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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-31
MOLINE

Not to Sell Property. - Unitarians
held their annual meeting last even
ing in the church edifice. 1t was de
cided not t, sell the society s prop
efLy at this time, though some fiat
tering offers have been received.
Trustees were reelected as follows:
DR.. L. d. Dunn. chairman; Ira Good
ell, secretary; Mrs. Ada Stephens,
Miss Julia Schlotfeldt, E. J. Hester,
L. o. Jahns and Charles v. Gould,
members.
Ledger skIps Suddenly; Suspected Of
SteaTing.-Herbert Rosinski left town
rather suddenly Monday night and
he is suspected of stealing a watch
from Jesse Hesh. The two men
boarded and roomed at 395 Eleventh
street. Incidentally Rosinski owes
a board bill of SIS, according to the
proprietor.
Runaway; Driver Hurricanes
Freeberg, a young farmer residing
in yuma township, was severely
bruised and cut about the right side
and shoulders yesterday morning
when the colt which he was driving
SHE'D at a piece of paper on the paw
ing on East Sixth avenue, overturn
ing the rig and throwing Freeberg
on the paving. The horse continued
west on Sixth avenue, after breaking
away from the buggy, until stopped
by a pedestrian. Mr.. Freeberg, who
was alone in the rig at the time of
mobile to the Office of a doctor,
where his wounds were dressed. The
runabout was damaged to the extent
of $25, the box being split and
scratched on one side. The horse
was but recently brokea to harness.
Association Branch Here. - H. A.
Jansen, secretary of the Tri-City
Manufacturers association, left for
Cleveland, Ohio, yesterday to confer
with officers of the National Metal
Trades association. A branch office
of the association is to be established
here with headquarters in the Moline
theatre building and Mr.. Jansen will
have supervision of the local
branch. The association is made up
of people engaged in the metal
trades business all over the United
States. Members of the local organ
ization-to be established here
are also members of the Tri-City
Manufacturers association. The OBJ
ject of the organization is to bring
together those employed in the metal
trades industry for the discussion
of general metal trades conditions
over the country, and branch offices
help to lessen the work of the CEN
trail office and are easier of access.
At present the master sheet metal
workers of the tri-cities have
local organization. 1t is pre-
sumed that this organization will
affiliate with the permanent office
that the national association of met
al trades proposes to establish in
Moline.
Obituary Record.-Elmer Bergendahl
6-year-oId son of Mr.. and Mrs. John
Bergendahl residing at 1925 Twelfth
died yesterday of paralysis.
He was born in Moline April %,
1905, and leaves TO mourn his death
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-31

the system with the best tonic
effects and at the same time thor
oughly purify the blood. The
use of S. S. S. at this time may
save you from a long spell of
sickness, and it will certainly pre-
pare you for the strain of the long
hot Summer. Many people have
put off using a tonic until the SyS-
tenn became so weakened il could
not resist disease, and have paid
for the neglect later on with a
spell of fever, malaria, or some
other facilitating sickness. SIS.
is Natures ideal tonic and blood
purifier. 1t does not contain a
particle Of mineral in any form,
nor does il contain any of the
deleteriOuS nerve StimulantS that
are used in 81 MANY medicines
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-31

called toncs S. the stomach and digestion ds of
the tired feeling the appetite and Digestion and
contributes the upbuidng and Strengthening of the
system S. absolutely safe persons
all who need of will find this medicine exactly
their SWIFT SPECIFIC CO.. ATLANTA. GA.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-31
Plenty of Chaneea

II never is necessary 10 hunt for long
or to travel far II one Is looking for
chance 10 DO n good deed--ChicAgo
Record Herald
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-31

his parents one sister, Leona, aged
IL, and one brother, Allen, aged 4.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-31
SEVEN
YEARS OF
MISERY
All Relieved by Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound.

SikeSton, Mo. For seven years l
suffered everything. was in bed
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-31

A touch of rheumatism. or a tinge OF
neuralgia, whatever the trouble is,
Chamberlains liniment drives away the
pain at once and cures the complaint
quickly. First application gives re-
lief Sold by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-31

Obituary Record.-Elmer Bergendahl
6-year-old son of Mr.. and Mrs. John
Bergendahl residing at 1925 Twelfth
street, died yesterday of paralysis.
He was born in Moline April %,
1906, and leaves TO mourn his death
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-31

lot .. block l. J. Ewart's addition. Car
bon Cliff, $l75.
Nettie NJ. Stocker to s. A. Temple.
lots s. . and 10, block 6, Wallace Grove
addition, Rock Island, $500.
S. A. Temple to Alfred Stocker, lots
s, and 10, block 6, Wallace Grove ad'
dition, Rock Island, $500.
Sarah Il. and Thomas Bland to Chris
TOPPER c. Coyne, part lot 2 block 1,
old town, Rapids City, $3.50.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-31

An the news an the tims-The
Argus
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-12-15
Remarkable illustration Of the For
maIltles That Are Never Re-
Taxed In England.

London.-It is no uncommon thing
for a dog to save human life, but the
case of a dog who saved three persons
from being burned to death In a fire
at Egham, a village not twenty miles
from London, the other day. and that
OF the dog that had to pay the penalty
of death after being rescued from a
sinking ship, owing to the amazing
English quarantine regulations, serves
as a contrast between canine and hu-
man kindness.
A Norwegian sailing ship was
driven on the rocks at the Lizard. The
crew were taken off by means OF the
rocket apparatus, when suddenly the
captain discovered his dog had been
left behind. At great risk and amid
cheers the dog, which was a great
%favorite with the sailors, was rescued.
Then fresh trouble arose.
The quarantine regulations had to
be complied with. No dog could be
landed on the shores of England with
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-12-15
Berlin Youth Loses Cash for
Later Profits.
Housewives Were First Victims In
"Cheap Living scheme"-small
Capitalists His Prey-Also
Lived Double Life.
0SSH

Berlin.-Hans Miller, a copying
clerk in the law courts at $3.50 a
week, has discovered a O. high road
10 fortune, his progress along which
has, however, been suddenly stopped
by the police. To moneyed acquaint-
ances he told a tale Of a friendly high
official in the patent office. through
whose mediation he was able to do
profitable business in the exploitation
of marketable inventions.
His stories were supported by
plausible manners, remarkable read1-
ness In lying, and a number of ingen-
ious ~expedients. For instance, he was
won't to inform the wives OF hla ID
tended victims hat through some
mysterious association Of which he
vas a member he was able 10 pur-
chase provisions at specially advan-
tegeous rates.
If they expressed a desire to share
in these benefits he would buy the
goods asked for at current rates. pass
them on to the delighted housewives
at a fraction of the same, and for the
time being defray the difference out
Of his own pocket.
He was also profuse with opera and
theater tickets, which he professed
% obtain by virtue Of his high con-
nection, but which he really bought
at the box offices. like any ordinary
mortal.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-12-15
BOY HOLDS RECORD
Slx-Year-Old Child Climbs a
Stack ESQ Feet in Air.
foIlows In Footsteps Of Forefathers
and Helps His Parent win
Wager From His Fellow
Steeple-Jack.

New York-Six years old. and a
~steeple-jack!
1t was porn in Danny Klein, son OF
William Klein. of s Hays street, New
ark. His father and grandfather ana
great-grandfathers followed that line
Of work, and 1t is only natural that
Danny should take to dizzy heights
When he went to the top OF the cor
ham laundry in Newark b other day
and swung there. 900 teet from
the ground, while his little hand Piled
a paint brush, he earned the title
of the youngest steeple-jack In the
world.
His going up the stack, owever
was the result Of a wager between his
father and Thomas Breen, a brother
Jack" They we're talking about the
steeples they had climbed, the stacks
they had been up, the heights they
had surmounted, and how many years
they had zee in the business.
Klein boosted that his father and
his grandfather before him had been
steeplejacks, and that his father went
into the work when he was six years
Did. Il don't believe it." said Breen,
candidly. There amt any kid Of six
that's going to go to the top OF q
stack or anything else"
There amt, amt there?' inquired
Klein. I've got a s~ix-year-old kid
that will go up any stack o name.
I've got $25 say So"
You're on" responded Breen, and
the men Immediately began making
arrangements for little Danny to get
up in the world. The agreement was
that the youngster was to be securely
fastened II the swing and be hauled
to the top Of the Gorham laundry
stack, which towers $50 feet above the
ground.
The Newark police were not taken
into the confidence OF Klein n Breen.
for they have a habit OF interfering
with such ventures. Little Danny,
smiling n proud. seated himself IN
the chair and was carefully strapped
In. A minute later he was dangling
against the side of the stack. going
steadily upward and tending" with
his toes, as his father taught him to
do, to keep away from the scorching
metal. for there was heat in the
stack.
Half way up tho holsters halted
and his father called up to the young
ster to learn how he was feeling.
Fine, dad" came down h answe
"How's the weather dow there?"
Up n up he went until he reached
the very top. He dipped his brush in
his paint bucket and went to work
like a veteran. Breen looked on in
stricken silence for a minute n then
said: THE moneys yours, Klein.
It's worth that much to see a q
kid a do 1t. But it's born in him"
A great crowd gathered to watch
the Juvenile steeple-jack, n when he
was finally lowered to the ground
again there was a rush of women to
hug hin n men to shake his hand
and congratulations poured In on him
and on the father of such a plucky
lad"
How did you like it?' inquired one
of the little fellow.
Bully" was the prompt reply.
Dad didn't look any bigger'n me
when l was up there"
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-12-15
ODD BELIEF CAUSED SUICIDE
Man Convinced That Fall Of Portrait
From Wall Presages Death
Kills Himself.

Athens, Ga.-Belief in the odd su.
perstition that the fall of a family por-
trait presages death is thought to have
caused Mark B. Bell, brother of Con-
gresham Thomas Bell, of the Ninth
District, to kill himself while In bed
On the previous. evening while there
was a gathering Of friends at the Bell
tome a family picture fell from the
wall. THAT "a a death in the
family" said a member of the party.
Eyes, and I will be the victim" said
Bell.
After the friends left Mrs. Bell says
her husband became gloomy and re-
ferred to the fall OF the portrait as a
sure sign Of death. Mrs. Bell arose
and left her husband in bed Soon
after she left the room she heard a
shot and, returning, found that her
husband had put a bullet through his
brain.
Bell was wealthy, being the head of
a large marble plant This Is the
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-12-15
Curiosity In tho Philippine islands Elk
pected to Be- Made Of CONNER
clal Value.

It has been decided by the Philip
pine government to make a complete
exploration and survey of the sunken
river in Palawan for the purpose OF
bringing it to public notice as a show
place for tourists. The entrance to
the sunken river is through a low gate
of Jagged rock, but within a shor dis
lance the cave widens into a great
chamber. Then in succession come a
series of chambers and tunnels, many
of them strikingly pretty in coloring,
all of them fantastic in design. Thou
sands of birds, chiefly a species OF
swallow, occupy the chambers and
from stone ceilings hang hundreds of
bats. The current in the river is gen.
orally swift, varying with the rainfall,
by which it Is fed from some point N
the interior Of Palawan.
The first American to enter the
mystic river was the late Governor
Miller of Palawan. An old Moro told
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-12-15
E DUPES MANY

BY such devices he Won the conf
dence OF small capitalists and induced
them to intrust him with money for
his patent transactions. Their first
investments were always prepaid
with handsome profits, which increas-
ed their avarice, their confidence and
their speculations.
This system Of Muller proved enor-
mously remunerative. for his takings
from it, so far as discovered, amount
ed to 500, 900 in a year. When he
was arrested he had $4,000 on his
person.
A curious feature of the case 10
that while in the circle Of his victims
he was under an assumed name,
Boosting Of his important connections.
and spending money right and left,
and at the same time was living with
his mother and sister the careful and
modest life Of a copying clerk
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-12-15

Murray has demonstrated unusual
power over the Jungle beasts and
seemingly possesses the requisite self
assurance and personal magnetism
generally associated with successful
handlers Of wild animals. Speaking
Of the ordeal Of her first public appear
ance in the arena, she admitted that
she never thought she could enter the
cage, in which ions were performing
on pedestals, but when the momentary
hesitancy had passed, she advanced
fearlessly and after a salute to her
audience, bowed herself out again.
But had there not been two regular
trainers near at hand, Miss Murray
admits that she might have been
tempted to turn and run.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-12-15

house up yonder is where you went
last summer with the McAlisters! I
know it from the picture on your
dressing table at home"
Eyes. said Connie, a queer little
Tilt in her voice. TITS such a dear
old place! I want a good look at 1t.
The McAlisters are in Europe. The
house Is closed-nobody will know"
And she moved On again with shining
eyes.
There were times whe. ever Mrs.
Van Brunt dared not cross the girl.
Why not let her have her way7 Fate
had played a shabby trick In permit
ting the train to break down at this
particular point. But the worst that
could come from it was the awaken
ing of memories that might better
slumber.
II thought you had more sense
she said un~graciously, lifting her
skirts to alight from the al "Of
course I can't let you go prowling
about the dreadful place alone"
Connie climbed the hill slowly.
glancing from right to left. Each
nook and corner had its bitter-sweet
memory. But for the ponderous fig
ure close beside her, she would have
beer unable to restrain her sobs.
Presently a curve in the path
brought them close to the old house,
a rambling affair nesting confiding-
ly under great trees. Connie stopped
short. SO did Mrs. Van Brunt. The
windows were omen. the curtains swav-
ing in the breeze.
Somebody's there!" the elder wom-
an exclaimed.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-12-15
What Christmas Means

1t gives, and we enter upon a brighter
future and a fuller appreciation of the
benefcence of the practice Of faith
hope and charity. The loved ones
who have crossed to the other side
the loved near and far who are still
with US, the old homestead with its
precious memories, the old church
whose sacred associations tie togeth
er childhood, maturity and age, love
marriage and death; the schoolhouss
where the beginnings Of education
were so painful, and the ev~er-increas
ing pleasures Of the pursuit Of learn
ing through the high school, academy
and college are recalled and recited
and there is exquisite delight in These
oft-told tales, and new experiences en-
liven this blessed anniversary.-Les
lies Weekly.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-12-15

There was a succession of discour-
aged grunts, and the little narrow
gauge engine came up to a dead halt
in the isolated Vermont valley.
Stalled" exclaimed a chorus OF
voices in varying degrees of annoy
ance and disgust.
Mrs. Van Brunt sat suddenly erect.
She was a magnificent parsonage, ag-
gressive and ~overbearing, much too
smartly dressed for a journey into the
wilds.
How exasperating! There's no
telling how long we will be delayed!
And we are due at Stormcliff In an
hour. What's wrong. l wonder?'
The male passengers were pouring
out of the dingy little coaches on a
our of Investigation. Mrs. Van Brunt
watched from the car window as they
hurried down the track. then her cold
eyes swept the landscape. An ex-
clamation was smothered In her
throat. She turned hastily to her
niece, a very pretty girl with dark,
velvety ayes and copper CLEANS in her
hair.
Constance, my dear, didn't We
bring fruit and sandwiches a1ongf
They'll help to pass the time"
Connie opened a small handbag and
laid 1t on the seat.
Here they are, Aunt Helena l
don't want anything" She had us
on and slipped quietly into the aisle.
TIL get out and walk about"
Don't you stir q step! You'll get
leftl"
mo danger. I Just heard one Of
the trainmen say we'd be here for q
half hour or longer"
Il forbid you to leave the car"
cried Mrs. Van Brunt, majestically.
Rebellious red anne into the girls
cheeks. What Is the harm7 You
are unreasonable, Aunt Helena" And
she started for the door.
Mrs. Van Brunt sailed after her.
There we're angry splotches In tho
elder woman's face.
Perhaps you think I don't know.
but I dol" she Kissed. THAT farm
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-12-15

chickens in Mrs. Smiths flock. recog-
nizing it by the paint on It's neck.
She demanded It's return and trouble
followed.
Mrs. Smith killed the chicken to
settle the dispute, asserting that the
fowl belonged to another neighbor.
Mrs. J. Stroter, who had given her
permission to kill any of her chickens
that entered the Smith yard.
Mrs. Stroter went on the stand and
testified that she and Mrs. Smith ate
the chicken.
Judge Werremeyer discharged the
defendant after delivering a lecture
on the futility of neighborhood fights.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-12-15
TO EXPLORE SUNkEN RIVER

him of it's existence and said 1t had
for years been used as a retreat for
pirates and other freebooters. The
Moro agreed to guide him to the
river and pilot him through its black
recesses, and did SO.
But Miller had only candles to fur
nish light and his exploratory work
was necessarily incomplete. He as
cended the river for a distance esti-
mated at FIVE miles and marked the
walls of the main channel for the
guidance If other visitors.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-12-15
Dog Saves Lives, Is Shot

out the board of trade certificate. and
there was no provision for quarantine
at the Lizard. Without the necessary
permit the captain had broken the
law by bringing his dog ashore. and
the pool dog, which had been born and
lived all its life on board his masters
ship, was shot.
English soil. however. provided the
little alien with a grave.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-12-15
USES PAINT TO MARX FOWLS
Woman and Neishbor in Court over
the Killing of Chicken-soth
Discharged.

st. Louis, Mo.-In an effort to keep
her chickens distinct from those OF
her neighbors, Mrs. Katie Schmidt of
Wellston Groves painted their necks
green, according to her testimony in
Justice Werremeyer's court at Clay
ton recently. She was prosecuting
witness against her nextdoor neigh
Dor, Mrs. Edith Smith, whom she ac-
cused of killing one Of her choice
Brahmas.
Mrs. Schmidt and Mrs. Smith each
went t. feed her chickens one morn
ing about the same time. Mrs
Schmidt said she saw one OF her
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-12-15
GIRL TRAINS WILD BEASTS
Denlzens Of the Jungle Permit Brave
Young Woman to Enter Their
Cage.

Notwithstanding the names Of
savage lions as though they we're mere
house cats, Gwendolyn Murray, a Lon
don girl, is nightly startling large
crowds at the Bostock menagerie ex-
hibition with her feats as assistant
wild beast trainer. a post never before
filled by a woman so young AL
though only recently engaged. Miss
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-12-15
First Users Ct Tobacco.

The tendency now is to rob the
North American Indian OF the credit
of having given to civilization the
boon of tobacco. Some ascribe ita
origin to the Modes and Persians.
others to the Inhabitants Of the Malay
archipelago, and still others to the
Arabs in general. There appears to
be an Arabian word sahara" mean.
ing to smoke, from which our words
cigar and cigarette may have been de-
rived.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-12-15

fourth tragic death in the Bell family
in a few years.
Two years ago Lester Bell, a broth
er, shot himself in the presence Of his
bride of a few months. Shortly aft
er hat the father of Bell was MUIR
death.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-12-15
EnoIno on Rampaoe.

Lowell, Mass.-Through a strange
freak, Boston & Maine engine 1889
a amuck, wandered out OF the round
house by itself, threw another loco
motive from the track and then re-
versed itself, backed into the round
house and right through a brick real
wall. finally landing on its back in a
brook.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-12-15
Ralney Kills Twenty-seven Lions.

London.-A dispatch from British
Central Africa Gays that Paul Rainey,
the American sportsman. with R. B.
Woosnam. a game ranger, last Satur-
day killed twenty-seven lions in the
game preserve neal Kapiti and a num-
Der Of others outside the closed area
The hunters employed Mr.. Rainey's
pack Of Russian bear hounds to find
and round up the quarry.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-12-15
Gown Attracts Attention.

New York.-A shimmering form-ft-
ting gown of golden color attracted
SO much attention at the Hotel Bres-
lin that the manager asked the wearer
to leave the dining room. The gown
was of rubber
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-12-15
CARRIES CELESTIAL ON BACK
So-CaIIed King Of Border S~muesIers
Arralgned at FL Paso, Tex, on
Serious Charge.

Ell Paso, Tex.-Tomas Monies. q
Mexican known as the king Of Chi
nese smugglers OF the border, was ar
raigned before the United States CON-
missioner on a charge Of smuggling
Chinese into the United States from
Juarez. Monies was captured in the
middle of the Rio Grande with a Chi
naman complacently mounted upon
his back.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-12-15
Original POSTERS"

Posters are SO called because In
former times h roads and footpaths
of London were separated by lines OF
posts on which announcements were
pasted.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-12-15
Not Blessed.

The presents you forget to give te
others who don't forget to give to yo1
arr not 70 blessed
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-12-15

Ethiopia, Wash.-Wild geese by the
thousands are now coming up from the
Columbia river to feed on the stubble
and wheat fields.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-12-15

Christmas means hope and
&l its realization. The child
hCr grows eagerly expectant as
E6~ the time approaches for the
visit of Santa Claus. Whlie
this fiction remains unques'
n toned. the Imagination
7 onens new and wider worlds
and ideals become so much
mart of the mind that the prosaio
and commonplace can never CRUSH
them Until the youth C man,
hood and independence, Christmas Is
the happiest day of the year. It's sn.s
and hearty good cheer impress lahily
affection, parental thoughtfulness ana
brotherly love. The dullest most
irresponsive Of fathers and mothers
are upnfted to a vision of higher NE
nv the interchanges OF anu
the merry meeting with children IL
grandchildren at the table n nre-
side. Few can escape and all enjoy
he meaning of the festival, the les
sons it. conveys and the inspiration