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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-13
rmbeciles' Marvellous Memory.

Some imbeciles are endowed with
excellent memories and thus are en-
abled to acquire a great wealth Of ex-
perience. But. the Intelligence OF the
imbecile being defective, the memory
is all lopSided. 1t works mechanically,
without judgment or selection. The
most insignificant trifies are treasured
just like the most important facts.
Owing to their marvellous memory
many superior idiots are not recog-
nized as such in school, but, on the
contrary, are considered to be very
gifted pupils. The mistake occurs es-
pecially when they are good natured
and agreeable. A close examination
shows that such talented idiots have
learned everything like a photograph
and reproduce other peoples thoughts,
opinions and judgments. Where such
imbeciles are living in simple, primi-
tive. idyllic surroundings their soft
spots may pass unnOticed, but in the
severe mental strains Of life in mod
ern great cities they may become the
most dangerous elements of society,"
London Globe.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-13

as q man to the baton of the leader
and the rendition was treat from
beginning to end. The development
of the number IL descriptive OF life
In It's joys. sorrows It's calm and
struggle preceding death. The In.
depreciation was spiendidly given.
The choral union gave VordfH Re-
QUEEN. a most difficult and beautiful
composition. DR.. Charles E. Alum
conducted the chorus and the ora
torio was sung with good under
standing OF the nature Of the compost
ton. Deeply religious in its compost
ton, it is difficult of Interpretation
and requires close attention of the
auditor. The solo parts were well
taken by Mrs. Lucille Tewksbury, So
prano; Mrs. Genevieve Wheat, con-
tralto; Charles Hargreaves, tenor,
and Marcus Keflerman, basso.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-13
MAEDRO HAS REBEL
LION OF HIS OWN

CONTINUED from Page One.)
those contained in his recent mani
festo. If necessary, his attitude with
reference to his retirement. He de-
manded to know from his opponents
the terms in which they. expected
him to announce his willingness to
resign and is waiting a reply from
them.
FEDERAL LOSS THE HEAVIER
JuareE, May 13-Something near
definite figures OF the casualties in the
three days fighting in Juarez has been
reached by a careful checking of bur-
ials and Of hospitals both here and in
FL Paso. The insurrecto loss is re-
ported at Is killed and so wounded
The federal loss is given at 100 killed
and 1877 wounded.
DENIES INTERVENTION STORIES
Washington, May 13-Through
Secretary of State Knox, President
Taft yesterday authorized United
States Ambassador Lane Wilson in
Mexico City to deny in the most
positive terms ''all foolish stories"
Of Intervention in Mexico by the
United States. Secretary Knox's
telegram to Mr.. Wilson, which also
is to be made public in Mexico, was
sent following a session of the cabi-
net in which the Mexican tangle took
up much of the time. 1t read:
you are authorized officially to
deny, through the local press and
otherwise, as under instructions to
do so, all foolish stories Of interven-
ton, than which nothing could be
further from the intentions of the
government of the United States,
which has the sincerest friendship
for Mexico and the Mexican people,
to whom it hopes will soon return
the blessings of peace, which is not
concerned with Mexico's internal po-
litical affairs and which demands
nothing but the respect and protec-
ton Of American life and property
in the neighboring republic. You
will use the language of this instruc-
ton"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-13
SHERRARD SEEKS
A NEW CONNECTION
Wants Cooperation of Local Bust
ness Men in Inducing Southern
TO Build Stub.

At the monthly meeting of the
Rock Island Business Mems asso-
citation, called for next Monday even
ing at Maths hall, a delegation Of
Sherrard merchants will be present
to urge cooperation of the organiza-
ton in inducing the Southern road
to build stub to the Mercer county
town. Mayor George NJ. Bell will
head the Sherrard delegation. Rep
resentatives of the Southern have
been invited to attend. 1t is prob
able at the same meeting the Ques-
ton of extending the right Of way of
the Southern to the business center
of the city will be discussed. An
other booster excursion and plans
for the annual merchants day will
be considered also.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-13
rrihuts "a osrriek,s Acting.

David Garrick had a brother in the
country who was an idolatrous admir-
er of his genius. A rich neighbor. a
grocer, being about to visit London.
this brother insisted on his taking a
letter Of introduction to the actor. Not
being able to make up his mind to
visit the great man the first day. the
grocer went TO the play in the evening
and saw Garrick in Abel Drugger."
On his return TO the country the
brother eagerly inquired respecting the
visit he had been so anxious to bring
about. "Why, Mr.. Garrick." said the
good man. 81 am sorry TO hurt your
feelings, but there's your letter. / did
not choose TO deliver it. happened to
see him when he did not know me, and
/ saw that he was such dirty, low
lived fellow that did not ike TO have
anything to do with him."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-13

eral services to be conducted by Rev,
J. F. Lockney, to be held In Sacred
Heart church. of which she was com
municant. at $50. Mrs. Shields died
in her home at 3:30 yesterday after
noon. She was born in County Mona
han, Ireland, May 2. 1922. Her mar.
rage with Edward Shields took place
in New Haven, Conn. in 1850. The
couple settled in Rock Island in 1864,
and resided here continuously until
death. Mr. Shields passed away Oct.
%. 1902 Mrs. Shields is survived by
three children. Edward j., Miss Eta
NJ. and John T. Shields.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-13
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

MISS CHRISTINA w. SOREN-
son, daughter of Mrs. Marie Soren-
son OF Twenty-sixth street, Moline,
and Charles Raymond Hendricks,
also of Moline. were united in mar
riage yesterday afternoon at Gin
ton, Rev. F. II. Burrell OF st. Johns
Episcopal church, performing the
ceremony at the home of the brides
sister. Mrs. Osborn. Mr.. Hendricks
and his bride will make their home
in Clinton for the present He is
employed as an electrician for the
Railway company. The bride
until a short time ago was in the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-13

Funeral services for Mrs. J. V.
Postlewaite were conducted at 10
O'Clock this morning in the resi-
dence. 1872 Twentieth street, by
Rev. T. f. Newla2d. pastor of the
First Methodist church. a large num-
Der of friends attending. A duet
was sung by Mrs. A. f. Williams and
Miss Bertha Jonassen. Burial was
in Chippiannock. the bearers being
William Clarence. Reuben and Fred
Adams. brothers. and E. c. Grove
and w. z. Thompson. t.others-in-
law of Mrs. Postlewaite.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-13
HELD FOR LARCENY
r. F. LANCE Is Thought to Have
Stolen Surveyors Instru-
ments and Book.
TREIcHLER BUYS LATTER
Suspects Theft and Reports to Sher-
ifT's Ofice-Accused Tells Dir
ferent Stories.

When F. F. LANCE, stranger, sold
Wallace TreichIer. city engineer, a
valuable book used by engineers for
ready reference, he got his foot into
IT, for Mr.. Treichler discovered that
the book had been stolen and the sher-
ifs deputies were notified and they
arrested Lange. LANCE presented him
self TO Treichler yesterday and put up
a hard luck story and then disposed
Of the book for $3.50. LANCE claimed
10 be a surveyor for the Rock Island
Southern. Mr.. Treichler. in looking
over his new property, found the name
Of r. NJ Ferguson in it and at once
suspected that he had bought stolen
property. He told the sheriff and an
investigation was started. LANCE was
first picked up and held on suspicion
and then the Rock Island Southern
officials were communicated with.
MANY THINGS MISSING.
From them it was learned that
Lange was not an %employe Of the
road, but that Ferguson was and that
the latter was located at Monmouth.
Ferguson was reached by telephone
he claimed the book and said that he
had lost number Of his surveying in
struments as well. 1t is believed that
LANCE stole them and has disposed Of
them. When arrested he had some
money on his person in addition to
that which he received from the sale
of the book. He is being held pend
ing the swearing out of a warrant
charging him with larceny.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-13
LEoNA UHLsrEYER.

Ieona Uhlmeyer died this morning
at 10 O'Clock in ST Anthony's hospi-
tai following an operation for append
citis. The body was taken to the home
of her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. George H.
Uhlmeyer, GIG Forty-fourth street.
Miss Uhlmeyer was born in this city
March Q, 1898. She attended St.
Mary's parochial school She leaves
beside her parents, two brothers.
George and Vance. The funeral will
be held Monday morning at o'clock
and services viii be in St. Maryis
church. Burial win be in St. Mary 3
cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-13

chants protective measure to restrict
so-cslled bankrupt or fire sales of mer-
ehandise by itinerant vendors who re
main n one town less than 120 days.
Yeas, so; nays, o.
House bill 6O3 (Church)-Prohibits
publication OF detailed statement or de
scription Of the following: Executions,
indecent or obscene acts given in court
trials and murder or attempted muir
der. Violation is made punishable by
a fine of not more than $1,000 and not
more than six months imprisonment
or both. Yeas. so; nays, Is.
House bill 324 (Burns)-Empowers
municipalities to condemn land lying
along lakes and navigable streams for
bathing beaches and recreation piers.
Yeas, "a; nays, 0.
REVISES PAROLE LAW.
House bill 623 (Reid)-Carries a re-
vision of the parole laws. Yeas, 7S;
nays, 0.
House bill 24oO (Karch) - Gives
school trustees power to rent, sell or
lease lands acquired in satisfaction of
debt. Yeas, II; nays, 0.
House bill COL (Shurtlef) the
salary of the clerk of the supreme court
at $4,000 per annUm, and requires him
to turn over every three months to
the state treasurer all fees collected
by him. All of the clerks Office ex-
penses are to be paid through appro-
priations. Yeas, 80; nays, 0.
House bill 5S5 GIagan) -Anti-trading
stamp bill, prohibiting the giving of
trading stamps or their sale to mer-
chants. A penalty of fine of $1,000
or 80 days in jail may be imposed for
a violation of the act. Yeas, 104;
nays, 0.
House bill PAT Oyon)-The anti
cigaret bill, which prevents the sale or
giving away Of cigarets. The penalty
for the first offense is made fine of
from $50 to $1OO and from one to thir-
ty days in Jail The penalty for the
second offense is fixed at a fine of from
500 to $500 and from ten days to six
months in the county jail Yeas, SO;
nays, 5.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-13
FREQUENT VISITOR MARRIEs


A SOUTH BEND DISPATCH IN
todays Chicago Tribune, says: Low
ell Chaplin Of South Bend, son Of
Charles A. Chaplin of Chicago. who
owns power plants in northern Ind
ana and southern Michigan and Miss
Elizabeth Chalifoux eloped YESTERDAY
in Lowell, Mass, and were married.
They are now supposed TO be touring
the New England states in an auto
mobile confscated from the ChalifouX
house, which enabled them successful
~ to carry out their plans. The cou-
pie were 10 have been married next
Wednesday and at the time the cere-
mony was being performed the mar
riege announcements were being de-
livered at the Chalifoux home. Mr..
and Mrs. Chaplin will reside in South
Bend. Miss Elizabeth Chalifoux has
visited in this city frequently, being
the guest of Miss Madaline Murphy
the young women attending school to-
sether near New York. She made
many friends in the tri-cities during
her visits and the news of her mar
rage will be received with pleasure.
Friends of the young woman, how
ever, deny that II was an elopement.
the ceremony being performed by
formed by Rev. Mr.. Billings of the
Unitarian church and being n very
quiet affair
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-13
ExEMPLIFY WORK OF ORDER.

THE MOLINE CHAPTER. ORDER
Of the Eastern Star has invited the
member of the Rock Island chapter
TO meet with them Monday evening at
Masonic temple. at which time the Of
ficers OF Rock Island chapter will ex-
emplify the work of the order on a
class of candidates. Colona and Sill
Wis chapters have also been invited to
attend.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-13
Where Lieoriee Grows.

On the banks of the Tigris and the
Euphrates the licorice plant is chiefly
grown. These great rivers flow through
fat. treeless prairies OF uncultivated
and nearly uninhabited land. For
three months OF the year hot winds
blow. and the temperature reaches 104
degrees. For six months Of the year
the climate IS moderate and salubriOus.
and for three months bleak and win
try. the Thermometer going down to 80
degrees at night.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-13
SAGE FOR DGRKEhING TIE
HAIR.

There - nothing new about the idea OF
Using sage for restoring the color Of the
hair. Our great7grandmothers kept their
locks soft, dark and glossy by using .
'saxe tea" WheneVer their hair fell out
or took On q duh, faded or streaked APP
pearRnce. they pnsde Q brew Of sage
leaves and applied It to their hair with
wonderfully beneficial effect Nowadays
we don't have 10 resort to the old-time
tirescme method d gathering the herbs
and making the brew. Tkis b done BY
skillful chemists better than We could do
it ourselves, and all We have to do is to
call for tbs ready made product. Wyeth's
Sage and Sulphur, containing sage n the
proper strength, with the addition OF
Sulphur, another old-time scalp remedy.
This preparation Is sold by all drst-class
druggists for 5oc- and 500 q bottle. or
Il sent direct By the Ryeth Cheraieal
Company. "a Cortfandt ST, New YoEA
Cit. ~~on receipt Of price
For sale and recommended by the
Harper House Pharmacy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-13
CHRISTIAN UNION MEETS.

THE YOUNG PEOPLES CHRIS
tian union of the United Presbyter-
ian church held the monthly BUSH
ness and social meeting with the
Misses Frederick, 1926 Nineteenth
street, last evening. A large num-
Der of the members we're present and
an interesting meeting was held,
much business being transacted. A
social hour followed and the host
esses served lunch.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-13

General cleaning of alleys will begin
on Tuesday, May 10th. Householders
are requested to place all ashes and
refuse in alleys by that day. Gar
bage must be kept separate from
ashes and placed in cans as provided
by ordinance.
ROBT. r. REYNOLDS
Commissioner of Streets.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-13
IndisputabIe Proof.

The LandIady-The gentleman that
was occupying the room last. sir. was
literary person. The Possible Tenant
What makes you think he was lit
erary? The Landlady-Why, he had
ink on his fingers, sir, an he went
away without paying his bOard.-Cleve-
land Plain Dealer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-13
FOR HER 18TH BIRTHDAY.

MISS LOLA CARDALL AT HER
home 400 Fifth street, celebrated
her 18th birthday anniversary yes
terday afternoon by entertaining 16
little friends. Games were played.
the prizes being awarded TO Misses
Hattie Harder and Anna Thorpe. A
three-course lunch was served.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-13
RAMBLERS, CLUB

THE REGULAR MEETING OK
the RambIers' club of this city was
held with Miss Rose Krohn at her
home, 1926 Sixth avenue. Wednes-
day evening. After discussing the
affairs of the club a very nice lunch
was served by Miss Krohn and a
pleasant social hour followed. The
club will meet with Mrs. Henry
Krebs, May %.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-13
BELGIAN SOLDIERS DROWN
Two Barge Loads Sink in River at
the Head Of the Congo.

Antwerp, Belgium, May ia news
dispatch reports the capsizing of two
barges laden with Belgian soldiers,
during a storm on the Lualaba river.
one of the head streams of the Congo
river near Lakondu, Belgian Congo.
Thirty lives were lost.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-13
SECOND FESTIVAL PROGRAM
Orchestra and Chorus Heard to Adj
vantage at Moline Theatre.

The second program in the May
festival of the Moline Choral union
last evening at the Moline theatre
opened with Les Preludes," a SYM
phonic poem Uiszt) played by the
Minneapolis Symphony orchestra I'M
der the efficient direction of Emil
Oberhoffer. The orchestra responds
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-13
VILLA GUILD COFFEE

THE VILLA GUILD WILL GIVE
coffee at the home of Mrs. J. W.
Ward, 1920 Twenty-second street,
Tuesday afternoon from 3 to 6
o'clock.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-13
MANY BILLS ARE DOOMED
CONTINUED from PAGE One. ,

are less than six pupils power 10 trans
fer these pupils TO a neighboring school
district. Passed-Yeas, so; nays. 0.
House bill sos (Carter)-Provides
for the appointment Of one or more
echoOl nurses by boards OF education
or boards OF school directors. Passed
Yeas. 81: nays, 0.
BILLS PASSED BY HOUSE.
House bill $50 CEnglish)-LocaI mer-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-13
ottumwa Freight House Burns.

Ottumwa, Iowa, May 13.-The
Rock Island freight house in Ottum-
wa was partially destroyed by fire
at noon yesterday, causing loss to
buildings and freight of $50 600.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-13
Discrimination.

what do you charge for your
roomsT'
Five dollars up"
"But I'm a student
''Then it's s. down."-CornelI Widow.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-13
Different Oninions.

There are so many differing opinions
A young married woman's idea of an
important news item is the name she
has given to her baby.-TOpeka Capt.
0al
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-13
FrNERAL OF WAS. surELDs.

Mrs. Margaret Shields. 2502 Fifth
and-half avenue. will be buried tomor-
row morning in Calvary cemetery. fun
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-13
Before and After.

The glutton is always thinking Of
what he is going to eat, the dyspeptic
of what he has just eaten.-New York
Press.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-13

CONTINUED from Page one.)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-13

printing department OF the Moline
Pillow company.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-13

For sale and recommended by the
Harper House Pharmacy.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-12-14
FOR YOUNG LADIES

Plain and Fancy Hand and Stand Mir
rors, Sewing Sets, Manicure Sets, Comb and
Brush Sets, Pin Trays, Hatpin Holders, Jew
81 Boxes Fine Stationery, (Boxes), 15c to
S 100 each. Fine P~erfumery.
Fancy Wooden Gloves
Kid Gloves, 25c to $1.25
Fine Driving Gauntlets, ST. 30 Pr.
Beautiful Silk Scarfs, all c%olors, SOC to 81 80
Fancy Neckwear, Lace Collars, Jabots, Etc.
Fancy Emb'd or Initial Kerchiefs
Fancy Barrettes and Combs
Silk Hosiery, all c%olors, SOC to. $1.00 a Pair
Embroidery and Manicure Scissors
Fur-Trimmed J~uliettes
Umbrellas Jewelry Novelties
Sweaters and Aviation Caps, SOC to $4.75
Silk and Wool Knit Muflers, Kimonas, Etc.
The Washington times., 1911-01-02

nue. which will meet the costs of
operation and interest on the invest
ment. Rather, there is increasing be-
lief that the canal will be really valu-
able to this country, about in proper
tion as nominal revenues and profits
are lost sight of.
Admiral Evans, in his excellent arti-
cles considering the canal problem, has
made clear that a serious effort to
make the canal earn profits, may very
easily make it least profitable. The
admiral would have the canal made alb
solutely toll-free. He believes the
trade thus induced would be worth
more than the revenues that could DE
derived through a different policy.
Admiral Evans takes the view that
the largest and most important com
merce that can be expected to 60
through the ditch, is trade between
the Eastern and Western coasts of
the United States. He is doubtless
correct; and plainly, as every ton of
that must be competitive business, its
volume and Importance must depend
on the measure of liberality in tolls,
and the purpose of the Government to
make the canal a real competitor of
our transcontinental railroads.
There is some difference of opinion
whether the Government may make
our coastwise shipping free, while
charging tolls on international ship
ping. Admiral Evans has indicated,
after his studies, that he believes all
classes of shipping must be treated
alike, under our treaties. If that be
so, then we could give free toll privi-
leges to coastwise business only on
condition of letting all other traffic
pass free. The admiral favored going
even so far as this, and there are
others who would accept this pro-
gram.
1t seems unnecessary to 60 so far
in liberalty. The Government is de-
termined to fortify the canal, though II
seems plainly pledged not to do SO.
If it violates treaty obligations in that
why not violate them in re-
spect to tolls? That is, why not dis
criminate in favor of American coast
wise shipping, by making it free, and
charge a reasonable toll on other bust
ness? That seems to be the easy and
natural thing to do. At any rate, one
way or another, the tolls on our coast
wise business should be either nil or
near it.
The Washington times., 1911-01-02

day cod remember something
the last place stopped all six Of
aspiring disposition
he wanted to go in us and the ladies!
New Years calling
all old times
esnv good times and regret that the custom has gone be av Of
there interesting
corrected
fly crows, you and let it that"
We'll, what did you ask Imogene, nnocenty
know interesting
calling
that like not poor fellow the morgue with nobody
him. while all the Of the world
and there
fellows disappointed that cried
way
good time simply
you
there
something lust as good and would lead you to the punch bowl like Won
in their
depending
compilations girls fellows spkeals trying
with dignity against furniture which had
at whic they
g" end of
line something
looked like this floss candy gnds out of machine
hand and all off with left the place
world fascinating me
sidewalks were roller
filled with eight yards high pleasantly
by After while cab neighbong
took home and thereafter
address in Georgetown
and sat late every night memozng
Hunyadi Janos" = - .s~rE-. rs i s.if#
sa suspciousy you talk like you might have been
intoxicated" g->-Tg-.
Who II" inquired Picked hxd spihicated fntoxi
Gated and drunk with the sight of
sand full of were of eggnog
sobered remember wobble
like had nat wheel on one sderemember that
been thinking Of you'll"
The Washington times., 1911-01-02
FILE BRIEF AGAINST
THE TOBACCO TRUST
Government Demands Right
to Regulate Interstate
Commerce.

The Governments brief in the Tobacco
trust case. which has just been filed
with the Supreme Court, demands that
the right of the Government TO regulate
Interstate commerce be preserved -un-
trammeled.
AS the Government attorneys see It,
Congress, in pursuance of the right to
regulate commerce. has the power TO
strike at things which would hamper
regulation OF commerce. 1t has the
right, for instance, to prevent a mo-
nopoly Of manufacture. II its results
would be restraint of interstate trade
At the same time. the Government
would not put the stamp of ilIegality
upon every sort of restraint of Interstate
commerce.
The brief has been prepared by ]. c.
McReynolds, special assistant of the
Department of Justice, and under the
supervision of Attorney General Wick
ersham. 1t is supposed the Government
will follow a similar line in the Stand
ard Oil case, as Attorney General Wick
ersham is supervising the preparation OF
the brief in that issue.
Arguments in the tobacco case will
probably begin late this week, or per-
haps not until January in the Supreme
Court, which has before it some Of the
most important antitrust litigation in
history, as well as other matters of
moment.