
order of the white city. which has
become popular in so many of the
larger cities and to attract people from
the surrounding community into
Rock Island for a set occasion once
year, and thus, while affording
pleasure to our own townspeople, as
we'll as those who come, at the same
time TO supply the magnet that will
draw to Rock Island the people from
contiguous territory who should re-
gard Rock Island as their common
commercial point.
To attain all these ends, President
T. j. Medill, upon whose shoulders
rests the burden of carrying the ex-
position through to success, and his
associate directors have been exert
ing every effort possible. President
and Manager Medill has been tireless
in his labors, and both he and
the enterprise which he is so zeal
ously serving, deserve the liberal
support and patronage of the public.
not only on one day next week but
every day.
Let's make the Exposition hum
mer in every possible way
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-08-07
|, HunlOr and I
Philosophy
BY DUNCAN N. SMITH
SUMMER PLEASANTLY.

OK ERCHEw."
~ And several words
Not so polite
BY long sight,
But stronger,
II not
More expressive.
Get out
A bale
OF handkerchiefs
And be ready
For the grand
SneeZe.
Your old friend
And inconsiderate companion
Hay fever
Will soon
Be on the job,
Will soon
Be making merry
With all members
OF the human family
On which
1t can lay hold.
And those
Who cannot flee
To the mountains
OF Hepsidam
Or some island
Seaport
viii have TO stay
And suffer
Victims
With or without
Tears 10 shed
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-08-07
Builder of the Great Wall of China.

Builder of the Great Wall of China.
TO superStitiouS uotiOns Chin added
the lust of luxury. his life being a
blaze of oriental magniticence. He
built wonderful paIace which has
been described in the Imperial History
as having certain gorgeous annexes at
tached ut intervals. the whole extend
lug over IL distance of IA hundred miles.
In consequence of his lie of luxury
perhaps he became more aud more a
prey 10 superstition. and it may be
that because of this he completed the
Great wall. Al any rate. history re-
cords that be was Informed by proph
ecy that in time he would be over
whelmed ard destroyed by outside
enemies. So he modified an army
of 100000 men to work Oh the Great
wall and if necessary to fight in its
behalf Chiu's design evidently was
TO inclose his massive empire in a
rampant which should have the shape
of IL horseshoe. with the heel calks nj
the ocean shore He did not plan to
parallel the coast with wall, doubt
less considering that seaside an ample
protection TO Il country vast and dense
ly populated. The wall is not for
! modern use. 1t is an ancient fossil.
the largest fossil on the earth. But
fossils are useful aud truthful. 1t is
a dividing line between Two civilian
tons aud between two eras. In space
| it cut off the berdsmeD of the North
from the tilers of the south. William
Edgar Cell in Harper'S.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-08-07
Goals to Newcastle.

"What is jones SD enthusiastic
about
Some wildcat scheme
He doesn't seem to be very prac-
teal"
Practical. Say. if he were to land
at the North pole with an expedition
the first thing he would do would be
to open an ice cream parlor."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-08-07
WRECK ON THE SANTA re
Engineer Killed and Two Other
Tr.inmen Injured.

Quincy. H., Aug. IAN east boun
Sante Fe train was wrecked by a
broken rail near CORN, Mo. today, and
Engineer Coulter was killed and Fire
man Wallen and Brakeman Monroe
badly hurt.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-08-07
Shake Into Yonr Shoes

Aliens Foot-Ease, a powder. Relieves
painful. smarting, nervous feet and in
growing nails, and instantly takes the
listing out of corns and bunions It's the
greatest comfort discovery of the age.
Aliens Foot-EaSe makes tight or new
shoes feel easy. 1t is a certain cure
for sweating. callous, swollen. tired.
aching feet Try it today Sold by all
druggists and shoe stores. BY mail for
2oc in stamps. Don't accept any sub
stitute. Trial. package Free Address
Allen S. Olmsted. LIE Roy. n. Y.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-08-07
All in the WRAPPER,

"What brand of cigars are you smok-
ing now?'
NO brand
ut must be some"
"NO. Just band"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-08-07
Had the Evidence.

He was looking over the power plant
at Niagara.
And the stream runs all of this ma
chinery."
Every bit of it,
And yet they say water isn't
strong drink"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-08-07
Two Kinds of Summer Girl.

She has twelve trunks. two carryalls.
OF bandboxes a score.
.Faises each of different size.
Hand bags fifteen or more:
And know we by these baggage mound
This maid is on her way
Up To the breezy mountain tops
To spend each summer day.
Another maid she boards the train.
Without a single care
She has no baggage to be checked:
Shes lively. plump and fair.
She's going to the brisk seashore--
The little bag so cute
That bangles at her side contains
A g1udy bathing suit.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-08-07
Determination

''She int idS TO marry
Good news. Whom?
"Don't know"
"You don't know"
BEG pardon. She doesn't know"
Why
Hasn't secured him yet"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-08-07
The Feminine Viewpoint

Little Edna w hat is leisure" man.
ma:
Mamma--It'S the spare time a wom-
an has in which she can do some other
kind of work. my dear. -
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-08-07

Teddy. the strenuous one. declares
there Is no more attractive PLAYGROUND
IN the world that East Africa That
may be. but Long View park will do
for us
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-08-07

And President Taft is pIuming him
self with the idea that he has to IN
extent at least, fulfilled his election
pledges, anert the tariff
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-08-07

The staudpatters may be able to
recognize themselves, but the people
won't know them
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-08-07

Governor Johnson bids the west 10
throw off the yoke of the east" Did
he refer to the Illinois delegation in
congress?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-08-07

The ear is having good time at
Cowes surrounded by u detectives
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-08-07

II is up to the consumer to ascertain
whether or not he has benefited by the
new tariff measure
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-08-07

Aldrich returns home with the con
seriousness that Rhode Island isn't any
bigger than it looks.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-08-07

or. Warren onered his eyes and took
IN he siitE,li,tlfai q .ia'l''
Site. he GeBai:d''d Iirr.rly. has
thar skunk beeti nPf':
ssh. she n,niIi'irrd. iu'icb:ng Il tin-
ger Ia his lips. sE' has not been here
Evidently he haS skipped The country
Father has told sn'e all about il the
hnnorab.e WAY in which Yen acted and
Hendcrsons tre;i.iery. You have in
deed behaved <pIrudidly.''
Sue: cried The nian eagerly start
ing up
BE quiet" she adn'nhlShed smiling
~. Then she added. Your probation
is over. and you have come through
it nobly."
And then Warren claimed his own
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-08-07
Next weeks the week.

One more chance to vote for the fire
queen.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-08-07
THE ARGUS.

Published Daily and Weekly at 1924
Second avenue, Rock Island. Ill EN-
tered at the postofflce as second-class
matter.1
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-08-07
BY THE J. W. POTTER co.

TERMS.--Daily, 10 cents per week.
Weekly, 81 per year in advance.
All communications of argumentative
character. political or religious, must
have real name attached for publica-
ton. No such articles will be printed
over fictitious signatures.
Correspondence solicited from every
township in Rock Island county.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-12-19
Permanent Wall Calendar.

me Occidental Life Insurance COM
pany are giving out an original nav
city calendar, designed by their aetu-
airy Chas. ]. Burkar9. This calendar
VIII be useful for many years. as it is
good Tor continuous service to the end
OF the present century. 1t is neat and
attractive. and unique in that il gives
u calendar for the past. present and
future n is simple and practical for
very day use. Can at the Occidental
oince n get one before they are ex-
hausted.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-12-19
DEPUTY SHERIFF IS
HELD FOR ASSAULT
Alfredo Baca Arrested and
Bound Over to Grand Jury.
for Furnishing Deadly 'Wea-
pom,

Alfredo Baca. a deputy sheriff of
Bernalillo county and n son Of Elfego
Baca, the well known attorney. was
arrested yesterday morning upon n
warrant sworn out before Justice of
the Peace David Perea 81 old AIbu-
querque. and after a hearing before
Judge Perea was bound over to await
the action OF the grand jury on a
charge of furnishing a deadly weap-
on. Baca was Immediately released
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-12-19
Works q Ways.
that every time we kiss

Men say that every time we kiss
And mug. depend upon e.
We're going TO ask our husbands for
Another gown or bonnet.
Now husbands play the self-same
game.
when we are much caressed.
IL is "a certain sign that they
Would like their trousers pressed.
Detroit Free Press.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-12-19
selfish Man.

She-I don't see why YOU should
hesitate To marry on $4,000 a year. Pa
pa says my gowns never cost more
that.
He-But. my dear, Ne must have
to eat.
She (petulantly)-Isn't hat Just
like a man Always thinking of his
stomach.-Boston Transcript.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-12-19

upon a bond of 5000. II is charged
that the young man entered an Old
Albuquerque saloon Friday night and
engaged in a quarrel in which he
drew a revolver. which he is charged
with having threatened To use. His
arrest followed at once
Young Baca has been a deputy sher-
III for some time past.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-12-19
Rather Erank.

Count Hickoff-Ze weather is so
queer owe here. ] must get my over
coat out.
The Heiress-Love loucky.
Count Hickoff-In what way?
The Heiress-That you haven't lost
the MISUNDERSTANDING.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-12-19
DISTRICT COURT IS
BUSY WITH THE
RUPEE CASE
Plaintiff Spends Large Part Of
the Day on Witness Stand;
Case will Occupy Greater Part
of the Week.

Judge Abbott and the jury in the
district court Were occupied all of Sat
urday with a continuance of the evil
dence for the plaintiff in the case of
ID Palma, kuppe ct. al. against Bar
nett and Weinman, in which taking of
testimony was begun Friday. b. Rup-
pc, proprietor of the drug store which
suffered by the caving in of the build
ing at Second and Central, was on
the stand during the greater part Of
the day. On direct examination Mr..
Ruppe reiterated his testimony at for
mer trials and during the afternoon
he was turned over TO the defense for
cross-exanination, which had not
been completed when court adjourned
until Monday.
The case will probably occupy the
entire inns of the our up to the
Christmas adjournment. Following
the conclusion of this case the petit
jnry will be discharged, several minor
cases having waived jury trial.
New Suits Filed.
S. Balllng yesterday filed a suit
on a promissory note.
Attorneys Wilson and White yester-
day filed suit for the Christopher Col
ombo society, of Colombo hall,
against w. ID. Moore, to foreclose on
Il chattel mortgage against certain
moving picture machinery which had
been given as security for q note to
cover rent Of the building. which has
been used for several months past for
amusement purposes.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-12-19
j. II. o'RIELLY,
Secy. and Gen. Manager.

VIII sacrifice my mahogany inter-
Tor PLAYER piano and music rolls iust
received from factory in New York.
account illness. Box a, Journal.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-12-19

TO THOSE WHO WEAR TURN
DOWN COLLARS OUR NEW 10Th
CENTURY COLLAR SNAPPER Of
TERS THE PERFECTION OF coll
LAR COMFORT. DOESN'T CRACK
THEM, EITHER, AND LETS THE
TIE SLIP EASY. IMPERIAL LAUN-
DRY Co. PHONE 1is.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-12-19
4 Farmers Ennerience.

No wonder Uncle 81 feels sore
And wonders where he wins.
lie sells his fruit and hen pays more
To get IL back in tins.
-WashinEton Star.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-12-19

$500 will buy n share In the greatest
profit maker In the southwestern In
terest in IN alfalfa farm for only
s67.71 per acre. Dividends of 20 per
cent assured. Jor fun particulars
address or call on
a. u. ST1t0Jp.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-12-19
HOLD MAY RESULT
FATALLY
Manuel de Acuna Held in Coun-
ty Jail to Await Outcome Of
Injuries Inflicted Upon An
tonic BareIa.

Manuel de Acuna of Barelas, who
has had more or less experience with
Bernalillo county peace officers dur
ing the past two or three years, was
lodged in the county jail yesterday
morning on a warrant sworn out be-
fore Justice of the Peace Gabaldon of
Barelas precinct. charging him with
highway robbery. Other charges may
be preferred against Acuna depending
upon the outcome of his alleged VIC
tim. Antonio Barela. who lives at his
home in Barelas in a serious condition
as the result of the attack made upon
him Thursday night. 1t is charged
that Acuna and n companion accosted
Barela, beat him severely and robbed
him of $40 in cash. after which they
administered a further beating and
left the victim lying in the road.
Acuna denies the charge, but his ar
rest followed a careful investigation
of the case. Barela yesterday was re-
ported to be in a grave condition as a
of the assault.
Acuna Will be given a preliminary
on the hold-up charge Mon
day morning before Justice of the
Gabaldon, provided no changed
in the condition of Barela occurs in
the meantime.
-
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-12-19

From now until Christmas 90 PER
CENT deduction allowed on all CASH
purchases. Nothing reserved. Geo. W.
iiickoN Co., New Mexico Leading Jew
eIcrs.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-12-19

CHOICE TOWERING PLANTS
MAKE FINE CHRISTMAS GIFTS.
IVES. THE FLORIST.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-12-19

From now until Christmas 90 PER
CENT deduction allowed on all CASH
purchases. Nothing reserved. Geo. w.
Hickox Co., New Mexico Leading jew
elers.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-12-19

Sanitary Plumbing q Heating Co.
Repairing a specially. I0f south
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-12-19

From now until Christmas 90 PER
CENT deduction allowed on all CASH
purchases. Nothing reserved. Geo. w.
Hicsox Co.. New Mexico Leading jew
cIers.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-12-19

Try a Morning Journal "Want."
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-12-19

II You need a carpenter, telephone
Hcsselden; phone 377.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-08
NEWS OF THE NEIGHBORS

mess travelled IN almost every state in
the union, died at her home, 610 East
ern avenue, Sunday afternoon at ALP.
Mrs. Matthews for a number of years
Travelled as circus performer but re-
tired several years ago. had been Ill
for some time and her death was not
unexpected She was born April !,
1869, in Greenfield, Ind, and was mar
ried to Mr.. Matthews % years ago at
Little Rock, Ark. Mr.. Matthews is a
veteran of the civil war.
The death of Mrs Augusta Cornelius
occurred Sunday evening at II O'Clock
at the home, 1907 West Second street
Deceased was born in Davenport Aug
Is, 1879. She is survived by two
daughters, Minnie and Martha.
Charles Frederick George Hagen
died at his home, 1904 West Third
street, at 1:30 yesterday. Deceased
was born in Wurtenburg, Germany
April 6, 1888. Deceased came to this
country in 1856 and engaged in the
grocery business until 1876, when n,
moved to Spring Creek township
Tama county. Here he engaged IL
farming. Mr. Hagen returned to Dav
export in 1895 and has resided her,
since that time.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-08
THIS rs THE LAST WEEK
Root Juice Demonstrations Drawing
to a Close.


to a Close.
The Root Juice demonstrations at
the T. H. Thomas pharmacy will
close next Saturday night. The juice
has done wonderful lot of good
here in Rock Island as many nervous
wrecks have been restored to health
and numerous cases of rheumatism,
catarrh, indigestion and kidney
troubles have responded to the sooth-
ing, healing and tonic properties of
the great medicine. Many have re-
ported that after using many other
kinds of medicines without benefit,
the first bottle of Root Juice had
such healing Strengthening and
nerve settling effect, that they were
certain that few bottles would
make permanent cure. The writer
has met dozens ON the streets that
said: after taking the juice a short
while they were feeling better than
they had for years" For various
reasons many do not wish their
names published in the papers. A
well known lady who for social rea-
sons does not wish her name publish
ed. said: Il suffered with rheumatic
pains all over my body. l was weak
and nervous and my general health
was very bad before l commenced
taking Root Juice, but after taking
taking Root Juice, but after
taking Root Juice a short
while all my aches and pains
were gone and my general health
has improved wonderfully. All who
have Investigated have found every
| thing published in this paper in rela.
ton to the remedy as true as gospe
and as this is the last week of tho
demonstration, those who need the
great remedy cannot afford to let the
demonstration close without getting
| some of it. Scores of local people
have bought Root Juice and not {
single complaint has been made. Or
the contrary, they are praising it tt
the skies all over town. 1t is GER
tainly wonderful medicine.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-08

his spine. Since the accident his con-
dition became gradually worse and he
suffered intense pain. He was q years
of age. Surviving him are his mother
and brother, Fred
Prisoners to Improve Levee.-The
Scott county supervisors yesterday af-
ternoon passedfa resolution authoriz-
ing the sheriff to work the prisoners
in the county Jail on the levee in the
vicinity of the Davenport boat club.
Breaks Leg.-Henry Strive. 1880
Leonard street, in alighting from d
wagon last night fell, breaking his
right leg.
Pick Physical Director.-The Dav.
export Y. NJ. C. A. has finally chosen
| the man who will be physical director
of the association. The choice has
fallen on Homer L. Reinhardt of Chi
cagO.
Obituary Record.-The death II
Thomas d. Petersen occurred Sunday
at the home in Black Hawk on Tele
graph road and Hickory street Mr.
Petersen. who was employed by the
| firm of KOoS q Petersen at Fourth
and Marquette streets, was struck b,
a street car at Fourth and Harrison
streets II months ago. He never left
his home after the accident and fol
the past three weeks had been con
fined to his bed. Deceased was bon
in Husom. Dittmarschen, Germany
Feb. l. 1850. He came to Davenport
in 1875 and married Miss Mary Luetjt
in 1879. He is survived by his wife
and the following children: Mrs. Ag
nes Nagel, Emil, Rudolph, Elsie, Gus
tav. Albert. Harry and julius.
Mrs. Jessie Matthews. wife %
Charles c. Matthews. who was EN-
plOyed as ticket taker at the Elite dur
ing the last season and who durin,
her 20 or more years in the show bus
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-08
DAVENPORT

Bring State Office Here.-Daven-
ports delegates to the Iowa grand
council of the United Commercial
Travellers have returned from the meet
ing at Mason City happy over secur-
ing the head offices for Davenport for
the ensuing year. James Y. Cantwell
OF Davenport was elected grand coun-
the order. and E. c. Sass of the trav-
cling force of the Sieg Iron company.
was chosen chairman of the auditing
committee
Scott County Values-County Audi
of the valuations of lands, lots and
personal property in Scott county for
the present year, as reported by the
assessors. These are: Lands, $16.529.-
SSS; lots, 29,54O132; personal prop
erty, $24,34S,S12. This makes a total
valuation of $7O41S,S32. After the de-
duction of the soldiers exemption of
$149,1S0, it leaves an actual valuation
of $70,2G9,G52. or taxable valuation
of $17,567,413.
Alumni to Meet June 25.-The an
nual meeting of the Davenport high
School Alumni association will be held
at the Outing club on June %. the Fri
day following the June commencement
o
Injury is Fatal.-Harry T. Thobt
who was struck in the back by an Gle
vator weight in the Summerfield
building two weeks ago, died at St
Luke's hospital Sunday night from OK
haustion. Thobe had entered the ele
vator shaft in the basement of tn
Summerfield building and when the
elevator arose to higher floor tbs
Weight weighing about $500 pounds
struck him in the back and injured