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The Elk Mountain pilot., 1912-11-14
Quits Key to Be official.

Chicago.-January 1, 1913, the West
ern Union will be minus the services
Of one of its crack operators-a "Bo-
nus man." James ]. Brady, successful
Democratic candidate for auditor OF
state accounts of Illinois. will forsake
the key and take up his office at
Springfield, with salary of $500 a
year for the next four years.
Jim" Brady is one OF the most pop
ular telegraph operators in Chicago
He polled the solid telegraph and
newspaper vote. and defeated his Re
publican opponent by about 100000.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1912-11-14
Truth About Old Ace.

George F. Baer. the famous Phila-
delphia railroad man, said on his
SEVENTEEN birthday:
81 agree with Professor Metchnikoff
about the wisdom of the old. Profess
sor Osler made it fashionable to de-
cry gray hairs. but my experience has
been that the old not only possess
wisdom. but they seek 1t also"
With a smile Mr.. Baer added:
1.-The only people who think they
are too old to learn are those who
really are too young"
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1912-11-14
American Cutter on coa.. Of Turkey

Washington.-Move to action by
the impending crisis in the Balkans.
the government intercepted the Ameri-
can revenue cutter Unalga at Port
Said on her maiden voyage around the
world, and ordered her to rush to the
coast of Asiatic Turkey to protect
American life and property in the
event of Moslem uprising against
foreigners.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1912-11-14
New Jersey Affair. First with Wilson

Princeton. N. J.-President-elect
Woodrow Wilson considers attention
to affairs of New Jersey his immedi-
ate duty. He announced that he would
devote practically all this week to
state business. This means that things
national will not be taken up until late
in December. because he will start
soon ON. a steamship trip and vaca-
ton that will keep him away from po-
litical callers or office-seekers for
nearly six weeks.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1912-11-14
G. O. p. Wins kanaka Isle.

Honolulu.-Prince Kuhio was elect
cd delegate to Congress over l.. l.. Nc
Candless. Democrat, by a majority of
1853. McCandless is now reported to
be q candidate for appointment as gov
ernor of the territory when Governor
Fear will resign. The territorial Leg
islature will be made up Of nine Re
publicans and six Democratic sena-
tors. and eighteen Republican and
twelve Democratic representatives.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1912-11-14
TURKEY ON HER BACK IN HOPE
LESS STRUGGLE WITH
BUlGARIANS.
TURKEY WANTS PEACE
DECISION OF ENGLISH MINISTER
CREATES coNsTERNATIoN
IN THE OTHER CAPITALS.
Newspaper Union New. Service.

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
London.-At what is declared the
gravest Ministerial Council in history,
the British Cabinet decided to force
tho European powers to consent to the
peace terms of the Balkan allies when
snnounced, at any cost. This means
that Britains army and navy will fight
II necessary to carry out the decision
OF the Cabinet.
Dispatches from other capitals Of
Europe say the announcement created
more CONSERVATION than anger, and
mcst Of the messages intimated that
Great Britain would have her way
without serious opposition; but this is
problematic.
AustrIa-Hungary has thus far Of
fered the most serious objections to
tentative statements of what the allies
would demand, and has been particu-
larly resentful of the expressed desire
ct Servia to retain Turkish seaport
after peace is declared.
That Great Britain will not have to
stand alone in upholding this fiat is
conceded. but just which powers will
assent. and which object, remain moot
ed points.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1912-11-14

New York-After one month of the
fiercest fighting of modern times the
Lnd of the Balkan war is in sight; the
Suied armies hold practically the
whole OF European Turkey, are batter
ing down the last line of defense out
side Constantinople. and Turkey is on
her knees suing for peace.
Interest has shifted from the Balkan
peninsula. although nearly one million
men are fighting there. to the chan
cellories of Europe. behind whose
doors discussions on which peace or
war depends. are proceeding.
A cable dispatch from London tells
of striking speeches made at the Guild
hall by the prime minister. Mr.. AS
auith. and the, first lord of the admir-
elty, winston Churchill.
Both statesmen emphasized the fact
that England is ready for war but, will
Insist on the preservation OF peace
even II she has to coerce the belliger-
ent powers to accomplish that object.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1912-11-14
Former star to Weo.

San Francisco.-Miss Virginia Foltz,
former star in Madame Sherry" has
gone to New York to purchase a trous-
seau. She has confessed that the man
in the case is Leslie B. Martin. Los
Angeles millionaire. The wedding will
take place In Los Angeles Novem-
ber 49,
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1912-11-14

Women Celebrate Suffrage Victory.
New York.-Fifteen thousand cheer
ing and singing women and men cele-
brated with a brilliant parade in this
city the recent addition of four stars
to the woman's suffrage flag.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1912-11-14
rrainmsn to Ask Increase of Millions.

Chicago.-A demand for an eight
hour day and a graduated scale of
wages that will mean an addition OF
many millions annually to the pay
rolls OF the railroads throughout the
country will be made soon by the
brotherhood OF Railway Trainmen and
the Order of Railway. Conductors.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1912-11-14
Prices of Farm Products Lower.

Washington.-Avera farm prices
for corn. wheat. oats. barley, rye. flax
seed, potatoes. buckwheat, cotton and
hay, which represent about three
fourths of the value of all the coun-
try's crops, were lower November i
than they have been in the last five
years on that date
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1912-11-14
Record in Untitled Steel Tonnage.

New York.-The untitled tonnage OF
the United States Steel Corporation
for the month ending October 81 was
7,594,3S1 tons. This breaks all month
ly or quarterly records. The untitled
tonnage for the same month last year
WAS 3,694.32S tons and for September
OF the present year it was 6.551.5O7
tons.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1912-11-14
Threaten to Blow Up Sugar Factory

Lamar.-Threats to blow up the
American Beet Sugar Company's fac
tory here unless $4,000 is placed un-
der a rock in the northwest part of
town, have thrown the employees of the
plant into CONSERVATION.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1912-11-14
suffrasette Asks Portfolio for Women.

Los Angeles.-"To Woodrow Will
son, President-elect, Princeton, N. j.:
Accept my congratulations. In
making up your cabinet, please con-
slider the women of the ten suffrage
states. As a member of your cabinet,
a wise, scholarly woman would bring
to your council great assistance for
the universal good of the peoples''
CLARA SHORTRIDGE FOLTZ."
The above telegram was sent to
Woodrow Wilson by Mrs. Foltz, attor-
rey. and one of the foremost suffra-
gettes of the state.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1912-11-14
strike Costs s1.soo,ooo.

New York.-The Bingham strike At
the Utah Copper property cost tho
company in lost profits about ST.
100000.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1912-11-14
Find Slain Woman Floating in Pond.

Georgetown. Conn.-The body of a
slain woman. unknown here, was
found In the mill pond Of the wire net
ting factory.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1912-11-14
stratton Estate Must Pay 5000.

Colorado Springs.-A jury in the
District Court awarded Michael Fin
nerty $4,000 in his suit against the
Stratton estate
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1912-11-14

Most of our so-called good inten-
tions are base limitations.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1912-11-14
FosTER-MnBURN CO.. Buffalo, N. J

sAsKATCHEWAN. CANADA-Good Farms
Slb to e95 per acre on easy crop payments
IL desired. Ii. NEDAM, Pipestone. MINI.
HOMEsEEkER-Cheap farms in United
States today are in ozarks of Missouri: hno
climate, mild win, cheap fuel, farms for exc
Write for lists. Al Roberts. Richland. Mo.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1912-11-14
Hou.e Plan, Important.

The care In the home and all other
forms of household work are greatly
facilitated by right planning and the
use Of suitable materials for the
construction and furnishing of the
home. An adequate and convenient
water supply and other conveniences
are essential. not only for comfort
and for saving labor, but also from
the standpoint of home hygiene.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1912-11-14
Quite So

What is the latest thing in fashion
able weddings?"
Very often it's the bride"
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1912-11-14

Does a woman feel glad or sorry
when she cries at q wedding?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-30
LAUGH AND GET FINED.

That Seems to Be Common Occur
renee In Germany.
English law is occasionally subject
to criticism. but for real comedy we
are long way behind Germany.
In Berlin recently an ironworker was
sent to prison for a week because he
laughed. Going along the street he
saw a merrymaker being chased by
particularly stout policeman. and the
sight tickled him. He was promptly
hailed before the court for scandal
Another man attempted to get into
a moving train and fractured his leg
After six months in the hospital he
was discharged. cured. when the state
railway department at once prosecuted
him for breaking their regulations. The
law and leg breaker was fined $l25.
Stepping into an omnibus a man
trod on the foot of lady. who was so
annoyed that she said he walked like
a hen. She was fined So for using this
term of reproach.
Claire Waldoff, the Berlin singer. out
witted the police, however. She was
warned that If she sang any of her
songs on Easter Sunday there would be
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-30
If You Eat You Need DigeStit
The New Relief for INDIGESTION

It has been stated that more than
eighty million people in the United
States are victims of some form of in
digestion. The American people do
not take time enough to eat. The re-
suit is stomach trouble. gas, belching
indigestion and dyspepsia.
Digestit is the new relief-it has
been found a certain, quick and par
manent remedy. Thousands of peo-
pie have found relief from its use.
Their own statements on file in our
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-30
ELECTION NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that on
Tuesday, the 10th day of December,
1912. in the city of Rock Island, in the
county of Rock Island and state of L.
linois, an election will be held for the
purpose of submitting to a vote to
the electors of said city, an ordinance
entitled "An ordinance granting per-
mission to the Tri-City Automatic
Home Telephone company, its success
oIs, lessees or assigns, to construct,
maintain and operate a telephone ex-
change and other electric signals, and
time clocks in the city of Rock Is
land, Ill, and for that purpose to
build conduits, erect poles, place
cables, wires and fixtures therein and
thereon and connect the necessary ap-
piiances and apparatus Herewith and
maintain the same through, under,
over and along the streets, avenues, al
leys and other public places in said
city," and also at said election another
ordinance entitled AN ordinance Gre
ating the Office of superintendent of
waterworks and filtration"
The polling places for this election
will be as follows:
First precinct or district-413
Fourth avenue.
Second precinct or district-7o2
Second avenue.
Third precinct or district-919 Sixth
avenue.
Fourth precinct or district-924
Ninth street.
Fifth precinct or district-County
jail building.
Sixth precinct or district.1434 Sew
enth avenue
Seventh precinct or district-11o1
Fifteenth street. .
Eighth precinct or district-1s12
Third avenue.
Ninth precinct or district--Trinity
parish house, Nineteenth street and
Sixth avenue.
Tenth precinct or district-Twenty-
second street hose house.
Eleventh precinct or district
George L. Schmid's store, 821-S23
TW entieth street.
Twelfth precinct or district
Twenty-sixth street hose house.
Thirteenth precinct or district
Rear 200 Seventh avenue.
Fourteenth precinct or district
1882 Fifth avenue.
Fifteenth precicnt or district-Pet-
erson's carpenter shop, rear 4425
Sixth avenue.
Sixteenth precinct or district-Gan'
mons paint shop, Fourteenth avenue,
between Thirty-eighth and Thirty
ninth Streets
Seventeenth precinct or district
| 1884 Thirtieth street
Which election will be opened at Z
o'clock in the morning and continue
/ open until 5 o'clock in the evening OF
1 that date
Dated at Rock Island, ILL.,, this 18th
day of November, 1912.
NJ. I. RUDGREN, City Clerk.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-30

his boats had hurled mortar shells
into the southern batteries. Unlike the
two feet commanders who had pre-
coded him IN that field, Porter was
really the chief Of the western flotilla.
The previous commanders, Foote, who
led the attack on Forts Henry and
Donelson. and Davis, the victor at
Memphis, had acted In these affairs
under orders of the army commander.
The plan OF having the navy subject
to the orders of army officers had
caused much friction. While this state
Of things lasted the powerful ram
feet. which Colonel Alfred Ellst had
created and led In battles with the
best results. was subjected to army or
ders. When Porter took command Of
the fotilla the Ellet rams became part
Of his force.
In point OF numbers and efficiency
of equipment the Federal feet which
stood ready to cooperate with the
army before Vlcksburg was the best
that had ever assembled under the
United States Tag. All of the Eads
ironclads, seven in number, nearly all
Of them tried in battle. were there: also
the powerful big ironclad Benton. Ell
let brought TO Porter nine rams. any
one of which was the match for the
best Confederate vessel then on the
river. -Four Confederate rams that had
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-30
BOOTHS
HY0NEI
Breathe 1t for Catarrh, Physi-
clans Prescribe 1t and Phar-
macists Recommend It.
Quickly Clears Stuffed-Up Head and
Stops Snufflina and Hawking.

Quickly Clears Stuffed-Up Head and
Stops Snuffling and Hawking.
In the morning, shortly after you
awake, dear reader, do you have to
hawk and strain to get that stubborn
piece of mucus out OF your throat?
Get rid of catarrh now; it will grow
worse as you grow older One day of
breathing pleasant, healing Hyomei
pronounce it high-o-me) the guaran-
teed catarrh remedy will give you such
wonderful relief that you will wonder
Why you doubted the statement that
Booths Hyomei would end the most
aggrayating case of catarrh.
A hard rubber pocket inhaler and a
bottle of Hyomei and simple ir5truc-
tons fo- use is 81 This is ca ed the
Hyomei outfit II one bottle DIES not
Danish your catarrh, you can get an
other for only 30 cents. Thousands
use it for coughs, colds and Group
Sold by the Thomas Drug company
and druggists eyeIywhere.-(Adyer
tisementl
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-30

nous stretch of wilderness known as
Canaan" between Red creek and the
Blackwater and the Dry Fork of Cheat
river
There were Federal camps at every
important town in the region, Seneca,
st. George, Beverly, Monterey, Rowles-
burg, Clarksburg, along Greenbrier
river and at Huntersville. The last
march was across the main Allegheny,
which the tired band struck at night.
fall. 1t was important to reach st.
George, at the western base Of the
range, before the enemy. there should
get the alarm.
1t showed early in the evening, and
the storm soon turned to sleet. This
sudden and unreasonable touch Of win
ter had its bright side, for the drenched
and shivering Confederates surprised
the foe hugging their warm quarters
and made captives Of the whole party
namely, thirty-one Of the Sixth West
Virginia. Among the spoiIs were ra-
tons for Imboden's hungry men and
horses Imboden found the natives
friendly and learned from them that
from 1000 to 5000 Federals were in
the region, bent upon intercepting his
column. Thus warned. he hastily cross
ed the mountain eastward and reached
Jackson's lines at Augusta Springs on
the 14th.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-30
Therefore
SHOP EARLY.
DO 1T TODAY.
Quick RslIef tor RheurnatI.n.

George ". Rooms. Lawton. Mich.
says: ~Dr. Detchon's Relief for
rheumatism has given my wife Won.
derful benefit for rheumatism. She
could not lift hand or foot; had to be
lifted for two months. She began the
use Of the remedy ami improved raL-
idly. On Monday she could not move
and on Wednesday she got up. dressed
herself and walked out for breakfast"
Sold By Otto Grottan. 1901 Second ave
nue. Rock Island: Gust SchIegel &
Son, 22O Yves; Second street, Dsyen
port.-(Adyertisement.l
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-30

office are proof. You can try it for
yourself without any risk-if 1t fails
to give you absolute satisfaction your
money will be returned. Browns Di-
gestit is a tablet easy TO swallow and
absolutely harmless. 1t relieves in-
digestion almost instantly, stops food
fermentation, prevents distress after
eating and cures dyspepsia. You need
it even though you are not sick-it
aids digestion aud gives you all the
nonrishment. The Harper House phaf-
macy advertisement
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-30

~ Captain GO. l. KILN1ER. Late U. s. v.
"HIS time fifty years ago the nine
months campaign waged by
I'LL General U. S. Grant for the
conquest Of vicksburg was IN
der way. The movement was checked
or delayed many times. Not until
May, 1863, did the real attack begin
upon the stronghold itself. Grant d.
rected the first steps of the movement
from Jackson, Tenn. He proposed TO
march through northwestern Missis-
sippi and II not stopped by the enemy
strike Jackson, Miss, a point fifty
miles east Of the goal
The first halt OF the troops was at
Grand Junction, Tenn. near the Mis-
sissippi border. The cavalry column
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-30
GROWS FREAK EAR OF
CORN; HAS TWO C0BS

Joseph Hauberg, a farmer who re-
sides near Buffalo Prairie, brought a
freak ear of yellow corn into The Ar
g1s Office yesterday afternoon. The
main ear which was IL inches in
length had another smaller ear branch
ing out from one end five inches in
length. Mr.. Hauberg also grew one
of the largest pumpkins ever seen in
this vicinity this season. 1t would
Just fit in a bushel basket.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-30
and F. A. Adams, Indianapolis. Many
cattle also were killed.
Curhinn The kickers.

One of the St Louis country clubs
has an unwritten rule that whenever
a member kicks for something he
thinks the club ought 10 have it is at
once put in at his expense. Not long
ago a member complained of the
cream. THE club ought to have u
couple of fine cows OF its own" he
growled. That ended the incident for
the time being, but the first of the
month he found the following item on
his bill:
Two Jersey cows. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. $50
The result of this policy is one of
the most complete country clubs in the
Mississippi valley, but the members
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-30

FUNERAL J. d. IMBoDBN, @. s. A. LEADER
OF MOUNTAIN ADVENTURE.
rode on ahead and on the 18th dashed
into Holly Springs. a market town
twenty miles south OF Jackson. A
small body Of Confederates marched
southwark. carrying 10 Confederate
headquarters at Granada. eighty miles
below. the news Of the Federal move
ment
Two days later Grant reached Holly
Springs, and the leader OF his cavalry,
Colonel A. L. Lee. gave him some valu-
able information. The Confederates
Were gathered in force equal to Grants
around Granada. General J. c. Penn
bcrton commanded the army for the
defense OF VicksDurg. II bad been ru-
mored in the Federal camps that Gen
eral Earl Van Dorm. the former com
mander OF these truSp s, was under ar
rest, therefore not in the field. Colonel
Lee learned that Van Dorm was active
at the head Of u cavalry command.
Van Doru was 10 be heard from later.
Vicksburg In Danger.
A month hud passed since Van Dorm
was badly defeated Ut Corinth by Gen
eral w. S. Rosecrans. Rcsecrans want
ed at that time to push ON toward
Nicksburg, but Grant who was his su
periOr. ordered him TO remain at Cor
NTH. Meanwhile the C0nfederates were
active I'm the region roundabout.
The failure of Van Dorm TO drive
ROsecrans out Of Corinth was n serious
drawback. Rosecrans army at that
point II united with the Federal force
at Memphis and another in southern
Tennessee around Bolivar would be ir-
resistlble. In truth. NickSburg was in
danger OF capture by the Federals.
About this time General ]. Q. Penn
berton took command Of the Confed-
crate army In Mississippi. He estab-
lished a camp at Granada. midway be-
tween Corinth and Vicksburg, and be
gan to fortify a line on Tallahatchie
river. This line would stand as a
barrier against the Federal army com
Ing from northern Mississippi.
on the Mississippi river itself there
was also danger for the Confederates.
The Federal navy had passed up and
down, upharmed by the Confederate
guns In the Vicksburg batteries.
Confederates Build New Forts.
Aid from the navy would Of course
be given to the army II Grant pressed
the attack against vicksburg on land.
AS a means Of defense against the
Federal navy the Confederates began
TO fortify Port Hudson. a point on
the east bank of the river. over 100
miles below Vlcksburg. Here strong
works were built and several large
siege guns mounted In them to sweep
the channel w. and down stream. The
Confederates had 10000 soldiers at
Port Hudsoa and were adding to the
number Port Hudson was a new
element in the Confederate defense OF
Vicksburg. and its character was I'M
known TO the Federals at this time
Fifty years ago.
Grants movement through northern
Mississippi was but an Insignificant
part Of the Federal plan TO strike a
blow at vicksburI Grant had been
told to operate with his $1,000 men In
his own way and without consulting
his superior at Washington. General
W. Halleck. He proposed TO force his
march across the Tallahatchie and at
tack the town from the east. At thu
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-30
The Early
Christmas
Shopper

Gets the pick of the goods.
Receives prompt and cheerful
service.
Avoids the crowds.
Befriends the shopgirls.
Never gets left In the rush VI the
last hours.
Can seni the presents out in time
to reach the recipients
Has the satisfaction of knowing it
is all over.
Avoids the money drain all at one
time
Indeed, there is every reason for
shopping early, no valid reason for
shopping late. To leave the matter to
the last possible moment is merely pro
crastination end neglect.
Every one who has shopped late
knows how unsatisfactory 1t is. how
tired the c'eris are. how the goods
have been depleted. how one Ia jostled
by the crowds, how slow and unsatis
factory the service Is, how there II
danger Of mistakes or failure of deliy
cry In the last hours. thus preventin,
the presents from reaching on tim,
those for whom they are intended. an,
how all tho expenses come piIing In
at one TINA
Surely any one who has had that OK
perience viii never risk 1t again.
Tharaf1Ssa
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-30

trouble. But The announcement was
made that Claire WALDORF would posi-
lively appear She did So did the po-
lice. And she sang-the German na-
tionaI anthem.
The promised prosecution did not
take place.-LOndon Answers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-30
The War Fifty Years Ago

Federal Campaign Against Vicksburg General U. S.
Grant Begins a March to Attack the Confederate
Stronghold on the East---Another Federal Column to
Move Up the River From New Orleans While Third
Army Moves Down From Memphis Confederates
Prepare to Meet the Attack---The Federal Navy In
Cooperation With the Army---Federals March To-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-30

Ia Crosse. Wis. - After marrying
Miss Mae Phillips, an heiress, William
Owen. employe OF a Minneapolis cor
poration. was arrested as he stepped
OFT OF the house where the wedding
reception was being held. Miss Ger
trude Strickland, a student at the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-30
Just Once,

'But Griggs thinks you are his best
friend. If you lure him into making
this hopeless investment he surely will
never have anything more to do with
you"
That's all right. I've never expect
ed to use him more than once."-Cleve-
land Plain Dealer.