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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-05
Sues for Divorce.

LORNA Bateman has through her at
torney, W. l. Ludolph, filed papers in
the circuit clerks Office at the court
house asking for a divorce on the
grounds of cruelty and non-support
She alleges in the bill that when she
was sick in bed her husband, Henry
E Bateman tried to take a valuable
ring from her finger and when she re-
sisted he tried to kill her. She asks
to be permitted to resume her maiden
name, McNaughton, and that the court
grant her alimony. Her husband is a
hagman on the C. B. & Q. railway.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-05

Pepsin. 1t is woman's favorite laxa-
tive. You will find that you can do
away with salts, strong cathartics,
etc, which are entirely unsuited to
woman's requirements.
Mrs. Katherine Haberstroh of Nc
KEGS Rocks, Pa, and Mrs. A. Z. Her
rick of Wheeler, Mich, who was al
most paralyzed in her stomach and
bowels, are now cured by the use Of
this remedy. A free sample bottle
can be obtained by addressing DR..
Caldwell, and after you are convinced
of its merits buy it of your druggist
at fifty cents and one dollar a bottle.
For the free sample address DR. w.
B. Caldwell, SAL Caldwell building,
Monticello, Ill
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-05
Obituary
MRS. ELIZABETH vANDEBURG.

The death of Mrs. Elizabeth Vande-
burg, 500 First avenue, occurred last
night Deceased was born at Prince
ton. Iowa, and was 40 years of age,
having resided in Rock Island for the
past 20 years. Surviving are the hus-
band, Eder Vandeburg, and the fol
lowing children: Mrs. William Lukas,
Mrs. Oscar LAitsch, Herman Vande-
burg and Miss Beatrice Vandeburg, all
of this city; Mrs. Emma Booth of
Long Beach, Cal. and Charles Coy OF
Aberdeen, s. D., the latter being a
child by a former marriage. The re-
mains of Mrs. Vandeburg will be taken
to Clinton for burial
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-05
Epilepsy or Fits Durable
TEST TES KOSINE
TREATMENT W WTPf2sE

There is nothing more frightful in
a happy home than to have one of its
members instantly seized with an at
tack of Epilepsy or Fits. The kOsine
Treatment relieves all fear OF these
attacks. which are so fre1UaoL 10 the
sufferers of Epilepsy. Fs5sine has
been successfully GseS zO- a mum Der
OF years by the Iaity as well as ply
sicians.
The KOs1ne guarantee absolutely
protects you. Buy "a bottle of NO
sfne for SI.5O. If, after using you are
not entirely satisfied, your money
will be refunded.
II. o. ROLF, Harper House Phr'm'cy
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-05
NEVIN FUNERAL.

The funeral OF William N Nevin was
held this morning at 9 o'clock from
Sacred Heart church, Rev. J. F. Lock
ney, conducting the service. The pail
bearers were c. ]. Larkin, William
McConochie, John Murrin, George Grit
fin, Henry Wheelan and Ed Shields.
Burial took place at Calvary cemetery
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-05

morning session was the demonstra-
ton of the Babcock milk tester by
Professor J. T Johnson of the Ma
comb Normal school. This afternoon
Professor Wilcox and Miss Bragg
again spoke.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-05
GEIDEL is SENTENCED

New York Boy Murderer to Serve
Not Less Than Twenty Years.
New York, Sept. 5.-Paul Geidel,
the boy who slew William II. Jack
son, a broker, was sentenced today
to serve not less than 20 years in
states prison.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-05
Taken for Diamond Theft.

Chicago, Sept. 5.-After a search
of two months Edward Smelly was
arrested today charged with being
one of three men who entered the
jewelry store of Edward Albert,
bound and gagged the proprietor and
seven employees and escaped with
$4,000 worth OF diamonds and
jewelry.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-05
Clark Case Dismissed.

On motion of States Attorney Magili
this morning in Judge Olmsted's court,
the case against the Clark woman,
charged with keeping a disorderly
house, was dismissed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-05
MISSIONARY is MURDERED
Rev. o. f. Davis Killed by Natives
in British Guinana.

Georgetown, British Guiana, Sept. 5.
Rev. o. E. Davis, superintendent Of
the Guinana mission of Seventh Day
Adventists Of Washington, d. c., was
murdered by natives in the interior.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-05
FUNERAL OF MRS. Russ.

The funeral of Mrs. John Russ was
held from the German Evangelical
church this afternoon at 2 o'clock, the
Rev. F. ]. Rolf, officiating. Burial
took place at German Lutheran GENE
terry.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-05
PRETZELS WINNING
FROM THE LOCALS

In the first game of today's double
header in Davenport, O'Leary's men
found Woods no enigma while Frank
Dick proved a puzzle to the islanders
clouters. At the end of the fifth inn
ing, Davenport apparently had the
contest cinched with a score of 6 to O.
The score by innings:
Batteries-Woods and Jacobsen,
Dick and Coleman.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-05

den Livingstone Mills, son of ogden
Mills of New York, and Margaret Stuy-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-05

vesant Rutherford, daughter Of Mrs.
W. K. Vanderbilt. The wedding is to
take place on September 20.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-05

Mills Son TO Wed Miss Rutherford.
New York, Sept. 5.-News has reach
ed this city OF the publishing of the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-05
Please try it, for your troubles.

E.B-Write 70: LadIe<' Advisory Dept Chafta-
rooez MeSIcne Co Chsttanoozz, Tenn. for Special
t1strtEctioTs. ard 64-psKe book. Home Traxtzaai
~ Women, sent n plain wrapper. On REQUEST.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-24
The Tool He Used.

s'f was throwing up dirt from an ex. cavaIion in the pavement one day. said an old laborer, 'when a little old chap with white hair stopped to look on. I was as big as two of him. After q minute or two rested on my shovel and looked up at him. Said I:
 eff you had to do work with a shovel for your living you'd starve to death bsfore you could make trench deep enough to bury you in
 q thought that was smart thing to say, and laughed. Then he answered me. He was slow speaking man with a sort of drawl.
 CT might-starve-as- he said, and yet I-have-a-trade- in which I, use-a-tool very much-iike- yours. In fact-many people-who- work at my rade..use-the- shovel dirt and -with-as- -you-do -with-yours. This-is-the-tool'
 'sHe handed me steel pen.
 ttIs it joke:' asked.
 "'It-is-a-tOoi-t make them with,' he nodded. That-is-part-of of my-trade My name-is-Twain-M Mark Twain
 'I have the pen yet" concluded the laborer, "and no dirt was ever shoveled with it"-New York Globe.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-24
Aa lauuad Sunerfiuous.

Pittsfield, in the Berkshire hills, had in the old days, like many another New England town, a number of men and women who were called "charac, ters." One of these was Bill Brown, a man unfortunately addicted to drink and frequently intoxicated for days at a time.
 On one occasion he went into the shop of the local natter, MT. Smith, and asked for the best beaver in the store. MT. Smith produced the desired article, saying as he took the money, That beaver will last a man life. time.'
 Bill went proudly down the main street with his fine beaver on his head and immediately celebrated the event with a protracted debauch.
 When he recovered he returned to the shop with a most disreputable hat
 Hook here, thought you said this here beaver would last me lifetime
 "So it would,' crowded MT. Smith eff you had died when you ought to. Youths Companion.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-24
MILLIONAIRE STOKES TELLS OF TRIPS
 WITH SHOW GIRL
Special from United Press.)

Especial from United PreSS.)
 New York, Nov. 24.-Facing what the attorneys for the defense de- clared would be far more of an or deal than being shot at, W. E. D. Stokes. millionaire owner of the An called, today, by the state in the prosecution of Ethel Conrad and Lil- lian Graham, the pretty showgirls who shot Stokes. on June T. The aged man walked to' the stand with de- cided aggressiveness. There was no sign of a limp.
 The two girls gazed at him intent ly and laughed as they passed re- marks about his appearance as he seated himself and was sworn.
 Attorney Robert M. Moore, of the Stokes through a cross examination that would be sizzling
 'tI have Stokes life history at my finger tips,'' he said, and I am going to make him recite ft.''
 Under the examination of Assist ant States Attorney Buckner, Stokee said he met Lillian Graham first in 1906 and Miss Conrad on May 31 1911 Stokes detailed a visit to his country estate near Lexington, Ky. in 1907. Said Stokes:
 Miss Graham begged me to take her with me-"
 Stokes declared he gave her sever. al hundred dollars upon that occas- ion. Upon their return, she went tc live at the Ansonia and he gave hel her money at her request. Her con. duct around the Ansonia, he said was such that the management com. plained and he had finally to send her to Paris.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-24
oriain Of the Four Poster.

In medieval times, when life wal very insecure, it was usual for people to sleep on bed which was surround ed by sides of boards with strong posts at the four corners. These sides contained sliding doors, which could be fastened inside. When men retired to rest they took weapon with them If attacked in the night they were aroused by the noise made by the crashing in of their wooden defense and were able to defend themselves When the law became strong enough 10 protect human life the sides of the bedstead were gradually dispensed with, but the four posts remained The boxlike bedstead still survives ir the rural parts of Scotland and is al most necessary where the earthern floors and imperfect ceilings cause much damp. Emily Bronte in "Wuth, ering Heights describes one of these bedsteads in the old mansions as form. ing a little closet.'' MT. Lockwood. who had to sleep in it, says, "I slid back the panel sides, got in with my light, pulled them together again and felt secure"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-24
More Than Gratuitous.

Apropos of the custom of some hos tesses to invite professional artistes to their house in the expectation that they will amuse their. guests free of charge, a story is told of Nme. Berthe Badly, the famous Parisian artiste, who was invited to a social gathering and asked by the hostess to recite She consent ed, and then. in order that there might be no mistake about the matter, the hostess said:
 1'How kind it is of yous to work for us in this friendly manner!"
 The emphasis on the word friendly" was so marked as to show clearly enough that the service was to be gra- tuitous. After the recitation was over Mime. Badly took silver card tray from a footman, and, initiating the musicians in the cafes chantants, she made tour of the drawing room and collected whatever contributions were offered, and they were substantial ones. Then she handed them to. her hostess and left the house.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-24
WASHINGTON
 SOCIETY NOTES
Chicago "Queen" Goes to Florida May Robson vs.
 Woman Suffrage

The suffragettes have found "a foe in no less person than the hand some young actress, May Robson. Whats the use of voting when you can run the men who do the voting?" she asks. ''For. the life of me can't see how women who attend to their household duties and the proper rear ing of children can have time for the ballot. I believe it is much better to endure the ills we have than to plunge headlong into others we know not of''
 As matter of fact, she devotes much attention to her own boy, even when she is Son the one night stand circuits. Tn addition she is mother to all the grown up boys of her com pany, and they. never hesitate to call on her for those little services which no one knows quite so much about as mother.
 Miss Robson's preachments, how ever, are not apt to have much influ- ence with the 'Votes-for-W Women workers, who have had to meet and vanquish such arguments ever since they started in quest of the ballot.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-24
Extraordinary Values at Very Special Prices

ciphered. ..o..ou.4le nou tne name of l. A. O.. under the penalty of the peach" This has been supposed to be death warning to those who might be tempted to reveal mysteries in con nection with the religious rites of the priests.
 The Romans probably learned of prussia acid from the Egyptians. His tory has it that i'll the reign of Tiberius a Roman knight accused of treason drank poison and Immediately fell dead at the feet of the senators, a sig nificant circumstance, inasmuch as no other poison has the almost instan- taneous effect of prussic acid.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-24

goes ill at Ills shoulder, burning 1t, and. then passes down the skin along the middle of the back. Arrived at the legs, 1t may run along one or both. It will seriously burn the knees and other prominent parts, get out through the stockings or bore hole through the boots or destroy the boots altogether. But if be stands near tree or wall without being in contact the stream of lightning may jump to the head bones and cause instant death. If it doesn't do this 1t will probably burn the hair and travel over the skin of the head, going down the front of the body or getting inside 1t and doing terrible damage
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-24
The Light Was There.

A we'll known New York clubman was found by police officer very late one night in pitiable state of intox1- cation. The wretched fellow stood be meath lamppost, which he was kick ing with might and main.
 Slightly amused, the policeman watched him moment Then he said: Here, sir. what are you doing there?"
 No reply. Only-bang, bang, bang the tipsy one dealt the lamppost three more kicks.
 What are you doing?" repeated the policeman. {.
 The man delivered another quick volley of very furious kicks, and then. looking up, he said:
 "Oh, I know she's in all right, 'cause there'sh-hic-a light upstairs !"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-24
MRS. PATTERSON TELLS
 OF HUSBANDS CRUELTY

Denver. Nov. A.-Sensation lovers had another inning. today, when Mrs. 0eFtrude Gibson Patterson, on trial 4pr her life on charge of murdering her tubercular husband, continued the story of her life.
 Apparentiy perfectlZ at ease the &ilre of wifely servitude to degen- crate husband, whose demands that ohe sacrince everything most dear to 4 woman grew too great for her to 8ranf.
 l!E Mrs. Patterson's defense was facili- lated by Judge Allen when he per- knitted the Introduction of evidence to Establish the brutalities of Patterson, even though they be remote in time.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-24
Br0vitv.


 Robert Louis Stevenson was close student of style and has left more than one interesting discussion of the technique of writing. In letter to R. A. M. Stevenson. dated October, 1888, he says:
 sThere is but one art-to omit! Oh, if I knew how to omit, I would ask no other knowledge! A man who knew how to omit would make an 'Iliad of a daily paper"
 To men engaged in editorial writ ing (which in America is the art of making ideas effective before vast audience) and to young men and wom- en in college who are planning to en- ter journalism we recommend that the above few words of Stevenson's be committed to memory and put into practice.-Collier's Weekly.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-24
A Poor Press Aoent.

Max O'Rell was exceedingly popular as a lecturer, and the way ill which his mother viewed the suggestion that her son should take to the platform is worth repetition. She wrote to- him from the native village which she had never left for more than day to say that she did not think appearing before audiences to be reputable business, and when he replied that he had decided to do it and had signed contract to that effect the dear old lady wrote back that she was ''still' his loving mother and that she would tell no one in the will lage about it.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-24
LLOYD GEORGE FOR .
 VOTES FOR WOMEN
(special from United Press. ]

London, Nov. 24.-Chancellor of the E:xchequer Lloyd Georges flat footed attitude in cabinet meeting in favor of campaign for granting the franchise to all women came to Eng land like a thunderclap when it ap- peared in all of today's newspapers.
 Considering that Lloyd George is by far the most infiuencial politician in England, what he says carries a tremendous weight. The situation is still Queerer from the fact that the chancellor has been considered by the militant suffragettes as their arch foe.
 Secretary of the Navy Winston Churchill is the only cabinet member likely to follow Lloyd Georges ad- vice as to a campaign for votes for women. ~ Tho disagreement over the suffrage question serves to emphasize further the signs of increasing friction in the British cabinet. Except on the tariff issue, Premier Asquith is more of a conservative than a liberal. Lloyd George and Churchill are only toler- ated in the cabinet because they are too popular to be thrown oveFboard.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-24
A Comets Three Parts.

A comet has three parts. The nu- cleus is the bright, starlike point which is the kernel the true potential comet. Around this is spread the coma, sort of luminous fog, shading from the nucleus and forming with it the head. Still beyond is the delicate tail, stretch ing away into space. And this to the world in general is the comet itself, though always the least dense of the whole. Sometimes entirely wanting or hardly detectible, the tail is again an extension millions of miles fin length. Although usually "a single brush of light, comets have been seen with no fewer than six tails
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-24
Ladies' Knit Underwear,

Ladies' fleece lined vest, high neck, long and short sleeves, ankle length pants in white and cream, 25c, 39c, 49c.
 Ladies wool and part wool vest, pants and tights, long and short sleeve, ankle and knee length, 75c, 98c, $1.25.
 Silk and wool, $1.5O.
 Ladies' union suits, high neck long sleeves, ankle length pants, white and cream. Regular soc value, 39c; 75c value, 40c.
 Forest Mills union suits, high neck, long and short sleeves, ankle length pants and low neck, short sleeve and sleeve less, white and cream, 98c, $1.25, $1.5O, $1.98. Silk and wool union suits, $2.98.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-24
Panaltv of the Peach.

The Egyptians appear to have been acquainted with what is commonly called prussic acid, the most deadly of poisons. It is held that they dis titled it from certain plants and trees. notably the peach. In the Louvre there is an ancient Egyptian papyrus from which the following has been de-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-24
YOUNG WOMAN OF TODAY

How the Young Woman of Today should train her conscience is the sub 5ect Ewhich will be discussed at the YourEB Women's Christian association At o'clock, Sunday afternoon. Miss
 riedmann. special industrial worker from New York city, will be the epeaker- Miss Friedamnn has had ex- tensive experience with young women all over the country and Is ably quali- fled to deal with this subject in a fhoroughly practical manner.
 The music will be an added feature, Ind cordial invitation to, meet Miss Yr1edmAnn ig extended to all.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-24
sheared In ln.taIlment..

Sheep are put to double use in the northern part of India, in the Hima- layas. They are driven from market to market with the wool still growing, and in each village the owner shears as much wool as he can sell there and loads the sheared sht,ep with the grain he receives in exchange After his
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-24
Office of the Iunus.

"What is the office of the lungs?" teacher asked small pupil in a class in physiology.
 "rhe chest,' she promptly replied.
 "And," said the teacher, telling the story, ''I guess she was somewhat near right, for the lungs certainly do busi- ness in the chest"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-24
HELD FOR INDECENT
 ASSAULT ON CHILD.

Especial from United Press.)
 Bristol, Nov. 24.-Probable cause on an indecent assault charge '. was found against Lawrence Strauser, of New Haven, age 21 years. after a police court hearing, today He was bound over to the superior court in $1,000 bail, which he was unable to furnish d. ssl 4
 Five years old Edith Miller was the principal witness against the young canvasser and gave testimony not fit to be printed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-24
r..,.s.--.a w.>sxk

Transferred Wealth. "How are you getting along fn the Jaw business, old manT "I have one client" "Is he rfch?" "He was."-Boston Transcript
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-24
Tha Bluff Phvs;eian,

The Doctor-You would have an st- tack of brain fever but for one thing Impatient Patient-And what's fhzfs The Doctor-The fact that nature made you an immune from that particular variety of fever-Baltimore American
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-24
KILL ENGLISHNIAN.

3erate fight with the crew in which
 Ehief Officer H. J. Nicholson, an Eng @lshman, was killed, Chinese pirates Captured and footed the British steam Ghip Schione. near Kong Kong, ac-
 &brding to a message received here,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-24
. Liehtnina's Queer Wave.

As every one knows, it is dangerous to stand near tree during thunder storm, but if any one is so foolish as to do it he will do we'll to lean against the tree. If he does this the charge
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-24

Society. as ths Doctor Sew H When the doctor was asked what hs thought of the reception he had at tended the previous evening he said s'It was a carbuncle-"
 swhat do you mean by thatT
 seWhy, 1t was great gathering asd a swell affair."-New York Times.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-24
MARCH
 AGAINST PEKIN
 CAUSING PANIC

Pekin, Nov. 24.-Revolutionists in Fechili province .ale ~marching on Kalgan. today. and they say they will 1hove against Pekin. A panic prevails among the Manchus.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-24
haInina Him.

Intrepid widow-Speaking of conun- drums. MT. Slocum, here's good one Why is the letter d" like wedding ring? Procrastinating Bachelor-Ob. I'm no good at conundrums. Intrepid widow-You give 1t up? Why. be- cause i've" can't be 'wed" without f<s
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-24
PROBATE COURT.

appointed Timothy Bestick ~adminis- trator of the estate of his Mte wife Laurancy F. Bestick, today. He ap- pointed Alfred Griesinger and John Reilly appraisers and qualified Conrad Hook as executor of the es- tate of Anna Barbara Neubauer.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-24
25 Inch Jointed Dolls

Worth much, more are these beautiful big dolls, jointed, sleeping models, blondes, bru- nettes and mediums. They will make any child's. heart jump with joy especially on Xmas morning. Every, parent should see them. $1.1O.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-24
Net pIesssIbls.

Tramp-Please. ma'am, wfll you give me bite to eat? Lady-I haven't anJ- thing cooked, but can give you paK of old shoes. Tramp Excuse Es, ma'am, but Pm no goat.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-24
The poss;biIi4v.

He-Nothing could ever come b. sSeen us, could it, dear? She-I esntk think of a single thing unless I should happen to become engaged to some other man before we get married
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-24
ATTACK ON NANKIN.

h Shanghai, Nov. 24.-The rebel at &ack on Nankin was scheduled to be- gin. today. News from the beleagured city is delayed but it is believed the
 battle Is in progress.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-24
Get H;. Reward.

Old Maid-But why should great strong man like you be found begsfngT Wayfarer-Dear lady, 1t is the only profession I know in which gentle man can address a beautiful wouzn without an introduction. = London Sketch.