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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-28
LIGHT AND THE EYES.
It's the Amount Rather Than the In
tsnsity Of the Rays That Hurts.

It's the Amount Rather Than the In
tsnsity Of the Rays That Hurts.
II lie not so much the intensity Of the
light focused on the retina as it is the
quantity received by that sensitive or
gan that causes Tetinal fatigue or
worse. In the great snow fields of
the arctic regions the natives protect
their eyes from the glare OF the snow
by goggles made of followed pieces Of
wood in which they have made small
holes to look through. These. says the
Optical Review. reduce the quantity Of
the light which passes into their eyes
with consequent relief from the glare.
So. too, II we look through a minute
pinhole disk at the sun we can endure
the very bright light much longer than
when we look with the naked eyes. If
we look at a distant electric arc light
there ia no retinal fatigue, while If we
look at the same light from a short
distance there is great discomfort. and
yet the two retinal images are Of equal
brilliancy. only in the first case this
image IL very much smaller than in
the second case-that is, the quantity
of light Is very much different.
Then there Is the flaming electric
light which is now TO be found in all
Of the large cities OF the country. This
light is much less brilliant than that
OF the arc light, and yet its size is so
great that this more than makes up
the difference. and II is therefore very
glaring and uncomfortable TO look at
In skisscopy 1t is possible TO use a
very intense light IL il is made small
in area, for the reasons above stated.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-28
POLICE CAPTURE
TWO FUGITIVES
Operators of Disorderly House
Attempt to Shake" Town
but Are Nabbed at Depot.

Jake Smith and Mrs. Morgan. both
OF whom are alleged to have been the
operators Of the disorderly house 10.
Gated at Fourth avenue and Seven
teenth street, which was raided early
Sunday morning, were nabbed by the
police this afternoon Just as they were
about to board Burlington train and
Zee to safety. At the time Of the
raid. Mrs. Morgan was sick in bed and
1t was suspected that her illness was
merely ruse. The man in the case
mad disappeared as mysteriously as
though swallowed by the earth. in
spite OF the efforts Of the authorities
TO land him. A tip was received at
headquarters this afternoon that the
couple was about 10 attempt a get
away and as result they are now be.
hind the bars.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-28
ADMIRED HIS BRAVERY.
A Merry British Boy and His Rsesp
ton by the Enemy.


ton BY the Enemy.
Mere boys have often shown the
greatest heroism in the face OF peril.
both on and Of the battlefield. How
many know the story Of the little Brit
ts5 eCglcr who accompanied Colonel
Rennie's column in the disastrous ad-
vance against General Jackson's in
trenchments at New Orleans a hun
dred years ago?
whitening fire Of cannon and mus
kerry greeted the British troops as
they charged the American redoubt-a
fire that for deadly accuracy has rare.
ly been equaled.
The young bugler at once climbed
into a small tree and straddled a limb.
From this conspicuous position he con.
tinued TO sound the vibrant call to the
charge. Cannon balls and bullets killed
scores Of men beneath him and even
tore away branches Of the tree In
which he sat But above the thunder
of the artillery, the rafting Of mus
kerry and all the din OF strife the shrili
music. blown with all the power Of the
little fellows lungs. rose unceasing.
Colonel Rennie and most of the regi-
mental officers fell. mortally wounded;
the shattered ranks began 10 fall back
But the bugler still blew the charge
with undiminished vigOr.
At last. when the British had en-.
tirely abandoned the field. one Of the
American soldiers ran out from the
lines. took the youngster prisoner and
brought him into camp. Great was the
boys establishment when, instead OF
treating him roughly, according to his
expectations, the warm hearted south
ern soldiers. who had observed his gal,
lantry with admiration, actually EN-.
braced him officers and men WED
with each other in acts Of kindness to,
ward this brave young Briton.-Youth's
Companion.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-28
Expart testimony.

There was not much to be gained
from the witness on the stand, who
seemed to have a wonderful faculty
for holding his tongue, but the lawyer
tried once more.
You say your boat picked up the
accused at 8 o'clock or thereabouts,' -
be said. 1T has been stated that he
jumped overheard nearly an hour be-
fore that time. Tell me, Captain Samp-
son, how he appeared to you when you
picked him up. II you had been re-
Quired TO give an opinion Of him then
what would you have said?"
! Well, I'll tell We honest" said the
captain, when he had disposed Of a
portentous yawn. Il sh'd we said he
was one Of the wettest men If not thu
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-28
After a Union Denot

The Commercial club of East Mo
line has undertaken the task Of ge.-
ting the three railroads which pass
through there-the Rock Island. Bur
lIngton and Milwaukee-to build a
union depot. With that end in view
q committee has been named 70 wait
upon representatives Of the three cor
porations. In view of the attitude OF
these and other roads against the
building Of union depots except at ter
minals, It would seem that the East
Moline people have a task on hand.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-28
WIN Ia ~

That a legless man can put his foot
ia it,"
That persons who are consumed by
curiosity still survive?
That frequently a sinking fund IS
used 10 meet floating debt:
That straining the voice Is not the
proper way TO make il clearer?
That we speak Of a stream running
dry when the only way it can run is
wet?
That wives should expect their hus-
bands TO foot the bills without kicking?
That we talk Of some one going
straight TO the devil" when he has to
be crooked 10 go there?-Boston Tran
script
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-28
ATTACKS CHURCH FAIRS
AS A FORM OF "HOLDUP"

Chicago, Jan. 28-"Holdups" and
"catchpenny schemes" are the way
that church entertainments are de-
scribed in a circular which has been
issued by the Church of the Advent,
Episcopal, of which Rev. Annesley
Thomas Young is pastor. In the same
circular are given some interesting
facts concerning sharks" who are
said to live through the promotion of
various devices for raising money to
support churches.
The Church of the Advent, which is
located at Logan boulevard and North
Francisco avenue, is endeavoring TO
And a substitute for church entertain
ments 1t plans to abolish them en-
tirely and instead is asking the mem.
bers to increase by so per cent the
amount of money which they pledge
for contingent expenses OF the church
Pledge cards have been sent out which
read:
81 hereby agree to increase my
pledge, as proposed, that contingent
expenses may be met without resort
/ ing TO catchpenny schemes and other
forms Of church holdups. I promise
10 pay 49,. weekly, from this date
reserving the privilege OF increasing oil
decreasing this amount upon notice
as circumstances may permit"
The reason church entertainments
have been abandoned is explained il
an accompanying circular, signed b.
William Brindley, senior warden; Fl
mer c. Jinsen, junior warden, and th'
vestrymen.
| why donate three-fourths OF on
energies TO shaTks?" it asks.
Then 1t continues:
Reports submitted at the parisl
meeting Thursday night showed tina
the members of the church and thei
friends, in patronizing FIVE entertain
lments in the last three years, paid II
cold cash s3,6O6-56. for the privileg
of making a net profit OF $ssO.54.
The Remaining 1856 per cent of tn
gross receipts went to the promoter
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-28
InapectIon Trip Of.

The inspection Of Twentieth street
with a view 70 deciding whether or
not repaving is necessary was TO have
taken place this afternoon, but be-
cause Of the presence Of the snow, the
trip has been indefinitely postponed.
rs Il was felt by the members Of the
hoard OF local improvements and the
special committee OF property owners
that II would be useless to go over the
street when the paving would not be
visible in its entirety.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-28
,wettesf man, that ever I seev'-Youth's
Companion.
A Tiqer FIower

There have recently been exhibited
in Paris some living specimens of q
curious insect brought from Ransoon
by a well known French naturalist.
1t is species of mantis, and its body
and legs are both shaped and colored
to resemble beautiful flower. Lying
IN wait for butterflies under a spray
OF leaves, II looks like an azure bios
som, with black spot in the center
exactly resembling the tube of a corol-
ia. The hinder part of the body is
drawn out into a long green stalk.
Butterflies and other insects are read.
fly deceived by this mimic, and the
instant they touch 1t its claws seize
them.-St. Louis Republic.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-28
No Danger Of Stomach Distress or
indigestion if You Take DigeStit

other upsets-Digestit relieves quick.
ly; almost Immediately after taking a
dose your stomach feels good as new.
Digestit has brought relief to thous-
ands-why not you? Try it on our
guarantee. We are so confident It
will help you We will give back your
money II it fails. Get a package to-
day and try II after eating. Just see
how it helps your tired overworked
stomach digest the food-no distress.
ADVERTISEMENT
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-28

Eat what you want and "Digestit'
Two or three tablets after eating pre-
vents that full uncomfortable feeling
lit digests all the food and makes
your stomach feel fine. Browns Di-
Eestit is an aid to digestion. quick
certain relief for indigestion. and a
permanent remedy for stomach up
sets. II is perfectly harmless, fine for
children as well as grown-ups. No
use to suffer the fortunes OF indiges'
Lon, sour stomach, gas, belching or
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-28
CHILD BITES TONGUE
AND is UNABLE TO TALK

Charles, the fouryear-Old son Of
Mr and Mrs. c. V Gould. 7OS Seven
teenth street. Moline, bit his tongue
in two yesterday afternoon while play
ing with some little friends in his
own yard. One Of the lads struck
him under the chin and his teeth
severed his tongue so that several
stitches had 20 be taken in it ~
the physician who was summoned
Tho child Is now unable to articulate
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-28
Timber Expert for University.

Urbana, Ill, Jan. 2S.-Alfred Knight
Chittenden, forester in the United
States Indian service, department of
the interior, has been appointed as
sistant to the director of the engineer
ing experiment station and lecturer on
timber and timber resources in the col
lege of engineering of the University
of Illinois.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-28
Answer Sulzer,

New York, Jan. 2S-Governor SUI
zer's structures on the New York stock
exchange as contained in his recent
special message to the legislature are
mot justified by facts" in the opinion
OF the governors of that institution
While earnestly protesting against
his action, the governors are anxious
to cooperate in the matter Of legisla-
ion and ask for a conference in the
near future to discuss the situation"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-28
YOUTH HAS FINGER CUT
OFF WHILE AT HIS WORK

James Battles, 1011 Second avenue,
had a finger cut of and another badly
lacerated this morning soon after he
began the days work at the Moline
Furniture factory where he is employ
ed He was working at a rip saw
when he caught his hand in some way.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-28
Police News

Fred Bleuer. the jeweler. who was in
last nights Argus reported as having
been victimized by Jarrard, the Ok
ford Junction bum check artist, this
morning entered a denial to the fact
that he had been duped Mr.. Bleuer
stated that If any bad checks were
passed on him he has not been appris-
ed of the fact as yet
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-28
WILL CALL DOCKET
AND ARRANGE TRIALS

Judge B. s. Bell will call off the
dockets in the county court Monday
morning at 10 o'clock and then make
up trial lists for the criminal, CIVIL
and special assessment cases so that
they may be tried as speedily as pos
sible during the February term Of
court.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-28
Licensed 70 Wed.
fooo poroeIaIn Workers Strike.

Trenton, y. j.. Jan. 2S-Nearly all
a. the 1000 employees in the porcelain
manufacturing plants OF this city QUIT
work yesterday because the manufac-
tIrers declined to meet with commit
tees OF recently organized unions 10
discuss demands OF the employees for
3 20 per cent increase in wages and
r. CognItion OF their unions.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-28
MESSENGER BOY HURT IN
COLLISION WITH AUTO

Employed by the Postal Telegraph
company in Moline. was knockel on 4
bicycle yesterday afternoon and Sc
yereiy injured when test car belong
Ing 10 the Velie Auto company ran
into him. The accident occurred dt
Fifth street and Third avenue IN that
city. The messengers left arm was
broken and his bicycle was wrecked.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-28
A perkian Cuninisn,'S

The Persians have very cynical
proverb on matrimony that runs: HE
that ventureth on matrimony is like
unto one who thrusteth his hand into
sack containing many thousands of
serpents and only one eel. Yet If the
prophet so will it he may draw forth
the eel"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-28
Aviator Falls 80 Feet; Dies.

Aix-La-Chapelle, Jan. 2S-The Ger
man aviator, Huell, was instantly kill
ed yesterday afternoon while making
flight. He elevated his plane sud
denly to avoid telegraph wires and
fell out of his seat, from height OF
about thirty feet. His skull was frac-
tured.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-28
n. Clay Wilson Dead.

Springfield, Ill, Jan. 28.-H. Clay
Wilson, prominent republican, is
dead. He was several times a candi-
date for congress in this district.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-28
EaNoritr Saat

Friend-Why do you do your sewing
at this window in the air shaft? You
can't half see. Mrs. De Platt-Ho. but
! can bear beautfully-New York
Weekly.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-28
Like the Moon,

Hes a star after dinner speaker,
isn't he?"
"A star? He's a moon"
How"
The fuller the brighter Toledo
Blade
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-28
Girl, "Hyp notIzed," Commits Thefts

Seattle, Wash. Jan 2S.-Asserting
that she was under the hypnotic in
fluence of Peter Barbara when she
committed the crime of which she is
accused, Miss Emma Williams. alias
Pearl Turner, 10 years old, confessed
today that she had committed II rob
berries in Vancouver and seven in
Seattle.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-28
ExnIoslon InIures 20.

Cleveland. Jan 2s.-An explosion OF
two casting furnaces in the Epson Nut
company completely destroyed one
building. seriously injured twenty or
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-28

more men, some OF whom may die,
and blew out window panes for a "a
dius of half a mile.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-28

The only failure a man ought to fear
Is failure In cleaving to the purpose be
sees 10 be best-GeOrge Eliot
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-28

Observation-Disclosures confirming
the reported killing of Captain Nc
Nally at Taglitsi in an engagement
between Moros and detachment of
Philippine scouts say the six enlisted
men killed were Filipinos and that
eight enlisted men were wounded.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-28
Wire Sparks

Jefferson City, Mo.-James Hall,
who was serving his third term in the
state penitentiary, was killed while
making a dash for freedom.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-28

hington-Members Of the house
and senate naval affairs committees
will leave here March on the army
transport Summer for the Panama
canal zone to investigate the neces-
sity of barracks for a permanent mar
inc force on the isthmus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-28

All the news all the tIme-The
Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-28

ashington-Senator Cullom's bill
authorizing the Intercity Bridge COM
pany to construct railroad bridge
across the Mississippi from Hamilton,
ILL.,, to Keokuk, Iowa, has been favor
ably reported from the senate commit
tee on commerce.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-28

Jefferson City. Mo.-Attorneys for
the Hammond Packing company and
the st. Louis Dressed Beef and Pro-
vision company have filed in the SUI
preme court exceptions to the report
that they are in a combination to con-
troll the prices of fresh meat IN this
state. The case was set for hearing
April 80.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-28

Calgary. Alta.-Western Canada is
threatened with a meat famine. The
value OF meat in cold storage at the
Burns Packing plant here, which was
lost by fire recently, was 100000 IN
dressed beef and fully as much more
in pork and mutton. A 80 per cent
increase in price has resulted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-11-14
PLAN UNION SERVICES.
Six Protestant Churches of AlcXan
dria to Unite on Thanks
giving Day.

Six OF The Protestant churches u
will join in tniop
Thanksgiving Day services which
will be held on Thanksgiving morn
ing at II O'Clock. The churches
which will participate ar" as fol-
lows: Second Presbyterian. Fi"at
BAPTIST. Second Baptist. Washing
tor Street Methodist Church South,
Trinity Methodist Church and rhe
Methodist Protestant Church.
The union services VIII be he'll
in the First Baptist Church. y
special musical program will be pre-
pared in which he various chOira
Of the churches will take part. The
Sc mon will BE- preached by the Rev.
{. R. Strausburg. pastor of The
Methodist Protestant Church. Tho
collection will be for the benefit Of
the Children; Home.
In addition to the union service :
there will be Thanksgiving services
at St. Paul'S. Grace and Christ Epis-
cupal churches and St Mays Cath
Ollie church.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-11-14
AL FROM LITERARY FUND F|NED IN CUTTING CASE
Three Negroes Assessed $40. Each
Witness Sent TO Jail For
Sixty Days

The case of John Blanheim, colored,
charged with using a razor on ives
ley Watkins, colored, near the cor
ner of Princess and Pitt streets We'd
nesday night, and continued yester-
cav, was investigated this morning In
the Police Court. The officers yes
terday arrested Herman Jackson, col
ored. who. it was alleged, was with
Watkins wnen he assaulted Blanheim.
Witnesses testified that Watkins
and Jackson knocked Blanheim down
and kicked him, and also that
Young woman named Eliza Rollins
urge them on in the assault.
Justice Cation imposed fine OF
twenty dollars upon B!anheim for
malicious cutting, and the same sum
upon Watkins and Jackson for as
saut. The Rollins woman was sent
10 Jail for sixty days for perjury. it
being shown by other witnesses that
she made false statements to the
court and that she attempted to
throw the officers off the scent when
they were searching for Jackson yes
terday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-11-14
Alexandra Public Schools Will Re
ceive $3.50. u From This
Source

The apportionment of what Is
known as the literary, or school
fund. No. (which is the appropria-
ton of the general assembly under
act of March, 1912, and the accrued
interest-was announced in Rich
mond yesterday by the state board OF
education.
The total amount Of the fund
1925 OPS 62-is the same as last year
and the per capita, of course, ldentl-
cal-5,275.
With the direct appropriation tol
public schools the total per capita
appropriated by the State for each
child is $2.6515.
Alexandria city will receive Sl,93O.'
y. which with $7,77l.7l received
from the direct tax furd will he
50, 7O1.s3.
Alexandria last year received from
the direct school tax $3.50. A and
S1,729.l2 from the literary fund max
ing total of $9.0S9.56.
Alexandria county will receive
81 ,53f.S6 from the literary fund, ant
Sc, 16s 10 from the general tax.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-11-14
FINED AND IMPRISONED
Negro Arraigncd for Stealing Two
Suit Cases From Stranger
viii go on Roads.

Andrew Foote, colored, was arrest
ed Yesterday on the charge of steal
ing two suit cases from Gideon Cra-
mer. stranger According to the
evidence. Cramer, who had been
drinking, was decoyed by Foote on
Fairfax street exterced, near the Old
Dominion Glass Works. where he
laid down. and while asleep foote
took possession of the suit case
The officers later arrested Fo"te,
who, after some questioning. acknow-
lodged he took the cases and told the
officers they were in an ark near the
outlet lock of the old Alexandria
Canal
Foote was brought into the Police
Court this morning when Cramer in
his statement said he stretched him
self on the ground in the neighbOr-
hood Of the glass works. and when
he awoke his suit cases had disap-
peared. He also testified that Seve-
raj articles which they had contained
were missing.
Foote was finally asked if he had
anything to say He plead guilty as
charged an5 asked for clcmency. jus
tice Cation fined him $50 and Sentcn
ced him to serve six months in Jail.
This makes him eligible for the
roads.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-11-14
SOCIAL TONIGHT.

The Westminster League of 'ac
Second Presbyterian Church viii
give II social tonight al = O'Clock
in the Westminster building \
musical program will he arranged
and Miss Florence Macdonald. tCach-
cr lof voice training III he BellcOW"L
Seminary. Washington. Will render
several selections
At mc"tin" OF Potomac LODI"
of odd Fellows which will be- held
tonight there will be- an initiation
of two candidates.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-11-14
RAID ON GAMBLERS.
Deputy Sheriff Palmer Arrests 'rur.
vcy Brothers.

Deputy Sheriff Palmer of AieXan-
dria county. yesterday made DIES.
cent upon gamblers on the shores OF
what is known as the Little River in
Rosslyn lie arrested Waiter ano
John Turvey. urothcrs. on a charge
of setting up a gambling table.
and coniiscated several hundred dol
lars worth OF allegc& policy" par
apfernaia. The men were taken to
the county Jail where they spent a
few hours before being released OF
$500 bond each late yesterday even
inc.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-11-14
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL
Interesting News Notes About People
of Alexandria Happenings E1
lnSociety.

Miss Rebecca Kite has returned to
her home in north Pitt street after
a visit with her cousin, Miss Virginia
Kite, at Somerset, Va
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-11-14

Mr.. George Brent and NJ" Gardner
Carter. of the University of Virginia,
are guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel
G.. Brent in north Columbus street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-11-14

Ensign Henry LIE Bourgeois U. b
n, and Mrs. lie Bourgeois have taken
an apartment at the Decatur, Wash
ington, D. c., for the winter. MIS-
lie Bourgeois was formerly Miss
Belle Daingerfeld, Of this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-11-14

Miss Annie Macon Potts, Of Ash
land, Va. is the guest of Mrs.
Charles Creighton Carlin, in north
Washington street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-11-14

Norfolk oysters served at Rammel
Cafe.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-11-14

Mrs. Virginia Sale. Of Moss Neck
Caroline county, Va, will spend the
winter with her son, Mr.. Charles Sale
at his home in Rosemont.