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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-06

present trip six months ago. I knew
that it is only when a great truth i.
sent home to the hearts of the people
that attention is paid to it. / knew
| that II mingled among the well-to-dC
and the rich and exposed them tC
contagion that they would arise out Of
self protection and further my plan OF
a national home. That is why chose
the Pullman cars, why I slept at the
best hotels, ate in the TEST restaurants
No one cares what happens to the
poor. If had kept to the slums in
my travels the agitation would have
been little. l had no desire to hurt
anyone. do not believe that the pres
ent stage of my disease is contagious
/ had the money to travel as i did /
saved my wages and my pension for
months to do so and hope the lesson
has struck home.
The John Early that was is dead
to >te world. I have put the world
behind me. From now / am willing
to be isolated to have the warning
bell OF the unclean ring as / approach;
to feel that men shrink from me with
the world old fear of the terrible dis
ease that has been laid upon me, but
l want my appeal to be heard.
81 shall be happy II this dream of
national leprosarium is realized. /
will then feel that even l, John Early,
the leper. was able to serve his fell
bowman in his humble fashion, that /
have aided the 800 or more American
lepers and that meyer again can a
leper be treated as have been, tossed
about from state to state a hunted,
hated thing"
Early's wish for a national home
will come true If bill just introduced
in congress becomes a law. The bill
provides for a national home for lepers
to be located on some island owned
by the United States, and was intro
duced by Representative Johnson of
Washington state. The home is to be
located by the surgeon general of the
public health and to be under his d.
rection. He is to approve designs for
necessary building, employ necessary
officials. caretakers, attendants and
and direct treatment OF
those sent TO the island as patients.
An appropriation of $3.50. 900 is made
for the leper home.
Lepers. after experts OF the public
health service have definitely decided
on the nature of their malady, are
to be transported by the government
to the home. Rules are TO be estab-
lished by the public health service 10
prevent those afflicted from coming
Into contact with other persons. The
Johnson bill was prompted by the
Early case.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-06

while the camera man turned the cranl
of his machine, getting each action o.
the lightnfnglike descent Mr.. Mack
ley was formerly the sheriff In the
Broncho Billy series of the Essanay
company and later became known fol
his production of the Alkali Ike pic
lures. He recently Joined the Mutual
company, where, aside from his dutiei
as director, he also usually plays tbs
leads. In his determination to LOSE
none of the western atmosphere fol
his productions Mr.. Mackley always
dresses in the garb of a western sher
iff
Through the service of the Industrial
Moving Picture company, Kentuckians
are given an opportunity to view over
and over again their beloved annual
derby held at Louisville. Scenes al
the track taken at the first day of rae
ing early in May were rushed back tc
Louisville by the Chicago concern
within few days after being taken
and the pictures, it is said, proved
strong competition to the actual races
still in progress. =
To her numerous accomplishments
Ruth Roland. 1.-The Kalem Girl" has
added that of knowing how to pilot an
aeroplane Miss Roland recently made
a flight from the Kalem studio at Holly.
wood, Cal, to Los Angeles and return
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-06

Washington, ID. c., June 6.-Divorc.
ed by his wife who stood Loyalty and
faithfully by him. during his Washing
ton trials six years ago, when his NAL
ady was first discovered, Stunned by
high and low alike and isolated at his
former quarters at Anacostia, John
Early, the leper, admits that he is a
social outcast and never can be any
thing else. All he wants now is the
realization of his dream of a national
leprosarium. To start an agitation for
such an institution he claims was the
sole motive for his escape from the
public health station at Port Town
send, Wash, and his return to the ma
tional capital.
II know l am leper now" he said
half wistfully. 'T am resigned to my
own fate. My wife and children have
left me. am alone in the world. My
doom does not terrify me. But I want
my case TO serve as a great national
example and bring about the proper
treatment OF unfortuiates afflicted as
! am.
81 appeal to congress to establish
a national home for lepers where they
may receive proper care and not be
shunted about and driven from place
TO place as have been. They are I'M
happy treated thus and a great danger
to the community at large. That is
my sole object in coming to Washing
tonic attract attention to the crying
necessity of such an institution In this
country.
My poor people, refer TO the
leper class OF which i am one-are IN
able to care for themselves. They are
unclean in every sense of the word.
They are a menace to every well per
son. Placed under governmental care
they could lead happier lives and en-
10y a few pleasures. / believe there
are 80 or 40 lepers walking the streets
Of New York today. This should not
be.
ITO demonstrate how easy II is for a
Ieper to mingle IN cities l planned my
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-06
Published Weekly.
AZ the Bulletin Board.

They don't give US the dope in
these small towns"
= should say not. They can't sit
4 saw by nv morning paper that
Eurty had skipped"
where's he going?"
-Didn't say. but he's got a sock full
q, dough and IS going to git out OF the
~Bet he goes TO Texas"
-Don't believe it"
why not?"
-Funston is on the job there. He's
the fighting kid.
what did he ever do?'
what did he do7 Why didn't he
s,rin, that Loosinany river with a gun
., his back and Kill a hull lot OF them
HACK guys, and they gave him a medal
for IL"
i thought he was at Very Cruz
Tow"
var STUFF. Git q map and read the pa
pers."
Il read everything see. but Il
seems 70 be gittin' so tame the papers
don't paw so much attention TO the
var as they did at the start"
-sVfIly's got their goat; that's all
there's 10 il Him and Carranzy have
20; the whole country tied up, and
wilson is giving them hand"
Who's ViIly7"
Why he's the guy that sunk the
Hurry ship AZ Mexico City"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-06
Flower Shower for the Ed.
MILAN Independent.

Mrs. John Whorton takes special
pride in a nice garden OF pretty flow.
ers. Last year the writer's sanctum
was beautified frequently during the
season with bouquets. This spring
Mrs. Whorton has sent us bouquets in
rich and varied tints. This morning we
received a special bouquet OF various
colored peonies. They bespeak the acts
OF Kindness which like their own frag-
rance are felt, not seen nor heard and
which like the rare after glow OF a
golden sunset softens, mellows and
blends into harmony the discordant
elements in the lives around US.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-06
TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO
From the Argus Files of 1889

City tonight to be gone for some time
At a meeting lately the city council
finds that this is to be a year of un
disputed progress. This will be demon
strated again at the council meeting
tonight
June 4-Mr. and Mrs. F. c. Hemen-
way rejoice in the birth of a daugh-
ter.
Miss Nellie Lukens of South Mo-
line and Allan d. welch of Rock IS
land are among the first to be married
this month.
June 5-Mr. and Mrs. ]. NJ. Mont
gomery entertained a pleasant party
at progressive euchre last evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Denkmann gave
a delightful tea party 10 about 20
friend last evening.
June 6-Citizens of Rock Island are
rallying TO the aid of the unfortunates
who were left homeless and penniless
as a result OF the flood which swept
down a Pennsylvania valley, destroy
ing Johnstown-
Local soldiers return home from
Spring Valley, order having been re-
stored there
Hoyt's "a Bunch of Keys" big
musical comedy. appeared to a packed
house al Harper's theatre.
The approaching marriage OF Miss
Lille Ludolph to John Liedtke is an
nounced.
Strawberries are selling here at an
low price, but cents per
box being asked for them by the mer-
chants.
Hugh A. J. Mcdonald. Jr., and Miss
Mary Gall. two prominent young peo-
pie, were welded last evening at the
Central Presbyterian church, after
which a big reception was held at the
residence of II. a. J. Mcdonald, Sr.,
on Fourth avenue near Twenty-third
street
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-06
ESplalnIna Mill C.

Milt Custer, our pillow maker, has
been missed in his familiar haunts
for several p. ms. and in order that
there be no Misunderstanding he has
requested US to state that he has been
fishing. he being part owner OF a nifty
bungalow on Rock riv., and passing his
vacation there. II beating all hollow,
expense considered. a trip to Atlantic
City. Incidentally Milt has been doing
well in the fishing line
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-06

Lewis Cass Ledyard, wealthy New
Yorker and one of the directors of
the New Haven railroad, is scheduled
as one of the witnesses before the
Interstate commerce commission this
week in its probe of the New Haven
railroad. Being a director. Mr.. Led
yard knew of all the deals which
brought the New Haven to the verge
of bankruptcy, and his testimony
will accordingly be read with inter
est.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-06

May 31.-Principal Hatch of Rock
Island high school announces the grad
yates Of the class of 1889. The fol
loving will be given certificates at
exercises 10 be held at the Harper's
theatre, one week from tonight: Latin
eourse-CharIotte F. Kenworthy and
crime Gest. Nellie E Burch. Dora
Hartz. Edith L. Leslie. Minnie Brindle.
John X. Scott. Grace NJ. Sturgeon,
John V. nauber, Lizzie Gender and
Zadie Heitahrend; English-Franciz
K Oswald. Jennie Dickman. Mary E
Wood. Jennie l. Wilcox. Katherine
Rough, Margaret J. McFarlane and
James ". Cook
Fred Lloyd is the latest to adopt the
bicycle as a means OF travel There
are al present some two dozen two
wheeled steeds in the neighborhood.
Messrs c. F. Lynde, F. ]. Kinney.
Walter Freeman, John Gait, G. 3.
Peasants. w G. Whitehead and /. S.
White, Of this city. took an excursion
On the Josephine" yesterday and wit
messed the ball game between Daven-
port and Burlington
June Mrs. c. c. Carter entertains
8 large number of friends at her home
al reception.
There is a movement on foot 10 ar
rznge a suitable Fourth of July cele-
hration in Rock Island
Mr.. and Mrs. Hans Clemann have
q new SON
Letter Carrier McDarrah has gone
q a river pleasure trip.
Clemann & Salzmann today sold 81
sets OF bedroom furniture TO Angus
tina college.
June 3.-Citizen soldiers OF Rock
Island leave for Spring Valley where
they were called TO preserve order
Z; mine strike.
Mayor Murdock leaves for Kansas
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-06
The Movies

When work was begun upon "The
Million Dollar Mystery" ut the Than
houser studio Lloyd +. Lonersan. au-
thor of the scenario, decided upon the
old Francis Wilson home as the house
of mystery" around which the plot OF
the big serial centers. Efforts to OBJ
tain the use OF the house to take the
required scenes failed when It was
learned that the spacious lawns would
be the camp of balioonists, soldiers, and
actors for several months. Mr. Loner-
gan insisted, however. upon the VIII
son home. Negotiations resumed fail
ed to inspire the hard hearted real es-
tate agent with the necessities of the
moving picture industry. Much crest
fallen, Mr.. Lonergan returned TO Mr..
Hite with an "Pn get you yet" ex-
preston. A war council was held, at
the close of which Mr.. Hite had de-
termined to buy the house. With the
commission for the purchase in his
pocket Mr.. Lonergan returned to the
now smiling real estate agent. The
Francis Wilson home had passed to c.
]. Hite for 100000. Preparations were
Immediately begun to work it into
pictures. The house. which is historic
in Westchester county because of its
beauty and famous in theatrical circles
because of its previous owner, will be
recognized by thousands throughout
the country when the first of THE
Dollar Mystery" films are re-
leased
During a quiet little dinner recently
at Los Angeles, William n. Selig was
the host and Thomas Santschi, the |
actor. was the guest. Just before the
black coffee was brought in Mr. Selig
handed Director Santschi |
broad, black ribbon which was fobbed |
with the Selig Diamond S" brand, |
he gold outline of which held in its |
dazzling embrace AZ diamonds. The |
signaled the completion of |
Thomas Santschi's fifth year with the |
Selig Polyscope company, and a SINH
ar line of tokens, 1t has been an
will be presented to other
aithfuls at the end of like periods with
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-06
Not as Sweet as His Name.
(JOliat Herald).

The case OF Elizabeth Seinak VS..
George Sugar. in which the defendant
is charged with disorderly conduct,
was heard before Justice James L. Nc
Culloch this morning. Sugar was
found guilty and was fined s1.00 and
costs. The case is the aftermath of q
quarrel between the two parties which
occurred IN a dance hail in Rockdale
last Saturday night when. IT is alleged.
Sugar struck the plaintfff. Both par
ties reside in Rockdale.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-06
Princeton Puts on City Airs.
Port Byron Globel.

The first plate glass ever used in
Princeton has been put into the front
OF the Scott building which will soon
be occupied as a grocery by Carter
Whitney. They are about four and
one-half feet by six. We are quite
proud OF this acquisition and begin to
feel quite metropolitan.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-06
The Horscs -?

NTOTl Byron GlODel.
A band of gypsies arrived in Hamp-
ton recently and prepared to camp
under the large tree near Schriber's
residence. They had nine horses and
did not think of keeping them tied,
so let them run loose. The horses got
into the garden OF Max Book and de-
stroyed all the plants and a large win
dow which he had over his hot bed
They were arrested and fined $50 and
costs, which they paid. They were
also told to be out OF town before 9
o'clock in the morning.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-06
Wyoming Social Note.

(Torrington, Wyo., TeIegramJ.
There was Suse Harkens. She is
as big as a skinned horse! She threw
a candy ball slap into the eye of one
OF the visitors, and he made a bulge
to run after her and he heard some
thing rip. He looked around and there
was the gable end of his new trousers
sticking to the bench. etc. The young
folks had a good time and these gath
erings help wonderfully to while away
the long and weary hours OF the home
steader.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-06
Judge Becomes AutoIst.

Judge Olmsted, our crack handball
player. can be seen engineering a new
auto through our streets. Needn't be
skittish II the Judge asks you to take a
spin with him. for he is one of the
carefulest pilots at the wheel seen
hereabouts.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-06
Old Settler on a Visit.

Charles (Kittie) McHugh, who left
US about the year our first paving was
laid, and has prospered as a railroader.
arrived vest. a. m. for a visit. He is
now located at FL Paso. Tex, where
he is chief train dispatcher for the S.
p. FL Paso is just over the Mex. line,
and Chas. says it was a pretty wild
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-06
san Paintina In Milan.

Rumor hath it that the whistle may
be dampened in Milan these days.
though the saloon has disappeared.
AL that Is necessary. say members OF
the red nose brigade, is to have the
distress signal OF the order.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-06
ed Smokes on the Chief.

The ed acknowledges receipt OF a
mess OF fine smokes from J. Brinn,
chief OF police So many of our read
ers have the impression that the Clar-
ion is always at outs with the police
officials that We decided to print this
little piece. Thanks, chief; repeat.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-06
JAY N. SEE, Editor.

place the day Vera Crus was taken by
the Americans. Mac is the same old
klttie; few years older. but as chip
per and full of the dickens as when
no hammered brass for the West. I'm.
ion hero in the long ago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-06

OF the grateful Tho professor IL Civ
en- credit for playing a great game,
but in punching his hits he brought
too much Of n good thing all at once.
but he is being RECALLED with many
econiums OF praise. nevertheless.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-06
Welcome to Our CITY.

Lou Davenport. who forsook these
parts for Davenport some months ago.
IS again one Of the polite clerks at VI.
Rice's big blue front. He's in the col
lars. cuffs. etc. and he IS a humdinger
there. Welcome back, Lou.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-06
Health and Beauty Note.

Judge ]. T. Stafford, our welI-known
crop authority. IS a familiar figure in
the outskirts early these mornings, he
having set out 10 bring his weight TO
$50 BY his next birthday. LII Russell
has nothing on the judge when It
comes to scientific weight-reducing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-06
Village Improvements.

The Thomas drug store sprung a
new soda fountain this wk. It's right
smart looking. and Manager Fred
Burgert Is proud according.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-06
sh.rter sunehes His Hits.

J. Sherier. our weather expert,
pulled both barrels on an unsuspscting
and unprepared populace the other
p n, and he is receiving the congrats
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-06
Brother Holeomb use. IN. Brush.

port Byron Globe).
Bro. Holcomb of Rapids City has
been withdrawing Port byron and as
a result the livery stable and Sallows'
blacksmith shop look ct for Brussels
carpets. The up-to-date way of white
washing Is spraying arrangement
that not only whitens the walls. but a
disinfectant in the whitewash kills dis.
ease germs In the cracks and crevicos.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-06

When Rodney Ranous and Miss
Marie Nelson Jake to vaudeville this
summer they will have the assistance
of Walter Fred Jones.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-06

In Japan there is goldfish farm
that has been in continuous operation
since 1868.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-06

II Is the contention OF biologists
that the Mediterranean was once a
great inland sea-
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-02-17
poAE

hE HAD B0ILEGS AND sEpHsfi fxAn
AMP HI VAS cpoSS EYED TOO.
AaD HI HAD lARTS Upon HIS NOSE
BESIDES KEIAS X STtL
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-02-17


With Neptune, Saturn and Mercury
adversely aspected, those who read
the stars warn men and women to ha]
cautious during this day.
Neptune's unfriendly influence al
less strong than that exercised by thai
two other planets, but it is held to b8]
an nnlueky day for startin- on a Sea
voyage Shipwrecks are foretoid and
accidents at sea.
During Neptune's evil sway fraud
and deception are said TO be encour-
aged. There is a Representation &C.
an increase in forgery and other
crimes by which money is obtained.
Saturn is in a place threatening Tn
mining interests. Copper may be af>'
fected by the power of this planet
the seers declare.
On this date Wall street will suffer
rom fluctuations that viii cauaa
great excitement, London astrolnger
announces.
Under this astral government the
King of England and his cabinet VIII
face serious problems involving for
eign as well as British affairs.
Hospitals are still subject TO rule
promising great things in the way &c
endowments and scientific progresA
The year win be marked by extraor-
binary advances in life-saving dis
eoveries.
It is prophesied that economic COM
dit'ons will lead to an organized
effort TO standardize saving and
thrift. Suffering among the poor viii
increase with the waning of the vim
ter.
There is a prediction that the head
of department at Washington wiz
cause a sensation by ambitious plans
for advancement
The stars foreshadow politicn9
strife and unrest. The Office Of gox~
the number of candidates who have
early ambitions This is also trna
OF California
The Noon is in sign Believed 70
be beneficial for lovers of freedom
and independence.
Ancient lore found this conflgurH.
ton good for the hiring OF men.
servants Male employees who begin
work under these influences should
he loyal and INDUSTRIOUS
Persons whose birth date II Is viii
lose If they speculate or lend money.
They are warned against untrust<
worthy business associates Bux.-
ness AFFAIRS may disturb men ana
women may suffer from Ill health.
Children born on this day may mee1
many perplexities in life. Tfex
hould be trained TO svsteuafi1
habits. as the usual inclination IL
toward carelessness and restIessnagH-
Pisces is the dominant sign from this
date until March 20. and Neptune and
Jupiter are the principal xni{r
pianets - s.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-02-17

He must have noticed my eyes pop
ping. Mr.. Kiester must, for he went
on hastily. You marry him. but, Of
course. you don't marry him. The
ceremony is just a ballyhoo stunt.
We want to bring out q big crowd on
the last day. and we always marry
Admiral Atom-that's what We call
him-to somebody. You'll be the first
one he's married who isn't a freak.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-02-17
An Awful Plight.

~ am in an awful fix"
What is the matter?"
81 went through Georges pockets
last night to hunt for change, and ]
found some letters which 1 gave him
to post last week, and now | dare not
scold about the letters for fear he'll
scold about my going through his
pockets. "-Philadelphia Record.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-02-17

where the admiral was posing on 4
gaudy platform to look him over.
This is him. Miss Dillpickles--s
Admiral Atom, your fiance," said Mr.
Kiester. Admiral, you're going "a
claim this lady as a blushing brid3
in few days" On his part, th4
dwarf looked me over,
Kind of understood, amt she ~ 4 :
said. For a little guy he certainly
had huge opinion Of himself. BuE|
it's all right" he added with a bordz|
yawn and q wave of the hand. sI'lz]
marry EN- as fast as they come.
So It was settled. I took the NEa|
Bugg baby home, announced that ID
Joined OUT with the sideshow, anA
resigned.
I'd have been fired anyhow.
6Continued.l =
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-02-17

BUT SHE hkD PETTY chtsrNuTnrae
ARb EYES OF bhEHTY BRokfA
THEIR eof1ANcE ENDED hKpplLys
SfIE SlIpLY THEN Kin bonn
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-02-17
A Giyeaway.

After he had kissed her and pressed
her rosy cheek against his. and .patted
her soft, round chin, she drew back
and asked:
George, do you shave YOURSELF"
YES" he replied.
II thought So" she said. Your
face is the toughest ever"
Then she stopped; but it was too
late, and he went away With a cold,
heavy lump in his breast" -Philadel-
phia Record.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-02-17
\ scREECHER TILM N sIx REELS
BY FRED ScHAEFER

Wen get all the merchants to give
wedding presents. You get half"
"Oh. then it's just an exhibition
wedding?7 I said, greatly relieved.
That's what it was to be an- I was
also TO get a salary while hanging
round the show as bride-to-be during
the week. Afterward the midget
would have no more interest in me.
nor 1 in him, and / would not have TO
make home happy for him. So 1
wheeled the Van Bugg baby down TO