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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-03
WOULD BE SlEUTH.
Ohio Youth Has Color Scheme For
SoIvinu Murder Mysteries.

Solving Murder Mysteries.
Owing to the fact that Chief Wilkie
Of the secret service has a limited ap-
preparation to disburse he will find it
impossible TO obtain the services Of
the coming great detective of the
world, says Washington dispatch.
The young man, who lives I'm Akron.
O., and whose name is withheld be-
cause great detectives dislike to have
their identity known until the moment
they throw off their false whiskers,
has written the following letter to the
chief:
Dear Chief-My name is -. 1 can stay
up at nights for a week without getting
sleepy. / am only sixteen years old and
have not got much of an education.
can solve a murder case without saying
a word. because use certain kinds OF
colors I claim that will be the second
Sherlock Holmes before / die. do moi
expect you to give this little letter a
thought, but IL you want to give me a
test am ready to begin young.
'If he can do all he says he can
he is q wonder" commented Chief
Wilkie when he read the letter. 81
approve of his manner Of solving muir
der cases, for the less said about real
detective work the better. In the mat
ter of staying up all night for week
he has certainly got all the members
Of my staff beaten to FRAGILE"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-03
Meant Her Invitation.

Mrs. Simmons, who had been spend
ing the day with Mrs. Mayes. was pre-
pairing to go home. Susie. who had
been very troublesome all day, begged
her earnestly to stay to supper.
"Why, dearie," said Mrs. Simmons.
II did not know you were SO fond of
me-"
at ithn't that, Mitheth Thimmonth,"
said Susie honestly. Mother thath
the'th going to give me good, thound
thwitchin' ath thoon ath you 60
Observation-Disclosures.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-03
fnadviSabie,

During a snowstorm on the Highland
railway train was held up for an
hour or two. The guard, q CHEEKY
Scot, passed along the carriages trying
to keep up the spirits Of the passen-
gers. An old gentleman angrily COM
planned that IL the train didn't go on
he would Idle of cold'
TAX my advice an mo- dae that"
replied the guard. Min y. WIZ
charge a shillin' mile for corpses."-
Dundee Advertiser.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-03
LEGAL,
Executors Notice.
Estate of Ann Turner deceased

Estate of Ann Turner, deceased
The undersigned. having been APP
pointed executrix of the last will and
testament of Ann Turner. late of
the county of Rock Island, state of ILL
she will appear before the county court
of Rock Island county, at the county
court room. in the city of Rock Island,
at the April term, on the first Monday
in April next, at which time all persons
having claims against said estate are
notified and requested to attend, for the
purpose of having the same adjusted.
requested to- make Immediate payment
to the undersigned.
Dated this 9th day of January, A.
4 d. 1909.
JESSIE H DONALDSON, Executrix.
jackson, Hurst e. Stafford attorneys.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-03
JACK BINNS ON HER0ISM.
"Rioomin' Well Tired Of IT," Said
Republics Wireless Operator.

Jack Binns. the wireless operator of
the wrecked steamship Republic. does
not think much of the hero business.
"Oh, l tell you it's hades to be a
hero" he said while in Philadelphia to
see the play Via Wireless" '"They
make q bloOmin' fool of you and
crowd around you and ask you all
kinds of fool questions and don't give
you any time at all to sleep. 1 am get
ting bloomin' we'll tired of it. Yes,
now that you ask me, they have been
kissing me, too, some Of the New York
women have. Gee, man, don't talk; it's
fierce"
whats the matter. Binns? Didn't
you like the kiSsesT'
Its all right. I am not saying any
thing. but they ought to give fellow
a rest and let him have a nice. quiet
smoke I'm going right back to New
York in the morning and report to my
company. ] want to get on another
boat and get back to sea again. Am
going on the stage? No, sir: never am
| going OH the stage. That's not my
business. l am wireless operator
That's my business. sir. might make
some money here, maybe, and wher
I went. back to England everybody
would be laughing at me. Sure, any
body knows l didn't do anything
worth going crazy over. | just did
what anybody else would have done
! in my place. I am not stuck on my
self-now, don't you think that" ex
| planned Binns in tone that left nc
| doubt about Jack Binns' decision no
to have his head turned
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-03

air vessel In any direction and causing
its propellers to whir and buzz for
nearly half an hour.
Mr.. Stevens declared it proved new
era in aeronautics had arrived. Mr.
Anthony says he can control electrical
apparatus of dirigible balloons at from
fifteen to twenty miles.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-03
Masters Sale,

State of Illinois, Rock Island Coun-
ty-SS:
In the Circuit Court.-In Chancery.
No. $3.50. Foreclosure. Cross Bill.
Ellen Peterson, complainant, VS.. Carl
Bergstrom, Esther Bergstrom, and the
Rock Island Lumber & Manufacturing
company, a corporation.
The Rock Island Lumber & Manufac-
turing company, a corporation, VS.. Ell
len Peterson, Carl Bergstrofn and ES-
Their Bergstrom.
Notice is hereby given that by virtue
of a decree of said court entered in
the above entitled cause on the 18th
day of January, A. r. 1909. I shall, on
Saturday, the Goth day of February, A.
ID. 1903, at the hour of IL o'clock in
the forenoon, at the east door of the
court house, in the city of Rock Island,
in said county of Rock Island, to sat
isfy said decree, sell at public vendue,
to the highest bidder for cash in hand.
the certain parcel of land known and
described as follows to-wit:
Lot fourteen G4), in block three CD,
in Rodman's subdivision of lots in
Hale's addition to the city of Rock Is
land, county of Rock Island. and state
of Illinois.
Dated at Rock Island this 22nd day
of January, A ID. 1903.
JOSEPH L. HAAS.
Master in Chancery, Rock Island Coun-
ty, Illinois.
Ludolph & Reynolds, compliments
solicitors.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-03

FOR SALE - snap; my farm of 60sI
acres, located four or five blocks from
the corporation line west of Harrison
street, Davenport. Will sell for right
price If taken before March l. See
owner, w. II. Johnston, 1872 Fifteenth
street, city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-03
EXPRESS, STORAGE, BUS AND CAB

ROBES EXPRESS COMPANY-Furni-
ture moved, packed and stored. Bus,
baggage and cab service day or night
Main office. 2410 Third avenue. Old
phone 537 and 900. New phone 515S.
RELIABLE STORAGE-On first floors
also manufacturer of awnings tents,
wagon covers. etc. Tents for rent. B.
Roessler & Co., 209 Fifteenth street,
opposite the court house, Rock Island.
EWERT & RICHTER Express and
Storage company, having unequaled
facilities for moving, storing, packing
and shipping household goods, and
can quote reduced freight rates to
Pacific coast and other points. Write
or call. Office and warehouse, 1872
326 East Fourth street, Davenport.
Iowa. Telephone sos.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-03
Executors Notice.
Estate of Thomas H. Thomas. de-

Estate of Thomas H. Thomas, de.
ceased.
The undersigned. having been APP
pointed eXecutrix of the last will and
testament of Thomas II. Thomas, late of
the county of Rock Island, state of Illi-
nois. deceased, hereby gives notice that
she will appear before the county court
of Rock Island county, at the county
court room, in the city of Rock Island,
at the April term, on the first Monday
in April next, at which time all persons
having claims against said estate are
notified and requested to attend, for the
purpose of having the same adjusted.
All persons indebted to said estate are
requested to make immediate payment
to the undersigned.
Dated this 9th day of January, A.
ID. 1909.
SELENE THOMAS, Executrix.
jackson, Hurst & Stafford, attorneys
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-03

IF YOU WANT to buy. sell, trade or
rent anything. engage help or secure
situation. the Mail and Journal is
the one paper in Moline that can do
1t for you. Mail and Journal wants
are popular, and Mail and Journal
wants bring results. One-half cent
PEI. word is the price to all alike.
cash in advance; two-cent stamps will
do. Evening and Saturday Mail and
Journal, Moline, Ill
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-03
LOST AND FOUND.

LOST = Saturday, five-dollar gold
piece on Twenty-first street between
Ninth and Tenth avenues on east side
of street. Finder return to 1905
Twenty-first street and receive re-
ward
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-03
OSTEOPATHY.

Q. L. DENNISTON, d. O.-Graduate of
the American School of Osteopathy.
Kirksville, Mo. Office hours, 8 to IL
a. m. and / to and to 8 p. m. Of
fee in Safety building. rooms 208 and
2O9. Consultation and examination
free Office phones. new 1853. old 997.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-03
WIRELESS TO RUN AlRsHlP.

by Dots and Dashes.
Fitting about the "balloon house" Of
Leo Stevens. the aeronaut. In Hobo
ken. N. j., the other day was an air
ship TWENTY-FIVE feet long, cigar shap-
ed and equipped with electric motors.
And sitting at keyboard such as
telegraphers use was Mark o. An
thony. inventor Of the airship. ticking
on dots and dashes. which through
wireless transmission of electrical en-
ergy actuated the motors. guiding the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-03
FOR SALE-LANDS.

FOR SALE-224-acre farm, good stock
farm, nine miles from city; will take
some city property in trade Reidy
Bros.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-03
LODGE DIRECTORY.
Masonic.

TRIO LODGE, NO. 81. A. F. & A. NJ
"A Meets in stated communication
on the first Thursday of each
~N month. ]. w. Houder, w. M:
William B. Petit, secretary.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-03
ABSTRACTS OF TITLE.

of Title prepared or con-
tinued to date covering any real es-
tate in the county. Prompt and ac-
curate service at reasonable rates.
Rock Island Title & Abstract COM
pany; ]. j. Ingram. president; w. J..
Sweeney, secretary: 200-203, second
floor, Peoples National Bank build.
inc
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-03
DRESSMAKING.

DRESSMAklNG-Fit and workmanship
the best; 1922 Sixth avenue; old phone
$751;. Mrs. j. a. Justis.
DRESSMAklNG done at 20 per cent
discount during February. Parlors
1414 Third avenue Phone Sock
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-03

VILLA DE CHANTAL-A home school
conducted for girls by the Sisters of
the Visitation. Rudimentary and high
er branches and all polite accomplish
ments taught. Twentieth street and
Fifteenth avenue. Rock Island
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-03
Harry iii. Eulbbard.

FIRE INSURANCE AND REAL ESTATE
1905 Second Avenue. Both Phones.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-03
MISCELLANEOUS.

WHY not try novelty card signs? Elk
perience unnecessary. Sample outfit
and our sign book with nearly 800
Illustrations, 25 cents, postpaid; just
Habben & Co., 332 Chestnut street, st.
Louis, Mo.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-03
PATENTS,

PATENT AND TRADE MARK.-omce,
Rock Island. James F. Mr->hv. as
socfate. branch of Moore & Co., pat
ent attorneys. Washington, d. c., and
Chicago. Ill
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-03
FOR NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

FOR SALE-MISCELLANE
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~- ~~~-~-~-~~~~-~~~-~~~>~~
FOR SALE-A restaurant; inquire at
1928 Second avenue.
FOR SALE-An upright piano, cheap.
if taken at once. Inquire at 527
Twentieth street.
FOR SALE-Kitchen range and a gas
stove, both in good condition. In
quire at ia Tenth street
FOR SALE-Twenty-fo launch. Sum
mer Girl, for half its worth. Want
to build cabin cruiser. C. L. Boards
ley, 217 Eighteenth street.
FOR SALE-A gas range, nearly new,
in good condition. cheap, if taken at
once Inquire of w. s. Hill, Hen
bricks street, South Rock Island, or
phone 5215-F
wANTED-A window space in office for
watchmaker's bench; place in drug
store or express office preferred. AID =
dress TX. Y. r. care Argus for fur
Their particulars.
FOR SALE-Steam laundry and carpet
and rug cleaning works, doing a fine
business; bargain to an early buy
er; good reasons for selling. Address
wv. A. H., care Argus
FOR SALE-A 1915 Hobart M. Cable
cabinet grand piano almost new, will
De SoiO, IL taken at once, TOT 81 10
Those interested will call at 933 Sew
enteenth street for further particu-
lars.
FOR SALE = Grocery outfit. including
shelving, scales, counters. show cases,
ice box, desk. tea and spice cans, cof-
fee mill. etc; bargain if taken at once.
w. c. Maucker, Fourth avenue and
Seventeenth street
FOR SALE-Cheap, two select pens of
Leghorns. both white and brown, some
score 50 points; great layers; also the
finest Plymouth Rock cockerels in
America; Ringlets and Bradley strains
Good chance to improve your stock
Must sell for want of room Apply
to ]. w. Roche, 1891 Fifth avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-03
EDUCATIONAL.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
STENOGRAPHY-and Rapid Shorthand
taught afternoon and evening at the
Villa de Chantal. New phone 1902,
old west 347.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-03

FOR SALE-A restaurant; inquire at
1928 Second avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-03
FIRE INSURANCE..
Charles e. EI0dgs@m
FIRE INSURANCE
AGENCY.
ESTABLISHED 1874.

American Ins-gCo. ....... Newark. N.
Continental Ins. Co.. New Yors
Agricultural ms. Co.. New YORK
Farmers ms Co. York, Pa
Williamsburg Ins. Co.. $500. New York
New Hampshire Ins. Co. b.. N. Hampshire
Northern ms. Co. New York
Security ms. Co. New Haven, Conn
M. Co. State of Illinois,. Rockford. III
Connecticut Fire ms. Co. Connection
Once, l728 Third avenue Rates ..
~ N consistent with security.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-03

MONEY LOANED to salaried people and
others, without security; easy pay
ments; no publicity. Call and get our
terms and method of doing business.
Office hours, s a. m. to 6 p. m. Tele-
phone north 2411. Victor Finance
company, room &c, McManus build
ing. Second and Main streets, Daven-
port
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-03

FOR SALE-Kitchen range and a gas
stove, both in good condition. IN
Quire at ia Tenth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-03

FOR SALE-An upright piano, cheap
if taken at once. Inquire at 527
Twentieth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-03
wANTED-MAIE HELP.
WANTED Bell boys at the Harper
house.

WANTED - Four men to room and
board at 527 Twentieth street; good
home cooking.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-03
FOR RENT-ROOMs.

FOR RENT-Furnished rooms for light
housekeeping at 307 Third street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-03

at lowest rates. Ludolph & Reynolds
lawyers, Buford block, corner Seven.
teenth street and Second avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-03
FOR NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

OR RENT-A fully equipped barber
shop. Inquire at room 305, Safety
building.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-02-03

DRECToRs-R.R r Cabls, Wuliam =
Dart n. p. Hull. q. w. Hurst John
volk. p. Greenawalt. PIN lGitcAsll L
Simon. H q Cable
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1909-08-30

primaries. But Lippman has ceased to
trust his friends" of the other faction
and Is going ahead with his own Organi-
cation without asking their favor.
Both factions are guarding against the
possibility OF a stampede for John ).
ford has declared often that he Will not
be a candidate for mayor again. He has
had enough. He will refuse to work at
the primaries, and Will not go into the
convention as a candidate. But there Is
always the chance that his name will 60
before the convention. II II does, there
may be q landslide In his favor, Tor ne
Is the choice OF the rank and file Of the
party, though he is being fought by the
real party workers and ward heelers.
IT'S generally understood, Mayor, that
you viii not be a candidate for mayor
again. But what will you 90 II they nom
mate you against your wishesP' the
mayor was asked.
well, that's a hard matter TO decide.
/ don't want the nomination, and can
tell better what I will do If such q thing
should happen. But 1 don't want i"
There Is quite a substantial division OF
the party which is for Mayor Bransrord
again, in spite Of his aversion to the
"honor." These are slowly alignlng them
selves with the Lippman faction. The
manner in which the present organization
has handled the affairs of the party does
not appeal to them, and Lippman is the
only other candidate in the field. They
are with him now, but if the name Of
BransfOTd is sent before the convention
they viii throw their support to him ana
will come mighty near nominating MIN.
1t is against this possibility that ooth
factions are framing their fight in the prl-
maries, and only workers, trusted ana
true. will be sent to the city convention
which will name the mayor and the city
ticket
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1909-08-30
MORE PRIZES FOR CURTISS
American Aviator Takes First Hon
OTs in the Speed Contest
at Rheims.

Betheny Aviation Fields, Rheims, Aug.
IA vision of Paulhan's monoplane soar
ing above the plains SO high that it seemed
to rise above the harvest moon, and the
floating golden flier," as the Curtiss ma
chine has been dubbed, lowering another
worlds record in the PriX de la ViteSse,
were the closing glOries Of aviation week.
The victory of Glenn H. CuTuss, the
sole American representative in the con-
tests, coming on the heels Of his great
victory IN the international cup yester-
day, gives The dated States ne Mons
share of the hOnOrs. The PriX de Ia Vi
tesse, of 10000 francs $4,000 divided into
four prizes, was distributed to the four
machines making three rounds of the
course, thirty kilometers, at the greatest
speed, the first prize being won by Cur
tigs.
Curtiss only missed winning the speed
lap contest from Bleriot by a small mar
gin. He captured second place in that
event, raising his total money winnings
for the meeting to IS, 900 francs. besides the
International cup, which goes to the Aero
Club of America. inscribed with his name.
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1909-08-30
VETERINARIAN IS
VERY BUSY MAN
Excused From College Work
to Look After His Other
Duties.

Work Of the office Of state veterinarian
has been increasing to such an extent
that DR.. A. c. Young Will in the future
devote his entire time to work in the
state at large.
Under the terms of the bill passed by the
last legislature the state veterinarian was
also to be professor Of veterinary
science at the Utah State Agricultural col
iege, and a portion of his work was to
consist In hts delivering a series Of lee
lures before the veterinary classes at the
Logan school
Until the office Of state veterinarian
was established by the last legislature
little was known Of the scope Of work
which would be a part OF the duties of
this officer. 1t was thought that he would
have sufficient time to divide his work
between the agricultural college and the
duties Of his office. Since the work has
commenced, however, It has been found
that the task Of righting the sanitary con-
ditions among live stock throughout the
state is an enormous one and one that
will we'll occupy the entire time of the
state veterinarian.
For that reason Governor SpTy and the
trustees of the Agricultural college have
excused DR.. Young from his duties at the
college and he will spend his entire time
looking after the more important work.
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1909-08-30
WINDOW ARTISTS
PLENTIFUL HERE
Salt Lake Stores Up-tO-Date,
According to Stories by the
Tourists.

The great improvement in present day
window decorating over that of years ago
is shown in the manner in which display
windows are now decorated in Salt Lake.
Crowds that walked along Main street yes
terday seemed to find great enjoyment in
gazing at the variety Of goods displayed
in efforts to induce the public to make
purchases,
1t hasn't been so long ago since clerks
in Salt Lake stores, in addition to their
other duties, were assigned to the work
Of taking down goods from the shelves TO
place in the windows in rather an indif-
ferent and indiscriminate way for display
purposes.
Now, a great Improvement in this Sys-
TEN is noted. Skilled decorators are en-
ployed by most Of the retail establish
ments of the city and their work in win
dow decorating is as skilled in its line
as that of the painter.
The decorative beauty of the windows
Of various stores in this city has been
commented on by tourists in the city and
the excellent values offered for the money
has excited their Ypnder. With them the
idea prevailed thatSthere was no window
decorating art outside of the big cities
from whence they came. A walk along
Main street disillusioned them, however