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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-08
WEATHER CONDITIONS.

Rain in the lower Mississippi and
Ohio valleys and snow in the lake re-
gion have resulted from the south
western aud northwestern lows which
are central over southern Texas and
Saskatchewan, respectively. The east
ern storm has disappeared beyond the
Atlantic coast. but SHOWS have again
fallen in New England and the St
Lawrence valley during the past 81
hours. An area of high pressure and
generally fair weather now overlies
the territory from the Pacific coast TO
the middle Mississippi valley. with the
crest of the high over southern Idaho.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-08
alias
Jimmy
Valentine
SYNOPSIS OF THE PRECEDING
CHAPTERS.

Warden Handler OF sing Sing prison
and Detective George Doyle FUdeaVor 20
prevail on Bill Avery. relea seu prison
-. TO search out information against
former pal young convict known A.
jimmy Valentine. Avery refuses, and
DoyIe and Handler threaten to attack
IN. Valentine had a trick OF opening
- fes solely ny me sense or touch
avery goes. Lieutenant Governor Fay.
his beautiful niece. Rose Lane, and Two
women workers IN a rescue mission Wis
J. the prison.
Warden Handler hears Rose Lane tell
row she was rescued from a tsief or
train. and n is amazed at q coincidence
Convict Jimmy Valentine. No. 1888, Is
brought into the Wardeu's office to open
a safe as an object lesson 20 the visit
ors and Rose recognizes him as the
man who saved her from the thief Cot
ton
Valentine says he can't open the safe,
enraRing Handler. The lieutenant gov
e~nor and Rose talk with Valentine.
Rose pleads with Fay 10 aid the young
prisoner. who is handsome even IN Sing
FAY promises for Roses sake 10 ask
the governor to pardon Valentine. A
stormy interview occurs between
Handler and Valentine.
Valentine waits patiently in prison
for news Finally he Is pardoued and
gose 70 Albany to thank the governor.
I.ieutr nant Governor Fay and Rose.
Valentine refuses positions offered ny
the rescue mission workers. To his
amazernent. ne meets BIZ Avery and
former cowOrker, Red Flanagan
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-08
CHAPTER VII.

IMMY VALENTINE slowly re
covered from the shock he ex
perienced a beholding before
him the man who had in the
old days been his accomplish in many
questionable adventures. No; he had
concluded wrongly. No; he was not
yet free from all the associations OF
the years past-those years which he
was endeavoring TO forget
Hello, Red" he finally addressed
Flanagan Come out from behind
the curtain The coast is clear for
you How did you know was hereT'
Red came forth. oh. leave it TO
me, Jimmy. to keep track Of an old
pal" He held out his hand. which
Valentine listlessly shook.
Red could not understand his for
mer companions indifferent manner.
What's wrong?" he asked
Nothing"
law. cut it out Somethin's got you
Guessin'. an so don't try 10 kid me"
The released convict looked medi-
tatively AT Red. Then he spoke.
Red did you ever do bit?'"
''Sure-Joliet."
And you have been in one Of those
rotten holes and still think it's good
game"
You've weakened-eh ~ sneered
Red
1--WE turned square"
you're crazy
NO: it's only the man who thinks
he can beat the law who's crazy" said
Valentine
You'd a won out if it hadn't been
for that Cotton. who blew on you be
cause you beat him out of dame"
Valentine turned and clutched him
by the arm.
You rat. don't you ever speak Of
her again or I'll murder you" He
threw Red roughly away from him.
Now. get out Of here and forget
you know me"
Good God, JIMMY exclaimed the
other. Il wouldn't say anything to
hurt your feelings. Why. I'd do any
thing for you: I'd n done your bit II I
could have. Why, I'd go to HI for
you"
will you turn square with me?
That's all I want Of you now. Let's
you and l start now and from this
IlululS Ou eO SQudier IL we sbdA NS III
the streets. VIII you do that. RedT
Valentine spoke in intense earnest
ness
Red hesitated. zone job 10 get a
stake and I'll go you" he said eager
ly.
Valentine appreciatedsthe character
istic unwillingness of Red to leave his
lifelong voca tion-that OF rifiing strong
boxes and safes deemed by their man
ufacturers TO be fire and burglar
proof" True. the flames were some
times foiled by the thicknesses of met
al and asbestos, but rarely had Red
Flanagan been foiled by mere mani
mate metal or time locks-rarely. in
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-08

a carriage entrance. At the opposite
side of the parlor was an exit lead
ing TO a dining room. which in turn
had an opening directly next TO the
main entrance OF the hotel Red real
lied that casual passerby might be-
come suspicious OF Avery's words
should they be overheard. Besides.
the implacable Doyle was in town. A
friend of his. a runner for Doc Sla-
ter's faro bank. had so informed Red
that very morning.
Red suddenly issued warning hiss.
/ Duck, Avery! Here comes Doyle"'
The two thieves. having no oppor-
tunity to do better. hastily concealed
themselves behind the portieres.
Valentine. very much disturbed.
made an effort to calm himself He
seated himself beside convenient ia
began TO peruse its pages in seemingly
unconcerned fashion.
Hello, jimmy
With these words Detective George
Doyle entered the room. Garmented
In the latest cut of fashionable cloth
ing, panama hat and patent leather
ties with batwing laces. he appeared
the dnettante. the man about town.
rather than the tracker Of desperate
men-the man of leisure, every inch
of him. an uninitiated observer would
have pardonably judged not only from
hts attire, but also from his debonair.
blase manner. Any one describing
Doyle as the man who broke up the
Five Points" gang and the ''Whyo"
gang in New York city would have
been laughed at for his folly. yet such
was his record. His work in scatter
ing the troupes Of election and primary
day "foaters" and "repeaters" in some
Of the most disreputable districts was
equally meritorious.
And yet Doyle had his other side.
he was growing fond of the easy life
that came from having stan of stool
pigeons" TO DO his work for him
Jimmy Valentine turned his head
slightly to answer Doyle, who, he
well knew. came on no errand that
would benefit released prisoner.
How are you. DoyieT' he replied
indinerently.
DoyIe's shifting. farseefng eyes. how
ever. caught the nervous twttching of
Valentines fingers as they ran over
the edges Of the magazine.
You're perfectly innocent now. l
hear" went on Doyle. g sarcastic note /
coming into his voice
Perfectly" Valentines voice was
as even as though converSing with bis
most intimate friend
so you told the GOVERNOR COM 4
uented the detective !
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-08
AdmIaistra,ors Notice.

Estate OF John spcilman. deceased
The Inde~HiEn.1 having been ar
pointed sdW!UfEfrafrIN % me estate ~
John Spelluau. late - The county ~
Rock Island. state 81 Illinois deceased
hereby gives IOt.re that enc viii appca
before the probate court ~ Rock Island
county. az the probate court room. ln
the city pf Rock Island. ~ TIE NAY
term. on the FIST JoudaT Boz MAJ neat
a. which lime 40 persons having claims
sEaiust faId estate arc notified and 70
0ueEted 80 attend for tho purpose Of
having fIr same adjusted. AL persons
Indebted % said estate are requested 10
make immed.afe % ment t0 the under
signed.
1Jat ted TtG d. - Fsbrusrr. a n 1911.
MARY SPELT.NAN.
AdEiAtHfratrix.
y ". Oimztsd attOrncv
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-08

soARD OF TRADE TRANSACTIONS
Wheat.
May, 94&s, 94aa, $685.. 943s
July. g., 50. 92A. 921s
September, 917s, 9I7s, Obs, 91$4.
Corn.
May, 491a. 1919, 4Sa4, 1915
July. 500. 502s. 49a4, 5o1s.
September, 51l4. 5114. 5034, 51B.
Oats.
May, 324, 32H. 311a. 90
July. 32la. SOS. 3Ias, 317s.
September, %. %, 31as, 313s.
Pork.
May. 1900, 1902. 1867, I7.S5.
July, 1855, l7.45. ITO, 1920.
Lard.
May, 9.62. 9.G5. go, 9.57.
July, 9.52, 9.57, 9.47, 9.47.
Pibs.
MAY. $50, 9.G7. $50, $50.
July. 9.42, 9.45. 9.35, 9.37.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-08

oh. yes:
I've seen the governor too"
He didn't have much TO do this
morning. did he?" humorously-
Very pretty, Jimmy. Let me ask
you a question. Do you think l would
be your friend if could:'
do you think so yourself?"
Yes. if you were willing 70 ex-
change the ordinary courtesies be-
tween friends"
Meaning exactly what?''
"Favors Now. I'll do the first one"
He seated himself opposite the ex-con-
vict
THANK you" in gay mood
Sarcasm won't win you anything
with me. Jimmy. l said Id do you a
favor
What is itT' Valentine began to
inspect his visitor anNiousIy.
The detective paused momentarily
Then he said deliberately:
"TlI-forget-that-jo - at
Observation-Disclosures
The detective leaned back in his
chair. inserted his thumbs in the arm
holes of his waistcoat ard gazed fixed
~ at Jimmy Valentine.
The eyes of the man addressed be
came directed at the cover Of the
magazine he still held. but only for
an instant He shot a defiant glare
at Doyle.
Il was never in Springfield in my
life" he said Indignantly.
which Springfield:" asked Doyle
significantly.
NO Springfield"
You dodge il nicely"
81 don't see how"
Now. which Springfield did I think
you were going to say?"
Il have no idea"
Good again Well. I'll tell you."
continued Doyle. II meant Spring
field. Mass
Valentine raised his brows doubling
ly. innocently.
II don't think I was ever in the
state of Massachusetts"
Il can prove you were in Spring
ficld. Mass. the night the safe in the
savings bank was grabbed"
'Oh. nc you can't"
Believe me- Jimmy, l can. The
witness may be bit disreputable. but
l can prove il"
You can job me. you mean. You
can get fake Witnesses" Valentine
asked excitedly.
Il can send you for fve at least.
my boy"
But you won't if do you a favo-?''
'You ere very coed guesser.
James"
"Well?"
81 want Avery"
"Avery?"
"BiI Avery. who finished a nine
year stretch month ago and Joined
up with your old friend Red Flana-
gan"
Bill Avery. concealed behind the por-
there's with Red. gave Il violent start
AS he heard Doyle's words. Red had
all he could do 10 quiet him. The
aged thief. however. managed to draw
SO caliber revolver from a side
pocket in his coat-quicker TO get at
than the hip pocket. and then this
arrangement enables a man to stand
with hand carelessly thrust into a
pocket and TO discharge the pistol
through the coat when dire emergency
threatens.
Curse him. he whispered to Red
81 told him I'd get him If he turned
square, and when Doyle goes I'll bore
him through the mouth and into his
BRAIN
Serve him right" Kissed Red And
two chances for a slick getaway. No
guy can go on the square without 60
In crooked with his pals
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-08
(To be Continued.)
COURT HOUSE RECORD
Real Estate Transfers.

John A. Blomberg and wife 10 Sam
uel S. Crompton, lot ., Orlando Childs'
Second addition, Moline. $4,000.
Daniel c. StreCker to Aaron Ander-
son, lot 81, William E. Bailey's Sixth
addition, Rock Island, 81.
Earle Dow McAninch To Sarah c
McAninch, lot Q, block 1. South View
addition, Hompton township, 1925.
Robert Woodburn and NJ. Estelle
Woodburn, his wife, TO Henry S. Ben
nett, corner of block =. Whites addi
ton, Moline Heights, Moline, 81.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-08
CATARRH
A SPECIFIC BLOOD IMpURITY

Catarrh is a deep-seated blood dis
ease, one which no amount OF local
treatment will ever permanently cure
The beneficial effects of washes,
sprays, iuhalations, etc, are only
temporary, and when left off the old
condition returns, because the blood
IS infected with catarrhal matter and
impurities. This impure condition
of the circulation irritates and in
flames the delicate mucous mem
branes and tissues and produces the
we'll known symptoms of ringing
noises in the head and ears, mucous III
the throat. headaches, wateTy eyes.
partial deafness, sore throat, general
impairment of health, etc. This CON
dltion will remain, growing worse as
long as the catarrhal matter IS al
lowed to remain in the blood. Being
a specific blood impurity, there is only
one way to cure Catarrh, and that is
to purify the blood Nothing equals
S S. S. for this purpose. It attacks
the disease at its head-in the circu-
lation-and by thoroughly renovating
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-08
THE GRAIN MARKET.

Chicago. Feb. S.--ChicagO -four men
say they have never seen a time when
the jobber and small consumer were
so well posted on wheat conditions.
They are buying in the smallest posi-
BILE lots and are positive that they arc
on the brink of permanent cheap -four
prices. The reciprocity idea has given
them further visions of cheap -four.
They have the idea that dollar wheat
-four has passed permanently. The
figure level. 80 cents, seems TO be
strongly imbedded in the brain of the
-four salesman They are not so sure
of below 90. but confident of 90 Never
has the belief in cheap flour been %
strong in the mind of the baker trade.
The uncertainties surrounding wheat
are bound 10 affect bullsh corn cour-
age momentsrily. H. will, however,
take a lot of corn TO satisfy selling
orders on the way TO as. Any down
turns in corn will apparently be mo-
mentary Until the eastern oats de-.
mand improves again on oats bullish
sentiment seems impossible.
Liverpool Grain.
Liverpool. Feb. S-Wheat opened
easy on weakness in American mar
kets yesterday Following the open
ing there was rather a pressure, with
easier plate offers and lower Buenos
Aires market at the close. Later shorts
covered and part Of the decline was re-
covered on an improved demand fo-
spot. disappointing Argentine ship
ments for the season. and lighter Rus
sian shipm ents during the past few
weeks and apprehension OF shortage OF
contracts were for March. At midday
the market was steadieT and 4 lowe
than yesterday. with March shorts
nervous.
Corn opened lower on the weakness
in America. but later the American
grades advanced with a better spot de-
mand. Plate grade unchanged.
Chicago Cash Grain.
oats-No. 3114. No 2 u 31z4 30.
No " 3034 43114. No. " 30A4 al.
standard 3114 @31A
Wheat-No z s2sk d94, No. 90
d931z. No. ? hw s27s ass. No. nv
50 q 81, 40. l rs I00d 104. No. ? ms 80
Q102. No. 3 rs s74 Io1. No. ss9
100. No. 3 s0a9s, &c s7G s5. durum
s5@s2H
Como. 4s3za47. No. 1914 /.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-08

n troubled with Indigestion. con-
stipation. no appetite or feel bilious.
give Chamberlain Stomach and Liy-
er Tablets a trial and you will DO
pleased with the result These tab
lets inyigorate the stomach and liver
and strengthen the digestion Sold
by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-08
TOday'S Market Quotations

IBy wire from F.. w. Wagner & Co..
members of Chicago Board OF Trade.
Grain, provisions, stocks. and cotton.
Local office at Rock Island house, Rock
Island Ill Chicago Office. 9S99I 90,
Board of Trade. Local telephone. No.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-08

purifier, and the thousands of cases of
Catarrh 1t has cured is proof that it is
the very medicine needed BY those
who suffer with this trouble. Pook on
Catarrrh and any medical advice free.
TIE SWIFT SPECIFIC CO., Atlanta, Ca
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-08
NEW YORK STOCKS.

New York, Feb. s.-Following are
quotations OF the stock market today:
Gas ..---....---.....- 1917
Union Pacific ..-.-.-....l7ezs
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-08

the blood and
cleansing it of all
/ N pure matter
makes a perma-
neut and lasting
cure of the dis
case. For forty
years S. s. S. has
been recognized
as the best blood
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-08
Northwest Cars.
LIVE STOCK.
Opentno of Market

Hogs $1,000. year ago 10000. Left
over 1900. Market opened 80 lover.
Mixed 7.35N7.75. heavy 730H 80
rough 71O0 7.25. light 7.5017.82.
Cattle 1900; steady
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-08

II is coolest this morning in the vallev
of the Red River Of the North. where
the temperatures are slightly below
zero. Owing 70 the high pressures TO
the westward. fair weather without
much Grange in temperature. is indI-
Gated for this vicinity tonight and
Thursday.
OBSERVATIONS
Lowest Highest Precip.
Temp. Temp. last %
LIST Night. Vest hrs. N.
Rock Island .... 70 % 90
Atlantic City " 30 sc %
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-08

Observations = hfth meridian dne
IscAs continuous lines through points OF eou ~
they will be drsTa Only for reezns and M
SYMBOLS Indicate state OF Weather; y clear ID pArth
rl,udy: y cloudy @ rstn SNOW. q report missing
a. with w1nd First hE9rs iEnans
-hird. md KalocitI Of 70 nile hour
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-08
Feed and FueL.

Corn, per bushel soc.
Oats. 22c.
Wheat. g0c.
Forage-Timothy hay. st5 to 1860.
clover hay. Sl4, straw. s..
Wood-S4.5O per load
Coal-Lump, per bushel. i5c. slack.
Sc.
Sales on Market square in last "a
hours mp 10 noon today.
Oats. two loads al &c
Corn, 10 loads az soc
Hay. one load az 81.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-08
Nine O'clock Market.


Hogs tomorrow $4,000. cattle 5000,
sheep 1900.
Hog market slow: l0c lower. Light
7.5O07.75. rough lisa 7.35. mixed 735
G7.70, heavy 74On16o bulk 7.55G
7.65
Cattle strong to lOc higher.
Sheep sc 10 l0c higher.
Beeves 47596.75. COWS 2500 500
stockers ASA $50, Texans 450G 500
calves 6.500S.OO.
Sheep strong; 2.5Gd3.35, lambs AS
a 6.35
Close Of Market.
Hogs closed weak AZ early prices and
l0c lower than yesterdays average
Mixed 7.25dZ70. good 1904 go.
rough 71OG720. light 745d775.
Cattle strong
Chaar
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-08
FORECAST FOR ROCK ISLAM
WILLIS l. MOORE. Chle6

DAVENPORT
m n
Uhe about15 above
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-08
LOCAL MARKET CONDITIONS.

LOCAL MARKET CONDITIONS.
Feb. Following are the quota
tons on the local market today.
Live Poultry--Old hens. l0c: springs
lGc pound; ducks. 1sc pound: geese
lOc pound, turkeys lsc pound.
Fresh eggs. csc
Potatoes. per bushel. CSC.
Bu0er, dairy 25c. creamery 2sc.
Lard. 12c
Onions soc.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-08

NJ. sHERIFR. Local Force ster.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-02

 
 
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-02
UTItU dIIU UeTI11S sec
 J. T. or w. L. BEASLEY

only 10 his own party and the chief of the tride of Indians in that section Father Marquette also caused de scription of the buried treasures to be placed in a cathedral at Montreal, where it remains to this day.
 The Indians, out of reverence for Father Marquette always held the In cation of the treasure as sacred ground and would never reveal its location to any white man.
 Talbot was employed by the govern ment party in 1892 to assist in the search. and 1t is asserted by himself and others that he succeeded. But he would not work with other members of the party anc quarreled with the gov ernment party over the amount that he was to have in case the treasure was unea rthed The sum asked for his in formation was so great that it was re- fused Talbot then left the. marty, VOW r. ing he would never reveal the secret for any price.
 Talbot now regrets his action at the time of the search made by the govern ment i,e says if there is still q de sire to locate the spot he will do his best and give his services free of charge. He Is now more than 70 years old and it is said he fears he will die before he is ever able to locate the spot gain.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-02
SEARCHING FOR TREASURE Believed Father Marquette Bured 8
 Large Amount 300 Years Ago
the St. Louis post-Disnatcb

From the St. Louis Post Dispatch.
 There is q legend that Father Mar
 quette buried a crucifx and a large sum
 of money 300 years ago in a crock a {
 Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. Since then many
 have tried to find the treasure. In 1893 the government sent party of en- ginee1s to try and find It., but they were unsuccessful.
 George Talbot, 70 years old is sa idr to be the only man living who knows where the treasure Is. He learned the secret from his close personal friend, Chief Shawno, the last of the great chiefs of the Chippewas. just prior to his death.
 When Father Marquette first went to the Michigan peninsula 30 years ago. he established a mission at the Soo and caused a crucifx to be erected on the spot, which is said to be near the gov ernment locks Later he caused to be
 buried near the place an emblematic cruclfix and other treasures on the banks of the rapids. then covered by a growth os underbrush.
 The location of the spot was known
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-02

We think we are free people. We agree that the world is too much gov erned. Yet nowhere Is individual liberty so assailed as in the United States The prohibition wave, now happily subsiding. was a menace to free institutions. Thoughtful people are beginning to see that there are worse evils than the drink evil; evils more subsersive of the char acter of nation, because more general and pervasive less obvious and reacha- ble. The drunkard is usually in evidence. He may be dealt with. It is otherwise with the varying forms of personal and political corruption Virtue is self-resist- ance to vice, not enforced obedience to drastic regulation. Morality is relative. That may be moral in one country which is immoral in another country. Circum- stances alter cases. Time and place must be regarded. This is strictly eXemplfied by the Hofbraulaus of Munich.
 The common good,' about which we hear so much, like the general welfare clause of the constitution, has been worked to death The common good' is the veriest abstraction. It is not every swhere the same as one sees here in Ba- varia It has It's variants. Who is to decide what is the Common good?' Time was when the church, or rather its close corporation of ruling prelates, alone decided. The common good was their belief, or pretended belief. in prescribed religious dogma The common good embraced certain customs manners and clothing decreed by canon law as ortho- dox The penalties assessed against the delinquent varied from hanging to burn ing, from the rack to the thumbscrew. They were applied by whatever church ,,ar rtT in occan6aOt
 After many centuries of strenuous trial in the effort to make men good by force of arms and tortures, both a costly and a ghastly failure, the self-ordained agents of God sowing the world in blood and flame. were sent to the rear and the doctrine of tolera tion-the bedrock of all freedom, of all eul ghtenment, of all good government-waS ostablhed measurably throughout Cfrf-.endom but absolute.y as the founders thought in the United States.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-02

property, so ono or two holiday makers who happened 10 be there will come away richer instead of poorer.
 About 70 miles off the coast of Suuth- ern California lies the island of San Nich- olas, a horrible spot, all sand and loose pumice stone. No ono had landed thero for years. and it was always believed that it was uninhabited and uninhabitable- Imagine, therefore, the surprise of those who knew this wild and desoate spot to learn seven or eight years ago that one man had resided there for some years.
 He had been steadily collecting the treasures cast up by the sea from the many wrecks of vessels along the coast. He perhaps, had more reason to think the sea a valuable storehopso than most people. for when he@ returned to cviliza- ton he brought back with him in gold and silver, both coins and bars. upwards of S50,oD0 all picked up on the beach. Moreover, he had q fine collection of ans tiquitles, which brought him small for- tune.