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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-23
HUNTING
WOMAN SOLICITOR
Mrs. Smith Makes Canvass Of
City and Collects Christ
mas Cheer.
SUPPOSEDLY FOR FAMILY
Gets So Much That Suspicion Is
Aroused and 1t Is Found That
She Is an Imposter.

A woman giving her name as Mrs.
Smith with a fictitious address has
been busily engaged for several days
past, making a collection of eatables
and Christmas presents given her IN
der the assumption that they were for
her children. At the various houses at
which she called she told pitiable stor-
les of having e large family and a
worthless husband and of being in
need of clothing for her children.
To queries as to why she did not ap
ply to the Associated Charities for aid,
the woman replied that she was afraid
that the result would be the taking
away of her children.
POLICE HUNTING HER.
Mrs. Smith worked her game SO
strongly that 1t began to excite sus-
picion, and the matter was called to
the attention of Miss Dina Ramser
She conducted an immediate investiga
ton and found that the address of the
woman would have located her in the
middle of the Rock Island Lumber com
rany's yards. Accordingly, the police
were asked to pick her up, but she had
evidently taken the alarm and moved
to other climes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-23
HOT WORDS FAIL TO
MOVE MAGISTRATE
Attorneys Find 1t Impossible to
Make @. J. Smith Reconsider
Determination.

Magistrate c. J. Smiths court has
become the scene of hot legal bat
tie between City Attorney ]. F. Wit
ter and Attorney Benjamin F. Schri
yer, representing Flofence Conner
defendant, and Grace Rothermel
plaintiff, respectively. Some time
ago the case which involves owner
ship of $3.50 worth of furniture
was started but was continued by
mutual consent Of the attorneys, till
this morning. This morning the
magistrate demurred when asked tc
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-23
Another Fire Box.

Another fire alarm box, the 63rd
in the Gamewell fire alarm system,
has been installed at Forty-flrst
street and Fourth avenue under the
direction of Chief George Newberry
of the fire department. 1t is located
near the property of the Moline Plow
company and was installed at the ex,
pense of the corporation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-23
Sell Horse for Beef.

Aaron Severy has been arrested and
the Moline police are bunting for AL
fonse Tenner on charges of having
killed horse and sold it for beef to
Greeks who are employed in East Mo-
line. 1t is alleged that Tenner plan.
ned the Job and that Severy aided in
making the sales.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-23
City Hall to Close.

The offices of the commissioner in
the city hall will be closed Christmas
day.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-23
SUCCESSOR Is COMING
Obituary
Epson FUNERAL.

The funeral OF Michael Epson. who
died at st. Anthony's hospital Thurs
day night, was held from st. Joseph's
church this afternoon at 2 o'clock,
Dean ]. J. Quinn officiating. Burial
took place at Calvary cemetery. The
hoy's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Ivan Ipson
of Fairfield, Iowa, arrived in the city
today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-23
LUNDQuIsT FUNERAL.

The funeral of Frank Oscar Lund-
cuist. who died at his home, 735 Thir-
ty-fifth street, yesterday morning, will
he held from the First Swedish Luth-
eran church OF this city tomorrow af-
ternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. S. G. Hagg-
lund officiating. Burial will take place
at Chippiannock cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-23
Suit for DAMAGES,

Mrs. Eta Babcock today filed suit
against the Peoples Power com.
pany in which she asks $4,000
damages because Of the death Of her
husband, Alvah L. Babcock, who
died some time ago, she alleges, be.
cause of injuries received while in
the employ of the company.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-23

rooms tonight over the remains OF the
deceased at which time fitting rites
and ceremonials will be performed,
after which the body will be turned
over to a local taxidermist for mount
ing. Hiram" will then be placed in
the club rooms.
SUCCESSOR Is COMING.
Although the action seems some
what abrupt in this hour of bereave-
ment, nevertheless a member of the
lodge announced today that another
live eagle has been secured in Mime
sofa and will soon be given posses
sion of the cage of the departed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-23
r. G. Glover at CHICAGO.

F. G. Glover, who recently resigned
is chief shop engineer of the Rock Is
land railroad shops at Silvis, has &C
cepted the position of chief engineer
OF the Rock Island railroad shops at
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-23

Chicago, which are located at Went
worth and Forty&eventh streets. He
will take active charge Jan. 1, his fam
lily to take up their residence there as
soon as possible after the first Of the
year.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-08-24
tains much valuable information.
BRADF7ELD REGULATOR CO., Atlanta. Ca

comedy for Wednesday and Thurs
day.
1.-THE Haunted Island" Powers
A mystery play with the element of
suspense more in evidence than in
any film produced in months. The
picture opens with a graphic scene
of a burning ship, from which the
lovers are forced to flee. They are
cast on a desert island, and mystic
rious stranger half man and half
monkey, breaks in on their solitude.
The discovery of buried treasure and
the rescue Of the pair by passing
ship all combines to make one of the
most thrilling and exciting stories of
adventure ever shown on a screen.
Most beautifully tinted and colored.
'The Deserts Lure" Bison. Bur-
nett, rancher, cares for a dying
prospector, and in return is given a
map showing the location of a gold
mine in the desert While seeking
for the mine he accidentally shot
himself. He tied note to the little
burro's saddle and sent him home
and party of cowboys came to his
rescue. Colored.
Fate" Rex. A beautiful dramat-
&c story. Jack was on the downward
path when he met Flora and her love
for him was the means Of making
men of high rank accept a position
a man.
But a fellow prisoner of the old
days met Jack and demanded money
to keep silent. When Jack had no
more money to give he resorted TO
theft He was caught and once more
became a prisoner. Years later he
left prison, an outcast, and entering
a house to steal, he met his own lit
tie child, who not knowing him told
him she had a new papa. The last
blow was too much and his soul found
peace in death. Exqulsitely tinted.
IT'S a Rex"
The Two Gardeners" Eclair Two
him leave his sinful life and become
of gardener to be near their souls
choice. Complications follow one an
other IN rapid succession, finally
ending in an awful mixup. But as
one of the noble lawn mowers won
the girl all ended we'll and mamma
was very proud of her new son-in-
law. Colored.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-08-24
The Pastine.

A most important feature for Fri
day. Don't miss seeing it.
"Pathe's Weekly" The illustrated
news of the entire world. More in
teresting than any other picture
made. This week the knights of Co.
lumbus in convention at Detroit, New
York to Philadelphia aviation race,
Curator Ditmars of the Bronx Zoo,
extracting the venom of a snake. The
investure of the Prince Of Wales as a
Knight of the Garter The italian
Queen visiting the survivors of the
Messina earthquake. The proclama-
ton of King George the fifth as en-
peror of India, and many other scenes
of great interest from the entire
world
Intrepid Davy" Vitagraph 1t is
some time since Davy Jones appeared
to gladden. the hearts of an audience
In this film he is quite as funny as
he was in those which have gone be-
fore. This time he dreams of the
Sultan's harem and the way he play
ed havoc with the veiled beauties IN
side But when he induces them to
ltulONt lHtII lace coverings the WORST
lemons in the orchard seems to have
fallen to his lot. Ultimately there is
trouble in the harem. The sultan Sc
cures immediate divorces by throw
ng the whole bunch out. Davy hur-
r.es away to his ship, satisfied that
harems are not what they are suppos-
ed to be,
The Sheriffs Punishment" Am
erican. Isn't this the first picture IN
which the sheriff plays the william ?
This picture of bar-room gambling
dive and man-hunt is typIcally
western setting. 1t is well acted and
full of exciting incidents which are
well knit into convincing story The
best acting is done by the barkeeping
heroine though the Mexican girl, the
sheriff and the puncher are all good.
The Infant at Snakeville" Essa-
nay. Here is a western comedy. pre-
senting a number of funny situations
that will keep you laughing
"Pathe's Weekly" at the Pastime
only
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-08-24
UMAT|LLA PROJECT
4 F|FTHS COMPLETE
WATER CONDITIONS
ARE SATISFACTORY
Farmers in IIcrmston District are
Cutting Heavy Third Crop of All
alfa and Expect Still Another Har-
vest Before Bad Weather.
Special correspondence.l

Hermiston, ore, Aug. 24-The re-
clamation record, for the Umatilla
government project, states that this
project is now 81 per cent complete,
that the weather conditions through
out the month of June were very fav-
orable, the maximum temperature
being 10 and the min mum being 60
F. The feed canal remained closed
during the month and satisfactory
delivery of water was carried on
throughout the month. Ten thou
sand acre feet of water was turned
out from the reservoir to the distri-
button system, and 1000 acre feet
were diverted from the river through
the Maxwell ditch. The available
storage at the end of the month
amounted to 10000 acre feet. Dur
ing the month there were water right
applications issued for 1900 acres
of land, Office studies and cQmputa-
tions in connection with the west side
extension were in progress. Test pit
work was continued at the proposed
dam site.
Squire d. Tucker is at Herm ston
today making out his intention of
making final proof before Commis-
sioner Cpthegrove. He owns 120
acres Of land near the Columbia riv-
er it beng a desert claim.
Mr.. H. L. Orwin returned from
Vancouver, y. c.. this morning, where
he has been for the last week visiting
his parents. His son Fred returned
with him.
The O.-W. r. & n. company has a
force of men at work planking the
crossing connecting Hermiston and
Gladys avenues.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM Dale Of Portland
are registered at the Oregon.
Project farmers are busy cutting
the third crop of alfalfa. The yield
is very good and prospects are bright
for a fair fourth crop. 1t was not
expected to cut but three crops this
season on account of the lateness of
the spring, but the continued warm
weather mas made the growth very
rapid, consequently farmers are n
good spirits over the increased yields
and the fine quality of hay produced
Dr. J. p. Stapish, secretary of the
western Land & Irrigation company
Is here from Walla WaIla, helping
Their local manager, MI Watson, to
open the Hermston office Of the
company.
g. ii. Cpthegrove has been placed
IN charge Of the music department OF
the Methodist church. Mr.. Upthe-
grove viii meet with the local musi-
clans tonight with the intention OF
organizing d permanent choir He
plans 10 give the Hermiston church
goers "a treat every sunday.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-08-24
GRANTS NEW TRIAL TO
MAN OF MISFORTUSES

Atlanta.-Misfortune that rival
those of Job are told in connection
with the case of W. A. Miller of Tel
fair county, in which the court of ap-
peals has just handed down a deci-
sion granting him a new trial follow
ing MS conviction of manslaughter
and sentence of six years in the peni-
tentiary.
Miller, who is sixty-two years old
was born in Jones county, served
faithfully through the war in the
Confederate army and after it was
over he married and reared a fam
lily OF SIX children.
Just as life seemed brightest his
two Oldest sons died and shortly af-
terward when he was at work in the
fields cyclone swept down upon his
pace, ruined his crops blew down
his house and Killed his remain ng
children.
some years later he REMARKED and
had a daughter named Lizzie. her
.Gthcrs pride The night of her
giaduation when she was showureG
with flowers he was happy again, but
not for long. Aroused at midnight
he found a neighbor at his daugh-
ter's window and learned that the
man had been coming there for more
than year. Next day Miller met the
man and killed him.
in addition to the foregoing facts
there was also a plea of self-defense
Nevertheless he was convicted and
given six years.
The court Of appeals says the lower
court erred II excluding certain ey.-
dcnce, and now orders new trial.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-08-24

the old. The acting in all parts is
discriminatory subdued, yet played
with a quiet fervor and sincerity
which is thoroughly convincing.
2. Satan on a Rampage" Eclipse.
"The Evil Spirit feels dull in his
realm and resolves upon enjoying
himself on earth. He leaves his depths
and begins his vacation. playing
pranks upon humanity.
3. IAN Amateur Skater" Eclipse.
Roller skates on the feet of an anna
teur have always furnished a great
deal Of amusement. In this film the
victim Of the unmanageable rollers,
aided by trek photography, does
many impossible things which prove
immensely amusing
4. "An Indians Appreciation" Lu-
bin Great results followed a kind
deed done to an humble creature. This
handsome western film has to do with
two cowboys, girl and a crippled
Indian. One of the cowboys is kind
to the Indian and the Indian is able
to give warning when he learns of a
pot to carry off the girl Full of
vim, virile strength, action and love
interest. Don't miss it.
5. "A Rough Diamond" Patne.
The background of this picture is a
beautiful German estate. 1t is a sem
timental story of country life, cleanly
told, with no harsh action or tragic
episodes and has a happy ending
6 'The Scorpion" Pathe. Thi.
interesting and instructive film show
the habits and nesting places of that
poisonous little creature the scor-
pion.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-08-24
FINDS \ LEPROSY CURE.

Geneva.-The Tribune de Geneve,"
under the heading, zone More Sue
cess for Raoul Pictet." publishes a
short paragraph stating that by means
Of liquified oxide of carbonate, the
discovery of Professor Pictet of Ge-
neya University, a cure for leprosy
has been found
BY the local application of lique-
fled air at the very low temperature
OF 40 degrees below zero a number
of lepers have been cured in the Ha-
waiian Islands, the intense cold de-
stroyns the microbes gradually and
the diseased flesh regainng its or
lginal health and color
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-08-24
HOES AT fOa FOR HEALTH.

Marshall, Minn.-At = o'clock this
in the village of Balaton,
Grandpa" Shequin. who is 1O2 years
old, was hoeing corn. He has plant
ed corn for ninety-five years.
He was not doing the work because
of necessity, but because he needed
the early morning exercise and the
air.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-08-24

cars being attended here. This means
more men for the town, more "pay-
rolf, Judging from the number of
cars being iced here the O.-W. r. &
n. must be handling all the through
fruit trains going east this season
No Crossing.
Daily complaints are coming in
from the residents of the East Side
above the tracks on the project with
regard to the crossings which the o.
w. II. & n. has long since promised.
Surely some body can interest them
selves and have those crossings made
at once.
Miss Edith Richardson and Miss e.
Crockett of Pendleton were visitors
here during the week end.
Mrs Tresa Bulland has gone to
Spokane on a business trip.
Mrs. II. 7. Duncan and II l. Pat
terson have gone to Hot Lake Cant
tarium to spend a couple of weeks.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-08-24
Is DRAWN INTO TuREsHER.

Auburn, Cai.-William Bosse was
killed by threshing machine by be-
ing drawn into the cylinder ana man
gled. Bosses family history had boon
one of tragedy. HIS parents were
burned to death - years ago and his
wife was killed in an automobile acu.-
dent last year Three of his chill
dren suffered by broken arms ami
one child had three finger, Gu, off.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-08-24
At THE PICTURE SHOWS
OrD,lcuIll.

Fine program for Friday and Sat
urday.
l. THE New Manager" \ dra-
matte story of business LIE by Es-
sanay This picture is one of the
strongest and most apepaling dramas
that has been issued for some time.
1t tells a splendid story the theme of
which is uplifting in its defense of
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-08-24
UMAT|LLA ICING
POINT FOR FRUIT
ADDITIONAL MEN
EMPLOYED IN WORK
Fruit Traffic Though River Town Is
Unusually Hcavy-EIcction to BE
Held in Near Future 10 Locate New
School Building.
Especial Correspondence.)

umatilla, ore. Aug. 23.-The
through fruit express of the O.-W r.
& n. was iced here Sunday. some so
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-08-24
The Cosy.

Thrilling story Of the sea, a strong
western tale. a powerful Rex drama
Of social conditions and a good, breezy
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-08-24

Mr. w. Il: O'Connell Is spending a
few days at the Hot Lake Sanitarium
and will visit Baker City and other
points in eastern oregon before re-
turning to Umatilla.
Services in Irrigon.
Rev. Mr.. Russell, with a party of
twenty-five of the Umatilla congre-
cation, held services at Irrigon sun
day.
superintendent Connoly, with his
private car was here Sunday and
Monday on official business.
A meeting Of district No. 6 school
section will be held in the school
here soon, when a vote on the loca-
tion of the new $4,000 school bu Id
ing will be taken. The directors are
taking a great deal Of interest in the
matter and of course only the votes
of this section can determine where
our new building VIII be situated.
The school directors are K. L. Yerxa,
A. b. stephens and ID. c. Brownell,
W. f. Tornbow being clerk Of the
board
Government Boat DOcked Here.
The government boat Umatila has
been docked here for several days and
viii coal and take supplies here be-
tore going up the river.
Large Cargo.
The open River transportation boat
had as usua! large cargo for local
merchants as well as about twenty
five carloads for out Of town mer-
chants. 80.
w. H. Boyd of Echo was sltor
here Sunday.
r. Lewis, a realty man of Herm.s-
ton, was here Sunday en- route to Spo-
kane.
Mr.. and Mrs. Russell Brownell of
Hermston and Guy Moss and Guy
Vansant of California were guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. d r. Brownell Sunday.
Captain j. A. Stanfield, who has
been on a visit to Portland and AS
toria, has returned feeling much inn
proved n health.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-08-24
AM0ITTlHaER'S AMITlaRS
1.1UTYz

1t is the duty of every expectant
mother to prepare her system for the
coming of her little one to avoid as
far as possible the suffering of such
occasions, and endeavor to pass
through the crisis with her health
and strength unimpaired. This she
may do through the use of Mothers
Friend, remedy that has been so
long in use, and accomplished so
much good, that it is in no sense an
experiment, but preparation which
always produces the best results. II
Is for exernal application and so pen
etrating in its nature as to thoroughly
lubricate every muscle, nerve and ten
don involved during the period before
baby comes. 1t aids nature by ex-
panding the skin and tissues, relieves
tenderness and soreness, and perfectly
prepares the system for natural and
safe motherhood. Mothers Friend
has been used and endorsed by thou
sands of mothers, and its use will
prove comfort and benefit to any
woman IN need of such a remedy,
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-08-24

Mothers Friend
IS sold at drug
stores. Write for
free book for
expectant moth
- lii,
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-08-24
Government Boat Docked Here.

The government boat Umatilla has
been docked here for several days and
VIII coal and take supplies here be-
fore going up the river.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-08-24

Mr.. w. l.. O'Connell is spending a
few days at the Hot Lake Sanitarium
and will visit Baker City and other
points in eastern oregon before re-
turning to Umatilla
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-01-03
ST. John.

Mr. and Mrs. George Thiel of Chica-
go are the guests of relatives here
during the present week.
Andrew Keiman of Whiting. spent
today with relatives here.
Mrs. Katherine Austgen of Hammond
attended the funeral of Mrs. Mary
Koch Monday.
Mrs. Joseph Boiling of Harmon
visited today with her mother, Mrs
Johanna Jourdain.
Mrs. Margaret Gerlach and daughter
Miss Helen, returned Sunday night
from Chicago. where they spent several
days visiting with relatives.
Mr. and Mrs. Peter Klein of Dyer
attended the funeral of the late Mrs
Mary Koch today.
Mrs. Mathew Schaefer of Whiting
and her brother. Michael Hammer, OF
E,nglewood were the guests of Post
master Mrs. Andrew Hammer Monday
Adam Boiling of South Chica go spent
today with relatives here.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-01-03
ROBERTSDALE.

Elmer I4aHayne returned to his home
in Croker, after few days visit with
his brother, Fred LaHayn of Harrison
avenue
John Biaul visited friends in East
Side last evening.
Mrs Winters and daughter. Hazel,
returned to their home in INLAND. Mich.
after a pleasant visit with the former $
daughter. Mrs. Charles Flaugher.
Miss Myrtle Soltwedel was confined
to her home in Harrison avenue the
latter part of the week by illness.
Frank Seiiger OF East Side was the
guest OF his sister, Mrs. Henry Eggers
OF Roberts avenue, yesterday
Robert Atchison and sons Elmer and
Vernon returned home the later part
of the week from Crocker. where they
spent several days hunting.
Mrs. Edward Freese of Harrison ave-
nue. spent the day shopping in Chi
cago.
The members of the Independent
Pedro club were entertained Friday af-
ternoon at the home OF Mrs. William
Kelly in Burnside The guests met fol
a pleasant social time, and spent the
afternoon in playing pedro until
O'Clock, when a dainty luncheon was
served
Mr. Rohrdanze OF Roberts avenue is
on the sick list
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Schaaf and
family of Indiana boulevard spent New
Years day in Chicago the guests Of the
latter's sister, Mrs. A. Meyers and fam
lily.
Mr. and Mrs. Jake Wichorst enter
tanned a number of relatives at a
| o clock dinner New Years day at theil
home in Harrison avenue.
Ralph Tucker returned to his home
| in South Bend Saturday after a week.
visit at the Tucker home in Pear
!. street
Miss Rose Smith of Chicago visited
| her parents. Mr. and Mrs. ]. Smith O.
| Reese avenue yesterday.
| Sam Swartz of Hammnod was a Rob
F, ertsdale visitor last evening.
i August Trowe of Central left las
week for a short business trip to Dav
export, Fla.
! John Peterson is confined to his HON,
| in Harrison avenue suffering with
very sore eye. caused by getting
small piece OF steel in it while at hi
work
Isaac Burns, who has been visitin,
his sisters, Mesdames ]. Stewart an,
". Payne, for a few weeks, left Sat
urday evening for Muncie. Ind.
Mrs. F. Lewis of Cleveland avenu
spent the day in Windsor Park, visit
| ing her parents.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-01-03
URNHAM.

Among IL Hammond shoppers Sat-
urday wereMrs- ]. Friedman. Mrs r.
Rau, Mrs. Gorge Phillips. Mrs. Athena
Doe and K sherine Cox.
Mrs. Wilhm Smith entertained COM
pany from south Chicago New Years
day.
Mrs. w Meyers of Chicago spent
Saturday hfe giving music lessons.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charley Burnham OF
Pullman is spending the weeks end
with his paents.
Mrs Julis smith and daughter. EN-
ma, were ammond visitors Saturday
NJ. Kelle of Roseland transacted
business hee Sunday.
Mrs. w smith purchased a Straubt
piano for ser daughter, Meta, for g
New Year spresent
Mrs Marie Burnham spent Sunday
morning in Hammond.
Mr. and IRIS S. Ferner OF Park ave
nue. were chicago visitors Sunday.