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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-09-16
DIDN'T WANT TO BE HASTY.
Hence He Was Pleased to Have His
Judgment Confirmed.

Judgment Confirmed.
A Kansas man, who had played the
role of the henpecked husband for a
number Of years. one day met an agent
who was selling a book. The book
agent dilated at length on the beauty
and literary merit of the book, but the
Kansas man told him he wasn't pre-
pared to buy. But" be said. ''thers
is a woman who lives in the house
next to the corner in the next block
who I'm satisfied wants that book
and wants it bad"
The agent fastened to the house and
managed somehow to get inside the
door. In about a minute he came out
on the run and in a wild jump from
the porch missed all the front steps
and lit on the sidewalk running. The
hen pecked husband had been an in.
tereSted spectator from the outside.
When he saw the Kansas man, the
agent stopped and with some heat said:
Say, that woman you recommended
me TO is the worst wildcat l ever saw"
Sure about that, are you: said the
Kansas man.
Sure? Well should say am sure"
said the agent as he rubbed the place
On his head that had been hit with the
brOomstick.
Sort of glad to hear you say so. said
the Kansas man. After twenty-five
years experience with her I'd about
come to that conclusion myself. but
didn't want to be hasty about formin'
an opinion till had the judgment of
some unprejudiced witness. kansas
City Journal. .
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-09-16

Hospital authorities today report a
slight improvement in the condition
of Nick Klepec, who was seriously in
jured by a negro Saturday night, fol-
lowing an argument over a crap game
which was staged at the rear of the
notorious Lincoln club. Klepec has
slight chance for recovery. The po-
lice expect to fasten guilt upon Frank
James, one of the negroes held under
$4,000 bonds. James came TO Rock
Island from Milwaukee three days be-
fore the razor affair When the police
were called, Detective Cox was
tipped" to James, who answered the
description of the man who welded
the razor. The man was taken at his
rooming house on Fourth avenue, in
the BLACK belt" Arthur Browning,
another negro, is being held as wit
ness.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-09-16

have to wash themselves in the river
about mile away; then. with strings
of flowers hanging round their necks.
they run to the inclosure BY the time
they reach it the red hot ashes have
been raked all over the floor and the
idol of whatever caste they belong to
has been placed on a platform at one
end
In rush the "casteless.' barefooted.
without the slightest hesitation, and
dance round and round on the red hot
ashes until they drop from exhaustion
and are dragged out by their friends.
Before going through this painful cere-
mony of reSaining caste" a man is
frst supposed to fast for at least three
days.-Pearson's Weekly, aar
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-09-16
CONVENTION FOR
RIVER BOOSTERS
ISNOW ARRANGED
Upper Mississippi Improvement
Association Will Meet in
Hannibal.
DATES ARE OCTOBER 1916
Governors Of Various states Will
Make Addresses-Fine Program
Mapped Out.

The call for the meeting Of the
Upper Mississippi River Improvement
association has been issued. The
gathering will convene IN HannlDaI,
Mo, Oct. 1916 An attractive pro-
gram has been arranged. The call
follows:
Quincy, H., Sept. Is, 1913-To the
governors of Missouri, Illinois, Iowa,
Minnesota and Wisconsin,; the mayors
Of cities, towns and villages; all COM
mercial and business mems organisa-
tions; members of the association,
the press and others interested:
The twelfth annual convention Of
the Upper Mississippi River Improve
ment association will be held at Han
nibal, Mo, Wednesday and Thursday,
Oct 10 and 16, 1913. Headquarters
will be at the Mark Twain hotel"
The governors Of Missouri, Illinois,
Iowa, Minnesota and Wisconsin: the
mayors of all cities. towns and vii
lagos; all commercial and business
mems association, and all other civic,
municipal or industrial bodies or or
CARNATIONS. in the upper Mississippi
valley. and kindred waterway associa-
tions, are each cordially invited to ap-
point at least three representatives as
delegates to attend this convention.
The delegates appointed by the gov
-ernors to represent their respective
states at large. Members of the press
are especially invited TO represent
their publications as delegates.
The association respectfully urges
the early appointment Of delegates rep
resentative of the commercial. manu-
featuring and other interests of their
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-09-16
PERSONAL POINTS

Archie Patterson of Amery, Wis
ccnsin, is the guest of Charles Dun
lap, deputy sheriff, for a few days.
Miss Isabelle Hotchkiss, 2503 Eighth
avenue, leaves today for Los Angeles,
Cal, where she will spend the winter
months.
Miss Rose Hamilton, 1909 Twenty
fifth street, left today for an extended
visit through the west. She will visit
at Washington and Idaho and attend
the state fair at Spokane.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-09-16
APPLICANTS FOR
CITIZENSHIP IN
CIRCUIT COURT
Amusing Replies Are Given by
the Petitioners for
Naturalization.
EIGHTY-THREE IN CLASS
Judge r. w. OImsted Will Hear Argu
Indictments Thursday.

This is naturalization day in cir
cult court. Fifty petitions for final
papers emitting the applicants to cit.
Eenship we're heard today before
Judge r. w. O-msted. An examiner
for the government was in the city
for the purpose of conducting the ex-
aminations.
There are some 80 petitions to be
acted on tomorrow. AS usual the oral
test proved amusing Many national,
tiles were represented in the class and
some laughable replies were made to
some of the questions asked concern
ing the United States government and
its institutions. Some of the appli-
cants were we'll posted and displayed
a better knowledge of the subject than
the average citizen while others did
not seem TO have the remotest idea
relative to Uncle Sam and how he
manages affairs.
BRUNEI MATTER.
Arguments on the motions to quash
three indictments returned against
Sheriff o. L. Bruner will be heard
Thursday morning at o'clock by
Judge R. w. Olmsted. The question
of the sufficiency of the indictments
is raised, as well as the legality OF
the selection of the grand jury which
returned them and the organization OF
the board of supervisors when the
matter Of feeding of the prisoners was
under consideration. A hard fought
legal battle is anticipated. S. R. and
j. T; Kenworthy appear for Mr.. Brun-
er and States Attorney F. E. Thomp,
son for the prosecution.
Is EXCUSED.
The petit jury which was to have
reported next Monday morning has
Ooen excused until Sept. 90. Chancery
matters will be taken up next week
before the criminal docket The civil
cases will be the last considered.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-09-16
POLICE NEWS

Mexicans and white men engaged in
fierce hand 10 hand battle at the
corner of Twenty-third street and
Fourth avenue last evening shortly
after o'clock. The cause of the fight
Is unknown. The police received a
hurryup call and Officer Sullivan re-
sponded. Upon arriving on the scene
ne found an engagement being fought
winch would make the battle of Gettys-
burg pale into insignifcance. The
principals were lying in a writhing
heap on the ground, screaming, ours
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-09-16
Ancient Collins.

The collins of the ancient Egyptians
were made of marble and stone. al,
Romans used similar receptacles fSe
their dead, and Alexander the Great
is said to have been buried in a coffin
Cf solid gold. In parts Of England
glass collins have been found. The
Athenian heroes were buried in collins
made of cedar. owing to its aromatic
and incorruptible qualities, while the
first record of wooden collins in Eng
land dates back to the days of King
Arthur. This monarch was supposed
to have been buried in the followed
trunk Of gigantic oak tree.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-09-16
RELEASES PRISONER
TO GIVE TESTIMONY

John Disotel, an inmate of the coun
ty jail serving a sentence for disor.
derby conduct, was released this morn
ing by order of States Attorney F. E.
Thompson and Sheriff O. L. Bruner
although his term had not expired. He
was turned over to Deputy Sheriff
O'Leary of Muscatine, who took the
prisoner back TO the Iowa city to ap,
pear as a witness before the grand
jury.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-09-16
OLIVER
Typewriter
The Standard Visible Writer

IS salary raiser an income produc-
err an aid TO personal efficiency.
1 Oliver Typcwriters are earning
millions Of dollars for their opera
TORS and owners.
| They are helping hosts OF ambi-
lDouS young people to achieve sue
| 'cssful business careers.
| They are helping the small business
70 grow big and the big business to
Isrgw bigger
| They are trade-builders as well as
revenue producers and efficiency
makers
The newest and best model Oliver
Typewriter IS sold on this popular
Iplau. There Is no extra charge FOR
| The famous PRINTNPE OLIVER
THE only typewriter that prints
print. Printype is conceded TO be the
greatest typewriter Improvement OF
tho century.
More than $4,000 local agents in
the United states and Canada are
making money selling Oliver Type
writers. THIS IS proof positive q
oliver merit and Oliver popularity
Write for particulars OF tho L.
cents day plan. Ask for specimen
OF Printype.
No. . divers rented. 81 for three
months Tri-CIty Offices. S-5 Brady
street. Davenport Iowa. Phone Dav-
export 254l.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-09-16
TAXICAB WRECKED
IN ROUNDING CURVE

A serious accident was narrowly
averted late last night or early this
morning, when speeding taxicab, be
longing to the Totten Auto company
skidded on the wet pavement in round
ing the corner of Thirty-eighth street
and Seventh avenue, the sudden jar
causing one of the aXles to snap. The
vehicle careened violently to one side
but was brought to a standstill before
any serious damage was done.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-09-16
CROWDS AT GROSSMAN s
Big Fall Opening Today-Many At
tracted to Cheeseman's Store by
Handsome Garment DispIay,

Today is opening day at CHEESEMAN'S
and all who were down town knew of
it, for the crowds which fioc.ed to
this popular Moline store despite the
Indictment weather were beyond the
expectations of ID. F. Grossman,. man
ager. The store presents pretty and
attractive appearance with MS decora-
tons of autumn foliage hung in fes-
toons and draped artistically about the
pillars and cases throughout the en-
tire store. The windows are especial
" beautiful and much credit for them
must be given to S. l.. Grossman.
The display of new garments is
made with the idea of proving advan-
tageous to shoppers and that the whole
store is very beautiful is evidenced
from the great number of exclama-
tons heard from all sides. One thing
that proves of interest was the fact
that so many out of town people were
present. This morning and during the
early hours of the afternoon, d. F.
Grossman said in an interview that
I'VE have only carried out the regular
policy this season as to decorations
and displays of new garments. We
know that there are countless women
who like exclusive style features en-
bodied in their garments, but could
not do so on account of the exorbi-
tant prices asked. Our great buying
facilities and friendly relations with
big makers in New York City, allow
US to obtain garments which really
cannot be duplicated except at much
more than our medium prices. The
millinery department this year is In
charge of Mrs. L. Z. Clark, whose Is
years of experience covers designing
in exclusive shops in many of the
larger cities. We expect a great year
this year because last year, our first
year in Moline, exceeded our expecta-
tons in every way
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-09-16

of the family. 1t is said Miss CARROTS
pin, once a sailor, discovered he was
being sought through accidentally
picking up an old newspaper and see
ing an advertisement inserted by the
administrators.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-09-16
OBITUARY
JAMES FLEMING.

Funeral services over the remains of
James Fleming were held this morn
ing at 8 o'clock from the Sacred
Heart church. DR.. J. F. Lockney off,
ciated. Interment was made in Cal
vary cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-09-16

Thousands tell US they bought
their Oliver typewriters without
noticing the outlay.
Here's the way the plan works:
You make a small first payment
and get the machine at once.
Then save Il cents a day and nay
monthly, exactly the same as rent.
When you complete the pay.
ments, the typewriter is yours for.
ever. And you pay only the regular
list price.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-09-16
TOWN BOARD HOLDS
A SPECIAL MEETING

The town board of auditors met this
afternoon at the city hail. 1t was de-
cided to make no tax levy, to call no
election TO fill a vacancy in the Office
of constable and to appropriate no
funds for road building. The annual
financial report will not be given un.
til the yearly meeting held before the
spring election.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-09-16
intiammatory rheumatism Quickly
Relieved.

Morton L. Hill OF Lebanon, Ind
says; MY wife had inhammatory
rheumatism in every muscle and
joint; her suffering was terrible and
her body and face were swollen al.
most beyond recognition; had been
in bed for six weeks and had eight
physicians, but received no benefit
until she tried DR.. Detchon's Relief
for Rheumatism. 1t gave immediate
relief and she was able to walk in
three days. / am sure it saved her
life" Sold by Otto Grotjan. 1901 SEQ
ond avenue, Rock Island, and Gust
Schlegel & Son, 220 Second street.
Davenport.-(Adv.l
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-09-16
VALERn HAUTEKEETE.

Funeral services over the remains
CT VALERIE Hautekeete was held this
morning at 10 o'clock at St. Paurs
Belgium Catholic church. Interment
wGs made in St. Marys cemetery. -
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-09-16

ing, biting, kicking and smuggling each
other. Sullivan called the wagon and
Officer Kinney assisted in the work
of loading the belligerents into the
patrol. This morning Ed Girardo and
L. ]. Molinar, Mexicans, were given
40-day sentences to the county jail. ].
and W. ]. Johnson and 4. Wilson were
fined 81 and costs each.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-09-16
Why Not
Try the
17c-a-Day
Plan?

The beauty Of the Oliver Type
writer 17-cents-a-day plan is that it
works out satisfactorily for every
body concerned.
This plan lies up a very large
sum Of the compauy's money in type.
writer's sold on time.
But We have an abundance Of
capital. We are glad TO use our re
sources to bring this great business
aid within easy reach of all who
have use for typcwriters.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-09-16

AS the result of fight last night,
Peter Pospaliarses was this morning
arraigned in police court charged with
assault and battery. the complaint be-
ing made by Axel Zalace. Pospaliarses
is alleged to have attacked ZaIace,
smuggling him on the jaw. The defend
ant was fined SO AMI costs.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-09-16
REGAlNING CASTE.
ordeais Natives of India Will Face TO
Be Cieansed.

Be Cieansed.
1t is astonishing the belief natives in
southern India have in their "caste"
and what they will do to regain it IL
lost. A certain day in the year is set
aside for the ceremony OF regaining
''caste."
An Enclosure about twenty feet square
is fenced of. and in this logs of wood
are burnt, the ashes of which are kept
red hot by continual tanning.
Those going through the ceremony
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-09-16
PUMP TESTED BEFORE
COMMISSIONER TODAY

Commissioner Jonas Bear and Super
intendent r. w. Sharpe conducted a
test at the waterworks pumping sta
ton this morning of the Holly pump,
which was installed several years ago
The examination proved satisfactory
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-09-16

Duluth-While $4,000 awaited him
proximating 100000, the will of Julia
seaman, was toiling hard on a freight
steamer. The missing heir to the Ris-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-09-16

George Severes was fined So and
costs on disorderly conduct charge.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-09-16

Detroit-A population of s614,o00 is
shown by the city directory census.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-04-04
The Sioux Valley Power Company
Big Cut in Light rates.

The board of directors OF the Sioux
Valley Power Co. at their regular
meeting last night adopted a new
scale OF rates we're made low enough
to give every user Of light or power
in the city of Canton the advantage
of electricity.
We believe our readers will agree
with us when we say the power co. Is
deserving Of more business than they
have at the present time.
About one third of the merchants
of Canton are now using gasoline
plants to light their stores. These
same men are continually appealing to
the people to buy and use goods that
are sold and produced in Canton and
to protect home industry. The Sioux
Valley Power Co. Is the most valua-
BILE asset the city has and the efforts
of the Co. to give the best possible
service at as low a cost as they can
afford should appreciated. This office
has just installed electric motors to
operate its presses and machines.
Now let IS all get together and boost
for the Sioux Valley Power Co.
What would Canton do without a
power plant?
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-04-04

Hear the Masonic Quartette OF
Sioux Falls, and the Brass Q~uartette
at the Band Concert next Wednesday
night April 9th.
The white Front Garage, is hav-
ing a basement trout put in that the
entrance of the basement may be
made from the front.
Capt. Van Etten, the noted tenn.
perance lecturer and patriotic In
structor of the G.. A. r. will deliver
ar address in the Methodist church
next Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock.
Capt. and Mrs. Van Etten accompan-
led Judge and Mrs. Clifford to Cali
fornia last Sebtember and spent the
winter on the coast, They are re-
turning to their home in South OAK
ota and will reach Canton Saturday.
While in the city they will be the
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. McMannus.
Capt. Van Etten's fame as a speak
er Is wide spread and he has been re-
ceived with great honors everywhere.
He Is wonderful; and In years Of SER
vice as a temperance lecturer out
ranks any other before the people to-
day.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-04-04
Fairvie w.

April. y, 1918.
Miss Julia Ingibretson visited with
her brother Rosen and family Monday
before going to Hawarden to spend a
few weeks with her sister and family
Mrs. Menik Falde.
Arthur Ingibritson shipped two car
loads of cattle to Chicago Monday
which will bring him a fancy price as
they were we'll fed beeves.
Rev. A. A. Pitman took dinner at
the KenisOn home Monday.
Minor Serum, Miss Matilda Kjerstad
and Roy Osborn were Sunday callers
at the KeniSon home.
Mr.. John Serum was down from
Canton on business.
Gust Dokken and Amunson BROTH
ers shipped q of hogs to Chicago
Saturday.
Olaf Thomasgaard OF Wells, N. d.
was visiting friends and relatives a
few days.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. ]. Moen are re-
joicing over the arrival of q baby boy
1t their home. Mr.. Moen Is wearing
. smile that won't come of.
Miss Matilda Kjerstad spent Sunday
with her parents In Canton.
Emma Anderson has been on the
sick list for q few days with pneu-
monia and is reported very III.
Company from near Inwood was
entertained at the Moen home Sun
day.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-04-04
Methodist Church Notes.

A splendid audience was present
last Sunday morning and we enjoyed
a good day.
The Sunday school elected Mrs. @.
L. Wendt and Miss Dilla Wimple as
delegates to the State Sunday School
Convention which will convene in
Sioux Falls April 9Th and last over
the tenth.
Members will be received at the
morning service on next Sunday and
all who contemplate uniting with US
should speak to the pastor previously.
Every person attending should re-
member to bring a gift for the flood
sufferers.
We have a good Sunday School, well
equipped teachers and officers and
good people are urged to send their
children unless they are attending an
other Sunday School.
Subject for Sunday mornings SER
mon will be: THE Personal Equasion''
The public is always welcome.
Emerson e. Hunt, pastor.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-04-04
Important Notice.

The City Authorities most
urgently request the citizens
of of our community to COM
mence Spring cleaning. The
mild weather is here and it is
we'll to clean the refuse that
has accumulated during the
long winter months in the
alleys and corners. Let us all
get togather and have a gen
eral house-cleaning. If we all
help a little it will be an easy
matter to make Canton the
cleanest town on earth.
Respectfully,
CARL F. TANK, MAYOR
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-04-04
Meeting

The annual meeting of the stock
holders of the Canton Cooperative
Telephone Company will be held ia
the central Office on Tuesday April
7th 1913 at 4 p. m. for the purpose Of
electing a board Of directors and
officers and such other business as
may properly come before the meeting.
G. B. Kennedy. Myrna Anderson
President Sec'y Protein.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-04-04
Warning.

The City Authorities here
by call attention to the fact
it is a violation of the
law to let chickens run at
large within the city limits.
keeping chickens in
the city limits must keep
them securely Gagged so as not
to interfere with their neigh
bors. Respectfully,
CARL f. TANK
MAYOR
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-04-04
CORRESPONDENCE
Caatea Township.

CAAtoa ToWnoh1p.
April l, 10l3.
Me. 0undvoA Lot q Of his thor
oaghbrod calves last week.
Mimas Louisa and Bessie Husman
yt4tod . Tho Homandberg home
1ft6ay AltoInoUo.
Hin. =. @. Schneider went up 70 A.
11oWab q Dayton township last
Friday % help her mother get ready
- % % Illinois 20 attend her moth
oRs0 funoEal.
Harold SundvoA who had quite .
t10o With quincy the last two weeks
= improving sloWly.
sayver Brandoa Who y working for
Ho@andbeTg Bro. entertained the
Woa0loo la0t week.
Atm Annie Alexander Waited with
ho4 lolks n Dayton township Sunday.
II. and Nm. Il. O. Schneider and
0h1ldron won't up TO - An. Sonnet
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-04-04

Don't forget the Adams Quinettte,
the only concert Of its kind, on Mon.
day April 2lst at Kennedy Opera
House. Admission 25c, Csc and SOC
The Adams Quintette, a musical
family. All are Vocalists and Soloists,
ages 10 to 18. Will be in Canton on
Monday, April 2lst at Kennedy Opera
House. 42-44.
The Childs Study Club entertained
the faculty Of Augustana College at
the home of Mrs. Chas. Whitmore.
Rev. E. E. Hunt gave an address on
Child Labor, which was much enjoy
ed by those who we're present.