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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-06
were guests Tuesday at the home of

were guests Tuesday at the home o
Mrs. Caroline of Nelson.
Mrs. S. F. Williams returned to he1
home in New Windsor Tuesday after
short business visit in Aledo.
DIR. j. A. Kleinsmidt, who has re
Gently returned from Vienna, Austria
Hundary, where he has been attend
ing clinics, spent Sunday here will
Mr.. and Mrs. George Werts, Jr.
Mrs. G. H. Moore left Tuesday fol
Madison, Wis, where she will Spend
"a week with her brother, G. V. Sea
stone.
Miss Elfie Graham left Saturday fol
San Diego, Cal, where she will spend
the winter. She was accompanied to
Galesburg by her brother and sister
Paul G. Graham, and Mrs. George w
Werts.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Gray, Mrs
John Gray and the Misses Bertha and
Bernice Ramsey spent Tuesday in
Rock Island.
Mrs. George Boemler returned to
her home in st. Louis, Mo, Monday
after making a few. weeks visit at
the homes of Mr.. and Mrs. ID. A. Hebel
and Miss Sue Wylie.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank McHard went
to Chicago Tuesday to attend the In
ternational Stock show.
Mr. and Mrs. II. G. Putnam, who
have been visiting at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Homer Mead, went to Rio
Monday to visit Mrs. Putman's broth
er, George Mead, before returning to
their home In Emporia, Kansas.
]. Kirby and daughters, Misses Jen-
ME and Lena, returned to their home
in Berwick Saturday after visiting at
the home OF Mr.. and Mrs. G. Baldwin.
Mrs. Carl Hector and baby of Biggs-
vile came Tuesday to visit her par
ents, Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Steiner.
Mr.. and Mrs. JOIN Morford of Bur
CESS and Mr.. and Mrs. A. c. Greer of
Seaton, who have been visiting Aledo
friends. went to Joy Tuesday to visit
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Jackson.
Miss Pearl Larrance spent Saturday
with friends In Galesburg.
DR.. A. J. Bowen, president OF Nam
king university of Chicago, who was
visiting at the home of Rev. and Mrs.
j. b. Bartle. gave very interesting
and instructive address at the Meth
odist church Sunday evening on The
New China" In the morning he spoke
TO the chilrden of the Sabbath school
telling them how Sunday schools are
conducted i'm China. At p. m. he ad-
dressed the Epworth league and told
hem of the boy whom they are sup
porting in the Marking university. DR..
Bowen has been in China for is years
and was in the midst of the revolu-
ion. 1t was he who carried the Amer
can flag and the flag o. truce between
he two armies.
Mrs. G. II. David went to Galesburg
Tuesday TO spend the day with friends.
The Standard Bearers entertained at
he home of Mr.. and Mrs. ID. A. Hebel
friday evening in honor of their for
ner superintendent, Mrs. Woodman-
Mr.. and Mrs. G. w. Gillespie went TO
yioIa Wednesday to visit their daugh-
er, Mrs. X. NJ. Saunders.
lee of Madison, Wis. A very pleasant
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-06
CORROBORATION
OF Interest to Argus Reader

For months Rock Island citizens
have seen in these columns enthusi
astic praise of Doan's Kidney Pills by
Rock Island residents. Would these
prominent people remommend a rem.
edy that had not proven reliable
Would they confirm their statements
after years had elapsed IL personal ex-
perience had not shown the remedy
TO be worthy of endorsement? The
following statement should carry con-
viction TO the mind of every Argus
reader.
Mrs. A. J. johnson, 40 Ninth street,
Rock Island, ILL.,. says: Il still think
as highly of Doan's Kidney Pills as
did in 1909 when I publicly recon-
Eended them. / had been suffering
from weak back and pains across my
kidneys. After being on my feet for
any length of time, / was tired out
Deans Kidney Pills were so highly
recommended that / got supply at
the Harper House pharmacy. They
gave me relief at once and three
boxes made me we'll"
For sale by all dealers. Price so
cents. -Milburn company, Buff
falo, New York. sole agents for the
United States
Remember the name-Doan's-and
take no other--(Adv.)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-06
With the formers mother, Mrs. Cath.

with the formers mother, Mrs. Cath
exile Johnson.
Miss Pearle and Walter Fassett OF
Reynolds are spending the week with
their uncle and aunt. Mr. and Mrs
Elwood Boutwell,.
Mr.. and Mrs. Kert Sheesley OF
Rock Island were Sunday visitors al
the Miles SheesIey home.
DR.. and Mrs. J. Z. Magnuson were
pleasantly reminded by about twenty
five OF their friends that their crystal
wedding anniversary had arrived
Many beautiful presents OF cut glass
were left as remembrances.
Grandma Sharp, living near Warner,
is i'll.
Mrs. S. H. Galloway, daughter and
son, Chester of Union, Iowa, are Wis
iting relatives in and around Orion.
Mrs. Fred WiIks and little sons OF
Galesburg visited a few days with her
grandmother, Mrs. Catherine Johnson.
Mrs. Samuel McPhearin OF Aledo is
visiting at the F. o. Swanson home.
Herbert Galloway left Thursday
with his stock and household goods
for Brentwood. Tenn.
The Harmony Concert company
greatly pleased the people last Sat
urday evening with the second num-
Der on the lecture course.
DR.. and Mrs. Wallace Bailey and
two sons are visiting in Chicago.
The annual election OF officers Of
the Eastern Star was held and the
following were chosen: Worthy mat
ron. Mrs. Clara Tamme: worthy pat
ron, C. II. Wayne; associate matron,
Mrs. Nellie Gustafson; secretary, A.
E. Fehlman; treasurer, Mrs Mary
Long; conductress. Mrs. Mae Magnu-
son: associate conductress, Mrs Cora
Fehlman.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-06

MED his guilt. Finally the youth was
searched by Lieutenant Frank ]. Lew
and detectives. In one of Amos shoes
a $50 and two IS bills were discov-
cred and a check for $40 payable to
the millinery firm He is then report
ed to have admitted taking the money.
The robbery was reported to County
Attorney Fred Vollmer shortly after
Amos arrest. The county attorneys
office is investigating before a charge
is filed.
Rev. 6rownriae Improving In Health
Rev. Thomas F. Brownrigg, pastor
OF St Patrick church, Burlington, and
formerly assistant at Sacred Heart ca
thedral. is very i'll at Mercy hospital
in this city. Father Brownrigg is suf-
fering from a severe heart ailment
which was pronounced hopeless at
Mercy hospital. Chicago, where was IN
der treatment for the past three weeks.
Since his arrival here and under the
careful and assiduous supervision of
his physician, DR.. d. J. Mccarthy. he
has shown a marked improvement
While hopes are entertained for his
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-06

Su0raQc convention IN session Al
Washington (arrow points to Presi-
dent Anna Howard Shawl; bottom,
Mrs. o. ~. p. Belmont Ueft) and
Mrs. Inez MiIhoIIsnd Boissevain.
We no longer beg for the ballot,
we demand it," declared Dr. Anna
Howard Shaw. president of the
American Woman Suffrage associa-
ton, at the national suffrage conven-
ton in Washington. This was the
keynote OF the meeting, which was
attended by hundreds of prominent
women from all sections of the coun-
try. DIR. Shaw is the author of a
resolution which calls upon Presi-
dent Wilson 10 make an administra-
ton measure of woman suffrage.
Among the prominent figures at
the convention were Mrs. o. II. p
Belmont and Mrs. Inez MilholLand
Boissevain, delegates from New
York city. Mrs. Belmont is the well
known society woman and Mrs.
Boissevain is the girl who as Miss
Inez Milholland before her marriage
a short time ago, was known as
Americas most beautiful sufIragist.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-06
recovery. his condition continues Ser,

recovery, his condition conunuee ser
iOus.
Sentenced to Reformatory.-Osca
Carlson. convicted by a jury in dis
trict court two weeks ago on charge
OF stealing chickens, was sentenced
10 serve two years in the Anamosa re-
formatory by Judge l. ]. Koran In dis
trict court yesterday morning.
Carlson has a previous conviction in
district court on his record. He also
had an unenviabie police record of
petty crime. The poultry for the theft
of which Carlson was convicted, was
stolen while the man was peddling veg
etabIes from a wagon. The value of
the poultry was placed at IS.
Touched for sfo.-James Hess of
Bennett. Iowa, reported to the Daven-
port police yesterday morning that he
had been ''touchedv for $40 while walk
ing along the streets near Third and
Scott streets. Bennett had a room at
Koester's hotel, he informed the po-
lice. He had been drinking and was
on his way to the hotel when accost-
ed by three men. Shortly afterward he
discovered that his purse had been
taken. The police have arrested three
suspects and believe they have taken
parties who know much about the rob-
berry.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-06

Group IS most prevalent during the
dry cold weather OF the early winter
months. Parents Of young children
shocld be prepared for It. All that Is
needed is a bottle OF Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy. Many mothers are
never without it in their homes and IL
has never disappointed Them. Sold by
all druggists.--(AdV.)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-06

a pile remedy that is entirely differ
ent from anything else. used both ex-
ternaIly and internally, acting on the
blood as we'll as the disease, a remedy
without a superior. II is Meritol Pile
Remedy, made and guaranteed by the
American Drug and Press Association.
H o. Rolf. exclusive agency, Rock Is
land, Ill-(Adv)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-06

Thousands Of people. come right In your own
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and permanent results. This highly successfui
Kennedy has been taken by the most prominent
people. and those In all walks Of life, among
them Members Of Congress. Justice Of the
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Bankers, Doctors, Druggists, Nurses. Nanufac-
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-06

Boy Yields TO Temptstion.-Caugh
with the stolen money. $40, taken from
the safe OF the ROsenfield millinery
store. IL East Second street, during
the night, Fred Amos. II years old,
a Davenport High school student, was
placed under arrest and Is reported to
have confessed TO the Davenport po-
lice yesterday. Amos was employed at
the store before and after school hours.
The money was placed in the safe last
night by the bookkeeper while the boy
was in the store. according to the po-
lice. Yesterday when the safe. which
IS Tn old-fashiOned affair, and easily
opened. was unlocked. IL was discov-
cred that the paper money had been
stolen. The thief neglected TO take
a large quantity OF silver in the cash
box The robbery was immediately
reported 10 the Davenport police and
shortly afterward young Amos was
placed under arrest by City Detective
William Bishop. He was questioned
regarding the robbery. but stoutly de-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-06

evening was spent, during which var
ious games were played and refresh
ments were served.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-06

y. NJ. c. A. 70 Conference.-Boys'
Secretary =. ~. Stauner. accompanied
by u local members OF the Young
Aliens Christian association. departed
for Washington. lowe. yesterday to at
tend tho annual older boys conference.
the sessions OF which opened yester-
day. continuing today and Sunday.
over 500 delegates are expected.
Speakers from New York and Chicago
lave been secured. prominent among
those scheduled for addresses being
DR.. Marquis OF COe college. Various
lines OF work will be up for discussion.
Sunday schools. High schools. Y. NJ.
G AS and various clubs TO be repre-
scented
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-06
DAY IN DAVENPORT

Wreck AZ WhestIano-A bad wreck
on the Milwaukee. south Of WheatIand
at 5 o'clock Thursday afternoon en-
dangered the lives CT passengers and
tied up traffic for nearly IS hours.
The cause OF the wreck is somewhat OF
a mystery and Davenport officials were
unable 10 throw any light upon the
matter. but the supposition is that q
spread rail caused the damage. Ac-
commodation train No 80 was the vic
tim II was made up OF freight cars
and carried one coach II left Daven-
port at 1:55 with a good passenger
list, and proceeded 10 a point south OF
Wheatland where the rails suddenly
gave way. Six cars went into the
ditch, and passengers were badly shak-
en- up, although no serious injuries
we're reported. Merchandise was
strewn along the right OF way, and the
loss Will be exceedingly heavy, &C
cording 70 meagre Information receiv-
ed at this point The line was cleared
up by noon yesterday, but all trains
were more or less affected. The pas
senger train from Monticello. due in
Davenport At 1920 .. m, arrived over
an hour late, IL being necessary to de-
tour IL BY way OF Delnar junction
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-06

Church Robbe- AZ Cedar Rapids
That Frank Clark, self-cc Messed
church robber. has committed similar
crimes 10 that which he perpetrated in
Davenport, in other cities. is the be-
lief OF the Davenport police. a letter
from John NJ Carl. chief OF the Cedar
Rapids police. was received by Chief
Schramm yesterday. stating that the
negro "missionary' had walked into
the police station a. that city CARRIED
IN the vestments OF "A priest. The gar
rents were taken away from the col
ored man and me was held in jail for
few days. Later Ee was released
and told 20 leave the city. u is be-
lieyli the yestmcuts held by the Cedar
Rapids police were stolen.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-06

6azsr = SUcceEs.-The Unitarian
church realized S475 from the first
evening OF fits bazaar and supper. Thurs
day. this substantial amount coming
from the sale OF tickets 10 the excep-
tiOnally good turkey supper which the
women of the church served, and from
the disposal OF the many beautiful
Christmas gifts. fancy and useful arti-
Giles which were on display in the
booths.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-06

Dsvenporter Gives Address.-Wil-
liam G. ROWse OF Davenport recently
delivered an address in New York
city before the annual meeting of the
American Society OF Mechanical Engi-
neers. This society is an organization
composed Of mechanical engineers Of
America who have attained accom-
plishments OF worthy note along acien-
tific lines. The addre s was based on
an article by Mr.. Rowse. entitled,
"Pitot Tubes for Gas Measurement"
which is the result OF two years re-
search while a member OF the faculty
OF the University OF Wisconsin. This
paper has called forth much apprecia-
ton. not only from ali parts Of Amer
lea but from foreign countries as we'll
Mr.. Rowse. after finishing the Dayen-
port schools. attended Oberlin college
and later Purdue university. taking an
advanced engineering degree at the
latter institution Since that time he
has been engaged in technical expert
mental work which is bringing him
into prominence among scientific cir
Giles.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-03-25
SHO0 SQUAWS FROM FEAST
But Onondaga Braves Fear It's
for Last Time.

The Society Of the Onondagas had ITS
animal dinner last nght-that Is, the
bucks Of tho tribe gathered at Reiscn-
wobers to feast on bcefsteak, while the
squavs stayed home. thinking this would
probably be the last affair of the kind
from which they would he excluded.
Word had gone forth that a majority
Of the committee appointed last year TO
consider the advisabllty of having
squaws grace such occasions would re-
port IN favor OF il. but some cunning
warriors few I'm number yet powerful in
argument prevailed in the council. and
the squavs will not Oc admitted just yet
After all this minority seemed not so
small whom the majority outnumbered II
by ono only II rumors be correct. some
who signed i'm favor of the squaw limo
walton did so 10 avoid explanations IN the
privacy of the tcpoc. But they took their
stand. and the secretary said their names
ought 10 be mentioned. They were John
". McCrahon. Collin Armstrong. Charles
r. Sherlock. H. b. DanzlSor, Edward
Hungcrford. Don c. Buell. James H.
Ouackenbush. James Is. Mcclure and
James {. Fargo.
John H. McCrahon was elected presi-
dent Tor the ensuing year.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-03-25
MITCHELL FIRM SUSPENDED
Involuntary Petition in Bank
ruptcy Also Filed.

IN involuntary petition In bankruptcr
WAS filed Yesterday in the United States
District Court against j. Murray Mitch
ell. Thomas T.. McGoveru and Frederick
y Alexander comprising the stock brok-
orase firm Of Mitchell & Co. by William
6 de Mile. Thomas Okcofc and William
y Gray. with total claims OF $l5.26S.
Preferential payment OF 500 81 10 l.. l..
Pease. creditor. made during insolt en-
cy. Is alleged ia the petition.
At about the same time the bankrupt
cy petition was filed announcement was
made on the New York Cotton Exchange
Of the suspension of the firm because
Of its inability 10 meet its obligations.
According 10 Nh Mitchell, the firm has
no debts either on the Stock Exchange
or the Cotton Exchange. and tho only
outstanding obligations are with GUS
toners He also stated that the sale Of
the firms seats on the Stock Exchange
and the Cotton Exchange would more
than meet the financial obligations.
Mitchell 4 co were forced TO sell
their seat on the Stock Exchange last
Vecl, for 81 900 because of their con-
nection with the manipulation Of tho
stock of the United States Hair Com
panv on the curb market The United
states Hair Company was formed by
Antonio and Philip Musica. and took
over the business of ~ Musica e Co.
importers. The entire Musica family
were arrested recently IN New Orleans
and are being detained there on the
charge of gross frauds growing out Of
fraudulent invoices.
At the Offices Of Alexander & Keenan,.
attorneys for Mitchell & Co. No. -
Broad street. II was said at least S55-
O0O would be realized through the sale
of the two exchange memberships. which
amount would more than pay on the
outstanding liabilities Of the hrn.
Edward g. Benedict has been appointed
receiver. with bond Of $4,000. The
creditors informed Judge Mayor that
the alleged bankrupts own numerous
stocks and bonds which are pledged ~
collateral security for loans and in
which they have substantial equities.
and also have stocks and bonds in q safe
deposit bon. Tho assets are worth Up
proNimatcly $4,000.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-03-25
CONSULAR AGENT JAILED
Mexico May Have Complica-
tions with Germany.


Washington, March 2i.-Rebcls in North
ern Mexico continue active and many
Americans and other foreigners are fee
Ing across tho border for safety because
of their depredations. The situation is
particularly serious at Cananea. about
one hundred and fifty American mon and
women having fled from there. according
to reports to the Department of State.
\ report to the State Department is to
the effect that the German consular
agent at Hcrmosilo was arrested by the
state officials on charge OF pernicious
political activity, ami was not released
until he had made a loan TO his cap
tors When he regained his freedom he
fled to Nogalcs and il is believed that
complications will result
over the incident if it develops that there
was no foundation for the charge pre-
ferrcd against him.
The consular agent, whose name is
Muller WAS first placed in jail, Tut
through the efforts Of the American Con-
sui was given more comfortable quarters
in The German office. Tie information
received by the State Department regard
ing Mulcr's arrest and the alleged
loan" Is meagrc.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-03-25
Help for Starving Crew.

When the message of the terrific
weather and the mishap To the Texas
was received in this city yesterday the
British steamship Harfcur arrived mere
reporting that she had given provisions
on March II TO the Norwegian bark
Himao. which was becalmcd in mid
Atlantic. The Iar1cur left Ccttc carly
I'm March and sighted bccalmcd Feet
Of sailing vessels ON March Il. he
Rmoa was flying urgent signals of dis
tress. She hailed the Harllcur sald
that she was lJ2 days out from iquigIe
for Falmouth, with a cargo of nitrate
and that all hands aboard were starN-
ing \ boatload of provisions was
sent her from the steamer. The zap
tain of The Rimao declared that they
had been on short rations for m"rn
than n month and that the last fool
had been eaten when the Harbour rove
in sight. Light winds and calm had
delayed the Rimao.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-03-25
Elder Prisoner Has Heart Fail
ure. and Coroner Thinks
Recovery Unlikely.
TWO DAUGHTERS FREED
But They Announce They'll Stay
in Prison with Sick Parent
Marshal Seizes
Half Million.
by Telegraph 10 The Tribune I

New c5leans, March 2i-Anthony
Musica has slight chance TO survive and
be able TO stand trial In New York City
for alleged frauds. according to DR.. J. W.
d flara. parish coroner, voiced Tonight
just after leaving the hospital department
OF the parish prison. The elder Musics
had an attack Of heart failure to-day and
long spell Of Inconsistencies succeeded.
His condition is considered grave.
Sunday night Musica appeared in com
paratively good health, bat Monday
morning the deputy warden In charge was
awakened by one Of the keepers. who said
Musica was dying. DR.. OHara was called.
The coroner said that the system Of the
accused man would hardly withstand am
great physical shock The mental strain
that he had been under since his arrest
might cause a reaction, and in that case
death might ensue.
Grace and Louise. the two daughters,
we're ordered released from custody to-
DAY by proceedings i'm the First city
Criminal Court. but announced that they
would stay behind the bars with their
sick parent. When the girls were told
they We're free they would not believe H.
until told 10 get their effects together.
Then they realized that it was true and
began sobbing. They clunS to the iron
bars for support and their joyous ex-
carnations were heard by the other pris
oners. to whom they have been a source
OF interest
Acting under a writ OF Seoucstration,
issued by Judge Foster I'm the United
States District Court, on tho application
OF Ezra i. Prentice, the temporary re-
ceiver appointed by the Federal Court
both here and in New York TO handle tho
affairs Of 4. Musica & Son, United states
Marshal Victor Lolsel seized, az the in.
stance Of the New Orleans National Bank.
more than half million dollars In money,
life insurance policies and other property
taken from the persons of the fugitive.
Requisition papers for the father and
sons, which were sent to Governor Hall
from the New York Executive, should
be I'm the hands of the local officials Tues
day morning. When they arrive the four
prisoners will be sent back. unless habeas
corpus proceedings arc heard before then
and are successful. Tho two New York
detectives arc still at the st. Charles
Hotel awaiting the arrival Of the papers.