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The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1913-07-11


money, q course. The Job 81 keeping
books on It. % that It might IS 70
turned when the case was over, had
fallen to me, and It was making me
stay up late nights. ..=.
Then came the test. The telephone
rang one night, late. had been work
Ing over my books. attempting to
straighten out the list Of persons who
had paid In money during the day
ana to whom 1t must be returned. ]
looked at the clock, It stood exactly
ut midnight. A voice which seemed
to have a familiar ring to It came over
the phone. .,.... -. ........ ..,......-:
Allen Hail. please it said;
reused the detective. He answered the
telephone and saw that the face was
wrinkled AZ he. said All right and
hung up the receiver.
What is it7' asked.
"A woman. he answered. who
merely said II am ready Do you
SUPPOSE
II am sure Of it, I answered. i
recognized her voice az being similar
to that Of her. daughters. We must
get things in readiness
Long had we studied that little
book Of instructions. We knew every
line by heart. Hastily we went to
the seance rooms, arranged the stat.
ues Of Buddha, fixed the lights. the
phosphorescent figures, the heavy
robes and curtains and then went
downstairs and sat down to wait.
Nothing happened for about twenty
minutes-and then there came sound
which caused us both to start from
our chairs. It was knocking on the
door from beneath, three heavy taps.
each with a space Of time between,
then five short, staccato ones. We
stared at each other. Then my detec-
tive. with lunge, pulled the rug from
the floor and threw 1t into one corner.
A trap door lay before US. I hurried
to the seance room, to arrange the
powders and illuminations that would
end the spending Of the Charles for
tune. AS worked in the darkness,
shielded by heavy curtains, heard
the voices Of the woman and Of the
supposed Alem Hail.
81 have brought you twice as much
money tonight the woman was say
ing. I want to see him longer.
want to talk to him about that thing
you have kept me from asking him
about-what became Of him. I want
you to let him come near me and let
mo hold him in my arms. Won't you
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1913-07-11
Nothing Extraordinary About II.

Notnbb0 extraordinary %ooOI u.
An artist who spent great part Of
hS3 life In the Latin quarter tells Of
the frugality of a Frenchmnn who
lived on a pension Of five francs q
week, involving curious system.
which the Frenchman thus explained,
"Eet is simple, vaire simple! Sum
day go to the house Of a good friend,
and zere dine 50 extraordinaire and
eat 80 vaire much l need no more till
Wednesday. On Eat day have at my
restaurant one large, vaire large, dish
of tripe and some onion. I abhor 20
tripe, yes, and re onion also, and to-
gezzer zey make me so Ill as I have
no more any appetite till Sunday. Eet
IL vaire simple!"
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1913-07-11
His Nationality.

Two old cronies had been sitting in
a cafe on Cortland street one Satur-
day afternoon for several hours and
were pretty much the worse for their
lengthy tete-a-tete.
What Is your nationality, any way,
Jim?" asked one:
well, I'll tell you, Bob. My father
came from Glasgow, so I'm half
Scotch"
And the. other half settler, guess"
put in his Syracuse
Journal.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1913-07-11

do that? The woman's voice was pit
eous. Wont you let me?'
"'Spirits are vague was the gut
tural answer Of the pseudo Hail.
Spirits are vague
"'But you have promised-oh. so
many times. The spirits Of life which
you said would bring him to me in
my dreams have not done 1t. Once !
saw him-then he fitted away. You
let me talk to him and ask him If he
loves me. Why can't you let me ask
him what want to know-about that
other woman Haji's voice seemed
queer. 1t was choking.
"Tonight,' came his reply at last.
you can SEQ him and talk to him and
hold him In your arms. The spirits
will IT,
"A cry came from the woman. She
hurried into the seance room and
seated herself. could hear her hard
breathing. could almost see her
eyes cleaning In the darkness.
Then began the scarce. Strange
lights played for moment as pulled
the switches to the accompaniment Of
the chanting voice Of the detective
Hail. Then all was darkness. At last
! voice broke upon the stiffness.
81 have come to you, Esther. What
Is 1t? What is it,
"The woman half sobbed.
"'Henry, where are your
81 am close to you. Close to you
"A vague figure hoated through the
air, near to the waiting woman, then
disappeared in darkness. Again 1t
came forth, and this time it carried
with 1t an uncanny glow, showing the
dead face Of a man, his bloodless lips,
his staring eyes. The woman reeled
in her chair and thrust forth her arms.
The figure vanished behind the cur.
tains again.
"Once more the voice sounded. The
strange lights played again and again.
The woman was becoming hysterical.
She was screaming to Halt. begging
that he allow the spirit to come to her.
to be held in her arms. There was no
answering voice, for Hail. the sup
posed, was stretched forth upon the
d1van, his whole body hidden except
his arms and head. His eyes were
closed. He was In trance.
Music began to play. For the last
time the figure came forth. .drlfted
into the air and then settled itself into
! the woman's arms. She sobbed aloud,
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1913-07-11
A SWINGING TARGET,

Every Boy Scout and all other boys
who love outdoor pastimes will be
interested In this new idea for q
moving target. It is comparatively
easy with little practice to become
expert in hitting the bullseye of a
stationary target, but with a moving
target 1t is quite different PROPOSE
ton, for 1t requires considerable
more experience in Judging distance,
which Of course makes this form of
tarket shooting more interesting than
that with a stationary target.
Fig. l shows swinging target
that Is very easy to make. In the H.
lustration It is shown suspended from
a tree branch, which will be the most
convenient way of putting it up in
the woods; but Il you use it in the
back yard and there is no tree there,
1t may be supported from the end of
the crosspiece nailed to the top Of a
clothespost, or from a bracket fasten-
ed to q wall.
Figure shows a rear view of the
target and suggests how it may be
made stationary at any time by loop
Ing the ends of ropes, that have been
fastened to stakes driven into the
ground, over nails in the lower por-
ton Of the target
Fig. 8 shows details of the target.
The platform should be made about
"a inches square, and the boards
should be held together by mailing
battens across the back as shown in
Fig. 2. After the platform has been
made. take, a barrel hoop and fasten
1t to the center with staples, as
shown. This will give you a frame
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1913-07-11
Discovered Rare Disease.

During the eighteenth century DR..
Percival Pott Of London, who was one
of the best known physicians In that
period, discovered the disease of tho
spine which he called "vertebral ca
ries," or decay of the backbone. Tho
treatment ultimately prescribed was
plenty Of pure food. sunlight, fresh
air and sleeping outdoors all Of tho
time.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1913-07-11
First Brides to Cross the Rockies

First Brides to Cross the Rockies.
Marcus Whitman, NJ. D., who saved
Oregon to the United States. was
born September 2, 1902. at Rushyille,
N. Y. He married Miss Narcissa
Prentis, of Angelica, N. Y, In Febru-
airy, 1886. and their wedding trip was
to cross the continent that year tn
company with Rev. H. H. Spaulding
and his young wife. The brides were
the first women to cross the Rocky
mountains. They made the journey
Of $500 miles In seven months. d
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1913-07-11
Joy.
"John, I'm 30 happy"

"John, I'm 30 happy"
Are you, dear? I'm glad to hear
that You ought to be happy. You
have everything to make you So" ::
Mrs. Wilkerson was here this after
noon and she said the baby looked ed
much Ike me that no one would be-
lave you were any relation to II" :.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1913-07-11

: O. our right, the great,
age-greened statue Of
George Wa 8 b in & t o n
held itself aloof from
the steps of the Treas
ury Building. The star
ing eyes were far down
the street, to where
marching figures in the
costumes Of Colonial
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-12

Sheppard street was hostess at a de.
lightful five-course Halloween dinner
last Friday evening. 4 multitude OF
candies lighted the rooms. The
center-piece was a monster pumpkin
filled with branches of autumn leaves.
Lights were so arranged in the bottom
of the pumpkin that 1t shed a glow
upon the leaves above. bringing out
the beautiful colors. lowering about
the branches we're paper bats. Place
cards stood upon black ribbon which
radiated from the centre. After din
ner the guests were entertained with
delightful music. The guests from
out of the city were the Misses Easson
anC Deliett of Davenport, Mr.. and Mrs.
r. G. Squire of Upton, Iowa and Mr..
and Mrs. Thomas Townsend of Daven-
port and Mrs. C. w. Person and Lee
Person OF VIOLA
Mr.. and Mrs. Willard Garrett were
visitors at the county seat Monday.
Merle Stoner gave a Halloween
party at her home Friday evening at
8 o'clock. About 80 masked guests ar
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-12
Wonderful Blood Remedy
That Works in the Tissues
The Very Latest Theory About How and Why the
Blood is Disordered.
SIS Means Pure Blood which Long

And In regsneratirg the tissues g g s.
has q rapid and positive anticotal effect
upon all those irritating influences that
cause rheumatism. sore throat. weak
eyes, loss OF weight. thin pale cheeks. and
that WEAKNESS OF muscle and nerve that
IS generally experienced. By al sufferers
with poisoned blood
Get a bottle of s. s. s, at any drug
store. and IN q few days you VIII not only
feel bright. and energetic, but you viii b
the picture Of new life
S. s. s Is prepared only in the iaborz-
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efficient Medical Department. where al
who have any blood disorder Of a stub
born nature may write freely for advice.
S. s. S. Is sold everywhere by au drug
stores
Beware OF all attempts 20 sell you
something Just es good Insist upo7
s. s. s.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-12

a further investigation into the COM
plants OF the city council; the inves-
tfgation>seemingly satisfied them thai
many Of the rumors were without foun-
dalton.
Ask City TO Rebuild CoIiseUm.-That
the city council will be asked TO formu-
late some plan for the rebuilding OF
the Coliseum. lately destroyed by fire,
and probably to submit the project to
tn voters In the form OF sanction 70 a
bond issue developed. 1t is understood
that the Greater Davenport committee
as q meeting decided in favor OF this
scheme When asked in regard to this
yesterday Secretary Norwood OF the
committee would make no statement
and other members of the committee
proved equally peticent- Mayor Muel-
Ter says that the council is powerless
10 carry out the proposition unless
given authority to do so by the general
assembly. The legal phase OF the
situation is attracting much attention
and the men who are pushing the idea
are hoping for some solution OF the
difficulty. Davenport now has no
large meeting hall where gatherings
of several thousand people can be
housed or where large conventions can
be accommodated, and shows, fairs
and exhibitions taken care of. This
will prove a serious drawback 10 the
city. the Greater Davenport committee
believes and hence the movement to
rebuild the Coliseum.
To Establish Night School.-lf the
plans of Superintendent F. L. Smart
and OF the board OF education meet
with popular approval Davenport viii
shortly have a night school where
manual training in many different
forms, domestic science, business
courses and other branches will be
taught. Superintendent Smart brought
the subject before the board and re-
ceived its unanimous approval to go
ahead and make plans TO discover
the night school would be
popular here and whether enrolment
would justify the expense of its install
alton.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-12

Appointment Permanent.-Vfncent
Coleman has been permanently ap-
pointed as clerk at the Davenport
postofhce, and took up his duties Mon
day. He succeeds J. l. Burdette as
city distributing clerk, Mr.. Burdette
having been transferred 70 Lake City.
Fla
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-12
Quick Relic, FOR rheumatism.

George ". Rooms Lawton, Nick,
says: "Dr. Detchon's Relief for
Rheumatism has given my wife Evn-
derful benefit for rheumatism. She
could not lift hand or foot; had to
be lifted for two months. She began
the use of the remedy and improved
rapidly. On Monday she could not
move and on Wednesday she got up.
dressed herself and walked out for
breakfast Sold by Otto Grotjan.
1901 Second avenue. Rock Island;
Gust Schlegel & Son, 220 West Sec
ond street. Davenport.-(Adv.)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-12

The great experts in Chemistry and
Physloiogy now declare what has al
along been conterted BY the Swift Lab
C-atory that the germs Of blood disorders
End l0dsment IN the interEtices Of the It's
sues.
+ And herein g where s s 8 goes 20
work rapidly. effectively and with Won
derfully noticeable results
o. Tais famous blood purifier contains
medicinal compOnents Just as vital and
essential TO healthy blood as the nutritive
elements Of wheat. roast beef. and fats
and the sugars that make Up our daily
sZafion-
As matter Of fact there Is one ingre-
client in :. :. 8 which serves the active
purpose Of stimulating each cellular part
q the body 10 The healthy and 1udicious
selection Of its own essential nutrirnerit-
That Is why u reSenerrtes Tire blood sup
MY: why u has such a tremendous In
fuence in overcoming eczema, rash, PIN
pies, and al skin Affections.
advertisement
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-12

Miss Resale Selfridge came all the
way from LOndcn, England. TO make
her debut at home in Chicago. She is
the daughter OF Harry Gordon Self
ridge. a wealthy London department
store merchant. who got his start in
the Windy city. The girl was born in
Chicago. and even after her parents
moved 70 London she continued her
education in America. The presenta-
ton took place last Saturday at re-
ception given by her mother
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-12

Breaks Arm crsnkins AUto.-Dr.
Ray Kulp broke his right arm Mon
day afternoon while cranking his auto
mobile. Owing 10 the cold weather
the motor was hard 10 start and when
IL did catch the crank whirled sudden
y. striking Dr. Kulp on the forearm
and breaking the bone.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-12

bead that the teacher would not let her
attend school.
We took and had her treated for three
months with no relief. She kept getting
worse until tried Cuticura Soap and Oint-
ment- used the Cuticura Soap every third
day and the Cuticura Ointment at night.
After three days the scabs began TO come
of and new hair to come in In three weeks
her head was well Of sores Two cakes OF
Cuticura Soap and one box OF Cuticura
Ointment completely cured her" (Signed)
Mrs Walter Rogers. Nov. %. 1912
Why not have a clear skin. soft white
hands. clean scalp and good hair? 1t is
your birthright- Cutic1ira Soap with an
occasional use OF Cuticura Ointment viii
bring about these coveted conditions in
most cases when all else falls single sos
Il often sufficient. Sold throughoue Che
world LIBERAL sample OF each mailed free.
with 32-p- skin Book Address postcard
"Cuticura- Dept T. Boston"
ArMen who shave and shampoo with Gu
ticura Soap win find it best for stin and scalp.
Advertisement
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-12

rived and were met at the door by a
ghost who ushered them to the stair
way where they were met by other
ghosts. The evening was spent in
playing games after which dainty re-
freshments were served.
Miss Ethel Morris came home from
the Galesburg hospital Tuesday where
she has been for several weeks. She
was accompanied by her brother,
Frank Morris and Miss Esther Rush.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-12

Louis E. RoddewiE today. states that
Mrs. Huttenlocker was deserted with
out the slightest reason and that she
conducted herself as a loving and
dutiful wife" during their short welded
life Of what appears TO have been bur
few minutes duration. No sooner
had the ceremony been performed
than Wilbur Z. was nowhere TO be
found Desertion is the allegation in
the petition OF plaintif7, who asks to
hsve her maiden name, Elizabeth
BOos, restored TO her.
Desnery to Meet at Naquoketa-
The Cedar Rapids deanery will meet
at Maquoketa, Iowa, next week, Tues
day and Wednesday, Nov. IS and 1s,
when it is anticipated that a large
delegation from Trinity cathedral will
attend from Davenport. Very Rev.
Marmaduke Hare. dean OF Trinity
cathedral, with DR.. Cairnes. chaplain
OF s.. Katherine's school. will attend.
Miss Alice French will give a talk on
the recent triennial convention in New
York City. and among those who are
expected 10 90 from this city are Mrs.
the Woman's Missionary auxiliary,
Miss Stella Morehouse, secretary OF
the local auxiliary, Mrs. ]. a. Craw-
ford. Miss Adah E. Wright, head OF S..
Mery's Junior auxiliary. and Mr.. and
Mrs. E. II. Hall.
Investigate Hose House.-The Dav-
export police and fire commission
made a personal investigation of con-
ditiOns at Hose House No. 3 where 81
was charged disssention and neglect
were the cardinal fault and that the
fire apparatus was being broken as a
sort OF pastime. Each man was taken |
before the commission in the club |
room of the hose house and carefully I
questioned. None could be found who /
had any complaint TO make against a 4
colleague nor against a superior Of
ficer. That the motor-propelled appar- |
atus is too light for the work was the /
conceusus OF opinion. II is not be- |
lieved mat the commission will make ,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-12

The old, old story, told times with
out number, and repeated over and
over again for the last SO years. but it
is always welcome story to those In
search of health-There is nothing in
the world that cures coughs and colds
as quickly as Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy Sold by all druggists.-(Adv)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-12
Colds Cause Headache and Grip.

Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets re-
move the cause. There is only one
"Bromo Quinine." It has signature OF
e. w. Grove on box; 25c.-(Adv)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-12
HEAD COVERED
WITH DRY SCALE
Hair Came Out. Head tened and
BIed. Could Not Attend School.
Two Cakes of Cuticura Soap and
One Box Cuticura Ointment Cured.

276o Tamm Ave. st. Louis. Mo. My
little daughters head began with . dry
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-12

scale over the top and then
it got q dirty brown scab
with pus under It. Her hair
came out In less than .
week and her head itched
and bled- She had no rest.
/ had her wear a scarf all
the time. it looked 30 badly.
She was so sore and had
such big brown scabs on her
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-17
Dismissed 20 City Cases.

On the motion of w. c. Ralston,
city attorney. 20 city appeal cases
were dismissed this morning in the
district court.
Since the commencement Of the
hearing of the city appeal cases before
Judge George H. Whitcomb a week
ago Monday there have been eight
cases and eight convictions. This is a
direct reversal of the fate which
awaited the appeals a month ago. OF
the eight cases. six resulted in con-
victions-two defendants in two cases
one hung jury, and one discharge of
the defendant at Mr.. Ralston's re-
quest.
morning in less than twenty minutes
mostly charges Of drunkenness, va
grancy and street walking. It is ex-
pected the docket will be cleared be-
fore the January term.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-17
BURGLARS LAST NIGHT
They Entered Forbes Home-Polic<
Blocked Another Robber.

Burglars entered the home Of W. N.
Forbes. 32S WoOdlawn avenue, last night
and stole two suits Of clothes. two over
coats, silver mesh bag containing SIS. a
gray silk skirt and gold locket. Tho
only person IA the house at the time was
Miss Clara Frederickson, employed in the
Forbes family. who heard q door slam on
the first floor. This frightened her and
when she heard whispering she ran back
to her room, where she remained with
and Mrs. Forbes at II o'clock.
Sergeant E. Z. Walker. Detective Lyle
and Police Officer Morgan went to the
scene of the burglary but were unable to
find clue. The burglar. or burglars.
entered the house through a window and
left no trace after them.
Albert Patten. general manager of the
Topeka street railway company, saw a
man standing near the driveway Of his
home when he left his home early in the
car till he reached Tenth and Western
avenue. The suspicious looking character
entered vestibule of q house there and
later turned north on Western avenue.
When Patten returned later in the even
ing. the same man was providing around
twice but the man ran away. apparently
uninjured. The police believe that this
man had something to do with the Forbes
burglary.
Police Officers Hill and Mcclure discov-
cred that a store between Third and
Fourth streets on Kansas avenue had
been broken into. 1t was found to be a
cleaning establishment at 329 Kansas ave-
nue. When they entered the rear win
dow. a large pile of clothing was found
was found hiding in the store and was
arrested charged with burglary. Ora
Sims. a negress. was also arrested, al
legged to have aided in the burglary.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-17
MAYOR SAID MOP
He Would Not Let Delk Solicit Funds
ON Streets.

court record was not the proper quail
fication for . man conducting Christ
mas donation tripod on the street
corners, Mayor Cofran ordered e. +.
Delk from Kansas avenue this after
noon Delk has been presiding over
one Of the familiar holiday gift pots at
Sixth ana Kansas avenues.
''Delk has been in police court and
Is not a man. to stand ON the street
corners and ask for Christmas dona-
TONS" Mayor Cofran explained. MANY
complaints came to my ONCE and /
ordered him from the street."
A representative of the Salvation
Army called on the mayor today and
complained OF Delkis actions. declaring
that he was leading the public to be-
lieve that he was receiving money for
the Army work