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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-07

young Vincent has become the sub
jet OF great sohcitude to several
thousand correspondents Letters
him.
Very few women in America seem
not to have awaited themselves OF
the opportunity OF writing TO poor
Vince The epistolary efforts have
ranged from scarlet-hued missives
70 sober illusions OF advice. Old
women and young women. brazen
and demure. thin and fat. pretty and
ugly, have taken their pens In
hand. not without hope Of gain.
The spirit OF the missive varies
from bursts OF superheated passion
to directness and simplicity.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-07
PETITION FOR SEWER
IN THE SECOND WARD

With Waterman Improvements con
templated in the south section OF the
second ward, property owners are
considering petitions for sewer sys-
tens along with the Waterman I'M
provement. A petition is on file with
Mayor H. NJ. Schriver asking that
sewer be laid along Eleventh avenue
between Seventh and Ninth streets. It
is possible that with this small group
OF property owners taking the initi-
ative. others will follow The board
Of local improvements will favor COM
prehensive improvement, if any. The
Waterman proposition is in the county
court for hearing at the present time.
There are some few directors. prln'
cipally among the larger property
owners and those who already have
water facilities. 1t is probable that
an amicable settlement will be reached
through a compromise.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-07
co. A MEN ATTEND STATE
MEET AT CHICAGO JUNE 13

The annual meeting OF the National
Guard and Naval association will be
held in Chicago Thursday, June 10,
at which time officers will be elected
for the ensuing year and service ma
tiers of interest will be discussed. The
association includes in its membership
roll all OF the officers of the national
guard and the Naval reserves in the
state.
Captain Ed Dunavin. First Lieuten
ant James r. Reynolds and Lieutenant
V. A. Hale are among the local men
who will attend the meeting
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-07
CLASS GUESTS
ON EXCURSION

About $50 students and friends of the
Rock Island high school were aboard
the steamer ". W. when it left its
moorings al the foot Of Nineteenth
street last evening. on the annual jun
Tor excursion. This is the one time in
commencement work when the gradu-
ating class are the guests Of their IN
derClassmen. and the juniors distin-
guished themselves last night, and LETT
nothing undone that would add 10 the
pleasure OF the seniors. After stop
ping al Davenport the boat turned its
nose down stream. returning az mid
night. The committee in charge an
nounced this morning thai the excur
sion was a success financially.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-07
inflamniatory Rheunatism Quickly
Relieved.

Morton L. Hi Of LEBANON, Ind
says: My wife had infiammatory
rheumatism in every muscle and Joint
her suffering was terrible and her body
and face were swollen almost beyond
recognition; had been in bed for six
weeks and had eight physicians. but
received no benefit until she tried DR.
Detchon's Relief for Rheumatism. L
save immediate relief and she was able
to walk in three days. l am sure il
saved her life" Sold by Otto Grotjan
1901 Second avenue, Rock Island. ant
Gust. Schlegel G. Son. 220 SecorC
street. Davenport
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-07
FALSE FIRE ALARM
LEADS TO ARREST

A false fire alarm from one of the
cast end fire alarm boxes led 10 the
arrest this morning by Detective Her
uan Sehnert of Willie ThOrnbloom
i years old. Of 432 FOrty-sixth
street The boy, having confessed
his share in a series OF false alarms,
is bciaE held by the police pending
further probe into the matter. The
false alarm last evening was receiy-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-07
New Bank Open.

The recently organized German Trust
ness in the Peoples National bank
building, and already there is substan,
tial evidence that it will be a success
from the start In fact, il is likely
that the capital stock, now 100000
will be doubled shortly.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-07
New Library Books

The following new books have been
received al the Rock Island public Ii
brary and will be ready for circulation
tomorrow.
Through the Postern Gate. Mrs.
F l.. Barclay.
Polly of the Hospital Staff"-E. c.
Dowd
important Timber Trees of the
United States. S. B. Elliot.
Butter Side Down. Edna Feber.
Spanish Cold. O. Hannay
Slower at Yale. Owen Johnson.
The Heredity of Richard Roe. -
D. s Jordan
"Capn Joe's Sister"-A. l.. Lee.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-07
Notice TO Contractors.

Sealed proposals will be received by
the board Of highway commissioners of
South Rock Island until Saturday,
June Is, 1912, for the construction OF
three reinforced concrete culverts in
South Rock Island township. Plans
and specifications on file at the office
Of F. J. Tom. 400 Best building Bids
must be accompanied by certified
check for 10000. payable TO Charles
Guldenzopf, treasurer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-07
W1LMERTON TO ERECT A
FACTORY IN DAVENPORT

w. W WimeTtOn OF this city has
purchased from II f. Winters of Dav-
export the patents TO the Red Star
Sanitary Vending machine and, it is
reported, contemplates erecting a fac
tory across the river to manufacture
the device.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-07
OH. WHAT WOE TO BE
4 MULTIMILLIONAIRE

Being a multimiilionaire may have
Its slight advantages, but II ALEC
has heavy disadvantages. thinks
Vincent Aston. the young gentleman
who will shortly come into posses
sion OF a 500, 900. 900 estate. One
Of the disadvantages is the food OF
mail which surges in upon the pos
SCISSOR Of great wealth.
Since Incoming the head OF an i'm
oorfant hranch Of the Astor family.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-07

today Kern resumed his speech at
lacking Lorimer's election.
In the house, Akin called up his res
olution for an investigation of the
weather bureau. II was referrd to the
agriculture department expenditures
committee.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-07
Notice to Contractors

Bids will be received at the ONCE of
the mayor, 8 a. m, June II. 1912, for
paving of Tenth avenue, with asphalt
from the east line of Nineteenth street
to the west line Of Twenty-first street
Plans and specifications at office OF
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-07
Ends Hunt for Rich Girl.

Often the hunt for a rich wife ends
when the man meets a woman that
uses Electric Bitters. Her strong
nerves tell in a bright brain and even
temper. Her peach-blOom complexion
and ruby lips result from her pure
blood; her bright eyes from restful
sleep; her elastic step from firm, free
muscles, all telling of the health and
strength Electric Bitters give a woman,
and the freedom from indigestion,
backache, headache, fainting and dizzy
spells they promote. Everywhere they
are womans favorite remedy. If weak
or ailing try them. soc at all druggists.
Kern Resumes Speech.
Washington, June In the senate
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-07

city engineer. Contractor will be paid
in bonds bearing per cent interest.
All bids must be accompanied by cash
or certified check in an amount Of 10
per cent of bid.
H. NJ. SCHRIvER,
President Board OF Local Improve
ments
Wallace Treichler, City Engineer.
All the news an me time-The
Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-07

cd at the fire stations at $50 and a
long rrn was made only TO find no
Ere. Detective Sehnert was dslegat-
ed on the case at once and this
morning arrested one of the leaders
OF a gang of boys.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-07

The Montessori Method. Marie
Montessori.
The Yosemite John Muir
The Silent Bullet."-A B. Reeve.
Moving Pictures F. A Talbot
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-07
Public Notice.

Notice is hereby given TO the public
that I will not be responsible for any
debts contracted by my wife after this
date. FRED BAKEY.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-06-07

The season is advanced. Better not delay any
longer in the purchase of the Suit or Dress you
have in mind or in buying the Refrigerator, Furni-
ture Rug or what ever your home may need We
sell all our goods on the easy payment plan-dont
think you will have to us as favor to let you pay
later.
The evening world., 1912-07-09
WOMAN WITH BABY
4 BLOCKS CAPTURE OF
| SHOOTING CANISTER
One Man in Hospital After
Pistol Battle, Wounded
- Assailant Escapes.

Mchsea Collins. twsnty-sfx. . driver.
Of No. 90 West Flfty-fourth street. 10
In Roosevelt. Hospital with Q bullet in
his abdomen. The wound was inflicted
shortly before midnight when he and
other members Of the oophss esss bs-
came embroilcd IN O night on West
The evening world., 1912-07-09
Playiet ~ Mabel Taisaferro.

Mabel Taiisferro was seen IN an orig
inai japanese playlet written by her
eeif, entitled THE Return OF Ton san."
for tho hrst time In the New Brighton
Theatre, Brighton Beach, yesterday.
Another feature OF the bill was the first
appearance in vaudeville Of Marceifne,
The evening world., 1912-07-09
PRESCRIBED BY DOCTORS

Lydia E. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound. an honest,
tried and true remedy for femi-
nine ills. holds the record for
the largest number Of actual
} cures Of any similar remedy,
} and Is prescribed and recon-
} mended by hundreds Of fair
} minded doctors who do not
} fear to recommend a worthy
medicine. even though it is
advertised.
The evening world., 1912-07-09

the Hippodrome clown. In . sketch done
In pantomime.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-05-13
THIRTEENTH WARD

- pnrsl . Franklin. plat OF walker tract, being
that part Of Cs II and lb2 and OF lot OF the Hunt
49, al Franklin, last sub..............
r.. Franklin last sub. ............
rsrre. Frnnklin last named
/. a Thomas. n. Franklin Willis sub the McDougal
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-05-13
rnmrEENTH wARD-tcont,nusa.S
n.a--susss-- Dsssravsss~

ferson Wight st..........................
J. DriscolI n Franklin plat OF the Walker tract being
part p Cs IL and 4bS and OF lot OF the Hunt
between Jefferson and Wight St..
C. johnson, Jefferson. last named sui. ~
Mrs j. Benman, Jefferson. last named sub. ...-e "a
j. D. Hawks Jefferson, plat OF the Geo Hunt farm
OF the Gratiot W. 6O.1S 200 n.
e.4s77 II. OF 8. 200 II.
W 41.2S n. OF 8 200 ~.
q. 6s.64 II. OF q. 200 II.
0.96 n. OF 200 II.
w J. Brand l. C. Elberts sub. OF lot 6 and
lots OF the Geo. Hunt farm. extended to JEFF
ferson ave u
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-05-13

y D. Moore W. Lawton. last named sub ..;...'...,.
III ri IIance. q Naybury Grand. last named sub.
N u emIth a Maybury Grand, Grosneld and Scanlon s
sub Of part OF r. G 'Ss'''''''' '''''''s 2ss H.
. Curry e Maybury Grand Currys sub OF O. l. Z. OF
sub r.. C. OF p. g 1872 -
W Ma0ee e Grand. plat OF partition OF the
a. =. OK =. = '-' . " e 25s SO IT. OF g. S77l7 IT.
except 8. 72.43 IT,
J. A. Trainor. Maybury Grand Trainers SUB. or lots
the Conmiss plat OF o. Is 10 and l6, or the
sub Of p. C. 729, OF Grand River ave-. :.
u. r. Herzog. winslow. Mary A pamms sub OF f.
O. 1911 ana 729. n. OF Grand River ave...-..
Geo C,ichanskI winslow, last named suo...... ..
A Miller. Missouri last named sub.
A C. Peoples Maybury Grand. plat OF partition Of the
lying s. line of Stanley ave and W OF
G Peoples W. HaS'uis ~ 80 w so n.
living s. OF the line OF Stanley and
OF W. line OF Maybury ave.
Hubbard and Dngwels SUBJ OF the sly
1901 It. OF II and the sly 900 II OF
lot 49, OF the plat Of partition OF r. G. OF
p g. ~ ~
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-05-13

IS 81 o. SIS ~ II 81
81 20 So as ~ Is OF
10 ~ 50 sT az 81 IS
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-09-28

the same platform. The trouble will,
most campaign debates is that they
are conducted at long range. n au-
Hence obtaining a partisan View from
M set Of orators, and another audi
ence obtaining the opposite view from
another set. Extravagant statements.
unsupported by facts. 60 unchalleng-
ed, and a maze OF misinformation is
spread through the land.
II the democrats believe that the
policy Of protection is all wrong. that
in bringing about the prosperity Of
the United States. and that 1t does
not protect the wages OF workingmen
as we'll as the products OF the agri-
culturists. would 1t not he the part of
wisdom to accept the gage Of battle
thrown down by Mr.. Hilles? II the
democrats feel that they have the
better argument why should they hes
itate to accept the opportunity to
meet face to face the orators who are
telling what the protective tariff has
done for American industry and
American workingmen? The letter Of
Mr.. McAdoo sounds ominously like a
retreat or. viewed from another as
pect something in the nature Of an
assurance that the democrats will not
disturb the tariff II they obtain the
power they r seeking. Certainly
1t shows that Mr.. McAdoo does not
intend to have the democrats forced
into a position where they must make
definite declarations as to what they.
intend to do regarding the policy Of
protection.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-09-28

the Mormons settled Salt Lake Valley
the seagulls rescucd the first crops.
grown after infinite difficulties. by
eating the grasshoppers which were
devastating them. To show their
gratitude the Mornions are now
about to erect a monument to their
bird friends.
The profession Of the law has flour
ished only in free countries. While
1t has always been sharply criticised
and lawyers have frequently been
called parasites on socicty-or at the
best necessary evils-in view Of the
part they have played in the struggle
for constitutional freedom this pop
ular view Is not accurate. II that
view were true We ought to find those
nations where there are few or nc
lawyers the most peaceful. orderly
and prosperous. Just the opposite IL
true. In a magazine article in 1904 1t
was stated that China had no lawyers.
that in Russia the proportion Of law
.ers to population was n to $1,000.
in Germany one to $500. In France
n to 400. in England to 100
and in the United States one to v
hundred.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-09-28
s-IDEsTEPPING THE TARIFF.

From the standpoint Of the public 1t
is a matter Of regret that w. G. Nc.
Adoo. acting chairman Of the demo-
cratic national committee, could mo-
see his way clear to an acceptance OF
the challenge sent him by Chairman
Hilles Of the republican national COM
mittee. for a Joint debate between
leading democratic and republican or.
ators on the tariff question.
While Mr.. McAdoo words his de-
~clination facetiously. putting It on the
ground that the republicans could not
furnish their share Of the audiences,
the fact remains that the republican,
showed a real willingness to meet the
tariff issue fairly and squarely. while
tho democrats decline to do 30.
Undoubtedly. as Mr.. McAdoo points
out the public will decide the issue
intsiiigently. but would 1t not be Just
- we'll to give tho voters q chance to
hear this great question Of the cam
paisn discussed b. both sides from
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-09-28
A HERO.

Who that has read Of the offer Of
that crippled newsboy Of Gary to sac.
rifice his twisted limb to save the life
Of a girl who had been terribly burn.
ed in an automobile accident has not
been touched by his humble heroism Z?
Thanks to the novelists, artists and
poets. our conception Of heroes are
straight, clean-limbed creatures, YER
table Apollos, as II physical perfec-
ton and mental and moral perfection
were synonymous. It comes. therefore,
with something of q shock now and
then to discover that a hero may be
not only very far short Of an Apollo,
but actually handicapped by inirrnity.
In this instance there was something
of the heroic in t>.e lifelong battle
which this unfortunate has made in
the struggle for existence. Doomed
to bear a handicap that would have
daunted all but the stoutest heart, he
has not quailed. He has manfully
fought for the right to live, and has
won the respect cf hts community.
Doubtless 1t was this staunch spirit,
taught by years Of his own suffering.
that leaped at the chance to help one
more pitifully stricken than himself.
The sympathy that springs from ex-
p%erience with suffering is quicker and
keener than all other. That he had
never seen the girl makes his sacrifice
absolutely impersonal, Of the Hottest
type.
Whether the surgeons can accept it
does n o affect the heroism Of the Of
fer. 1t Is good to read hat the people
Of Gary are planning to do something
substantial for Rugh. He deserves It.
not BECAUSE he made this proposal,
made Of. He is not apparently Of the
but because. taken with his life's bat
tie. he Is Of the stun that heroes are
sort than can be spoiled by q helping
hand. A man who has made so game
a fight against such odds IL not like
ly to become a charge upon the gen.
crosby Of the public.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-09-28
Out Of the Ordinary
freed Man in pajannas.

Clad only in his pajamas. William
Chadburn Of New Castle. N. Y. led q
on a mile chase yesterday
before he was captured in the woods.
Chadburn. while delirious. disappear
ed from home wearing nothing but his
sleeping toys. He wandered into the
cellar Of George Northrop's home
while Miss Viola Northrop was clone
in the house. When he tried to force
his way into the kitchen Miss North
rop ran for assistance. Chadburn
managed to crawl out a window and
escape. with the policeman and Miss
Northrop after him. Robert Cum
mings Of katonah and some compan-
Ions left an auto and Joined in The
pursuit. Chadburn dashed acros lots
and finally sought shelter in the
woods. where his pursuers overlook
him in q tree. When 1t was learned
his reason had been affected by
illness he was turned v to his rela-
tiNeS.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-09-28
Talks With Men of
National Prominence
Al Washington. D. q.

Great Britain's wealth has in
creased approximately $3.50, 900. 900 a
year for the last twenty years, though
in population neither England nor
Scotland has grown in proportion
said Sir George McCrae. vice presi-
eminent board for Scotland. Sir
George. who was ten years member
Of the British parliament for Edin-
burgh. is here as the representative
of Scotland at the congress of ny
giene.
while I was in parliament I was
asked to write an article on the
wealth Of Great Britain" continued
Sir George. land in my search for
years previous-that was in 1905
the wealth Of Britain had grown at
the rat I have mentioned. The year
before the breaking out of the South
African war it had increased $780,
100000. and in n year succeeding It
dropped as low as $40. 900. 900. Then
It rapidly increased. This tremendous
prosperous condition Of the country.
We can we'll afford to lay down a
battleship for every one that Ger
many builds.
ut is difficult to give a good reason
for the failure Of the population to
increase proportionately. It is a fact
that extravaganza has grown among
Great Britain. One would hardly be-
lieve this, perhaps. Of the Scotsman,
but 1t is true. nevertheless. It is per-
haps due to the greater extravaganza
Of the people and the higher cost Of
living that the Scotch people have not
increased in numbers. This growing
extravaganza. no doubt, can be as
cribed to the increase in wealth, the
higher wages. and the higher stand
ard of living.
ACKNOWLEDGMENT in Great Britain
and I speak Of London. particular
ly-has been largely diminished, not
only because Of the increase Of wealth.
but doubtless because Of the attrac-
tive opportunities offered British SUBJ
tects in Canada m Australia, which
has led to a large emigration. When
refer only 10 the incomes accountable
Under the income tax. 1t is estimat-
ed that the wages of working men,
not taxable. are about the same In
the aggregate as taxable incomes.
"our people are taking kindly to
the mos: recent laws passed for the
benefit Of the people-as the old age
pension act and the insurance act.
The latter Is not so popular in Scot
land as 1t will be. because under the
terms of the act the benefits will not
begin until after the first Of next jan
uary. whereas the people are already
being taxed under 1t. This law makes
It compulsory for every person over
l6 years to take cut life insurance.
The person insured 10 required to pay
I pence a week. the employer adds
3 pence and the government Q pence
additional. which provides q fund for
the payment Of benefits. Under this
insurance. sick benefits Of 2 IL shill-
ings a week are paid. and a maternity
beneft Of l-2 shillings 10 provided.
The Scotsman cannot exactly figure
out Just at this time why he should
Home rule for ireland? I am not
permitted TO discuss political aues-
ttons. can say merely that while
In parliament I was q liberal, ana
favored the home rule bill. Certain
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-09-28
A P1TEors ALTERNATIVE.

II would rather go to jail than live
with my mother. l don't car what
you do with me-" was the strange
plea Of n girl of twenty to a police
magistrate at Pittsburg the other day.
She was charged with attempting
suicide. a neighbor snatching the bot
tic Of carbolic acid Just in time.
The hasty conclusion that 1t was
ingratitude was dispelled by inquiry.
There seems to nave been no allega-
tion of the kind. The girls own story
was that her parents had i~ll-treated
M beaten her because h would not
marry the man they had selected for
her. according to the custom Of Eu-
rope. When. in order to be self
supporting. she sought a position
downtown they threatened. she said,
to disown her. considering it a dis
grace for a girl to work. Her at
tempt to die followed.
If the facts are as stated-and
such cases are not unknown-the pit
o u alternative Of Jail does not seem
so strange contrasted with the terror
of lifelong bond, in a detested mar
riage. That sort Of compulsion
should no be tolerated in this coun-
try. Parents have an undoubted right
to protect their children from an ILL
advised alliance. but they have no
right to compel them to marry any,
one . That may be all very we'll in
France or Italy. or some other Eu-
ropean land where personal freedom
is more restricted than here. but It
must not be transplanted to America.
There is no individual right more sa-
cred than the right of a girl or wom-
an to refuse to marry a person she
does not love. However careful par
ents may be to guard their daughters
against mismating, 1t would eve
be thought Of in this country
of coercing them into marriage with
one whom they not only did not love
but would rather die than marry. The
sooner this American institution is
understood among the newcomers the
better.
OF a piece with this old country no.
ton of the parental compulsory Sc
lection of husbands for daughters is
the idea that it is a disgrace for a girl
to work. This. too. is un-American.
1t would be immensely better had this
girl. II her parents were weary Of
supporting her. been permitted to
join the thousands Of self-supporting
young women in honorable occupa-
lions than to seek to force her into
a loveless marriage.