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The Irish standard., 1910-11-19
FRANCIS N. CROSBY, ThlRrx
RIGHT YEARS A JUDGE, CALLED
TO ht0AER COURT.
LEADER OF MINNESOTA BENCH
tsad osrwod % Judge In First judicial
Dasesto4 for Many Yeaes.-
Wes Z Nativo Of The
o4aAe - ves1no,s<.

Hastings. Nov. 1e.-Mdse r. N.
Crosby. presiding over the nzst puds
eial district for thirty-eight years,
record without parallel In Minnesota,
died suddenly at his homo hero a
the age OF so years.
While hs had been indispossA ~.
eral days, his illness WAS not oonsl&
cred serious and his death was sntaro.
ly unexpected and came ~ . shock u
the community.
At the fall election In 1871 16r.
Crosby Was elected Judge oe The orst
judicial dtat1tot and entered u,on his
duties in January. 1877. He WAS ~
elected to the Office in 1871, lesA,
1890. 1895. 1909. and 1908. Prior 10 The
beginning Of thts long tern Of ssrviee
he was Judge OF probate for w. ysaE4j
OF Dakota county. /
Judge Crosby was born n WllHenut
ton, Vt, Nov. ia. 1880. ana Wa brosyA3
up on q farm IN that town. He was
tho son OF Hliel Crosby and ThAnkeu1
Allen, who were Of Massachusetts ~
oeatry. He was educated IN the p1blaa
schools Of Wilmington and It NouHi
Cesar seminary at swansey. N. u. III
taught school and represented WI1.
minston in the vermont lsgislata0o II
1855 and 1856.
He studied hw Ia the oGboos q
Oscar l.. shaftsr It Wilmington, ~
Daniel Roberts at Manohestsr, Vt. an1
WAS admitted to the bar 1t Benningtoa.
An ~
to Hastings in 1868.
Descendant Of MsM - ~.
Judge Crosby was Q Nneal dsseso6.
ant Of Stephen Forbes and Nbenosss
Alien. Massachusetts revolutionary col:
diers. and was a former president Of
the Minnesota society Of the Sons u
tho American Revolution. He was
also a member Of tho Society Of %.
lonial Warn.
Judge Crosby's cast oe mind and
clearness Of apprehension wers strik.
!nsly displayed In his conduct Of cases
tried to . fury. Kis aim in these
cases was to dispense with everything
that might befog the Jurors or dis.
tract their attention from the issues
which they were called upon to try.
His charge 70 tho Jury was generally
brief, concise and at the same time
exhaustive. A Jury In Judge Crosby's
court seldom failed to understand the
charge or to re-en4sr the court for
further instructions.
Long and Rars Experience.
Judge Crosby was an upright and
impartial Judge and an eminent and
patriotic citissn. His ideals were ever
high, his influence with the bar and
laity Of his district always toward The
upright. honest and impartial aAmia-
istration Of the law. He was . as1
believer In the participation a Tie,
citizen in tho Administration of tho
law, both a. . grand and % . psttki
furyman, and this conviction he SortS-
fled by an experience at the bench saA
bar not equalsd in length Of time ~
any Judge now living in the stats.
A splendid physique. the legacy Il
a vigorous, right.living Vermont ~
cestry, enabled him to boar Nightly his
added years. and time, - It passed.
only added to the kesnness Of his IN
tellect and mellowed tho good QsfAli-
ties of his mind and heart.
The Irish standard., 1910-11-19
estry Board, John Lind, member Min.
nesota's forestry school.

uesota's forestry school.
w. B. Douglas, former attorney gen.
era OF Minnesota, has outlined amend
ments to the state forestry laws for
the prevention of fires. He says many
hres have been caused by the neglect
OF railroads to clear their right of way,
that spark arresters should be placed
on locomotives and that there should
be law against the building of camp
hres between the dates of April l and
November 10. These suggestions, it is
believed, will call for a protest from
the railroads and it is expected that
the conference will be "hot' in keep.
ing with the subsection under discus.
sion.
The Irish standard., 1910-11-19

Government Grain Elevators Uraed.
Winnipeg, Nov. 1.-THE Saskatche-
wan government elevator commission,
which has been investigating the
grievances Of farmers relating to the
storage of wheat, reported in favor of
4 government system of elevators.
The Irish standard., 1910-11-19

Aviator to Aid German Army.
New York, Nov. 17.-Orville Wright.
the aviator, has sailed for Europe to
help Emperor William improve the
aerial equipment Of the imperial Ger.
man army.
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Farmer Dies at Own Grave

Farmer Dies at Own Grave.
Bloomington, ILL.,, Nov 17.-Cris
Frederick, q retired farmer, bought a
cemetery lot and monument and
mailed check to an undertaken with
instructions to find the body on the
lot. Frederick's body was found thers.
The Irish standard., 1910-11-19

Mayor to Verify Recall Names.
Seattle, Nov. 16.-Mayor Hiram c..
Gill signed the ordinance appropria-
ton Of $1,000 to pay the expense Of
verifying the names on the petition
for his recall, which is about to be
presented to the city comptroller.
The Irish standard., 1910-11-19

Memphis Country Club Burns.
Memphis, Nov. 1.-THE main build.
ing Of the famous Memphis Country
club was destroyed by IRE. The loss
will aggregate $4,000. No casualties
resulted.
The Irish standard., 1910-11-19
Morocco Pays spanish Indemnity.

Morocco Pays spanish Indemnify.
Madrid, Nov. 16-Morocco has
agreed to pay Spain $4,000 900 indem-
nifty as demanded by the latter govern
ment following successful Spanish
campaign against the Riff ts1besmsn
b. To summer Of 1903.
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Man Lacked Like . peer.

Wait COUk0u Like OeeT.
Rice Lake, Wis, Nov. 16.-While
hunting near Hawkins, Ernest Roehm-
hid of Prairie Farm, being mistaken
for deer by hunting companion, was
shot and instantly killed.
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WILL BE HELD IN THE CITY OF
ST. PAUL ON DECEMBER
6 AND Z.
THREE GOVERNORS TO Be THERE
Minnesota Forestry Association Hopes
to Bring About Concerted Action
te ForestaIl Future Con.
faorations.

st. Paul, Nov. 17.-Oficials of the
government, the state of Minnesota,
Wisconsin, and Michigan, the rail-
roads and lumber companies are to
deliver addresses at the Lake States
Forest Fire Conference in St. Paul,
December 6 and Z, and from the sug-
gestions they make we'll defined plan
for the prevention of future destruc-
ton of life and property is expected
to result.
Governor Eberhart of Minnesota,
Governor Warner of Michigan and Gov
ernof Davidson of Wisconsin will take
part in the conference.
The program for the conference has
just been completed by J. E. Rhodes,
president Of the Minnesota Forestry
Association. Mr.. Rhodes has succeed
ed in inducing many prominent men
to agree to come to st. Paul to dis
ouss the causes and prevention of
forest fires, which, including tho great
Hfnckley disaster in 1894, have cost
hundreds Of lives and millions of dol
lars in property.
= The cause of these Ares, 1t is be-
Heved, will cause one of the most i'm
portant discussions. Investigations al.
ways follow the disasters and there
always is hot argument concerning
the cause. Recently it was charged
that that blaze which destroyed Spoon
sr and Baudette, Mimi, and laid in
waste thousands Of acres of land, was
caused by sparks from a locomotive
on a Canadian railroad. This was
vehemently denied by officials of the
railroad, who in turn claimed the set
tiers themselves were to blame. It is
expected that this most recent of fires
will be thoroughly probed at the COM
ing conference and there is chance
that the responsibility for it will be
fixed.
Governor Eberhart, of Minnesota;
Governor Davidson, of Wisconsin, and
Governor Warner, Of Michigan, are
to speak on the opening day. Govern
or Eberhart will talk on "The States
Duty in the Preservation of It's For
ests; Governor Warmers subject is,
'eMichigan's Forestry Policy" and
Governor Davidson is on the program
to discuss, "What the Forests Mean
to the People"
The remainder Of the first days
program follows:
Opening address, z. D. Scott, presi-
dent of the Minnesota State Forestry
Board, presiding officer; address of
welcome, Herbert P. Keller, mayor of
st. Paul; "What the Forest Service
Does to Prevent Fires" H. s. Graves,
Chief Forester of the United States
1.-THE Forest Fire Patrol System of
the Western States" E. T. Allen, for.
ester Western Forestry and Conserva.
ton Associations; Forest Protection
IN Canada" R. H. Campbell, forester,
Dominion Of Canada; "Why Our For.
ests Burn" Hilbert e. Roth. professor
of Forestry, University of Michigan;
Forest Protective Legislation Pro.
posed by the State of Wisconsin," E.
M. Griffith, state forester, Wisconsin;
"Minnesota's Forest Fire Warden Sys.
tenn" G.. C. Andrews, Forestry Com.
missioner. Minnesota.
The Irish standard., 1910-11-19

i Robin cooper ls Set Frss.
Nashvlae. Nov. l6.-Robsn Cooper.
oharesd with the murder of Ssnato.
L-W. QArnaAk Wae tend not x1i2kx
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-27
THE
FORTUNE
3.
HUN
SYNOPSIS OF PRECEDING CHAP
TIERS.

Wat Duncan, discharged for tnUu1upo-
fancy by his employer. goes TO the home
Of hts friend Kellogg, who has helped MIN
In the past
Elatogx syznpatfszes with Duncan. VINO
rnsets some OF his old time acquaHn'auOeS
aI the home. OF his friend
EsHIokE wants to help Duncan. VINO n
asRcouraued and outlines a novel scheme
whereby Duncan can repair his shattereo
fortunes.
The scrserne In that Duncan should go 70
. ;eunntry town. dress well, go to church.
work steadily and thus attract and marry
the vveahhiest girl IN tho town
Duncan decides to follow KeIloggs sTs-
lEAzt1on ana with array of newly mads
city clothes departs for and arrives at
EadYala- ~---,-
ora Sam Graham runs q dflapidated
cut OF date little drug store in Radville.
Efe has for years wasted his time on vart-
Gus Inventions.
Betty uranarn,- the old mans pretty but
eareworn daughter, works IN the store.
Mr.. Littfe5ohn. the RadviNe editor, be-
comes acquainted eth Duncan
''B1fn1ky" lockwood is the richest man
In the village, and Duncan is interested
10 learn that the old miser has a daugh-
ter, Josie
Duncan obtains q position in old Gra-
hams drug store without pay, for he
learns that the village girls. including
wealthy Josie lockwood, are very fond OF
soda water.
Duncan advances money to buy a new
Stock OF drugs and soda sirups, so as to
enable Graham to compete with the rival
store.
Josie Lockwood and Angie TuthilI visit
the store and make Duncan's acquaint-
ance. They f7irt with him and buy soda
water.
Duncan meets Betty Graham, who.
weary and suspicious OF the world. does
not enthuse over her fathers new clerk
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-27
DAVENPORT

| Woodsman Frozen to Death.-Abel
!Pedersen. a grubber and woodsman,
aged 81 years, was found frozen to
death in the Scott pasture near Dix
on. The body had apparently lain
for several hours in the snow and
from appearances around it the vic
tim had been trampled down, tndi-
eating that he had struggled to his
feet several times after falling each
time to make another effort to get
ITO the hut. Petersen, who had been
living in solitude, having no relatives
here. rode home from Calamus Sat
urday with William EngIe. This
was the last seen of him until the
body was discovered. The weather
was raw, the thermometer register
dng zero temperature and there was
considerable snow on the ground. He
left Mr.. EngIe with the intention of
walking the remainder of the dis
!tance through the pasture. 1t vas
but a half mile to his hut. He had
gone about half this distance when
he fell. Petersen came to Dixon
about 5 years ago from Dubuque.
and had earned his living by chop
ping down trees and by gTubbing.
He had lived alone during all that
period, but was well known through
out the community. He was born
in Norway in 1870 and when a young
man came to America and moved to
Spring Valley. Mion. In 1898 he re-
moved to Dubuque and after living
there two years he came to Dixon,
residing in his little one room shack
three miles northeast. His wife had
died previous to his coming to this
county and his children remained in
Spring Valley. He is survived by
two sons, Abe and Carl, a daughter,
Anna, and two other daughters,
whose names have not been learned.
His son, Carl. in Spring Valley, has
been notified and the body has been
placed in the Calamus undertaking
rooms awaiting instructions from
him. Coroner Kellogg of CaIamus
found it unnecessary TO hold an in
quest
Ownership of Bed Cause of Fight
Who owned the bed and did a few
months occupation give the ousted
roomer a right to continue its occu-
patton after his landlord elected
him? This is what caused a row of
some proportions at the Belgian
rooming house at 20S Taylor street.
and because of this Apostle Phillips
and Paul Daser were brought into
police court and each brought down
fine, Phillips receiving a gift Of s.
and costs. and Daser $40 and costs,
both of which fines were paid. The
two men were arrested by Officer
Wittrock, who had been summoned
to the scene of the turmoil after de-
velopments had gained considerable
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-27

II WAS THINKING ABOUT IT AT DINNER"
VIII you wait? You'll find that chair
comfortable, 1 think"
Believe I will" said Burnham. with
an air. He seated himself. 81 can't
wait long. though" he amended.
YES. sir. And If you'll excuse me-
Burnham's hand dismissed him with
a tolerant wave. Go right on about
your business" he said, with supreme
COEdeScenSion.
And Duncan returned to his work in
the back yard.
1t wasn't long before he found occa-
sion to go back to the store, and by
that time old Sam was there in con-
versation with Burnham.
That's part of my business" he
heard Burnham say in his sleek. ole
aginous accents. Sometimes I pick
up an odd, no count contraption that
makes me a bit Of money, and more
times I'm stung and lose on il. There
might be something TO this gas burner
Of yours, and again there mightn't-
I've been thinking l might be willing
to risk a few dollars on it If we could
come to terms
DO you mean II really = Sa1u oiu
Sam eagerly.
Not TO invest IN it, so to speak; 1
don't think its chances are strong
enough for that But If you'd care to
sell the patent outright and aren't too
ambitious we might make a dicker.
What d you say
"Why, yes" said Graham. quivering
with anticipation. yes. indeed, if
"Wen?"
IF you really think it's worth any
thing. sir"
Burnham laughed doubtingly and
said:
''Well, as I say, there's no telling,
but I was thinking about it at dinner,
and sort of concluded I'd like to own
that burner, so l made out little bill
Of sale. and l says to myself. says l,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-27

", detained by Burnham's imperative
hand. what d. you want? / got to
hurry"
What was he winking at me for?"
demanded Burnham heatedly. Have
you
"Ohr Roland laughed. "He wasn't
winking He can't help doing that.
It's a twitchin' he's got in his eye.
That's why they call him Blinky."
"Oh, that was it" Burnham accept
ed the explanation with distinct relief.
while Duncan, who had been an I'M
regarded spectator, suddenly found
cause to retire behind one Of the show
cases on important business.
So that was the explanation
After his paroxysm had subsidized
and he felt able to control his facial
muscles Duncan emerged suave and
solemn. Roland had disappeared with
Bnnky, and Burnham was alone.
Anything you wish, STRIP asked
Nat
"Only to see Mr. Graham"
Hes out just at present, but L
think he'll be back in a moment or so.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-27

praise the points or a morse or quality
put up for sale. Good day" said he,
with the most significant Of winks.
"Oh. that's all right" Nat FASTENED
to Feassure him. 81 won't say z word
about it,
Blinky, on the point Of leaving. start
ed to question this Ito HIM cryptic ut
terance, but luckily had the current of
his thoughts diverted by the entrance
Of Roland Barnette in company with
his friend Mr.. Burnham.
Roland's CONSERVATION at this unex-
pected encounter was. in the mildest
term, extreme. At sight Of his en-
ployer he pulled up as IL slapped.
"Oh," he faltered, ST didn't know you
was here, SIR"
mo" said BhnlSy, with keen relish;
'1 guess you didn't"
T-ah-come over to see Sam about
that note" stammered Roland.
"Waal, don't you bother your head
bout what amt your business. Roly.
Come on back to the bank"
"All right. sir" Roland grasped
frantically at the opportunity to en-
phasize his Importance. Excuse me,
Mr.. Lockwood, but I'd like to inter-
docs you to a friend of mine, Mr..
Burnham, from Moo York"
Amused, Burnham stepped into the
breach. Glow are you?" he said with
the proper nuance of cordially, offer
ing his hand
Lockwood shook it internationally.
How de doT' he said perfunctorily.
Sam
EYES," Burnham interrupted Roland
quickly; "Barnette's been kind enough
to show me round town a bit"
Here on business?' inquired Lock
wood pointedly.
mo, not exactly" returned Burnham
with practical ease; "just looking
round"
"OnIy lookin', ehY' Blinky's coun-
tenance underwent one of its erratic
quakes as he examined Burnham with
his habitual intentness.
The New Yorker caught the wink
and lost breath. "Ah-yes-that's ALL"
he assented uneasily. And as he
spoke another wink dumfounded him.
''whyT' he asked, with a distinct loss
of assurance. Don't you believe 1tT'
Don't see no reason why I should
not" grunted Blinky. Hope you'll
like what you see. Good day"
$50 long, Mr.. Lockwood" returned
Burnham uncertainty.
Lockwood paused outside the door.
Come long. Roland"
eyes, sir; right away; just a min
ute." Roland was lingering unwilling.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-27
Novehzed by
LOUIS JOSEPH VANCE
From the Play of the
Same Name by
WINCHELL SMITH

Copyright, 1910, by Wincheu
Smith and Louis Joseph Vance.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-27

IF Graham will take $500 for that
patent I'll give him spot cash, right in
his hand says l."
With this Burnham tipped back in
his chair and brought forth wallet
from which he drew a sheet Of paper
and several bills.
give hundred doIlarsT repeated
Graham. thunderstruck by this muniH
cence.
Eyes, SIR, FIVE hundred. cash. To tel
you the truth-guess you don't know
it'll heard at the bank that they
didn't intend to extend the time oil
that note OF yours. and l thought thi,
Eve hundred would come in handy anC
kind Of wanted to help you out. Now
what do you say?"
He dourished the bills under Ora
hams nose and waited. entirely al
lease as to his answer.
WELL" said the old man, ''it is kind
'OsFu sir-yey kind Everybodx's
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-27

demanded. putting himself between
Duncan and the inventor.
. "MeF Duncan queried simply.
only just because I'm a business
man. II you don't believe it ask Mr..
Graham"
Hes got a perfect right to advise
me, Mr.. Burnham," interposed Ora
ham, rising.
well. but-but what objection we
you got to his making a little money
out of this patentP' Burnham blus-
tered.
None, only want to look into the
matter first think 1t might be-ah-
advisable"
what makes you think SOP de-
manded Burnham, his tone whitening.
WELL" said Nat, with an effort sum-
moning his faculties to cope with a
matter of strict business. ITS this
way. I've got an idea" he said, polk
ing at Burnham with the forefnger
which had proved SO effective with
Pete Willing. that you wouldn't offer
500 iron men for this burner unless
you expected to make something big
out Of it, and it ought to be worth
just as much to Mr.. Graham as to
you"
"Ah, you don't know what you're
talking about"
II know that" Nat admitted simply,
but I do happen to know you're pro
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-27
slashed As He Steps from a Saloon.

Slashed As He Steps from a Saloon.
An unknown Belgian was taken to
DR.. G. F. Johnson's office in East Mo
line bleeding profusely from knife
cut on the back Of his right w:ist.
Some of the veins wa;e Sc Eere1 and
the man was weak from the loss of
blood He said that rs he emerged
from a saloon on First avenue in East
Moline some stranger struck him with
a knife. The injured man would not
give his name.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-27
DANGER IN DELAY.

Kidney Diseases Are Too Dangerous
for Rock Island People to Neglect.
The great danger of kidney trou-
bles is that they get a firm hold be-
fore the sufferer recognizes them.
Health is gradually undermined.
Backache, headache, nervousness,
lameness, soreness, Iumbago, urinary
troubles, dropsy, diabetes and
Bright's disease follow in merciless
succession. Don't neglect your kid
neys. Cure the kidneys with the
certain and safe remedy. Doan's Kid
ney Pills, which has cured people
right here in this locality.
Joseph Graves, 313 Nineteenth
street, Moline, Ill, says: Ten years
ago 1 began to have trouble from
my kidneys. There were sharp
catches in the small of my back and
a soreness and lameness across my
loins that made it difficult for me
to stoop or lift. 9 was often Obliged
to sit down when the attacks we're
at their height. The kidney secre-
tions were irregular in passage and
plainly showed that 1 was in need
of a kidney medicine. Being advis-
ed to try Doan's Kidney Pills, I pro-
cured a supply and soon after 1 be-
gan their use, 1 received relief
About a year ago l had slight recur-
renee of my old trouble but l at
once used Doan's Kidney Pills and
they relieved me-"
For sale by all dealers. Price so
cents. Foster-Milburn company,
Buffalo. N Y, sole agents for the
United States.
Remember the name-Doans-
and take no other.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-27
Free Remedy
Helps Children

Many a mother has learned of way
of avoiding sickness in her family, es-
pecially among the children, by the
use of free sample bottle of the ia
nous laxative, DR.. Caldwell's Syrup
Pepsin. This offer of the doctors to
send free sample bottle has been re-
sponded to by thousands OF women
n all parts of America.
This DR.. CaldweIl's Syrup Pepsin is a
truly wonderful laxative and especially
adapted to the needs of babies and
children because it is pleasant to taste
and no child will refuse it. Then, it is
mild and never gripes. 1t is all that
child's remedy should be, though it is
L good laxative for the whole family
because 1T is effective at all ages. It
s simply not dynamic like salts, pills
and powerful cathartics, which should
aot be given to children anyway.
Nine times out of ten when a child
complains and you don't know exactly
what is the matter with 1t, it needs q
laxativeSts bowles are. constipated.
tone up the child and soon it will be
we'll again-over night wonderful re-
suits. have been secured with Syrup
Pepsin.
You can buy it Of any druggist at
fifty cents or a dollar a bottle, the lat
:er being the family size, but you are
ioctor's expense. Send him your ad-
1ress today and he will send you a free
sample bottle direct to your home.
Then when satisfied buy 1t of your fav-
>rite druggist.
Dr. Caldwell does not feel that the
purchase of his remedy ends his obli-
cation. He has specialized in stomach,
liver and bowel diseases for over forty
5ears and will be pleased to give the
'eader any advice on the subject free
IF charge. All are welcome to write
him. Whether for the medical advice
or the free sample address him Dr.
W. B: Caldwell. 5Al Caldwell building.
Monticello. Ill