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The Winslow mail., 1914-06-13
MODEL MAN NEVER SAW EVIL
Famous Twin Lived 90 Years Near
New York City, But Stayed Away.

new YORK Oity, But stayed away
Babylon, L. I-Samuel Muncie, nine
ty-six years old, one of the famous
Muncie twins of Babylon, is dead, hav-
ing gone through life with his broth
er William hearing no evil, seeking
no evil, speaking none. He never
drank, chewed or smoked, never went
tc a theater or saw show of any
kind, except church festivals, and
when he wanted amusement usually
painted the barn.
Some time ago the twins became
known through the country as the
heartiest, Oldest twins on record. Born
Christmas, 1918, they lived and
worked together on adjoining farms.
They never quarreled and never
played Once Samuel was asked if he
ever played checkers. He snorted:
mo, sir, never waste my time"
Although within almost walking dis
tance, he never saw New York. Once
he drove to Brooklyn, but found the
place too bustling and noisy. That was
back in 1889, and he never felt anoth-
er call to wander from Babylon.
The Winslow mail., 1914-06-13
TIMBER USED IN MINES.
About One-fourth Timber Cut in Colo
RADIO Consumed by Mining.

About One-fourth Timber Cut in Colo
rado Consumed by Mining.
Denver one-fourth
of the timber cut in Colorado is con-
sumed by the states mining industry,
says the Department Of Agriculture
in bulletin issued on Rocky Noun
tain mine timbers. The total annual
consumption of timber of Colorado for
mining purposes is about 51,600,000
board feet, valued at something like
$1,25O,000
Lodgepole pine, or white pine as it
is sometimes called locally, is the tim
ber most used, with Engelmann or
white spruce next. Douglas fir, the
so-called red spruce of the Rocky
Mountain region, was once the favor
ite wood for mines, but it's growing
scarcity has brought the two other
woods into prominence.
Fire-killed lodgepole pine and Engle-
mann spruce, of which there is a great
quantity in the Rocky Mountains,
ought to give satisfactory service in
mines, says the department, provided
it is free from decay. Beams cut from
timber standing dead for about thirty
years showed a strength, when tested
by the department, intermediate be-
tween that of gren and of air-dried
material cut from live timber. Drying
increases the strength and stiffness of
the wood, but decreases it's toughness.
Attention is called by the depart.
ment to the possibility of using pre-
servative treatments to prevent decay
of timber when set in the mines. AS
general rule such treatment, il
properly applied, will work for econ
omy in the long run.
The Winslow mail., 1914-06-13
Copper Exports Snow increase.

Washington - With sales abroad
steadily increasing, exports of copper
from the United States during the sin
months ending with March last, to-
tailed 495 100000 pounds, according to
the Department Of Commerce. The ex-
ports equaled the total exports for the
calendar year 1906 and one and one
hal times the exports for 1902. In
every instance, /says the department,
exports of copper pigs and ba~s have
been larger during each of the past six
months than in the corresponding pc
riod OF last year.
The Winslow mail., 1914-06-13

of course, refers to tires for fanged
driving and trailing wheels of loco
motives in road service. The revised
contour adopted as standard by the
American Railway Master Mechanics
association in 1912 is shown by the
accompanying illustraion.-Ra Railroad
Mans Magazine.
The Winslow mail., 1914-06-13
Vast Army of Railroaders.

report of the interstate commerce
commission gives 1,699,218 as the total
number of men and women employed
by the steam railroads of the United
States.
The Winslow mail., 1914-06-13
Continuous Problem.

I'VE sent Glayds Ann to cooking
school to get her mind off her piano
playing" said Mr.. Cumrox.
Did the plan succeed?"
"Yes. Now we're trying to persuade
her to study political economy so as
to get her mind off the cooking
Washington Star.
The Winslow mail., 1914-06-13

At nearly all railroad shops, in turn
ing locomotive tires the general prac-
tise is to bevel from the fange, out
ward. the taper being one inch in 20
inches for a distance of 1% inches.
For the remaining 1& inches the
amount of bevel OF taper is increased
to one inch in eight inches. This,
The Winslow mail., 1914-06-13
a Stat Eerer.

Young Wife (four weeks married)-
Good gracious, reproaching me al
ready because I have bought a new
hat. Is it going to be like this every
month?-Fliegende Blaetter.
The Winslow mail., 1914-06-13
The Busy Man.

Peals of laughter came from the
presidents room as the secretary
stepped out.
"Mr. Green is too busy to see you
at present" said the secretary, polite
ly.
Pm sorry" said the man who called
on business. will you go back and
tell Mr. Green that I've got two sto-
ries just as good as the one he's heard,
if he'll let me in to tell them?"
The Winslow mail., 1914-06-13
Lived by His Character.

THAT man is absolutely devoid of
character"
What does he do?"
ooh, he is a character sketch artist
on the stage"
The Winslow mail., 1914-06-13

The man who talks too much has
one advantage. No one can remember
exactly what he did say on any propo-
sitiOn
The Winslow mail., 1914-06-13

Makes the laundress happy-thats Red
Cross Bag Blue. Makes beautiful, clear
white clothes. All good grocers. Adv.
The Winslow mail., 1914-06-13

The worlds production of petroleum
approximated $4,000, 100000 gallons in
1911, against 5000, 100000 in 1904.
The Winslow mail., 1914-06-13

In the first three months of this
year there were 460 arrests for drunk
Anness in Cincinnati
The Winslow mail., 1914-06-13

Don't be misled Ask for Red Cros
Bag Blue Makes beautiful white clothes
At all good grocers. Adv.
The Winslow mail., 1914-06-13

Free Dentistry Proposed.
Free dentistry for all railroad en-
pIoyes is contemplated by the railroad
ministry in Austria
The Winslow mail., 1914-06-13

Putnam Fadeless Dyes color in cold
water Adv
The Winslow mail., 1914-06-13

Holland trades union have 10000
members.
The Winslow mail., 1914-06-13
Fifty Transfer Fancywork Patterns

with complete illustrated course of twenty
working stitches, accompanied with our money
saving magazine bargains, all prepaid by mai for
12c in stamps Postal Subscription Co., Minneapolis hnn
The Winslow mail., 1914-06-13
Important TO Mothers
Good Reaso

Good Reason.
She-I prefer dumb animals to men
any time.
He-Sure; they can't talk back.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-26
BROTHERS FIGHT
IN FAMILY FEUD
Uncle Wanted Recent Girl I'm
migrant Deported and Is
Opposed by Brother.

Joe Graczyk, residing at 429 Forty
third street. Rock Island, stepped over
the border into Moline Saturday and
soon was in an argument with his
brothers. Frank and Matthew Mendele
OF 426 Sixth street, Moline. Joe and
Mendele were each fined 81 and costs
this morning for disturbing the peace
The scrap was the revival of a feud
which started some time last summer
a niece of the Graczyk's was living
at the home of Frank. She was a re-
cent immigrant to this country and for
some reason the uncle made efforts
to have her deported. His brother Joe
objected 10 the deportation and as a
result an immigration officer came to
Moline and after investigating the
case made report that there was no
reason for her being deported. Joe
Graczyk and Mendele- later attacked
Frank Graczyk and gave him a beat
ing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-26
WHISTLETO WARN
AS FIRE INVADES?
That Blast Will Again Be Heard
Is Indicated by Attitude of
Commits

Apparently the people of Moline
are again to be warned when fire in
vades the city by the blowing of the
water works whistle. A motion to this
effect was submitted by Commissioner
c. V. Johnson and unanimously passed
by the city council this morning.
A motion to adjourn was in order
but Commissioner Johnson interrupted
by asking how soon the whistle would
be ready. Commissioner Jahns replied
that the whistle was now out of order
because of incomplete steam piping.
1T will take the work of two men
two days to finish it, he added.
This seemed to be the signal for a
general argument on the sounding of
fire, whistle. The meeting adjourned
without deciding about the employ
ment of the two men.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-26
INQUIRY HELD ON
PATIENTS DEATH
Dilation of Heart Causes Sud
den Demise of James Bux-
ton at Watertown.

James Buxton. an inmate of the
wEtertown hospital. died suddenly at
that institution Sunday morning. He
was up and about his room early in
the day and did not complain of i'll
ness till about II o'clock. Then he lay
down on his bed and an attendant
found his body short time afterward.
An inquest was held Sunday by
Police Magistrate Gustafsc-' a"sing in
the absence OF Coroner r. c. J. Mey-
er. and it was decided that death was
caused by acute dilation of the heart.
the condition being the result of long
Continued pulmonary tuberculosis.
Mr.. Buxton was 50 years OF age.
He came to the hospital in September.
1912. from Deere Grove, Whiteside
county. The remains viii be sent
there for burial.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-26
PEOPLE MAY VOTE ON
SITE FOR NEW SCHOOL

South Moline people probably will be
asked to vote upon the site for the
proposed township high school. TO be
built in East Moline. The board OF
trustees met Sunday and made an in
spection OF three sites upon which op-
tons have been taken. There are
strong arguments in favor OF each and
the trustees are disposed 10 let the
people settle the matter. One OF the
under consideration is that
of Charles Radden. three blocks south
Of Seventh street on the bluff road:
another that OF " b. Tomlinson. be
tween Fifth and Sixth streets on the
blum road. and the third is the ball
park on the bluff on Thirteenth street.
belonging To the East Moline Land
company.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-26
JOE CRANENSK:
GIVEN SIS fine

Joe Granensh of Coz Fifth avenue,
was fined S25 and costs in Justice
Williams court this morning on
charge of assault and battery prefer
red by John Solo. The two men are
employed in the Deere plant. Satur-
day they became involved in an ar
gument over their work and it is al
legged by Solo that Granenski struck
him with a pillow handle. A similar
charge is made by Granenski against
Solo and the case of the latter will
be heard in Justice Entrikin's court
late this afternoon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-26
DAUGHTERS and
SONS CELEBRATE
Kings Order of Rock Island
Holds Twenty eighth Ami
versary at Church.

Members of the Kings Daughters
and Sons of Rock Island county cele-
brated the 2sth anniversary of the
founding of the order yesterday after
noon at the First Congregational
church. Mrs. W. G. Bennett, state
president. delivered the afternoons
address.
Previous to her talk an excellent
musical program was rendered, Mrs.
Evlan Sargent presiding at the organ.
Mrs. s. A. Peterson and T. NJ. Wheel
ock. T. NJ. Wheelock and Miss Adelia
LeOnard-sang an anthem.
The subject of Mrs. Benefits
address was Love in Action" She
said in part:
"One of the organizations mottos.
Look up. not down, look forward and
not backward, look in and not out and
lend a hand inspires love in action.
Look up means TO trust, for In looking
mp we trust a power greater than any
other Look forward means TO hope
and with hope we may overcome many
II the day is dark and
cloudy we will hope for the sunshine
and in this way accomplish greater
things. Look out means TO forget our
selves and become conscious of 9TH
er's needs: II inspires unselfishness.
Lend a hand is love in action. Learn
10 know that there is suffering in the
world and put love in action
"A large and full life is independent
81 circumstances. II makes it's infiu-
nee felt in every place. Gods love
5 power and all disciples OF his should
keep close TO him as did the original
disciples. Our work is not done;
here is still much to do"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-26
Ugly Sores
Quickly Banished
You Marvel How Worst Skin
Eruptions Disappear as Result
of Famous Remedy

II you shouId meet anyone vanishing q
sore with greasy ointment. your best ad-
Vice would b. to quit such things and
attend TO the blood.
To successfully fight any blood trouble
some eruptive skin disease-caIl 1t eczema
lupus. psoriasis. malaria or sc-ofula-get
your blood under the influence of :. 8 \.
1t IS one Of those rare medical forces which
act in the blood with the same degree of
certainty that is found IN all natural ten
dcncies- The manner In which IL dominates
and controls the mysterious transference
Of rich. red. pure arfer!al blood. for the
diseased yenous blood Is marvellous.
out through every skin pore acids. germs
and other blood Impurities are forced in
the form OF Invisible vapor: the bowels.
kidneys. bladder and all emunctories OF the
body are marshallcd into a fighting force
10 expel every vestige OF eruptive disease
There Is scarcely n community anywhere
but what has its living example Of the
wonderful curative effects of s $. $. Get
a bottle Of this famous remedy to-day, and
IL your case Is stubborn or peculiar. write
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DO not permit anyone To talk YOU into
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substitute for 5, $. 5. No honest druggist
Will do this.
Advertisement
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-26
NOT REPRESENTED AT
UPPER RIVER Meeting

Moline will not be represented at
the meeting of the Upper Mississippi
River improvement association at st.
Paul tomorrow. NJ. ]. McEniry re-
ceived the official notification of the
meeting for Moline but stated today
that he would not attend and did not
know of anyone else who would. This
city originally contributed to the sup
port OF the association but couple
of years ago ceased doing so on the
ground that the organization has prac-
tically accomplished its work. The
question of again sending delegates
was discussed recently before the
Greater Moline committee but no &C
tion was taken.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-26
OBITUARY RECORD
Mrs. Josephine Pfundstein.

Relatives in Moline and vicinity
have received word of the death of
Mrs. Josephine Pfundstein, wife of
George L. Pfundstein, which occurred
early this morning in Chanute, Kan.
She is survived by her husband and
two daughters, Eva and Lillian, and a
son, Walter. all living at home. She
also leaves her mother, Mrs. Johanna
Bergholtz, brother, Albert and sis
ter. all of East Moline, and two other
sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth RosencrantZ of
Moline and Mrs. Huldah Bland of near
Watertown. Burial will be made in
Chanute.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-26
EAST MOLINE CLUB Is
HOLDING AN ELECTION

This afternoon the East Moline Com
mercial club is having its annual cleo
ton. There are two tickets in the
field, one known as the ''administra-
ton" and the other as the member
ship" Rivalry is sufficiently keen to
bring out full vote. The polls are
open from TO S p. m. and the judges
are J. F. Ryan. w. l. Taze and George
". Dick.
The pool and billiard tables ordered
by the club some time ago for the new
quarters in the Ryan block arrived and
are being set up today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-26
ISLAND DAMAGE
WAS BOYS WORK
Owners of Summer Cottages
Find Their Property Was
Wantonly Destroyed.
LITTLE OF VALUE TAKEN
Loss from Breakaae Probably Greater
Than from the Articles Car
ried Away.

That the damage done will amount
! to more than the value of the property
| taken by the thieves which have loot
ed cottages on Campbelrs island. is
the opinion of those who have made a
visit to the place and inspected their
properties. Seventeen places were
brokn into, but so far as is known
nothing but some whisky, revolver or
two and a quantity of fishing tackle
were taken.
Apparently the marauders were
boys, for they INDUCED in wanton
destruction of property that men would
hardly exert themselves to accomplish
unless inspired by revenge, which mo-
tive could hardly have entered into the
depreciation, inasmuch as there were
SO many places broken open.
1t was an indignant squad of cottage
owners who made an inspection of
their summer houses on the island
Saturday afternoon after they had
been apprised by w. A. Meese of what
had been done. Not more than half
of those who have suffered from the
mischief makers were in the party, it
being impossible to reach the others
in time. They found doors open, some
broken off the hinges, latches pried
off, windows broken, drawers pulled
out and the contents dumped on the
floor. and a great variety of other
damage done.
Misses Revolver and Light
The cottage of Mr.. Meese was ran
sacked perhaps more thoroughly than
any of the others. Everything there
was topsy-turvy After a careful in
ventory of the contents the owner said
all he missed was a revolver and an
electric flashlight.
Fred Pritchard's summer home was
given a thorough searching by the
thieves. who secured a bottle of whis- |
ky and some fishing tackle. Mr.. Prit-
chard says he believes there was a |
plentiful supply of quinine in the IL |
uuor and he hopes that whoever got |
il will enjoy it. In both the Meese
and Pritchard cottages there was sill |
verware which was not molested.
Among the others who own cottages
On the island which were broken open
we're Charles Head, 1416 Sixth ave-
nue.: Louis Rosenstein, 612 Twenty
bird street: E H. Wilson. IA Nine
zenith street; F. ]. Eff1andt. 2412 Sew
enth avenue: P. II. Lorenz and Walter
Aram. The lock on the L. A. Vinton
was broken, but the place was
Tot entered Fishing tackle was taken
rom the Wilson and Effiandt cottages.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-26
Peter Stalls.

Peter Stalls, who has been patient
at the city hospital since Dec. 3, died
at noon Sunday. He was originally
afflicted with typhoid fever. but had
practically recovered from this disease
when spinal trouble set in. finally
causing death. Mr.. Stalls was about
A. years old. He lived on Sixteenth
avenue between Eighth and Ninth
streets, East Moline and was employ
ed in the Silvis shops He leaves
widow and several children in Greece.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-26
STEAL A HOG AND
MAKE PORK OF 1T
Supervisor Einfeldt of Hampton
r Loses 100-pound Swine to
Merry Thief.

Supervisor Zach Einfeldt OF Hamp-
ton township is minus one lOO-pOund
pOrker and Is anxious 20 pay anybody
who can tell him where IL went so.
which he apprOXimates the value OF
the hog. He knows that the animal
did not walk away. but went as pork.
for there is ample evidence that IL was
stolen and the thief dressed Il literally
on the premises
b The theft took place Saturday night.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-26
BLAZE DESTROYS
LOWER FLOOR OF
EAGLES BUILDING
Early Sunday Morning Fire
Smolders Probably Hours
Before Discovery.
ESTIMATE LOSS AT $4,000
Crossed Wires or Cigar Stump on the
oiled Floor Cause Equipment
Is Ruined.

\ peculiar blaze early Sunday morn
ing did damage to the extent OF $4,000
in the Eagles building at Sixth ave
nue. and Fourteenth street. Crossed
wires may have been the cause. or
3 possibly someone csrelessly threw
lighted cigar stump on the oiled floor
Of the bowling alley
Offcer Chris Terkleson discovered
the fire at $3.50 Sunday morning while
Z he was making his usual rounds. He
s was attracted by the smell of smoke
and when he touched the window of
2 the bowling alley. the glass was so hot
fl burned his hand On arriving. the
nremen entered through the billiard
room. the smoke and heat making IL
necessary for them 20 crawl IN on
hands and knees.
They found that the fire had been
smolderfng for some time and ii was
decided 10 keep all doors and windows
closed. In this way. with very little
water, the blaze was smothered before
II reached the second floor
Heat Was Intense.
While the fire did not cover large
area II did considerable damage The
heat was unusually intense. this con
.dition being due. II is believed. to the
oil and the we'll seasoned wood of the
bowling alleys. Had the fremen not
used skill in their night and prevented
outside air from getting TO the blaze I
the entire building probably would I.
have been destroyed and II is pos I
sibie that other structures nearby I
would also have been attacked by the I
names.
The bowling alleys were destroyed. /
as well as the billiard tables and the 4
stock OF tobacco and smokers sup
plies. The billiard parlor and
bowling alleys were conducted by ]. V.
and Frank Lundhoim. The
is the property OF the Eagles
The loss is covered by in
surance-
Decorations Ruined.
In addition TO the property actually
destroyed the heat and smoke wrought
much havoc. On the second floor
There the lodge quarters are the
iraperfes and decorations were ruined.
garnish on the woodwork was blistered
md windows broken Down stairs the
plate glass windows. which we're not
by the flames. were broken by
he heat. An idea OF the temperature
reached may be gained by the fact that
he strings on the player piano. which
stood nearly an hundred feet from the
ire. were broken.
When II was found that the fire
started directly above the furnace in
he basement. IL was al first believed
hat the heating plant had caused the
ire. but an examination later brought
tut the fact that the fire had started
hove and burned downward through
he floor n
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-26
POLITICAL BEE ALREADY
BUZZES IN EAST MOL INE

While East Moline will not elect a
mayor this spring. the term of Charles
Goodwin not expiring till year hence.
activity in local politics is already not
ed The Third ward has three candi-
dates for aldermen. X X. Williams,
the present incumbent. will run for re-
election on the citizens ticket, while
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-26

August Rogers and Patrick Gibbons
are seeking the nomination on the
peoples ticket. In the First ward Oc-
car Lundeen is expected TO be candi-
date for reelection on the citizens
ticket. 1t is not known as yet whether
the saloon issue will be put to vote
at the city or township election The
city election takes place the third
Tuesday in April.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-26

The porker was killed. evidently where
il lay in the pen. dragged 100 yards and
dressed. While the methods used evil
IDENTIFY were not strictly in line with
those followed on "butchering day"
inasmuch as the scalding was omitted.
the job was sufficiently thorough for
the purpose. From the point where
the butchering took place all trace OF
the hog Is lost
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-26
0AWS0N'S TOPIC CHOSEN
FOR AFTER-DlNNER CLUB

"A New Epoch in American Fl
nance" will be the subject of a. F.
Dawson OF Davenport at the next
meeting of the After-Dinner club to
be held Feb. .. This meeting viii be
the sixth anniversary of the forming
OF the club and special features are
being planned in celebration. There
viii be two speakers. the other one
having not been selected.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-26
tions for the police signal boxes which
are to be installed shortly
Bio Sales.

At the sale which was conducted al
the Waterfowl hospital, 20 cattle wera
sold. Only pure bred Holstein ara
left and 80 out of IS are giving SUN.
cient milk to supply one-third of the
amount used at the institution In
time As will be giving milk
There were also several horses sold.
bringing from $40 to $3.50 each.
quantity of farm implements were dis
posed of. ~
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-26
GEORGE w. ROSS SPEAKER
East Moline Man Will Be Heard at
Commercial Club Wednesday.

George w. Ross OF East Moline will
deliver the address at the weekly
luncheon at the Moline Commercial
club Wednesday. Complaint is made
that members have not been suffice
~ particular 10 make reservations for
the luncheOns in advance. Last week
% who failed 10 notify the steward
that they would be on hand were turn
ed away because IL was impossible TO
serve them.