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Rock Island Argus., 1913-11-19

laboring under a number of serious
handicaps, Principally in its local
freight service, which can be removed
or mitigated Goods going out and
coming in within radius of 80 miles
are subject to delays which are be-
lieved 10 be unnecessary.
viii Prepare Report.
It will be the wcrk of the enlarged
committee to make a careful inquiry
and make a report back to the ship
pers. Then a conference viii be
called with representatives of the rail-
roads operating here and some way
will be sought to conserve mutual in
terests. There is no intention to
antagoni5e the roads. but it is believed
that way can be found to help them
solve the problems which no doubt
veX them as we'll as their patrons.
One OF the greatest causes of COM
plant is the system under which the
Rock Island road handles incoming
freight This is all stopped at Silvis.
involving a delay, il is claimed. which
averages "a hours. A similar loss of
time is said to result from the send
ing of all outgoing cars to Silvis to be
picked up by freight trains.
Rock Island Argus., 1913-11-19
DR.. TELLER AS ALIENIST
Dunno May Appoint Peoria Man to the
State Administration Board.

Springeld, IL. Nov. 19.-Rumors
that DR.. George Zeller. superintendent
of the state hospital at Peoria, is 10
succen ID DR.. Frank p. Norbury as
alienist and a minority member oi
the state board of administration
gained a new impetus today when, al
the governors invitation, Zeller visit
ed and conferred with the executive at
his office. II was stated at the gov
ernor's office that no announcement
concerning the position is ready,
though Zeller's friends believe he has
been rendered the position.
Governor Dunno was visited by Rep
resentative George Fitch of Peoria,
progressive member of the Legislature,
who called TO put in word for Hugh
Weston. a Peoria progressive. whom
Fitch wants to see appointed on one
of the state boards.
The governor made two appoint
ments yesterday. He named State
Senator II. S. Magill Jr, superintend-
en- of schools of this city, to a posi-
tion as member OF the Illinois art COM
TO succeed Edward j. Parker
William A Mills of Centralia was
named public administrator of Marion
county.
Rock Island Argus., 1913-11-19
WANTS POST SEASON GAME
East Moline Buys Two Acres in the
Warner Addition.

Newman high school, claimant for
the title of the southern part OF the
state. has wired Manager r w. Fair
child of the Moline high school ask
ing for a post season game TO settle
the honors of Illinois. Manager Fair
child replied that not much attention
would be paid TO post season contests
till after the Thanksgiving game and
then only in the event that Davenport
is defeated. The Newman manager
suggested Nov. %, 27 and %, all of
which dates are impossible from Mo-
lines standpoint Manager Fairchild
prefers a contest with West Aurora, in
the event that there is TO be one after
the regular schedule is played.
Rock Island Argus., 1913-11-19
Sarah e. lamb.

Mrs Sarah Z. Lamb died at 9:45 this
morning of pneumonia at the home OF
her daughter. Mrs. George w. Foster.
3O4 Seventeenth street. Her maiden
name was Sarah Rollins, and she was
born in Richmond, Maine. Dec. 81, 1886.
Her marriage TO George W. Lamb took
place in Indiana, Nov. 80, 1854. The
husband died Dec Z. 1895, at Creston,
Iowa, where the family lived for a
number of years. There survive three
sons. Marshall and George of Moline
and Nathan of Chicago. and two daugh-
ters. Mrs. Foster of this city and Mrs.
s r Dodge of Joliet. The funeral will
Rock Island Argus., 1913-11-19
SHIPPERS SHOULD
HELP RAILROADS
Decide at Conference to Work
for More Prompt Local
Freight Service.
WORK FOR A COMMITTEE
investigation Expected to Result in
Something Tangible to Pre-
sent to Companies.

\. G. Abraham, chairman of the
traffic committee of the Greater Mo-
line committee, was authorized last
evening at conference of shippers of
Moline, East Moline and Silvis, to
name five additional members to work
with the body of which he is the head
in attempting to rectify conditions
under which local freight is handled
here Names of those to assist in the
work have not as yet been announ ced.
The conference was held at the
Commercial club and shippers from
the three towns named were we'll rep
resented. 1t proved to be the general
impression that the community is
Rock Island Argus., 1913-11-19
MOLINE FIRM TO Do
HIGH SCHOOL WORK

BY virtue of 2 proviso that II award
ed both contracts a discount of $500
would be given the Moline Heating and
Construction company last evening Sc
cured the Job. OF installing plumbing
and heating in the new high school.
Bids we're considered al a special
meeting OF the board Of education. 4
number OF out of town firms bid on
both contracts and the figures were
close. The Moline concern. however.
submitted a provision offering 10 take
$500 off its figures IL both jobs were
secured and this brought the joint bid
TO sZ34 below the best figures of com
petitors.
Rock Island Argus., 1913-11-19
STOP CATARRH
Unless Properly Treated With
Hyomei This Disease May
Become Serious.

II you have catlrrh. usually ind!cst-
cd by shifting. stopped Up head. drop
pings in throsr. Watery eyes and morn
ing choking. there Is an irritatcd state
% the mucous membrane which az
fords an ideal condition for the growth
OF disease germs.
Do not allow the dangerous germs
which may be breathed into the nose.
throat and lungs TO begin the destruc-
ton OF your health
The easiest, simplest, quickest. sur
est and cheapest way 10 check cstarrh
IS by breathing Hyomei-all druggists
sell il This wonderful mcdicstcd air
treatment does no; upset the stomach.
but is breathed in through the Hyomei
inhaler. directly following and surely
destroying all disease germs thar may
have been inhsled-the tissues OF the
throat. nose and lungs are quickly
healed and vitalized-
The unusual way in which Hyomei
Is sold by the Thomas Drug company
dispels all doubts as 20 its curative
properties. Money refunded, 70 any
one whom Hyomei fails 10 Nett a
complete outfit including in er and
bottle OF liquid. costs but l-0O-
(Ady)
Rock Island Argus., 1913-11-19
WANT INDEPENDENTS
ON ALL STAR ELEVEN

Some talk Is being INDUCED in by
local football followers OF game by
team picked from the best men in
the Moline Olympics and Illinois with
the Rock Island Independents. II Is
believed that such a team would have
a fair show of taking the title away
from the Independents. If the contest
can be arranged. The Illini. who out
played the Olympics and held them TO
tie in their last game. have been
trying TO get a date with the Inde-
pendents for Nov. 80. but in the event
that a contest such as is proposed is
arranged. they probably would waive
their demand for the date.
Rock Island Argus., 1913-11-19
OBITUARY RECORD
John E. lundholm.

John Z. Lundholm died at 11:30 last
night at his home 1920 Fourteenth
street, after long Illness. Fifteen
years ago he was injured in an acci-
dent at the Moline Wagon companys
shops and had not been able to work
since then. He was born in Fara-Lan,
Sweden, Aug. 81, 1874, and came to
Moline 20 years ago. He worked for
the wagon company five years prior
to meeting with the accident. Surviv-
ing are the widow and 10 children,
Charles, Frank, Mrs. Fred Holm and
Rock Island Argus., 1913-11-19

Chicago. Nov. I9.-Whiskers and
long hair have enabled Charles Rogers
OF this city TO keep a remnant of
his independence for q decade They
are now the remaining assets OF the
infrm old man. Giving him the ap-
pearance of a prophet, they earn
small change for him now and then
from artists who can use him as a
model
He has hot had a hair cut in 10
years. and ne stopped shaving in 1876.
the year he attended the Centennial in
Philadelphia But when he stopped
shaving and let his hair grow long
II vas not for commercial gain. When
ne was young his hair was black and
Rock Island Argus., 1913-11-19
EAST MOLINE WOMEN
IN 4 CIVIC LEAGUE

Fifteen East Moline women have
formed the Woman Civic league and
will hold meetings once IN tWo weeks.
Constitution and bylaws were adopt
81 and the following officers chosen.
Prcsident-ATiss Lillian owen.
Vice Pres ideEt-AlTs. George W.
Dick
Corresponding Secretary -AIrs- T.
r Van Meter
Recording Secretary Mrs L. D..
Aldrich.
Treasurer Mrs. Harry AnseIme.
Meetings viii be- held a. the home
OF the president tiu arrangements are
made foT permanent quarters. The
charter viii Dee kept open tfl Dec. 1.
Mrs. :. \. Cartwright vas named on
Rock Island Argus., 1913-11-19
GOOD BACKS FOR BAD.
Rock Island Residents Are Learning
How to Exchange the Old Back
for Stronoer One

Rock Island Residents Are Learning
How to Exchange the Old Back
for a Stronger One.
Does your back ache, feel weak and
painful?
Do you suffer headaches, languor
and depression?
Is the urine discolored, passages
irregular?
The kidneys may be calling for
help.
Weak kidneys cannot do their work.
Give them the help they need.
To cure a kidney backache you
must cure the kidneys.
Use a tested and proven kidney
remedy.
Doan's Kidney Pills have stood the
test
Convincing proof of merit in Rock
Island endorsement:
William Schroeder, $40 Hennepin
avenue. South Rock Island, Ill. says:
Il used Doans Kidney Pills and found
them effective. had pains across the
small OF my back and my kidneys were
out of order Deans Kidney Pills gave
me relief in every way and made me
strong and we'll"
For sale by all dealers Price so
cents. Foster-MiIburn company. Buff
fslo. New York. sole agents for the
United States
Remember the name-Doan's-and
take no other.-lAdv.)
Rock Island Argus., 1913-11-19

his beard was long and flowing and
OF the same ebony shade.
Il let them grow because I thought
whisRers indicated talent and believed
thought came through the hair" he
said 1t is well let them grow, be-
cause they help me earn my living
now. ! am not proud of them now,
because they are gray and thin. only
think of their earning power-which
will help me TO live
Il have no child to care for me. A
nephew sends me IS every three
weeks Sometimes people give me
castoff coat I am rs years old, and
don't know what / should do if IL
were not for my whiskers and hair
Rogers made some easy money last
year acting as Santa Claus man
Rock Island Argus., 1913-11-19
study Commission FORM.

Teachers who are taking advantage
of the normal extension course con-
Quoted by Prof r. +. Van Cleve of
the MacOmb normal school. are TO
study the commission form OF govern
ment as part OF their work in sOciol-
ory. There are 81 in the class. which
meets once in two weeks. Tnvestiga-
tiCn Of the operation OF the commission
form Of government Is being conducted
in Rock Island and Moline and the
subject viii be discussed in class.
Rock Island Argus., 1913-11-19
Mccombs for rammany Head.

New York, Nov. 19.-Wiiliam F. Nc
Combs, chairman of the Democratic na-
tional committee. has been asked by a
number of prominent democrats to as
sumo the leadership of the fight to re-
organize Tammany hall. McCombs
admitted this yesterday, but refused
further to discuss the matter. He will
leave for Washington tomorrow for a
conference with President Wilson.
Rock Island Argus., 1913-11-19
To Play at Depue.

Next Sunday the Moline Blue Blaz.
ers. one of the new football elevens
of the city, will play the Depue Badg-
ers at Depue, Ill. The Badgers claim
the lightweight championship of the
state. Last Sunday the Moline eleven
defeated the heavier IIuscatine team
6 to o.
Rock Island Argus., 1913-11-19
Mormons sarred in Roekford.

Rockford. Ill, Nov. 19.-Declaring
that their vicious practices have shown
them traitors TO the government and
such as should not be tolerated in a
decent community. resolutions attack
ing members of the Mormon church
were unanimously adopted by the
Rockford city council and Chief of Po-
lice Bargren was instructed tn forbid
any member of the Mormon church to
hold public meetings in the streets.
Rock Island Argus., 1913-11-19
Women Reflect Judoe Moran.

day rallied to the standard of Judge
Harry G. Moran ana reelected him
Judge of the city court. The van
quished is Justice NJ. Z. Fiddler. a
socialist. Ernest Hipsley. Moran's run
ming mate, also was rejected by a
large majority. Both ran on an inde-
pendent ticket
Rock Island Argus., 1913-11-19
w. j. Ford.

Word has been received by Mrs.
Edward Saunders. 40 Fourth avenue.
of the death of her brother, w. ]. Ford
at Butte, Mont. He passed way Nov.
Il after an operation for gall stones.
He was a tinner by trade. Mr.. Ford
formerly lived in Moline. He is sur
vived by his widow and six children
living in Butte and his mother. Mrs.
Stacey, sister. Mrs. Saunders, and a
brother. Albert Ford, all of this city.
Rock Island Argus., 1913-11-19
NEW SITE FOR CITY BARN
Newman High School Asks Date With
Maroon and White.

a new site for a city barn has been
secured by the city OF East Moline.
terms having been closed with 4. F.
Griffith, street commissioner, for two
acres of land owned by him in the
Warner addition close 10 the Burling-
ton tracks. The price is $500. H c.
Quade, the Moline contractor. will
proceed with the work of erecting the
barn there instead of the site orig
inally bought for the purpose near
the business district.
Rock Island Argus., 1913-11-19

Emma of Moline; John W.. of Shelby,
Mich; Fred. of Davenport: Axel, of
Rock Island and Victor. Mrs. Anton
Gustafson and Mrs. Hilda Johnson, OF
Chicago.
The funeral will be held from the
home at c:S0 Thursday afternoon with
Rev. c. ]. Nelson in charge and in
terment in Riverside cemetery
Rock Island Argus., 1913-11-19
J. L. 0AKlEAF QUITS AS
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR

]. L. OakIeaf today announced that
he had rendered his resignation as
public administrator for Rock Island
county TO Governor Dunno TO take ef-
feet at the latter's pleasure He was
appointed by Governor Deneen, Feb.
2S. 1907.
Rock Island Argus., 1913-11-19
READY To EXTEND
INTERURBAN LINE
UP RIVER VALLEY
Tr- City Railway Company Said
to Have Secured Much of
Right of Way.
BUILD TO HAMPTON FIRST
Expected That Work on Lire Parallel
ing Milwaukee Will Be Started
in Spring.

Indications are that the Tri-City
Railway company within the next year
will realize its plans for an extension
OF the WatertOwn iEterurban line up
the river. at least a. iar as Hampton.
Port Byron is the ultimate goal.
For a number Of weeks representa-
tives have been busy securing options
on the right OF way between Water
town and Hampton and IL l. under
stood that terms have been agreed
upon for all except one piece Of prop
erty. which is just outside OF Water
town. u is the intention 10 build the
road parallel u the Milwaukee line.
operations beginning. probably, early
in the spring.
Enlarge Residence District.
When regular interurban service up
the river is established il is expected
that Hampton. Rapids City and Port
Byron viI become popular as places of
summer residence for tri-city people
and - homes for workers in the shops
OF Moline. East Moline and Silyis.
Rock Island Argus., 1913-11-19

the publicity committee and Mrs.
Grant Fair and Mrs W. 2. Potter on
the membership committee.
Rock Island Argus., 1913-11-19
PindeII Nomination Tomorrow.

Washington, Nov. 19.-The nomina-
tion OF Henry NJ. PindeIl of Peoria, Ill.
TO be ambassador 10 Russia, will go TO
the senate tomorrow
Rock Island Argus., 1913-11-19

be private and the remains will be
taken to Creston for burial
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-02-26
RELEASED ONCE
 BUT LATER FINED

John Page-not the Commissioner of Agriculture, however-loves to look upon the cheerful cup and watch the fascinating bubbles come to the top of the exhilarating liquor too we'll. and for that reason, he is now spend ing his time in the city bastile.
 He was arrested Monday night by Patrolman Pat Henry and locked-up on charge of drunkenness, but upon his promise to be good and keep in the straight and narrow path, and up on the posting of $5 forfeit, he was released.
 { John, however, failed to keep his promise and in some manner stagger- ed out of the straight and narrow path, and at an early hour yesterday morning he was picked up "dead drunk" by Patrolman Boyd and locked up again. Judge Stewart put the fin ishing touches to the affair yesterday morning by assessing a fine of $5 against him.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-02-26
REALIZES VALUE OF
 GRAPHIC ADVERTISING

More reports are arriving compli- menting the Graphic on the splendid results obtained from it's advertising.
 Mir. Pendergrass of the Southern Grocer Company called at the office of this publication yesterday and or dered that an "ad' which has been running for several days be taken out immediately, saying that he had all ready obtained the desired result and that he was being fairly "swamped" with letters and answers.
 The lad" was little notice in the For Rent" column of the Gra9hic and Mir. Pendergrass stated that be- fore two days had passed after it's first appearance, he had rented the house to desirable tenants, and that now he is being interrupted in his business by answers to the "ad.''
 Mr. Pendergrass is now firmly con- vinced of the ability of the Graphic as an advertising medium.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-02-26
J. R. WATTS.

The funeral services of J. R. Watts, who died yesterday morning at o'clock after an illness of two weeks with pneumonia, will be held tomor- row afternoon at 3 o'clock. at the St. Joseph's Catholic church, Monsignor J. M. Lucey officiating. The inter- ment will be in the Catholic cemetery.
 MT. Watts has been employed at the Cotton Belt shops for the last ten years as machinist and his untime- ly death is mourned by his large host of friends in this vicinity. He was very well known here and was one of the most popular members of the local Machinist's Union.
 He is survived by a widow and two sons, George Watts, of this city, and Tom Watts, of Teague, Texas
 The pail bearers, who names have not yet been announced, will be mem- bers of the Machinists Union.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-02-26
THE STICK FUNERAL

The funeral services of Mrs. Willie A. Steck, wife of J. H. Steck who died Monday afternoon, were held yester- day afternoon from them family res idence, No. 602 East Eighth avenue. Rev. Carol D. Wood, pastor of the First Baptist church, officiating.
 Mrs. Steck, who was very we'll known in this city, had been in ill health for the past several years, and for the last few months she had been unable to leave her bed. The pail bearers were Fred Fox, J. A. Wright, H. l.. Atkinson, M. c. Cleveland, l.. Guest, P. w. Poss, J. s. Reap and A. l.. Anderson.
 Mrs. Steck is survived by her de- voted husband, two sons, P. E. and W. P. Steck, of this city; her mother, Mrs. Henry Carroll, and two sisters, Mrs. B. A. Atkinson and Mrs. w. S. Helton, also of this city, and two sis ters living in California, Misses Mary and Nettie Brown. One brother, Ben Carroll, also mourns her death.
 The funeral was attended by large number of friends and many beautiful floral offerings covered the casket
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-02-26
Governor Hadley In
 Hunt For Missing Man
Takes Hand In Search For Jacl
 Burke Who Disappeared From ,i HOxie.

Jonesboro, Feb. 23.-Former Gov ernor Herbert s. H 1dley of Missouri business partner of Jack Burke, the merchant and travelling man, is now taking hand in the search for Burke who has been missing for several days Governor Hadley had notified the Pinkertons and then came here him. self The detective has started at Hoxie, where Burke had big ware efforts to locate the popular salesman and sportsman. The many friends of MT. Burke and former bushes asso- ciates here are inclined to think that he has been a victim to foul play.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-02-26
STATE NEWS
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WILL REPAY CONNECTS

Little Rock, Feb. 24.-Replying to request from Winthrop D. Lane, associate editor of the Survey" of New York, for further information 1 upon the convict lease system in Ark ansas, Secretary Anderson of the | Arkansas Board of Penitentary Com missioners, has written telling of the success of those favoring peniten- tiary commission in having new law passed which abolishes the lease system. He goes further and requests the assistance of the magazine ill creating sentiment in favor of laws which will force the prison manage earning of convicts, to be given them upon their discharge, or to their fami- lies while they are incarcerated.
 Secretary Anderson states that when convict is released the hand of the world is against him, he is often driven back to crime by not having funds to tide him over to the time of securing employment. He thinks it best to have the convict pro- vided for, by placing his earned per centage in the hands of an institution, to be handed out as needed, or given all to the convict at one time. Secre- tary Anderson calls attention to the families of convicts often being a burden to the community, through their poverty, thereby making the in- carceration of the criminal q hard ship upon community. family and convict as we'll.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-02-26
THE BARACAS LOSE

Camden, Ark, Feb 25.-The High School basketball team defeated the local Baraca team Friday night by a score of B to IT. The game was the first of series of games to be played by city teams. 1t was fast and scrappy from start to finish. Coach M. c. Richardson of the high school acted as referee
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-02-26

For Sale-Dry Hickory Slave Wood. Telephone Imperial Wheel Works. 12-19 If For plumbing, gas fitting or gas supplies see J. C. King, No. 1000 Main street or Phone No. 944. 2-15 i'm WANTED TO BUY-GOOD sECONE
 hand rubber tire runabout Call at
 Reap & Crawford Furniture Co.
 2-26 3t An early start makes a good fin ish. Start early and use the right goods. s. w. P. products are always right Claud Clegg x Go. If Miss Selma Martin, who has been seriously ill for the past few weeks is now much improved and is rapidly recovering.
 Fifty patterns ana they are all new, the best rug show ever put on in Pine Bluff, our Club Plan is easy $200 down and $1 .00 a week. Reap & Crawford Furniture Co. If -J. G. King, practical engineer. Pump and gasoline engines repaired and oyerhauled. Phone 944. No. 1O0O Main street. 2-15 Inn Our doors are open; our salesmen courteous; our business is to please all; Our literature is free.-;So bright en up and give us a call--if only to talk about it (S. w. P.) Claud Clegg & Go. If Not low priced, but highest grade at fair, honest prices. You know our reputation. We say these are the best we know of You'll say so toe after you have used them. Ask for s. w. F. products at Claud Clegg & Go. tf R. H. Thompson, of Fort Worth Texas, was taken ill at the boarding house of s. H. Holland. No. 609 West Barraque street, yesterday and Dr. Woodul was called in to attend him He represents the Southwestern Tel ephone and Telegraph Company and is making his home temporarily at Mir. Hollands.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-02-26
WAMPINE AN OLD INDIAN
 PRESCRIPTION

or Syphilis, Rheumatism, Eczema Malaria and all Blood Diseases. WAM- PINE, one of the oldest and best BLOOD PURIFIERS, made by same formula it was made many years ago by the CHOCTAW INDIANS. Price $1 and $150 per bottle. For sale by all druggists. Manufactured by Wam- pine Medicine Co.,, Little Rcck, Ark ansas. 2-22 3m
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-02-26
SAY, YOU! Did You Say ~Vphicle l0

SAY, YOU!
 Did You Say "Vehicle!'' We'll, did you know that do every thing that's to be done in this line and that my work is second to none and that all say that they cannot see how I do it? It is this way. I have a partner who does the stealing and do the squealing.
 Now is the time to let me put your old vehicle through my mill and when it returns to you, you will not care if the price on new vehicles has ad- vanced to the moon. My guarantee is satisfaction or no pay. I do not ad- vertise for business but to let you know that l am in the business to stay. I give away Kelly springs field rubber tires which is in a class to itself, just for the fun of putting it on for you. If you doubt this call at
 WILLARD WAGON WORKS,
 113 North Olive Street,
 Pine Bluff, Ark. Phone 154.