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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-26
AMAzONS OF DAH0MEY.
These Famous Women Warriors Fight
Like Unclaimed Demons.


Like Unclaimed Demons.
This famous body of women war
riors are described by Mr.. Martyr in
Life In the Legion" IN which he tells
of his experiences while serving with
the Foreign legion OF the French army:
Amy one inclined TO sympathize
with the amaEons on account of their
sex and look upon the combat between
them and our men as unequal may
take 1t from me that their sympathy
would be misplaced. These young wo-
men are far and away the best men in
the Dahoman army and, woman to
man, were quite a match for any OF
us. They were armed with Spencer
repeating carbines and made much
better use OF them than the men made
of their rifles, and for work at close
quarters they had a small, heavy back
ed chopping sword or knife very much
like South American maChete, with
which they did great execution.
They fought like unclaimed demons
and if driven into a corner did not dis
dain the use Of their teeth and nails.
one or them was SelZeu ana OlSarmed
by a marine infantryman in this fight,
but she was so far from being beaten
( that she at once turned on her captor
! and set about biting his nose OF. The
| man yelled out for his mother, but the
/ lady would not leave OF worrying him
until she was cut down.
The uniform OF these female war
riors was a sort OF killed, divided skirt
/ Of blue cotton stun. This garment
barely reached to the knees. 1t was
, supported at the waist by a leather
( belt. which carried the cartridge
/ pouches. The upper part Of their bod
les was quite nude, but the head was
+ covered with a coquettish red fez OF
tarbOosh. into which was stuck an ca
/ giles feather"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-26
C0NFESSES BANK THEFT
BEFORE BEING ACCUSED

Grand Rapids, Mich, Oct. 26.-John
W. Sibben, assistant cashier of the
First National bank in Manistee,
Mich, yesterday confessed that for
13 years he had been stealing from
the institution to speculate in the Chi
cago stock market. His defalcations
amount to $4,000.
Sibben is now under arrest. Presi-
dent T. j. Ramsdell and G. Kitsinger
and G. A. Hart OF the bank have per-
sonally made good his shortage. Sib-
ben had been known as one of the
most trusted employees of the bank.
The discovery of the defalcations
was made when Herbert L. Johnson,
a bank examiner, called unexpected
ly. He found Sibben working unus-
ually rapidly on the books. Suspecting
something wrong, Johnson seized the
books. Sibben didn't wait for expo.
sure. He went directly into the office
of Vice President George A Durham
and there confessed. He said in 80
minutes more he could have concealed
his shortage from the inspector
Sibben found it difficult in 1896 to
meet expenses. His invalid sons
doctor bills made him dip into the
bank funds. Then he played the Chi
cago stock market, won little, went
deeper and deeper, and then he pIung-
ed, .ater making heavy investments in
worthless New Mexican mines.
Three years ago he resolved never
to take any more money after narrow
ly escaping detection by bank examin-
ers. Since then he had been able to
/ manipulate the books so as to con-
ceal the shortage.
His method was to alter the deposit
certificates in a chain system through
out the banks shortage. Sibben is
As years old, married, and is father
/ of four grown-up children. One son,
/ Leroy, is Pullman auditor for the Mi,
/ chigan Central railroad, Frank is pri,
yate secretary to the auditor of the
same road
United States District Attorney
! Wetmore has arrived here from Grand
/ Rapids and is in charge of the case
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-26
HOW ONE
WOMAN WON
der Health and Strength Back
Again by The Use Of Cardui.

Tampa, Fla.-In a letter from this
city, Mrs. E. C. Corum writes: II was
all weakened and worn out with wo-
manly troubles. My husband brought
me some Cardui as tonic, and, from
the first day, II seemed to help.
had almost lost my reason. but,
thanks to Cardui, I did not. Soon,
felt and looked like q new woman. /
think the remedy is wonderful. I
recommend it to my friends, for have
received great benefit from it"
Cardui acts specifically on the weak
ened womanly organs, strengthening
the muscles and nerves, and building
them up TO health
1t helps to refresh the worn-out her-
yous system and relieves the effects OF
overwork, both mental and physical.
Fifty years successful use fully
prove the merit OF this purely vege-
table. tonic remedy for women.
In every community. there live some
who have been benefited by Cardui.
The beneficial effects of this time
tested woman's remedy. soon show
themselves in many different ways
Try IL
~ Writ 70: Lss-s' Advisory Ds7,-. chsfts-
sooza Medicine Co. ChE,lazoczz. lem. for SPECIAL
IHa1.rfI1Hs. ara 81 rage booS. Hone Tss@Gza5i
- "O=.ea." seal II S-.In STaSpef O. Tssas<i
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-26

George T. Rank, part lot l, block /,
Ben Harper's second addition, Rock
Island, $1,000.
Catharine Considine to Ellen Con.
sidine. lot 6, Considine's subdivision,
Moline, 81.
Ellen Considine to Catharine Consi,
dire, lot 8, Considine's subdivision,
Moline, 81.
John b. Cornwall to A Laura Rod.
dington, lot Is, block 2, Cornwalls
first addition to Woodlawn, Moline
$500.
Judson II. Long to William B. Nor.
ris, lot 9, block III, East Moline,
$4,000.
Charles II. Rank to Mary H. Hoff.
man, OF 2S, block 169. East Moline, ST.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-26

Cincinnati, Oct 26.-Cfncinnati has
the most unique bank in the world
II isn't a big. important institution
in the heart CT the financial district
where captains of finance 90 to deal
in millions. It's just an unpreten-
tious little savings bank in a public
school, where little children are be-
ing taught to save their pennies, nick
els and dimes.
Under the guidance of Miss Salie
Webb. the teacher. over 500 little boys
and girls are saving their small change
which formerly was spent recklessly
for sweets and trinl-ats bought from
the many vendors who gather in front
Of the school building and reap a
rich harvest of small coins from the
children.
This plan of allowing the children
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-26
Not q Graduate.

The editor of the Alkal Eye has this
editorial note on news dispatch:
That eastern duck tibet got up in
tn night fer little old snifter O. tn
real thing an got hold of tn carbolic
asSid jug an died I'm the effects OF
tn same. is better of He could never
have become no fine drinkin' duck no
how. Tn last time We made thet mis-
take we got up an made il four times
more in suction. th.nkin' thet our
booze had token On i new an de-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-26
An Appeal to Wives.

You know the terrible affliction that
comes 70 many homes from the re-
suit OF a drinking husband or son.
drink that is needed in the home
10 purchase 1000 and clothing OR
R}NE has saved thousands OF drinking
men. IL is nome treatment and
can be given secretly. Your money
will be refunded II, after a trial il
has failed to benefit. Costs only 81
a box. Come in and get a free book
let and let Us tell you OF the good
ORRINE is doing. Harper House
pharmacy. H. o. Rolls, proprietor
ADVERTISEMENT
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-26
TRY TO COMPEL
BRIDGE BUILDING
Henry County Files Petition for
Writ Of Mandamus From
Circuit Court.
ROCK ISLAND DEFENDANT
Plaintiff Decires to ccn-e.t Two ccun.
ties at ceiona Site Agreed
on In 1907.

States Attorney c. z. Sturtz Of
Henry county, today instituted pro-
ceedings In the circuit court in this
county 70 compel Rock Island county
70 aid Henry in the building Of a
bridge over Rock river at what is
known as the "Colona site" petit
ton asking the court 10 issue a writ
Of mandamus directed against the
county board OF supervisors and and
Rock Island county, was filed this aft
ernoon with Circuit Clerk G. w. Gam
hle. The court viii take the matter
up probably as soon as It couyenes
subsequent TO Nov. II.
In the petition it is set forth that
Rock Island county has consistently
refused 10 appropriate funds for the
building Of the proposed bridge even
though in 1907 q joint committee OF
Rock Island and Henry county super
visors met and selected the site at
Colona. The estimates made by the
state authorities put the cost of the
bridge al $550OO Of which Rock Is
land county is assessed S27,4175O and
Henry $27,5S250. At the January
session this year. the Henry county
board appropriated $4,000 to cover
its share Of the cost and since then
has been vainly trying to force an
appropriation by Rock Island.
SHORT on MONEY HERE.
Rock Island county has delayed en-.
tering into the bridge building 70
date because OF lack of funds in the
county treasurer. For this reason
alone, the board has refused 10 make
an appropriation. The state law Is
such. however. that Henry county
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-26

Kansas City-"Every Baptist who
owns a motor car is able to support a
missionary" said DR.. ]. T. Love OF
Dallas, Texas, at the Missouri Baptist
General Association convention. THE
cost of maintaining a motor car is
much more than the cost OF maintain
ing a preacher in less settled districts. -
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-26

HyOmei is Aus
tralian Eucalyptus
combined with the
best Of Historian an
tiseptics. and when
breathed through
the inhaler into the
lungs over the sore,
intiamcd membrane
of the nose and
throat IL surely de-
stroys the PERM
ious catarr h
germs and ends all
catarrhal misery
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-26

For catarrh. coughs. colds and Group
Booths Hyomei is guaranteed TO give
satisfaction or money returned
Try II on that honorable basis: the
directions are easy 10 follow and a
complete outfit Qnhaler and bottle of
HyomeD can be obtained at druggists
for only 81. Extra bottle. il after.
ward needed, only 80 cents The
Thomas Drug company recommends
Booths ADVERTISEMENT
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-26

Hgntrul flavor. an not until we spit
outdoors in tn mornin' an set tn
steps afire did we diskiver our mis-
take."-Atlanta Constitution.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-26
CATAR Ri
Breathe Booths Hyomei and
Refreshing Relief Will Come
in Three Minutes.

Australian Eucalyptus is a non-irri-
tating. germ destroying liquid that is
largely used by catarrh and throat
specialists and by physicians Of tho
modern school
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-26

feels it can force this county to build
whether it has the ready money or
not and with end in view the petition
was filed.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-12-02

Miss Josephine Christensen,
5146 Diversey blvd, beaten and
robbed by man at N. 10th and Di-
Yersey. Woman Frustrated.
Mayor Harrison has suggested
a parking place for autos to re-
lieve congestion in the loop.
Archbishop Quigley dedicated
St. Gerttrude'S church and school
at Southport and Granville avs.
yesterday morning.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-12-02

Archbishop QuigIey dedicated
St. Gerttrude'S church and school
at Southport and Granville avs.
yesterday morning
LATE NEWS
Kansas City.-Bruce N. Prid-
dy, secretary of the Real Estate
Board, and friend of DR.. B. Clark
Hyde, accused murderer of Col.
Thomas H. Swope, committed
suicide this afternoon by cyanide
of potassium. Priddy was
neighbor Of Hyde, and followed
Hyde's trials closely.
Pontiac, Ill.-Eight cars of
fancy stock on way to Live Stock
Exposition, burned to death.
Joliet, In.-Power plant being
launched. Slipped into river.
Loss $4,000.
Sterling, nl-Fire in Hotel
Randolph. Damage $35,0Oo. so
guests escape.
Cornelius Ryan, 30, out of
work. Family starving, Tried
suicide. Police turned off gas in
time.
Five young men arrested in
raid on vacant house at 631 w.
18th st. $1,000 worth of stolen
property recovered
Chief McWeeny was today
adopted by the Blackfeet Indians.
The ceremony took place in the
chief Office. The tribes headquar-
tiers are in National Glacier Park.
Star is chiefs new name.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-12-02

Jul IlCu " uSdtI III UCu dI LIOlllC VI
Mrs. John Kalenowske, So East
Illinois st. Money he had day be-
fore death has disappeared.
Ten tugs got together off life
saving station and serenaded Ed
ward Davis, engineer of the reve-
nue. cutter Patrol, andhis bride.
Sol Kando, 2o11 Howe ST.,
miner, was losing his sight. Wor-
ried him. Threw himself in front
of train.
Louis Larson, 1885 Grand av.,
did what wife did three months
ago. Took gas. Body found by
police.
Mrs. Jessie Birmingham, $50
Addison ST., being taken home
from hospital in auto. T, Gun
ther, 1887 Milwaukee av., in an
bther car, ran into the machine.
She went back to hospital.
The Kirby hearing before Judge
Lands will be ended today. Dr..
William T. Kirby will again be
on the stand.
Suicide better than dishonor,
said Rev. Frank Bruner in SER
mon.
Chief McWeeny's order to ar
rest all suspicious characters filled
cells in all downtown stations.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cy De Vry are in
New York getting one of each
kind of monkey" If you believe
that balloons are your ancestors
the new relatives. will be here
within a couple of weeks in a pri- |
Yate car
Coal high. Famine feared. |
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-02-10
Lost Man Found I'm Sumter.

1t was learned Wednesday that
Max Stern. the man concerning
whom information was asked a few
days ago in letter to Chief Brad
FORD. has been located in this city
Stern Is now employed at the tailor
ing establishment Of A. Susman. He
stated that he had been in hard luck
for some time and therefore had not
written to his parents recently
he not having any good news to
write. He stated to Chief Bradford
Wednesday that he had written to
his parents on Tuesday night.
The fact that information concern
ing him was wanted by his parents
was first learned by Stern when the
letter to Chief Bradford was publish
ell in the Item.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-02-10

tion.
I've thought of that" he said.
Howard. will you come into my office
and study law? You can show your "a
ther what you can do with a good wife
to second your efforts"
Howard grasped his outstretched
hand
Thanks. Judge. l accept" he replied,
heartily.
Turning to his wife. he took her in
his arms. Her head fell on his shoul-
der. Looking up at him shyly and
smiling through her tears, she mur.
INJURED. softly:
II am happy nOw--at last!"
THE End.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-02-10

arms. ne pressed his lips to hers.
"Good-by." he m0rmured; II won't
be long
Az soon az he disappeared she gave
way completely. and sinking into q
chair. leaned her head on the table
and sobbed as II her heart would
break. This. then. was the end He
would go away and soon forget her.
She would never see him again! But
what was the use OF crying? 1t was
the way of the world. She couldn't
blame him. He loved her-she was
sure Of that. But the call Of HIS fam.
lily and friends was too strong TO re-
sist. Alternately laughing and crying
Historically. she picked up the tray.
and carrying II into the kitchen. began
washing the dishes. Suddenly there
was q ring at the bell. Hastily putting
ON clean apron. she opened the door.
Judge Brewster stood smiling on the
threshold. Annie uttered q cry Of
pleasure. Greeting the old lawyer AZ.
fectionately. she invited him In. As he
entered. he looked questioningly at her
red eyes. but made no remark.
I'm delighted to see you. judge"
she stammered
Az he took seat In the little parlor.
he said:
Your husband passed me on the
stairs and didn't know me-"
The passage In SO dark" she e1-
plained. apologetically.
He looked at her for q moment with
out speaking. and for . moment there
vas awkward pause. Then Ne said:
when does Howard leave your"
Annie stared In surprise.
How 40 you know that?" she e.
claimed.
We ,lawyers know everything" -
smiled. Gravsly he went on: His 10
ther's,sttornsy have asked me for al
the evidence have. They want to use
n against you. The idea h that hs
shall 20 abroad with his father. and
that the proceedings will be begun
during his absence
Howard know uothipy about IL"
sr'd Annie. eonfSevt y.
Are you ~. ." -. ed the lav.
yer. skeptiea.s
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-02-10
CRIMINAL COURT PROCEEDINGS
Cases COntinued-Willie Jones not
Guilty-Indictmen

The court Of General Session plod-
ded along Tuesday, there being
no unseemingly hurry and seemingly
no desire to do the work that was be-
fore the court at this session. One
case was tried and the defendant
found not guilty and a number OF
cases were continued, but nothing of
Importance marked the even tenor of
the courts way.
The case Of the State vs.. Willie
Jones, colored, for housebreaking,
which was commenced Monday af-
ternoon. was resumed and completed,
the jury returning verdict of not
guilty. The case was one brought on
the charge Of breaking into the Bos
ton Candy Kitchen by the defendant.
Witnesses for the State testified that
Willie had been found lying on a piano
near the window through which he
was alleged to have entered, and he
had been caught when he started to
leave the store. Willie testifd to
having gone back there to see about
starting work.
The case Of the State VS.. G. w.
Compton for storing liquor for an
unlawful purpose was heard Monday
afternoon and Compton was found
not guilty. The testimony was that
the sheriff's officers had seized six
teen pints Of liquor at Compton's
store. this being the second shipment
Of liquor which he had received in a
short space Of time. Compton testi-
fed that he had purchased the liquor
for his personal use and therefore
had right to have 1t on his prem
ises. The jury seemed to be con-
vinced Of the same thing. for the ver-
dict was to this effect.
The following cases have been con-
tinued until another session of court:
State VS.. Dave Way, assault and
battery with intent to kill.
The State VS.. John Smiling for as
sault and battery with intent to kill.
These cases were continued on the
request of Mr.. Clifton, he stating as
his reason for wishing them contin-
ued the fact that he had to go to CO.
lumbia this afternoon.
The grand jury was today engaged
In making an examination OF the va
rious county offices and it is probable
that their presentment will be hand
cd in this afternoon or tomorrow
morning.
The indictments returned by the
grand jury are as follows:
Collins Swinton. traffic in seed cot
ton without a license. true bill.
Lizzie Mouzon, violation Of dispen-
sary law. no bill.
Rebecca Sanders, disposing of prop
erty under lien, no bill.
Willie Jones. housebreaking. true
bill.
John Smiling, assault with intent
to kill. true bill.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-02-10

Quite sure" she answered. posi-
lively.
But he IL going away?" persisted
the judge.
Yes. want him to go-I am send
ing him away" she replied.
The lawyer was silent. He sat and
looked at her as II trying to read her
thoughts Then quietly he said:
DO you know they intend to make
Robert Underwood the ground for the
application for divorce, and to use
your own perjured testimony al .
weapon against you? You see what q
lie leads to. There's no end to II. and
you aro compelled to 90 on lying to
support the original lie. and that's
precisely what won't permit"
Annie nodded acQuiescence.
II knew you were going to scold
me-" she smiled.
"Scold your" he said. kindly. NO
It's myself I'm scolding. You dia
what you thought was right. apd I al
hwed you to do what knew was
wrong"
You made two miserable women
Happy" abe said. quietly.
The lawyer tried to suppress .
smile.
II try to excuse myself on that
ground" he said. "but 1t won't work.
I violated my oath a. q lawyer. my in
tegrity as q man. my honor. my self
respect. an upset. all gone. I've been
. very unpleasant companion for my
self lately" Rising impatiently, he
strode up and down the room. Then
turning on her. he said. angrily: But
Ill have no more lice. That's what
brings me here this morning. The
nrst move they make against you and
I'll tell the whole truth"
Annie gszed psnsively out of the
window without making reply.
Did you hear!" he said. raising his
voice. II shall let the world know
that you sacrificed yourself for that
woman"
She turned and shook her head.
mo. Judge" she said. II do not wish
d. IL they do succeed In influencing
Howard to bring suit against me
shall not defend H."
Judge Brewster WAS not q patient
man. and IL there was anything that
anEered him Il was rank injustice. He
had no patience with this young wom-
On who allowed herself TO be tram
pied on In this outrageous way. Yet
he could not be angry with her. She
had qualities which compelled his ad.
miration and respect. and not the least
of these was her willingness to shield
others at her own expense.
Perhaps not" he retorted, but l
will. It's unjust. It's unrighteous, It's
lmpossible!"
But you don't understand" she said.
gently: II am TO blame"
You're too ready to blame your
self" he said. testify
Annie went up TO him and laid her
hand affectionately on his shoulder.
With tears In her eyes. she said;
, Let me tell you something. Judge.
Ills father was right when he said |
foot ~S--r'~~c of him. did. Tsaw
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-02-10
The speech Accurately Reported.
"Mr. Speaker!"

me SPSeen accurately Reported.
"Mr. Speaker"
"Ths gentleman from Plunkville."
"Mr. Speaker, am here to say a
word about the price of hay (ice
water). The hay crop is our country's
pride. (plug tobaAco): it's $4,000 acres
wide (gesturcs). We oughter study
up . way (spits neatly) to keep out
Europe's pauper hay (pounds on desk
top). Hay in its time plays many
parts; We use 1t largely in the arts
(ice water). Responsive to our every
mood (gsstures) 1t makes cigars or
breakfast food (spits neatly. OF
earthly things II Is the best (soratches
left earl. ask leave to print the
rest (sits down Notwithstanding.
ton Herald.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-02-10

For sprain you will find Cham
berlain's Liniment excellent. 1t al
lays the pain. removes the 60 rAness
and soon restores the par 10 a
healthy condition. - ana 20 cent
bottles for sale lay an dealers.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-02-10

nesitated TO sacrifice her good name,
her happiness. to shield another won.
an. And that woman-the woman who
called al Underwood's room that night
was Mrs. Jeffries. your stepmother!" !"
Howard stared back in amazement.
It's true. then. l did recognize her
voice" he cried.
Turaing to his wife. he said: "Oh,
Annie. why didn't you tell me? You
saved my stepmother from disgrace,
you spared my father! Oh. that was
noble OF you!" In a low tone he whis.
pered: Don't send me away from
you. Annie! Let me stay and prove
that I'm worthy OF you!"
To the young wife II all seemed like
a dream. almost too good to be real.
The dark. troubled days were ended.
A long life. bright with It's promise of
happiness. was before them.
But what 81 the future, Howard? ?"
she demanded. gently.
Judge Brewster answered the uues.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-02-10

g season Of the year
RS feel very much con-
the frequent colds con-
heir children, and have
son for it as every cold
lungs. lowers the vital
: the way for the more
,es that SO often follow.
= Cough - mody Is IA
f cures, and is pleas
b. To take. For sale by all
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-02-10

TFfCIrfOVT OI VTIt INItiII hS-
Id abided by his pledge.
chants have the time or
to make q careful study
ter Of advertising. 1t is
or miss game with them,
BILE. They would no more
,ying their goods in the
han they would think OF
perate a flying machine
hful investigation.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-02-10

send ps your Job work.
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