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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-05-30
ODDS FAVOR DARK HORSE
Bettors Against Both Taft and
the Colonel.
Harness said TO Have offered : to I that
Neither VIII Wtn-WnlI street Bets
. to Taft VIII Not Bc Presi-
dcnt-j to 3 Against ROosc-
Velt's Nomination.
G'rom the New York POstD

Wall Streets betting spirit Is beginning
at last to respond to tho opportunities Of
fered By the compexity of the fight for
the presidential nominations. Theodore
Roosevelts victory at the ohio primaries
and the nearnoss of the Chicago conven-
ton have Weakened the element on the
stock exchange and on the Broad street
curb which is generally looked to before
November elections to wager its money
freely on different candidates, and thus
establish a working basis Of odds. Up to
the present the aggregate amount of the
bets in the street has not been large,
but the number of individual instances in
which wagers have been placed is consd-
cradle and is expected to increase daily
unti the date OF the republican conven-
ton is at hand.
The odds are as vet extremely variable
and elastic. Apparently neither Roose-
Welt nor Taft has in Wall Streets eyes
any considerable advantage one over the
other. Several small bets made to-day
at two 10 one that Roosevelt would not
receive the nomination. while the same
odds were given against the chances Of
President Taft getting it, However
there Is "A greater lceway in the Roose-
welt odds than on those of his oppon-
ent: different authorities named odds
ranging to five to three against him.
AGAINST TAFT'S REELECTION
One broker on the curb market, who
has made the majority of the bets which
have been registered to date offered TO
bet six to five that Taft, If he were
nominated. would not be elected. As re-
CARDS Roosevelt's chances of election, IL
he is nominated. he offered to take the
short end Of the wager at i've to eight
He also offered to bet one to seven that
neither Taft nor Roosevelt would be
nominated. He said that lac had already
, bet OF large amount. taken at odds
of one to five, that dark horse would
be brought forward and chosen in pref
erence to both Taft and Roosevelt. and,
although the bet was placed by another
broker, he says that it was the money
! OF william Barnes. Jr. that was wager
ed against his. Barnes's confidence max
ing him willing to wager five TO one
against the two candidates.
Curb brokers profess themselves WILL
ing TO bet $500 against &. $50 that Roose-
welt will be the next president. They
are prepared to bet $1,000 against 500
that Taft will be defeated. They ask
and offer even money that the next pres
ident will be neither OF these two can
didates.
| Odds named against the democratic
candidates are quite as interesting, al
| though few wagers have been placed w
10 the present time. Odds OF two to one
have been offered against Champ Clark's
nomination at the Baltimore convention
and three and onc-haf to one agains,
/ Woodrow Wilson's nomination Agains'
Judson Harmon odds are five to one
while in the eyes of curb brokers. the
chances of Colonel Bryan and Mayor
Gaynor are about even--namey, 10 t.
one against their nomination.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-05-30
TIE RENERY OE THE sAXv.Uvvs


- WIN iI"E DISK OF metal and it glittered
ana II sang
as 1t a'e lts meal OF sawdust. with buzz
anu ring ana ciane
seemed to laugh with xlee
As 1t bit them and it tore them. with Z
savage melody
That kept ringing. ringing. ringing so
eXultantly and clear
AS It ate one meal of forest and beheId
another near
And my thoughts went back To bovhood
when the old bucksaw repined
As it slowly ate its luncheon with the
help of bacon rlnd
an no" We" 90 remember the old
s""-ouck' scanned and Scared.
"''e S'ood beside me woodpile, at
me lar ehd OF the yard;
would lift log and then
Put my knee upon to hold it and hunt
bacon rind again.
How the old bucksaw was rusted whore
left il in the rain.
How it doubled where it struck the bark
and seemed to cry with pain
When it found "A knot and sought to ca,
its way through II. and wind
Its reluctant trail across It. with the holm
OF bacon rind,
ana me DAYS knew mat hshinS in the
prooRs ana streams was fine,
N"en hunted up my snkers and tho
hooks 10 Tx my me-
just AS everything WAS ready had bait
enough ana more
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-05-30
THE RAT STORY.

This is one Of Champ Clerks as told
b. Mrs. Champ:
There was n minister who believed
MS | do-that there IL something good In
all men and women.
THE minister began to collect and to
1ot down In his notebook specific In
stances. One day he was paying visit
to a condemned prisoner, and rat stole
out from his hiding place and crept
toward the prisoner. The unhappy man
fondled the rat.
90 Do YOU love that rat. and have you
been so kind as to tame him compile te-
ly? asked the minister eagerly.
Love this rat? repeated the prisoner
Why. Id share my last cru with him.
land can you tell me. my poor
fellow, what has put Into your heart
this unsclfish love for rat"
Sure answered the prisoner This
rat-he bit the jailer. sir" Woman s
World
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-05-30
WHY THEY BEAT THE DRUM.

Johnny's father was a member of the
Salvation Army. Little Willie, his play
mate, was a victim of that common dis
ease known as inquisitveness.
Say. Johnny" he demanded. what
do they beat them tin-pan things to-
gether fer in the Salvation Army bandY''
II dunno" confessed Johnny In per-
plexity, as he thought Of the brass GYM
balls, but | guess its ter keep the Dovil
away"
"Well," persisted Little Willie, what
do they beat the bass drum for?'
ooh, know what they do that fer"
exclaimed Johnny. as a great light shone
forth from his youthful face. "Cause
heard Teller say last night that pa had
Just beat IL out os the old basss drum.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-05-30
WOULD HAVE TO HUSTLE.

When Henry Irving was making one of
his last tours of the country he found
himself with an open date in Michigan.
His manager wired the manager of a
small opera house in "A nearby place,
asking If he could use Irving on the night
IN question. This came back:
What does Irving do?"
The manager used up much expensive
space on the wire explaining the leading
points about Irving. and for his paiisS
received the following reply:
Cannot use Irving in this town I'M
less Irving can parade. Judge
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-05-30

play, was stepped on by a horse. Three
ribs were broken, his left arm and hip
bruised.
Because she nagged and abused him,
George Il. NJ. Hoyt of Hardwick, It
granite dealer has secured a divorce at
Reno. Nevada, from his wife, Minnie a.
Hoyt whom he married. three years ago.
Wilfred G. Story of St. Johnsbury, a
stonecuttcr, has filed a petition in bank
ruptcy, giving liabilities of si72,7G and
assets of $685. Of which 800 is claimed
exempt.
The assault case of Merton Adams
against Dennis Jones of Townshend was
concluded with an award of 81 to the
plaintiff and one-half of his costs The
suit was for $3.50.
The Central Trades and Labor Councils
of Rutland have adopted resolutions. urg-
ing the settlement of the strike Of the en-
ployes of the Rutland Light g. Power
company, which was begun a year ago
last autumn
Arthur. the ie-yoar-old son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Lorenzo liard. was drowned In the
Missisquoi river AT Ihghgate. May -.
when he tried to see how near he
could row TO the falls
Inc 'luS i"r t'e ne" S'"oo' """u'hs "t
Swanton exceed the appropriation. a com
bination of the three lowest amounting to
$4,000, While the appropriation is $4,000.
\ town meeting Is called for June s to
settle the matter
7".. ~" 'o'eN SAUL IVA. l" eNe"Ip' A'oi'
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Va'uaple urivlhs morse pe'onSlns 10
!
nam was stolen from the barn "edhes-
gay night Ihursda! morning was
found some miles away near the lake ~
hao evidently been driVeh all hish'
The bodies OF John Nicora and Eduardo
| Perusei. who were asphyxiated in New
York while on their way from Italy to
barre. We're buried In New YORK Ambrose
blahchi' their ieiiow 'raVe'er' mas arfiNeu
III Barre
The little son of Gilbert silloway OF
Montpelier was severely hurt when co"
ne was leading became irsnteheu an"
, ,a
on, IL, his hsad ,u, ana ore-haIp ,nche.
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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-05-30
ALL SHE WANTED.

(From the Detroit Free press)
Darling" said the young bride. u
don't mind you going to baseball games.
Thank you. dearle," he sa,u.
'But there's enc thing | wish you'd
do"
And what Is that?" he inquired,
when the team is going to play an
extra-inning game want you to call
me up beforehand so that | will know
when to have supper ready"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-05-30

primary and elected Taft delegates. Those
Taft delegates are contested.
The Kansas City contests are looked
on by the Taft people here as genuine
They think that there ia foundation in
evidence In these cases for contests. The
national committee will give serious con-
sheraton to them.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-05-30

Louis A. Frazier, 4 Market ST., Norwich.
Conn, had been subject to backache due
TO kidney trouble for some time lie
says; Hearing of Foley Kidney Pills
took them and they gave me relief
at once. | recommend them as n
prompt and effective medicine for kidney
and bladder trouble" ]. w. O'Sullivan,
"a Church Street.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-05-30

Take little personal pride In your
success as want advertiser, For in
stance II you have furnished rooms TO
rent see how quickly your want adver-
Using will find new tenants when va
cancies occur
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-05-30

FOUNTAIN PENS Az EaISE pIslass.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-05-30
VERMONT NOTES.

Foravanui Ariola. five-year-old son of
Mrs. Annetta CALI Of Barre, while at
play, was stepped on by horse. Three
ribs were broken, his left arm and hip
bruised.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-01
Notice of Publication

State of Illinois. Rock Island coun-
ty--ss:
In the Circuit Court January Term.
A. D. 1912.-In Chancery.
Bertha Baker VS.. Moses L. Baker.
AFFIDAVIT that said defendant, Moses
L. Baker. upon due and dsligent In
quiry can not be found. having been
fled in the clerks office of the circuit
court OF said county, notice Is there
fore hereby given to the said defend
ant that the complainant fled her bill
of complaint. in said court on the
chancery side thereof. on the 18th day
OF November. 1911, and that thereupon
a summons issued out of said court.
wherein said suit is now pending, re-
turnable on the first Monday in the
month Of January next, as IS by law
required.
Now, unless you, the said defendant
above named. Moses l. Baker, shall
personally be and appear before said
circuit court. on the first day of the
next term thereof. to be holden at Rock
Island, in and for said county, on the
first Monday in January next and
Compliments bin of complaint. the
same and the matters and things there
In charged and stated Will be taken as
confessed. and ~ decree entered against
you according To the prayer of said bill.
GEORGE ". GAMBLE, Clerk
Rock Island. III, Nov. 20, 1911.
Marion E Sweeney. conpiainaut's So
1icitor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-01
Argus Branch Offices

- 49, ..,o,,~,odstfon Of sd patrons
a., ,.a-i.,S. -,syts ~ the city. be Argus
- - : -. SIslhtaS a e.,stern OF branch Of
fees. where subscriptions ana T"ann gu
vertising may be received ahQl az IN
formation left that may pertal IL ~ an
department of the paper, news " o D,
ness 1t IS also planned 10 nav a. eaclI
OF these branch Offices every eNs ~ -
a supply OF copies Of The ArgIS ol the
day. so that any subscriber 49, u :.
have failed under any circuns -s ss'H ~
receive his paper. be supp4eo
charge
The Argus chain of branch ofIices
IL not yet entirely completed. blt nose
that have so far been estaohsheu are
as follows: ,....,-
J. J. Kipp's notion store. 45o5 F1fth
II e Rowe's pharmacy. AIS Four
Riess' drug store. Twenty-seventh
street. Seventh avenue
Ullemeyer's drug store, Eleventh ave
nue.. Fifteenth street
George w. NiIlhouse. confectonetry'
sos Fourth avenue. 80
Mrs London's notion store, Seventh
street. Fourteenth avenue
Heimbeck's pharmacy. 922 Third ave
nue.. -,
senger's grocery. 925 Eleventh
Robert drug store. Thirtieth street
and Fifth avenue
College pharmacy. Seventh avenue
and Thirty-eighth street
Olson grocery, Thirteenth avenue ana
Thfrtieth street
Steiner drug store, corner Fifth ave-
nue. and Twenty-third street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-01

Estate OF Henry ]. Simmon. deceased.
To the heirs-at-law and legatees OF
said deceased:
Public notice Is hereby given that
the undersigned. Mary A Simmon, has
this day filed her final report and set
Element as such in the probate court
OF Rock Island county. and that an or
der has been entered by said court ap-
proving said report. unless objections
thereto or cause to the contrary be
shown on or before the 27th day OF De-
cember, A. d. 1911, and upon the Anal
approval of said report. the said Mary
A. Simmon will ask for an order of dis
tribution and will also ask to be dis
charged. All persons interested are no.
tined to attend.
Rock Island, Ill, Dec. 4. 1911.
MARY A SUMMON, Executrix.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-01
Notice of PubIlcntIor.

State of Illinois. Rock Island coun-
ty-ss:
In the Circuit Court. To the May
term, 1912. In Chancery. No. e712.
Theophil Bousson VS.. Emma Bousson-s
Affidavit of non-residence OF the above
named defendant, Emma Bousson. hav~
ing been filed in the clerks Office Of tho
circuit court Of said county. notice II
therefore hereby given TO the said nom
resident defendant that the complainant
fled his bill OF complaint in said court.
on the chancery side thereof, on the
27th day of December, 1911, and that
thereupon a summons issued out Of said
court. wherein said suit Is now pending.
returnable on the first Monday III the
month OF May next, as Is by law re-
quired.
dent defendant above named. Emma
Bousson, shall personally be and appear
before said circuit court. on the 0<af
day of the next term thereof, to BE-
holden at Rock Island, in and for said
county, on the. first Monday in Nay
next, and plead. answer or demrr to the
said compiainant's bill of Complaint thu
same and the matters and things there
in charged and stated win be taken e.
confessed. and decree entered a8n1u1f
YOU according to the prayer az said bill
GEORGE W. GAMBLE. Clerk.
Rock Island. Ill, Dec. u, 1911
H A Weld. couplainants solicitor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-01
Executors Noise.

Estate of David Gruhl, deceased
The undersigned having been appoint
ed executrix of the last will and testa-
ment of David Gruhl, late of the county
of Rock Island, state of Illinois, de-
ceased, hereby gives notice that she
will appear before Hon. BENJAMIN Bell.
Judge of the probate court of Rock Is
land county, at the probate room, in
the city of Rock Island, at the March
term, on the first Monday In March
next, at which time all persons having
claims against said estate are notified
and requested to attend for the purpose
of having the same adjusted.
All persons indebted to said estate are
requested to make immediate payment
TO the undersigned.
Dated this 25rd day of December, A.
d. 1911.
ANNA PAPENIAUSEN, Executrix.
Clarence ]. Schroeder, attorney
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-01
Notice of Publication.

State of Illinois. Rock Island Coun-
ty-ss:
In the Circuit Court January Term.
A. d. 1g12.-In Chancery.
Cora Moore VS.. Albert Moore.
Affidavit of non-residence of the de-
PENDANT having been filed in the clerks
office of the circuit court of said coun-
ty, notice is therefore hereby given to
the said nonresident defendant that the
complainant filed her bill of complaint
in said court on the chancery side
thereof, on the 29th day of November,
1911, and that thereupon a summons
issued out of said court wherein said
suit Is now pending. returnable on the
first Monday in the month OF January
next, as is by law required.
Now, unless you, the said non-resi-
dent defendant above named, Albert
Moore. shall personally be and appear
before said court, on the first day OF
the next term thereof. to be holden at
Rock Island. in and for said county. on
the first Monday in January next, and
plead. answer or demur to the said COM
plainants bill of complaint. the same
and the matters and things therein
charged and stated will be taken as
confessed, and a decree entered against
you according to the prayer of said bill
GEORGE w. GAMBLE. Clerk.
Rock Island, Ill, Nov. 20. 1911.
Adair Peasants. compliments solic-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-01
Jackson. Hurst & STAFFORD. attorn'
AdmIn,.trator,r Notice.

Estate of David Grinberg. deceased
The undersigned having been APP
pointed administrator of the estate OF
David Grlnberg. late of the county Of
Rock Island. state of Illinois, deceased.
hereby gives notice that he will appear
before the probate court OF Rock Island
county, at the probate court room. in
the city of Rock Island. at the Febru-
airy term on the first Monday in Febru
airy next, at which time all persons hay-
fed and requested to attend for the pur-
DC Sc of having same adjusted. All per-
sons indebted to said estate are request
undersigned.
Dated this 13th day of December. A.
D. 1911. MOSES B. GRINBERG.
Administrator
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-01
Executor.' Notes.

Estate of Mayer Rosenheld. deceased
The undersigned having been APP
pointed executors OF the last will and
testament of Mayer Rosenfield, late Of
the county of Rock island. state Of Ilii-
nois. deceased, hereby give notice that
they will appear before the Hon. Benja-
min Bell Judge OF the probate court of
Rock Island county. at the probate
court room, In the city Of Rock Island,
at the February term, on the first Nom
day IN February next. at which time all
persons having claims against said ea-
tate are notified and requested to at
tend for the purpose OF having the same
adjusted All persons indebted to said
estate are requested to make immediate
payment to the undersigned
Dated 5th day of December. A. d.
1911 CLARA r. SHERMAN,
JOSEPH ROSENFIELD,
Executors.
Hugh r. Curtis attorney.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-01
LEGAL.
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Notice OF Publicatson.


Notice OF Publication.
State of Illinois. Rock Island Coun-
ty-ss.
In the Circuit Court. To the January
Term, 1912. In Chancery.
Tiilie valcourt VS.. valmore valcourt
Affidavit Of non-residence of the de-
PENDANT, valmore Valcourt. having been
fled in the clerks Office of the circuit
court of said county. notice IL there
fore hereby given to the said non-resi-
dent defendant that the complainant
fled her bill OF complaint in said court,
on the chancery side thereof on the
first day of December 1911 and that
thereupon a summons issued out OF said
court. wherein said suit is now pending.
returnable on the first Monday In the
month of January next. as Is by law
required.
Now. unless you. the said non-resi-
dent defendant above named, shall per-
sonally be and appear before said cir
cult court, on the first day of the next
term thereof, to be holden at Rock Is
land in and for said county, on the first
Monday in January next. and plead,
answer or demur to the said complain
ants bill of complaint, the same and
the matters and things therein charged
and stated will be taken as confessed.
and a decree entered against you ac-
oording to the prayer of said bill
James w. Maucker compartments So
licitor.
GEORGE W. GAMBLE. Clerk
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-01
Executors Notice.

Estate of Laura Kopp Felles. de-
ceased
The undersigned having been APP
poitned executor of the last will and
testament of Laura Kopp Felles, late of
the county of Rock Island, state of I'LL
nois. deceased, hereby gives notice that
he will appear before the Hon Benja-
min Bell, Judge of the probate court of
room. in the city of Rock island, at the
February term, on the first Monday in
February next, at which time all per-
sons having claims against said estate
are notified and requested to attend for
the purpose of having the same adjust
ed. All persons indebted to said estate
are requested to make immediate pay
ment to the undersigned
Dated 18th day of December, A d.
1911. HENRY NAUMANN,
Executor
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-01
Executor,s Notice .
Estate of Luvinia Bingham. deceased

Estate OF Luvinia Bingham. deceased.
The undersigned having been appoint
ed administrator with the will an
nexed of the last will and testament of
Luvinia Bingham. late of the county of
Rock Island, state of Illinois. deceased.
hereby gives notice that he will appear
before Hon. BENJAMIN Bell. judge OF the
probate court of Rock Island county. at
the probate court room, in the city OF
Rock Island at the March term, on the
first Monday in March next, at which
time all persons having claims against
said estate are notified and requested to
attend for the purpose of having the
same adjusted.
All persons indebted to said estate
are requested to make immediate pay
ment to the undersigned.
Dated this 23d day of December, A.
D. 1917.
CLARENCE ]. SCHROEDER.
Administrator with Will Annexed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-01
Executor. Notice.

Estate OF Cynthia NJ. Cronk. deceased.
The undersigned having been APP
pointed executors of the last will and
testament of Cynthia M. Cronk. late of
the county of Rock Island, state of Illi-
nols. deceased, hereby give notice that
they will appear before the Hon. BEN
jamin Bell, Judge of the probate court
of Rock Isalnd county, at the probate
court room, in the city of Rock Island.
at the March term, on the first Monday
in March next, at which time all per-
sons having claims against said estate
are notified and requested to attend for
the purpose of having the same adjust
ed. All persons indebted to said estate
are requested to make immediate pay
ment to the undersigned.
Dated 2Sth day of December, A. d.
1911. ALFRED SKINNER,
MINNIE KILLNER,
Executors.
Jackson Hurst & Stafford, attorneys
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-01
Marion e. Sweeney. attorne.
Notice Of Final Settlement.
Estate of Frederick W. Moller, dc

Estate of Frederick w. Moller. de-
ceased.
Public notice Is hereby given that
the undersigned, administrator of the
has this day filed her final report and
settlement as such in the probate court
of Rock Island county. and hearing on
said report has been set for Jan Q.
persons interested may appear and
make objections thereto. and IL no OBJ
tections are fled said report will be
approved at that time, and the under
signed will ask for an order of distrf-
hutton, and will also ask to be dis
charged.
Rock Island, ILL.,. Dec. IA. 1911.
MABEL C. MOLLER.
Administrative of the Estate of Freder-
lex w. Moller. deceased.
H A. Weld, attorney.