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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-31

terday morning. He is now on an
extended tour through the east and
has been visiting some OF the lead
ing institutions OF higher learning
in this section OF the country, es-
pecially the universities. In his ad-
dress he deplored the fact that the
educatidaal institutions in this
country are reckoned by the size OF
the student body and the large num-
Der of buildings. A banquet was
held last night by the Bethany club
of Augustana Theological seminary
at the Harper house A program OF
toasts was had. Victor Spong, Beth
any 10, president of the local or
ganization and a member of the mid
die class Of the seminary. acted as
POSTMASTER. The following re-
sponded. all extolling the virtues Of
their alma mater.
Our Alma Mater George An
derson.
"Augustana and Bethany pr c.
z. Lindberg.
Bethany and the Ministry DIR.
Z. Pihlblad.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-31
BOYS SENTENCED TO
SCHOOL AT PONTIAC
Charles Smith and John Williams
ENhorted by Judge Ramsay 10
Turn Over New Leaf.

Il want you boys TO turn over new
leaf and try TO DO better" said Judge
Ramsey 70 Charles Smith and John
Williams this morning in the circuit
court. The only thing can do is
sentence you to the reformatory al
Pontiac, but if You comply with the
rules and regulations there YOU will
be paroled within short time Smith
and Williams are the boys who stole
a launch some time ago and were ar
rested at New Boston. Judge Ramsay,
who gave them an indeterminate sen
tence at Pontiac told them that he din
not think they were bad boys and he
would have the states attorney and
the sheriff write a letter 70 the reform
atory people, and said he would write
one himself, and in this way the boys
would get a good start.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-31
Social Events
JOHNSON-OLSON.

MISS HILDA OLSON. DAUGHTER
Of Air and Mrs Z. G. Olson. 40 Ninth
street. and August Johnson. also OF
this city. were united in marriage al
the First Swedish Lutheran church
Sunday evening a. 100 just preceding
The evening service. Rev. :. q. Hagg-
lund. the pastor. performed the cere-
mony DR.. and Mrs. Louis OsJrOm at
tended the bridal couple. The wedding
was followed by a reception to the
members OF the immediate families at
the home Of the bride. The bride wore
a pretty gown of white serge, and she
wore the full length bridal veil. held at
the nair with a myrtle wreath, Swed-
ish costume not often observed in this
country. She carried a shower bOu-
Quet Of lilies Of the valley and brides
roses. Mr.. Johnson is an electrician
employed at Barnard & Leas in Mo
line. His bride has been actively en-
gagged in the work of the Swedish
Lutheran church and Sunday school.
They will make their home at 40
Ninth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-31
DOZEN OR MORE
SALOONS TO QUIT
Mayor Schriver States That
Licenses of Notorious Joints
Will Not Be Renewed.
STARTS REAL CLEANUP
Booze GARDENS. Chop Suey Houses
and ROOming Places Over Bars
70 BE Eliminated.

Because Of the open violation Of
all the laws governing the regula-
ton Of saloons in Rock Island, at
least y, and possibly Il. saloon
keepers will be refused licenses for
the conduct of liquor houses for the
next six months, is the statement Of
city officials today. For the last two
months they have been gathering
evidence against all saloonkeepers
and where there has been violation
the proprietor will be forced 20
abandon the liquor pursuit in Rock
Island. The names of the keepers
who will not receive licenses when
they seek 10 file bonds are withheld
but II is understood that all keepers
Of chop suey houses in connection
with saloons and all keepers who
fought the mandates Of the officials
when they were arrested for open
violation will be excluded from the
number.
CHOP SIENS GO
The action OF the officials means
that absolutely no chop suey houses
will be tolerated in connection with
liquor dispensaries and that the city
is 20 be ridded of one of the great
est sources Of evil since the driving
out Of the women from the crimson
glare districts. The police have re-
ported annoyances practically every
night since the chop sueys started
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-31
HARD ZINES DANCE.

THE EMPLOYEES OF THE PUBL
cation department. OF the Modern
WOCdmen gave a hard times Hallow-
cen party last evening at Beselin >
hall. The hall was decorated with
Halloween emblems. pumpkins, jaci,
o lanterns and the orchestra stand
was hidden with witches. Huddles
orchestra furnished the music for dane
ing The hard times costumes were
many Of them most unique and
caused much merriment. Refreshments
consisting of pumpkin pie, sweet cider,
pickles. sandwiches and fruit were
served and the evening proved a most
delightful one
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-31
CAUSES MUCH DISEASE.
Advice About Stomach Troubles and
How TO Relieve Them.

How 70 ReIieVe nem.
DO not neglect indigestion which may
lead to all sorts Of Ills and compiled
tons An eminent physician once said
that 90 per cent OF all the ills OF the
human body have their origin in dis
ordered stomach.
Our experience with ReXall Dyspep-
STA Tablets leads US 70 believe them 10
be among the most dependable rene
dies known for the relief Of indiges-
tion and chronic dyspepsia Their in
gradients are soothing and healing TO
the infiamed membranes OF the stom-
ach They are rich in pepsin, one Of
the greatest digestive aids known 10
medicine. The relief they afford Is
very prompt. Their use with persis-
tency and regularity for a short time
tends to bring about a cessation of the
pains caused by stomach disorders.
Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets help 10 in
sure healthy appetite, to aid digestion
and thus promote nutrition. AS evil
dence Of our sincere faith in ReXalI
Dyspepsia Tablets. We ask you 10 try
them at our risk. II they do not give
YOU entire satisfaction, We will return
YOU the money You paid US for them,
without question or Formally. They
come in three sizes. prices p cents. 81
cents. and 81. Remember. you can OBJ
tain them only a our store-Jhc ReNall
store Thomas Drug company.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-31
HALLOWEEN PARTY.

THE MISSES MARY CUNNING
ham and Myrtle Crandell We're the
hostesses last evening at the home Of
the latter, 1907 Twentyfourth street,
ar Halloween party, 81 young people
being the guests. The house was dec
GRATED in Halloween emblems. au-
tumn leaves and flowers. 4 supper
appropriate 70 the day was served. the
table decorations consisting Of pump
kins and candles Games were played.
and there Was music and Rotations
during the evening
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-31
RIFLE RANGE TO BE
OPEN TILL NOV. 80
Orders Issued by Adiutant General
Give Nilitiamen Chance To
Finish Scores.

The time for shooting on the rife
ranges throughout the state has been
extended to Nov. 30. by order of the
adjutant general in order 10 give the
various companies an opportunity 10
complete their schedules. On account
Of so many rainy Sundays, it has been
necessary to postpone 4 number Of
shoots. and for this reason the season
was not closed on oct. 81. as has hith-
erto been the custom.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-31
Woman Is Jailed

Fifteen days In the county bastiIe
was the length OF the sentence issued
to May Curtis yesterday in police court
when she was arraigued for disorderly
conduct The woman was driven ont
of Rock Island several weeks ago and
came back from Monmouth Friday
She was arrested near the Burlington
depot Her hair was down her back
and she showed other signs OF de-
hatchery. She was given definite in.
structious "a 10 her conduct after she
is released from Jail
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-31
Infismmatory rheumatism cured In
Three DAVIS

Morton /. HiH OF Lebanon, Ind
says: My wife had inlammatOry
rheumatism in every muscle and Joint;
her suffering was terrible and her body
and face were swollen almost beyor-i
recognition. had been in bed for six
weeks and had eight physicians. but
received no benefit until she tried DR..
Detchon's Relief for Rheumatism Il
gave immediate relief and she wa
able 70 walk about in three days i
em sure il saved her life Sold by
Otto GTOt3an. 1901 Second avenue.
Rock Island; Gust Schiegel. 22D West
Second street. Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-31
r. O. K. HALLOWEEN DANCE.

ONE OF THE PRETTIEST FU\C-
tons Of the Halloween season was the
informal dancing party given last ev-
ening by members OF the +. O. Y. club.
a high school organization. The party
vas at the Watch Tower inn. and GO
friends of the club members were
present as guests Dancing formed the
diversion for the evening. The hall
was decorated with autumn foliage
cornstaiks. corn and "punkins." Music
was furnished by the Criterion orches-
ira Sweet cider and doughnuts were
provided for the refreshment Of the
guests.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-31
ENDOWMENT FUND SOCIETY.

THE NOVEMBER MEETING OF
the Endowment Fund society Of Aug,ls-
tana college will be held tomorrow aft
ernoon al the home OF Mrs J. Hassel-
quist. 3427 Ninth avenue The topic
for the DAY viii be Palestine and
will be given by Mrs c. ". Foss who
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-31
RESUME THROUGH
SERVICE TO MILAN
Winter Schedule on Watch
Tower Is to Go Into Eff
feet Tomorrow.
CARS EVERY HALF HOUR
Small Ones Will Run as Far as Cen
ter Station-Elm Street Line
Delayed.

Tomorrow morning will see the re
sumption of the through street car
service from this city TO Milan. and
accordingly the service 10 the Watch
Tower will be discontinued except at
such times as arrangements of a special
nature are made with the street car
company. \ half hour schedule with
two large double truck cars viii be
maintained between here and Milan.
the cars leaving the Harper house cor
uer at the even and half hours Be
tween these times the small car which
runs only TO Center Station will leave.
This arrangement gives 15-minute ser
vice 10 Center Station
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-31
BUYS a CHAR Store.

Thomas KolImyer of Keokuk has
purchased the cigar store Of II. p
Yingling on Twentieth street between
Second and Third avenues. Mr. Kohl
myer for number Of years has been
connected with the Rock Island road
Of this city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-31
YOUNG PEOPLE ENTERTAIN.

THE YOUNG PEOPLES SOCIETY
OF the Memorial Christian church last
evening entertained az 4 Halloween
party at the church parlors. Plans
had been made for hay rack party 70
the country but because of the inciem-
ent weather the plans we're abandoned
Games were played and refreshments
we're served and a general good time
was entoyed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-31
POWER COMP ANY
GRANT is PASSED
Council Gives Corporation the
Right to Erect Poles for Cir
cult to Dam at Sears.
REYNOLDS MAKES PROTEST
Says Consent of Property Owners
Along Route Should BE
Secured.

After weeks Of delay and a change
in routing. the Peoples Power com
pany petition for an iron pole line
along First avenue and wooden pole
line south 10 the city limits along the
Rock Island road right Of way, has
been granted by the city commission.
the action being taken a. the meeting
of the council yesterday afternoon.
Mayor II. NJ Schriver presented the
resolution for the adoption of the petit
ton and II carried four 70 one. Rey-
holds voting in the negative
In voting, he said that he did not
believe in giving permission 10 use
the streets of Rock Island 70 anyone
without compensation unless the con-
sumers sought the Improvement. and
that he thought that in order 10 be
legal the petition must have the en-
dorsement of property owners along
the proposed line.
SAY No RIGHTS INVOLVED.
The poles are TO be placed along the
river bank from Seventh TO Twenty
third streets. and as the rights OF the
property owners do not extend 10 the
bank. in the opinion of other members
Of the council. they thought that the
action would be legal without the sig
natures of the owners.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-31

The pleasant purga-ive effect expert
euced by all who use Chamberlain
Stomach md Liver Tablets. and the
healthy condition OF the body and mind
which they create. makes one feel joy
tul Sold by all druggists
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-31
has travelled extensively in that coun-
MAY FLOWERS DANCE

MAY FLOWER CAMP I01. ROYAL
NeighboIs of America, viii give anoth-
er of the series OF dancing parties at
Odd Fellows hall tomorrow evening.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-31
AT AUGUSTANA

DR.. Ernest A. Pihlblad. an Angus
taEa aIumnus and now president Of
Bethany college Of Lindsborg, Kan.
addressed the student body Of
Augustana at chapel exercises yes
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-31
GooD-nNE. nEER GARDEN.
Files His Bonds.

Commissioner VI. T. RudSren has III.
ed his bond Of $4,000 Tor the Office
OF city clerk and collector. The FideI-
ity Deposit company of Maryland fur
nished the surety.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-31
ELM STREET DELAYED.

The Elm street line suffered a ser
ious break in its schedule this morning
a $ the result of an accident which be
fell the big truck known as the dig
ger" 1t got off the track on Four
teenth avenue between Thirty-first and
Thirty-second streets. and it was near
" an hour before it was back on the
rails. In the interim there was a lack
of service.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-31

full blast Women and men who
have sought refuge behind the
screens of the places have become
dis0rderly. rooms have been kept
for prostitutes in connection with
some OF them and liquor has been
sold every day in the week and in
many instances almost TO opening
time in the morning.
MOVE CoNITENDABLE.
Since the order of the mayor and
commissioner Of public health and
safety yesterday refusing licenses TO
certain keepers has been noised
around, there has been great fear
among the interested keepers while
on the other hand the better eIe-
meut, both in and out of the bust
ness, have added one more thing TO
the credit Of the city administration.
They are for the new order Of things
and give il their hearty endorse
ment.
Evidence, as has been stated, has
been gathered during the last few
weeks to support the administration
in its action and in case any liquor
dealer thinks that he has cause for
d ISNI. me le-Ls OF the tltt Depart
meuts viii have real evidence TO fail
back on. Liquor purchased after the
midnight closing hour and on the
Sabbath is reposing in places Of
safety only awaiting the first move
of the oUsued keeper. The notorious
places must go and the practice of
selling goods. minus he label is ia
hOOed.
GOOD-BNE, BEER GARDEN.
The beer garden. another source
Of nuisance and the boarding
house next door or upstairs Will not
be tolerated either. And further.
ARRANGEMENTS viii be made so that
any one who takes q license in the
places from whence the chop suey
kings have been depcsed. cannot
take II for the former keeper and
run il for him. There must be an
understanding as TO the conduct of
affairs and prosecution IS TO follow
the least discrepancy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-31

All TIE news all the time-The
Argus.
Williams news., 1911-09-16
ITEMS OF
 GENERAL
 INTEREST
.coeal Hs.us

Dance, Silvernail hall, Monday, September IS. Admission 50 cents. You will find Ben Hur soap has no equal. Racket Store.
 The wise smoker says Get the best of cigars-don't let cigars get the best of you; try the ROTHENBERG 1oc cigars; very mild.
 Mrs. c. D. Callan visited in Ash Fork Sunday.
 Mrs. Guy c. Riggs came home Saturday from Prescott.
 Deputy Sheriff Pulliam spent Wednesday afternoon in town. More of that celebrated Ben Hur soap at the Racket Store.
 Earl Melick leaves today to enter school at North Hampron, Mass. J. F. Daggs was business vis- itor at Flagstaff the first of the week. The recent rainy weather pre- sages an early fall, say the wise ones.
 For all kinds of altering, clean ing and pressing, go to M. P. Far Ter, the tailor. B. F. Sweetwood returned Thurs day evening from 8 short business trip to Prescott.
 District Attorney Sleeves was g professional visitor in town Thurs day afternoon.
 T. E. Pollock, the Flagstaff finan. cier, was looking after his business affairs in Williams Thursday.
 sFor the laundry, bath or dish. washing, Ben Hur soap is the best Racket Store.
 Charley Brooks came in from McCartys, N. M., last Saturday and spent Sunday and Monday in town with old friends.
 The deer season opened yester' day--Sept. 15. Several parties Jeff for the mountains the day previous to get an early start.
 Quite a number of cattle buyers have been in town this week. Il is stated that shipments will begir about the first of the month.
Williams news., 1911-09-16
PROCEEDINGS OF THE
 BOARDOF EQUALIZATION

The board of equalization met in the town hall, Sept. 18th, 1911, at roll call all were present.
 The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved.
 It was moved and supported that the contract to haul dirt at cross- ings at 75 cents per load be let to M. w. Smith, and street supervisor instructed to have charge of same. Carried.
 It was moved and supported that A. G. Bonneville confer with MT. Gibson in regard to flagman at the railroad crossing. Carried. Councilman Poison made mo- ton, and seconded by Councilman Dalton, that the board of equaliza- ton close it's books. Carried.
 Councilman Dalton made mo- ticn, and seconded by Councilman Poison, that a levy of five mills or the dollar shall be assessed on the property owners-three mills fol the general fund and two mills fol the purpose of constructing and re pairing the streets, bridges, side walks and culyerts. Carried.
 Meeting adjourned.
 F. E. FoUsHA, Clerk.
Williams news., 1911-09-16
Grand Canyon Drug (

M. P. Farrer left for Ash Fork Thursday to look after bis business affairs at that place. He will re- turn here the first of the week.
 FoR RENT-Furnished front room for two gentlemen, $15; for one, $1O per month. Inquire at News office.
 Andy Smith, who left Williams the 9th of July for visit to his old home in Sweden. returned Tuesday. He enjoyed the trip and his visit with relatives and old friends very much.
 Read the new advertisement of Hill & Kennedy on page 1. They carry an up-to-date grocery stock, and the prices are right. It will pay you to call and see them before making your purchases.
 For Sale or Trade-10S.C c. White Leghorn Cockerels for breeding purposes. Call after pm. J. H. BENNETT, City. Mrs. Mary Nellis, who was for years a resident of Williams, but whose home is now in Sierra Park, Calif., will arrive here on the 18th for visit with her son Norman Nellis and also with her old friends. John Ramoski. a Russian, was fined $25 and costs on each of two counts charging him with stealing small sum of money from two women of the restricted district He paid the money and left town
 For Sale-Resident lots in the Perrin addition to the townsfte oi Williams. Low prices. Easy terms iC. P. Silvernail.
 Mrs. Geo. w. Mathews came ir Wednesday morning on No. 4 from Los Angeles where she has been buying stock for her millinery store She also received treatment for g painful abscess in her head from which she derived much benefit. | Mrs. P. J. Burns, Mrs. John Gil son and Mrs. Fred Terry left Fri dry for trip to the Grand Canyon and will be gone week or more They are not putting limit on theil stay for they will camp at Howard lake for time and will return tt Williams overland.
Williams news., 1911-09-16
STATE or OHIO CITY OF TOLEDO. .
 TrrCAa C0TrNTY [ 5.

STATE OF oH1S IBe.s s1Fs Co9s4n. 9s aoInDo' ss. FRANK J. CHENEY makes oath that he is senior partner of the firm of F. J. CHENEY Co.,. doing business in the City of Toledo. County and State aforesaid. and that said firm will pay the sum of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each and every case of OATARRH that cannot be cured by the of HALLS CATARRH CURE.
 FRANK J. CHENEY. Sworn to before me and subscribed in my presence. this 9th day of December. A. D.. 1886. A. W. GLEASON. 1 SEAL NOTARY PUBLIC. Halls Catarrh Cure s taken internally and acts directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. Send for testimonials, free.
 F. J. CHENEY & CO.,. Toledo. O. Sold by all Druggists. 75c.
 Take Halrs Family Pills for constipation.
Williams news., 1911-09-16
A Dreadful Sight

to H. J. Barnum, of Freeville, NY. was the fever-sore that had plagued his life for years in spite of many remedies he tried. At last he used Bucklen's Arnica Salye and wrote
 it has entirely healed with scarce ly a scar left" Heals Burns, Boils Eczema, Cuts, Bruises. Swellings Corns and piles like magic. Only 25c at all druggists.
Williams news., 1911-09-16
Judge Holub has gone to Lo

Judge Holub has gone to Los Angeles. Whether the judge if called on important legal assign. ments or is there to wise up or mermaids and things at Redonde beach. is knowledge apparently shared solely and only between that gentleman and the Almighty and neither will give it out.
 Skating program, Silvernail hall General skating; fast skating, boys fast skating, girls; general skating boys tag; girls tag; general skating race; crack the whip, boys; crack the whip, girls; general skating home, sweet home, everybody.
Williams news., 1911-09-16

A terrible accident was cleverly avoided by the prompt action of Bobby Burns, who, while running his high power auto at 60-mlle an hour clip, overlook bunch of deer, and, ohl what a sea ttering. Some of the deer fell by the way side, and Bobby, seeing it would be useless to hit a bunch like that with only seven in it, decided to go further where he has lerger punches located. Now, you hunters that think you can shoot just go out with Bobby Burns in his auto and he will run you right in the middle of one of those large punches that he has located around here. He also makes round trips to the Can yon. See Bobby for rates.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1911-08-04
HIGH CURRENT DISEASES
merely one OF a long list OF nervous
diseases directly traceable to excess
Of electricity In the atmosphere
TELLS OF MAGeLLAN'S TRIP
Story Of Voyage Around World. Near
iy 400 Years Ago. Has Just Been
Published by a German.

The Hague.-Although nearly four
hundred years have elapsed since
Magellan sailed around the world. the
true history OF the voyage has been
published for the first time. Until re-
Gently no published document relat.
ing to the expedition had ever been
found, though II was known that an
account had been written by the Por-
tuguese. Fernando Oliviera. because a
later writer OF the same nationality
quoted briefly from that work
Recently the long lost document
was discovered In the University OF
Leyden library by the German his
torian. Herr vogel. who Immediately
published a German translation OF II
in the Marine Rundschau. Besides
particulars as to ship con-
struction In those days. the document
contains the whole story OF the first
voyage around the world by Magei-
Ian.
Certain indications make II prob
able that the actual writer OF the ac-
count was a companion OF the dis
cover. As one OF the oldest geogra.
phical papers extant II Is considered
to be Of almost priceless value.