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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-13
CHAPTER &l.
The Lamp Of Aladdin.

ne Lamp OF RiaCGln.
"NHE clouds OF the panic slowly
lifted and the sun began to
shine. fearless officer of the
law had struck n blow for JUS
tice that marked the beginning Of a
new era OF national life. Slowly but
surely the prices OF stocks began TO
mount
incidentally a corner in wheat was
suddenly developed, and the price of
bread rose 20 per cent BivenS was
found 10 he the mysterious power be-
hind the deaf. and before the old
timers In the wheat pit could marshal
their forces to crush him he closed out
his holdings AT a profit OF five millions.
The little fiuancier awoke next MORN
ing TO find himself the most famous
man in Americn. His picture now ap-
peared everywhere and all sorts OF
writers began 70 weave marvellous stO-
ries Of his achievements.
Nan was insisting again that be make
Stuart an offer 20 become his associate
f. business
I'm sure be will consider your offer
now
Bivens looked at her a moment curl
ouSly and she turned her eyes away.
Why do you think he has changed
his attitude toward me?'
From something he said. That mob
has written u question mark before his
life"
By George he exclaimed. his black
eyes sparkling 1t may be possible"
"You'n try" Nan asked eagerly.
"TIl not try-IU do IL.
i've nm enemy somewhere among
the fallen" Biveus went on musinGly.
''who is dying hard In spite az the
fact that have unlimited resources.
this man Is constantly circulating re-
ports about the soundneSS nt my
finances lie uses the telephone
principally and he has started two
runs on nv bank within the past
month Another Is pending. I'm go
ing 10 ask Jim TO preside over an in
veStigation OF my resources in the
presence Of dozen newspaper re-
porters"
Nan stopped and kissed him.
When Stuart reached Bivens' new
offices In Wall street he was amazed
at their size and magnihceuce. The
FIRST impression was one OF dazzling
splendor The huge reception hall was
trimmed from riOor TO dome in onyx
and gold
Stuart nodded to a group Of reporters
waiting for the chance OF word with
the great man Looks like full
house. doesn't it%' he said
They've been here for hours said
a reporter. There are Il senator. three
members OF the house OF representa-
tives. an ambassador. the governor OF
a Chinese province. IA Japanese prince
and dozen big politicians from as
many states. to say nothing Of the
small fry"
We'll. | have an appointment witt
Mr Biyens at this hour"
Really" the reporter gasped ''Ther
for heavens sake give me a chance a
you five minutes before the other fel
lows Remember now. / saw vol
first
He was still pleading when Stuar
smilingly drew away and followed on,
OF Biveus' secretaries.
Bivens came forward TO greet hin
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-13
Oklahoma Man Tells About
Kidney Remedy

Several years ago I was taken with
severe pains in my back. due 10 dis
eased kidneys and was forced TO give
up my daily labors ! heard of your
great kidney remedy and resolved TO
try H. / did SO with wonderful re-
suits
Since taking Or. Rilmers Swamp
Root ] have had had no trouble from
my kidneys. / am giving this testi-
monial OF my own free will TO let
others know the wonderful merits Of
Swamp Root.
II you should care 70, you are at
liberty 70 publish this testimonial
whenever you choose.
Very truly yours.
J. A. PARRISH,
Saltwater, Okla.
Subscribed and sworn TO before me,
this Sth day OF March. 1912.
II s. HAUSSDER,
Justice OF the Peace.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-13

with outstretched hands.
Il needn't say am glad to see you.
jim. How do You like my new quar-
ters?''
Absolutely stunning. l had no idea
you cultivated such ceremonial splen-
doris in your business"
Yes. | like IT," the fnancier admit
ted thouChtfully. Il don't mind con-
Tossing to you on the sly that it was
Mans idea Mt first. but took to ii ike
a duck 70 water"
In spite Of Stuart's contempt for the
mere possession OF money. in spite OF
his traditional contempt for Bivens' an
.ecedents. character and business meth
Dds. ne found himself uncOnsciously
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-13
Letter 60
IDr. kilmer a Co,
Btnghamton, y. y.

Prove What S~amp-Root Will Do Fer
You.
Send 90 DR. Hilmer & Co. Bing-
hRmtons N. Y, for a sample bottle
IL will convince anyone. You will
also receive a booklet OF valuable in
formation, telling all about the kid
neys and bladder. when writing. be
sure and mention the Rock Island
Daily Argus. Regular 50-cent and 81
size bottles for sale at all drug stores
H(Adyertisement.)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-13

NOW. jim" he began hastily. ''lf
you have said all the had things You
can possibly think about me. We'll
get down to business and m present
the big proposition you can't resist"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-13

Ito be contInued)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-13

TNHE clouds OF the panic slowly
lifted and the sun began to
shine. A fearless officer of the
Ia ~ bod etr,,ck a blow for {rrs.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-02-08

thence south 81 degrees. east Gle IL
varas to the dividing line between
Shares II and a.; thence north 5 de-
greess. 81 minutes east. with said
dividing line. between Shares ~
and l4, TO the center OF the
Resaca de los Fresnos; thence down
said rcsaca with Tie center line there
Of and following its meanders In a
general no~rtheastcriy direction TO
the intersection OF said center line
BY the dividing line between shares
Nos. 20 and 80 on said partition,
thence east crossing Shares Nos. 30.
81 and b. of said partition, % west
line Of the uena Vista Grant; thence
Ia a southerly direction in the diyid-
ing line between said Bucna Vista
Grant and said partition share No.
81. ~ the northwest corner OF the
Santa Isabel Grant; thence in an
eastern direc. ion with diyidin CLINE
between Buena Vista and Santa Isa-
bel Grants ID the laguna Madre:
thence down the shore Of
Laguna Madre, following the
shore OF Laguna Madre. following the
bends. inlets and projections OF said
shore line in a general southerly
direction 10 the southeast corner OF
the Laguna Vista Tract. same being
a divided portion Of the santa Ysabel
Grant; thence in a general wester-
~ direction with the south boundary
line Of the said Laguna Vista Tract
TO the southwest corner of said
tract on the east line or said Is
piritu SantO Grant: thence III q
southern direction with the east line
Of the Espiritn Snnto CIR no % BIS
intersection hy drainage ditoh No.
> as surveyed and located for Gamer
on County Drainage District No. li
thence UP the said Drainage ditch
no. 2 with its bends and meaders
in a general northwestern direction
and crossing the Tule Lake 20 a
point where said drainage ditch ls
Interested by the dividing line be-
tween Share Nos. IL and IL ~ the
Partition 81 said Espiritu Santo
Grant: thence H. a s0utherly direc-
ton with the dividing line between
said Shares Nos. Is and u to the
intersection of said dividing line
by the Resaca Rancho Nici0; thence
mp the Resata Rancho Nielo vita
its meanders following the renter
line thereof. to the intersection 81
said center line ny the dividing line
between Shares Nos. IA ard ~ o.
the partition Of said Esniritu Santo
Grant: thence in 4 southerls direc-
-ti0n with the dividing line or said
Shares Nos. IA and ne 20 drainage
ditch No. 1 Of said Cameron County
Drainage District NJ. r.:
thence III a western direction with
the said drainage ditch No. ! 20
the dividing lire between Shares Nos.
IL and IA Of said partition Of the
EspirItu Santo Grant: thence In a
southern direction bllowing the
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-02-08

said dividing line between Partition
Shares Nos. II ana IA OF the Is
piritu Santo Grant and the 1rojec-
ton or extension thereof % the in-
tersectl0n 81 said cxtehl led or pro-
t-cted line ~ thsi I1iU Grandc River;
thnce with the low water mark Of
the Rio Grande River up said river
with it, meanders to the place Of
beginning.
All the lands situated within the
general boundaries or the proposed
irrigation district as hereinbefore
defined. are 10 BE- included in and ID
be subject to the government and
control VI the said irrigation dis-
trict.
Excepting. however. from out Of
the lands embraced IN said boundar-
les. 4 parcel " gore acres w and out
W Partition Share No. NJ 0f the Es-
piritu Sanf0 Grant. and extending
from the Frcsnos Resaca south for
quantity, and embracing the full
width Of said Share ~. and being q
part Of the lands owned By the san
BenitO Land and Water Company out
of said share The said parcel or 2.-
or. acres ~ wholly excluded from
this district.
All the lands situated within the
boundaries 0f the proposed irriga-
ton district a. above set out. are
situated In the County Of Cameron
in the State or Texas.
nv.
All the lands included within the
boundaries or the proposed irriga-
tom district a. above Sc out are
within those portions 81 the state
of Texas In which, by reason OF in
sufficient rainfall and also by rea-
son Of the irregnlarity Of the rain
fan, irrigation Is beneficial for agri-
cultural purposes.
All Of the said lands are suscep-
tible OF irrigation from q common
source. namely. the source hereinaf-
after st out. and by the same sys-
tenn or works. as hereinafter dcs-
scribed. and all OF them will be bone-
fitted and greatly increased in value
and pr0ductiyencss by the c0nstruc-
ton. maintenance and operation of
the same system Of irrigation works
intended 10 be adopted, applied and
used Tor the irrigation ~ the lands
within the proposed district.
Nj.
The aggregate number Of owners
and holders or tile Or vidences OF
title 10 the lands situated and in
cluded within the boundaries Of the
proposed irrigation district a. herein
before set out. Is approximately l2I,
and the aggregate yalue-of the lands
included within the boundaries ~
said proposed district. according 10
the county assessment rolls for the
year Immediately preceding the films
of this petition u approximately
Sl32.9Il.f5.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-02-08
Western Farm Land Company
Chicago Illinois and Pharr Texas.
Gentlemen. -

During the trip Of Damh 9TH to PhrT Texas from Chicago there se" some 10 vcgn On
board In the handling Of this number thu unhing and exceptional courtesy euadM by your Mr. Krh
md Mr. Low has prompted Us to thus. address ourselves to you On the entire trip their kindness and solicit
he during every mmue Of every day; teb banquet gn Us BY them at the Hotel Ut P@r vas most
enjoyable and instructive function at whnh all facts pertaining to points Of land and general interest " us
fully and freely discussed The Outais shown us from Chicago to Chicago we're Is before lated very gr
une and numerous md we dMs to express you Or hanks and appreciation Of each member Of your o.
py as gentlemen and q ze business man eHOs Of gHgH limit to establish those TO whom you
have sold land in their new homes with a. little Inconvenience possible
With bH wishes for fue success and that We may all Be gathered together for many years TO cms
at our chosen beautiful sumner home we remain .
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-02-08
Petition FOE THE ORGANIZA-
TTON or AN IRRIGATION DIS
TRICT WITHIN CAMERON
COUNTY, TEXAs.
To the Honorable Commissioners

To the Honorable Commissioners
Court Of the County OF Gamer
on. State &c Texas.
We. the undersigned holders Of
title and evidences OF title to lands
within the proposed irrigation dis
trict, hereinafter described. desiring
10 provide for the irrigation Of said
lands. hereby petition for the organ
izetion of an irrigation district Of
the area and with the boundaries
hereinafter described, DO most res
pertfully represent and show:
/.
That Il l. the purpose Of the under
signed petitioners 10 organize an ir-
rigation district under the provisions
OF an Act of the Legislature Of the
State OF Texas. enacted in 1905, en-
titled: IAN Act to provide for the
organization and government OF irri-
cation districts. and 10 provide for
the acquisition or construction there
hy OF works for the irrigation OF the
lands embraced within such districts
and 10 issue bonds in payment there
for as authorized under the tonsti-
tuition: and also 90 provide for the
distribution OF water for irrigation
and to furnish water for
mechanical purposes granting 70
such irrigation district the right OF
eminent domain" page 200 supple
ment to Sayles' Texas Civil Statues.
1860
That the general description and
boundaries OF said proposed irriga-
ton district hereby p%etitioned TO he
organized. Is az follows, to-wit;
$500 acres Of land, more or less,
situated in the County Of Cameron
I'm the state OF Texas. being all the
land contained within the following
limits and bounds:
Beginning At a point az low water
mark Of the Rio Grande River, be-
ing the southeast corner OF Share
No. / In the partition ofthe Espiritu
Santo Grant, y. $. de la CARA ORR
ginal grantee. as effected by the De
cree OF Partition entered by the Dis
trict Court OF Cameron County. Tex
as. on May ~. 1889. in cause No.
1916. entitled. IN. Kennedy. r. King,
ct al, vs.. Thomas Carson. admins
traitor OF Maria Joseia Cavazos' e.
al. and being the point where tn
dividing line between the first an
second sixths Of the said Esprit
I Santo Grant intersects the said ri'
-: thence north s degrees and an
rutes east with the said dividing
"a being also the dividing line
coko~n Share No. ] and Share 40
IVA. partition. % the y. ". cor
DPS ret Or i2Oo acres conveyed
90" N~ Tiierina to George
,orlt OF said Share IL
WWWWMM
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-02-08

We are publishing the following testimonial because we are
naturally proud Of the regard in which our friends hold us and because
we are looking for new customers to become our ~fnends-for that is
what it means-om customers for our Irrigated Farms, at Phan, on the
Rio Grande, are our friends. It'll do no harm to talk it over with us
write
WESTERN FARM LAND co.
llh Floor, Mccormick Bldg. Chicago.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-02-08

CONTINUED on page Eighth
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1912-11-29
MURlER FINAL ACT
Continued from page ~

of this county. Her first husband, ia
cob Horst, by whom she had five chill
dren, now resides in Olympia. She Is
about 40 years old and married Kinds
at Chehalis July 25, 1910.
About a year ago she was arrested
on complaint of the school superin'
tendent for not sending her children
to school and was kept prisoner in the
county Jail several weeks until she
agreed to obey the law. Recently she
and the husband have had trouble and
July 26 she had him arrested for as
sault to which he pleaded guilty at the
trial.
About week ago they separated and
she brought suit for divorce, alleging
cruelty and non.support. She also as
serted she feared he would kill her and
secured court order restraining
Kinds from interfering with her In
any way, or from disposing of the
nroperty. This was served on Kinds
Saturday by he sheriff.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1912-11-29
LLOYD O'BRIEN DEAD.
Over-Exercise mt University Ends In
Demise Of Young Man.

Over-exercise INDUCED in when he
was a member of the varsity crew of
the University of Washington three
years ago resulted in the death this
week of Lloyd O'Brien, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. r. G. OBrien of this city. The
funeral took place from the home We'd
nesday afternoon, Rev. c. S. Morrison
reading the burial service of the Epis-
copal church.
Mr.. O'Brien took an important part
in athletics throughout his university
course, rising from a member of the
crew in his freshman year to captain
in his senior. He was born in Olym-
pia May s, 1886, and graduated from
the local schools. He graduated from
the University in 1909.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1912-11-29
TALCoTTs OBSERVE 4oTn ANMIvE sARy
CONTINUED from page H.

fort expended to make the visitors to
the store enjoy the time they spend
there.
One of the treasured things c. r.
Talcott will show to you will be a
little tin box about II by IL inches In
size-his first safe. 1t was made here
in Olympia and in 1t he stored his
trays of jewelry from his first store
every night and carried them home.
A little, insignificant looking paddock
run through tin hasp was It's only
lock.
Mr.. Talcott's brothers, George and
Grant, joined him in October, 1873. the
year after his arrival in Olympia.
About that same time, too, the store
was moved to the building at Fourth
and Main streets, where the Byrne
block now stands. Later 1t was moved
into an Office room adjoining the pres
ent Kneeland hotel, where 1t remained
for two years, and was moved again in
1880 to frame building on the site
now occupied by the Smokehouse.
That same year the firm purchased
the property on which its present
building is located, and, the old build
ing being destroyed by fire in 1882,
the present brick structure, which has
housed the store ever since, was
erected.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1912-11-29

Mr.. George Geddings is building an
addition to his iresent house. This
lew constructor. is 10x12 feet. Some
of Mr.. Geddings' neighbors have the
impression that bride will soon &C.
cupy this new addition. We all hope
so, and will gladly welcome the bride.
Mr.. Nathan Arnold is just complet-
.ng a new cellar. The work on this
cellar is up-to-date, and everything is
very unique.
Mrs. Frank Thomas is not as we'll
as usual. Last Friday she was re-
ported to lie very poorly in health. We
we're all sorry to hear of such unfavor.
able news.
Every pupil has returned to school
after nursing severe colds and the at
tendance looks more promising than
last week.
Last Tuesday Mr.. Erickson. the
owner of the merchant boat, which ar.
rives at Puget every week, had a very
heavy trade. Nearly everybody made
trip to the boat.
MIR. Milan Wright is working for
Mr.. w. w. Waddle, who is having
soma land cleared.
Thanksgiving Day is here! Chick
ems, turkeys and wild birds suffered tc
satisfy the mouths of many of the Pu
get people. Every housewife was busy
all week making her plans for deli
cious Thanksgiving dinner and din
ner that would prove her efficiency ir
cooking. She undoubtedly counted be
forehand also, the many guests who
shared her table.
Mr.. Arthur Allen is visiting his
mother, Mrs. BicKle.
When will the new road be ready
for travel? This is now the late Ques
ton asked by so many people of Puget
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1912-11-29
GENERAL EXECUTION.

In the Superior Court of the State of
Washington, For the County of
Thurston.
E. L. Minard & Co., Plaintiff VS.. Harry
eral Execution.
Under and by virtue of a Writ of
General Execution issued out of the
Superior Court of the State of
pia. in and for Thurston County.
said state: and dated on the 10th
aoth day of November 1sf fIu favor H 'e of
the above named plaintiff. Minard &
Co. and against the above named de-
PENDANT. Harry Barnhill for the sum
Of s121.17 and costs OF suit amounting
to $3.50. making total in all Of $780,
(which said writ of General Execu-
ton was to me as sherif Of Thurston
County. Washington; duly directed and
delivered and by which 1 am command
ed to sell at public auction according
to law the following real estate. to-wit:
Beginning at point three chains and
corner to section IL, Township 16 North
Range l West w. NJ. and running
thence North IS deg; and p min. West,
- deg. 80 min west 40 chains and 80
links: thence South SO deg. and 80 min
East so chains; thence North 40 deg.
and 80 min. East 40 chains and 80 links.
chains to the point of beginning. con-
tanning 321 and $500 acres more or
less. all in section IS, Township IS
North Range l East w. NJ. and in Sec
ton II and 10 Township 16 North
Range l West w. NJ. all situate. living
and being in the County of Thurston.
State of Washington.
The same being the Linkliter Dona.
ton Claims Nos. 81 and 40.
Also Lots 3. 4. and S, in Section -.
and Lot 10 in Section 10, Township Is
North Range l West, w. NJ, in Thurs
ton County. Washington.
Now therefor public notice is hereby
given that on the 2Sth day of Decent
Der, 1912. at o'clock in the afternoon
or said day at the front door OF the
court house on Fourth Street in the
City OF Olympia, l will sell the above
described property at public auction to
the highest bidder for cash or so much
therefor as may be necessary to raise
sufficient to satisfy said last above
named amount together with increased
cost and increased interest.
Dated at Olympia, Wash, this 9th
day OF November, 1912.
Date OF first publication, November
goth, 1912.
Troy Il Sturdevant. Olympia, Wash.
Attorneys for plaintiff.
GEO. CASTOR.
Sheriff of Thurston County, Washing
'"h' ll-1-1
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1912-11-29
YIN. CA. TO STAGE
CIRCUS STUNT SOON
Will Be Feature of Gala Week in
January-Other Associa-
ton News.

January IS to 10 will be Y. NJ. c. A.
week, when open house will te kept,
the building will be open to the inspec-
ton of the public one special evening,
two performances of stunt dubbed
1.-THE Circus" will be given, the annual
meeting of the associations directors
and the annual election of officers will
he held.
The Circus, will be the feature of
the week and will consist Of dl.lls by
the junior class, boys class, classes OF
girls from the Lincoln and Washing
ton schools and acrobatic stunts by the
seniors number of clowns and a
farce comedy will provide the merri-
ment for the affair.
T. H .Gawley, physical director. who
is in charge of the exhibition, has been
working on it for some time and is
rapidly whipping it into shape. 1t will
be held in the gymnasium and music,
not yet arranged for, will be furnished.
The week following this celebration
will be devoted to a campaign for the
raising of $4,000, with the object OF
closing the fiscal year, April 80, with
the association free from debt. Plans
for the campaign are now under way
Four clubs have been formed in the
boys department, each under the
direction of an adult, for the study
of the Bible. The boys picked the
names themselves. Here they are: Eta
Bita Pts, Eagle Feathers, Razorsbacks
and Juniors.
Thirty-four boys are members of the
boys gymnasium class which meets
Wednesdays and Saturdays and un
usual interest has been displayed.
Membership in the local association
increased 20 per cent during the month
of October, according to Secretar!
Stanley T. Shaw, though no campaign
was under way. During this same
month the attendance in the physica
department under Mr.. Gawley, wa:
almost double that of October, 1911.
The second number on the Y. NJ. c
A. Lyceum course will be given Satur
| day night at the Olympia theatre b!
Katherine Ridgeway and her company
consisting of Ludwig G. Meyer. bari
tone soloist and Miss Grace Desmond
pianist. Miss Ridgeway is a reader o
considerable note, having an enviabl'
reputation in her own peculiar line o
work.