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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-11-30

pened in Sicily some years ago. when
an Englishman who was taking sol
itary walking tour in the interior of
the island, suddenly became aware
that a friend of his who had died
some time before was walking by his
side A little farther on he came
across some brigands who were evil
IDENTIFY lying in wait to attack him.
They looked at him and then remark
ed, with evident surprise, Why, there
are two of Them and Immediately
hurried away. thinking it not safe to
attack them" The writer does not
tell what happened then. but leaves
one to draw his own conclusions.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-11-30
METHODISTS WIN
CLOSE CONTEST
Cpature Event With Presbyte-
rians and Baptists by a
Narrow Margin.
HAVE TOTAL OF is TO GOOD
Although 40 Men Attended Broadway
Session, Big Lead of Victors Could
Not Be Overcome.

The three-cornered contest in at
tendance which has been on during
November between the mems classes
of the First NJ. z. Broadway Presbyter-
ian and First Baptist Sunday schools
made a whirlwind finish yesterday with
record breaking attendance at all of
the classes. The final count shows
the Methodist men in first place, with
a total of 239 points; Broadway Sec
ond, with 223. and the Baptist third,
with 1873. II should be said, however,
in justice to the Baptist men, that
their organization did not get into the
contest until after il was well started,
so that their showing is much larger
in proportion than appears from the
figures.
40 at Broadway.
The attendance at Broadway Mems
class yesterday was probably the larg-
est in the history of the organization
The official count showed "a men pres
ent, while a considerable number more
came in too late to be counted, giving
a total attendance of about ITO. This
great increase resulted from the ear
nest work which had been done during
the week by the members of the class
in their effort to bring out a full crowd.
DR.. II. W. Reherd of Salt Lake City
was the speaker for the class, and his
address on Utah and the Mormons"
was one of the most interesting and in
structive that the class has heard. On
account of the large attendance. the
session had to be held in the main
auditorium of the church. after COM
pIetely overlooking the class room in
which the meetings are regularly held.
Will Celebrate.
The leaders of the three classes
which have been in the contest will
meet at an early date to consider the
best means of celebrating the close
of the affair. 1t is likely that some
sort of banquet or other social gather
ing will be arranged, to which all the
members of both classes will be in
vited. 1t is also certain that the activ-
ity of the classes will not be suspended
now that the contest is over, but that
all of them will continue to work hard
to bring in the men and increase the
usefulness of the work the classes are
doing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-11-30
SHIPPERS ARE to-
PAY FOR STAMPS
Fine Penalty for Failure to
Comply With Conditions
of New Revenue Law.

The following extract from the
emergency revenue law. effective to-
morrow, is printed for the information
of shippers.
1t shall be the duty of every railroad
or steamboat company, carrier, ex-
press company, or corporation, or per-
son whose occupation is to act as
such, to issue to the shipper or con-
signor or his agent or person from
whom any goods are accepted for
transportation, where a charge exceed
ing 5 cents is made, a bill of lading,
manifest, or other evidence of receipt
and forwarding for each shipment re-
ceived for carriage and transportation
whether in bulk or in boxes, bales
packages, bundles, or not so inclosed
or included; and such shipper, con-
signor, agent, or person shall duly at
tach and cancel, as is in this act pro-
vided, to each of said bills of lading,
manifest. or other memorandum, a
stamp of the value of one cent; pro-
vided, that a consignment of newspa-
pers to any one point, or to different
points by the same train or convey
ance, when inclosed in one general
bundle at the point of shipment, shall
be considered as one shipment; and,
in lieu of a bill of lading therefore, the
publisher of such newspaper shall file
on or before the fifteenth day of each
month with the collector of internal
revenue for the district in which such
is published a report under
oath showing the number of such ship
ments during the preceding month, TO
which report such publisher shall af-
fix and cancel stamps equal in value to
one cent for each shipment so report
ed. Provided further, that the report
herein required shall not include ship
points within the county in which the
same are published. Any failure to
issue such bill of lading, manifest, or
as herein provided, |
shall subject such railroad or steam |
boat company, carrier, express COM
pany, or corporation, or person to |
penalty of $50 for each offense.
That in any and all cases where an |
adhesive stamp shall be used for de- |
noting any tax imposed by this act, ex- |
cept as hereinafter provided the per !,
son using or affixing the same shall |
write or stamp thereupon the initials /
Of his name and the date which same |
shall be attached or used, so that the |
same may not again be used.
Effective Dec. /. 1914. agents shall |
ssue to shipper, consignor, or his |
agent. or person from whom goods are |
for transportation, a bill of /
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-11-30
DAN BRENNAN IN
MERITEDADVANCE
Former Employe of The Argus
Lands Fine Position With
Marshall Field.

Dan X. Brennan, who has been ad-
vertising manager for The Fair, DAY.
export, and who previously was en-
ployed by The Argus, left yesterday
for Chicago where he has accepted a
position in the advertising department
of Marshall Field & Company's retail
store.
The position is a good one and will
give Mr.. Brennan an opportunity to
study his chosen work in one of the
largest stores in the country. Mr..
Brennan has many friends in the tri-
cities who will be pleased to know of
the success he is achieving.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-11-30

FOR the Santa Claus Good Fellow
Gut Out and Mail to The Argus
hereby agree to buy Christmas gifts for (eive
huihoer) poor children l desire that the
names OF the poor children together with their ages
and addresses, be furnished me through The Argus
Santa Claus Fund Committee.
SlSHSQ Observation-Disclosures.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-11-30

But II none comes for it. / don't know
what TO do. I still don't think it would
be right to use the money, though it
seems foolish to let II lie idle when I
really need 1t. / guess I'll have to ask
a lawyer about IT."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-11-30
Hur, In FaIl Of Car

Mrs. Edward Boettger. 1908 South
street. Davenport. sustained a broken
bone in the left shoulder joint at noon
today, when she fell from a west
bound car at Twentieth street and
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-11-30
Sale and Luncheon.

Trinity Guild at Trinity Episcopal
church VIII hold an annual sale in the
parish house on Wednesday. Dec 2,
beginning at II o'clock. a chatting
dish luncheon will be served at this
hour and all afternoon.-(Adv.)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-11-30
A "PracticsIv Ghost.

One of the London magazines re-
lates "one of the few instances in
which a ghost is recorded to have
played a really practical part. 1t hap
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-11-30

Third avenue. The car had stopped,
and she tripped and fell in stepping
off She was removed to ST Anthony's'
hospital, where Or. Joseph DeSilva at
tended her. and later she was removed
to her home.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-11-30
HONEST AB0RIIvG
MAN DISCOVERED;
REFUSES A PURSE
Robert Schilling, Former Arse
nal Employ, Out of Work,
Makes Lucky Find.
WON'T TOUCH THE MONEY
Although In Need Of a Job. Black.
: smith Tells Chicago Tribune He
Cannot Use Another's Cash.

TIE Chicago Tribune OF Sunday
u-tnts the following story as a GER
tikcate OF character for Robert SchiI.
ling. an honest man and a blacksmith.
Who Is seeking work He has a wife
and family 10 support, and will accept
any kind OF worthy employment. EN-
plcyers are asked to read this:
Schilling lives in a rooming house
At 235 Washington boulevard. He has
been out OF work almost continually
since April. Some time ago (the de-
tails must not be known exactly he
found a pOcketbook containing a con-
siderable amount OF money. a sum
which would be thought considerable
even by man who has a steady Job.
Money Troubles Him.
He watched the lost and found col
unns Of all the papers closely. but he
vas unable 10 discover who lost the
pocketbook. The possession of the
money troubled him as he wrote the
following letter TO the Tribune:
Chicago. Nov. 25.-(Edltor of
the Tribune)I have found
pocketbOOk with quite a sum of
money Il IL. and I have been
watching the lost and found col
umns in all the papers, but l can't
find any one that has lost it.
don't feel that / am doing the
right thing by keeping it, as it
does not belong to me. and want
10 be honest about it, / am out
Of work myself and / have but lit
tie money. but ! don't care to
spend another mans money.
would much rather work for what
get, but l can't find anything to
do. Please advise me what to do
in this case. ! believe IL pays to
be honest, anyway.
He 5 a Blacksmith.
Schilling formerly piled his trade 4
at the United States arsenal at Rock 1
Island He worked from Aug. q To |
Nov. 2, and then resigned. He resided |
.; 30s West Second street, Davenport. |
Re came 10 Chicago a month ago look |
ag fer work, leaving his wife with |
her relatives.
7 don't know what to do about it /
yst,- he said. IF the owner of the 4
poeketbook claims it, and can prove |
hat he owns IT. / shall be satisfied. /
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-11-30

All the news al! the time-The
Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-11-30
DRIVER FOR LINCOLN AND
DOUGLAS is DEAD AT IS

Appleton, Wis, Nov 3O.-Dr. F. H.
Graves, So, who drove the carriage
for Lincoln and Douglas in their
memorable campaign in Illinois, died
at the Odd Fellows home today. He
was the Oldest veterinarian in the
state
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-11-30

All the news I'll the time-The
Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-11-30

All the news ali tho time-Ths
Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-11-30
LICENSED TO WE'D
Notice TO Contractors.

Notice TO Contractors.
Bids will be received at 8 a. m. Dec
Z 1914. for constructing a 6inch wa
ter main on Forty-second street north
of Fourteenth avenue
H NJ. SCHRIVER,
(AdyO Mayor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-11-30

These suits made of the finest
attractive new styles. Some
fur trimmed, others by beau
tiful braid and military eff
fects. Smart short coats, me-
dunn coats and long models
in all desirable colors and
black.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-05-29
SHORT LOCALS

A train of flat cars to carry the ex-
cavated material Of the Panama Canal
would encirce the earth four times.
See display ad. in this issue and take
advantage of the Banners FREE offer.
If
The Poppleton Grocery Company is
the selling agent for Chase & San.
born's famous teas and coffees and
have complete stock on hand at all
times. 23 East Gambler street. Both
phones II.
t+Decoratlon day services will be
held at Amity on Saturday with an
address by Rev. Helm. In the evening
there will be a musical program and
an address by H. II. Miller of Mt. Yer.
non.
WOOL am in the market for
wool Of good staple Parties who have
wool to sell now or later, might do
well to leave samples at my store,
East Front street, will take in at my
warehouse Saturdays and Mondays
only, Columbus road. A. j. Flaharty.
Gerald Popejoy, residing on the Co.
lumbus road, South Vernon, was pain.
fully injured Monday afternoon when
he accidentally caught the middle
finger between the knives of lawn
mower. He was attempting to remove
tangled glass from the knives when
the accident happened. The finger
was badly lacerated.
The following composed a merry
party of motorists who attended the
opening of Buckeye Lake Park on
Sunday DR.. and Mrs. Williams, MI
and Mrs. Clinton Williams, Mr.. and
Mrs. Grant Smith and daughter, Miss
,, Mae, Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Cotton, Mr.
and Mrs. Harry May and Mr.. and Mrs
E. B. Hill.
*4*The members Of the g. A. r.
Odd Fellows, Rebekahs, Maccabees
and Ladies Of the Maccabees ei
Brandon will meet in their respective
halls Saturday afternoon, May goth, al
o'clock to prepare to go to the M. E
church where the memorial services
will begin at o'clock. The address
will be given by Mr.. II. H. Miller OF
Mt. Vernon. Music will be furnished
by male quartette from Mt. Vernon
Everybody is invited to attend.
Mr.. W. S. Barker of Howard made
business visit in the city Tuesday
Messrs. Clifford Brentlinger and
James Lampson went to Columbus
Wednesday morning on business.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-05-29

held at Mansfield last, week came
down to Fredericktown and spent over
Sunday with his former parishioRers,
F. E. Bone anG family He occupied
the pulpit Sunday evening at the
Presbyterian church.
Mrs. Jacobs and Miss Cora Ewers
will go to Richards Ohio, to remain
until after Decoration Day, visiting
relatives there.
Commencement week in Frederick
town will be one full of excitement
and pleasure as usual. On May 81, at
O'clock Rev. Noble will preach the
Baccalaureate sermon. A class play
will be given on the campus on June
Bird at 8. m, entitled "The Hoodoo.
Promotion exercises will be held on
the campus on June at s p. N. The
Alumni banquet will be held at the
school house on June 8, at $50 p. 10
arrangements had been made to have
the commencement address delivered
by Prof. ]. Knox Montgomery, of New
Concord, Ohio, but word just received
states that this engagement will have
to be Cancelled and some other speak
er will be secured.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-05-29
DROWNED
IN RIVER
. Lester BiCkeI Loses His Life
Near Gambler
When He Sank Beneath
! Waters OF The KOkOSing
Two Companions Strive To
Save Boys Life
But We're Compelled To
Swim To The Shore
In Order To Save Their Own
LiVeS---The Funeral
In Order To Save Their Own
LiVGS---The Funeral

Gambler, Ohio, May 27--Lester Rus
sell 6ickeI, II years Of age, son OF Mr.
and Mrs. Jacob A. Bickel Of this place
was drowned in the kokosine river
at the railroad bridge just south Of the
village Tuesday afternoon. He was
bathing with two other boys, his
brother, Leonard Biekel and Walter
Lybareer.
The boys went to the river at about
2 o'clock in the afternoon and, after
removing their clothing, jumped into
the water. II is very deep at that
point, but the lads, all being good
swimmers, did not fear danger. They
continued their sport for some time
and we're still bathing when the Penn
sylvania passenger train, due in Gam
: bier at 2:20 o'clock, crossed the
bridge. A man on the train, who
recognized the Bickel lad, saw him
jump from the bank into the water
as the train passed.
Only a few minutes later Leonard
Bickel and Walter Lybarger appeared
in the village greatly frightened and
explained that Lester Bickel was
drowned. Citizens quickly reached
the bridge and the river bottom at the
point was searched. The body Of the
boy was found and was removed
quickly TO Gambler. Two physicians
worked for a period of two hours in
an effort to bring about resusitation
The boy was beyond help, however,
having been dead when removed from
the river. 1t is believed that he had
been in the water for a period Of over
one half hour before be was removed
The two boys were greatly excited
aud frightened. They were unable to
explain exactly how the drowning oc.
Cured All three were enjoying them.
selves when suddenly the Bickel boy
began to struggle and called for help.
While they were going to his aid, he
went under but came up again. They
reached him and made an effort to
swim to the bank. The drowning lad
struggles were violent and he made
efforts to secure his rescuers bodies
in his grip. In order TO save them.
selves from drowning, after having
made al possible efforts to save their
companion, the TWO made their way
to safety and spread the alarm as
quickly as possible.
The river is comparatively free
from roots or other distractions at
that point and the only plausible the.
cry advanced is that the Bickel boy
was seized with cramps and was rem.
sered helpless to save himself. His
companions say that they do not
know what was the matter and that
Lester did not tell them what the
trouble was. He only cried for help
The body was removed to the RicS
el hcme IN Gambler The funeral al
the Gambler NJ. L. church Thursday
afternoon at 1880 O'Clock. lntermen
In the Union Grove cemetery.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-05-29
Child crossY FeverlshY slokY

A cross, peevish, listless child, with
coated tongue, pale, doesn't sleep;
eats sometimes very little, then again
ravenously; stomach Soul; breath
fetid; pains in stomach, with diarr-
hea; grinds teeth while asleep, and
starts up with terror-all suggest a
Worm Killer-something that expels
worms, and almost every child has
them. KicBapoo Worm Killer is need
ed. Get box today. Start at once.
You won't have to coax, as Kickapoo
Worm Killer is a candy confection.
Expels the worms, the cause Of your
childs troubles. 25c at your druggist
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-05-29
Arnold. BIubaueh h
Wedding

WEANih5
Mr.. Lama Arnold and Miss Ida Blu
baugh, both of Danville, we're united
in marriage with nuptial high mass at
st. Luke's Catholic church, Danville,
by the Rev. Father Tiepe, at $50 on
Tuesday morning. The groom is the
son of Mr.. and Mrs. B. o. Arnold re-
siding near Danville and the bride is
the daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. J. F.
Blubaugh of Danville.
They were attended by Miss Ethel
Arnold, as bridesmaid, and Mr.. Joseph
Henley, as best man, both of this city
After the ceremony wedding din
Der was served at the home of the
brides parents at which rs invited
guests were present.
The bride and groom are both well
known and popular young people Of
their community and received many
beautiful presents from their hosts oi
friends. They will reside at Danville
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-05-29

" am lover of your godsend to
humanity and science. Your medicine
Or. Kings New Discovery, cured my
cough of three. years standing" says
Jennie Flemming of New Dover, Ohio.
Have you an annoying cough? Is it
stubborn and won't yield to treat.
nent? Get SOC bottle of DR.. Kings
New Discovery today. What it did for
Jennie Flemming it will do for you,
no matter now stubborn or chronic a
cough may be. 1t stops a cough and
stops throat and lung trouble. Relief
or money back. soc and $1.00 at your
druggist.
Bucklen's Arnica Salve for pimples
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-05-29

ANNUAL MEETlNG-The mem.
bers of the Knox County Mutual In.
surance Company, are hereby notified
that the annu.L meeting of said com.
pany will be held at their office in Mt,
Vernon, Ohio, on Wednesday, July s.
1914, at ten O'clock, a. M, for the pur.
pose of electing Board of Directors
and for the transaction of other bust.
ness.
May 20, 1914.
II. Fl. Greer, Sec'y.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-05-29
Indigestion? Can't Eat2 No Appetite Z

A treatment of Electric Bitters in.
creases your appetite; stops indiges.
tion; you can eat everything. A real
spring tonic for liver, kidney and
stomach troubles. Cleanses your
whole system and you feel fine. Elec.
trio Bitters did more for Mr.. T. B
PEBBLES stomach troubles than any
medicine he ever tried. Get bottle
tody. soc and s1.0O at your druggist
Bucklen's Arnica Salve for Eczema
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-05-29
Keep Bowel Movement REGULAR

DR.. Kings New Life Pills keep
stomach, liver and kidneys in healthy
condition. Rid the body of poisons
and waste. Improve your complexion
by flushing the liver and kidneys. 81
got more relief from one box of DR.
Kings New Life Pills" says c. e.
Hatfield, of Chicago, ILL.,, 25c at your
druggist.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-05-29

Acting Coroner George S. Harter
stated Wednesday that he would file
his finding in the Fisher specimen
case with the county clerk of courts
on Thursday morning.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-05-29

While going up stairs at the Mason.
&c Temple Temple last evening Prose.
cutting Attorney l.. T. Cromley slipped
and fell striking his forehead on a
railing. A deep cash was cut over the
left eye He went to the Office OF a
surgeon where stitches were taken to
close the wound.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-05-29

@**Memorial day services will be
held at Martinsburg at 1870 p. M, on
Saturday. Rev. j. M. Waters will de-.
liver the address.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-05-29
+ \ + !. !. y. II J. i. \ \ 4
BIRTHS i
+, !. ]. 4 J. !. !. j. !. ]. .

son was born Tuesday evening
to Mr.. and Mrs, Jay Coch of North
Jefferson street.
daughter was born Monday eve
ming to Mr.. and Mrs. David Neible
of Lock.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-05-29
SOCIETY NOTES
Danville Man

DsnNiIIe man
To Wed Columbus Girl
In st. Aloysius Church on the morn.
ing of June "a, the wedding Of Miss
Mary Florence Gruesser, daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Matthias Gruesser Of
South Park Avenue, and Mr.. Charles
Hammond, son Of MIR. and Mrs. H. p.
Hammond of Danyille, will take place.
Ohio State journal.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-04-12
FATE Of LORDS
MAY Be SEALED
BY IRISH FIGHT
Asquith, Returned to Commons,
Faces Crucial Period in Eng
Iish' History.
Special Cable to The American.


LONDON April 11.-Prime Minis
ter Herbert H. Asquith has two foes
who hang about his heels in his great
battle for home rule in Ireland. Mrs.
Flora ("GeneralO Drummond. now
the most prominent militant leader,
and Jim Larkin, chief of the proleta-
riat, are raising their voices to pro-
test that lreland's government is not
the most important issue before the
British people.
Mr.. Asquith has just been returned,
snopposed, to the Commons by East
Fife. When he took the Secretary
ship for War in addition to his duties
as Premier, he was compelled to seek
the approval of his constituents.
1t had been taken for granted that
Mr., Asquith would be elected, for the
Unionists never considered nominal
ing a candidate.
A new era of English constitutional
history may begin when Mr.. Asquith
returns to London after this election
The final outcome may be a fedora
ton, like the United States: it may be
further Socialist measures along the
line of national insurance and old age
pensions it may be the final down
fall of the House Of Lords and the
Crown. At the worst, it may be
armed civil war, aristoCrat against
cOmmoner, army against people,
Catholic against Protestant, or the
renewal of the old conflict of Round
head and Cavalier The United King
dom is seethng with discordant ele-
ments. Berlin looks on and smiles.
Government Well Manned.
In this strait. the English Govern
ment has d strong man at it's head.
Recent eveuts-the apparent totter-
ing of the Cabnet-have only served
to show the greatness of Asquith. For
eight years he has guided the desti-
MES of the empire.
Mr.. Asquith is now Ga years old, a
stalWart Yorkshireman with a crown
of snow white hair He was a pro-
tege Of William e. Gladstone, whose
attention was attracted to him by a
speech made at a dinner. 1t will
probably prove, indeed that the pro-
tege will put through the very meas
ure. home rule, which split the at
ron's party asunder and proved his
undoing. He is considered the keen
est debater since Gladstone.
There is tho greatest contrast be-
tween the Premier and Jim" Larkin.
Where Mr. Asquith is the prince Of
logic, Larkin hurls his arguments at
his audience without any sequence or
cohesion. The latter is a prophet
crying in the wilderness, full of
rough uncouth force. His sincerity
is undoubted.