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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-08

Chamberlain Stomach and Liver
Tablets invariably bring relief 10 wo-
men suffering from chronic constipa-
ton. headache. biliousness. dizziness,
Eallowness Of the skin and dyspepsia
Sold by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-08
Ruford Post. Attention.

Members OF John Buford post No.
243. G. A. R. are requested to meet at
the Knox undertaking rooms tomor-
row Thursday morning at 10, to at
tend the funeral Of comrade Jesse
Nickens. P. F. COX,
Commander
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-08

city for a period of four years, and in
view Of this fact the people have a
right 70 know what the candidates
stand for.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-08
A CAEPAIGN OF POLICIES.

The campaign now pending should not
be one OF personalities entirely, but of
principles and policies. II is one that
requires consideration and thought.
Those who are to be elected at the
polls in early April are TO serve the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-08
SCHRIvER GIVES
OUT HIS POLICY
Candidate for Mayor Comes
Out With Statement for
Support.
FAMILIAR WITH THE DUTIES
Believes That Nothing Is Too Good
for Rock Island in Making Of
Appointments.

Rock Island, ILL.,, March Editor
The Argus: AS am one Of the cand'-
dates for mayor, and desiring the help
Of every one, take ms opportunity to
ask you for your support as well as
that Of your paper.
have in public addresses and in
the public print defined my position
and set forth the policies for which I
stand. I have held and still maintain
that Rock Island needs men who will
uphold the dignity and honor Of the
city-men Of integrity and of business
ability to conduct Its affairs. Rock 10
land needs the very best chief of po-
lice, night captain, head of the fire de-
partment, and Of every other department
and the best in every department of city
employ, that IL can get, and the seiec-
ton in every instance should be based
upon consideration of worth, fitness
and efficiency and without regard to
poIitics-
Az ! have said before, If II should be
my honor and good fortune to be elect
ed mayor OF Rock Island under the
new commission form of government, !
will be the commissioner of public af-
fairs. Under my suPerintendency will
como all matters pertaining to the pub
lie veal. I will do my duty unhamper-
ed by any element or influence that
may not be for the public good. Will.
DO the very best can to assist the four
commissioners in giving Rock Island
a sensible, buslness-Iike and progress
siVe administration.
Having thus outlined my position,
shall feel oratified and honored to have
your enforcement and support
Very respectfully,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-08

tents were valued at $4,000. The in
surance is $4,000
Mr.. Crowley went to Moline last
night, and the first knowledge of the
fire was had when his wife called him
on the telephone this morning. Mrs.
Cowley and her father were at the
store until 9 last night In leaving
the building both remarked at the cd
or of something burned. They return
ed to the building and made a thor
ough investigation, but could find no
evidence Of a fire. The supposition is
that the flames originated from a de-
fective flue.
BUYS STORE LAST FALL.
Mr.. Cowley had been in business in
Joslin since last fall when he bought
the general store from w. II. White
side, who retired upon his election 10
the county treasurership
Public Notice.
My wife having left my bed and
board ! will not be responsible for any
bills she may contract for.
N Z. HOKINSON.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-08

All the news all me tIme-The Argus
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-08
DEFINES HIS DUTIES.

Mr. 5chriver indicates his clear in
depreciation and understanding of the
stipulation of the law as they apply to
the office to which he seeks election.
AS far as his administration Of the Of
fee is concerned. Mr.. Schriver. after
defining the duties. promises to do his
duty. unhampered by elements or in
1uences that may be inimical TO the
public good. for the best interests of
the city. and IN his relations with his
associate commissioners to assist them
IN giving Rock Island a sensible. bust
1ess-like and progressive administra-
ton. That covers the entire question
and upon the strength OF the position
which he sets forth specifically, as well
as concisely. yet completely and COM
prehensively, he seems entitled to a
chance.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-08
TSbPCCITuITJI
HARRY M. SCHRIVER.

In view of the frank and complete
statement of policy which Mr.. Schriver
makes. The Argus cannot see why it
should hesitate to give its hearty en-
dorsement and support. And such en-
dorsement and support of policy nat
urally carries endorsement and support
Of the candidacy upon which the state.
ment of policy is made.
IN HARMONY WITH THE IDEA.
Mr.. Schriver has first set forth his
idea, which briefly stated is that Rock
Island demands the best; that nothing
is too good for Rock Island in the men
who are called upon to serve it in pub
lie capacity He favors the best post
BILE selections. not only in the heads of
all departments. but in the subordinate
positions. a9d those selections, he
maintains. -glId in every instance be
based absoi-telT upon the questions of
worth, fitness and efficiency. and with
out regard to politics. That is the con-
temptation of the commission form of
municipal government. and that was
the aim of the majority of the citizens
OF Rock Island who were instrumental
In its adoption. as applied to the city
Of Rock Island. Having supported TO
the best OF its ability the proposition
TO adopt the commission form. The
Argus is in entire accord with the can
didate who stands ready 10 subscribe
10 the provisions OF that law.
DEFINES HIS DUTIES.
Mr.. 5chriver indicates his clear in
depreciation and understanding of the
stipulation of the law as they apply to
the office to which he seeks election
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-08

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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-07-28
A PARABLE ON BOYS.
How the Youth of the Land Is Being
Brouuht Up,


Verify in this day and generation, the
father raiseth up his son on the streets
and sidewalks. He layeth around the
soda fountains and imbibeth slop and
hookworms. He groweth in knowledge
of nothing save cigarettes and cuss
words.
When he attaineth the age of 16, he
acquireth a suit of clothes turned up at
the bottom two furlongs above his feet
He displayeth a pair of noisy sox, with
purple background and violets to the
front. He weareth lOwcut shoes and a
green tie. He loOketh like a banana
merchant on the streets of Cairo.
The inside of his head resembleth
inside of pumpkin.
He falleth in love with a spindle
shanked girl with pink ribbons in her
hair. and he craveth for an automobile
that he may ride her forth in the
springtime. He thinketh work is sin
full. He scattereth his mothers pin
money like a cyclone scattereth a rail
fence. He sitteth up at night to write
poetry, and giveth no thought to the
multiplication table. His mind turn
eth to the vanities of life, and not to
he high cost of cornbread.
Verify. verify! he needeth a board
applied vigorously to the southwest
corner of his anatomy.
He thinketh his father a plOdder and
his mother back number. He pic
tured to himself great riches sudden
W acquired. He dreameth Of steam
yachts and private cars.
Yes, he thinketh himself the real
stuff. He butteth in where he is not
wanted; he criticseth his elders; he
purchaseth cheap perfume and SMELL
eth louder than a billy goat.
When he grOweth up he getteth a
job as clerk in a store at 81 a day and
swipeth extra from his boss until he
is caught. ht.-Walton, Ga, Tribute.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-07-28
that baffied Testers best and worst eff

that baffied Testers best and worst eff
forts.
But what they failed to get by
shrewdness came singularly enough by
chance. One of the second keys was
always kept in the Folkstone office
hanging in a little closet. Pierce as
certained this fact and he hung about
the office in the hope of getting his
clutch on it. His opportunity came.
One morning the cupboard was emp
~, and Pierce, stepping into the Of
nee, which was vacant, grabbed the
key and passed it to Agar, who had q
handful of warm wax. He Immediate
~ tOuK the impression Of the key, re-
turned |, to Pierce who put 1t back in
It's place, and the two Of them left the
oInce together without being detected
The next thing to learn was when
the large consignment of bullion
would be dispatched. Tester obtained
this information. In the meantime
the conspirators arranged their part
of the scheme. Carpet bags were
purchased and filled with shot, which
was intended to replace exactly the
amount of gold taken from the bags
Agar more than once travelled up and
down the line for the purpose OF test
ing the false keys that he had manu-
factured with Pierce's assistance. Bur-
CESS admitted them to the guards van,
where they fitted and filed the keys
until both worked easily in the lock
of the safe.
FINALLY the great night Of the enter.
prise arrived. The conSpirators pur-
train, boarded 1t and handed their
bags, filled with shot, to the porters,
who placed them in the guards van.
AS the train was starting Agar man.
aged to get into the van with Burgess,
while Pierce secured a seat in the first
class carriage. The industrious Agar
began work at once. He opened the
safe, secured the bullion bags, remov-
ed the gold, substituted the shot from
the carpet bag, refastened and reseal-
ed the bullion bags and replaced them
in the safe. The trick was partially
turned. At Redhill Tester met the
train and was handed portion of the
gold. The two other safes were rob-
bed in the same manner as the first
When the train reached Folkstone the
unsuspecting officials removed the
safes, which were filled with shot,
and not gold. The rascals went on to
Dover. having previously obtained
tickets TO OStend. Later on they re-
turned to London unobserved, and lit
tie by little disposed of the stolen gold
The burglary, as already stated
was first discovered at Boulogne. Mrs
Kay said that when Agar was sentence
ed to transportation for life and knew
that he could not escape he handed
to Pierce $4,000, which he requested
to be settled on Mrs Kay for the sup
port of herself and her child. Pierce
paid her few small sums and then
calmly confscated the remainder Of
this fortune. She came to the police
in great rage and disclosed the story
of the robbery as it has been here re-
lated.
Agar who was in Newgate, heard
how Pierce had mistreated Mrs. KAY
and he eagerly turned states evil
dence. AS a consequence of this,
Pierce. Burgess, Tester and several
others were arrested, convicted and
sentenced to life terms in prison. The
company only recovered a very small
portion of the stolen money.-New
Orleans Times-Democrat
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-07-28

Bill Was UsefuI.-A minister was
assigned to a small parish in England
not long ago, says Tit Bits, and upon
his arrival found his new field Of labor
all that could be desired, with the eX-
ception of old Bill Johnson. Old Bill
was very much addicted to looking
upon the wine when it was red, and
the new minister at once announced
his intention of bringing him to see
the errer of his ways.
We'll, of course, we know you mean
right, parson," one of the elders said,
slowly, stroking his white beard; but
it would be a mighty bad thing for
the place if old Bill was to quit drink
ing"
Why, what do you mean, brother?'
the puzzled minister asked.
We'll, parson. it's like this" the ell
der explained. There amt a more
convincing talker nowhere than old
Bill. Every time he gets drunk and
sobers down he gets somebody to sign
the pledge with him, and the other fell
low pretty nearly always keeps it,"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-07-28
AUCTION SALES.
SHERIFF'S TAX SALE

DY virtue of tax executions to me
ID directed and in conformity to the
act of the general assembly approved
December "a, 1887. and amendments
thereto, passed and approved, l will
expose to public sale, before the Court
House Door of York County, during
the legal hours Of sale, on the FIRST
MONDAY IN AUGUST next, (Sales-
day., being the 7th day of August, the
following described real estate, to sat-
isfy Taxes, Penalties and Costs, for the
fiscal year commencing January /
1910, to wit:
l. Mrs. E. C. Cobb-Forty (40) acres
of land, near Smyrna, adjoining lands
of j. NJ Hardin and estate Of w. B. Nc
Cav. Taxes, penalties and costs, $7.70
2. Mrs. Mccoy Fitchett-House and
lot in the town of Glover, adjoining lots
of w. T. Beamguard and S. A. Sifford
Taxes, penalties and costs, $4,000.
8. Annie Gist-Lot in Fort Mill ad-
joining lots of Walter Cherry and Lila
Culp. Taxes, penalties and costs
$3.50.
4. Slas Stephens-House and lot in
Fort Mill adjoining lots Of Lucy Rob-
inson and Handy White. Taxes, pen
alties and costs, $3.50.
5. Cynthia Stevens-House and lot
in Fort Mill, adjoining lots of William
Roddey, Walter Philips and Johr
Blackwell Taxes, penalties and costs,
$1105.
6. E. P. II. Nivens-One-half %
acre of land near Fort Mill, adjoining
property of w. F.. Griffin, Lee Nivens
and - - White. Taxes, penalties and
costs, $S.O7. 49,
I. Jas. F.. Allen-One- fourth "a
acre of land near Rock Hill, Clinton
Park, Lot &c, Sec. /, adjoining lots of
w. M. Robinson and Henry Massey.
Taxes, penalties and costs, $4.S5.
8. Knights Guiding Star of the East
One acre Of land and building near
Rock Hill. adjoining property of Pride
Ratteree. Taxes, penalties and costs,
$S.73.
8. Estate Joe Smith-Two lots In
Rock Hill. corner Saluda and State
streets, adjoining property of VIII
Clawson. Taxes, penalties and costs,
$3.50.
10. Mary Stewart-One-fo fourth GD
acre of land near Rock Hill on Flint
Hill road, adjoining lands of w. w.
Miller and Tom Nelson. Taxes, penal
ties and costs, $12.2S.
II. Bill Sandifer-One-fou (a)
acre of land and lot near Rock HILL
Boyd Hill-adjoining lots Of Noah
Long, f. L. Barnes and Charley Agurs.
Taxes, penalties and costs, $3.50.
~. S. r. Chisholm-Lot and build
ing in EbeneZer township, on Boyd
Hill, adjoining lots Of w. NJ. Fewell
and j. w. Chisholm. Taxes, penalties
and costs, $685..
13. ]. w. Chsholm-Lot and two
buildings in EbeneZer township. on
Boyd Hill, adjoining lots Of S. T. CHS
holm and John Wright Taxes, pen
alties and costs, $S.71.
Is. w. M. Fewell-Lot and building
i'm EbeneZer township on Boyd Hill,
adjoinings lots of Annie Glenn and
Morsctt Locke. Taxes, penalties and
costs, $40.
Is. J. A. Cook-One- horse wagon
and harness. Taxes. penalties and
costs, $7.7l.
H. G. BROWN, S. Y. c.
YOrkville. S. c., July 20, 1911.
IT
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-07-28
humorous department.
The Boy and the Bike.

A fat man was complacently pur-
cross street. He carried an open UNI
brella and occasionally wiped his
moist face on a large silk handker-
chief.
suddenly around the corner came
small boy on a bicycle. He turned so
quickly that the fat man had no time
10 get out of the way. Nor had the
boy any chance to sheer from his bull
ky obstacle.
The front wheel struck the fat man
a glancing blow, shaking his dignity
and scraplng his leg.
AS for The boy he and the bicycle
went down with a crash. But the lad
was up again in a moment, and, rails
ing the bicycle, bent over it solicitous-
ly.
The fat man was mad. He was so
mad that he sputtered incoherently,
and then with a vicious swing of one
of his tan shoes kicked a spoke out Of
the offending wheel.
There" he roared, II guess that
will teach you not to ride on the side
walk"
The boy stared at the dangling
spoke.
What did you'se do that for?" he
whined.' 1T took me all the year to
save up fer that bike-an' now look
at it,"
And he knuckled his eyes with a
grimy fist.
The fat man was touched. His rage
suddenly vanished. He fumbled in
in pocket and drew out dollar bill.
There, kid" he said. take this and
get the wheel fixed"
The boy let go of the machine and
grabbed the bill.
Say, you'se can have tn bike" he
yelled, and scooted around the corner
as fast as his legs would carry him.
Cleveland Plain-Dealer.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-07-28
THE cOMSTock LODE.
Far Reaching Results Of the Strike
Made June 10, 1859,

Made June 10, 1859.
You've struck it, boys" Thus said
Henry Paige Comstock to Peter ORR
ley and Patrick Mclaughlin, who
were his fellow prospectors in a search
for gold in Six Mile canyon, near the
present Virginia City, the capital of
Nevada.
The date was June 10, 1859. In that
remote spot in the American wilder
ness, by these three obscure men, was
made on that day a discovery destined
to affect the current of American pol
itics for a score of years, says a writer
in the Atlantic Monthly, and to have
for long a disturbing influence on the
worlds finances.
The thing which was Struck" on
that June day of 1859 was the vein COW
ering what came to be known as the
Comstock lode, in which were hidden
the richest deposits of silver ever
found anywhere on the globe. Their
development, years afterward, stimuli
taneously with that Of the silver mines
of Colorado, started the downward
flood in the price of silver, which broke
the old ratio between the money me-
tails, changed the monetary system of
the leading nations from the double to
the single gold standard; melted the
movement, beginning in 1877. under
the leadership Of Richard P. Bland, for
the reopening Of the mints to silver on
the same terms as to gold; led hence
to the passing of the BlandAllison
limited silver coinage law Of 1878, and
to that of the Sherman silver-bullion-
deposit act of 1890; and was the issue
which split the two great parties and
made havoc among the smaller ones in
1896, resulting in the act Of 1900.
which gave statutory recognition to
the gold standard in the United States.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-07-28

A Persistent Motor-Dr. Cutler was
making his rounds in his electric run
about one morning when he had the
bad luck to bump into and upset a
pedestrian. The doctor looked behind
and, seeing the man still supine on the
road, he turned his runabout and came
back, intending to stop beside the poor
fellow and help him.
But the car shot yard or two be-
yond the mark and hit the man again
just as he was getting up. With a
groan he fell back, and the Mortified
doctor turned his runabout once more
and this time approached with great
er caution.
AS he very slowly and carefully
Steered toward his unfortunate victim,
an excited spectator shouted from the
sidewalk:
Look out, he's coming at you
again"
Thereupon the man scrambled up
and ran away as fast as painful limp
would let m.-Washington Star.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-07-28
SUMMONS FOR RELIEF.
State Of South carolina-County Of
York.

State Of South Carolina-County OF
York.
In the Court of Common Pleas.
/. B. Mcknight, Plaintiff, against Irene
Mcknight, M. Florence McFadden,
J. C. Worthey, John T. Mcknight, j.
Ross Strait, Mary Mcconnell, Nettle
Mcknight, Charles Mcknight, j. H.
Holloman, Pink Dorsey, other heirs
at-law, If any, Of w. E. Mcknight,
names unknown, and j. T. Burris,
Defendants.-Summo for Relief
Complaint Filed)
To the Defendants Above Named.
VOU are hereby Summoned and re-
Il quired TO answer the complaint In
this action, which has this day been
filed in the office Of the Clerk Of the
Court of Common Pleas for the said
County, and to serve a copy of your
answer to the said complaint on the
subscriber at his office in Yorkville,
South Carolina, within twenty days
after the service hereof, exclusive OF
the day of such service; and If you fail
to answer the complaint within the
time aforesaid the plaintiff In this ac-
ton will apply to the Court for the re-
lief demanded In the complaint.
]. S. BRICE,
Plaintiffs Attorney.
Dated June 21st, A. d. 1911.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-07-28

Murphy's MaiI.-A freckle-faced
girl stopped at the postoffice and
yelled out: Anything for the Muir
phys?"
NO, there is not" said the postmas-
ter.
Anything for Jane Murphy"
Nothing"
Anything for Ann Murphy?"
No"
Anything for Tom Murphy"
NO"
Anything for Bob Murphy"
No, not bit"
Anything for Jerry Murphy?"
Nothing at ALL"
Anything for Lie Murphy"
No, nor for Pat Murphy, nor Dennis
Murphy, nor for Pete Murphy, nor
Paul Murphy, nor John, Jack nor Jim
Murphy, nor for any Murphy, dead,
living, unborn, native or foreign, civ
ilized, savage or barbarous, male or
female, black or white, franchised or
disfranchised, natural or otherwise.
No! there is positively nothing indi-
vidually, jointly, severally, now and
forever"
The girl looked at the postmaster in
astonishment and said. please see if
there is anything for Clarence Muir
hy."-National Monthly.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-07-28

A Mummy's Toy.-There is doll
i'm the British Museum that is more
than three thousand years old. When
some archaeologists were exploring
an ancient Egyptian royal tomb they
came upon sarcophagus containing
the mummy Of little princess seven
years old. She was dressed and in
TERED in a manner befitting her rank,
and i'm her arms was found little
wooden doll.
The inscription gave the name rank
and age Of the little girl and the date
Of her death, but it said nothing about
the quaint little wooden Egyptian doll.
This however, told its own story 1t
was 50 tightly clasped in the arms of
the mummy that it was evident that
the child had died with her beloved
doll in her arms.
The doll occupies a place I'm q large
glass case i'm the museum. and there
great many English children go to
gaze upon it.-Harper'S Weekly.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-07-28
The Preventive.-A well-knowr

The Preventive-A wellknown re-
vivalist whose work has been princi-
pally among the negroes of a certain
section of the south remembers one
service conducted by him that was not
entirely successful. He had had very
poor attendance. and spent much time
in questioning the negroes as TO their
reason for not attending.
why were you not at our revival?'
he asked one old man. whom he en-
c0untered on the road.
"Oh, | dunno" said the backward
one.
Don't you ever pray" depanded the
preacher.
The old man shook his head. mo.
said he: IL carries a rabbits foot. -
LippincOtt's Magazine.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-07-28

The lnfsrno.-He had made a barrel
of money as a pickle manufacturer
and was perfectly content with a squad
of automobiles and a daughter who
never got more than two furlongs
away from a fluke. But his wife's
middle name was Excelsior"
I'VE must rise to still greater
heights" she said. I'VE must possess
a splendid library"
He objected. In the manner Of men
he utterly demolished her arguments
with logic. Then he started in buying
books.
First he bought them by the ton,
then by the mile, and then his wife
saw that some soul was necessary in
the affair If her palatial home was not
to become a rendezvous for junk. So
she handed him a grand lecture about
Elzevirs, first editions, bibelots, and
what-nots, winding up with a survey
of the history of literature from the
Stone Age to Robert w. Chambers.
Now go out and make a discrimi-
mating purchase" she said. He went
Eftsoons he returned with a volume
under his arm.
What's that?" asked she.
"Pluto's Lives" said he.
She gave up the fight.
Next day he was buying books by
the cord.-Utica Observer.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-07-28
NOTICE.

To the absent defendants Irene Nc
Knight, M. Florence McFadden, John
r. Mcknight, ]. Ross Strait, Charles
Mcknight, ]. II. Holloman, Pink Dor.
sey, and other heirs -at-law, If any, OF
w. F.. Mcknight, names unknown
Please take notice that the Summons
in the above entitled action. Of which
the foregoing is a copy, together with
the Complaint herein, was filed In the
office of ]. A. Tate, Clerk OF Court OF
Common Pleas for the County and
state aforesaid. at his office at York
vile, s. c., on the 21st day Of June A.
]. S. BRICE,
Plaintiffs Attorney.
Yorkville, s. c., June 21st. 1911.
IN ct