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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-12
LOVER FAILS HER,;
MET BY OFFICER
Romance of Edith Hunt, OF
tumwa, Iowa, Spoiled on
Arrival in City.
COMES HERE FOR A VISIT
Expected Hampton Medley to Re-
Ceive Her, But He Msap-
points Her.

What was expected TO be a pretty
romance was nipped in the bud yester.
day when Miss Edith Hlat of Ottum-
wa. Iowa, alighted from d Milwaukee
train in Davenport. Hampton Neeicy
of this city whom she expected TO
find there waiting for her, disappointed
her. Instead she was approached by a
husky police officer, who. after finding
out who she was, insisted upon her
accompanying him 10 the Davenport
police station. where Sheriff o. l.. Bru,
ner was communicated with. The lat
ter went to Davenport and brought the
surprised young girl to this city and
placed her under the care of Mrs.
George Siemou. wife of the jailer at
the county bastilC. She spent the
night there at the jailer's residence
and plans were made today for return
ing her to her home. Her parents had
called up Sheriff Bruner over the
telephone and asked him to take
charge of the girl as soon as she land
ed here and hold her until he could be
communicated with further.
Merely Visiting.
About three years ago became &C
quaiuted with Hampton Medley, who
was then a resident of Ottumwa," said
the girl. I'VE kept company for some
time, although my folks did not like
him very we'll Two months ago he
came to Rock Island. where his par
ents live, and from that time on he
has been writing to me continually TO
come here. ! supposed / was to visit
with his parents. II was my intention
to stay here and obtain employment if
] found that Rock Island was a nice
place 10 live. Hampton promised in
his last letter to meet me at the train
and supposed he meant in Davenport
so | got off there. He did not appear,
however. and it was fortunate that
Sheriff Bruner had made arrangements
for taking care OF me. as otherwise
would hardly have known what TO do.
Il don't understand what made my
parents telephone to Mr. Bruncr and
ask him TO arrest me They knew that
] was coming to Rock Island. and my
sister even accompanied me to the
train. They must have become fright
eued after had left, and begun to
think l was running away to get mar
ried. I had no such intention I am 10
years old. I am going back home and
remain with my parents in the future
and you can rest assured that | will
take no further stock in what Hamp-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-12
HOVIS RELEASED;
THEN REARRESTED
Man Indicted Here on Charge of For
gerry Is Wanted by Stark
County Authorities.

Charles Hovis. alias Charles w. Bell,
under indictment on charges of for
gerry and with obtaining money under
false pretenses. was released this af-
ternoon upon his supplying satisfac-
tory bonds amounting to $1,000 on each
charge His sureties were w. II.
Whiteside and William Wins. Immedi-
ately upon becoming a free man Hovis
was rearrested by Sheriff o. L. Bruner
upon a warrant from Stark county, in
which Hovis is charged with forgery.
Thereupon his sureties attempted 10
get off his bond, as they are afraid
Hovis will be released in Stark cOun-
~ and then leave his bondsmen hero
to pay up.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-12
FAMILY SLEEPS
AS HOUSE BURNS
Close Call for Members of the
Household of Andrew Erman
in West End of City.
BELIEVED INCENDIARISM
Stairway Exit Shut OFF and Occu-
pants of Home Are Obliged to
Jump From Window.

Fire thought to have been of incen-
diary origin badly damaged a two
story frame residence at 429 Seventh
street. owned by Mrs. Mary Mold at :
O'Clock this morning. The fire was
discovered by occupants of the house,
who were awakened from their sleep
by the intense heat. 1t had its origin
in a summer kitchen adjoining the
dwelling The flames we're Communt-
Gated to the stairway of the house. and
before the occupants were aware of
of their danger, it had cut off the only
safe exit from the upper story. II
was necessary for all in the house to
jump from second story windows to
the yard
The dwelling is occupied by the fam
lily of Andrew Erman, who recently
came here from Kewanee. At night
the summer kitchen has not been lock
ed. and Mr.. Erman is of the opinion
that someone set fire TO the building.
Loss Is $1,000.
The entire rear portion of the house
was destroyed and the flames ate their
way into the front rooms before they
could he checked. The front portion
OF the house, however, was not badly
damaged. The estimated loss is be-
tween $1,000 and 81 $500. The damage
to the house is covered by insurance,
but there was no insurance on the fur
nituTe
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-12

ton Medley writes to me. My parents
are coming here this evening, l under
stand, to get me, and | will return
with them
Wanted Both Arrested.
The girls parents told the sheriff
over the telephone that Edith was less
than IS years of age and that it was
their belief that she had eloped They
wanted both her and Medley arrested.
Sheriff Bruner told them he had no au-
thority to do so unless he was furnish
ed with a warrant. The girl made no
objections to being detained when
Medley failed to meet her at the sta
ton. Miss Hunts parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. c. G. Hunt, live at sos South Da-
Wis street. Ottumwa Iowa.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-12
NEAR ZERO WEATHER;
ICE ALMOST STOPS
First Touch of Real Winter Leaves
River Closed, Except a Mar
row Channel.

Last night brought the first near
zero weather of the winter, the
minimum being officially recorded at
> degrees above, though a number of
thermomete in the streets of the
city indicated zero or even below
The freeze was sufficient to almost
stop the movement of ice in the Mis-
sissippi river and this morning the
stream was closed except for a mar
row channel. The river has been
frozen over for some time at Port
Byron. but the rapids above here
help to keep the channel open in
front of this city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-12
J. S. AFTER 13 TRUSTS
Continued from Page oneD

aggregating 1880 were imposed.
Prosecutions of the sugar trust for
frauds upon the government in the
weighing of raw sugar recovered for
the government $3,135, 363.SS. Convic-
tons and sentence of individuals. still
fresh in the public mind, we're secured.
Customs Frauds Greatest.
Most extensive of all frauds against
the government yet discovered are
those in the undervaluations of imports
into the United States. The extent Of
the treasury losses can only he CON
jectured. Every step of the invcsti-
CATION shows fresh leads.
There are now suits under way TO
recover 500. 900 of which the customs
revenue is said TO have been defraud
ed in imports of cheese and figs from
Mediterranean ports; indictments are
pending and some convictions have
been secured. A highly organized sys-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-12
DISORDERLY WOMEN
PLEAD GUILTY; FINED
Emma Russell Assessed $341 20
Four Inmates Pay S45.So
Each in County Court.

Emma Russell, charged with keep
ing a house of i'll fame and with SELL
ing liquor without license together
with four women, Nora Williams.
Lottie Powers. Hazel Johnson and
Ruth Howard, all of whom are
charged with vagrancy as the result
of their being arrested as inmates
of a house of i'll fame, had their
cases disposed of this afternoon by
appearing in the county court be-
fore Judge r. w. 'Olmsted and en-
tering pleas OF guilty. The Russell
woman was fined $500 and costs on
the first charge and 500 and costs
on the second. making her total fine
amount to $341.70. Each of the
other four paid S45.S5. All paid up.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-12
WONDERED WHY

Found the Answer Was Coffee"
Many pale, sickly persons Won
der for years why they have to SUI
fer so, and eventually discover that
the drug-caffeine- coffee is the
main cause of the trouble
Il was always very fond of cof-
fee and drank it every day. | nov
er had much flesh and often won
dered why l was always so pale, thin
and weak.
About five years ago my health
completely broke down and ] was
confined to my bed My stomach
was in such condition that I could
hardly take sufficient nOurishment to
sustain life.
During this time I was drinking
coffee, didn't think | could do with
out it.
After awhile l came to the con-
clusion that coffee was hurting me.
and decided to give it up and try
Postum. I didn't like the taste of it
at first, but when it was made right
boiled until drak and rich-I soon
became very fond of it.
''In one week / began to feel bet
ter. | could eat more and sleep bet
ter. My sick headaches were less
frequent and within five months
looked and felt like "A new being.
headache spells entirely gone
My health continued to improve
and today I am we'll and strong.
weigh 14S pounds. I attribute my
present health to the life-giving quail
tiles of Postum.
Read The Road to Wellville" in
packages. There's a Reason
Ever read the above letter? A new
one appears from time to time They
are genuine, true and full of human
interest.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-12
ELECTRIC CARS RUNNING
Southern to Begin Regular Scheduled
Service Next Monday.

The first electrical passenger car OF
the Rock Island Southern railway was
run between Monmouth and this city
yesterday. However, the electrical
service will not be regularly begun I'M
til next Monday, at the earliest The
cars will be run this week for a ties:
and it is the intention of the road Off
Gals to have six cars each way mex,
Monday. The schedule will be an
nounced this week. The local terminal
will be at First street and Fourth ave
nue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-12

Continued from Page One.)
ba island took place Friday night, They
captured their officers and sent them
to the mainland. The scout ship Rio
Grande De Sui joined in the rising,
but the mutinous sailors were finally
subdued by their officers and portion
of the local garrison that remained
faithful
Rebels AnnihiIated.
After a severe artillery engagement
which lasted throughout the day, the
mutin0us naval battalion OH Corba is
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-12

land surrendered at II o'clock. The
rebels were almost annihilated by the
fire from the land batteries and two
Brazilian warships, losing more than
200 killed and wounded
The seditious movement, it is be-
tlieved, has now been throttled, but
the senate, despite the opposition OF
Roy Barbosa, former president OF tnat
body, voted to declare a state of siege
for thirty days.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-12
Safe Blowers ACTIVE.

Pulaski. H.. Dee 12.-Thc postofiico
safe was blown last night and a large
quantity Of stamps stolen. An Al.
tempt on the safe at the bank OF Pu-
lasli failed, but the vault was greatly
damaged.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-12
TWO men DIE IN
RAIL TRAGEDIES
Body of George Reynolds Is
Found Near Tracks in Mo
line Sunday Morning,
HIT BY MILWAUKEE, TRAIN
Cyriel Collier Struck by Street Car
While Lying in Pool of blood
Injury a Mystery.

George Reynolds. aged Sc. 121 Thir-
ty-sixth street, and Cyriel Collier, aged
81, who boarded a. 216 Second street.
Jhat city, were victims of rail TRACED
les in Moline Saturday night.
The body of Reynolds was found at
$50 yesterday morning under a box
car on a Burlington side track at
Twenty-seventh street. The suppose
ton is that Reynolds was hit by the
Milwaukee roads Southwest Limited
west bound when it passed through Mo-
line at 1920 Saturday night. His head
was crushed Reynolds was last seen
alive in saloon at o'clock Saturday
evening. When his body was found
there was half pint bottle of whisky
in one of his pockets. Reynolds is sur
vived by his mother. six brothers and
two sisters. He was unmarried.
Lying In Pool of Blood.
Collier was hit by a Third avenue
car of the Tri-City Railway company at
1885 Saturday night between First
and second streets. Moline. He died
at the city hospital at yesterday
morning. J. J. Rufus. motorman of the
car, said Collier was lying face down
ward between the rails and he did
not see him until the car was upon
him. Collier was dragged 80 feet.
There was a pool of blood in the spot
where he was lying when he was
struck by the car. The coroner is try
ing today with the assistance of jury
to determine whether Collier died of
injuries received when hit by the car
or from wounds received in a fight.
Collier was a lahOrcr and unmarried.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-12
Store Open Till 6 O'clock P NJ This Week

Moline. asking TO be relieved March 81
next He has accepted a call to re
turn to the pastoratc Of the First
Swedish Lutheran church, St. Paul,
having given up that charge six years
ago to come TO Moline.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-12
Rock Island, Illinois.

The happicst merricst crowd that ever
gathered to see Santa Claus first appearance
in the tri-cities, was here on Saturday. No
crying or hurrying or trouble, but every inch
of space taken up with some laughing girl or
boy and about an equal number al grown-ups
who laughed much the little folks.
It's time this worn-out fairy story of big
folks not enjoying Christmas should be eY.
ploded. Two frank people in the crowd were
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-12
Greek Gamblers Arrested.

John Pete. Gus Poleres, John Rush
and Mike Xedas were arrested last
night by Patrolman Krebs who found
them engaged in rushing the can"
and gambling in a shack on Forty sixth
street and Fifth avenue. Their case
was continued until Wednesday after
noon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-12
Rev. Johnston Resinrs.

Rev l.. \. Johnston yesterday read
his resignation to his congregation of
the First swedish lutheran church,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-12
Hereabouts Was Thronged To the ID

a little old lady. who said. If weren't afraid
they would accuse me Of being hght-hcaded
Id buy that doll right now, and the man ',ho
responded PLEASE buy it; il will give me an
excuse to buy this jumping jack"
SO why not come out and admit the facts
Christmas gets into the blood OF everybody
1t is the way the world has OF renewing its
youth, and a glorious way it is.
Everything is going in this gift store and
it sort Of gets one going too. Better come
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-12


NV mission is to lesson grief.
To search among the plaques that are
And hanish from the world their
grief
However poor you chance to be,
Or young or old, or weak or strong,
Your servant ! will gladly be,
So that YOU, too. may help along.
l help TO rid the world of dread,
To darkened places l give light; ,
lift up many a weary head
I am a Waterman in the night.
I bring a message of good cheer.
I preach the creed of brotherhood;
I show the way and make it clear,
My object is the common good.
lift the fallen, aid the weak,
I watch beside the infants cot;
I bring the color to his cheek
Who languishes where hope is not
swing the gates of gloom ajar.
I help to make the future bright;
I'm little, but I travel far:
l am a Waterman in the night.
g Z. Kiser in Record-Herald.
Cheap.
Cheap loans.
Cheap loans at the Cut Rate.
Kerlcr & Co. make rugs.
Carpenter Goa. company
Sell coal. Phone west 295.
Buy a home of Reidy Bros.
Tri-city Towel Supply company.
For express, call Spencer & Trefz.
Forget it: Cut Rate Loan Co, you
can't do it.
Coal from Price banks, $3.75 per
ton. Old phone S93-Y.
Mound City paints may cost a little
more. but. Ill & Ehleb.
Everybody eau get a loan now at the
Cut Rate. Call West Ia.
Pictures of all kinds; also artistic
framing done to order at MCCabes.
Let William Johnson DO your tin anc
furnace work. 1916 Third avenue.
II. T. Siemon wants your tin and
furnace work. 1526-152S Fourth ave
nue..
No trouble to prepare Mrs Aus
tins famous buckwheat flour. All
groCcrs.
No trouble to prepare Mrs. Aus
tins famous buckwheat flour. All
groCers.
No trouble to prepare Mrs. Aus
tins famous buckwheat flour. All
grocers.
Transfer your loan to The Cut Rate
and make yourself y nice Christmas
gift in cash.
Finest stock of leather handbags
in the tri-cities. Prices SIS TO $40.
Ingalls,, jeweler.
Carpenter Coal company, tele-
phone west 295. Please copy our
number in your telephone book.
Get busy. come and tell your friends
where to get a cheap loan. 1901 =
Second avenue. The Cut Rate, cal
West III.
Doll wigs, switches. puffs and curls.
made of combings and cut hair, at Miss
Tolivers Hair Store, 1S1312 Second
avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-12

tom to dcfraud the government has
been disclosed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-12

To Cure d Cold in One Day
Take Laxative BrCmo Quinine Tablets
Druggists refund money if it fails TO
cure. E W. Groves signature is on
each box. 25 cents
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-12

$500 Silk PetticOats, $500
A SPECIAL LOT OF SILK PETIT
COATS in the seasons most APP
proved models Come in a range
of beautiful colorings, regular $500
values at NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. $500
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-12
Money Saving Gift Specials For Tuesday

Silk. Lined Mocha Gloves, 10
A BIG SNAP in Women's " arm
Lined Mocha Cloves good sug-
gestion for cold weather comfort.
Come in black, brown and gray,
$3.50 value, pair .........S1 LILO
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-12
City Chat
The Red Cross Stamp.

The Red Cross stamp
I'm little but l travel far,
My mission is to lesson grief.
To search among the plaques that are
And hanish from the world their
grief.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-12

SOC Silk Novelties, SIC
1000 YDS. BEAUTIFUL SILK
NOVELTIES in the wash goods
dept. Seven dainty colors-d dress
pattern in a holly pox-if you 7'ish,
a yard ................. .32e
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-12
$3.50 Oak Rockers, 1929

JUST FOR TUESDAY-25 Oak
Rockers. A large. full sized rock
o. decidedly easy and comfortable
While they last only So %
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-12
FOUR HUNDRED
SLAIN IN FIGHT

Continued from Page One.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-12
Lace Trimmed Jabots. 2Sc

FULLY 100 STYLES of ladies
jabots and bow ties. just received.
the very newest ideas. Wonderful
values for early buyers At soc
and ................I SDc
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-02-09
CHURCH NOTES

Aid society of Methodist church meets
with Mrs Jake Thompson on Wednes-
day OF next week
church will be entertained at the home
OF Mrs. George Pennell, Friday after
noon.
st. Valentines anniversary will be
observed al the congregational church
next Saturday evening under the
auspices of the Christian Endeavor so
ciety. Come and enjoy yourself for 10
cents.
Services on the Springville circuit ar
as follows: Springville, Ina. m. Brook
vile, 300 p. M; Liberty Pole, 7:45 p. IN.
Services at Bishop Branch on Thurs
day evening at o'clock.
Services at Asbury Methodist church
on Wednesday, February 10th, at 7:30
p. m,
A good old fashioned donation supper
will be served at Brookvilie Methodist
church on Saturday evening Of this
week AS this supper is arranged for
under the auspices of the church, all
ladies of the community are invited to
donate. Everybody cordially invited.
Price % and Is cents.
A basket social In aid Of Bishop
Branch church will be held at the home
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Eli Reed on Friday
evening, February 18th. All ladies',
young and old, are urged to bring bask-
cts.
Communion services at Synod Kicka-
poo church next Sunday at II a. m.
Ladies aid society Of the Springville
Methodist church will meet with Mrs
l. NJ. Thompson for dinner, Thursday,
February II. All members are re-
quested to be present as matters Of
business are to be settled.
Liberty Pole Methodist aid society
Wi give pound sociabie in the town
hall Saturday evening, February IL.
Services in East Kickapoo church
next Sunday, 300 p. m. Services in
United Lutheran church at Folsom next
Sunday at 100 a. m.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-02-09
GENOA.

CESS February 6th--Dr Tillnan Of Stoddard
was called to see little Teddy Woodward last We'd
nesday evening. He was very sick but is greatly
improved Mrs. c. NJ Prindle and daughter Eu-
nae returned home Saturday from La Crosse
wh,re they had been visiting her daughter. Mrs.
Marcus Hanson the past week Pes 1le are now
busy hauling wood. hay and ties from Minnesota
as ice now is very good Mrs Heath Of St Louis
Is visiting her sister Mrs Thos. Powers :. Miss
Ida OFT spent last week at La Crosse visiting rela-
tives Mr. and Mrs. Henry Sherman returned
10 their home at Pierre South Dakota. ups act
inst Mrs Willie Kennedy Of La CrosLs. HEINZ
Beffa Of Dakota, Minnesota. and Joe BeTa Of
Fountain City canle last FRIDAY to zee their BROTH
er DaBnie who was very sick. Mrs. Laylan
cane down from La Crosse on Monday returning
on Tuesday Mrs. Nottingham and little grand
daughter Of St0ddard are visiting her daughter
Mrs. Louis Layian. al this place. Mrs. Noting
ham Is Just receiving from severe fan sustained
at her home few weeks ago. Hans Hof has
moved his family 70 Newton. Umberger Bros.
have commenced work in their szwmill j.. Henry
Clements, who has been attending dairy sctooi nj
Madison. completed his course as buttermaker and
has returned home Little Moa Clements who is
at St Francis hospital at La Crosse. 10 very much
i'm proved and Is expected home soon Mr. and
Mr.. Young Who have been assisting latter's par
ents Mr.. and Mrs. Willis Hastings. the past two
months, went 70 Hot Springs. Arkansas. Monday
last MISSISSIPPI
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-02-09
EDITORIAL
BAD EXAMPLE ron The YOUNG

There has been no little amount of
unfavorable comment aroused at Madi-
son and throughout the state because
of recent visit to that city, and too
many courtesies extended by university
attaches and professors, to the noted
woman anarchist, Emma Goldman, a
creature so unwelcome that even the
authorities of Chicago and Milwaukee
refused her entrance to their portals
for exploiting her theories of disorgan-
lied government. Instead of giving
Icountenance to this vile creature and
her harangues, those intrusted with the
right education of the youth of the
state should have prevented her APP
pearance in any building over which
they have control as state custodians.
That this depraved women, this enemy
of organized government and society,
was largely responsible for the assassi-
nation of the beloved and lamented
President Mckinley is plainly shown in
assassin Czolgosz's state ment. to the
officers as published at the time, as
follows:
"But what started the craze to kin
was a lecture heard some little time
ago by Emma Goldman. She was in
Cleveland and | and other anarchists
went to hear her. She set us on fire.
Her doctrine that all rulers should be-
exterminated was what set me to
thinking so that my head nearly split
with the pain. MISS Goldman's words
went right through me, and when
left the lecture | had made up my mind
that | would have to do something
heroic for the cause loved. Yes
terday morning | went to the exposition
grounds. Emma Goldmann's speech was
still burning me up"
Then he shot
"What was your motive2 What good
would it do you to kill McKinley?" he
was asked.
II am an anarchist. am a disciple
of Emma Goldman. Her words set me
on fire, )" he replied with not the slight
est tremor.
The disgusting Indifference evinced by
Emma Goldman when arrested in Chi
cago four days after the assassination
was manifest ia her remarks when she
expressed herself as follows:
1.-THE president is an insignificant be-
ing to me-a mere human atom whose
life or death is a matter of supreme in
difference to me or to any anarchist. "