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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-08

latter's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. William
Jockey and family Thursday.
Sam Nelson spent the Fouth in
Geneseo.
Mrs. and Mrs. John Johnson and
baby spent Friday evening in Geneseo.
William Karple celebrated the
Fourth in Geneseo.
John Mascal was a Geneseo visitor
Friday
The Misses ElizaScsn Seaton and
Josephine Metz spent the Fourth in
Geneseo.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herman Wienrich
celebrated the Fourth in Geneseo.
Art Cosner and Mabie Mahaffey
were in Geneseo Friday.
Miss Elizabeth Seaton was an Os
CO caller Tuesday last.
Editor Seaton was a Galva caller
last Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Theodore Anderson
and daughter Ermal spent Thursday
and Friday in Geneseo.
Miss Ruth Nelson spent the Fourth
| in Geneseo.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charels Wieneke ant
family spent Friday in Geneseo.
Nora Currens spent the Fourth II
Rock Island
Mrs. Ardell Atkinson and daughters
Maude and Carrie, and Mrs. e. A
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-08
DEFENDED HIS COTTON.
Andrew jackson Showed He Had a
Grim Sense of Humor.

Grim Sense of Humor.
4 Virginian veteran used to tell how
Andy Jackson used bales of cotton In
the ramparts that he threw up in de-
tense of New Orleans. and it was nat
urally a matter of Indifference to him
whose cotton he employed.
Some of the cotton happened to be-
long 20 4 rich merchant. The mer-
chant followed his bales with doglike
devotion He could not bear to tear
himself away from them. He was
standing over them when Jackson hap
pened to draw near. and, running up
to the chief, be said: Monsieur. it is
damage for your men to take my cot,
ton. All property is sacred and must
be protected"
But" said Jackson. "are you sure
this is your cotton?"
'Oh. sure. most sure" said the mer.
chant. Il know the marks, all of them
Et puts, alors, this cotton, sir, must be
defended"
Jackson turned TO private and told
him to fetch q muSket at once. The
musket being brought, the general laid
it in the merchants arms and said
with u grim smile:
My friend. you are the most proper
person I know of to defend your OWL
property. Stay here, then, and do SO
Stir at your peril"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-08
CAMBRIDGE

Mr. and Mrs Clint Reed were in
Moline Wednesday.
Attorney Burton A. Tyler was
business caller in the tri-cities We'd
nesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar Broberg were
Rock Island visitors last Tuesday.
Mrs. V. F. Boltenstern visited rela-
tfves and friends in Galebsurg last
week.
Mrs. John Gran and daughter, Mrs
Hedstrom, were Rock Island visitors
Wednesday.
Mr. and Mrs Earl Monday spent the
Fourth in Geneseo.
Robert Smith and sister, Miss Alb
bic Smith, visited in Chicago last
week.
Vincent Root of Gsiva was in Cam
bridge on professional business Wed.
nesday.
Judge Bergland OIL Galva was a
business caller here Wednesday.
Roy Jennings and son William were
in Geneseo Friday.
Email Peterson spent Friday in Gen
eseo.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Doye and two
children visited at the home of the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-08
Military Mine at vicksburg.

Fifty years ago June % was a day OF
desperate lighting in front Of Vicks-
burg. The Federals exploded a mine
under Fort Hill. a Confederate work
on the Jackson road in front OF Gen.
eral John A. Logan's division.
The construction of the Fort Hill
mine involved an advance OF over
1000 feet in the enemy's line, some OF
the distance being exposed to cannon
Ere and the bullets OF viSilant sharp.
shooters. The advance was made step
by step. Working at night, the Sappers
opened a trench for a distance deep
enough TO shield themselves by day
light. During the day they wldened
and deepened the trench and at night
passed on another stretch.
After proceeding 400 feet the sappers
excavated a large square and with the
earth removed constructed cover for
two naval guns, which helped TO pro-
tect them In working beyond that
point These guns finally sllenced the
Confederate cannon at Fort Hill. but
not so much as hand could be shown
above the Federal parapet without be-
ing punctured by rife bullets. During
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-08
Primrose For Memory.

The Drimrose of old was credited
with a medicinal as well rs n super
stitiou5 value. Even now in some
country parts a decoction of primrose
leaves is supposed to restore a failing
memory. and in 1854. when Culpeper
wrote his London Dispensary," the
primrose was regarded as an almost
universal panacea. curing 'convulsions,
falling sickness. palSies. ETC." and
strengthening the brain. senses and
memory exceedingly" And even the
healthy did not disdain to eat it. for
primrose pasty wGs once a popular
Lancashire delicacy-Family Doctor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-08
tnflammatory rheumatism Quickly
Relieved.

Morton L. Hill cf Lebanon, Ind,
says: my wife had infiammatory
rheumatism in every muscle and
joint; her suffering was terrible and
her body and face were swollen al,
most beyond 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. 1t gave immediate
relief and she was able to walk in
three days. l am sure it saved her
life" Sold by Otto Grotian, 1901 Sec
ond avenue, Rock Island, and Gust
Schlegel & Son, 220 Second street,
Davenport-(AdT.)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-08

the daytime the men working to push
forward the trench had some protec-
ton from huge rollers made OF wicker
and filed with bullet proof material.
These rollers were like movable para
pets, ever getting nearer and nearer
TO the goal.
When the head of the trench had
been carried to within twenty-five
yards Of the fort a Confederate soldier
invented a clever device for destroy
ing the roller. Taking a piece Of port
fire-a slow match used for firing can
non-he filed the hollow tube with
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-08

Ry Capt. GEORGE L KILr1ER. Late U. s. ".
TN brief campaign of strategy
and maneuver which began June
%. fifty years ago. the biggest
Confederate army in the field
west OF the Alleghenies was compelled
TO evacuate its strong works along on
the Duck river line and take shelter
behind the barrier of the Tennessee.
This army. still under the leadership
OF General Braxton Bragg, had occu-
pied the interval since the reverse at
Murfreesboro, at the beginning of 1863.
in recruiting its strength and fortify-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-08

tie lives Of the Louisianians stationed
in the doomed work all but a mere
handful were drawn back, TO Il second
line of works built in rear of the fort.
The Federal commander of the siege,
General L. S. Grant, Fixed the hour for
the explosion at o'clock p. m. and
marshaled long columns of infantry be-
hind the works nearest the scene ready
for advance the moment the breach
was sprung. The general with his
subordinate commanders stood togeth-
er at the naval guns. the highest posi-
ZION between the lines. AtIhe appoint
ed hour the din OF 100 Federal can
non. accompanied by the rattle OF 50,-
600 muskets, ceased on the instant.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-08
The War Fifty Years Ago

Campaign of Maneuver In Tennessee---General
Brasgs Confederate Army 0utwitted at Tullahoma
General Grants Engineers Lay Military Mine at
Vicksbure---A Ton of Powder Placed Beneath Con-
federate Fort - An Explosion Opens Crater Into
Which Federal Infantry Charlottesville Struggle
at Arms Length For the Mastery---Hand Grenades
Used by Both SdeS---Valor of the Stormers Wasted.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-08

bers Of the Calvary Baptist church of
Davenport to Linwood this morning,
where the annual church picnic was
held. This evening the Sidney will
take the Alumni association O:
Browns Business college OF Dayen-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-08

Ioca.Y Masons left for linton at this
morning on their annual pleasure trip
A capacity crowd took advantage of
the trip and the local members were
entertained royalty by their brothers
at Clinton
The steamer Sidney took the mem
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-08

whatever on those of the modern day,
some of whom are taking lessons in
the art of rhythmic expression In a
local summer school organized for the
purpose. The school is taught by
Mrs. Florence Fleming Moves, who,
according to the great sculptor Rodin,
has the most perfect right arm in the
word.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-08
RIVER RIPLETS

One of the most enjoyable ex6ur-
sions this summer was given today
on the steamer G. ". Hill, y<hen the
local Mas0ns Left fo= Clinton at 8 this
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-08

port for moonlight ride on the river.
The steamer Quincy was at the To-
cal port for several hours today on its
regular trip up stream.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-08

ing. Duck river was the last stand be
tween Nashville and Chattanooga on
the Georgia border.
Chattanooga had always been the III.
innate objective OF all the Federal cam
paigns of the armies OF the Ohio and
the Cumberland. Under the name Of
the Army of the Cumberland the force
which had beaten Bragg at Murfrees-
boro looked southwark TO Chattanooga
as its goal. The commander Of this
army. General W. S Rosecrans, be-
lieved that Federal occupation of Chat.
tanooga was equal in importance to
Federal occupation of Vicksburg HUy-
ing learned from spies the nature of
the Notifications held by Bragg at Tul-
lahoma, south Of the Duck. and at
Shelbyville, eighteen miles down
stream, Rosecrans determined 10 force
those points simultaneously. This
would throw the enemy into open field.
where he might be successfully at
lacked.
On to Tullahoma. x
A cavalry division under General d.
-. OluhAtN LldOt u itiul upOh tue "Oi MS
at Shelbyville held by General w. j.
Hardee's Confederate corps. Hardee
supposed that his position was TO re-
ceive the'brunt of any Federal attack.
He stood fast while the real move
ment OF Rosecrans' infantry was d.
rected against General Leonidas Polk s
corps at Tullahoma. the Confederate
right flank.
The blow at Tullahoma was initiated
by a cavalry dash OF General ]. G
Wilders brigade through the gaps of
the hills north OF the Duck river. Will
der captured the bridge over the Duck.
making a pathway for the infantry.
Bragg in alarm called Hardee to the
help OF Polk. This move left Shelby
vile so lightly defended that one bri-
gnde of cavalry chased the Confeder.
ates out OF the town.
Rosecrans' infantry corps followed
close upon the cavalry. and in thHes
days the whole region north Of the
Duck was swept OF Confederates
Bragg concentrated all his strength al
Tullahoma. where Rosecrans confront
ed him at the close OF the week. Days
OF incessant rain had made the ground
impossible for attacking columns, a
circumstance which saved Bragg for
the time being
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-08

Sharon, Mass, July s.-The ancient
Greek and Latin poets sang with much
feeling of the nymphs who inhabited
the woods and mountains and occa-
sionally showed themselves to mere
mortals, TO the great delectation of
the latter.
The nymphs of old may have been
some nymphs, but they have nothing
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-08
Beats All How GETS
1T" Gets COrns!

The New-Plan Corn Cure. No Fuss,
No Pain, Sure and Quick.
You never used anything like
"GETS-IT" for corns, beforei You're
sure al last that every stubborn corn
that you've tried so long TO get rid
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-08

! Of is 'goner." You apply GETS IT.
n seconds. that's all GETS IT.
no more bandages TO fix. no more saIyss
70 turn the hesh red and raw. No more
ptasters to get misplaced and press on
the corn No more pulling" no more
pain. no more picking ana gogging, no
more TazOrs.
"GETS-IT"' stops pain, shrivels up the
corn, ard the corn vanishes GETS
IT never fails, is harmless to healthy
flesh. Warts, caIlouses and bunions dis
appear.
"GETS-IT' is sold at drug stores at
25c q bottle or sent on receipt of price
by T. Lawrence & Co, Chicago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-08
The Mine Explodes.

~ @@~--N 80 t~-SASS'
Suddenly the earth trembled. and the
crown of the fort. with the outworks
adjoining. seemed gently lifted from
the foundation. Great assures appear
ed in the rising mass, which gradually
settled back. with the exception of the
very center, where a column of fine
earth. mingled with smoke and fire
and solid objects, great and small. rose
high in the air. AS suddenly as they
had ceased the firing the cannon and
muskets opened with renewed fury.
Intense excitement followed the explo-
sion, Grants waiting columns being
no less surprised than their foe
But there were a hundred bluecoatS
close to the crater who were not sur
prised. They comprised volunteers
from the Twenty-third Indiana and
Forty fifth Illinois. who, trained in
their part, dashed into the smoking
crater. Not a hand was raised to pre-
vent the stOrmers from entering the
breach, but the instant they scaled the
debris which barricaded their advance
beyond toward the heart Of the citadel
they met storm of bullets and shells
from the Confederates in the rear of
tie fort. The moment a hand or head
was exposed above the crest it was
riddled with balls. Finally two lines
were formed on the slope of the debris,
| and while the rear line loaded mus
kets the men in front fred at random
over the crest,
But the Confederates soon recovered
| from their surprise and were masters
| Of the situation. They climbed the
other side of the slope and tossed
lighted shells and hand grenades into
the ranks of the stormers.
Both Sides Hurl Hand Grenades.
The muskets Of the Federals firing
| over the crest became too hot to hold
| and they were exchanged for fresh
/ ones. Shells and hand grenades were
! brought up TO give the enemy as
! good as he sent
| Desperate as was the situati fol-
the Federals fighting from the debris
they succeeded at last in checking the
.enemy's fire. Elevating the heels OF
/ their muskets. they fired bullets down
the other slope upon the Confederates
/ and these, with the hand grenades and
| shells tossed over. proved too much
for the Louisianians. Meanwhile the
| Federal engineers hauled some heavy
timber out of the debris and built {
casemate at the base of the slope
which was proof against the enemy:
fire. At the same time parapet was
thrown up back of the casemate where
the Federals who had dashed into the
crater found shelter from the grenadei
and shells.
But the valor of the stormers wa!
wasted. The crater was too narrow
for more than a few men, and thest
few could not hold it against the biz
odds. During the night the troop
were withdrawn, and the miners SET +
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-08

When the stomach fails to perform
its functions, the bowels become de-
ranged, the liver and the kidneys con-
gested, causing numerous diseases.
The stomach and liver must be restor-
ed to a healthy condition and Cham.
berlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets
can be depended upon to do it. Easy
to take and most effective. Sold by
all Enthusiastically
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-08

EZlmer and daughters Fay and Clara
and son Don visited in the trtcities
last Tuesday.
Henry Broghammer spent Friday in
Geneseo.
P. A. johnson was in Geneseo FRI
day.
D. E. Russell was in Kewanee Fri
day.
Mr.. and Mrs Lou Schmol and FAM
lily celebrated the Fourth in Geneseo.
Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Gustafson and
family and Miss Mildred Walthen
celebrated the Fourth in Geneseo.
Jess Patten was in Geneseo Friday.
William Boltenstern spent the
Fourth in Geneseo.
Emil Peterson was in Geneseo Fri
day.
Moran and Harold Rosencrist cele-
brated the Fourth in Peoria.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-08

The revival of tales of mythology
has taken a strong hold on the ladies
and in the woods about Sharon one
should not be surprised if perchance
Diana OF Daphne are seen running
about in the summer drapery of the
ancient NEUROLOGICAL people.
From left to right in the picture:
The Washington herald., 1913-03-06

certain manner that there Is no placard
bearing "Ne Plus Ultra'-no more be-
yOnd-that the border line has not been
reached and that the door Of hope and
opportunity Is still ajar and opening
wider to the negro youth of the land.
The history of the association Is OF
wonderful human interest. II appeals to
the heart and brain. 1t benefits and in
spires the insured to develop to monu-
mental heights the noble ends. The as
sociation's rapid and substantial growth
with its perpetual and pronounced prog
ress are attributive in a very marked
degree to its policy of "a square deal to
every man, woman and child" In short.
it's established reputation for honesty.
household word
sociation darive just satisfaction and
pride from their great work, not as path
finders, but in the firm belief that IN
helping the negro to help himself. by
ameIiorating his condition, teaching him
economy and thrift, they are rendering
distinct uplift service to him as well
as the people and the nation as a whole
For the current year the officers and
directors of the association are DR.. r.
NJ. Brown. Of Washington. u. C, presi-
dent and medical director: X. III. Ruth
erford, of Washington, vice president: s.
W. Rutherford, secretary and general
manager; H. NJ. Hawkins, assistant sec
retary; NJ. b. Wood, treasurer. and ]. H.
Braxton, NJ. +. LOwery. l. S. Plummer
and G. W. Foster, with the above Of
ficers, completing the board of directors
The Washington herald., 1913-03-06

Never has anything produced such
wonderful results as the new flesh build
"r. Protonc. Thin. aEaemiC. pale fac ced.
thiH-lippcd. tired. aching. bony mon and
women take on most remsrka bic now
lease of life.
are Sheathed with healthy covering the
muscles plump up with natural flesh.
the eyes lose that hungry pleading cx-
preston, and you feel better and strong
or in every part of the body. The Sc
cret is in the fact that Protone Corrects
the faults of assimilation. Your food is
converted into the kind Of blood that
makes solid flesh. Your entire system
becomes greedy for this new, rich, red
material.
Thin people arc often hearty eaters,
but the blood is watcry. The substan-
tial elements don't get into the circu-
lation. but pass along without being
assimilated. But Protone has the most
remarkable effect of arousing intestinal
absorption of food elements and it is
nothing unusual for thin men and wom-
en- TO gain weight a pound day until
normal is reached. Nature takes care
has been attained. the surplus is con-
Verted into waste and thrown out
through the emunctories of the body
The regular 81 % size of Protone is for
sale by all druggists, or will be mailed
direct upon receipt of price by The Pro-
tone Co, iSH Protone Bldg, Detroit,
Mich.
BY all means get the free J0-cent pack
age of Protone, for it will positively
you a nice, natural. attractive figure
that is not only the appearance of
health, but you feel it. Fill out the
coupon below.
The Washington herald., 1913-03-06
wilson HAS STRONG
SYMPATHY FOR China
Administration May Recognize Repub-
lie at an Early Date, According
to Recent Letter.
PRESIDENT IS URGED TO ACT

Recognition OF the Chinese republic
will he one Of the first questions of for
cigu policy with which President Wilson
and Secretary Of State Bryan will be
confronted. The influences working for
prompt recognition of the new Chinese
government, which viii he brought to
hear upon the democratic administra-
tiOn with renewed force. are so divers"
and numerous that n Yielding 10 this
demand upon behalf II the Chinese is
generally expected
Austin +. Brown. Of New York. who
has been conducting campaign for the
early recognition of the Chinese govern
ment ny the United States. last night
made public a letter TO President Wilson.
urging that recognition BE- granted soon.
In the course Of his letter. Mr.. Brown
said:
I sincerely hope for the good of the
people of the United States and those
of the world in general. that your eN-
cellency will not drift into the condi-
ton of lethargy, which had such tight
grip upon our outgoing President in re-
spect TO this matter. but that. on the
contrary. you Will give IL Immediate and
favorable consideration
II became known yesterday that Presi-
dent Wilson some time ago wrote TO DR..
sun Yat Sen. the first Provisional Presi-
dent or the Chinese republic, with regard
to the question OF recognition. Mr.. Wilson
at that time declined to commit himself
upon the question Of recognizing the new
government in China. but said:
Permit me TO say that have watched
with the keenest interest the recent
course of events in China, and have felt
the strongest sympathy with every move
rnent which looks toward giving the peu-
pie OF the great empire of China the
liberty for which they have so long been
yearning and preparing themselves
The attitude of the Taft administra-
ton. with regard TO China, has been
that the present government cannot he
recognized as anything more than a pro-
visional government until there is some
expression upon the part Of the sover-
eisn authority of China. that is. the peo-
pie. in confirmation and approval Of the
new form Of their government
It has been understood that recognition
would follow the meeting OF the national
assembly. provided that body adopted 4
permanent constitution and confirmed the
establishment Of the republican form of
government