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The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1912-01-29
Walt Mason
The Poet Philosopher

There's much Joy in pendosalt that truth down today; the
happiness is slender from vain display. Around
motor in majesty I romp, and many ootsore voter
THE GRAND doth marvel my pomp; but all that pomp phony
STAND i had lot fun my old Texas pony that
but little Around the links / AMI
that golf greatbut those old played low
estate My bathroom fairly gers with costly tub and bowl but OH
join the critters down the swimming hole By merchants am
trusted for have scads spare but long when busted lacked
this load of I'm cutting quite dash in the burg where abide
the glass of fashion throughout the countryside and all the gded
whose gems pawn my parties and
around lawn. There thousand why should
light halls, but OH the happy when oveals
Copyright WALT. MASON.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1912-01-29

Did you anything like it, Such difference between VIM
Os and Alfred DIS of that little difference with Dr. Pratt
Champ Clark has just much chance be elected President he
has to make Canada
big risk for the Lurne bring along the recognized Jonah
of the Republican party,
Let's all be socabe a those primaries.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-03

of such construction that they can
later be enlarged to the length of the
new locks, should the legislature allow
the proposed improvement A steel
company is making similar plans for a
large feet. A coke company is doing
likewise.
Reports in the hands of the canal
commissioners show that there are
more than 100000 tons of raw ma
terials ready for shipment each year
over the canal as soon as the necessary
improvements can be made Most Of
the shippers decline TO go to the ex-
pense Of building small barges. They
are using their best efforts to impress
the new legislature with the necessity
of making the locks conform in size
with those on the Hennepin canal and
permit the passage of boats of four
times the present tonnage.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-03
$500
M. & X. BEAUTIFUL STOCK
VI Ladies' Suits Reduced to About
Half of Their Original
Values,

We have decided to make immense
reductions in prices on all suits. about
300 in number, in our big ladies' de-
partment
Our entire stock is reduced in value
TO such prices as have never before
been heard of in this vicinity at this
time of the year. And our reductions
are bona fide.
The prices are almost half of their
fcrmer values, and the reductions are
or staple goods and colors, such as
scrges and cheviots in blues and
blacks; as well as on novelty and fan
cy materials, such as the two-tone-ef-
focts, velvets, corduroys, etc. All the
seasons styles and colorings are also
embodied in this lot of suits
We are asking $I495 for all our
$500 suits, $500 for our 500 80
suits, 1895 for all suits formerly val
ued at $4,000. $22.5O is asked for for
Eler $3.50 values, $500 for all suits
formerly $4,000, all former $3.50 val
ues are TO be had for $3.50. for all
former $500 values, $500 is asked:
former $4,000 values go for 500 so. and
for former $1,000 values we ask but
$45 co.
Worsted, cheviots, serges, Bedford
cords, two-tone novelty materials, Eng
lish velours, boulevard velvets. i'm
ported corduroys-in fact, almost all
OF the popular domestic and imported
fabrics are here made up into strict
ly man tailored suits, as we'll as the
muchly trimmed smart cut-a-way eff
/ fects.
There will be no bigger sale nor
better opportunity to get such values
/ before Xmas, so come early, while
/ the selection is excellent, and the
crowd is not too big, nor jostling. Suits
make good Christmas presents for
wives, mothers and sisters, for the
real spirit of Xmas giving is the Civ
[ ing OF useful presents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-03

All the news all the time-The
Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-03

day and grabbed Joseph Nolan, a
him to the floor and called him naugh-
ty names, he did not know that his
actions would decrease the contents
OF his wallet to the extent of some
eight bucks. He did not get the mar
ket quotations on strangle holds until
this morning, when Justice Schroeder
informed him that owing to the high
cost of living, the fine would be 50
ard costs. Assault and battery was
the charge.
Nolan told of his going into Flyers
store to get watch, where an argu-
Uent ensued over the price to be paid
Fryer Immediately bega nto heat up
considerable under the neck band and
his pulse became what might be term
ed feverish. He grabbed Nolan by
the Adams apple, jerked same and
threw the old man to the floor, where
he took away the watch in question
and then made remarks intimating
that Nolan might at one time have
been a porch climber, second story
worker, etc. Nolan then swore out a
warrant against Fryer, who became
downright angry when sentenced this
morning, and accused the court OF
showing undue Partially in arriving
at a decision. Fryer was informed
that although that talk might fit into
the scenery of a livery man, it was
rather incongruous in a temple of JUS
tice, and could be readily dispensed
with, unless "Peevo" wanted the fine
boosted again.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-03
CANALS CLOSED
FOR The SEASON
State Waterway Commission
ers Declare Navigation Over
for the Year 1912.
INCREASE IN SHIPPING
Many More Boats Than Last Year
Registered Through Lock-
1918 Prospects Bright.

The Illinois and Michigan canal was
officially closed yesterday by order Of
the commissioners who are in charge
Of II. II will remain closed until the
ice is out in the spring. The order
applies TO the locks at Henry and Cop
peras creeks as well as 10 the canal
itself. The Fawn, a 26-foot motor boat
from Chicago. was the last boat to go
through the canal. The Hennepin ca
nal has also been closed by order Of
the United States engineers, who are
in charge of II.
Due 70 the revival of canal shipping,
there was a marked increase In the
use Of the waterway during the past
season, the number Of boats clearing
the locks being 1851. an increase Of
300 over last year, and an increase of
a thousand more than in 1907.
PROSPECTS FOR NEXT YEAR.
According to Superintendent Leon
Mcdonald, the indications are that the
rraffic over the canal next year will be
three or four times as great as the
season just closed. The Morton Salt
company. for example, is now build.
ing complete new feet of steel craft
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-03

average temperature was AZ which is
Az degrees higher than the normal.
The month was very dry one, the
precipitation being .98 and the normal
1.76. There were nine clear days. Is
partly cloudy and six cloudy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-03

first time I applied it, all itching
stopped. Now 1 can sleep nights, and
life is worth living"
ZEMO is a new wonder-a liquid,
that is guaranteed to stop itching.
Away go eczema, eczema pains and sores.
1t stops dandruff in a hurry. 1t is un-
equaled for prickly heat, irritated and
infamed skin, skin blotches, sores,
bites, stings and pimples. You can't
find anything like IL, simply because
there's nothing like ZEMO known or
sold today.
ZESio will be a surprise to you Just
as 1t has been a surprise to thousands
who have already tried II.
Don't miss It for 25 cents. When
you have proven with a 25-eent bot
tie how remarkable ZEAIO is to your
own satisfaction, then you can buy a
81 bottle, which contains six times as
much as the 25-cent bottle
ZEMO is sold at drug stores, In 25-
cent and 81 bottles, or sent direct, on
receipt Of price, by z. W. Rose Medi-
cine Co, st. Louis, 10.
Zemo is sold and guaranteed by
druggists everywhere, and in Rock Is
land by +. D. G. Walkers drug store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-03

is safe medicine to give the chill
dren. Thousands of mothers use it
in their homes right along. 1t has
history of so years of success in the
treatment of coughs, colds and lung
troubles, as well as a tonic and body
builder for those who are weak and
run down. Get bottle today Be sure
you get what yau call for.-(AdYer-
tisement.)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-03
HOLD
PROVES COSTLY
Irate Second Hand Dealer Grabs
Customer by the Throat
and Pays So.
When Sam Fryer, the second hand
store man, lost his temper the other
A SAFE MEDICINE
FOR THE CHILDREN

When the chill
dren have a cold
or cough or
when they need
a tonic, mothers
should be care
full never TO give
I b e m anything
containing alco-
hol or dangerous
drugs. Because it
does not contain
these drugs or al
cohol in any
form Fa { b e r
Johns Medicine
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-03

Many. persons find themselves af-
fected with a persistent cough after
an attack of influenza. AS this cough
can be promptly cured by the use of
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, it
should not be allowed to run on until
il becomes troublesome. Sold by all
druggists ADVERTISEMENT
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-03

The peculiar properties OF Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy have been thor
oughly tested during epidemics of in
fuenza, and when it was taken in
time We have not heard of a single
case of pneumonia. Sold by all drug
gists.-( Advertisement)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-03
Police News

Tired Of having a 30-year-old son
loafing around the house with a can"
on half the time, Patrick Brogan this
morning had his large child arrested
and brought into court on a disorder
ly conduct charge Joe was sent down
for 10 days.
Herman Refer lost his way last
night while under the influence, and
was guided to the station by a police
man. He paid the costs and went on
his way rejoicing this a. m.
c. T. Claus sold his hack line in
Victor, Iowa, and with a large roll
came to Rock Island yesterday to see
the sights. He blew in about $50 for
pleasure and landed in a cell last
night, so drunk that he could not spell.
cat. He was fined 81 and costs.
His shirt covered with blood, drip
ping from an ugly wound in the head,
Frank Ponce, a Mexican from Daven-
port, was picked up last night very
much intoxicated This morning he
claimed he was slugged in one of the
local saloons. Justice Clarence
Schroeder, acting as police magistrate
during the absence of c. ]. Smith, dis
missed rhe unfortunate man upon pay
ment Of costs, which amounted to 81.
AS Ponce could dig up but one lone
case note, and was without car fare.
the judge slipped Mexy a two-bit piece
and said, "Adios."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-03

Austin, Texas-A movement to test
in the United States supreme court
the general order TO the United
States army that all soldiers receive
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-03
LIBRARY BOARD IN
REGULAR Meeting

Only routine business was disposed
OF at the regular meeting of the libra
~ board last night. A list of bills was
allowed and the librarians report for
the month Of November was received,
after which the meeting adjourned.
The librarians report as to circula-
ton was as follows: Magazines and
general works, 26O; philosophy, 10; re-
hgion, 80; sociology, 1872; science, 81;
Industrial arts, 81; fine arts, AZ: liter
allure, 100; travel, III; history. 1871.
biography, CO; fiction, 2,251; Juvenile.
1888; German, 65; total, 1929; schools,
1871; total, 600; reference. 1928;
grand total, S,623. Received from fines.
1887.
The following bills were allowed:
H. r. Hunting company .s 9G.4S
A. c. McClurg & Co. ........ 36.3S
Z " NdlIe Observation-Disclosures. 6l 40
H. w. Wilson company .... 3125
Peoples Power company 1921
expenses e. .... $500. .. 436
Waldorf Bindery company .... 500
Charles Scribner's Sons ... 4OO
Kramer Printing & Publishing
company -. &c. ........ 1875
A. L. A. Publishing board .... 100
Rock Island Sand & Gravel COM
pany ..... 800. ............ 63.O6
salaries -. -. -. ....... $1,000
AONal ''..' ..... ............S3 59.99
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-03
military instead of civil trials was
started here.
''Thank Heaven, That
itching Is Gone !"
"Cne Touch of ZEM0-and the Relief
Is Sublime. Try It, Folks |"

20 my, o my, what a blessed relief. |
Here I've been suffering the most
awful torture for months, and tried
things galore. ZEMO is magic. The
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1912-12-20
PUT LIBRARIES
IN GRADE SCHOOLS
Money Is Being Raised TO Provide
Good Books for Pupils in the
Franklin and Edison
Buildings

As the result of a plan suggested
by ]. L. Dumas the high school
library will probably be enlarged b.
the addition of number of books
and small libraries will be installed
IN the Edison and Franklin schools.
Mr.. Dumas offered to contribute
800, if necessary, provided the citi-
zens of Pullman would raise 500 by
ties would appropriate 500 to make
up the sum of $500, which is to be
invested in good books for the
schools His proposition was prompt
ly accepted and committee organ
lied with ]. l.. Dumas and DR.. Bruce
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1912-12-20

McCully representing the Chamber
of Commerce, Mrs. John W.
Mathews, the Fortnightly club; Mrs.
Elton Fulmer, the Historical club;
Rev. Robert Brumblay, the Minister
ial association, and A. S. Wilson. the
w. S. c. librarian.
This committee divided the city
into five districts and appointed can
vassers to secure subscriptions in
each district. The response was
prompt and liberal and there Is no
doubt that the required amount Of
money will be raised. The commit
tee will use great care In the selec-
ton of books, trying to get the very
best, which will appeal to the chill
dren and cause them to acquire the
reading habit. S. c. Roberts, assist
ant professor of manual training at
the college has promised to furnish
the necessary shelving for the books
in the Edison and Franklin build
ings free of charge.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1912-12-20
Christian Science Service.

Christian Science services are held
every Sunday morning at II o'clock,
in Masonic Hall The subject for next
Sundays lesson-sermon is: rs the
universe, including man, evolved by
atomic force?" Golden text: Isaiah
45-12. Il have made the earth and
created man upon it: |, even My
hands have stretched out the heavens
and all their hosts have ! comm and
ed" Testimony meetings are held
each first and third Wednesday
evenings of each month at 1880. All
are welcome to these services.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1912-12-20

Prosecuting Attorney Paul Patti
soon last week confessed that he had
embezzled some $4,000 from funds
of estates which had been placed in
his hands and was sentenced to
serve an indeterminate term of from
one to 10 years in the state reform
atory at Monroe. He was allowed to
go to the reformatory without a
guard Living beyond his means is
the cause assigned by him for his
shortage.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1912-12-20
Stop and see the nice assortment OF
cut glass at Lee Aliens Hardware

Johnnie Bender, the graduate
manager of athletics at the w. S. c.,
left last week for Seattle to attend
the meeting of the Northwest con-
ference. If he can get into shape
he has promised to play quarterback
on the Washington Athletic clubs
football team in two games against
the Multnomah club of Portland,
Ore.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1912-12-20

The auction sale of the jewelry
stock of L. b. Miller has been at
tracing large crowds every after
noon and evening and Auctioneer
Gabriel expects to wind up the sale
tomorrow evening or Monday. Mr..
Gabriel is a first class auctioneer
and has made a decided hit by his
wit and good humor.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1912-12-20

Help along the fight against
tuberculosis by buying some Red
Cross seals to put on your Christ
mas packages and letters. You can
secure them at Whites drug store
or at the Emerson Mercantile Co. s
for penny apiece.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1912-12-20

Be sure and order your Christina
turkey early. You'll get a bette
bird. Phone SO.
Dc2O SANDERS GROCERY.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1912-12-20
Tell Your NeighboF's

A professional sewing machine
doctor at Hotel Alton til! the 23d
inst. Calls made in town or the
country. Worst cases treated and
satisfaction guaranteed. Phone
1875. Call or phone at once.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1912-12-20

Mr.. and Mrs. F. f. Sanger spent
Saturday, Sunday and Monday with
friends in Spokane.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1912-12-20

AS a direct result of the Hog
Show b. F. Campbell has sold two
manure spreaders.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1912-12-20

Mrs. j. ID. Allen, who has beer
visiting her son, Lee Allen, left
Wednesday for her home at Albany
Ore.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1912-12-20

FOR XMAS-A bunch of violets
and spray of holly and mistletoe; all
in neat box, ready to mail. Order
at buttons or at Neili's Greenhouses.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1912-12-20

The Monday evening club met this
week at the home of Rev. Robert
Brumblay. DR.. McCully gave very
interesting discussion on the causes
of the breakdown of chivalry ana
the feudal system.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1912-12-20

Don't put off your Christmas gro
Gerry shopping. Do it this week; you
will have a better selection and we
will have more time to show you
what we have. Phone 80.
Deco SANDERS GROCERY.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1912-12-20

We suggest that you place your
orders early for cut flowers for
Xmas Neill's Greenhouses. d. %
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1912-12-20

f. j. Raymond, who recently came
10 Pullman and started the Ward
robe, has bought an interest in the
City Dye Works, conducted by Frank
Forman, and they will conduct that
establishment together.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1912-12-20
LOCAL BREVITIES

c. M. Waters and family left this
week for Rochester, ILL.,, where they
will spend Christmas with Mr..
Waters parents. From there they
expect to go to California.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1912-12-20

J. l.. Dumas and Chas. A. Binger-
man went to Spokane this week tC
attend the meeting of fruit growers
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1912-12-20

Xmas candies, nuts, oranges, etc.
in large quantities special prices
too Christmas trees Phone 80.
ncoO SANDERS GROCERY.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1912-12-20

J. ]. Rouse returned last evening
from a business trip to Tacoma and
Spokane
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1912-12-20

How to raise money for the church
will be discussed at the State Street
Church of Christ next Sunday morn
ing. The hat will not be passed.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1912-12-20

II. w. Foster returned to his
home at Colville Tuesday, after
spending a few days with his
brother, w. D. Foster.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1912-12-20

L. B. Miller is slowly recovering
from his severe illness and is now
able TO sit up in a chair.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1912-12-20

l.. p Farr, pioneer resident of
this vicinity, came down from his
home in Ferry county Tuesday to
spend few days with old Pullman
friends.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1912-12-20

Mrs. Tom Savage has suffered a
relapse and is again in very critical
condition.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1912-12-20

ALFALFA HAY-Anyone want
ing alfalfa hay phone J. H. Weeks,
Farmers 1877. Dc2OJan3
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1912-12-20

There will be no meeting of the
Chamber of Comm cree next Tuesday
evening, as all the members will be
busy with preparations for Christ
mas
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1912-12-20

We expect our shipm ent OF we'll
berried xxx Holly and Mistletoe to
arrive about the Goth. Neill's Green
houses. Dec1 3-2R
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1912-12-20

Mrs. VIM. Goodyear has been
spending a few days with friends in
Spokane this week
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1912-12-20

Miss Edna Crawford, one of the
high school teachers, has been con-
fined to the house this week by i'll
ness. She was able to start for her
home at Cheney yesterday.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1912-12-20

DR.. D. r. Campbell has been on
crutches for a few days as the re-
suit OF sprined ankle.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1912-12-20

S. II. Breeze went 10 Cotton
Wednesday evening to attend ban
Quet of the Masonic lodge of that
town.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-06-11
ATLANTA PLUMBER
VICE PRESIDENT OF
STATE ASSOCIATION

SAVANNAH. GA, June 11.-After a
short session at the Hotel Pulaski for
organization purposes, followed by a
sightseeing trip about the city. the del
egates to the convention of the State
Association of Master Plumbers ad
tourned to Tybee, where the meeting
went into executive session and elected
the following officers:
President, F. W. Campos, Savannah;
vice president. w. S. Lotus. Atlanta:
treasurer, Francis DAILY, Macon; secre-
tary, B. b. VanBorssum, Savannah.
Routine business was quickly dis
patched. after which the delegates went
on a sightseeing tour of the island and
patronized the attractions An elabo-
rate banquet was served on the island
Today the plumbers took trip to
Beaufort. S c.. on the steamer Chirdon.
stops being made at Parish Island gov
eminent dry docks at Port Royal Fort
Fremont and the national cemetery.
The following we're in attendance
from Atlanta: W. s. Lotus, ]. H
Newman. ]. L. Belcher, G. R. Bennett,
j. r. Bowen. J. c. Flournoy NJ E.
Ford, G. W. Ford, j. B. Grant. j II.
Lynch. c. 5. Sheppard, b f, Stockton.
o. Wingate, D. w. Yarbrough S. A.
Sheppard. A. NJ. Smith. I. r. Ste
phenson, Otis Terrell, Joseph Steward,
b. +. Stockton. John Nell George
Kirkman w R. Gresham. L. ] Medson.
James Terrell.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-06-11
MOVE To SETTLE
BOSTON, STRIKE
Employees and President of the
Company Agree to Meet
Board of Arbitration.

BOSTON, June 1.-Two sticks OF
dynamite. each eight inches long, were
found on the car tracks in the fashion
able Aberdeen district today car
passed over the sticks, which did not
explode The police believe an at
tempt was made to dynamite a car in
connection with the elevated strike.
General William A Bancroft, presi-
dent of the elevated, today declared his
WILLINGNESS to meet the state board of
arbitrat. n and Cancellation, and dis
cuss the strike Mayor Fitzgerald
sought to arrange a conference between
General Bancroft and employees of the
road. The strikers repeatedly have
declared their Willingness to refer their
demands to the state board
Samuel Gompers was expected in
Boston today to attend and speak at
the mass meeting of the strikers to be
held this afternoon.
b. F. Sheehan, of BrocktOn, vice presi-
dent of the Railway Mems union, de-
clared today the women ticket sellers
in the elevated stations are planning a
sympathetic strike.
Shots We're fired today at an elevated
train near the Forest Hill terminal.
In another part of the city fullasades
Of sticks and stones from the roofs of
houses broke many car windows and
frightened the passengers.