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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-05

school boy is familiar. The final pan
Drama in the concession will show the
assembled battIeships Of the navies Of
the world anchored OF Harbor View,
the exposition site, with the white
squadron coming through the Golden
Gate. There will be a thrill from
start TO finish in this production. The
spectator will gaze at battleships,
and fighting hydroplaAes apparently in
action The representation will open
with a view OF the open sea A per
feet illusion of the restless ocean will
be presented. The water will be seen
as If rising and falling. the waves &C
tuslly appearing TO form at the hori-
ION and sweep to and under the deck
on which the spectator is seated.
The cost Of the replica o. the Pan
ANA canal will be $250,0Oo, which is
the amount required for the production
Of the Grand Canyon spectacle. The
canal" will be an exact replica of
the great work at Panama. Gatun
lake, Mirahores dam. all phases of the
canal with which Americans are IA
miliar, Will be reproduced in miniature
MINIATURE FoRTIFICATIONs.
Miniature fortihcauons win be shown
and the workings OF the great gates at
the locks will be illustrated in a way
which will perhaps make their opera
ton palmer TO the visitor than if he
visited the canal itself The conces-
sion will be Illuminated under the d.
rection Of W. D. A Ryan, who has
charge Of the illumination OF the Pan
anna canal
The concession OF the Grand Tn
anon" at Versailles promises TO be Of
peculiar interest Napoleon, his mar
shals. officers, soldiers and horses will
be represented in full uniform with the
arms and equipment Of the period.
The Grand Trianon' ct Versailles X
the famous villa erected by Louis XIV
for Madam de Maintenon. All the I'm
portant campaigns Of Napoleon I. will
be illustrated by scenes reproduced
from the celebrated pictures in the
grand gallery of battles at the Yer
sailles art gallery. Many famous paint
iugs, like Artist Verestchagin's his
toric painting Of the bloody battle OF
Borodino, will be reproduced.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-05
A Regular Old Sherlock.

Poor girlr' said the general manager
as the young woman who had just ap-
piled for q position as stenographer
walked out OF his Office
What's her troubleY' asked his sec
rotary.
It's too bad that a girl who is 30
pretty-one who might be living in lux
ury-is compelled to 20 out looking for
work because sue refused to listen TO
her parents. You heard her say she
was married. didn't you?"
Yes, but | didn't hear her mention
her parents"
Evidently you have not developed
much ability in the way of making de-
auctions Why would q girl with such
eyes. such hair. such a complexion,
such teeth. such a beautiful face and
such figure as hers have to go out
looking for work II she hadn't married
against her parents wishes F"-Chicag 90
Record Herald.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-05
Population In United States.

The United States at present is in no
danger of overpopulatiOn. The Japa
nese empire has about 5O,OOOOO0 peo-
same area as the single state Of Cali
FORMS. The German empire has g.
100000, and the German empire il Co.
O0O square miles less than the state Of
Texas. The United States OF America
could furnish room and support for al
least a billion human beings. 1t will
be long time before the danger line il
reached in this nation and the popula-
don begin to encroach upon the means
of subsistence. There Is no cause for
immediate worry.-Exchange
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-05

avenue to the north line of Fourth
avenue, except the right-of-way of the
Tri-City Railway company, by grading,
draining, curling and paving with
brick blocks on q f1ve-inch concrete
foundation, together with the city en-
gineers estimate OF the probable cost
Of said improvement in amount of
31,537.00.
Mayor Schriver offered a resolution
that the estimate OF the probable cost
Of improving Second avenue and Sew
enth street, just read, is a fair and
reasonable one and that the same be
approved. Carried: Ayes-Schriver,
Rudgren, Hart and Bear. Nay-Rey-
nolds.
Mayor Sch1ver read an ordinance
entitled: can ordinance providing for
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-05

There is vigoT and snap
where before the hair was
dead. dull and brittle. The
itching which is so annoying
stops and you enjoy a feel.
ING Of GOODNESS and cleanli-
ness hitherto unknown.
Any dealer will sell you
Newbro's Herp.Cide in 50-cent
and Sl.OO sizes and guaran-
tee IT, II it doesn't do as
promised, If you are not salts
fed he returns your money.
But you'll be satisfied. The
first application will convince
You that Newbro's Herpicide
is the very thing for the hair.
Its odor is delightful.
Applications may be OBJ
ta!ned az the better barber
shops and hair dressing par
lors.
Young & McCombs Coop
erative Store Co, are special
agents.-(Adv)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-05
Dangerous Dandruff
viii Make America a BaIdheaded
Nation II Not Checked.

viii Make America Baldheaded
Nation II Not Checked.
NJ. Pasteur, the great French Physi-
clan of Paris, once said: 81 believe we
shall one day rid the world of all dis
eases caused by germs"
Dandru1 is caused by germs, a fact
accepted by all physicians
Dandruff is the root of ali hair evils
II it were not for the little destructive
germs working with a persistency
worthy Of a better cause, there would
be no badness.
Partisan Sage will kill the dandrun
germs and remove dandruff in two
weeks or money back
Thomas Drug company guarantees
IL II will stop itching scalp. falling
hair and make the hair grow thick
and abundant
It puts life and lustre into the hair
and prevents it from turning gray.
II is the hair dressing par excel
lence, daintiiy perfumed and free from
grease and sickness It is the favor
its with women or taste and culture
who know the social value of fascinat-
ing hair
4 large bottle costs only cents at
leading druggists everywhere, and by
The Thomas Drug company. The
girl with the Auburn hair is on every
psckage.-lAdy.l
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-05

Commissioner RudgTen offered
resolution that the weekly payroll
just read in amount of $4,000, be al
lowed. Carried by unanimous vote.
Commissioner Rudgren offered a
resolution that Gus Stengel be allow
ed $1,000 on the waterworks account
from Feb. l 10 May 1, 1912. Carried:
Ayes-Schriver, Hart, Reynolds and
Bear. Nay-Rudgren.
Commissioner Hart offered a resolu-
ton that the bill Of Fred ]. Bartsch for
$40, be allowed and charged TO the
police account Carried by unanimous
vote.
Commissioner Hart offered q resolu-
ton that the butchers license issued
to Ed Herbert for the period from Feb.
10. 1912 to May l, 1913. be revoked
and that he be refunded part OF the
charge for the uneIpired period there
Of Carried by unanimous vote.
Mayor Schriver read a report OF the
board Of local improvements signed
by himself and Wallace Treichler, city
engineer, recommending the improve
ment of Second avenue from the west
line of Fourteenth street to the west
line Of Seventh street and Seventh
street from the south line Of Second
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-05

the improvement of Second avenue
from the west line OF Fourteenth
street to the west line of Seventh
street and Seventh street from the
south line of Second avenue to the
north line of Fourth venue, except
the rightof-way of the Tri-City Rail-
way company, by grading, draining.
curbing and paving with brick"
Mayor Schriver offered a resolution
that the ordinance providing for the
improvement of Second avenue and
Seventh street, just read. be consider
ed. Carried: Ayes Schriver. Rud-
gren, Hart and Bear ay-Reynolds.
Adjourned on motion OF Commits
sioner Bear.
NJ. T. RUDGREN,
City Clerk.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-05

the parting more pronounced
every day II so. We advise
you 70 get busy right away
or before il is too late.
We are not trying to scare
YOU. We are simply telling
YOU the truth. II you would
ward of impading ba dness
YOU must check that hair loss
and rid your scalp Of dan
druff.
Don't resort TO the use Of
an untried. of brand hair pre-
iaration when genuine Herpi.
eide costs no more. You are
liable 10 disappointment II
YOU experiment. Start right
and start now with the right
remedy and stick 10 it
Newbro's Herpicide.
Use Herpicide daily for a
while. then three times a
week will be sufficient. Watch
in the condition Of your hair
The change which takes place
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-05
Quick Relic. for rheumatism

George W. Koons. LAYTON. Mich,
says; DR.. Detchon's Relief for
Rheumatism has given my wife won
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 rap
.dly. On Monday she could not move
and on Wednesday she got up, dressed
aerself and walked out for breakfast"
sold By Otto Grotian, 1901 Second ave
Eue, Rock Island; Gust SchlegeI L
Son. 22O West Second street, Daven.
port-(Advertisement)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-05
CONCESSIONS IN
DEMAND AT FAIR
Over Two Thousand Apphca-
tons Already Received at
San Francisco.
SOME COSTLY EXHIBITS
Model Of the Panama Canal Costing
$25o,ooo to Be One Of the
Features.
Especial Correspondenoe Of The Arru.)

Especial Correspondence Of The ArgusD
San Francisco. Calf, Feb. More
than 1000 applications for concessions,
fled by amusement purveyors in all
parts OF the world, have been receiv.
ed by Director of Concessions Burt OF
the Panama Pacific International expo
sition. Many OF the CONCESSIONS will
be extremely original and striking.
Eight Of them will. in the opinion OF
Mr.. Burt. involve an expenditure Of
more than $4,000 900. The conces-
sions will be notable not only for their
great size and their splendor but also
for the fact that they are selected with
a view 10 their educational value The
art Of presenting cycloramas and pan
dramas upon an elaborate scale has
made tremendous strides In the last
few years.
Among the more important conces-
slons already accepted are: "The Grand
Canyon Of the Colorado" a splendid
spectacle 10 be displayed by the Santa
Fe railway; The Panama Canal" a
working model and panorama Of the
great work at Panama $4,000 visitors
will be able 70 make the trip along
the canal" every % minutes); The
Grand Trianon at Versailles" repro
ducing the famous battle OF Napoleon.
The canvasses for this concession will
be painted In France.
CREATION TO BE SHOWN.
Another concession. to be known as
the Creation" Is based on the first
chapter OF the Book Of Genesis An
elaborate series Of scenic devices will
be used TO visualize the bible story Of
the creation OF the world. THE Evo-
luton Of the American Navy" will. up
on an elaborate scale, depict all phases
In the development OF the navy from
the era OF the wooden frigate to the
present dreadnought. An ice palace in
which International skating and hook
ey matches will be held: a 49er's
camp depicting upon an elaborate scale
the discovery OF gold. The Battle OF
Gettysburg" The Horoscope" are
among other notable concessions.
The Grand Canyon Of the Colorado,
in all Of It's grandeur and color, as
seen from the platform OF an observa-
ton car, will be among the most unique
Of all the concessions. Walter Bur
ridge. the widely known American
scenic artist. will execute the paint
ngs which will depict the scenes OF
the canyon The concession will oc-
rupy S0ox7O0 feet OF ground space.
The Santa Fe plans TO render the con
cessiOn one Of high educational value
rather than one 10 amuse only and 10
this cad the company will engage
the foremost talent Of the country A
motor electric train will take the visit
tor through the Canyon" guides will
deliver running lectures on the points
Of interest
INDIANS WILL RE THERE.
In consonance with the setting, an
Indian village will be installed, and
members Of the Pueblo. San Domingo
Navajo. Zuni and Hopi Indian tribes
will present their dances and customs
in native cos tume. and display their
handiwork The Pueblo Indians. noted
for their work as silversmiths, will be
seen engaged in this craft. The Nav
ajos will weave their blankets, so much
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-05

William F. McCombs, chairman of
the democratic national committee, is
10 be presented with large loving cup
by the members OF the committee
today at democratic national head
quarters in New York.
The cup is "a inches in height and
mounted upon an ebony base, and val
ued at $500 II is suitably inscribed
as a token OF the appreciation Of the
associates OF Mr. McCOmbs Of his work
IN connection with the campaign. Ma
tional committeeman Norman E Mack
OF New York will make the presenta-
tiOn speech.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-05

Regular meeting held Jan. q, 1918
City council chamber, Rock Island,
Ill, Jan 81, 1913. The city council
met in regular session at 3 o'clock
p m, Mayor Schriver and all com
missioners present
The minutes of the regular meet
ing held Jan. 20, 1913, were read and
approved.
Commissioner Rudgren submitted a
report OF the receipts and disburse-
ments for the month of December,
1912, which on his motion was ordered
received and placed on file.
Commissioner Rudgren read the
weekly payroll for the week ending
Jan. 20, 1913. as follows:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-05
A. to the poa.

My dog understands every word ]
say"
I'm"
DO you doubt ftY'
No: l do not doubt the brute's In
telHgence. The scant attention be be-
slows upon your conversation would
indicate that he understands it per.
fectly ."-kansas City Journal
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-05

priced by tourists. and the San Do
mingo Indians will give an exhibition
OF pottery work The illumination OF
the canyon will receive the same at
tentiOn which is 10 be given the light
rag Of the exposition by Director Of
Lighting ". D. A. Ryan, so that all OF
the colors OF the canyon will be seen
N their natural shades.
The Evolution Of the Dreadnaught,"
a realistic illustration Of the birth.
growth and development of the mod
ern American navy will entail al out
lay Of Sl5O,OOO The concession is in
charge Of Z ". MacConnell. who pro-
duced the Battle OF Gettysburg" at
the great Worlds Columbian exposi-
ton at Chicago in 1898 The historic
incidents in the life Of the navy, such
as Perry's victory at Lake Erie; the
battle Of the Monitor and Merrimac
of Hampton Roads; Dewey's victory
at Manila Bay. and Admiral Samp-
sons defeat Of the Spanish feet at
Santiago Will be shown
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-05
TO STOP HAIR LOSS AND RID YOUR SCALP
OF DANDRUfF, USE NEWBRO'S HERPICIDE

and scalp. The scalp e clean and free
from dandruff. The hair looks strong
aui healthy and does not fall out.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-05
IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER

All OF the scenes will be presented
in chronological order. The visitor in
1915, as he enters the concession, will
first see the panoramas depicting the
early events in Americas naval his
tory and then he will see panoramas
Of the later events with which every
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-05

Do you have dandruff? Does your
hair fall out? Is it getting thinner and
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-01-28
CONGRESSIONAL
INVESTIGATION
S 1KRERTENED
If Department Of Justice
Does Not Press Standard
Oil Prosecution.
TEXAS WARRANTS
ARE NOT SERVED
Attorney General Wickcrshan' - III
clares He Della yed Service Because
Evidence on Which Indictments
Were Made Were Not Sufficient.

Washington, Jan. 28.-Congression-
al investigation Is threatened by Rep
resentative Gardner Of Texas IL the de-
partment Of justice fails to press the
prosecution Of the Standard Oil Off
cials, indicted in Texas. If the Texas
grand jury adjourns without further
action. Gardner says he Immediately
will press the investigation.
Attorney General Wickersham is
that he had withheld service of the
warrants for the arrest Of John D..
Archbold. w. G. Teagle and H. c. Fol-
ger, Jr.. of the Standard Oil, for the
alleged violation Of the Sherman anti
trust law in Texas, because the evil
dence upon which the Dallas indict-
ments were based, seemed insufficient.
Report Last of Evidence.
The attorney general declared that
e. B. Morrison, his special assistant.
and Oliver L. Pagan, an attorney OF
vestigating the general oil situation.
had reported to him, after study OF
the Texas case "that in their opinion
all OF the evidence in the possession
of the department was not sufficient
to sustain the conviction of any OF the
defendants. or to warrant the attempt
to obtain the removal of the defend:
ants resident outside Of the state OF
Texas" The attorney general con-
Cured in this view. but William II.
Atwell United States attorney at Dali
las. who considered the question with
Messrs Morrison and Pagan. dissented
from their conclusions and asked per-
mission to obtain additional testimony.
This was granted and the attorney
general says he has just received fur
ther suggestions and recommendations
from Mf. Atwell which have not been
acted upCn.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-01-28
BISMARCK CH|EF F
IS UNDER FIRE
F. L. Watkins Makes Com
plant and Commission is
to Hold Hearing.

Bismarck. N. D.. Jan. 2s.-The city
was thrown into a furore late yester-
day when 1t was known that Chief of
Police Mcdonald was about to be plac-
ed under arrest upon affidavits fur
nished by Rev. +. l.. Watkins VINO ap-
peared before the city commission and
in detailed talk told story after story
Of the alleged malfeasance in Office
and alleged incompetency Of the head
OF the police department.
When the news became known
about the city. and particularly among
the legislators there was q wild ripple
OF excitement and those who were gos-
siping in the lobby Of the Mckenzie.
Grand Pacific and other hotels were
asked all sorts of questions.
To Furnish Anidavits.
Rev. MIR. Watkins. In his talk before
the commission. stated that he could
furnish davits to prove that Chief
Mcdonald knew Of the violations of
the prohibition law and that the chief
while on duty had partaken Of liquor
in semi-public places.
Rev. MIR. Watkins also alleges that
the chief knew of the existence Of
questionable places within the city
limits. and that III patronizing them,
he was guilty OF malfeasance in Of
flee.
The city commission. after listening
ia the arguments. decided to hold
special meeting Thursday morning.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-01-28
IS
NOW UP TO TAFT
Congress Passes Inaugural
Provision-Sufragists
Get Special Stand.

Washington. Jan. 2s.-only the sig
nature Of President Taft Is now needed
to the resolution of congress authoriz-
ing the inaugural committee to erect
stands on public space. string over
head wires or conduits for special IL
Elimination and borrow flags and en-
signs from the war and navy depart
ments to carry out its plan for the
ceremonies incident to the inaugura-
ton Of President-elect Wilson. Tho
resolution passed the senate today and
already has been approved by the
house.
AS passed the resolution contains
an amendment as requested by dele
cation Of women suffrage advocates
for the erection Of a special stand,
south Of the treasury department to
be used in connection with the suf-
frage parade March 8. Senator Suth-
erland had been instructed to report
the resolution with such an amend
ment unless satisfactory arrangements
were made between the ragists. the
war department and the inaugural
He announced that. ac-
would be raised by the war
and Chairman Eustis Of
the inaugural committee to the pro-
posed stand. Suffragist leaders ex-
pressed themselves as we'll pleased
with the result Of their fight.
Original Wilson Club.
The Wilson club Of Trenton. N. j..
is to have a post of honor in the par
ade as the Original Wilson club"
The Wilson club of Staunton. Va. the
birth place. was q
for his honor but 1t has
been found that many Of the members
of the club are to march in the parade
as members Of military organizations
Of Virginia and that the club will not
enter the parade as an organization.
Inaugural committee officials estimate
that the cover. 'ors of three-fourths
Of the states east Of the Mississippi
will attend and governors Of one-half
Of the states west Of the Mississippi
will also be here. General Wood.
grand marshal Of the inaugural par
ade. today completed the organization
of his staff with the selection Of two
aides de camp. They are
]. D. Bloodgood. commander Of the
Of the Potomac. g. A. r.,
and Jere A. Costllo, commander Of the
Of the District Of Column
bia. U. 8. Spanish-Americanw war vet
eraUa
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-01-28


New York-Mrs Mary p'air Bro.
kaw. wealthy society women and for
merly of New York and Newport. has
returned from Europe to fight the
divorce suit which her Wall street
husband, w. Gould Brokaw, has start
ed. Three years ago Mrs. Brokaw
won her suit for separation and $15.-
900 year alimony Later she started
divorce proceedings, which are still
pending, and her husband met this
move with a counter suit which Is
soon to be heard.
Mrs. Brokaw calls ''scandalous"
the allegations of her husband. who
named In his suit Baron Alexander
Won Hochwachter, German army
officer. and Maurice Gray. In her
action Mrs. Brokaw went her hus-
band one better. however, naming
four women.
II will stay here until this divorce
case is settled" Mrs. Brokaw has an
nounced. "After the fight Is over
and I have won I am going back to
ENGLAND to remain for the greater
part of the time.
II do not think could live here
after the notoriety that has been given
this divorce case. American laws are
very uncivilized when they allow the
press to publish as much az 1t has
published about this case.
II do not think I could live any,
where IL 1t lasted much longer and
the case was continually before the
public.
"Tor two years have been fol-
lowed all over Europe by detectives.
I am being shadowed even now"