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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-12
POLICE STATION
SERVES AS HOTEL
Only Occupants of the Place
Over Night Were Voluntary
Seekers Of Sleeping Pace.

A hostelry which bids fair to rival
the Harms, Harper and Rock Island
house in popularity during the present
cold wave, is the Hotel de Blue Coat,
located on the corner of Sixteenth
street and Third avenue. Last night
five guests stepped up to the counter
and asked for outside rooms with a
southern, exposure. They had no lug
gage, and consequently Night Clerk
Kramer did not show them anything
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-12

with a bath, but to the contrary as
signed them to cell-(beg pardon)-
room No. l, where they all rolled in
to the hay via one bed. Inasmuch as
they did not ring for ice water, or
bawI out the chambermaid, they were
the management nothing but their
good will. The voluntary guests were
the only occupants of the police sta
ton last p. m, not a single arrest
being made. Police court was con-
spicuous by it's absence.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-12

part Of our government to obtain for
our products the markets of the world
1t is directly traceable to apprehension
that, in recent years, our government
has drifted in-o the European way of
interfering with the political affairs
OF our neighbors for purposes of gain.
Il do not charge that this is so, but
do insist that If it is not so the fact
has not been made sufficiently clear.
Il take full cognizance of the state
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-12

rheumatism Relieved IN a I|ew Hours.
N. B. Langley, Madison. Wis. says:
Il was almost helpless with rheuma.
tism for about five months. Had It In
my neck 50 could mt turn my head
and all through my BODY. l tried three
doctors and many remedies without
any relief whatever until l procured
DR.. Detchon's Relief for rheumatism
In a few hours the pain was relieved
and in three days the rheumatism wal
completely cured and | was at work.
Sold by Otto Grotian, 1901 Second ave
rue Rock Island; Gust schlegel & Son
220 West Second street. Davenport
ADVERTISEMENT.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-12

ment that this nation must do as other
nations do if it would maintain its own,
but deny its validity as an argument.
The foreign policy of these United
States has been unique from the be-
ginning. II has differed sharply from
that of other nations from the day on
which the father of his country set his
face like flint against entangling alli-
ances.
ut always has been our boast and
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-12
Notice.

Bids will be received at the mayors
Office, Rock Island, ILL.,, until a. m,
Dec. 81, 1912, for 10000 feet of red or
white oak lumber, three inches thick,
for bridge flooring, sawed in length as
follows: 10000 feet, 4 feet 5 inches
in length; 10000 feet, feet z inches
in length. F. o. b. Searstown, Rock
Island county, Illinois, on the c., K. 1.
& p railway. II. NJ. SCHRIVER,
Mayor
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-12

The greatest danger from influenza
is of its resulting in pneumonia This
can be obviated by using Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy, as it not only
cures influenza, but counteracts any
tendency of the disease towards pneu-
n,onia. Sold by all druggists.-(Adver
tisement.)
The Washington herald., 1912-04-14

An, tnank heavenE Ills lace be-
came radiant. The prime minister is
lunching with me. May he share your
hopesl He has nerves of steel, and yet
j know that he has hardly slept since
this terrible event Jacobs, will you ask
the prime minister to come upl AS to
you, dear, | fear that this is a matter
minutes in the dining room"
The prime minister's manner was
subdued, but ] could see by the CLEAN
of his eyes and the twitching Of his
bony hands that he shared the excite
ment Of his young colleague.
Il understand that you have some
thing TO report, Mr.. HolmesH
Purely negative as yet" my friend
answered. 81 have inquired at every
point where it might be, and am sure
that there is no danger to be appre-
hended."
But that is not enough, Mr.. Holmes.
We cannot live forever on such a vol
cano, We must have something def
mite"
Il am in hopes OF getting II. That
Is why ] am here. The more think
of the matte- the more convinced / am
that the letter has never left this
house"
Mr.. Holmes T.
IF il had it would certainly have
been public by now"
But why should any one take il in
order to keep it in this housei"
u am not convinced that amy one did
take it,"
Then how could it leave the dispatch
box7"
Il am not convinced that il ever did
leave the dispatch box
Mr. Holmes. this joking is very i'll
timed, You have my assurance that il
left the box"
= Have you examined the box. since
Tuesday morning"
mo. 1t was not necessary"
looked It."
'Impossible,,~I say"
But am not convinced Of It.
have known such things to happen.
presume there are other papers there.
Well. It may have got mixed with
them"
1T was on the top"
Some one may have shaken the box
and displaced il"
No, no, ] had everything OUT
Surely II is easily decided. Hope"
said the premier. Let us have the dis
patch box brought in"
The secretary rang the bell.
Jacobs, bring down my dispatch box.
This is farcical waste Of time, but
still, il nothing else will satisfy YOU, il
shall be done Thank you, Jacobs, put
It here. ! have always had the key on
my watch-chain. Here are the papers,
you see. Letter from Lord Me--sw,
report from Sir Charles Hardy, memo
,randum from Belgrade, note on the
Russo German grain taxes, letter from
Madrid. note from Lord Flowers
Good heavens what is this? Lord Bel
lingeri Lord Bellingerp
The premier snatched the blue en-
velope from his hand.
Eyes. il is it--and the letter IS intact
Hope. congratulated you"
Thank youi Thank you'll What a
weight from my heart. But this IS in
conceivable-impossible Mr.. Holmes,
you are wizard, soreererl How did
you know il was there"
else"
Il cannot believe my eyesi" He ran
wildly TO the door. where is my
wife? ! must tell her that all is well.
Hildal HildaT we heard his voice on
the stairs.
The premier looked at Holmes with
twinkling eyes
Come. sir" said he. There Is more
in this than meets the eye. How came
the letter back in the box7g
Holmes turned away smiling from the
keen scrutiny OF those wonderful eyes.
We also have our diplomatic SCI
erets," said he. and picking up his hat,
he turned to the door
krsWrr-
The Washington herald., 1912-04-14
shavins Among the AneIent..

From tho Chicago Tribune.
Shaving was practiced among the
Egyptians early in the eighteenth CEN
fury before Christ. The first mention OF
II in the Scriptures is in Genesis. where
Joseph made hasty toilet when called
TO go before the king end Shaved him
self" Nearly a century later shaving the
head Is mentioned, Ezekiel Oh, c. $3.50
alluded TO the BARRIERS razop"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-09-10

An ounce of Prevention: Ut is a trite but true adage; "An ounce of proven tion is worth pound of cure" This particularly applies to the proven ton Of illness and especially to the prompt care and treatment of small afflictions that may result seriously, otherwise. There: are many times when prompt action will turn aside g. long spell of sickness; prevent a big bill from the doctor save much val tLabIe time: hinder a crippled condi-
 When this is so paIpable in com mon experience and backed by prov erbs such as that quoted and: "A stitch in time. saves nine.. etc, it is persons utterly ignore 1t all and reap the dire results.
 A scratch that becomes inhamed; a silver under a finger nail; a chafed foot that has been poisoned by the dye of stocking; while in 99 cases out of 100-or in far greater propor- uon-these may heal naturally. and with little care. upon the slightest sign of inflammation, the most perfect pre- vention should at once be resorted to. Otherwise there may come the dan ger of blood-poisoning, lockjaw and worse.
 When you find any cause of danger. remove the cause at once by thorough treatments taught in the Home Health Club books. If you are not in pos- session or the books, write to this club and the proper advice will be
 Don't neglect a little cold, stop it, don't go around with a eere finger, heal it don't watch your hair falling out, prevent it don't growl and en- dure decaying teeth, remove the cause ; don't wait until the lump in your breast becomes a cancer, or that brown scab on your cheek develops into a lupus; treat them to a finish, and if you do not know. how, ask the Home Health Club.
 There are somple home remedies and home trea tments for all affIictions, from a distressing itching to tuber- culosis. Properly administered under proper circumstances, these remedies and treatments will make you whole gain and all of it can be done in your own home and with material that you have at hs,sd. for the most part
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-09-10
The Hat Question In 47so.

The Handel festival was originally given in Westminster abbey, and the official notice of 179O announced. that mo ladies will be admitted with Hats, and they are particularly requested to come without Feathers and very small Hoops, if any.' As ecclesiastical law demands that female worshipers shall cover their heads in church, this regu- lation was curiously anomalous. A suggestion in regard to ladies head gear was also made by Sir Frederic Cowen in 1905, when he gave it as his opinion that the ladies might discover in their wardrobe some extremely fas- cinating flat hats,'' which would not ob- struct the view. The stfaseina ting flat hatss were, however, chiefly conspfcu- ous by their absence, owing presuma- bly, i've write subject to feminine cor rectionl to the fact that the fiat hat was not among the fashions of that year.-London Globe
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-09-10
WALL STREET IS
 RESPONSIBLE FOR MEXICAN TROUBLES

Washington, Sept. 1o-Charging that Wall street conspiracy is responsi- bIe for the troubles in Mexico, Juan Pedro Didaph, representative here of the Mexican revolutionists, issued a settlement today, bitterly attacking the state department.
 ssSpyer, Morgan and other Wall street interests control the railways, said Didaph Henry Clay Pierce and the Standard Oil Go. possess a mono poly of Mexican oil lands, big busf- ness interests in Mexico of John Hays Hammond and Charles F. Taft, the Presidents brother, these are the powers which intervere with the state department to openly assist sMadero in grating despOtism.
 s.The state department is merely the creature of Wall street conspirat tors and financia pirates in Mexico
 'sThe very fact that the United States threatens to interfere in Mexico is proof that Madero cannot control the situation This is ample reason why beIligerent rights should be granted by revolutioniStS.'
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-09-10
'GHEkERS" AT POLRS IS
 CAPITAL PRODUCTION
Wilson Nfesrese. Miss Starr and Other Fasorites In Roles Well Suited
 10 Them.

The Poli Players as seen last night in Harry W. Blossoms original racing -omedse- certainly put the check in laugh any time you want to cash in IL has the ntghters ndorsernent on the back and win be accepted in the paddock
 A racing play. without the ''racy' features which sometimes mar the en- 5oyment of such productions, "Check- srs'' combines a pleaSurable sense of hunaor and heart interest which has sndeared it to the theatre-going pup lie since it's inception in New York
 The plot depicts the fortunes of one Edward Campbell, young man Who though first reflected upon the audi ence in the bad light of his racing as sociates. redeems his character Arthur Kendall from a, rapidly decl1n- Ing career of gambler and drunkard at the. Arlington Hotel, Hot Sprngs Becoming infatuated with Pert Bar low. the daughter of a rich banker, who Is engaged to Kendall, Chlckers Is prompted to visit Chicago in an eff fort to redeem his fortunes and blast Hd reDIfattOn- With the aid of talisrran entrusted to him by Pert, in the great racing scene of the third act, he wins a fortune on a horse Re morse, and returning to the old hOrnes4ead in the fourth act is just m time to save the run on, AdonlruIn Barlowsst bank, which threatens the fortunes eof his future father-ln-laW- He Is an accepted stIitor-
 Throughout the play, Miss Marguer- ite Starr as Pert Barlow, is given an opuortunity of showing with great effectiveness her originality and the various grzduations of love and hope were admirably depicted. Wilson Mel rose as '-Checkers',.,. groomed for a nandstaud finish: ran first from the flag to the post with a. good field Stuart Fox as Push Miller race track tout and tapster. put them over on every occasion and was always In the rfnE O. Wilson Haanlnel as -Adonarum Barlow" ably enacted the difficult part assigned him. Edward Van Sloan as Arthur Kendall" ran second fin the affections of Pert, but came under the wire with form. Charles Guthrie as Judge Martin" and 1T Jerome Iaw1er as Uncle JerryZswe high in the betting Miss Lillian e. FHeld as 'tCynthy' and Miss Genewzeve Cliff as Sadie Martin ran well in the fiI1ie class. Other en- tries were first class and none was ecrntched before going to the post.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-09-10
1 THE THEORY OF GOOD
 1 SPRING SUSPENSION
Novel Principle Applied in Stevens
 Duryea Gives Wonderful Ease.

The initial point of importance in the theory of motor-car spring suspension. as explained by MT. Erwin M. Jen- nings, is the fact that the spring has no fixed abutment, the road and iner- tia, of the car serving alternativeIy in that capacity according as the wheel falls into a hole or is jerked upward by an obstacle.
 :; To anaIyze the situation, consider for a, moment the example of a heavy ball supported on the top of a light hellical spring, which is being carried forward by the hand. By raising the hand very slowly, the ball may be raised without further conipressing the spring, alternately, by jerking the hand upward Vtsry quickly the spring may be compressed without raising the ball
 The foregoing relates to the spring that moves freely and with relatively little friction. When at rest, the ay- craze leaf spring is unnatura11y stiff. MT Jennings pointed out, because of the 'tstichtion'' between the leaves. This is specially detrimental to easy riding on good roads, owing to the fact that small obstacles give small blows and, therefore. tend to reduce the s.softness factor
 It has remained for the engineering
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-09-10
HOME HEALTH CLUB
By DR. DAVID H REEDER, La Porte, Indiana

tion and immediately following there is a very unpleasant, smarting, burn ing sensation. I have a sour taste in my mouth and little fever every few days. For awhile I seemed to inn prove but now I am just as bad as I ever was. AS soon as I cat there is gas accumulates and have a very un- easy feeling throughout my body. I try not to eat very much but per haps do not eat the right things. writing you before but thought I would improve without having to take treat nfents. From previous experiences with your methods believe that you can help me out of my present sick ness.
 From the description you give of progressed until it has now become complicated. Instead of having only ope or two conditions to treat you will have at least three to overcome, I believe it began in the digestive organs. You probably were not care- fui in regard to the food that you consequently the stomach has become deranged and then the bowels. throw ing too much work on the liver and urinary organs. Had you needed the regulated your diet. and procured iu- dicated internal remedies, you could have probably cut the attack short.
 I would suggest that you regulate your diet so as to avoid pork, veal, made gravies, and white bread. You may take a little mutton or chicken once daily. baked potatoes whcie wheat bread, ripe fruits, and fruit saul ces, and not more than two vegetable s with each meal. Some of the cereals with a little cream milk and little fruit for brealxfast would be suf- ficient- But be careful not to ever eat of anything. Zou should drink a glass of cold water the first thing in the morning, two glasses between meals and one at bedtime The tis- sue clements Or foods would assist greatly in overcoming your condition l. believe that if you will regulate your diet as have suggested and drink plenty of 1iquois between meals and eat very lightly for some weeks that you will be able to overcome your further treatment should you desire #
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-09-10
PLAYS AND PLAYERS
LYRIC THEATRE

A large audience was well peased with the present tfon of. The Great .19ivide''~ by The Eleanor Clevela. nd Stock Company last night at the Lyric This great Western Drama written by William Vaughn Moody, which attracted capacity houses dur ing 9 long run in New York. is full Of interest throughout. The splendid company of players tat the Lyric did justice to the lines ir' last nights per- formance. The scenic reflects Were superb, especially insi the second act when the gCata lima Mountains were shown in all their gorgeous splendour
 Every member of the following east deserve the highest praise for the splendid support given: Philip Jor- dan, John Carroll; Polly Jordan, his wife Miss B. Kreighoff; Winthrop Newbury, Alan Dewitt Ruth Jordan Philips sister, Miss Eleanor CAeve- land: Post Boy, Wilbur Williams; Pedro. Alfred Smith; Dutch John M. Bvrnes: stephen Ghent, Harry In gram; Lon Anderson. John M. ByTnes; Rurt Williams, Charles Grey; The Architect, Bernard Craney; Mrs. Jor- dan, Miss Margaret Lewis; Dr. New bury MT. Craney-
 The, usual matinee and evening performances will be given throughout the week.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-09-10
BOARD OF CHARITIES WILL
 INCREASE DOCTORS PAY
Postpone Action of Proposed Raise From $500 to $500 For One
 Week.

The matter of increasing the sa1a- ries of the day ambulance surgeons of the emergency hospital staff, from $500 to $500 per year was laid over for one week at the meeting of the Board of Charities late yesterday, pending a. conference with the mem bers of the hospital staff to ascertain whether the proposed increase will be satisfactory to. the surgeons.
 Supt. Johnson's monthly report dwebt with emphasis on the care of insane at Lakeview Home. He recom- nended that all cases of this sort with the exception of emerg rgency cases-be banished from that institu- ton and be entrusted to one of the two state institutions. at Middletown and Norwich. This matter will come up for further consideration at an ad- tourned meeting next week
 Commissioners Behrens and Judge were appointed a committee on pub Iicity to agitate in favor of the pro- posed bond Issue of s17, 5000 for the building of new a1ulshouse- They ex- pect to issue a pamphlet pointing out the shortcomings of institution, and showing the need of a new struc- ture.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-09-10

staff of the Stevens-Da:yea Company
 to design springs that absorb the light
 well as the heavy blow with the
 least amount of movement, permitting
 the body to remain practically level.
 This means extreme comfort as the from side to side as the car speeds over rough roads.
 This wonderful smoothness is obtain ed in the simplest manner, and can be explained by an equally simple il- 1uStration. The movement of the low CT spring of the 3-4-elliptic, at the
 rear, is enumerated or dampened by
 the movement Of the upper member of
 the set, so that instead of being sud- tically a level position, the shocks of the road being absorbed, not commit | nicated to the chassis frame on which the body rests. Mir Jennings added that it might seem as if this theory would apply to any design of 3-4-elliptic springs, but that such is not the case, as was proved in the many tests conducted by the Stevens-Duryea engineers. It springs specially designed, each with 1 a different degree of oscillation to achieve the desired result or other wise, the shocks would set the body In motion, and the motion, would con- tinue long after the care had passed over an obstruction.
 The new spring suspension of the nings on his last visit to the Stevens Duryea factory that he expressed the 1 opinion that practically every maker will have to approxin1ate this design before he can produce a really smooth riding comfortable car.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-09-10
Weather Indications

New Haven, Sept. 10-Forecast prob ably fair tonight and "Wednesday, and slightly warmer, tonight Variable winds.
 Showers have occurred during. the last hours on the South Atlantic and gulf coast and from Kansas northeast ward to Michigan The greatest rain fall was 5-02 inches at Tampa, Fla. A disturbance central, this morning, over Lake Superior, will move east ward and this vicinity will be on the south . rrf sAsee8se of @3tszson Wednesday. This 4s4of1ezsSd sBy an area, of high pressure that is now producing cool, pleasant weather in the northwest. The temperature continues high over the cantral sections.
 Conditions favor for this vicinity fair weather with slowly rising tenn perature followed by increasing cloud iness and probably local showers, Wednesday
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-09-10
FAIRFIELD

A meeting of the progressives of Fz1rheld sTas held on, the lawn of the Waterman cottage on Sasco Hill at 6 o'clock last night for the purpose Of effecffng permanent organization and e1ecting a delegate to the State Convention to be held at Hartford. Seut 55th The following officers were lrnznirnouely elected
 Chazrman, D. E. Ma1pass; secretary, Harry e. Juison: treasurer Geo. w. Larson; delegate, Harry c. Judson- The meeting was we'll attended by rep reseutative Bull Moose of Fairfield and ffe organization started off with a large enrollment of very enthtsias- tic members A progressive club will be organised just as soon as suitable duarters gan be procured. Arrange ments under way for a big rally at which time prominent out of town speakers will address the local Bull Moose Some very prominent citizens of Fairf1efd and Southport have re- gently come out for the new move ment and will give the organization their full support. --
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-09-10
CLUB NOTES.

Dear DoctOr:--- 3rs.. s--l--49.
 My little girl four years old is af- flieted with nervous trouble. The doctors here say that the nerve lead ing to the cerebe1lum is affected It was first noticed Sept. 4. 1910. She first complained of pain in the back of her neck, and in a. short time she began to stagger and fail when she was wa1kin- She has been troubled much with constipation, but is some better of that now She falls when she closes her eyes while standing, cannot look upwards with falling. She vonlited very much, and with great force, up to two weeks ago. Is plump, weighs 36 1-2 pounds.
 F. P. T.
 I would not attempt to diagnose the case of your child from the descrip- ton which you have given further than 1t shows a few of the symptoms Of Locomotor Ataxia, although these are not usually found in so young a patient. I think you would be wise to have a very thorough and careful ex- animation made of the spine by a re- liable and skillful osteopath, for prob ably there is some slight luxation of the spinal column, and have it also examined for adherent propucc. 2 I would not care to make addition al suggestions without seeing the case.
 Dear Doctor:
 Two months ago I took sick. It started in the urinary organs have frequent desire to urinate, which both CTS me a great deal. During trina