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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-12
said they probably would return to
Aurora in q short time.
WIRELESS BOOSTERS
ARE SENT TO PRISON
Wilson, Butler and Tomplxins, Who
Made Millions, Must Serve
Sentences.

New York. Aug. 12.-Col. Christie
pher Columbus Wilson, who became a
millionaire through the fraudulent sale
of stock in the United Wireless Tele
graph company, of which he was presi-
dent, must serve two years in the fed
eral penitentiary in Atlanta for using
the United States mails to defraud
stock purchasers.
Francis NJ Butler. counsel for the
company and director, must meet
the same punishment, and ". w.
Tompkins, selling agent for wireless, is
ordered to one years sentence on
Blackwell's Island. The United States
circuit court of appeals so decided,
the appeal being dismissed.
Judge Noyes, speaking for the court,
says wholesale theft, perpetrated I'M
der the name of a corporation, is upon
the same legal basis as plain stealing
and must be so treated.
The conviction followed raid upon
the Offices of the company, in which
the books and correspondence were
seized. The government charged that
the S10,000,000 corporation represent
ed to investors that treasury stock
was offered for sale, when, in fact, the
individual promotion stock of Wilson
and his associates was turned over to
the purchasers.
The government showed that more
than S2,S00,000 had been received from
small investors, from Seattle to Flori-
da, and from Maine to Texas. Wilson,
according to the proof, got the lion s
share of the money.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-12
PAPER FOR MATHERSVILLE
New Publication Will be Printed at
Monmouth Temporarily.

According to advices received a
few days ago from Mathersville, that
thriving burg will soon have a news
paper of its own, at least one will be
printed in Monmouth for that pur-
pose. 1t is to be known as the Math-
ersville Echo and will begin publica-
ton some time this month. No print
ing plant will be put in at Mathers-
Vile and the Office which will be To-
Gated in the Olson building, will be
in charge Of young lady who will
gather all the news.
There is another paper in Mercer
county, printed outside the county,
this being the North Henderson Re
view, which is published by Gales
burg parties, and printed at Gales
burg.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-12

Past and Present" later the managing
editor of the Chicago Times, and found
er of the Chicago Press club, as edi-
tor. To him he gave as assistant edi-
tor, George H. BallOu, long time city
editor of the Democrat, and other as
sistants. Samuel T. Orr. Emerson O.
Upham, Thomas 7. Marsh, o. p. Eads
and o. W. Bennett. Cy D. Fletcher
and E. VI. NewcOmb were the fore
men. The paper was a broadside and
contained a proclamation to the people
of Missouri from Colonel Bates; a sa-
lutatory .and a valedictory by the edi-
tor: full and graphic account Of flag
raising; a history of the movements
of the regiment up 10 that time; the
general order of the colonel for the
issuing of the paper, and other mat
tiers of interest at that time and place
This copy will be in evidence at the
reunion of Keokuk today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-12
1923 Wells street, with which DR.. Nor
rison is connected.
Remorse Prompts Suicide.

Chicago, Aug. 12.-Remorse over an
old love affair and dependency over
Ill health caused the suicide of DR..
George ]. Schaller, North Side physi-
clan, in his offices at $50 Fullerton
avenue DR.. Schaller eloped to Cali
fornia with his present wife II years
ago, deserving his first wife in Chi
cago. The latter followed him and
raid the fares of her husband and his
partner back to this city. She soon
realized that the destinations of Mrs.
John B. Sivertson, the woman with
whom he had eloped, were too strong
for him, and obtained a divorce DR..
Schaller then married Mrs. Sivertson,
and they lived in an apparent state of
contentment since then. Thursday af-
ternoon Mrs. Schaller heard a shot in
his Offices from their living apartments
which adjoin. Rushing in, she found
him dead with a bullet wound in his
temple.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-12
Arouses Sympathy.

Chicago, Aug. 12.-Married almost
at the outbreak of the civil war, Mrs.
Frances Kick, who would have cele-
brated her golden wedding anniversary
last April had not her husband de-
serted her four years ago, appealed
to Judge Dever in the superior court
for a divorce from Godfrey Kick. Mrs.
Kicks testimony aroused the sympa-
thy of all who heard her. Griefstrick-
en-, her gray head bowed as she told
the court of her married life, she
evinced affection still for the man
who had deserted her after they had
reared a family of five children, all
of whom now have homes of their
own.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-12
Nav Get Fortune,

Chicago, Aug. 12.-Not only is Earl
Schoeberlein, 21-year-old chauffeur,
married to Mrs. Eloise Day Loser, 81
years old, but he is to be given abso-
lutte control of her fortune of $780,
900. This formal announcement was
made as an answer 10 the mystery re-
garding the elopement and marriage.
Schoeberlein was reached over the
telephone at the home of DIR. Eugene
A Weyland in this city. where he and
his bride are stopping. He refused to
discuss their plans for the future, but
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-12

district die from cold and starva
ton.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-12
ILLINOIS NEWS
Train Kills Three.

Vandalia, Aug. IA train Thurs
day afternoon struck an automobile
containing Angus Walker, his Swear
old daughter, and Freddie Carmack.
10 years old. all OF this city, killing
the occupants and demolishing the
car The trainmen who Witnessed the
accident said the car plunged into the
train as If the chauffeur had lost CON
troll OF his machine and could not
check il.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-12
MRS. REESE JAILED AGAIN
Court Orders Kansas Woman Rear
rested on Contempt Charge.

lola, Kan, Aug. 12.-Mrs. Ella
Reese, who after four days IN jail,
threatened with a period Of work on
the city rock pile, was pardoned yes
terday by Mayor Bollinger and re-
leased over the protest of Judge
Shelter, who sentenced her, was re-
arrested today and is in her old cell
again. The charge is contempt OF
court for alleged failure to appear
as a witness at trial
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-12
ELKS PROTECT REAL ONES
Lodge Sends Man to Investigate the
Alarming Decrease of Animal.

Detroit, Mich. Aug. IL. - William
]. Dawson, commissioned by the
American Elk, the publication OF the
order bearing that name, left De-
troit for Wyoming, where he will in
vestigate the alleged alarming de-
crease of elk in the vicinity of Jack
sons Hole. 1t is thought each win
ter thousands OF the animals in that
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-12
Weekly Bank Statement.

New York, Aug. 12.-The weekly
bank statement: Loans, decrease $27,-
100000; net deposits, decreased, $2S,-
COG 900; excess lawful reserve. in
creased $6,04S,350.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-12
Gardner Leadlnu.

Chicago, Aug. 12.-Robert Gard
ner, former national champion, was
three up on Chick Evans at the turn
in the finals for the Glenview cup.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-12
Glasgow Railway Strike.

Glasgow, Aug. II. - Corporation
street car men struck today. Cars
sent out we're attacked and wrecked
by strikers.
The Monte Vista journal., 1911-07-15
A HOT DAY PARODY

Backward, turn backward, o
time. in thy flight! Give us some
snow again, just for tonight! Give
US blast from the boreal shore,
shaking the windows and rafting
the door! l am 80 weary of wealth
es that fries, I am so weary of
swatting the flies, weary of swear
ing in truculent tones, weary of
blowing my ill-gotten bones down
at the drug store, for tizz-stuff in
cans, weary of sitting by rickety
fans. Auntie, come back from the
shadowy shore, dope me for chill
blains again, as of yore; talk about
gumdrops and other things nice
put me on ice, auntie, put me on
ice! Backward, turn backward, O
tide of the years! Give us some
frost-bitien fingers and ears! Give
US blizzard! with all kinds Of
sleet, give us a stemwinding storm
and repeat! Auntie, who loved
me in time long ago, bring to your
dear little Willie some snow! I
have been baking until I'm well
done; have been sizzling away in
the sun; l have been cooked in the
old German style; l have been
fricasseed, mile after mile, / am
all scrambled and ready to serve;
| am reduced to a bundle of nerve.
Come, then, and save me-one
move will suffice-put me on ice,
auntie, put me on ice.-Walt Whit
man in Rocky Mountain News.
The Monte Vista journal., 1911-07-15
IN JUSTICE COURT

Prof. Caruthers gave series of
exhibitions last week at Del Norte
on hypnotism. He was looked
upon by some as n faker and when
about to take the train Saturday
night a crowd gathered at the de-
pot and "rotten egged" him. The
professor made complaint to the
prosecuting attorney who had five
young men arrested, and Tuesday
they were tried by jury in Judge
Warburton's court.
The case was holly contested,
Judge Wilson of Del Norte and j.
P. Veerksmp of Monte Vista, ap-
pearing for the defendants. The
jury found Joseph w. wager
guilty and assessed the fine at $40
and costs. 1t was proven that
Wager was the young man who
threw the egg.
Notice of an appeal was given,
presumably on the ground that
when the case comes 10 trial be-
fore the appellate court, the profess
or will not be present to prosecute.
The costs in the case were about
$3.50 which, in addition to law
yer's fees, make egg-throwing an
expensive sport for n lot of hood
lums.
The Monte Vista journal., 1911-07-15
SIGNS OF CHANGE

The younger Henry George ia
carrying forward the work Of his
illustrious father with remarkable
energy and not less remarkable in
telligence and skill. He 10 show.
ing himself in congress to be a
man Of genuine ability in debate
and in the practical work devolv-
ing upon him. The gravest and
most conservative Of the elder
statesmen are not above listening
TO him when he speaks. They I'M
derstand that he has a message
they know that he has widely trav.
eled and closely observed; they
know that he has u constituency
much larger than that in his own
district-a constituency extending
over the whole land and over the
whole world in . sense; and they
are beginning to realize dimly that
some' hing stupendous in tho way
Of change 10 approaching; that the
day OF tariffs 10 about over; that
even income taxes and inheritance
taxes and all manner Of taxes OH
business and industry and thrift
are under deep and abiding suspi.
cion; and that We here must soon
move ~ Germany has begun q
move, ~ Japan 10 moving aud ~
Great Britain 10 likewise doing.
They are ready TO listen when
this con Of the prophet Of Sau
Francisco delivers the message oil
that great Seer; and they no longer
snesr and no longer turn away
They know tho Issue 10 coming and
they want 70 know how 70 meet Il
when Il comes.-The Johnstowu
Pa.) Daily Democrat.
The Monte Vista journal., 1911-07-15
MORE LAND TO COME
UNDER CULTIVATION

UNDER CULTIVATION
The Terrace Irrigation District
comprising about 10000 acres of
land situated between La lara and
Monte Vista has arranged to pur-
chase the Terrace reservoir and
also the La lara Meadows reser-
voir.
The La lara Meadows reservoir
is now completed and filled with
water and has capacity of about
5000 acre feet of water.
The Terrace reservoir under the
terms of the contract of purchase
made by the district must be CON-
pleted on or before January LIST,
1913, and already contains about
1900 acre feet of water which
will be delivered Immediately on
request to land owners who have
crops in the district.
Next year the district will be in
position to deliver water to anyone
desiring it for lands in the district
and we understand that when the
proposed system is completed, the
lands within this district will be
the best irrigated lands in the San
Luis valley, having a greater pro-
portion of water to the acre than
under any other ditch system.
John N. Kerr one of the largest
land owners in the district has four
quarters of land in peas this year
and number of other people have
in smaller acreage and without
exception the crops are looking
fine and with the reservoir water
which they are now able to obtain,
the district landholders promise to
have the banner crops of the val
ley.
There is not a single acre of
alkali land in the district and We
prophesy that this will be one of
the most fertile areas in the San
Luis valley.-La lara Enterprise.
Concerning this enterprise the
La lara Chronicle makes this OBJ
servation:
1t is perhaps too late 70 Say any
thing about it but it seems rather
a pity to let the La lara reservoir
get away when there is land in
this section that often needs late
water. If the plans of the Terrace
irrigation district are carried out
all the water Of both the La lara
and Terrace reservoirs will be car.
ried on to lands that are nearer
Monte Vista than La lara.
The Monte Vista journal., 1911-07-15
LIFE INSURANCE

Wisconsin is going into the in
surance business, provided the
courts keep hands of.
The governor has signed bill
that authorizes the state 10 issue
annuity and life insurance policies
after the year 1912.
1t 10 claimed that Wisconsin can
furnish annuities and life insurance
for one.thirl the sum changed by
the regular insurance companies.
There are no commissions 10
agents, no high rents for costly
Offices, no salaries to high priced
officials.
The Monte Vista journal., 1911-07-15

Attorney General Griffith rem
dered an opinion to the effect that
an osteopath not holding license
to practice medicine issued by tho
state board Of medical examiners
could not sign n death certificate.
This applies with equal force 10
all Of those who were included in
the decision Of the supreme court
last Monday. This means tho
osteopaths must not lot any Of
thcir patients die on their hands.
II u patient must die-well then
call in an old school physician.
The Monte Vista journal., 1911-07-15

Miss Emma Norland and her
mother, Mrs. Anderson. Of In Jarn
were In town the first Of the week
visiting the Fassctt's and other
friends.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1911-01-19
Mrs. Shoemaker Called.

Mrs. llenriettte Shoemaker. mot,,.r
OF county clerk and recorder " n.
shoemaker, and Miss Gertrude Shoe.
maker. died at the home of her SON.
IN Glasgow last "Wednesday NIGHT
MrS. Shoemaker was - wears nf
age ana came from Union. low, j,
number "f years ago to make her
home with her son.
The deceased was born i'm Fra n,, ,ini
county,. October ls, 1899 sha,
married Adam Shoemaker, and to
them were born four children all of-
whom survive the mother, being as.
follows: James H.. of Cedar Falls
Iowa, William b. and Miss Gertr,d..
NJ, OF Glasgow, and Charles l., of
chicago; also two stpp-sons. :. =.
Shoemaker, OF Bradley, Wis.,. and 4.
-. ShoeMaker, of Marshal|town.
Iowa. She wasa consistent member
OF the congregational church in the
latter part OF her life.
The remains, accompanied by Miss
Gertrude Shoemaker. were taken to
the old home in Iowa for intermeut
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1911-01-19
SCHOOL NOTES

MISS Bocan reports two new names
for this week.
There have been several eases nf
absence ON account of the yrjpDe
Parents having children to 4utar
''e primary room, are requested to
enroll them at once.
thursday morning on account of
lack OF heat it was necessary to dis.
miss MISS Francjs's grade room.
n me picture of Miss Francis Will.
'"ru mas been presented to the school
d! 'he ""men's Christian Temper
ance Union.
Inc examination in the Sth grade.
III physiology and history will l,e
given on Friday, January Goth .,y
Mr. Atwood.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1911-01-19
Will Attend Auto School.

W. Q. Price, of the firm of Price Il
schnster, left yesterday for Mime
apolis, Mimi, where he will spend
several weeks attending All automo-
bile school, making preparations to
successfully conduct All automobile
business and garage upon his return
to our city. Mr.. Price took his lit
tie daughter, Ruth, with him and
will leave her with relatives at Ken
yon, MIMI, while he is-in Minneap-
Oils.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1911-01-19

Census figures the population Of
the above cities have been awaited
here with great interest ever since
the census of this city was an
n0nnced and they show that the hon.
or OF being the second city in Monta-
ma still remains with Great Falls, IN
spite of the fact that the census bu-
rean accorded the city but 13,94s, a
figure that even the most conserva-
tive admit is at least 4.OOO or 5000
too low.
1t will be seen tina: Missonla has
forged ahead Of Helena and now
stands in third place.
Anaconda comes fifth with O.I14
and Billings sixth with 1O,O4l. The
increase in the population of Bill
ings since the census of 1900 is phe-
nomenal, being more than 800 per
cent, her population according to
the last census being but 3,2ol. Mis-
soula shows nearly as large an in
arease, the 1900 census having given
the latter city 1866. Butte, OF
coarse, still stands in first position.
the figures, announced several weeks
ago, being 80. l65.
kalispeli which had Il less popula-
tion in 1909 than either Rozelnan or
Livingston. has forged ahead OF both
places, While Livingstone, which was
smaller than BoZeman i'm 1900, now
shows Il larger population.
The above complete the list of cit
les in Montana of more than 1000
population.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1911-01-19

Death Of r. H. Thomas.

Richard II. Thomas, one of the old
residenters of northern Montana,
died at the home of Mrs. p. l.. Fort
ney, Saturday Molnilg, alt,t
O'Clock, of heart trouble, snperin-
duced by an attack of pneumonia.
Mr.. Thomas was i'll but few days, in
fact a number of people in Malta
learned Of his death before they knew
he had been i'll.
The deceased was born in Pennsyl-
vania Nov. %, ls4o. thus ut tile time
OF his death was Gl years, month
and p days old. He came to Mon
tana in 1854 aud spent most of the i'll
tefve'iing years in the state.
MIR. Thomas loved to travel and
was fond OF adventure. 1t is said he
was with General Miles 35 years ago
when that famous General made a
raid Oh the Indians in this part of
the state, that at another time he
was with General Clusters forces, in
both Instances not as soldier but as
a civilian. For years he was a
trusted employee of the y. $. Recla-
nation Service, first i'm one part of
the country and then in another, be-
ing employed by the Malta office at
the time he was taken sick.
He was pleasant man to meet and
his kind disposition and genial man
hers made for him friends wherever
he went. The whereabouts of MI.
Thomas relatives were not known
and hence they were not at the
funeral service which was held at the
Nj. E. Church Monday afternoon at
2::3o O'Clock. Malta Lodge No. 81, \.
+. \. NJ, of which the deceased
was a member, attended in IL body,
and placed some beautiful floral
pieces on the casket. Rev. G. T..
Wharton preached the funeral ser
mon and interment was made i'm the
Malta cemetery.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1911-01-19
Montana Citizen Sold.

The Montana Citizen plant ate las
gov has been sold to Harry w.
Franklyn. ,.nblisher of the Saco Oh
server at Saco. Montana. Rev. l.. j.
Christler, who has had charge of the
Citizen for some months past, has
been obliged to relinquish his grasp
OH the editorship of the paper, owing
TO the urgent demands for more work
in his mission field. The Saco Oh
server has been purchased by G. f.
liersOn Of Beaverton. II. l.. Birum
of Saco, Will be associated with Mr..
Pierson in the publication of the Oh
server.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1911-01-19

Florsheim Shoes for men at Ed
wards x Mci.ellan's.
Hay For Sale:-I nave number
OF tone Of hay for sale. W G.. Wolf,
Saco, Montana.
Carl iessing is back in our ritx
after number of days spent at his
ranch on Beaver Greek.
l.. \. Doores and John Larson re-
turned Thursday from Phillips where
they have been building some large
sheep sheds for Coburn Bros.
Observe changes in the following
advertisements-The First National
Bank, Malta Mercantile Co.. T.. F..
Crof"t' Stockmen's National Bank,
and new advt. for Mahlon Miller.
Mr. and Mrs. T. II. Mathers ar
rived III Malta from Spokane last
Thursday morning. They left Sm.-
Kane the previous Monday mornin.
and should have reached Malta Tu-x.
day morning on No. =. but owing tv
tle enormous snow slide on the ct.
Northern tracks near summit and
other bl"ckades and hindrancex. thev-
were three and II half days in max
ing the trip. Despite the seyrrS.
weather encountered in Malta on
their arrival here. they may decide
I" locate IN this part OF the county.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1911-01-19
Severe Weather For Malta

Maltaites experienced extremely
cold weather during the entire past
week. Old timers declared we had
not had such Il week for number
OF years. and they appreciated the
change when the weather showed
signs of moderating on Sunday. The
government THERMOMETER at the U.
>. X. 5. office for ednesday, Thurs
day, Friday, and Saturday of the
past week registered as folIows:-
80. 30, %, and 32 degrees below. The
thermometer has climbed upward
this week until this morning it was
degree above.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1911-01-19

Oyershoes and Sheep lined Coats al
Edwards & McLellan's.
Hon. Il ID. Phillips was Il Malta
visitor yesterday.
:. Mckenna of Hayre was a bust.
ness visitor in town Tuesday.
Mr.. Moore, the genial representa-.
tive Of the Cudahy Packing Co., was
calling on the trade in Malta Mon
day.
G. +. Morris, vice president OF The
First State Bank from Havre was in
Malta Tuesday to attend the stock
holders meeting of that institution.
Several New Lansdon gentlemen II
attended meeting ST the Malta !.
o. u. L. lodge last evening. They
report the snow two feet deep in
that part Of the county.
Dan Mckay. the versatile Dan,
was up from Glasgow the first Of the
week making arrangements for the
publication Of final proof on his
homestead northeast OF town.
MIR. and Mrs. George Murphy Of
Beaver Creek are rejoicing over the
arrival OF a son and heir who ar-
rived at their home yesterday. THE
ENTERPRISE extends congratuIation.
Another meat market is one of the
new business enterprises for Malta.
We have not learned the naL,es Of
the proprietOrs but understand they
will open up business about Eebrua-
~ lst in the CavanaugA brick block
next to the Post Office
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1911-01-19

| Read the financial statmeuts OF ou]
two banks.
Barney Il Berry skates ut Edward,
4 Mcl.ellan's.
Call Oh Edw. Pierson for all kind,
OF ground feed and hay.
Ii. r. Holmes of the Great Fall,
ranch near Woolridge, was IA Malt:
visitor Sunday.
Frank Martin was down from bod
son Monday to attend the funeral OF
h. II. Thomas.
Jnlins Schmidt left Sunday after
noon for Helena where lie has court
matters OF interest.
Anyone needinga competant nurse
call at or address the Munson Hospi.
tai, Malta, Montana.
Hay For Sale:-J. ID. Wilkes has
hay for sale. A sample of the hay
may be seen at the old j. l.. Mer-
chant ranch.
Charles Tanner of llinsdale. John
NJ. lohr of Tampico. G. f. Taylor of
Saco, and J. j.. Truscott of Glasgow
were in attendance ut the Water
Users meeting in Malta last We'd
nesday.
Amos Sniff, Uncle Sans mail
carrier from Malta to I.eedy and
Baeth, \ distance OF 81 miles out.
had most trying time during the
past week battling with the snow
and severe weather while making his
long drives. Monday morning he
started out as usual with Il two
horse team but when out about two
miles, returned to Malta, because of
the drifted' snow and the storm. lie
abandoned his trip for the remainder
Of the day but started out with f"ur
aosees Tuesday moruiny. -