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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-09-29
STEVENS AT HEAD
Spirited Election of Officers by
Boys Gospel Meeting Club
at z. M. C.. A.
TWO TICKETS IN THE FIELD
Indoor Track Meet on BurIcsQuc Or
der Is Held, Afrording Fine
Evening Entertainment.

The Boys Gospel Meeting club en-
joyed tire first social of the season at
the Y. NJ G. ~ last evening. Most
of the boys VINO attended the meeting
Sunday were present. The election u
officers for the next three months was
disposed of before the evening ente.
| tainme2t was taken up. The Australi-
an ballot was used. and two tickets
were offered. The boys voted Xix !,
veterans. some of them even splittins
the ticket The election resulted IS
| follows:
President-LCo Stevens.
First vice presidcnt-Frank Barker
Second vice observation-disclosures
Kerr
Third vice Burtis WilsDl
Secretary Ralph Koerber.
RECONSIDERATION Eddy.
Frank Barker was made chairman
of the program committee. Norman
Kerr chairman of the social committee
and Burtis Wilson chairman of the
uShers' committee.
After the election, a unique enter
tainmcnt was held. An indoor track,
meet/of the farcial order was run of
The events were dropping the shut
sliding the hammer. the roll vault. the
shotless put. standing broad grin. pea
nut roll. threc-foot race, lobster race. the
jump, step and a hop. and otkSr anus
ing stunts. To watch the boys Try
these events was better than attend
ing sCme comic show. The boy who
won the broad grin had a three-inch
crack in his COuntenance. The win
ing next Sunday ana the boy who
made the greatest number of points
Will receive an individual prize. This
prize will go to Frank Emig. who took
one first and two second places. The
meeting was brought to close with
refreshments.
Assistant state Secretary Here.
! II. T. Williams of Chicago. assistant
state secretary, held conference with
the members of the religious work
committee last evening at the local IS
ISOLATION and plans We're outlined for
the work to be taken up the coming
winter
The library of the Silvis y. NJ. c. y.
has been turned over to the local asso-
citation and will be kept here till it is
called for by the state committee
There are several hundred books IN
the -collec-i9H-aEd- -seeH- they eystl-
he catalogued the members will be
given The privilege Of using them.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-09-29
COCKS POLE SECRET HOLDER
Harry Wnitney's Peculiar Escape From
Death on an Arizona Ranch.

Death on an Arizona Ranch.
Harry Whitney of New Haven. hunt
er of biz game. who was, according
TO Dr. TrcdericI; \. Cook. the first
white person Ia hear from the lips OF
that explorer the story of his discov-
cry of the north pole, has had Il
most Interesting career. The world
has been Tie rht2ter of his exploits,
ANA the arctic regions were about the
last section of the globe left for him
10 visit when he Joined the Pcary
party.
Whitney is Il perfect specimen Of
the cluhman sportsman. Tie is the
elder of the two sons or stephen
Whitney and was left much property
by the late Bradish Johnson of New
York city.
Harry whitney did not care to go
to college but on leaving the high
school decided to learn the copper
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-09-29
The Road to Success

has many distractions, but none SC
desperate as poor health. Success
today demands health, but Electric
Bitters is the greatest health build
er the world has ever known. 1t COM
pels perfect action of stomach, liver,
Kidneys bowels, purifies and en-
riches the blood, and tones and in
viSorates the whole system. Wig
orOus body and keen brain follow
their use. You can't afford to slight
Electric Bitters if weak, rundown or
sickly. Only soc. Guaranteed by
all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-09-29

manufacturing business. He spent
three years in the factories of Il com
pany in AnsOnia. Conn. and then de
cfded THAT he did not like the steady
confinement or rtIr~ work. CoucpivfnS
the idea Of managing an Australian
sheep ranch. he made careful prepara-
tons for the venture and sailed from
New York city for Australia. where
he purchased ranch. This business
w;S we'll started when Il severe
drought killed the sheep. and Whitney
abandoned the plan and came home.
His love for rInching and open air
life remained. however. and he pur-
chased an Arizona ranch. where he
has remained couple of months each
wear. He had a narrow escape from
death in a peculiar manner while on
his Arizona ranch few years ago.
He was riding mustang when an
insect flew into his ear. He used
every means to diSlOd"c the creature.
whose presence created cXc:'uciating
pain. Tucson. lie nearest place where
Il surgeon might he found. was 100
miles away. buj lie headed for il and
rode at top speed. When he reached
Tucson he was raving mad and was
stopped for an insane man. His fate
w0uid have been uncertain but for an
Elks' pin thar lie wore. Prominent
officers of hat order Interested them
selves in his case, and he was taken
to ST. Mary's hospital in that city,
where the physicians found out his
trouble and relieved him of the insect.
Had he not reached Tucson before he
lost his senses he doubtless would
hnEo died wandering ON the nlninS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-09-29
rheumatism Cured in a Day.

DR.. Detchon's Relief for Rheuma-
tism and Neuralgia radically cures in
one to three days. Its action upon the
system is remarkable aud mysterious.
1t removes at once the cause and the
disease Immediately disappears. The
first dose greatly benefits. rs cents
and 81. Sold by Otto Grotjan, 1901
Second avenue, Rock Island; Gust
Sublegel & Son, 220 West Second
street, Davenport
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-09-29

Chamberlain Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy is today the best
known medicine in use for the relief
and cure of bowel complaints. 1t
cures gripping, diarrhoea, dysentery,
and should be taken at the first I'M
natural looseness of the bowels. 1t
is equally valuable for children and
3dults. 1t always cures. Sold by
all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-09-29

Not a minute should be lost when
a chill shows symptoms OF Group.
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy given
as soon as the child becomes hOarse,
or even after the Croupy cough APP
pears, will prevent the attack. Sold
by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-09-29

All the news III the time-The Argus
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-09-04
Not What He Expected.

Uncle BOtin was being almost wor-
ried to death by the persistent atteu-
lions OF local life insurance agent.
and when the fellow called upon him
for about the thousandth time be sud
denly wheeled around in his chair aud
demanded.
rs your life iusured2"
"Of course. sir"'
"In case Of your death who bene-
fits?"
My wife sir"
HIN, Send your wife 20 me-"
Rather puzzled. the agent withdrew.
hut being man who did not stick at
tribes. he persuaded his wife to call
on uncle.
Mrs. Jones'" remarked the old
swell when the lady called. 81 under
stand your husbands life is insured -
THAT IS SO. Mr.. Bohin"
And that you would be entitled %
claim IN the event OF his deathT
Certainly. Mr.. Bofin."
Then. madam. IL you can prevail
upon your husband 70 visit me once
more-only once. mindful see YOU
don't have long 20 wait for your
money. That's all. GOOD morning"
The Insurance agent didn't call
again.-Half Holiday.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-09-04
coLoRED SKIN MADE LIGHTER.

The Chemical Wonder Company Of New York
These wonders cost 50 each White millions
as possible Cood men who use these wonders better
% Complexion Wonder not
every time is applied skin healthy
CD Magnetometae be
any las a lifeum
Wonder Tn in hairan
straight lustrous
with Wonder
(4 Wonder
a n
selves Every living being should this
be used
" door Wonder Powder
A
This pink variety Of CompeNlon Wonder Creme, called
faces Light brown complexion with pink
Information book
dress Agents wanted
Complexion Wonder Ten Cents Postpaid.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-09-04
SEVEN ORPHANS DIE
IN FIRE; 743 SAVED
In Bed and at Prayer When
Flames Broke Out.

New York. Sept. 1.-Seven lit
tie children. inmates OF St Malachy's
Home for Children at ROckaway park.
L. l.. were suffOcated in a fire which
destroyed a portion of the home
There were $50 children in the insti-
tuition. which Is conducted by the sis
ters OF St. Joseph OF Brooklyn. Most
OF them marched out Of the buildings
in good order when the fire alarm was
sounded. and it was supposed that all
had escaped. until the little bodies
were found in the smouldering ruins
Nearly all Of those burned 20 death
were under five years of age. The IRE
was discovered in the laundry. Three
hundred and fifty small children were
ia their cots on the third and fourth
floors. and some OF the older children
were attending evening prayers In the
chapel
AS the alarm sounded the older chill
dren marched from the chapel 20 the
boardwalk along the beach. and the
nuns and attendants rushed 20 the
work OF carrying the little children
from their cots n the floors above.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-09-04
Double LynehIna In eeeraIa.

Following the shooting and burn
ing OF Ben Clark. an escaped negro
convict by a posse. and the killing OF
James burden. a prominent planter.
OF Soperton. Ca who was a mem
Der OF the posse. in the fight with
Clark John Sweeny. another negro.
who had harbored Clark. was taken
from a passenger train near larry
town and hanged by the posse.
Four other members Of the posse
were wounded In the battle with Clark
and one. Sherin James Lester. OF
Montgomery county. probably will die.
The posse found Clark. an escaped
convict. in Sweenys house. The wife
Of Sweeny was az home. but Sweeuy
was absent. The sheriff called on Clark
10 surrender. For answer he received
a 4i-calibre bullet fired from a rapid
fire gun. burden was shot and other
members OF the posse fell before the
torrent of lead dealt out by the negro.
He continued 20 fire until his ammuni-
ton was exhausted. He was then over
powered and his body riddled with
bullets. He wore a steel breastplate
that turned Winchester bullets. A pile
OF logs was covered with crude turpen.
tine and the body was placed upon
them and crsmated. In the excitement
the woman escaped
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-09-04

er 10 value IL. This she did and was
more than surprised when Il was
handed back 10 her with the remat1:
Yes. it's solid gold and probably
cost $40. l will give you three for il
for old gold"
There wasn't any doubt as to what
Mr.. BOwser would say when he came
home 10 dinner and was told Of tie
incident. He had repeatedly warne I
Mrs. Bowser about such transactions.
When he arrived and got seated at the
dinner table she innocently asked:
DO men ever go around with brass
jeweiry trying TO sell it for gold?"
do they!" he exclaimed as he look
ed up. well, / should remark that
they did, It's a regular business with
lots OF them"
And what stories do they teu?"
''Oh. they generally get or something
about a sick wife or starving children.
It's what the police call the sympathy
dodge"
And not one OF them is honest?"
mot a living one. The whole gang
ought to be IN prison"
But there must be cases where fam
lilies are hard up" persisted Mrs. Bow.
ser.
"All nonsense. IL any OF the fellows
call here you don't want to be taken
In by any OF their stories. How does
It happen that you are asking me all
about this matter ali OF a sudden?"
"Why-why. just happened TO think
OF it, you see"
He Wants Particulars.
Mr.. BOwser leaned back and looked
at her for half n minute and then
with a ''Humph." went on with his
meal and asked no more questions Ii
was not until they reached the sitting
room that he said:
Now, madam. tell me all about IL.
You have had a confidence game work
ed on you today. and want the par
ticulars."
"But be talked like an honest man"
"Oh. certainly. He made you believe
black was white"
"And is wife is ILL.,"
1.-THE usual tale. What did he have
90 sell%
This gold breastpin. He said IL
was worth 50 or Sc. and he let me have
It for two"
"For two! For twoP' exclaimed Mr.
Bowser as he reached for II. "You
gave him 81 for this piece OF brass.'
'Isn't II goldT
"Gold nothing! It's pure and un-
xdulterated brass aud Is worth aboc.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-09-04
The EASIEST WAY.
Mr.. GiIberry Wanted Coat Of Tan az
Quickly as Possible.

Quickly as Possible.
M II. GILBERRY was strolIing up
W. and down the dusty road ia
the broiling SUI clad only in
a short kneed bathing suit The ma
tive drew mp before him curiously,
looking bin over carefully.
Want lift mister"
mo. thank you"
Its quite a way to the shade. pard-
ner-better jump iny'
mo. thanks"
This sun II peel you, stranger. il
you don't get out of it
Il hope So" crossing his arms com
piacently over his breast.
The native studied Mr.. Gnberry for
a moment. III it amt pryin' into your
affairs too much Id like to know
what you are paradin' around In this
KILN sun dressed like that forT'
To save time" answered Mr.. Gil
berry. critically examining a red arm
The native regarded Mr.. Gnberry
profoundly. sadly shook his head
tapped his forehead significantly and
clucked to his horse. The sun had
done il. Of course.
Which shows that the best Of US may
be mistaken and that conclusive evi.
dence is only an empty phrase. for Mr.
Gilberry could spare only two days 20
go TO the seashore.-Puck.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-09-04
Friends OF senzoats Win.

After a sharp and prOtracted debate
the resolution endorsing the findings
of the sO-called "Remsen board" which
declared benzoate Of soda TO be not
harmful when used as preservative.
was adopted by the convention of the
Association OF State and National
Food and Dairy Departments at Den
YER Colo. by a vote OF 81 20 ~
The opposing forces were the gov.
eminent chemical experts including
members OF the Remsen referee board
Who contended that benzoate was
harmless. and some OF the two hun
dred state food commissioners and
agriculturalists delegated 10 the con
yentiOn.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-09-04
A Widesprsad Hope.

I've never crossed the wide blue sea.
No touring car is mine.
have TO figure carefully
When i sit down TO dine,
But some day my large house shall b,
The finest on the block:
TIL be among the leading men
And live IN Independence when
] sell my mining stock.
have 20 labor. wet or dry,
And skimp and save with care:
always am compelled to buy
The cheapest things TO wear,
But some day I will cease TO sigr.
And I will travel far;
In easy luxury I'll dwell
And quit my Job when l can sell
by mining stock at par.
s. T.. Kiser In Chicago Record Herald.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-09-04
The. Last Nioht Hn cnll.d

They had been sitting I'm the lighted
parior with the chaperon when be leau-
Ell over ana whispered:
Darling"
" yes. dear"
II
Go on. dearr'
Il am going 10 propose
Gracious. This is SO sudden"
Going TO propose that we so out
on the dark porch aud see II we can
sight Mars. You know that planet is
interesting these days"
An right there and then she insinu-
ated hat he could get his hat and
cane. hicago News
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-09-04

VIRGINIA:
In the Circuit Court of Henrico
County. August s, 1909.
Emma Hawkins. Plaintiff
VS. In Chancery.
William Hawkins Defendant
The object of this suit is TO obtain
a divorce a VinCulo Matrimoni. by
the plainti6 against the defendant:
and an affidavit having been made
and filed. that due diligence has been
used by and on behalf OF the plain
tit 70 ascertain in what county or
corporation the defendant, William
Hawkins is without effect, and that
the plaintin does not know his
whereabouts; It is ordered that he
appear here within fifteen days after
the due publication OF this order 20
do whatever is necessary to protect
his interest herein
\ COpy-Teste:
SAMUEL Z. WADDILL.
Clerk
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-09-04
offers stoo. 600 For Biz Eloht

Jack Munroe. the former heavy
weight prize fighter. and now mayor
of Elk City. Ont. telegrsphed TO Rob
ert Edgren. a local sporting writer
of New York. that the Elk City Ath
letic club had offered a purse of 800.
600 for the Jeffries-Johnson fight. to
take place in Canada one year from
date. Munroe does not state the ex
act location of the battle-ground. but
says it is less than thirty-six hours
from Chicago. New York and other
eastern cities.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-09-04
Mere Nonsense.

Il wish" she complained. that you
wouldn't talk SO much nonsense to
me-"
Il didn't know that / talked non
sense 10 you"
You're always telling me abou-
yourself and what you have been d.
inG."-Chicago Record Herald
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-09-04
Ball Player Killed by LIGHTNING.

In full view of 1000 people. William
Bedford. of Cairo. H.. negro second
basemaO of the Cuban Giants base ball
team. was instantly killed by light.
ming while practicing before the game
with the Atlantic City team at Inlet
park. The bolt struck the ground close
70 the player and ran through the
spikes in his shoes into his body AL
though dead when picked up. Bed
ford's body carries no burns or other
marks OF the lightning
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-09-04
Zeppelin Airship Arrives at Berli,

Zeppelin Airship Arrives at Berlin.
The airship Zeppelin H.. with
Count Zeppelin at the helm. ar.
rived safely az Berlin Sunday
afternoon. The voyage from Fried.
richshafen was marked by an acct
dent TO the airship which caused
considerable delay ar Bitterfeld. AT
that point Count Zeppelin met the
craft and was greeted by the crown
prince. representing the emperor. 1-ne
emperor himself witnessed the ar
rival OF the airship here
Two monarchs Of the air. Count
Zeppelin and Orville Wright fore
most opponents of distinct systems OF
aerial navigation. met at Berlin for
the first time. They were introduced
BY the monarch of the German en-
piTe
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-09-04
Unprejudieed.

Nike McGinnis was being examined
for jury duty In a murder trial.
"Mr. McGinnis," asked the Judge
"haye you formed or expressed an
opinion as TO the guilt or innocence Of
the prisoner at the barr"
mo. sir" replied Mike
Have you any conscientious scru
pies against capital punishment
mot In this case. your hpnor," Mike
replied. Magazine
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-09-04

First Manager-Why did you advise
that fellow to SO into a stock com
pany? He is no actor
Second Manager 90 Can't act a bit
more than a COW. That's the reason /
told him 10 go to a stock company
Detroit Free Press.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-09-04
CATERING 70 His Taste.

did you divide your bonbons with
your little brother; MOllie?"
Yes. ma. l ate the candy and gave
him the notices. You know he is
awfully fond OF reading. "-Balumore
American
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-09-04

camp of Rawhide. one hundred miles
from here. was swept by a eloudburst.
a wall of water said 20 have been -
feet In height rushing through the
streets. Six women and children are
reported to be missing, 500 persons
are homeless and les buildings have
been destroyed.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-09-04
No Idle Boast.

Clancy-Flannery likes folks TO know
now that he's wan iv the min higher
up in the polace department.
Casey-Arrah, what ilivated him?
Clancy-A horse. He's bin Appointed
a mimber iv the thraffic squad.-Cin-
cinnati Commercial Tribune.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-09-04
York, Pa, Prosecutor Found Dead.

District Attorney William L. Am.
mon. of York. Pa. died in his stable
under circumstances which indicated
suicide. but the physicians who exam
ined the body declared that death was
caused by heart disease. An official
examination of his accounts with the
Standard Building and Loan associa.
ton. made by request of the state
banking department. reveals a short
age existing over a period Of fifteen
years. The shortage is said to be $40.
600.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-09-04

seconds faster than that made by
Bleriot over the same course. The
other two pilots who represented
ed respectively in Il minutes 81 sec
onds and % minutes a. 3-5 seconds.
Henry Farman. the English avia-
tor in Il ship built of his own design.
broke the worlds recoVs for duration
and distance i'm a heavier than air ma
chine and won thc Grand PriX de
Champagne-the endurance contest
by a remarkable flight recorded as
$50 kilometres 11l77 miles. in
hours & minutes and SIS % seconds.
He actually covered 1lS06 miles. A
few minutes after = I'm the evening. IN
der the rules the timekeepers could
not keep record
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-09-04
True TO Principle.

"why don't you want the singer who
was so highly recommended for your
concerto
Because. sir. her advertisements
said she had such liquid tones. and
this is a dry town. ."-Baltimorc
American
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-09-04
NEW YORK MAYOR ACCUSED
Borough President Color Declares Nc
cIeIlan Has Squandered Money.

Borough president Color Declares NC
CIellan Has Squandered Money.
New York. Sept. Charges against
Mayor Mcclellan. filed with Governor
Hughes by Bird 5. Color. president OF
the borough of Brooklyn, were made
public. Mr.. Coler alleges that Mayor
Mcclellan has sQuandered money in
the Investigations ordered by his com
missioner of accounts. and that these
Investigations have been aimed solely
at his political opponents for political
purposes and not for the general good
of the city government.
In the investigation OF the office OF
the president of the borough OF Brook.
Ign. Coler charges Mcclellan misplaced
funds of New York city to the extent
df nearly 100000
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-09-04
RECEIVED THE ROOSeVELTS
French President Entertains Ex-Presi.
dents Wife and Daughter.

Rambouillet. France. Sept 1.-The
president OF France and Nine. Fallier.
les received Mrs. Theodore Roosevelt
and Miss Ethel Roosevelt at his cha
teau. The party came from Paris In
an automobile. Ambassador and Mrs
White being included in the number
Tea was served. after which, escorted
by the president Mrs. Roosevelt and
her daughter viewed the historic
treasures OF the chateau aud strollsd
about the grounds until time TO TO
turn TO Paris.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-09-04
An Ordeal.

Father" said little Rollo. what Is
an expert witness:'
in many cases. my son. an expert
witness is a man who is willing. fot
a consideration. 10 go on the stand and
let the lawyers give him the third de-
gree. "-Washington Star.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-09-04
A Georaia Text.

It's a pretty hard matter to run the
world we're in. and yet there are folks
that think they are competent TO give
the angels Instructions in the art OF fiy-
ing.-Atlanta Constitution