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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-10
MIDGET COUNT CARRIED
BY RICE & D0RE'S SHOW

Once more the American girls heart
and mind are in a whirl. Hungary has
sent to this country one Of its counts,
seeking an American wife and papa
pockerbook. This aforesaid count is
known as Count Teddy. He is 20
years old. weight 30 pounds, and is 81
inches high, and a poor man, but is
considered handsome. and IN order 20
travel extensively over the United
States he has consented to allow him
self 10 be placed on exhibition as the
smallest titled midget in the world.
He will be in Rock Island all next
week at the water carnival one good
thing about this count, il ne gets TO
acting uuruly, he can be easily spank
ed, for he is not as big as a Christmas
doll. There will be on exhibition in
the show, la Coolto." half man and
half woman; Major Little Finger and
his wee wife; Happy Henry. the Ark
ansaw fat boy; Electrical, defying
electricity, and a number Of other odd,
ties gathered from the four corners Of
the globe Combined arrangements
have been made 70 use the vacant
properties on Twenty-fouTth street be,
tween Third and Fourth avenues
Workmen. electricians and carpenters
have been working day and night. The
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-10
SWTDONA SCANDAL.
{ Sherrard Bulletin


Edwards river has recently become
a very fashionable resort, al least
Swedoua.s part OF il. We have heard
much OF the home camp idea. Of setting
up a tent in ones yard and making
believe they were at a seaside resort.
but We never before heard OF any Of
the fair sex who had sufficient imigina-
tion 70 make themselves believe that
by wadi1s in little mud creek they
enjoyed all Of the CON forts and pleas
ures of a swim of the beach Of Allan
Tic City T. is reported that several
Of SwpdCra's most dignifed matrons
engaged I'm this riOrous pursuit. How
ever. they are not liable 10 repeat the
performance, since one is in bed with
nervous prustrariOn Dsho "a sure a wa
ter snake 1i' her.. another is nursing
The 5rre spot where one of her toes
Was Is lobster deyoured the toe. and
th" fish chased the rest out OF the
water The correspondent is sorry
that Ais iuformers swore HIM 20 a
pledge NJ secrecy in regard TO names.
--Swrdora Correspondence.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-10
MOOSE GROW RESTLESS
IN THIS NEIGHBORHOOD

The bull moose as a party is plan
ming an invasion OF this neck OF the
woods that will line the herd up off,
ciaUy. The ambitious claim they
want something TO work for besides
voting for a president and state
ticket They want recognition, locally
speaking, and 10 that end a number
OF them have already come out for
the legislature, or are about 10 come
out the names Of f. z. Lawyer Of this
city. A. b Johnson OF East Moline and
l. X. Cleaveland OF Moline having
been "mOo-ed" about through the
woods and It is understood there will
be something doing in the way OF a
county ticket as well as a congress
sional nominee before the thing is
over,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-10
For S0HOW, BIOtChv,
Rough or Greasy Skins
fFrom Woman.s TrIhun. }

Some skins require constant groom
ing 10 keep them from becoming oily,
muddy. blotchy or rough. or II such
condition has developed. 10 overcome
t. In spch chronic cases II is par
ticulsrly inadvisable 10 keep piliuG on
cosmetics which clog the pores. collect
dust and dirt ESPECIALLY In warm
weatber-pakiug the complexion
worse than ever It's a lot more sen
sihle 10 use ordinary mercolized wax.
which literally absorbs q bad complex
ion Apply the WAY, Ike cod cream.
before retiring. next morning IN wash
ing ir on. youll wash away fine -four
like particles ~ the uusigh.Iy cuu-
Gle. Repeat for week or more and
youll have an entirely new skin-s0't.
satiny. spoIoss and beautiful Is a
ohid's. One ounce ~ merco''zod way,
prrcurable at any druggists, is al
you'll need
n the skin DC wrinklcd or fa5bv
here's 'he best possible remedy. Nix
ouo.half pint witch hazel and ono
ounce powdered saNol.'c and use IS a
face hH.b II works r'p o miracle
NC' II entirely harmless
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-10
CHORDS AND DISCORDS

by declaring that whiskey is no good
for snake bites. II those scientific fel-
lows don't quit their investigating they
Will destroy every excuse for using the
elixir OF life that man can invent and
he will have 10 continue the use OF II
without offering any other subterfuge
than that he enjoys the effects. The
doctors finding is very inopportune,
coming as II does at a time when so
many congressman and other politi-
clans are lost il the woods and beset
by all manner Of vermin Of the politi-
cal jungle.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-10
BAD WEATHER CAUSE
OF CHANGE IN PLANS

Captain Ed Dunavin has decided to
postpone the tryout OF the Company A
men on the Geneseo rife range from
tomorrow until a week from that time.
II had been the plan TO take a squad
of men, who had completed their
marksmen's course, to Geneseo to try
and qualify as sha' pshooters. The
trip is necessary owing TO the fact
that the local range is not long enough
to permit of shooting in the higher hi
vision. Lack OF available men and
prospective bad weather is the reason
assigned for the postponement
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-10
is THROWN FROM
WAGON AND DIES

Carl Van Ezra, a farmer living near
Davenport on Utica Ridge road, died
this morning at s o'clock as a result
Of injuries received in a runaway
which occurred about go yesterday
afternoon.
Mr.. Van Ezra was driving two young
horses on the road when one of the
traces came unfastened. causing the
team 70 become excited and unman-
ageabie. Mr.. Ezra was thrown out
and one of the wheels if the vehicle
passed liver his body, breaking three
ribs and infiCting internal injuries
which proved fatal Deceased is sur
lived ny widow and two children.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-10

swimming pool will be used for the
water circus. Grandstand seats will
be built around IT, thus affording a
good view from all sides The carni-
val company will arrive at tomor-
row morning over the Rock Island
road from Chicago. This show is
transported upon its own special train
of Fl cars, and no doubt many people
will be on hand TO watch the unload
ing Of the carnival. The tents, stands
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-10
THE VALLEY CLARION.

Fl Peppers. our P NJ. was urged 10
70 as a delegate 70 the bull moose
convention at Chicago, but declined,
taking the position that it is contrary
10 the civil service regulations for an
employe OF the government 10 actively
participate in politics Mr.. Peppers
was in Chicago during the republican
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-10
MORE MUSIC FOR HILLSDALE.
fHjllEdala Post

TIIIlINUdIE T USL-T
A A. Matthews. the Erie undertaken,
sells Moline pianos.
The people Of HilIsdale have been
hearing a noise at noon and different
times, which came from a room above
the pool hall. so they began TO in
quire and found out it was Jake prac-
ticing on his cornet Jake Joined the
Erie band and that IS where he goes
every night TO band practice. We wish
him success.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-10
srecial Sunday Schedule.

The DavenpOrt-Muscatine interurban
will maintain a special schedule to-
morrow in order to accommodate peo-
pie who wish to travel between the
TWO cities. Cars will leave Davenport
during the day at the following hours.
g. ., 1890 and y am. 1:30. ., 4:@o,
G and p. N.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-10

but, he declares, he went
to the city for the sole purpose Of visit
ing a sick cousin whom he had not
seen since the close Of the war.
Ben TfIley. chief OF our FIRE depart
ment, is away on q trip 10 Niagara
Falls, according 70 cards that Post
master Peppers has seen passing
through his ONCE. During Mr.. Tilleys
absence the hose house is closed, but
IN case OF fire our citizens can find
the keys at Fletcher's grocery store.
But all should remember that the store
closes al p. m, except Saturdays.
After the keys are at the Fletcher
home.
Detective Amos Duncan was absent
two days this week from his accus-
toned chair IN Dawson's barber shop.
II is understood he was busy scrut-
iniz!ng the Torimer expense bill that
has been presented 10 the senate.
THE ICE,
reynolds Press
The ice house is our best friend
these warm days-Ilinois City CORE
spondence.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-10
BRAVE MAN. THIS.
lSherrard Rulletin.l

lSherrard Bulletin.)
As far as we have been able to
ascertain. William Caddy of Cable Is
the only out and out Taft man in
Richland Grove township. At any rate
he thinks Taft fairly nominated and he
thinks Colonel Roosevelt ought TO go
way back and sit down
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-10
DOC on THE JOB.

my AOLus FIesS-l
Nothing was left undone. Sister
Marquis. the worthy matron, had even
prevailed upon her husband, the doc
tor, 70 be present in case any one
should partake too freely OF the bounti-
fui dinner. Fortunately nothing seri-
Gus happened along that line. Judg-
ing by the spirited excitement, VIE
think Il was well for the older boys
that the next day was day Of rest.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-10
TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO

cue from a carriage a woman OF ques-
uOnable reputc whom they had picked
up down at the island IN the after
noon, and who had been kidnapped
from them by Davenport dude The
guard interfered, however, and all
parties went their respective ways
The Rock Island and Moline Street
Railway company commenced spTink-
ling Moline avenue east to Moline this
morning. This is certainly a commend
able undertaking and an innovation
which will be hailed with delight by
the people residing on the avenue, as
well as those who have occasion TO
travel II. and the company Is deserv-
ing of much credit for It's enterprise
Aug "A fine iron fence is being
put up in front Of the residence of
Mcssrs. c. r. and Frank Knox, east
Of Twentieth street
Deputy County Treasurer Casteel has
gathered few boot and shoe samples
together, and gone out on the road for
the Chicago firm for which he worked
before he became a county official
Aug Io.--The ROdman Rifles leave
for camp at Springfield Saturday
The next open air concert at the
Watch Tower By the Great Western
band Of Davenport will take place
Thursday evening Cars on the Rock
Island &, Milan road will run to Rock
Island after the concert
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-10

and booths will be erected during the
morning and everything will be in
readiness by 5 O'Clock, j. c. Wodet-
sky. the shows representative, has as
sured the Rock Island Amusement
company that the Rice e. Dore com
pany does not carry any attraction
that can not be visited by ladies' and
children.
AlIthe neys all the tine-Tho Anouu
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-10
EXCURSION SUNDAY, AUG. II

On steamer Helen Blair 10 Nusca-
tire. Leaves 3 p. m, 80 cents round
trip.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-10
GOVERNMENT OFFICES.

The second and third floors are TAX
en- Up chiefly With Office rooms of the
government officials. These consist
Of the stamp department office, United
States engineers Office, inspectors Of
fee. the government lighthouse Of
ces. the district deputy and collector 5
office. and the civil service examiners
Office and examination room, both Of
which are located on the second floor
IN the basement are the clerks and
carriers reading and rest rooms,
each provided with separate rooms
containing wash basins and shower
baths. The rest rooms will have writ
ling and reading desks and shelves
win current literature and newspa-
pers. These are for use when off
duty.
/ in the basement also is the storage
vault, the engine rooms and the coal
hin which contains four car loads of
coal. There are two engines for heat
ing the building so arranged that eth
CT one or both may be run at
a time. There is also a boiler in which
hot water may he kept either in sum-
mer or in winter.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-10

From The Argus Files OF 1870
Aug 5.-Harpers theatre IS soon TO
be provided with incandescent electric
lights
A large number OF Rock Island peo-
pie attended the open air concert by
Strassers band at Schuetzen park,
Davenport, last night
Aug 6-I.ow water troubles still
exist on the Chippewa, Wisconsin and
other lumber streams Of the northWe
whence come the major portion Of St
Louis supply Of while pine. The lum-
Der on the Chippewa cannot he RATED
over - courses deep, or it is in danger
CT running on the numerous sand bars
that mark the course Of the river Ere
quently the RATS have TO tie up to
the bank for from three to five days
to get a chance 10 run ont on artificial
rises made by the system Of dams. In
many cases the water is so low and
the river so crooked that RATS have
to be uncoupled and worked one string
at a time.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-10
EN.,s..- GROW rE.Nra.

I"oodaull DiaVatchD
d.. tr... no heal. expert. &c
str'ys another long cherished doctrine
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-10
POSTOFFICETOB Be
OPENED SEPT. |
Beautiful New Building Is Al
most Complete and Furni-
ture Is Arriving.

September l is the date now set
for the opening OF the new postofice
at the corner OF Fifteenth street and
Second avenue. Practically the only
work that remains is that of install
ing the fixtures and furniture and when
completed the office will be the finest
for many miles around this section Of
the country. Before moving into the
building, Postmaster Mcdonald hopes
to have a day for the public.
He has not decided just what the ex-
act nature OF this will be, but feels
that the event is OF enough import
ance to be celebrated in some man.
ner.
LOOKOUT GALLERY.
One OF the unique things about the
building is the inspection gallery
which affords view to every apart
ment in the Office without opening d.
rectly into it. One entrance to this
is just off from the postmaster's Of
fee on the first floor, and the other
extremity opens just of from the in
spectors Office. This enables either
the inspector or the postmaster TO
I look over the work of the Office with
out interfering in any way with the
regular routine Of the Office force. 1t
/ for the most part runs along Just be-
/ low the second floor.
! Postmaster McDonald's office will
/ be in the southwest corner on the first
floor. Callers will first be received in
the ante-room where the stenograph-
er's desk is and thus his office will be
private.
FACILITIES FOR PUBLIC.
The main entrance will be lighted al
night by two large electric globes
placed one on either side of the steps.
A large turnstile door admits the pub
lie to the lobby. The writing desks
viii be just 10 the left and will be
of glass All boxes will be along the
east side OF the working room, while
to the right of the door is the stamp
department and just beyond this the
registry and money order department
The erius guarding each window un
lock from the inside. The registry and
money order departments each have
separate vaults. On the east is the
passenger elevator and on the south
is the freight elevator. Both con
rect with all three floors and the base
mont
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-10

Aug. 8.-J. e. Rasmussen, the art
1T, leaves this evening for Chicago
70 attend the meeting OF the National
Photographers association.
An exciting scene took place on the
government bridge last evening. grow
Ing out Of an attempt on the part Of
two young men from this city 10 res
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-10
MARBLE FLOORS.

The first floor is of marble as is the
fight of stairs leading to the second
Ioor The other stairways are of
slate Each room is provided with
clock which is regulated by a master
clock in the postmasteT's office.
The lighting and ventilation are al
so admirable. Every office room has
at least one window opening to the
exterior and all the rooms are provid-
ed with small windows or transOms to
be used especially for ventilating.
Each of the stamp and delivery win
dows is provided with an individual
light. and in short, the arrangement
in every particular is very nearly
ideal.
EXTERIOR BEAUTIFUL.
The exterior needs no description;
most of the people are familiar with
its appearance. Concrete walks are
being laid all around and when the
Second avenue paving is completed,
the surroundings will be very invit-
ing. The building cost all told nearly
100000 II has more than two times
more floor space than the old post
Office. and will be a decided addition
TO Rock Islands large number Of fine
buildings. The government Offices
that were formerly located in the old
building will be reunited and in ad-
in St Louis will be in this building.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-10

All the news all the time-Tho Argus.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1912-08-01
DAKOTA STATE NEWS.

CASTLEWOOD-At a meeting of To-
cal musicians a concert band was or
ganized, with the following officers:
President and leader, Rev. Mr.. He'll
busch; secretary, Fred Sorenson:
treasurer, NJ. N. Bradley.
OAKLAND-The c~hautauqua is in SEES
sion this week. 1t is a very successful
one and there are splendid crowds in at
tendance.
ABERDEEN-The authorities are
looking for a young man named George
Inghram, a telegraph operator. who
disappeared from Bath. with 5000 of
the company's money, two tickets over
the Puget Sound line and a couple Of
express money order books. Cut open
mail bags were also found. Deputy
Marshal McVey is in pursuit.
ABERDEEN-Oscar Carlson, aged
IS, giving Sioux City as his home, had
his right foot severely injured while
attempting to jump on a moving train
here to steal a ride. Carlson missed his
footing and fell. the wheels Of a car
passing over h toes Of his right foot,
severely mangling them.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1912-08-01
LEGENDS OF THE WEST
nv NR q q WENZI AEE

Springfield, S. D., July 27.-Dr. G. G.
Wenzlaff, president of the state nor
NAL school here, has a new book just
issuing from the press. 1t is entitled
Sketches and Legends of the West"
and has to do with stories pertaining
to the west in general and South Da-
kota in particular. The stories deal
with a wide range of subjects through.
the indian period and the pioneer days.
The title of some OF the stories gives
an dea of the ground covered.
One story deal with Spirit Mound,
near Vermillion, another, Where the
Lights Went Out with a place on the.
river above Yankton, where rivermen
of an early day said the lights on all.
boats disappeared for some time. An
other story deals with Bon Homme isl
and n the old town of Bon Homme.
Another is an indian legend dealing
with a stone face in the rocks near
Running Water. The early days at
old Fort Randall is pictured in another
story, as are the Bad Lands and Black
Hills. Aside from the interest which
this book has for people in South Da-
kota and the west, it will interest all
who enjoy good wholesome stories. 1t
Is published by the Capital Supply
company, of Pierre.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1912-08-01
WOMEN UNDER ARREST
UPON THE REPORTS OF
GOVERNMENT SLEUTHs
Technical Charges Agains1
Prominent Dakotans, In
Guiding Their Wives.

Colome, S. D., July go. L. Bower
six. cashier of the Bi-Metallic bank; A
D. Shepard, cashier OF the South pa-
kota Loan n Trust company; his
wife, Ivy Shepard. and Mr.. n Mrs
D. B. BowersoX, parents OF o. L Bow
ersox. We're placed under arrest Friday
by Deputy United States Marshal
Carlton. of Sioux Falls. The arrests
are based on Indictments returned a.
the last term of the United States court
at Deadwood, alleging fraudulent
transactions in connection with home
the parties furnished bonds at once anc
will appear for hearing at the Sep
tember term OF the federal court in
Deadwood.
Persons in touch with the case de-
clare that the accused persons are abb
solutely clear of any Intentional law
violation and that the foundation OF
the case is entirely technical, In the
process of financing and assisting 8
couple of relatives to obtain home
steads in Trip county, they are said
to have taken steps that may make
them amendable to the complicated
statutes relating to homestead affairs
Bankers in all towns in the homestead
districts, in the process of helping
homesteaders and trying to secure
themselves. have infringed to some eN-
tent on the b~unglesome homestead laws,
although operating in a strictly hon
orable manner.
Much Indignation is felt here that
Mrs. Shepard and Mrs. Bowersox
should AVE been dragged into the sit
uation. as it is contended that neither
woman had any direct deals of any
kind. It is taken as a sample of the
operations of the government special
agents." who have been infesting this
and other homestead districts.
The three men arrested rank very
high in this section as men of bust
ness and personal integrity. In the
matter of Ian holdings, Mr.. Shepard
owns so acres in Trip county. which
he homesteaded; o. l.. Bowersox has
a homestead farm in Gregory county,
south of Dallas; and d. B. Bowersox,
father of Q. L., owns a couple of quar-
tiers in Trip.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1912-08-01
GOVERNOR WILL PITCH
F HE HAS THE STEAM

Pierre, S. D., July 30.-The older men
IN the state house have organized q
baseball team which will challenge the
professional men of the own to a
game for $3.50. 000." the receipts to &c
to the local Y. NJ. c. A. Immigra-
ton Commissioner Deets is responsible
for the mammoth purse. He himself
will hold down first base, while State
Engineer S. H. Lea will catch. Gov.
ernor Vessey will pitch the first ball
and If it is not hit skywards will con-
tinue in the box. superintendent C. G.
Lawrence will be placed at center field,
as 1t is believed that no batter living
could hit a bail higher thai he could
reach. He stands siy-six. State Audi
tor Andersen and his deputy. P. J.
Murphy. viii! hold down the other gar
dens. Doane Robinson will be placed
at second, and Land Commissioners
Brinker third. The non-combatants
VIII be Deputy Treasurer Pinckney,
Deputy Superintendent o. O.. Young,
Frank Crane. Statistician Swartz, Ex-
ecuttve Accountant John Truran, who
will figure up percentages, and Deputy
Secretary of State J.. t. Nelson.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1912-08-01
FLANDREAU ARRANGING
TO INACCURATE A FAIR

~Flandreau, S. D., July 3O.-A fair as
sociation is being organized for Moody
county and September 90 to &c are the
dates set for the first annual fair.
Temporary officers have peer elected
and as soon as the proper legal steps
nave been taken these officers will be
made permanent. DR.. w. A. Matthews
Is superintendent of speed and viii
take care of the race deparement and
look after the free attractions.
Stock was first placed in September
OF last year and since Their the work of
~organiztng has been in the hands of
=. II. Levins. temporary president, and
". A. Simpson. temporary secretary.
About $4,000 have been subscribed and
the old race grounds have been pur-
chased. A good half-mile track occu-
pies this tract of land and there is a
full set of horse barns in connection.
floral hall will have to be built
between now and ate OF fair.
Hundreds of farmers are Interested
IN the fair as stock holders and all are
boosting for the fair