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

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father is serving a short prison term.
The prospect of Christmas alone in
q large ciue separated from those near
and dear to him by death and prison
walls caused the boy to board a
freight train determined to hear the
words, Merry Christmas" uttered by
the lips of his parent in a penitentiary
cell.
Thieves Loot Vacant House.-A
gang of metal thieves, whose bold dep
relations have completely baffled the
police for several weeks, renewed
operations. breaking into a vacant
house at Tenth and Oneida streets,
owned by Amanda HaSset-Pahl. The
place was ransacked from cellar to
garnet, lead pipe. copper wire and
every scrap of metal being taken. The
men were evidently sure of their
ground and worked with deliberation.
The loot, according to a rough esti-
mate, was valued at 500. Detectives
are working on the case. but have thus
far been unable to obtain single
clew.
Obituary Record.-Mrs. Cora Fisher,
1851 West Locust street has received
word of the death of her uncle, Louis
Boles, at the Abbott hospital Oska'
loosa. Iowa, Tuesday of this week.
The fatal ailment was cancer OF the
stomach. The deceased is survived by
his wife, a son and a daughter.
Frederick William Widdrington, 90
years old, died yesterday at his home,
S04 East River street, after a two
weeks illness. Mr.. Widdrington was
born in Davenport Nov. 8, 1854, and
his made this city his home all of his
life. For many years he has been en-
ployed at the arsenal. He was married
in 1881 TO Miss Fannie Placek, who
survives. In addition to the wife he Is
survived by six children, A. D. Wild
drington of Keithsburg, ILL.,, Mrs. c. p.
Peters of Davenport, and Roy, Jennie,
Otis and Freddie Widdrington, all at
home. Funeral services will be held
at o'clock tomorrow afternoon from
he home, with interment in Oakdale
cemetery Mr.. Tcdrington was a
member of Cedar camp No. p, NJ. w.
A. the Royal Neighbors of America
and of the Knights and Ladies of Sc
curity.
John L. Luscher, a veteran OF the
civil war and a resident OF Davenport
for the past % years, died Wednesday
at the hospital in Iowa City after a
brief illness. He was 10 years old.
The aged veteran became ill several
weeks ago and recently underwent an
at the Iowa City hospital.
The body arrived in Davenport asd
was taken TO the Nissen & Hartwlg
funeral parlors. from where the funeral
was held at 9 o'clock this morning
Burial was made in Oakdale GENE
terry. Mr. Luscher enlisted April %,
1861. in Company E. Third Wisconsin
infantry. He was wounded during the
war and was transferred Dec. 3. 1868. |
TO the veteran reserve corps. At the |
close of the war he was honorably dis |
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-12
IL Snmetines Paws.

A New York contractor said. apropos
of a poor man who. after taking ire
mendous risks, had improved bis posi-
ton n little:
This fellows case proves to US that
It is sometimes better TO try the fire
than to stay always in the frying pan"
Exchange.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-12
Varieties of Carbon.

The diamond. the graphite OF my
lead pencil. the plumbago with which
/ polish the stove. the SCOT OF my chin
ney and of my lamp are all chemically
the same. All are variations OF car
bon. BY analysis the diamond reduces
to pure carbon and q little iron. Bot.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-12

burning of the Vourno
these
from
sci on the Thames River England easily the
which put belt around the body the
in be
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-12
Only One "sromo ouinine."

That is Laxative Bromo Quinine.
Look for the signature of E. w. Grove.
Cures Cold in One Day. Cures Grip
in Two Days. 25c.-(Adv)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-12

5ettendorf Shop Observation-Disclosures
being current that the big Bettendorf
car shops would shut down at an early
date, an interview elected the follow
ing information on the subject from
one of the officials Of the company:
There IS no reason to look forward
10 a shut down OF the WORKS in any
thing like the near future. OF at any
time for that matter, unless Industrial
conditions take on q very decided
change. About two years ago, after
a lull in the car-building business, an
active demand for cars for quick de-
livery sprang up, and the Bettendorf
company was at once offered all the
business ii could handle and more be-
sides In order 70 cope with this con-
dition 1t was found necessary, COM
mencing a year ago last October. TO
run the plant day and night TO its
full capacity, up 10 this time. when the
rush orders have practically ali been
filed. The business is now again as
Stunning normal proportions and the
night work can be discontinued. Most
Of the night men viii be shifted over
10 the day force. thus increasing its
effectiveness, although In the arrange
ment some OF necessity viii have to
be laid eff There is much business
yet in hand and prospects for new
business are not discouraging, al
though the railroads for various rea-
sons are buying light What condi-
lions will obtain in the car-building
industry the coming year is problem
atical. Il Is hoped that matters will
adjust themselves so that brisk de-
mand for cars will again be IN evil
dence; but should depressed period
in the business come on. and continue.
the Bettendorf company would still
expect 10 obtain orders that will keep
the shops going This was accomplish
ago"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-12

Takes Suit Case and Oecamps.-
Walking into saloon az the corner OF
Fourth and LoClaire streets at ] O'Clock
yesterday afternoon. Henry Brandle
helped himself TO suit case which had
been left behind the bar and calmly
walked out with the property. few
minutes afterward when the owner. r.
J. Cook. returned for the suit case. he
was informed that someone else had
beaten him TO it The police were no
sized, and captured the thief Is min
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-12

Advertisement.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-12

Transfer Passenger and Freight Of
ficea-The offices OF J. ID. Cornell. gen
= eral freight and passenger agent Of
the Rock Island Southern. will be NOV
ed TO Davenport on Jan. /. according
TO the announcement made by local
officials OF the company. Mr.. Cornell
was in the city yesterday. making final
Arrangements. He expects to bring his
family here and will make Davenport
hiF future residence. The freight and
passenger Offices are now located at
Monmouth. and the contemplated move
Is IN line with the company's policy
Of Centralizing all Offices possible in
this city. which Is an excellent vantage
point The traffic in the territory i'm
mediately surrounding Davenport has
become so heavy that It was deemed
advisable TO locate Offices here. so that
more attention could be devoted TO
that particular phase.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-12

AVisry Opened 20 PUsli=. - Sunday
the new ayiary which Ras been con
structed by the board OF park com
,rissioners north CT Wander Yeer park
Z at the cost of over $1,000 VIII be open
I'D TO the public for inspection Housed
fn the new building. which is of stucco
construction and OF pleasing design.
win be the 100 birds OF the S1eIl col
lection and the nine monkeys which
ARE a part OF the Davenport ZOO. There
-.Pre nearly three dozen birds collected
s1rom Europe Asia. the Americas. and
-other lands. The birds and monkeys
will lie housed on the main floor of
Sthe new building ald the basement
twill be- a work room and store room.
The Offices of Park Superintendent c.
q. r BOehm will also be on the main
fiOOr- The building Is entirely fire
proof 70 Will be heated in the aviary
proper to a temperature Of So degrees
The public "a invited TO inspect 81 he
tween the hours Of 10 a. m. and p.
IN. daily after Sunday.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1913-03-27
Leg Cut Off BY Train.

With his leg cut off above the
ankle, Mr.. Lee Fowler, of Bamberg,
S. c., was brought to this city last
night on the Southern train and was
rushed Immediately to the city hos
pital, where an operation was per-
formed.
Information from the trains crew
was to the effect that the accident
occurred at Branchville while Fowler
was changing trains. They say he fell
beneath the train and had his leg
cut completely off. They seem not
to have very detailed story of how
the accident occurred, but it is un-
derstood that the engine was back
ing out and uncoupling from some
cars while Fowler was attempting to
go from one car to another.-Augus-
ia Chronicle.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1913-03-27
Had $4,000 Secreted in Corset.

New Orleans, March 20.-Antonio
,Musica, New York hair dealer, with
his two sons, was arrested here last
Wednesday, the father and his sons
being charged with defrauding
banks in this country and in Europe
of about a million dollars. They will
not fight extradition., The two daugh-
ters are being held as material wit
nesses." 1t is alleged the fraud was
perpetrated through the manipulation
of invoices.
When arrested approximately $780,
900 was found in the clothes of the
father and his children. Eighteen
thousand was found in Grace Musica's
corset Philip, one of the sons, de-.
clared he would kill himself before
the station was reached. Detectives
took the revolver from him.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1913-03-27
Address in Town Hall Tonight.

DR.. Hayne, who is an authority on
sanitation, having charge of the
health department in South Carolina,
will arrive in Bamberg this (Thurs-
day. morning. BY request of the
civic league, he will thoroughly ex-
anime the entire town and Thursday
evening, at half-past eight o'clock,
will address the citizens of Bamberg
at the town hall on the subject OF
sanitation. He will tell his audience
how to make Bamberg an ideally
healthful town. Let everybody at
tend and profit thereby.
The civic league will meet this
Thursday afternoon with Mrs. G. F.
Hair at four o'clock. Members are
requested to bring their recipes also
their dues for the year.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1913-03-27
Damage Suit at Camden.

In court at Camden last week
verdict for $4,000 was rendered
for the plaintiff in the case of Mrs.
Warn against the Seaboard Air Line
Railway. While travelling in Geor-
gia last year Mrs. Warn was injured
in getting off the train, and brought
suit. for damages with the above re-
suit. She is from Colleton county,
and is a sister of Mr.. James Nc
Gowan, of this city, who was in Cam
den at the trial. Messrs. Carter &
Carter, of this city, were attorn-
eys in the case, Mr.. B. D. Carter hav-
ing charge of it, although Mr.. J. F.
Carter was also present at the trial.
1t is said that Mr.. Carter's fine hand
ling of the case, as well as his mag
nifcent argument to the jury, had
much to do with the successful re-
suit. The railroad has given notice
of appeal to the State Supreme Court.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1913-03-27
Accident at Branchville.

Monday night of this week Mr.. Lee
!. Fowler, young man who had re-
Gently been running moving picture
show in Bamberg, but who left here
a few weeks ago, had his leg cut on
by a Southern train at Branchville.
When he left Bamberg it was said
that he had gone to Texas, but 1t
seems he has been staying in and
around Orangeburg. 1t appears that
he was on his way to Bamberg Mon
day night from Orangeburg, and in
changing cars at Branchville he got
on the train going to Columbia and
when it begun to back in order to get
on the Columbia track he found out
he was on the wrong train and jump
ed off the moving train and in some
way he got his right leg across the
track and the train passed over the
limb, crushing and mangling it so
badly that amputation was necessary.
AS soon as the accident happened
physicians we're summoned and atten-
ton given him. He was then put on
the train for Augusta and carried to
the hospital in that city, where the
operation was performed.
DR.. H. F. Hoover, of this city, was
telegraphed to as soon as the acci-
dent happened and he met the train
here and went on to August Ia and
assisted in the operation. He re-
turned Tuesday morning and stated
that Mr.. Fowler stood the operation
we'll and was doing as we'll as could
be expected. The right leg was am
putated a little below the knee.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1913-03-27
MISS BESSINGER WINS GOLD.
Next Count April 21st-Two Val
liable Prizes to be Awarded.

Last Monday night the first count
in The Herald's popular voting con-
test took place.. a representative of
the contest company being present,
and when the totals were all footed it
was found that Miss Hattie Bessinger,
e Govan, had won the $40 in gold
offered for the contestant having the
highest number of votes at the first
count.
The next count will take place Mon
day. April 21st, and at that time the
testant having the next greatest num-
Der Of votes will be awarded the
$1,000 trimmed hat to order, given
by The Millinery Store. To the con-
testant having the next greatest unm-
Der of votes will be given the pair
of May Manton shoes given by Rentz
& Fielder. Get busy. young ladies,
for some of you will get these prizes.
Remember that the contest is young
yet, and it is not too late for some
young lady to enter and carry off
the grand prize. The next count may
show number of surprises, as some
young ladies whose names are not
published this week are at work we
learn and while they have not as yet
sent in their coupons they will no
doubt be heard from in the next
count.
The following bonus offer will con-
tinue and remain unchanged up to
Monday, April 21st, so take advan-
tage of this splendid opportunity to
secure votes:
For every new one year subscrip-
tions 10000 extra bonus votes, max
ing a total of 1920 votes.
For every one year renewal SUBJ
scriptions 5000 extra bonus votes,
making total of 1900.
For every bunch of 40 merchants
coupons 500 extra bonus votes will
be given, making total of 1000
votes. Now is the time to rush in
the votes.
The following is the result of the
rc+ oo,,nt.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1913-03-27
Memorial Services.

The Rivers Bridge Memorial AS
sociation will observe Thursday, April
oath, as memorial day. The Hon.
Richard l Manning, of Sumter, S. c.,
will deliver the memorial address.
The public is cordially invited to at
tend and the ladies are earnestly re-
quested to bring flowers. The fol-
lowing committees have been ap-
pointed:
On grounds and order of the day
J. D. Jenny, ]. c. Kinard, ]. A. Pc
ters, H. w. Chitty, W. D. Sease, J. o.
Kearse, w. H. Ritter.
On music-Rev. D. B. Groseclose,
J. G.. Kinard, J. F. Kearse.
DR.. N. F. KIRKLAND,
T w JENNY. President.
Secretary.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1913-03-27
Death of Mr.. j. p. Murphy.

Mr.. J. P. Murphy, one of the older
business men of the city, died at his
residence here last Friday after
noon after lingering illness of sew
eral months, in fact his health had
been poor for several years, but he
had been confined to his bed for
several months. The burial took
place at Restland cemetery Saturday
afternoon, and was largely attended
bv friends and relatives of himself
and family. Rev. w. H. Hodges, pas
tor of Trinity Methodist church, was
the officiating minister. The pail
bearers were: Honorary: j. D.
Copeland, C. R. Brabham, V. ]. Hart
zog, w. S. Bamberg, Geo. w. Gar
land, D. F. Hooton, G. A. Jennings,
Thomas Black, DR.. J. B. Black, W. NJ.
Brabham, DR.. o. D. Faust. Active:
W. D. Rhoad, H. w. Johnson, U.
Frank Bamberg, E. A. Hooton, Jones
A. Williams, Edgar l.. FTlce.
Mr.. Murphy was sixty-six years DID,
He was born and reared near Branch
Vile. but had lived in Bamberg for
many years, coming here soon after
the war. He married sister of Capt.
w. S. Bamberg and Misses Carrie and
Laura Bamberg, the death of his wife
occurring a number of years ago. He
is survived by three sons' Nessrs. j.
H., W. P, and P. B. Murphy, and two
sisters, Misses Ellen and Josie Muir
ply.
Mr.. Murphy had many friends IN
the community, and these, IN common
with his many relatives, sorrow over
his death.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1913-03-27
Got $500 for Sleepless Night.

Spartanburg, March 20.-W. NJ.
Floyd, postmaster at Spartanburg,
has been awarded 5000 damages by
a jury sitting here this week for a
sleepless night on a Pullman car. Mr..
Floyd reserved lower berth on a
train from Washington to Spartan
burg. but when he went aboard the
train found the berth occupied by a
woman. The Pullman company fail
ed to provide him with another berth.
He accordingly brought suit.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1913-03-27

| SUNDAY morning SUBJECT. EVIL
Spirits.
Sunday evening subject: A High
Resolve, a sermon for young men.
Those who were present at the
Sunday-school Sunday afternoon
were delighted with the children's
Easter exercises. There were sew
eral recitations and choruses that all
enjoyed, and two sweet solos sung
by dear little birdlike voices were
particularly pleasing. The thanks
Of all are due the graded school
teachers who so nicely trained the
children and assisted in the eXer-
cises.
God bless the teachers! If they
were not so thoroughly imbued with
the spirit of Christianity they would
not be doing the great work that
they are doing, How much we
mothers owe to them we can never
tell. They deserve the help and CO.
operation of every mother, and they
need it for the carrying on in the
best way of their great work.
Mr.. J. B. Cobb, writing of Brazil
in the Missionary Voice, says it is
"A land without a living faith. Their
Christianity is a Romanized pagan
ism-a type of Christianity without
Christ, where the Virgin Mother
comes before the divine Son. A
Christ is held up, but what Christ
"a helpless infant in mothers
arms, a helpless man hanging dead
upon a cross, a helpless wafer in
priests hands, an unattainable
Christ except as brought by priest
and mother-not a living, risen,
present Savior of men! Roman Cath
olicism in this country and Roman
Catholicism in Brazil-in all Latin
America-are as different as light
and Darkness
DR.. Robert Speer visited seventy
churches in South America and found
only one Bible and that was one that
the priest had ordered penitent
turn over to him when the penltent
confessed that he had one in his
pocket.
The gospel of Christ taught and
preached in it's simplicity and purity
by our missionaries is in Brazil as
everywhere "The power of God unto
salvation to everyone that believeth.
Rev. Walter Borchers tells of a
young man, a member of rational
ist club, who, noticing that the
Christians seemed happier and
purer than other people, came to
church to hear what was the teach
ing of the church. Again the next
Sunday he came and after service he
said to the pastor that he wanted to
quit sin and take Jesus for his Saw
ior. He had heard that they wor-
shipped the head of an OK. Now he
was sure that the Christians were
preaching the truth and it was just
that that he and his wife needed to
make a happy home.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1913-03-27
FIGHTING FOR ALIENS LIFE.
Father Doomed, Lawyers Trying to
Save Young Claude.

Richmond, Va, March 20.-On the
ground that no Federal question is
involved, Judge James Keith, presi-
dent of the State Supreme Court, to-
day refused to grant an appeal to the
Supreme Court of the United States
to Claud Swanson Allen, who is
awaiting execution with his father,
Floyd Allen, for their part in the
Hillsville Court murder on March IA,
1912.
Having failed in the only chance
that remained in a Virginia Court,
counsel for Claude Allen announced
tonight that they will apply to-mor-
row afternoon to Chief Justice White,
in Washington, for writ of appeal
and supersedeas, their claim being
that the prisoner was twice placed in
jeopardy for the same crime.
This proceeding does not affect the
status of Floyd Allen, who will be
executed in the State penitentiary on
March %. Claud Swanson Allen will
die on the same day unless writ is
secured tomorrow from the Chief
Justice of the Supreme Court of the
United States.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1913-03-27
DIRECTORY OF TRINITY METHO-
ODIST CHURCH.

Preaching every Sunday morning
at II o'clock.
Preaching every Sunday evening
at 7:30 o'clock.
Sunday-school every Sunday af-
ternoon at o'clock.
Mid-week prayermeeting every
Wednesday evening at 1870 O'Clock,
Epworth League every Tuesday
evening at 7:30 o'clock.
Everybody is cordially invited to
attend these services.
W. H. HODGES, Pastor,
RAILROAD Avenue,
Bamberg, S. G.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1913-03-27
Thf Ramthrrg Mrraln
Thursday, March 27, 1913.
SHORT LOCALS.
Brief Items of Interest Throughout
the Town and County.

Hear DR.. Hayne on sanitation this
Thursday evening at the town hall.
Rock, Finch, and Roodles, the
popular games, so certs, at The
Herald Book Store.
Even over in Barrwell they are
convicting people of selling liquor.
There were several convictions in
court there last week.
A petition is being circulated in
this city asking for an election on the
question of again establishing the dis
pensary system in this county.
There were a number of visitors
in the city Tuesday, looking after the
position of chief of police, as city
council had advertised for q chief.
Mr.. A NJ Brabham thanks the
friends who suggested his name for
mayor, but he regrets that he will
have to decline to make the race this
year.
Mr.. J. J. Jones wishes to thank
those who nominated him for alder
man last week but is unwilling to
make the race, and will therefore
have to decline the honor.
The editor of this newspaper will
be glad to reserve accommodations
for any of his friends who wish to go
to New York with the press party
in June. The rate is only $40 for
the round trip from Charleston.
THAT man may breathe but never
lives,
"Who all receives but nothing gives;
Whom none can love, whom none
can thank
"Creation's blot, creations blank"
Mr.. Clyde Bolen, of Bamberg, and
Miss Florence Chambers, of Green's
boro, Ca, were happily married in
Macon, Ca, Wednesday, March 18th.
the bride and groom will arrive in
this city the latter part of this week,
where they will make their home.
City council has not heard from
Mr.. o. B. Lain, who was recently
elected chief of police of this city, and
he was to have assumed the duties OF
the position last Monday week ago.
Council has therefore advertised for
q chief of police in the daily papers.
The place will be filed soon.
Many people are signing the pc
tition asking for an election on the
dispensary, not that they favor the
sale of whiskey but they are disgust
ed with prohibition in Bamberg coun-
ty. AS between the dispensary and
blind tigers, and that seems to be
the issue, they prefer the dispensary.
Wonder what would happen if the
editor of this newspaper made up his
mind to tell the truth, the whole
truth, and nothing but the truth
about people and happenings in Bam-
berg and was to stick to it for few
weeks? Some of you needn't be get
ting uneasy. We have no idea of at
tempting such a thing yet while.
The State Press Association will
hold it's annual meeting at the Isle
of Palms on Thursday and Friday,
June 18th and goth. On the 21st
the members and their friends will
sail from Charleston over the Clyde
line for New York on their annual
outing. Several from Bamberg have
already decided to go on the trip.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1913-03-27

The Bank of Modoc, in Edgeheld
county, has gone into the hands OF a
receiver, with liabilities of $4,000 and
available assets of $4,000 The bank
was declared insolvent by State Bank
Examiner Rhame. 1t has been IN ex-
iStence two years.