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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-30
this brave work Sergeant HalliweiI re-
ceived the Victoria cross. - Harper's
Weekly.
Seven In the Eible.

The number seven plays a prominent
part in events in the Bible. The crea-
ton took six days, and on the seventh
there was rest. On the seventh day of
the seventh month a holy observance
was ordained, and the Israelites feast
ed seven days and rested seven days.
Noah had seven days warning of the
food. and the seven years of plenty
were fOretold in Pharaoh's dream by
seven fat beasts, as were the seven lean
years by seven lean beasts. We speak
of the seven heavens. and the seventh
son was supposed TO he endowed with
eminent wisdom. In short, there is
no other number which enters into the
Bible so often as seven. No doubt the
wide popularity Of the number and the
superstitions which are connected with
1t came from its wide use in the Bible
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-30
Personal Points

Harry German of Chicago is in the
city visiting relatives and friends.
j. S. Streeper has returned home
after a holiday visit at Olathe, Kan.
Mrs. J. Z. Anderson of Quincy is
visiting at the home of her parents,
Mr. and Mrs. Victor Beck.
l.. B. Callahan, who has been in
Clinton on a business trip of several
DAYS. returned this morning.
L. T owens left last night for
Galesburg and Chicago on business
trip of several days duration.
Miss Eva White of Thornburg, Iowa,
who has been visiting friends in the
city. left last evening for Sprague,
Wis. to visit relatives there.
Captain and >frs. J. NJ. Beardsley
and George +. Bailey left today for
Florida to spend the winter They eX-
pect to eat their New Years dinner in
Jacksonville
Miss Grace Skallberg, 1909 Twenty
eighth street will leave tomorrow
morning for California. where she will
spend tbs winter with friends at Biy.
erside and Los Angeles.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-30
CARLOAD OF BRICK
RECEIVED FOR ~"

A carload of brick was received this
morning for the new Y. NJ. c. A. build
ing, which will make possible a con
siderable amount of work within the
present week. These bricks are the
oaes to be used for lining the walls of
the basement surrounding the swim
ming pool. They are q cream-colored.
vitritied brick, which will give a very
line finish 10 this part Of the build
ing. During the interval OF waiting
for bricks, the time has been improv-
ed to get more stone laid. and the
walls have been pushed just so much
higher by the placing of another
course Of stone.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-30
Nature as a Cook Stove.

Maori housewives OF New Zealand
have discovered. like their more civil
lized sisters, the value OF the fireless
cooker as a labor saver. but their cook
ers have neither to be made EOr or
dered. Nature furnishes them III in
exhaustible supply. for they are moth
ing more nor less than the small gey-
sers of the region. Using a box, bas-
ket or Dag. depending on what they
are cooking. the women sink the re-
ceptacle In the moist mud over a steam
hole, which makes an admirable oven.
They not only cook their meals. but do
their washing in these baby volcanoes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-30
RHEUMATICS
NO LONGER DREAD
CHAN GEABLE WEATHER

The prescription. "Nurito." free
pom opiates and narcotics, found to
he the antidote to uric acid, gives re-
msrkable results, almost immediate
relief and an absolute, quick cure to
rheumatic sufferers. This is now tes-
tihed to by many Rock Island suffer
ors and what is better than home tes-
timony?
II you have rheumatism, sciatica or
neuritig, be assured that you will get
rid OF It or your money will be re-
funded "Nurito" will Danish all
aches and pains. timber up those sore
and intiamed joints and muscles. Go
o. the Harper House pharmacy and
get a 81 box OF "Nurito." the prescrip-
ion that produces results.
You can feel it working (Adver-
tisemont)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-30
Courts Are Convened.

A vehire Of jurors reported in the
circuit court this afternoon for ser
vice during the remainder of the court
term. Court did not convene on time
on account of the meeting OF the bar
association which took place in the
court room. The hearing of the man
damus action of Henry county against
Rock Island county was the first case
set for hearing.
Judge F. d. Ramsay and Court Re
porter Robert Ramsay of Morrison ar.
rived in the city this afternoon to con
vene the branch Of the circuit court
for a few days.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-30
GRIT OF A SHARPSHO0TER.
Sergeant HaIliwcI's Feat at tire Siege
of Lucknow.

Sergeant HaIliwcIi's Feat at TIE Siege
of Lucknow.
During the siege Of Lucknow in the
Indian nutiny there was AFFORDED what
vas probably the most notable Istance
of the record in war of crack hot
The rebels were endeavqrng TO
mount two eighteen-pOunderJ which
they had hauled up TO the fat roof Of
one of the palaces surrounding ne res
idency. and It was necessary TO pre-
vent this being done, or thick Gould
have been able 10 pour down heavy
fire on the defenders Sergeant Halli
well was chosen for this duty. He was
q crack shot Of the Thirty-secoui foot.
Being given the best rife tn could
ne found. his orders were to prevent
the guns being mounted. He COX mp
his position behind some battered down
masonry where there was Only cover
for him TO lie at full length. lie re
manned in that position. il is said. for
several days. not being able 10 stand,
inasmuch as that would have resulted
in instant death. His only chs lse was
to roll over from his back to bis ston-
ach- His eyes We're ever KEEP on the
dismounted guns, and WHENEVER the
Sepoys attempted TO mount them his
unerring rife PLAYED havoc among
them and prevented their Object being
accomplished. Food was brought to
him at night by men who crdwled to
his position.
After some time a sOrtie Wa made,
and the sepGys were defeadl u For
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-30
GENIUS AND VANITY.
SchoPenhauer Was Not a Bit Afraid 20
Praise Himself Out Loud.

Schopenhauer, the great German phi
losopher, afforded one of the most re
markable examples of self complacency
that has ever been known. His naive
eulOgisms on his own productions are
almost beyond belief. In writing TO
his publishers of his work he says
Its worth and Importance are so
great that | do not venture TO express
it even toward you because you could
not believe me-" and he proceeds to
quote a review which speaks Of me
with the highest praise as the Greatest
philosopher of the age, which is really
saying much less than the good man
thinks"
Sir" he said to an unoffending
stranger who watched him across a
table d'hote where he acted the part of
the local lion habitually-'sil you
are evidently astonished at my appe-
tite True, l eat three times as much
as you, but then l have three times as
much mind"
AueTbach, the German novelist, also
had n great appreciation Of hiS own
powers and work, and many stories
are told of the obtrusive way in which
he displayed his vanity. a German
writer says of him: Every yea Auer-
bach visits three or four fashionable
watering places, at each OF which the
following episode occurs at leas thirty
times. The novelist INDUCES j. small
talk with the little children of the ma
tives and invariably ends the CONVEX
sation thus: 'Knowest thou Who has
been talking with thee? BehOll Auer-
bach! Tell that at hOmer'
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-30
TEST CASE OVER
ERICKSON DEATH
Workmens Compensation Law
Alphabetical Accident to
Local Student.

A test of the workmen's compensa-
ton act which became effective in
Illinois last May is being made in the
circuit court of Kane county by at
torneys representing Ernest l. Erick-
son, administrator of the estate of
John O. Erickson, divinity student
who was killed at the American Well
works on July 16. 1912, and by the
insurance company with whom the
well works has an arrangement to in
sure il against losses.
Erickson was star pitcher on the
Augustana college 1912 baseball team
and before school closed last spring
he was chosen captain of the 1913
team. He had many warm friends in
the twin-cities.
The Aurora Beacon-News gives the
particulars in the case:
A petition has been fled at Geneva
by Attorney John Newhall, asking tha:
a third arbitrator be appointed to de-
termine the amount due to the heirs
Attorney Fred Shearer was selected
as an arbitrator by the brother of the
deceased and Attorney Edward Lyon
by the casualty company and Judge
Slusser appointed Attorney John
Sears. They will meet and make re-
port within ten days and either side
can appeal from the finding OF this
board 10 the judge.
he 1.v Of do
ages, if any, TO be awarded the estate
of a man killed, is determined by
three arbi -rators. one named by the
administrator. one by the employer
and one by the court.
The section of the law that is puz-
cling the legal minds reads: IF the
employe leaves any widow, child or
children, paren or other lineal heirs
/ to whose support he has contributed
within five years previous to the time
/ OF his death. a sum equal TO four times
/ the average annual earnings of this
employee but not less in any event
than $500 and not more in any event
than $500"
The question that has arisen is
whether or no. the word or should
have been inserted between the words
children" and parents"
The deceased left a father, a par
ent, and not parents. and two broth
ers and as he parent was not solely
. dependent upon the son, the decision
may decide whether or not the par
ent by matter of right is entitled 20
damages. The petitioner claims COM
pensation to the amount of $500.
The deceased was % years old and
was employed as mechanical draugh s.
man. He was rolled between the
floor of a moving elevator and the
floor of the fOur-story part of the well
works. His skull was fractured, part
of his scalp was torn off. and his face
was crushed into an almos unrecog
nizable mass.
Erickson was pursuing his studies
to become a minister He worked
summers to help pay his school tut
ton in Augustana college.
There has been much discussion
among lawyers that the new compen
sation ac- would cut their practice al
least one third. that it would be impos
sible TO axe damage cases on contin
gent fees. but it was stated today thai
as a rule lawyers would be appointed
as arbitrators in which case they would
be sure Of reasonable per diem and
/ expenses instead of relying on the un
certainty of a jury verdict for theil
fee. In this respect the law would
really be a benefit to them, some LAW
yerS saw
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-30

The young man had gone to the
heiress' father-aIways tIcklish job
but he took his courage with an iron
grip.
So he bIurted out Il want to
ask you for your daughters hand"
sThe old man.. not in the lest discon-
certed. said:
which hand? The one she signs
checks with. | supposeP - London
Stray Stories.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-30
Crushed.

"It l could only die and leave you
well off," he said after they had had
their first quarrel, Il would be glad
to CO."
"How," she cruelty asked. could you
die and leave me otherwise than wei
OffF'-Chicago Record Herald.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-30
ASKING For IL.

Intrepid Widow Speaking of conuD-
drums. Mir. Slocum. here's a good one
Why is the letter "a ike 4 wedding
ringi demonstrating Bachelor-Oh
Pm no good AT coDunGrums. Intrepid
Widow-Yon give il M: Why. because
sons.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-30
A Perfect Defense.

Sam, dear" asked Mrs. Prouty. who
mad been away from home the greater
part of July and August. what is the
matter with the garden"
II don't know" answered Sam FUN
bly,. Il haven't done anything to it,
Youths Companion.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-30

THAT Eiri mas rejected me three
times coniided the discUBSnIate youth
Well replied Miss Cayenne. you
should feel encouraged A gri who
VIII listen 20 three proposals from the
same man must think something OF
nin."-WashiDgIo Star
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-30
At High School

Fifteen brand new steel lockers for
the athletic room have arrived at the
high school, and A. G. Hill has set to
v erik 10 put them together. The lock-
ers were greatly needed during the
football season.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-30

alties to wear royal gowns at public
functions, but for Il knight OF the bath
to wear either bath robe OF a knight
gown at court would hardly be de wrig'
gle.-Judge's Library.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-30
IL Was on Foot

you say that there is movement
on footf"
"Sure-did you expect it to be on
horseback. or in an automobile. or Der-
haps in an airship."-New York Press.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-30
WELLS CASE is
BEFORE The BAR;
QUESTIONABLE
Association of Lawyers Meets
at the Court House to Con-
slider Matter.
HAVE MANY VERBAL TILTS
n. NJ. Mecaskrin Reads Speech in
Which He Attacks Hon. William
Jackson.

The Rock Island County Bar associa-
ticn met this afternoon at the circuit
court room at the court house at the
cali Of President B. D. Connolly TO con
slider whether or not to take any &C
tiCn towards the disbarrment OF p. II.
Wells because Of "unprOfessional con
duct The calling together Of the bar
followed an order issued by Judge r.
". Olmsted OF the circuit court in
hich the case was referred to that
body. The case is the outgrowth Of al
legations made some time ago by Wells
g. afidavits filed in connection with a
motion 70 quash the indictment then
pending against him in court n his
sworn statements he attacked Hon
William Jackson who resented the
charges against his honor and brought
tire matter before the court. Wells
Rpologi2ed and the improper state,
E;cnts were stricken from the records.
Then followed the effort to cause his
disbarrment
MARSHALL DEFENDS.
President Connolly called the meet
ing TO order and stated its purpose,
after which Attorney William Nc
Entry. appearing as counsel for Mr..
jackson. explained briefly the action
that is desired
C. b Marshall defending Wells,
tfen spoke at considerable length. He
denied the right Of the court to di-
rect action on the part Of the bar as
FocIation and deplored any effort on
the part OF that body to consider the
matter
Mr. McEniry again spoke, and then
H. NJ. McCaskrin took the floor in de
Tense Of Wells, who was his co-defend-
ant in the indictments. When he be-
gan an attack upon William Jackson
and the grand jury which indicted
Wells and himself. he encountered op-
position from John n. Haubarg and
Mr. McEniry The latter several times
rose to a point Of order and had YER
bal Tits with the chair. Mr.. McCask-
rim finally succeeded in reading a
speech which he had prepared for the
occasion
During the course of the squabble
nearly all the members of the bar who
we're present left
WANT WELLS SUSPENDED.
\ motion by Mr. McEniry TO name a
committee OF three to ask the Judge
70 issue a citation for Wells compell-
irL the latter TO show cause why ne
Ihould not be suspended from the prac-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-30

tice Of the law in this circuit. was sec
onded. but the speech of Mr. McCask-
rim interfered with its being put to a
vote at once.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-30
Hard Cash.

Mr. T. Wadd-You always speak OF
money as hard cash" Mrs. r. Wadd
ALI ever get comes from you. and it
comes as hard as anything know Of
Exchange
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-30
The LIGHT That EaiIed.

II was 10y IN accident that Mr. Kip
ling got his famous title. The Light
That Failed" He had almost decided
TO call the novel The Failure" al.
though he was dissatisfied with this
One evening rs he was sitting in his
study reading Icy lampli@ht the lia1
went suddenly down-ulmost failed. in
fact. In 4 second NiDling jumped up
eIclaiming eXcitedly. BY love. I've
got it, Pointing to the lamp. he said.
THE Light That Failed"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-30

We sometimes have those little rubs
which Providence sends to enhance
the value Of It's favors Goldsmith.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-30

It is good to be helpful and friendly.
but don't give yourself to be melted
into candle grease for the benefit of the
tallow trade.-G gorge Eliot
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-30
Damage Is SIIaht.

a summer kitchen in the rear of
the Frank Snyder residence at Pills
Third avenue, caught fire Sunday
morning at 1880 o'clock from an over
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-30
Correct Dress.

lyon are perfectly right. Bildad
when you Say that II is CORRECT tor ruy-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-30

heated stovepipe. The damage was
slight The Centrals were called.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-30

Many persons find themselves at
feCted with a persistent cough after
an attack of influenza. AS this cough
car be promptly cured by the use Of
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, it
should not be allowed TO run on until
it becomes troublesome. Sold by all
druggists advertisement
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-30
BLASCHKEjS
Steam Dyein9 & Cleaning Works

J. C. kRAMBEcK, Proprietor.
1912 Fourth Ave. Rock Island, ~.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-30
WANT WELLS SUSPENDED.

\ motion by Mr.. McEniry TO name
committee of three to ask the judge
70 issue a citation for Wells compell-
irb the latter to show cause why ne
Ihould not be suspended from the prac-
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-06-14
MANS ATTEMPT AT
SUICIDE FRUSTRATED

Charles Malloy, 80 years old, OF
Pennington, Ky. was the way nan
described himself to the Windsor po'
lice, Wednesday afternoon, after be-
ing foiled in an attempt TO commit
suicide with carbolic acid In the bar
room OF the British-American hotel.
Hc was frustrated in his plan by
Elmer Lorraine, employed in the Man
ming house. Malloy met Lorraine on
the street and requested him to write
a farewell message TO his son, Her
bert, in Pennington.
After getting the letter started, NAL
10y said to Lorraine. Just tell HIM he
will never see his father alive again.
Lorraine looked up, TO see Malloy
tugging at the cork OF the poison Lot.
tie Lorraine grabbed the bottle and
the contents spilled out on the bar.
Malloy was arrested by Patrolman
Wigle and locked up. He said thar
his wife died some time ago, and that
since then he had no desire u live.
He recently came TO Detroit from
Pennington and worked for the ID.
U. r. as a motorman until last Tues
day. when he is said TO have lost his
position.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-06-14
RINGL!NGS CLOWNS ARE
BIG FEATURE Of SHOW
Fifty of the Worlds Famous
Funny Men With Circus
Coming To Detroit

Fifty OF the worlds leading clowns
and buffoons are furnishing the COM
edy touches TO Ringing Brothers cir
Gus program this year. Never In his
tory has such representative collec-
ton of the worlds funny men been
seen in America. Most OF these gay
skylarkers are from Europe and Asia.
They have been selected FROM the
pantomime companies OF London's
Drury Lane. from the opera comiqne
organizations of France, from the
vaudeville stage OF Germany. from the
court testers OF Asiatc potentates,
and from our own musical comedy
stage. For quarter OF a century
Ringing Brothers clowns have been
the originators OF all things funny.
This year they are making special ef-
forts TO heighten the incidental fun
or the program. They are meeting
with success.
At all times the arena Is the scene
OF merry action. There are satires
on public and political events, sarces
and skits of the richest kind OF nilar-
ity, dialect and character sketches
and the cleverest kind of tomfoolery.
The triple extract OF righteousness Is
uncorked at every performance with
some beneficial results TO the bodies
and minds OF the audience. The most
sedate laugh as they haven't for years.
Fat men shake like nodded jelly, and
the most detected mopes exchange
their frowns for grins that won. come
or
The time-worn slap-stick methods Of
the overworked clown OF the past are
never resorted TO by these artistic
buffoons They have learned their
business we'll They have the art OF
making people laugh down 10 a
science. A funny costume does not
make a funny man, as the manage
ment of some shows seem TO think.
The show is also rich in thrillers.
Various families keep the audience at
high tension by their dangerous ex-
ploits The trained animals are more
than a circus in themselves. The
menagerie is complete collection
brought together from the jungles and
everglades OF remote corners OF the
world at an expenditure that would
more than buy the entire equipment
OF any other circus.
This is a circus of ideas and origi-
nation and for many years the pio-
neer in the big amusement ventures.
1t has an entirely new equipment. Its
tents cover IA acres Of ground and.
are the home OF more than 1900 peo-'
pie. The show will exhibit n De-
troit on Monday, June "a.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-06-14
ROBT. HOPKINS WIDOW
TO BE BURIED, FRIDAY

Funeral services Ior Mrs. Eveliae
Godfrey Hopkin, widow OF tho late
Robert Hopkin, the well-known marins
painter, who dicd Tuesday midnight,
will be held Friday afternoon. az 2
o'clock, In the home Of her daughter,
Mrs. sophronia Gibson, No. 1osJ
BrooklynAve.
Mrs Hopkin was born in Homer,
". Y. 81 years ago. and came to De.
trolt when child. She had been
married to Mr., Hopkin 90 years when
he died In March. 1910. About three
months ago Mrs. Hopitin met with q
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-06-14
Practical and Valuable Awards Will BIZ
Given TOLadi0S Entered In This Contest
Touring Grnne Bros make) Pianos Scholar
ships The Business Institute, Diamond Rings and
Watches Prove Attractive
An Opportunity of a Lifetime
New Nominations Still Received Consider This Great Offer Care
fully Elegant Awards Are Now Ready Their Owners

The following prizes the
final announced previously
full explanation OF the final will in
should carefully Ii
will explain how through the methods under which this contest is
conducted. each only will
will credit closing
day.
ladies
OF
organization will be withdrawn Individual members
ization candidate public
ization benefited candidates winning
and will enforced in protection all
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-06-14

painful accident which left her with
a broken hip and her health had rap
idly declined since that time She is
survived by her daughter. Mrs. Glib
son, and two sons, Robert X. Hop
kin and Marshall N. Hopkin, in
terment will be made beside her hus-
band in Elmwood cemetery.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-06-14
A Woman,s Retort.

The impudence of some people,"
snapped Mrs. Parvenue. She told
somebody did my own washing"
Well" replied Mrs. Manor limo
Gently, whose washing do you do?'
Life.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-06-14
A Sure Sion.

81 wonder If Jack knows have
money!"
Has he proposed?"
Yes"
He knows."-Answers London.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-06-14
FIVE MILLION FOR TAEATER.

French Government Gives . Large
Sum Every Year To Plays.
The leading theaters In Paris re-
ceive q large sum OF money every
year from the government for their
support. One OF the opera houses
standing in the center OF Paris cost
So, 900. 900.