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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-09
THE WEATHER
Forecast Till 7 p. m. Tomorrow, 70
Rack island, Davenport, Moline,
and Vicinity.

Forecast Till 7 p. m. Tomorrow, for
Rack island, Davenport, Moline,
and Vicinity.
Fair tonight and Tuesday, slightly
rising temperature, moderate TO brisk
winds
Temperature at a. m. AZ. High
est yesterday so, lowest last night Al.
Velocity of wind at a m, miles
per hour.
Precipitation none.
Relative humidity at p. m, 40, at
: a. m &C.
Stage of water, 81, fall of 8 in
last as hours.
J. NJ. SHERIER, Local Forecaster.
ASTRONOMICAL EVENTS.
Evening star: Mercury. Morning
stars: Venus. Saturn. Mars, Jupiter
The brilliant star Capella OF constella-
ton Auriga seen about . p. IN. low
down near the northwestern horizon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-09
STREET CAR LINES EXEMPT.

Street car lines are not subject to
the regulation OF the interstate com
merce commission, the supreme court
decided today in annulling the com
missions order for cents reduction OF
fare from Omaha TO Council Bluffs,
Iowa.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-09

Associated Press
Exclusive Wire
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-09

Washington, d. c.. June 9.-Applica
ton for reconsideration of the recen
decision OF the supreme court uphold
ing cut rates on patented articles wal
filed today by an owner of patented
articles who figured IN the recent de
Cision.
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the patient that therefore, has no
the patient that If he
get the patient pay the asa fee ne
h S ne @ % next try get him to pay part of the fee he fails
hans OF third party who is usually confederate with
hands of who
drawn up and the deposited
and of course the patient other
daWn up IAN and 70 the get an Menf % aud @ @ @ patient contract
usually % % specially prepared for this class of
of the doctor to fulfill his
note he has signed and doing finds that
treatment Of some disease the which
the bottom ordinarily victim
a. % % % ne ne note was signed Ihe caratan wen knowing that he
trick in order get the
embarrassing to the victim has
without the doctors he always
arrangement being
The mis- office
Sha % % ne mo wise HI Limited mite as to what charge he make filling
@ @ Hms = naturally m pay ~ very considerable fee every time they obtain
from nervous affection went these
pay SIS co. for which they
for medicines he was then informed d tbat "nn ne t % b m % % s @
whG m ne must use at home and that this battery would him
vibrator which they had
dec declined to take and requested the return the
they wanted him to have and that $4,000 what they
and and hat their contract only called for them furnish medical
The patient then awoke @ the fact thar be was ene nce6 %
Of course left their office
doctors these vampires
ru have doubt deferred thousands
physicians public
they might have As publicity
publishing misleading
honorable
way But condemn with all the hearts
of
be
all honorable
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Diaz to Land

Vera Cruz, Mexico, October 21.-General
Felix Diaz, candidate for the Mexican
presidency, who Is on his way to Vera
Cruz aboard the steamer Corcovado, will
be permitted to land tomorrow morning,
but there must be no demonstration.
This is the order received from the capi
tai
a small army of detectives is here from
Mexico City and troops are held in quar-
ters. Should the enthusiasm of the Diaz
parisans outweigh their Judgment, and,
in the opinion of the authorities the peace
OF the city be thereby disturbed the
soldiers and police have orders to shoot
Colonel Vidaurrazaga, secretary to Gen
eral Banquet. minister of war, is aboard
the gunboat Zaragoza. The gunboat has
steam up and unless orders are changed,
will run alongside the Corcovado before
she docks. Colonel Vidaurrazaga will
request General Diaz to counsel his parti-
sans to maintain good order and in return
for such a promise will assure General
Diaz that he win receive guarantees for
his protection.
The Corcovado is not expected to dock
before morning. She is a German boat
and following close behind is the German
gunboat Herhta.
Not a great number of partlsans are
expected to greet their chief. Those here
are headed by Jose Luis Requena. candi-
date for the vice presidency. Senior Re
quena believes that the ticket will be
Withdrawn, but Will confer with Cen
eral Diaz tomorrow on the subject.
The candidacy of General Huerta and
General Banquet was proclaimed In IN
signed hand bills distributed here today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-22
Tales of Outrages

San Diego. Cal. October 21.-Tales OF
alleged outrages in the state and city OF
Durango. Mex, were related today at
Red Cross headquarters by refugees who
arrived on the transport Buford yester-
day from Gulf OF California ports.
'One of the worst outrages discussed
on board the Buford." said Mrs. Mary
Towelston of Durango, en- route to Car
rlzozo. N. NJ, was that inflicted on Il
young American and his wife at Durango.
The revoutionists OF General Carranza' 8
forces seized the couple in their home.
They roped the husband fast and tied his
wife to her bed, where they finally killed
her.
"TWenty-seyen Americans We're lined up
against Il building in Durango to be shot
by the rebels, but just as the first man
was to be executed q Mexican maid
rushed in front OF him and pleaded for
his life. Other Mexican girls Joined in
the plea for mercy and the Americans
were spared.
''While there has been some restraint
In the tendency to rob and murder so far
as Americans are concerned, no mercy is
shown rich Mexicans. All through Du-
range the fine residences of the rich have
ben turned into stables by rebels. 1t is
common to see mansions with horses
heads protrudng from the parlor win
dows, while the wives of rebel soldiers
parade in fine silk gowns displaying all
manner of iewelry.
Whatever the rebels seize and cannot
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-22
FACTS WORTH READTNC

We believe the public where their
publicity generally recognized than the
The business man who has anything of merit to offer to- the public
and who does not use the columns coli Of the public press is hiding his light
saerea II une'nc @ 10 90 and Moua not not IN Inc pubic press
their these members of the medical
profession
Snee sens And no ONE ean doubt that the dos
DOCTOR VINO endavers h entire field lack all and
none applicable
This is an age G lists nd Tin a must do a @ en
by special training and made himself @ an expert pc in % any field
afflicted trouble OF the
do not want to consult ohopedic your trouble
SeS voa nos
need the physician who himself obstetrics diseases child
physician their particular trouble And believe
musty
press special Qualifications practice which they
should not the have
and equipment with which do good work and who
But matter fact the who succeeding who
They may not buy space SO much per inch the but
recommendation n
performed unusual medical has been developed
it every way possible and is considered ethical 50 long it is not
CONSPICUOUS advertng in an open and frank way than is cultivate
by obtaining free notices by other supous
doing
both "The Press" and "yhe Public suffer
misleading
by
be make
ad.
verfieg and he treated until thew
advertising facts
the hus
to in
Of In
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News of Ensley

Arlie Barber and b. NJ. Allen were
the principal speakers at the meeting
of the Ensley club last night, at which
the validity Of the franchise Of the Bell
Telephone company and the sale OF the
Peoples Home Telephone company were
discussed, The meeting was we'll attended
and included u number of citizens from
tho several suburbs of the city. c. c.
Burke, president of the club, presided
with DR. w. u. Fonvile as secretary.
Mr.. Barber was the first speaker and
talked for about an hour He laid spe-
cial stress on the sale of the physical
properties of the Peoples Home Tele-
phone company to the Bell company and
insisted that by the terms of the Peoples
companys franchise the property be-
longed to the city when the company
surrendered its franchise.
Mr.. Allen followed and contended that
the matter was one for the courts to de-
eide, stating that 1t had been already
threshed out before the city commission
ers. He stated no good purpose could
be served by making complaints when
the remedy was open to anyone who de-
sired to take the matter before the courts.
Mr. Allen was interrupted several times
by questions from the audience and to
each gave an answer.
The meeting was satisfactory to the
members of the E,nsley club, as it was
stated that 1t was for the purpose of
starting movement to have the courts
make thorough investigation of the
matters discussed.
At the close of the telephone discus
sion a vote of thanks was extended the
city commissioners for the appointment
OF Capt. NJ. ]. Donlin as sub-chief of
the Ensley precinct.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-22
NEW WORLDS
G H A M P I o N
International Typewriter Records All
broken by a New York Operator
81 at Annual business Show

Winning the thousand dollar silver
trophy cup at the Annual Business
show in New York last night October
2D manipulating u typewriter at the
rate of 1875 net words a minute, Mar
garet Il. owen became the new worlds
champion typist. She succeeds Florence
II. Wilson, who. at the international
typewriter contests last year, made a
record of lit net words a minute.
No contest held since typewriters
were invented has attracted such atten-
tion as this one of 1913. 1t has been
looked forward to for months by the
business public. which is so much in
terested in the speed of typewriters.
and by the typewriter fraternity-now
a great army. Even the baseball world
series games did not in New York at
tract the attention among fans that this
contest did among those who make
their living with the typewriter. Type
writer's of all makes were represented
in the contest.
The $1,000 silver trophy cup now be-
comes for year the property OF The
champion typist. but the typewriter
company upon whose machine the rec
ord was established becomes its custo-
dian. For the past seven years consec..
utively the Underwood Typewriter COM
pany has been the possessor of the cup.
There have been but four worlds
champion typists. Miss owen being the
fourth. The original champion typist
was Rose L. Fritz. who made a record
of S2 words minute. The next was
IA. Q. Blaisdell at 100 words a minute,
and the third. Florence L. Wilson at III
words a minute. The new champions
work represents constant develop
ment of typewriters and typewriting In
making her record she established Il
speed of IL strokes a second, which
few years ago was never dreamed OF
in typewriter operation.
j. N. Kimball. who is known through
out the world as a shorthand and type
writing expert, had charge of the con-
test with corps Of experts, and each
operator was penalized five words for
every error.
The contests are based, not alone on
speed. but on the accuracy and stability
of the machine. Matter strange to the
operator is. always used
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-22
Conference Described

Washington. October I.-Dispatches
were received at the state department to-
day from Ambassador Page describing in
detail his conference with Sir Edward
Grey, the British foreign minister. con-
cerning the attitude of Great Britain in
Mexico.
The position of the British foreign Of
fee was explained by the ambassador
substantially as indicated in the press
dispatches from London.
The American government 1t is known,
is not entirely pleased with the British
governments policy, administration Off
Gals being particularly disappointed by
the declaration of Sir Edward Grey that
nothing thus far has occurred in Mexico
to change the British view that reeogni-
tlon of Huerta was the correct policy.
The attitude of the administration here
is that the foreible arrest of most of the
members OF the Mexican Congress and
the arbitrary assumption by General
Huerta of the legislative as we'll as execu-
tive powers of the government, i'll them
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-22

is afflicted with any form of Chronic
Disease or disorder TO consult us and
be examined free of charge. BY so
doing hundreds OF women may be saved
the danger and expense of undergoing
surgical operation.
Ehrlich's Great Discovery, saIyarssn
or ..6OS," for Specific Blood Poison.
That disease which poisons the
blood and which for ages has been
considered incurable Is now amenable
10 scientific treatment. Recent re-
search increasing the knowledge of its
pathology, and the discovery of "6O6."
most wonderful remedy which exerts
a specific tendency to , destroy its
germs by use of which I'm conjunction
wlth other potential agencies at our
command Tor the elimination OF tho
poison from the system, enables us to
ot1er assurance of a cure, whether in
herlfed or acquired, and of whatever
stage presenting. We administer
Saivarsan. "606," according TO latest,
safest ana most scientific methods.
HhEE-We make no charges for ex-
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II unquestionable skill, earnest eff
forts, fidelity to obligation and an es-
tablished reputation for successful
achievements in accomplishing cures
appeals to your intelligence and dis
cretion in the selection of doctor TO
treat you, why not come to us?
More than 20 years continuous prac-
tice here in Birmingham has enabled
us to establish a record of which we
are Justly proud. Our ability Is
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of patients whom we have cured. We.
are indorsed by the public press and
vouched for by banks and city offl-
cials. We, therefore. solicit your
patronage, conscientiously believing
that our established reputation is your
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shortest time possible and with very
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WE DISPENSE OUR OWN MEDI-
CINEs-In order to protect our
patients against mistakes, substitu-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-22
THE CREDENTIALS OF
CLAYTON WITHDRAWN
Bankhead Formally Removes Alabama
Congressmans Name as O'Neal's
AppOintee to the Senate

Washington, October 21.--Credentialsi
OF Representative Henry d. Clayton as
United States senatorial appointee from
Alabama were Withdrawn from the Sem
ate today by Senator Bankhead of the
same state. Congressman Clayton re-
Gently signed the senatorial commission
which had not yet been acted on by the
Senate
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-22
Personal and General

Ensley lodge 40 165, I. o. o. F., will
bold its regular meeting tonight at 1880
o'clock at the odd Fellows hall. In ad-
dition to the regular routine business
there will be work in the third degree.
All members are urged to be present.
The Ensley High school association will
give a Halloween party at the High
school next Friday evening. A number
of novel features have been arranged
for the entertainment.
There will be meeting of the Sesame
Literary club at 2:30 o'clock today at the
home of Mrs. j. c. Barnhardt at the
EnsIey apartments. 2s06 Ensley avenue.
The semi-monthly dance Of the st. An
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thony Social club will be held tonight
at their hall on Avenue H.
The st. Anthony Altar society will
meet at the hall on Avenue II and Twen-
ty-second street at 2:30 o'clock this aft
ernoon. Refreshments will be served
The Evening Star court No. 8, Tribe
of Ben Hur, will meet tonight. Many
important business matters will be taken
up and a full attendance is expected.
William Rich, who is i'll at the Birming-
ham infirmary, with typhoid fever. Is
rapidly recovering.
Horace Letson, who was operated on
for appendicitis at the Birmingham in-
Urinary, is improving.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-22
To Participate in Parade

Many of the cltizens of k.nsley are
making arrangements to participate in the
reception to be given in honor of Oscar
w. Underwood, majority leader of Con-
gress, on his return home Friday. Many
of the local organizations will turn out
and join in the parade. The Ensley dell
egation will be headed by the 7. c. /.
band and the Ensley Italian band. Many
citizens of Ensley have already secured
seats at the banquet, which is limited
to 400 plates. The further details .of
the Ensley delegation will be announced
later.
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selves constitute acts which materially
alter the state of affairs in Mexico.
The presentation of Sir Lionel Gardens
credentials despite these occurrences Is
being interpreted by American officials.
Notwithstanding the British explanation,
as a move out of sympathy with the view
point of the United States.
There were no developments in the sit
uation as far as any new expression of
policy The cabinet discussed the subject
briefly
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-22
Blankenship Is Injured

Tuesday morning about o'clock Raney
Blankenship, employed, at the steel plant.
had narrow escape from death. He
was knocked down by switch engine
and thrown a considerable distance. sus-
tanning severe injuries. He WAS rushed
to the Cunningham hospital, where 1t
was ascertained that two ribs We're broken
his right foot badly mashed and ne was
badly bruised about the head and face.
At a late hour last night he was resting
as well rs could be expected.
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Adherents of General Diaz profess te
have Information that the state official
throughout that part of the republic cor-
trolled by the government have agreed II
fcvor the Huerta- Banquet ticket ans
consider lit probable that Diaz will read
lily agree with them that under such cir
ouplsta nces competition would be useless.
General Diaz in a wireless message re-
ceived this evening announced his inten-
ton OF remaining here tomorrow and
proceeding to Mexico City Thursday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-22
GREAT BRITAIN HAS
NO DEFINITE POLICY
REGARDING MEXICO
from Page oncl

recognition of the provisional government
in Mexico was the correct policy.
He pointed out that the British govern
ment desired naturally to support Presi-
dent Wilson in any action he might un-
dertake looking TO peace. at the same time
giving consideration to the immense Brit
ish interests in Mexico.
The action of Sir Lionel Garden, Brit
ish minister to Mexico, was not brought
into question by the American ambassa.
dor, but Sir Edward Grey explained that
he was simply carrying out the British
conversational policy of non-interference
pending the elections.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-22

tions, exposure and exorbitant charges
of druggists, we compound and dis
nense our own medicine, and by giving
the best medical treatment and the
emlloyment OF such other therapeutic
auxilaries as electricity, massage, cleo
trio light baths, X-ray, etc, we
complish many remarkable cures and
win the gratitude of our patrons.
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hey immediatelv hum" {"

use they Immediately burn"
one man reached Manzanillo from Du-
range entirely naked. according to the
refugees.
Another, ". I. Dawson. who started
with $100 reached Guaymas with only
having robbed him of even his shoes.
having robbed hi mot even his Shoes
hose and hat.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-22
Good Prospects

From Judge.
Your teeth are in pretty bad eondi-
tion." said the dentist
They must be-" sighed the patient.
You look so happy
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animation and consultation. and earn
estly invite all men and women af-
flicted with any form of chronic dis
ease, nervous malady, skin eruption,
weakness, debility, blood poison
private disorder, or even a suspicion of
consumption, appendicitis, cancer or
specific Infection to come and consult
us without cost and obtain our skill
ful examination and honest opinion.
OIT-OF-ToWN PATIENTS can, by
writing, receive free Il question list
which may enable them to make their
symptoms known to us and in many
Instances obtain successful treatment
at their home.
OFFICE HOUHs--rS o'clock a. m. to
p. M Sundays, a. IN. to l y. IN.
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Frost at M6ss.ain Creek

lntain Creek. october 2.-tSpe-
eiAi This section WAS visited last
by heavy frost. Cotton that
Las not matured here suffered very
itl and az . result the yield is cur
t. d some.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-22
spECIAI, pIsEAsEs OF MEN

SGECIlfG
Whether congenital or acquired,
which affects their blood and debili-
tates their nerves, drains their
strength and weakens their manhood.
may consult us in strictest confidence
and receive at our hands the safest,
quickest and surest cure possible.
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Medical, Surgical
Electro Therapeutic
Institute
2O2O IL First Avenue
Birmingham, Ala.

strictly Institute for the Scientific Treatment
of all Chronic, Nervous, Blood, Skn Genito Unary and
Female Diseases Cancer, Scrofua, Rheumatism and all
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Bladder, the Pelvic Organs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-22
DISEASES OF WOMEN

We have had such wonderful sue
cess in the treatment of diseases
peculiar to women that we feel con-
strained to advise every woman who
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-22
BYRON DOZIER, VI. d..
DiseaEcs of the Eye, Ear, Nose,
Throat Specialist

Persons who need glasses or
who have any trouble with their
Eyes, Ears, Nose or Throat, are
cordially invited to consult me
and be examined without charge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-22
Remarkable Bookmaking

The volume IS n remarkable piece Oh
beokmaking and contains numerous flhe
Aep1 cductions OF plans, elevations and
,1erspective views of the different build
Snrs, groups of statuary, and gardens
which are To be constructed. 1t Is dated
1913 and was published in Paris. Tne
uutl1or has Dedicated his gigantic work
10 his brother, Aneireas NJ Anderson, VINO
forf some time cherished the general
scheme of central city, and worked
upon the early propositions with the
author.
The first part is a general treatment
of,sthe historical aspect o. architecture
and urbanism by Pref. Gabriel IerouX OF
Aie University or Bordeau. II is devoted
10, tracing briefly the chief architectural
conc options that have dermleiy marked
the growing phases of human develop
taent in several parts Of the world, and
10 noting the purposes these conceptions
have served. Illustrating various styles
end the laber spent upon developing and
Leautifylns them. The second part of the
Hook presents architectural plnns and
Suggestions for conveniently and har-
Iaoii.ously meeting the incipient need,
which II is felt. sooner or later, will give
evidence of becoming a vital necessity 20
all parts OF the inhabited world; that Is,
the need of an International world centre
of communication.