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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-08

bic spent Thursday at the John Hand
ley home.
Harry Shannon of LeClaire, Iowa,
was Mathersville visitor Thursday.
Harry Quaintance and T. G. McCu[
Tough were passengers to Rock Island
Friday.
Henry Mofit made a business trip
TO AIedo Saturday.
Mrs. James Shannon of Silvis spent
lily.
Jim Turell of Carbon Cliff was in
town Thursday.
Mrs A P. Hull was a Rock Island
visitor Thursday.
H L. Pearce is installing a heating
plant in the new school building.
James Bell of Aledo spent Saturday
with his sister, Mrs. Jim Haddick
Mrs. Thomas German and daughters
Grace and Bernice returned to their
home in East Moline Sunday, after a
visit with the formers parents, Mr.
ana Mrs. Ben Wild
Mr.. and Mrs. Charlie Rettig are the
parents of a baby girl, born Sept .
Robert Mccullough of Monmouth
spent Saturday with his father, T. G.
Mccullough.
Mrs. John Miner returned to her
home in Kansas City Saturday She
was accompanied as far as Rock Is
land by Mrs. John Handley.
Louis Hummel spent Sunday in Ca
BILE
The dance which was given in the
opera house Saturday evening, was
well attended
c. a. Samuelson and Charlie John
itors Friday.
Arthur Roseen spent Labor day at
Coal Valley, at which place he played
ball with the Sherrard team.
A. K. Stein was Cable caller Fri.
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. Maier, who have
been visiting Mrs. Maier's brother,
Louis Hummel, went to Cable Satur.
day to visit before returning to their
home in Marysburg, Mo.
William Angus returned home Sat.
urday aft/r an extended trip to parts
of Nebraska.
Mr., and Mrs. Frank Handley and
son Dorance spent from Sunday until
Tuesday at the Stephen Frye home in
Moline.
Hugh German spent Labor day in
the tri-cities.
T. G. Mccullough spent Sunday and
Monday in Monmouth.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Rafsbeck of
Cable spent Sunday in MathersviIle.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Jackson were
visitors here Sunday
Miss Mildred Jackson is attending
the AIedo high school this year
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-08

for Missoula, Mont, to visit Mrs. Nc
KEGS two sons and their families.
MT. and Mrs. Louis Chamberlin OF
Parkersburg, Iowa, are visiting rela-
tives in Aledo.
Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Bishop and
two children of Harvard, Neb., who
have been here visiting relatives, re-
turned to their home Monday.
Mrs. Mary Bartlett of Naperyille
is the guest of her sister, Mrs. G..
A. Smith.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. ID. Peters and
daughter returned Monday from a
visit in Chicago.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. L. Sponsler and
baby started Tuesday for their home
in Wagner. Okla, after a stay Of a
few weeks with Mr.. Sponsler's moth
err and sisters.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-08
THE DOCTORS QUESTION.
Much Sickness due to Bowel D1sor-
derS.

derS.
4 doctors first question when con-
suited by patient is Are your bow
els regular" lie knows that 9S per
cent OF illness is attended with mac
tive bowels and torpid liver and that
this condition must be removed
gently and thoroughly before health
can be restored.
Rexall Orderlies are a positive,
pleasant and safe remedy for consti-
patton and bowel disorders in gem
eral. We are so certain Of their
great curative value that we promise
TO return the purchasers money in
every case when they fail to produce
entire satisfaction.
ReXall Orderlies are eaten like
candy. they act quietly and have
soothing, strengthening, healing in
fluence on the entire intestinal tract.
They do not purge. grippe. cause nau-
sea, fiatulence, excessive looseness,
diarrhoea or other annoying effects.
They are especially good for chill
dren, weak persons or old folks.
Three sizes soc, csc and 10c. Sold
only at our store-the Rexall store.
The Thomas Drug company.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-08
DAVENPORT

Arrest a Board Beatef.-On a charge
of false pretenses on hotel keeper Of
Springfield, Ill, George II. Harrison,
travelling man, was placed under ar
rest by Detective John Quinn. The
accused man was taken to Springfield
by deputy sheriff from that city yes
terday and will be tried there 1t is
claimed that Harrison beat a hotel
man out of considerable amount of
money while he was there.
New Steward on Job.-John Dienst-
fertig, who was selected by DR.. J. T.
Halter, member Of the house commit
tee of the Commercial club, as stew
ard to succeed George Williams, ar
rived in the city Wednesday night and
assumed his responsibilities yesterday
morning. Mr.. Dienstfertig was for
merly connected with the Benton club,
st. Joseph. Mo.
Set Date for Tag Day.-The execu-
tive board of the Davenport Visiting
Nurses association met yesterday
morning at the Commercial club, and
decided that the association would
have it's tag day on Sept. 80 this year.
Those who are DESTROYS of helping in
the days work may do so by register
ing their names with Miss CRANE, the
visiting nurse; phone 1859.
Crushed Under Auto.-when return
ing from school Wednesday morning
at IL o'clock, Walter, the 5-year-old
Of NJ
Scott street, was run over while cross
ing Harrison street by the touring car
of Harvey Seaman. All West Locust
street, and his left leg broken be
tween the knee and the hip.
Obituary Record.-The body of Mrs
Dittmer of Nahant, who died Wednes-
day afternoon in Quincy, Ill, was
brought to Davenport yesterday morn
ing. Mrs. Dittmer was born in Ger
many Nov. 8. 1878. She came to
America II years ago and direct to
Davenport, where she had since resid-
ed. She was married in January,
1904, 10 Louis DittmeT. She is surviv-
ed by her husband. Louis Dittmer,
TWO sons. Leonard and Peter; her par
brothers. John and Hans Spender, ana
one sister. Margaret Spender. all of
this city. and several other relatives
in Germany.
Miss Helen BTammen passed away
at her home, 1921 Brown street, at
the age of "a years. She was born
in Davenport Feb. a, 1877. Surviving
are her mother, Mrs. Nickoline Bran
men; one sister Mrs. Anna Numsen,
and one brother, J. T. Brammen.
Mrs. Margaret Toner passed away
at the family home 500 Taylor street,
yesterday morning al 3 80 o'clock after
q lingering illness of several years
duration at the age of Il years. Mar
garet Conlon was born ia Rochester,
n. Y, March 10, 1916. She was mar
ried in Chicago in 1864 to Harry Toher,
who preceded her in death IL years.
In 1863 she moved with her husband
TO Davenport, and had made her home
in this city since that time. Surviv-
ing are six children: Frank Toher,
Mrs. f. A. Taylor, II. J. Toher, Mrs.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-08

NJ F. Mccarthy and Miss Kitty Toher
of Davenport. and Father Toher OF
Shenandoah, Iowa The funeral will be
held from the home, SOC Taylor street,
Saturday morning, with services at 9
o'clock at St. Mary's church. Inter
ment will be in Holy Family GENE
terry
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-08

home at Marseilles after visit with
her daughter, Mrs. Low Sparks.
Hilliard Cartwright and Karl Modem
spent Monday in Chicago.
Murray Fair is sick.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Alverson have
packed their household goods and will
leave soon for Adrian, Mich.
Vincent Parrot was in Chicago Mon
day.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-11-25
CNES NK7HSENDI

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Na~~e.7 800 ~ As>zy naAo as~~ar
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-11-25
SYNOPSIS.

fascinated with the bold. artful wife OF a
drunken prospector IN western mining Mining
ins b.IassS are to efGen
maudlin husband; He is shot ey ths
note but to ,hs sas saay taxing BOY the
upon. himself. In their flight. to the the
railroad station the Won womans ,,,. her
on his own and follows hanging to The
stirrup strap. Seeing he is an impHI, sn1o
% snow shd drfs e%a and ,ad's riaes on. Halftro.sn
he stumbles into the railroad stauon av gaS'
e the train bear, the woman n aeorSe
,Gormly. is a multi millionaire In new
ork; He meets Eleano5, .,,a,laai aa,dsnsi wo1ker.
and co-opera,es with her in her work work;
line and finds himself frustrated IN p.sr
dermen. backed by the Gotham Traeuon
company An automobile accident , PINES
" e announce + that at he ii viii be mayor Of
New York and redeem the city from y, ou ne
ruption. The political declaration OF aons ons
sensation. The whole machinery OF tHe dde
city's detective force Is to be useu 10 The
up something damaging to Gormly, me ne
to the merchant candidate. under pres
sure. divides and the campaign, ~rsnt' wants
warm resolution Is introduced srain,
ing a gratuitous renewal of the tractioIh 9oI
franchise. Gormly offers ten mlinon @ uoi
lars for the franchise. MISS halaaLe
gratulates Gormly what she terms
new Declaration OF Independence, ana ne
makes an unexpected declaration OF iove.
He is shocked by the confirmation OF nis
and BACKBONE of the notorious traction
company which he is attempting to over
throw. Young Haldane discovers ms
Traction company. and Is incensed. In
an Interview between Gormly and Hal
6aushter's hand as a bribe for Gormly to
withdraw. Gormly refuses. In an inter
view with Gorrnly Miss Haldane learns
Of her fathers baseness though Gormly
vainly tries to hide it. Members or the
Ring find the woman for whose sake
Gorrniy declared himself murderer and
threat of prosecution. The chief of police
visits Gormly who makes full confess
sion OF the truth.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-11-25
GaiIuses. 8.

It is claimed that the galluses are
disappearing as a feature Of the ap-
parel They are not artistic. and GER
tainly not aristocratic; that is what is
claimed. The idea is that II trousers
is properly cut and fitted 1t sets SO
neatly on the hips that 1t needs no
support, and therefore the presence OF
suspenders indicates that the mans
apparel is the work OF cheap tailor.
which is certainly not aristocratic.
If suspenders are to go. there Is a
better reason than this. and that Is in
the trick Of the trade that leaves a
weak point in the suspenders-a place
that is always breaking and annoying
the wearer until his patience is gone.
Then he gets a belt and goes without
suspenders. out of pure disgust He
would rather hitch up his trousers
than tie up his galluses.
But this article of apparel is not dis
appearing-not as long as ready-made
clothing is the JOY of most men. The
suspenders necessarily go with this
habit, since the kidlike adjustment
about the hips is impossible
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-11-25
MAKES RATHER A BAD START
No Doubt Boy Meant Well, but His In
itial Efforts at Keeping a Diary
Are Impressive.

This is my first dry so don't mind
the spellin. | wus'nt goin to right 1t
till a little while longer, only, this
morning was rainy and my ma sed,
william, why don't you begin your
dry, this will be good day to be-
gin. and it will keep you out of mis-
chif? ?" | sed alright. so l went up
stairs and got my big brother Johns
stamp album and began pulling out
the stamps SOS | could right. John
says his stamps are worth a lot OF
money but | don't believe 1t cause
when he wanted to buy a football the
other day why didn't he sell EN- and
get the money. Anyhow | don't want
him to catch me as l have started
righting in it. The first thing in
dry is the date so ! will now right 1t.
October 26, 191l-When began this
dry | forgot to tell you that ! bor-
rowed my sisters pink hair-ribbon to
hold the leaves to-gther more, and,
when big brother John came home
heard him yell awful when he couldn't
find his album so ran upstairs to the
attic behind big trunk where he
cant find me. l just now heard my
sister come in and I'm SO scared |
darst not go down stairs now and I'm
afraid to right anymore so I'll have
to creep in the trunk and stay till he
goes. III continu my dry to-morrer.
Newark IN. j. Star.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-11-25

lice did offer to suppress the story If
said Gormly would withdraw from the
campaign"
That covers 1t, think"
Yes, sir. Exactly. sir" was the
answer.
Add:
Subscribed and sworn to before
me. Philip Chaloner. notary public.
and so on"
Nov. Mr.. Connell, have you any
other move to maker"
You'll find yourself arrested for
murder by your own confession In the
morning." said the chief.
That may be-" answered Gormly.
although I hardly think 80. There
are probably cooler heads and wiser
than yours in the ring which I am
fighting, and 1 scarcely think they will
desire to proceed to that extremity
II will see the district attorney at
once"
DO SO, and ask him at the same
time his opinion Of your own course
whether as an officer OF the law you
have been criminally culpable in your
action-and tell him that as soon as
It is daylight. information, official and
formal, shall be laid before him, and
that you will be impeached, Indicted,
dismissed, Imprisoned. And this
whether am elected or not"
At this moment there was a ring
at the door of the apartment The
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-11-25

pose. You see there IL my word. the
word OF Somes yonder. the corroborat-
i've evidence of Mr. Chaloner that you
were here"
And what about my word?"
We'll. II you say you weren't here"
said Gormly. coolly. "thatll be about
the strongest evidence that could be
presented that you were"
I'll swear that it's a damned con-
spiracy; that you inveigled me here,
knowing that this was going to be
made public. and turned it to your ad-
vantage in this way"
You can swear anything you like. ;"
TIL take oath to what l said, sir"
interposed Somes.
Good" said Gormly. "Mr. Chal-
cner. believe you are q notary pub
iic?"
Yes" said Mr.. Chaloner. looking
up from the typewriter. which he was
clicking busily.
VIII you kindly administer an oath
to Mr.. Somes here"
1t was the first time that Gormly
had ever dignifled his valet with such
a title, and the mans face cleaned
with pleasure.
Chaloner picked up his pencil.
What Is the oath?"
Allow me to dictate It," said CORN
ly.
II. William Somes, do solemnly
swear that at half after eleven o'clock
tonight l admitted to the apartments
OF Mr.. George Gormly, in whose en-
ploy l am, one Ben Connell. to me
known to be the chief of police of the
city of New York: that on receiving
permission. l ushered said Connell in
to the library. where he had an inter
view with the said George Gormly;
that from my position outside in the
hall heard every word OF said inter
view: that 1t took place exactly as 1t
Is described in the statement of said
George Gormly; that the chief OF po-
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-11-25
A Hunting Story.

An old backwoodsman that Abra-
ham Lincoln often told of had very
heavy. over-hanging eyebrows. and
wore big spectacles with brass rims.
One day he came rushing into his
cabin and seizing his rife, aimed it
carefully through crack of the door
at great oak tree that stood near,
and fired.
what is it," whispered his wife.
"A wildcat. Sairy,' he said, ex
citedly, "an | missed him,"
He hastily loaded and fired again,
and then again.
Now, hold on, Joshua" said his
good wife. Let me look at you.
Why, laws-a-daisy, It's nothin but a
little bug on one O. your eyebrows. -
Housekeeper.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-11-25
Well Disposed.

A well-known expert in cooking en-
countered trouble in a suburban com
munity the other afternoon when she
prepared to lecture to the Mothers
club. Her subject was How to Cook >
She began by telling how much a man
appreciates good cooking. ard then
she proposed to give various recipes.
Among the first was one for cold
slaw ITO have this best began the
lecturer, take good-hearted cab
bage and"
At this point a young matron inter-
rupted. She was eager to get all the
information possible. Tell me,
please" she spoke up, how is one to
know the disposition of cabbage "'-
Phiad elphia Times.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-11-25

electric bell had been ringing before;
but no one had noticed 1t.
See who 1t Is. Somes." said CORN
ly. And as for you. keep silent"
In a moment the Englishman came
back, followed by Livingstone Haldane
in a great state Of excitement
"Mr. Gormly." he cried as he burst
into the room, not seeing the chief,
who sat on the other side of the open
door and somewhat sheltered by It.,
they are going to do you up! They
story and are going to force you out
OF the campaign. My father gave II
away to me tonight. He said you
would be out OF It In the morning,
and"
This" said Gormly coolly to the
chief, is confirmation of your plan, If
we needed It,"
What" exclaimed Livingstone Hal
dane, observing for the first time the
other man. Are you here?"
I'm goin' now." answered the chief,
rising.
Before you go, remember that here
is another witness that you were
here" said Gormly, pointing to young
Haldane.
so he's been here with his dirty
story. has he?" growled the young
man.
He has"
And what have you doner'
"Chaloner is preparing a statement
hot hoxr c,-
BE warned by me. Mr.. Gormly,'
said the chief. his voice singular
mixture OF entreaty and bullying,
don't send that fool stuff to the pa
pers. Perhaps we can deal on some
other basis. If we let you get the
election and keep quiet about this
thing. maybe We can get together
and"
"Somes." said Gormly, show this
mouth or says another word. l give
you leave to accelerate his exit In any
manner you may desire"
The chief of police opened his
mouth.
Remember" said Gormly. "if he
says single word. he is in your
hands"
AT my feet, Sir, beg pardon. sir.
returned Somes.
Without making a sound, the chief
turned. and. followed closely by the
valet who hung on his tanks like a
bulldog. his fingers itching to grasp
his collar, the officer strode from the
room
Now, what is it all about?" asked
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-11-25
Heathen Nations Invent Nothing.

missionary in India for SO years, and
knows India better than any other liv-
ing American, says; 'If you visit the
patent office at Washington, you will
see 600 improvements on the plow.
India has not invented one improve
ment on the toothpick in 1000 years.
The nations without God have no in
ventive faculty. They are almost uni
versally the savage, unenlightened ma
tions of the earth.'
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-11-25

Haldane, when the door had closed be-
hind them.
By this time Chaloner had finished
one batch of the statements. With
out word Gormly took one and hand
ed 1t to the young man. He read it
through with staring eyes.
you are going to send this out %
Instantly"
Its the bravest thing 1 ever saw
done"
ut has to be-" said Gormly. What
will be the result Of 1t on the peo-
ple?"
IF l can Judge by myself, 1t will
settle the question forever In your
favor"
Then you don't withdraw from me
because"
Il am not the Withdrawing kind,
said Haldane. You're man through
and through. You gave me a new
hold on life, a new interest You
have made something of me. l am
going to stick by you to the very end.
Let me get my signature on that thing.
l want to testify that saw the chief
of police here, and that l know from
what he said in my presence that
what you say Is true. They will see
that the Haldanes are divided, and
that those on your side are not afraid
or ashamed to support you"
Il can never be grateful enough to
you" said Gormly.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-11-25
CHAPTER xVi.-Continued.

why the woman told me she threw
you down herself after you gave her
your horse" said the chief of police.
Don't put that down. Chaloner.
That's not necessary. Now" said
Gormly quietly, Just add this:
After a frightful experience l sue
ceeded in reaching the station.
came to Chicago. drifted about there
Tor awhile, and thereafter came TO
New York determined to retrieve the
past. Whether l have done so or not
It. is for you, my fellow citizens, to
Judge Whether this story which re-
late to you now, because l am COM
pelled to do so-naturally not from
choice-destroys your confidence in
me and makes you believe that l am
unworthy of your suffrages and there
by unfit to fill the office to which
aspire for your service. 1t is for you
to decide At any rate, declare to
you, what is now quite evident, that
so far as I am OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
that however you may regard this
solitary episode in my life. which l
confess to my sorrow-1 am now as
confident of my competence and my
integrity to do what I said l would
do II you elect me as l was before
the disclosure was made.
Il have informed the chief of po-
lice in closing that this statement is
to be sent to every paper in the city
He and those associated with him
who authorized this blackmailing
proposition-and I'point out that the
fact that they made it is evidence Of
their Quality-may do whatever they
please in the premises. 1t only re-
mains to add that in the west for some
boyish whim l went under the name
of George Fo-dyce. The last is my
middle name. and sign this state
ment therefore ..
GEORGE FORDYCE GORMLY."
why. you Internal fool" roared
the chief, you're not going to give
6he whole thing away like that?"
"Mr. Connell. that statement goes
out, and by the hands Of Somes, to
every paper in New York as quickly
- 1t can be typewriter. Mr.. Chal-
oner, will you please make the very
best speed possible to your"
Yes. SIR"
TT won't serve your purpose" blus-
sered the onlcer. 'In the first place l
can deny my part Of tt do deny It!
You hear me. you shorthand man, be-
fore you go. and you. you English
whelp! l say it's q damned lie!
never made any such proposition to
him. It's just one Of his grandstand
plays"
Il beg your pardon, SIR" said
6omes, addressing his master. but
can testify that he did make such q
proposition"
How can you testifyf' asked
0ormly.
II listened, sir. At the door: my
sar to the keyhole."
You hound!" cried the omcer.
II don't generally resort to that
practise. Mr.. Gormly. as you know.
SIR" pleaded Somes.
II believe you, Somes."
But in this instance 1 did It be-
cause / knew the man was up to mis-
chief, and 1 thought you might want
O witness. sir. You know I am suf1-
ciently devoted to your interests to
have kept silent. II you had wished
me, sir"
Your statement is of the utmost
value" said Gormly, smiling. 1T will
be entirely useless in the face Of this
proof for the chief Of police to deny
That he came here and for what pur.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-11-25

International marriage bargains do
not help Americans to understand just
why Europe is entitled to rebuke
American love of money
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1911-03-01
COOksburg.

Thomas Knight and Edward ]. Lsndis.
students at the Clarion State Normal,
spent Sabbath at their homes.
Florence Cook was Clarion visitor
last week.
We understand the Greenwood Oil and
Gas Co. have sold their gas by contract to
the United Natural Gas Co and a pipe
line will be laid at once. They have five
producing wells in Barnett township, and
intend to continue drilling.
The well drilled on the w. P. Fitzger-
aid farm by the Forest Gas Co. proved a
"duster" after drilling twenty. hun
dred feet. We trust they will have better
luck in their next venture.
A. Cooks Sons Co. took advantage OF
the last snow by getting their logs on
Coleman to the mill.
The gas line froze up near the wells the
fore part of the week, and though the
men worked hard on the line they were
unable to get it thswed out until Thurs.
day evening. Owing to the scarcity of
gas our school was closed two days.
g. X. Braden, s. NJ. Ward, W. G..
Smathers and T. B. Cook are attending
court at Tionesta this week.
We hear that d. L. Wilson will pur-
chase a driving horse in the near future.
Lima Smith visited her sister at Miola,
Saturday.
Mrs. John Cohlepp is suffering from a
severe attack of grippe.
A number of our young men attended
the rcial at Gilfoyle last week and ac-
cording to their report and outward ap-
pearsnce we think they must have had a
warm reception.
Roy Braden injured his ankle while
playing basket ball at Clarington, Sstur.
day evening, and it has been giving him
considerable trouble.
Mrs. Paup, of Kane, is visiting friends
here this week.
We are glad to say that Mr.. Agnew,
who has been very i'll, is recovering un-
der the care of DR.. j. j. Brewer.