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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-23

eral services will be held at the home
Saturday afternoon at o'clock. In
torment will be in Paramount GENE
terry.
Josiah Figley, a well known and
prosperous farmer, living with his
son, two miles from Dixon, died Wed
nesday evening after a short Illness,
death being due to old age. The 276,-
acre farm on which he died, had been
his home for 60 years. and he was
known as one of the pioneers of the
community. He was born Nov. Z, 1928,
in Calcutta, Anna county, o. Besides
his wife, Sarah, he is survived by four
daughters. Mrs. Charles Curtis OF Jef-
ferson, Iowa; Mrs. D. Mcdonald, Scran-
ton, Iowa; Mrs. John Dorman, Dona-
hue and Miss Sarah, at home: six sons,
Tom and Mark of Dixon; Josiah, Jr.,
of Dixon; Dave of Calamus; John of
Highmore, n. D., and George of Toron-
to, Iowa The funeral services will be
held Monday morning at 1880 at the
Dixon church. Burial will be in Dixon
cemetery.
BARRIERS Here viii Not Raise Price
Davenport, unlike Chicago, does not
stand in any danger of a raise in the
price of hair cuts. Davenport users
of the safety razor need fear no ap-
prehension that they may receive the
same treatment the boss BARRIERS of
Chicago are contemplating melting
out to the users of the safety razor
of the Windy city. Chicago BARRIERS
are going to raise the price of hair
cuts to so cents, for the man who
shaves himself. Davenport BARRIERS
today declared that there will be no
such raise in Davenport-for
Y bile. "The scheme wouldn't work
in Davenport at all said one barber
Yesterday Il doubt If the prices
will stick in Chicago. Any way
there is no such movement on foot
here to raise the price of hair cuts"
Failed to Return Borrowed Sweat
er.-Because he failed to return
sweater valued at So which he had
borrowed from ]. B. Fisher, a charge
Of larceny was brought against Earl
Kindred today and he was given
hearing before Police Magistrate
Roddewig. He was allowed to go
with so days sentence hanging over
him. The sweater was returned.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-23

Wednesday for Chicago and Cardiff to
spend the holidays.
Grandma Price went to Rock Island
Wednesday to spend the holidays with
her daughter. Mrs. John Evans.
Mrs. Vance Sherrard and daughter
Mabel and Miss Jessie Farrow were in
Rock Island Monday.
John Sass and Miss Myrtle Stephens
were married in Rock IslaDd Wednes-
day.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-23

Many persons find themselves affect
ed with a persistent cough after an
attack Of influenza. AS this cough can
be promptly cured By the use Of Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy. 81 should not
be allowed TO run on until It becomes
troublesome. Sold by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-23
Orion.

School closed Friday for a Christ
mas and New Years vacation Of two
weeks.
The Baptists give a cantata Fri
day evening at the hall.
Mrs. e. l.. Streed is confined TO
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-23

airy for a two weeks vacation.
Fred Railsback will leave for his
home at Hopedale, Ill, Friday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-23
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MOLINE

Chief Bisant Hats Erection of Build
ing.-Chief of Police Bisant yesterday
halted erection of a small building
next to Lyons laundry on Fourth ave-
nue.. Two Greeks had planned to open
a hot tamale stand, but complaints
began pouring in at police headquart-
ers, so the chief decided to call halt
on building operations. The Greeks
were doing their own masonry work,
and the front, which is less than six
feet wide, is far from being plumb.
Check for Firemen.-A substantial
Christmas gift has been received by
John Mauthe, treasurer of the Fire
mans Aid association, from Mr.. and
Mrs c. A. Barnard in the form of a
check for $50. Mr. and Mrs. Barnard
have not forgotten how the men labor
ed when their handsome bone caught
fire Oct. ID. and the check is in the
form OF a substantial expression of APP
probation. Enclosed with the check
was a card from Mrs. Barnard in which
she thanked the firemen for the splen-
did work done by them at that time.
She also wished them a Merry Christ
mas and a Happy New Year. The fire
men have a substantial sum in their
benefit Golfers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-23

FORCES Roommate's Name; Gets
S7oo.-A slick game was worked by a
Belgian on a Moline bank recently and
as result someone is out between 5000
and $500. The Belgian, whose name
is not made public, is no doubt on the
briny deep by this time, headed per
haps, for the land OF his birth. The
man, who is now a fugitive from JUS
tice, roomed with a fellow countryman
who had a bank account of between
$500 and $500. His partner coveted
the money. and stTaightway he laid
plans to get the roll. He told his compan-
ion that he was sending a number of
names to a concern and that he would
like to get his name. The unsuspect-
ing one then placed his name on the
list. With the name in his possession
this fellow practiced till he had master
ed the mans handwriting. His next
move was to gain possession of the
bank book. This was accomplished, it
is said, by breaking into the victims
trunk. After securing the bank book,
the man presented himself at the bank
to secure the money. He represented
himself as owner of the book, signed
the owners name, secured the sum
with interest and skipped. Efforts TO
capture the culprit have failed and il
is believed that he is now in the old
country
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-23

Reappointed District Deputy for Ply
thians.-A. e. Danielson has been re-
appointed district deputy of knights
of Pythias lodges in Rock Island
county. Word to this effect was re-
ceived this forenoon in an official
bulletin OF appointments made by
John B. Vaughn, grand chancellor
of the state. Mr.. Danielson served
as district deputy last season and
his reappointment is assurance that
his work was satisfactorily performed.
Stores to Be Open Christmas Eve
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1910-01-21

sage the half drowned members of the
lrvessa crew were being dragged to
safety over the side of the ship.
Mrs. Durant. the first one taken
aboard. and Pinckney, the second. were
helped into the wireless room. The
woman was moaning Historically.
Frances is lost. lost" she sobbed.
Next the clicking OF the wireless I'm.
strument brought Pinckney partly to
himself.
whats that" he asked.
"Some one on the Irvessa. Who Is
he!" demanded Harling.
Pinckney did not answer, and Mrs.
Durant broke In:
IT'S Lieutenant SOmmers. He stay.
ed behind TO guide you. What's he
saying:"
lie wants 10 know II all are safe In
the first boat"
Yes. but Frances" cried the moth
er-"Frances. where Is she:"
The clicking Of the receiver cut Off
her speech.
lie says: Don't give up second
boat. Don't believe 1t lost"
The captain Of the Monaghan let out
an oath.
We can't stop for the second boat"
he exclaimed. I'm going for that fel.
low Tell him we're coming for him."
Hariing sent the message, but a mo-
ment later the word came from the
lookout:
"lrveSsa light gone"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1910-01-21

li~ ;ar YACHT lIHc>Sa. captain. She
l'..t;~ -o.u- 10 pieces. There's Il
i.'-..va'Fi t""i 1t The key i. II.
hhrN can't even 1T his position.
itH ''u.i- Hy best. sir. but iinckucy's
lest bis nerve completely. II they had
:; '.I. az the hoy We might get some
'aIa-
'-e "'.''- "' ih' ih"He TO listen in
d'~-'~' "'i' DESPAIR 10 flnckney ;
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1910-01-21

The light was gone. hut The Irvcssa
still held together. for the receiver in
the wireless room "f the Mnnsolian
, clicked out Il sharp command.
Look fer >rccrd boat We STAYED To
save others p"n't cinr f"r us til Won
find Sorord loaf "
Almost N that mouicut the look
sang chroriu- word
"Auoiher hn"i or thr pot how. sir
Again IT," rhri' inc Vrk nf lifting
dazcd. half drowned I,,'"p'" FROM the
tossing lifrbnhi 10 Tie frmr- H..,k If
the steamer was successfully a.rum.
plishcd Erad,cy. tho leader If the
second boat. staggered into the wire
less room.
"Frances' Was she with you?"
screamed Mrs Iurant at Si"lIt Of him.
The secret Ice man shook his
head
I'VE thought she was In the first
boat with YOU" he said How many
did YOU have"
Fifteen" replied Pinckney.
And we started with thirteen" on
Clalinpu HrauPN. inu h1S' Two NAT
makes twenty eight"
\ scream from Mrs. Durant inter
rupted them.
My child. Frances. My child. She
stayed behind with Sommers. Save
her, Save her
Haring sprang 10 the key. and
moment later this terrible message
went Ia the hero in the wireless room
on the lrvcSSa:
Miss Durant is with you. She stay
ed behind to run dynamo"
The answer came sharp, quick. and
for the first time the sending was
nervous:
Then for Gods sake come to me,
Come quick"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1910-01-21
Worcester No Lonfer DRY"

The news reaches us that City OF
Worcester, Mass, in the election
held December 18th, returned a ma.
jority of over 3,70O voted in favor
of license. Worcester first voted
against license in December. 1907,
the majority being 962. 1t thus be,
came the largest No-License" city
in the world, its population being
about 5000 In December, 1908,
although again voting no license, the
majority was only lSG. Now after a
trial OF two years, the citizens OF
Worcester have repudiated the anti.
saloon regime in no uncertain terms.
In additional to this splendid victory,
we learn that in the elections on the
same date in fifteen Massachusetts
municipalities the total dry majority
which last year amounted to S,92J
was reduced to 2,l97.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1910-01-21


"Sao..i1 can+oin " no shriekei i've
.-a. .h.. Irvassa a.-oiD SIR Not pinck-
r,v his t.pe There's = man at the
L... yya ,q, ..ct something from this
ono II. can't send much. bnt he's all
there With his nerve"
Tie dropped the telephone again as
Tie receiver began fo c!i'k:
..Na. b. Ir,c>>I a--uuuI on reef. 20
-t... ur,.rNu. hut within thirty miles
OF ,,.I ..tru. THIS message 70 inii-
Gale. r,.it..r position storm center now
Il~-.I-, . "-,tlN northeast Of MS lleaV-
i"~' a-A.nu- northeast by east. Can
ypl r..l," rut our position:
l, captain had recntcrcd the wire
less room i'y yhe time the message was
delivered
Tel lin. exclaimed the officer
eve can make out his iroba bic posi-
tipn We are steering southwest by
west go find him. ASK him how long
he con last
The answer 80 the message came
back slowly. with every dot and dash
absolutely distinct.
Half au hour"
Tell him" commanded the captain.
I'VE are twenty miles away probab bly,
and can't make better than l. knots
an hour in this storm
\ terrific flash Of lightning for one
hliudinr instant M nm the mountain.
o,Is waste Of waves outside
ASK him where that lightning Was"
shouted the officer
East bv north" the receiver clicked
bock
7, oro,bor r,irrto ,,o COURSE of ,ba
shin had boon chorc..d ono min, IN
tho sou,byrord and al this while tbo
rocoiro, slou.ly I'm, c,oodiIv cIicrad
az. ,,,,;1;nc, ,oT,.s
w horo two hoo,o Roth hoots ,o,.
vocht tcn minutes 400 dpr,no hreat IN
Observation-Disclosures with Won Thnv seem
understand directior Won coming First
hoot maxine FOR Won Jook for Ito
ucbtcu
An oxnrass,o, ~ admiration cama On
Tho fooo of ,bo ola ,ooror
"Tben that fellow must have STAYED
hehind 10 ruide ne and save tho neonle
in tho hoot" no exclaimed "Asl, him
how many arc viii, him.
Uorlinr Translated the ouick answer.
"One J,a Is hollow Stoved with mo
to RIM DYNAMO We can give d,rec.
tions ne LONG nc hold toretber That
Inst lirhtninr fash duo north"
"WeII hos got his ncrve all RIGHT"
exclaimed the officer with admiration
We've got 10 save that follow"
The receiver was still noundinr
ovov. "Dotb hoots got owov sofa,v
pipclpor Nrs Duront In 6rst. ,lso
Miss Duront I beliovo Mako evorv
effort 70 soro ,b.m"
Tho skilled onerotor o,ict,v cut ofr
nort of tho curront hrt tho mos
sooo continued pp;r,errun,.d y1or,,n,
,onybcJ iovousIv
Az.
tbouoh,. no .vc,,;rod with oxc;,,
mopt -, uso,, lace ,,,rro,, ora hu 900.
ne all rirbt If no cot ,hot ro cont no
ten miles off"
I1o s.;x,, tina 1o am, ,.,;a,.o, 80 .,o
cboori,c naws 10 ,rn n,an ~ ,ho
stranded Irvoss, who usod tho navy
call
Very firmly hpt s,ow,v tho onswor
como:
"wo sh,lI p,t on,I;ro ,b;S S,o-r,
cotbori,r ,bic.or non Root, sho,,,a
1.-Two If vro oro ,o., soo Tho, for,i,,- 90
man who st,vcd with ma 70 royordnd
with NV ,r,nnrtv"
CT wnnJ.r who that fo,,ou. ,s-
claimed ia. Nonco,;,r., oh;a, en-
"Did no ton ,.or...
uorlipr shno,, his hand
"\o hut mo-. - novol mon 1Io ,o,
tho navy c,u We n, hir, IT,,
no trans,,tod ,r;o,.,r. .v.m .nn 49,,
bot, ~. o,,., ,', ,' ~"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1910-01-21

THE board of governors of the New
York ExplOrers'C Club, in legislative
session, lately voted. with bowed
heads, to eXpel DR.. f. A. Cook from
membership.
The Columbus journal., 1910-07-27
ttCorpse" Aroused by Noise, Runs Away

NO" another man declared. Il
reckon It is a case of heat prostra-
ton"
Il think he's just dreamin' about
Jack Johnson's victory" said third.
In the meantime the Emergency hos
pital ambulance with changing gong
arrived on the scene. and policeman
with perspiratiOn streaming down his
face rushed up to the mouth Of the
alley and was forcing his way through
the crowd to get at the supposed dead
man.
The noise aroused the corpse"
The PROSTATE figure slowly arose. dis.
closing the stalwart form Of q negro.
He gazed in establishment at the
crowd that blocked up the entrance to
the alley and saw the policeman and
whitecoated Emergency surgeon el.
bowling their way toward him. With
a yawn and a stretch of his arms. the
negro darted into the side door Of .
printing Office. slamming the door be-
hind him.
Investigation disclosed the fact that
the negro has been employed at the
printing establishment q number OF
years He said he was tired and went
out into the quiet. cool alleyway to
take a nap during the lunch hour.
That was all.
The Columbus journal., 1910-07-27
Governments O. K. on the Lowly Toad

age of at least ten or fifteen years
They also believe II possible Tor the
toad to live for limited time with
out food. but doubt stories about toads
being found In rocks and trees
The toad" saws the pamphlet. lis
a nocturnal animal. and ventures out
during the day only when tempted by
an abundance OF food or when the air
and moving insects. cen;ipeds. etc At
is full of moisture. II eats only living
night. soon after shutdown. OF even be-
lore on cool evenings. 1t eihergas from
its shelter and slowly hops about In
search of food. Almost a regular beat
IS covered. In the country this In
Guides forays along roads;des. into gar.
dens and cultivated fields and wher-
ever insect food Is abundant and grass
or other thick heritage does not pre-
vent lOcOmOtion. In cities and suburb
an villages the lawns. walks aud par.
ticularly the spots beneath electric
lamps are favorite hunting grounds
"As a rule the toad feeds continu.
ously throughout the night. consum
ing in "a hours an amount Of food
equal in bulk about four times the
stomach capacity. A careful examina.
ton Of the contents OF the stomachs of
q large number of toads shows that 80
per cent. Of its food vas animal mat
insects. etc.
The Columbus journal., 1910-07-27
A Conundrum Tea.

OF all the novel and interesting
ways of entertaining ones guests
think the Conundrum Tea party took
the best, for one given recently was
the talk of the town. for several days
after its occurrence.
The guests were &c in number. fill
Ing two tables and as two sisters were
the hostesses. one presided at each
table. Everything in the way of china
and floral decorations were simply per
feet. At each place was found card
with the name of the person who was
to occupy the chair. but besides the
came. there was a conundrum. Each
guest had the privilege of guessing
her own first and if she failed it was
PASSED On to the next person.
The one who guessed the largest
number of conundrums received the
first prize and the enc who answered
the least received the 'conso.ation"
prize There were prizes provided for
each table I can assure you there
was no laci. of conversation. After
tea. the prizes were distributed. games
were PLAYED and from the latencss Of
the h ur when the guests departed
The Columbus journal., 1910-07-27
Sold MacVeagh Spoiled Vinegar; Fined

The man pleaded guilty and vas fined
SIS. He promised to be good
A Buffalo milling concern has been
fined for mixing ground corncobs with
-four middlings The same concern was
also found guilty Of putting ground
corncobs in a gluten" preparation. A
lot Of "raisins." skipped from Califor.
mia to Texas. was discovered to be in
part a 1ecomposed vegetable sub
stance. A Chicago firm selling .
''qalck-rising" buckwheat -four has
been fined for fraud in having sold
in reality a mixture Of wheat flour
and buckwheat without any quick.
rising properties.
Another Buffalo dealer was caught
selling to Michigan folk a wonderful
hair tonic" which was advertised to
cure headache and loss OF hair and
all sorts of thins. Analysis showed
it contained SS.5 per cent. of alcohol
and nothing to cure anything The
dealer was let OF with a fine A
Michigan man was detected selling in
large quantities hay fever cure"
composed of 1895 per cent. cocaine
tydoclOride He was fined 500 Sew
eral lemon extracts and vanilla ex-
tract takers have been recently
caught and punished.
The Columbus journal., 1910-07-27

JAMES WILSON. secretary Of agri-
y culture. has been hot-footins It aft
er Chicago man who had the
temerity to sell Franklin MacVeagh.
secretary of the treasury. barrel OF
bogus vinegar MacVeagh bought the
vinegar believing II was the real
thing. the kind that father used to
make OF: the farm. fit to put on let
tuce and pickle pigs feet with and all
that sort of thing.
The looks and smell Of the stuff
made him suspicious. and SO he hal
looed for the pure food inspectors
to como and examine. They reported
the alleged vinegar was in reality
adulterated and artiticia!ly cOiored
and misbranded. 4 criminal informa-
ton vas filed against the iuckless
storekeeper and he was taken into
the United States court. accused OF
deceiving and misleading MacVeagh.
The Columbus journal., 1910-07-27

made and carried in a glass fruit Jar
The small dainty pieces of celery are
nice If the distance is not far SO they
will keep fresh. but IL the pieces are
wrapped in wet paper. then a nap
kin or towel put around them
they will be found very nice and
crisp. Lettuce sandwiches are appe.
tizing II made properly. Use only
the small tender leaves. place with q
dash or salad dressing between two
thin slices of bread.
The can opener and an olive fork
must not be forgotten. although a hat
pin has been made to serve very well
for the latter. Some like radishes,
and even onions are not disdained.
Surprising the boys furnish the con.
vcyance and driver. Each one must
be ready when the wagonnette ar
rives. The baskets are snugly stored
away and the merry party start After
when 1t Is one mass of red Goals, take
the potatoes. put each one deep down
under and each ear of corn unhusked
1t will take about forty minutes &c
cook these properly. Meanwhile the
table IS prepared and when all 10
ready, not one thing is found missing
People never know what there is in
potato till they have eaten one
roasted. with salt and butter.
After the baskets have all been re
packed with the little that IS left,
dishes. spoons and Jars returned tG
their proper owners. comes the camp
fire. around which they all gather.
songs and stories told. till the stars
and moon illumine the sky and all arc
reminded that picnics must end. To
start at three or four in the afternoon
gives ample time. providing the dis.
lance is not great. which should not
be the case. Generally the mistake
is made of going too far and staying
too long and having a large party.
Fruits. such as bananas. cherries.
plums and apples make a welcome ad
dition.
MADAME MERRI.
The Columbus journal., 1910-07-27
To Keep Certerpieces.

a large tube or roll of art cardboar,
or heavy paper. covered with linen
and embroiGered-or. rather. covered
with linen that has been embroidered
will keep centerpieces and like EN-
broideries from showing the wrinkles
of careless use. Bookcloth lines this
tube. and the whole is fastened anc
bound with inch-wide satin ribbon
which ends In strings wherewith tc
fasten the tube after rolling. Place q
sheet of blue tissue paper between
each two pieces after laying then
within: this will keep thier color from
turning yellow if they are laiI ava,
for any considerable length of time.
The Columbus journal., 1910-07-27
She Lives in ainovilIe.

A south Missouri paper is carrying
this ad.: Attractive woman. not day
over thirty. would be pleased to CORE
spond with eligible man. Not abso-
lutely necessary that he should be
young. Would prefer one with prop
erty. but one with a good paying posi-
ton would be satisfactory. The young
lady Is of medium height. has brown
hair and gray eyes. not fat. although.
most decidedly. she is not skinny.
Her friends say she is a fine looking
woman. Object matrimony. Reason
for this advertisement. the young
woman lives in little dinky town.
where the best catches are the boys
behind the counters In the dry goods
and clothing stores. and every one Of
them is spoken for by the time he
Is out Of his short pants. Address
Hazel Eyes. Box %. Bingville. Mo-
Kansas City Star.
The Columbus journal., 1910-07-27

A RECENT bulletin Of the depart
"A ment Of agriculture in Washing
ton has taken up The case of the toad.
dispelling the host of vague and Iu-
dicrous fancies as 10 its venomoas
qualities. Its medicinal virtues. or
most commonly. the hidden toads;One
of priceless value"
Touching toads. says the bulletin.
does not produce warts Cd the hands
The toad's breath does not cause con-
vulsions In children. nor does a toad
in a newly dug well insure a good and
unfailing water supply. Tor in a new
made cellar will one bring prosperity
the household.
The Massachusetts, experiment sta.
lion has been investigating the hab-
its. food and economic value of the
load. and the result establishes its
lain to consideration and apprecia-
ion. First Of all. as to the longevity
1 the toad. the investigators express
tha oninion that many tosds reach IN
The Columbus journal., 1910-07-27
Uncle Sam Probes Third Degree System

the Indictment was allowed to hang
over his head for many months. to his
great personal detriment.
The methods of Francis J. Heney
and Detective Burns may be inquired
into. and 1t is not unlikely that some
attention may be given to the charge
made against the method of admins
tering the criminal laws in Alaska.
especially at Juneau. where the
United States attorney and United
States marshal were recently removed
from Office on the complaint of Gov.
Walter E. Clark.
The resolution directing an investi-
CATION was offered by Senator Hey
burn of Idaho. and was based upon
reports in newspapers of the police
methods employed in the Sayler muir
der case at Atlantic City. That case
was not one with which the federal
government had to do. but. In as much
as the methods complained Of may
infringe the constitutional guarantees
of the individual citizen, the commit.
tee feels that it has jurisdiction. and
that case along with others CON-
planned of will be investigated.
One of the members of the commit.
tee said the committee intended to
go about its work not with the idea Of
furnishing material for sensation,
or of finding material upon which to
utter derunciations. but TO determine
whether corrective legislation is de-
sirab!e.
At the committees first meeting the
general scope of the work was dis
cussed and two subcommittee ap-
pointed. one of which will investigate
the cases i'm the far west AMI the 9TH
er will cOnfine its activities TO the
eastern states. The committee 10
composed of the following senator's:
Brandegee Of Connecticut. chairman:
Borah of Idaho and Brown Of Nebras-
ka. Republicans. and Stone of Mis-
souri, and Overman of North Carolina,
Democrats The western subcommit.
tee will be composed of Senators
Borah. Brown and Stone and the east
ern subcommittee of Senator Brande
gee. Borah and Overman.