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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-11
WEATHER CONDITIONS.

Light rain or snow in New York.
Pennsylvania and New England has
resulted from the northeastern storm
which is central on the coast of
Massachusetts The northwestern
area of low pressure which overlies
western Canada has caused rain as
far southwark along the Pacific coast
as northern California High pres
sures and fair weather prevail from
the Rocky mountain plateau eastward
10 the AlIeghanies and the south At
Iantic coast excepting the coast Of
Texas, where showers have occurred.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-11

for s-l the fun in stop Thief" One
of the kleptomaniacs is millionaire,
the other is his prospective son-in-
law. The bride to be is aware of her
fathers prediction for stealing, but
is ignorant of the fact that her future
husband is so afflicted. Into this house
hold real thief IS Struggled by a new
maid, and the plot thus tangled in the
first act calls for the appearance of
a battalion of policemen in the sec
ond act, and the thrills begin. One
valuable article after another disap-
pears in the most mysterious manner,
and in the search for the culprit
many funny situations are evolved.
OF course in the end 1t comes out
that instead of the responsibility for
the missing valuables lying with the
kleptomaniacs, the real thieves are
discovered, but the author has taken
care that there is n happy ending,
which is nothing less than a triple
wedding.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-11
LOCAL OFFICE IS
DOING GOOD WORK
Total of 234 Men and % Wo-
cen Find Work Through Free
Employment Agency.

The bulletin from the bureau of la
Dor statistics for the week ending
November % shows that l9 men and
six women applied for work at the
local free employment agency and that
four of the former and the same num-
Der OF the latter secured positions.
This makes a total of 234 men and
25 women who have been enabled 10
find employment through the local
Office during the nine weeks which it
has been established A total of ass
men and 90 woman have made appli-
cations but POI men and 81 women
could not be taken care of
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-11
Drift of the Weather.

Illinois. Missouri. Wisconsin - Fair
tonight and Friday: no important
change
Minnesota-Fairt tonight and Friday;
slightly higher tonight.
Iowa - Fair tonight and Friday;
slightly higher temperatures IN north
east tonight.
North Dakota. South Dakota. Nebras-
ka. Kansas WyCmirg-No important
change.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-11
LIVERPOOL Situation.

Liverpool. Dec 11.-Wheat opened
higher on American strength and there
were fewer Manitobas on offer, upfa-
vorable weather in Argentine, firmness
al Buenos Aires. together with an i'm
proved demand for spot held the mar
ket steady. although trading was dull.
Corn higher. Forecast of Argentine
shipments larger than expected, but
support developed on fewer plate Of
fers and outside buying of January.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-11
CONGRESS PLAYING CARDS
GIVEN AWAY WITH TUXEDO

The American Tobacco company is,
in literal truth, giving all smokers a
chance for a new deal. AS you will
notice, if you watch the newspaper ad-
vertisements and the signs in the deal
ers' windows, you can get a beautiful
pack of gold edged Congress playing
cards free with every go cent glass
humidor of Tuxedo smoking tobacco.
These cards are the well-known
brand made by the L. S. Playing Card
company and retailing. everywhere for
80 cents q pack. Nothing like start
ing an evenings social PlIy with a
nice clean new deck of these we'll
known cards; especially in a mixed
party, for the ladies always appreciate
new cards to play with.
The makers of Tuxedo emphasize
the fact, in giving away these cards,
that Tuxedo is really a home smoke"
and can be smoked in the presence of
ladies without giving offense. 1t has
long been the boast of Tuxedo men
that it is the only tobacco which can
be smoked in a closed room without
leaving traces of odor in the lace cur
tains, furnishings, etc. The expert
HueHI mas S-'SH oeeh Ileo anu houSe
wives testify that there Is none OF the
deafness" generally noticed in the
air, but that only a mild fragrance re-
mains from the tobacco smoke OF the
night before.
The men who intend to surprise
their little social card parties with
these new decks of Congress cards are
advised to take early advantage of the
free offer. for the offer is qualified by
the statement while the supply lasts"
Go early and be sure.-(Adv.)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-11
81. Has First Rid. on Train.

Quincy. Ill, Dec. 11.-John Schmals
hon. aged 81 years. who has been a
farmer for many years near the neisn-
boring village of Richield, wen: TO
the nearest railroad station today and
for the first time in his life rode on
q railroad train. AS his journey to
Quincy and return was without mis-
hap he is seriously considering the
matter of trying the experiment on
some future occasion
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-11

Il is colder in the eastern portion Of
the lake region and in the St Law
renee valley but mild temperatures
continue in the remaining northern
sections east OF the Rockies. Owing
70 the high pressures to the westward.
fair weather. without much change in
temperature. Is indicated for this
vicinity tonight and Friday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-11

A pile remedy that is entirely differ
ent from anything else, used both ex-
ternally and internally, acting on the
blood as well as the disease. a remedy
without a superior. 1t is Meritol Pile
Remedy, made and guaranteed by the
American Drug and Press Association.
H. O. Rolf exclusive agency. Rock Is
land, Ill.-(Adv)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-11
Chicago Cash Grain.

Wheat-No. ?. 97as7Iz: No. 3 r.
1895: No. NV. sOa 9OIz. No. 3 NV,
$50 ds9Iz: No. ! ms. S2Iz 1897. No.
? rs. 81 n 80. No. n. SEA 81, No. I
ms. s5a SIS. No. . 8. SO1z GSl; No. 3 :.
s974 a 900 No. 4 8. s4Hs 81: No vc.
91as n 2i4; No. . vc. gOGs11a; No. 3
vc. SPA 80; No. ! durUm. 9Oas n % 4. {:
40 durum. ssaSJ, No. 3 durum. 81
1s7.
Como. .. 72a72ls. No. . ". 72ls
a73. No. y. 75d7G. No. .. ia
72Iz; No. 2 ". 72N 721z No. 3 Y. 7fl,
74t4. No. 4. G9Iz n 30. 40. W. snH
II. No. y. 7Id73. all old corn New
No. .. 711z a72; No. ? W. 72a72ia.
No. > y. 72a 72ls 40. .. g. n co.. No
. ". Gs n CO. No. y. Gs1z HGeia. No. ..
64d 6S1z; No. 4 -. G5H 81. No. : ;. 50
n IS
oats-No. ". 40t+ IfIIz. No. :
v. 4Oit N Il. standard. Az n 42I=; sg.
aSa3s.
Liverpool Cables.
wheat-Opened = TO = up. closed
- TO = up
corn opened - of: closed "a to Z
NL.z.z. R.1.f-.r
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-11
TODAY'S MARKET QUOTATIONS

Chicago and New York markets fur
nished by E W. Wagner & Co. mem
oers Chicago Board OF Trade; grain,
provisions. stocks and cotton; private
wires to all financial centers. Corre-
spondents On the New York Stock and
Cotton Exchanges. Tri-ciIy office in
quite 3os Best Building. Phone Rock
Island 330.
P. J. MCCORMICK. Manager.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-11

political disturbances in the republic
during the year and the volume of
foreign trade is continuing to expand,
American goods constituting e. per
cent of all the imports.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-11
Local and Foreign
Nine o'eIeek Market.

Steady at yesterdays average Is
timated hogs. $4,000; cattle, $500;
sheep, 1900. Mixed, ST4067 $50;
good. s75OG 7.S5; rough, S7.20G 80:
light, $3.50 7.s0; pigs. S5-S5q us;
bulk. s76OG7.sO.
Cattle strong Beeves, s6.75 a $50;
COWS. S3.25HS.1O; stockeFs, $3.50
7.4O: Texans, 6.40a 20; westerns,
s6.1O@ 100. calves ,s9.25@11.OO.
Sheep strong, $4,000 $40; lambs,
$3.50 500.
Close Of Market.
Hogs closed steady at yesterday
average. Mixed. s74OG 79O: good.
s76OI7.s5; rough. s7.2OQ 80; light,
S7351GsO.
Cattle steady to strong.
Sheep steady.
Southwest Receipts.
Hogs Cattle. Sheep
Kansas City III, 900 1000 1000
Omaha 500 300 5000
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-11
chieaao Estirnates TonorroM.
Primary Movement.
CHICAGO MARKET.
Opening Market.

Hogs 80 1000. Left over $500 Oper
steady Light. S7.3OH 7-75- mixed
s7.5Ofl 7.S5. heavy. s5-5oG 90. rough
$7.5Om7.60-
Cattle 5000. Shade lower.
Sheep l5,OOc Weak.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-11
When a cold becomes se;tled in th

When a cold becomes settled in the
system, it will take several days treat
ment to cure 1t, and the best remedy
to use is Chamberlain's Cough Rem
edy. It will cure quicker than any
other, and also leaves the system in
a natural and healthy condition. Sold
by all druggists.-(Acv.)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-11

One of the best crook plays pre-
sented since the vogue for stage
rogues came into fashion is Stop
Thief" the new farce written by Car
lyle Moore and TO be presented by
Cohan & Harris at the Illinois next
Sunday. stop Thief doesn't shat
ter stage ethics in its presentation,
neither does it set up any new dra-
matte cannons. but it makes an audi
ence laugh for two hours and a half
as no audience ever laughed before,
therefore it is a great big popular sue
cess. Two kleptomaniacs, a real
crook and a wedding, are responsible
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-11
AT THE ILLINOIS.

Little Women which will be pre-
scented at the Illinois tomorrow by
| William A Brady, needs no introduc
| ton to American playgoers. 1t is ar
accurate dramatization of Louisa VI
/ Alcott's delightful story of 40 years
ago and when presented by Mr.. Brady
at the Playhouse, New York, last year
! it attracted record audiences through
out the whole year. Although Little
Women" was first published &c
years ago, the book still enjoys an
annual sale of some $4,000 copies and
quoted by dealers as one of the best
sellers of the holiday period. The
gross circulation of Little Women"
in America is said to exceed two mil
lion volumes. Large and repeated
editions of Little Women have been
published in England, France and Ger
many, translations having been made
into The native language. 1t is in al
school Libraries, is used by all teach
ers, and is one of the works with
which all embryonic instructors must
fSmiliariZe themselves who go
through the training schools of Great
er New York. The narrative in it's
original form was a children'S story,
but its vogue extended so rapidly be-
yond the juvenile circle that the inter
est of grownups made itself manifest
to the end that the author was induced
to write a second part, taking the
little women of the March family
through the delightful period she de
scribed as the lowering stage AS
is well known, the character of 10 is
l. al Dot
and Amy are her three sisters, Anna,
Elizabeth and May, and Mr.. and Mrs.
March are the father and mother Al
colt. Bronson Alcott, the father, was
a close friend of Ralph Waldo Emer-
son and Nathaniel Hawthorne, form
ing a literary circle the influence of
which was apparent in the simplicity
and charm of Miss Alcott's style.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-11
zG.E,Q@teI|
ILLINOIS,.

Dec. 12-William Brady's New York
cast in Little Women"
Dec. 14-Cohan and Harriss Stop
Thief"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-11
EMPIRE.

High class vaudeville-Two per
fornances daily.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-11
FAMILY, MOLINE.

Pantages vaudeville-Two perform
anCeS daily.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-11
Market Square Sales
December 10, 1913
LOCAL MARKET CONDITIONS.

Dec. 1I.-FoIlowing are the whole
sale quotations on the local market
today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-11

All the news all he time-The
Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-11
Poultry.
NEW YORK STOCKS.

New York, Dec. 11.-FoIlowing are
the quotations on The New York stock
market today:
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-10-13
FAT POSITION FOR
 FRANK HOFFMAN
Appointed United States Marshal to the chisana Diggings at
 Salary of $20s. .33.

Marshal Brennenan today an- nounced the appointment of Frank Hoffman as United States marshal in the Chisana district at salary of s2O8.33 per month. This is the largest salary receiv- cd by deputy marshal in the third division. At thel request of the marshal Attorney General McReynOlds has allowed larger salary because of the extra eX- pense and high cost of living in the new camp.
 MT. Hoffman will leave shortly for the camp to take up the du- ties of the office. He has had much experience as police off, cer and his appointment will meet with satisfaction to the people of the district, who have known the appointee for years. He enjoys the confidence of the people.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-10-13
PUBLICATION OF SUMMONS.

In the District Court for the Ter
 ritory of Alaska. Third Divi-
 sion. At Valdez.
 Zemro s. Moore, plaintiff, vs. Josephine Moore, defendent--No. 616--Summons.
 The President of the United States, Greeting:
 To the above named defendent. You are hereby required to ap- pear in the District Court, for the Territory of Alaska, in the Third Division thereof, at the town of Valdez, in said Territory, within thirty days after the completion of the publication of this summons, to-wit, within thirty days after the 17th day of October, 1913, and answer the complaint of the plaintiff Ln file in said court, and unless you so appear and answer, the plaintiff will take judgement against you, and apply to the court for the re- lief demanded in said complaint, which is for a divorce and dissO- lution of the marriage contract, which nov exists between .,'. you and
 This summons is served on you by publication thereof. pursuant to an order, made and entered by Hon. Robert w. Jennings, Judge of the above entitled court on the 2nd. day of September, 4913. Witness the Hon. Robert w. Jennings, Judge of said court ] this 3rd. day of September. i9f3. ARTHUR LANG, Clerk. ; By THOs. S. SCOTT, Deputy. ] Date of first pub. Sept. 3, 1913. Date of last pub. Oct. 17, 1913.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-10-13
Boiler Expiodes on the Dike.

One of the fIues of the big boil CT being operated by Mcintosh x Nelson on the government. dike blew up this morning, sending clouds of steam into the air, but fortunately no one was injured. The report of the explosion was heard for several miles and many rushed to the dike expecting that the men had been hurt. The flue was soon repaired and the en- zine is again working.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-10-13
CITY EXPRESS MEETS ALL BOATS When in hurry call on me.
 "QUICk ACTION"
 is my motto. Phone 82. J. A. STEWARD, Prop.
Notice to Creditors.

Notice to Creditors. In the Probate Court, Valdez Pre- cinct, Third Judicial Division.
 Territory of Alaska.
 In the matter of the estate of Tom ToOlson, deceased.--Notice to creditors.
 Notice is hereby given by the undersigned, administrator of the estate of Tom TOolson, deceased. to the creditors of, and. all per- sons having claims against the said estate. to exhibit them with the necessary vouchers within six (6) months after the first pub lication of this notice, to the said administrator at the office of Frank G. Weber. Valdez, Alaska, the same being the place for the transaction of the business of said estate.
 Dated at Valdez, Alaska. this 18th day of September, 1913.
 ANTON CARLSON, Administrator of the estate of
 Tom TOOlson, deceased.
 Date of first pub. Sept. IS, '13.
 Date of last pub. Oct. 20, I3.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-10-13
CHILD .SW|MS
 GOLDEN GATE
Accompanied by Mother, Babe Wright Performs Difficult Feat
 --Mother Breaks Record.

San Francisco, Oct. 13.--Babe Wright, the twelve -year-old daughter of Mrs. Wright, the eX- pert swimmer, swan the Golden Gate today in thirty five minutes and forty seconds, while her mother, who accompanied Babe, made the distance in thirty three minutes flat, establishing new record for the swim.
 A large crowd witnessed the feat, cheering the two swimmers, mother and child, as they enter ed the water, and a large crowd checred them when they reach cid the opposite shore.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-10-13
Schedule or the Donaldson.


 The following schedule for launch "Lieut. C. V. Donaldson will take effect today. All orders to the contrary are revoked. Daily, Saturday and Sunday, cX- cepted:
 Leave Fort Liscum, Alaska, 8:i5 a. m. and i:l5 p. m.
 Leave Valdez, Alaska, 9:i5 a. m. and 400 p. m. Tuesdays: :. ;. Leave Fort Lischnl, Alaska, 8:l5 a. m. 1 :15 D. m. and 500 D. Leave Valdez, Alaska, 9:i5 a. +m. 200 D. m. and 5:3O p. m. Saturdays:
 Leave Fort L.iscum, Alaska. :I5 D. m. and 7:O0 p. m. .,. Leave Valdez, Alaska. zoo D. m. and 10:30 p. m.
 There will be no trips for the launch on the 2nd and 4th trl- days of each mo1ith, these days being used to clean boilers. :. Special trips or ,cancelllng oi the above will be made without notice only to meet the exigen- cies of the service. By order of Lieut.. Col. O'Ncii.
 R, G. SHERRARD, Second Lieut.. 30th Infantry, OuartermaSter.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-10-13
postoRlce Hours.

Week days g a. m. to 6 p. m. Sundays and holidays i2 noon
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-10-13
APPLE TREES GROWING
 IN TANANA VALLEY

That the apple raising business may be one of the future indus tries of the Panama valley seems very probable from the report recently brought to town by Jas. Weiss. the rancher whose place is seven miles from Fairbanks on the Cinema slough. Mr. Weiss states that he now has about twenty-five growing fruit trees among which are four different varieties.
 The old trees are now about three years old and are doing well as far as growing is con- cerned, they having done better. this year than in the previous years put together. The rabbits and mice are enemies to the trees, as they feed on the tender bark when the snow is on the ground in winter. It is nearly impossible to protect the young shoots, as the animals either burrOw under the snow to get at the trees or else eat the tops off.
 The varieties of trees in the little orchard are one plum, one peach, one cherry, three crab ap- ples and nineteen apple trees. The rancher also has number of outside befry plants of all species. He obtained some of his plants and trees from the govern ment experimental station at Sit ka,--Fairbanks News Miner.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-10-13
SEA GIVES UP
 FIVE BODIES

Nome, Oct. 3.--Thr dead bod .ies of five more victims of the recent storm disaster have been washed up by the surf. The to- tai loss of life so far as known at present now numbers nine, but it is feared that more of the res idents of the sandspil were caught in their hGmes when they were swept into the sea.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-10-13
TURKEY BUYS
 NEW BATTLESH|P

New Castle, England, Oct. l3. The Brazilian battleship Rio de Janeiro, which has just been completed and is ready for active service, has been sold to Turkey. The battleship is one of the most modern fighting machines which has ever been built and is euip- ped with the latest improved guns
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-10-13
MONDAY, OCTOBER i3. 1913.
BRYAN A PROVINCIAL.

In spite of twenty years in the forefront of public life Mr. Bry- an remains uncOnquerably pro- vincial. His point of view is still essentially a local one. He brought back with him from Eu- rope none of that ripe wisdom which contact with acute and able minds fosters in a growing mind. To make a comparison between him and Secretary Knox or Secretary Root would be too unkind. Both of these predcces- sors of the present secretary of state were men of the world. well-poised, with that instinctive sense of the fitness of things which come as a second nature to well-trained minds long ac- customed to dealing with large affairs. Mr.. Bryan is still in many ways only boy. One can not read his famous lecture without being surprised at it's sophOmoric platitudes.
 The same unripeness mani- fesls itself in his actions as the leading member of the cabinet. The things he does are inapt. Besides the diplomats opposed to him he lacks finesse and expert ness.
 Take this matter ur the salary that goes with his job. It will be recalled that Elihu Root gave up, without the least complaint, a retaining fee of $lOO.O0O to ac- cept the portfolio Mr.. Bryan now holds. Knox surrendered an an- nual income that ran into six figures. Both of these gentlemen went into their own pockets to pay their expenses while at Washington in the cabinets of Taft and Roosevelt. This was part of lhc price they were will ing to pay for the privilege of serving their country. But Mr. Bryan, known to be a very we'll to-du man. cannot los" sight of the ChaulauHua dollars he has been in the habit of chasing. One hand purSllcS them while the other signs papers of state.
 The Ncbraskan justilies him. self on the ground that he is taking his vacation. But With so many questions of vital import ance to be settled. surely his va cation might have been pustpon- ed. He says he needs the money, that his salary is not enough to live upon. Well, Americans like a man to be thrifty, but every virtue can be overdone. They like a good sportsman, too, one who plays the game in a whole-heart- ed way. While MT. Bryan is sec retary of state it would be well for him to forget the cost. .--Den- yer Republican.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-10-13
B|G AIR RACE
 HAS STARTED

Paris. Oct. l3.--Eight nations are represented in the Interna- tional Aeronautic cup race across the Mediterranean sea. The Un- ited States is represented. More than half a million people Witt messed the start of the race from here and cheered the aviators on their way
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-10-13
Valdez Daily Prospector
 PUBLISHED BY THE. Prospector Publishing Co.

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 Tho Weekly Minor. By carrier, per month. .... 400 By mail, per annum. .$3.OU Ebe Daily Prospector and Weekly Miner, by carrier, ts one address per month ............... $1 .25 The Daily ProspectOr and Weekly Miner by mail to one address, only per year. .S1E.oV Business Office and Editorial
 Rooms, Phone 152. Advertising Rates on Application.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-10-13
Notice.

The Valdez Bank x Trust company will be closed tomorrow from twelve o'clock and remain closed all afternoon in memory of our departed vice-president, business associate and friend, Dr. D. H. Sleem, whose funeral will take place tomorrow.
 EDWIN ECKERN, Cashier.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-10-13
Hosp itai of the oood Samaritan

For SC we will give you a tic- ket entitling you to hospital ser vice and care for any eight weeks out of the year from date of your ticket, when incapacltated by in jury or sickness.
 See w. H. ZIEGLER.
Valdez daily prospector., 1913-10-13
Notice.

All members of the Arctic Brotherhood are requested to meet at Eagle Hall at 1:45 p. m. tomorrow to take part in the fun eral services for our beloved brother. Dr. D. H. Sleem.
 s. NJ. McNlECE, A. c.