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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-19

1t isn't nice to be suspicious. but
how about the persons who excite the
suspicion?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-19

No Pretense.
"He seems to be very modest
man"
You might be with him for a month
and not know he was worth mil
lion"
But II you saw his bank account
Then you would know for sure he
wasn't"
Explained.
"She seems to be able to look so very
young"
"Well. think she ought to-
you dog"
"Yes."
"Why?'
"She has been working at 1t so long"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-26
DYNAMITE Goes
OFF IN A SCHOOL
William Greiner, Pupil at Ger
man Building, Picks Cap,
and Loses Fingers.

William Greiner, aged IL, son of Mr..
and Mrs Louis Greiner, 354O Eigh-
teenth avenue, came into possession
OF several dynamite caps yesterday
afternoon and while seated at his desk
in the German Evangelical Lutheran
school, 1910 Thirty-sixth street, he de-
cided to pick one of them and find
what was inside it. William, in the
operation, employed a needle that had
been driven into a penholder. With
VI lillian there were so other pupils in
the room. The cap exploded in vii.
liam's left hand and the thumb and
the tips Of two other fingers were torn
away By the discharge. There was
naturally great excitement among the
children but William was the only one
injured. He was taken to the Office
OF a physician and after his wounds
were dressed he was removed to his
home
The Greiner boy received the caps
from a schoolmate. The latter and
another lad found a box containing q
caps lying near a steam shovel al
Twenty-ffth street and Thirteenth
avenue. last Sunday, according &c
their story.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-26
Nothing FORGOTTEN.

There is nothing-no. pOthing-inno.
cent or good. that dies and is forgot.
ten. Let US hold to that faith or none.
An infant. prattlIns child. dying in
the cradle. wifi live again In the bet.
ter thoughts of those that loved 1t and
play its part through them in the re-
deeming actions Of the world. though
its body be burnt to ashes, or drowned
in the deep sea. Forgotten! Oh. II
the deeds Of human creatures could be
would even death appear! For how
much charity, mercy and purified at
lection would be seen to have their
growth in dusty graves!-Dickens
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-26

the ctrCum, tauCes. consent To- accept
command OF all the forces. Without
one moments EcsitaJion and without
making any conditions whatever. | at
once said that would accept the com.
maEl and would stake my life that
would save the city Both the presi
dent and Hal'sck again asserted that
il was impossible 10 save the city. and
| repeated uy firm conviction that /
could and would SIve IT, They then
left. the pr, Sident verbally placing me
in entire command of the city and of
the troops falling back upon it from
The front
In very short time ! had made all
the requisite preparations and was
about 10 sta = To the front in person TO
assume command rs far out as possible
when message came 10 me from Cen
erll Ha,leCk informing me that it was
the presidents order that ! should not
assume command until the troops had
reached the immediate vicinity OF the
Notifications. therefore waited until
TIE afternoon. IL was a little after
dark when reached the column. Be
fore the day broSe the troops were all
In position TO repulSe attack, and Wash
tncton WAS safe.
Mcclellan Starts After Lee.
"On the CT it WAS clear that the en-,
envy Intended an invasion OF Maryland
and Pennsylvania by crossing the up
per Potomac. therefore moved the
Second. Ninth and Twelfth corps 10
tine Maryland side Of the Potomac in
position 10 meet any attack upon the
city on that side As soon as this was
done reparted the fact TO General
Ha.ltck. who asked what general had
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-26
BOOK TURKEY DAY
GAME At MACOMB

Manager A G. Hill Of the high school
football team has practically complet-
ed arrangements with Macomb Normal
at Macomb, ILL.,, for a game with the
ncTmalites on Thanksgiving day. I'm
fortunately, If the game is played, 1t
will be at Macomb, and local football
rooters will be without local interest
game. Manager Hill has made unsuc-
cessful efforts to get a team to come
here on Turkey day. but can get none
that would be inexpensive enough to
assure the making of ezpenses-an
item that must be attended 10. II Ma
comb signs up, 1t will be on two
year plan, which will bring that team
here next year for a contest.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-26
Pilot and Enaineer.

Care. the utmost care. Is taken on the
Hudson river and Long Island sound
night boats with their brilliant display
of searchlights never to let ray be
thrown upon locomotive engineer at
mis- lever or the pilot of another craft
at his post On rail and water engi.
neer and pilot must be Kept in dark.
ness. as one fash of brilliant cleo
trio searchIight would blind them TEN
porariiy and they might 90 unheedingIy
by danger signal New York Press.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-26

BY Captain GEO. L KILN1E2. Late u.SV.
~ ENERAL ROBERT Z. LEES
campaign In northern Virginia
NJ between the Rapidan river and
Washington In August. lsti2:
resulted Ia the complete overthrow Of
the Federal army under General John
Pope. The second battle OF Bull Run.
fought on the old field Of 1861. the 10Th
and Both Of August. put an end for the
time to the cry OF the north. Onward
10 Richmond II was II brilliant tri-
umph for Lee lie had marched from
the james river. where he had de-
Tended Richmond against Mcclellan at
the gates OF the Confederate capital.
20 head of another enemy which
threatened 10 attack Richmond on i
new plan. This fresh enemy he had
destroyed. Mcclellan had withdrawn
the Army OF the Potomac from the
lower James river 10 the defenses OF
Washington. and suddenly Lee chang
ed his plans. lie decided TO invade
the north. 20 cross into Maryland aud.
If possible. 20 win new state TO the
Confederacy.
There was nothing 10 obstruct the
Confederate march across the upper
Potomac river. Washington was the
danger point i'm the eyes OF the Federal
authorities. with Pope's army defeated
and the enemy within n days march
of the city A Federal force lay AT
Martnsburc in observation on what
was called the valley route from the
heart OF Virginia 10 the Potomac. and
n garrison Of 10000 men was AT Hpr.
pers Ferry. fortified Federal post
three DAYS march north Of Washing
ton. Pope's broken mutations and Nc
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-26

he are just GbOat as old as ne LOOK
People Judge US. by the way we LOOK.
The man or woman with grey hair is be-
ginning to get in the "Old Timers Glass. a"
This Twentieth Century does NOT want
GREY hairt-itw wants the energy of Youth.
The big things are being done by the
YOUNGER generation.
There's q sort Of Has Been look
abou; those Grey Hairs" There is always
one to cTiticise end smile scornfuliy.
Father Time is a stern disciplinarian.
Get the best OF him. Give him the lsush.
Do not be HAS Beer" Its unnecessary.
Use HAYS hair HEALTH
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-26

Clcllau's fresh divisions nj! lay within
the Gordon of forJihcatious around
Washington city
After buryiug the dead on the Geld
az Manassas and sending away TIE
wounded Lee turned the heaC, OF his
columns toward Maryland. and on The
9th OF September the whole fore
waded the river at Uuguardod fords
between Washington and iarpers Fer
~. The southern soldiers made the
experience Il jubilee. laughing singing
and shouting. while the bands at the
head Of the column played Maryland,
My Maryland
The column. 'StonewaU Jackson
riding ahead" halted at Frederick
Tue event was Il novelty. and the small
boys aud women turned out to see the
Soldiers The day after the army
reached Frederick was sunday. ana
''Stouewa.l" went 10 church and quiet
" slept throughout the service
General Lees Daring Plans.
Lee passed the day preparing two
political documents. which. III view OF
the speedy collapse of his Maryland
rampalg are CuriOsitieS worth recall
tug. and In planning military move
neuts 20 support his political schemes.
Next day he published proclamation
20 the people OF Maryland. saying that
the Confederate army had crossed the
Potomac 10 restore independence and
sovereignty To the state 81 Maryland.
''to assist You boo rv-aiUig@ tile rights
OF which you hav, geea deSpoilcd- -
This was Co.dly received and bore no
fruit whatever
Lee also wrote 20 President Davis ~
R.chwocd. suggesting that the u'o
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-26

Hensley, lot Is, assessors plat 1870,
southwest quarter, northwest quarter
section II, II, 2v, 81.
Elizabeth Smith to Joseph and Anna
Van Lancker, lot 7, block ), Park
Ridge addition, Moline, $3.50.
Chase & Wright to D. H. Duncan,
lots 7, and g. block ,; Chase &
Wright's addition, Moline, 5000.
Greer & Johnson to George w.
Champion. lot 4, block lie, East Mo.
line, $4,000
Greer & Johnson TO George W.
Champion, lots 10 and ii, block 1863
East Moline, $500.
All the news all the time-The Argus
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-26

er company's addition. Moline. part
lot 8. 81, IS. Nv, tract in section 81
IS, Nv, $1,000.
Emma Oberg TO Axel L and Ida Holm
er, lot Z, block Il. o. Chld's addition
Moline. $3.50.
Krell, Bosgers & Sala TO Jessie r
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-26

VALLEY. also lots Il, Il and A.. Bards-
ley, Lee & Lees addition. Coal Val
lev. part southwest quarter, southwest
quarter section &C. l.. Nv. $3.50.
Deere ( CO. 10 Tie & NsnsuI
company. ra-j lots & 5, Malufac
turers addition of Nc Water Pow.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-26
Good For Nothina Else.

l couldn't saw OF plane plank OF
work In stone or wood. | never tried
to run a bank don't suppose could
] couldn't bake decent pie or draw a
glass of azz or sell a shoe. and that is
why I'm in the poetry biz.-L0uisville
Courier-Journai.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-26
The War Fifty Years Ago

Lees Army North Of the Potomac---Crosses From Vr-
sinia to Maryland by Fords Between Washington and
Harpers Ferry---Lee Plans to Rest His Soldiers.
Then Invade OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES to the People
OF Maryland to Join the Confederacy---Alarm In
Washineton--Presdent Lincoln In Despair---Recalls
General Mcclellan to Lead the Troops and Save the
Capita---McClellan Sends Six Corps to Meet Lee.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-26
River Riplets

E. H. Clement. the grocer, received
q big consignment OF pumpkins and
squashes from New Boston this morn
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-26
Police Chief Drops Dead.

Peru, Il. Sept. 26.-Chief Of Po-
lice Lafferty, for many years head
of the Peru police department,
dropped dead at his desk yesterday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-26

To what cuffs a single deviation
from the track Of human duties leads!
byron.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-26
Realty Changes

William n Ncie-s 70 Hans Honey
Es-scnua1 lots o. C. 9. .. {. = a1a s.
Lee. bardsley q Lees addition, Coal
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-26

The L. S. dredge boat Ellen ar
rived at the local port yesterday after
noon, and left at $50 o'clock for
Horse island to join the dredge fleet
which is now stationed there.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-26

meut was opportune for offering to the
government at Washington u chance
10 conclude an honorable peace. This
would come in the nature of a demand
for recognition Of the independence of
the south Before the unique proposal!
could he acted upon in Richmond the
Opportune moment Of the situation he'd
passed to the grasp of Lees opponent
Even while Lee was writing there
were six Federal army corps on the
Maryland side Of the Potomac. less
than City miles from the Confederate
camps.
Mcclellan Restored to Command.
In the Federal camp at Washington
not an hour had been lost. Before the
last shot was fired at Pope's defeated
army the work OF reorganization bad
begun. OF this dramatic period Gen
eral George 3. Mcclellan wrote as fol.
lows:
''On the LIST of September l met Gen
eral Halleck at his Office in Washing
ton. who by verbal order directed me
TO take charge Of Washington and lis
defenses. but expressly prohibited me
from exercising any control over the
active troops under General Pope
Next morning while at breakfast at III
early hour received a Gail from the
/ president, accompanied by Genera
HallecE
The president informed. me thai
/ there were 10000 stragglers on the
| roads: that the army ,POpe'S was en-
/ tirclv defeated and falling back Il
/ Washington in confusion. He theI
said that lie regarded Washington a:
] lost and asked me if would. undel
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-26

sI5J $50 Sc At D-sg S.sres si-sef sses rersiss
81 pri-s ard 6e-!cr's Eazc. Ses2 i0e fer trio!
SssIlr.-PSsEs Hsy Sss-sSiti>s c.. Nezsrk. ". J.
I. II. THOMAS CO.; w. T. HARTZ.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-26

ing, being brought in by the steamer
Bonnie Belle"
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1912-06-29

C. +. Roberts and Ed. Delorme went
out to section 10 1891 to camp. While
away from the camp their belongings
took fire and when they returned every
thing was burned up so they had to
start right ont tor home tired and
hungry.
A mysterious shooting affair occurred
at Granite Bluff early in the week
Albert Drummer received wound
while traversing dense swamp from
which he died later az the Iron Noun
tain hospital.
Chas. James. manager of the base
ball team 70 Norway stopped off here
Sunday on his way home from Iron
River. where his team had played Sat
urday and Sunday.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1912-06-29

IL is seldom that man. seeking a
county office. has behind him such en-.
thusiastic. efficient support as has j.
+. Udd of this city in his candidacy
for the office of sheriff of this county
Mr.. Odd has large number of person
al friends who are bending every effort
to land for him determination and,
Judging from the results that are being
attained, they are making big head
way. Pd. / wk.
Leo DeLorme left last Saturday for
Ironwood for short visit From there
he will 20 to Minnesota where he has
a fine position offered him.
Mr. and Mis- Isaac Anderson left last
Tuesday morning for an extended visit
in Virginia, Hibbing and other points
IN Minnesota.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1912-06-29

Mrs. Herman Holmes met with a
ayere accident Monday evening She
Mas using the electrically operated
wringer in the basement at her home
and in some way got the first two flu
gers of her right hand between the
rolls Miss Ester was present AID man
aged TO stop the power but was unable
TO turn the wringer back. II was fully
fifteen minutes before assistance could
be got and Mrs. Holmes extricated
from her position. No homes were
broken but the flesh was badly bruised
r. 0. Frick, engineer in charge OF
the Iron River extension OF the st.
Paul, is now occupying the Herman
Holmes residence on Marquette avenue.
Mr. Frick and family have been room.
ing at the Holmes house for several
weeks awaiting the departure Of Prof
Frost
j f. Udd is the peoples candidate
for sheriff Of Iron county He has re-
ceived much solid encouragement from
the everyday workingman and feels
much encouraged at the way his can
didacy is being received by those who
labor. Pd. wk
The Missouri Girl played to good
sized house At the opera house last
Wednesday evening. The play was
well presented and Mr. Bregger is 10
be congratulated upon the class of plays
tnat he Is getting tor his play house.
Supt w. J. Richards, who was a
delegate at large from Michigan to the
Republican national convention. re.
turned Gu Monday from the Windy
City vol pleased with the result Of the
convention.
County Clerk Wall is attending the
meeting Of the county clerks of the
state at Traverse City this week. In
his absence his able deputy. Miss
Mamie Dawson is attending TO the
Office WORK.
A break in the service pipe leading
20 John X. Stolberg's property necessi.
tated the tearing up OF the pavement
in the center OF Superior avenue dur
ing the week.
Tony Kraus who went TO Bessemer
last week returned the first of the week,
not being satisfied with the position
ne secured up there.
Mrs. Henry Johnson of Lead. S. d.
is,the guest OF Mrs. Jack Anderson.
Mrs. Johnson was formerly resident
OF this city.
Mr. and Mrs. John Peterson, distant
relatives of Mrs VIM. Carlson came
down from Ishpeming last Saturday
and spent Sunday az the Carlson home,
Mr.. and Mrs VIM Holmes. Jr..
spent several days this week in Memo.
minee.
Don't miss the 3 Big Nights nc the
Opera House, next Mon, Tues. and
Wednesday. Prices 10 and Is cents.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1912-06-29

The township road force is doing
good work on the streets about the
school property. In a few days the
road through from Crystal avenue west
Of Supt. Richard residence connect
ing the avenue with Forest avenue will
be cut out and made passible. Mar
quote avenue will be graded clear
through 80 this cross road making 1t
the longest street in the city and with
the improvements now being made mp
on IL, one OF the finest. IL is probable
mat ere many years pass by Marquette
avenue will be continued right through
80 the Iron River road and will be the
main thorough fare for entry into the
city from the west. relieving Crystal
Avenue from the heavy traffic that is
put upon il at present
Misses Hannah Dime of Gold City,
MINI, and Mayblume Erickson OF
Duluth, Mimi. are guests at the home
OF Captain VIM Carlson this week
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1912-06-29

Word was received here yesterday
telling OF the death OF Mrs. Louis Ter
rien at Maiden. Was. where she and
her husband have resided for some
time. The remains will be taken To
Milwaukee for burial
Miss Della Richards of Iron River Is
spending few days with Mrs. /. III
jackson this week. Miss Richards is
a cousin of Mrs. Frank Jackson OF Iron
River.
1--WE all grow old in time sang by
the Little Street Urchin"., Miss
Merrill Charlan at Opera House Mon.
day night.
Hollenbeck, the former Crystal Falls
pitcher who was with Marirette this
season. has been signed by the Oshkosh
team of the w. |. laegue.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1912-06-29

Miss Grace Farrell who received
diploma Mt the Northern State Normal
this week has been elected member
of the honorary society Phi Epsilon.
The society was established last year.
aud 10 il are elected as maximum u
per cent OF those having the vote Of the
whole faculty as best In scholarship,
teaching ability and personality. the
latter signifying power aud Initiative.
so rial qualities professional spirit and
loyalty to the Normal school. IL is
intended TO elect. in time, about the
same per cent from classes OF the past,
keeping in mind, particularly, those
who have distinguished themselves in
their chosen work as we'll as the quail
tiles enumerated above. Miss Farrell
will teach at Crystal Falls next year.
doing seventh grade work. -Gladstone
Delta
Mrs. Mary James from Sault Ste.
Marie. who has been visiting her son
and daughter Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. f.
James OF Norway tor the past month
came mp here last Saturday for few
DAYS visit with Mr.. and Mrs l. H.
jackson accompanied by Mrs. Chas
James and babies, returning to Norway
Tuesday morning.
The primary election for candidates
for county offices will be held in An
gust and. Judging from the encourage.
ment that j f. Odd is getting from
all sides. there Will be large turn ont
OF the voters of the county 10 register
their votes for Mr. Odd for the office
OF sheriff. which he is seeking.
Pa. wk.
Philip Quayle Of the Armenia loca-
ton, left Wednesday night Tor Wash.
ington. D. G., where he will e ter the
automobile college He has finished a
home course IN automobile engineering
with success and will now take another
course in the college.
20 Big City Vaudeville Acts and
moving pictures, Deluxe at the cool
est place in town The Opera House
on Monday. Tuesday and Wednesday
nights
DIR. A. NJ. Darling purchased a new
imperial runabout while at Chicago
asst week Chas. Provost went down
to Chicago along with DR. Darling and
drove the car home.
A new lodge Of Elks was instituted
at Ironwood during the week. the work
being done by the Iron Mountain lodge.
Mons Of the local contingent attended
although several figured to 90.
Clarence Buenger came here Thurs.
day to visit with his father Mr.. Her
man Buenger. Clarence is attending
school at Ann Arbor.
For the best ice cream and the cool
est place in town try n. NJ. Jacobs
parlors.
Mrs. Buudle has moved into her new
home in Maple Grove having given mp
CHe management VI buc LalS Sun noeplial
Prot Hill has a gang OF men laying
water and sewer pipe to the new school
this week
City Engineer Edyvean moved into
one Of the Conliu. Corooran houses in
Maple Grove last Thursday.
Mrs Chas NJ Rogers suffered a
severe burn on her left hand while
working at her home last Monday.
Mr. and Mrs. r. T. Hollow spent
last Sunday at Florence
Get your Fourth OF July fireworks at
" NJ Jacobs
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1912-06-29

Beechy will make two flights OF
twenty minutes at Iron River. Mich,
on July 9TH. II other high class at
fractions Come and see the fun.
The Norton saw mill at Qnronagon
WAS destroyed by fire during the week.
The loss il very large.
Miss Ada Bowman Is spending few
weeks at Marquette with Rev. and
Mrs Osborn.
Miss Magdoline Miller lett last week
for st. Paul TO enter hospital for
treatment.
Mrs. John Erikson returned from her
western trip last Thursday morning
Miss Lottie Justified is home from
her school duties at Milwaukee.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1912-06-29

lutely moisture an d dust proof that you NH
can depend on its keeping your cakes, bread, M
biscuits, pastries, etc. fresh and sweet It's
one Of the Cream City line that You certainly Y
ought 10 have in your kitchen.
Come in and look at H. And let US show you.
too, the Cream City Flour Box. It's top notch
quality - and costs more than common ware
that doesn't last half so long.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-09-26
THRESH GRAIN WHILE DAMP
Practice Is Always Expensive and FIRE.
quentIy Cause of Serious Loss--
Bricks Absorb Moisture.

It is a serious mistaga to thresh
grain wet or even damp, because the
proposition of making it remarketable
Is always expensive and IL frequently
the cause of serious loss. The farm
er who is compelled, from any cause,
to thresh his grain when wet should
lose no time in taking immediate care
Of it,
A few dry bricks thrown into the
grain. as it is put into the bins will alb.
sorb large quantities Of moisture, says
writer in the Farm and Home
Sticks of very dry stove wood will an
swer the same purpose. A dry cedar
post or sticks of cordwood from pop
lar, Eastwood or jack pine trees will
absorb their weight in moisture from
a bin of damp grain. Burlap or 1ute
sacks filled with dry chaff and buried
in a bin of damp grain will absorb
moisture readily and also provide
space for air. / have used them with
excellent success.
Those simple and inexpensive meth
DDS of protecting wet grain are prac-
teal and are much more desirable
than shoveling it over day after day
to keep it from heating. Grain that
gets hot in the bin is worthless for
seed. Musty wheat is no good for
-four and should not be sold or used
for that purpose.