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Rock Island Argus., 1915-01-06

child in our custody that might be SO
placed and as result % have been
given good homes and are receiving
the love that is their right.
Our visiting agent. as well as the
state inspector, has each visited these
children at least once during the year
and reported favora5ly on all of them.
! had so earnestly hoped AT this meet
ing . might report at any rate the be
ginning of a new building. for if we
needed il badly when 4 reported fl q
year ago. we surely need il worse lOW.
and In spite Of care there is a con-
stantiy increasing number Of bills for
repairs in and about the house 10
make Il fairly liveable The matron
has been very careful and economical
in the management OF the home. al
lowing nothing 10 go to waste and at
the same time giving the children
coed. wholesome food in ample guam
tijy and in keeping them az all times
clean. neatly ana comfortably clothed,
"a q VISIT TO the home al any time viii
attest.
All the children who are old enough
have duties TO perform IN the house
keeping During the summer they
made. under the matron's direction, "A
number Of fle flower beds. also very
credita5Ie and profitable vegetable
garden and took excellent care of the
lawn. in which all of them each took
a personal interest and pride almost
as great as the matron herself They
are a comparatively easily managed,
happy i3t of children. loyal 10 the
home. fond OF the matron ana her as
sistauts. and appreciative OF what is
done for them. During the year there.
has not been a single attempt 20 run
away from the home. All the children
OF school age attend school regularly
and are doing very weIl in their stud
ses. The children Of kindergarten age
are drilled in such work each morning
and big and little alike are taught to u
memorize songs ana recitations. But.
while we have been careful as 10 the
physical and mental welfare OF these
children, the moral and religious side
Of their nature have not been neglected Z
All who are old enough attend sun
day school and a church every sun
day. They are strictly forbidden to
use any coarse or vile language, with
which many of them have been only
too familiar in the environment from
whcih they have come They are
taught to DE kind and loyal to one an
Rock Island Argus., 1915-01-06

that our constitution be amended 20
the effect that chairmen OF standing
committees automatically become
members of the board for one year.
our board of physicians has been
faithful, too, and In this connection /
would also suggest that. for obvious
reasons. the city health physician of
Rock Island be added TO this board.
In relinquishlng my Office as presi-
dent of this association, Sish 20 say
that I do so with the greatest regret.
desire to thank the board of direc-
tors and the officers, the committees,
the matron and her assistants, and the
newspapers for their kind patience and
cooperation, and all the friends of the
home who. by their contributions Of
time. money or other things. have
helped to make Of this a successful
year, and I 'bespeak for my successor
in office the same interests. considera-
ton and cooperation that 1t has been
my fortune TO enjoy.
Respectfully,
META c. ANDERSON,
President
Rock Island Argus., 1915-01-06
MOLINE PRESENTS
ASSESSMENT ROLL
Ordinance and Other Instru-
ments Submitted 20 Estab-
Esh Prima Facie Case.

The city of Moline established a
prima facie case In the matter OF the
Nlneteenth street widening In county
court this morning. before Judge Seis
A. LarEon-
Attorney FOR che municipality sub
mitfed copies % assessment list. ordi.
nances and other instruments relative
10 the project and then rested. Con
ciufing a recess this morning. attor-
neys for the objectors presented eyI.
dsuce with which they hoped 20 over.
come the proof pf the city
u vas thought that this would re
quire the remainder OF the day. and
at the conclusion Of the objectors'
ease. the city viu have opportunity
20 rcfute
Rock Island Argus., 1915-01-06
For Hve Years
| was
Troubled
with a
Chronic
Disease.
Peruna
Cured me
Sound
and Well.

Mrs. Maggie Durbin. 209 Victory
ST, Little Rock. Ark. writes: u was
troubled for five years with a chronic
disease. l tried everything ! heard
OF. but nothing did me any good.
Some doctors said my trouble was
catarrh OF the bowels. and some said
consumption OF the bowels. One
doctor said he could cure me; took
his medicine Two months, but II did
me no good y friend Of mine ad-
vised me TO try Peruna and I old so.
After had taken two bottles I found
II was helping me. so continued its
use. and 10 has cured me sound and
we'll can recommend Peruna to
any one. and II any one wants to
know what Peruna did for ne II they
VIII write TO me l viii answer
promptly
Rock Island Argus., 1915-01-06
ts Bright Lao
TAYLOR RIDGE

ylr. Henry Jackson and son. Eu-
Fsu4. visited Tuesday at the home Of
Wrs. james Miller.
ltrs. EsiuHoid wicker and children
OF prremption visited from Thurst day
until Monday 90 the home OF August
Hartman
I- and Mrs Fr1nk Chamber visit
rG sunday. 90 GfezeEiah Chamber
beue.
Or and Mrs. Eekhardt visited Fri
fry g tue village
Nts. Hannah Miller e. visiting a.
Rock Island Argus., 1915-01-06

the home Of her brother. James Nil
Ter.
Revival meetings BEGAN a. the
Methodist ehurcn Sunday night.
Irs- John Bsker and son. Kenneth.
have arrived home from Chicago
where they yisited during ,ae holl-
dSys-
Rock Island passenger of Ia. week
Included Mr. and Mrs. o. Heath. Anna
and Nellie Hinterme .ster ald Mrs.
John Baker.
Rock Island Argus., 1915-01-06
CONDITION OF FORMER
SHERIFF is UNCHANGED

B-guer remains unchanged since yes
teFday and whether he viii
recover stn hangs In balance. ac-
cording 70 statements made by the
attending physician. Dr. c. l. Eyster
This afteruou-
Rock Island Argus., 1915-01-06
w. A. FRAZIER. GRAIN MAN
IS BURIED At GALESBURG

Orion. Jan. s--W. 4 Frazier. grain
merchant OF Chicago was buried this
afternoon tn GalesburE. The deceas-
ed. vino died Monday. resided here
many years ago and was Wcil known
in this section He owned a string OF
elevators IN the milling tract for
years. but failed r. business last fall
He was % years OF age.
Rock Island Argus., 1915-01-06
YOUTHFUL TRAMP
TAKEN AT DEPOT
o@~.- Newerck Picks Up
george Elder. Il Years
Old. Of Des Noines.
STEALS RIDE FROM CHICAGO
-, oss We.--s Las; Week 70 Visit
49,. - WIrsy c. ssiin T~s
ssy cersHr.eHr Ns~ Lest

.-..- ---.. alr az tre Thirty
CO.,. .r-..- ..s..4a % tls Rock Island
~. -. -rsla- 1898 tais morning a
.... -....rr.- srr from chicago
. n III .... tue ard Newars no
..f r ..11- lad BOP 'n the blind
-.-a aaEeI over ard tcoE the
......rr Tho Fad told him that
... l.aa-~r ELDER re- yeara % axe.
:. 49, rfs..rl iowa ffr lad 'beaf''
r.. CAV - t.r -tlrdE from Chicaso
d. r t.trd aud vas chilled
..---rr r-au r.s cold ride
gr . police station TIE Youthful
.-.... AID Id. .t1-E ffe stated that
..-r rr1 bog com ulrlous. one ~
...-. al 1aI r.a other o.. they left
~. rr4.rs. fl- CrlcaTg. purchasing
.~.--r TOE .af had iltsndei % visit
~. .ssf r. sla W.ady city. but found
-.rr .ra EnI moved and waE unable
H. t-eate te- IHe three lads had no
.-,~ae arH frrr wandered almiessiy
-sr.r OH. BIZ r.ry. whiting fDr warner
rs4..a- fool -blu~ back home. In the
-.-4rrlrr Ea lost track Of hts two
v44s.f.I companions and does not
f~ou VIE are ftev are m present Early
frs- evening Ho boarded the passenger
traits at Ereiew1od and reached Rock
island tllf morning
fE Bright LAD.
De stated that hc earned his money
f5- rhe rra.a fare BY working for a
De- u1rr. plumber He o. a bright
rad anI talks eatertaiuluE1y OF his ex-
psf.suees
ua nf.sr. George Elder. has been
notif-d chat De is being held here.
taf t.s local police have received no
sneT.r as yet The lad lives az 2es
Cha-rr rreet. uss Molnea He stated
thar a.s father was a teamstaF.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-09-03
IN BOSTON MARKETS

Quotations given here are strictly
wholesale and retail ers must expect
to pay mere for small lots:
Northern creamery extras,
27027Rc; western creamery extras,
2615m27c; western frsts, 25m26c.
Cheese-New York state fancy, Il
n13@c; fair to good, l20l212c;
Young America, 1512 nl6c,
Eggs-Hennery extras, 36c; east
ern. 3S@34c; western prime tirsts,
25026c.
Apples-Native early varieties, 81
"a Dbl.
Potatoes-Jersey, S1.lO 2-bu Big;
southern sweets, SS 1904. 80 bbE.
Dressed poultry-Northern fowl, l6
Mlgc; native roasting chickens,
large, 25M27c; native squad, So 90
@3 doz; native pigeons, 81. 1902 doz'
native green ducks, 160l7c; green
geese, 22Q25c.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-09-03
FARMER is CAUGHT
FOR SECOND TIME
SharperS Separate $4,000
From a Connecticut Man

James A. Weed, 81, of Stamford
Conn.,, farmer, was the victim of a
horse racing swindle at Providence
that cost him $40 900.
Weed was lured to this city from
Stamford and shown how he could bet
advantageously on the horse races.
The proposition so allured him that he
deposited a check for 500 900 with
three men. They informed him that
cash was necessary in the betting
game, and he returned to his home
and got the money.
When Weed arrived in Providence
he met the men at local hotel. One
Of them asked him to accompany them
to another hotel. When they ar
rived there, Weed found telephone|
message awaiting him to the effect
that the horse upon which he had
placed his money had lost. Weed.
then notified the police.
He informed the police that he lost
$40, 900 in a similar manner at Day
iona, Fla, last May.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-09-03
To be continued
STOCK POOLS OF OTHER DAYS
Financial Giants involved in Question
able Transactions in 1882 Gave
Entertaining testimony.

Stock pools of the present day have
nothing on the pools and corners OF
generation ago in either magnii-
cence or picturesqueEes Certainly
there has baen in recent years no such
naive and entertaining testimony re-
garding such operations as that
brought out by state senate investi.
eating committee in 1882, with Jay
Gould, Rufus Hatch, big Spectator
and Henry Ward Beeche- as the star
attractions. They asked Jay Gould II
he was familiar with corners and
he told how his brokers started buy
ing Chicago & Northwestern at about
so and bought more than there was.
Il paid what thought it was worth,
he said. 1T resulted in carrying the
price up very high. | did not pay
over so. The stock fell back after
the corner to about So think 1t went
up to about $50. ! think | was in
duced to part with some at about that
price" Mr. Gould's matchless gener.
osity, however, was not shared by Ru-
fus Hatch, according to his testimony
when asked if he was opposed to
stock watering. Il am" he replied
promptly, unless am in it," Henry
Ward Beecher added to the entertain
ment of the investigation-he did not
know why he ad been called-by
supposing that in a general way he
understood the system of dealing in
futures. 1T is a part of my profess
sion," he said, ito deal in futures"
His dealings in stocks, however were
limited to two occasions On the first
occasion he bought at 400 and sold at
800. 81 thought it a good stock to lay
up" he observed "but found it good
to lay down."
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-09-03

final desperate effort. an kill you
toor' he gasped.
Up to this moment the girl had felt
no fear Of herself, but now she resort
ed to other weapons. Snatching her
pistol from its holster, she leveled it
at his forehead. "Stop!' she said, and
something in her voice froze him into
calm. He was not a flend; he was not
a deliberate assassin; he was only
jealous, despairing, insane lover and
as he looked into the face he knew so
well and realized that nothing but
hate and deadly resolution lit the eyes
he had so often kissed his heart gave
way, and, dropping his head, he said:
"Kill me If you want to. I've nothing
left to live for"
There was something unreal, appall-
ing in this sudden reversion to weak
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-09-03
CHAPTER XII.
The Camp on the Pass.


MS soon as she was alone with her
IA father BelTie sad, I'm going
I \ home today, dad"
IL b. Going home. What for?'
'I'Ye had enough Of it,"
He glanced at her bed Oh the floor.
Il can't say | blame yoI amy"
ooh, / don't mind sleeping on the
floor" she replied. But want TO get
back. | don't want to meet those wo-
men. Another thing. you'd better use
Mr.. Norcro5s at t4c pringS instead of
leaVing him here with Tony"
why So"
eve, he isn't quite well enough to
run the risk. Its long way from
here to a 90 tor.
lie pears to be on deck this morn
ing. E,.sitc', haven't anything in
the OF. e t. Ger him."
"Th,n : nj him Up t. Meeker Ian
don nec,.s nip, and he's better for
ester than Iony anyway"
y don't know but you're right. Ian
don is almost as good a hustler as
Tony and a much better forester. |
thought of sending NOrcroSS up th, re
at fist, but he tod me that Frank and
n gang had it in for him. OF course
he's only tominally in the service, but
/ want him to begin right"
BerIic went further. Il want him
to ride IAcl. with me today"
Of ,,-;4 /, int,fIi .,N-
''DU You think that Il wise thing to doE
Won't that make more ta.!E'
Wen start early and ride straight
through"
You'll have to 90 by Lost lake. and
that means a lone, hard hike. Can h"
stand it,"
"If find we can't make it I'll pull
into ranch. But I'm sure We can"
When Wuylanl came in the super
visor inquired, "Do you feel able to
ride back over the hill today"
'Entirely so. 1t isn't the riding that
uses me up. it is the walking, ami, be-
sides, as II candidate for promotion |
must obey orders-esperially orders TO
march"
They breakfaSted hurrielly and
while McFarlane and Tony were
bringing in the horses Wayl0nd AMI
Berrie set the cabin to rights. Work
ing thus side by side, she recovered
her dominion over him and at the
same time regained her own cheerful
self confidence.
you're a wonder!" he exclaimed as
he watched her deft adjustment Of the
dishes and furniture. you're ambi-
,deXtrous"
81 have to be to hold my job" she
laughingly replied. "a Teller must play
all the parts when he's up here"
1t was still early morning as they
mounted and set off up the trail, but
Moore's camp was astir, and as Me
Farlane turned in-much against Ber-
rie's will-the lumberman and his
daughter both came out to meet them
"Come in and have some breakfast,
said Siona, with cordial incuSiveneSs
while her eyes met Wayland's glance
with hooking glee
'Thank YOU" said McFarlane, eve
can't stop. I'm going to set my daugh,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-09-03
POWDER MILL BLOWS UP
Damage Resulting From Explosion Is
Estimated at $1,000

The second explosion at the mills of
the America SmOkeless Powder COM
pany at Acton, Mass, within three
weeks took place when a glaze mill at
the works blew up from some I'M
known cause. No one was injured.
The firms otter glaze mill was struck
by lightning three weeks ago.
Sundays explosion is the most Sc
we're ever occurring at the mills, about
about $1,000 worth of damage being
done. People were thrown from their
beds, while from such far distant
points as Manchester and Ports
mouth, n. H.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-09-03
Field for Ambition.

"Yes, father" he said to old Mr..
Hayseed, 'T've graduated, and my edu-
cation is complete. l s'pose know
about everything. Now L must choose
a field where my abilities can be used
to the best advantage. l want a large
field where will have plenty of room"
"Son," replied the old man, there Is
the ten-acre cornield, and yon kin
have 1t all to yourself"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-09-03
DriscoIl to Sue Eoss

Dennis d. DrisCOll of Boston says
he will bring suit against ex-Govern-
or Foss as the result of the charges
contained in an open letter of Foss
that former Mayor Fitzgerald of Bos-
ton made the proposition to him,
while he (Foss) was governor, that
ii Foss would appoint DriscOIl as
prison commissioner, Driscoll would
call off several strikes then in prog
ress at plants controlled by Foss.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-09-03

Until the nineteenth century the
manufacture of screws was rather
crude process Of forging and cutting
with hand t, is. Small screws were
little known or used before 1885, but
in that year machinery began to be
constructed both in this country and
abroad and screwmaking became thor
oughly established.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-09-03

Henry 2. Wilson, 50 AN undertaken,
and Miss Frances Allen, 50, a nurse,
were killed when, in crossing railroad
tracks at Acushnet, Mass, the auto
in which they were riding was struck
by a train.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-09-03
Fire DESTROYS Old Landmark

The Tip Top House at the summit OF
Mt. Washington, burned to the
ground. 1t had been unoccupied for
some time and was used for the stor-
age of lumber. 1t is believevd that a
fire built by wOrkmen caused the
blaze by reason of a defective chin
ney. The loss is $4,000
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-09-03
Naval Militaman browns

Edward j. Manger of New Haven
was drowned and three other naval
militiamen were injured by the fall
of launch in Tangier, Me-, sound
on the annual cruise Of the Maine,
Rhode Island and Connecticut naval
militia on the battleship Kentucky.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-09-03
Connecticut Landowners Killing Deer

Forty-tive deer have been shot in
Connecticut since Aug. |, when the
law became effect 4 permitting a
landowner to kill the animals if they
are in his crops, according to reports
made to the fish and game commits
cipp
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-09-03
Autoist Crushed to Death

John E. Allen was killed when the
automobile in which he was riding
veered from the road and overturned
into ditch at Westtield, vt. Allen
was crushed under the body of the
car
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-09-03
Potato Quarantine Raised

President Todd of the Bangor and
AroostOok railroad received from
Washington a telegram announcing
the immediate removal of the quara-
tine against Maine potatoes on &C
count of powdery scab.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-09-03

YOU'RE a wonder!" he exclaimed.
ter over the divide. She has had
enough camping and Norcross is pref
ty well battered up, so I'm going to
help them across. I'll be back tonight
and wen take our turn up the valley
tomorrow. Nash will be here then"
Berrie did not mind her fathers eX-
PLANTATION. On the contrary, she took
a distinct pleasure in letting the other
girl know of the long and intimate
day she was about to spend with her
young lover.
Siona, too adroit to display her dis
appointment, expressed polite regret.
- oct storm bound"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-09-03
Rich Widow Killed In Crash

Mrs. Elizabeth Gordon, wealthy
Newton, Mass. widow, was instantly
killed when an autobomile crashed
into a telegraph pole at Nantasket
Beach, Mass.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-09-03
Cynical Comment.

Every man is as Heaven made him.
and sometimes a great deal worse
Cervantes.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-09-03

us cOmsdes, haven't they-cOmrades
Of the trail?"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-09-03
CHAPTER XII.
The Death GrappIe.

you have been very consider
Y ate Of me, Miss Supervisor"
Wayland took her hand. "Pve
a navar soon cI1ob bonJs rpt,o,r
The Washington times., 1915-12-16

report OF the Secretary of the Treas
ury, repeated in the message of the
President, now says IL was $l0i ,000, 900
in round figures. This seems TO have
been accomplished by adding In over
sl9,oOO000 of money deposited for the
redemption of bank notes and over
100000, which the Secretary OF the
Treasury says was included in the re-
vised details although not received un-
til the following day.
"A still more surprising change was
made October /. The funds in the
Treasury shrunk rapidly at the rate
of about 100000 a month from June 1
to September 30. The Treasury bal
ance had fallen to SAC. 900, according
to the statement of that date. and
evidently this condition was alarming,
as Mr. McAdoo marked ii up overnight
to Sl2S. 900, 900. This was done by not
only including the amount OF the re-
dempton fund. but also s6l, 900. 600 which
had been deposited to the credit of dis
bursting officers. ..
The condition OF the Treasury can
best be understood when II It made
bullion, subsidiary silver, minor coin.
redemption fund. and disbursing Of
ficers' credits were omitted from the
resources, the balance In November
would have been on the wrong side.
'As none Of these items ought to be
included in obtaining free working
balance. the country Is being grossly
misled as to actual working conditions
in the Treasury"
The Washington times., 1915-12-16
SEES CUBIST
DOWNFALL IN WAR
Carroll Beckwith Delights Society
of Fine Arts With Lecture
on Versailles.

There may be no great pictures pro-
duccd from this war. but l am certain
it will bring about the end of the cub
lists" said carroll Beckwith, student.
artist. and lecturer amid the applause of
washington's art lovers who had gath
cred at the National Museum last night
to hear of Versailles and Its Art
Treasures
Mr.. Beckwith was giving the second
lecture I'm the course for members OF
the washington Society OF Fine Arts.
II have been impressed today he
said, with many Of the plans of the
Government for the further beautifica-
ton of the National Capital. But do
not forget that you artistic people must
keep an eve on the Government Nor
do L believe that the styles Of art are
exposed as they might be for the
education of the people of America who
come here constantly"
In speaking of one of the numerous
treasures open to free exhibition in
France. Mr.. Beckwith said:
Here 1t Is for any stone to mar or
knife to whittle. but It stands In safety.
The French have been brought up to
respect their art"
His pictures of the famous palace OF
treasures were taken from color pho
tographs by the Lumiere process. and
provoked constant applause.
Miss Leila Mechlin. secretary OF the
society. introduced the speaker.
The Washington times., 1915-12-16
CHARGES TREASURY
"JUGGLES" BALANCE
Congressman Green Says Nc
sdoo Grossly Misleading
Country on Conditions.

The charge that Secretary of the
Treasury McAdoo is making unwar-
ranted changes in the Treasury. state
ment. and that the country is being
grossly misled' as to actual working
conditions In the Treasury, was made
today by Congressman Green of Iowa,
member Of the House Ways and
Means Committee.
Judge Green in effect insists the
Treasury figures ere being "juggled.'
to make the daily balance seem bigger
than 1t really is. He has prepared a.
speech on the subject, and will make
It In connection with the extension of
the war revenue act.
The changes In the Treasury state
nent have come with bewiiderinp
rspidity." said Judge Green. Not only
the form has been changed, but the
amount of the daily balance and the
summary Of receipts and disbursement
FOR the end Of the last fiscal year The
balance June 30 last, as shown by the
daily statement issued by the Trea a.
ury on that date was $50, 900, ,ooo The
The Washington times., 1915-12-16

states and Canada. at . meeting held
last night at Eagles Hall.
Other officers elected we're Theodore
Miles. vice president; John Il. Birdsell,
recording secretary: Leonard Rubei,
financial secretary; Louis Bord, treas
urer; DR.. J. ii. Stone, physician; W.
Hauser, marshal; l.. Chase, sergeant at
arms; Anton Pointer. chaplain, and l..
Montisi was elected trustee to serve for
three years.
The Washington times., 1915-12-16
An Improved Quinine, Does Not
Cause Nervousness Nor Ring
inc in the Head.

The happy combination OF laxatives in
LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE makes
the Quinine in this form have a far
better effect that the ordinary Quinine,
and It can be taken by anyone without
affecting the head. Remember TO call
for the full name Look for signature
Of Z. w. GROVE. 25c.