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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-05
piedrieh kniekerheeker

1t may be that Dutchman named
Knickerbocker did live in the early
history Of New York. but If he did
there are no records extant 10 prove it.
The truth is. the name was created by
Washington Irving. who applied 1t to
all residents Of New York in his time
who happened to be descended from
the early Dutch settlers. Irving used
this quaint Dutch character in his
''Knickerbocker History OF New YORK
to burlesque the early days OF the city.
The volume purported 10 have been
the work OF Diedrich Knickerbocker
and gave an amusing and satiricaI ac-
count Of the early Dutch settlers Rec
ords of the period tell US that the book
bitterly offended their descendants.
who never forgave Irving for his fling
at them.-New York Times.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-05
To the People Of Rock Island.

I have the utmost pleasure in the
way my friends gave me victory at
the polls and i say now just as 1
did before election that 1 will be
for the city as 1 have always been
1t gave me much pleasure to see my
many old friends, some of them four
score and more come to the polls
to cast their votes for me- was
also partio ularly happy with the way
the younger generation rallied to
my support for I have always been
one of them. The boys with the
dinner buckets whom / meet every
morning on my walks are the ones
who came in for a great part of the
victory at the polls. 1t was not any
one part of town but all the city
and all my friends paved the way to
election and it Is TO the whole city
that l extend my thanks to you.
JONAS BEAR.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-05
INSTANT DEATH.
II 10 Not So Quick but That the Mine
Has Time to Act

II 10 Not So Quick but That the Mind
Has Time to Act
1t is questionable If such a phenom-
enon as instant death is known TO the
scientist and investigator. Physicians
and surgeons tell us that death by gun
shot wound is the easiest mode of
terminating life; yet. rapid as such 8
mode Of taking of must necessarily be.
the body has leisure to feel and time
to reflect and on rare occasions even ~
act
On the first attempt of one of the
adherents of the Spanish monarch 10
assassinate William, prince of Orange.
the ball passed through the bones of
his face and brought him to the ground
In the instant which preceded stupe-
faction, however. he was able TO frame
the notion that the ceiling Of a room
had fallen in and crushed him
Another question in this connection
is that Of probable pain. Although nu-
merous instances could be cited in
support Of the view that the mind acts
In cases Of so called instant death. it
by no means follows that the inf1iction
Of a fatal blow is attended by the least
semblance OF pain or a single pang of
fear or regret. Unless death results
Immediately. however, the pain may
be as varied as the nature of the in
iuries
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-05

An UnaPpreciative Audience and a
Sympathetic Servant.

SCfNdnts
Brignoli, the famous Italian tenor
always expected an encore, no matter
where or what he sang, and if it was
not forthcoming he was off in a rage
instantly. In some small town he
sang his favorite song Com Gentil,'
a serenade from Donizetti's don Pas
quale," with unusual care and walked
off the stage perfectly satisfied, paus
ing at the wings to listen to the ap,
plause. To his utter amazement there
was not a sound of appreciation. He
STROBE into the dressing room mutter-
ing that he would not respond to an
encore; he would refuse to sing an
other song Still the house remained
silent. NO" he cried to those about
him; 81 refuse to sing again. l refuse
to respond to the encore"
Barbagelata. who was more clever
than the ordinary servant, humbly APP
preached and said:
"Signor Brignoli, you sang that like
an angel. The people could not appra
ciate it."
The old fellow nearly wept.
"Barbagelata," he exclaimed. give
me your hand. l did not know you
were such a musician. Tagliapietra,
must introduce you to Barbagelata, my
servant" turning to Tag" who stood
near by. HE is great musician
went on Brignoh. still in temper
HE appreciates my singing more than
all those fools"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-05

times, and said that 1 ought to have an
operation. ] woah not listen to that,
and when a friend of my husband told
him about Lydia E. Pinkham's Eege-
table Compound and what it had done
for his wife, / was willing to take it.
Now look the picture of health and
feel like it, too. / can do my own house
work, hoe my garden, and milk COW.
/ can entertain company and enjoy
them. 1 can visit when 1 choose, and
walk as far as any ordinary woman.
any day in the month. / wish / could
talk toevery suffeTingwomanan dgirl."
Mrs. DEMA BETHTNE. Sikeston, Mo.
The most successful remedy in this
country for the cure of all forms Of
female complaints is Lydia Z. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound.
It is more widely and successfully
used than any other remedy. 1t has
cured thousands OF women who have
been troubled with dispiacements, in
fiammation, liberation, dbroid tumors,
irregularities, periodic pains, backache,
that bearing down feeling, indigestion,
and nervous prestration, after all other
means had failed. why don't you try It?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-05
winnind a Fur Coat

The artist Hans Canon once paint
ed a Russian prince in a magnificent
fur mantle which took his fancy so
greatly that be endeavored to hit on a
plan by which he might retain posses
sion of it. On sending home the por.
trait he omitted to return the garment,
and to the letter requesting him to do
so he made no reply. One day when
looking out of a window he saw the
prince coming toward his house Has
lily slipping into the garb, Canon sat
down In an armchair near the fire
The prince. who had come for his coat.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-05

factory recognition on the commit
tees.
Senator Gallinger will be the
chairman of the new committee on
committees, which will consist of l L
members, the same number as the
new steering committee.
PARTY On TRIAL.
Washington, April s. Yesterday
parked the opening of the trial of
the democratic party to demonstrate
It's worthiness to receive 1.-The wider
confidence" of the voters of the
country Asking his colleagues to
keep that fact uppermost in their
minds during the present session of
congress, Representative Champ
Clark of Missouri in his speech ac-
cepting the speakership of the house
yesterday outlined the measures
through which the democratic party
hopes to continue to enjoy the faith
of the people.
Intelligent revision of the tariff,
election of United States senators by
popular vote, changes in the house
rules TO permit proper consideration
of public measures, economy in
handling the purse strings of the
country, the publication OF cam
paign contributions, and the early
admission Of New Mexico and Ari-
IONA to statehood were some of the
things which Speaker Clark empha-
sized in the democratic program as
measures which would be undertake
en- by the majority party in the
house.
CLARK RETURNS THANKS.
Election TO the high position Of
speaker" said Mr.. Clark. lis an ex-
ceptional honor for which you have
my profoundest gratitude. To be a
member OF the house, to represent
200, 900 American citizens in the
more numerous branch OF the great
est legislative body in the world, is
an honor to which in the nature of
things Comparatively few men may
attain. To be chosen by the repre-
sentatives of 100000 people to
preside over their deliberations is
signal mark Of your favor, for which
the best return is to discharge the
onerous and important duties of the
situation to which you have assign
Ell me with such impartiality, con-
stancy. industry, courtesy and good
temper as 10 expedite the public bus
mess, thereby promoting the public
veal.
MUCH REQUIRED.
MY democratic brethren, coupled
with the Joy of once more seeing a
house large majority of which is
OF my own political faith is q keen
sense Of our responsibility to our
country and our kind. It is an old
adage worthy Of acceptance that
where much is given much is re-
quired.
AFTER Is years or exclusion from
power in the house and IA years of
exclusion from power in every de-
partment Of government. we are re-
stored to power in the house OF rep
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-05

Johnson. s. s3s; B. F. Comfort, S.
Sill
Justice of the peace-w. E. White
side, r. 2,132; J. V. CLAIR, P. 9e7; J.
n. Hardy, S. e33.
SOUTH MOLINE TOWNSHIP.
All peoples party candidates were
elected in South Moline township.
James Fox was defeated for coIlec-
tor by John Levin. For highway
commissioner. John Stark was de-
feated by W. VI. Ferry. William
Emmett defeated G. F. SchilIing for
justice of the peace. r. '. Spey-
brock had no opposition as candi-
date for constable.
In precinct 2, South Moline, the
vote on the question of annexing a
part of Hampton township was 93
in favor and % against.
DEMOCRATS WIN IN COAL VALLEY.
The democrats won a complete vic
tory in the township of Coal Valley
T. r. Lees being returned to the
board Of supervisors after retire
ment Of TWO years. Coal Valley is the
only wet territory south of Rock riv-
er in Rock Island county. in fact, the
only wet spot south OF Rock river as
far as Warren county. The anti-sa-
loon league brought the liquor ques
ton TO a vote and the saloons were
sustained rs TO g. The vote on
candidates follows:
Supervisor-T. R Lees, D. Us;
John McGimpsey, r. IS.
Commissioner Of Highways
Greenwood, D. 112; John o. Johnson,
r. 81.
Justice of the peace-D. H. Moran,
D. SO; J. p. Patterson, R. IS.
Constables-D. F. Kuehl, D. 112;
Henry Boney, r. 81.
Overseer of highways - William
WooIey. Sr., D. 10; Frank Hintz, r,
rs.
IN BLACK HAWK.
In Black Hawk township, Carl Bel
house, democrat, for road commission
er. defeated the republican candidate,
William Schave. c. w. Barnes, dem
ocrat. was elected justice of the
peace. He had no opposition. The
proposition of building a road and
bridges across the slough at cost OF
IS 900 was lost, 135 TO q. The vote
on officers follows:
Road commissioner - Carl Bel
house. D. 81; William Schave, R. 16.
Justice of the peace. w. Barnes.
D. 60.
IN ANDALUSIA.
In the township election in Anda-
lusia. the republican ticket was elect
ed The result is as follows:
Town clerk-Robert Johnson, D. As;
c. a. Hayes, r. IS.
Commissioners Of highways-Henry
Haas. d. %: Fred Hartman, d. 81;
Albert Guyer, r. As; Peter Johnson,
r. SO.
Justice of peace-Walter Lewis, D.
&c; D ]. Sears, r. 80.
Constables - Milton Boney, D. 80;
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-05
TIED TO sTRETCHER.

started on seeing Canon groaning and
trembling at the fireside. What is
the matter with your he asked. oh"
groaned Canon, II don't know what il
is, but feel so weak and wretched
and cannot get warm. Two days
ago my brother died of smallpox, and
am a bit nervous about myself"
The artist kept the coat.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-05
VICTIM OF DRUGS
Green Bay, Wis, Man at 81
Anthony's Hospital in a
Precarious Condition.
TRIES TO KILL HIMSELF
Theory of the Police Is That He Pur-
posely Took an Overdose OF
Cocaine Last Night.

Louis Dillon Of Green Bay, Wis, is
at St. Anthony's hospital in this city
in a precarious condition as the re-
suit of an overdose of cocaine which
he took last evening at O'Clock. the
police are of the opinion that he took
the drug with suicidal intent, al
though it seems that he is a drug
fiend and that he has been in ser
ious condition for some days past. He
is suffering from delirium tremens at
present and is being held on a mltti-
mus which sentences him TO jail for
a period of 40 days on charges of hav-
ing attempted to take his own. life.
Dillon was picked up on Eighteenth
street between First and Second ave
nues in a semi-conscious condition af-
ter he had fallen 10 the sidewalk. He
was carried into the Senate saloon,
where he remained until the city am
bulance arrived and conveyed him TO
the police station.
TIED TO STRETCHER.
DR.. J. c. Souders was summoned
and he found Dillon in such an excited
state of mind that he had to be Tied
to a stretcher, as there is no straight
jacket at the station. This morning
he was senenced to Jail in order that
he might be properly taken care of
until such time as he is in his right
mind again. He was taken TO the hos
pital al once.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-05

for four or five days
at a time very
month, and so weak
/ could hardly walk.
1 cramped and had
backache and head
ache, and was so
nervous and weak
that / dreaded to
see anyone or have
anyone move in the
room. The doctors
gave me medicine to
ease me az those
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-05

John Kane, R AZ; Clarence High, Il.
81.
School trustee-Daniel Good, D. "a;
William Range. R. 46.
CANOE CREEK TOWNSHIP.
In the township election in Canoe
Creek there was but one ticket in
the field. W. D. Camp was elected
highway commissioner and Wesley
Hanna Justice OF the peace. The
vote cast was one of the Iightest in
recent years.
CORDOvA TOWNSHIP.
Ed Cool, supervisor on the demo-
cratic ticket. was reelected in Cor
doya township. defeating J. E. Lin
dell, R.; Jesse Reynolds. D., defeat
ed Jake Pyder, R., for highway
commissioner Charles Petit, D.,
had no opposition for the Office of
constable. A w Mu11ery, D., and
Frank Zimmerman, r., were elected
as library trustees. defeating Fred
Smith, D., and George Bryan. r.
PORT BYRON TOWNSHIP.
In Port Byron township, Victor
Carlson was elected road commission
er over VIII Griffin. Frank Schaffer
was elected justice of the peace, de-
feating John McAllister; Mrs. Grace
Witter and Homer Metzgar were
elected library trustees over F. NJ
Rogers and Walter Rundin. For
constable, William Farber defeated
Frank Shelton.
HAMPTON TOWNSHIP.
The proposition to annex a part
of Hampton township to South Mo-
line township, in order that East
Moline might be a single township,
was defeated by the Hamptonites.
They state that they desire no de-
crease in the size of their township.
In precinct ! the vote cast was 9S
and of these 81 were against the
proposition. In Carbon Cliff pre-
cinct of Hampton township Y votes
were unanimous against the annexa-
ton proposition.
Andrew O'Brien was reelected
supervisor, having had no opposi-
ton. William, J. OdendahI was
elected assistant supervisor and
Louis Schave was elected road COM
missioner. j. Lee Crowder won a
three-cornered race for the Office of
justice Of the peace, defeating w. H.
LOW ana NICK hTdmD6Ch. mere
were six votes difference between the
first and last candidate. For con-
stable, George Norton won over Will
lis E. Hobson and Ed Kendall. James
Mohr had no opposition as candi-
date for constable. The annexation
proposition was defeated 100 to in
the WATERFOWL precinct.
YUMA TOWNSHIP.
Lesley Hannah, present supervisor
from Yuma township, was reelected,
defeating Ambrose Scarf, democrat.
Setter, D., was elected road COM
missioner, defeating Noah. r., by,I
three votes. Osborne, r., was elect
ed justice of the peace over George
Wainwright, D., and Donahue, R.,
was elected school trustee, defeating
Schwenneker, d.
EDGINGTON TOWNSHIP.
James Venable, democrat, was
elected supervisor in Edgington
township.
ORION REMAINS DRY.
Orion, ILL.,, April St Special) -
Western township, in which Orion
is located, voted on the saloon issue
yesterday on petition of the liquor |
interests and defeated the saloons |
by majority of IS. Orion has been |
dry for two years, having voted the |
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-05
SEVEN
YEARS OF
MISERY
All Relieved by Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound.

SikestOn, Mo. -" For seven years l
suffered eEerYthing. l was in bed
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-05
PEOPLE DEMAND QUICK
ACTION ON RECIPROCITY
WITH CANADA, SAYS TAFT

Continued from Page one)
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be no break of continuity in consider
ing and acting upon this most import
ant subject.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-05
resentatives and in that alone. We
are this day put upon trial.
WILL PROVE Equal TO 1T.

That we will prove equal TO the
emergency in which we find our
selves placed through our own eff
forts and through our own desires
there can be no doubt, and the way
to accomplish that is to fulfill with
courage, intelligence and patriotism
the promises made before the cleo
ton in order to win the election. BY
disCharging our duty thoroughly and
well, subordinating personal desires
to principle and personal ambition
to an exalted love of country, We Will
not only receive the Endorsement Of
the people. but what is far better
we will deserve their Endorsement"
Licensed to Wed.
Frank owen .......Da Davenport
Mrs Mary Hale. 49,. Brooklyn, Iowa
All the news all the time-The
Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-05
WILLIAM H. TAFT.
CULLOM HEADS REPUBLICANs.

Washington, April at a eau
Gus of republican senators yesterday
Shelby NJ. Cullom was elected per-
manent chairman and authorized to
name a steering committee and a
committee on committees. Senator
Curtis was secretary of the caucus.
An understanding was reached
that the insurgents shall have salts
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-05
ORION REMAINS DRY.

Orion, ILL.,, April -(SpeciaD-
Western township, in which Orion
is located. voted on the saloon issue
yesterday on petition of the liquor
interests and defeated the saloons
by a majority of IS. Orion has been
dry for two years, having voted the
saloons out in 1909.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-05
IN RURAL TOWNS

Continued from age Five)
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CONTINUED from age Five)
Johnson, S. s39; B. F. Comfort, S.
S11
Justice of the peace-W. E. White
side, r. 2,132; J. V. Claar, P. 9e7; j.
n Hardy s. 933
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-05
Licensed to Wed.

All the news all the time-The
Argus.
The evening world., 1911-05-17
81 The PrOfessOr's Mystery = 81 3

I had the explanation now, I under
stood II all-the hidden ring at tho end
OF the chain. and h shadow Of which
II was the symbol. the mystery and
disturbance of the house. the continual
p~retexts to get rid Of me. the effort
to disguise any strangeness OF appear
ance in the life Of the family. And I
understood why It was true that !
must 90 away and utterly forget
And yet-was the explanation 30 per-
feet after all? Mechanically I pulled
the paper out of ,ths drawer and
searched for the date. It vas only
three years back; but even that length
of time would have made Lady . mere
child when she was married. She could
not be very far beyond twenty now.
certainly not more than twenty-two or
three. And In any case. why should
the marriage be concealed and the
husband retained a. . MEMBER of the
family. masQueradins a. . brothsrf
The evening world., 1911-05-17

And how. after the ordinary announce
men, In the press, could tho marriage
have become . secret at am Then
once more the whispers and pointlngs
OF . score Of abnormal circumstance.
uncertain. suggestive. indefinite. orowd7
ID in upon my understandings. like the
confusion Of simultaneous voices- 1t
was no use. I could not imagine what
It all meant. and for the moment /
was too sick and weary to wonder.
The bare fact was more than enough;
she wa married and beyond my reach.
and I must 20 away.
l went through a pantomlme Of sup
psr. making the decovery that my ap-
petite was supplemented by an I'M
1uenchable thirst and an i~mmeasurabie
dss1rs roe tobacco. After that I walked.
read. made dull conversation with IA
uai Observation-Disclosures to kill the
intsrmAnable time, and quiet for the
The evening world., 1911-05-17

moment that weary spirit Of unrest
which kept urging me to useless
thought m Improbable action. TO ex-
amdne my troubles as one irritates a
trivial wound. to decide or do some
thing whore nothing was to be decided
or to be done. An inhabitant OF the
nearest comfortle0 piazza chair con-
tributed tho only episode worth rsmem-
boring.
Say he began, do you remember
that guinea that was here the other day
and started the argument with tho old
gent out In front? Wel. what did you
make of that Teller. anyway"
IT don't know. He was drunk. I SUP
pose. and got the wrong man."
"Wer, now. you take Il from me. there
was moro to Il han that. Yes. sir.
there's a shady story around there
somewhere. You hear what I say"
rs the man sdn o there7" !
The evening world., 1911-05-17

asked .
Well. not now. he amt. That's what
I'm telling you. He hung about town
for two or three days. l guess. Maybe
he got after the old man some more.
lie was In here after a drink once, and
tho barkecp threw him out. He's a good
mixer. Harry Ia. men or drinks: but he
don't like guineas. Well. l don't 20
much on them foreigners. myself"
Where does your shady story come
tn7"
"wdi. now, that's Just II. You listen.
I was coming along tho street the other
night. and I passed this guinea standing
under a street lamp. talklnG to that Reid
feller that lives up to Tabors'. Doc
Reid. you know whom I mean? Well, /
was going past and I heard Reid say:
Now. o understand what you got to
DO he says. keep quiet N keep away.
The minute you show up here again or
The evening world., 1911-05-17

me- Then. with a great surge,
the memory came back of
the girl who had stood with
me BY the waters edge. who had run
childishly hand in hand with me upon
the beach. who had walked with me and
talked With me. who had shown me un-
embarrassed hsr EAy n sweet imagtn-
Thsss TING had been the truth: this
was the unrsahty.
Perhaps she saw something Of what
waS passing in my mind. for she shook
her head. Don't think that because !
had no heart 70 mar your outing. I
ala not what I had said. 1t was
eaasr to BE- friends for a llttle-easier
for " both. But surely you should have
played your part. At the Ainslies' I
wanted TO treat you as I should have
treated anybody. Do you think that
you have been fair7 DO you think you
should have risked following me7 For
II waS Q rtak. You have come back here
whore we are tho only people you know.
and ~ soon as you come you ask for
me. I don't like to a II. Mr.. Crosby.
but you have acted inconsiderately. I
am very anxious hat this time you
should clearly understand"
got to my feet in silence. Some
thing had happened that I could no,
holp, ana A. i $1,000 thero l knew tho'
my world had come to an end. and a
In the frst shock Of q physical injury
felt numbly conscious Of the Elaborate
suffering that was to follow. She had
risen. too. looking somehow curiously
small and frail. Then Of . sudden my
manhood caught at me. The wall wal
without seam or crevice. darkening the
sky; and I knew that I could break II
with q breath.
IT will Co." I said. '>whsn I am SUR
Look at me. lady. for you know that
know"
There vas . sharp map. She glanced
at her hands. then dropped the broker
D knife at her feet and faced me-
h~aughtiiy. "Knowf" she said. with
dry tension IN her voice. II only know
that this 10 to be goodby." She hel<
out Q rigid hand.
took Il and stood looking soosriy
down at her.
rs that allf- I asked.
Yea" she answered "Dourt maxi
Il hard Cor me-"
ThSa her syss grew suddenly afraid
The evening world., 1911-05-17

sYNOr0O or PRDCDDiNG INsrAUMENTS.
0csy. 9 youns od1sys professor, meets st .
hes known csSn6ny for some time. An air Of
myUesp about hW manner plques his curiosity.
LSasutns she 10. on her way to her county
ho0s nsar stamford, he resolves TO escort hr
thtthsr. Orosby scspts . somewhat reluctant
lnun3o. 70 ReoA ths nisht at tie home OF Ms.
svaxsnsd BY strange soundA, He tnes to open
~ doc, Of h. room It is loeksi s9on
erdars Crosby to haus the house at onr. Next
~ Oosy demands from her father en- eIplanA-
toas VI; T.es ns':ly .nAsess tia, oOo,S,
hofA an Italian szriteily aocosis him. charging
Tsbos apparently With some crime toward HIM
ths. ss9hhrheod,I Ihss b meets Mis-, Tabor
again. Her half hothsr. Dr. Reid. takes h~r
VIEW -PsAAns 81 lcpss one evenlnF, Cposby
hsn Rad az. 10 NJ 1sScr, II have llm
wara.. Mss rsbcs hNs lin 20 drop her &C.