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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-23
MUCH WORK FOR
COURT DURING
THE may Term
Tomorrow is the Last Day fol-
Service, and Already 1875 New
Suits Have Been Started.
M'FADDEN CASE TO JURY
Trial of Claims of Nurse is Conclue
ed--surlington is Defendant in
Suit for $4,000.

Tomorrow is the last day of service
for the May term of the circuit court
and many new cases are being filed
this week. From present indications
the docket of the May term Wills be
proportonately larger than any forr.
81 term. Already there have been
I35 new eases filed, and the number
will be increased before tomorrow eve
ming. There will be in the ueighbor
hood of SIS cases on the docket at the
opening of the term. from present i'll.
dications. II would take something
like a year of steady sitting for the
court to dispose of all. these cases,
even though no new ones We're filed
AS less than 100 cases can be disposed
of each term. the number on the dock
ct constantly grows larger. The need
OF another Judge for THIS circuit, or for
q branch court. or some other method
OF handling the volume of litigation of
the county. is apparent.
OF the new cases filed 50 are COM
mon law suits. and 80 are chancery
cases. the majority of the latter being
divorce suits.
McFadden Case Ends.
The suit of Miss Florence McFad-
den against the Rock Island for $25
600 damages. for injuries sustained i'll
an accident at Manhattan, Kan, in the
TALL of 1905. was concluded today.
The case will be given to the jury be
fore the adjournment of court this eve
ming.
New Suit Filed.
A praecipe was filed in the clerk )
office today in a $4,000 damage suit
against the Burlington by Louise NJ
Runge. The plaintiff is represented BY
Y. +. Peek and c. L. Dietz of Moline
Mrs. Runge's case is based on the
claim that she suffered through the
negligence of the company's employees
last winter. She was crippled and
was coming TO Moline from Blooming.
ton. A physician and nurses were
awaiting her at the depot, to take her
to the Tri-City sanitarium. 1t is
claimed that the train did not pull up
TO the depot. but that she was. put off
some distance from the station. In
her feeble condition it was nearly a
half hour before she found her way
10 shelter.
Wants "a Divorce.
Cruelty. drunkenness and adultery
are the charges made against Carl A
Carlson in a divorce suit filed by his
wife. Mrs. Sarah e. Carlson. in the
circuit court today. They were mar
ried July %. 1907. and separated foul
months later. Searle & Marshall rep
resent the complainant
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-23
ZeiS Funeral,

The funeral of Carl Zeis. 500 Eighth
avenue. was held this morning from
OF the services. Burial took place at
the Lutheran cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-23
ADDED TO TOTALLY DRYs
Pulaski County Found to be Withou
Saloons, MAKING So in State.

Chicago, April 23-Pulaski county
was added to the totally dry" column
by late returns from Tuesdays cleo
ton. In addition two. more counties
were found to have voted out saloons
in all but one village or two within
their limits. The totally dry coun
ties of the state now number &c.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-23
William keene.

William Keene, who has lived in this
city about a year, died FAT ST. An
thongs hospital last night. Mr.. Keene
was about q years old. He has rela-
iives who live near Bettendorf. The
funeral will be held tomorrow at s
o'clock from the Wheelan undertaking
rooms. Burial will take place at Oak
dale cemetery in Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-23

that he was caught up again. Magis-.
trate Elliott fined him $50 and costs
nd he will spend the next 80 days in
Jail.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-23
Will Give Benefit coffee.-The Sill

yer Cross circle of the Kings Daugh-
tiers has arranged TO give a benefit
coffee Tuesday afternoon at the home
of Mrs. Ben T. Cable, 415 Twenty
ninth street. The hours will be from
2:30 to 6 O'Clock and the receipts will
be applied TO philanthropic work in
general carried on by the daughters.
The ladies inyite their friends to at
tend and lend their encouragement
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-23

Give Coffee for vilIa.-Mrs. ]. II.
Morrison and Mrs. Ferd Levi at the
home of Mrs. Morrison ia Twenty
third street gave a coffee yesterday
afternoon for the benefit of the Villa
de Chantal The affair was largely
attended and was very I successful
both socially and financially.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-23
THINKS He is SUNDAY
Port Byron Man Is Insane From Eff
fects of Heat Prostration.

fects of Heat Prostitution.
Clarence w. Allen of Port Byron.
aged 40. was admdged insane m the
county court yesterday afternoon. He
has been suffering from Authorizations.
He believed himself wealthy. and at
times imagines that he is Billy Sun
day, the evangelist His mental UNI
balance is attributed TO heat prostra-
lion five years ago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-23
Cared for at HOspitaI.

Mrs. Baily's home for years was at
1890 Marquett street but she mad been
cared for at the hospital recently.
With the exception of partial bind
ness she had fair use OF her faculties
TO the very last.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-23

[Society news, written or telephoned
to the society editor of The Argus, will
be gladly received and published. But
in either case the identity of the sender
must be made known, to insure relia-
bility. Written notices must bear sig
nature and address.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-23
OLDEST WOMAN
Mrs. Celia Bailey Dies at Mercy
Hospital, Davenport, Aged
1O1 Years.
NATIVE OF EMERALD ISLE.
Mother of IS ChiIdren-crossed River
on Ice in 1s43 to Take Up Res
idence in City.

Mrs. Celia Baily, probably the old
est person in the three cities. died last
aged, 10l years. She was born in
County Galway, Ireland. and came to
America more than sixty years ago
crossing the river here on the ice in
lS43 TO take mp her residence i'll Dav-
enpnr:. Sac was tie mother OF fifteen
children. four of whom still live in
Davenport
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-23

Priscilla Club Will Meet-The Pris.
ella club will be entertained tomor-
row afternoon at the home of Mrs.
Norton. 1902 Thirty-first street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-23

Mems Club Supper at Broadway
The Mems club of Broadway Presby-
terrain church will hold its monthly
meeting and supper this evening at
the church. Supper will be served at
$50 o'clock and will be followed by
program of addresses and music
The talks will be given by old resi-.
dents of the city and will be mainly
"reminiscences of early days in Rock
Island
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-23

Recital by Francis Moore. - Under
The auspices of the Moline Woman's
club an organ recital will be given at
the First Congregational church. Mo-
line. Monday evening, by Francis
Moore, organist of the First Presby-
lerian church of Chicago. The recital
IS complimentary to the club members
abling them TO invite friend. Tickets
may be had from Mrs. Frank Dufva
1911 Fifth avenue. Moline
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-23

Surprise Party.-MisS Lula KOlls
was pleasantly surprised last evening
at her home HOG Tenth avenue by
the employees of Gansert's candy fac
tory in honor of her birthday ami
versary. Those present were: The
Misses Matilda KuJtler. Grace Negus,
Ella Luckenbihl. Martha Schmidt,
Kate Sprague. Elizabeth BurkhArt,
Maggie Mackelheny, Frida Barg. EN-,
ma Schmalzried. Estella lhrig. Anna
Walstrom Marguerite Bailey. Marie
Newcomb. Pauline Kolls. Madge Gott
hardt and Mr.. and Mrs. Solander. Mr..
Babtz. Mr. Weaver and Mr.. Clous
The evening was spent in music and
games. after which light refreshments
were served. Those present were pre-
scented with a souvenir in memory OF
the occasion. The hostess was pre-
sented with a bracelet.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-23
Formally Announce Engagements

Formally Announce Engagement
Formal announcement of the engage
ment of Miss Sarah l.. Dart and George
A. Price has been made. The we'd
ding will take place i'm June. Miss
Dart is the daughter of the late A. c.
Dart and is one of the most popular
ladies' in the tri city social circles
Mr.. Price is the president of the Price
Shoe company and is also well known
il the three cities. Their many
friends viii join in heartiest well wish
as and congratulations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-14
Drawings by J. v. McFall

was just plain crazy. Girard himself said they
could take their choice-and be damned to 'em !!
So they did it. That he most irascible old
man could be proved by any that knew him,-his
valet by supreme preference.
AS for outward appearance, anyone that chose
could judge. He confessed to sixty He was
stout, of purplish complexion. with thin gray
hair. and strong features terminating in business
jaw. He had large, pale, protruding eyes, and
voice-when opposed-that made him the envy of
carriage callers" Also he was widower. and
to quote ungallant speech. he expected to re-
main unless welded under an anesthetic.
THE present party. which he had brought to
England on his yacht, consisted of three women
First there his daughter Valda slashing
clean limbed specimen of young American woman
hood. possessing beauty, wit, taste and real
dressrnaker. She was straight and tall with pair
of big brown eyes that made her admirers happy
and uncomfortable at the time. She might
not require anesthetic to lead her to the altar
but no sutton yet had felt entirely competent to
treat her case; therefore, she queened it, and was
ripe in the joy of life.
Next there was Aunt Mary Howard, Girard's
half-sster, who confessed to age whatever
though she gave fifty-fve close shave She was
tall and slender and stately; but, above ALL placid
to an extent that rritated Girard to the point of
frenzy. Mary, he said on occasion, at twelve
o'clock on Judgment Day I'll bet you II sniff placdly
and say, Dear me! l believe l smell smoke!"
Lastly, there Polly Thurman. a relative of
Aunt Marys, just oosed from the cocoon of board
ing school, She tiny and plump. utterly ire
sponsble. very pretty and very conscious of the
latter fact Her eyes were big and blue. Her
voice merry metallic, quality that sand
papered the soul of Marcus Girard and was uncon-
ducve to the concentration of business thought.
He remarked that choice between Polly's
shrill idiocy and Aunt Mary's cold blooded tran
quillity would spell arsenic
AS for this queer old mans private life, his bust
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-14

The United States custom house officials had
once discovered in his luggage package contain
ing about eighty thousand dollars worth of unde-
clared gems; but, when the matter brought
to the owners attention, he easily explained it by
saying that he had entirely forgotten this addition
to his gem collection in the worry of more impor-
tant business. Furthermore, he paid the duty
without a murmur. apologized for his careesSness,
and the incident osed,-that is to all except
his daughter. On the next trip her honored parent
again brought addition to his collection,
and once more forgot to declare it. although the
officials this time failed to discover the jewels or
their owners absent mindedness. This second lapse
of memory troubled Valda for a time vet having
many interests in her happy, independent life she
too forgot the incident Later she would be
minded of it.
A T the present time however it could not be
denied that Girard was acting strangely. and
had been for the last two weeks In a room in his
suite of apartments in the Victoria Hotel. in Lon
don. he closeted all day with queer specimens
of humanity, from the thoroughbred to the mon
grel. from swollen Lords to lean checked fnanciers
thus by dinner time he was congenal
panion for three spirited women that desired to
talk. Once, in answer to innocent but
question, he almost swore at Aunt Mary but man
fully choked it down while nearly choking himself
with a full glass of port. Having further
for the empty glass, he cast it into the fireplace and
retired to his own apartment where Torkns
fdentialy reported him to be 81 rampin' hup
an down an profanin something 'orrible."
At eleventhirty he came out from his lair en-
tered his daughters room, and sat down the
foot of her bed with his head in his hands. Val"
he began, composedly enough, for Gods sake do
your old dad favor by taking those two women
away from and keeping 'em there!
Very we'll" she answered dutifully. Where
do you suggest"
Take em to" He paused in time and COM
promised on Greenland cheerfully distant abiding
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-14
By EDWARD PEPLE
"Semirn

at
the head of his hitherto faithful
valet. Torl<ins by name one silent and in
offensive by nature, lean, pale product of British
servtude, who expected periodical outbursts on
the part of his master, but not his shoes. At any
rate. astonished Torkins by this unusual
eruption that he forgot to dodge This was un-
fortunate. His nose was large His little rat eyes
close together. Therefore, the mark of the
shoe heel embraced at least twothirds of his servie
countenance He made no personal comment
his master temper but retired dscreetly to nurse
his physical abrasion and a mental wound that
would far outast the purple discoloration
Now, the incidents leading to this unfortunate
affair occurred just two minutes before the open
ing of this narrative, and consequently are lost.
Let us, then, set them down to nerves.: most
probable surnise in view of the fact that several
hundred persons in America and about the same
number in England desired ardently to know the
nature of Girard's personal business, and were
foiled only by that mans unremittng care though
the process caused the old fellows temper to crack
after the manner of a steam radiator.
TO begin with, he of considerable
wealth, as attested by the ownership of spen-
did two hundred-foot yacht which he crossed the
Atlantic several times each year, and also by his
passion for collecting curios and gems That
he was parsonage of public and social Importance
shown by his intimacy with the highest officials
in the capital of Washington and similar footing
with certain titles and honorables in England.
That his business wei ht felt in the financial
world could be easily demonstrated by the fact
that his name figured frequently in the London
Exchange and in Wall Street; but just what part
he took in money upheavals remained a question
of the widest speculation Some said he was
financial mediator" between the money centers
of the two nations. and called attention to his Wall
Street and English interests by way of argument
Others dubbed him 'parochial diplomat" basing
their theory on his close communion with the high
uppers" of Washington and his selfish disposition
to suppress interesting facts Others still said he
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-14

ness affairs were as much of a
mystery to his own immediate FAM
lily as to the outer world; yet, even
with secret profession. no calumny
had ever attached itself to the name
of Marcus Girard. and not a single
newspaper scandal, beyond one
trif1ing exception.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-14
The Temper of Marcus Girard
CHAPTER I.

THE temper of old Marcus
Girard was astonishing. to
say the least; for it caused
him to hurl low-quarter shoe at
the head of his hitherto faithful
The Coconino sun., 1908-08-07
COATS

The breeding of goats is of the most profitable branches of the live stock industry in Mexico. These animals thrive brush and grass and like rough, rugged country. In Mexico they are hardy and breed rapidly.
 Goats, like other stock, are sold in Mexico right the range, where buyers take them in punches of hundreds of thousands at time, at prices running from S2oo to S2. 30, god per head, moving them at their risk and expense. herd of goats will nearly double itself annually.
 The following is quoted from report of Consul General Duhamie for the year 1904;
 During the year 1904 the consumption of goat meat in the State of Coahuila was a75,5S3 animals valued at S822 ,oSo. During the period the consumption of mutton was I4,2oo animals, valued at S55,8oI. Goat meat is sold per kilo tat pounds) from I to r6 cents, usually sold by the at from S2oo to $2.25."
 The rougher portion of our land is especially ad- apted to goat raising, being rough covered with grass and tender shrubs, with plenty of water and shade, Angora goats not bred to any extent in Mexico, and there wonderful opening there for this indus try. The statistics above given refer to Navajo goats entirely. Angora goats would be much more profitable to raise. Angora goat breeders desiring choice range should take the matter up with us at once, We have something of special importance to say to them
The Coconino sun., 1908-08-07
SHEEP

The sheep industry is assuming considerable pro portions in Mexico. There is Food local demand for mutton sheep, while many lambs shipped to the United States and eventually go to the Chicago mar ket Wool is sold to the local woolen mills at IA to I6 cents (gold) per pound, for common grades Bet ter wool will command higher prices, but as rule Mexican breeders are just beginning to improve their sheep.
The Coconino sun., 1908-08-07
HORSES AND MULES

Both do remarkably we'll in Mexico, and there IS an excellent home market. Mexico City Is splendid market for fine driving and riding horses The prin- cipal carriage and riding horses are imported from the United States. There is splendid market at high prices for high grade work horses and mules, the demand being much in excess of the supply. Well matched teams of spirited carriage horses com mand from S6oo.oo to SI2oo.oo (gold) per pair
The Coconino sun., 1908-08-07
MARKETS

The farmer and stockmen in Mexico has the ad- vantage of good market close at hand, the local demand being far in excess of the supply. Prices are subject to less variation than in the United States, as there trusts or combinations manp- ulatng the markets.
 Only the practical stockmen can fully appreciate the advantage of being able to sell his cattle and other animals right on his own place, having no risk expense for marketing.
The Coconino sun., 1908-08-07
In this spacews will endeavor to show why we call Mexico the land of opportunity for the American people.
 LOGC
HOGS

The official records show that 67 J-a per cent of the hog products, such ham, pork, bacon, lard, etc., are imported from the United States Ham and bacon sell in the City of Mexico for 25 to 30 cents (gold) per pound, wholesale; lard, IS cents per per@pound, wholesale Necessarily the price of hog products will be governed by the price in the United States, freight, duty and other commissions added and as result it will be several years before pro- duction will equal the consumption in Mexico. As a country for raising hogs, Topic should, in few years, lead the world.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1908-02-10

charming wife. If there is one thing
that the energetic editor Of the Tam
pa Tribune enjoys above ali other di-
versions it is to entertain his frie ndS
at his hoSpitable home nor anything
his friends hArc more than .1seir de-
lightful enjoyment
Tampa is growing by leaps and
bounds. Houses spring I'D over night
and new enterprises for the city's
PROSPERITY marks the recurring every
year and ali VINO SOC ii note this ex-
pansion ana growth with pride. II
you haven't seen Tampa in Il year and
the present State Fair, take i Gay of
and see them
Secretary Huffak"r of the state
Fair, is the pride of the pen push"r.
and no favors he can confer does ht
permit to go unsatisfied.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1908-02-10
A LOVELY RECEPTION

The reception given Saturday after
noon by Mrs. Dorothy Edwards and
Mrs. Edward MalOney in the spacious
parlOr of the Ocala House, in honor of
Mrs. Sam A. RawlS. was a thoroughly
social and delightful occasion.
The parlOr had been artiStically
decorated with ferns, rubber plants.
palms, vines and cut flowers. The
chandeliers were entwined with bam-
boo and sprays Of yellow jasmine and
the nantes were banked with jas
mine and ferns.
Receiving at the front door were
Mrs. Chorles Lloyd and Mrs. f. l..
Carney. Mrs. Lloyd was most at
tractive in very becoming costume
of lavender with hat to match, Mrs.
Carney wore lavender and looked I'M
usually well. Little Miss Louise Rentz
in blue silk with slippers and stock
ings to match held the silver tray for
the cards. In the hall the guests were
met by Mrs. Arthur Hardaker and
Mrs. Sistrunk who introduced them to
4
lovely gown Of lavender wolfe over
taffeta, the latter was very attractive
| in a blue embroidered wolfe with hat
1 to match.
| Receiving were Mrs. Maloney, Mrs
Edwards, Mrs. Rawls, Mrs. Henry
Perkins. Mrs. Christian AK and Mrs
Darlington. Mrs. Maloney wore a be-
coming gown of black Surah silk
trimmed with black lace. Mrs. Ed
wards looked exceedingly handsome
in a black lace over black tafleta
trimmed with a rope Of pearls around
her neck and the guests found great
pleasure in this opportunity of meet
ing her after her summer in Europe
Mrs. Rawls was, lovely in 81 white
/ cloth suit with an eXquisitely dainty
lingerie waist and carried a beautiful
bouquet Of violets. Mrs. AK wore ar
exquisite costume of black lace Ove1
white taffeta with diamonds. Mrs
Perkins was charming in black ne
spangled in silver over silk with dia
monds. Mrs. Darlington wore gre!
silk with a real lace jacket
At the prettily decorated punch ia
BILE Mrs. Blalock and Mrs. Jack Rent:
served delicious punch. On the tabl
were two large cut glass vases fillet
with pink and white carnations.
Delicious vanilla and chocolate ic
cream, cake, pink and white minis
sailed almonds were served by Misse
Caro- Liddon. Florence Mellon o
Tampa, Annie Matthews, Leafy Syl
vester. Sallie Camp. Louise Harris an
served little Miss Martha Kate Rent2
in pink with her heavy suit of hal
falling below her knees. presented t
each a valentine as a souvenir Of tn
delightful afternoon.
E Assisting during the afternoon o
this lovely reception were Mrs. Alb
3 Brown, Mrs. L. James Knight. Mrs
= D. M. Smith, Mrs. Croft, Mrs. Edwar
Rentz and Mrs. Hugh Williams. Mis-
Ethel Haycraft, one Of Ocala's mos
: talented musicians. played during tn
n afternoon. Mrs. Edwards and Mr.:
d Maloney's reception was a great sue
t cess and the one hundred guests call
n ing between the hours of three an
e f1ve o'clock were delighted at gettin
f an opportunity to see Mrs. Raw
f again before she leaves for her ne'
d home. which is a matter Of SINGER
regret.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1908-02-10

The fine oak tree in front of w. d.
Tompkins livery stable was girdled
last night and today it is being taken
down. 1t is needless TO add that an
Indignation meeting was held this
morning by those who had saved the
life of the tree once and thought the
trouble was over, as the street had
been paved around it. Now the ques-
ton arises by whose vandal hand was
the wreck wrought? 1t is a point that
should be settled.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1908-02-10
WILL LEAVE FOR THE FAIR

Mr.. H. H. Whitworth of the Hia-
watha Lake Stock Farm, is busy
Grating a carload of hogs which will
leave tOmmOrrOw for the Tampa fair
WhitwOrth is slayer. has plenty OF
sand in his craw and is coming home
decked with blue ribbons. That is the
spirit that makes and keeps state
fairs.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1908-02-10

If in any way We misinterpreteC
Editor Harris article on "Jaundice'
Editors" we sincerely beg his pardon
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1908-02-10
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