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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-07-02
OPINIONS ON THE BIG FIGHT.

c. r. NOurse-"Im not much of a
sporting man, but, accepting it as a
square game, Jeff ought TO win. I have
no change on the outcome"
H. E. Casteel-'It's going TO be a
guarantees that
Alex Anderson-"CanT lose Five
one off. Mines down on the white
A e. Lamp-'The chocolate gentle
man is likely to melt first. It's his
kind of weather all right, but jeff will
last longer
NJ. H. SeXton-'T Judge a man en-
tirely by his batting average. JEFF has
the best record
H. H. Rolf-'Tm watching the
weather predictions. If its a cloudy
day, you know what that means"
Gus Tegeler-''It must be pretty
difficult for man to keep his mind on
his work in Reno, with all the beauties
from the east who are reported to be
fitting about awaiting the grind of the
divorce mill. But l understand JEFF
and Johnson both have their wives
with them. III play the black in this
instance"
l.. NJ. MdSlI- II the udte were d
little later, it is just possible that the
fight would not take place. l may yet
summon one or both of them as wit
nesses in the insurance scandal. You
know We have one society whose mem
bership was partly colored. There are
a number of Johnsons on the rolls"
w. H. Reck-"I am investigating a
bunch that l received from a friend
in New York that Jack has a saffron
spine. l will know better after / get
the correct dope. Did you hear about
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-07-02
THOSE LOVING FRIENDS.

Conversation between two women on
an evening joy ride on a Watch
Tower car:
Isn't she the skinny thing?''
1.-THE first time l met her was last
winter-and how differently she look
ed then! Wonder if she's been losing
f1esh?''
mo, my dear; you know it's differ
ent in the cool weather."
But if had frame like that I'd
hide in the summer
THAT would be pretty hard. We
don't know how kind nature has been
to u.s."
But she has a sweet face?"
"Oh, l never considered her hand
some, though she's above the average"
81 always feel sorry for a frail
woman
Il do, too, but she could wear
clothes that would not make such a
sight of her. She can do it, you know,
if you recall how toppy she appears in
the winter season.
Il suppose she doesn't care, just SO
long as she's comfortable.
Possibly not. and so long as she's
satisfied 1 guess there's no need of you
and l worrying for her.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-07-02
sTILL ON TuE MARNET.

Thomas Edwin Veitch Indignantly
refutes the published intimation that
he was to be June benedict, and he
wants the numerous young ladies here
about, with whom he has carried on
correspondence since he left these
parts TO seek his fortune in other fields,
to know that he is still on the market
Mr.. Veitch was a resident of Rock Is
land for many years, having been con-
secutively railroad freight clerk, tele-
graph operator and office manager, and
hotel steward In the latter capacity
he served the Harper and Rock Island
houses while they were under the man
agement of Montrose & McHugh. For
the past five years Mr.. Veitch has
been one of the proprietors of the Kirk
wood hotel in Des Moines. He has
been cornering money so fast there
that periodically he takes trips away
from home to escape the dizziness that
the cush piles produce. Mr.. Veitch
also wishes it understood that he is not
a woman hater, as some of his jealous
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-07-02
JOIN WITH INDEPENDENTS.

Will S. Collier, manager of Green's
opera house, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and
the Coldren opera house, Iowa City,
Iowa, and Charles Scott, manager of
the Lexington opera house, Lexington,
KY, have been admitted to member
ship in the National Theatre Owners
association. Frank A. Giesa, who con-
trolls a chain of theatres in California,
including the Yosemite theatre, Stock
ton, the Clunie theatre in Sacramento,
the Victory theatre in San Jose and
the Bakersfield opera house in Bakers
field, and A. F. Flory, manager of the
Hanford opera house in Hanford, have
affiliated their interests with those of
the Northwestern Theatrical associa-
ton of which John Cort is general
manager. These managers will con-
form with the rules of the National
Theatre Owners association and will
play all attractions offered for time in
dependently.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-07-02
DEEDS, NOT WORDS.
Rock Island People Have Absolute
Proof of Deeds at Home.

Rock Island People Have Absolute
Proof of Deeds at Home.
It's not words, but deeds that
prove true merit.
The deeds of Doan's Kidney Pills.
For Rock Island kidney sufferers.
Have made their local reputation.
Proof lies in the testimony of Rock
Island people who have been cured
to stay cured.
F. j. Wivill, retired, 1902 First av-
enue, Rock Island, Ill. says: ''It is
now 10 years since 1 first used Doan's
Kidney Pills. Since that time l have
endorsed this remedy in the local
papers on two different occasions
and 1 am only too pleased to con-
firm my former statements. 1 still
lake Doan's Kidney Pills occasion
ally when 1 have backache or other
symptoms of kidney complaint and
they never fail to give me prompt
relief. From my experience, 1 am
certain that Doan's Kidney Pills live
up to representations and therefore
advise anyone afflicted with kidney
complaint to give them a trial.
For sale by all dealers. Price so
cents Foster-Milburn company, Buff
faIo, 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, 1910-07-02
Find Many Pearls.

rivals have sought to brand him. He
says he admires the gentler sex as
much as he ever did; that he cuts in
socially whenever the opportunity pre-
sents, and he hopes some day to find
the girl that he believes would prove
the happy queen of his domicile.
You know a fellow nowadays has
troubles enough without having these
false alarms circulated about him." T.
Edwin said. In my quest of wife |
have not yet used the matrimonial
papers, but l may yet be forced to do
So It is possible that am altogether
too exacting in what a candidate for
the head of my home should be- How
ever, have met several young women
in my life whom believe might mar
ry'
Did you ever propose?" the inter
viewer asked.
Not yet-but I have come danger
ously close Mr.. Veitch answered
1t should be explained for the benefit
of those who might be interested in our
candidate that he is young; pretty fair
locker having won three consecutive
piiZSS DIT Odpy SHOWS III HIS nome IONn
of Sheffield. ILL.,; is city broke; not friv-
olous; good head for business, as his
bank account will attest; will stand
without hitching. He is willing to ex-
change photographs with any and all
eligibles. His favorite. flower is the
cantaloupe. All correspondence should
be addressed to him at Des Moines,
Iowa. Photographs that fail to pass
muster will be returned in good order.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-07-02
FROM ARGUS OF 1885.

June 27-"Hank" Stoddard, the pros
pective postmaster of Edgington, was
in the city today.
The fire and water committee of the
city council has decided to erect hose
house in the Seventh ward. The build
ing will be located just south of the
center station of the Moline & Rock
Island street railway, and will be of
frame.
Superintendent S. S. Kemble leaves
tomorrow to attend the 10th annual
School Principals in Chicago.
w. H. Muse of the Cedar Rapids Ga
zette is in the city visiting old friends.
Lowrie BIanding, who has just grad
uated from the Iowa State university,
will next engage in the practice of
law.
June 30-While working at the cir
cular saw in the planning mill of the
Rock Island Lumber & Manufacturing
company yesterday, George Leach,
aged 10, had the thumb and first three
fingers OF his right hand severed at
the joints.
July 2-Yesterday's election for a
member of the board of education
passed off quietly, though the largest
vote that has ever been polled at a
school election was cast, the result
being the election of J. w. WEIGH the
popular candidate The vote was di-
vided as follows: J. w. WEIGH, 40;
Charles Hansgen, 270; James ]. Parks,
1.
Robert Coyne will spend the Fourth
with relatives in Chicago.
July 3-Miss Mabel LATER celebrat-
ed her ninth birthday yesterday at the
home of her parents, SO7 Second ave
nue.
William H. Lamont left this morn
ing for st. Louis for an extended visit
with relatives
July &C. B. Marshall of Cordova
was on the streets today.
Emil Fiebig of Neustatt, Germany,
is in the city to visit his brother.
Charles Fiebig
The billboard fence around the va
cant property, corner Second avenue
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-07-02

Davenport signing three new infield-
ers and four more pitchers?'
F. A. Hart-"When Johnson broke
for our road in 1888 / knew him pretty
well. He was a husky lad then, and
had good punch. Our agent at Reno
advises me not TO lay any money
either way until l hear from him fur
ther''
H. w. Crawford-"If Jeff has that
comeback in his system, it's all to
the bad for the African However, I'm
not paying much attention to the fight
have just finished the last chapter
of Pilgrims Progress and inciden-
tally am busy figuring out new yard
at Barstow."
F. H. Plummer-''Both used our
for me to play a favorite just yet.
However, without making too much
noise about it, l would chance a few
shekels on the white man."
Detective James Brinn-"A tap in
the shins will finish the dinge There's
nothing to it,
w. o. Negus-"When l was in Chi
cago last week l got some inside in
formation. I'm not giving out any tips
yet. When the time comes l may de-
eide to let a few of my friends in.
have not yet determined how shall
invest my winnings"
Aberdeen, S. D.-"Folks out this
way are all betting on the size of the
crops. Haven't heard of the fight. l
must refuse to express an opinion.
Rainfall just right.
u T. STAFFORD"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-07-02
THE STOMACH.
Its Power to Resrs; Its Own Gastric
Juices Is a Puzzle.

Its Power to Resist Its Own Gastric
Juices Is a Puzzle.
One OF the greatest questions dis
turbing the minds of Psychologists
both past and present is that of the
stomach's digcStinG powers. Ii is
asked why the stomach does not digest
itself. Ii is well known that gastric
juices have the power TO digest the it's
sue of which the stomach is made.
One of The things actually manufac-
tured by the body. secreted in the
glands near the stomach and poured
into il. is hydrochIoric acid. power
full agent that will eat up almost any
thing. VIII: it does not eat the stomach
up is problematical.
1t is known thar stomach from a
dead animal or man can be digested
by living man. 1t has been found
out also that when man is killed
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-07-02

season in a new play by Rupert
Hughes. This play is said to be of eX-
ceptionally good construction and
pleases the former Belasco star much
better than anything she has had in
several years. The principal roole is
entirely to her liking as it affords I'M
usual opportunity for Mrs. Carters
particular style of emotional acting
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-07-02
Chords and Discords

Tillman swore a warrant against Ben
Peters charging him with being a
vagrant. Justice Perkins says to prove
vagrancy the law presumes that the
defendant can show no visible means
of support, and he found that Ben and
Dan were both in the same boat. In
fact, Dan could show less than Ben,
one side of his suspenders having dis
appeared.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-07-02

Miss Daisy Johnson has informed us
that we did her a gross injustice in
our account of her surprise party In
our issue of last week. We said there
were so guests, one for each year of
Miss Daisy's life. She says in the
first place there were more than so
present. but that the number had no
reference to her age. We inquired If
we might know the correct age in Or
der that we could make a correction
that might place her right with our
large and growing number of readers,
and she replied that it was a private
matter. However, it was a beautifully
appointed affair, Miss Johnson informs
us, and she apologized also for our
having been overlooked by the folks
that arranged the party. 1t was a COM
plete surprise, she says, but 1T just
SO happened that she had plenty of
edibles and refreshments when the
invaders arrived at her home. She
received many handsome gifts. AS to
Miss Daisy's age, We want to say she
is still one of our most charming and
fairest young daughters. She has been
q resident of the Valley all her life,
1865 when still a young girl.
Milt Morgan has returned after at
tending prohibition conference in
Chicago. He conducted a quiet. inves-
tigation- while he was there. and re-
ports that he discovered the city is
far from what it ought to be. He said
he saw people on the streets after 2
a m. and all the lights turned on full
force. He got so mixed up he didn't
know when it was time to get up. He
forget to take his alarm clock along
with him.
Justice Dan Perkins reports June
mas been the quietest month he has
had since he has been in Office. He
aad only one case last week. Dan
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-07-02
AT THE THEATRE
coRr TO MANAGE CARTER.

Mrs. Leslie Carter has signed con-
tracts with John Cort whereby she
will. be starred under Cort's manage
ment for a period of five years. Mrs.
Carter will be presented the coming
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-07-02

absolute igmuramce. and all we can do
is To he deyoutly thankful 20 Provi-
dence that our stomachs do not digest
themselves except In the ordinary
course OF human evcnts.-I.awrence
Hodges in New York Tribune.
All the news all the ume--Tho Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-07-02
CHAMBERS Get
RICH HARVEST
Take Advantage of Low Water
in Mississippi to Gather
Shells With Hands.
MERELY SCOOP INTO BOATS
Get from $25 to $50 Per Ton and
Find Many Pearls-Many Are
Making Big Wages.

With clam shells selling at from
$25 to $35 per ton big money is be-
ing made by shell diggers along the
Mississippi this summer. The LATEST
man in Port Byron is said to have
gone out and in four days cleaned up
$26. Others have done even better.
So low is the water that it is not
necessary to drag for the shells in
the usual manner. The diggers
merely draw their boats up to bed
and jump out and scoop up the clans
by hand. In this manner they can
handle them much more rapidly and
at the same time get only the kind
of shells they want. 1t is estimated
that there are more than a hundred
men engaged in this work between
here and Cordova now. Many of
them are getting from 600 to 1900
pounds of shells per day. Some of
them sell the clans in the rough at
20 cents per hundred, but the old
time clammers prefer to boil out the
meats and search them over for
pearls.
Find Many Pearls.
The more shells a man handles
the more chance he has to find pearls.
Those worth from SIS to $40 are quite
frequently discovered.
Last week Roy Gilbert, Lou Morey,
Frank Ney, James Henry and Milton
Ney, all of LIE Claire. found pearls
that brought $50, while Charles Les
lie of Port Byron found pearl that
was sold for $40.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-07-02
FROM THE VALLEY CLARION.

JEFF Jingles says it's no trick to
catch flies, but it isn't everybody that
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-07-02
In Young & McCombs' Popularity Contest-Votes CourH
Up to Wednesday Evening.
Contest Closes Aug. 20Hurry and Get the Votes-Yo
Need Them the End

Betty Spencer. 702 z. 18th St.. 2.O1S
Margaret Tierney, Bills Floral Co. 1871
Mrs. I. w. Cunningham, KimbalI.. 1,769
Margaret Wallace. 500 y w. Ord st 1,617
Irene Ochs, IA Walling court. .... 1903
Florence Booth. 1864 Arlington AV 1896
Hattie Garner, 1888 Prairie Ave-. 1919
Lillian Lamb, 720 lie Claire St.. 1926
Sophia Weiss. 724 w. 18th st. 80. 1,1S7
Esther Russell. 213 +. 9Th ST.. La
Marie Sweet. SIS Kirkwood Blvd. 1920
Anna Molloy, 17144 Marquette St. loo
Katherine Driscoll, 1744 Park Ave 1.01O
Myrtle Frank, 921 +. Henry St. 1,O10
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-07-02

huOWS hOW W
keep them at
a safe dis
lance. JEFF
says he oils
his pate every
morning, and
when they at
tempt to alight
they slip and
fall and break
their ! e g S.
Jef's moral is
that it pays to
be bald, in the
summer time.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-07-02
TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO

and Sixteenth street, has been set
back 20 feet to prevent accident in
case of the boards being blown down
by the wind
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-07-02

July Arthur Burial lost fine
Knights Templar charm this morning,
for the return of which he will pay a
suitable reward
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-07-02

The Clarion can now cut out the sup
plement and give more home news.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-07-02

July S-The Rescue Hose company
elected the following officers last even
ing: B. F. Knox, foreman; Fred Ber-
ger, assistant foreman; F. S. Keller
strass, secretary; Chris Trefz, treas
urer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-07-02

July 10-Ex-Supervisor McEniry and
brother were in the city from Yuma
yesterday.
The ladies of st. GATHERINGS guild
will give a sociable this evening at
the home of Mrs. Richard Champion.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-07-02
District No. 3.-City of Dav-
EXPORT.

Annie Eldridge. 1918 College Ave 1901
Norma Bischoff. 42S w. Pine St. .1O.5O3
Freda Herzog, 700 Ripley ST.. S.S95
Thea Lehman. SIS Perry ST.. S.767
Edna stafford. Burtis theatre. ..... $40
Amanda Richards 1914 Pleasant. 1916
Luria Fulrath, SOB W 9th ST.. 1853
Lillian Keppy. Family theatre. 1924
Edith Buzzard, sos w. 9Th ST.. G.9SN
Edith Harmon. Stenog. Pol. Mag. G.13O
June Parker. 1926 Farnam ST.. 5,75J
Clara Logan. S27 w. 18th ST.. 5.T32
Mabel Peterson. S36 Z. 18th ST.. 4.SG3
Marietta Bush. ga w. 18th ST.. 2,S11
Mrs. w. A. Kleinhen, 1884 Arling-
ton Ave. ...... ...... ......... 2.65l
Edvena Wells. 1T16 Park Ave-. 1886
Eva Miller, SIS w. 14th Stu. 2,421
Selma Richard. zoos r 14th ST.. 2.23G
Marie Kelly, l2S w. 14th St.. 2.173
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-07-02

We're glad
congress has
q dion-a1
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-07-02

Justice Dan Perkins reports June
mas been the quietest month he has
had since he has been in Office. He
aad only one case last week. Dan
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-07-02

NOTE-Ve have dropped the names
OF all candidates who have not received
.rf these peopIe wish TO have their name
placed back in the list, ana have votes
fhcv wish 20 cast for themselves, We
will be glad to do so. Just no'Ily the
contest manager.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-09-22
WILL CONTEST CROCKER'S
GIFT TO C0lUMBIA

New York. Sept. 21.-The right Of
Columbia college TO property worth ap-
proximately $1,000. 900 bequeathed To II
for cancer research fund by the late
George Croker, the California Million
aire, who died in this city on Dec. 4,
1909, was attacked today, when Crock
er's step-children applied 20 the SUI
preme court for an injunction to pre-
vent the executors of the millionaire's
will from selling the property or leas-
ing II pending the determination Of an
action brought to establish their right
to the property,
In his win George Crocker ordered
the sale OF a house on East sixty
fourth street and money thus realized
10 be turned over to Columbia college
for a cancer research fund. Alexander
II Rutherford. Alice II. Erving and
Ella Rutherford Kearney. Crocker's
step-children, now sue Nelson 9.
Thrau, John Hays Hammond and Ed
gar c. Bradley, as Mr.. Crocker's execu-
tors. for the possession Of the house In
question and It's contents, ON the ground
mat Croker secured the deed from
them under fraudulent and undue in
Auence and under the promise of con-
sheraton which has never been paid
to them.
In Crocker's testament there was no
mention OF his step-children. The court
reserved decision.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-09-22
LEGISLATORS
RECEIVED HELP
Ex-President Of N. Y. Street Rail.
way Association Admitted He
Helped" AssembIyman.
MIGHT HAVE AIDED OTHERS
ono Witness Read, Ia Admit Payments
n Committee Had Evidence
To That Eject

New York, Sept. 2l.-Asscmblyman
Yale Of Brewster took his place today
In the long line of Albany legislators
accused OF accepting help from the
street railway interests Of the state O..
Tracy Rodgers formerly president of
the Street Railway association. reluc-
family admitted TO the Merritt joint
legislative committee that ne had
helped other members OF the commit
tee
The days hearing was further enliv-
cned by the submission in evidence Of
vouchers and records seeming TO show
that the Metropolitan Street railway
had attempted to hide a donation Of
s. 200 TO the street Railway association
by entering II upon It's books as money
paid out IN settlement of claim for
damages for injuries received In 81
mythical accident.
The examination OF Mr. Roberts was
not concluded whes the hearing add
journod He admitted having placed
various amounts to the credit OF the
late speaker Nixon with Ellingwood
and Cunningham, but explained that
they had been for transmission by Mr..
Nixon 70 tho Republican county COM
inittee Tor his county. The witness
could not explain why such circutOus
route had been taken except that ne
preferred "a give the money to Mr..
Nixon rather than To forward II 10 the
treasurer OF the county committee. lie
had taken the same course in all his
contributions to the political orEaniza-
tons OF Bedcll's or Goodsclls districts.
The payment Of $500 to Representative
Malhy, then state senator had not
been for campaign purposes, he swore,
but IN satisfaction Of "A claim against
the Arm for overcharf. Of interest. The
witness could not explain why he per
sonally had made the refund and not
the firm.
Asked IL he had made donations Of
money for campaign purposes TO mem
beers Of the senate and assembly other
than those mentioned. the witness ven
tured an admission that he might
have helped a number of these gentle
men-namely, the members Of the as
senbly committee on railroads" a list
OF whom had been given 10 him. He
would go no further, saying that II the
had evidence of his making
10 other members Of the COM
mittee on railroads. he would readily
admit having done so when the evil
dence was submitted.
Mr. Bruce produced check for $500
under date Of MAY 16. 1902, drawn by
Rodgers to the order Of former Assem-
blyman ]. r. Yale Of Putnam county,
and asked the witness to enlighten the
as TO the purpose for which
IL had been given.
The witness averred 'it might have
been" n campaign contribution or re-
fund Of borrowed money.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-09-22
COLORADO REPUBLICAN
INSURGENTS WON TICKET

Colorado Springs. colo, Sept Il
Ihsurgent Republicans Won a substan-
tia victory In the Republican state
convention which concluded It's ses-
sions herc tonight. by the selection of
"a fun state ticket
The complete ticket Is as follows:
GoVerncr--John B. Stephen.
Lieutenant Dovernor-James II. Payn-
ter. !
Secretary Of State-John A. Ramer.
Attorney General--Benjami Griffith.
Auditor--Thomas l.. Jamison.
Treasurer--James r.. Collier.
Justice of the Supreme Court-James
- GarTigucs.
superintendent Of Public Instruction
Mrs. Helena NJ WiNon,
Raslrond missioner-Shoridan S.
Kendall
Regents state University-Mis Anna
Wolcutt, W. J. King.
Congressma n at Largo y. Stevens.
Miss Wolcott Is the sister Of former
senator. and conducts school FOR young
women in Denver.
Former GOV. Jesse Y. Mcdonald was
chosen state chairman