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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-27

and restraints during the week and
would test your ability with some
thing we think would be far more
difficult than anything you have pre-
viously attempted. 1t is our intention
to fasten you from head to foot in an
old punishment suit, device that was
used years ago for refractory and
murderous prisoners. If you will SUBJ
NIT to this test we want it understood
that the escape must be made in full
view Of ourselves and the audience.
These are the only conditions under
which we would permit you to try it.
Thanking you in advance for any con-
sideration you might give this chal-
lenge and assuring you that an early
reply will be appreciated, we remain,
LOUIS ECKHARDT, Sheriff,
and Deputies
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-27
PROPERTY
GIRLS LOCATION
Share in Good Sized Estate Coming to
Miss Myrtle Elberg, Who Once
Lived in Rock Island.
WHEREABOUTS ARE UNKNOWN
ii Not Found Soon. Her Share viii Be
Forfeited to State Writes Lake
City Attorney.

If Miss Myrtle Elberg, who former
ly resided in Rock Island, can be To-
Gated, she will receive a share of q
good sized estate which has been left
her by her grandfather, Lars Elberg,
according to a. letter received by The
Argus today from Henry ". Morgan,
attorney of Lake City, MINI.
According to Mr.. Morgan, Mr. Elberg
moved to Lake City from Pepin coun-
ty, Wis. in March, 1913 and died
testate March %, the same year. His
will was admitted to probate and the
property duly assigned and paid to the
different legatees, except that Myrtle
was not given her share because she
could not be found. Not only money
but also an interest in the homestead
is waiting for her. Unless she can
be found her share will be first de-
posted with the county treasurer and
will finally be forfeited to the state.
Mother Lived Here.
Myrtle's father was Alfred Elberg
of Pepin county, Wis, and her mother
was formerly Miss Effie Baker, Rock
Island The couple was divorced and
the wife took her daughter with her.
All track of them has been lost but it
is intimated in the letter that they
came to Rock Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-27
100000 KILOGRAMS
SENT CONGRESSMAN

Chicago, April 27.-Activity in the
headquarters of the embargo confer
ence, the organization which promoted
the campaign to flood congress with
kilograms urging the body to oppose
any attempt on the part Of the pres
ident to involve this country in war
with Germany and which has opposed
the expectation of arms to England,
continued late into last night. Leaders
in the movement said that the plan had
succeeded beyond their expectations
and that the activity was increasing.
William B. Macdonald, in a telegram
from Washington, said that members
of congress were impressed by the
thousands of kilograms received.
n. T. Jacobson, acting manager at
the conferences Chicago Office said
that more than 100000 kilograms had
been sent to Washington.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-27
NEMyNOTESF@1MpIELAND
S 6YDAISYDEAN w

Mabel Trunnelle, popular Kleine-
Edison star, Is little more than five
feet four inches tall, and she weighs
l20 pounds, which fits her most ad-
mirably for parts in which she Is sup
posed to appeal for protection to some
strong man.
She is just of size to nestle her
head against the heart of the hero,
and to look up into his eyes in the
last scene in that bewitching manner
that says more eloquently than words
could express It: Il love you. Take
me and hold me all my life."
Her hair Is the blacklist of the black,
and she has eyes to match - dark,
deep. soulful eyes that possess that
happy knack of expressing every emo
ton from Joy to despair. And Miss
Trunnelle knows how and when to use
her eyes to the best advantage. A
glance from them, and smile from
her lips, and even the most backward
hero in the world would leap to do her
bidding.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-27
IN THE MOVIES.
TONIGHT.

Spencer Square-"Code of Marcia
Gray" with Constance Collier; Bur.
ton Holmes Travels.
Majestic-Norma Talmadge in Mar.
tha's Vindication; Chester Conklin
in "Cinders of Love-" Keystone com
edy.
Black Hawk-Naomi Childers in
"The Man He Used to Be-" Ham
Takes a Chance"
Best-"Dolly Scoop" "The Greatest
Story" Cupid Trims His Lordship.'
FRIDAY.
MaJestic-Violet Horner in "The
Marble Heart"
Spencer Square-"The Lost Bride
groom" with John Barrymore; Bray's
Cartoons.
Black Hawk-Helen Holmes in "The
Girl and the Came" "Perils of the
Rails" "Politeness Pays"
Best-"The Paths of Happiness
Red Feather feature.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-27
TRIES TO LOCATE
HIS MISSING SON
Father Of Byron G.. Alden Searching
Tri-C Cities for Information Con-
corning Him.

Where is Byron G. Alden, aged 30
and former resident of Rock Island ?
For three weeks his father, a. B. AL
den, we'll known builder and contrac-
tor of Boscobel, Wis, has been search
ing the tri-cities in an effort to locate
him.
About six years ago I had visit
from him." declared Mr. Alden, the
gray haired parent, said this morning.
Since then I have lost all trace of
him. l fear he may have met with
foul play"
Mr.. Alden explained that his son
was married and had child and that
he was employed, the last he heard
from him, as blacksmith and wood
worker, although he does not know for
what concern he worked. Mr.. Alden
expects to remain here for several
days longer to prosecute his search.
He is staying at 1915 Brady street,
Davenport, and any information rela-
tive to the missing man will be apprec-
lated.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-27
h22&(sEheatre

I age has scored his greatest triumph
in the presentation of "Everywoman.' -
For in the maze and rush of trashy
theme and tinselled drapery so COM
mon to the drama of today, Every
woman stands out as an epoch Of
truth and sincerity. Conceived and
written on plane infinitely higher
than the average play of the present
age, Mr.. Savage has spared no ex-
pense, overlooked no artifice, and let
escape no talent that would serve to
make the presentation worthy of the
subject. "Everywoman" is a great ar
lists conception Of the chief aim in
the life of womanhood composite-the
quest of love. And though, through
one of the pranks OF fate Browne him
self never lived to enjoy his triumph,
the message lives and breathes with
the high and sincere purpose dominat-
ing that wonderful plea in behalf of
every woman.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-27
Organize to Handle Labor Problems.

Pittsburgh, April FIT became
known today that steps were taken
last night through the organization of
the Employers association of Pitts
burgh to try to make the district an
open labor market and to handle all
questions as they affect labor. More
than 100 manufacturing and other con-
Germs, including some the largest in
western Pennsylvania, were repre-
sented at the meeting.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-27
INTERVIEW WITH
AXEL CUT SHORT
Talks Through Bars at Police Station
Saying it is Easy to Laugh at
Other Peoples Worries.

Axel Nelson, regular rounder, in
timately known by all Rock Island
coppers, today was interviewed at his
cell in the city Jail. In the interview
Axel demonstrated the practical wis
dom that has won for him the title OF
philosopher.
''It's easy to smile at the worries of
Others" be began on what promised
to be an excellent interview. 1t was
cut short, however, by the appearance
Of a reserve who toted him into police
court, where he loudly shouted his in
nocence of any crime against the peo-
pie of the great state of Illinois.
But police say that while Axel has
a great supply Of calm judgment he
fails to place any of it to use for his
own benefit. They say that a phil
osopher would not make himself at
home in strange house, such as
Axel is alleged to have done several
days back.
According to the police, Axel walk
Gu INTO mouse IN the west end the
other morning and in the absence of
the mistress sat down and cut a pie
in half. They said that he was busy
on the second half of the pastry when
the woman returned to the kitchen
and that Axel fed from the place
ahead of broadside of tinware and
other utensils.
He drew 20 days in the county Jail
today as a penalty for recent offenses.
Police do not bother to send him I'D
every time he is arrested. They just
remember numerous offenses from
time to time and at periods of every
month or two sentence him for the
bunch
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-27
Germany Promises to Replace Books.

Des Moines, Iowa, April 27.-State
Librarian John Brigham has received
assurances from the German govern
ment through its ambassador to the
United States that books purchased In
Germany and mutilated by the mill
tary censor will be replaced at the
close of the war. The books cost more
than $4,000. Views of cities, maps and
charts were cut out of the books by the
censor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-27
COLLECT SAL FOR WAR
SUFFERERS AT PLAY

At performance of the THE War
Victims" given by the Yiddish players
at the Illinois theatre last evening I'M
der the direction Of Mr.. Fishman, the
sum of $41.62 was collected for the
Jewish war sufferers. This amount
was turned over the Rock Island peo-
pies relief committee, j. Classar,
chairman; H. Bryerman, financial sec
rotary, and H. Handelman, treasurer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-27
COLLEGE OBSERVES
SYNOD FOUNDER DAY

Today is Founders day at Aug
ustana college. On April 27,1S6O, the
Scandinavian Evangelical Lutheran
Augustana synod was organized in
Chicago and since that time April q
has been celebrated as Founders day.
The students of the local school, which
was established by the synod, enjoy a
half holiday. This evening in the
college chapel exercises commemorate
ing the work begun in 1860 will be
held. Rev. HUT of the seminary will
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-27
Anything to Break in Print,

Virginia Norden, just engaged by
Balboa to star in the emotional roles,
is personally of an ultra emotional
temperament, with a penchant for
poultry. There is a legend current
that having one day acquired certain
ducks for whom the surrounding seen
cry provided no suitable pond, she was
so affected by their sad plight that she
wept real tears until the ducks were
comfortably fixed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-27

give an address, Impressions of DR..
o. Olson" and Rev. I. NJ. Anderson
will talk on The Life and Work of
DR.. Norelius." The seminary quartet
will sing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-27
COLUMBIA,

Vaudeville OavenporD. Two per-
formances daily, at 2:45 and Sis
Three Saturday and Sunday. at 2:45,
1880 and Q o'clock.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-27

ago vaudeville managers were threat
ening vaudeville performers who
wanted to appear in pictures. Now
Mary is being threatened with injunc-
tons by her movie managers in the
Metro company.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-27

ICtuItS INSPIRES hdNlSHlHS f1etTys
Y Fern McChesney, the we'll known
scenario writer, after viewing a Selig
pictureplay, was so entranced that she
dashed off this word painting: Frost
had dyed the forests purple, brown,
yellow and crimson. Red winesaps
and lemon pippins hung from the
trees. Golden pumpkins were on the
slopes. The sun shone out Of a perfect
sky. An invigorating tang was in the
air. All nature seemed atune."
Allen Souls" is the name Of a pic
ture in which Sessue Hayakawa and
his wife, Tsuri Aoki, will appear
shortly.
Mary Miles Minter has an offer for
a short trip into vaudeville. Not long
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-27
Public Notice.

l will not be responsible for any
debts contracted by anyone except my
self after this date.
April rs, 1916.
HENRI COETIrAr
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-27

All the news all the time-The
Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-27

Helen Rosson declares she is not en-.
gagged, despite the fact that practica
joker stated in newspaper in Santa
Barbara that she was about to be mar
ried to prominent young actor with
the American company.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-27
EMPIRE.

April 23-30-Jack Bessey Stock
company in popular plays.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-27

Mary Moore Of the gifted Moore
family, which includes Tom and
Matt Moore, Mary Pickford, Alice
Joyce and Jane Gail, is at work on a
new play for Francis X. Bushman
called "a Million a Minute"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-27

One Of the latest stars to join the
Triangle company is Dorothy Dalton.
Miss Dalton was born in Chicago, but
is no relation to Jack Dalton.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-27

HENRI COCKTAILS,
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1916-09-07
pfimsoips Mark.

Continued in neat aceek's Banner.
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Any sailor will tell you that the
plimsoll is a conspicuous mark on the
hull of vessel. usually an oval or
eclipse of white paint with an arrow
drawn through it to indicate the ex-
treme water line when the ship has
been loaded. AS long as the plimsoll
mark shows above the water the bur-
den of freight in the ships hold Is
not too great forher carrying capacity.
The curious word Is the badge OF inn
mortality of philanthropist. Samuel
Plimsoll, who was born in Bristol.
England. in 1924. When he went into
the coal business he learned of the hor-
rible conditions under which the men
Of the British merchant marine had to
work. Owners figured that 1t was
cheaper to lose an occasional ship with
all Oh board than to restrict the load
and make the voyage reasonably safe.
In order to thwart this rapacity Plim-
soil entered parliament in 1868 His
persistent work resulted in the pass
age Of the merchant shipping act" in
1876 to prevent ships from going to sea
In an unsafe condition.
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doing even more for the new firm, for
they have increased their circulation
enormously and print a respectable
sheet. So naturally. | reckon. they do
sort o talk free like to me about what
Is coming. knowing that keep Il lock
on my tongue. rs you might say. Still.
when it comes to a matter of public in
terest like the fine bit of news they've
got ready for tomorrows issue-wcll
they ought to divide. If they see fit to
be hoggish I'm not so mighty sure that
AM called on to eat out O the same
trough. This is going to bother me
some, Frank. fsr when foul play is be
ing enacted about me don't like it.
like them fellers. and I'm willing to
back them: but they have no right to
gobble up news that ought to be free
rs winds that blow over level ground
I'm glad you feel that way. J. IT,"
Frank said warmly, "and- since you
happen to know what they've got up
| their sleeve. why
"Oh. I'm not heholden to them" Tarr
interrupted. "The shoe is on the other
foot. I'm here to state. They dtdn''
| tell ne not to mention it either. | have
made no promises and If tell you m.
conscience will be clear. The item
really is big one-a whopping biz
one. The only thing I'm afraid of !:
that half my customers here in tow
may grab picks and shovels and GU
out licketysplit for Elktown and leav
me in the lurch.
"Elktown:" Frank repeated. "Ha
anything happened over thereT'
HAS there? Good gosh! Say. Tobe,
| -Tarp was calling to negro man VIII
was slouching past with sack of fou
Oh his shoulder-''where did you bu
that?' N
webb & Kings" the negro replied
shecpisllly. as he faced toward th
qucstioner.
81 know" Tarp smiled derisivel.
.aThat is the Golden Glow brand. The
are selling it at 90 cents sack, viii
we. are getting rid Of whole car 10
to our customers at so. Tobe, some I
these days you coons will learn whe
to do your trading"
Maybe so. boss" the negro answe
!. ed, humbly. and moved on.
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S he was walking past the pub
IA lie wagon yard in the next block
I'M Raymond saw Tarp circulating
@ about among the groups Of men
and women and children gathered about
their wagons, and he paused for mo-
ment to watch the active young mer-
chant Presently Tarp left the yard
and approached Raymond.
you've caught me at it." he smiled
This is the sort of work that can't
trust to py help. Nobody knows as
well as do how to honey-fuggic
mountain men and women. especially
women. | can just take one sweeping
and tell whether they are looking for
hats, dresses or cloaks, and | always
put in Il word that stirs their curiosity
and makes them crazy to get to my
emporium of utility and fashion.
IF think woman wants a hat
just tell about what wonderful trim
mer Miss Bessie Williams from New
York is and what Il stunning dresser
she Is. and they'd rather See her than
the presidents wife. notice You conS
down from the Clarion office rarp's
eyes held Il faroH look of anticipation
as he spoke. Anything new OH tapT
Something has happened. but
don't know what it is" Frank answer
ed. They don't act fair with me. j. /.
| put them on to every bit of news
scrape up. Look how | worked fol
them at their big dinner, and yet whei
they run Oh plum they eat it seed ani
ALL"
Tarp's eyes shone. He reached GU
| and took hold of Reymond's lapel an
thrust a finger through buttonho!e
That's fact. You do telegraph new:
| to city papers. don't you? | had cicai
| forgot 1t. OF course important. rea
| important news would be feather il
| your cap. l see. l see. And it is
shame if they are so greedy that the.
won't divide. Now. on this specia
piece O news
Tarp hesitated and dropped hi
| glance to the toe of his shoe.
"Do you mean that you know wha
it is?' Frank asked eagerly.
Tarp's profile was now toward tn
inquirer. He seemed to wear sor
Of hesitation that was unusual wit
such an outspoken individual.
well, you know, it is like this"
said gravely, twisting his fingers NOR
vigorously in the buttonhole, II Al
the main advertiser and chief moneye
support of Daniels paper. Hiilhous
would have busted long before he di
If it hadn't been for the hard cash
paid into his till every week. and | al
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1916-09-07
Hetty Green's Ejrmness,

Hetty Green nearly brought Coils p.
Huntington to ruin once She had
$1,G0O.000 deposited in one Of his banks
and found that he was using the
banks money in investments that she
regarded as ticklish. Besides. there
had been deals In which she thought
she had cause to make Huntington sit
up and take particular notice of her.
She appeared before an officer of the
bank. Mr.. Stewart. and said:
"I'd like my money right away-not
In checks: In cash. please
rs there no other way. Mrs Green"
he asked. beginning to perspire.
None" said she. Cash. please"
She got it-after a scurrying Of
many bank mcssengers-in all kinds
Of money and In such bulk that four
messengers had to carry 1t for her. the
while the r,Imor got out that Hunting
ton was going to smash. AS a matter
Of fact he did have a narrow escape
New York World.
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tier recognized an old war comrade.
by gum, Bill Spriggs! Abner chuck
led. An from Elktown too! Won
der what fresh news he may have!
The gold may be found by this time.
Hello. Spriggs, how are you?"
How goes 1t with you, ABB"
"Oh. $685. Abner responded. ANY
thing new over your way?"
'Nothin' at all, Alb. We are as dead
as a doornail ut Elktown. 1t is dryin'
up an may blow away one O these
days. We did have some excitement
t'other day, though
"Oh. you did?' Abner's face kindled
expectantly. You We're in it, of
course
mo. thank God, wasn't. In fact,
nobody was In 1t at the time it was
struck"
Struck! What was struck?" Abner
cried.
why. the Methodist meetin' house.
The members had been debatin on
buying lightnin' rods-old members for
an young ones agin it-when the storm
came. 1t was terrible, Alb"
Abner stood like man drifting into
stupidity. "Nothin' else has happened
over thar, then, except the storm an
the meetin' house? mean. of course.
within the last three days"
"As for news, can't think of a thing
just now. Thar is big excitement In
our neighborhood'-
"Oh. thar is?" Abner saw the straw
and clutched it.
"Yes, but it don't seem to me to be
the sort O. thing you'd care to print.
| Thar is a big talk about churchin' old
Peter Tomlinson. 1t is whispered
about that he slipped up whar Tim
Barnett had been spIittin' fence rails
an stole Tins new AK"
"Then you hain't heard any other
news over yorc way?'
| 'Nothin' else. Alb. An eff was in
yore place l believe I'd not mention
Peters name until
mo, I'll keep that out. In fact, I
won't mention the durn thing at all.
Well. I'm much obliged. Bill"
"Sold! Soidv' Abner said under his
breath as he walked away. Some
skunk over at Elktown Is laughin'
good at us. By gum! He tuck me in;
he sure did"
| Gonfin,ed in merit ,peek's Bnnner
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1916-09-07
PRACTICAL HEALTH HINT.

o O o o 0 0 O O 0 0
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1916-09-07
Acute rheumatism.

o The remedies of most avail in o
o acute muscular rheumatism. ac- o
o cording to DIR. William Fitch o
o Cheney of Stanford university
o in an address reported in the O
o New York Medical Journal. are: O
o First.-Rest Nature usually c
o enforccs this method of manage c
o ment If the attack is sufficiently c
o acute. {
o Second.-Heat. Heat is always {
o grateful and gives relief 1t
o may be applied In variety Of
o ways {
o Third--Purgation. 1t may be
o admitted that there Is no scien,
tific reason why purgation should
aid. but the fact remains that it (
o does
o Fourth. Salicylates They do I
mitigate the pain. and they are
o trustworthy agents to use after
o the initial purgation.
o Fifth. Ordinarily all
o opiates are out of place because
o they have In general bad effects
o that outweigh the good Ex
o ternally the old established lead
o and opium wash. applied hot. Is
o most valuable aid in removing
0 pain
| o Massage. vibratory treatment.
| n h br1rofhorop oud rnuptofirrita.
| ton also have some value
| q @ o O @ O @ O O O o O Q O
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1916-09-07

Ct If your subscription date is September lst
this CODY of the Banner is being mailed you
complimentary. Our terms are cash in advance.
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The Big Staye House

anss M. White Oak Pipe Slaves and
- hite Oak Timber. Address The King
fsase ny Company, Postoffiee box 364, New
La. 1876
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CHAPTER XII,
A Hard Blow.

S he was walking past the pub
IA lie wagon yard in the next block
I'M Raymond saw Tarp circulating
about among the tyronfs of men
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