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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-12
COUNTY CHARGE
BURNS TO DEATH
Mrs. TiIlie joukoski is Victim of Ter
rible Accident at Home Near
Coal Valley.
lIISEn oil IN START FIRE
USED OIL TO START FRI
Orders Children, All Idiots, Not to Call
Aid-Miner Is Killed in Sher-
rard Shaft.

One of the most shocking tragedies ,
that the coroner has been called on in !
some time to Investigate was that at j,
Coal Valley yesterday, i'll which Mrs. !
Tillie Joukoski, a weak-minded woman ,
who has been county charge for 10
years, lost her life. The woman was
burned to death in the explosion of
kerosene with which she attempted 10
light fire about $3.50 yesterday morn
ing. Her four children, all idiots and
charges of the, county, were in the
home at the time, and tried to eXtin-
guish the fire with water. The wo-
mans clothing was all burned from
her body, and her flesh was terribly.
Scorched. One of the children sug
sested calling physician, but the
mother ordered her to say nothing of
the incident. The woman lived until
| 2 O'Clock, suffering awful agony, but ii
was not until evening that anything of
| the tragedy became known in the vii
| lage. One of the boys incidentally re-
marked at the Knapp e Lees store
| that his mother had been burned, and
Supervisor T. R. Lees at once inyesti-
gated. and found Mrs. Joukoski dead.
! Children Are Cared For.
| Supervisor Lees at once arranged TO
have the children cared for at the
county infirmary, and made arrange
lmchts for the funeral of the mother
Tomorrow at Coal Valley. The mental
Icondition of the children is such that
lit was impossible to obtain any evil
ldence at the inquest this morning ex-
cept from Martha, aged Is. She told
of the accident, and said that her
mother had forbidden the children to
call physician, threatening them with
punishment if they said anything of
the accident There are two sons
:. aged q and 10, and two daughters
aged Is and IL. The entire family has
BEEN supported by the county for Il
!; years.
Il Miner Killed at Sherrard.
j William Stone, a miner employed b,
81 the Coal Valley Mining company, thi:
; morning was killed in the shaft a
: Sherrard by a piece of falling rocl
which struck him while he was work
: ing in enc. of the leads. Mr.. Stone wa
about 80 years old, and is survived b,
his wife and five children, residing a
: Sherrard.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-12
PEOPLE OF CITY PAY TRIBUTE
TO- THE MEMORY OF LINCOLN


the gingerbread trimmings as he
termed fancy dress, and mis- personal
appearance was always an object Of
ridicule by his enemies.
MIR. Oallleaf's address was very in
teresting one. and the listeners learned
many things about the great emancipa-
tor that they had never known before
Saw Lincoln Assassinatcd.
A number which was not down on
the program, but which proved of more
than ordinary interest nevertheless
was talk given by J. G. Sholes of
Moline, who was one of the eyewitness
IS of the assassination of President
Lincoln. Mr.. Sholes was a cavalryman
from this state stationed at the capital
and on the afternoon preceding the as
sassination he had acted as an escort
to the president and his wife on lit
tie trip out III the city. That evening
he spent at the Ford theater, and his
description of the tragedy was very
thrilling to his hearers
Other numbers of the program were
as follows:
Prayer-Rev. r. B. Williams.
Song. Illinois Quartet.
Original Readings Rexdale
Piano Solo-Miss Edna Kittilsen.
Vocal Duet-Miss Lulu Giesberger
and Otto Rogers.
Address, 'Iincom"-J B. Oakleaf.
Lincoln's Gettysburg Address-John
X. Scott.
Impromptu Address. G. Sholes.
W. f. Frey presided during the even
, ms.
At the High school.
This afternoon special program
was given. Judge C. ]. Searle deliver
| ing the address of the afternoon. Mrs.
a. H. McCandless, ON behalf of For;
Armstrong chapter, Daughters OF
the American Revolution. presented to
| the school q bust of Lincoln, after
Woke. This is one of the popular
busts, and represents Lincoln with
out a beard Mrs. G. C. Blakeslet
gave the school a large photograph
handsomely framed. showing Lincoln.
home when he first came to Illinois
at Goose Neck Prairie, near Farming
ton. The front blackboard of the as
sembly room this morning was decor
ated i'll very artistic manner b,
August Heimbeck who sketched al
categorical design in coloreJ crayons
Principal II. E. Brown made an nc
lnowledsemcnt of the two gifts, an;
of the work of Mr. Heimbeck
other OhScr,ances of Day.
Rock Island Ciub.-Annual Lincoln
day banquet at club rooms at
o'clock. Speakers, Judge E. o. Brow,
Assistant States Attorney job
| Northrup of Chicago and Judge Martin
il. Wade of iowa City. Original poem
to.be read by Robert Rexdale.
Judge Brown ana Mr.. Northrup a.
rived from Chicago this uapn. IN
were met at the train by Presiden
Rosenield of the club and Gusta
Tcgeler, chairman of the entert IL
: ment committee, and escorted to Ii
club house, where they bad luncl
{ They. visited Rock Island arsenal thi
afternoon. Judge Wade arrives at
l O'Clock this evening
At Circuit Court Room.-The G.
R. and w. r. c. will give a joint pr,
gram at the circuit court room at
L O'Clock. E. II, Stafford will be til
speaker. and B. d. Connolly will rea
: Lincoln's Gettysburg address.
! At Aueustana CoiIege.-A prograr
1 will be given in the college chape
/ j. r, Oakleaf of Moline Will be til
4 speaker. One of the features of til
program willbe The playing of Dixie
$ by the orchestra.
d At Industrial Hcme.-The labor II
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-12

AT HAWTHORNE BUILDING.
Program to he Given by Pupils i'm the
Different Rooms.
Miss Margaret Repine and Miss
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-12


ion members Of the three: cities will
banquet at the Rock Island Industrial
Home building, in celebration OF the
Lincoln centennial The speakers will
be J. B, Connors, second grand vice
president Of the Switchmen's Union of
America; Charles w. Fry, business
agent district No. s, |. A. of M; S. b.
Richardson, international president of
Car Workers of America, and J. b.
Lennon, treasurer of the American
Federation of Labor. F. w. Herges
will be master of ceremonies.
In the Schools.
The. pupils in all of the schools of
city gave Lincoln day programs to-
day. In addition to the programs here
tofore published, the following were
given:
At 81. .IOsepb's School.
HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM
Given by juniors and sophomore
classes:
Piano ....-. Miss Cecilia BurkhaTt
Violin. ....... Master Leo LasVelle
Biography of Lincoln. ..r..
................ Miss Marie Frick
Lincoln's Education. ....... ....I..
'............... Miss Anna Coleman
| Lincoln's Marriage ......
| .......... Miss Mildred Garlocli
Lincoln's Debt to His Step-mother.
............ Miss Anna O'Brie,
Lincoln i'll Politics .............
| MiSc X at y1rt
Chorus-Battle Hymn of the Repub
lic-Piano, Miss Katherine Kurth;
| violin, Master Leo La Velle..
Lincoln's Nomination ..
.......... Miss Mabel Brodericl
Lincoln's Favorite Poem .....
| ................ Miss Rose Kline,
Lincoln's Kindness ..............
.............. Miss Fern Barnettt
Chronology of Lincoln's Life. ......
........... Miss Margaret McNelli;
IChorus -. Battle Cry of Freedom
Piano 1870. Miss Marie Frick
Violin Master Leo La Velle. z
GRAMMAR GRADES.
Chorus. Star Spangled Banne
Lincoln's Life. Seventh Grade Pupil
| lincoln in the Civil War
........... Eighth Grad,
Incidents of the War ...........
/ ................ Lawrence Murph.
Battle o. Gettysburg. Fred Deit
Address at Gettysburg. 49,. Fred Mol
Sherman at Atlanta.. Morgan Sextol
Marching Through Georgia, Whist.
| ling Chorus ..................
...... -. Piano. Elizabeth Kennel
Lees Surrender .... Frank Geige
Lincoln's Address After the War.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. Fred Ryal
Chorus ..-......... Dixi
Piano ....... Florence Jones.
Assassination of Lincoln .........
................... Sarah Gibso
capture of Booth ..... Ruth Geiseke
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-12

Seven Little Builders. Seven BOYS
Our Flag. Marie Smith, Betsy Ros:
George Washington and Friend.
-. Harry Lyford and Robert Pearce
ETH Grade ". y -
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-12

Continued on Page Six,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-12

f. Kohout, a long time democratic
leader in the city council, committed.
suicide by shooting today.
Disappointment over the failure of
his ward club to recommend him for
denomination is supposed TO have
prompted the suicide.
All the news all the time - THE
ARGUS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-12

Lincoln Story Five Girls
Flag Drill 20 Pupils
Shovel Drill ...S......-...... IA Boys
Lincoln ..........i....... Seven Boys
Seven Little Builders. :. Seven Boys
Our Flag.... Marie Smith, Betsy Ross
George Washington and Friend. -.
=. Harry Lyford and Robert Pearce
| Firth Grade.
Miss Mary Lannen, teacher.
Song ............t.." We Hail the Flag
| Lincoln Exercise ....... 10 Children
Recitation, abraham Lincoln
Observation-Disclosures. Mary Griffin
Song ..'............A.."I In His Name
Recitation, Tribute to Lincoln. -.
Minnie Peterson
Recitation, MY Captain .........
............ Carmen Christensen
Song ....... We Are Mourning Today
Gettysburg Address 1900.
| NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. Louise Trottnow
Recitation, Ode TO Lincoun 1900.
| Grace Bysinger
song Illinois
Recitation. Our Hero ...........
| lnez Gotthardt
Song ............:.... ..... America
Sixth Grade.
| Miss NJ Robertson. teacher
Recitation, Why We Celebrate -
| Hazel Blockson
Song. OF Lincoln Now We Sing. 49,.
| ........-.... .r......... School
Recitation, Abraham Lincoln ...s...
| $3.50. ........,.... Emily johnson
Recitation, A Tribute to Lincoln.
................. Helen VESSEL
Recitation, Gettysburg ADDRESS.
...........-....... Sophia Krause
Recitation, When Lincoln was
Boy Ada Young
Song. We Hail the Flag. School
Recitation, Let Us BE Like Him. >.
........ Varnard Cameron
IReading, Great Men ...
................ Arthur Gutzwilel
Recitation, Lincoln and the Nest
lings .............M Mildred Bleuel
Recitation, The Grandson Veteran.
Emil johnson
Recitation, A Saying of I4incoln's.. :.
Hilda Groth'
Song. Song of the Flag. Schoo
Recitation, Was Lincoln King?....
Il Ethel Lundstron
Reading. The Soldiers Reprieve....
............... Beatrix Vanderbur:
, Recitation, Abraham Lincoln .....
.......... Raymond Ostermal
Story, The Boyhood of Lincoln. 49,!
II Hilda GrOth,
Song, Columbus. the Gem of the
Ocean ...s..-.....-.. Schoo
Tributes to Lincoln Five Pupil
Recitation, Lincoln ..... Nellie Woo,
Recitation, The Grandest Spirit....
........ Irene Kruege
Reeitation, "'Tis Splendid To Live
SO Grandly" ....Tae Somer
Recitation, Lincoln's Address.
................ Edna Goldma,
fSong, Lincoln Song, Schoc
Seventh Grade.
Miss Sara B. Hitler, teacher.
Song, America Schoc
Early Life of Lincoln. =. Cora Case
Honest Abe ......... Robert Cob
Lincoln Protecting an Indian ......
Dorothy Neiso
Lincoln as Soldier ............
.............. Thomas Guthormso
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Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-19

Choice Of any Grecian band or ban
deaU in Jul comb department worth
up to So, at -. 800
All the mounted combs worth up to
SIP, at ....... So
Splice sterling silver manicure set,
925-1000 fine, in fancy MORE box,
finished in green silver, worth $40,
at ..... ...... SO
Beautiful brilliant stone hatpins, at,
each ....... 81, $1.5O and 81
The famous John Mehl leather shop
ing bags, all leather lined and in
side purses, no charge for your in
itial in brass, for, each $1.25 and 81
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-19

Diamond rings, a carat pure
white stone, in lax Tiffany set
ting, at .S21.6O
Diamond rings in IOk solid gold
Tiffany setting with small genu-
inc cut diamond, some LICK in
size, worth $40, at ..... .$4.9S
All styles of set rings in fancy
opals and precious stones at "
jewelers. prices.
International Silver Casseroles, all
sizes, bean pots with silver tops,
ramikins, etc., all guaranteed to
wear-specially priced.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-19

1000 mounted combs all reduced
to special prices for this sale.
This includes all Xmas novelties,
1S47 silverware at special prices
for Monday.
1S47 mahogany chest of silver in
Vintage and Charter Oak designs,
30 and SO pieces at reduced
prices.
Ingersoll watches for boys, in
Guiding fine gold plated chain 81
Children's sets-knife, fork, spoon
and drinking cups, International
silver, worth Sc, at ..... $3.50
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-19

You find 1t quicker and
much more convenient
to shop by our Transfer
System" No waiting for
packages or change. Ask
for transfer at any counter
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-23
STUDYING OLD-AGE CURE.
Philadelphia Doctor Plans to Import
Metchnikoff Idea.

Paris. Sept. 22-Dr F. Mortimer Law
renee, or Philadelphia. is making a special
STUDY at the Pasteur Institute of Prof
Metchnikofffs theories and experiments
as 10 the cause and prevention of old age
Dr. Lawrence intends to introduce such
OF Prof. Metchnikoff's methods as he can
approve into America In recent inter-
view he said
The public. and even members of the
medical profession. know very little of
the nature of the Investigations carried
on In Paris in relation to the cause Of old
age. and it's possible prevention. Though
at nrst thought 1t seems like the search
for the Philosophers stone. 1t has been
recognized by physicians for some years
that old age is distinct disease, with
definite pathology.
The greatest impetus to this study has
been the assertion of Prof Mechnikoff
director of the Pasteur Institute, that
hardening of the arteries and other we'll
known evidences Of age are the result of
absorption from the large intestine of
poisons generated there through the ac-
ton Of certain putrefactive bacteria
This theory has met with wide acceptance
by scientists. but chemical measures have
proved absolutely incapable of freeing the
intestines of these malignant microbes
"On the other hand, l understand that
the experiments by Prof. Mechnikoff
have demonstrated more remarkable
qualities in certain forms of fermented
milk used in the Orient than 1t was before
suspected that the ferment contained. It
appears to be totally distinct from Tactic
carried on aR>over Europe, and 1t has al
ready been esta blished that it will abolish
trt.stina1s disafdsrss d Observation-Disclosures
bacteria.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-23
MAJOR RODNIA MUTT.
Last Male Survivor Of Barnum's Midg.
ct Troupe Dies at Dorchester.

Boston. Sept. 22-Maior Rodnia Mutt.
last male survivor OF Barnum's ia
nous midget troupe, who as member
of that dwarf combination travelled
all over this country and in England,
died at his home In Dorchester today
at the age of 60 years. Up to his
death and since retiring 10 years ago
from the show business. Major Mutt
had conducted a successful real es-
tate business. Heart trouble caused
death. A wife who, in contrast TO mis-
height of feet, 1917 inches, and
weight of Ill pounds, is nearly six
feet tall and weighs about 200 pounds,
survives
Major Mutt was born in Manchester,
N. H., in 1910. A brother, known as
"COmmudore" Mutt. was also small of
stature and the pair of Lilliputians
early exhibited themselves about the
country. Attracting the attention of
P. Il. Barnum they signed with MIN
AMI toured this country and England
and in London were presented to Queen
Victoria.
Commodore Mutt died in New York
in 1881. Shortly afterwards Major
Mutt came to Dorchester and, after
filling positions as ticket agen, and
ticket taker at local theatres, he en-
gagged in the real estate business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-23

1t
my comprehension. considerHdp my
expedition perfectly equipped. We
carried no suDerfiuous matter, which
greatly aided us, when a few pounds
would have made considerable differ
ence.'
How do you account for the story
regarding the statement of the Esqui-
niaux that you were never out Of sight
of land? ?" he was asked
DIR. Cook never lost his cOmposure
for single moment and the smile new
er left his face.
I'VE will have the Esquimaux here
as soon as possible and then that alb
surd story will be shattered" was the
doctors answer.
Il want to say this, and / cannot
make the announcement any too
strong" said DR.. Cook, 1T is not nee
essary to bring Mr.. Whitney into this
controversy at all. have proofs and
copies of everything Mr.. Whitney has
in his possession and they will all be
made public in good time.' Dr. Cook
then retired to his rooms.
The board of aldermen this afternoon
formally recognized Dr. Cook as the
discoverer of the North pole and it's
first discoverer. in resolution provid-
ing for a public reception in his hon.
or at the aldermanic chamber. On this
occasion DIR. Cook will receive the
freedom of the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-23
Experienced by Sailors on
Newfoundland Coast.
Caught in Storm in Small
Boats Laden with Coal.
Nearly Lose Lives Trying TO Get
Some Supplies TO Their Vessel.

ST. Johns, N. F. Sept. pa tale of
suffering and danger was related to-
day by the crew of a boat which left
the new Canadian cutter Earl Grey to
attempt to obtain coal and provisions
on the bleak Newfoundland coast when
the vessels supply was nearly ex-
hausted. While on her maiden trip
from Barrow to Quebec, the govern
ment vessel ran short of coal and pro-
visions off this coast. A number OF
the crew manned a boat and rOwed
miles to Bay De Verde, where they OBJ
tanned 2R tons of coal in sacks AMI
some provisions. After telegraphing
to ST. Johns a report of their vessels
plight, they started to return.
Meanwhile a severe storm had aris-
en- and shortly after they left port the
seas became so high that the boat was
nearly swamped. Finally it became
necessary for the men to jettison the
coal to escape laundering. While the
men were frantically trying to avoid
being driven on the rocky shores, tn :
mast and sail of the boat went by the
board. The men We're adrift all night
and at daylight were picked up. by a
passing schooner. In boarding the
schooner, one of the seamen was bad
ly crushed, while another had his arm
broken. The men were landed at Car
bonear, whence they were conveyed
here.
Tugs were sent out from this city
and brought in the disabled steamer
SUI day night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-23
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

The house owned by George O. True
and occupied by Lion Zuckerman,
corner of Water and Stone streets.
Brunswick, was damaged about $500
by fire about A. M. Wednesday; in
sured
Samuel l.. Merrill. for years one of
Bangor's oldest merchants, died late
Tuesday night in Glenburn Center as
the result of heart disease He was
nearly 80 years of age and is survived
by widow and a daughter, Mrs. NJ.
Phelps of San Diego. Cal.
Arlene Jones, the 5-year-old daugh-
ter of Carl Jones, who lives in the Ca
hill block of tenements at Bingham
was playing in the street near her
home, about 3 o'clock Monday after
noon, when her clothing was accident
ally set on fire by a little playmate.
Arlene was burned so badly that she
died Tuesday forenoon after terrible
suffering. The parents had but recent
ly rnovcd there from West Athens. to
which place the body was taken for
burial Wednesday.
While playing in his fathers stable
at Silvers Mills, Dexter. late Tuesday
afternoon the little son of George Fill
more was badly injured by being kick
Il in the head by horse, which was
tied IN a stall and around which the
boy was playing. The hOof of the anil
NAL struck the boy high on the fore
mead, causing insensiblity and cutting
deep cash several inches in length.
That the younger escared with his life
seems almost miracle and as it Is
MS injuries are of a severe nature.
A warrant for the arres: of a Pleas
ant Point Indian was issued Tues Law
at Passport. charging evasion of fare
on the Washington County Railway.
Now and then brave. who has fillce
up with fire"ater, boards the train for
home and when the conductor comes
along blandly inform the official thai
he has no ticket and is 'broke." Az
the only regular stop made by the
train is Pleasant Point, the noble Red
Man knows that he is reasonably sure
OF getting home. The railway people
decided recently to pat step to this
practice and when an Indian, who's
name the conductor did not know
tried the same old game Monday even
Ing the matter was referred to Sher-
If j. NJ. SWEET and there is trouble In
store in the near future for the bad
Indian.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-23
MONMOUTH FAIR.
Bigger and Better Than Ever Before
Held on New Fair Grounds.

Monmouth, Me, Sept. 22.-The third
annual Monmouth fair under the aus
pces of the Cochnewagan Agricultural
Association, opened today with a big
attendance. The exhibits are bigger
and more numerous than at either of
the two previous fairs held by the as
ISOLATION. The days program included
a number Of addresses by prominent
men, including State Entomologist f.
F. Hitchings, who spoke on The Prob
lens of Apple Growing Assistant
State Dairy Inspector r. W. Redman,
on 1.-THE Significance of Cow Testing
Associations" c. NJ. Gallup on "Edu-
cative Possibilities at Agricultural
Fairs A. E. Rodgers of Brunswick on
Special Features in Potato Culture"
and Prof Gardner of the University of
Maine on Apple Packing"
The new fair grounds and the new
exhibition hall are used this year for
the first time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-23
BATES WOMEN HOLD HARE
AND HOUNDS CHASE TODAY

Lewiston. Me-, Sept 22-(SpeciaD.-
The great annual hare and hound
chase held by the young women of
Bates Collewe will start at o'clock
Thursday afternoon from the college
campus The hound" who first reaches
the 'hare's retreat" will be awarded
the first prize for swiftness Other
prizes will be given and all along the
way. favors, posters and souvenirs of
different descriptions will be placed
for the hounds as they follow the
trail
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-23
Former California ExeCu-
tiveDiscusses Ba||inger,
Says Millions Of Acres Of Land
We're Restored TO Entry.
Plnchot Still Refuses to Talk on
Ballinger's vindication.

Los Angeles, Cal, Sept. 22.-Former
Gov. George c. Pardee of California,
returned from San Clemente Island
last night in company with Clifford
Pinchnt. chief forester of the Uniteo
States, and gave out a statement re-
garding the declarations made in the
letter of President Taft to Secretary
Of the Interior Ballinger generating
that official from charges made by L.
r. CLAWS. chief of the field work OF
the general land office at Seattle.
Gov Pardee was referred to by name
in the letter as one of those who han
criticised the policy of the interior de-
rartment. Mr.. Pardee said:
AT the Irrigation Congress l read a
copy of letter approved by Secretary
Ballinger and directing that over A.
100000 acres of land previously with
drawn by Garfield to save power sites
from being grabbed should be restored
to entry. This was but one of the sew
eral similar orders approved by Secre-
tary Ballinger. The President men,
tons but one order Of Ballinger's, re-
storing to entry only 100000 acres
and says this order of restoration was
upon a recommendation of the recla-
nation service.
Il have seen documentary evidence
that the reclamation service argued
with Secretary Ballinger against the
restoration order of which the Presi-
dent speaks and that it reluctantly
made the recommendation only after
having been repeatedly ordered by
Secretary Ballinger to do So
From Avalon. Chief Forester Clifford
Pinchnt, reiterated his refusal to make
any comments on the Presidents vim
dication of Secretary Ballinger. Mr..
Pinchot said he would leave here
Thursday for WASHINGTON.