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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-09
REMAINS OF CULTURED y
NEGRO EMPIRES FOUND.
Runie Signs Found In Unknown Ruins
In Sudan.

That powerful negro empires of
great size and some culture existed in
the Sudan before the white races en-
tered Africa is the convictions of 4
French scientist. NJ. Zeltner, who re-
ports in La Nature OF the results Of
his archaeological Investigations in the
basins of the rivers Niger and Senegal.
Within triangle formed by the
towns Of Timbul-tu. Hayes and Ba-
mako he located Efty-two archaeology
cal deposits. consisting of ruins of IN
known cities.
NJ. Zeltncr's most interesting finds
were made in caves on the upper Sen
eGal. Here an abundance of runic
signs and drawings was found traced
on rocks. They were similar in char
acter to those discovered in South AZ
rican caverns. The writings have
some resemblance TO those signs found
on ancient ruins farther eastward in
the Sahara desert and are believed
by NJ Zeltner to he related to the pres
ent TuareS alphabet.
The discoveries made have yet to be
thoroughly studied. NJ. Zeltner thinks
that the archaeological exploration of
the African continent is yet in its in
fancy and will doubtless yield surpris-
ing results in establishing the ad-
vanced state of development attained
by the black races in early times.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-09
A Personal Bulletin.

A new idea in calling cards reacneQ
New York the other day by way of
White Salmon, a small town in the
state of Washington. The card was
first seen at the Hotel Astor, where it
was presented by man who had reg
istered from White Salmon. The face
of the card looks like that of any ordi-
nary card, with the addresses in one
corner. The new idea is on the back,
where a brief history of the family
name appears. 1t remains to be seen
whether the new idea will be adopted
Some persons who saw the card pro-
nounced it a very clever idea which
could be used to advantage, especially
in fashionable circles.
Society women could have their fam
ily history printed on the backs of
their cards, giving their ancestors as
far back as the Iayflower; an ac-
count of their methods of acquiring
and accommodating wealth: a brief in
ventoTy Of their wealth and landed
property, jewels, etc; a complete
chronology of marriages and divorces;
prizes won at horse shows and dog
Shows and similar interesting informa-
tim.
It might make it necessary to in
crease the size of the cards to the size
of Chinese calling cards, but it would
save a lot of trouble and explanation
and would enable the recipients of
these cards TO avoid unintentional faux
PCS in conversation with the owners
of the cards.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-09

of the desolate camp at Valley Forge,
observing the commanding general
dlsmount from his horse and disappear
within an adjacent grove, followed him.
Drawing nearer, the awed farmer pa
triot beheld Washington kneeling upon
the frozen snow, his hat removed, and
his face lifted in the reverent attitude
os prayer. 1t is easy to trace the I'M
faltering patience and determination
~ith which the great man upheld the
stlIe ring, starving soldiers who loved
him. to his own reliance upon the
source of all strength and wisdom.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-09
Where Washington Knelt in Prayer.

Where Washington Knelt in Prayer.
A few years ago, Valley Forge was
one of the most neglected of the ma
tional attractions. Pilgrims to the
historical spot visited Washington
headquarters and then wandered
around aimlessly, regarding with dis
appointment the rubbish-choked ditch
es that were pointed out as the en-
trenchments dug by the patriots of II.
a few vagrant looking sign-boards in
formed the tourists that the almost OBJ
liberated lines were forts, constructed
by Washington's soldiers, but the en-
tire camp around was rapidly dissolv-
irg itself into the scenery, and land
marks were becoming more and more
difficult to find.
All this, says the Christian Herald
has now been changed. The trenches
have been cleared of rubbish, the forts
restored, monuments erected, markers
placed to show where the men of the
various states had their headquarters,
and the entire camp fairly bristles with
signposts to guide the patriotic visitor.
Most notable of all is the Memorial
chapel and Patriots hall, erected on
TIE spot where Washington knelt to
ask divine aid for his difficult and
seemingly hopeless campaign.
The story is told that upon one oc-
CASTOR, farmer in the neighborhood
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-09
MANY IOWA BABIES DIE.
Statistics of Board of Health Show
Alarming Situation.

Les Moines, Iowa, Aug. 9.-One-
third of the babies in Iowa under
one year of age have died this sum-
mer according to statistics collected
by G. H. Sumner, secretary of the
Iowa state board of health.
Cholera infantum, infantile paraly-
sis, poor milk and improper care are
given as causes
The Iowa state board of Health this
week will issue a special health buI-
letin instructing parents as to the
proper care of children.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-09
The Great Question.

What's the matter anyway
With the government today?
Are we growing worse. indeed.
As in magazine we read7
Is IL really getting so
Decent man a TT must throw
When they pause 10 contemplate
Sadly the affairs OF slater
Men who go for fame or luck.
Stirring with a rake the muck.
And who speak not in a hush.
Tell US things 10 make us blush;
They opine from what they see
Without climbing IN a tree
That the graft on every side
Is the limit. open wide.
That IS Just the somber view.
There are others quite as true:
We can look around and find
II we are not wholly blind
Many features in the case
That do credit 10 the race:
Every man is not a crook:
There is good II we will look.
There is right and there is wrong.
AS there has been all along,
And the balance is about
As IL trembes in and out
Where IL was in former years.
We may calm our doubts and fears
Things a whole lot worse might be,
That's some comfort. you'll agree.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-09
AUNTIE'S PIE.

president Taft Travelled seventy
> five miles TO eat some of his Aunt
Delia's pie.l
He speeds as ne'er before he sped.
5 Fine frenzy in his eye.
The miles behind have swiftly fed,
Yet still he's on the fly.
z Does some great danger to the state
Compel this record breaking gait?
Why. no! He simply has date
With some of auntie's pie.
His naughty nostrils now distend;
lie gives a happy cry.
5 Though far away his journeys end,
; Sweet oiors bring it nigh.
Yea, though he still must travel
miles.
His boyhood memory complies
S A catalogue of all the styles
5 OF dear old auntie's pie.
The mince. the apple tgreen. not (
dried
Such as no gold can buy;
Z Squash, lemon. cranberry. beside
The peach's sweet supply.
His fancy sees the punNin come,
And. though his wheels are still
alum.
He chuckies: Yum! Just pass me
some.
Deer auntie, Of that pie!'
His tariff may not touch the heart.
, But when his face we spy
Half hidden by 4 damson tart
We smile. and then we sigh,
For, viewing that first citizen,
We OF the cities wcaried men
) Are happy, hungry boys again,
) All facing auntie's pie.
John O'Keefe in New York World.
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-09
Perversity.

''Those Keep OF the Grass signs OF
yours don't seem 10 have much ef-
feet"
mo. am going TO have them made
over"
with larger letters"'
mo. with different reading. ! think
If / put up sign Keep OF the Side
walk everybody will want TO walk on
it,"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-09
CARDINAL GIBBONS ON
PASSING AUTOMOBILES
Holds That We Are Approaching Age
of Extravaganza and Inordinate
Pleasure of Rome.

of Extravaganza and InOrdinate
Pleasure of Rome.
New York, Aug. 9.-Cardinal Glib
bons sat on the spacious veranda of
a Long Island country house Satur-
day afternoon and watching the auto
mobiles fit down the road before him
in one amending stream, moralized
on the dangers of self-indulgence
that have beset all republics.
II think" he said, I'VE are close
ly approaching the age of extrava-
gance and inordinate pleasure enjoy
ed by Rome just before her fall.
The cry of today is for more and
more riches. The rich man is greedy
for more. 1t is the same with the
well-to-do. 1t is the same every
where.
Then there is the desire for inor-
dinate among the rich, but l would
wish more of them were considerable
of the unfortunate. This general de-
sire for riches is making people very
selfish.
Then there is the desire for inor-
dinate pleasures"
An automobile wheeled by in
cloud of dust. The cardinal pointed
after it and continued: You see we
have many known to the patricians
of Augustus Caesars time, yet there
is the desire for new pleasures and
more pleasures.
Il believe the gospel of Christ will
save the present situation. There
was no Christ, you remember, to save
Rome"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-09
Aug. 9 in American
History

DISTURBANCES scott key. anthor Of
The Star Spangled Banner" born;
died 1913.
1TSS-Adoniram Judson, missionary to
India. born: died 1850.
1905-First session of the RusSo-Japa-
nese peace conference held at
Portsmouth, N Il
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-09

Having heard the result in Kansas,
Speaker Cannon remarks: 81 have
nothing to say in regard to the Kansas
primaries until complete returns are
before me. However, should like to
remark that primaries were also held
in Missouri and Oklahoma" Where
Cannon didn't speak.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-09
Struck a Rich Mine,

S. w. Bends Of Coal City. Ala, says
he struck perfect mine of health
in DR.. Kings New Life Pills for they
cured him of liver and kidney trou-
bic after II years of suffering. They
are the best pills on earth for con-
malaria, headache, dys-
pepsia, debility, 25 cents at all drug
gistS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-09

There is joy in Iowa over a bumper
crop of watGrmelons. Columbus juno
ton is reaching after the banner,
clpiming shipments THIS season of ]. 100
cars, averaging LOO melons to the car,
or total, of 100000 melons, worth
aocut 100000.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-09
Staoqers Skeptics

That clean, nice, fragrant COM
pound like Bucklen's Arnica Salve
will instantly relieve bad burn, cut,
scald, wound or piles, staggers skep-
tics. But great cures prove its
wonderful healer of the worst sores,
ulcers, boils, felons, eczema, skin
eruptions, as also chapped hands.
sprains and corns. Try it, % cents
at all druggists,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-09

Port Huron, Mich, is the first city
of that state to adopt the commission
Plan of government. Gradually the
procession grows. 1t is significant to
note that not one of the scores of
cities which have adopted this plan
has attempted to return to the old
form of government.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-09
When the digestion is ali rie

When the digestion is all right. the
action of the bowels regular. there
is a natural craving and relish for
food. When this is lacking you may
know that you need a dose of Cham
berlain's Stomach and LiverTablets.
They strengthen the digestive organs.
improve the appetite and regulate the
bowels. Sold by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-09
Change of Time on Rock Island South

Commencing Sunday, Aug. z, Rock
Island Southern trains going south
will leave Fourth avenue and First
street, Rock Island, at 1850 a. m. and
p. m. Trains coming north will ar
rive at 1880 a. m. and p. m. For
further information telephone North
1928. H. H. BUSH,
General Agent.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-09
It's Finer and Better
Than Powder, They Say

eff you want a really and truly
good complexion beautifer," writes
Amy Lester in Fashion Helps. try
the latest New York idea. 1t is home
made and drys so quickly you can
put on your gloves Immediately after
applying higherto IN
heard of in face lotions.
Get from your druggist two
ounces of amarol, in the ORIGINAL 2
OF. package. put into a pint of warm
water, shake the bottle thoroughly
and let stand over night. When ap-
piled to face, forearms and hands it
gives a smooth and delicate texture
to the skin and does away altogether
with the greasy appearance that is
so difficult for many to overcome.
IAN application of amarol is diff
ferent from any other artificial aid to
beauty; it is dainty and delicate and
can not be detected-seems most
'natural'-and longer withstands at
tacks of wind, dust. SCOT and smoke"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-09
What actions for instance =
Substitute Would Do.

could you spare me few min.
utes:"
My time is worth money"
''Oh. well. a half dollar would. do as
we'll"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-09

luck. 1t IS authOritatively reported that
Holsters are growing scarcer, and mil
dew has attacked the French cham
payne vineyards.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-09

Turkish soldiers have been sent to
end massacre in Armenia. Turkish
soldiers usually make a cleanup job
of ending Armenian massacres.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-09

jersey county was seventy-one years
old last week. AS old Jersey has al
ways been democratic it deserves to
live long and prosper.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-09

The government estimate of the corn
crop promises the biggest yield in his
tory. That will be encouraging to
quite number.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-09

IF the bachelor and the bachelor
maid would take their differences
to a properly licensed minister a happy
compromise might result.
Divorce doesn't seem TO be a perma.
nent condition. but mere stopoyer
on the matrimonial line
Latent fear seems to be tie mother
of many an intuition.
1t is marvellous TO note with what
pertinacity IL rich relative holds to his
possession if you happen TO be his heir
and are in the noticing business.
The cook belongs TO the kitchen cab.
met and is at the head Of the depart
ment of the interior.
Sometimes the punishment does ade-
quately fit the crime. for we have no
ticed that the parents of spoiled chill.
dren have to live with them.
When there can be no doubt that a
woman has passed the century mark
you may find her Boosting of her age.
A reputed wit declares that conclu-
sions are masculine because women
jump at them.
A general average might be struck
by the marriage Of a woman with q
past to a man with a future.
Bill is said 10 be a good natured
chap, Ibut you hate to have a number
of him against you and in the handS
of a determined collector.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-09
he sure and take a bottIe OF Cham

Be sure and take a bottle of Cham
berlain's Collie. Cholera and Diar-
rhoea Remedy with you when start
ing on your trip this summer. It
cannot be obtained on board the
trains or steamers. Changes of wa.
ter and climate often cause sudden
attacks of diarrhoea and it is best to
be prepared. Sold by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-09
Rarnain Rata

''What kind of horse mas be gotT
"a good quarter horse"
"a quarter horse: I could AFFORD
one myself nj that price"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-09

Between the striking tailors and
their employers in New York it is
still war to the needle
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-09
His Secret.

Great work you did with the punch.
ing bag. old man"
Don't mention IL 10 my wife"
Why not:"
Women never understand. She will
think I am strong enough 20 push the
lawn mower"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-09

Strangely enough, it's when a
man tUmbles to a scheme that he
doesn't fall for It,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-09
Nothina to Grip.

Nobody can handle him but his
wife"
And / understand be foiled her
once"
"1ow?"
by going to the barber shop and
having the handle cut OF"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-09

Instead of resigning Secretary Bal
linger affects resignation to remain
ing in the Taft cabinet.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-09
THE ARGUS.

Published Daily and weekly at 1894
Second avenue. Rock Island. Ill tEn-
tered at the postofice as second-class
matter.1
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-09

Knighthood is in flower IN Chicago.
and the sun shines on the noble band.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-09
chapPies.

"Percy thinks be owes lot Of
money"
He doesf'
YES"
"Deah me! Percy WEAKLY ought not
to twy to think"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-09
Hunor and
Philosophy
PERT PARAGRAPHS.
BY DUNCAN N. SMITH

IF the bachelor and the bachelor
maid would take their differences
to a properly licensed minister a happy
compromise might result.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-09
AttActs Attention.

'You think actions speak louder than
wOr6s:"
Il do
What actions for instanceg"
We'll. for one. when a man drops a
sledge on tin roof"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-09

nent condition. but mere stopover
on the matrimonial line.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-09

Latent fear seems to be TIE mother
of many an intuition.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-09

BY THE J. w. POTTER CO.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-09
The Beauty of Cleopatra

Is not the heritage of every wo-
man. Neither do we promise TO
make you as pretty as that won
derfully beautiful Egyptian. But
we can add charm and a velvet
softness to your skin by our mas
sage treatment. 1t is impossible
for us to supply what nature has
not. But if you want a peachy,
perfect complexion. you'll start
the right way by letting us mas
sage your face with massage
creams, the purity of which We
are ready to vouch for. 1t is
natures best aid in restoring
healthy skin. You can rub and
rub and rub the face with soap
and still not get it perfectly
clean. The massage way is the
only way.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-09

TERMS.-Daily, 10 cents per week
Weekly. 81 per year in advance
All communicate OF Argumentative
character, political or religious. must
have real name attached for pu0lics-
zion No such articles Wit be printed
over fictitious signatures
Correspondence solicited from every
township in Rock Island county
[gnE3HRR IEzN>
GTRAoEs1l l Ts!9H (coGNcII , rs
Tuesday, August 9, 1910.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-09

1t is marvellous TO note with what
pertinacity IL rich relative holds to his
possession if you happen TO be his heir
and are in the noticing business
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-09

met and is at the head Of the depart.
ment of the interior.
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1910-05-03
LAUNDRY THIEF
CAUSES TROUBLE
Valuable Linen Missing From
Local HOSteIrieS-PoIiCe
Seek Suave TaIker.

Representing himself as a special
agent for the Citizens laundry
peerless, sanitary. anti-tubercular-
warranted to never tear a shirt or cuff, >
man described to be about 80 years
of age, with good appearance. and a
convincing taIker, has collected high
class linen from various hotels in Salt
Lake during the past week. He is now
missing and authorities have hunted
high and low for the laUndryman with
out avail. 1t is estimated that he has
appropriated at least $500 worth of fam
cy linen.
In need of the linen they had en-
trusted with the representative of the
laundry, guests in hotels and rOOming
and directories for the address of the
Citizens laundry" Messenger boys
have been summoned to find the newest
washery, but they have invariably re-
turned to the hotel disappointed. Then
came the realization that the alleged
laundryman was a faker.
Il see that you have been imposed
upon by incompetent laundry hands"
was the assurance of the bogus laUn-
dryman. IF you will Just bring down
some of your best linens l will take
them right to the laundry and return
you fair sample of our class of work.
This has been the last ever seen of
the high-class linens. It is said that
some of the owners have become so en-
RACED as TO employ private detectives
in the attempt to run down the bogus
laundryman.
That the bogus laundryman is a rep
resentative of gang of laundry
thieves is the opinion of authorities
that have begun a vigorous investiga-
ton of the latest angle in crime. They
are in hopes Of finding the stolen linen
stored in some Out-of-the-way barn, to
be shipped out of the city at the most
favorable opportunity. However, de-
tectives that have been at work on the
case recently learned that several
trunks of suspicious appearance were
recently shipped to ogden from the Ore
gon Short Line depot.
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1910-05-03

The students who are up to date in
their thesis work were reported at the
regular meeting of the faculty held
yesterday afternoon. All of the theses
must be in the hands of the chairman
of the graduation committee by May
IL Before being submitted the ta@ses
must be bound in book form for The
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1910-05-03

leaving for Chicago las evening the
party visited the Tabernacle, where it
enjoyed a special organ recital The
German financiers expressed them
selves as being delighted with Salt
Lake Speyer d Co. is a heavy holder
of Rock Island bonds. Mr.. Bing will
remain several days in Chicago con-
ferring with Rock Island officials. Mr.
Sebastian stated that so far as he knew
no immediate move was to be made
by the Rock Island to enter Salt Lake
He said he had read newspaper articles
about the Rock Island purchasing the
Moffat road, but that they were mere
rumOrS
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1910-05-03
VISITING MERCHANTS HERE.
California Dealers VIII BE Entertained
in Salt Lake This Afternoon.

Delegates from San Francisco, Los
Angeles and other Pacific coast points
to the national convention of retail
merchants to be held in Springfield,
ILL., will arrive in Salt Lake at o'clock
o'clock, when they will resume their
journey eastward over the Denver &
Rio Grande railroad. During their
short stay in this city they VIII be en-
tertained by the local retail merchants
with a drive around the city in auto
mobiles, and luncheon at the CONNER
cial club at $50.
The party will be accompanied east
by s. W. Wilson, of Salt Lake, who will
represent the local association; and J.
S. Carver delegate from Ogden.
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1910-05-03

Miss Irma Snow entertained at five
hundred party Saturday afternoon in
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1910-05-03
IN SALT LAKE
Rock Island Official Arrives to Meet
German FinancierS-Guest
af SeulIoh

John Sebastian, second vice president
of the Rock Island railroad, arrived in
Salt Lake at 40 o'clock yesterday aft
ernoon in his private car from Chicago
He was met at the depot by General
Agent ]. G. DOolittle and accompanied
to the SemlOh hotel, where he met his
friend, Alfred Bing, the Berlin repre-
sentative of Speyer & Co.. international
bankers, and Paul Schubert, German
capitalist, who is touring the United
States for pleasure, and incidentally to
look over the field for investment OF
German capital.
Both Mr.. Bing and Mr.. Schubert are
accompanied by their wives. Before
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1910-05-03

At the meeting of the university
faculty held yesterday afternoon, addi-
tional work on the catalogues for next
year was done. The catalogue will
soon be ready for publication.