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Omaha daily bee., 1911-04-11

on another page will be found the rules
governing the Bookiovers' Contest.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-04-11
This Prescription
Knocks Rheumatism

The only logical treatment for rheuma-
tism is through the blood. A prescription
which has recently proved wonderfully eff
fective in hospital work, Is the following.
Any druggist has the ingredients or will
quickly get them for you. Any one can
mix them. zone ounce compound syrup
Of Sarsaparilla; one ounce Toris com
pound half pint first class whiskey."
These to be mixed and used in tablespoon
doses before each meal and at bedtime.
This cured thousands here last winter. II
relieves Immediately.
Not only will it eradicate rheumatism
quickly but It is a splendid system builder
and soon restores appetite and vitality.
Many persons troubled with rheumatism
would not be without bottle OF this mix
ture on hand at all time-Adv
Omaha daily bee., 1911-04-11
5000 WOMEN WITHOUT HOMES
Notorious District of Toxic Destroyed
by Flames.
PALAT1AL STRUCTURES BURNED
District Under Special Municipal SUR
veiIlance, Japanese Method of
Solving Social EviI--IrOn
Bars Guard Structures.

TOXIC, April 1o.--It is roughly estimated
that 100000 will cover the property loss
caused by the fire which yesterday wiped
out the Yoshiwar1, that district of the
capital where social license is permitted
under municipal surveillance.
According to todsys official reports, no
fatalities have been discovered The even
ing paperA however. state that four or five
persons were burned to death or KILLED
while attempting to escape from their
homes.
Eight persons were severely injured,
while about 100 others received slight
hurts.
The total insurance carried by the house
and shop owners is in the neighborhood OF
SS5oOOO
The origin OF the blaze is not known,
but once started, the flames swept rapidly
through the thousands of flimsy structures
destroying as well the many magnificent
buildings and government hospitals belong
ing to the quarter
About 5000 houses and shops were burned.
the fire extending over an area OF approx
matey four square miles. Six thousand
women residents OF the Yoshiwari were
made homeless.
Five hundred troops are guarding the
northern territory. When the wind died
down on the clear night. the entire north
ern skies OF Toxic were ablaze from the
glowing embers. IT is impossible at present
TO estimate the total loss.
The world-famed Yoshiwari lies about
one mile TO the north Of Asakusa park
The district presented a spectacle probably
unparalleled in any other country, but re
Omaha daily bee., 1911-04-11
RoBBER REFUSES SLOW WATCH
FastidiOus Bandit Replaces Time
piece I'm Youths Pocket, but,
Keeps Money.

very fastidious and exacting robber
held up and robbed Bernard Smyth. the
18-year-old son of c. ]. Smyth. the at
torney at Thirty-eighth and Dodge streets
at 11:45 o'clock last night Because the
youths watch was fifteen minutes slow the
robber after having taken S1.75 from a
trousers pocket, replaced the timepiece in
the small watch pocket with a supercilious
sheer. Young smyth was on his way home,
40 North Thirty-eiBhth street. He re-
ported the robbery to the police irnnnedi-
ately and detectives were detailed on the
case. GG2IEE@KEB
Omaha daily bee., 1911-04-11

produced on a smaller scale in the provin-
cial Japanese cities, with its gorgeous
structures guarded by iron bars directly,
on the street line and its thousands Of
gaily bedecked residents.
This whole quarter is under special NUM-
cipal surveillance with the result that at
all times perfect order prevailed, enabling
strangers to observe while walking through
the streets tho manner in which the Japa-
nese have solved in their own manner one
of the vexing questions Of all the ages
The district to the north was occupied
largely by small and flimsy dwelling places
and many tea houses
In recent years several serious fires have
occurred in Japan. In August. 1897, a con
fiagration at Hakodate destroyed 400
houses with an estimated loss of $4,000, 900
In March of the following year fire at
Noda Soy, near Toxic destroyed 400 houses
the damage being s2.5OO,OOO and few days
later 1000 houses were burned at Niigata.
In August, 1909, a conflagration reduced to
ashes a large part of Osaka. The official
report placed the number OF dwellings de-
stroyed at more than 1000. These included
business blocks and twenty temples.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-04-11

boarded the train, and suddenly the cars
started, carrying the polite young man
along. 1t was Plattsmouth before 1t was
possible for Wnes to disembark, and by
that time a friendship had been formed.
Wiles would have walked back TO Omaha
but for the fact that Miss Turner lent him
money for a return ticket, as he found
himself on the train without his purse
Since the suitcase incident, which hap
pened the first OF March, the young folks
had seen each other often. and Saturday
they decided that single life was unbear-
able any longer. The wedding was held in
Council Bluffs and the newlyweds went to
tell father and mother in Pacific Junction.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-04-11
NOBODY CLAIMS THE RIFLES
United states Authorities Ready 70
Male AEreata.


United states Authorities Ready 60
Make Arrests.
l.ARHDO Tex. April lO--A shipment OF
boxes. reported 20 contain rifes and
ammunition. arrived here last night The
United States authorities had advance in
formation OF Its arrival and maintained a
strict surveillance over the shipment until
an attempt was made to deliver to the
consignee, local pawn broker.
Evidently having fear Of involving him
self I'm difficulties through violation OF the
United states neutrality laws. the pawn
broker diselaiIned any knowledge Of the
shipment, Notwithstanding charges were
prepaid. and refused TO accept Il. The
shipment was returned 70 the railway depot
where Il remained unclaimed, but under
close watch.
II Is learned on reliable authorities that
he shipment Of guns, said to number TWEEN
N-five. is but part Of consignment.
more being destined TO follow. 1t Is re-
ported I'm local railway circles. though
without confirmation. that the total ship
ment numbers 1000 rifles and that the
boxes containing the guns are marked
"A and NJ, Kentucky"
The authorities are Watching deveIop-
ments closely and in the event the consign-
ment is claimed, il is understood several
arrests viii follow.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-04-11
Two Hundred Persons
Are Burned in Bombay
Flames Cremate Crowd Gathered in
Thatched Structure for
Festival.

BOMBAY, British India, April 1o.-Two
hundred men. omen and children were
burned to death tonight in fire which
destroyed a matched structure in which
they had gathered for festival. Five hun
bred persons were in the building. There
was only one exit and a panic ensued.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-04-11
RABBI WISE TALKS TO JEWS
Head Of New YORK synsEOEue says
situation Of israel Was Never
Worse Than Today.

NEW YORK. April lo-The Rev. stephen
8 Wise. rabbi Of the Free synagogue.
speaking at CaTnegie han today. saids1
The situation Of Israel was never worse
than 81 is today. Hair OF the worlds
Iewry dwells in land Of persecution and
vs. Ear as the Jew OF continental Europe is
toncerned there IL the impotence Of the
NJ or. worse sun, the indifference OF
"a strong
The very fact that things can be So
erItble Tor half Of the Jews OF the world
vhils some Jews have grown powerful and
troug in America ana England. SHOWS how
icweriess powerful Jews can be and how
lsipless Is TIE Jew IN carlng for his own"
Omaha daily bee., 1911-04-11
EearfnI SInnrhter

Of deadly microbes occurs when throat and
lung diseases are treated with Dr. Kings
New Discovery SOC and 81. For sale by
beaton Drug co.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-04-11

Frank Kriss COS Hickory street frame
dwelling. $L40O; l. w Carpenter $685. La
fayette avenue, alterations and repairs
5000: Edward Nevotte. 1862 Camden
avenue. frame dwelling, 81 200
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-07
STARTS THE REMOVAL
OF POLES AND WIRES
Central Union Telephone Company
Begins Use of Underground
Cables.

The Central Union Telephone COM
pany commenced today the removal
of its poles and wires along the
north side of Second avenue from
TO Nineteenth streets.
In short time the network of wires
and the numerous poles which have
become such an eyesore on the main
business street of the city will have
disappeared as only few poles and
wires viii remain in evidence. The
laying of cables in the underground
conduits has progressed to such a
stage that the overhead wires in the
business ditrict are now for the most
part out of commission. There will
soon remain nothing but the electric
light and the trolley wires. These
latter will probably be fastened to
the building where this is possible
and where il is not the street car
company IS expected to put in metal
poles.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-07
Dressing Your Hair
For the Evening

Amy Lester in the New York Review
Proper care of the hair doesn't re
quire drenching with water and scour-
ing with soap. going around for hours
with soggy hair hanging down the
back. bringing on headaches and coax
ing colds. Indeed. the less soap and
water used on the hair the better, for
alkali and moisture make the hair dull.
brittle, coarse and dead looking
The true secret of keeling the
scalp clean and the hair light ana fluf-
y is the dry shampoo with certain
beneficial ingredients Put in e quart
jar p pound corn meal and 4 ounces
of amOtone. Shake until thoroughly
mixed. a beautiful cleansing powder
with a delicate perfume Will be the re
sulI Powder the hair generously. then
brush out thoroughly. This cleanses
the scalp and hair roots, brings out
the natural color of the hair. makes IL
soft and fluffy. and if continued regu-
larly causes the hair TO become long.
thick and glossy. for amotone is a nat
Ural hair grower.
This viii supply you with sufficien;
shampoo powder TO last four months"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-07
Personal Points

Mrs. F. p. Welch has gone 70 FL
Paso, Tex, for an extended visit.
Justice Clarence Schroeder has re
turned from a business trip to indie
pendence, Kas.
Ar. Pottiger and F. D. Olson left
today for a several weeks business
trip 10 Galveston and Houston, Tex.
Mrs. Cynthia o. Woodruff and Mrs.
Mary Sudlow left this morning for
AshyilIe. y. c, where they will visit
for several months
Arthur SchoesseI. student ar the Uni
versity of Illinois. is spending several
DAYS in the city visiting with his par
ents. Mr.. and Mrs. J. B. Schoessel,
2S2S Seventh avenue.
". t. Lyle departed this morning
for his home in PIeasantville. Pa. after
being the guest for the past week ~
the home OF Mr. and Mrs. ". Grote,
2906 Seventh avenue.
Roy Hansen left 70 resume his stu
dies al the University OF Illinois after
spending the last couple # days visit
ing his parents, Mr.. and Mrs II. Han
sen, 1135 Seventeenth street
Rev. s. G. Hagglund arrived home
last night from Chicago. where he at
tended 4 meeting Of the executive
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-07

tional reputation in the political world
who has appeared on the lyceum plat
form of the college for some time.
Judge Lindsey was born in Tennes-
see Being left penniless by the death
OF his father. he took his widowed
mother and went to Denver. He there
started 10 work as an Office boy for a
law firm TO help support his mother
After his admission TO the bar his abil
ity was Immediately recognized. Be
cause of the good fight he made as
counsel for one faction of his political
party he received the appointment to
an unfinished term as county court
judge. It was here as Judge of this
court that his attention was first called
to the system in vogue of handling
juvenile deliuquents. He became inter
ested in them and the result was the
present Juvenile system in the state of
Colorado, that is destined to become
national
In his lecture he touches many
phases OF the problems of the day re-
lating TO the youth. He believes that
parents should be legally held respon-
sible for the welfare of their children
He also believes that business men
should learn the facts of the cause of
crime and that no business will ever
succeed when IL puts money above
heart and conscience. Children are
victims Of industrialism in thousands
of instances, he holds.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-07
Obituary Record
JOHN 4. WILSON.

The remains of John A. Wilson.
who died suddenly while on a train
near Eagle Lake, Tex. arrived here
this morning and this afternoon were
taken to the home of his daughter,
Mrs. H. w. Bailey, in Orion. Fun
eral services will be held tomorrow
morning at 10 o'clock from the Bal
ley residence, with burial at Beulah
cemetery. The services will be con-
Quoted by Rev. w. G. Oglevee, as
sistant pastor of Broadway Presby-
terian church. The remains were &C
companied here by Mrs. Wilson and
son, Harry, of Eagle Lake. Misses
Alma and Maud Wilson Of Chicago
and Arthur of Emmett, Neb.. are here
to attend the funeral.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-07
VENIRE OF JURORS
ORDERED TO REPORT
Called for Service in the Circuit
Court Commencing Next
Monday.

The following venire of jurors for
service in the circuit court has been
drawn and they have been ordered to
report next Monday:
Coe-JOhn Rocker.
Port Byron-Arthur SamuelsOn.
South MOIine-Emil y. Lundahl
Moline-John Eitman, J. H. Mcbride,
II. w. SteIk, John w. Dewrose, Fred
Eng, a. j. Anderson, B. F. Stow, F. c..
Thompson, S. r. Fackler. R. R. Davis,
l. f Ford, Gus Lundblade, William
Beal.
Rock Islsnd-Walter Fowler. r. G..
Hudson, William Gottsch, E. H.
SChmitten. ]. c. MCffat, Al Cameron,
Oliver Beck, John Bollman, J. B. Win
tiers. Christ Koch, Alfred Bear, A. II.
Head. W A Ehleb. J. G.. Miller, Her
man Detjens, Charles Huber. Albert
Huber. II. Lind, George Huber.
South Rock Isiand-Henry DassO.
Andalusia--WiiIiam Stewart.
Edgington-Charles Baker, B. Bur
goyne.
Buffalo Prairie-James Morrow.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-07
board of the Illinois conference. held
yesterday at Augustana hospital.
STRIKE BREACH CLOSED
Arbitration Board at Brewing Conn
Pany Plant Makes Its Report.

The arbitration board chosen to ad-
just the differences between the driv-
ers employed by that concern and the
officers of the Rock Island Brewing
company, as a result of which 40 of
the men walked out a week ago, re
turning after a day, reached its YER
dict yesterday. The board sustained
the right of the company to discharge
without ceremony unsatisfactory en-
ployes where they were engaged in
temporary work. as was the case in the
man dismissed and in sympathy with
whom the other drivers left their
places. However. the board rules that
the discharged employe in this in
stance should be permitted to return
and complete the work on which he
WAS engaged at the time OF his dis
missal
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-07
ACTUAL removal
is ONLY REMEDY
Nothing Short of Abandonment
of Burying Grounds Will
Meet Approval.
SEARS BOARD MEETING
EDITION to Be Presented to County
Supervisors Asking ror Early
Action on Question.

1t was the sentiment of the people
present at the meeting of the village
board of Sears last night that the on
~ acceptable agreement in regard to
the county burying ground would be
its actual removal Nothing short Of
this Will meet with the approval of
those who reside in the vicinity Of
the burying grounds
Beside member Of the village board
present az the meeting last night there
were twenty residents of Sears and
Supervisor George Richmond and Aug
ust Schmid Of South Rock Island. A
petition asking for the abandoning of
the cemetery by the county was pre-
scented The matter was discussed full
" by those who were present and ar
guments for the movement were many
and forceful.
AS the cemetery is not under the
control OF the Sears board, but rather
of the county board of supervisors, the
matter was finally laid on the table,
and viii again be taken up at the next
meeting Monday avening, March g.
The board hesitated to take any action
which would merely regulate the level
at which bodies should be inferred.
BEFORE COUNTY SUPERVISORS.
Before the next meeting of the Sears
board the matter will be brought be-
fore the county supervisors, and the
people of Sears are hopeful that the
board will grant the petition which VIII
ask for the discrimination of the
burying of bodies in the old county
cemetery. The people wish to secure
the location of the cemetery else
where. and some have already express
ed a Willingness 10 contribute toward
the expense of acquiring a new plot Of
ground.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-07
Those Bad Spells.

Lebanon Junction. Ky.-Mrs. Min
ME Lamb Of this place. says: Il be-
lieve l would have been dead by
now. had il not been for Cardui.
haven't had one of those bad spells
since I commenced TO use this med
icine." Cardui is a specific medi-
cine for the ills from which women
suffer. Made from harmless. vege-
table ingredients. Cardui is a safe,
reliable remedy, and has been sue
ceSsfully used by weak and ailing
women for more than so years
Thousands OF women have been help
ed back TO health and happiness by
its use Why not profit by their
experience? trial will convince
you that Cardui is just what you
need.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-07
HERD HORSES IN STREETS
Method of Taking Animals TO Water
Looks Bad to Strangers.

It's pretty hard for a town to put
on city airs when a herd of horses
is turned loose TO be watered at
trough in the middle of the main
business street every day, but that's
one of the handicaps that Rock Is
land is laboring under just now. No
doubt it is beneficial for the horses,
but il doesn't look well. Besides,
sometimes the animals get in the
way of the street cars and cause pc
destrians some inconvenience, If not
danger. and il gives Second avenue
and Market square the appearance OF
stock corral Why not give the
animals personal" escorts when
they 90 out to drink.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-07
RESULTS OF FOOD.
Health and Natural Conditions Come
From Right Feeding.

Health and Natural Conditions Come
From Right Feeding.
Man, physically, should be like
perfectly regulated machine. each
part working easily in its appropriate
place. A slight arrangement causes
undue friction and wear, and fire.
quently ruins the entire system
A well-known educator of Boston
found a way to keep the brain and
the body in that harmonious cooper
alton which makes a joy of living
Two years ago" she writes. be
ing in a condition of nervous exhaus-
ton, resigned my position as
teacher, which l had held for over
40 years. Since then the entire rest
has, OF course, been a benefit, but
the use OF Grape-Nuts has removed
one great cause Of illness in the
past. namely. constipation, and its
attendant evils.
Il generally make my entire
breakfast on a raw egg beaten into
four spoonfuls Of Grape-Nuts, with
little hot milk or hot water added.
I like il extremely, my food assimi-
lates and my bowels take care Of
themselves. l find my brain power
and physical endurance much great
er and I know that the use of the
Grape-Nuts has contributed largely
to this result
1T is with feelings OF gratitude
that write this testimonial and
trust il may be the means of aiding
others in their search for health. "
Name given by Postum company.
Battle Creek. Mich
Read the little book. The Road
TO MELVILLE" in packages. There's
a Reason
Ever read the above letter. a new
one appears from time 70 time. They
are genuine. true and full OF human
interest.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-07
G. D. BAKER DEATH
is HELD ACCIDENTAL
Charge of Manslaughter Against
Huntoon Chauffeur To Be
Dismissed.

A coroner's jury a, Davenport last
night returned a verdict that the
death of George ID. Baker, who sue
cumbed to injuries received when he
was hit by an automobile owned by
G. H Huntoon of Moline, was acciden-
tai. Three police officers who wit
messed the accident testified. They
said that the chauffeur. Harold Bur
nap, was wholly blameless. Burnap
is under bond of $4,000 on a charge of
manslaughter, but this viii be dis
missed
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-07
EpiIeptic Fits

There is nothing more frightful
in a happy home than 10 have one
Of its members instantly seized with
dreadful attack OF epilepsy or FITS.
The many grateful letters from such
homes. after the use OF Kosine. the
remarkable remedy for this dread
a!lmcnt. testify to the real merits
OF the preparation.
1t is meritorious article and Is
sold on a guarantee plan that de-
serves your confidence The price
$50 will be refunded by The Har-
per House pharmacy II not fully sat
isfed after using a bottle. Mail or
ders filled by the Kosine company.
Washington, ID. C., or The Harper
House Pharmacy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-07
REAPING BENEFIT
From the Experience of Rock island
People.

From the Experience of Rock Island
People.
We are fortunate indeed 20 be able
TO profit by the experience OF our
neighbors. The public uttcrances OF
Rock Island residents on the follow
ing subject will interest and benefit
thousands OF our readers. Read This
statement. No better proof can DO
had.
Miss Hilda W. Olson. 40 Ninth
street, Rock Island. III. says. Il was
caused much misery by pains across
my kidneys and my back Was very
weak AFTER being on my feet for
any length Of time or doing any
walking. I felt all tired out and was
Obliged TO sit down and rest. Doan's
Kidney pills were 80 highly recon-
mended that I procured box al the
Harper House Pharmacy and began
taking them. The first few doses
gave me relief and after had used
three boxes Of this remedy, my con-
dition was better in every way. /
consider Doan's kidney Pills an ez-
cellent preparation for troubles
caused by weak kidneys"
For sale by all dealers. Price 30
cents. Fostcr-Milburn Co. Buffalo.
New York. sole agents for the United
states.
Remember the name -- Doan's--
and take no Olher.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-07
BOX CAR CAVES IN
WALL OF A BUILDING
Moline PIow Company Office Quar-
tiers Damaged 500 III Col
Iision.

A Burlington road box car jumped
a curve yesterday afternoon at Four
teenth street and Third avenue, Mo
line. and caved in the basement wall
of the Moline Plow company off ce
building, causing damage of 300. The
wall was of solid stone two feet in
thickness. No one was injured. The
impact shook the pillow company build
ing, and for the moment occupants
thought It had been struck by an
earthquake.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-07
FUNERAL OF MARY \. MOLLER.

The funeral of Miss Mary \. Noller
was held yesterday afternoon at >
o'clock from the home of her mother,
Mrs. Mary Moller, 421 Fourteenth
street. Services were. conducted by
Rev. J. L. Vance. pastor of the United
Presbyterian church. Pallbearers were
Will Schroeder Will Aster. Ralph An
drews, John Keller, E. B. McKown
and George Toenniges. Burial was in
Chippiannock cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-07
BACK TO IOWA MOVEMENT
Davenport Peal Estate Men Inaugur-
ate Novel Campaign.

A number of Davenport real estate
men have started a back to Iowa
movement II is directed towards Iowa
farmers who have emigrated to DO
nanza districts during the last 10
years. The movement is not altOgeth-
er patriotic, as the real estate men
claim they have discovered a desire
among absent ones TO return to agri-
cultural conditions to whcih they are
accustomed and among which they
made their money.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-07
GOES 1900 MILES TO WE'D
Mrs. Fannie Kelley, Moline. Answers
Californian's Adj

After travelling "on approval In an
swer to a want ad''. for a wife. Mrs.
Fannie Kelley OF Moline yosterday. at
Susanyille, Cal, was married 10 Ed.
ward Froebel. a merchant OF Susan
vile. He met her at Reno three days
ago. and she met with his approval.
While en- route to the trysting place
Mrs. Kelley lost her valuables in a
train robbery.