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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-21
80 YEARS SUSPECT
Rev. @. e. Burdette, Brother of
Humorist, Sees Theft
Cloud Lifted.
MONEY LOST IN THE MAIL
Finding of Envelope Containing
$500 in Bottom of Sack
Shows Innocence.

Peoria. m. Feb. 21-Rev. Charles
Edwin Burdette, brother of Bob
Burdette. the humorist, has been vim
Dictated after 80 years of any blame
in connection with the disappearance
of $500 from a registered letter
package sent out by the Peoria post
office, of which he was registry
clerk.
The disappearance of the money
had been a cloud on Burdette's life
in this. his home town, and turned
many Of his old friends against him.
The money had been put in Il
registered letters by the late John
Comstock. The. evidence was all
against young Burdette and after the
first investigation Comstock demand
ed that General D. w. Magee, then
postmaster at Peoria, who died last
year, discharge the registry clerk.
BELIEVED HONEST.
Comstock carried the matter to
Washington and an inspector came
down from Chicago TO make a full
report. He recommended that Bur-
dette be discharged, but the post
master refused TO discharge him and
Burdette continued as registry clerk.
Burdette was working to get
money to study for the ministry. 4
few years after the money was miss
ed he left the postoffice and went
to Brown university. then TO New
ton academy, and when he was or
dained as a minister was assigned as
Ind 10
now has a pastorate at Springfield,
Mass. All this time he prayed that
in some way the mystery of the miss
ing money might be cleared up for
his own vindication.
MISSING MONEY FOUND.
Into the repair shop at San Fran
cisco a few days ago an old battered
sack was sent to be patched. 1t was
a veteran, and to repair it meant
practically TO make a new sack. The
first man to inspect the sack decided
il needed a new bottom and, with a
knife, he ripped the leather bottom
off
Then he saw above it a big manila
envelope, caught by the corners,
which served practically as a false
bottom. He opened the envelope and
found it TO contain the l ? Comstock
letters and the missing 80, 500, which
had been wandering about the coun-
try for 80 years. When the finding
Of the money was reported to the
Peoria postoffice friends telegraphed
TO Mr. Burdette that the cloud hang
ing over him so long had been dis
PEELED.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-21

ably to their fame and popularity. IL
is said. in this latest or musical shows
to finish up long run In New York.
Fred Stone as Henry Clay pa -ter
and David Montgomery as Archibald
Hawkins, two country boys who run
of with a circus and after becomin-
stranded are victims Of all sorts %
amusing adventures. are said 10 have
created characters that will become
as famous as "ScarecroW" and ttr
"Tin-W GOODMAN" OF cheerful memory.
"The Old Town" had a long run iu
Chicago last spring and then ran the
season out at Mr.. Dillingham's new
theatre. the Globe. IN New York ~
has just finished a second highly GO
cessful season I'm New York
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-21
RExpALE AT VAUDEVILLE.

Robert Rexdale. poet and raconteur,
will make his first appearance a. a
vaudevillian tomorrow at the Majestic
theatre II should be stated. however.
that the engagement is for one day
only. as Mr.. ReXdale has other bust
ness He has consented to assist
Manager Joe Quinn OF the Majestic
in a fitting observance Of Washing
tons birthday at his playhouse. Mr..
ReXdale viii recite The Homage OF
the Drum" and when the Mssissip
Was the Great Highway" two of his
original poems. to the accompaniment
of moving pictures. Mr.. ReXdale viii
appear at the afternoon and night
performances.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-21
A Reader Cures His
Constipation Try il Free
Simple way any family good

The editors OF Health Hints and
Questions and Answers" have one ques-
tion that is put to them more often than
any other, and which, strangely enough.
they find the most difhcult to answer.
That is How can 1 cure my constipa-
tion?"
DR.. Caldwell, an eminent specialist I'm
diseases of the stomach, liver and bowels
has looked the whole field over. has prac-
convinced that the ingredients contained in
what Is called DR.. Caldwelrs Syrup Pepsln
has the best claim TO attention from con-
stipated people.
It's success in the cure OF stubborn con-
stipation has done much TO displace the
use of salts, waters, strong CutharticS
and such things. Syrup Pepsin. by train
ing the stomach and bowel muscles TO
again do their work naturally, and with
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-21

its tonic ingredients strengthening the
nerves. brings about a lasting cure
Among its strongest supporters are Mr.
John Graveline OF 9S Milwaukee, Ave
Detroit. Mich. Mr.. J. A. Vernon OF okla
homa City and thousands OF others. II
can be obtained OF any druggist at nifty
cents and one dollar a bottle, or II YOU
want 10 try IL first free sample bottle
can be obtained by writing the doctor.
DIR. Caldwell does not feel that the
purchase OF his remedy ends his obll-
cation. He has specialized in stomach.
liver and bowel diseases for over forty
reader any advice - thu subject free
OF charge All artWwelcome 10 write
him. Whether for the medical advice
or the free sample address him Or
w. y: Caldwell. 51 Caldwell buildint,
Monticello. Ill
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-21
To PLAY 10 GAMES
Schedule of Basketball Tourna.
ment at Local High School
Being Arranged.
SEVEN TEAMS TAKE PART
Local Five Should Go Into Contests
in Perfect Condition-March
Is Composed.

Taking heart from it's victory over
St. Ambrose Friday night, and catch
ing the spirit of the coming tourna-
ment, the Rock Island high school
basketball team showed better form
in practice last night than for some
time The second team was proba-
bly, stronger than at any time this
season. with Hughes, Grove, Taylor,
Hoffman. Budelier. and Silverman-
Nevertheless, they were unable 70
stop the first teams work and the
coaches were satisfied with the work
With teams like Sterling and Abing-
don entered, the locals will need 10
show form If they are 10 win Ster-
ling swamped Rock Island SO 10 II on
the formers floor, although the team
was badly crippled at the time. The
locals have not met Abingdon, but II
is known TO be q very fast team. Mon
mouth defeated the local five on the
Rock Island floor by getting a big lead
in the first few minutes Of play. The
followers of the team do not believe
that with the team in the present con
dition the college team could repeat.
Mt Carroll. whose entry has just
received, is strong. Moline and Can
ton. the other entries. are not consid-
cred as strong contenders for the
honors of the preliminary. While the
locals have not met their old-time riv-
ais, they believe they could win from
them. especially as the games will be
on the floor here. Should the SEIZED
ule match the two teams. fast game
would be assured. Canton. the sixth
team entered. is an unknown quantity
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-21
AT THE MAJESTIC.

The new bill at the Majestic. while
not so heavy as last weeks, is with
out a doubt interesting and pleasing
to the great majority of those who
witnessed It The show contains a
great deal that is good IN comedy
and music The Era Comedy -Four.
comprising a quartet Of coloTed sing
ing comedians, include as good a
quartet as has ever been heard here
Hillman and Roberts appeared in a
dainty musical act with special
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-21

scenic setting and scored a big hit.
Charlotte Duncan, billed as The
jolly Songstress," did very well in a
singing act, introducing a number
of good songs. The Mozsrts, Fred
and Eva, appeared in novelty
dancing act, which included snow
shoe dancing. The act was practic-
ally new and went well. Mrs. Casey S
new song and the Majestiscope, re-
vealing reel of new pictures, con-
clude a very interesting bill
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-21
Daniels Makes New Record.

New York, Feb. 21.-Charles NJ.
Daniels, the New York Athletic club s
expert, added another worlds rec
ord TO his already long list in a 300
meter swim in the clubs tank yester-
day. Starting in a sanctioned CON
test with ]. H. Reilly, New York A.
A c.. as a competitor, and A A L.
officials in charge. Daniels made the
200 meters in 2:2S 2-5. The old rec
ord, $50. was made by F. E. Beaure-
paire of Australia on Aug. 9. 1910.
at Exeter, England.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-21
At Y. M. G.. A.

The Toastmasters' club met at the
Y. NJ. c. A last night for the regu-
lar session. The program dealt with
the commission form OF city govern
ment. There were addresses by G.
c. Hubbart and r. c. Smedley, and
H. T. Williams OF Chicago. who was
the guest of the club Arthur Lun-
deem presided as POSTMASTER. It was
decided to hold the next meeting on
March 20. with a program which will
consider means of identifying The
city.
A meeting of the committeeman
of the association was held at the
residence of G. c. Blakslee last even
ing, attended by a number of the
active workers. conference on
methods of work for the local asso-
citation was conducted by II. T Will
Iiams of Chicago and plans were
fully discussed for increasing the
usefulness of the work. Light re-
freshments were served and musical
selections rendered by Mrs. Blaks-
lee, making the evening a very pleas
ant as well as profitable one.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-21

When you feel cold coming on.
take Father Johns Medicine at once.
II has a history of so years of sue
cess in the treatment of colds
If you have had "a cold and IL still
hangs on" take Father Johns Medi-
cine without delay. Long standing
colds lead TO serious throat and lung
troubles. Father Johns Medicine
gives prompt and complete relief
II yOu have a cOHgh or throat trou-
BILE, if your lungs are affected. take
Father Johns Medicine al once. The
soothing, healing elements OF which
il is com posed allay he irritation and
restore normal health
Because IL IS free from alcohol or
dangerous drugs in any form. Father
Johns Medicine Is a safe medicine 10
take az all times Ir is the family
remedy in countless homes. Get a
bottle today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-21
FIRST CHINAMAN TO FLY
Fung Guey viii Leave for Native
Land With Machine of Own Make

San Francisco. Cal. FED II
Fung Guey, a Chinese. left here for
hts native land today. taking with
him a biplane of the Curtiss type in
which he intends TO make exhibition
flights. II is believed that he will
be the first aviator 10 rise from the
ground in China.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-21
AMERIcUS FOILS GoTCH
Mat Champion Is Able to Win But
One Fall Within Hour:

Boston, Mass, Feb. 21.-Frank
Gotch, champion heavyweight wres-
tier Of the world, lost his handicap
match 70 Americas of Baltimore here
last night. He agreed 10 throw
Americas twice in an hour, but gain
ed only one fall after so minutes and
25 seconds Americas succeeded in
standing of the champion for the
rest of the hour.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-21
"oLo TOWN" AT GRAND.

Charles Dillingham; announces The
coming TO the Grand, Davenport. Of
Montgomery and Stone in their latest
musical comedy success. THE Old
Town by George AIDE. with music
by Gustave LudeTs. The ex-stars Of
THE Red Mill" have added consider
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-21
HsNoon America ~. Found.

New York. Feb. 2I-The America
II. the balloon in which Alan r.
Hawley and Augustus Post won the
1910 race for the Coupe International
des Aeronautiques. and which they
were compelled 10 abandon in a
cache in the Canadian vilds. has just
reached New York. having been
brought out Of the forests by q party
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-21
ENGLISH BANTAM PEEVED
Digger Stanley. Discouraged by Criti-
CisIn, VIII Go Home.

New York, Feb. 21.-An outgoing
Transatlantic liner this week will
have as one of its passengers Digger
Stanley, the English bantamweight
champion. on his way home Stan
ley says he is dis, outraged by the
treatment some critics of boxing in
this country have accorded him.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-21

Pitcher John Schmirler. whom Peo-
ria got from the White Sox last sea
son and released after trial has again
been offered by Comiskey to Rowan
and Will be forwarded a contract.
Schmirler could not get into condition
last season owing to illness.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-21

in these parts, but il is possible 1t
might develop into. a formidable dark
horse before the tournament is over.
WORKING ON SCHEDULE.
The management is now busy work
ing on a schedule. With six teams
entered, IL is quite a task to devise a
schedule that will be satisfactory &c
all, and 1t is probable that it viii be
necessary to play nine or ten games
instead of the usual eight Leon
hardt and JeEArs of the institute and
training school of the Chicago Y. NJ.
c. A. will referee and umpire the con-
tests
Principal A. J. Burton is arranging
to have a reception or supper be-
tween the games Friday afternoon
and evening The details for the af-
fair are to be arranged later. The
orchestra will play at the games.
For this purpose. Mr.. Caste has COM
posed a Maroon and Gold" march
with a song trio, and il is expected
that it will be sung and played at the
game. Mr.. Casio has written a very
catchy march, the students having al
ready caught the air
To make the tournament a success
and in order that the admission
charge might not be prohibitive,
prices have been reduced 70 so cents
for a season ticket Two hundred
season tickets were struck off and it
is expected that they will all be sold
before the tournament opens. They
are not transferable.
IN BEST OF CONDITION.
The local five should 90 into the
tournament in the. best condition.
Captain WiIcher has completely re-
covered from his bad ankle and is
throwing baskets in great shape.
Behnamann has starred in almost ev-
cry game of the season and can be
relied upon to keep it up. Tremann
is daily proving that he is the man
for the center position, his aggres-
siveness getting ginger into the whole
team. Barker and Mcintyre are play
ing consistently a guards and their
excellent condition gives every sign
that they will be able TO stand the
strain of three or four games in two
days. Hughes, who will be on the
side lines. IS playing a better game
than az any time previous, getting in
10 the game with the same strength
that made him the terror of all other
teams during the football season. On
the whole the Rock Island team will be
in good shape when the first whistle
blows Friday afternoon
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-21

Pitcher Howard Camnltz. who was
cnce with Springfield paid $1,000 for
one small drink of whisky last year
He was offered a salary of $4,000 by
Pittsburg with $1,000 additional if he
remained on the water wagon all the
way through. This he claimed to have
done at the end of the season. but
Barney Dreyfuss refused to pay the
bonus and proved before the national
commission that the player took one
drink which the commission decided
was enough to break the agreement.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-21

Barry Mccormick, whom Rock Is
land hoped to get for manager, has
lost out at Lincoln, Neb., where he
expected 10 land. 1t is now an
nounced that Bob Unglaub of the
Washington club has been selected
and will get his release from the
big league club.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-21

Pitcher Carmichael, who got his start
with Cedar Rapids. has been sold by
Cincinnati to Chattanooga. He was
with the Reds for a time early last
season and was then turned over to
Buffalo
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-21

of expert guides. To the delight of
Mr. Hawley, the big bag was found
to be in practically unframed con-
dition.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-21
THREE-EYELETS

DanviIle has secured another exhibit
ton game with the Chicago Cubs to be
played April ;.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-21
How Is Your Weight?

While n Is true that too much weight
IS not TO be desired. yet the fact re-
mains that many men and women are
thin to the point OF danger. This dan
ger lies in their having no reserve force
or nerve power to com bat deadly dis
ease a little extra flesh is needed by all
10 feel well and 20 look well. and this
calls up the question o. how best to in
crease the weight Physicians and
chemists by experiments have solved
the problem OF increasing the white and
red corpuscles Of the blood. by the ad-
ministration OF S-grafn hypo-nuclane
tablets. and this IS always followed by
an increase % weight Obts in in sealed
packages. and take for a period Of sew
eral months according to directions
with package
You will like the prompt action of
Pain Away-Ptlis for headache and acute
main DRUGGISTS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-21
HOSTETTER'S
STOMACH BITTERS

first IT all; you'll not need any other.
il Is excellent in cases of Poor APP
pete, FlatIlcncy. Sick Headhcl'o.
Indigestion. Dyspepsia, Chills Eni
Malaria.
you are a. well a. your stomach. q"
HOSTETTER.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-21
YOU ARE SAFE

when you buy Hostetter's Biucrs--
bccause--its - years record be"
proven il % be a reliable remedy fer
ordinary family ills and It's record
OF cures proves 81 TO be the safest
and best stomach remedy you can
buy. Therefore, get
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-21
If the People
Elect Me
Commissioner

| will do my
duty faithful
ly and to the
very best of
m y ability,
and | will do
SO honestly.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-21

in these parts, but II is possible it
might develop into. formidable dark
horse before the tournament is over.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-07-11
MOVING PICTURE
MEN TO ORGANIZE
Owners of Nickel Theaters To Form
State Association In Local Conveu-
tion-Jeup Defends Enterprise.

Owners OF moving picture theaters
are gathering In Detroit from all over
Michigan for three-days, conYen-
ton, which opened, Tuesday after
noon. I'm Turner hall. Sherman-st. The
main object OF the delegates Is 10
form a state association for the pro-
lection and advancement OF their in
terests. The owners OF the Detroit
moving picture houses are organized
and the proprietors throughout the
state feel that there should be state
organization. The delegates are max
ing their headquarters at the Burns
hotel.
One OF the prime movers In the pro-
posed state society is Peter J. Jeup,
president OF the Detroit association OF
moving picture men.
I'VE feel that there are many rea-
sons why the moving picture men OF
the state should be organized" said
organize nowadays to protect them
selves. and there Is no reason why
we shouldn't get together. Individual
ly we might not be able TO appear,
with success. before legislative body
and protest against legislation which
we think would be detrimental TO US,
but in an organized capacity We no
doubt would be able TO make our
selves felt. We are not anticipating
any move against US, but you can
never tell when something might hap
pen.
The preachers are always after US,
but there is no reason for their agita-
ton, because we show nothing. but
proper pictures. Our films are al
ways censored before we get them
and there Is no chance for anything
Objectionable to be shown. II is our
aim to educate the people. especially
the school children. This we do by
showing scenes OF foreign countries,
countries which the pupils are study,
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-07-11

rare and high tribute b paid 70 modern trust
eompany MANAGEMENT under the terms OF the
WIN Of tho late heivii w. Fuller. chsf justice OF
the United States. appointins well known trust
company as trustee A local attorney and
Intimate friend Of the family b named - 90
trustee The esiare b valued az approximately
81 900 o0. and The win provides that this shah
b held IN trust during the lifetime Of the children
Il win aiso be recalled that = trust company,
vhicb hss achieved exceptional success AZ
hduciary. was made trustee under the terms Of
The vfn Il the late Marshall Field. the wealthy
Chicago merchant.
Doubtless the selection Of trust company a.
trustee By the late eminent jurist Of the United
States supreme court viii make profound Inn
pression upon all men OF wealth and large affairs
whose greatest concern 10 the faithful administrs-
tion q their estates after death In accordance
with their wishes, ExponentE Of the trust COM
pany viii Certainly derive a peculiar satisfaetiof
from this sNsction By the late chief justice. =
yin serve ne Apowcrful argument for our weal7f
citizens and render mote popular the appointn7f<
q trust companies a. trustee. Admiralty ~
executor or guardian. instead Of the haz9kfH
SELECTION Of individual trustees alone. ~
objection that trust companies cannot sk1hx
attention 20 iarGe estates which individual t<@tf
end confidential advisers may ahord Il ovefco me-
~ the hate chief justice In appointing Ids legal
counselor az associate trustee. Even though Thu
provision had not been made there would be nc
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-07-11
FRIENDS OF RECIPROCITY
SEE EARLY ADJOURNMENT
Believe Bill VIII BE Passed and Extra
Session Will End First Week
In August.

WASHINGTON, July 1l.-Triends
of the reciprocity bill in the senate
today were jubiiantr over what they
believed wac ] definite prospect OF adj
journment OF congress by the frs.
week In August.
The defeat OF the Cummins and Sim
mons amendments to the measure by
majority of more than TO 1 was
believed to forecast similar fate for
other amendments and the early pas
sage of the bill.
After Offering long line of amend
menis to the reciprocity measure yes
terday afternoon, Senator Cummins,
OF Iowa, made final effort to have
the senate approve one authorizing the
president to abrogate the treaty the
moment he learned that Canada was
not keeping faith.
Standpatter like Senator Gallinger,
OF New Hampshire, Hepburn. OF Iowa,
and william Alden Smith, OF Mich
igan, spoke so strongly for the amend
ment that friends of reciprocity be-
came suspicious and voted II down.
Senator Lodge put on the finishing
touch by showing that II the amend
ment were adopted II would undoubt-
edly lead to a demand for confer
ence from the house and cause the
defeat OF the bill.
Senator Smith, of Michigan, said 1t
was absolutely necessary to instruct
the president as to what he should
do should Canada violate Its side OF
the agreement. Senator Gore asked
IL Canada Is TO get all the benefits
from-the agreement and the United
States none. as alleged by the Michi-
gan man, why should the dominion
government repeal her part OF the
treaty. Senator Smith replied that
the party in Canada opposed to the
agreement might come into power.
He concluded that he would vote for
the Cummins amendment and did So
Various attempts TO bind the SEN
ate for a final vote on Canadian
reciprocity failed today on objections
voiced by Republican progressiyes.
Senator Lodge, (Repn., Mass),
said that although he favors recipro-
city, the present pact was too long
and involved.
Bailey (Dem., Tex.), offered The
| free list bill as an amendment to the
agreement.
4 An amendment by Cummins re-
quiring Canada TO accept such ST.
ticles from the United States as are
received from that country was re-
! jected.