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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-17
COkSORTS WITH
NEGRESS ROBBED

For consorting with a negress and
her negro friend, Joe Schwartz. an
alien, was this morning fined $50 and
costs for disordeTly conduct. Al the
same time, the neEress, Pearl Viii
liams, was arraigned on a charge
OF larceny preferred by Schwartz and
held TO the grand jury under $500
bonds The complainant alleges that
the wenCh stole four s. bills from him.
In the same connection. VIII Thomas,
the woman companion. vas arraign-
ID on a charge of assault preferred
by Schwartz, found guilty and SEN
fenced 10 Sail for 20 days. Thomas
is the same boy who was arrested
May 20 and sentenced TO 80 days for
disorderly conduct May Brown. an.
other negress. was allowed three DAYS
IN which 10 pack her belongings and
hike herself of 10 other parts.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-17
BOUGHT HOUSES ON FIRE.
Queer Trade That Enriched Cato and
Crsssus In Ancient Rome.


Crsssus In Ancient Rome.
One of the strangest businesses In
ancient Rome is mentioned by Juvenal
in his "Satircs." and we hear of 1t also
from historians. Ii consisted of buy
ing houses on fire.
The specuator hurried to the scene
attended by slaves carrying bags OF
money and others carrying tools.
judged the chances of salvage and
made a bid to the distracted house
owners, who were glad to accept any
thing as rule. The bargain struck in
all haste this earliest of fire assures
set his slaves TO work and secured
what lie could Sometimes even be put
out the flames and So made a coup.
1t was a business for capitalists, bur
the poorest who sUecuIatcd in u small
way could hardly lose if he had pres
ence Of mind enough TO grasp the
chances.
Thus Cato the elder and. above ALI
Crassus laid the foundations Of their
wealth The latter had a passion for
such gambling He gradually collected
a force Of carpenters, masOns and such
artiGcers - slaves. of course which
reached 800 men. Not only did he buy
houses on fire. but also enlarg'Ug upon
the common practice. he made hid
for those adjoining which stood in dan.
ger His proposals were commonly
welcome. so helpless were the people
and so great the peril. By this means
Crassus became the greatest owner OF
house property in Rome.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-17

week OF his state tour at Centralia
Saturday night At every stop made
during the week he was given a cor
dial welcome. At a number of cities
he made short imprOmptu addresses.
During the early part Of this week
Judge Dunno will visit the towns in
Clinton, Bond, Madison and St
Clair counties. While his schedule is
not arranged more than three DAYS
in advance he viii in all probability
spend the latter half OF the week in
Monroe, Randolph, Perry, Jackson and
Union counties. Judge Dunno has
received scores Of invitations TO visit
different sections Of the state. He
will accept as many as possible be
fore the completion Of his trip lin
July.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-17
ROCK ISLANDERS
CHAMPIONS OF
SIXTH REGIMENT
Company A Rifle Team Wins
Shoot Held Yesterday at
Camp Pope Range.
MAKE TOTAL SCORE OF 600
Just Two Points Ahead of Dixon sol.
diers Who Make 59S-Retain
Cup in This City.

The rife team representing Com
pany A of this city Yesterday won
the Sixth regiment rife shoot held
at Camp Pope range, east of the
Watch Tower. This makes the sec
ond time the Rock Island militiamen
have scored the highest number Of
points, they having taken the cup last
year. Ten of the - companies of the
regiment sent competing teams and
the staff officers We're represented
Three ranges were fired from by the
competitors and the highest possible
score was $50 points for each team
OF five men. Rock Islands experts
totaled coo points the remainder scor-
ing as follows:
G of Dixon. SOS: f OF Sterling.
527. STAFF, 522; l. of Freeport. 504: N
Of Galena. 500; B of Geneseo. 4SS: d
Of Oak Park, 1856; F of Moline 468: n
Of Monmouth, 1876; c of Galesburg 83I.
SCORE OF WINNERS.
e
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-17
FIRST ANIMAL HOSPITAL.
Il Was Established In the Orient Over
TWO Thousand Years AGO.

One must go 10 the orient and look
back more than 1000 years to find the
first animal hospital known.
The famous Buddhist emperor of In
dia. Asoka. whose long reign from 264
20 22T b. c. abounded in many good
works, was probably the earliest 10 es
tablish a hospital for the treatment Of
animals. says Our Dumb Animals.
ASoka was true humanitarian as well
rs a most powerful sovereign and, al
though yaliug a vast domain. became
deeply impressed by the horrors of
warfare.
He gave up his desire for conquest
and the rock inscriptions. which are
still 'eXtant. record such benefcent
edicts of his as the Counselng of plant
ing shade trees. the digging Of wells
sending out of missionaries. appoint
ment Of special officers to supervise
charities. the establishing of hospitals
for humankind and animals.
IT is OF interest 10 know that the last
remaining of Asoka's hospitals was
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-17
Rudest Man Of His Aqs.

John Hunter, the famous British sur
geon, anatemist, Psychologist and med
zeal writer. who died in 1893, was one
Of the rudest men Of his age. He re
turned home late one evening from his
round Of professional calls and found
his wife entertaining a few friends
Grimly he walked into the center OF
the room. stopped and looked around
Il knew nothing Of this kick up" he
said. and ! ought to have been in
formed As / have returned home fdi
the purpose Of studying / hope the
present company will retire at once
They retired
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-17
Ends tiunt for RIeh Girl.

Often the hunt for rich wife ends
when the man meets d woman that
uses Electric BitteTs. Her strong
nerves tel in 4 bright brain and even
temper. Her peach-DlOom complexion
and ruby lips result from her pure
blood her bright eyes from restful
sleep, her elastic step from firm, free
muscles. all telling Of the health and
strength Electric Bitters give d woman,
and the freedom from indigestion,
bacEache, headache. fainring and dizzy
spells they promote. Everywhere they
are woman's favorite remedy. II weak
or ailing try them. soc at all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-17
SCORE OF WINNERS.

As result OF the shoot, four Of the
Rock Islanders Hedeen, Dunavin,
Freiberg and Baldwin-are members
of the regimentai team Of 10 men which
will compete in the state shoot at Chi
caEO in July
Corporal Salisbury Of Company G.
Dixon, made the highest individual
score, 13o. Corporal Hedeen OF Rock
Island being second.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-17
REALTY CHANGES

Francesca J. Huey by heirs to John
f. lucy, lot 7, block !, II. X. Ed
ward S addition, Moline. Also lot 3,
block ,, II. II. Edwards addition, Mo
line, $500.
Maggie Richardson to Lucy J. and
David +. McCutcheon, lot -, Nc
Cabe's first addition, Rock Island, 81.
Ferdinand Nachbauer to Rock Is
land PlOw company, east half lots I
and 4. block 30, Chicago or lower ad-
dItiOn, Rock Island, 2,5OO.
Timothy j. O'Brien to T Robert
Kuschmann, lot 10, block 3, p.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-17

Right here is the place where the
farmer may do some very valuable
thinking The shallow well is respon-
sible for more sickness in the family
han is dreamed of even. The longer
the family occupies the premises the
greater the danger of infection. The
frequent occurrence of typhoid in farm
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-17
Teddy Bears Win.

Ivy Fiuaulsteiu's Teddy Bear base
ball nine defeated the Twenty second
street Sluggers Yesterday afternoon.
score . 10 g. The game was played
on the Tweutyfourh street diamond.
The batteries We're. Erbsraiu and Fin
kelsteiu Teddy Bears: Whistler. Ser
zig and Becker. Slugggrs
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-17

devoted to animals IL covered TWEEN
ty-five acres and was divided into
proper wards and courts for the &C
commOdation of the patients When
an animal was sick or injured IT'S mas
ter had only to bring it to the hospital.
where it was cared for without regard
to the caste of its owner and where, If
necessary. it found an asylum in old
a
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-17
Voice. Lost is Years. Beturns-

Psna, III, June I7.-Fifteen years
ago Miss Alice Hedges Of this city lost
her voice Since that time she could
not speak above a whisper. Sunday
her voice suddenly returned 10 her.
She vas overjoyed when she found
she could talk as well as she could 5
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-17
Reduces CAPITAL.

Tn, capital stock of the Streckfus
Steamboat line was decreased from
S25oUoo 20 $4,000 at a meeting Of the
stoca holders OF tine corporation held
in thu state Bank building Saturday
afternoon
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-17
ARE DEAD IN
A STORM IN MISSOURI

Kansas City, Mo. June 17-Twen-
ty-siX persons are known TO have been
killed and many injured hv a storm
thai passed over central west Missouri
late Saturday. demolishing buildings.
tearing down wires and leaving the
smaller towns and country homes
completely wrecked.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-17
Keep Watch of the Well

CT supply, and many other diseases
have their origin here.
A farmer can do nothing of greater
benefit and profit to himself, his fam
iy and his live stock than to secure
an abundance of pure water
Al wells should he dug or driven
deep enough to preclude all surface
water.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-17
DELEGATES Pass Throuah-

The Oklahoma delegation to the re-
publication convention at ChicaEo
passed through Rock Island this
moruine in a special train over the
Rock Island road There were seven
coaches in the train
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-17

Two bag guns -. lie DemOCEaIIC
national convention vii be ,Iov--aoI
Marshall. Of -dIaI - and Senator
Luke Lee. Of Tennessee Gov. Nar.
shall Is a candidate FOR the y!esI-
oenCy. and Indiana 30 DELEGATES =
pledged for him He may prove q
dark horse II ne doesn't. le cues
ton arises. who will get the Indiana
delegation? II Is claimed by both
Clark and " llSon.
Senator Lee Is a progressive ! mo
crat. and one OF the ablest Of the
younger ms nbers Of the uDp-r house
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-17
To Hold Exams

5. J. Ferguson. county superintend-
ent Of schools. announces that the first
Of the teachers examinations will be
held Tuesday morning in his Office III
the court house
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-17

Gregg's addition, Rock Island, 1915.
Oscar A. l.. Person to Clara NJ.
Kim5aIl, lot I, block 1, Columbia
park addition. Moline, 81.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-17
I EACH DAY

years ago. She lost her voice March
/, 1897.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-05-17
DON'T BE THIN
No Need of Being Scrawny, Weak and
Emaciated

In these days of physical culture
and health foods, one would hardly
expect to see any thin, weak, enact
ated people, but in spite of all this.
nearly every person you meet is thin
and scrawny
Good healthy flesh can only be gain
ed by the use of the proper food with
thorough assimilation of the fat-giy
ing elements. Nine people out of ten
in order to weigh as much as they
ought and be perfectly healthy, should
use Samose, the great 1esh-forrning
food. Weigh yourself before com
mencing to use these little tablets, and
see how your weight increases.
Samose has valuable flesh forming
and tissue building properties, and
when it is assimilated with the food,
it causes the f1esh-making elements IL
be retained and the weight is naturally
increased.
Geo. W. Stansield, the popular drug
gist, 632 Kansas avenue, Topeka, has
sold in the last few weeks, a great
many packages of Samose, every one
with his personal guarantee to refund
the money if it did not give satisfac-
ton and has hadA but one. person ask
for the money back. Sent post paid on
receipt of price, 80 cents.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-05-17
X. Longren Making Perilous Flight Over Topeka

to be the most spectacular and thrill
ing aeroplane flight ever made in
Kansas. Alvin K. Longren, the To-
peka bird man." was the manipula-
tor of the aircraft and as he sped over
the city contending against an Is mile
an hour breeze, and at a height of
over 2,500 feet, he looked like a mere
speck To the spectators at the fair
bred, the biplane presented the APP
pearance of an ant in the dis
lance.
The start was made at 10 minutes
before o'clock and the aviator alight-
ed gracefully in the quarter stretch
Of the state fair grounds at exactly
5, having covered a distance of APP
proximate1y 10 miles.
The aviator as he rose from the fair
grounds at the start of the flight,
took a northwesterly course for
short distance, and then went direct
Iy north to the river. He followed
the Kaw, and later crossed Kansas
avenue near the Rock Island depot. He
went as far east as the city limits,
and on his return to the fair grounds
flew over the Auditorium and State
Journal building. Passing over the
heads of the spectators at the fa1r
grounds he soon disappeared behind
the trees to the westward.
For an instant alarm was felt on the
part of many for fear that something
had gone wrong with the engine.
Fear was soon turned to admiration
when flying low at the rate of mile
a minute the aeroplane reappeared
over the tree tops. The aviator had
reached a point southwest of Wash
burn college.
When the Topeka flyer alighted
from his machine he was the most
composed person in the group of ex-
cited humanity who crowded around
him to ask all manner of questions.
When Longren had retired to his tent
Secretary H. L. Cook of the State Fair
association came in and enthusiastically
said: I'VE always make good on the Kan
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-05-17

corner of Sixth avenue and Lake street
, promptly at o'clock. The band will fur
nish music the entire evening and the
| boys guarantee a jolly time for all.
An exhibit of the different kinds OF
| work done at Lincoln school was given
I Wednesday afternoon at the school house.
A large number of the patrons attended
the exhibit which indeed is worthy of spe-
cial mention. The work done in the school
room as well as the manual training work
was for inspection. The pupils of the up
per grades furnished music during the
afternoon. A number of the teachers had
some of their own private work on ex-
hibition. A half dozen or more beautiful
oil paintings, hand painted china and en-
broidery work were displayed by Mrs.
Laura D. Mckee, eighth grade teacher.
These were her own work which without
doubt was work Of art.
The funeral of Mrs. Hattie Neske, who
died Thursday at her home, 724 Branner
street. was held this afternoon from the
home. Mrs Neske has been dangerously
i'll for the past ten days and the end was
relief to her intense suffering. Mrs
Neske is survived by her husband MI.
Theodore Neske, and a baby boy three
The Poinsetta Embroidery club were de-
lightfully entertained at an all-day meet
ing Thursday at the home of Mrs. John
K1nne. The following ladies thoroughly
enjoyed the hospitality of their hostess
Mrs. Martha Ackley, Mrs. Mary Norwood,
Mrs. John Ash, Mrs. Ethel Heidi, Mrs. L.
A. P. Hughes, Mrs. Walter Miller, Mrs.
T. R. Gathercole, Mrs. John Lord of Kan
sas City, Mrs J. W. Gibbons Mrs. Caddle
Ash, Mrs. Edward Mervin, Mrs. LAURA
Casavant, Mrs Frank Garland, Mrs.
John MulvihiII, Mrs. Carrie Lord, Mrs.
Laura Galetly, Mrs. Francis De Bow and
Miss Myrtle Mervin.
Mr. Jesse Shaw who was driving a de-
livery wagon for Sam Cunningham. had
a runaway accident Thursday in which
he was slightly bruised. The team start
ed to run in front of I. Brubaker's store,
1913 East Sixth avenue, and raced up
Sixth avenue until they reached the Via
duct when the team turned into the rail-
ing starting up the viaduct and both
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-05-17

horses fell and the sudden stop threw Mr..
Shaw and two small boys who were riding
with him between the horses Slight dam
age to the horses, harness and wagon was
the end of the exciting runaway.
The adult Bible class of the East Side
M. e. church will meet this evening with
Mr.. and Mrs. Knapp, 1900 East Eighth
avenue.
Mrs Ben Porter entertained the Golden
Rod Embroidery club Wednesday after
noon at her home SOL Taylor street The
following ladies were present: Mrs.
Harry Apologize. Mrs. Roy Bunds, Mrs.
Otis Berryhill, Mrs. Walter Devlin, Mrs
Sid Norman. The following officers were
elected: President, Mrs Frank Davis; re-
cording secretary, Mrs Ben Porter, CORE
spending secretary, Mrs. Sid Norman,
and treasurer, Mrs. Sid Norman.
The Lincoln school pupils have pur-
chased two new pianos which will be
used on the second and third floors.
Thursday afternoon musicale was given
for the pupils after, school who paid s
cents to finish paying for the second
plano.
Mr.. Roy Beeler of Argentine was visit
ing relatives on the East side Thursday.
Mrs. Lena Michaels OF P1ainville, Ohio
is visiting her sister, Mrs. Anna Spurlock,
7O1s Madison. street and her brotheF Mr..
John Griley, S2s Quincy street, for an ex-
tended time.
The East side kindergarten pupils and
their teachers, Miss Lulu Mckee, Miss
Ethel Everingham and Miss Alice An
drews, had a hayrack ride to Cages
Lake today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-05-17

Collinson was at one time with the
Santa Fee in Topeka and was the man
who made John Purcell gang foreman
at the Santa Fe shops.
The management of the Victor
Film Advertising Co. has announced
that between 1890 and 2:30 O'Clock
Saturday afternoon a motion picture
of Kansas avenue from Tenth avenue
to the bridge will be taken as a part
of the Seeing Topeka First" film that
will probably be on exhibit in a local
show house next week. 1t is hoped
that as many persons as possible will
make 1t a point to be on the avenue
at that time.
Capt. P. H. -Coney's law office has
been a busy place since last Monday
morning with the large assembIage of
veterans making application for in
crease of their pensions under the new
pension. law approved by the presi-
dent last Saturday night before IL
O'Clock, which increases the pensions
of all honorably discharged soldiers
and sailors of from so days to three
years service according to their ages
at 81, Sc, 10 and 70 years. respectively
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-05-17

Chief Schuettler, Sheriff Michael zfm-
mer and Election Commissioner Gar
necld We're fined the same amount.
Some days before the Democratic con-
vention Judge Owens directed that
Commissioner Czarnecki, the Republi-
can member of the election commission
organize the convention and call this
roll of delegates
Superior Judge Mckinley. on the Pc
tition of County Chairman McGillen,
issued an injunction restraining inter
ference by the county Judge or his
aides, but Judge Owens ignored the in
junction and at his orders the doors
of the armory were battered down and
those delegates allied with the Hearst
Harrison faction entered
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-05-17
SNAP SHOTS
AT HOME NEWS.

Ten thousand copies of the state
fair premium list are being printed.
Topeka's aviator, A. K. Longren, is
| different from the average bird man
that visits Topeka-he flies.
Miss Hazelle Loveland will be heard
in song recital at the First M. T..
church week from tonight.
The Tecumseh school will next term
have an accredited two years high
school course. Prof. ChaS. }. Canlli
is principal of the school
A picture of the buffalo at Gage
park will be included in the seeing
Topeka first film which is now in the
making by the Victor Film Advertis-
ing company.
An open meeting of the Industrial
Council will be held this evening at
618 kansas avenue, for the discussion
of the state publication of schooi
books. The public is invited.
Secretary HI. L. Cook of the Kansas
state Fair association, received word
today from an Oklahoma sheep and
hog man stating that he will enter his
best stock in the fair ataTopeka next
fall.
Frank farrell publicity agent of the
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe, during
a recent trip to Bartfesville, Ok, spent
one whole day initiating business men
of that city into Topeka.s famous or
ganization, the "Y elbow Dog
The outdoor am pIl1IAcdtSE DIT w assn
burn college will hold 2, 600 persons
and the college intends to fill every
ssbench" at the annual spring play of
the dramatic club this evening. The
weather man promises an ideal even
ing for the play.
w. F. Roehr will play the pipe or
gan in the Auditorium this evening
from 1880 to o'clock. These organ
recitals are becoming more and more
appreciated blythe general public. Mr..
Roehr plays a, class of music that can
be appreciated by everyone.
'Bilp' Curtis, the, newly elected
president of the Kansas Elks, is ex-
Dected in Topeka this evening. Copies
of his life history from the State
Journal have been pasted on his desk
and others sent to out of town pas
senger officials of the road.
There are several high school sem
iors whose names are not on the list
of prospective graduates, who will be
awarded the sheepskins provided that
they put in extra time on their work
in the next few days. and are sue
cessful in their final examinations.
Warden J. K. Codding has given his
consent to sending gang of state
penitentiary convictS Ito Shawnee
county to work on the roads under the
supervision of State Engineer w. S.
Gerheart However, the sanction of
the prison board must first be had.
w. B. Collinson, chief clerk to the
general manager of the Santa Fe in
Topeka, left for his home in Memphis
to spend few days with his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. James Co1i1nson. James
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-05-17

sas fair grounds-this is the best we've
done. It was the best flight L have ever
SEEM
When asked if he expected to make a
second flight Longren said: THE air
isn't by any means ideal, and the danger
Of flying over the city is great It would
be different were there open country in
which to alight. There is decided diff
guilty in making turns.
Motion Pictures Taken.
Representatives of the Victor Film AID
vertising company were on the grounds,
and Aviator Longren consented to make
a special 'thop'' on the quarter stretch for
the benefit of the men who are taking
the Seeing Topeka First" pictures.
Then there was big array of smaller
cameras on the ground and Longren
posed especially for them, but on the side
he said in a jolly manner: I'm tired of
the picture men-pd like to shoot 'em. %
While the gate receipts were scarcely
more than 500 for the two days, still, the
Topeka aviator feels that his work in
the city has been worth while He was
glad to have the opportunity of showing
his friends what he can do, and then the
advertising value of the flight Thursday
will be worth considering. Every Topekan
who saw the remarkable flight over the
city will swear that there is no better air
navigator on earth
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-05-17
Amusernents.

Margaret Ellington, in the role of
Mary Schultz in Charles Kenyon's in
tensely interesting drama, 'fKindling."
has createda more favorable comment
among authors, players and critics of
prominence than has any emotional
actress of recent years. Miss Il1ington's
work in this play is nothing less than
wonderful. She will be the attraction
at the Grand on Wednesday. May 22nd.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-05-17
JUDGE is FINED
He Violated an Injunction of the
superior Court.

Chicago, May 17.-County Judge John
z. owens was fined $50 today by SUI
perior Court Judge NJ. F. Mckinley for
contempt of court in violating the SUI
perior court injunction restraining the
county judge from interfering with the
Cook county Democratic convention,
April Is.
Chief of Police Mcweeny. Assistant