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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-05
SHOOTING SEASON
OPENS TOMORROW
West End Gun Club to Stage
Initial Contest at Watch
Tower Range.

The shooting season will be formal
" bombarded into activity by the West
End Gun club tomorrow, when the
first contest Of the summer will be
staged at the Watch Tower range.
More than usual interest is being
evinced by the local carck shots and a
big crowd is expected. some 30 Ell
tries having been received. The shoot
will be held on the old Rock Island
Gun clubs range, just north of the
Watch Tower, and TO stimulate the
game. various prizes will he hung up
from time to time. A watch fob, Civ
en- by the club, is the objective point
for the men at present. In order TO
retain the fob. the gunner must land
high score three times straight At
the conclusion of the regular contest, a
jack rabbit shoot will be held. Con
tests will be held on first and third
Sundays of the month throughout the
summer. The opening shoot was TO
have been staged on Easter Sunday.
but weather conditions necessitated a
postpOnement.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-05

wagon. A year at this work convinced
him that Fairfield did not offer sufti.
cient opportunities for his energies.
One night he slipped into a Burling-
ton box car and two hours later was
conveyed into the yards of Ottumwa.
After a night at the gashouse, Deeny
sought employment as a common la
borer. On his nth birthday he went
to Eldon, where he became a brake
man. Eight years ago he became a
switChman.
Two years ago Leeny entered poll
tics as a democrat He was elected
alderman of the Sixth ward.
In the mayoralty campaign, which
he won by % votes, Mr.. l.eeney waged
fight for dollar gas and equal taxa
ton and pleaded that the laboring
class in this manufacturing city should
have a representative in office He was
opposed on the ground that he was
uneducated
at is true that ! have no cap and
gown" says Mayor-elcct Leeny, but
know the needs of the common peo-
pie and ! intend to give them a square
shake
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-05
AT THE EMPIRE.

Ralph Whitehead's Cabaret Revue
of 1912" a company of clever sing
ers and dancers. an act THAI has been
scoring heavily in western vaudeville
houses, will head the bill for the first
half Of next week az the Empire. 1t
is the first Of the series of features
tina has been booked by Manager F.
7. Dolly for the closing weeks Of the
the season. Other acts on the bill
coming Monday are the Melodious
-Four. in a novei musical mixture;
Isabelle Miller & Co, in a comedy,
The Other Border" Frank Rogers
the colored ventriloquist. and Lowe
and Demarle. grotesque comedians
New motion pictures Will open and
close the bill. The Flirting Prin-
cess" the tabloid musical comedy. has
been attracting capacity audiences at
the Empire the last half Of this week
The engagement c.oses tomorrow
night.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-05
FROM BOX CAR TO
4 MAYOR IN IOWA

Ottumwa, Iowa, April 5.-Twenty-
six years ago April Patrick Leeny
was passenger on what he termed
"side-doCr sleeper" that rolled into OF
tumwa He slipped out of the box car
and into the gashouse in the Burling
ton road yards, and there, with brick
as a pillow, the 15-year-old youth pass
ed his first night in the city. Next
Monday night when he takes the oath
Of office as Ottumwas first mayor un-
der the commission form of govern
ment he will try to get even with the
brick pillow by starting official ma
chinery toward 81 gas for OtJumwa,
one of the planks in the platform on
which he was elected last Monday over
Senator H. H. Waterman to the may
orally.
Ottumwa's new switchman.mayor
vas left an orphan when years old
At he started 10 make his own liv-
.ng His first job was as water boy
with a section gang on the Rock Is
land railroad to Fairfield, near where
ne was born.
From that humble post he graduated
to a full-fedged section hand. aut sev-
eu years Of treading rough gravel in
spired him TO become driver Of a coal
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-05
SALZMANN SHOWS
HIGH CLASS FORM
Sensational AL Round Work
Leads to Victory-Gets
704 Pins.

Art Salzmann was the bright and
shining light Of the pastiming at the
Rock Island club alleys last night,
garnering total OF 7O4 pins for three
games. In the first stanza SalzmAnn
registered pol pins. in the second.
26l, and in the final contest. wound
up IN blaze OF glory with 252. which
ia what might be termed queloue
bowling.
Sa.zmann's team COPIED the honors
from Boantree & Co. by a margin OF
22s pins. II Art mad acted hallway
decent IL would have been a fairly
lose contest. as good consls. ent scores
we're hung up by nearly every man.
Johnson OF the losers coming 10 bat
with 81 and Ralsjou OF the same
faith with 523. Games scheduled for
Friday, April II, have been postponed
until April IS.
And nov for the sample b0okkeep-
ing:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-05
FALL OF THE INCAS.
Fate of the Great Race That Has Left
Only Traces Behind.

What became of the people who
built the Cuzco ruins? Were they the
ancestors OF those stohd and down.
peddling their rude wares in the mar
ket place of Cuzco?" Mr. Bryce dis
cusses the question in his South
America" He says:
The sudden fall of a whole race is
an event so rare in history that one
seeks for explanations. Ii may I've
that not only the royal Inca family.
destroyed in war. leaving only the
peasants, who had already been serfs
under their native sovereigns. But
one is disposed to believe that the ire
mendous catastrophe which befell
them in the destruction at once of
their dynasty, their empire and their
religion by fierce Conquerors. incom-
parably superior in energy and knOwl-
edge, completely broke not only the
spirit of the nation. but the self re-
spect of the individuals who compos-
ed it.
They were already a docile and
submissive people. and now under a
new tyranny. far harSher than that of
rulers Of their own blood. they sank
into hopeless apathy and ceased to re
member what their forefathers had
been. The intensity Of their devotion
TO their sovereign and their deity
made them helpless when both were
overthrOwn. leaving them nothing to
turn TO. nothing 70 strive for.
The conquistadores We're wise in
their hateful way when they put forth
the resources of cruelty to outrage the
feelings of the people and stamp ter
ror in their hearts"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-05

ferines went Each is determined TO
be the athlete 10 drag Cobb from his
throne and TO beat ont the other.
Ty. jealous of his honors, has been
practicing streauously on his own
hook. and. whenever he decides to
break into the show. will be amply
able 10 hold up his end of the wallop-
ing He still is in his prime as a ball
player and has no intention whatever
Of allowing himself to be ousted from
the possession of one of the greatest
honors which is offered by America s
national game.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-05
Decorative Enamel,
Per Pint, 2Sc

Great stuff for woodwork, beds,
shelves, etc. Ready-miXed so any
woman or man can apply it. Gives
beautiful porcelain effect. Cnharmed
by soap and water Dries in one
night. Ten beautiful colors. Get a
can and FURNISH up that old chair or
bcd-per pint. 2Sc.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-05
AT THE MOLINE.

'Ninsjrelsy. Past and Present" the
opening spectacle Of the Al G. Field
greater minstrels. which comes 10 the
Moline theatre neyt Friday. begins a
performance thai is new iu'every par
ticular this season Field needs no
Introduction here. and his visit is al
ways ooked forward TO with keen
anticipation. This year. the 27th in
his career. the dean Of minstrelsy has
devised what press and public alike
call the mas erpiece Of minstrelsy. An
extraordinary company OF singers,
dancers and comedians forms the per
sonnet Of the organization with Al G.
Field himself a. the head
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-05
LAST PERFORMANCE
BETTER THAN FIRST

A packed assembly room greeted
the senior class play 10 its second
and final presentation a. he high
school last night and the amateur
thespians performed in even better
style than the night before Inc pran-
lice and experience gained % Thurs
day nights appearance. put them in
fine fettle tor the second SHOW and it
went on ike a professional perform
auce "Our Boys" will 60 down in high
sDhCI lore as one OF tine very best
plays ever presented at the school
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-05
The Reason

The prices quoted below are made
possible 10y two conditions:
FirSt-you are buying direct from
the wholesaler. NO retailers profits
or overhead cost to pay.)
Sccoud-you are dealing with a
concern that buys paint for thousands
of people. Naturally such firm can
far umdcrbuy the ordinary retailer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-05
Goes 20 EDITORIAL Chalr.

VI F. Murray. known among his CO.
workers on tri-city newspapers as
Mike has won a promotion. For
the last two wears Mike has been
sporting editor Of the Davenport Dem
oc-at Now he has resigned O take
the position % editor OF the s. Cloud
MINI. Times Many friends In the
three cities rejoice with him In his
merited good fortune He will he sue
cecded by r r. Davis until recently
sporting editor ot the Peoria Journal
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-05
Quick Relic, tor Rheumatrsn

George W. Koous. Lawtnn. Mich,
SAYS. "Dr Detchon's Relief for
Rheumatism has gwen nv wife VOL.
derful benefit for rheumatism She
could not lift hand OF foot had to be
lifted for two months. She began the
use OF the remedy and improved rap.
idly o. Monday she could not move
aud on Wednesday she got Up. dressed
herself and walked out for breakfast"
Sold by Otto Grotian, 1901 Secoud ave.
nue.. Rock Island: Gust Schlegel &
Son. 900 Yves; Second street. DayeD.
port Advertisement)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-05

Perfumes were in common use il
the ancient world. but it i curious -
notice how views have changed rs -
he pleaSantness or otherwise Of vari-
Gus odOrS. The. smell II aloes Is now
considered disagreeabIe by the majUri-
ty OF people. but IN the old days alues.
both as solid extract and as wood.
formed a staple perfume OF aromatic
SAFFRON. too. was the most popular per
fume Of the Romans and was much in
favor in Eagland until about the
sixteenth century But who would
tolerate the smell OF saffron about
house or person nOwadays :-I. london
Chronicle
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-05

When a play can hold the crowds at
one theatre in New York City for 40
performances and 200 performances in
one theatre in Chicago with many 9TH
er musical plays in the same neighbor-
hood, there can he no question as 10
the excellence of the play This is the
record achieved by George Broad
bursts greatest success. Bought and
Paid For which Manager William A.
Brady will send TO this city April IA,
with the original Chicago cast. includ.
ing Frank Mills, Frances Y Conlan,
Arvid Paulson, Alexander Carleton.
Kathlene Macdonald. Helene Lackaye
and Francesca RotoH
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-05
Floor Varnish, $1.50

The tough. elastic. durable kind
our Gordon" Brand Ready Tor in
slant Use. Dries in 80 to 36 hours
with high gloss. Fully guaranteed. If
You don't want to put money into
new floor this season just cover it
with this fine varnish. Per gal. $3.50.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-05

Denver. COL. April The bill TO
permit 10 round boxing contests in
Colorado under The supervision Of
state commission was passed on final
reading by the senate YESTERDAY Hay-
ing already passed the house. it goes
TO The governor The measure re-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-05
PAINT PRICES
TAKE A TUMBLE
House Paint, Barn Paint, Floor Paint
and Floor Wax Now Selling at
Amazingly Low Prices
OTHER PAINTPROD CHEAP

night. Can be scrubbed or washed
without injury. Makes old floors look
nctc. Quality and satisfaction guar
Gnteed. Comes in colors-Price per
quart, Sic.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-05

San Francisco. Cal, April For
The remainder Of this week and the
greater part Of next week Jess VII
lard. the heavyweight, will pay daily
visits % the doctor He was operated
on T.-rsday for the removal of
growth from his nose and won't be
abe 10 fight for month or more.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-05
House Paint, $1.22

This superior Paint is guaranteed
rs to quality, freight and measure. Vet
note our price. Contains the very
highest grade ingredients. It's ground
unusually fine and is scientifically
mixed. Won't crack, peel or blister
if put on as per simple directions on
can. Each gallon $50 to 500 50. feet
- TWO COATS. The name of in
gradients Is plainly printed on the
label. so Won know Just what YOU'RE
getting. Comes in p beautiful colors
Price per gallon. $l22.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-05
'DP G2PT...


Chattanooga. Tenn, April Out
fielder Curt Elston of the local club,
once a Cub and last year with the
Providence International league cub
lef, las night for his home in Mar
ietta Ohio. upon the receipt Of a mes
sage from a neighbor stating that his
hcme had been washed away and
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-05

New York. April 5.--Tn 10 round
bour that brjsrIed with he cleveres.
kind OF boxing Abe Auel, former
featherweight champion. urpointed
Jimmy Walsh Of Boston. once holder
OF the bantam title at the Forty-fourth
Street Sporting club Thursday night.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-05

duction. and the perfection of detail
that CharaCterizes all effects.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-05

New York. April 5.-Freddie Welsh
lightweight champion Of England. was
matched Thursday to meet Johnny
Lore in 10 round bout at the s..
Nichols A. G.. here Apr. 3.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-05
EMPIRE
At THE ILLINOIS.

The Grand. Davenport. vaudeville
bill will be- repeated al the Illinois
tonight. closing a rhree-day engage
meut at the local house The show
went well with he audience Of last
ut-ht Willy Zimmerman. the imper-
senator. and the SaIambos, electric
dynouauc wonders. feature the bill
T seems certain that all the ad5ec-
tyss justified by the English authori-
ties have been utilized in application
TO owen Wisrers best play. The Viz
ginian." His masterpiece appears no;
10 be merely 2 pleasant pascme. seen
and then dismissed from the mind. but
is evidently possessed Of such perma-
reut qualities as almost. Il no- quite.
qualified for place among the clas-
sics II is frequently true that g great
popular success meets with prac-
ideally unanimous word Of approval
from professional critics. bur the pub
&c and press, In The matter Cf rris
PLAY. seem IN one accord. The Viz
g5B'a0" o0m7s n the Illinois theatre
Sunday with q strong cast, q new pro
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-05

April 8. 4 and Grand vaudeville.
Apr. G--The Nirgialau."
April Ii William \. Brady presents
Bought and PAID For" directly from
TIE Princess theatre. Chicago.
April 10 The Confession"
april 20 Joseph A. Gates offers
Henry kolker in our Wives"
April = Henry w Sagaye presents
Otis Harlan in Little Boy Blue"
EMPIRE.
Vaudeville - Performances at PAS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-05

Bucyrus. Ohio, April 5-Harry Ball,
drafted by G.. W. Murphy Of the Chi
cago Cubs in 1911 from Danville,
where he was playing outfeld. died
las night Of tuberculosis.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-05
kalsomine, 24c

Here's a smooth. hard finish Kali
somine-the kind that won't rub off.
Comes in beautiful tints. Contains
no injurious chemicals. Looks better
and is better than costly wall paper.
Never gets dull or shabby. Covers
l52 50, #. per H.. which is 35ec more
than ordinary Kalsominp. Four
pounds decorate ordinary sized room.
Choice Of II colors. Try it on your
bed room. dining room. hall. parlor
or kitchen Our price for lbs. 24c.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-04-05

10 clubs paying an annual license fee
Of $3.50.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-06-08
Will DO observed this afternoon at $3.50

Rev. Samuel C. Weatherly will preach this
morning at the First Unitarian Church.
ReSular services VIII be held In 81. Pauls
Church to-day. On account OF repairs TO the
auditorium the congregation will NEE. in the
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-06-08
STRANGE LIFE OF MUSICIAN ENDS.
Studied Music With Royalty, but Dies in
Botetourt AIn1shouac

Roanoke, Va. June I'm tho death of
Joseph Margrave In the Botetourt County
Almahouse. about three miles from Fincas-
tie. Wednesday. the nnaI chapter writ
ten In p!tiful history OF misfortune and
suffering. Margrave was professor OF
music. graduated from one of the most
famous schools OF Germany. HIS talent and
efficiency were beyond question. yet his
centric nature. II is believed had served
"a bar to high attachments In his profession
Although he died In n county Institution
and had been object OF charity I'm Bote-
tourt for several years, almost $1,000 in cash
The body was Inferred at the almshouse
where Nargrave died
40 one knew Marsraves age. He had lived
in Botetourt County FOR years had taught
music In q majority OF the most prominent
families In that section, About three years
ago he was stricken with cancer and prac-
activities. Since. he had lived from house
to house. About November l. last. his con-
dttion became grave that he TO
the Almnhouse where ne could receive more
constant attention than II possible for
his perhonal kympath!zers 20 extend. His
suffering from this time until! his death had
been Intense.
The dead musician held diploma from a
German school OF music. showing he had
graduated with hrst honors. He often spoke
OF his career student and O. his nsso-
citation with persons Of noble birth during
his early career. He only child and
his parents are both dead. One lives on
Potts Creek. In Botetourt County His wife
was separated from his some years ago.
Sot~ithstanding Mr.. Msrsrave had been
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-06-08
PHYSICIANS AT TOWNSVILLE.
"Reminiscences of Those Who Have Practiced
There During Fast Forty Yenrs

Lowesviie. Va. June After soiourninr
here but n little more than six months dur
ms which time he has won golden opinions
as physician. DR. Basil z. STROBE LEFT
Monday for his field OF labor In west
virginia. DR.. Smith will take his practice
THIS change has called forth some remini-
scences OF the doctors who have practiced
here since the ianented DR.. Gibson passed
away. more than forty years go In 1871 Dr.
John James Robertson. medaiist OF Rich
mond Medical College. and just returned
from a position with the United States Army
in Dakota. began Z practice here which con-
tinued for ten years when he was again
appointed surgeon of the United States Army
and went West. For few months DR. s T.
Preble. former pupil of DR.. Robertson,
practiced here with him. then removed to
the Mount Pleasant neigh borhood and died
In ISL. and DR.. Robertson died In 1854 In.
isso Dr. George FULLY Vaughan. Just grad
until 1855. when he was appointed surgeon
Of the United Staten Navy and went West.
In Washington. D. c. DR.. Robert Temple
Ellis was here In lSsi-s5. moved to Sanddges
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-06-08
THE TnEsDIspATCH: RICHMOND va SUNDAY, JUNEs 1918

and thence to Richmond. where he built up
nne practice. He died nfteon or twenty
years ago; Pr Samuel Gibson Tyler also be-
until his death In 1898. In the meantime Dr.
"a. r., Jones Just graduated. came hero and
psacucea about ono year. He Is now one
OF the leading physicians in Roanoke. Dr.
>. q. Gill. also Just graduated. practiced
mere Tor while. then moved 10 Bedford
County. and is now. practicins in Roanoke
About 1884 DR.. J. s. Horslcy began practice
mere mere and was here for ono or two years
X. T. ware Just graduated. began practic-
ing mere In 1885 with a successful beginning
last ran. native doctor. DR.. j. B. Wood
son after worthily nlilng government POSI-
Mons Tor several years. has settled down
mere, much preferring his farm and mills to
practicinE his profession.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-06-08
SHELTER MAY BE BUILT.
Humane Society Plans Some Sort of Protec-
ton for Men and Horhea

Portsmouth. Va. June 7.-If the Humane
Society can arrange IL without TOO great an
S 9!dua and can procure permission from the
truck stand at Crawford and South Streets
Tor the protection OF the horses and drivers.
IL was decided at the meeting of the So
ciety. held Thursday afternoon. TO seek per
mission from the Council or the Street Com
mittce, to erect the shelter with an Idea OF
protecting the horses and drivers from the
rain and sun.
The league received complaint from a
resident regarding cruelty TO a monkey used
by foreign organ grinder to gather In his
pennies. II was stated before the meeting
that the use Of monkey by organ-g grinders
has been forbidden in some cities. The So
ciety took steps to have a sharp lookout
kept on organ-srinders hereafter. Arrests
viii follow any detection of cruelty that
comes the notice of the society or its
agents. IL was announced.
It was stated after the meeting that at
least one liveryman In the city, and perhaps
others, are in sympathy with the society 5
enorts to have long check rein used on
horses in the city in place of the short rein.
II was announced at the meeting that one
iiveryman has expressed himself as being
In accord with the effort that tho society
has been making for some time to bring
about the long rein. and he requested tho
society's agents 10 cause the OF any
drivers using a short rein.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-06-08
Sunday Services
In City Churches

Rev. H. d. c. Maclachlan will preach
morning and evening at Seventh Street
being The Background OF Life" and at
night True and False Worship" Children's
day exercises will he held In the Sunday
school auditorium before the morning SER
vice.
Al Centenary Mothodist Church this morn
ing Dr.; W j. Young VIII preach on the sub:
and this evening THE Lost Coin.'
Building the Missionary Ship will be a
feature OF the children's day program. which
will take the place OF regular services in
Broad Street Methodist Church this morn
ing.
Rev. George w. Kemper will hold regular
services at Hanover Avenue Christian Church
to-day. His evening subject Will be THE
Modern Sodom."
Following Sunday school at $3.50 o'clock,
services Will be conducted by E. G. Adkins
at Colonial Place Christian Church this
afternoon. ff
At Union Station Methodist Church Row.
W. Asbury Christian will preach this morn
Ing on "chil dS and the Kingdom OF
den-Bearing Tor Others" Children's day
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-06-08
MAY BE INSPECTING ROUTE.
Presence OF Railroad Officials In Highland
County lrenfes Inf

'Mon,.rev Wa Irr'es IuteI ss.:
Is interested over the presence this week in
tho county OF President Stokes and Superin-
tendent Williamson. OF the Chesapeake
Western Railroad. a. p. Miligan, a New
York capitalist, and j. II. Grogg, who is
known to have extensive timber interests in
the counties OF Bath and Highland. The in
terest arises principally from the fact that
Mr.. Grogg has only limited time in which
10 place his holdings. and from the further
fact that the line Followed by the party ie
over the one natural and logical outlet for
the extension OF the Chesapeake Western
road westward. This is President Stokes's
hrst trip OF inspection through Highland
County.
Captain Rhineheart. of Covington. has
headed a subscription for the erection of u
Confederate monument on the Mcdowell bat
tlefeid. His contribution OF $50 Is made
throughsthe Highland Chapter OF the United
Daughters OF the confederacy. recently or
ganized In this county. and which has a
membership now OF about twenty.