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The Keota news., 1911-05-26
TERRIBLE MASSACRE OF DE.
FENsELEss PEOPLE WHEN
ToRREoN - CAPTURED.
SHOT WITHOUT MERCY
CHINESE MINISTER At WASH.
iNoToN WILL INVESTIGATE
THE SITUATION.

Mexico City.-official reports reach
ing here tell the story of a massacre
Of 206 Chinese at Torreon. following
the rebel occupation.
Upon receipt Of the news the Chi
nese charge d'affaires made formal
representations to the Mexican gov
ernment.
The details of the three-day battle
and sacking of Torreon arc replete
with incidents of cruelty which show
clearly that the rebel leaders did not
hold their men in control. or else de-
hberately turned them loose to prey
upon a conquered and defenseless
people.
The official advices do not give the
number of dead. but taking the 2O6
Chinese as q basis, it is certain the
number is larger.
The last day of the battle was May
18th. That day Gen. Lejero retired
with his federal forces and the rebels
entered the city.
Citizens found themselves utterly
unable to control the mob and reports
indicate that scores Of innocent resi-
dents were victims. Always antagon-
istic to the yellow race, the Mexican
rebels and mob engaged in race riot.
A great part of the business Of Tor
raon IL conducted by Chinese, some Of
whom are wealthy. and, according to
reports. the rioters shot down or
stabbed them without mercy.
That the Chinese charge d'affaires
will be able to secure indemnity for
many Of the victims is doubted here,
for It is fact that since Sir Chen
tung LANG Cheng visited this country
five years ago and advised his coun-
trymen to become Mexican citizens, al
most all have taken out naturalization
papers.
The minister of foreign relations. de
La Barra. has not received any word
from Judge Carbajal that Francisco I.
Aadero had finally approved the Cabi-
net AZ suggested. So soon as Madero's
acceptance is received, it may be as
sumed that President Diaz will present
his resignation to the Chamber Of Dep
utter.
As soon as the depredattons against
Chinese subjects at Torreon, Mexico.
are officially reported to the Chinese
minister at Washington, who also is
accredited to the Mexican government,
he will take steps to protest.
It is expected that Mexico will take
prompt measures to investigate the
situation with respect to the Chinese
and offer them all protection possible
in the present disturbed condition Of
the country.
The Keota news., 1911-05-26
YEARS OF INTENSE SUFFERING
How . Bad Case Of Kidney Trouble
Was Finally Routed.

Mrs. John Light. Cresco. Iowa. says:
For years was an intense sufferer
from kidney disorders. The kidney se-
cretions passed irregularly. my limbs
The Keota news., 1911-05-26

were badly bloated,
and feet so swollen I
could not wear my
shoes. I tried many
remedies but became
discouraged a. nothing
helped me. Then I
began taking Doan's
Kidney Pills and soon
noticed Improvement.
The Keota news., 1911-05-26

Makes the laundress happy-that's Red
Gross Bag Blue. Makes beautiful. clear
white clothes. All good grocers.
The Keota news., 1911-05-26

will put powder in your gun for to-
morrow.
The Keota news., 1911-05-26

Many fellow who falls into a for
tune goes right through It,
The Keota news., 1911-05-26

Garfield Tea cures constipation, keeps
the blood pure and tones up the system.
The Keota news., 1911-05-26

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for Children
teethinR. softens the guma, reduces innamna-
ton. allays pain. cures wind collie 35c . bottle.
The Keota news., 1911-05-26

Don't let your money burn hole
in some other fellows pocket
The Keota news., 1911-05-26

important to Moth0ro
Examine carefully every bottle Of
CAsTORIA, safe and sure remedy for
infants and children, and see that it
The Keota news., 1911-05-26

A man can get along without doing
much II he has sense enough to know
what not to do.
The Keota news., 1911-05-26

ASK FOE ALIENS FOOT-EA8H
ths Anhssptio powder to shake into your shoss Re-
hsves Corns Bunions, lnsrowins Nails, Swollen ana
Sweating fest, Dnstess and oallous spots. Sold
svsrywhers. -. Don't accept env ssbstttuss. Sam
pie FREE. Address Allan d. Olrnotod, L. Roy, M.
The Keota news., 1911-05-26

Try Muriae Eye Remedy for RED,
Watery Eyes and Granulated Lids. No
6marting-Just Eye Comfort. Murine
Eye saIve in Aseptic Tubes New Size
$50. Murine Liquid 26c-6Oc.
The Keota news., 1911-05-26

Don't mind being laughed at: some
day you may splash mud on tho laugh
ers with your touring car.
The Keota news., 1911-05-26

Do your feet feel tired. achy. and sore
at night! Rub them with little Ham
lins Wizard OIL They'll be glad in the
msrning and 10 will you.
The Keota news., 1911-05-26

A Redeen1lna Feature.
MAUD Is q harem-scarum sort, isn't
She?"
Yes, but her skirt isn't"
The Keota news., 1911-05-26

Hardly anything can make such
fool of man 40 side whiskers for
him to be proud of.
The Keota news., 1911-05-26

Disssl ssywbsss.se =
tracts sal kills a0
flies. Neat, eisaa,
ornamsasal, eoavss.
ient. t.chseD. kaSts IN
esasoa. CaA'tspiu ~
dp over. viii not eou
or iniurs anything.
|Cua1aateed elect
I've. OF sll asalsrs o.
sent prepaid for 7oc.
HAROLD 00M821
l~ 0s 4alb Ave-
|. DrsskyA. n. 4.
The Keota news., 1911-05-26

continued until I could rest well at
night and the kidney secretions be-
came normal. do not believe would
be alive today were 1t not for Doan's
Kidney Pills.
Remember the name-Doan's
For sale by all dealers. 80 cents q
box. Foster-Milburn Co.. Buffalo. N. Z.
Wanted an of'esr.
Tho sheriff was snoozing away in
his seat in the coach. when he heard
some ono call out: "Is there an oflcer
in tho coach from New Castlef"
"Yes." replied tho sheriff very en-.
phatically.
Loan mo your corkscrew, please,
sir" calmly continued the drummer
The Keota news., 1911-05-26

s's.:ta.. s::ss 20 Of &<zZzSzSu
In Use For Over 50 Years.
Children Cry for Fletcher's Castoria
The Keota news., 1911-05-26
Wanted an omesr.

Yes, replied the shor16 very en-
phatically.
Loan mo your corkscrew, please
sir" calmly continued the drummer
important. TO Mothofo
Examine carefully every bottle OF
CAsTOR1A, q safe and sure remedy fol
infants and children. and see that i,
s,s.:sa'. s::s' 10 Of &<4Zz[x
In Use For Over 50 Years.
Children Cry for Fletcher's Castoria
A Redeen,lns Feature.
Maud is a harem-scarum sort, isn't
she?"
"Yes, but her skirt isn't"
Try M.ri.e Eye Remedy for ReA,
Watery Eyes and Granulated Lids No
smartinE-Just Eye Comfort. Murine
isS aarine Il nlqaid Assnse e-boc ru0e' New Size
Hardly anything can make such a
fool Of q man a. side whiskers for
him to be proud Of.
ASK FOE ALIENS FoOT-EAsH
ths Anusspdo powder to shake into your shoes. Re-
Loves Oorns. Bunions. lngrowing Nails. Swollen and
Sweating feet, BNstsn and oallous spots. soll
pie FREE. Addrsss Allen 8. OlmgSsd, L. Roy, MI
Don't mind being laughed at; some
day you may splash mud on tho laugh
ers with your touring car.
Do your feet feel tired, achy, and sors
at night? Rub them with little Ham
lins Wizard Oil. They'll be glad in the
msrning and 10 will you.
A man can get along without doing
much If he has sense enough to know
what not to do.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-06-23
PIPEMAN Whales
GAS FUMES; DIES
Albah L. Babcock Probably
First Overcome by Heat
While in Trench.
FOUND BY A LITTLE GIRL
Inquest to Be Conducted TO Deter
mine Cause of Death-Victfm
Resident of Rock Island.

Albah L. Babcock, 1929 Seventh
avenue, Rock Island, a pipeman en-
ployed by the Peoples Power COM
pany, was overcome in a street open
ing at Seventh street and Seventeenth
avenue, Moline, where he was making
a gas connection at o'clock yesterday
afternoon, and died within haitian hour
The supposition is that Babcock was
asphyxiated by escaping gas. but an
other theory is that he was first af-
fected by the heat, and that after he
collapsed he inhaled the fatal fumes.
Ruth Monson, a little girl whose
home is in the neighborhood, was the
first to discover Babcock. James Nc
Nellis, foreman of the power company
crew, was a block away. With the as
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-06-23
SIS YEARS HISTORY
IN CORNERSTONE BOX
Interesting Ceremonies for Central
Presbyterian Congregation
This Evening.

A history of the congregation frc.I
the date of fits organization to the
present time will be placed in the cor
nerstone box of the new Central Pro-
byterian church tonight The corner
stone laying ceremonies will take
place at z O'Clock at Fourteenth street
and Tenth avenue. The stone will De
put in place by Rev. Marion Humph-
reys, the pastor The contents of the
box will include the articles taken from
the cornerstone of the old church on
Second avenue. These will be placed
in a separate package properly in
scribed. In the old cornerstone thcre
were copies of two local papers dated
June Z, 1855, list of members ard
officers of the church, names of pas
ors, etc. The new articles to be cor
tanned in the box are a copy of the
bible, copies of the local daily new;
papers, view of the interior, booklet
giving a history of the church, tC
gether with photographs of the officers
present day coins, etc. The sermon
of tonight will be preached by w. S.
Marquis. pastor of Broadway Pres5y-
terrain church.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-06-23

were in attendance. The mayor being
an ex-officio member of the board TOOK
An active part in its deliberations 5,
especially regarding the resolution
The law is not what the rules are, IL
said, and though 1t may be technical
ity, 1 would suggest the rules l..
changed to conform with the law IT,.
appointments should be made at tn ;
time of the reorganization of The
board.
Judge Lovett was asked for legal
advice. He said he was satisfied Tia
board should elect its officers aud
teachers within a reasonable tiua;,
after the reorganization
Inspector Capron said the board
should not act too hastily 1t being in
advisable in his opinion to proceed
without due consideration.
JOURNAL DEFENDS SMITH.
The Journal, commenting editori-
ally, gives Mr.. Smith credit for the
efficiency of Peoria schools and I'M
der the caption, should keep
Smith, says:
Realizing what he has done for
the schools and the school system of
this city, they should rally unani-
mously and kill in the inception any
movement which will place him in
jeopardy or even make possible
change in the superintendency Rec
ognition should be taken of a man
whose every thought has been for
the improvement and advancement
of Americas greatest asset-her
school system. Here in Peoria he
has brought the standard up step by
step until Peoria's system ranks
among the very best in the state.
And he has accomplished this feat
only by keen insight into the needs,
a definite and telling plan of pro-
cedure and the unanimous support
of the board. At this time when the
fruits of his work are to make pos
sible even greater things, he should
not be displaced, or even hampered
by factional strife. Every modern,
every successful and every worthy
change in our school system since
superintendent Smith came to Peo-
ria. has been brought about by him,
SdlQ a SCHOOI Inspector II 10
a tribute of meaning, one of which
the people of Peoria will join.
HELD EMINENTLY FIT.
Irrespective of what prompts any
move to displace Superintendent
Smith the people of Peoria, or a big
majority of them, and especially
those whose children are under his
indirect supervision, will unite in
the scheme to GUST him.
Parents have watched with intense
the progress their chill
1ren have made and they are not |
oathe to give him credit. He is |
fit for the place, head and !
shoulders above any one who might /
aspire to the place at this time. Pc /
,rians know this and plan Matched. /
altered and pushed by scheming /
will be condemned. And |
t should be-"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-06-23
TO FORM A WORLDS
BAPTISTS' SOCIETY
Rev. III. w. Reed Elected Secretary
for 18th Term at Philadelphia
Convention.

at the meetings of the Northern
Baptist convention held in Philadel-
phia last week and of the Worlds
Baptist alliance held last Tuesday,
steps we're taken looking to the for
nation OF a Worlds Baptist Young
Peoples union and a commission of
25 prominent ministers and educators
was appointed to form plans for
such an organization. Pending the
development Of this worldwide
movement the Baptist Young Peo-
piles union of America elected Its
officers for a term of five years or
until the larger organization is
formed. At this election Rev. H.
w. Reed of this city was for the
18th time elected recording secre-
tary
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-06-23
SHEDS BURNED IN
BUSINESS Center
Fire Thought to Be of Incen-
diary Origin Creates Ex-
element.
THING CRACKED BY HEAT
GiIchrist Coal Company Has Damage
of $1,OOO-Other Buildings
in Danger.

Two sheds in the rear Of 171S First
avenue were practically destroyed yes
terday afternoon by fire which is
thought to have been of incendiary
origin. At SIS clerk noticed flames
shooting out from the larger of the
sheds, and turned in the alarm. 9th
ers were attracted to the scene, AMI
they noticed a young fellow come out
of the shed and hurry away. When
the fire department arrived flames had
been communicated to the adjoining
structure, which contained a large
number of tile pipes. When the water
was turned on the hot thing it cracked.
and several reports as of explosions
resulted. 1t was thought that the build
ing contained fireworks, but such was
not the case
The large shed is owned by the Gil
christ Coal company and is covered
with iron sheeting. Had the shed been
frame the damage would undoubtedly
have been greater There was moth
ing in the shed The loss on the build
ing is $1,000. fully covered by insur-
ance. The damage on the other build
ings and contents is over 500 and is
insured. L. P Best is the owner of it.
THEATRE Is SCORCHED.
The Majestic theatre adjoins the coal
shed and the rear of it was scorched
and the tar roofing was damaged by
the heat. The fire may have been
caused by boys who have used the
shed as a hangout
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-06-23
Personal Points

Dr. ]. P. Gordon of Rockford is
spending the day in the city.
A daughter was born to Mr.. and
Mrs. T. A. Pender, SIS Twenty-sec-
ond street yesterday afternoon.
Mrs. c. B. Marshall has gone to
Ann Arbor, Mich, for an extended
visit with her daughter, Mrs. Fred
Merrifield.
Mrs ]. H. Morrison is i'll at Mercy
hospital. Davenport, where she under
went an operation. Her condition this
morning was satisfactory.
Louis Mosenfelder arrived home
this morning from Wellesley, Mass,
where he attended the commence
ment exercises of Wellesley college,
from which his daughter. Miss
Alma, graduated. Mrs. Mosenfelder
and daughter stopped at Larchmont,
n. Y, where they will visit with Mrs.
Mosenfelder's sister, Mrs. A. Frank
enberg.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-06-23
ENGINES In HEADON
CLASH IN CITY YARD
Disastrous Collision Narrowly Avert
ed on the BurlingtOn-PiIots
Damaged.

A disastrous collision was narrow
Iy aYerted on the Burlington tracks
Wednesday night when a loose en-
CINE between Nineteenth and TWEEN
tieth streets smashed into the pas
senger, southbound, and badly
twisted the pilots. Signals were
crossed in some way and when the
engineers saw what was coming,
brakes were applied. Fortunately,
neither engine was going fast and
they were brought to a stop in the
nick of time, not, however, until
enough damage was done to necessi-
tate the assistance of a wrecking
crew to remove the demolished pi-
lots.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-06-23
MOVE ON TO GUST
SMITH IN PEORIA
Politicians After Scalp of For
mer Moline School Super
intendent.
FRIENDS TO HIS RESCUE
Validity of, Election Is Questioned
Decision Is Deferred Until
July Meeting. :.

Gerard T. Smith, former superin
tendent of the Moline schools, has H.
Cured the displeasure of the politicians
who are seeking to control the boa-o
Of education at Peoria, to which cay
he was sent from Moline.
Politics is behind the move on the
part of certain school inspectors "a
have the last election of Superintend-
ent Gerard T. Smith declared illegal,
says the Peoria Journal. The matte r
has been brewing for weeks and broke
out at Wednesday nights adjourne1
session of the inspectors. The stand.
patters on the board won out, however,
and a resolution introduced by Inspect.
or Williams declaring the last election
void. was laid over until the July meet
ing. The fight over the question was
marked by some bitterness and pre-
sages a finish battle at the next meet
ing.
Several of the inspectors and Off
Gals OF the city have made the DIS
covery that the superintendent 10!
schools had been elected illegally. sTJ
adhere strictly to the law there seems
little doubt, which opinion is voiced
by Judge Lovett, the boards attorney
that the superintendent must be- ele.-t
ed within a reasonable time after III =
reorganization of the board. The same
is true regarding the superintendent
of buildings. 1t has been the practice
of the board to hold these elections Al
the December meeting.
MAYOR ATTENDS MEETING.
Mayor Woodruff, together with
other members of the administration,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-06-23

rates were responsible for the intro-
duction of competition in the tri-citia>
The public is willing to pay a reason
able charge for service, but it does in
sist on getting what 1t pays for. The
Central Union is In position to sat $
factorily serve the public, and shoHil
be forced 10 do so.
However, in the event Of the pro-
posed merger being accomplished, the
field is still open to competition, and
there is nothing to prevent the Tri-
City Home Independent Telephone
company proceeding with its plans
But how far it will get will depend en-
tirely on the attitude of the Central
Union towards it's patrons.
Licensed to Wed.
Turner D. Wright. Kansas City, Mo.
Madeline Burch ....... Madison, Wis.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-06-23

sistance Of two other men he lifted
Babcock from the trench. A physician
was summoned, but when he arrived
Babcock was beyond human aid. An
inquest will be held tomorrow to de-
termine the cause of death.
TEN YEARS WITH COMPANY.
Mr.. Babcock has been with the Peo-
pies Power company 10 years. He
was born in Masonville, Iowa, Aug. &c,
1868: He is survived by his widow and
two sons, Roy c. and Karl H. Babcock.
both at home; his father, two brothers
and two sisters
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-06-23
SONG SERVICE PROGRAM
At Memorial Christian Church Sun
day Evening.

At Memorial Christian Church Sun
day Evening.
The following program will be
given Sunday evening at the Memoir
ial Christian church. This will be
the last of the musical programs till
after the summer months. Besides
the organ NUM- Der by Frank Fret
stat there will be two harp solos by
Miss Frances Desaulniers of Moline
There will be a short sermon by the
pastor. Rev. E. T. Mcfarland.
Organ
(a) Chant Sans Paroles ~
Tschaikowsky
OBJ Canzonette ... Thomas
(c) Funeral March e. Beethoven
Cd Roumanian Bridal March.
Warelng
Frank Freistat.
Offertoire, ITO a Rosebud" -.
Harp
"Berceuse" " Hasselman
Miss Frances DesauIniers.
Postlude, "The Son of God Goes
Forth to War" ... Whiting
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-06-23
PRINTERS.

If anybody knows how hard II is
to keep the skin soft and clean, you
do-don't you?
Gasoline is hard on the skin
don't use it,
To get the ink out OF the cracks
and pores and to keep the hands
soft and white-Try a little Whiz,
water, rub, rinse and off comes the
dirt.
Each can of Whiz contains a cou-
pom which will enable you to secure
Rogers genuine silverware of beau
tiful design.
For sale by all grocers and drug
gists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-06-23
INSTITUTES OVER STATE
County Superintendent Ferguson
Receives Copy of Directory.

s. J. Ferguson, county superinten.i-
ent of schools, has received directory
of the county institutes of the stale
for this summer. 1t is unique in is
arrangement, giving the institutes III
alphabetical order, first according 10
counties and then according TO insti-
tute Instructors.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-06-23
A Dreadful Wound

From a knife, gun, tin can, rusty nail,
fireworks, or OF any other nature. de-
mands prompt treatment with Buck
lens Arnica Salve to prevent blood
poison or gangrene. It's the quickest,
surest healer for all such wounds. as
also for burns, boils. sores. skin erup
tions, eczema, chapped hands, corns,
or piles. % cents at all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-06-23
Work Will Soon Start.

after you take DR.. Kings New Life
Pills, and you'll quickly enjoy their
fiLe results. Constipation and indi-
gestion vanish and fine appetite re-
turns. They regulate stomach, liver
and bowels and impart new strength
and energy to the whole system Try
them. Only Csc at all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-06-23

All the news all the time-Tha
Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-06-23
MAYOR ATTENDS MEETING.

Mayor Woodruff, together with
other members of the administration,
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1911-10-05
WRIGHT INSTALLS
NEW EQUIPMENT

j. M. Wright, whose carpenter shop
and mills are lbcated in the Armory
building on Cascade avenue. has added
to his builders equipment machine
known as ''sticker" and which with
its knives on four sides makes it pos
sibe for Mr.. Wright to turn any kind
of moulding for building purposes.
Heretofore the man building resi-
denee has been forced to secure the
finishing and decorative moulding from
Portland or other out of town mills.
Mr.. Wright by the installation.of the
new machine will make it possible for
home builders to secure such material
for almost half the price paid for the
cut of town material.
Not only will the machine make it
possible to turn out local supply of
fine building material but will enable
Mr.. Wright to make any kind--of fancy
moulding for book cases or cabinet
work.
The Wright shop is already equipped
with band saw and bowling machine,
and mortise and jointing work can be
done. The electric motor and line
shaft. have been placed in.the basement
of the building, in order that from
time to time other up to date machn-
cry for the builder may be added.
"Just as fast as possible, ;" says Mr..
Wright, 81 want to ada to my equip
ment and have place mere in Hood
River where we may make everything
for the builder instead of having to
send awav for il. -
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1911-10-05
UPPER VALLEY CLUB
HAS ANNUAL ELECTION

The annual meeting of the Upper
Valley Progressive Association was
held at parkdale on Monday evening,
September 26, and was largely attend
ed. Reports were read from several
committees which show that there has
been something doing in the Upper
Valley the past year. The most inn
portant being the erection of the
horsesheads which is a monument to
that committees endeavor. The i'm
proved condition of our roads is the
result of that committees efforts. The
committee on Parcels Post has notified
Congress that this Association favors
the enactment of such a law and it
will, no doubt, at some future time
become such. The entertainment com
mittee reported several shows run
off" Iastswinter which everyone knows
were huge social as we'll as financial
successes.
After discussing ways and means for
further improving the conditions of
the Valley, an election of officers was
held with the following result: John
Goldsbury, president; G. M. Upte-
treasurer W. L. Mason, secretary R..
+. Babson, advisory board. A vote of
thanks was rendered the retiring
officers for the capable manner in
which they conducted the association
affairs the past year. The meeting
then adjourned to Friday, October l3,
when monster smoker" will be
held at Parkdale,