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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-09
ANSWERS EVERY CALL.
Rock Island People Have Found that
This Is True.

Rock Island People Have Found that
This Is True.
A cold. strain, a sudden wrench.
A little cause may hurt the kid
neys.
Spells Of backache often follow.
Or some irregularity of the urine.
A certain remedy for such attacks.
A medicine that answers every
call.
Is Doan's Kidney Pills, a true spe-
cific.
Many Rock Island people rely on
it.
Here is Rock Island proof.
Phillip Schikan, 1920 Fifth aud a
half avenue. Rock Island. Ill, says:
Il have taken Doans Kidney Pills
off and on for six years and from
my experience, / consider them the
best kidney medicine in existence. /
suffered from a weak back and there
was a dull, dragging pain through
my kidneys and sides. was often
so bad OF that | could hardly get up
from a sitting position and / was
ular passages Of the kidney secre-
tions. Having Doan's Kidney Pills
recommended to me. | procured a
supply from the Harper House phar-
macy and their use completely re-
moved my trouble. On a few Occa-
sicns siacs Ehen a severe cold has
brought on an attack Of backacne. /
have taken Doan's Kidney Pills and
they have never failed to give the
desired relief"
For sale by all dealers. Price so
cents. Foster-Mlilburn company. Buff
alo. n. Y. sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name-Doan's--
and take no other.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-09
ELECTION CALLED
IN COMPANY A, |. N. G.
Major j. W. Reig Will Preside-No
Opposition to Reelection of
Edward Fl. DunaVin.

An election of captain in Company
a, l. n. G., of this city has been or
d aled for next Monday evening and
Major John w. Reig has been appoint
ed TO preside at the election Captain
Edward H. Dunavin is the retiring Of
ficer and in all probability there will
be no opposition whatever to his re-
election. He has served the company
faithfully as its commanding officer for
s.x years and he has been unusually
successful with it,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-09
4 MEETING
Secretary of Employers Liabil-
ity Commission Here From
Chicago.
DELEGATION COMING LATER
Two Open Sessions for Discussion of
the Subject Indicated Will
Be Held Aug. IL.

Edwin r. Wright of Chicago. secrc-
tary Of the employers liability commits
sion OF Illinois, visited the city today
to make plans for the open meetings
which the commission is to have in the
court house here a week from tomor-
row Mr.. Wright explained that the
commission wishes to get in touch with
the general public and 10 get its opin-
ion before framing bill which is to be
presented 10 the state legislature later
on and which is for the purpose of aid
ing both the employer and the employee
in the settlement of damages resulting
from injuries sustained by workmen.
Hold Two Meetings.
The commission desires the presence
Of everyone who is in any way inter
esjcd, at the meetings here, one of
which viii be held in the afternoon and
the other in the evening All will be
welcome to voice their sentiment, as
that is just what the members of the
commission want
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-09
Daughters of Covenant Meet.

The Daughters of the Covenant of
the First Methodist church met with
Miss Ina Stone, 1910 Twenty-third
street, last evening. The meeting
was held on the porch but owing to
the absence from the city of many
of the members no formal program
was given, a short business session
being held. Refreshments were
served and a social hour enjoyed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-09
FALLS WITH WHEELBARROW
Henry Vieter, City Employee, Hurt
While at Work at Reservoir.

Henry Wieter, who resides at Thir-
tieth street and Fourteenth avenue,
was painfully and perhaps seriously In
jured this morning at 9:45 while at
work at the reservoir, where he has
been employed as laborer. He was en-
gagged in pushing a loadel wheelbarrow
up a boarded incline, when the boards
spread. Vieter was thrown to the
ground and injured. He was removed
to his home in the police rig. Just how
serious his injuries will prove can not
be stated at present
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-09
NEW BOAT LINE
ON MISSISSIPPI
Captain John Streckfus and
Sons, Joe and Roy, In
corporate.
CAPITAL STOCK s25o,ooo
Boats Will Be of Steel and Are to
Engage in Excursion Business
Between st. Paul and Gulf.

Springfield, ILL.,. Aug. 9.-(Special)-
Secretary of State Rose today issued a
license to incorporate to the Streckfus
Steamboat line of Rock Island The
capital stock is $25O,O00. The stated
object is a general transportation bus
mess. The incorporators are John
Streckfus, Joe Streckfus and Roy
Streckfus, all of Rock Island.
Captain Streckfus declined today to
talk of the plans of the new corpora
ton other than to say that it will en-
gage in the excursion business and
that it is distinct from the Acme Pack
ct company, of which he is at present
the principal owner. 1t is understood
that the new corporation has been
formed for the purpose of putting in a
line of steel excursion steamers to ply
between the gulf and st. Paul and ca
pable of navigating at almost any stage
of water. The new steamers are 10 be
fireproof in every particular so as to
avoid any such accidents as befelI the
]. s., which burned to the waters edge
and then sank.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-09
Helen Mills Circle.

Miss Ethel Wilson, at her home,
2416 Eighth avenue, was the hostess
this morning to the Helen Mills cir
Gle of the Broadway Presbyterian
church. Miss Madeline Stewart. Miss
Vera Buffum, and Miss Beryle litter
ington read papers on mission topics.
Refreshments were served and the
young ladies enjoyed a social hour.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-09
Hear Condemnation Suit.

County Judge r. w. Olmsted has
summoned a jury to report at the court
re ON tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock
when the case of the Chicago BurliEg-
ton & Quincy railway against Mrs.
Katherine Oltmann, ct al. will be COM
menced Some land owned by Mrs.
Gilman and others near Barstow is
wanted by the Burlington road and
condemnation of the land is sought.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-09
Dancing Party.

The FraternaI association will
hold a dance at the Watch Tower
inn tomorrow evening. Bleuer's or
chestra will furnish music for tho
occasion and a large crowd is ex-
pected to be present.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-09
More Kniuhts Leave.

A number of knights Templar
who were unable to go to Chicago
yesterday on the special train char
tered by the commandery, left on
the regular trains today and it is
probable that the local delegation
will be 200 strong before the con-
clave closes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-09
Celebrate Birthday.

A company of relatives assembled at
the home of L. K Eihl. 1920 Thirty
eighth street, last evening TO remind
Mr. Eihl that Aug. was his birthday
Supper was served and
several hours pleasantly devoted to
social diversions.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-09
Fined for Faos Drivinu.

Arthur Fuller, Fred Wanecke, Victor
Frtdland, George Conawoy, George
Larson and Clarence Irbin were each
fired 81 and costs last evening by Pc
lice Magistrate c. J Smith for fast
driving. The seXtet in two rigs, par
ticipated in race last Saturday night
on Ninth street, and when the finish
Line was crossed, the horses carrying
the rigs were in an exhausted condi-
ten
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-09
Fined for Eiahtinn.

J9mes Shea and Harry Carlinger en-
gaEed in a fight on Twentieth street
yesterday afternoon and were arrested.
Each was fined IS and costs this morn
ing by Police Magistrate c. ]. Smith
OH charge of assault. The latter was
unable to pay his fine and so was sent
to the county jail to spend the day
With the sheriff.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-09
Have Spelling Contest.

Last evening the Epworth league of
Spencer Memorial church met in the
church parlors. and 'after the usual
business session the members took part
in a spelling contest. Refreshments
were served.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-09
Wants TO be Sheriff.

c. E. Shallberg of Moline, a coal
dc aler anad a former police officer
there, is seeking the republican nom<
nation for the Office of sheriff of Rock
Island county. His petitions appe>~cd
this morning.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-09
Man Dead in Elevator Tank.

Chicago, Aug "a man believed to
be w. ]. Mugfur of Ispheming. Mich,
was fouond dead in a hydraulic ele-
vstor tank on the roof of the Kaiserhof
hotel today
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-09
Busy Bee Sewing Society.

The Busy Bee sewing society will
be entertained Thursday afternoon at
the home of Mrs. w. Z. Cameron,
529 Twelfth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-09
Picnic Excursion.

Bring your baskets and enjoy a
pleasant day on the steamer Columbia
Wednesday, Aug. 10th. Leaves GAS a.
m. Telephone West 1873.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-09
BLOW At SLUSH
FUND PAYMENTS
Collection of Tribute From EN-
ployes of State Institu-
ton Stopped.
THE BOARD TAKES ACTION.
Pontiac RefOTnatOry Authorities
First to Take Notice of Charges
of Colonel Smith.

Pontiac, Ill, Aug. 9.-Notice that
"slush fund" collections will not be
tolerated was served upon attaches of
the Illinois state reformatory last night
by the board of managers, after inves-
tigation of the charges made before
the republican state committee last
week by Colonel Frank L. Smith of
Dwight
IN a set Of resolutions adopted the
statement is made that any assess
ments gathered in the Pontiac penal
institution were made without the
knowledge of the state administration
or the management, and employees are
notified that they are not expected to
contribute to campaign funds.
Statement by Board.
The boards statement follows:
In reply 10 statements which have
appeared in the public press charging
that officers and employees of the Hi
nois state reformatory have been as
sessed for the purpose of raising a So
called 'siush fund the board of man
ayers and the general superintendent,
being in hearty sympathy with Gov
ernOr DeTeen in his unqualified posi-
ton against such practices. desire 10
be placed on record as beng unalter-
ably opposed to the soliciting of money
from any of the officers or employees of
this institution by any person or per-
sons for any political purpose what
soever.
ANY collections or contributions
heretofore made from any officer or
if such collections or contri-
buttons were made, were without the
knowledge, consent or authority of the
governor, the general superintendent
OF board of managers, and the board of
managers and the general superin-
Jondent hereby give notice that such
alleged practices will not be tolerated
in this institution.
Ask GnIy Service.
THE officers or employees Of the re-
formatory must understand that good
ana faithful service only is required of
them to retain their positions, and that
the payment of any contribution for
any political purpose whatsoever, eth
GI voluntary u OtIel W lSC, Is HtfllllGI
nor required by the manage
ment
1T is further ordered by the board
of managers that the general super
intendent notify all officers and en-
ployes of this institution that the board
of managers are gently requested that
they refrain from becoming officers of,
or perniciously active in, any socalled
political club.
"R. A. Russell. the general superin-
tendent. being in hearty accord with
the board of managers on the questions
herein involved, is hereby directed to
read this action of the board of man.
ayers to the officers and employees of
the reformatoTy. and it is further or
dered that the general superintendent
be directed to see that the require
ments of the board of managers in this
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-09
Forward Society Meeting.

The Forward society of Grace Luz
theran church held a well attended
meeting last evening at the home of
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-09

the Misses Ruth and Effie Johnson.
Seventeenth street and Twelfth ave-
nue., Moline. Routine business was
transacted and the evening spent in
a pleasant social way and refresh
ments were served.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-09
The Bitters

The Bitters
has always
been a great
success in
cases of
Poor Appetite,
Gas on Ston-
cll,
Indigestion,
Dyspepsia.
DiarrllOea,
Cramps and
MalaTial Fever
Be persuad-
ed 70 try a
bottle today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-09
SUSPEND The RATE
Increase in Live Stock Charges
Between Mississippi and
Missouri Halted.
HEARING is TO BE HELD.
Second Advance of the Year Will Not
Go Into Effect Until Fair
ness is Passed Upon.

Washington, D. c., Aug. 9.-The pro
posed advance in the freight rate of
live stock of PA cents a hundred
pounds between Missouri river and
Mississippi river points, has been sus-
pended pending an official inquiry.
For several years the live stock
rate between the Missouri and Mis-
sissippi rivers was 1914 cents per
100 pounds. In April of the present
year it was increased to IA ga. That
rate is now in effect. In July, the
roads filed tariffs with the interstate
commerce commission increasing the
rate to II cents. effective Aug. Is.
Not Allowed TO Collect.
Officials of some lines conferred
with the insterstate commerce COM
mission as to the rate. They were
informed it would be necessary to
suspend the proposed rate until an
inquiry into it could be held. The
Burlington agreed voluntarily to sus-
pend the rate until Nov. /, and it is
expected the other lines will do like
wise.
May BE Forced to Yield.
In the event the roads do not sus-
pend the rate voluntarily the COM
mission will exercise it's authority to
suspend it.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-09
Appeals to FaIIOws.

Colonel Smith of Dwight sent letter
TO Bishop Samuel Fallows, president
of the board of managers, asking for
an opportunity to be heard on his
charges, all witnesses to be placed I'M
der oath and immunity to be granted
all employees before called to the wit
ness stand.
Il call your attention officially read
the letter, "to the fact that within the
past six weeks an official of the Illinois
state refOrmatory has collected hun
dreds of dollars from the employees of
that institution, and that an official of
the reformatory at a meeting of the
observation-disclosures County Re
publican club turned over to said club
a sum of money approximating $500.
A large per cent of the money collect
ed from the reformatory employees was
taken from employees who do not vote
or claim a residence in Livingston
county"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-09

All the news all the time-fHE
ARGUE
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-09

The statement is signed by Samuel
Fallows, Charles A Purdunn, Fred E.
Sterling and Arthur w. Charles of the
board of managers, and R. A. Russell,
general superintendent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-07-31

1921 Irving NV Or, b37.5O
936 p NV. Or. b. $3.50
900 y J av NV. Or, bS0. %
1904 G ne, 6r. b. PESO
1893 10th NV, .7r.-20.50
1909 ! ne, Or, b. 1850
1916 Y Y av w,5r15.0
1899 E sc. Or. -. .10.4O
IT'S.
1910 18th nv, Or, b. S.5O
25l2 18th nw.5r. b. q so
1923 y Yav NV Ar, b21 so
263S Va av NV, Ar, b12.50
T, 1871 n. Y. ave. NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-07-31

THE KNICKERBOCKER (MAINE) EVER.
green Landing; on high ground. surrounded by
pines; restful. invigorating; commanding view
Casco hay and ocean; tennis and croquet;
shore and deep-sea fishing, boating; cottages
to let. Booklet. J. h. ANDERSON,
Trefethen, Ne. 5e19-Suw,Ht
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BOWker'S $40

On Beach and Famous Boardwalk.
Unique, homelike. substantial, satisfactory;
bathhouse: booklet; only inexpensive hotel 50
situated. tel0-Su tn. tn. sa -32t.7
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and Cold Running Water in 100 Rooms.
LEXINGTON.

Pacific and Arkansas ayes. near beach. Most
complete moderate priced resort hotel. Only mod
crate rate house having direct entrance from beach
Bathing from house. Fresh and sea water baths
daily. IS to $3.50 weekly. including choice table
supplied from own farms White service Music.
Illustrated booklet free. PAUL c. ROSECRANS.
iyl1-Su At ia
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FUTURE DAYS

AUCTION SALE OF no. CAS- E STREET SOUTH
EAST.
On TUESDAY, AUGUST SECOND, 1910. AT
FIVE O'CLOCK will sell at public auction. In
front of the said premises, part original lot in
square S76 beginning for the same on e street
153 feet As inches west from the southeast Cor
ner Of said square thence west said street Is
feet Az inches, thence north % feet inches.
thence east Is feet 6 inches and thence south 81
feet inches with alley rights defined in
deed in Lber 1887. folio D. improved by frame
dwelling.
Terms: One third cash. balance In two equal
installments at one and two years, bearing 6fs
interest. 5000 deposit. Sale to he consummated
within fifteen days, else deposit will be forfeited
GEORGE c. GERMAN. 412 5th st. NV.
THOS !. OWEN & son. Auctioneers.
jy26-d&ds
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Pacific and Ohio ayes. same block Marlboro
Blenheim; near Beach and Youns's Million
agement. Capacity. 200. Elevator. Electric
lights. gas. Private baths. White service. All
outside rooms. Porches. Music. Cuisine
famed for excellence. Rates. 81 per day up.
$l2 weekly up Special rates. H. L. SMITH.
te17-tf
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[H|01TIE|l W0|L1 T@HIDIR|E

Virginia ave. and the Beach: overlooking the
famous Steel Pier and adjacent to all leading
attractions: thoroughly modern and attractive
hotel with capacity Of $50; containing elevator
from street: private baths with single rooms or
suites: spacious porches commanding view or
the Boardwalk. etc. Especially noted for its
table. Now making special rate for early sea
son; $3.50 w weekly: $3.50 up daily. Bus
meets trains. Write for booklet. Open all year.
ty24&3l. Is SAMUEL +. ELLIS.
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FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE

OLD-FASHION FRAME HOUSE WITH MOD
ern improvements; 11th st. NV. north Of Park
road: convenient to three car lines; 10 rooms
and bath: large central hall; dry cellar: good
shade front and rear; fine fruit; lot 5Ox15O:
price, $1,000. Will consider exchange for
smaller house or one to five acres on car line.
Easy terms for cash buyer.
HEISKELI. & McLERAN. 1903 H st. NV.
i'm
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sulflrER RESORTS.
ATLANTIC CITY, N. J.

St. Charles place and the Beach: 300 large, airy
outside rooms: ocean view: private baths. ele-
vator. library etc. Large porches facing the
ocean. Cuisine and service famed for their
celence. Moderate rates. Booklet Electric
bus meets trains. II. J. DYNES.
fy2i-Su.2tC4
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SUMMER RESORTS.
HOTEL IROOUOIS,

yate baths elevator: music: white service: ele- |
CANT table Special rate, $3.50 up weekly. So so |
and up daily. Booklet W SHAW
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COLONIAL BEACH PROPERTY,

SUMNER COTTAGE, 3 ROOMS. FURNISHED
$50. August to Labor day: nicely furnished
rooms. without board. 81 day; special rates
week month. DICKHART. the Latonia.
jv29-3ts4
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FOX RENT-lsGl T ST NV
, eh ,hrse ana bright rooms tiled bath; Gel
rent. SfS.O. f'hes' i"'e~ -
h tna o'BRIEN & Co. Inc, 1903 st. NV.
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Hotel PHO Gramde. New ss, York sr. AZ ave.

Rooms, with meals. weekly. % and $40: ocean
view. I'll and $3.50. corner oriels. $3.50 and
S14; with private bath. $14 and SIG; Sat. till
Monday, $3.50. Turkish sea water, electric. etc..
bath annex: swimming pool. Book Of photos tree.
jy2-30t.S
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IN PRETTIEST PART OF CHEVY CHASE:
close to cars: highest elevation: lot has beauti-
full frontage two wide streets and contains
nearly &c, 200 square feet Of ground: dwelling
contains 10 rooms aud 2 baths; heated by hot
water. The general surroundings are the hest;
and the property will enhance In value. Will
be sold cheap to immediate buyer. To get full
particulars and arrange for inspection address
Box 26S, Star Office. ty26-6t
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VIRGINIA.

JORDAN WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, FRED
erck Co.. Va. in the garden of the Shensn-
doah: all modern improvements; hot sulphur
baths free to guests: IL acres shaded
lawn. Write for booklet. Mrs. NJ H. BARKER.
iv21-3fs
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MONTANESCA

Blue MOUNTAINS. Pa.
White Sulphur Springs Hotel. via MELVILLE.
Cumberland Co.. Pa. A pleasure. rest and
health resort. Designed by nature and improved
for modern people. In and door amuse-
ments; orchestra. Dry. cool climate Medic-
nal springs. Resident physician. Boating and
bathing. Refined environments. Garage. Hotel
farms. Under management OF owner. GEO.
ALBERT FREYER Prop. jy6-3Ot