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judge,-and l conclude that he
is big because his footprints are.
AS for his athleticism, none but
a trained athlete, and one of
certain type, could have flung
the gun from the bluff into the
river. If, as | suspect, he got
down from that fence in a
hurry, | don't believe he is the
man who killed Simeon Flint.
"You think there was third
man."
Il think l should like to know
what the object was that the
unknown visitor handed to
lint. Possibly that is still at
the house, as it is unlikely that
the stranger went back for any
thing after the shooting
IN this point old Pindercould
~ give them no help. The
house they found very bare,
except for books, of which there
were many. In one corner Reed
came upon a package of news
papers.
"What papers did MIR. Flint
tale?7 he asked the negro.
didn't take none, sub. |
neyah saw no news. cent when
l borrowed it
"Then this is odd enough,
Professor Kent" said the re-
porter. "Here are a dozen differ
ent newspapers from as many
different Cities st. Louis,
Chicago, Detroit, Minneapolis,
St. Paul, and half a dozen more.
and they all seem to be of
different recent dates
"If Pinder is right" said
Chester Kent, "and Flint sub
scribed to no papers, these are
probably the package the
stranger carried
Then, exclaimed the re-
porter, we've only got to find
some bit of news common to all
of them, to have a definite clue
to the man.
IF the news is common to all
of them.' suggested the other
mildly, show explain his bring
ing 50 many, when one would
serve as well?"
"That's true" said Reed.
ANY news that wasn't strictly
local would be sent out by one
or other of the press associa-
tons, and would be practically
the same in all the papers. lust
the same, III have a look
He ran through the prints
with the facility of the trained
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Keep 1t, said Kent. ~ GU Ii need 1t again pres
emily"
Without replying he returned to his chair and leaned
back pulling his soft hat down low his forehead
His eyes closed and Kent had opportunity study him.
1t was an attractive face; highly sensitized, but with
good firm bone showing under the bovish contours
Twenty-Five years old, Kent guessed him to be. His
hands, fine in shape, but in texture suggested
life spent largely in the open. The fingers tight
cenched he lay There angle at the of
the pS angle tragic and grim, and quite unsuitable
to his apparent age Kent, with his knowledge
of medcopsychology, familiar with the signs of in
somnia; and he saw in the dry looking skin, the in
pressed fingers the occasional twitch of the shoulders
and the harsh enslty of the half recumbent figure
dence that the eyes of that mans brain had looked
without upon dread stronger than sleep
But sleep too is strong. And, twitching still, still
tense, the body was striving against the spirit toward
the cool shadows.
Across his knees lay his overcoat One end of it he
had taken, under the protection of his elbow
Now his form twitched and wrenched it slipped to
the floor with hud, and two shotgun shells rolled and
scurrled for the corners. The man conscious
ness with cry.
"No harm DONE" said Kent soothingy, STOPPING to
lift the coat
The young fellow caught it jealousy away and hung
it hook.
in fact, there nothing to cause HARM, the
scientist added snce the shells of the safety type
You shOot?"
ting his churishness, "Yes, l shoot good deal I'm
off on trip now. expect good sport the morn
ing"
1t then midnight. The ticket in his hat read
st Paul to Milwaukee, The train was not due until
noon.
Rather curious shooting accident yesterday, Kent
remarked.
"Accidento Where was that"
son Shay Farms few miles up the river from
Minneapolis"
Someone hurto"
KILLED. Although I said accident, the evening
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"Ah!" He accomplished a
very creditable yawn. Il
haven't seen an evening paper
AS if in ridicule of his ineffec-
tuality, theswaying train waited
his overcoat wide, Haunting in
Kent'S face, from the pocket, a
part of the glaring newspaper
caption, black against red,
Hermit Murdered!' The young
fellows eyes narrowed upon
Kent like the closing in of knife
points.
doubtless it will be spread
all through tomorrow news
prophesied the scientist. "You
will have ample opportunity to
see it when you are shooting
in the morning. What do YOU
shoot-in Milwaukee," Kent
paused.
The young mans hand fol-
lowed his tormentor's ewes to
the ticket in his own hatband.
He drew in a tremulous breath.
"And do you alternate your
shooting with exercisesin- Shall
we say throwing the hammer:?'
1t was Grass provocativeness.
If its perpetrator expected an
explosion, he was disappointed.
HAVE you a flask handv?"
- asked the young man coolly
enough.
Kent produced one, and the
recipient poured out moderate
allowance. "To our better-no,
our Observation-Disclosures he
said, "slnce you seem inclined
to force it. That" he added,
returning the property arid
deliberately moving his chair
between Kent and the doorway.
before planting his very con-
siderable bulk in it, "is the first
drink I've had today. l think
| needed it.
"Alcohol undoubtedly has its
value in extreme cases."
Extreme cases." he repeated
thoughtfully. "M ertremis.
True. Let's talk. Like two
men each in extremist
EACH"
"Why, yes. A supposed muir
derer is certainly in ertremis.
And, if he be a real murderer,
a man alone in a compartment
with him late at night cannot be
reckoned in much better case
"Irrefutable logic Kent adj
mitted with his half-srnile.
"The supposition being ac-
Continued on page IS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-07

editorials advanced by the ''insur-
gent faction. The organization,
which has membership of 100000
and extends over the entire country,
has established a system of clipping
bureaus, whose work it is to cut out
these articles which appear in papers
and these are sent to the head Offices
at Rock Island where they will come
under Mr.. McLeans observation.
The Dubuquer is we'll fitted for the
position, having been connected with
the Times-Journal of this city as edi-
tor-in-chief for a period extending
over II years, severing his connec-
tions with that paper only last
August, and the NJ. W. A. is for
tunate in securing a man whose
ability in this line is recognized over
the entire state
Before leaving Mr.. Mclean sent in
his resignation to the Iowa League
of municipalities of which he was
president and to the committee on
legislation of the Dubuque Industrial
corporation of which he was chair
man. His loss will be keenly felt
by these committees in which he was
always an active member and where
his careful thought and sound judg-
ment were invaluable.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-07
Advertised Letters

Following is the list of letters re-
naming uncalled for at the Rock Is
land postoffice for the week ending
May 4, 1912:
Clifford Crabs, Mrs. Care Charles
Hopper Bre, Mrs. Marian Butler.
Charles Diesron, C. NJ. Davis, Miss
Gertrude Elliott, Clyde Farber, Mr..
Genne, Hy. Loom, Miss Helen LAT
ferty, Frederick ]. II. Leland A. P.
Miller, Hughy Mcmahon, A. c. McMul-
len, James Musgrave, National Lock
company, Miss LA Nelson, Miss Edna
Nelson, K. ]. O'Connor, E. A. Peterson,
F. o. Phenix (2), James Priatas,
William F. Reimers, Sylvan Robins,
Shoemaker Vending Machine com
pany, Mrs. Walter B. Saunders, Frank
Slater, NJ. Selaway, Stephen Winsley,
- WynkoOp, Harry Weigand, Lucian
Warren. w. S. Warner, Mrs. Annie
Bell Williams, William Young, Mrs.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-07
WILL NAME COLONEL
T0SUCCEED CHANNON

Tuesday, May IA, an election of the
9th Illinois infantry of national guards.
men for colonel and other vacancies
which may exist, will be held in this
city. The election has been called by
Adjutant General F. S. Dickson TO fill
the vacancy made by the retirement of
Colonel w. T. Channon of Rock Island.
All officers are entitled to a vote, that
is the captains, and first and second
lleutenants Of each company, making
total Of sc men who will be here.
OF the possible candidates who have
been mentioned for the colonelship are
Lieutenant Colonel w. F. Lawrie of
Sterling and the following majors: A.
7 Tourtilott, Dixon, John w. Reed.
Moline and Charles G. Davis, Geneseo.
There is also possibility that Captain
E. H. Dunavin of this city, will be a can
didate for the Office of junior major,
should one Of the majors be promoted.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-07
SELECT DESIGN FOR
SOLDIERS monument

The '-esign for the soldiers monu-
ment which is to be erected at Chip
piannock cemetery in memory of the
departed veterans who are in their last
resting place there. has finally been
selected. 1t is similar to the design
which has been printed except that a
spread eagle will surmount it. The
following have been named on the
purchasing committee, each represent
ing one of the contributing patriotic
orders-William McConochie. F. C.
Downs, A. H. DOMAIN, Mrs. William E.
Wynn, Mrs. Lucie E. Morris and Mrs.
W. L. Franks
The campaign for the funds which
are to purchase the monument is to
end Memorial day. Up to the pres
ent time the patriotic orders have done
nearly all the contributing. From now
on the citizens committees are to
work.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-07
SPECIAL TRAIN FOR
ROCK ISLAND ElKS

Rock Island Elks will charter a spe-
cial train TO the Joliet convention
June 4, 5 and 6, II the plans discussed
at the meeting last night carry. 1t is
expected that fully 100 local men will
make the trip. and in order to com
plete arrangements. comittee of five
is to be appointed to take charge of
the matter. All lodges in Illinois will
be represented at the three-day session
of the grand lodge and elaborate pre-
partitions are being made TO make the
AFFAIR the most successful in history.
Six candidates were initiated into
the order last night. A social session
followed the regular meeting.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-07
A. C. DART TO ENTER
COM ERCIAl WORLD

A. c. Dart, who has been located in
the west as a mining engineer, with
his headquarters at Canon City, Col,
has returned TO this city and will be
identified with his brother, William
H. Dart, in the wholesale grocery bus
mess OF Henry Darts Sons. In what
capacity Mr.. Dart will embark in the
commercial world from that of his pro-
fession, is not announced. After Mrs.
Dart and their child have returned
from visit with relatives in Michigan,
the family will locate in the new home
which they have chosen.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-07
CHAS. M'LEAN DUBUQUE,
JOINS W00DMEN STAFF

Dubuque Nowa) Telegraph-Her-
aid. Monday morning Charles Nc
Lean left this city for Rock Island,
Ill, where he has accepted a posi-
ton at the head Offices OF the Mod
ern Woodmen of America as special
press agent.
The news of Mr.. McLean's change
in residence comes as a surprise to
his many friends in this city as no
intimation Of his decision had been
made until almost the time of leav-
ing
He will be identified with the reg
ular" faction OF the warning parties
Of the NJ. ". A. and his duties will
consist in answering arguments and
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-07
STOPS SCALP ITCH.
Dandruff and Every Form of Scalp
Disease Cured Quick by Zemo.

Dandruff and Every Form of Scalp
Disease Cured Quick by Zemo.
1t is simply wonderful how Zemo
goes after dandruff. You rub a lit
tie OF it in with the tips of the fin
gers. 1t gets right down into the
glands, stimulates them. stops the
itch, and makes the head feel fine.
No, 1t isn't sticky, Zemo is a fine,
clear, vanishing liquid. You don't
have to even wash your hands after
using Zemo. And what a wonder it
is for eczema, rash, pimples and all
skin Affections. A 25-cent trial bot
tie at the Red Cross drug store is
guaranteed to stop any skin irrita-
ton.
Zemo is prepared by E. W. Rose
Medicine company, st. Louis, Mo,
and is regularly sold by druggists at
81 bottle. But to prove what il
will do at trifling expense, Zemo is
now put up in 25-cent trial bottles.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-07
ORDINANCES ARE
BEFORE COUNCIL
Commission Considers City
Market, Appropriation, and
Improvement Measures.
ALSO PLAN BUILDING RULES
Object Is TO Make City Records Com
plete-Informal Meeting Held
This Afternoon.

The consideration OF four ordin-
ances-the city market, appropria-
ton, paving of Tenth avenue from
Nineteenth to Twenty-first street, the
laying OF water mains from Thirtieth
TO Thirty-flfth street and from Four
teenth TO Eighteenth avenue-and
the transaction of routine business.
together with the discussion Of sew
eral important projects for future
consideration, occupied the municipal
commission at its regular meeting
yesterday afternoon. All OF the ordi-
hances were set aside for future
adoption.
The commission met this afternoon
to go over the appropriation ordi-
nance as submitted by Comm issioner
VI. T. Rudgren and TO make any
changes II necessity demands. Fur
Their business before this afternoons
meeting is a conference with Tri-City
Railway company officials in regard
10 street car schedules and the mat
ter OF street stands
MARKET ORDINANCE.
The city market ordinance pro-
vides for the operation Of the mar
ket Tuesdays, Thursdays and Satur-
days during such hours AS may be
designated al later date by the com
mission, the rental Of stalls 10 those
who have produce 10 sell. fine for Of
Tending the ordinance. and the en-
ployment OF a market master. The
site for the market, the salary Of the
market master, the rental and other
matters aside from the establishment
OF the market, will be fixed by resolu-
ton.
The ordinance for the pavement Of
Tenth avenue with asphalt at an es-
timated cos. Of S4.471. together with
the market ordinance and that for
the laying OF water mains at an esti-
mated cost OF s9,O5S will be up for
adoption at next weeks meeting.
Frozen water in the Ninth street
city main during the months OF jan
vary and February caused Mrs. Mary
O'Farrell's residence TO be shut of
from the use of city water during
that period OF time. and she petitions
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-07

the commission for a rebate on her
water rent which will be in proportion
to her bill OF SIC per annum. Frank
Johnson's petition for a rebate be-
cause no water was used, together
with Mrs. O'Farrell's petition, was
referred TO Commissioner Jonas Bear
with instructions TO report at the
next meeting.
REPORTS CONFERENCE.
Commissioner r. r. Reynolds re-
ported that he conferred with Tri-
City Railway company officials re-
garding the adoption of the 12-minute
schedule on the Fourth avenue line
from the first car in the morning till
midnight, and that the officials would
confer with the commission. The SER
vice between this point and the Watch
Tower will be taken up, too, with the
object of securing something better
than the Commute service now in
use.
City Attorney J. F. Witter was in
structed to draw up an ordinance
which, when pa ed, will require con-
tractors to secure building permits
before being allowed to erect build
ings or additions to buildings within
the city limits. Commissioner Rud-
gren presented the matter and rea-
sons for doing so. He said it facili-
tates matters for the waterworks and
plumbing departments and gives the
city complete record of the build
ing Improvements which are being
carried on. Like ordinances are be-
ing adonted in neighboring cities.
OBJECT TO STANDS.
secause OF application for permits
don TO operate a street news stand,
Mayor H. NJ. Schriver stated at yes
terday's meeting of the commission
that he desires that no more stands
be placed on the streets of the city,
and that, IL possible, some of those
which are now in use, or all of them,
be done away with. He cited as his
reason the unsightly view which is
presented through the promiscaous
establishment of shining stands and
popcorn stands. The proposition will
be considered further by the commits
sion.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-07
CITY TO RECEIVE
LIBRARY REPORT

The annual report of the board Of di-
rectors of the Rock Island public Ii
brary will be submitted to the mayor
and commissioners within a few days,
pursuant to action taken at the regu-
lar meeting of the board last night au-
thorizing the president and secretary
to prepare and submit same.
The finance committee presented the
following bills which were allowed:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-07

avenue fell from swing at the Watch
Tower grounds Sunday afternoon when
he ropes gave way. Both arms were
Ten at the wrists. He landed on
be. hands, which he had thrown out
in order to save himself from greater
injury.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-07

Joseph Keehn, Miss Teddy Kohen.
Foreign-John Allish, Demitrios Tr,
Chatzi Andreon.
Third class-Mrs. ]. V. Stockholm.
Fourth class-Mrs. Mary Mccarthy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-07

of new books which was approved
and ordered purchased. The report of
the boiler inspector was also received
and placed on record.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-07
COLD OFFICIALS
: RESTRAIN CUPID
immigration Officers Deny Rock
Island Man Privilege of
Joining Sweetheart.
SIPS PREVENTS LANDING
Lacks That Amount and Abandons
African Trip-Had Worked
and Saved for Years,

His plans for the future brought to
nought, and the ambition of life time
! shattered, after years of toll and effort.
Chris Carras, former pantryman at the
New Harper, who left for South Africa
10 join his sweetheart about a month
ago, is expected TO return to the city
in few days, because of the fact that
Sl25 stands between him and happi.
ness. OF the sum required before Off
clal authorization is given to land IN
I that country, just that amount was
( lacking, and instead of wedding his
sweetheart, Carras will return to the
old grind until he saves the money re-
Quired, while his bride-to-be will con-
/ tinue to wait hopefully.
CHILDHOOD COMPANIONS.
Carras and his sweetheart, Regina
Dubois, grew up together on the
island of Samos, and planned for their
future when children. When his
sweetheart left for South Africa with
her parents, some three years ago.
Carras came to this country and has
worked and saved so as to be able TO
join her there.
They have correspondent during the
period Of separation and it had been
decided that Carras would buy out a
half interest in the small business
which the girls father conducts. About
a month ago. Carras wrote that he
would leave for South Africa and the
wedding would take place immediate
ly.
SUFFERS DISAPPOINTMENT.
Upon arriving in New York, howev-
er, the officials informed him that one
must possess a certain amount of
money before entering that part of
Africa, and Carras found that arter
paying $115 passage money he would
still lack 1925 of the sum required. He
was also told that he must be able to
speak either the language of that coun-
try or some basic tongue. AS a result,
he will return to this city, and hopes
, 10 see his cherished ambition realized
before many months have elapsed.
Breaks Both Wrists.
Jacob Schaeffer of 1918 Eighteenth
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-07
SUFFERS DISAPPOINTMENT.

Breaks Both Wrists.
Jacob Schaeffer of 1918 Eighteenth
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-07
Suits at $12.9S

Extraordinary values in
the popular whipcords
and serges together with
all wool mixtures. Suits
that last week sold up TO
$4,000.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-07

A rackful TO choose
from at this price in
serges and novelties in all
shades, including values
up to $16.9S.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-07

The exact styles and quail
ty that sold earlier for
$22.50. Many of the sea-
sons most attractive
modes in this lot.
The Calumet news., 1912-09-03
ONLY "CASCARETS'
IF CONSTIPATED
SALTS. cALoMEL AND cATHAR-
TIC PILLS ACT ON BOWELS AS
PEPPER ACTS IN NosTRlLs.

Take a Cascaret tonight and thor
oughly cleanse your Liver. Stomach
and Bowels and YOU viii surely feel
great by morning. You men and wom-
en- who have headache. coated tongue,
can't sleep. are bilious. nervous and
upset bothered with sick, gassy.
disordered stomach. or have backache
and feel all worn out.
Are YOU keeping your bowels clean
with Cascarets- merely forcing
passageway every few days with salts,
cathartic pills or castor oil? This is
important
Cascarets Immediately cleanse and
regulate the stomach. remove the sour
undgested and fermenting food and
foul gases; take the excess bile from
the liver and carry off the constipated
waste matter and poison from The in
testines and bowels.
Remember. a Cascaret tonight will
straighten YOU out by morning. 4 10
cent box from your druggist means
healthy bowel action; clear head
and cheerfulness for months Don't
forget the children.
The Calumet news., 1912-09-03

father dies and the boy is sent to AM
erica To be cared for by an uncle who
is fruit vendor. The youngster is
tbused and ill treated and soon falls
pm with none To comfort him except
his pet dog Rowdy. But he continues
TO draw, using charcoal and the board ?
of fruit crates. one day the architsct
who has been commissioned to design
a building finds himself at a loss Tor
an original idea in the drawings. lie
gets an inspiration from seeing one Of
the sketches the boy had made on Il
crate which had been shipped % his
homo. He makes a search fo~ the
one who had drawn the design ana
finds it is the little chap whom be hal
seen i'm Europe year before. He
adopts him and The dog and thus the
boy's SORROWS are ended and his future
laid out with definite purpose
The Calumet news., 1912-09-03
MAKES PLANS
FOR CAMPAIGN
G. O. P. State Committee Names
Chas. Pierce Secretary

With nearly full membership in
attendance, the Republican state CEN
trail committee met in Grand Rapids
and laid the foundation for the cam
paign which is to be waged this fall
for the G. O T..
The matter OF primary importance
which came To the committee for de-
cision was the selection OF a secretary
and the completion of the committees
Official roster After mature debate
over the matter in hand, Charles 5.
Pierce of Lansing was unanimously
elected secretary and Major Arthur T.
Loomls of lonia was unanimously
elected assistant secretary and chair
man Of the speakers bureau.
Mr.. Pierce was close to the Martin
dale primary contest just closed and
Major Loomis was secretary of the
Musselman canvass. Thus both wings
of the recent primary election are
brought together in a working unit.
The committee selected ex-Lieuten-
ant Governor Patrick II. Kelley FOR
September convention This choice
was made on roll call.
Three candidates were brought out
capt. Fred Alger of Detroit nominat
ed Arthur II. Vandenberg of Crane
Rapids. but Mr.. Vanderberg, who is a
member of the state central commit
tee. at once asked that his nant be
not considered because of the prepon
derance of western Michigan men al
ready on the, state ticket and in the
campaign
Mr. Yerkes of Detroit then nomin-
ated Judge West of Lansing. and Mr.
Nottingham nominated Mr., Kelley. or
roll call, after Mr.. Vandenberg'
name was Withdrawn, Mr.. Kelley was
chosen for the place.
Three candidates were balloted OF
for sergeant-at-arms. Mr. McGregor
of Detroit, Mr. Williams of Detroit
and Mr.. Quilliams of Benton Harbor
Mr.. Williams was the final choice.
The committee adopted formal rules
to govern the action of the state cen
trail committee, particularly in matters
precedent to state conventions. The
purpose was to avoid another such
dispute as occurred n, Bay City last
spring. Under the rules adopted il
is incumbent on the state central
committee to meet the night before
"a state convention and make up q
temporary roll.