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The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1912-06-21

The home of Nj. A Blair iu the
east part of town was destroyed by
fire early Wednesday morning
Hhe house wac occupied by Mr "
w. Curry aud family. Practically
all their household goods We're lost
including watch valued at SO.
Mr. Curry had no Insurance
It was a good house, the home Of
Mr.. Blair who is temporarily resid-
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1912-06-21
Iullcr-NIanry.

Miss Lillian Many and Mr.. Mar
shall Fuller were married at 6 p. M.
Tuesday June is in the parlor Of the
Many home.
a very short and impressive cere-
mony was pronounced by Rev. NJ. C..
Bishop in the presence of Mrs. Man
ry. Weems, W. A. Fuller, Powie Full
Ter. Geo. Ralston and e. j Anderson
After the wedding dinner Mr.. and
Mrs Fuller left for trip to Memphis
Knoxville. Ashville, Atlanta and New
Orleans
The simplicity of this most mpor-
tant of life's occasions was utterly In
contrast to the usual and bespoke
the absolute understanding of pur-
pose confronting these two happy
people.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1912-06-21

The drillers are at work and
ful tab is being kept on the forma-
tions as the drilling proceeds
and indications give hope to soon
be able to announce encouraging
prospects.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1912-06-21

Several people in snyder We're sur
rounded in their homes by water on
Monday evening and a great many
chickens were drowned
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1912-06-21

p. Brady returned Wednesday from
Aspormont
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-31
Advance at Pawtucket.
The Kaiser's Character.
from the Strand.

rom the STRAND.
There Is much that one cannot help TX
ing In the character OF Wilhelm III. and il
is those who know him best who best APP
preciate him. Imperious and autocratic
to degree he undoubtedly is. and he
has a will of iron that hates to he di-
verted from its purpose. He is also ex-
tremely hasty in his judgments as much
as in his actions. No one Is more quick
to realize his failures however, than he
is himself and he has been known after
a heated outburst to go to the minister
or official who provoked his wrath al
most Immediately afterward and offer his
apologies. and agree that different
course from what he had al first de-
manded would possibly be the wisest. An
apt case in point is the famous telegram
that his majesty sent TO the late Presi-
dent Paul Kruger upon his defeat Of the
raiders under DR.. Jameson. 1t is as
serted by those who were about the Ger
man and British courts at that time that
the emperor was heard within a day or
two, and when he had had time TO con-
slider fully the possible seriousness OF the
action. frequently to express regret that
he had ever allowed himself to put pen to
paper on the subject and IL is stated that
the emperor at once wrote very fully to
Queen Victoria on the matter. reiterating
his regrets and explaining the circum-
stances that led up to the dispatch OF the
wire
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-31
When Lehar Couldn't Play"
rom the BerIiner Tageblatt.

From the BerIiner Tageblatt.
When Lehar. the composer of 1.-THE
Merry Widow" and recently of Eva, -
which will soon have its first performance
in Berlin, was the leader of a military
band in Vienna, he was an applicant for
the place Of director of a musical asso-
citation in that city. One of the require
ments was Familiarity with and ability
to direct waltz music Lehar appeared
with the other applicants for examination
and was promptly rejected, symphonic
music seemed to be more his sphere than
dance music" If he had believed that
the judges had formed a true opinion of
the trend Of his talent he would probably
still be as unknown to the world as he
was when he marched at the head of q
Vienna brass band
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-31
oCEPH OF ARIMATHEA
eAND NICODENUS
Can't Be Too Careful.
from the Philadelphia Ledger.

From the Philadelphia Ledger.
II want" explained the advertising
mani want a picture that has the idea
of speed in it-real speed. want it to
go at a regular marathon. But it's got
to be new
Yes, l see," and picked up a pencil.
How about Mercury? Something like
this"
He sketched, rapidly, the figure Of the
messenger Of Olympus. winged sandals.
winged cap, symbolic staff and all. The
advertising man looked it over APPROX
ingly.
Seems all right" he commented. But
what does it mean?" Who's Mercury
"Oh, Mercury? He was the speediest
thing that ever lived" the artist declared
Mercury was the god Of speed. you
know
But the advertising manager gave one
long regretful look at the sketch and
shook his head.
TOO bad" he murmured sadly. TOO
bad; 1 like its looks, but it won't do.
1t won't do. young man. We can't get
mixed up with any ones religion like
that
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-31
COTTON MILL OWNERS
GRANT WAGE INCREASE
One Hundred Thousand 0per-
atives Get Benefit of 10
Per Cent Advance.

BOSTON. March s0-Cotton mill
owners in New England, employing
100.0 900 operatives, have decided to ad-
vance wages 10 per cent during the
latter part OF March or early in April.
II was at first intended to grant an,
increase of per cent only. but the
action OF Fall River and New Bedford
owners in conceding a 10 per cent raise
induced manufacturers at other south.
ern New England mill centers and in
Equalization Scheme.
It is the plan of the leading New
England mill treasurers In the near
future to make further adjustment
OF cotton mill wages. which will bring
to all operatives engaged in the same
classes of work equal wages every
where. From Maine to Connecticut
mills making the same class OF goods
have decided to pay the same level OF
wages, and disparities will be avoided
To effect this read1ustment, which IL
necessitated by the general advance In
the cost of living. will cost New Eng
lands cotton mills alone tl0.000.000
annually.
This estimate is based upon broad IN
crease, which figures about 10 per cent.
and an annual pay roll of 800. on.ooo.
Advance at Pawtucket.
PAWTUCKET, r. l., March 3o-No-
tees of an immediate advance in wages
Of 10 per cent. instead of per cent. were
posted today in all the cotton mills OF the
Manville Company in Woonsocket and
Manville. the Goddard Bros in North
Smithfield, BERKELEY. Ashton & Hope.
Valley Fails Company, Valley Falls. and
Burgess. Dexter and Royal weaving mills.
Pawtucket.
The b. b. & r. knight Company will
pay the same advance in its seventeen
mills About 10000 operatives in Rhode
Island are affected.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-31
Fined En- Route.
From the London Chronicle.

From the London Chronicle.
In Russia the cigarette is everywhere.
Even in banks the clerks smoke all day
long, and so they do in all government
offices. Yet smoking in non-smoking car
riages on Russian railways is appar-
entity attended with some perils. Some lit
tie time back. according to the Journal
de St Petersburg, a traveller on the line
to Moscow who lighted a cigarette was
requested by fellow-passenger to throw
il away This he declined to do. Very
we'll" was the retort, II am judge, and
my jurisdiction extends over the district
through which we are travelling Then
he called on another passenger for .ormal
evidence and inflicted fine of 10 rubles.
This the offender had TO pay before being
allowed to leave the train.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-31
OPPOSE THE OLD PARTIES.
Independents of Frostburg, Md, De-
mand Municipal Lighting Plant.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
FROSTBURG. Nd, March 30.-The es-
Enlistment of municipal lighting plant
is the issue of the present municipal
campaign in Frostburg- A citizens tick
ct pledged to municipal ownership has
been placed in the field Its promoters
say Frostburg is paying the commercial
plant 500 per annum per arc light. while
the same light is produced by the munich
pal plant in Cumberland at $33. 1t is
claimed that with coal right at the door
the light could be produced still cheaper
than at Cumberland.
The election is to be held April 2. The
republicans renominated Mayor John j.
Price. The democrats nominated Louis
Stanton for mayor. The citizens party
claims that banks run the town and
uniahnr q is - DnHEas ~ give relief.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-31
PLEADS FOR CAMORRA HEAD.
Counsel Declares No Tangible In.
eliminating Evidence Submitted.

VITERBO, March 3O.-Signor vecchini
counsel for Enrico Alfano. the alleged
head of the Camorra. today continued
his summing up in behalf of his client
who, with other members of the organi-
zation, is charged with the murder OF
Gennaro Cuccolo and his wife.
He declared that no tangible evidence
had been submitted. and that the basis
of the trial consisted of exaggerated
charges. which, even II they had beer
made in good faith. had fallen to the
ground. The situation, he declared, was
exactly as 1t remained when the first
investigations were ended. and Alfanc
and his friends were released.
intense excitement among the prisoners
and the lawyers, some Of the latter en-
bracing Vecchini after he had finished
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-31
Arthur Burt Co
SENATOR TAYLOR BETTER.
Physicians Report His Condition to
Be More Favorable.

United States Senator Robert l.. Tay-
Tor OF Tennessee. critically i'll after a
successful operation for gall stones. at
Providence Hospital here, was resting
easily last night. His physician consid-
cred the Senator's condition favorable.
1t was predicted the Senator would gain
strength during the night.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-31
ONE DEAD, TWO INJURED.
Result of Locomotive Explosion on
c., H & D. Railroad.

TUScOIAA, Ill, March 3O.-Brakeman
Alva Friddle was killed and Engineer
d. r. Fetrow and Fireman W. E. Peters
were seriously injured when the boilers
of the locomotive of a freight train on
the Cincinnati. Hamilton and Dayton
railroad exploded near here today.
The engine was overturned and Frid-
die, who was in the cab with the en-
gineer and fireman, was caught under it.
Fetrow and Peters, whose homes are in
Indianapolis, We're taken to hospital at
Decatur. III. Friddle also lived ct In
dianapolis.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-31
Too Much for Him.

From the Ladies' Home Journal.
"Allow me-" said the fresh young man
in the Pullman dining car, as he passed
the sugar bowl to a shy young girl;
sweets to the sweet, you know"
ALLOW me- said the girl, as she handed
him plate of crackers; crackers to the
cracked, you know"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-31
The Unexpected.
From the Watch Dog.

From the Watch Dog.
A repeater at a recent election, when
arrested, asked what crime lay at his
door.
You are charged" said the policeman.
with having voted twice.
Charged, am I muttered the pris-
oner. That's odd 1 expected to be paid
for it."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-31
Wilkins Building, l512-14 II Street NV

THE ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT of this modern
office building carefully planned The efficient
lamps and fixtures for lighting installed Hghspeed
traction electric elevators Naturally the
reliable and most economical of supply for the cleo
tricity desired.
In office building quality of service and dependably
be seriously considered
of the building purely business
sion and good business necessity applied
decision
tive that deemed superior the private plant,
The Washington business who
Electric Service
his buy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-31

Your cat made an awful noise in the
back garden last night, and
I'm awfully sorry, Mr. Houston, but
since he ate the canary he thinks he can
singr'-London Opinion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-31

He-A woman is always illogical.
She-How do you make that out?
He-She can always remember her
birthday, but never her age.-Nanity Lie.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-31
Creates a Bad Odor, Too.
From the Boston Transcript.

FrOm the Boston TRANSCRIPT.
Dugan-Oh my, oh my! Isn't Casey
putin on grand airs Wild his new auty-
mobile? An over in the ould country 1
daresay he went barefutted
Ryan-Fsaith. not be his own accounts.
He says he had turnout over there thot
ATTRACTED great attintion
Dugan-Av coorse, an eviction always
does.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-20
Publication Notice.

State of Illinois. Rock Island Coun-
ty-ss:
In the Circuit Court.-May Term, A
D. 1912. In Chancery.
William Call VS.. Mary Call.
Affidavit OF unknown residence of Mary
Call, the above defendant, having been
filed in the clerks Office of the circuit
court Of said county, notice is therefore
hereby given to the said defendant that
the complainant filed his bill of COM
plant in said court on the chancery
siede thereof, on the 18th day OF De-
cember, 1910, and that thereupon a sum-
said suit is now pending, returnable on
the first Monday in the month of Janu-
airy, A. D. 1911, as is by law required.
And there being no service. and the
complainant having filed his affidavit of
unknown residence on this third day of
April, A. d. 1912, and that thereupon an
alias summons issued out of this court
returnable on the first Monday in the
month of May, A. d. 1912, as is by law
required.
Now, unless you, the above named
defendant. shall personally be and ap-
pear before said circuit court on the
first day of the next term thereof, to be
holden at Rock Island. in and for the
said county, on the first Monday in jan
uary next, and plead, answer or demur
to the said compliments bill of com
plant, the same and the matters and
things therein charged and stated will
be taken as confessed. and decree enter
ed against you according TO the prayer
of said bill
GEORGE w. GAMBLE, Clerk.
Rock Island, Ill, April 3, 1912
Harry Nj. McCaskrln, compliments
solicitor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-20
Notiee OF Publication.

State of Illinois. Rock Island Coun-
ty-ss:
In the Circuit Court: to the May
Term. 1912 In Chancery.
Fred o. Reddig vs.. Make Reddig.
Affidavit Of non-resIdenCe Of Make
Reddig, the above defendant, having
been fled in the clerks Office OF the cir
cult court of said county. notice is
therefore hereby given tp the said non
resident defendant that the com plsinaut
filed his bill Of complaint in said court
on the cnauceTy side thereof. on the 9Th
dag OF April, 1872 and that thereupOn
a summons issued out Of said court
wherein said suit is now pending, re-
turHable on the first Monday al the
month OF May next, as IS by law re-
Quired-
Now, unless you, the said non-resi-
dent defendant above named, Make
-Reddig, snail personally be and appear
before said circuit court on the first day
Of the next term thereof. to be holden
at Rock Island. in and for the said
county. on the first Monday IN the month
OF May next, and plead. answer OF de-
muir TO the said com plainants bill Of
complaint, the same and Lhe matter and
Things therein charged and stated Win
be taken as confessed. and a decree en-
tered against you according to the pray
er OF said bill.
GEORGE W. GAMBLE. Clerk
Rock Island, Ill, April 5, 1912
Marion 4 Sweeney. compliments SO
ucitor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-20
Argus Branch Offices

For the accommodation OF its patrons
In various parts of the city. The Argus
has established system OF branch Of
nces, where subscriptions and want adj
vertising may be received and any in
formation left that may pertain TO any
department OF the paper, news or bust
ness. II - also planned to have at each
OF these branch Offices every evening
a supply Of copies Of The Argus of the
day, so that any subscriber who may
have failed under any circumstances to
receive his paper. be supplied free of
charge.
The Argus chain OF branch ofices
includes the following:
J. ]. kipp's notion store, 1905 Fifth
avenue
II e Rowe's pharmacy. ais Four
teenth avenue.
Riess drug store, Twenty-seventh
street. Seventh avenue
Jlemeyer's drug store, Eleventh ave-
nue.. Fifteenth street
George w. Millhouse, confectionetry,
BOO Fourth avenue
Mrs. London's notion store, Seventh
street Fourteenth avenue
Heimbecks pharmacy, 922 Third ave-
Tuc.
-'a grocery. s25 Eleventh
4l.t-
Eoaert drug store, Thirtieth street
and Fifth avenue
College pharmacy, Seventh avenue
and Thirty eighth street
olson grocery, Thirteenth avenue and
Thirtieth street
Steiner drug store. corner Fifth ave-
nue. and Twenty-third street
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-20
SheriH's Sale.

By virtue of an execution issued out
of the clerks Office of the circuit court
of Rock Island county, and state of III
nois, and to me directed, whereby l am
commanded to make the amount of a
certain Judgment re cGntly obtained
against Martin l.. Switzerland, in IA, or
of Aberdeen Granite company, Il cOrpoI-
alton, out OF the lands, tcnemenrs. goods
and chattels of the said Martin l.
Switzerland, l have levied upon the fol-
lowing described property, to-wit:
West one-half (12) of lot i've 80. in
block one %, in Bailey Davenport 5
second (2nd) addition IL the city Of
Moline, situated in the county of Rock
Island and state of Illinois.
Therefore, according to said command,
shall expose for sale at public auC-
ton, all the right, title and interest of
the above named Martin L. Switzerland
in and to the above described property,
at 10 o'clock a. m, on Monday, the 9th
day of May, A. d. 1912. at the east door
Of the court house, In Rock Island coun-
ty, Illinois
Dated at Rock Island, Ill, this 18th
day of April, A. d. 1912.
o. l.. BRUNER,
Sheriff Rock Island County.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-20
LEGAL.
Publication Notice.

State of Illinois, Rock Island county,
IS. In the circuit court thereof. To the
January term, A d. 1912.
Tillie VaIcourt VS.. Valmore valcourt
in chancery.
Title Valcourt the above complain
ant. having filed her bill of complaint
in the circuit court of said Rock Island
county. on the first day of December,
A d. 1911, on the chancery side there
of, and summons having thereupon is
sued out of said court wherein said
suit is now pending, returnable on the
next as is by law required. and said
sumnons having been returned marked
not found" by the sheriff of said coun-
ty on the first day of January, A d.
1912, now, thereafter, affidavit of the
unknown residence OF Nalmore Valcourt,
the above defendant, having been filed
in the circuit court of said county, no
tice is therefor hereby given to the
said unknown resident that the com
plainant filed her bill of complaint in
OF, on the first day of December, A D.
1911 and that thereupon an alias sum
mons issued out of said court, wherein
said suit is now pending, returnab bic on
first Monday in the month of May next
as is by law required Now, unless you,
the said unknown resident defendant
above named. Nalmore Valcourt shall
personally appear and be before said
circuit court on the first day OF the
next term thereof. to be holden at Rock
Island in and for said county, on the
first Monday in May next and plead,
answer or demur to the said complain
ants bill of complaint, the same and
the matters and things therein charged
and stated will be taken as confessed,
and a decree entered against you ac-
cording to the prayer of said bill.
GEORGE W. GAMBLE, Clerk.
Rock Island, Ill, April l, 1912
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-20

FOR SALE-Good lot on Thirty ninth
street, between Sixth and Seventh av-
enues; cheap. Inquire SOS Forty-tourth
street
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-20
LODGE DIRECTORY.
INSURANCE.


PLEASANT h. COx-Real estate and
insurance. Loans a specially. Best
Are companies represented Your pat
ronage solicited. Phones west 22. and
new 5l72. Office at court house.
BENEFITS Insurance Agency Fire.
life, accident health and plate glass;
real estate and loans. Second floor.
Safety building. Office phone. west
$50. Residence phone, 726-k. Open
Wednesday and Saturday evenings.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-20
Executors Notice.

Estate of Emma a Hartz, deceased
The undersigned having been ap
pointed executor OF the last viii and
testament of Emma A. Hartz, late of
the county of Rock Island. state of I'LL
nois deceased, hereby gives notice that
he will appear before the Hon. BenJa-
min Bell. Judge of the probate court of
Rock Island county, at the prDOa tie court
room in the city of Rock Islan1, at the
June term, on the FIRST Monday in June
next at which time all persons having
claims against said estate are notified
and requested to attend for the purpose
of having the same adjusted. All per
sons indebted to said estate are request
ed to make Immediate payment to the
Undersigned
Dated 18th day of March, A. d. 1872
BEN G. HARTZ Executor.
Hugh z Curtis. attorney
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-20
FOR sALE-CTTY PROPERTY,


FOR SALE-Houses from $500 to ST.
500, On easy terms Phone 1165-K.
E. W. Robinson.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-20


\ PERFE.Tl Al income OF $4,000 per
year awaits every American wage
worker who answers this advertise
ment. the ability TO save as TO $50
monthly is the only requirement:
greater and more perfect safety than
a savings bank affords. as Investment
is protected with bearing Oregon APP
pie orchards and alfalfa land; quick
will be allowed to participate In this
wonderful orer. Tradesmen and lodge
members are especially requested TO
answer this advertisement Curiosity
seekers save stamps. h II Hansen.
director OF publicity. Marquette build
Ing Chicago
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-20

FOR SALE-Cheap barn, old doors,
windows and blinds, plate and com
mon glass. timber and blocks 80
pieces 6N6x16 and 20 feet. 1 build
and sell houses. Call 1921 Twelfth
street. Phone West 2S4.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-20

Every family ana especially those
who reside in the country should be
provided at all times with bottle of
Chamberlain's Liniment. There is no
telling when it may be wanted in case
Of an accident or emergency. It Is
most excellent in all cases of rheuma-
tism, sprains and bruises. Sold by all
druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-20
FOR EXCHANGE

FOR TRADE-Wil make a good fair
and square trade Of I60-acrs farm,
unimproved, only Is miles from state
CO pital. Pierre. S. D. six miles from
town, for city property in Rock Is
land. III Would insist on party going
TO look at land. as IL was picked out
by q cowboy in that country for his
own home Address &c. G. c." care
Argus
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-20
ABSTRACTS OF TITLE

Of title prepared or con-
tinued TO date covering any real es-
tate in the county. Prompt and &C
cuEGte service at reasonable rates
Rock Island Title & Abstract COM
pany; J. J. Ingram. PRESIDENT w. J.
Sweeney. secretary. 2o0203, second
noor Peoples National bank build
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-20

FOR SALE-One 4-cylinder, 10 horse
power Lockwood-Ash motor, in per-
fefct condition, Sl25; can be seen at
B. +. Peek garage, Moline. S22 Elev-
enth avenue. Moline. For appointment
phone east 105T-A
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-20
MuLIiRLr ELECrRoLn SIS.

MUI.TIPLE ELECTRoLYsIs-s
our hairs on face and arms perma-
needles. four TO six hours work ia
one with ak needles. Address Miss
A NJ Kittridge. Flat !. Argyle Flats
Brady street Davenport Old phone
BlSG
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-20
SWEDISH MOVEMENT.

SWEDISH MOVEMENT - Miss A Elm
ARISEN. graduated Swedish nasseuse.
gives treatment in private homes
Phone west S3s-I. Address els Thir-
ty-ninth street
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-20

class opening for fax.
-four oatmeal. planning mills. soap.
sash and box factory, tanneTy laun-
dry. bakery; also retailers, whole
salers, and builders with capital.
cheap electric power. water, fuel
evan.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-20

wANTED-Tailor; sober bushelman; at
Griggs'. 1905 II Second avenue.