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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-29
SPRING TIRE man
is UNDER ARREST
Whole Town of Peoria Fooled
by 100000 Factory
Scheme.
CHICAGoANS ON THE LIST
Buy Stock Of Suave c. n. De Vol, Al.
legged Swindler With an
Easy Graft.

Chicago, H.. July 29.-stocks of the
American Spring Tire company took a
tumble yesterday when C. H. De Vol,
the president was arrested on
charge Of obtaining money by false.
pretenses.
-Four Of his alleged victims who live
in Peoria, ILL.,. we're on the poin. of
building a factory to manufacture
spring tires on a large scale. They
had purchased the Illinois state rights
Tor $500 and had made a deposit OF
$500 to bind the contract. The pur-
chase price included machinery for
making the tires, which was to be re-
moved from the Chicago factory at
600 West Lake street.
One of the Peoria victims came to
Chicago few days ago TO arrange for
the removal OF the machinery. He
learned that the American Spring Tire
company had no factory. At one time
the company owned a drill press and
a lathe. on which there was a mort
gage. The mortgage was foreclosed
and the machinery was carted away.
PEORIA PAPERS taken IN"
The Peoria newspapers carried big
stories about the new industry" that
was going to be established in that
city. Building lots began 10 boom in
the subdivision adjacent to the site of
the Spring Tire company's plant"
and the residents were enthusiastic.
Then came the awakening.
These who were "bamboozled" by
the suave De Vol engaged Michael
Levenson, manager of a detective
agency, 10 hunt him down. De Vol
was found at 1924 Dearborn avenue
with his wife and two children. After
he was locked up at detective head.
quarters he sent word to Attorney p.
II. O'Donnell to defend him.
The Peoria men who invested in De
Volts company are George Haas, au,
tomobile tire business: c. A. Caldwell
grocer; Samuel Boyd. broker. and
Harry Gavin, clothier.
Detective Levenson saws De Vol
swindled hundreds of persons in Chi
cago and throughout Illinois by selling
them stock and county rights for the
sale Of the spring tire-whatever #
may be.
There never has been one OF the
tires made, it is said. although De Vol
represented that a demonstration
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-29
proved that one of the tires travelled
Is, 900 miles and was as good as new"
CHICAGOANs ARE VICTIMIZED.

$4,000 miles and was as good as new"
CHICAGoANs ARE VICTIMIZED.
Among the Chicago victims who in
vested thousands OF dollars are said
to be the following: Eugene Hogue,
Hartford building; Louis Valanch, Al
bert Ilirch, DR.. Westerschulter, DR.. j.
S. Beardsley, John Schlipper, and Mr..
r. Labbee, of the Midwest Securities
company.
I'm my opinion De Vol is the great
est confidence man of the country, p"
said Detective Levenson. He came
to Peoria and put it over on every
body there. Even the newspapers fell
for his monumental fake.
He had the town of Peoria up in
the air for several days. We thought
we we're going to be rival manufac.
turing city to Chicago with our spring
tire plant. Several thousand people
were going to be employed in the
largest tire plant in the world. We
were going TO make Akron, o., and
Detroit, Mich, look ike 80 cents.
de Vol had a model with him
and 1t looked to be the real goods
That is as far as he ever got with the
spring tire. 1t was a 100000 com
pany, he said, and he was the presi
dent. There were big ads in the
papers, which l heard were not paiC
for, and there were news stories about
the new plant that was going to 10
cate in Peoria"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-29
BEACH BOOMERS
ARE HELD PROPER
Chicago Judge Approves DR..
Rosalie Ladova's Bathing
Suit-Men Scored.

Chicago. Ill.,, July 2s.-Judge Gem
mill in Hyde Park court yesterday
handed down a decision which, if re.
spected by the judges of Chicago'S
other municipal courts. will make the
bloomer bathing suit not only proper
in Chicago, but perfectly legal.
The decision was arrived at, in the
now more or less famous case of the
state of Illinois (impersonatei by
Beach Censor Walter Straight) against
DR.. Rosalie Ladova, who resides at 1879
East Fif,y-seventh street, had appear
ed at the Jackson park bathing beach
clad in bathing suit which included
both skirt and boomers. After enter
ing the water she unbuttoned the skirt
and swan about in the boomers
alone.
Censor Straight was rowed out to
DR.. Ladova's side and tried to arrest
her. This he was unable to do until
she returned to the sands to put on
her skirt.
branches by Judge Gemmill. In the
end he concluded what DR.. Ladova had
done was not disorderly conduct.
which was the charge the policeman
had made against her.
81 don't think the doctors bathing
suit was disorderly," said the judge.
THE mere failure to wear an article
of clothing prescribed by the beach
rules does not constitute a violation Of
the decencies. Policemen at beaches
should exercise some discretion. Often
persons appear az beaches clad in all
of the clothes that the beach rules
prescribe and still decidedly indecent
in appearance. DR.. Ladova's suit was
quite modest. No one but a prude
could object to it."
Mrs. l.. Bracket Bishop, who is DR.
Ladova's friend, was so delighted by
the decision she kissed the doctor EN-,
| phatically on both cheeks.
| IF Beach Censor Straight is look
ing for an opportunity to exercise his
| SeAANANS III lhO uClSSllOu VI 4AuGNCASf,
said Mrs. Bishop, "let him make few
observations among the men who &C
bathing at the Chicago Beach hote
every day.
Half of the costumes one sees mel
wearing there are improper Usual!
the trunks are too short. The appear
ance of these men is so offensive tina
not only women but men are shocked
These bathers wear the regulation uni
form, and they seem to think that fac
gives them the right to display them
selves in any part of the beach
. Women in bathing suits usually hav
the modesty to stay in the water
These men don't. They loll about o.
the beach for hours at time. Z
This sort of thing might be excu!
able if the appearance of the men wa
: worthy Of respect from an artist
standpoint But it isn't. The fellow
who do the most sand bathing are tn
| chaps who possess the scrawnies
| figures. Mere shame of possession
ought to lead these men to miners
their deformities in the water which
: like charity, covers up a multitude c
sins"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-29
Finds Lawmaker Took eribe.

Webster Springs, w. Va, July %
S. U. G. Rhodes, member of the lower
branch of the West Virginia legisla-
ture, accused of accepting bride in
connection with the recent contest for
United States senator, was found
guilty late yesterday. He is the fourth
of seven legislators to be tried for
bribery growing out of the senatorial
campaign. State Senator Ben A.
Smith and Delegates Rath Duff and
DR.. I'll. F. Asbury have been convicted
and are now awaiting sentence.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-29
Washington-Frank ]. Quinn of Peo-

Washington-Frank ]. Quinn of Peo-
ria, who called at the White house Sat
urday to protest against the appoint
ment of L. F. Meek as postmaster at
Peoria, has written Senator Lewis ask
ing an interview at which he desires
to present objections to Mr.. Meek's
appointment. Senator Lewis was not
inclined to discuss the matter with Mr..
Quinn until Representative Stone call
ed upon him and acquiesced in the
request. Mr.. Stone Endorsed Mr..
Meek.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-29

its functions, the bowels become de-
ranged, the liver and the kidneys con-
gS5ted, causing numerous diseases.
she stomach and liver must be restor.
ed to healthy condition and Cham.
berlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets
can be depended upon to do it. Easy
to take and most effective. Sold by
all '-Iggists.-(Adv.)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-29
SIGNALS WRONG
SAYS RIvERMAN
Accident to Steamer Sidney
Explained-Hidden Dams
Not Protected.
AN EXAMINATION is MADE
No Blame Can Be Attached to the
Piiot-Buoys Are Not EN-
pIoyed.

IF those hidden dams down the
river we're protected by buoys the &C
cident to the Sidney would not have
occurred yesterday morning." said a
representative of the Streckfus Steam
boat company this morning when ask
ed how the accident happened 1t
seems as though the government has
neglected to protect the wing dams
with suitable danger signals and
boats coming up and going down
stream are constantly in danger OF
running aground on the treacherous
bars.
After the accident yesterday repre-.
sentatives of the Streckfus company
went to the boat and made a thor.
Cugh examination of the situation.
From the location of the craft it was
readily seen that the pilot was not to
blame as the place where the steamer
was run aground was an unprotected
day with no buoy near to announce lis
presence.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-29
JAP WOMEN IN LAND FIGHT
Send Plea to American suffrasists to
Protest New Law.


Washington, D. c., July 29.-Suf-
frage is to play part in international
relations. The women of Japan have
appealed 10 the women suffrasIsts of
the United States to assist in the
friendly adjustment of the California
japanese question.
A letter was received today at the
Washington headquarters Of the Ma.
tonal American Woman Suffrage as
ISOLATION from the chairman of the
True New Woman's association of
japan, expressing their sympathy with
the work of the American suffragists,
and begging them to exert their infiu-
ence on behalf Of Japan in solving the
question which has arisen in Califor
ala between Japan and the United
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-29

Soreness of the muscIes, whether in.
duced by violent exercise or injury, is
quickly relieved by the Tree applica-
ton of Chambcrlain's Liniment. This
hniment is equally valuable for mus
cular rheumatism, and always affords
quick relief. Sold by all druggists
(Ady)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-29

surprise YOU get by using this new-plan
sorn cure, There's nothing to stick TO
the stocking or sock: your corn pains
stop. You're saved the bother OF apply
Ing plasters that make the corn bulge
out from the core. You're saved salves
that eat into the healthy flesh and
pull no more fussing with bandages
You don't have "a help by picking and
dragElng out your corns. or cutting
with knives or raZors.
''GETS-lT' Is safe, painless stops
pain, never hurts healthy flesh. 1t is
guaranteed. Try IL on warts. callouses
and hunions. too.
"GETS-IT' IS sold at all druggists at
IS cents a bottle, or sent direct by L.
Lawrence 4 Co, Chicago.
Advertisement
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-29
CAdyertisementsN

Buy home of Reidy Bros.
For express, call William Trefz.
Tri-City Towel Supply company.
Independent Express Co. West 9sl.
Kerler Rug company for vacuum
cleaning and rug making.
Six per cent farm mortgages. Litten
& Roberts, Peoples Nationa. bank
building.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-29

Iron Mountain, Mich.-Express Mes.
senger Walter Way, who was horribly
scalded and mangled in the Chicago,
Milwaukee and st. Paul wreck at Penn
bine, Wis, Saturday night, and who
begged his rescuers to kill him, died
of his injuries.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-29

Chamberlain Stomach and Liver
Tablets gently stimulate the liver and
bowels to expel poisonous matter.
cleanse the system, cure constipation
and sick headache. Sold by all drug
gists.-(Adv) .f-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-29

tavia Young visited Sunday at August
Hartmans home.
The Misses Julia, Anna and Nellie
Hintermeister called at August Hart
mans home Wednesday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-29

States as a result of the land law. re-
Gently passed by the California legis-
lature
The letter follows:
"Tokio, Japan, July 5, 191S.-To the
American Suffragists: The True New
Woman's association of Japan is CRATE
full to the womanly American suffra-
gists. Your dignified, womanly efforts,
so successful in many places, have
awakened us, spreading an influence
which is helpful in many directions.
1--WE believe the pending question
about California, between Japan and
the United States of AMERICA is OBJ
viously contrary to the spirit of equal
ity of manhood which you and we so
earnestly advocate. This is certainly
politics merely through the hand of
man, so that it teaches US still more
the necessity of womanly suffrage.
I'VE beg that you lend your assist
ance in solving such practical one
as this question besides the womanly
suffrage, which is, we believe, the most
suitable chance of showing the degree
Of the womanly ability On the political
affairs.
| Confident that you will use your
potent influence on behalf of Japan
with several means-going to Califor-
MIA and rousing the impartial public
opinion or something of this kind, we
beg to remain,
1.-The True New Woman's Associa-
ton of Japan.
"AIITZNKE MIYOZAKI,
| Chairman"
New York, July 29.-The Mems
League for WOmen's Suffrage has re-
ceived Governor Suffers endorsement
to a petition which it is circulating to
present to the United States senate
urging a suffrage amendment to the
constitution. r. Beadle, secretary OF
the league, quotes the governor as
making an emphatic stand in favor OF
the women's cause.
Trenton, y. J., July 29.-Anti-suffra
gists today requested the Trenton pc
lice TO interfere with the progress oil
a woman's suffrage meeting on the
streets which were conducted by the
four congressional couriers from the
National Association for Woman's
Suffrage, who are on a tour from New
York to Washington. The police com
PEELED the woman speakers to move
down the street so feet to comply with
city ordinance regulating traffic.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-29
CITY CHAT
COMING EVENTS.
TONIGHT,

Meeting of board Of local improve
ments.
Sweet Clover Day" session OF farm
ers Of Clinton, Iowa, at home of Frank
CoVerdale. w. G. Eekhardt, formerly
of Rock island, will be one of the
speakers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-29
SIGNALS MISPLACED.

It is also alleged by the rivermen
that the signals on several of the
ether dams have been misplaced and
hat in one instance the buoy is float
ing at least 40 feet from the point
where the danger lies. 1t is under
stocd that government authorities will
be asked to investigate the conditions
and see that the signals are placed
where they belong in order that acct
dents similar to that OF the Sidney
may be prevented in the future.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-29
TOMORROW.

Mohassan Grotto picnic at Zum Ait
en- Dorf for members of Masonic fra.
ternity.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-29
"GETS-IT" Chases
COrnS Alright

Easy as One, Two, Three; No Fuss, No
Pain, by Using "GETS-IT."
Just take two seconds to put little
"GETS-lT' on that corn. That corn is
done FOR as sure as the sun rises. The
corn shrivels UP, yanishes. That's the
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1913-09-26

Mrs. B. O. Strachan entertained
Yesterday afternoon and evening in
honor of of her visitors, Mr.. and
Mrs. Strachan of Kingston, Ont.
and Miss Anne Schuyler of Fargo.
500" was played in the afternoon
and bridge whist in the evening.
The honor guest, Mrs. Strachan
and Mrs. ]. w. Osborne received
the honors for the afternoon play
and Miss Schuyler and w. d. Gal
lagher were awarded the honors in
the evening. The hostess served
an appetizing lunch both afternoon
and evening.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1913-09-26

By looking at the official weather
report in another column it can be
seen that Ely has had some weather
the past week. Reports from other
sections indicate that Ely was not
alone in this and that more south
erly located sections have had nu-
merous cold snaps.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1913-09-26

The old-fashioned Spelling
Bee" Is again in favor-double ex-
ira favor, we should say-because
Abr. Savolainen, the jeweler, is adj
vertising to give away, absolutely
free, a Solid lax. Gold Omega
Bracelet Watch, such as would or
dinarily be sold at from $500 to
10000. The free-for-all condi-
tions are advertised in another col
umn. Cut out the ad. and encour-
age this intellectual game by trying
for the prize yourself and telling
others about it.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1913-09-26

Chas. Kleemola leaves next week
for Stockett, Mont. where he will
direct a number of bands. Mr..
Kleemola is a director of no mean
importance and musical circles in
this city will miss him. He ex-
poets to remove his family to the
new home providing he is satisfied
with the place.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1913-09-26

With a capitalization of S150,OOC
and shares at 81 each, articles of
incorporation were filed with the
register of deeds by the Guyana
Lake Mining company. The COM
pany will engage in a general min
ing business with its principal
place of business at Duluth. Ar
chic McPhee, president; Milan
Stott, vice president; Nicholas Mac
Phee treasurer and w. R. Brown
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1913-09-26

Supt. and Mrs. H. f. White
entertained with a 500" party
Friday evening. Sixteen couples
were present and enjoyed a most
pleasant time. Mr.. and Mrs.
Gallagher were awarded the honors.
At the conclusion of the games
the hostess served a most delectable
lunch.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1913-09-26

A handkerchief shower" was
rendered Miss Anna Knutson at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Adolph
Schroeder Saturday evening. The
home had been most beautifully
decorated, mountain ash berries
and cedar boughs making up the
decorative scheme. A pleasant
evening was enjoyed by all. Before
leaving the party partook of most
elaborate lunch served by the
hostess.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1913-09-26
NOTICE!

Considerable inquiry has been
made of the Board of Health as to
the condition of the city water.
The Board wishes to announce
that efforts have been made to put
the city water supply in the best
possible condition. A hypo chlor-
ite plant has been installed and is in
operation under the direction of a
State Board of Health man. This
in addition to our filtering plant
should make the city water of the
best sanitary quality.
BOARD OF HEALTH,
City of Ely.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1913-09-26

Rich. Coad, chief clerk, +. ].
Steinke, clerk of the claim depart
ment and A. Nelson, clerk, with
the Oliver Mining company are in
Duluth today for a meeting of the
clerical forces of the company.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1913-09-26

Sunday night someone broke into
the Chandler warehouse and carried
away considerable loot in the shape
of shovels, axes, etc. A reward of
$50 has been offered for the appre-
hension of the guilty party or par
ties.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1913-09-26

The funeral of Martin Eber who
fell dead with heart failure in the
office of the the Shipman Hospital
last week, was held Monday from
the undertaking parlors of the
Laing Hardware company, Rev.
Father Buh conducting the services.
Elv Nest No. 1868 O. O. O. under
whose auspices the funeral was held
escorted the remains to the
cemetery where they were laid away
in the lodge burial plot.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1913-09-26

Martha Mary POrthan, the six
months old twin daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. John Porthan died Sun
day of CASTRO entritis after an illness
of a week. The other twin girl is
also dangerously i'll and slight
hopes are entertained for her re-
covery. The funeral took place
Tuesday from the residence, Rev.
Koivumaki officiating. The family
have the sympathy of hosts of
friends in their bereavment.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1913-09-26

County Treasurer Geo. II. Vivian
accompanied bv Mrs. Vivian, ar
rived Friday evening for a visit
with Ely friends. They were the
guests at the home of the editor
while here. Mr.. and Mrs. Vivian
returned to Duluth Monday.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1913-09-26

Mrs. J. Coglan of Superior, Wis
formerly resident of this city
where she resided with her husband
and family, VIM. Nelson, for many
years was in the city yesterday for
visit with her friends.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1913-09-26

Willis A. Huber who last winter
was employed in the Oliver labora-
tories here but later employed at
Hibbing has gone to Hurley, New
Mexico, where he has accepted a
position as chemist with a copper
company.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1913-09-26
A. WULOTz, Observer

secretary are officers. These with
Frank G.. Buell., Z. L. Cheney and
w, Goldsworthy are the incorpora-
tors and form the first board of
directors.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1913-09-26

Mrs. Matt Ronka went to Duluth
Monday where she met Mr.. Ronka
who was returning from a three
months visit at his old home i'll
Finland. Mr.. Ronka reports a
very pleasant trip and the old
country in good condition at
present.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1913-09-26

Ross Prouty enjoyed visit with
his mother who arrived from the
Twin Cities Friday evening for a
visit with her son. She returned
to her home Tuesday.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1913-09-26
How Would il do

To liven up.
To push things.
To boom your town.
To advertise your business.
To renew your subscription.
To help your fallen brother rise.
To speak kindly of all, evil of
none.
To wear a smile instead of a
frown.
To trade at home the coming
year.
To take advice as freely as you
give it.
To get good yourself and do good
to others.
To stand by your town and all
its interests.
To school your sons and daugh-
tiers in our schools.
To give every loyal enterprise
your help and encouragement.
To speak your appreciative words
while your friends can hear them.
To whoop your business to the
front and help your competitors to
keep up.
To send this paper to your
friends that you wish to kindly
remember.
To show your interests for your
town by speaking we'll of it, stand
ing by it and living for it.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1913-09-26

VIM. Hasselblad of the Olson
barber shop was called to Tower
Saturday by the announcement
that his brother in law, Frank
Sjoberg had been badly injured,
Mr.. Sjoberg was driving horse
hitched to string of tram cars
the Cook & Ketcham mill. The
horse became frightened and un-
manageable and in trying to un-
hitch from the cars Mr.. Sjoberg
was thrown under the wheels and
three cars passed over him. A
broken collar bone, three broken
ribs and bad cuts and bruises about
the head and body was the result.
He is recovering.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1913-09-26

Abr. Savolainen has all ad in this
issue which will interest you. The
ad means everything it says and
the test of skill will be beneficial
to you and still furnish you a
chance for one of the gifts.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1913-09-26

STUMPAGE FOR SALE i have
several choice pieces of firewood
stumpage in the near vicinity for
sale at reasonable prices. Anton
Kotchevar ADV.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1913-09-26

Chas. Bracco of Calumet, Mich.
visited with his cousin Frank
Bracco i'll this city over Sunday.
He was accompanied by several
other friends.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1913-09-26

The Ladies Aid of the M. f.
Church will hold a food sale at
Berglund's store Saturday, Oct.
4th. Pasties, cake, baked beans,
bread, etc.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1913-09-26

The six weeks old boy of Mr.,
and Mrs. John Svetek of the
Chandler location died last evening
The funeral will be held from the
Catholic church.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1913-09-26

Mrs. Catherine Locher returned
this morning to Ishpeming, Mich.
after a lengthy visit in this cit,
with her daughter; Mrs. L. Sera
phine and family.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1913-09-26

DR.. Larson of Bemidiji was in
the city Tuesday on his regular
monthly visit attending to the eyes
of his patrons.