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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-30

bills, and four dollars in silver, which
Zeglis considered a pretty fair trade,
inasmuch as the bogus $50 coin was
not worth the price of a postage stamp.
The next day Wiszneiski, upon more
careful examination of the supposed
$50 coin, discovered it was nothing
more than a souvenir of the st. Louis
exposition of 1904. 1t was about the
size and color of $50 gold coin and
might easily be mistaken for such.
Seeing how he had been buncoed, Mike
found Zeglis and demanded the s19
back, but was given ''the laugh" and
told he would get it back when he was
good and ready The police depart
ment was notified and Zeglis was ar.
rested and given preliminary hear
ing before Justice of the Peace Russell
T. Neville and held to the grand jury
under bonds Of $500 on a charge of OBJ
tanning money under false pretenses.
He stated at the hearing that he had
given the bogus coin merely as joke
and that he intended no harm.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-30
HOW LOST FIRST PRIZE.
(By w. S. McCombs.)

Wy w. .. N1CSOAOo.t
Had it not been for one of the pesk-
lest rodents that ever crept into a re-
spectacle barn while the cat was away.
l would have won first prize in one of
the biggest corn exhibitions ever held
in Rock Island You remember last
summer, when l showed you some of
the tallest corn that ever stalked up in
these parts and promised that you
would hear more from 1t. Well, that
corn turned out to be better than /,
optimistic as l am, ever thought it
would be. Such big, yellow ears you
never saw before. Marvellous, won
drous, monstrous are apt terms to ex-
press their beauty and symmetry
Thinking that all would be well, l left
Rock Island in the fall before the corn
was ripe for picking, and went on a
little jaunt at a northern lake. Yes, l
had mighty good time, but was sun
burned pretty badly before l came
home. But l caught some of the big
gest fish you ever heard of, even when
il rained, and l guess I set one or two
new records at horseshoe pitching.
But l started out to tell about that
corn l raised. While l was on that
trip. the caretaker of my embryo back
yard farm thought that the time was
ripe to pick the corn. He plucked it
all right and hung it up in the barn.
You would never think that rat could
get to it, even If a ladder had been lef;
there. But the caretaker showed the
surrey right underneath the thing, and
this particular pesky rat crawied III
the small, round iron supports of the
surrey top, wiggled to the top, ant
then executed the biggest broad JUMP
that rat ever thought of pulling of
The distance was to the corn, and thu
rat made it. A few nibbles sent eacl
one of the ears into the corn junkyard
The caretaker thought that the corr
was falling because it was so dry
know that the rats knocked every ca
to pieces.
"Of course that kept me from enter
ing into the corn exhibit with my ele
CANT grain, and so had to forego tn
pleasure of taking first prize for tn
best corn of the season. But I'll sill
one over yet. l still have some of tn
best seed that a man would want t
plant. It's mighty cold right now, bu
believe me, it will not be an awful lon
time till summer. When the frs
: robin peeps next spring, in goes tina
corn, and long before the rest of tn
produce growers have planted l wi
have something to show for my labo
OF last year. l am going to get glas
;, case. if need be, and fix that corn S
that no rat or anything else will knoc
the stufings out of my plans to tax
the first prize"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-30
At Y. M. G. A.

Everyone is invited to take in the
carnival of games at the Y. NJ. G.
A. on Monday afternoon and even
ing. Some excellent sport is in pres
pect.
The afternoon program will begin
at O'Clock and will include two
games of basketball by teams of the
older boys. The Rock Island work
ing boys team will meet the Daven-
port intermediates, and the Rock Is
land intermediates will play the
high school freshmen.
The evening program, beginning
at S, will offer two games of basket
ball and wrestling exhibition. The
events are open to the general pub
lie and large crowd is expected.
The Y. NJ. C.. A building will be
open all day Monday, except from
IL until o'clock, when the officers
will close up for dinner. The prin-
cipal event of the morning will be
the bird walk" on the island, in
company with B. H. Wilson. Last
year, the boys who went on the walk
saw nearly 800 birds, representing
more than 90 varieties. Conditions
this year are such that if the weather
proves favorable, they should find
even a larger number of birds. No
limits are set as to the number OF
boys who may go, nor as to theii
ages, the only condition being tina;
they must be ready to leave the Y.
NJ. c. A. building at 9 o'clock Mon
day morning and that they must go
quietly, to avoid frightening the
birds.
As a preparation for the bird
walk, MIR. Wilson will give a "bird
talk" at the boys meeting Sunday
at 2:3O. This talk will be illus.
trated with a number of pictures OF
local scenes showing bird life AND
other items of interest to nature
lovers. All boys are welcome tt
attend the meeting and those who
expect to take the walk on the is
land are especially urged to be pres
ent. There will be a piano solo b!
Franklin Searle and announcement
will be made concerning a socia
evening which the boys are to have
on Tuesday evening.
Physical Director Clevett is intro
ducing some of the boys to thu
scenery in the country about TIL
city by means of long tramps. Thi
morning he took out a small party
announcing their destination as Tay
lor Ridge, or somewhere in that vi
einity. He is planning for tram
to Muscatine one day next week
which will be taken by several of tn
younger men. Mr.. Clevett is
} great believer in the value Of walk
|, ing as means of health culture, an
| is gaining quite a following anon
the boys for the work.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-30
DIRE DISTRESS.
II Is Near at Hand to Hundreds OF
Rock Island Readers.

Don't neglect an aching back.
Backache is the kidneys cry for
help.
Neglect hurrying to their aid
Means that urinary troubles fol-
low quickly.
Dire distress. dropsy. Bright's dis
ease.
Profit by a sufferers experience,
Mrs. s. A Wolstencroft, 1904
Fifth avenue, Moline, ILL.,, says: In
the fall of 1900, l first used Doan's
Kidney Pills and learned of their
great value. At that time l suffer
ed both day and night from a dull.
heavy ache across the small of my
back occupied with distressing
kidney weakness. had terrible
headaches and often became dizzy
when l got up from sitting posi-
ton. When Doan's Kidney Pills
were brought to my attention, I pro-
cured a supply and the contents OF
several boxes restored me to good
health. During the time that has
since passed, 1 have taken this REM
edy on one or two occasions and it
has always had beneficial effect. /"
For sale by all dealers. Price SO
cents. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo,
N. Y, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name-Doan's--y
and take no other.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-30
Saved His Wife's Life,

my wife would have been in her
grave today" writes o. H. Brown OF
Muscadine, Ala, eff it ha6 NOT been TOT
DR.. Kings New Discovery. She was
down in her bed, not able to get up
without help. She had severe bron
chial trouble and a dreadful cough
/ got her bottle of DR.. Kings New
Discovery. and she soon began &c
mend, and was well in a short time
Infallible forlcoughs and colds. Its the
most reliable remedy on earth for des
perate lung trouble, hemorrhages, la
grippe, asthma, hay fever, Group and
whooping cough. Fifty cents. 81 Tria
bottle free. Guaranteed by all drug
gists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-30

e. Ctrom The Argus Files of 1850
Deql 27.-christmas day was an
ideal bne. The elements did their
share towards making it SO, and never
beford was there so general an ex-
changl OF presents in Rock Island.
The seiety representation of the pop
ulation was active. Everybody had SO
many Invitations out to dinner or to
spend the evening that there was diff
ticulty In deciding which to accept.
On christmas eve there was a mer-
~ party ut the residence Of Major
md MIS-. c. w. Halves on Thirteenth
ltreet. there being about 30 children
ind their mothers present. Christ
has night Miss Kate Halves gave a
lrilliatt party to her friends, which
kas a most enjoyable affair.
The Misses Reticker gave a pleas
ant litfle tea party Christmas night,
% which few select friends were in
1ited
The Broadway Presbyterian, Cen
trial Presbyterian. First Baptist
churches and Christian chapel had
their Christmas festivities Friday and
Saturday evenings.
There was a number Of balls satur-
day niaht. one of the principal ones
being that OF the Franklin Hose COM
pany a Armory hall.
Dec. Rs.-The poor farm COMMITTEES
Of the board of supervisors has gone
out 10 tako an inventory of stock,
prior to the turning over of the in
stitution to the new steward, W. H
Day. jan L.
II. ID. Blakemore is home from Den
YER on q short visit.
w. II. and ]. +. Munger have issued
a neat invitation for the annual re
union of the Munger family which is
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-30
HAVE A SMILE WITH KIN.

Every little while Indiana comes
proudly forth with a new literary illu-
minAtion. 1t hesitated for several years
recently, but the pause was worth the
result, which was Kin Hubbard. Kin
Hubbard is now pretty well known
throughout the United States, thanks
to the enterprising syndicate which is
circulating Abe Martins Brown coun-
ty philosophy in a hundred newspa-
pers. There is a real Brown county,
Indiana, whether there is a real Abe
Martin or not, and Hubbard comes from
it. He works on the Indianapolis
News, and for several years has been
drawing cartoons of the contented and
picturesque Abe in Brown county phi
losophy-such as the following:
Tell Brinkley has traded his sisters
farm for a new torpedo shaped racin'
car.
It's nice Z live in little town where
you don't have Z give somebuddy a
dime t hold your overcoat.
Curt Hedges of the Fin de Steele
tonsorial parlor has organized quar-
tet. He has a deep, thick voice like a
humble bee in a jug.
Somebuddy was seen comm out OF
our Carnegie library Wednesday fore
noon.
Miss Fawn Lippincutt talks some OF
goin' on the stage in a film so she
won't have to walk home.
Lafe Bud says he's got an uncle thai
dresses so well he heats his home with
suit boxes.
Miss Tawney Apple is organizing &
hammerless card club.
Say what you please about the fly
it Always sticks to its home paper.
The trouble with havin' friends is tn
upkeep. The trouble with banquets i.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-30
F0R w. c. T. Q. SCRAP BOOK.
milford Heraldl

A. business man passed through Iro-
dois county last week looking for a
1ccition for a glove factory. His prop
oriton was q novel one. He was look
ina for q saloon town. His firm did
mo- want 70 locate in large city, but
would take no small city for location
unlbs there was positive assurance
tha saloons would be permitted to op-
erate permanently. This is the secret
o. his strange interest in saloons: He
said the glove factory would employ
a lfge number OF women and girls.
He further stated that women and
girls In saloon towns would work, while
In dry territory It was impossible to
geL them to undertake employment,
for their husbands and brothers and
fathers were more likely to provide
thin with a good home.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-30
sIDETRACKED ON HEAvENwARD
JOURNEY.
(Kewanee Star.Courier. }

Charles Zeglis paved the way for
mere trouble than he ever dreamed Of
Wien he passed bogus $50 gold piece
on on Mike Wiszneiski at a social
function participated in by company
OF Poles at the home of Paul Astroski
ON Eighth SIT eet. The festivities were
at their height and all were in the
merriest Of moods, when Mike Wis.,
neish proposed that a collection be
taken for the benefit of local Polish
church. The others Immediately ap-
proved OF the suggestion and Mike
started to pass the hat to receive the
contributions of his fellow country
men Coins Of various values were do.
mated. ana finally Mike approached
Charles Zeglis Charles stated he would
toitribute to the extent Of one dollar
II she collector could change $40 gold
piece. Mike was anxious 10 get every
d1llar available. so he made every eff.
fort to secure $19 in change to be Civ.
en- zeglis for the supposed $50 coin
He succeeded. and gave Charles a re
ceiptl for one dollar. three five dollar
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-30
TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO

to be held at the Rock Island house.
this city, this year on Jan. 1.
Dec. 29.-Superintendent S. S. Kem
BILE of the Rock Island city schools is
in Springfield attending the state
teachers and superintendent conven-
ton.
Miss Ella Blaksley, daughter Of Mr..
and Mrs. A. NJ. Blaksley, corner of
Fifth avenue and Twenty-third street,
entertained 80 couples of her friends
in a pleasant manner last evening.
A fine supper was served at a reason
able hour, and dancing occupied
large part of the evenings enjoyment.
Dec. 80.-A peculiar fire occurred
in the rear of the Seventh ward school
building at 1870 this morning At
about that time the sheds and out
houses were discovered in flames and
an alarm from the Seventh ward was
promptly sounded. The usual clang-
| ing of bells all over the city ensued,
arousing everybody from their slum-
bers, and again demonstrating the null
sance of a volunteer department. Let
it be said to the credit of Chief Knox
and the companies that were on hand,
though. that the alarm was quickly
responded to, and with the combined
efforts of the three companies, the
Rescues, Gilpins and Cables, Chief
Knox was, after a great deal Of
difficulty, enabled TO put down
the fire. The firemen succeeded in
confining the flames to the outbuild-
ings and thereby saved the school
building itself. Several hundred bush
els OF coal were consumed, entailing
a total loss of something like 5000
How the fire originated at that un.
earthly time Of night, when the cold.
ness of the atmosphere was sufficient
to keep most people in bed, is a mys.
terry.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-30
of putting the plan into operation
a matter of hookkeeping

of putting the plan into operation
a matter of bookkeeping.
A number of civil service pension
bills are pending in congress. The
basic ideas are those of the Perkins,
Gillett, and Austin bills. Senator
Cummins of Iowa is drafting still
another measure to be introduced
after the holidays.
The second Gillett bill, as favor
ably reported in the 61st congress,
is the latest expression of the judg-
ment of the house committee on
civil service reform. In principle
and almost every detail it Is identi-
cal with the Perkins measure, the
difference being that the latter will
cost about $43,000,000 more spread
over IS years. Both these measures
contain the contributory arrange.
ment of annuities Endorsed by Presi'
dent Taft with the exception thai
the administration preferred to have
the superannuated employees paic
under the French plan, thereby saw
ing the government anywhere from
100000 to 100000 II
thTeie-quarters of a century. after
which the whole plan would b.
self-supporting.
SAVINGS ARRANGEMENT.
The scheme in the Perkins ant
Gillett measure requires employee
to surrender each month a sum suf
ficient, with compound interest a
31a per cent, to create their annu
tiles at age of retirement. The fund
for the annuities would be withou
expense to the government othe
than that involved in their admin
istration This scheme is virtual
a compulsory savings arrangement.
The Keep commission in its re
port of 1908 to former Presiden
Roosevelt recommended as good bus
mess policy the immediate pension
ing of employees too old to work
What it would cost to put this pla
into immediate operation depends o.
the number of employees congress
should decide to include in its ben
efitS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-30
Ends Winter Troubles.

To many, winter is a season OF
trouble. The frost-bitten toes and
fingers. chapped hands and lips, chill
blains, cold-sores, red and rough skins
prove this. But such troubles fly be
fore Bucklen's Arnica Salve. A trial
convinces. Greatest healer OF burns
boils, piles, cuts, sores. bruises. &c
zema and sprains. Only Is cents al
all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-30
We ED GETS "PIED.,

NAIUdIIy fleVl6W.N
The editor of the Thomson Review
had an attack of grip ain his midst"
last week, and on that account was
compelled to abandon Tuesdays issue
o. his paper. Here is hoping that local
medics will so sort up Brother Mil
lard's case that he may continue to
print Carroll's leading newspaper in
the same old way.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-30
TOO MANY MACS.
(Albany ReyieWl

y
A small sized riot was imminent in
the Review office Wednesday morning
when Love in Limousine" came in
the mail. The fiy-leaf of the handsome
brochure was inscribed ITO My Friend.
mccartney, from the Author, D. H
Wfnget." The fact that there are
three McCartneys on the Reviews pay
roll and that every one of them would
get up in the night to be friendly with
Dan, leaves the present ownership OF
the jolly little yarn that is dedicated
to a kind and big-hearted financier
and tastefully printed and bound under
Dams personal supervision in his Mer
ry War office In Clinton, in doubt.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-30
CIRCULATION NOTE.

\ Texas newspaper offered prize
II the best answer to why is a news
Der like a woman" An Oklahoma
oman captured the prize. Her ans
lr was, Because every man ought
4 have one Of his own, and not run
ater his neighbor's."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-30

work and labor claims, and old notes
settled speciality. Work done in any
county of the state. I do business.
know the law. Residence, 232 South
B street, Monmouth, H."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-30
BEN OUGHT TO KNOW.

War is hell; 20 is the constable bus
mess. Thirty years experience; 62
years q resident Of Warren county.
The old reliable Ben Eilenberger, con-
stable. know the financial record of
most all debtors Of Warren county. /
guarantees to save you cost. Consult
ne. Mortgages; distress warrants
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-30

Death In a prison ell is the kind
est fate for which Gen. Bernardo
Reyes can hope in payment for his
effort to overthrow President Ma
dero of Mexico. A ten year peni-
Tertiary term is the milde st punish
ment predicted for he seventy four
year-old veteran. and this. at his
age. will be equivalent to death. He
is to be placed on trial at the CAPT.
tai within q e. DAYS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-30
AND THERE WAS LIGHT.
reynolds Press

Nht!HoIds Press.)
People from out Of town who drive
into Reynolds to attend evening ser
vices or entertainments now can find
their buggies without lanterns.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-30
THE NAME, PLEAsI..
reynolds Press.)

NHtyHOIub FreSS.)
Miss Emma Schaffer, accompanied
by gentleman friend, spent last Sun
day afternoon at Grandma Schaffer's
in Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-30
BY J. NJ. c.
|D coon DRESSER, ON AND OFF.
Chicago Tribune.)

rUATION WANTED = Competent
young lady; can read notes. speel
wen, and punctuate; moderate sal
kry. Yards 1465.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-30
Physical CuItureScllOOl

Boxing, wrestling. fencing, Jiu
Jitsu. Private lessons If desired.
Address c. E. Gilbert, 1902 Eighth
avenue.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-04-01
PENNSYLVANIA AND WEST VIRGINIA
AUTOISTS UNITED FOR GOOD ROADS

OF Trade have announced their inten-
ton OF aiding in this movement
There is now pending before the
Pennsylvania legislature a bill pro
Ndirg for an appropriation OF several
millions OF dollars 10 be used in es-
tahlishing good roads 10 every county
seat OF that state Should this bill
pass. road will be established from
the Atlantic coast line to within two
niles OF Bethany. thus aGordlng an
excellent road for tourists from the
state line 20 all Eastern points.
l. VI. Murdoch. a prominent autoist
or Avella. Pa. and one OF the good
roads advocates 81 Pennsylvania. was
in the city this week and held a
lengthy conference with Secretary
Roy Benton \ayior. OF the Board OF
Trade. and Secretary T. a. Westmy-
err. az Oh" auto association In event
Do" legislature makes the appropri
alton for the good roads. Mr. Muir
dock asked the local men IL they
would use their Efforts 10 have good
road established from tho state line
'o This city. and they pledged Him
their support.
The road between this CITY and
West Liberty is an excellent stretch
tor cars. and IL the PENNSYLVANIA bill
passes II will only bS necessary for
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-04-01

the local people 10 have the road
from the State line near Bethany con
nected. This can be done az very lit
tie expense. and the two secretaries
are confident that il will be done II
the Pennsylvania bill passes. A mac
adamized road will then be construct
ed from this city 20 the State line TO
connect with the macadamized roads
OF Pennsylvania.
Tourists who have been making the
run 20 Atlantic City and other seaport
cities via Buffalo and other Northern
New York cities will. when the roads
are completed. b. able TO save several
hundred miles hy travelling from this
city 20 West Liberty. Wayuesburc
and Philadelphia. and then down tho
coast line 10 Atlantic City. Wheeling
autoists are taking much interest In
the project. and are awaiting eaEcriv
the action OF the Pennsylvania lecls
laturc. now in session IN HARRISBURG
on The appropriation bill
While the members OF the local clul
and tire Board OF Trade nave met with
much discouraCcment in their effort.
TO have the Top Mlll road repaired
they viii make a last EFFORT This sum
mer 20 have this Important ROADWAY
opened up.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-04-01
Local Tourists viii be Afforded az
Excellent Run From This City
to Atlantic City.
MANY SALES DURING
THE PAST FEW DAYS
Arbenz Car Attracting muen Attention
In Auto cireles-Gcsslo Am9ro
the Local Autoists.
GOOD ROADS,"

'f'I'III TNVNITN-
That viii be the slogan " the Ohio
Valley Auto club of tbs city during
the coming summer. and every effort
possible will boo made by the local au-
foiSts 20 carry on the good roads
movement iu This section OF West Nir-
GINA. Co0rrruing with the Board
az Trade. the local club will make "a
last attempt 60 have work started this
summer on the Observation-Disclosures
boulevard. $50 that traffic can Doe
rpcued between this city and the seat
OF Brooke county
Members of The various auto clubs
OF the Keystone state have asked the
ONO valley club 20 cooperate with
them In movement 20 establish good
roads through this state and Penusyl.
Vania. and the local club and BOARD
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-04-01

Panhandle counties will receive
many thousands OF dollars from H..
'iaie road fund which VIII soon bee
returned To the counties fcom th,
tate. ohio county will receive tvc7-,
2ouS1nd dollars. Marshall thirty-,No
brooke six. This money con De
-'d hy these three counties Tor Inc
rovomcuts OF The public highways
Much can Boo accumpl. shed I'm Ohio
'oun'y with this sum. Tho roads here
ere considered I'm cNccl.ant condition
with tho exception Of tho Ton mill
road which has oeen q nightmare 10
Do" autoists since the biz cars were
invented.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-04-01

Ealzar and Bowman received three
new r. VI. F. touring cars during the
past week. These cars will be seen on
The streets tho first Of tho week. All
have been sold 70 parties who wish
their names withheld.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-04-01

street store. Mr.. Westmyer. states
that touring this year will be more
extensive than LAST year for the rea.
son that more local persons have pur.
chased cars