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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-15

ming river frozen SOLID in q night!
When We arrived the waters of this
stream. tulnbling over the great bowl.
ders and rushing through the tortu-
Gus channels. made q deafcning roar.
Gradually. but almost imperceptibly.
the tumult decreased, while. worn out
after Il hard day. we fell asleep.
4 few hours later, when we awoke.
a deathly silence prevailed. and ON
looking out. TO my intense surprise. 1
found that the rushing torrent of the
previous night had been transformed
into a solid mass of icei In this re-
Gion of extreme temperatures l had
on other occasions seen torrents fro
zen. but never under such startling
conditions. On looking round we found
that everything we possessed was also
frozen solid. including cur saddle of
mutton. which was merely block of
ice we were ravenous. but we got
no satisfaction from gnawing at Jumps
of rock which ought to have been
succulent joint and so. despite our
hunger. we had to content ourselves
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-15

from Fifteenth to Seventeenth streets.
Fred Appiequist appeared before the
council and explained his position cor
corning the construction OF a frame
addition to his property III violation
of building ordinances, which matter
has heretofore been discussed by com
ell. On motion of Alderman Utk9,
properly seconded, the explanation of
Mr.. Applequist is accepted by the
council and the construction of said
addition is approved.
On motion Of Alderman Carse. sec
Onded by Alderman Thompson, permit
heretofore issued by the mayor, grant
ing permission for removal of Miss
Kate Spears house, Third avenue and
Eighteenth street, was revoked.
The mayor again brought to the at
tention of the council the Twenty
eighth street paving controversy, and
at his request the city engineer on be
half of board of local improvements
and Professor Foss, Rev. Theodore Elk
bad, George w. Johnson, DR.. J. a. I'd
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-15
STAR GAZING.

The Study of the Cancellations as I
Pastirne.
Probably every reader has often al
mircd the beauty of starlight night
4 little careful observation on such q
night will show that the brighter stars
may be divided into groups Or ''constel.
latious," as the astronomers call them.
most of which are known by the
names of animals or legendary per
sons. such for example as the Great
Bear" "the Swan" Hercules" An
dromeda." etc. The easiest method OF
learning these considerations is from
some one already acquainted With
them. but if the beginner is not fortu
nate enough TO know any such person
the majority can be learned from any
cheap star maps such as are sometimes
contained in aImaEacs.
Now. if the budding astronomer will
notice the position of any of these
groups or considerations at q particu
lar hour Of any night and then look Il
few hours aflerward he will see that
during the interval The stars which ap-
peared low down in the east have risen
TO the south in somewhat similar
manner TO the apparent motion of the
sun and moon. while closer attention
on several evenings will show a circu-
lar or rotary movement around the
north pole of the heavens. the motion
being the opposite way to the hands of
a clock.
Near the north pole is n bright star
called the Pole star" This star is
easily found when the observer has
once noted the seven bright stars of
the Great Bear" the two outer stars
of the four forming the square"
known as the pointers" point almost
directly 10 the Pole star. This majes-
tic movement of the stars around the
pole of the heavens is a most sublime
and wonderful siSht.-Country Side.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-15
WARFARE IN AIR
Army Officer Discusses Posi-
biities of Aeroplane in
Future.
COULD DESTROY A NATION
Whole Cities Might BE Burned by
Dropping Inccndiary Mixtures
Upon Them.

Believing firmly that the field of fu-
ture war operations will be at least
partly in the air, the heads of the
United States army are looking into
the matter of trying out the aeroplane
as an offensive weapon. According To
Major George o. Squier, president of
the army aeronautical board. the aero
plane at the present rate of construc-
ton and art of manipulation will be
capable of flying at the rate OF 100
s miles an hour within two years Lieu
tenant Foulois. who accompanied Or
Vile Wright in his five mile straight
away dash from Fort Myer to Alex
andria. Va. and return. says that at
ore time the aeroplane was $40 feet
in the air.
Since that flight OrviIIe Wright has
attained height of 1.500 feet in Ger
many. Foulois declares that Wright
cou'd have flown four times as high as
he did at Fort Myer if he had cared
TO do so.
Dropping Explosives From the Air.
1t was suggested to Major Squier
that with the improved capacity of the
Wright machine TO soar in the air.
practically at the will of the aviator,
the aeroplanes may be made to carry
explosives for offensive purposes, TO
be dropped on cities or warships.
1T will hardly be explosives" said
Major Squier, that will constitute the
really dangerous weapon of the aero
plane. 1t will use what we term in
cendiary mixtures con-
tanning PHOSPHORUS and other chemic-
ais which ignite readily on contact
with the air. Destruction by fire rath-
er than by explosion will be the real
war work of the flying machines. 1
really believe that in two years or per-
haIis a little longer we will have aero
planes that can fly at the rate of 100
miles per hour. and the dirigibIes viii
probably be making seventy or seven
ty-five.
IAN aeroplane armed with hundred
pounds of the strongest of these in
cendiary mixtures could duplicate the
San Francisco fire by circling two or
three times. around a city. The de
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-15

Throw away your pills, powders and
other medicines. Here is treatment
that will make you rub your eyes ana
wonder. 1t is not a maybe, but 1t is
fact-a marvel. 1t has been proven Il
tremendous success. Men and women
formerly crippled with rheumatism re,
port themselves now hopping around
like boys and girls. as a result OF using
this simple and wonderful device, called
lectropodes-
Electropodes produce wireless, I'M
noticeable. yet powerfully eHectlNe cur
rent which passes through the entlre
body. through every muscle nerve npSr-
vital organ and blood vessel 1t IS the
new way of using electricity, opening
tremendous field to he successiul
treatment of disease.
nv this electric current ElectropodeS
Ieneue crate the tissues purify the Dlood
and the vital organs, especially inc
bfdnevs regulate the functions ana
turn the nerves almost into cords OF
steel" oil.
1ifa but health and Vigor in all It's
glory. Electropodes viii positively. STOP
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-15
Some Doubt About Il.

a reception was given by the Med
zeal club In Philadelphia in honor or
Sir Lauder Brunton. a noted English
physician. and in course Of the even
ing he was engaged in a discussion
of nervous Ill temper After he had
described the beneficial effects =: vari-
Gus drugs upon nervous i'll tempers no
said:
Il remember middle aged woman
of most nervous disposition who told
me with tears in her eyes how sue
had once said to her husband:
John. / know | am cross At times.
know that you find me unkind often.
Sometimes perhaps you think ! DO not
love you. But. John. remember. when
such unhappy thoughts assail you that
If l mad my life to live over again 10
marry you just the same
I'm not so sure of that John re-
piled shortly philadelphia Press.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-15
JOIN WAR ON TUBERCULOSIS.
Unions and FraternaI Organizations In
Fiqht on "White PLAGUE"

UNIONS and FraternaI organizations In
Fight on white Plague"
Ten fraternal and benefit organiZa-
lions with membership of nearly
100000 and three International labor
unions with Il membership of over 100.-
600 have Joined the ranks of the fight
crS against consumption within the last
wear. according TO a statement of the
National Association For the Study
and Prevention of Tuberculosis.
The fraternal orders and unions now
in the fight against tuberculosis are
the Modern Woodmen of America,
brotherhood of American YeOmen.
Order of Eagles. Improved Order of
Red Men. knights of Pythias. Royal
Arcanum. Workmen's Circle. Knights
of Columbus. Royal League. Independ-
ent Order of Odd Fellows. Foresters
of America. International Photo-en-
gravers' Union of North America. In
ternational Printing Freshmen and As
Sistants' union. international Boot and
Shoe Workers union and International
Typographical union.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-15

your tuiild Us III,
lumbago, pain in
the back, kidn eY
tr o u b ] q. weak
nerves. n erNo us
prostration, stOr-
ach and | iV g +
trouble. insomnia
and heart weak
ness.
Electropodes are
different from any
other electric de-
vice in that they
produce a current
only while in ac-
tual use. They
are metal insoles
so placed in the
heels of the shoes
as to be unno-
ticea BILE to t n c
Wearer.
To prove these
s { a tie m @ ntS are
e V e T v bit true.
your d + u & & ! 5 t
will sign a con-
tract that if the
EiectrOpodes are
not perfectly sat
isfactory to you
after so d "A v s
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-15

sfruction which they ct:1ld wrpnk at a
total expense Of S1p.m0. including the
aeroplane. would surpass hat of a
bombardment by The biggest battle
ship feet that ever was got together
firing $1o.omaoO worth of shot and
shell into the doomed town.
Terrible TO Contemplate.
"Army officers have not talked of
this aspect of the possibilities i'm pub
lie. The talk is rather .Scary.' hut
there is no exaGgeration in saving that
The value of the aeroplane as Il fight
ing force TO be rpckoned with in the
wars of The future is something ter
rihe to contemplate.
What may he done with the diri-i-
BILE is another problem. The tlrigihle
is neither as convenient nor as mobile
an affair rs he aeroplane. 1t is bet
ter bad weather craft. ana il is capa-
bic of carrying far heavier loads of de-
Structive agents. Al the same time
as hlve said before. an aeroplane
can curry enough To du Il damage that
would 'stag%er humanity and if the
dirigible can do more damage it also
figures in the newer war problem"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-15
Runninu Water Ernzen-

Running water is usually the last
thing 10 freeze solid, and when il does
the cold must be extreme J. Claude
White in the Wide World Magazine
gives the following description of this
very rare conference.-the freezing of
mountain torrent in a single night:
The phenomenon was one that
have never before experienced-a rum
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-15
MUNICIPAL MATTERS

Proceedings of the city council of
Rock Island, H., held in the council
chamber, Monday evening, Sept 81,
1909. Present: Mayor and all alder
ment The clerk read payroll for
week ending Sept. %, 1903, as fol
lows.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-15

trial. your money Will be refunded.
Electropodes are sold at drug stores
at 81 pair If your druggist does not
have ElectrOpodes on hand. send your
to The Electropode Company,
Suite As. Holland Block. Lima. Ohio. and
YOU Will get a pair. together with the
6rm's contract binding them to satisfy
you completely before 80 days are over
or positively refund your money. Say
whether for lady or gentleman.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-15
Finest Institute in the State.

with little tea-to make which we
melted ice-and a few biscuits.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-04-07

Portsmouth. n. H.. April 3.-News
of the death Of Admiral Cervcra was
received with great regret in Ports
mouth, because Of his bravery and
courtesy. He and other Spanish pris-
oners Of war arrived In Portsmouth
on the steamers Yale and Harvard,
formerly the ST. Louis and st. Paul
In July, 1898. The admiral and his
surviving officers came on the Har-
ward July Is. After remaining q week
they were sent to Annapolis, where
they were quartered until arrange
ments We're made to send them to
Spain at the close Of the war. The ad-
miral returned to Portsmouth early in
September and rejoined the sailors
who had been held here All the Span
iards. except fifteen who died in camp
and were buried on Seavcy's Island,
sailed for home on the steamer CITY
of Rome on September -.
Admiral Cervera was retired from
the active list of the Spanish navy on
December IA last, at his own request
on account of failing health. He suf-
fered from an affection of the heart
Admiral Cervera was born on Feb
ruary is, 1889. On the outbreak Of
tie war with the United States ne
sailed from the Cape Verde Islands.
with four cruisers and three torpedo
boat destroyers, in April, 1898: en-
tered the harbor Of Santiago de Cuba
May 10, and lost his entire fleet off
that port July 3. In an attempt to
force his way through Admiral Samp-
sons blockading squadron.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-04-07
NEGRO BURGLAR CAUGHT.
Florence Darky Arrested at EfIiing-
ham for RObberics at COward's.

Scranton. April 2.-Dozier Wright,
a briSht-skin negro of Florence. was
arrested last night at Effingham by
Mr.. Walter Cain on the charge of
breaking into the store of Messrs. j
Z. Lynch q Son, at Coward's, a sta
tion six miles south of Dillingham;
The theft occurred about midnight
and amounted to about $50 consist
ing of cash and general merchandise
When he was searched the negro had
on an entirely new suit Of clothes that
he had taken from the store, and the
balance of his goods in new suit
case. He was brought back to Cow
ards. and with the deputy sheriff
went distance Of about one mile in
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-04-07
NAPLES TO GREET TEDDY.
Hearty Welcome Awaits Ex-Prestdent
At Italian Port.

Naples, April 4.-The Steamship
Admiral. which is to carry Ex-,Presi-
dent Roosevelt to Mombasa, is lyin:y
In the harbor, decorated with flow
ers' and the special quarters set aside
Tor Mr.. Roosevelt and his party are
already showing evidences of the well
come which awaits him. Numerous
gifts Of flowers for the distinguish d
American have already been sent to
the ship, and tomorrow the remem-
orance of the German Emperor, in
the shape Of great masses of carna. +.
tions, typical of the German colors,
will be placed in Mr.. Roosevelt's ca.
bin.
The Hamburg is expected here near
noon, and the former president will
be greeted on board the steamer by
the representatives. Of the city council
and party Of ladis. who will literal
ly strew his path with roses. The Ger
man consul general with extend the
personal greetings OF the Emperor,
and Ambassador Griscom will repre-
sent the hundreds Of Americans who
have gathered at Naples.
The American yachts in the harbor
have their flags and bunting ready to
dress ship on the first appearance Of
the Hamburg. Mr.. Roosevelt will
probably not remain on board the
Hamburg long .fter it's arrival, as he
will doubtless wish to make the most
OF the few hours Of stay in Naples.
NO fixed programme has been arrang-
ed, as in all probability the express
ident will have decided views as to
what he wishes to do. Mr.. Rooose-
"elt will have lunch with the Duke
and Duchess Of Aosta and, it is
thought, will visit the museum and
aquarium.
The Duke Of Ascoli, gentleman-in-
waiting to Queen Helena, has tender
ID the use Of his automobiles, which
offer has been accepted by the Amer
ican ambassador on behalf of Mr..
Roosevelt.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-04-07

To the woods to the spot where he
changed his clothing and canned for
the balance OF the night. Fortunate
ly every article and the money was re.
covered by the owners
Mr.. +. NJ. Lynch's store, of Cow
ards, was broken into the same night
but nothing was missing. The negro.
after being arrested, admitted thar he
was guilty of this charge also. but
stated that he did not get anything.
He was held over until this morning.
when Deputy Sheriff Finn carried
him on to the Florence Jail for the
next term of court.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-04-07
COUNTY CORRESPONDENCE.
NEwsY LETTERS FROM OUR sPE.
CIAL CORRESPONDENTS.
uerms OF Interest From all Parts OF
Sumter and Adjoining Counties.

NOTICE TO CORRESPONDENTS
Mail your letters so that they will
reach this Office not later than Mon
day when intended for Wednesdays
papcr and not later than Thursday
Tor saturdays issue. This. of course.
applies only to regular correspond
eRce. In ease of items of unusual
news value. send in Immediately by
mail. telephone or telegraph. Such
news stories are acceptable up to the
heur OF going to press. Wednesdays
paper is printed Tuesday afternoon
and Saturdays paper Friday after
noon.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-04-07
ner home In Charleston.

her home In Charleston.
Mrs. Allsbrooks. OF Remini, is
visiting Mr.. ID. w. Allsbrooks.
Mr.. F. q. Rivers. Of Bolton. N. c.,
is at his fathers, Mr.. e. w. Rivers.
Miss Corin Wells spent the week
end in Sumter.
Mr.. Tom Bradham, of Manning, is
putting in a saw mill on Mr.. Percy
Harvin's place.
planting corn and are preparing to
plant cotton. Oats look fine and the
prospects now are that there will be
a good crop of them this year.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-04-07

Max. April Mrs. X. A. Hicks Is
ssck.
Mr.. and Mrs. stuart's also Mr.. and
Mrs James Jordan's babies were
bFlried at Bethel last Thursday af-
tsnoon. Both had been sick several
weeks.
Little Edna Tobias was taken vio-
1sla'ly IN at school last Thursday and
wns taken to Mr.. s. d. Tomlinson's.
h3s home being nearby. The parents
we're soon there. The child being too
usck. to be moved until Sunday.
The ssork has been busy. left
son at Mr. w. ID. Truluck's and a
doughter at Mr.. Clifford Strickland's.
y, Two ladies' were sitting in church.
one said to the other: II see there are
seransers here and they have brought
fheir chewing gum" Being amused.
the other looked and sure enough
rhey were chewing.
There was q picnic at Bethel school
neuse last Saturday.
Miss Bell White OF Oakgrove IN
vepding some time with her cousin
urs- II. r. romlInson.
R was a line thought OF. or in.
eelehbor's daughter this morning to
ring bouquet Of beautiful Wild
rswers' artisticslly arranged for the
n6y OF the house There are things
lore valuable than gold.
The. weather IL real cold.
The ground IL getting dry. Gardens
qe0 backward. lt
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-04-07

WisAcky. April 6.-sprIng has
'eDsned beautifully. but we still have
'~osd windy days.
Farmers seem TO be doing nicely
wseh their farm work. many have
1nIshed planting corn.
We have a faint hope OF some fruit
tAis year.
The health OF the community Is
good at present.
Mrs. Eva G.. Smith has returned
from Hickory. N. c.. and brought her
sick sister. Mrs. shirer and children
With her. Mrs. shirer is improving
slowly under the skillfui treatment Of
DR.. N. Y. Afford. She expects to
make Bishopville her home.
The home Of Mrs X. j. Williams
was discovered to be on fire Thursday
afternoon. and by heroic efforts the
frs was subdued before great damage
was done.
A few families OF this community
had fish fry at Lynches river Sat-
urday and report a very pleasant
ximo.
W There was large attendance al
me school house yesterday afternoon
20 the Sunday school. Rev. III. X
Murchisoh preached a fine sermon
Sor them. There was a cordial invita-
tion extended the school to attend
Master services at ~. Luke's church
next Sabbath afternoon.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-04-07
DR. ELIOT HAS DECLINED.

Washington, April Both at the
state department and the White
House today 1t was officially an
nounced that Dr. Charles w. Eliot,
the retiring president OF Harvard, has
definitely and finally decided that he
could not accept the tender OF the
ambassad sadorship to Great Britain.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-04-07

very much alive with The young
chicks. 1t is particularly pleasing to
visit such a farm and see the num-
ber and variety of these chicks which
are soon to command such fancy
prices in the distant markets. Very
discouraging is it, though, to those
wouldbe buyers who must needs con-
tent himself with the scrawny domi-
nicker" that can be had for some
thing like 20 cents. For those before
his eyes are destined for market
where hotel proprietors are compet-
ing. Mr.. A. Plumer Burgess, who in
this growing industry is so ably as
sisted by his wife, raises Rhode Is
land Reds exclusively and it is in
deed an interesting sight to see them
flocking up to be fed. Since my last
letter, he has made further shipments
of these one-day old chicks, the re-
cipient of one of which replied that
they reached him "lively as fieas on
hot ashes.''
1t is rumored that a new business
establishment, devoted chiefly to gro
ceries, will be opened very soon; and
also that w. r. Coskrey's Dry Goods
Store will be reopened about the 10th,
both of which are looked forward to
with much pleasure.
The High School baseball team
has returned from it's first tour of this
season, and not at all satisfied are
they with their luck. Their initial
game was played with a team in Den.
mark which was supposed to be a
school team, but If we are correct
ly informed, it required no scrutiny
to recognize players of league dis
tinction," to say nothing of college
team remnants. In fact, we are told
that the team comprised an imposing
combination of telegraph operators.
brakemen, college, shipments and
others Of similar character. 1t is USE
less 10 state that our team was de- |
feated but We think they came out |
remarkably we'll under the circum-
stances. The first game resulted in |
a score of 2-S, and the second 80 |
They lost two games to Orangeburg
on Wednesday and one to the Sumter
High School team on Thursday. The
next games are scheduled to be play
ed on the local field, and We hope to
see them regain their former good
reputation.
Mr.. w. r. Scarborough of Bishop
Vile spent yesterday at the home of
his sister. Mrs. w. R.sMood.
We are glad to have with us for
short visit, Rev. Jno. Kershaw.
Jr. We learn that Mr. Kershaw ex-
poets to take charge Of the Rock Hill
and Lancaster churches in the COM
ing fall.
DR.. ID. 0. Rhame left on Saturday
for a few days business trip to Char
lesion. Columbia and other points.
The Summerton Mercantile Com
pany had it's millinery opening on the
LIT and End and quite an attractive
display of hats and dry goods was
made. II the weather continues
pleasant and spring-like. we may, ex-
peci a gorgeous array of Easter bon.
nets at the various churches next
Sunday. which we hope will not tend
to lessen the thoughtful attention Of
the congregations to the services.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-04-07

member OF City Council is au
thority for the statement that the VOL
unteer fire department cost the civ
more than $4,000 within the past ele-
ven months of the current fiscal year
ana that a paid department would
cost only a few thousand more per
annum.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-04-07
Telegraph Operator Killed

Naidosta, Ga, April 2.-Ulmer ST.
MEATH telegraph operator at Sparks.
"a'' was instantly killed there today
oy falling underneath a moving
freight train.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-04-07
ADMIRAL CERvERA DEAD.
Famous Spanish Mariner Crosse.
Over the River.

Puerto Real. Spain, April 3.-Vice
Admiral Pascaul Cervera. who com
manded the Spanish fleet In the bat
tie of Santiago. Cuba, died here this
afternoon.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-04-07

Miss Kate susong and Miss Daisy
111e spent few days the past week
(n ovanssburs.
~ Matte Thomas 10 on a visit to