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The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1911-08-30

New line of rugs just received There
are some special values in this lot and
you should see them.
S. NJ. & r.. II. Wilkes & Co.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-06

low that if Judge Cooke would give
him recommendation, ii would have
enough weight to get him another
chance and Johnson was told TO call up
the judge on the telephone. 1t was
suspected for a time that Johnson was
putting up a stall, but he soon disprov-
ed this. Judge Cooke was soon at the
other end of the line, and Johson ex-
planned his position. Magistrate
Smith thereupon talked with Judge
Cooke, and the latter told him that
Johnson came of good parentage and if
he were given a little help he would
probably straighten up and make a
man of himself. Acting upon this,
Magistrate Smith suspended fine OF
5000 over Johnson's head and ordered
him to get back to his home at once.
Johnson promised to stay there until
he had learned to behave
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-06
WORD OF JUDGE
SAVES PRISONER
Aledo Youth, With 40-Day Sen
tence Appeals to Supreme
Court Justice.
G. A. COOKE TO THE RESCUE
Latter Informs Magistrate Young
Fellow Comes from Good Family
and Asks Chance for Him.

Because he was known TO Judge
George A Cooke of AledO, as a young
man of good parentage and fair pros
poets, although with a rather weak
character, Hughes Johnson of Aledo es-
capped a sentence of 40 days in the
county jail this morning. Johnson
tthat is not his right name. by the
way was arrested last night by Detec-
tive church. He had been fighting the
booze hard and had mixed up with fast
women and was in fact going the pace
that kills. Police Magistrate c. j.
Smith felt sorry for him this morning
when the young fellow, with shame
written all over his face and with his
head hanging low, confessed that he
was guilty of the charge against him.
He asked the magistrate for chance
to get back on the right road again,
whereupon he was asked if he had
ever been any good" He replied that
he had and that there were a number
Of prominent men in his home town
whoS would vouch for him. Among
others he named Judge Cooke. now a
member of the supreme court of the
state.
TELLING THE TRUTH.
Magistrate Smith told the young fell
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-06
OBITUARY RECORD.
Mrs. Fanny Davis

Mrs. Fanny Davis, who had resided
in this city for the past five years, died
this morning at 2:30 at the home of
her son. Walter B. Slime. 110S Twelfth
street. Mrs. Davis was taken sick just
a week ago with pneumonia. She was
born April IA. 1910, in France, and
when years of age came to this coun-
try with her parents, who, after their
arrival i'll the United States, made
their home in New York city. Mrs.
Davis came TO this city from Windsor
after the death of her husband, James
Davis. She is survived by her son,
Mr.. Slime. and a daughter, Mrs. James
Baugher of Windsor. Deceased was a
devout member of the Christian church
at Windsor. and since her residence
in this city attended the Memorial
Christian church. Funeral services
were conducted this afternoon at )
o'clock at the Slime residence by Rev.
f. T Mcfarland. pastor of Memorial
Christian church. The remains will
be taken to Windsor tomorrow morn
ing. leaving this city at $40 on the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-06

hat and her blue eyes smiled mis-
chievously.
Forgettin- that 20 " trs had rolled
between him and the likeness of this
| blue-clad vision. he sprung to his feet.
MYRTLE" he cried, clasping her in
his arms.
Quecnie writhed to freedom, with
scarlet cheeks That's no fair" she
! said, childishly. who told you was
trying to look like your Myrtle?"
Ellis looked at her thoughtfully. 81
am a rich man." he said "A lonely
rich man with no one 10 love.
shrink from seeing you -ollow in your
] mothers footsteps, Queenie. When Z
picture you In this narrow life think
| OF someone you resemble. and IL tor
lures me. For your own good your
parents will let you 60"
mot by jugful,' demurred
Sharp's voice. and the old miner step
ped into sight. followed by a dozen II
his friends. Were onto your little
game, pardner, and the kind-father
| racket went work worth a cent The
quicker you hit the trail the better
for your health. We have necktie
parties mp this-a-Vay sometimes, 3"
ominously.
John Ellis faced Queen Mary
Ellen's determined subject bravely.
You are selfish, Mr.. Sharp" he said.
| quietly. II propose aiding your
daughter TO a wider life because she
bears a strange resemble ee to my
wife. Would you like to come with
me. Queenie?"
20. yes" eagerly. please let me
go, pap" selling Sharp's rough hand
| persuasively. THE peak'll never be
the same now that I know of other
things. II you make me stay here I'll
| die"
Suddenly Ellis caught her other
| hand. His face had Crown gray with
dread Where did you get this
purse?" he asked. hoarsely. wrench
/ ing the bit OF sealskin from her
/ grasp.
Queenie started aghast at his emo
| ton. Il reckon IL was mas" she an
swered. II found IL with these
| clothes. wonder how she looked
| dressed up az slim-she's so fat
| now"
J John Ellis and Jack Sharp faced
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-06

Embroidered on her tiny garments
and engraved on the clasp of her
mothers purse were the initials NJ. E,
suggestive to Sharp's mir Of IA
miliar family name. So in the pres
ence of the assembled miners she was
christened Mary Ellen.
Until she was 10 years old no
stranger invaded the silence sur
rounding Sharp's cabin. Then the
discovery OF pay ore brought an an
nual influx of prospectors TO rave
over the girls beauty as child gave
place to woman.
At Is Queenie-for no one thought
OF calling her Mary Ellen - knew
nothing of the world east of the gulch
at the foot OF Spanish peak. She
knew nothing OF the west beyond the
apex II the peak that pierced the
clouds like q frosted needle. She
knew nothing of lovo or lovers.
She did not even know that strang-
ers were welcomed by a committee
and informed that the questionable
amusements of other camps were
tabooee- Queen Mary Ellen, in ig-
norance of the world, its pleasures
and pains, was content in her simple
life
Then a stranger staggered down
the trall ana tainted from exposure
Looking up at the iirlwind of snow
obscuring the peak Queenie did not
wonder that the stranger had drop
ped like log at her feet. Sharp gave
him the best his cabin afforded and
Queenie aided her foster-mother in
his care.
To Queenie, this dark. grave man
OF 40 was the alphabet of a new life
and she found herself wondering II
the emotion he aroused in her was
the love that Tom Wilkins had been
| telling her about when the stranger
came down the trail.
Listening TO his fevered raving.
she learned OF q new world-a world
| OF swift action and strife as
| strange to her as the enGearing words
| he lavished on someone whom he
called Myrtle.
At first she wondered IL il were 4
pet dog or shaggy mountain mule th4;
he pleaded for but by degrees she
/ learned that the fanciful name was a
woman's and that the stranger had
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-06
Quick Relief for rheumatism.

George w. Rooms, Lawton, Mich.
says: "Dr. Detchon's Relief for
Rheumatism has given my wife
wonderful benefit for rheumatism
She could not lift hand or foot, had
TO be lifted for two months. She
began the use of the remedy and
improved rapidly. On Monday she
could not move and on Wednesday
she got up, dressed herself and walk
ed out for breakfast" Sold by Otto
Grotjan, 1901 Second avenue. Rock
Island and Gust SchlegeI. 20 West
Second street, Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-06

each other across the girls head. II
want the truth, Mr.. harp" said
Ellis. WHERE did she get that
purse?"
II amt a-goin' TO answer" logged
ly. "Thar's the trail. stranger"
Queenie's blue eyes flashed fire.
You amt fair. pap.
II insist on an answer" went on
Ellis, disregarding the black looks
bent on him. This purse belonged TO
my missing wife. Her initials are on
the Gasp - NJ. r. Myrtle Ellis"
holding IL up. Eighteen years ago
she left Boston with our baby girl. 20
join me I'm Denver. For IS years
have sought her, or her grave, I'm
vain. Where did you get this purse ,"
The moment that grizzled old
Sharp had dreaded so long had come.
He covered against a stunted oak. az
the one bit OF sunshine faded out OF
his life.
Between right and wrong lay no
choice. He would have nothing but
the memory OF her sweetness. like the
perfume that remainds one OF a with
cred love-given roge.
"Queenie amt my daughter" he
said presently. Her mother Is asleep
down yc.-er. next my little one.
These filings were hers. You fellows
heard me say I'd give a quitclaim
deed to the baby II her folks turned
up squar' -snd-and-f reckoned It's
your call. stranger. I've loved her for
/ s years like my own. and Ehe turned
me down for you. afore she knew
Queenie was slow TO understand
that the handsome stranger was her
father. but quick 90 divine what
caused the pain on Sharp's wrinkled
face. Breaking from Ellis fatherly
embrace she flung her arms around
Sbarp's neck and drew the tangled
gray head 10 her sboulde
why. pap. I'm ashamed OF you.
she scolded. with catch in her own
voice. You're my pap. just the same.
and I'll always be Qeeun Navy Ellen
OF the Peak. It's what we feel inside
that counts.
yes" said John Ellis. taking the
other rough hand warmly. IT'S what
we feel inside that words are
useless here"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-06
50 INDICTED BY
/ The GRAND JURY
James Slocum and B. T. Klug-
ger Held for Assault With
Intent to Murder.
] WHILE ROBBING BOX CAR
Albin Sundberg of Moline TO Answer
for Killing Carl NeIson-Cases
Go to County Court
WHILE ROBBING BOX CAR

The grand jury for the January
term OF the circuit court reported
10 Judge z. c. Graves this noon, re-
turning 80 indictments against %
persons. The jury spent five days
!. in investigating the cases presented
; and 81 different witnesses were sum-
. moned to testify before the bills
were drawn. The most important
!. of the indictments are against Albin
, Sundberg of Moline, charged with
! murder; James Slocum and B. F.
; Klugger, charged with assault with
; intent TO kill and murder, and with
burglary and larceny, and Elmer
. Johnmann, charged with burglary
and larceny. These cases are the
only ones that will be tried in the
circuit court. all the rest of the in
:. dictments being certified to the coun-
ty court.
CERTIFIED CASES.
Those whose cases have been GER
tilted TO the county court are:
William Coleman and James Sims
(colored) charged with assault with
deadly weapons. they having fought
each other over a woman.
Earl Underwood. who is alleged 10
have stolen some jewelry from David
Kaufman.
William Arnold. alias William
Boldt, alleged TO have stolen a truck
from Mrs. Paul Foeke.
Ethel Brown (coloredD alleged to
have stolen goods from local de-
partment store.
Henry Pappas. Christ Summers,
Gust Thorn, William Lamp and
James Summers, alleged to have stol-
en- coal from the railroad yards.
Paul Goode and Clifford Cheney.
alleged to have stolen a motorcycle
from A. \. Rounds.
Lee Jones (colored) assault with
deadly weapon upon Cort Noss.
Roy Crowell, charged with steal
ing a ring from P. II. Hutchinson.
Charles Marsh, charged with steal
ing a bicycle from the Moline Dis
patch Publishing company.
W. w. Ward. charged with steal
ing a suitcase from the second hand
store of Cole & Bauman.
Samuel Olson and John Ryan,
charged with stealing $3.50 from a
man whose identity is not known to
the police.
David Worth, charged with obtain
ing money under false pretenses
when he passed a worthless check on
Mrs. Bertha Baker.
Leon Hanlon. larceny Of SO from
one William Cline.
Albert Smith. charged with break
ing into the window at Ullemeyer's
clothing store and taking a coat and
other articles.
Frank Ramey, alleged to have
stolen a lap robe from DR.. Carl Bern
hardi.
Thomas Wilson. alleged TO have stol-
en- a pocket book and 81 from Mrs.
l.. Dorman.
Klugger and Slocum were con-
cerned in the sensational box car
hide stealing episode in the lower
end of the city. They had a pitched
hattie with the police force on one
Occasion and both are known as des-
perate characters. Sundberg killed
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-06
HEYL HEADS POULTRY MEN
Washington. ILL.,, Fancier Reelected
President of State Association.

Springfield. Ill. Jan. 6.-George
reelected president of the Illinois
State Poultry association. Other Of
ficers elected were H. c. Wilhite of
Greenfield. vice president; Theodore
S. Mccoy of Springfield, secretary,
and Jerome \. Leland of Springfield,
treasurer.
Fred NJ. Kinney of Chicago was
elected president of the Illinois
branch of the American Poultry as
ISOLATION and Theodore S. Mccoy,
Springfield, secretary.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-06

had grown to free
and fearless womanhood on the peak,
the mascot of the camp and the light
OF every mans dun-colored life.
Who she was, whence she came, no
one knew. Jack Sharp happened to
be down at tho Get Rich camp IS
years before. When tho stage came
IN woman passenger who had sat
silently In one corner was found to be
forever beyond speech, and the gold
en-haired baby in her arms could tell
no tales.
The woman's effects contained
nothing that would identify her. In
her valtse was necessary clothing for
long journey and a sealskin purse
containing 500.
There was only one disposition to
be made OF the young mother, but the
prattling infant was like a white eie-
plant on the rough miners hands.
Then sharp stepped forward and
cleared his throat.
Were lonely up thar on the
peak, he said. simply. 1T amt good
for my woman to spend so much time
by the little grave you fellows helped
make last year" winking rapidly.
so il none objects I'll adopt the lit
tie one and raise her as intended to
raise the other one"
A sigh OF relief went around he
shack. Then, moved by an unaccount-
able impulse. Sharp added: An If
her folks turn up an are square I'll
give a quitclaim deed to the kid,
s'help me-"
Jack Skarp's word was equal to an
ironbound bond, and he child was
formally declared his adopted daugh-
ter. His wife receiT ed the baby as
only a woman with an empty mother
heart could.
Tbe next important event IN the
child life was the oestoval of name.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-06
F O u ~ . +!

staid too long"
''Why?" she asked, wondering what
life would be like when he had gone.
Hes not the kind of man for you,
Queenie," drawing her close to take
the sting from his words. Hes only
havin' little fun with you. Men like
him marry fine ladies-you are only
a little mountain flower that would
die away from the hills"
Queenie said nothing. She did not
know what she felt. The stranger
filed a place widely different from
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-06
Ira {. Archer.

ira r. Archer, infant son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Ira w. Archer. died this morning
at 10 O'Clock at the home. I'LL Fifth
avenue. after a brief illness of cho-
lera infantum. The child was born in
this city three months ago The funer-
al will be tomorrow afternoon at
o'clock and services will be conducted
by Rev. Marion Humphreys, pastor of
the Central Presbyterian church. The
remains will be taken to Lamoor, Iowa,
for burial.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-06
Thomas Conroy.

Thomas Conroy, 43O Twelfth
street, who followed the trade of
tailor for half century in this city.
died yesterday of the infirmities of
age. He was 10 years of age and
native of Ireland. Mr.. ConrOy's
wife died in 1908. The only sur
viver is a>stepson. William S. Alleley
of Lincoln, Neb. Mr.. Alleley arrived
here today. Funeral services will be
conducted tomorrow at $3.50 at the
Knox undertaking rooms, aud inter
ment will be in Chippiannock Gene
terry.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-06

loved.
"Queenie," said old harp, "hev
been a ebod dad TO you?'
The girl had never heard SO much
feeling in the old mans voice. why,
of course you have" warmly.
John Ellis, scholar and statesman.
could not tear himself away from the
rough hospitality of Sharp's cabin. 81
am we'll enough to 60" he reasoned
with himself daily. why do / linger
TO see a smile dance into a mountain
girls eyes? I who believed all emo
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-06

confused her with its owner.
The weary days of his slow con-
valesence went like magic to the lit
tie mountain maid hanging breathless
on his vivid description of life east
of the gulch. Instinct told her she
was out of her proper sphere and sud
denly her foster parents realized their
child had changed. She had grown
quiet and thoughtful, no longer dan
cling in the sunlight former love of
motion or playing at jackstones with
bits OF ore.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-06
Funeral of David ]. Kennedy.

The funeral of David J. Kennedy will
be held tomorrow morning at 1890
from the residence. with services at
II O'Clock at the First Methodist
church conducted by Rev. T. f. New
land. Rock Island commandery, No.
Is. knights Templar, will be in
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-06

Export DUTY on Two Hundred Aninnais-
Elephants. rhinoceroses. chimpanZees
and APPROPRIATENESS exported alive
from northern Nigeria are subject 10 a
duty OF SIS head. ostriches 10 SIS and
leopards SIS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-06
Funeral of eeorae solander.

The funeral of George SoIander was
held this morning at 10 O'Clock from
the residence. 1000 Fourteenth street.
Services were conducted by Rev. J. l..
Vance, pastor of the United Presby-
terrain church. Burial was in Chippian.
mex cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-06

charge. The pallbearers will be John
#. Campbell. S. j. Collins, Fred Felt
ham. II. B. Hayden, George Richmond
and Joseph Woodbury.. Burial will be
in Oakdale cemetery. Davenport The
knights Tempar will be conveyed 10
the cemetery in special cars which will
leave Nineteenth street and Fifth ave
nue. Immediately after the services.
Saucy Negro Beaten to Death.
Memphis, Tenn, Jan. 6.-As re-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-06

Jack Sharpe felt that the stranger,
with his gallant manners and easy
speech, was 10 blame, but il would be
inhuman 10 turn him adrift N his
weakened state.
IT reckon the stranger had better
git," he said, slowly. I'm afraid he's
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-06

ton dead years ago"
A shadow fell across his book. and
glanci- up he rubbed his eyes and
looked again. AT his elbow stood a
slender figure in a costume fashion
able 90 years before Her golden
hair was pinned I'D under plain felt
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-06

Rock Island road. Services will be
conducted at the Baugher residence
there Sunday afternoon and burial will
be in the Windsor cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-06

that occupied by grizzled Sharp in
her affections. but he inspired no en-
barrassment. NO swift. hot bushes.
as did young Tom wilkins
But she wanted TO be Of his world.
She tried 10 copy lis speech; she
wanted 4 look like the Myrtle he
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-06

suit OF his impertinence toward pas
sengers on an inbound Frisco train
yesterday. Jim Durham. a negro pOr-
ter, was beaten to death
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-06
IGNORE THREE CASES.

The jury reported that it ignored
charges brought against Charles
Healey, accused of a confidence game,
and Fred Thomas and Ruford Jack.
accused of larceny. The jury also re-
ported that il had examined the county
Jail and found that Sheriff o. l.. Bru-
ner and his subordinates were entitled
to be complimented upon the excellent
conditions existing there
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-06

was a wee monarchy,
thaG struggling mil
ing camp near the
timber line on Span
fish peak. But the
subjects were loyal
slaves who recog-
niZed either right or
wrong with no quail
I y / n & b g t W e e n.
Queen Mary Ellen
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-06

young Moliner. Carl Nelson, after
having had a quarrel in a saloon with
him. Sundberg lay in wait for him
and hit him over the head with a
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-06
"sEmI-ANNUAL CLEARANCE SALE"
We want everyone who has ever worn S. & L. Clothi
Clothing

$3.50 off on all fancy Suits and Overcoats
200 off all Staple Overcoats
1870 off on all Black and Blue Suits
$50 off on any of our Boys Overcoats
200 off on any of our Boys Fancy Suits
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-06

TELLING THE TRUTH.
Magistrate Smith told the young fell
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1911-08-31
CELEBRATE BRIDGE DAY
Elaborate Ceremonies Proposed for
Opening Of the Large River
Structure

Plans for the celebration of Bridge
Day. September 15, when the first Ore
gon-Washington and C. NJ & p s.
trains reach the Harbor, are maturing
A meeting of a number of business
men was held yesterday afternoon at
the offices of the Retail Lumber
agency, and tentative plans discussed
1t is the present plan to elect queen
OF the day, who, with her maids of
honor, will meet the train from the
Sound bearing business men of Sc
attic and Tacoma at the north ap-
proach of the bridge A bottle of
champagne will be broken over the
bridge and the structure christened
A program probably will be held at
the station grounds of the new sys.
tenn.
An effort will be made to have de-
clared half holiday in Hoquiam, Alb
erdeen and Cosmopolis.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1911-08-31
NORTHERN PACIFIC PUBLISHES
INTERESTING CENSUS FIGURES
Northwestern States, in Pamphlet
Form, Shown to Have Great
Increase

The Northern Pacific has just pro-
duced 12-page booklet containing
the complete 1910 census figures for
the seven northwestern states trav-
ersed by it's lines: Minnesota, Wis
consin, North Dakota, Montana, Ida
no, Washington and Oregon. The
booklet shows the population of all
incorporated cities, towns and vii
lagos in these states for 1890, 1900
and 1910. In the rear of the book
let are also given summaries of ag-
ricultural and industrial statistics for
the seven states. Another table shows
population of all the cities in the cOun.
try having over $4,000. together with
the population of the 10 largest cities
in the world.
According to the booklet, the total
percentage of increase of all the
United States in the last 10 years was
81 per cent, while the total percent
age of increase of the seven north
western states in the same 10 years
was 81 per cent. This shows the
greater degree of development which
has taken place in the Northwest than
in the other portions of the country.
A copy of the booklet may be OBJ
taned on request of the General Pas
senger Office of the Northern Pacific
Railway at Saint Paul