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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-15
SHIP CARVING.
An Art That Went Out With the Old
Wooden Warships.

An Art That Went Out With the Old
Wooden Warships.
An almost forgotten profession ia
that of ship carving. For many CEN
turtles, down to the beginning Of the
nineteenth. the Ornamentation of YES
sells. especially men of war, was pro-
fuse. intricate and ford. The carving
on the United States line OF battle
ship America, launched IN 1882 and
presented to France. will give some
idea of the extent to which this was
carried.
The fgurehead was a female figure
crowned with laurel representing
America. The right arm was raised.
pointing to heaven. On the left arm
was buckler with blue ground car
rying thirteen stars. On the stern Of
the ship under the cabin windows ap-
peared two large figures in bas-relief
representing Tyranny" and "Oppres-
sion" bound and bleeding on the
ground. On the back of the starboard
quarter was large figure Of MARS"
On the highest part of the stern ap-
peared Wisdom" and above her head
an owl
Philadelphia furnished not only the
greatest ship designer in the United
States. but also the best ship carver In
the world, William Rush. In this field
he was without a rival. and to a Won
derful technical skill be added an ar
ttstic sense of beauty and genius for
composition.
He was the first carver to give an
idea Of life and motion to a ships fig.
urehead- Each Of his figureheads was
either the lifelike representation of a
person or some symbolic conception
expressed in exquisite carving. His
most noted productions were Mature"
for the Constellation. the Genius of
the United States for the frigate OF
[ that name and THE River God" for
the East India ship Ganges. These fig.
ureheads were nine feet high and
could be removed for repair or in &C.
| don.-Harpers Weekly.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-15
A SART0RIAL TRAGEDY.
The Lady Accepted Flower and Lost
Her Beautiful FIGURE.

The Lady Accepted Flower and Lost
Her Beautiful Figure.
In London Truth Of March 8, 1877,
Henry Labouchere told this story of a
toilet calamity due to the feminine
fashion of those days:
At a dinner party given lately in
Paris one lady was remarked above all
others for the elegance OF her figure
and the perfection of her toilet. Dur
ing the mauvais quart d'heure before
dinner she was surrounded by a host
or admirers, and one less bashfuI than
the rest ventured TO offer her the
hover from his buttonhole. II was
accepted. but as the princess robe"
worn by the graceful creature was
laced behind it was necessary TO fas-
ten the flower to the front of her
dress with q pin The operation was
successfully performed. and the fair
Lady was led in TO dinner by the donor
Of the flower. They were hardly seat
ed when he heard a curious sound ike
the gentle signing of the wind. and on
turning toward his partner ne saw
with horror that the lovely figure was
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-15
LEGAL.
Publication Notice.


State OF Illinois. Rock Island Coun-
In the Circuit Court-May Term. A.
D. 1912. In Chancery.
William CAN VS.. Mary Cau.
Affidavit of unknown residence OF Mary
Call, the above defendant, having been
filed in the clerks Office of the circuit
court of said county, notice is therefore
hereby given to the said defendant that
the complainant filed his bill of com
plant in said court, on the chancery
siede thereof, on the 18th day of De-
cember, 1910, and that thereupon a sum-
mons issued out Of said court, wherein
said suit is now pending. returnable on
the first Monday in the month of Janu-
airy. a. d. 1911, as is by law required.
And there being no service, and the
complainant having filed his affidavit of
unknown residence on this third day of
April, A. d. 1912 and that thereupon an
alias summons issued out of this court.
returnable on the first Monday in the
month of May, A d. 1912. as is by law
required.
Now. unless you. the above named
defendant, shall personally be and ap-
pear before said circuit court on the
first day of the next term thereof, to be
| holden at Rock Island, in and for the
said county, on the first Monday in jan
uary next. and plead, answer or demur
| to the said complainants bill of COM
plant, the same and the matters and
| things therein charged and stated will
be taken as confessed. and decree enter
| ed against you according to the prayer
| of said bill.
GEORGE W. GAMBLE. Clerk.
| Rock Island. Ill, April 3, 1912.
| Harry NJ. McCasKrln. complainant's
| solicitor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-15

Perhaps. as I am a stranger in
Arlington, you would direct me to the
house Of the friend wish 10 find. His
description was rather vague-in fact
that ia one of Edward Notions fail
'ings. He seems to think one should
know things by instinct"
The girl started slightly at the
name he mentioned, but answered
courteu1sly"
81 will be glad 70 show you the
house, for was Just O. my way to
visit friend who lives next door to
sMr. Melton, when 1 discovered my
loss"
Edward. and ! are old chums,"
Philip explained, and since he was
married. a year ago, he has been after
me TO come and gee him under hts
own vine and fig tree; but until now
have not been able 70 get away. l
didn't know until the last moment
that l could be spared and then
thought II would be fun to catch him
eunaVares. Do you know the Mel
ftonsq"
Yes" the girl answer slowly.
! II know them. In fact. Edward Mel
ton married my sister. but neither he
nor Alice have spoken to me for
months"
Then as she saw the surprise ex-
! pressed IN his face at this tnforma-
| ton she went on
They will tell you all about 1T.
am sure. so Will give you the, other
side. OF tho question-you know there
are always two"
She smiled up al him as she made
this statement and Philip Meredith
] felt quite sure that he would be IN
Fclined TO decide IN favor Of his pres
ent informant, even against his old
Efriend. Edward Melton.
My sister and l were orphans
brought up by our aunt, who was a
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-15
Publication Notice.

State of Illinois. Rock Island Coun-
ty-SS:
in the Circuit Couru.-May Term, A
d. 1912. In Chancery.
Lulu Holmes VS.. Clint Holmes.
Affidavit of unknown residence of the
above defendant having been filed in
the clerks office of the circuit court
of said county. notice is therefore here
by given to the said defendant that the
complainant filed her bill of complaint
in said court, on the chancery side
thereof, on the second day of April,
1912, and that thereupon summons is
sued out of said court, wherein said suit
is now pending, returnable on the first
Monday in the month of May next, as is
by law required.
Now. unless you, the said non-resi-
dent defendant above named, Clint
Holmes. shall personally be and appear
before said circuit court, on the first
day of the next term thereof, to be hold
en- at Rock Island. in and for the said
county, on the 1irst Monday in May next,
and plead, answer or demur to the said
compartments 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, April 3, 1912.
Harry NJ. McCaskrin, complainant
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-15
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maid, who told him that Miss Ath.
erton was still there.
Come" said Philip briefly, and
as they hurried to her sister he gave
the few necessary words OF explana-
ton.
Il am so glad that she wants me-"
said Phillis almost sobbing. u knew
Alice loved me-"
They hurried to the Melton veran-
da, and poor Mrs. Melton lifted her
tear-stained face at her sisters call.
The sisters were clasped in each 9TH
er's arms.
Phil. guess have made fool of
myself" Edward elton began
when the two men were alone. You
are right, the queer acting has been
all on this side. l think / really
must have been out of my mind.
| had no idea that Alice was suffering
So"
We'll, it's all right now, Ned. so
don't worry over past mistakes; just
try not to repeat them" said Philip.
Philip Meredith remained much
longer than he had intended with the
Meltons and before he left Arlington
| the girl whom he had loved since he
! looked into the brown eyes on his
first unconventional meeting with
her, had promised to become his wife
I'VE all love the 'peacemaker' as
Alice and Edward have named you.'
she told him when he asked - mo-
mentous question.
And the missing will? Not week
after the reconciliation with her sis
ter Mrs. Melton was showing Phyl-
lis a box of beautiful lace which Aunt
Susan had given her soon after her
marriage, and which had been stored
away ever since. And at the bottom
of the collection calmly reposed the
document for which such untiring
search had been mada- -
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-15
a CITY of the Dead,

Bath, from which city Dickens car
ried away the immortal names of Pick
wick and Snodgrass, holds relics of the
master. His tobacco jar and beer jug
are still piously preserved at the Sara
Gems Head. But, though Dickens wrote
gloriously of Bath, he never really
liked the place.
"Landers ghost goes along the silent
streets here before me-" he writes in
1868. The place looks to me
like a cemetery which the dead have
ing built streets Of their old grave
stones. they wander about, scarcely
trying to look alive A dead failure"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-15
Notice of Final Settlement.

Estate of Emma d. Velie. deceased.
Public notice Is hereby given that the
undersigned, Hugh L. Curtis. admins
traitor c. / a. of the estate of Emma ID.
Velie, has this day filed his final report
and settlement such in the probate
court OF Rock Island county, and hear
ing on said report has been set for
April II, 1912, at o'clock a. m. at
which time persons Interested may APP
pear and make objections thereto, and IL
no objections are fled. SAID report VIII
be approved at that time. and the I'M
dersfgned viii ask for an order OF dis
tribution, and will also ask TO be dis
charged
HUGH (. CURTIS
Administrator c. 1 a. Estate Of Emma
D Velie. deceased
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-15

getting small by degrees and beautt-
fully less" The rounded form had dis
appeared before the soup was over,
and long before the first entree the
once creaseless garment hung in great
folds about scraggy framework! 1t
seems that the newest dresses for
slight" ladies are made with air tight
Innings and inflated until the required
degree of embonpoint Is attained. The
unfortunate lady mentioned above had
forgotten this detail when she fastened
the fatal flower to her bosom with a
pin; hence the collapse.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-15
LEGAL.
Notice of Publication.

State of Illinois. Rock Island Coun-
ty-ss
In the Circuit Court; to the May
Fred o. Reddig VS.. Make Reddig.
Affidavit OF non-residence OF Make
Reddig, the above defendant having
been filed in the clerks office of the cir
cult court of said county, notice is
therefore hereby given to the said nom
resident defendant that the complainant
filed his bill of complaint in said court,
on the chanCery side thereof, on the 9Th
day of April, 1912, and that thereupOn
summons issued out of said court,
wherein said suit is now pending, re-
turnable on the first Monday in the
month of May next, as is by law re-
QUiTed.
Now, unless you the said non-resi-
dent defendant above named, Make
Reddig, shall personally he and appear
before said circuit court, on the first day
of the next term thereof, to be holden
at Rock Island. in and for the said
county. on the first Monday in the month
of May next, and plead, answer or de-
muir to the said cOmplainants bill OF
complaint, the same and the matter and
things therein charged and stated will
be taken as confessed, and a decree en-
tered against you according to the pray
er OF said bill.
GEORGE W. GAMBLE. Clerk.
Rock Island. Ill. April s. 1912.
Marion Z. Sweeney compliments So
lcltOT-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-15
WEATHER CONDITIONS.

The storm that was shown Saturday
over western Nebraska has moved to
eastern Wisconsin, and has been at
ended during the past "a hours by rain
1r snow from the northern Rocky
mountain states and the Mississippi
md Missouri valleys to the middle At
antic and New England coasts. At
Montgomery. Ala. the rainfall amount
ID 10 3.56 inches, and at New Orleans
% 1.6o inches. High pressures prevail
IN the Atlantic coast, and another high.
accompanied by cooler weather, is cen
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-15

Yes" Edward acknowledged.
Phyllis always seemed to think the
world of Alice, but you know people
will do queer things for money"
HAS Miss Atherton suggested any
compromise with her sister? Even
if the will is missing they both know
their aunt's wishes?"
And Edward had to own that this
was true, that Phyllis Anterior had
offered to share with her sister.
Then" said Philip. 81 cannot see
how you could possibly accuse Miss
Atherton of any crime. What more
could she do? 1t seems to me the
acting queer where money is con-
cerned' is all on your owr side of the
family"
At this momement, an excited voice
| broke in:
That is what have tried to make
Edward see all along. know PhsI-
lis is incapable of any wrong action
and do want my sister,"
Mrs. Melton had returned. I'M
| perceived by the two men, and had
heard the latter part of their CONVEX
sation. Her outburst ended by heI
dropping into a chair and giving way
to storm OF sobs.
Her husband rushed to her side
and made every effort to soothe her
but 1t seemed as If her pent-up feel
ings must have vent. IT want Phyl-
lis" she kept repeating.
Philip stood near them. Let me-
go for Miss Anterior. I know jus
where she is to be founJ."
Edward cast an astonished glance
at him, but answered, For heaven
sake bring her. Phil, If .-ou can"
Philip Meredith tore out of tn.
house and through the gate which
Phyllis Anterior had entered. Hi
sharp ring at the bell brought tn
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-15
Road ONLY womsn Authors.

Misandry occasionally has its uses.
A Russian lady, Nine Kaissavoff, who
died in 1901 in st. Petersburg, would
not allow any book written by man
to enter her house. She was. however.
a voracious reader and wealthy enough
to satisfy her cravings in this direc-
ton. On her death her library was
found to contain nearly $4,000 volumes,
all written by women. This was said
at the time to be the most extensive
collection of this kind ever formed
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-15
Administrator Notice.

Estate OF Wilhelm Parchsrt. deceased.
The undersigned having been ap
pointed administrator Of the estate OF
wilhelm Parchert late Of the county Of
Rock Island. state of Illinois, deceased.
hereby gives notice that he viii appear
before the probate court OF Rock Island
county. al the probate court room, IN the
city o. Rock island. al the June term,
on the first Monday IN June next. a.
which tine all persons having claims
gaiust said estate are notified and re-
auested to attend for the purpose OF
having the same adjusted. All persons
indebted 20 said estate are requested 10
make immediate payment 10 the under
signed.
Dated nth day of April, 4. .. 1912.
r G. MEWES. Administrator.
Hugh Z. Curtis, attorney.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-15

viewed with surprise this, addition 10.
his find; then he tucked them both
In his coat pocket and waKlosd on.
He had not gone many yards when,
he saw coming hastily toward him q
young woman, apparently IN earnest
search OF something. AS she came
nearer he could see that the corners
OF her mouth were dropping IN & most
pitifuI way. This was too much for
his kindly heart and raising his hat
as she reached him he said:
II beg your pardon. but is there
anything you have losee''
Yes, I have lost my glove with 4
ring in II. The ring is large md al
ways slips OF with my glove. /
thought tucked the glove safely IN
my belt. but when / wanted to put IL
on again n was gone
AS he drew forth the missing ar
ticles a look OF extreme relief came
into the girls eyes.
Thank you 50 much. I should
never have forgiven myself had lost
Aunt Susan's ring" She slipped II
on the middle finger OF her right
hand and drew over II the recovered
glove
Instead OF passing on after her ex-
preston OF thanks Philip found him
self tcEnring
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-15
Administrators Notice.

Estate " Hugh Gavin, deceased.
The undersigned having been APP
pointed administrator OF the estate OF
Hugh Gavin, late OF the county of Rock
Island, state OF Illinois. deceased. here
by gives notice that he viii appear be
fore the probate court OF ROCK Island
county al the probate court room, IN
the city Of Rock Island. at the June
term, on the first Monday in June next.
at which time ali persons having claims
against said estate are notified and re-
uuested 10 attend Tor the purpose OF
having the same adjusted. All persons
indebted to said estate are requested 10
make Immediate payment to the under
signed.
Dated ith day OF June. a, ID. 1912.
FRED Z. GAVIN Administrators
Jackson, Hurst & Stafford, attorneys.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-15

II mighty.
The girl turned toward her friends
house, while Philip continue a short
distance up the pleasant street until
he reached the handsome residence
that was Edward Melton's home.
The maid informed him that Mr..
Melton was within.
why, Phil, old fellow, how good
it is to see you once more. l had Se-
gun to despair of ever getting you
here" his old friend said as they
shook hands
For a moment they talked of mat
tiers of mutual interest, then Edward
said, 81 must introduce you to Alice.
| Come. I want you to see the dearest
woman on earth"
A sweet-faced young woman, with
| a marked resemblance to the sister
whom Philip had so much admired,
rose at their approach and seemed to
| share her husbands pleasure in meet
| ing him
After his wife left him to attend
to some duties Edward Melton said:
Phil, l have wanted to have a talk
| with you for six months. You always
| had a clear head and I would like
your opinion on a family matter"
Philip smiled to himself. "You
know I'll be only too glad to help you
out IN any way can, Ned"
And then. as he had expected, he
received a second rendering of the
case relating to Aunt Susan's will
but, evidently. Edward had quite
made up his mind that Phyllis Ath'
erton had destroyed the latest Will
He listened patiently
But why should Miss Anterior
destroy the will? You say that thu
aunt's estate amounts to over 5000,
900. That would give each siste
abundance. Have not your wife ant
!. her s.s-sr been on good terms?"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-15
Administrators Notice.

Estate of Leonard +. Baker deceased.
The undersigned having been ap-
pointed administrative of the estate of
Leonard F Baker, late of the county Of
Rock Island. state Of Illinois, deceased.
hereby gives notice that she will ap-
pear before the probate court Of Rock
island county, at the probate court room.
in the city of Rock Island, at the June
term, on the first Monday in June next.
at which time all persons having claims
against said estate are notified and re-
ouested to attend for the purpose of
havius, the same adjusted. All persons
Indebted to said estate are requested 10
make immediate payment to the under
signeo.
Dated 25th day ~ aMrch. A. d. 1912.
AGNES NJ. WELLS.
Administrative.
Hugh E. Curtis. attorney.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-15
LOCAL MARKET CONDITIONS.

April 15.-Following are the quota
tious on the local market today:
Butter-Dairy, 24c; creamery Sic.
Lard, 101Ac.
Potatoes, $3.50.
Cabbage, 4c.
Onions, SEC.
Feed and Fuel.
Oats, Soc.
Clover hay, S15.
Forage-Timothy hay, $40 to s23.
Wheat, SOC,
Wild hay, $14 to SIT.
Straw, IS.
New corn, Csc.
Coal-Lump. per hushel, 15c; slack
Toe.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-15
PHILIPS VISIT

equally with Alice as Aunt Susan had
intended, she is angry and refuses to
listen to any such suggestion. real
ly believe Edward has persuaded her
that have destroyed thu second will,
for he acts as If l had committed a
crime
They could not think anything so
utterly ridiculous. Ill see if l can
not NIL the position of peacemaker in
this family trouble. Edward always
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-15
Banzai.

The word "banzai" is the japanese
cry of joy, victory or applause. 1t is
the equivalent of the English "hurrah,"
the French "vive' and the German
"hoch." The word received its first
marked prominence In our part of the
world during the Russo-Japanese war.
throughout which historic struggle it
was heard on many triumphant fields
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-15
THE GRAIN MARKET.
Chicago Cash Grain.

Corn-No. 7shd7s1s, No. 8 W sou
aSlit. No. 3 y 79GS0Is, No. 4 77IaG
IS. No. W 7sIs G7s1s. No. 4 y TAG
'Sia. sym 70G76. sgy 72G76.
osts-No 3 " sea 5SIs. No. " SIS
55e No. 4 W 5795ss. standard 5s&
a59i.
Wheat-No. 2 r 110G1l21k. No. r
O5d l0Sik. No. 8 INV l10% d113. No
hw 1O3lO9. No. ! ms 1l49l1s. No 2
IS ll2a 1l6, No. 2 MS llOGn5. No. S
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-15

widow and childless. She was al
ways good TO both OF US, but several
years ago she became very angry with
my sister Alice, and in her anger she
altered her will, leaving everything
she possessed to me.
But it was not long before Alice
made peace with her. Aunt susan
told US both that she had made
later will, dividing her property
equally between US. Aunt Susan died
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-15

pretended to think a great deal of my
opinion"
Il fear even your influence will be
vain in this instance, though l thank
you for your kind thought. The
house on the next corner is Edward
Melons. Thank you for my ring.
Aunt Susan gave it to me only a few
J weeks before her death and I prize
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-15

SIX months ago, and no trace of the
later will can be found, though we
have looked everywhere, had her
lawyer tell US that she certainly did
draw up such a document, but did
not leave II with them.
so by the other will. which they
still hold, everything comes to me;
and though 7 have offered to share
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-15
soARD OF TRADE TRANSACTIONS.

IoARD OF TRADE TRANSACTIONS
Wheat.
May. 10. 111&. 1914. Ill.
July. 1861. los. 1854. LOG.
September. 1929, 1O5, l02S, I03.
Corn.
May. 7s1s. 1884. IS. rs.
July, ISL. 70. 77lS. TN.
September. 777s, 775s, 76Is, 76Is.
Oats.
May. IS, 5sss, 57ls. 57A.
July. So. 5514, 54l4, 54l4.
September. 44i4, 4424. AS, 439s.
Pork.
May, 1853, 1880. 1857, 1855.
July. 1906. 1880. 1877. 1906.
Lard.
May, 1920. 1885, 1917. 1890.
July, 1912. 1885. 1882, 1850.
Ribs.
May, 9.97. 1917, 995. 1905.
July, 1922. 1887. 1918, 1925.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-15
TOday's Market Quotations

CBy wire from K. W. wagner & Co.
Drain. Provisions. Stocks and Cotton.
local Offices at Rock Island house. Rock
Island. III. Chicago once, sS-99-lOO,
Board OF Trade. Local telephones. No.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-15
SWEDISH MOVEMENT.

SWEDISH MOVEMENT - Miss A Elm
ARISEN. graduated Swedish masseuse.
gives treatment in private homes
Phone west S3S-L- Address els Thir-
ty-nintn street
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-15
RIVER FORECAST,

Only slight changes in the Missis-
sippi will occur from Clinton to Musca-
tine. A rising tendency will probably
prevail over this reach of river by We'd
nesday.
J. NJ. SHERIER, Local Forecaster.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-15
BY ELSIE ENDICoTT.

was only a httie soft
colored kid glove ly-
ing on the sidewalk
at his feet; but some
how It looked 30
dainty and appealing
70 Philip Meredith
that he stopped and
picked 1t up. AS he
did 30 a handsome
diamond ring dropped
into hts hand He
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-15

Occasions do not make a man either
strong or weak. but they show what
he is.-Thomas a Kempis.