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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-01-30

Accuses Abe Siege!.-John Stewart.
an elderly man. called at the police
station yesterday and wanted to have
Abe SiegeI. who conducts the socalicd
department store on West Second
street near Ripley. arrested on the
charge of larceny Mr.. Stewart claims
he was persuaded TO enter the store
and 10 try on a new coat. which was
Ia be sold to him at below cost Mr..
Stewart states he had Il pocket book
containing $50 in the inside pocket OF
his coat. This coat he laid ON table
in the store to try on the new one Mr.
Stewart now claims that he had no
more than put on his old coat and left
the store. than he missed the pocliCJ
book containing the money.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-01-30
Farmers, Visit to the Newest State.

Farmers Visit to the Newest State.
Oklahoma will be admitted to the
union this year as the newest of the
United States. 1t has mad a magical
rate of growth, one never equaled in
the history of any other state. As re
Gently as 1890 the first census was
taken. and territorial government or
ganizcd. This wonderful development,
and the admission of the state to the
union. will call much attention to ii
during the next few months. and Il
great many people will want to see
this new state-about the size of Ohio
of remarkable agricultural increase
and possibilities. For this reason the
next session of the Farmers National
Congress will be held next October at
Oklahoma. metropolis of the new
state. and a place of as remarkable
growth as the state itself The city,
though only IS years old, has now
many miles of modern built. thorough
ly up-to-date stores, factories. and pub
lie buildings. President John NJ. Stahl
of the congress is already at work on
a program of exceptional interest and
the railroads promise very low rates. |
This meeting will afford the farmers
of the country an opportunity to do
some pleasant sightseeing, to broaden |
their ideas of the size and possibilities |
of the nation. to have a profitable time
socially, to increase their pride in their |
chosen occupation. to hear many in
structive speakers, and to exert help |
full influence for agriculture through |
the resolr ions they may adopt. And |
all at a Moderate expense. Resolve |
now to be in Oklahoma for a few days |
following the 18th of next October |
The secretary of the congress is George
Mason Whitaker. 1404 Harvard street,
Washington, ID. C.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-01-30
DAVENPORT

Ice Cutter Has Narrow Escape
Adolph Mohr. while cutting ice for the
Sitz Ice company. had the misfortune
to go down into 10 feet OF water with
his horse, and after several minutes
struggle managed TO pull himself out
while the horse was also saved Be
sides a cold bath and narrow escape
from drowning. Mr. Mohr suffered no
other inconvenience.
Eagles Observation-Disclosures of in
corporation of the Davenport Eagle
association have been filed with Coun-
- Recorder Frank Holm. The object
of the association. rs stated in the ar
ticles. is to provide suitable quarters
for the use Of the members for fTater-
nal purposes. to provide library ami
reading room for the dissemination OF
knowledge of the history of fraterni-
ties and of social philosophy. and to
provide generally for the promotion of
more intimate. friendly and social re-
lations among the members Of the Fra
ternal Order OF Eagles.
Bishops Will AdT,itted.-Thc last
will and testament Of the late Bishop
Henry Cosgroye. was admitted to pro-
bate yesterday afternoon by Judge Boil
linger and Bishop James Davis Gp-
pointed executor without bond
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-01-30

pneumonia. The baby was born Jan
II. 1906.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hugo Wahlgren. 133
Seventh avenue mourn the loss of
their son who died yesterday of yell
low jaundice. Burial Will be made
Wednesday afternoon at o'clock in
Riverside cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-01-30

Steal Clothing.-COlcman & Schultz
and Mayer & Johnson. two of Moline's
Fifteenth street clothiers. suffered
rom thieves yesterday. The first oc-
Cured at the c. &; S. clothing house,
when a corduroy drivers coat was
taken off a dummy standing in front
II the establishment. Mayer & john
son also had the same kind of coat
stolen shortly afterwards. James
Keefe walked into Bergesons boarding
house on Railroad avenue Monday eve
ming He saw a good overcoat lying
upon a chair and he traded his shabby
one for it, He then departed. Fred
Johnson. the owner of the coat. wit
messed the Switching" trick, but was
not satisfied with his bargain. so in
company with Ernest Nordquist pur-
sued the thief They followed Keefc
down the street. finally overtaking
him. and they proceeded to the police
station with the borrower" He was
held on larceny charge. but this was
this morning to disorderly
conduct and he was fined 5000 by
Police Magistrate Gustafson. Keefe
only had cents so he was sent to
Jail for 40 days.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-01-30

case of vivisection at the Maplewood
high school, at Camp Point, which was
reported to the officers here. Harry
Sutton and Carl Leggitt, students, are
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-01-30

Sues Because Poisoned.-The dam
age suit Of Ralph {. Ewing ". Sen =.
COe Of LeClaire township. WAS called
for trial in the Scott county district
court yesterday Ewing claims that
while in the employ of Mr.. COe. he was
made the victim CT ivy poison and suf-
fered greatly thereby. Mr. Coo had
the contract for certain ro1dwOrk in
LeCIaire township and Ewing was en-
gagged in cutting weeds along the road
side when he came in contact with the
poisonous weeds.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-01-30

said to have performed the viyisection
operation. According TO report, a dog
was captured on The street and taken
to the basement. where tine operation
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-01-30

Obituary Reoord.-Charles Lofdahl
passed away at the city hospital yes
terday. following short illness with
acute rheumatism. He had only been
in this country a short while. and it is
not known whether he has any rela-
tives here. He has but few friends
here.
Camille Coppens the 1-year-old son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Camille Coppens died
Yesterday after n short illness with
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-01-30

so unneryod members Of the class that
they lef' the room. The dogs bowls
we're silonced by throwing It into The
furnace
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-01-30

Carries Case TO Supreme Court.-En
the case of Edward !. O'COnnor vs..
the C.. r. /. & +. railway. in which a
verdict was recently rendered by a
jury in favor Of Mr.. O'COnnOr for S25,-
600 damages. the defendant company.
through its attorneys. has fled 4 notice
of appeal To tho supreme court. Il l.
expected that the appeal Will be taken
mp during the May term Of the higher
court.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-01-30
Probe Torturers Of Dog.

Quincy. H.. Jan. 30.-The Adams
County Humane society has begun the
of an alleged barbarous
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-01-30

Three in Auto Show.-Thrce exhibits
1t the Chicago automobile show which
opens at the Coliseum and First Regi-
nent arTOry Saturday will be furnish
ID by local concerns. the Moline Auto
mobile company. the Deere-Clark Au-
OmObi!e company. and the Moline
Pump company The pump company
has already shipper the material for
Is exhibit. and the other two compa-
lies have made all arrangements to do
20.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-01-30

Accused Men harged.-John
Groves and Carl LUndin. the two young
men charged with assaulting one of
the employees ar the Red Jacket Pump
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-01-30

Obituary Reccrd.-LOnnio ID. CARR
gan. a machinist. died At ST Luke's
hospital yesterday of typhoid fever,
with complications lie has been at
the hospital since Thursday. He is
% years old. having been born at Mon
mouth. May %, 1882. His residence is
AS Spring street. where his wife re
sides A mother lives in Missouri.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-01-30

ccmpany's plant. were discharged by
Justice Roddewig. The evidence show
ed the young men had not even touch
ed Carl Brock, the complaining wit
ness.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-01-30
MOLINE

Accidental migation.-Fumigati
of Skinner Annex occurred yesterday
afternoon without orders from Health
Commissioner Meyer. At $50 some
body discovered that smoke was pour
.ng out of DR.. Meyers office in excess
Of 'what might be expected to come
from the doctors pipe. The fire de-
parJment was called. and investigation
showed that fire had in some way
started in the outer office. and had
spread TO some chemicals which the
doctor had stored there The odor
was terrific. The iremen held a mass
meeting after the fire. and will endeav-
II to convince DR.. Meyer that if fumi-
cation smells like that it would be
more kindhearted 10 give the citizens
carlct fever instead. Damage so far
as it Is yet known is small.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-01-30

the Il
look % the
OF
Of II
children
II II the
o of
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-11
FRANCE CAN TEACH US
IN MANY WAYS HER METHODS sUR-
 PASS THOSE IN AMERICA.
Writer Says People of United States Do Not Know How to Spend Money, We Merely Waste
 It, and Refers Us to
 French People.

New York Tribune.
 That epigrammatic saying. "A penny saved is "a penny got" seems to have lost it's force to us Americans, accord ing to Roliin Lynde Bartt. who. in .'what France Can Teach Us," an ar ticle in the July number of The Worlds Work, quotes a French friend as say- ing: You Americans don't know how to spend money: you waste it." On this he dweIls at length: he blesses the French farmer for his frugality. he ex- tofs tlfe Parisienne for her economy. then, after raising a warning finger at his fellow countrymen, he forges ahead and proves his numerous claims. Yet. taking care of the pennies is not the entire burden of the authors laudation of the French. which, as a whole. con sfsts of an obvious comparison between Paris and New York. He suggests that the people of France can teach us div CTS things, far more. even, than the fruitlessness. of wasting our substance in riotous living. We are only mere beginners in, the study of civic art. he asserts, compared to Gallic thinkers, who possess an instinct of artistic taste which, inborn at first and later developed by education and govern mental influences, has become na- tional attribute. This artistic taste, he maintains, with the backing of Consul General Mason, is the main source of the prosperity of France.
 F'Because of the agreeableness of hu- man existence in France" writes Mir. Hartt, "Frenchmen loathe the thought of emigration: consequently, notwith- istanding an appallingly low birthrate, the country's population has not de- clined. Because of this same agree ableness of human existence in France vast hordes of tourists and sojourners flock thither to spend lavishly. Be- cause of the rare artistic feeling put into manufactured articles France maintains an immense export trade, de- spite all the hostile efforts of rival na- tions, and in these ways taste Is mint ed into f1oney"
 From this statement the author. ayers that the upper class of Europeans avoid us because they have no desire to settle and not much ambition to travel here, because we have caused our surroundings to rob us of the com fort and convenience and artistic satis- faction so common and so profitable in Europe.
 Our TreeIesH Streets.
 Look at our business streets?" he exclaims When an Americans pat rfotic American, an American who wants to see his country surpass the most admirable achievements of the Old worid-comes home from France and again threads the commercial thoroughfares that correspond to the grand boulevards of Paris, he gets a curious shock of disappointment. The stately buildings are here. looking full ly ms grand as before he left on his Eufopean rovings-perhaps half a doz- en new ones have risen up in his ab- sence--and he is proud of their archi- teckural magnificence. but still he feels a Arrange sense of something missing,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-11
The road Escaped.


 A brindle bdIldog, a Maltese cat, and A hoptoad were strenuous actors yes- terday in a trago-comedy at Caldwell, N, J. After a brief scene the dog and cat made their. exists with pre- cipitation; the hoptoad, slightly dam aged, remained In possession of Bloom field avenue, near Hanford place.
 The toad came from under the side walk to seek a few flies and other delicacies for dinner. The cat. walk ing across a neighboring lawn, spied the toad.
 In an instant the Malte-e changed from a household pet to relentless beast of prey. Crouching almost to the ground, the cat crept noislessly forward, preparatory to a sprng. So intent was pussy that she did not see the bulldog across the street. The dog started at full speed. He was within a. few feet of the Maltese as she made a spring and landed, with both fore feet, on the toad's back.
 Pussy's hold on the toad was short lived, for, at the very moment of her success, she saw the dog with wide open jaws almost on top of her. Re- leasing her prey. she turned and dashed for the nearest tree, up which she scampered. In all probability neither dog nor toad had seen each other, but now, released from the cruel claws, the toad made mighty leap forward and landed in the dogs open mouth. Had some one struck the dog with a brick, it's pursuit of the cat could not have been stopped more ef- Actively.
 It rolled over and over trying to free itself of the strange, squirming something which shut off its wind and prevented it from bowling, although 1t tried hard to howl.
 After three minutes at least the dog. with a last desperate effort of its lungs, freed the toad from its mouth to the dusty road.
 The bulldogs glance at the toad and at the spectators said as plainly as words: What am I up against, anyway Then it vanished.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-11

stage illuminated the place. empha- sizing the dark shadows thrown by the stacked scenery.
 she came down the dressing room cor ridor and they did not hetr her soft footballs. as she approached.
 T suppose you'll marry her, You're
 so stuck on her." grumhied the maI
 ager.
 Your objection to her work seal- ed my lips" said Basil coldly. T could not seem to demand her love as the price of her being retained in she company" "Bosh.' said Beamish with an ln- easy laugh. You're a fool not to grab her up before some one else does"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-11

T don't agree with you" said Basil grimly. Audrey stepped into the circle of light.
 T do," she said quietly. Howard. may I ask your escort to my hotelT'
 Beamish. in his excitement. forgot himself and lit his cigar as the two passed out. For once a member of his company agreed with him
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-11
Our Daily Short Story

justify Basirs confidence. she surpas- sed herself. At the end of the act the house rang with cheers and her suc- cess was assured.
 After the last curtain the crowds in the restaurants were discussing her wonderful work, but she still fingered in the dressing room. The other play CTS had gone and only the cluster Of electric lights in the center of the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-11
~GIory sone.se Vogue.

'orhe Glory Song" has been trans lated into seventeen languages. and it's sale has run into 20,000.00O copies. It was first sung on the platform in the Melbourne town hall, Australia. MT. Alexander. who is revisiting Aus tralia after five years absence. in- formed his audience that the song had been sung every day and night all over the world ever since.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-11
Washington Star

Washington Star.
 "So you don't. share the general fn~ dignation toward the railwaysT
 NO" answered Farmer ContosseI. T have always felt that a locomotive for sticking to the track instead Of snortlng up and down the country roads like an automobile."
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-11

q Montgomery" said travelling to one of merchants "thoot wondering family in the city has hired gr-for city that visit does many we'll ladies right after pleasant afternoons exchanging shopping district must be that they have their hooscwok order to get early in the afternoons each looking they had heard of such thing a kitchen"
 The merchant explained that these ladies used which took all household dUdg enabling them get their meals in of with wood coal range thus allowing them enjoy outdoor & rather than spending the greater part of the day tolng in the kitchen.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1907-01-24
A Singers Lungs.

The singer at the end of the prac-
tice aria painted heavily.
Il sang one hundred and ninety
six notes that time" he said. with
out once taking breath"
/ Indeed! That must be a rec
ord"
"No. The record is held by Cour-
tice Pounds. Pounds sang three
hundred and sixteen notes without
respiration in 1898. The record pre-
vious to that was held by Farinelli,
with three hundred notes. Norman
Salmond has sung two hundred and
eighty-seven notes in this way.
"It is wonderful what lungs
trained singers have. The average
man could hardly sing fifty notes
without breathing, whereas to the
singer two hundred would be moth
ing. philadelphia Bulletin.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1907-01-24
submarines Tor Austrin.

The announcement Is .semi-oiii-
clally made at Trieste that Austria
has decided on the adoption of sub
marines for the fleet The Holland
is the type chosen. Up to the present
Austria has held aloof, and has stead
fastly refused to experiment on her
own account. AS a late admiral
said: Experiment always benehs
others. We intend to be tho
Others " The present chief. how
ever, Count Montecucoli, deems that
the time has come for action, and
without waiting for credits. two Hol-
land submarines have been ordered.
No doubt, however. is felt that the
credits win be voted.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1907-01-24
California Gnllantrx.

''They told me the story of a WE'LL
known gentleman of San Francisco.
who. charging through all the smoke
and flames and litter on the first day
of terror, came upon a fashionable
lady OF his acquaintance trudging
along the middle of the street I'm
her bedroom slippers with a window
curtain thrown over her shoulders.
He stopped his automobile to cffer
her his assistance, explaining at the
same time that the auto was all he
had saved out of the wreck and even
that had been commandeered by tho
soldiery.
Il. too, have lost all" she sighed.
"All but your beauty" said he.
with a courtly bow.
And you all but your gallantry.~
she retorted, smiling. Maga-
zine.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1907-01-24
Vitality OF Seeds.

The persistent vitality of seeds has
often been doubted, and. while there
Is some doubt as to the reliability
of reports of wheat taken from
Egyptian graves of ancient date ger.
minating when planted, many no.
table, II less wonderful, examples of
Natures preservation OF the life of
seeds come to life from time to time
One OF the most noteworthy OF these
refers to seeds taken from Fort Con-
ger, about 400 miles from the Pole,
by the Peary party in 1899, having
been exposed in this northern climate
for a period OF sixteen years, their
presence there being the result OF the
Greeley expedition of 1888. Pack
ages of lettuce and radish seeds were
brought TO the United States. and,
after a further period OF six years,
were planted, and. while the lettuce
seed had lost its vitality, fully one
half of the radish seeds terminated
and grew to maturity and perfection.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1907-01-24
Machines and the Men.

There is one marked difference be-
tween machines and the men who
operate them which should be noted
says the Scientific American. Ma
chimes, no matter how well they may
be cared for, depreciate from five to
ten per cent. per year, owing to the
advent of other and improved ma.
chimes, while men, if they are prop.
erly cared for, may appreciate in
value several hundred per cent. in
the same time. Yet as a general
rule machines and tools are nur.
tured, fostered and preserved long
after their period of usefulness has
expired, while the permanepcy of
service OF the men of the organiza,
ton who operate them receives com!
paratively no consideration whatever
1t cannot be expected that the men
of an organization will show any
loyalty to a management that openly
displays so. little interest in their
welfare.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1907-01-24
Youngest Telegraph Operator.

The, Wisconsin and Michigan road
claims the distinction of having the
youngest telegraph operator In tho
world. This world wonder is located
at Loretto in the person OF Earl
Moss, who at the age OF six can send
and take messages from the wire
with perfect ease and iptelligence.
Earl is the son or l.. J Moss. the
operator at Loretfo Tor the w. & M.
road, and when quite young was
taught the Morse code by his father.
He is quite correct in his manjpusa-
tion OF the key His father and ea-
ployes OF the road generally say he
IS the youngest operator they havs
ever heard Of. Iron Mountain corre-
spondence Detroit News.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1907-01-24
THR PRoMINENr crrIzEN.

He has TO wear long frock coat
That's buttoned close up to his throat.h
His beard must always be in trim
No rough-and ready shave for him:
He has TO wear high silk hat.
Il wonder IL he sleeps in thatD
The Prominent Citizen.
He on the street must eravely walk,
He burst not stop to stare or talk,
His face must always wear a look
Of one who thinks things by the bookf ,
Eyeglasses must be on his nose.
ii wonder II he sleeps in thosell
The Prominent Citizen.
Each week he must be interviewed,
Must air his thoughts in stately mood.
Whene'er he rides, or sits, or stands,
He must have gloves upon his hands, .
Must lift his gloves and say "Ahemi~.
Il wonder if he sleeps in themil
The Prominent Citizen.
AT public meetings he must be
Upon the stage, where all may see
That he's prepared TO stand all tests
On his Thoughts for Our Interezts.
He's always az our beck and call.
Il wonder il he sleeps at alll)
The Prominent Citizen.
His brow is always deeply lined,
For Public Veal Is on his mind.
i wonder why he plays the game,
l wonder what he thinks Of fame,
Whatever fate may hap to see
l pray that l may never be
"A Prominent Citizen.
Detroit Free Press.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1907-01-24
Room on ANY Floor.

"Give you the only room left in
the house tonight" said Room
Clerk A, of the Baltimore, as he
dipped pen and started to hand it
to the new arrival
Where is it?" said the man from
Modesto, which they say is another
Missouri for mules and show me peo-
pie. What floor is it on?"
Any floor you like; top, middle
or office"
Don't kid me, young fellow. I
want to sleep on the top floor"
"All right 'FRONT.' Boy, put a
cot in the cage at midnight and tell
Bennie to let the elevator remain at
the top floor till morning" - San
Francisco Chronicle.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1907-01-24
Virtuous Deadwood.

For the first time in its history
there is not single county prisoner
in the Lawrence County jail, and the
board bill for county prisoners in
June was less than for any month
during the last thirty years.
Only few years ago there were
forty-two licensed liquor houses in
Deadwood; last July only thirty Ii
censes were issued, and this year the
number has fallen to nineteen. The
old-time wild and woody Deadwood is
a thing of the past, and nothing but
tombstones and memory reminds one
of the days of Deadwood Dick, Call
amity Jane, Wild Bill Hickok and
the Beauty of Birthstone Bar
Deadwood correspondence st. Paul
Dispatch.