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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-22
FIND ARMSTRONG
GUILTY OF CHARGE

Thomas Armstrong of Cordova was
yesterday declared guilty of the
crime of working a confidence game,
his trial having been in the circuit
court before Judge F. d. Ramsay.
The jury brought in the verdict after
a comparatively short elaboration
following the arguments of States At
torney L. NJ. Magill and the defend
ants attorney. The defendant forg-
ed check for S26, signed the name
of his employer, and cashed it. Sen
tence has not yet been pronounced.
Today began the trial of Wellington
Miller, charged with burglary and lar
ceny in connection with his alleged
breaking into the store of ]. H. Bese-
lin the night of Feb. % and steal
ing SIS worth Of pipes and jewelry.
States Attorney l.. NJ. Magill prose-
cutes and T. N. Coen, named by the
court, defends.
The Miller case will close the GRIM
inal docket for this term as all other
cases have been either disposed of or
continued.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-22
4. II. STODDARn.

A. r. Stoddard died at his home
in Hampton at 3.15 this morning Of
the infirmities of age. He was born
in Pembroke, Me-, IS years ago. He
was married to Eliza A. Hunter in
1860, his wife preceding him in death
by four years. In 1868, the couple
came to Illinois and settled near
Hampton and had lived there ever
since. For a number of years Mr..
Stoddard was a member of the gen.
eral merchandise firm of Haegy &
Stoddard. He was a member of the
Port Byron Masons and of the Hamp-
ton Woodmen. He is survived by one
sister, Miss Doris Stoddard of Hamp-
ton. The funeral will be held from
the Hampton Congregational church
tomorrow afternoon at o'clock, Rev.
G. r. Cady officiating. Services at
the grave will be in charge of the
Woodmen. The funeral will be held
jointly with that of Mrs. V. c. Pet
tingiIl, his sister, who died at Hamp.
! ton, Monday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-22
Obituary
MRS. KATE HUFFMAN.

Mrs. Kate Huffman, aged Sc years,
died at her home, 5l4 Eighth street.
this morning at 4:40 of the infirmi-
ties of age, superinduced by para
lytic stroke sustained last fall. She
lad been seriously i'll only two weeks.
Mrs. Huffman was born in Ohio Aug.
%, 1926. She was married to Will
liam Huffman in Ohio, her husband
preceding her in death by six years.
Her maiden name was Kate Glaze.
Mrs. Huffman was a devout member
of the Methodist church during life
She is survived by three daughters,
Mrs. Frank Earl and Mrs. Mary ia
cobs of this city and Mrs. Mamie
Northan of Nooksack, Wash, 20
grandchildren and % great grand
children. The funeral will be held
from the home of the daughter, Mrs,
Frank Earl, 514 Eighth street, Fri
day afternoon at o'clock, Rev. H. c.
Willing of the Free Methodist church
officiating. Burial will take place al
+ CLippiannock cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-22
VALUABLE HORSE
HURT BY DRIVERS
Trio of Men, Out for Joy Ride,
Bring Injury to $3.50 Equine
and Damage Rig.
ALL THROWN FROM VEHICLE
George jackson, Colored, Injured
Fun Ends in Police Station
With S25 Fines.

Joy riding proved expensive for
three men and for the owner OF
the horse which was used as a means
of locomotion by them yesterday when
Oscar Brown OF Rock Island and James
Galloway of Aledo, in company with
George Jackson, colored, were spilled
from the rig in which they were rid
ing. The rig was overturned and bad
ly damaged, the men were thrown to
the ground and bruised, and the horse
was incapacitated for immediate use.
The trio was arrested by Officer Meen,
an, and this morning in police court
each was fined S25 and costs. All
went to the county Jail TO serve five,
day sentences in default of payment.
The charge against each was disorder.
ly conduct.
RENT $3.50 HORSE.
In the morning the three fellows
went to the A. ]. D. Moeller livery Oh
Fourth avenue and rented horse and
rig, the horse being valued at $3.50
After they had driven for a while
they loaded up a cargo of liquor, and
then began the real riding. Before
much more time had elapsed the mer
were having an hilarious time Wher
they reached Eleventh street and Third
avenue the horse was turned off of the
avenue and onto the street. A suddeI
tug on the lines halted it with sucl
terrific force that its front hOOfs
were badly broken and the shoes, re
Gently set, torn off. The horse will be
out of commission for three months a
4 least because Of the injuries.
/ Brown and Galloway were slight!
/ bruised, while their colored companion
/ suffered severe and painful sprains o
/ his left knee and ankle.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-22
| MAN DROWNED,
ANOTHER SAVED
IN NOON TRAGEDY
William Tibbits, 81 Years Old,
Sinks to Watery Grave
Matthew Chase Rescued.
BOAT SWAMPED rs FEET OUT
Victim Struggles Frantioally, but Is
Dragged Down by Water
Soaked Clothing.

Caught in the turbulent waters Of
the Mississippi river when their boat
sprung a leak, William Tibbits. 81
years old, and Matthew Chase, &c
years old, battled for life shortly be-
fore noon today, with the result that
Tibbits, his movements impeded by
his water-soaked clothes, went down
in a watery grave. while Chase. worn
and weary with the desperate struggle
10 escape from the grasp Of the waters,
reached safety through the aid extend
ed by fisherman who sat on the shore
at the time Of the awful tragedy.
Chase, as soon as he reached shore,
was hurried 10 the Clifford buffet, III
Eighteenth street. His friends carried
him there and helped him to recover
his faculties Meanwhile the unfor-
tuRate Tibbits fought futilely. He ex.
erted great strength for a few min
utes. but after going for half the dis
lance TO shore, went down for the
first time, rose to the surface, strug-
gled frantically, sank again, only 10
rise and struggle further, and then
10 sink beneath the surface Of the
water 20 his death.
ENCOURAGED ny WITNESSES.
A motley crowd lined the shore the
instant the cry Man overheard" went
up from the threats of the fishermen
on shore. but they stood by, unable TO
do more than 20 shrek cheers of en-.
enlargement TO the men as they strug
gled. The boat. in which the men set
out TO set trot line. sprang a leak as
It reached point IS feet north of the
ferry dock at the foot OF Eighteenth
street AS the boat filed with water
Chase gave a word of warning and
sprang from IL. Tibbits followed close
after him. Both men were efficient
swimmers. This afternoon, Chase
said that had not the man extended
aid as he reached a point near the
barges az the foot OF Seventeenth
street, $50 feet from the spot where
the boat was swamped, he would have
given up the struggle. But he wal
given heart by the sight of help. anC
with his renewed strength was abb,
to reach a place Of safety.
Tibbits had resided I'm Rock Islant
for five years and had been employe,
as a chef in various places. He wa
well and popularity known and the sud
denness Of his death cast a pail owe
the ranks Of his friends. A brother re
sides in Milwaukee and efforts t,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-22
The Demons Of the Swamp

are mosquitoes. AS they sting they put
deadly malarial germs in the blood.
Then follow the icy chills and the fires
of fever. The appeLte flies and the
strength fails; also malaria often paves
the way for deadly typhoid. But Elec.
trio Bitters kill and cast out the ma
laria germs from the blood; give you
fine appetite and renew your strength.
after long suffering" wrote William
Fretwell of Lucama. N. c., three bot
ties drove all the malaria from my
system, and I've had good health ever
since" Best for all stomach, liver
and kidney ills. Fifty cents at all
druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-22
POSSIBILITIES OF GOAT RAISING IN THE
- UNITED STATES -

Five hundred million goat skins
have been imported into the United
States during the last decade, and the
money sent out of the country in pay
ment therefore, amounts to $250,000,-
600. The figures of the bureau of sta
tistics, department of commerce and
labor show that the goat skins i'm
ported into the United States have
ranged in value from S20,000,000 to
$3O,OO0,000 per annum during the last
decade, making a total for the period
in question of slightly more than
$3.50, 100000. The number Of goats
whose skins are represented by this
$3.50, 100000, is approximately 100000
900, since the average value of the
goat skins now being imported is, &C
cording to the figures of the bureau OF
statistics, about soc each, the valua-
tons being those in the country from
which exported to the United States.
This statement of the large value
| ($250, O00,000) of goat skins imported
during the last decade, together with
that indicating that the number Of
|
sents is approximately 500,O00,000, is
extremely suggestive in conjunction
with a statement recently supplied to
the bureau of manufactures, depart
ment of commerce and labor. by the
United States consul at Vera Cruz,
Mexico, from which country large num-
bers of these skins are imported, in
which he says that the meat of the
goat, which is used as food and found
very similar to that of the sheep, is
of even greater value than that Of the
hides, and that the goats are grown
in large numbers upon lands not avail
able for agricultural purposes. 1.-THE
dry plains of Nuevo Leon" he adds.
with scant growth of brush, are able
to support large flocks of goats, though
these same plains will not produce
corn, cane, or grass, unless water is
supplied for irrigation. Mountain lands
and rough, broken sections of foot
81 per acre, and each acre will, in the
moist regions, support five or six goats
The steep mountain sides, the deep
gorges, the narrow valleys covered
everywhere with exuberant vegetation
afford congenial feeding grounds for
goats. The value of the goat depends
upon three things: Meat, tallow, and
the skin. The matter of fresh meat
in the farming districts of the hot
country is greatly simplified by the
breeding of goats, and the flesh alone
would make it a profitable industry
The above statement indicating thai
, large additions to the meat supply OF
the United States may be grown upor
lands not available for general agri
cultural purposes, together with the
. statement of the bureau of statistics
that the skins of 100000 goats are
imported annually into the United
States, coupled with the further vel
J known fact that the meat of goats
J is nov being sold for food in the mar
kets of many cities of the United
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-22
BELL HOPS AT HARPER
STRIKE: ONE BOY ON JOB

Walter McElhinny, bell hop at the
New Harper, is the hero of the day
as regards the Illinois jewelers. con-
vention, as he is standing watch
alone today. The remainder of the
day hops" becoming dissatisfied
with the extra work placed upon
their shoulders as a result of the
convention, last night said goodbye"
to the management and walked out,
leaving McElhinny to bear the brunt
Perspiring profusely and wearing a
hunted look, the Last of the Mohi-
cans" expressed the hope this after.
noon that the jewelers. would soon
tire of Rock Island. Additional boys
will be secured by tomorrow and the
full night force is still on the job.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-22
MRS. ANNA BARBARA LONG.

Mrs. Anna Barbara Long died at
her home in CISCO, ILL.,, Monday night
at s O'Clock of a complication of dis
eases after several months illness.
She was born April 20, 1881. Mrs.
Long was a member of st. Mary's
church of this city. She is survived
by a daughter, Mrs. James Kerwin,
and a son, Andrew Long, both of
CISCO. The funeral was held from
Wheelan's undertaking parlors this
afternoon at o'clock. Burial took
place at Calvary cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-22
City Chat
Buy a home OF Reidy Bros.
Tri-City Towel Supply company.


Humane society; call west 133S-K.
For express. call Spencer & TrefL
Kerler Rug company, for vacuum
cleaning and rug-making.
H. T. Siemon wants your tin and
furnace work; 1526-152S Fourth ave
nue..
Lawn mowers sharpened and re-
paired at Fiebig's, 1919 Third ave-
nue..
Our B. B. serge at $33 is the best
value ever offered. j. B. Zimmer's
Sons.
Six per cent farm mortgages. Lit
ten & Roberts, Peoples National
bank building.
Milan artesian water, approved by
city and state, delivered daily.
Phone West 1870.
c. A. Speidel's drug store, the
store of quality. Qality in drugs
counts for everything.
Garden hose in three-ply, four-ply,
five-ply and six-ply. from 10 cents to
10 cents. Channon & Dufva.
You need it today. Good garden
hose. We can furnish you any guam.
tity you need. Channon & Dufva.
/ Coal, coal, coal. The Rock Island
Fuel company will deliver to you al
the best grades of hard and soft coal
For right prices in wall paper. room
holdings, paints, brushes, glass etc.
call and see P. J. Lee, 1908 Third ave
nue..
Strecker & Lewis, wholesale and re
tail agents for Sanitas the washable
wall covering for kitchens and bath
rooms.
Sterling Clothing company, H. Ru
ben, proprietor, is making the low
est prices on clothing and shoes eve
beard of.
The Ivory Leaf Social club will Civ,
a dance tonight at the Watch Tower
Bleuer's orchestra. Gents, so cents
ladies free.
Ward & Mcmahon will give yo
estimates on your plumbing, stear
and hot water heating that will saw
you money.
Save your lawns and flowers. Hose
hose. Prices from 10 cents TO 20 cents
Channon & Dufva.
, House painting is now in progress
A new coat of paint makes your hous
look like new. Call or phone P.
Lee, 1903 Third avenue.
, Lerch & Greve, wall paper an
paint store, will help you select an
of the 1912 designs in wall paper 70
your home. 2002 Fourth avenue.
Kerler Rug company manufacture
all kinds of rugs and carpets an
cleans your rugs. carpets and MAJ
: tresses, taking out all the dirt an
: dust.
Bartlett Bros teas, coffee, spice
extracts and baking powders have 4
. equal One thousand people are OF
dering from US daily. Follow Ii
crowd.
Ralph Stanton will be glad to sc
you at the Club smoker, where he Ia
: a full line of cigars, tobacco, poo
, news, etc. Remember the place, 19G
Second avenue.
The Electric Construction and II
! chine company, the greatest display (
electrical supplies, shades, fans an
motors TO keep you cool on the ht
I sultry summer days.
Bakers laundry calls for yoI
3 laundry and uses the most sanital
! methods with modern machiner
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-22

States, offers an interesting suggestion
as to the possibilities Of large addi-
tons to the meat supply of the United
States and the retention at home OF
the 25,000.OOO per annum now being
sent out Of the country for the pur-
chase Of goat skins.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-22
Inevitable.

"Why, she used to be a theatrical
star. but since she has grown fat she's
just an ordinary actress"
Nothing strange about that. Any
astronomer will tell you that as stars
increase in magnitude they decrease In
brightness. "-Chicago Tribune.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-22
A Simple Way to Make Soft Soap

While its use is not general, some
housewives prefer for certain cleansing
purposes to use soft soap, or soap in
paste form, believing It more convenient
or economical than ordinary soap.
Gold Dust washing powder can be
converted into the finest soft soap by
dissolving il in hot water in the pro-
portion of 4 heaping tablespoons of the
powder to each quart of hot water
When cool, it is ready for use.
Gold Dust works more thoroughly and
quickly than soap or other cleansers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-22
STRIKE
IS TO Be GENERAL

Chicago, May 22.-Freight ham
dlers in all parts of the country to-
day received notification that a strike
order has been issued by President
Flannery of the International Broth
erhood of Freight Handlers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-22

reach him have been made. Tibbits
home was near Chicago.
At late hour this afternoon no re-
port from the body OF Tibbits had been
made, though a large force of men
was dragging the river in an en-
deavor to locate the remains.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-22
FUNERAL OF Mrs. LOCKER.

The funeral of Mrs. Sarah E. Look
er, who died yesterday morning, was
held from the home of Mrs. d. F.
Dunavin, 26O2 Fifth avenue, this af-
ternoon at o'clock, Rev. w. S. Mar
quis of the Broadway Presbyterian
church officiating. Burial took place
at Hartzell cemetery, Moline.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-22
ConiuoaI Amenities.

She-I was a fool when | married
you. He-Aren't you fool still? She
No. l am not, He-Then you should
be thankful to me for reforming you
London Tit-Bits.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-22

Victor Rosewater. Of Omaha, Neb..
will be very. much In the public eye
for several days next month. begin
ming June 8. He is chairman Of
the National Republican committee,
which will meet at Chicago on the
above date and determine which OF
the contesting delegations at the
National Republican convention shall
be entitled TO seats. AS there are
many contesting delegations 1t is not
unlikely that the rulings Of the ma
tional committee will determine
whether Taft or Roosevelt shall re-
ceiye the nomination
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-22
Then He Went Home

Hell dreamed of you last night. Do
you ever dream of me? She (suppress-
ing a yawnl-No. but I'd like to very
much.-Detroit Free Press.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-22
Helps a Judoe IN Bad Fix.

Justice Eli Cherry of ellis Mills,
Tenn, was plainly worried. A bad
sore on his leg had baffied several doc
tors and long resisted all remedies.
Il thought 1t was cancer" he wrote.
Eat last used Bucklen's Arnica Salve,
and was completely cured" Cures
burns, boils, ulcers, cuts, bruises and
piles. IS cents at all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-22

A touch of rheumatism, or a twings
OF neuralgia, whatever the trouble is
Chamberlain's Liniment drives away
the pain at once and cures the COM
plant quickly. First application gives
relief Sold by all druggists.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-03
Wool Filled Comforts

Beautiful and large assortment of wool filled comforts. top and back of silk. well made in a range of magni- ficent colors. Prices SD to S25.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-03
Monday Only The Fono,Oin 9
 Toilet Article Specials

E.Cutcura Soap 25c values, cake .19c .Pamove Soap botte of shampoo free) cakes for 59c ssFine- as Sill'' Toilet Soap cakes for .... 12c '1Fluff's Moquet'' Hair Wash package .......... Sc Roger Gaet's Liquid Powder, bottle .......... 22c Roger & Gallets Rice Powder, package ......... 21c Osbornes Peroxide oz bottle ................ 1Oc William s Carnation and Violet Tacum box ...... 10c Pnaud's Lilac Vegetal, 75c value, bottle 59c De Vilbss Atomizer cut glass 95c and .......$ $125 Rubberset Shaving Brushes each .............. 48c s.Revelation, hollow back Combs $1 O0 size each 75c
 (1st FIoor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-03
Why He Refused a Raise

TrOfl JHUofs
 eongressnan Lamb of Virginia has an old .'befo' de wah' darky working on his place, whom he pays yi day. The old man Is not very fond of work. and loses & day very often because of his alleged inhrrnities.
 The other day the congressman told him hes was going to raise his wages from ss a week to S7 The old darky emphaticaI- iy refused the raise. and when his boss asked him why he answered.:
 Its lak dis. Mister John. When I loses a day from work now kin count man money: but if you gib me a raise an l Icses a day. won't know how much Ise got comin' tuh me-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-03
Silks at Great Reductions

$10O 36 inch Messaline in black and coors Yard 85c $150 IA inch Silk Poplns in black and all coors Yard $139 $200 A inch Crepe Meteor black and coors Yard $179 $350 42 inch Silk Chiffon Velvet in black navy and brown Yard ...................... $279 $200 27 inch Brocade Satin in newest designs Yard $147 $100 36 inch Lining Satin 50 different shades Yard 75c ors Yard ........................ .$1.47
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-03
Bed dSpreads $1,5O

Tomorrow we offer one special in bed spreads. They are made of good heavy quality crochet, ready hemmed, full size for large double beds and usu- ally sells for $2.00. Choice of five pat terms g1.5O each.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-03
School off Household Industries

one new educational center of very great interest has been established dur ing the past year--a school of house. hold industries. The director describes it as follows:
 The purpose of this school is to train adult women in certain selected home industries. In five or six months of daily work in embroidery and lace making the persons attending this school can become very proficient in these lines They will then return to their bones or to other towns agreed upon between themselves and the di- rector of education. where each won aE will be expected to establish local class for instruction in her speciality. Ii is desired that she gather about her group of industrious women and girls whom she will instrust along the lines Of her training in the school of house. hold industry. When they shall have become proficient she will employ them at fair wages. Doubtless many of the women who receive instruction in local classes will be ambitious to form sim liar organizations on their own account and in this way 1t Is expected that an ever widening circle of industrial ac- tivity will result. Through the medium nr sithar the bureau of education or the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-03
Nouen1ber Woo1en Special
Score

Our stock of Woolens is most complete All weaves and colors Five extra specials for tomorrow only:
 $10045 inch all wool Storm Serge in black and coors ..' 49c-36 in black and white Shepherd Check Yard .39c $200-45 incll Cream Corduroy all wool for skirts and suits. Yard .......................... SHAY 59c36 inch Storm Serge, ill black and coors all wool 1afd 4oc $2QO56ineh Scotch Mixtures gray tan and brown $179
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-03
Silk Covered Comforts $o

Silk covered comforts filled with fine cotton, fancy or plain covering. 72xs0 inches, $500 each
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-03
Hen1stiched Linen
 Towels. $2 Dozen
S5c Pair
White Goods and Linens

l2 1-2c white linen, roller and dish tow- cling, very strong and suitable for X kltchen use, white or red borders Monday only 8 1-2c yard.
 Soc Burgers "Favorite' sheets on sale Monday for less money than else where, full S1x90 inches. No seams. torn and hemmed. 55c each.
 16c hemmed pillow cases. filled seam. with 3 inch hem, 45x36 inches, IF 12c each.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-03
B1ank S
Tomorrow--specia Sale of Blankets and Comforts

Cotton comforts. covering made of fancy silkoline and satteen, sizes for double beds, filling of white sanitary cotton. Prices sI.00, s1.25, s1.5O, s2.0O, S2.25, S2.50 to $f.50.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-03
Special Values From Unde
Secti on !!

Misses Ferris Corset Waists in broken sizes; the we'll known brand; values up to $100. Special .25c Corsets of best make odd lots and szes medium and long modes values up to $200; to close out at 75c Ladies' Heavy Vests and Pants all sizes 59c values Spe cia ................. .45c Ladies Short Knit Skirts, light and dark coors 69c values 50c
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-02-21
X. OF c. Social Session.

Wheeling council. No. 81. Knights
OF Columbus. is making preparations
for a social event. which will not take
place until after Lent as the Lenten
season starts within a few days. The
members OF this council are trying to
interest the organization in a minstrel
show which evidently is the class OF
entertainment which attracts the pub
lie in this city. IL will he remembered
that about two years ago this council
gave a big minstrel show and the ar
fair was very successful and the pro-
ceeds donated 10 the Home OF the
Good Shepherd.