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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-29

New York. Aug. 29.-The most i'm
portant definite movement so far put
under way TO capture the trade OF
South America has been worked out
by the National City bank of New
York. The plans Of this great organ
ration. which have been made public
by President Frank A. VANDERBILT, in
clude not only the immediate opening
OF two South American branches, but
the later establishment of several
more. and. in addition 10 this. the Gre
alton in the South American CONNER
ciaI center. and here in the United
States OF avenues and organizations
for the fac.litation of business trans
actions and the dissemination of bust
ness information more complete and
comprehensive than any which Ger
many. England or France. who hith-
erto have controlled South American
foreign trade. ever have possessed.
The necessity for effective eco
nomic cooperation between the Amer
icas IS now especially apparent" says
Mr.. Vanderlip. In the past there has
been far too little of this cooperation.
The geographical proximity of the two
continents should bind the countries
OF both together in the closest com
mercial relations.
ITO accomplish this a better &C
quaintance is necessary and the pro-
motion of that confidence which
grows up through extensive CONNER
ciai intercourse. There has undoubt-
eddy been some misunderstanding of
the aims and projects of those extend
ing our commerce into South Amer
lea: there has been comparatively lit
tie personal contact and reliable credit
information. both here and in the sis
ter republics of the south.
We must bring a personal relation
ship into the situation that will break
down any barriers 10 what should be
constantly increasing commercial in
tercourse.
AT this particular juncture every ef-
fort should be made to place new
links between what might logically be
called the two natural divisions Of the
one great western continent. and to
strengthen those links already in ex- |
istence."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-29
Moeas Of Musicians

Before the moo w OF genius the
world must ever in awe. for is IL
no. 20 the wayy wandcrilEs from
the normal IT, aspiration itself IS
due2 says WI. the London Lady.
The gloomy mO,Is Of Beethoven are
traditional. but every time they en-
wrapped mis- spirit there flowed from
his pen the most noble of scores.
Turning 10 Schubert. we find that Il
was in the gay moods OF the German
inn that his genius worked. Under
their sway the 'Serenade" and many
other immortal themes we're penned
on a tavern table. tiny scraps OF paper
being used that came 10 hand. Pa
Eauiui WAS so wholly the victim OF
moods that q was no unusual thing
for an audience 20 wait In vain FOR his
contribution 10 concert program.
When due 20 appear some fantasy OF
the moment would impcI him 20 re-
main in mis- poverty stricken room
grimIy toying with the instrument
which should have been moving his
hearers 20 tears
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-29
MOLINE RECORD
REACHES 14,479
Local Directors Well Satisfied
With Baseball Attend
ance Here.
$4,000 IN ENTIRE SEASON
Few Clubs in League Will Reach That
Mark This Year-PIan Good
Team Next Year.

The last game of the Dubuque SER
les yesterday at the local Three-Eye
league park was halted by rain. Incl
dentally it was to have been the last
game of the season played in Moline.
for the team is now out on the road
and Will finish Labor day at Decatur
with a double-header.
II is interesting TO know that Mo
line has had a fairly good record in
standing since the club was transfer
red here. winning half OF its games
Since Aug. l Moline has played &c
games. winning Is and losing a like
numbo'.
Another interesting announcement
made by local officials today is To the
effect that MOline's attendance figures
during the games in this city reached
14.479. and If the last game with Du-
buque could have been played there
is no doubt that the mark would have
surpassed 5000.
Satisfied With Figures.
Local directors look upon this rec.
ord as an excellent showing. consider.
ing the fact that Moline took the tail.
end Danville club with absolutely no
chance of going higher in the race,
and that this city has generally been
considered a poor baseball town. The
record of 14.479, however, if maintain
ed throughout the season on an aver
age. would boost the local attendance
figures upwards of $4,000. which but
few of the cities in the league will
reach this season.
Plans are already being discussed
locally TO give Moline a good team
next season. and the directors hope to
sign up a club that will be in the race
for the pennant
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-29
ALEDO

Mr. and Mrs. r.. II. Shawley and
baby who have been visiting Mr..
Shawley's sister. Mrs. F.. a. Forber,
left Monday for their home in Prairie
du Chem. Wis.
Miss Ruth Detwiler left Monday for
Kewanee To spend a few days with her
uncle. Howard Pherren. and from
there will go to Lake Geneva, Wis, to
attend the Y. w. c. a conference.
Mrs. Samuel Almquist went 10 New
Windsor "Wednesday To spend "A few
days with friends
Mr.. anl Mrs. Lyman Miller and sons.
Warren and Wayne. returned to their
home in Kewanee Wednesday. after
few days" visit with Mrs Millers'
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John Black.
Mrs. j. w. Reyes and little son Will
liam, who have made an extended
visit with the formers aunts. Mrs.
w. X Wells and Miss Haddie Patter-
son. left Tuesday for their home in
Detroit. Mich.
Miss Anna Hebel of this city, Miss
Bernice Bridgford OF Millersburg and
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-29
APAiR OF SIXESTO
Be PLAYED HERE
successful Farce, Now Running
in Chicago, Booked at the
Moline Sept. 6.

a Pair OF Skies" farce that is
proving one Of the hits Of the Chicago
season. with a long run in prospect
there. is to be offered at the Moline
theatre Sunday, Sept. s. II will be
the first important attraction of the
season at the local play house. The
road company 10 be seen here Is now
rehearsing in Chicago. II is stated II
viii be equally as strong as the one
now filling the Chicago engagement
and that the scenic equipment will be
complete. After the Moline perform
ance a Pair OF Skies" will be pre-
5ented at the Burtis. Davenport. Labor
Day. matinee and night.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-29
HEIR TO $4,000
is SOUGHT HERE
Baltimore Officials Request Po-
lice to Search for Mil
ton Bentley.

A letter received this morning from
Baltimore, requests the local police
be on the lookout for Milton Bentley
who left his home in that city more
than a year ago and who has never
been seen nor heard of since. Bent
ley has fallen heir TO a sum in excess
of $4,000 and the police OF the eoun'
try have been notified in an effort 10
locate the missing man.
Baltimore officials in their comnunl-
cation TO the local police, state tha'
they have reason to believe Bentley
may be in this locality. They give no
information as to the cause OF thea
theory.
Bentley is 81 years of age, and IN
herited the fortune when his mothe.
died last June.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-29
AUTO AND TRUNKS
LOST IN A BLAZE
Mr.. and Mrs. G.. H. Smith Have
Uncomforta BILE Adventure
on Honeymoon.

Word received in Moline today from
Pennsylvania states that Mr.. and Mrs.
G. H. Smith, while on their honeymoon
trip through that state lost their auto
mobile and all of their luggage in a
fire. They were motoring through the
peaceful valleys of the ALLEGHENY
mountains enjoying the beautiful seen
cry, when without warning the car
beneath them broke into flames. They
had hardly time to leap into the road
before the gasoline tank burst. The
car and luggage were completely des-
troyed. They were forced to walk to
the nearest town, distance of some
miles.
Mr.. Smith is a we'll known architect
being employed at the Deere & Com
pany plant
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-29
INTOXICATED, He
ATTACKS WOMAN
Nels Westerdahl Takes Up
Quarrel of Children With
Neighbor.
MRS. STACEY IS VICTIM
Man. Drunk and Angry. Attacks Her
with Chair After Entering
House Unbidden.

\ vision of medieval times when
men ruled the gentler sex by force,
hen men commanded and women
seyed. was Witnessed in Moline yes
s-dav afternoon. Nels Westerdahl.
der the influence OF liquor, labOring
- the delusion that he was cave
md could rule as he desired with
on. 1r- OF law. attacked and beat Mrs
Bertha Stacey. his neishbor. He was
arrested by local police on complaint
Of the woman and aTraiEned in court
this morning After administering a
scathing lecture to the man, Police
Magistrate Frank Gustafson assessed
a fine OF $50 and costs. or a term OF %
days in Jail Westerdahl paid
The Children ouarreIed.
The evidence taken in police court
this morning shows that Westerdahl
and Mrs. Stacey are neighbors, and
have children. The youngsters, il is
said. quarrel occasionally. As near as
can be learned. however. the little
ones have had no grievance for some
weeks.
Westsrdahl resides at Fifty-second
street and Ninth avenue. Mrs. Stacey
living nearby. Yesterday the man re-
turned to his home in an intoxicated
condition, and. having nothing better
TO do. he took up the quarrel OF the
children with his neiEhbor.
According 10 the story Of the woman
told in court. Westerdahl Knocked at
her door and she answered the call.
She carried a babe on her arm and
was surprised 10 be greeted by a tor
rent Of vile language flung at her by
the intoxicated man who stood on the
porch. He abused her shamefully and
she slammed the door in his face
Nothing deferred he pushed open the
door and crossed the threshold into
the house. Mrs. Stacey had set the
baby upon the floor and faced her IN
welcome visitor.
Westerdahl. she alleges. picked up
a chair and raising II above his head
struck at her with all the force he
coud muster. She lodged but receiv-
ed glsncing blow. Again he struck
at her and the chair was broken by
the force OF the blow.
At this moment help arrived in the
form OF neighbors and the man was
soon powerless in the grasp OF strong
men The police were called and he
was arrested.
Seems Proud Of His Action.
When arraigned in police court this I
morning WesterdahI had recovered
himself 10 a certain extent. but he
seemed proud Of his exploit He plead
guilty 70 the charge Of assault and
battery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-29
CHICAGO MAN WILL
SPEAK AT CHURCH

The Ruling Passion, will be the
subject of lecture delivered from the
pulpit of the First Congregational
church tomorrow morning by William
II. Marbach of Chicago.
Mr.. Marbach graduated from the
Chicago normal school before he was
out of his teens" Since that time he
has had considerable teaching expert
ence and has travelled considerably
the world. He is only a
young man but already has attained
an enviable reputation as an orator.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-29
MOLINER KILLED
IN NORTH DAKOTA
John w. Johnson, Prominen'
Local Lodgeman, Over
come by Gas.
WAS WORKING I'M A WELL
Dead Before Help Could Reach Him
Has but One Relative in
This Country.

A message received this morning
from Cheyenne, y. D., tells of the sud-
den death of John W. Johnson, a promi-
nent officer of the Swedish Olive lodge.
He was overcome by gas while work
ing in a well and died before help
could reach him. Details of the &C
cident are meager, the telegram being
received by Eric Ericsson, noble grand
of the local lodge.
Mr. Johnson was IS years of age
and was born in Sweden, coming to
He worked at the Moline Pillow COM
pany and last spring went west seek
ing employment. He has worked at
Cheyenne since that time and has
host of friends in this city who will
mourn his passing.
Member of Encsmpment.
In addition to his connection with
the Swedish Olive lodge Mr.. Johnson
was also a member of the Moline En-
of the Odd Fellows, and
Thor lodge of the Independent Order
Of Vikings. He leaves only one rela-
tive in this country, an aunt, Mrs.
Otto Nelson of Galesburg. All other
relatives reside in Sweden.
Funeral arrangements have not been
made as yet, the local lodges awaiting
word from the aunt. Services will be
held in either GaIesburg or Moline. If
in this city they will be under the
auspices of the lodges of which Mr..
Johnson was a member
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-29
TIPS THE SCALES AT 1913
BABY Jim Texan Negro. Breaks All
Weight Records.

Phillips5u y. J.--James Simmer
son. cOlored. OF Beaumont. Tex. who
spent yesterday here. was the biggest
curiosity that PhIlipsburg has ever
seen. Baby jim" as he is known, Is
probably the heaviest man alive. lie
tips the scales OF 1913 pounds. is feet
. inches tall. wears - collar. meas
Tres Ill inches around the waist and
is still growing heavier. lie IS -
years old. one OF six children and
weighs more than all the rest OF the
family put together.
Simmerson can walk only about a
block without resting. There was no
seat in the Lackawanna station that
would accommodate him, aud he went
outside and sat on an express truck.
Among the several hundred persons
who surrounded him was DIR. ]. Mitch
ell Reese The physician made an ex-
animation or the man and said his
heart was absolutely normal.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-29
OBITUARY RECORD
Charles Paddock.

Charles Paddock. son OF Mrs. Sarah
Whitaker. 1922 Fourth avenue. died in
Racine, Wis. last night. according to
word received in Moline this morn
ing. The cause OF death is not known
as Mr.. Paddock was in good health as
far as Is known by his mother. The
body is 10 be sent to this city for
burial. arrangements TO be made later
Charles Paddock was born in Des
Moines' Iowa, in 1881, and leaves to
mourn his death in addition to his
mother two brothers. Leonard and
Raymond or this city. and one sister.
Mrs. Robert Stanley of Rock Island.
All the news all the ttna Th.,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-29
MOL me BUTCHER VICTIM
OF A PAINFUL ACClDeNl

William Kramer who works at Inc
Chicago Butchers & Packers meal
market on Sixth avenue. was the VIC
tim of a painful accident late yestef
day afternoon. when he fell from
ladder, his arm striking a meat hook
The hook pierced and tore the hesH
and the youth was at once removed 10
the city hospital.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-29

Never throw away cake. no mat
ter how dTy-but the neNx time you
bake a cl,stard. slice II on top before
putting into the oven. This makes
q delicious caramel crust
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-29

All the news all the time-The
Argus.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1914-07-03
Really Important

A political meeting was on in
a certain Iowa town and Thomas
r. Marshall, Vice-President OF
the United States, was to speak.
The hall was packed and the air
was sitting. For some reason,
it was impossible to openthe win
dows, and one had to be broken.
1t was feared that the noise
would startle the audience and
perhaps throw them into a
panic. The Mayor of the town
slept forward to give warning.
The audience, however, had
not assembled to listen to the
mayor, and overwhelmed him
with cries of Marshall! Mar
SHALL"
Silence was not restored till
the infuriated official yelled at
the top Of his voice:
Pm not going to make a
speech! | have something
to say!', New York Evening
Post.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1914-07-03
Not Spiteful

Congressman Alexander W,
Gregg, of Texas, smiled when
the conversation turned to hasty
marriages. He said he was re-
minded of the matrimonial ex-
periences of a party named Ras-
tus.
One afternoon Rastus went to
the boss of the construction gang
on which he worked and asked
him if he could have off on the
following day.
eyes, if the matter is an i'm
portant one," answered the boss.
What are you going to do?"
My wife has jes' died." an
swered the other, AN tomorrow
am de fun'al."
Two weeks later Rastus went
to the boss with a request for
another day. Once more he was
asked if the matter was an i'm
portant one.
well, sab, it am des' dis way
boss" explained Rastus' Use
gagged to be married an termor-
rer am de weddin' day."
whats that" exclaimed the
wondering boss. why it has
only been two weeks since your
wife died."
Eyes, sab, boss; yes, sab, !"
was the quick response of Rastus
but | amt one dat holds spite
very long,"
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1914-07-03
The Unkindest Cut

Mrs. Cronan heard her little
granddaughter Margaret crying
as if in great pain, and FASTENED
to the child.
why, dear, what is the mat
teri" inquired Mrs. Cronan.
did you meet with an acct
dent?'
'N-no, grandma" sobbed
Margaret. 1T w-wasn't an ac-
cident! M-mother did it on
p-purpose!' Harper's Maya
zine.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1914-07-03
A Rare Dog

A Well-known actress, who is
very fond of dogs, numbers
among her possessions a magnfi-
cent specimen of the St. Bernard
type.
One day last summer a New
Yorker, who visited the actress
at her summer home, met a col
ored maid in the road accom-
panied by this big dog. He ask
ed to whom the canine belonged.
He b'longs to my missus. "
Amt you afraid Of him?
He's awfully big"
mo, indeed, sub. Dis dog
won't harm nobody; he's jest
chuck-full of fun all de time. "
What kind of a dog is he?"
well, sub, | hears my missus
call him a full-blooded Sam Ber-
nard." Brooklyn Life.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1914-07-03
An Inviting Step

Did you hear about George?
Hurting his leg sliding to third
and can't play in the Yale game?"
Dear me! Is it anything
permanent"
Pm afraid So"
isn't that dreadful%'
1T might be worse He's got
the cutest limp you ever saw.
When he walks it looks exactly
as if he were doing the dip. -
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1914-07-03
Before

| think Ollie Frye had better
go home if it is going to knock
Jason Findley out of a crop be
cause she stays in town. 1t will
be too bad for a fellow to miss
making a crop. Guess | could
relieve him of the task of going
to town part Of time, if Miss
Ollie don't object as |
live little nearer to town. The
Mansfield (Mo.) Mirror.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1914-07-03

The One Out. The man arose
and gave his seat to a girl.
"Oh, thank you most kindly
SIR" she replied.
Don't mind her being polite, y
explained a sad-faced woman.
Pm taking her to a sanitarium, "
-Pittsburg Chronicle Tele-
graph.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1914-07-03
Cosmopolitan

Most of the men folks of this
place went to Campton to-day to
be at court, some on the jury,
some to swap horses, and some to
see and be seen. Hazel Green
(Kan.) Herald.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1914-07-03
Animosities

The Sacred Heart Review is
not always as solemn as the
name implies. 1t gives us this:
Passenger. Thar last station
was my destination, sab. Why,
sab didn't you stop thar?
Conductor. We don't stop
there any more. The engineers
mad at the station agent.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1914-07-03
Not Far Wrong

Mr.. Nurich (reading) Sal
tillo was taken without a battle. 4"
Mrs. Nurich 1T isn't often
those gunner give up without a
struggle. Buffalo Express.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1914-07-03
Well Meant

What is your alma mater, Mr..
Nurich?'
We'll, if you insist, I'll take a
cigar. Buffalo Express.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1914-07-03
Outward Bound
A Generous Giver

Elmer Indreland is all pulled up
this week over the acquisition of
a perfectly good case of humps.
He is not excessively popular
among his friends at present. his
generous disposition being well
known. -Absarokee Mont En-
terprlse.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1914-07-03

Frankness Returned. Few
scuds Il tell you frankly that |
shall not be able to pay for this
suit until next year.
Tailor "All right, sir
F." When will it be ready"
T. Next year. "---Boston
Transcript.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1914-07-03
Not Rooted

What kind OF a plant is the
Virginia creeper?'
1T isn't a plant; it's a rail
road. columbia Jester.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1914-07-03
Quite Possible

Dear Old Lady ION the golf
Inks = 1T must be some sort of
a game they're playing. This is
the fourth little ball I've picked
up so far. Judge.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1914-07-03
Modern Ideals

The Crouch "Ten reels and
just one man killed and you call
this a play!"-New York Even
ing Post.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1914-07-03

Several Such. = Stranger
Upon what plan are your city
institutions condncted%'
Citizen-"A sort of let-George
-do-it system--without any
George. PUCK.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1914-07-03
All He Needed

Say, have you forgotten that
you owe me a hundred francs?"
mo, not yet; give me time. =
Pele-Mele.
Mediation. Cohen Hands
up, or I'll shoodtl"
Quick-witted Burglar Fifty
dollars fer de gun!'
Cohen "Sold!"- Gargoyle.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1914-07-03

Real Trouble. Visitor Are
you having any trouble to find
work for the unemployed here?'
Uncle Eben--- Nope. Our
trouble here is to get work out of
the employed. Judge.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1914-07-03
For State Senate

| hereby announce myself a
candidate for the State Senate
for Halifax, subject to the action
of the Democratic Primaries. |
will fully appreciate the support
accorded me by my friends.
H. L. STEDMAN,
Halifax, N. c.
6-l94t
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1914-07-03
Application for Pardon for
HENRY JAMES

Application will be made to the Gov
ernor of North Carolina for the pardon
of Henry James, convicted at the Nov
ember term 19l3) of the Superior
Court of Halifax county for the crime
of larceny, and sentenced to work on
the County Roads for the term of two
years.
All persons who oppose the granting
of this pardon are invited to forward
their protests to the Governor without
delay.
This Bird day Of June, A. ID. 1914.
(Signed) A. L. CLARK, Atty
6-6-4t for Henry James.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1914-07-03
No Hope

Her Father you expect me
to support Margaret indefinite
ly?"
Her Husband well, | hope
you may stand from under very
gradually, sir. Boston Tran
script.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-09-23
DOUBT DISAPPEARS
No One in Salem Who Has a Bad
Back Should Ignore This Double
Proof.

Does your back ever achel
Have you suspected your kidneys2
Backache is sometimes kidney ache.
With it may come dizzy spells,
SIeepless nights, tired, dull days,
Distressing urinary disorders.
Doan's Kidney Pills have been en-.
dOrsed by thousands.
Are recommended here at home.
You have read Salem proof
Rea now the Salem sequel.
Renewed testimony; tested by time.
w. c, Johnston, gardener 1927 Mill
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Doan's Kidney Pills and got great re-
rief from kidney and bladder trouble.
| still use Doan 5 Kidney Pills once in
awhile when a cold settles in my back
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the endorsement | have given Doan s
Kidney Iflls before"
Price soc, at all dealers. Don t
simply ask for kidney remedy-get
Doan 5 Kidney Pils-the same that
Mr. Johnston had. Foster.Milburn Co.,
Props Buffalo, N. Y.