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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-06
ASKS INJUNCTION
AGAINST HUSBAND
Mrs, Alice L. Smith of East Moline
Also Petitions Court 10 Grant
Her Decree of Divorce.

Mrs. Alice L. Smith of East Moline,
through her attorneys ]. B. and ]. l..
Oakleaf, fled in the circuit clerks Of
fee this morning, petition for d.
vorce and injunction against her hus-
band. Edwin Smith. She claims that
for two years prior to Dec. %, 1909,
her spouse was a habitual drunhard
and that he abused her until she left
him. That is her grounds for divorce.
She also claims that he has interfered
with her earning her own livelihood
by making trouble for her at various
places where she secured employment
as a domestic, and she asks that an in
junction be issued to restrain him
from further annoyance. The Smiths
were united in marriage Aug. 10, 1891.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-06
SOCIETY ELECTS OFFICERS.

THE ENDOWMENT FUND SOCI.
ETY. of Augustana college held its an.
nual meeting at the home of Mrs. Os-
car Lundahl, 927 Forty-third street,
yesterday afternoon. Mrs. C. W Foss
was reelected as president for the com
ing year. Besides the regular officers
year book committee was also elect
ed to map out the course OF study
which viii be pursued during the next
year. THE Customs of Different Ma
tons" is the general subject which
will be discussed
The society has been in existence
for II years and it will now enter
upon its 18th. During this time So
1s4-59 has been raised At present the
society is comprised OF more than two
members
After the business meeting dainty
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-06
RECEIVE 70 CENTS HOUR
Brickmasons' New Wage Scale Goes
Into Effect This Month.

4 new wage scale goes into effect
this month, contractors and brick
masons signing an agreement that
calls for an increase of ~ cents an
hour for labor. Masons have been re-
ceiving 621a cents an hour; the new
scale provides for 20 cents.
Eight hours shall constitute a work
ing day and from May 1 to October l
the men shall enjoy every Saturday
afternoon as a half-hoIiday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-06
.VELIE ESTATE DIVIDED
Bulk of Wealth Left to Four Chill
dren.

The will of the late Mrs. Emma
Deere Velie of Moline was admitted to
probate this morning by Judge 3. s.
Bell. The instrument, which contains
codicil, disposes of a large estate
Mrs. Velie died Feb. 2, 1911. Mrs.
Grace Velie Harper receives $4,000 in
addition to an equal share in most of
the remainder of the estate, which is
divided among the following children:
Charles Deere Velie, Stephen Henry
Velie, Willard Lamb Velie and Mrs.
Grace Velie Harper These are also
named as executors. In addition to
these the codicil gives requests OF $500
to each of half a dozen grandchildren
and greatg grandchildren. There are be-
quests to several trusted and lifelong
servants of deceased. The will was
dated May II, 1910, and the codicil
Dec. 6, 1910
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-06
Want CITY JOB?
APPLY ON PAPER
Verbal Requests From Place
Seekers Will Not Be Con-
sidered by Commission.
BLANK FORMS PRINTED
After These Are Filled Out, With
Complete Information, They
May Be Mailed.

Mayor H. NJ. Schriver entered up
on his new duties at the city hall at
O'Clock this afternoon. He an
nounced that an informal meeting
of the commission would be held at
O'Clock. at which time il is ex-
pected that an apportionment Of Of
fetal duties would be made. 1t Is
understood that the mem bers Of the
commission have already agreed
among themselves as to which de-
partment each will be assigned TO.
That there is harmony among the
commissioners from the beginning
Is shown by the fact that no two
sought the same department. While
the commission Is now in control
of the municipal government, under
the law a formal meeting for the
transaction of official business can
not be held until next Monday.
GET-TOGETHER CONFERENCE.
Persons seeking appointments I'M
der the city commission are to be re-
quired to I'LL out a regulation form OF
application that WIS drafted by the
new officials after get-together meet
ing held last night incident TO din
ner rendered his associates by Mar
tin T. Rudgren-.at the New Harper.
By comparison of notes the mem
bers of. the commission discovered that
several hundred persons already had
asked for jobs. OF course these petit
tons all were verbal. 1t was decided
that no consideration should be CIV
en- to verbal applications. Mr.. Rud-
gren was authorized TO have a supply
of the application forms printed at
once. There will be furnished on re-
quest at the city hall.
FULL INFORMATION ExAOTED.
The blank form calls for the name
and address, length of residence in
the city, whether a taxpayer, wheth-
er married, and statement of qualif-
cations for the position sought. Each
application must be certified to by
three citizens, the latter to testify
to the character and qualifications Of
the candidate.
The applications may be mailed
either to the mayor or any one of the
four commissioners. The heads of
the several departments will be select
ed at commission conferences. An
nouncement of these appointments
will be made as the selections are
agreed upon.
LUNDBI1HG ACTING CLERK.
The mayor and commissioners out
lined in a general way the plans to
be followed in the conduct of the city
government under the new law at the
dinner last night. Mr.. Rudgren, the
host, is the only member OF the retir-
ing city administration retained on
the commission. With the assuming
OF duties of commissioner today Mr..
Rudgren ended his term as city clerk,
and appointed J. NJ Lundberg. his as
sistant for the past four years, as
acting clerk
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-06

void. Miss Bowles, who was 65 years
old, died Feb. q, 1908. She directed
that her niece and nephew be given
81, 900 each from her estate, and be
queathed the remainder, amounting to
about $4,000, to her sister, Mrs. Ella
Bryan. The contestants claim that
Mrs. Bryan exerted undue influence
upon Miss Bowles before her death.
They are represented by S. p. Ken
worthy, G. o. Dietz and ]. NJ. Iohn-
son, and Searle and Marshall and Nc
Entry and McEniry appear for the pro-
ponents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-06
POLICE MAGISTRATE OUT?
@. j. Smith Not Acting Until There
Is Ruling on New Law.

Because of doubt which prevails
as to whether or not the office Of
police magistrate exists under the
commission form of government,
Charles J. Smith, the present incum-
bent. has decided not to act in that
capacity until such time as he is
assured of his ground. He has Sc
cured counsel and is having the law
looked into. He claims TO have re-
ceived information that Attorney
General Stead stated verbally that
the Office of police magistrate is not
affected. but Mr.. Stead has refused
TO make any official statement.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-06
NEFF-BOYE n.

MRS. LIMA ]. BOYER OF THIS
city and Robert d. Neff of Holyoke,
Col, were married at the home of
Rev. Marion Humphreys, 1919 Four
teenth street, Tuesday evening at 8
O'Clock, by Rev. Mr.. Humphreys.
They we're accompanied by Miss Mary
McKitrick and Mrs. Reath Richard
son. Mr. and Mrs. Neff went for a
trip to Colorado and returning Will
make their home on the grooms farm
in Rural.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-06
refreshments were served and a So

refreshments were served and a so
cial time was enjoyed
The officers elected for the year
1911-1912 are as follows:
President-Mrs. c. W. Foss.
Vice president-Mrs.' L. G.. Abra
hanson.
Recording secretary-Mrs. Andrew
Kempe.
Corresponding secretary-Mrs. E. F
Bartholomew.
General treasurer-Mrs. George w.
Johnson.
Local treasurer-Mrs. VIII Dahl
stem.
Auditing committee-Mrs. o. P. An.
derson, Mrs. s. G. Youngert and Mrs.
c. l. Peterson
Year Book committee-Mrs. K. T.
Anderson, Mrs. NJ. c. Rice and Mrs.
Fred Titterington.
Nominating committee-Miss Emily
Anderson, Mrs. o. V. Molmgrain and
Mrs. ]. A. Jdden.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-06
les at 800 yesterday afternoon at her

les at 500 yesterday afternoon at her
home, 1903 Thirteenth street. Moline.
She was assisted by her sister Miss
Fannie Freeburg. In the games the
first favor was given to Mrs. II. 70.
Rowe, Mrs. A. J. Riess took the sec
ond prize and the consolation favor
fell TO Mrs. Gus Sohrbeck Following
the games the hostess served a two
course luncheon. Mrs. Lindvall had
as her guests Mesdames Charles
Brunstrom, Ernest Jericho and
George Sohrbeck OF Moline and II. J.
Koch. Oscar Oberg, A. J. Riess, II. Il.
Rowe, N. W. Steiner, Charles Ullemey-
er and William UIlemeyer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-06
DILLON Is NEAR DEATH
Physicians Fear Drug Fiend, at Hos
pitaI, Cannot Recover.

Physicians Fear Drug Fiend, at Hos
pitaI, Cannot Recover.
Louis R. Dillon, the drug victim
who is at St. Anthony's hospital as
the result of an apparent attempt to
take his own life Tuesday evening,
was reported today as being in a
very precariOus condition still. His
physicians say his recovery is doubt
full. Advices from Green Bay, Wis,
which is claimed by Dillon as his
home, are to the effect that there is
no such address as is given by Dill
Ion and that the wife of the man
cannot be located, If she is there
The police department here is be
ginning to believe that billions
mind is affected to such an extent
that he does not know where he is
from.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-06
FIRST NJ. E. CHURCH
DIAMOND JUBILEE
Rock Island Congregation to CeIe-
brate 10Th Anniversary Next
October.

The First NJ. E. church of this city
was organized in 1886 at a time when
the population was less than 800
Plans are already under way for a fit
ting observance of the diamond jubi-
lee of the church to be held next Oc-
tober. The celebration will continue
through a week probably 1t will be
in the nature of a homecoming for all
former communicates of the church
now living and who have taken up
their residence elsewhere.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-06
COUNTY CAMP IS
FOR HRWESACAIN
Woodmen instruction State
Delegation to Support Head
Clerk for Reelection.
BACK THE ADMINISTRATION
Rock Island to Have -Four Votes in
National Convention at Buff
falo in June.

The Rock Island county camp OF
Woodmen in assembly al Odd Fellow
hall yesterday afternoon heartily en-
dorsed the administration of Head
Clerk c. W. Halves and gave lbs appro-
baton to the other head officers Of the
society who are residents of this coun-
". Among these are Dr. E. l.. Kerns
of Moline, one of the head physicians,
and z. o. Van Calder, editor of the Off
cial paper of the society. George w.
Gamble of Moline. chairman of the head
camp mileage and per diem commit
tee, was also given the appreciation of
the county camp. The committee nam
ed to select delegates 10 the state
camp made its report and the following
were elected as representatives of the
county to the state camp in Spring
field:
NAMED AS DELEGATES.
Rock island. F. Cramer, Camp 20;
c. F. Huthmaker, Camp &c; D. H.
Smith, Camp 500; Daniel Mckinney,
Camp 1850, and Homer F. Hinckley,
Camp 13.443. The alternates are Phil
Wilcher, ]. F. Egan, w. c. Maucker
Daniel G. White and F. o. Van Calder,
each alternate coming from the same
camp as the regular delegate 20 whom
he serves as alternate.
Moline-August Sundine and Frank
E. Young, Camp SO, and Fritz Hedin,
Camp 153. The alternates are r. l.
Johnson, James Jensen and Clark Mel
son.
Country-Bert Cook, Camp go Hamp-
ton; r. A. Fuller, Camp 1882, East
Moline; George Burgoyne, Camp 2.886,
Andalusia; Ben F. Wilson, Camp 1856,
Rural and William Hofer, Camp 3,627,
South Rock Island. The alternates are
George F. McNabney, Hampton; W. G.
Ausbrook, Watertown; A. H Mewes,
Illinois City; Elmer Montgomery, Ru-
raj, and w F. Nichols, Milan.
INSTRUCTIONS GIVEN.
The following resolution governing
the action OF the delegation to the
state camp at Springfield in May was
adopted:
Resolved, That the delegates from
Rock Island county 10 the state camp
are hereby instructed to vote as a unit
anu ~ give COIuIdl support 10 Tie pres
ent administration of the society and
TO vote in the state camp consistent
with the wishes of our head clerk.
They are instructed to give him cor
dial support at all times, and to see to
it that a delegation from Illinois to
the head camp is chosen that will sup
port his reelection, and stand with him
for a continuance of the present eff
cient, honest and economical manage
ment.
MAKE RECOMMENDATION
The committee on delegates made a
that the state camp
name the following to act as delegates
from this county to the national head
camp at Buffalo, N Y, in June: NJ. 7.
Stevens, Camp &c, Rock Island. with
Rev. H. ". Reed as alternate; C. J.
Nylen, Camp SO, Moline, with o. F. An
dersOn as alternate; Dr. w. r. Freek,
Camp SO. COrdova with Frank E. Shep-
pard of Hillsdale as alternate. and Guy
Y. Petit, Camp 1919, Reynolds, and s.
o. Heath of Taylor Ridge as alternate.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-06
School SAVINGS.

School savings collections for
March by the State bank were as
follows:
South Rock Island-Aiken street
school. Miss Abbie Burns. teacher,
s13.16: Miss Lizzie Crawford, teach
er. SIS; Miss Mary Mccarthy, teach
er. S1327
Center Station-Miss Ruth john
ston. teacher, s5.sS; Miss Julia Nc
Ginty. teacher, s1SI.
Sears-Niss Ella DIngeIdein,
teacher, s69s; Miss Ella Mitchell,
teacher. Sc. Total $3.50.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-06
REPORT Is Withheld ID
Moline Woman's Club Committee
Returns From Geneva Visit.

The committee from the Moline
Woman's club which went to Geneva
Monday TO investigate conditions in
the training school for girls there,
returned home last night, but to-
day refused to give out a statement
The women have communicated with
Governor Deneen and when they
have received an answer from him
will probably make public their re-
port.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-06
BREAK FIRE BOX GLASSES
Chief Newberry Serves Warning to
MischieVOus Boys of City.

-"ISNIHSsUus 1OyS OF NIJ!.
Scarcely a day passes but what
some boy, bent on mischief, breaks
the glass protector IN a fire alarm
box. and as rule, two or three are
broken each day. This morning
Fire Chief George New berry was
called upon to replace three glasses
He said that since the new system
had been placed in use three dozen
glasses have been broken. It is not
the matter of expense which is
caused, but the amount Of incon-
venience and possible damage which
may result in the breaking Of the
glasses. II any one is caught in the
act he will be penaHzed to the full
extent of the law
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-06

ing in revenge because he had been re-
fused a drink during the day, it was de-
cided to submit TO fine rather than
defend the charge, and Justice Wells
imposed a fine Of $50 and costs, which
was paid, and thus ended this phase Of
the proceedings.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-06
Woman Adjudqed Insane.

Mrs. Grace Lothridge of this city
was adjudged insane yesterday by a
commission consisting Of County
Judge r. W. Olmsted and Drs. Joseph
DeSilva and C T. Foster. She was
found to be suffering of acute demen-
tia She was ordered committed TO
the hospital at WATERFOWL
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-06
BERRY-S CHEEEER.

At the parsonage of the First NJ. e.
church at 2 o'clock this afternoon was
celebrated the marriage of Frank b.
Berry of Davenport and Miss Anna
Scheger of Kewanee. Rev. f. T. New
land performing the ceremony.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-06
YOUNG PEOPLE GIVE SUPPER.

THE YOUNG PEOPLES SOCIETY
of Aiken street chapel held a very
successful program and supper at the
chapel last evening, the attendance
being large and the program was well
given. This was the first entertain
ment given by the society since its
organization and they are well salts
fed with the result The following
program was given:
Solo-Alice Chandler.
Prayer-Mr Train.
Reading-Irma Rain.
Solo-Rosie Chambers.
Solo-MyrtIe Donovan.
Piano duet-Frances and Rosie
Chambers.
Solo-Mable Donovan.
Recitation-Eena GuIdenzopf
Song-Virginia Wertz, Elsie Nc
Burney, Myrtle Donovan.
Piano solo-Irma Rain.
Trio-MabeI Donovan. Gladys Nc
Burney, and Marie HofeT.
Reading, THE Dying Hobo"--Emil
Guldenzopf five years old, who re-
sponded to an encore with Wash
ing Day at Our House"
Song-MyrtIe Donovan, Vera Nc
Burney and Virginia Wertz.
Address-Mr. Carlson.
Supper was served after the pro-
gram and a very enjoyable evening
was spent.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-06
Obituary Record
MRs. Louisa HITTON.

Mrs. Louisa Hatton, a former resi-
dent of Rock Island. died this morning
at her home in Chicago. The family
removed to Chicago 20 years ago. The
body will be brought here for burial.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-06
RETTIG WILL PROBATED
Estate Is Left in Hands of Widow of
Deceased.

The will of the late Henry Rettig
of this city was admitted to probate
yesterday afternoon by Judge B. S.
Bell. The instrument was drawn and
dated Jan. %, 1911. 1t provided that
the estate of the deceased be left in
tact to the widow, Mrs Christina
Kettig, to be held by her during her
life and in case any remains at her
death, it is TO. be divided among the
three children. Mary o., Anna f., and
Frances G. Rettig. The widow was
named as executrix.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-06
TO GIVE SOCIARLE.

THE j. b. c. girls of the South Park
chapel will give a sociable tonight at
the chapel. Ice cream, cake and can
dy will be sold and at o'clock there
will be musical program, with read
ings by Miss Olive Berger.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-06
HEIRS TRYING TO
BREAK AUNT'S WILL
Claim That Sister EXerted Undue In
fuence in Declining Days of
Miss Emma BOwIes-

The circu3 court is occupied with
the trial of a case in which Harriet
Baxter and Bert Bowles of Yuma are
trying to have the win OF their aunt,
the late Miss Emma Bowles, declared
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-06
fseW Renutv Named

John G. Miller. 1920 Twenty-s
street, has been appointed a deputy
by Sheriff o. L. BFuner 10 fill a va
cancy in the force caused by the ill
ness Of Deputy J. G. Brooks. who is
confined TO his home by typhoid fever.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-06
GIRL MINSTRELS HIT.

The minstrel performance by the
Between Times circle of King S
Daughters of Moline was greeted by
full house last evening at the Rock
Island Y. NJ. C. A. auditorium and
the audience was very much pleased
with the production. 1t was the
third performance by the young
ladies who make up the troupe and
their previous experiences enabled
them to get away with their show
in a professional manner and they
were accorded repeated and hearty
applause for their efforts. The eight
end maids appeared in black
faces and with the aid of
the interlocutor. Mrs. Jay Bar
nard, they got off a number of or
iginal jokes besides doing a number
of comical stunts which brought
down the house. The entire program
was as follows:
Just a Song at Twilight" Chorus
Band, Band, Band Tom Merriman
q Love 1t" 49,. Dorothy Simpson
Ohio ... Ruth Thomas
Song and Dance ~ Dorothy Simpson
"The Vale of Dreams" . Effie Lamb
Whistling solo, For You Bright
Eyes .. Mary Crissman
Sugar Moon" Marguerite Merriman
MY Southern CAL Tom Merriman
All That | ASK is Love.
.. Anna May Simmon
Harp solo -. Frances Dcsaulnier
"Lovey Joe" ... Mary Hodgson
Little Puff of Smoke, Good
Night" ... Irene McLeay
"Daffydills" ...... Ruth Lowe
Chou,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-06
AUXILIARY TO EAGLES DANCE.

THE LADIES' AUXILIARY TO
the Eagles will give a dancing party
at the Eagles home tomorrow night
for Eagles and their families.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-06
Licensed to Wed.
A Crooked Citizen

Is he with a back bent double with
lumbago. Red Circle Pills win take
the kinks out of the liver and out Of
the back, too.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-06
HOSTESS TO AUXILIARY.

MRS. GUS LINDVALL WAS HOST
ess to the association composed of the
wives of the druggists of the two cit
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-06
MORE RIOT ECHOES
F. H. Ficken Held to Grand
Jury on Charges Preferred
by Sheriff Bruner.
BOND is FIXED AT $1,000
Alleged to Have Refused to Dispense
When Ordered to DO So and
Resisted Officer.

F. H. Ficken was held to the grand
jury yesterday afternoon by Justice
P. H. Wells, as a result of the part he
took In the street riot which occurred
on Second avenue on election day
when a dog fight started a general
melee. Mr.. Ficken, who resides at GIL
Twenty-third street. happened to be in
the crowd when Sheriff Bruner and his
deputies arrived and ordered the
crowd to dispense.
The sheriff himself gave the order TO
Mr.. FIcken, and the latter refused 10
obey it, whereupon Mr.. Bruner notified
him he was under arrest Mr. Ficken
refused 10 go TO jail, however, and as
the sherin was busy queIling the gen
eral disturbance he allowed Mr. Ficken
10 have his way for time. but yester-
day he swore out warrants charging
him with being a member OF mob and
refusing to dispense when ordered to
do so by the sheriff and with resisting
an officer when placed under arrest
Mr.. Ficken was arrested yesterday az
ternoon and given preliminary hear
ing. His bonds were fixed at 1900,
which he furnished
SALOON BAR OPEN.
During the hearing Of the case one
OF the men involved stated that he was
when the disturbance &C.
CURED and swore he had become so IN
the New Harper bar, which fact led 20
notice being served by Sheriff Bruner
on the management of the hosiery for
keeping open On election day While
the management declared that the nan
who had made the declaration was act
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1911-08-22

will be put across Salmon river
in this valley this fall, at point
where our people do not want it.
Challis of to-day has
Two miles of graded streets;
1000 feet of cement sidewalks; ,
sawmills; 2 surveyors; mineral
hot springs; cigar factory; 3
painters; hospital; newspaper:
Challis National Forest head
quarters; 9 dress makers; un-
dertaker; county and city offici-
cials; 5 secret orders; l church
and Sunday school; l minister;
2 hotels; 4 telephone lines, and
soon local phone exchange; 3
stage lines and auto. service; 3
lodging houses; 4 fruit dealers;
U. S. Commissioner; 2 millinery
shops; 2 Implement and hard
ware stores; 2 blacksmith shops;
2 jewellery shops; 2 meat mar
kets; , barber shops; 2 doctors;
l drug store; 2 harness shops; l
saddle factory: opera house; 2
ice cream parlors; 3 saloons; l
livery stable; l bank; ? shoe
shops; 8 general merchandise
stores; lawyers; ) carpenters;
3 rock masOns; l real estate Off
ce: Custer County Abstract Co. !:
carpenter shop; school house,
4 rooms and 4 teachers, and this
year first class high school; (;
l dentist, and several capitalists;
pOstOffice; stenOgrapher.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1911-08-22

Little Maggie Wells, five-year
old daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Lou Wells of May, wandered
away from her parents on the
18th inst, when they were on a
picknicking trip in Morgan
creek canyon. The canyon is
cry rough, and the stream very
ieep in places. Mountain lions
md bear are numerous in that
locality. Her parents searched
for her in vain, then returned to
May, miles distant, and gave
the alarm about IL o'clock at
night. Every person that could
get horse promptly turned out,
and more than 80 people search
ed the canyon. About 1 o'clock
in the morning, Brown, a we'll
known rancher of that valley,
found the little girl, fast asleep,
snug and comfortable in d little
nest of leaves which she had
made for herself. She had te ken
off her shoes and stockings. aud
waded the creek, and put her
self to bed.