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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-07
Police News

John Moran was fined 50 and
costs this morning on charge of
disorderly conduct preferred against
him before Magistrate c. ]. Smith.
Ben Wright, who was arrested on
a charge of disorderly conduct, was
dismissed from police custody upon
payment Of the costs against him.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-07
REVERE TIRE COMPANY
WAREHOUSE DESTROYED

Providence, R. l., May THE
storehouse of the Revere Rubber
company, containing several hundred
thousand dollars worth of automobile
tires, was destroyed by fire this af-
ternoon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-07
$25o,0OO Gotham Fire.

New York, May Fifteen hun.
dred persons were routed from their
beds in lodging houses along East
Twenty-third street early today by
a s250,000 fire in six story loft
building near Second avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-07
Your tongue is coated.
Your breath is foul.
Headaches come and 60.

Headaches come and 60.
These symptoms snow that your
stomach is the trouble. To remove
the cause is the first thing. and Cham
berlaiR's Stomach and Liver Tablets
will do that. Easy to take and most
effective. Sold by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-07
ICE DEALERS RAISE
PRICE ON COMMODITY

Possibly because the ice froze up so
hard last winter that it was difficult
to cut it and possibly for other rea-
sons, the price of the cooling summer
necessity has been advanced by the
dealers. Not all the housewives in the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-07
STRIKES
HOME; $3.50 DAMAGE

Lightning struck the home of Nels
Nelson, 141 Fifty-fifth street, Moline,
this morning between the hours of l
and 2 o'clock, and ripped the shingles
between the gables and the caves from
the structure. The damage caused
amounts to $3.50.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-07
Every family ana especially thos

Every family ana especially those
who reside in the country should be
provided at all times with a bottle OF
Chamberlain's Liniment. There ia no
telling when 1t may be wanted in case
Of an accident or emergency. It Is
most excellent in all cases OF rheuma-
tism, sprains and bruises Sold by all
druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-07
Infiammatory RheumatTsm Quick
Relieved.
Quickly

Relieved.
Morton L. Hill Of Lebanon, Ind.
says: My wife had infammatory
rheumatism in every muscle and joint;
her suffering was terrible and her body
and face were swollen almost beyond
recognition; had been in bed for six
weeks and had eight physicians. but
received no benefit until she tried DR..
Detchon's Relief for Rheumatism. It
gave immediate relief and she was able
to walk in three days. / am sure it
saved her life" Sold by Otto Grotjan.
1901 Second avenue, Rock Island, and
Gust. Schlegel & Son, go Second
street, Davenport
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-07
Semi-MonthIy Waae Adopted.

Jefferson City. Mo. May THE
Missouri supreme court sustained the
constitutionality Of the semi-monthly
wage payment law for employees of
railroad and other corporations.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-07
Notice.

Bids will be received at the mayors
office until May 18th, 1912, at 800 a.
m for publishing all proceedings, re-
ports, etc, Of the city, required to be
published under the commission form
of government
H. N. SCHRIvER,
Mayor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-07
Obituary
MRS. MARGARET WRIGHT.

Word was received in this city this
morning Of the death OF Mrs Margaret
Wright, nee Brogan, wife of Harry A.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-04-16
Nebraska
Three Barns Burned
Near Ashland, Neb.;
Loss is $4,000

ASHLAND. Neb. April -tSpeCiaLl-
Sparks from a Burlington freight engine
on the Sioux City line. destroyed three
big barns. with forty tons Of hay and
alfalfa. 4 quantity OF grain. seven head
Of horses, about twenty hogs and several
COWS and calves and other stock. four
miles north OF Ashland on the large
stock ranch owned by Hon. Alexander
I.averty. mayor Of Ashland. The CON
flagration commenced about o'clock
Sunday night and RACED nearly all night
there being no means to fight fire on the
rancIt and no way 10 get help from the
Ashland fire department Nearly all Of
the buildings on the place were con-
sumed excepting the house at loss Of
about $500, on which there was only
$500 Of insurance. The ranch is con-
Quoted by Andrew Bloom. as foreman for
Mayor Layerty. The mayor Is undecided
until he knows the exact loss, whether
he will rebuild the barns and other out
buildings destroyed.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-04-16
BROADWAY ACTRESS
C0NQUERS WRINKLES
Green Rooms and the Boudoirs Of Fash
ionahle Society Women Hum with
Gossip About Amazing New
Wriukle Remoyer

Society women and actresses all over
the United States are deeply interested in
marvellous new wrinkle remover which
has but recently been introduced into the
United states by the Princess Ioe Toxic
Company Of Denver. Colo. The new pro-
cess OF eliminating wrinkles, crows feet,
scanned skins and blemisheS OF the COM
plexion is said to have created vertiable
sensation, Women who have experimental
with the numerous nostrumS on the mar
ket and dislked the process will be- inter
ested to know that the new treatment is
said TO do away with cuppng, plasters,
greasy creams. Steaming. simultaneous
injections and all the old methods which
have been used in the past.
one Of the best known actresses in the
United States, who is no longer IN the
first flush of youth, Is said to have been
the member of the profession to introduce
the new discovery to stlgeland. She ap-
peared one day on Broadway, goes the
story, with skin like a Child's and all
signs Of the raVages OF time completely
obliterated She was literally beseiged by
her friends and finally told the secret OF
having learned of the Princess Voc Toxic.
She is said TO have written for particu-
lars and her face tells of the success of
the experiment Every New York train
going West that day is said to have had
letters to the Princess Voc Toxic from
theatrical people on il. Most OF them, II
is said, wrote under assumed names. but
they all wrote and il is declared the Rialto never
looked more youthful than 1t does this spring,
The lead Of the theatrical beauties was soon fol-
lowed by Eastern society women and the success
Of the treatment is the most discussed
thing in fashionable society.
Much mystery attaches to the personality Of
the Princess Voc Toxic and to the treatment it.
self but its results speak loud enough for anyone
who needs such remedies and the Denver
postotfioe lie said to be flooded With natl fer
the mysterious Oriental
Omaha daily bee., 1912-04-16
For Freckled, Rough
or Spotty Compilations
lFrom Tic Dermatologisn.

The freckling. dscaloring or roughening
10 which delicate skins are subject after
exposure to wind or sun, often appearing
in spring. may readily be gotten rid Of.
Mercolized wax spread lightly over the
face before retiring and removed in the
morning with soap and water, complete
~ peels off the disfigured skin. Get an
ounce Of the wax at any druggists.
There's no more effective way Of Danish
ing freckles or other cutaneous defects.
Little skin particles come off each day,
50 the process doesn't even temporarily
mar the complexion. and one soon ac-
qures a brand new, spotless, girlishly
beautiful face.
Wrinkles caused by weather, worry or
Illness are best treated by simple solu-
ton OF powdered saxolite, one ounce. dis
solved in a half pint witch hazel. Bath
ing the fact in this produces a truly mar
Vicious transformation.-Adv.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-04-16
Nebraska
WINDING UP The CAMPAIGN
All Candidates Working Hard Be-
fore the Primaries.
ANDREWS SPEAKING FOR TAFT
Much Roosevelt Literature BeinE
sent Out From Lincotu and
More Is Coming From
Washington.
lF'rom a Staff Correspondent

LINCOLN, April l5.-tSpecial The
state is being flooded 10y tons OF Roose-
vel, campaign matter ana large force
OF clerks is busy putting addresses on
more \ large amount passed through
the mail, postmarked Washington and a
stil greater amount is being sent out
from here. The matter is largely speeches
made by the candidate at different times.
While Medim McCurmlcK is in Omaha
today making arrangements for the spe-
cial train trip Of Roosevelt through Ne
braska the Taft men are content TO
wind up the campaign with speeches by
w. E. Andrews. auditor of the treasury
In four places. On the democratic side
Champ Clark will have formidable array
OF spellbinders composed OF J. Fred VII
liams, former Senator Dubois, former
Senator Pettigrew OF South Dakota, Con
gresham Ollie James Of Kentucky and
former Governor Dockery Of Missouri.
Woodrow Wilson was TO have been
represented by Jerry sullivan Of Iowa,
but he cannot come. So far as speech
making is concerned Senator Hitchcock
will be the sole sponsor OF Governor Har-
mon Of Ohio. Two Of these meetings will
be held In Lincoln, Roosevelt coming
Thursday night and ]. Fred Williams
Wednesday night.
The various political headquarters are
to wind up their affairs to-
morrow and all that is doing at present
is the sending out of sample ballots and
literature OF various kinds.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-04-16
WARRANT OUT FOR lNSk0
ON ENLIGHTENMENT CHARGE

BROKEN BOW, Neb,. April h,-CSpe-
cial Telegram)-A warrant has been
sworn out for Jack lnsko Of Ansley. this
county. charging him with cmboEzling
500 belonging to William Stull Of Omaha.
1t is alleged that lnsko, who had been
renting 4 farm from stull. held a public
sale and pockctcd the proceeds, including
the rent and share money that should
have gone to Stull. Insko will be brought
here for a hearing.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-04-16

TABLE ROCK. Neh.. April n-tspe-
cial)-The Table Rock and Humboldt high
schools met in Joint discussion at the
opera house. Friday night. TO discuss the
CLOSED shop" Of which the former had
the affirmative and the latter the mega
tive. Charles ). Wood, ir; Lorraine Nc
Crea and John Woods represented the
and Claude Linn. jr.. and the
Misses Gladys Boyd and Oleto Young
man II Humboldt the negative The de.
ciSion was in favor Of Humboldt.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-04-16
Girl Carried Ten
Miles by Tornado

NORFOLK. Neb, April IA special
to The News says; A tornado at O'Neill,
Neb,. tore a l0-year-old daughter from
the arms OF L. b. Carley while he was
rushing to q storm cellar and carried
her ten miles. She landed In a grove
practically unframed. She was not
found until morning and had suffered
from the cold. Her clothing was torn by
the trees in which she III.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-04-16
Miller signs with Fall, CITY,

BEATRICE. Neb., April lL-(Special -
Harry Miller OF this city who secured his
release Thursday from the Lincoln ball
team. Yesterday signed to pitch with
Falls City OF the Mink league. Miller
signed with Lincoln while the team was
at Sabetha, Kan. and II was the inten-
tion Of Manager Dwyer to farm him out
this season. but when the team was here
Thursday. Miller insisted that he be
released. and the manager granted his
request.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-04-16
DEATH RECORD.
job IIeideik.

FAlRRURY. Neb., April l5.-,speclal. >
The funeral services OF John Heidelk were
held from his home a mile east Of Fair
bury, Sunday at 80 D. m.. and burial
took place In the Falrbury cemetery MIR.
Heidelk died Thursday, after a brief III
ness OF pneumonia. lie was a prominent
man of this county and resided here
nearly all Of his life. lilo lived near
Jansen. In this county. for a number Of
years. and twenty-one years ago re-
moved his family to Fairbury. lie was
Il year Of age Besides his widow. he Is
survived by three children: Mrs. John
W Murphy, Miss Minnie aud a son. John,
jr.. all Of whom reside In Fairbury.
Henry Hunxekrr.
TABLE ROCK, Neb.. April 15.-(Spe-
ciall-IIenry IIunEeker. pioneer resident
Of Pawnee county. who had lived In the
county for almost half a century, and one
Of the largest resident land holders died
at his home, seven miles southeast OF
here Friday. lie was born in Swltzer.
land but came In early life to America.
lie had passed his four score years at
the time Of his death. which Was caused
by cancer Of the stomach. lie IL survived
by a widow and several children. The
inteIment was in the Dry Branch GENE
terry. near his old home.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-04-16
Candy After Nomination.

Jesse Candy Of Custer county was
around the capitol today. He says he
is going to get the democratic nomination
for congress in the Sixth district and that
IL he cannot beat Moses p klnkaid no
other democrat can His platform is no
longer than the speeches he made during
the last Legislature and is confined to a
statement that he favOrs the iniativ and
referendum. the farmers free list bill. the
old age pension bill and opposed federal
liquor licenses in dry territory.
II. q. Taylor. republican candidate for
railway commissioner was looking ovcr
the state house today and left later for
Central City. his home.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-04-16
A Life ProhIem Solved

Permits to smoke. cents. All dealers.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-04-16
Nebraska
FEDERAL BAR ON RAIL CASES
Judge 7. c. Munger Rules the State
Courts Must Be Exhausted.
BILL BY LAST LEGISLATURE
United States Court VIII Refuse to
Take Jurisdiction Until All such
Cnsos Have Gone Through
state Tribunal.
CFrom a Staff correspondent

CFrom Staff Correspondent
LINCOLN, April Special Judge
T. c. Munger in the federal court today
made an important ruling honderning
railroad cases. The federal court Will
no longer hear cases appealed from the
rulings of the railway commission of this
state. The last legislature passed a bill
providing that appeals from the decisions
Omaha daily bee., 1912-04-16

by that great health tonic, Electric Bit
tiers. is the enrichment Of poor. thin
blood and strengthening the weak Soc
For sale by Beaton Drug Co.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-04-18
PARIS TAKES UP NEW COLOR:
Jade and Maiachite Green Are the
Latest to Find Favor In the Gay
French Capital.

While Paris has almost exhausted
its favoritism for red, which has been
going on since last summer, it has
just begun its enthusiasm for jade
and malachite green.
Both OF these are lovely, bold tones
that need yelling on a number OF
women, or otherwise they would be
washed out.
When they are used without veil.
ing the upper part OF the bodice is
made of tulle In white or flesh pink, to
take the shade Of the green from the
face; and when woman cannot wear
the unrelieved tone 1t is yelled with a
dark shade of green tulle instead OF
black tulle.
On these gowns there is an oppor.
tuntty to use many jade and mala.
chite stones as trimming and as orna.
ments
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-04-18
Rajah Ring.

Durbar interest has crept into the
jewelers. realm. and hence the very
latest things In this line are the In
dian armlets Ito be worn on the bare
arm or over the sleeve and the rajah
ring. The latter Is facsimile of the
ring worn on the little toe Of the dane
ing girls Of India. 1t reaches below
the joint Of the finger and rests on
the back OF the hand. In trying It on
most women place It upside down. It
makes a striking unique dinner ring
Nearly all the armlets are coiled
serpent designs. for the serpent is a
lucky emblem In India
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-04-18
PRESENCE or MIND.

\
There are symptoms Of panic in the
theater.
A big man in the front row arises.
sit down. he roars. There is no
danger! Sit down."
The stampeding audience stops,
turns, and faces him.
"Sit down." he orders.
The people obediently sit down.
Il will go to the entrance and show
you there is no danger whatever" the
big man says.
He strolls along the aisle, reaches
the exit, and rushes out.
That's what call presence of
mind" he tells himself. Il never could
have got out Of there If l, hadn't
stopped that panic"
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-04-18
Surprising.
When some ''pugs" stay
A single round
Our wonder is
Indeed profound.
A sIan Of Old Ace.

1T seems to me that Worthington
has been growing old rapidly during
the past few years.
Yes, his hair is becoming rather
gray
It isn't his hair that makes him
seem old to me. A man may have
gray hair and still be young in spirit:
but Worthington has reached the
point in life where he can look at a
rosy-cheeked girl and refer to her as
a healthy young animal instead of
calling her an angel"
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-04-18
Westminster Abbey in History

Westminster Abbey has played a
more important part in the worlds
history in the last thousand years
than any other one building. It is be-
licved to be two thousand years since
the first building was put where the
present abbey stands. That was a
heather temple. 1t is supposed this
was pulled down in the year 17S to
make room for a church which a
British king named Lucius built In or.
der that he might have tie christiaa
fsith taught.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-04-18
Notions.

Smart little tailored costumes in
snowy white whipcords. beautifully
braided. or white serges, also braided.
are ready for the southern season
Separate biouses OF navy blue crepe
de chine are relieved by revers and
collars Of white satin.
Taffeta will be much used in fash
loning the dresses and suits for spring
wear.
The importance of brocaded velvet
In the realm Of evening wraps Is un-
denied.
Shoes are becoming little more
ornamental In their effect.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-04-18
Music and MascuIinity.

Music as an art has little standing
In Japan. according to letter in the
current issue OF the Travellers ga
zette. II is left almost entirely to
women. who cultivate II to the extent
OF playing on guitarlike instrument
called the samisen. I'm the not very
remote past Gays the writer. mo
gentleman could reconcile the practice
Of music with masculine dignity. and
this state Of affairs is changing bu,
slow!y"
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-04-18
poets Without Honor.

Z Look here: How did these rhymes
about Washington get in the paper z
DO you mean the poem by William
Cullen Bryant?''
That's the one. Didn't distinctly
tell you not to use any more OF the
amateur stuff"
Yes. Have you read it?'
Me! Read it! What for? And
look here, if there's anything to pas
this man Bryant for the dope it's got
to come out Of your pocket, mine
that!''
That's all right. I'll stand it,
And the wheels resumed revolving
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-04-18
REVIVAL OF COUTURE STYLE
Eighteenth Century Idea In Hair
Dressing Likely to Be Estab-
Ilshed Again.

The sketch shows an effective re-
vival of the 18th century style Of hair
dressing. In this case the hair is ar
ranged low on the forehead and Is
held in place by a band Of silver rib
bon. At the back it is arranged in
loose curls and coils and one careless
curl is permitted to fall over the shout
ders.
The latter head-dress would look ex-
ceedingly we'll If accompanied by a
picturesque dress of lowered taffetas,
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-04-18
Use Tmeezers.

When pulling threads from hem
stitching or when working towels
with cross-stitch embroidery. use a
pair of tweezers.
The fingers win be saved in this
manner
All who have suffered from sore
fingers due to pulling threads will
realize the value Of this suggestion.
Tweezers are excellent for pulling
hastings. Try them and you win al
ways have pair handy
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-04-18
perbys of Straw.

Taffeta and hemp are being used to
make some of the smartest OF stiff
hats. Panama hats are also being
shown, these being very large and
trimmed with wings as a rule
But one Of the most popular shapes
seems to be the derby, made on much
the same lines Of the derby Of the
winter. This is rather severe, but is
becoming to the young woman. and it
cannot be denied that when 1t is be.
coming 1t is very. very smart in ap-
pearance.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-04-18
Poor Reporting.

Il don't like the way they reported
my speech" complained the new con-
gresham
why. they sprinkled in plenty OF
laughter and applause"
Yes; but how about all OF them
gestures?"
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-04-18
Making Use Of Him.

Ruffon Wratz lin box car)-Naw!
didn't git half a nights sleep. How
d'you s'pose could sleep when you
had yer cold feet in tn small O. my
back all night long!
Saymold Storey-Them wuzn't my
feet, pardner; them wuz a couple O.
frosted turnips wuz thawin' out
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-04-18
Confidential.

Confidential.
Little WILHELM. Jones, do you like
lemon pie?
Casual Visitor-Yes, Willie.
Little Willie tanxiously)-Y don't
Ike it very much do you?
Casual Visitor surprised Why do
you ask, Willie?
Little Willie-Because we've got II
for dessert and mas afraid you'll want
second help.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-04-18

pale mauve flowers on a silver gray
ground. for example. The dress ought
to have fiat panniers at the sides and
q large fichu of dainty muslin and
lace over the shoulders. The short
sleeves should also be finished off with
lace and muslin frills.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-04-18
Not Necessarily So.

$50 Jones has become an actor"
"Has hep
'You said so.'
mo. / didn't. said he had gone
on the stage"
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-04-18
Warmth.

did that investigation develop any
thing in the nature of the thisd de-
greer"
1t went away beyond that. When
| left 1t was in the neighborhood Of
hundred in the shade"
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-04-18
Well. Hardly.

Bacon-tI see in some parts OF Aus
tralia the telephone is regarded as an
amusement rather than necessity.
Egbert-Well, they can hardly con-
slider 1t an amusement when central
says the line is busy, can they?
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-04-18
Lack Of Realism

Did you see where some actress
says that audiences do not like to see
husband and wife acting as lovers on
the stage"
"Of course not. It's not natural"
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-04-18
His Reasoning.

Why did the organist play the
wedding march SO fast that the bride
and groom had almost to dance up
the aisle?"
Il suppose he thought that mar
riage was something OF two-step."
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-04-18
EXPLANATION.

He-Why do they call a. wife's al
lowance pin money?
She-Because the average man
thinks It's enough for her II woman
gets the money to buy pins enough
to hold her old clothes together.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-04-18
Its Kind.

Don't you think this open tire is a
big Improvement over a commonplace
radaator?''
Certainly; in fact. 1t Is CRATE re-
lief."
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-04-18
A Concrete Example.

Dodds-As one grows older there
are certain things In which it is diff.
ficult to keep w ones interest. Don't
you find 1t SO?
Hobbs r-yes-there's the mort.
gage on my house. for example.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-04-18
As He Saw II.

Mother Ito Willy, who has been in
mischief) You ought TO be ashamed
Of yourself.
Willy-Well. won't do it again, but
being ashamed won't do any good
Fliegende Blatter.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-04-18
Good Deeds.

Toni told her father that expect
ed to inherit several pieces of fine
property
Dick-What did he say?
Tom-He said that deeds speak
louder than words.