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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-25
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-25

ing officers were elected: President,
Mary Jordan; vice president, George
Guyer; secretary. Jake Jordan: treas
urer, Alice Peterson: chairman social
committee, Margaret Wiley: chair
man program committee. Mrs. Ross
Dick membership contest will be
run till March. Alice Peterson ami
Jake Jordan are the captain. The los
ing side will banquet the winners.
News has been received here Of the
birth OF little daughter TO Mr.. and
Mrs Arthur Wray at the nome OF Mrs.
Wray's mother in Albany.
Harry Murphy Of Chicago, IS a guest
at the Lester Packer home.
Miss Gertrude Larson has returned
from a visit at Walnut. H.. and will
make her home with Mrs. Strittmeyer
of Silvis.
Mr.. and Mrs. Claude Compton have
gone to Kansas for the benefit OF their
little daughters health.
Little Abbott La Grelius Is threat
ened with pneumonia.
r. C. Letsch is i'll
Mrs. A. r. Cox is visiting her daugh-
ters. Mrs. H. F. Outten and Mrs. Col
lin Dewrose.
Hazel Freeland gave a farewell party
for Miss Hazel Johnson who went
with Mr.. and Mrs. Claude Compton 10
Kansas.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-25

significantly: $50 you're AFRAID valen-
tine will get a new trial, Ell? There's
some class to Valentine. Have a
smoke" The prison master held out
a box of perfectos. from which Doyle
gratefully extracted a weed.
Thanks" mumbled the detective.
This Valentine is the. only high class
crook I ever knew that l couldn't
reach and put away for keeps. There's
something of a mystery about him.
He'd get away with the Rallies game
ia high society in a walk. The swell
dunes would go daffy over his good
looks and his tony manners and his
pleasing voice. Yet he has trailed
along with the toughest gang in the
business" Doyle paused. then said,
And yet he says he is innocent, sup
pose
YES" put in Handler, leaning com
fortably in his chair "Said so last
time 1 talked with him. This prison is
killing him. He doesn't like it. He
can't stand it. His nerves will stick
out through his skin If they jump
much more
Hes the one fellow I think this
life would cure He's a wonder"
"At safes, you mean," was Han
dler's sarcastic rejoinder.
Little did the warden and the detec-
tive realize as they sat and schemed
plete ruin of Jimmy Valentine that
there's q divinity that shapes our
ends, rough hew them how we will"
and this influence is not denied to
those who languish forIorn and hope
less in prison cells.
Little did they know that 1t might
be Jimmy Valentine. No 1899, who
was to teach them that the soul of O.
man is an unquenchable spark that
not even years Of oppression and
degradation can lastngly dim when
the spirit wills that they shall not.
And just now there came a knocking
at the warden's door that portended
much for No. 1850.
The warden's secretary went to the
door opening from the Office into a
waiting room where visitors were re-
ceived. he returned to announce.
''Some members of the Gate of Hope
society. and they have the lieutenant
governor and his niece with them"
THE lieutenant governor?" ejacu-
later Handler. Fay"
Eyes"
whats the Gate of Hopper asked
Doyle.
"a gang of women tryin' to release
from prison couvicts they believe are
innocent said the warden
The detective smiled
At Handlers order Smith summoned
the callers. Doyle making his exit
The lieutenant governor" pondered
Handler. Il toonde~ If there's any
leak about those contracts for sup
plies"
Mrs. Moore and Mrs. Webster Of the
society. middle aged women of pleas
ing appearance. came in. followed by
Rose Lane. the lieutenant governors
niece. and that official himself Miss
Lane. a young girl of unnistakable
charm and beauty. held close to her
uncle's side.
Mr.. Handler" spoke Mrs. Webster,
eve come today with a famous hu-
manitarian. Lieutenant Governor
Fay" she pronounced. incIning to-
ward that official.
Governor" said the warden. bow
in=. The lieutenant governor shook
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-25
farm, located tust above Bettendorf on

! farm, located Just above Bettendorf on
the River road. The portion OF the
farm below the road was sold some
time ago to the Bettendorf Axle com
pany, and now Mr.. Druehl buys the
part above the road. Mr. Druehl shows
his faith in the future of Bettendorf
and vicinity by paying something over
$50, 900 for the farm. He states that
he buys it as an investment, and ex-
poets to soon cut it up into smaller
tracts and place it on the market
Sues for S5,ooo.-Suit for the recov-
cry OF the sum of IS 600 alleged to be
due from the Corn Products Refining
company was begun in the district
court in behalf of William Johnson
The plaintiff in his petition claims
that while employed at the defendant
plant he was buried beneath a mass of
earth and sand and suffered q broken
collar bone in addition TO several other
injuries which have confined him to
his home since Dec. %, 1910.
Obituary Record.-Karl August Rich
ter died yesterday at the age of 90
years, 6 months and ! 6 days, at his
home 1912 West Seventh street,
following a lingering illness Of IS
years. He was born in Sallgast, near
Finister Waldo, in BrandenbUrg-
Germany. Aug. 6. 1854 He is sur
vived by his widow, Mrs. c. w Rich
ter, two daughters. Mrs. John Tap
pendorf and Miss Elsie Richter, and
three sons, Bernhardt, Gustav and
Fritz Richter, all Of Davenport, and
one brother. Karl. in Germany.
Laura Marie, S-year-old daughter
IF Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Christensen,
died yesterday after lingering i'll
ness at the family home, 2235 Bow
ditch street The funeral viii be
held Thursday afternoon at o'clock
from the home with interment in
Paramount cemetery.
Mrs. Louise HartUng, wife OF Al
Hartung, died in Mercy hospital yes
terday as a result Of complications
following an operation. She was
born July %. 1873, and was mar
ried July 10. 1899. Besides her
husband she is survived by her faith
er. Henry Heuer, three brothers.
Robert. Edward and Louis Heuer, n
sister, Mrs. Emma Nielsen, and two
sep-brothers, Henry and Charley
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-25

for released prisoners comm to me,
amt L"
ayes" answered Handler, "snd you
take it and get out Of here, you
crook. Here, sign this" Che showed
him a paper. IF you can write. If
you can't. why, make your mark" The
warden handed over a bill.
The departing man scanned the
greenback deprecatingiy.
Five dollars" he cried, "and this
suit of clothes that a country con-
stable could see the Sing Sing tag on
in the night! Pretty good for eight
years and ten months work, Ell? And
you guys are my friends. For Gods
sake. let me get out of here. where
there are men who don't live on the
mistakes Of some one else" He
wheeled toward the door and disap-
peared
There's one more we've got to keep
track Of" commented Doyle.
He'll be ut work In a week." said
Handler laconically.
Yes, and I'll nail him and give him
back to you"
II don't want him." the warden put
in hastily. Il just might make 1t
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-25
SilVis

The reds" won in the recent contest
of the Baptist Sunday school, and
therefore the blues" or losing side,
will furnish an entertainment soon.
Mrs Emma Ball has been visiting
with relatives and friends in Reynolds,
Taylor Ridge, and vicinity the past
week
J. H. Leasure visited with relatives
and friends in Joslin and vicinity last
Saturday and Sunday.
Mrs. H. Vasconcellous recently had
as her guest her daughter. Mrs. W. NJ.
Reading. who returned home to Lou
isiana last Tuesday
Protracted meetings are being held
at Carbon Cliff, conducted by Rev. E.
W. Thompson of the Methodist church
here.
G. II. Wayne. wife and son have re-
turned home to Orion after a brief
visit with Mrs. Chapman.
Mrs G.. w Pike entertained the
local Womans club last Friday after
noon. Eleven members were in at
tendance. One new member was taken
in, and the following officers elected:
President, Mrs C. W Pike: vice presi-
dent, Mrs Richard Bell; secretary and
treasurer, Mrs. George Mckinley. A
committee composed of Mesdames
Chapman, Pike and Walsh was ap-
pointed TO plan the years work. After
a musical and literary program. cur
rent events were discussed by the
members of the club.
H Fry and family have returned
home from a visit at Keswick, Iowa.
Mrs. Richard Bell of Second avenue
viii entertain the Woman's club at her
home Friday afternoon, Feb. 8.
1O-pound daughter arrived at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs Alfonso SLAM
deTt of Sixth street Wednesday even
ing. This is their first child.
The Birthday club met at the home
of Mrs. Charles Frew of Eighth street
last Tuesday afternoon. Needlework
preceded a delightful repast. Mrs.
Frew was the recipient of some hand
some presents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-25

had soreness in each side, could not
stand tight clothing, and was irregular
was completely run down. On adj
vice took Lydia E. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound and Liver Pills and
am enjoying good health. 1t is now
more than two years and 1 have not
had an ache or pain since j do all my
own work, washing and everything,
and never have the backache any more.
I think your medicine is grand and 1
praise it to all my neighbors- If you
think my testimony win help Others
you may publish ft."-Mrs. OLLIE
WooDALL, Morton's Gap. Kentucky.
Backache is a symptom of organic
weakness or arrangement If you
have backache don't neglect it. To
get permanent relief you must reach
the root of the troub1s. Nothing we
know of will do this scSsurely as Lydia
E. Pinkham's Compo md.
Write to Mrs. SPinkhana, at
Lynn, Mass, for special advice.
Your letter viii be absolutely
confidential and che advice free.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-25

"But know
pardon me. Mrs. Moore" inter
rupted the lieutenant governor. rising.
81 do not think that in your zeal you
realize what you are saying" He ad-
dressed the warden. 1T seems, how
ever. that these well meaning ladies
have evidence that a certain man here
did confess some offense to a-a"-
ITO STOOL" commented Handler.
."Am 1 responsible for the detectives
who have men working inside the
prison for them?'
by a stool you mean
"a stool pigeon. a decoy. They win
the confidence Of prisoners and tell
what they learn to the detectives"
Mrs. Moore here went on to state
that in Sing Sing and in all prisons
were confined many innocent men and
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-25
DAVENPORT

Wife Given DiVorce.-A decree Of di-
vorce in the case of Freda Stemler VS..
Louis Stenler has been signed in the
district court in which the wife is
granted separation from her husband
. on the grounds Of desertion
Sues for Divorce Suit for divorce
on the grounds OF desertion has been
entered in the district court by H W.
Sievert against his wife Valera The
plaintiff asserts that they were united
q in marriage in New York June 9, 1904.
and that they lived together until Dec.
81. 1903. when his wife left him with
out just cause. He also alleges statu-
tory grounds.
Bridge. - Traffic on the Rock Island
bridge has been greatly delayed be-
cause Of the creosote wood block pave
ment. which seems to offer very uncer-
tain footing for horses and vehicles.
The hardship on horses, due TO the
slippery condition of the creosote
blocks, has been the subject OF com
plant on the part of the Humane so
ciety and the teamsters generally have
protested against the delay as well as
danger to their teams. Within the last
few days the evil has been partially
remedied by cinders being spread over
the blocks.
Licesses to Marry.-F'red G.. Norman
and Ella Rice of Davenport; Walter
Niles of Berwick, H.. and Miss Coda
Anderson of Abingdon, Ill
Desertion Charge Made; is Released.
A charge Of desertiOn was brought
against Walter Negus by his wife
and he was brought to the police
station yesterday and given a hear
ing before Magistrate Roddewfg.
The charge was later dismissed upon
his promise to return home and pro-
vide for his wife.
Grant Farm SoId.-One Of the most
important land deals Of the winter was
that which makes Frank Druehl of
Bettendorf the owner of the Grant
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-25
MOLINE

May Build Home In Summer.-Odd
Odd Fellows of Moline lodge, No. 1873.
met in special session Monday eve
ming and discussed at length the prop
osition of purchasing a lot and erect
ing a new home. There were $50
present and the sentiment was strong
ly in favor of building. 1t was learn
ed today that the building committee
had practically decided on the pur-
chase of a site and that building opera
tons will be started this summer.
Committed to Reform School for
Second Time.-For the second time in
his rather brief existence Charles
Young, Moline boy, has been commit
ted to the state school for boys at
st. Charles, Ill. The Young lad has
been living with people in this city,
but they found themselves unable to
control him, and took the matter into
the county court. The youth is said
to have robbed the Fisk & Loosely
store here at one time and 1t is alleg
ed that he has committed still other
violations of law. For various rea-
was not success but the second visit
is expected to result in more good to
the lad.
Two Families Made Homeless by
Fire.-Two families We're left homeless
yesterday as result of a fire which par
TALLY destroyed an 11-room house own
ed by Clarence Brown at 1907 Fiji
teenth street. They are the families
of Jacob Hager and Ernest Johnson.
The loss will reach $4,000. The blaze
was discovered by George w. Stout
fer of 1928 Fourteenth street, Rock
Island. who was passing the house.
Mr.. Stouffer says that at the time
flames were bursting through the roof
and that good work by the fremen
prevented the house from being con-
sumed. The Hager family has been
burned out twice this winter. Their
house at 1914 Thirtieth avenue was
partly wrecked by fire about Dec. l,
and it was just a week ago that they
moved into the house which was visit
ed by fire yesterday. The Hager fam
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-25
East Moline

J. T Schaffer will move into the
new Dralle building soon.
Wilbur Mercer of Norborne, Mo,
has come to remain with his parents
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-25

Chamberlain Cough Remedy is
not a common. every day cough mix
ture. It is a meritorious remedy for
all the troublesome and dangerous
resulting from cold in
the head. throat, chest or lungs.
Sold by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-25

my health was very
bad and / had a
continual backache
which was simply
awful. / could not
stand on my feet
long enough to cook
a meals vi C tn a Is
my back
nearly killing me,
and / would have
dragging SEN
s a tions 1 could
hardly bear it. 7
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-25
alias
Jimmy
Valentine
CHAPTER II. .

Y TITH an agility surprisingly
M decrepit attitude, the intend
ed victim seized his chair
and raised It threateningly over his
head The two officers halted. Doyle
regaining a calm demeanor. through
the excellent self control which had
become one of his valuable assets IA
his business, spoke easily.
$50 you don't want a friend, old
fellowT'
Avery lowered the chair
NO" he snOrted. not any friends
that are coppers. Thieves are bad
enough"
The point of the reply did not escape
Doyle.
We'll" he responded sngrily. you
have got me for an enemy all the rest
OF your worthless life You'd better
come to see me once a month for fear
grab you by mistake-on suspicion"
TO - with yOur' snarled Avery.
turning away snd facing the warden
'I've got the regular state allowance
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-25

Gerdts. The funeral will be held
Thursday afternoon at o'clock from
the residence, 1131z Brady street,
with interment in + airmount.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-25
THAT
AWFUL
BACKACHE
Cured by Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound

Morton's Gap, Kentucky.-'1 suf-
fered two years with female disorders,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-25

LIRUTESAST GOVERNOR FAY WAS An
SoUsCKD.
that in any event released men should
be encoura ged 70 live honestly. should
be given a chance. They ought not TO
be pursued and bounded into being
spies by detectives anxious TO make
a record for securing convictions re-
gardIess OF the truth Of the testimony.
One reason the woman advanced for
her stand was that a man who be-
came q spy or decoy must associate
continually with men and women Of
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-25

Victim of Sleeping Sickness.-Peter
Largekos of East Moline. aged 10
years, died at the hospital yesterday
afternoon from a peculiar ailment
known among local doctors as the
sleeping sickness. He was taken to
the hospital Saturday and never re-
gained consciousness. He had only
been in this country a few months, ar
irving in Moline a week or so ago.
This is the second case of the kind in
Moline. The illness starts with high
fever and later they can't awake, al
though conscious of all that is going on
around them. The doctors are quite
mystified over the ase.
Water Report Soon Ready.-The
people of Moline will know what the
commission recently named by Mayor
Andrew Olson thinks of the city water
by the next meeting OF the council. A
member of the board of commissioners
said today that there seems to be ev-
cry prospect that the verdict of the
commissioners will he in the hands OF
the council at the first meeting next
month.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-25

lily occupied the lower part Of the
house, while the Johnsons lived up
stairs Neighbors assisted in remov-
ing the Hager furniture, which was
practically all new. The loss incurred
is covered by insurance AS the fire
was confined to the upper story of the
house it was impossible to save any of
Mr.. Johnson's furniture and everything
he owned was destroyed His goods
were not insured The cause of the
blaze is not known, but ffremen sus-
pect that it was due to q defective
chimney 1t is evident that the fire
started In the attic and worked its
way through the roof. It had gained
considerable Roadway before IT was
discovered and an alarm sounded. The
owner of the house is not in the city
at the present time. He left here some
time ago and it is thought that he is
in one of the Dakotas. He was ex-
pected to return to Moline soon and
the news of the fire will probably hast
en- his return.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-25

Resigns as Foreman OF Switching
Crew.-Charles Bauch. at 1913 Eleventh
street, Silvis, an old employe of the
Rock Island road in the capacity of
foreman of a switching crew since the
yards were opened, has resigned He
went to work yesterday for the D.. R.
r. /. & n. W. in the Moline yards. He
will work under General Yardmaster
J. T. Fender.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-25

CONTINUED on Page -even.)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-25

Grant Farm SoId.-One of the most
important land deals Of the winter was
that which makes Frank Druehl of
Bettendorf the owner of the Grant
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-25

Licesses to Marry.-FTed G. Norman
and Ella Rice of Davenport; Walter
Niles of Berwick, H.. and Miss Coda
Anderson of Abingdon, III.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1911-02-17
FOR AGED PEOPLE
Old Folks Should be Careful
in Their Selection of Regu-
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We have safe, dependable and
altogether ideal remedy that is par
tcularly adapted to the requirements
OF aged people and persons of weak
constitutions who suffer from constipa-
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SO certain that it will relieve these
complaints and give absolute satisfac-
ton in every particular that we offer
1t with our personal guarantee that it
shall cost the user nothing if it fails
to substantiate our claims. This rem
edy is called Rexall Orderlies.
Rexall Orderlies have a soothing.
healing, strengthening tonic and regu-
lative action upon the bowels. They
remove all irritation, dryness, sore
ness and weakness They restore the
bowels and associate organs to more
vigorous and healthy activity. They
are eaten like candy, may be taken at
any time without inconvenience. do
not cause any gripping, nausea,
diarrhoea, excessive looseness, tlatu-
lepce or other disagreeable effect.
Price DC. and Toe. Sold only at our
store-The RexalI Store. The w. A.
Sans Drug Store.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1911-02-17
Will Use Steel Cars
On the Roswell Line

The Atlanta Journal prints picture
OF one OF the cars that will be run on
the new railroad between Atlanta and
Roswell, Alpharetta, Cumming and
other points in that section, the survey
for which has Just been completed.
The line is to be called the Atlanta
and Northwestern.
The cars are to be built Of steel and
will be seventy feet long. Each car
will have a smoker and baggage COM
partment. The cars will be run by
motor engines Of $50 horsepower and
will have a speed Of sixty miles an
hour. The seating capacity for
passengers will be one hundred.
The line will run from Atlanta to
Bolton and cross the ChattahOochee at
that point. 1t will follow the river to
Roswell and above Alpharetta will
divide into two lines, one going to
Cumming in Forsyth county and one
to Creighton in Cherokee.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1911-02-17
q Poets Wardrobe

TIE poet Alheri he was the subject
of a romance with the Countess of
Albany and SO figures in Mi II. NJ.
Naughan's The Last Stuart Queen
became very egotistic and i'll tempered
in old age. His eccenuicity," says
Mr. Vaughan, kept pace with his un.
controlable violence, for, always sensi
tive to the effects Of heat and cold. he
had his clothes specially arranged with
tapes and ribbons SO that portions of
them could be removed by his servants
from any part of his body should a
particular member feel too warm or
too chilly"
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1911-02-17
General Gordon,s Heroic Wif.-

Through the entire civil war General
Gordon's wife accompanied him, never
leaving his side save when the ex-
igencies Of campaign made her pres
ence impossible. To the faithful de-
votiOn Of his wife General Gordon
owed his life. In the bloody battle of
Sharpsburg, Gordon, while In the
midst Of the carnage, was shot five
times. AS soon as he fell his wife
rushed to his side and carried him to
safety, stanching the flow Of blood and
attending to his wounds until medical
aid could be procured. She remained
with him in the hospital until he had
recovered, and when General Gordon
went back to join his command Mrs.
Gordon followed her husband