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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-01
DANCE WHILE A
BOAT IS ON BAR
Passengers on Saturday After
noon Trip of Columbia En-
joy Their Plight.
RETURN IN EARLY MORNING
Steamer Is Delayed Eight Hours
With 200 Tri-City People on
Board at Time.

Two hundred tri-city folks, mostly
young people, received more than they
bargained for on the Saturday after
noon trip of the steamer Columbia to
Muscatine and return, as result of the
boat being beached on a sandbar and
delayed for eight hours. The Columbia
was due back at the local harbor at
1880 p. M, but it was $50 a. m. be-
fore the steamer was landed and the
tired passengers were on their way
home. They all enjoyed the trip, how
ever, and most of them danced away
the long hours which were spent in get
ting the boat off the sandbank on
which 1t was stranded Others spent
the time slipping the cool air of the
river and gazing into the starry Skies
while few of the older ones secured
berths and tried as best they could to
sleep. All took their plight in the best
OF humor and apparently determined to
make the most of it and not let it in
terfere with their pleasures in any way
as long as the only harm that could
possibly come to them was loss of
their usual sleep.
Was EyadinE Rocks.
The boat left here at its usual time
o'clock in the afternoon, and pro-
ceeded down the river. At the Pine
creek channel, about 10 miles this side
Of Muscatine, the boat Rugged the port
side of the channel in order to escape
some large rocks on the other side
The pilot steered too near the shore,
however, and as the boat was going
along at a good rate of speed it went
up high and dry when it suddenly ran
on a sandbar the presence of which
was not suspected. Every effort was
made to get the boat off before the
crew finally succeeded, and in the
meantime the pleasures of the passen-
gers were in no way abated After
finally getting off the sandbar, the
steamer continued down the river to
Muscatine, where it arrived about
a. m. Passengers who desired were
given opportunity to telephone home
and assure their friends of their safe
ty, after which the boat started back.
1t arrived here about $50 with tired
crowd on board, but they were all hap
by and had enjoyed fine time.
Take Boat From Trade.
AS a result of the continued low wa
ter the Carnival City. Packet company
has ordered the Columbia withdrawn
from the trade between here and Bur
lington.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-01

They arrived at the local dock at S:15.
1t would hardly be fair to the men,
bers Of the culinary department to
pass them by without word telling OF
their great skill. The ravenous appe-
tiles Of all were satisfied by the men
who worked all day long to make the
dlrner and luncheon what they should
be- The menu was as follows and &C.
coiding to reports was as fine as it
looks
DINNER.
Canteloupe
Fried Cat Fish Corn on Cob
Potatoes with Jackets
Roast Ham Dill Pickles
Sliced Tomatoes
Cold Veal Cold Tongue
Roquefort Cheese
Bread Butter
Onions Radishes
Ice Cream Cake
LUNCHEON.
Hot Frankfurters Baked Beans
Pickles
Cold Ham Cold Pigs Feet
Imported Russian Sardines
Cold Veal Cheese
Bread and Butter
Coffee Cream
Members Of the Culinary Depart
ment: c. A. Shenebricker, Sam Ryer-
son, Mamie Goldsmith, Ralph Souders,
Henry uchmann, Henry 'remann,
Harry Hubbard, Willis Mitchell, Fred
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-01

Mr.. and Mrs. Mat Archer, 2s4s Eighth
avenue.
Arthur Dale, COS Twentieth street
left today for Chicago, where she will
spend 10 days visiting relatives.
Miss Florence Wilcox of South
Heights left last evening for a three
months sojourn in southern Minnesota
Miss Sadie J. Martin of Pittsburg is
visiting her cousins, the Misses Eliza
beth and Kate CArse, 1922 Fourth ave
nue..
Adam Blackhall, 21S Twelfth street,
is visiting at Brighton Beach, n. Y,
with his granddaughter. Miss J. Alma
Holt.
Arthur Funk of La Crosse, Wis, is
a guest at the home of Captain and
Mrs. John Streckfus, 725 Twenty-third
street.
Emma and Edward Kosterman of
Racine, Wis. are guests at the home
of Joseph Myers, 2S40 Fifth-and-a-half
avenue.
Roy Hansen, 1875 Seventeenth street,
left today for points in Dakota, where
she will spend the remainder of the
summer
Miss Mary Roche has arrived from
Dallas, Texas, for a visit with her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. William Roche, 431
Ninth street.
Miss Elsie Johnston, 1924 Fifth ave-
nue.. left today for Omaha and Hast
ings, Neb, where she will visit for
several weeks.
Charles Richardson of Chicago, a
former resident of this city, is guest
at the home of Charles Bleuer, 733 Sew
enteenth street.
Mr.. and Mrs Arthur A Burt of
South Heights have returned home
after an extended visit through north
ern Minnesota.
Miss Winifred Huntoon, 1889 Thirty
first street, will leave tomorrow for
Butte, Mont, where she will spend a
month visiting relatives.
William O'Brien, 1902 Twenty
street, who has been spending the past
week in Elburn, ILL.,, visiting with rela-
tives, has returned home.
Miss Mildred Johnson left for her
home in Galesburg after visiting the
past 10 days at the home of Mrs. D. d.
Craft, 1112 Twelfth street.
Mrs. John Voss. 529 Twenty-second
street, left for Chicago to join her
daughter, Miss Helen Voss, for a, trip
to New York to visit relatives.
Miss Ruth Bantle left for her home
in Viola after visiting at the home of
Mrs. w. E. Thompson, 1920 Seven
teenth street, for the past fortnight.
James Mcnamara, accompanied by
John Marcus Halves and James Nc
Namara, Jr., have returned from a
visit to South Dakota, where the
boys visited with Charles. Halves,
while Mr.. Mcnamara went on to the
Black Hills.
Mr.. and Mrs Edward V. Keogh ar
rived in the city Saturday from their
home in Panama to spend several days
visiting friends enroute to the home of
Mrs Keogh's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. A
C. Anglum, in Grand Rapids, Mich
Mr.. and Mrs. Keogh have been in Pan
ANA 10 years.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-01

We want the good citizens of the state
who are anxious to bring about more sat
isfactory conditions in the state legislature
to become members of the Legislative
Voters league of Illinois.
The league is endeavoring to organize,
for effective and systematic reform work,
representative citizens in each district and
to act as a central agency through which
every man desiring better conditions can
be power for good
Two years ago the league did effective
work in helping to smash the notorious
senate combine.
Become a member of the league now
and help in the fight this year for a cleaner
legislature and better laws for Illinois
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-01
Help Clean Up the State
Legislature!

The representation from your district
may be thoroughly satisfactory, but we
need your assistance in fighting undesirable
candidates in all parts Of the state.
The membership dues are So for asso-
late members, So for active members and
$40 for sustaining members. Make checks
payable to Frank H. Jones, treasurer, and
mail to the Offices of the league, room 1884
143 Dearborn street, Chicago.
If you do not wish to become a member,
we would be glad to have you help on the
good work by sending a generous contri-
button. Every penny will be wisely ex-
pended.
Clifford W. Barnes, president.
Harry L. Bird, secretary.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-01
OFFENDERS APPREHENDED
Boys Warned to Let Water Barrels
Alone in Future.

hIOIIO III FUCITts
Following a complaint to the po-
lice department Of the abuse of the
w. G. T. u. water barrels. the mis-
chief makers have been discovered
and warned not to repeat the offense.
The parents of the children have
been appealed to and they will use
their influence in restraining the
boys. The authorities will prosecute
any who abuse the water barrel
privileges in the future.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-08-01
Says Spouse Deserted Her.

A bill for divorce was filed today
in the circuit court by Mrs. Dorothea
Rohwer of East Moline. John Rob-
wer of Portland, Ore. is made the
defendant. He is charged with de-
sertion.
Pocahontas star herald., 1910-12-09
Boosts Our Geo. 7

The news comes from over in
Randolph county that Hon. Geo.
T. Black, who was recently appoint
ed attorney for that county is al
ready in the race for prosecuting at
torney of his district and that he
will make an aggressive fight for
the nomination. Mr.. Black is well
versed in law, will make an eff
cient official and has many warm
friends in Lawrence county VIII o
would be glad to see him honored.
1t is rumored that c. E. Elmore,
present prosecuting attorney for the
district has aspirations for higher
Office and that he will not be in the
next race For prosecuting attorney.
-tBlack RockfDeveloper.. =.
Pocahontas star herald., 1910-12-09

John Downing has been in Black
Rock several days this week after
freight for his new store, which he
has just opened up at Lynn. Mr..
Downing Is an experienced business
man and we predict that ne will
make success of his business. -
Black Rock Developer.
Rev. G. G. Burton left this week
for Maynard to spend a few days
before going to the annual confer
ence at Forrest City. During the
year he has been in Evening Shade.
Rev. Burton has make very many
warm friends who would like to
see him returned here for another
year. Sharp County Record.
Pocahontas star herald., 1910-12-09
Big Sale is On

The big "CutPrice Sale' is now
on at the store of KercRReval q
Cooke. Those who have been at,
tending the sale say that for genu-
inc bargains, this house can't be
beaten. The goods were bought
rightand owing to the fact tina tthe
goods were found so cheap, Mr..
Cook bought too heavily and this
is the reason they are rushing them
out. The low prices will continue
as long as the present stock remains
on hand.
Pocahontas star herald., 1910-12-09
PROGRAMS for Christmas

The Sunday schools of the Bap-
tist and Methodist churches are pre-
pairing suitable programs to be rem
dered at the churches during Christ
mas week. The Baptist people will
render program on Wednesday
or Thursday night before Chistmas
and the Methodists will hold forth
with program and presents on
Saturday night. Parts of the pro
grams for each entertainment are
being arranged jointly between the
two schools.
Pocahontas star herald., 1910-12-09
Larry Cravens of Poplar Bluff was
In town Saturday on business.

Larry Cravens of Poplar Bluff was
in town Saturday on business.
David Million called Saturday
and checked up for another years
reading Of this paper.
w. d. Wagner of Birdell was a
pleasant caller Friday.
Rev. j. f. Armstrong came over
from Ravenden Springs the latter
part of last week and visited few
days with his son, M. r. and fam
lily.
w. p. Traw was in to see us
Saturday and left the necessary
amount to insure the continuation
of this paper to bis address.
w. M. Ulmer of Brockett gave
us short call Saturday and set the
subscription Of his father up a
notch.
U. r. Phlpps, who has been en-
gagged to teach the winter term of
school at Hogan school house, near
Foster, spent Saturday and Sunday
in town, the guest of friends.
S. j. Depew of Holmes was a
pleasant caller Saturday. He was
accompanied by VIM. Cassada late
of Indiana, who with his family are
guests ofMr. Depew. Mr.. Cassada
says he will more than likely To-
cate in Randolph county.
N. A. Grosjean of BIggers was
transacsing business in Pocahontas
last Saturday.
W.rN. King of Elm Store and
w. II. King of Dalton were pleas
ant callers at this office while in
town last Friday.
G. A. Johnson and J. LfsHawk
ins of Maynard called on us last
Saturday and each renewed his sub
scription fora year in advance.
For SALE 4o-acrc farm, 10
acres in cultivation, suitable for
small fruits, berries, etc., for
sale cheap. For further particu-
lars see Mrs. M. Valaries, Poca-
hontas, Ark. l4-4tp
G. II. Lemmons of Birdell will
please accept our thanks for cash
on subscription.
j. II. Cheney of Lorine paid us a
call and a dollar on subscription
Saturday.
q. w. McGibbon of Walnut
Ridge was Pocahontas visitor
Monday.
Pocahontas star herald., 1910-12-09
w. X. Hord was down from
Brockett Monday on business.


Brockett Monday on business.
Rev. w. f. Tuten, pastor of the
M. f. church in Pocahontas preach
ed his farewell sermon Sunday
morning at IL O'Clock. A church
rally had been planned to take the
place Of the regular service Sunday
night, but owing to the inclemen-
cv of the weather there was no SER
vice of any kind. Rev. Tuten
left Tuesday for Forrest City to
attend the annual conference.
The Sharp County Record says
that Rev. w. S. Southworth will
return to Evening Shade and make
that town his home, after finishing
his work for this conference year.
Bro. Southworth's many friends in
this county, will be panied to learn
that his health is not good.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hubert Nicks and
Frank Hart of Blggers passed
through Pocahontas Friday, enroute
TO Little Rock to attend the big
w. 0. W. meeting. They return
ed home Monday.
Lantie Martin of Pocahontas,
assistant cashier of the Randolph
County Bank, was pleasant caller
Tuesday while enroute to Memphis
on business. Jas. Surridge, who
has been very sick for several days,
was taken to a hospital at Hot
Springs last night, where he will
stay until he is completely recover
ed. He was accompanied bv Mrs.
Suridge and W. X. Surridge.-
Times Dispatch.
Prof. Eugene Thompson, a sue
cessful teacher, also county eXamln-
er, of Randolph county, passed
through here last Thursday after
noon on his way to Walnut Ridge
where he attended the Tri-Comty
Teachers meeting, which was held
at that place on last Thursday and
Friday.-Prof. DAILY Thompson
was in town last Thursday. The
last quarterly conference of the
Methodist Church was held last Sat-
urday and Sunday at the Methodist
church of this city, Rev. Farris
presiding. Rev. 7. A. Bowen
preached his last sermon for this
year, last Sunday night.-Rev. ID.
A. Presley, of Hamil, spent a few
days with DR.. Poindexter and fam
lily last week. .-Imboden Cores
pondent Walnut Ridge Blade.
Pocahontas star herald., 1910-12-09
Big fur Shipment

J. Hummelstein of Jonesboro
made the largest shipment of fur
Saturday that was ever sent out in
any one day from Arkansas, the
consignee being New York fur
dealer. The shipment consisted of
1900 pelts of mink, coon, skunk
and possum. The value of the
shipment is estimated at $40, GOO.
EOLEYSKIDNEYPIILS
Foa BAeKAeHE k,oMErs Ano BLAooER
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-09-18
GOVERNMENT MEN
WIN LICENSE FIGHT
Commission Upholds Right
of Clerks to Launch En-
ployment Agency

Although the three Government clerks.
Harris K VicEery, Roy S Ashton and
Robert L Corwin. were at first denied
a license TO conduct an employment
agency in the District. because they
worked for Uncle sam, the District
Commissioners decided. after a hearing
which was held last Monday morning,
that under the law. the license could
not be denied them, and L. therefore
was issued.
The three applicants were represented
at the hearing by Attorney William J.
NeaIe.
The three clerks referred to have al
ready started their business under the
firm name Of Nickerys Employment
Service, and are now taking steps 70
incorporate, with q view 10 opening
Offices IN about fifty Of the largest cities
IN the country
A unique feature Of their business is,
that no registra. ion fee Of any kind viii
be charged applicants for positions The
service costs tire employer nothing. The
revenue Of the agency is derived from
those persons whom It places in posi-
tons The charge IS one weeks salary.
with a discount Of 1e per cent If paid
at the end of the first weeks employ
ment, ; per cent If paid in two weeks
or otherwise net Positions Of an exec
utfve, clerical. technical OF sales nature
are - be handled
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-09-18
SUICIDES MOTHER
IS ILL WITH GRIEF
Funeral Held for Girl Who
Shot Herself in Alex
andria.

CHESTER, Pa, Sept. 1s.-AImost
distracted by the death and burial Of
Ethel May Pierce, the hfteen-year-
old Chester girl who preferred death
by her own hand to arrest follow
ing her elODement with William
Firth, JT-. a married man. the mother
of the girl lies at her home here
in a serious condition.
The burial of the girl took place
yesterday, and was witnessed by q
large crowd Of people The cere-
mony started from the nome Of the
girl, and three policemen were re-
quired 10 clear pa,tn for the pro-
{ eSsiOn
The mother of William Firth. IT..
Is also sick at her home in Upland.
and Firth is reported to be a nervous
wreck since going to his parents
home after hts release on $4,000 bail.
FiTth's case. VIII go to the grand
jury next Friday, the court convea-
ing MOnday.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-09-18
KILLED HIS RIVAL
OVER S. DISPUTE
Former Business Associates
Quarreled Over Small
Mail Order.

CHICAGO. Sept B.-That DR.. James
u Rainey shot and killed his rival and
old business associate. L. V. Atkins.
because Of d controversy over q mat
ter Of s., was expected to be brought
out at the cOroners inquest.
At the cOroner's Office IL was said
an eyewitness 10 the killing has been
found A. c. Hansen. manager Of At
kins' concern was standing directly
behind Dr. Eainey in Atkins private
office when Rainey drew his revolver
and shot his rival through the head
Until last November DR. Rainev and
Atkins were partners in the James VI.
Eainey Medical Company Then DR.
Eainey started a rival concern 4
similarity Of names resulted in confu-
sion in the delivery Of mail.
4 - order intended for Rafnev was
delivered 20 the Atkins firm, and DR..
Eaiuey went there 20 investigate
following the argument and shoot
ing, RaIneE surrendered to the police
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-09-18
NEBRASKA PREPARES
FOR FARM CONGRESS
Delegates Named by Thirty
Governors Will Meet in
Lincoln.

LINCOLN. Neb- Sept 1S-Tv,o thou
sand deIesates, aUccinted by the gov
: ernorS Of tnirtv States. are expected 70
attend the thirtieth annual convention
OF the Farmers National Congress. TO
be held In Lincoln, Neb-. October s to Il
Speakers OF national reputation and
men who speak OF farm subjects through
PRACTICAL experience viii address the
1ive-dav session. their addresses cover
ing ranro OF subjects rs wide as the
extremely varied interests Of the con
Eress.
The Farmers National Congress- Is
more tr7IIy national in scope and char
scter than any other organization OF
farmers It's influence has been ac-
knowledge at Washington. where Il is
given first place as an exponent Of rural
demands and interests.
Joshua Strange, president of the
Farmers National Congress. was hon
O7ed with the position after years Of
strenuous advocacy Of farmers inter
osts- George NJ Whitaker, secretary, is
an old newspaper man. and has had
wide experience with farm and dairy
sanitation He is at present chief OF the
market milk section Cf the Federal Eu-
Teau OF Animal InduSITv. John NJ
Stall- legislative agent made a single
LANDED fight many wears ago fOr rural
free delivery. and his championship Of
this and other matters OF interest to
farmers has given him influence at
washington
The congress Is truly representative
Of farming interests the country over
Each governor Is empowered to select q
suitable number Of delegates and the
choice OF representatives is left entirely
with the executive.
The Lincoln convention. meeting OCto-
Der 8. VIII he neld IN The Lincoln Audi
forum. seating 500 people. The women
who attend The congress viii hold their
meetings in an audience room n an ad-
ia cent hotel
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-09-18
Worthwhile
You Sleep

Millions of people have CASCA-
REFS do Health work for them.
If y9u have never tried this great
health makeT-Get a fOC hOx-and
YOU will never use any other bowel
medicine
CASCARETS, IGc q box for q weeks
treatment: all druggists Biggest seller
in the world Million boxes a month
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-09-18
BEAUTIFUL GIRL VICTIM
OF WHITE SLAVE" PLOT
San Francisco Detectives Working New Theory in Case
of DR.. HenneSSy, Who Threw Vitrio on Girl With
Whom He Was Alleged to Be Infatuated.

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept IS.-PoIice
detectives aEe today investigating q
theory that a white slave plot was
back Of the dastar1Iy attempt to mar
the beauty Of Laura Lyle Jones,
daughter OF a wealthy New York whole
sale lumber dealer. Friday night when
vitTiOl was thrown IN her. face by DR..
Walter J. Hennessy. a former league
bail player. at one Of the principal
hotels in this city.
The authorities state today that they
are not satisfied with the story Of the
infatuation OF the doctor for the un-
usually pretty nineteen-year-old girl,
who came West few months ago, after
several seasons with Anna Held, and
they are investigating the new angle
with the hope that it wfIl be shown
that the young girl was the victim Of
revengeful white slaveTs''
Mrs. Natala Bluhm, keeper Of the
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-09-18
BOY HELD IN JAIL
FOR TRIPLEFELONY
Oklahoma Youth Accused of
Attacking Girl and Kill
ing Two Men.

NEWKIRK, Okla, Sent 1S,-Walter
Cassidy, seventeen. IS under arrest to-
day suspected OF being the person who
attacked thiTteen-year-Old Alice Snep-
herd and killed the girls father. Taylor
Shepherd, and her uncle, J. w Shop
herd
Cassidy's arrest followed an utterance
Of his name by J W Shepherd during
a moment Of consciousness. Cassidy was
employed as an express clerk
The authorities removed Cassidy from
the local Jail. and have secluded him in
hopes Of precluding a threatened out
break
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-09-18

Gaze Chantant, is alleged to have &C
companied the young physician when
he threw the vitriol in the girls face.
The presence of the notorious woman in
he case led the police to delve deeper
into the case
Laura Lyle. as she is known on the
stage, has been prosecuted for several
months by the doctor, Il s claimed. He
IS said to have constantly logged her
motel. but OF late has become associated
with the Baum woman who, il is al
legged, has police record.
Dr. HennesSy and the Bluhm woman
wenS to the hotel Friday night and en-
deaveTed TO persuade the girl 10 take A
taxiCab ride. but she refused After
throwing the vitriol IN the girls face,
the doctor brandished a revolver and
fed, telling the taxicab chauffeur he
would Kill him il he stopped
The police arrested the couple as they
were entering the wOmans cafe for suit
cases that were already packed for
travel.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-09-18
IDENTITY Of WOMAN
NOT YET KNOWN
Injured When Auto Crashes
Into a Street Bar
r!caOe.

The authorities are today endeavor-
ing TO fix the identity Of a woman
who was injured when an automobile
operated by J. McAlister, Of 1896 g
street northwest, crashed into the
barricade at 18th and B streets north
west last night
According TO the reports made by
the police the woman and McAEster
were coming down B street, and sud
denly turned, not knowing that the
obstruction rv1.icE has been placed
there since repairs have been IN
progress, barred their way
The automobile vas badly damag
and the woman was hurt but IL is
thought not seriously. She refused
TO give her name. or 10 go 10 a hospi-
tai