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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-03

has had his name withdrawn, it will
devolve upon the remaining two to
choose his successor.
REPORTS ARE FILED.
Reports from various of the city Off
Gals were read and placed on file to-
Gay. Chief Engineer Waller Wise of
the waterworks drew some interesting
comparisons between the months Of
October and November The former
month required 447,94S more gallons of
water than did the la ter. and there
was a corresponding saving of S5G.71
in the coal bill for November. The re-
port states that the saving is due to
the fac, that there was less sprinkling.
tina, more meters have been installed,
and that many leaks in mains were
stopped during the month.
Police Magistrate c. j. Smiths re-
port showed that fines and fees total
ing $224.SO had been collected. The
police report showed that IS state
cases and 4G city cases were tried and
that Is of them were dismissed. The
ambulance was summoned is times. the
patrol IS times. and 1O5 tramps were
given lodging at the station.
The plumbing inspectors report
showed s137 collected in fees for in.
spec ions and the like.
Mrs. Margaret Schroeder. police ma,
iron. submitted a report also.
Commissioner r. r. Reynolds re-
ported on the work done nv his teams
during the month.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-03

read OF Plant Juice and decided to
try it; have used one bottle and am
greatly relieved. | will continue to
use it because l believe it will cure
me"
Plant Juice attacks and destroys all
poisons IN the blood corrects diseased
conditions Of the stomach. liver and
kidneys, and restores them 10 a
healthy, normal condition. Plant Juice
demonstrations daily from a. m. to
p. N. at the Ballard Drug & Dental
company. log West Second stree, Dav.
export, Iowa; New Harper House phar.
macy, Rock Island, and E Jericho &
Co, druggists, Misunderstanding.
ment.)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-03
KlIbane CHARGED with Fraud

Johnstown, Pa, Dec. 3.-Informa.
tons charging conspiracy and fraud
were made here last night against
Johnny Kilbane, champion feather.
weight boxer of the world; his mana
ger, Jimmy Dunn; Tommy McGinty, a
sparring partner, and NJ J. Barry, a
promoter. 1t is alleged that a a box,
lag bout here Oct. 29 Kilbane fought
McGinty, when it was believed he was
fighting Tommy Duggan of San Fran.
cisco.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-03
BRIEF SESSION OF
COUNCIL is HELD
Little Of Importance Comes
Before the Commission at
Yesterdays Meeting.
ONE CLAIM DISALL0WED
KrE Bert cspman Is Refused Payment
Of Back Salary Duo Her a.
Mecasbrin's Stenoqrapher.

Yesterday afternoons session OF the
city council was little more than per
functory. Nothing OF importance de-
veloped before the body, and after the
stormy session of a week ago, when
the waterworks problem was up, yes
terday's meeting was mild indeed. The
afore mentioned waterwor ks problem
did not come up for confederation at
this meeting, and it may be that it is to
be allowed 10 rest in its present status.
A slight difference Of opinion arose as
70 the legality Of a bill for back salary
presented by George W. McCaskrin on
behalf OF Mrs. Bert Capman, formerly
Miss Jessie Flanagan, stenographer
for Mr. McCaskrin during his admins
tration. Mrs. Capman claims that 1910
IS due her and Mr.. McCaskrin explain
ed 20 the council that her name had
been purpOsely left of the pay roll for
a period Of something over six months.
Commissioner Hart could not see why
she had lot been paid at he time if
the money was due her, and announced
that he opposed allowing the claim
until further evidence was introduced
20 show that II was just one and that
the city really owed II to the claimant.
The vote was TO 2 against Commits
sioner RudRren's resolution thai It be
allowed, Rudgren and Reynolds voting
In the affirmative.
VACATE AN ALLEY.
On motion OF the mayor. the council
vacated an alley between Thirty-ffth
and Thirty-sixth streets and from Fifth
20 Sixth avenue. This alley was bound
ed on both sides by the property Of the
Tri-City Railway COMPANY which has
the plans drawn for a big car shop at
that place, and as it would be useless
20 the city under the circumstances, II
was turned over to the company. Rey-
nolds alone opposed the grant
Mayor Schriver was authorized to ad-
vertise for 10000 feet Of three-inch lum-
Der for repairing the bridges over Rock
river
The bid Of Simon Lefts.ein for the
city junk which was recently advertis-
ed and for which an offer of 1915 per
ton was received, was accepted by the
council
JUDGES TO FILL VACANCIES.
Commissioner Rudgren read off the
names OF a half dozen or more men
who had been named as judges at the
approaching special election on the tel
ephone franchise and who Will be I'M
able TO serve in that capacity. The
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-03
steffen Named by WiIkerson.

Chicago, Dec. 3.-Walter P. Steffen,
the former football star, who made a
record with the University of Chicago
team, yesterday was appointed an as
sistant United States district attor-
ney by District Attorney James H.
Wilkerson. Mr.. Steffen began the
study of law at the University cf
Chicago three years ago. He was RED
on mended to Mr.. Wilkerson by Presi-
dent Harry Pratt Judson.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-03
Drops Benton Harbor Cases.

st. Joseph, Mich, Dec. BIN the cir
cut court today the cases against
EDDIE McGoorty and George Knock
out" Brown, who were arrested in Ben
ton Harbor July 4 for alleged prize
fighting, were dismissed upon motion
of Prosecutor Andrews. Promoter
Fitsimmons, who was brought to trial
several weeks ago, also was dis
charged.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-03
keokuk NAN Los. EranchIse.

Keokuk, Iowa, Dec. 3.-Keokuk is in
grave danger of losing it's franchise
in the Central association. inability
u raise sufficient funds to support the
team and unwillingness on the part of
the directors to serve on the board
are the reasons.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-03

question then arose as to whether the
commission should fill the vacancies
or whether the judges should name
the new men. The latter course was
decided upon, and wherever a Judge
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-03
eundy to Marry Miss Sutton.

Los Angeles, Dec. 3.-Thomas c.
Bundy, joint holder with Maurice E.
Mclaughlin OF the national champion
ship in tennis doubles, and Miss May
Sutton, former worlds champion in
women's singles, will be married here
Dec. II. Announcement of the event
wat made today by Mr.. Bundy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-03
MeGraw for PresIdent.

New York, Dec. 3.-John McGraw
nay be a real baseball magnate before
tie championship season of 1913
opens. 1t was reported today that Nc
Graw, in addition 10 his duties as
ma mayer of the Giants is likely to be
elected president OF the New York
club to succeed the late John T. Brush.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-03

Charley LedoUx's sauces are divine;
and his pastries-ah, magnifique! He
is one OF the famed chefs of Paris,
or was Lately he has tucked away
TIE white apron and the four-corner-
ed chapeau for ring trunks and boxing
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-03
At High School

The first basketball game on the
schedule for the local high school team
will be a contest between the candi-
dates for the squad and a team from
the faculty The game will occur to-
morrow afternoon. The faculty lineup
will be: Harmon, center; Corneal and
Howard, forwards, and Starr and Tagg,
guards.
Upon recommendation or Coach Cor
neal, five members of the high school
football squad will receive sweaters for
their services on the gridiron this sea-
son. Nine others will receive their let
ters Some time ago the board of con.
tIol passed a resolution that only play.
ers who observe strict training rules,
passed in four studies with grades of
80 per cent or over, who appeared reg
ularly at practice, and who played in
at least five games, exclusive Of the
alumni contest, should receive sweat
ers. Others who played in five games
but did not observe the above rules
should receive "R. rs" Captain Ire
mann, Chalk, Glass, Kipp and Whistler
are to receive sweaters; Larkin, An
drews, Philbrook, Gaetjer, Sexton, Hol
| lowell, Brough, Gleason and Willet will
get letters. Coach Corneal also rec
commended a vote OF thanks be giveI
the second team.
| L. L. Harms, manual training instruc
tor, has recently turned out piece o
work which attracts attention among
other manual training instructor
throughout the state. 1t consists of I
big stick" made of 2S smaller pieces
all of them being fitted together will
various kinds of joints so that the,
appear to be a solid piece of wood
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-03

The greatest danger from influenza
IL OF it's resulting in pneumonia. This
can be obviated by using Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy, as 1t not only
cures influenza, but counteracts any
tendency OF the disease towards pneu-
nonia. Sold by all druggists (Adver-
tiSement)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-03

The stick Is Of use in illustrating the
various joints and also what careful
workmanship can accomplish.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-03

All the news all the time-The Argus.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1912-03-08
THE AMERICAN ISSU

who states attorney has failed to enforce statute
of the state, which supreme court has recently
said is in full force and effect in Chicago elsewhere?
Would that kind of a make a good governor for
Illinois? Would he, would he not, be likely to
favor temperance legislation? Can the conscientious
Republicans of the afford give him their votes?
Is not vote for Mr.. Wyman vote in approval OF
his policies states attorney? Is it not vote to
keep the saloons open in violation of state law Is
is not vote for liquor candidate? Is it not a vote
against local option legislation?
This is important matter. If the temperance
Republicans of the of Illinois county local
option law they cast their votes in such way
to get The who is elected governor in next
November will be governor for four years. and will
have the power of veto all legislation passed by
the house and senate. Everybody knows that neither
the liquor interests the local option forces
necessary two-hrds vote to pass bill over the
governors Let not be careless of this matter
Let act from principle and cast personalities
aside Let us vote in the direction of our home and
community interests Considered on that ground local
option Republicans cannot support Mr.. Wayman;
Republicans who believe in the integrity of the law,
and that its impartial enforcement is vital to the per-
petuity of government cannot vote for Mr..
Wayman
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1912-03-08
Judge Brands T linn "Meanest Man

The following news item appeared on the Chicago
Record Herald of February 20 Chalk another death up
to the credit of Chicago saloons
Physicians say that broken heart has been known
o death.
But look the face of John P Hasse who
died while being taken from cell in the Despane street
police station yesterday morning would change their verdict
Grief and shame broke Hasses heart and he died within
twelve hours without the slightest evidence of physical
i'll.
Hasse denounced as the 'meanest man" by Munich
pal Judge Caverly Wednesday afternoon. Evidence had
been introduced showing that he had stolen his daughters
trousseau and sold it to get money to buy drink.
Linda Hasell his daughter had purchased the wedding
6nery with money her by her fance When she dis
covered she reported the loss the police not knowing
the time that her father guilty of the theft
eyes, judge did it I needed the money! Hasseps
frank plea.
THAT statement brands you the meanest in the
world" said the judge "You fined $Ioo and and
hope you will be compelled go the bridewel for the
crime"
Hasse said word After he reached his cell he
buried his face in his hands and sobbed He in this
position practically all night Once twice he stirred from
his seat, but he did not close his eyes.
"Ny daughter too the lookup keeper heard him say
Early in the morning he tumbled from his bench
policeman guard his assistance He in pain but
refused what could be comfort him ambu-
lance called and he being carried it when his
eyes closed and he ceased to breathe
Heart disease the sergeant his report slip
But the lockupkeeper knows better
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1912-03-08
Blame Whisky
March 8, 1912,

Blame w n1Sky
On the night of December 2, in the city OF CHI
cago four boys foully murdered woman IN the
presence of her husband. She was shot down almost
in her own dooryard Robbery the motive The
murderers were apprehended. One plead guilty, the
other three confessed but stood trial. and today Chi
cago dailies in reporting the trial running the
story under the caption printed IN letters large and
black. BLAME WHISKY And in that startling
headline is written the whole defense OF the boys
Their deed and the law brands them bandits, high
waymen.
Bore Good Reputation.
Their conduct I'D to that fatal December night,
while not wholly exemplary from the good citizenship
standpoint yet withal sufficient to give them a
good reputation" in their neighborhood. They had
never been in the tolls of the law The worst that
could be said of them they frequeners OF sa
looms But in city where 1000 and more saloons
flourish there be patrons and how or other
the people don't let the fact that fellow hangs around
the saloon, count much against him in sizing up his
character By way of example, we notice an editorial
in a morning Chicago paper,-the theme OF which is
this identical murder, and in which the editor calls
loudly for censoring of the five cent picture shows
as a preventive of such crimes. This editor studi
ously avoids mentioning liquor saloons. No doubt
pictures bad-but say you editor, these boys
say, Whlsky Did It, lurn your editorial batteries
Chicago grog shops.
Close the Saloons.
Yes the worst they could say of these boys,
They loafed in saloons" So failing not
to be noticed. Thousands of boys doing the same
every hour of the day and night in Chcagos regulated
saloons. These four murderers ranging in age from
eighteen years to twenty three, at heart
than the average Of these other thousands But as
these words written they covering in fear in
their cells in the county JAIL awaiting the verdict of
the jury, verdict that may condemn them to death
The best that they hope for is long years behind
the grim walls of the penentiary. But may be the
rope-Oh, the horror of it all And citizens whisky
did it." No question about that 1t less than two
hours from the Pickwick saloon-to death. Surely
this plea of lawyer for the defense will strike
sponslve chord in the heart of usticeloving people
Why not start at the beginning of this ARRAY? Start
the Pickwic Club where these boys become full of whisky
that they did not realize what they doing
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-08-21

completed. What is needed for tho
future is System or control and If
Cairo is possessed OF a particle OF
good Judgement it viii lend every
effort to the successful passage Of
the measure.
There is no side-stepping the food
problem. We will have floods so
long as man is powerless to prevent
the falling of snow and rain Man
can not only control rain and snow
after it falls, if he will, but can
turn il into the arid countries when
it is most needed and also release it
at the river sources in such a man
ner that nayigable channel will be
maintained at all seasons of the
year.
We urge the local organizations TO
invite Mr. Maxwell to- return to
Cairo and deliver a second address.
The cause he champions seems to be
meritorious ana we desire to know
more about it.
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-08-21
HOMESIChNESS
BY GEORGE FITCH.
Author OF "A Good Old Siwash."

While suffering from homesicknesS
the patient is foYerish and miserabl"
and should be entertained as vio-
iently as possible in order to confuse
his mind and keep it hrom remem-
bering John Howard Payne once
wrote a song which acts on such pa
tients as violently as golden rod acts
on hay fever sufferers. whenever
Home. Sweet Home" is played some
sufferer from homesickness is GER
tain get stuffy and red about III"
nose and to suffer for several days
from shattered spirits.
Boys who only come home to
meals and to sleep and who have
to be found with search warrant al
ether times are very susceptible to
hcmesickness and often suffer from
it when they go 10 college. On the
other hand tender sheltered girls
viii so visiting for years and yeas,
only returning home during the
dresS- making season and will show
no signs of it whatever,
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-08-21

careers OF Colonel seely and Mr..
Churchill. Both were at Harrow and
both saw fighting In South Africa.
Mr.. Churchill began his career with
u cavalry regiment and Colonel Seely
fought with the imperial yeomanry.
Both entered the house in 1900 and
both enteredxit as unionists. Both
have sat fq three different constitu.
encies. Colonel Seely followed Mr..
Churchill as undersecretary for the
colonies, an Office which beth held
for two years. Both married soldiers
daughters.
Sir Philip Sasson, the new men,
Der for Hythe, is the "baby" of the
house of commons, though he'is far
from being the youngest man to enter
that chamber. Leaving Pitt and Palm
erston out Of account, Sir Philip, at
twentyfour, was surpassed in point of
youth by Mr.. Gladstone, who had not
completed his twenty-third year when
he was first returned for Newark. In
modern times Earl Winston was still
younger when he first entered TIE
house as member for the Horsham d.
vision few months after he had at
tanned his majority.
Before the return OF the new men,
Der for Hythe viseount Wolmer had
been the youngest member of tho
house. On the liberal benches.. the
youngest member is the Hon. f. W.
s. McLaren; Lord Aberconway's Sec
ond son, who entered his twenty-sev-
enth year some weeks ago, while w.
G. c. Gladstone is nearly twelve
months older.
The labor members have few young
men In their ranks, but the baby" Of
the nationalists is their leaders son,
w. A. Redmond. who celebrates his
twenty-sixth birthday this year.
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-08-21
Commercial Politics.

Commerce forms a numero.is class,
friends of external peace and Internal
tranquility, who attach themselves to
the established government.
1t creates great fortunes, which In
republics become the origin OF the
most forceful aristocracies AS rule
commerce enriches the cities and
their inhabitants, and Increases the
laboring and mechanical classes, in
opening more opportunities for the
requirement of riches. To an extent
1t fortites the Democratic element
in giving the people of the cities
greater influence in the government.
1t arrives at nearly the same result
by impoyerishing the peasant and land
owner. by the many new pleasures Of
fered him and by displaying to HIM
this os<entation and voluptuousness of
luxury and ease. 1t tends to create,
bands OF mercenaries rather than
those capable of worthy personal serv-
Ice. 1t introduces into the nation
luxury, ease and avarice at the same
time as labor. --Barnaye.
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-08-21
MAKE BUSINESS or EATING
Professionals Assist Diners Who Ara
Compelled by Etiquette TO Leave
Clean Plates.

One Of the most striking customs of
the past that are preserved by the
Indians of today is found among the
tribes on the Devils Lake reservation
IN North Dakota. According to the re.
port OF an officer of the Indian bureau
the DEVILS Lake Sioux have from
time immemorial adhered to a curious
custom in regard to the treatment OF
guest According to their etiquette
1t is the bounden duty OF the host
to supply his guest with all the food
he may desire, and as a rule the APP,
portionment set before the visiting In.
dian is much in excess OF the capacity
Of single man. But by the same
custom the guest Is obliged to eat all
that Is placed before him else he
grossly insults his entertainer II
was found that this practice would
work a hardship, trt instead OF dis
nensng with the custom the Indian
method Of reasoning was applied, and
whatsfs known. as the professional
eater was brought to the front. n
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-08-21
YOUNG MEN IN THE SADDLE
Comparative Youths Are Just Now
e Guiding the Destnles OF the
Great British Empire.

Lord Haldane, who has just been
made lord chancellor of England, is
exceptionally young for the post. He
was born in 1859, remarks the New
York Sun. He is the youngest rfem-
Der of the house of lords tribunal-the
final court of appeal-younger than
any of the appeal judges, and he has
only two juniors en- the chancery
bench and three on the kings bench
Winston Churchill Is. of course, the
youngest member Of the British gov
ernment the changes in which en-
tailed by Lord Haldane's transfer have
still further reduced the average age
Of its members. There have probably
been few. or no administrations in
which that average has been lower
To-day there is only one minister
seventy and only two are in the SIX
tics. Ten, including the premier, are
still in the fifties, and are still
on The right side of fifty
With v'9stsn Churchill, aged thirty
eight. at taS admiralty and Colonel
Seely, aged forty-three, at the war Of.
flee, youth is certainly wef served.
At their combined ages Of eighty-one
Gladstone was at the height Of his
fame and the duke Of Wellingtonswas
still power in the house Of lords
and in the country.
There are many links between the
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-08-21

Homesickness is a state of pale.
internal discomfort caused by the
scarcity of home in the vicinity of
the victim~ Like seasickness, it can
only be acquired by travel, but those
Iwho have carried It around with
them and have had it clog up the
aesophagus for weeks at a time as
sure us that il is not worth running
latter
Homesickness begins With loss of
appetite and afterwards rises to the
throat in the form Of a large lump
which has to be swallowed whenever
the patient thinks OF the dear old
kitchen table or the long cherished
woodshed. or the cherished salt pork
of home. Ii not checked homesick-
mess causes running from the eyes,
pofuse pcrspiration of the pen and
even emaciation and death in rare
instances.
Some people are immuno to home
vii kocss ANA can met only stay AWAY
from home for wears but can also
~efrain from contributing to tho
snpport OF the said home Others
beein IN nine however before tba
train has gotten two stations bevona
the loved old mpd middle beside the
local depot poctors call hon,esicl
ness "noostalgia, in a desnerate A.
fort to prove that they know some
thing about It. bnt no one bot
to call a physician for the disease
A letter carrier is twice as bene-
fetal ana n round trim ticket i Nj
'i'"9' " s"'e'