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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1916-06-22

men were tracing 1.-THE thiefs con-
federate, the man we have met today;
the other was myself. Neither Of us
got hold Of it. Miss Leslie carried it
away under our very noses"
But" objected Mr.. Marston, why
is the ring so valuable to you and the
other man?"
Jack hesitated. Il will tell you its
secret" he said at last, 'but you must
remember that 1 relinquish all claim
to it. 1t rightfully belongs to Miss
Leslie. She bought and paid for it.
"A secret-it has a secret?' Leslie
took the jade ring from the chain and
held it to the light. ut is mans
ring, Mr.. Delorme, and you say it be-
longed to your father. You should
have it, don't you think so?' she ap.
| pealed to her parents.
They nodded emphatically.
"There!'' she cried triumphantly.
do take your ring, Mr.. Delorme. 1t
| has only brought me i'll luck. You are
the rightful owner"
| "If you had not bought it the China
man would have got it." he said, tax
ing it from her hand. Seer he said
sharply.
| Taking up a paper knife, he pressed
sharply on the diamond eye of the
wrlthing dragon. Instantly the jade
tablet swung up on a pivot, revealing
a small compartment which was filled
by large blazing ruby.
"Oh!" they "horused.
"a pigeon blood ruby" said Delorme
sadly. "It belonged to my father. He
had passion for collecting gems. He
sank fortune in them. At last he
sold them all and invested the proceeds
in this magnificent stone. Once it be
longed to an Indian prince. 1t was SC
precious that he carried it concealed
in this old ring. When he died it was
missing. 1t represented his entire es
tate. For year / have been tracing
it. The ring itself is what is known a.
a poison ring 1t belonged to man
DARN Of the Ming dynasty, who al
ways kept deadly poison in the com
partment. In case of sudden disgrace
he could quietly depart this life in
dignifed manner" He extended tn
ring toward Leslie's father.
ut really belongs to your daughter
he said firmly.
Don't he quixotic, Jack" smiled til
older man. THAT ruby is your inner
itance. 1t will buy you junior part
) nership in my firm if you WISH"
"Oh, well, can't refuse-and woul'
it-Leslie. I'm not quite beggar now!
he cried. with radiant eyes.
You might be admitted to anothe
partnership as WE'LL" remarked Nj
Marston as he drew his wife out of tn
room. I'VE will be in the DRAWN
room Jack. ard don't keep Leslie tall
ing too long about-thc jade ring!'
| The door closed behind them.
Jack came around the table and too
, Leslie in his arms.
After long silence she spoke.
!, Dear" she whispered. II want
for an engagement ring"
? Jack slipped the jade ring upon til
third finger of her left hand. q
kissed the ring and the slim fingel
and then her lips.
, "Let us go and tell them that tt
) jade ring has brought us supreme joy
, he said tenderly.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1916-06-22
Mystery Of a
Jade Ring,
Chinese Jewel Leads to a
Romance In America
BY CLARISSA MACKIE

The red auction flag tiuttered over
the door Of the japanese shop. Always
fascinated by the charm of oriental
things. Leslie Marston thrust aside the
knowledge that her father was waiting
to lunch with her downtown and step
ped inside the shop.
The auctioneer was holding small
ivory box containing unique ring OF
twisted gold dragons set with an OBJ
long tablet of carved jade.
And | am offered only S." he re.
preached the crowd.
please let me examine the ring" re-
questcd Leslie. She felt a great desire
to possess the ornament Her month S
allowance was in her handbag. She
recognized the ring as beautiful ex-
ample of Chinese jewel craft.
Ten dollars" she said, returning the
ring
Twelve" said a determined voice.
Leslie looked up and saw broad
shouldered. dark young man leaning
against the wall. Grim and unsmiling,
it was very evident that he, too. want.
ed the jade ring.
Leslie, spoiled darling OF fortune
wanted it also.
Fifteen" said Leslie crisply.
Sixteen" he came back.
Eighteen" was Leslie's bid.
Nineteen" said the man doggedly.
twenty-five" Leslie felt excited by
this little adventure.
"Twenty-five-I am offered only 81;
for this beautiful ring" said the auc
| tioneer contemptuously. "Why, it Il
worth five times as much! Won't yot
raise it, sir?" he appealed to the darl
| young man.
The latter shook his head. His lip:
| were straight line.
A new voice raised the bid to $50
Leslie saw tall, lean Chinese dressed
in black garments.
The bidding rose steadily until th'
| Chinaman dropped out of the contest
and the ring was sold to Leslie for 500
AS she left the shop some one jostlet
her. She glanced up and saw the vel
| low countenance OF the Chinaman glar
ing down at her.
You no want ring-you sell to me!
he commanded arrogantly.
Before Leslie could reply stron
arm pushed the oriental aside.
''Is this man annoying you?" aske,
the dark young man of the auction
room.
HE spoke to me-" faltered Leslie. ''
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1916-06-22
A Real ReQret.

Editor-I am obliged to decline your
poem with thanks. am very sorry.
but Poet-But what? EditOr-The
management insists upon my declin-
Ing all poems that way.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1916-06-22
Easy Role.

Johnny-rapa. what is philosopher?
Pa-A man with a good liver, heart.
stomach and bank account. Chicago
News.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1916-06-22
Funny to Her.

"Is he really humorist?"
He certainly is" replied the sweet
young thing. "He actually asked me
% marry him."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-29
Others Are Arrested.
VICTIM OF HILLSIDE
ACCIDENT IS BURIED

Godfrey Johnson, who was killed
Friday night when he plunged down a
hill in his auto, which overturned at
the bottom of a decline south of Coal
Valley, was laid to rest in the Orion
cemetery after services held at this
afternoon in the Henry county town.
Besides the relatives noted in the
Argus Saturday story of the tragedy
the unfortunate man leaves three
other brothers They are Charles
Johnson of Twenty-second street, this
city; E. w. Johnson of East Moline,
and AXel Johnson, living south of Coal
Valley. The surviving brother in Coal
Valley is Otto Johnson.
Coroner R. c. J. Meyer, who went to
Orion Saturday forenoon to conduct
the inquest, learned on investigation
that the accident occurred in Henry
county, just over the Rock Island
county line. This fact established,
Coroner Johnson of Henry county was
called from Cambridge to conduct the
inquiry into cause of death. A YER
Diet in accordance with the facts pre-
sented in Saturdays Argus story was
returned.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-29
ASSESSMENT ROLL rs
CONFIRMED IN COURT

Assessment roll for paving with
brick of Eighteenth avenue from Third
to Seventh street was confirmed in the
city court of Judge G. O. Dietz this
morning. The roll carries $11.51S.
An aftermath of a police court case
in which Julia Sulger had Harry
Brown arrested for assault and bat
terry developed in city court this morn
ing when Samuel Sulger applied for
an injunction to restrain his wife,
Julia Sulger, from disposing of GER
tain property and from interfering
with him in any way
Sulger and his wife have been mar
ried only few months. Recently, it
is said, Sulger in the Office of a Rock
Island attorney, transferred half of
his property to his wife. This re-
Quilted in trouble Friday night be-
tween the couple Harry Brown, Sui
gers son-in-law, was also involved
and Saturday was arrested on the
woman's complaint.
A suit on a contract was filed this
morning by S. n. Johnson against
George S. Botchlett.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-29
GENESEO ALDERMAN
FALLS FROM WINDOW

Geneseo, March 29.-While walking
in his sleep Leroy Hamilton, alderman
of this city, fell from a second story
window OF his home on North State
street, at Sunday morning and is to-
day confined to his bed because of in
juries.
Mrs Hamilton was awakened at
about in the morning by noises which
came from in the direction Of the ga
rage. She aroused her husband who,
after an investigation, returned to the
house The bark Of dog awakened
her an hour later She heard groans.
A call to her husband brought no re-
Spouse. Investigating, she found her
husband lying on the concrete sidewalk
at the side OF the house. A doctor was
summoned and gave Mr.. Hamilton med
ical attention. The injured man had no
knowledge of how he fell. He had
removed the screen from the window
in his bedroom. But for the fact an
awning broke the force of his fall,
which was a distance of 25 feet, Mr..
Hamilton might have been killed. He
was bruised about the face and body.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-29
MOLINE OBITUARY
John Nelson,

John Nelson, pioneer fruit grower of
Rock Island, passed away in the home
Thirtieth street and Twenty-fiftb ave
nue., that city, at 1890 last evening.
after an illness extending over eight
weeks.
He was born in Sweden, Feb. 16
1888, coming to America and Rock Is
land in 1870. His marriage to Sophie
Anderson took place in July, 1889. Mr.,
and Mrs. Nelson had lived since their
marriage in the home from which he
passed. Mr.. Nelson was a devout
member of the Swedish Lutheran
church of Rock Island and leaves a
host of friends to mourn his passing.
OF four children born to the union.
three survive with the widow. They
are Mrs. Jennie Carlson of Oakland,
Cal, Arvid E. of kimball, Neb, and
Otto T. at home. Three brothers, An
drew and Swan of Rock Island and
Charles of Arkansas, are also be-
reaved
Funeral services will be held in the
home at 1870 Wednesday afternoon
and In the Rock Island Swedish Lutk-
eran church at 2:30. Rev. Nelson will
ofhclate, assisted by DR.. Gustav An
dreen, and interment will be in Chip
piannock cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-29
ROCK ISLAND MAN IS
ROBBED OF BIG SUM

Joe Young, 1905 Thirty-third street,
Rock Island, created a sensation when
he appeared in the Moline police sta
ton at 3 Sunday afternoon and an
nounced that he had been robbed of
5000.
Young, who was accompanied by his
wife, described the place where his
money had been taken from him, but
subsequent investigation by the police
indicate that the only place in Moline
where Young had been was a former
saloon near Third street and Third
avenue. This place did not fit Young's
description of the place where he had
been robbed. The police also discov-
cred that after Young left the place
here he proceeded directly to Rock Is
land
Charles Ydeen, tailor at 1903 Fifth
avenue, reported to the police today
that some person had stolen a coat and
other articles of clothing from his
store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-29
SOCIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS.

Lutheran hospital circle will meet
Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Mary
Ellstrom, 1915 Fifteenth street.
Willing Workers of the Swedish
Lutheran church will meet Saturday
afternoon with Miss Agness Hallgren,
1929 Eighth avenue, Rock Island. A
good attendance is desired.
Mrs. w w. Greene of AIT Forty
second street will entertain the Ken
sington club Thursday afternoon in
stead Of the regular meeting day
Tuesday
Special meeting of the Fairview
parent-teacher association is called
for Thursday at and all members
are urged to attend, as important
business is to be transacted.
Sunday school children of the First
Congregational church will have their
annual outing Tuesday, June 49, A
boat excursion is planned.
Viresco class of the First Methodist
church will meet Wednesday. enter
tanned by Mrs. L. G. Albright in her
home, lips Fifteenth street.
May meeting of the Dorcas circle
of Kings Daughters is postponed and
the June meeting will be held the last
Wednesday in the month with Mrs.
D. A Weatherhead,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-29
AMERICAN DOLLAR
SECURITIES GROW

London, May 29-American dollar
securities are arriving in increased
quantities at the Offices of the commit
tee which is carrying out the plan for
mobilization of this property, and
smaller amounts are being sold
through the stock exchange, in order
to escape the additional income tax
which will be imposed shortly.
American exchange thus far has not
responded materially. The rate this
morning was 4.76 7-16. 1t is expected
however, that the influx of securities
soon will have favorable effect.
Dealers in exchange are of the opin-
ion that the imposition of the tax in
dicates the authorities are supporting
the market and are determined not to
allow the rate to fall away materially
The government will inaugurate a
plan for the issuance of three year ex-
chequer bonds which will be easily
transferable. These bonds are ex-
pected to attract much of the money
which is now being paid out for dol
lar security.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-29
GET RID Of SCROFULA
HOW? TAKE S. S. S.
Fifty Years Use Proves S. S. S.
Will Relieve Stubborn Cases.

You have noticed the little fostering
pimples on the face and bodybuilding
OF the glands-soreness in the legs and
arm muscles. These are the symptoms
OF Scrofula. You may have some OF
these symptoms, possibly the faint Of
Scrofula infection. But in either case,
II is a dangerous condition. Your blood
Is infected. impure. and you can never
hope to gain perfect health until the
impurities are washed from the sys-
tenn II you feel badly all the time.
you must crave health. If you want
to feel renewed spirits. the glow of
perfect health. bright eyes clear skin
the knowledge that you are WELL you
can do SO. Cleanse your blood by taxi
ing s. S. s. For fifty years il has been
the standard blood purifier. 1t relieves
the trouble by renourishing the blood.
renewing its strength, and stimulating
the flow SO that the blood regains its
lost vitality, and throws OF the poison.
Even long standing cases respond But
you must use s. s. s. Take II for all
blood infections. Get II at your drug
gist's today.
II you need special advice write the
1kAkk =2nnck3E- Co, Atlanta. Ga
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-29
CONFIRMED BATTLER
PAYS FOR A MISTAKE

John Theinpont, 108 Railroad ave
nue., at midnight Saturday heard two
men engaged in an argument in front
OF a house next door, so he left his
room and joined the debaters. Some
one called the police but when they
arrived the two men had gone. Them
pont was still there, however, and he
was convinced he had to fight, so he
offered battle to the police. He paid
$3.50 in police court this morning.
Oscar Mortier, 420 Sixteenth avenue.
was arrested early Sunday evening on
complaint of his wife, who charged
him with disorderly conduct and said
he had made threats to kill her. Sub
sequent investigation by the police
convinced them it was a case of beer
and jealousy and the case was dis
missed.
August Horstman, ia, SAT Seventh
avenue, was arrested yesterday on
complaint of Anna Anderson, 1903
Third avenue, who charged him with
assault and battery. The case was
called for a hearing before Justice T.
NJ. Wheelock this afternoon.
o"Scp lutobll VI East MOllup WdS
arrested by Motorcycle Policeman
Negley of Moline at 1920 Sunday even
ing charged with driving his motor
cycle 81 miles an hour on Fourth ave-
nue. and Twenty-seventh street. He
will be given a hearing in police
court at this evening.
Sam Halpern, jitney bus driver liv-
ing in Rock Island, was taken on
Fourth avenue and Sixteenth street,
Sunday, charged with driving his au-
tomobile Is miles an hour He was
arraigned for hearing this afternoon.
Leon De Rue and Peter Dhondt of
East Moline were arrested at 9 Sun
day evening charged with riding
their bicycles in Moline without lights.
They were arraigned in police court
for hearings this afternoon.
All the news all the time - The
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-29
TRI-CITY GUN CLUB
WILL HOLD A SHOOT

A target shoot will be held tomor-
row under auspices of the Tri-City Gun
club at the traps of that organization
in East Molines Many followers of the
target sport are planning TO partici-
pate. Shooting will commence at 10
IN the morning. There will be 100
targets in five events of 20 each, en-
trance fee for the 100 being fixed al So.
Then two sets of % targets each will
follow, $3.50 being set for entrance fee.
Money will be split four ways on each
event. Awards will be So to first high,
s. to second high on these $50 targets.
II there is time those who care 10
may shoot an additional p targets.
Entrance money of $3.50 for each con-
teStant will be divided 40. 80, 20 and
~ per cent among the winners The
Elliott sliding handicap will be used.
All will start at 16 yards and shoot
hve at each post Those breaking i've
straight move back one yard. Anyone
losing one in any five remains where
ne IS. In event two are lost in i've
the contestant moves forward one
yard, but l6 yards is the minimum dis
lance.
The match is open to all. and those
who do not care to shoot for money
may shoot for targets only. Lunch
Will be served on the grounds and
there will be a large supply OF ammu.-
milton at the club house.
All the news all the time-The
Argua
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-29
TO HONOR JUNE BRIDE.

Mrs. G. E, Chapman. 2614 Rock Is
land street, Davenport, entertained
the D. S. P. ". club members of Mo-
line and a number of Rock Island
friends Friday evening as pre-nup-
tial courtesy to Miss Edna Starofsky
Of Moline. The game Of progressive
hearts was the diversion of the even
ing and the prizes were won by Miss
Minnie Lutt of Moline and Mrs. Will
liam Rich of Rock Island A guest
favor, large fern, was presented the
honoree. Green and white was carried
out beautifully throughout the house,
snowballs and ferns being used in
the living room and carnations and
ferns in the dining room. Green and
white was the combination carried
out in the luncheon which was served
at the small tables
Miss Starofsky, who is the daughter
Of Mr.. and Mrs n c. Starofsky, 1902
Thirteenth street, Moline, will be-
come the bride of Albert Swami, son
of Mr. and Mrs j. E. Swami, 1919
! Thirteenth street, Rock Island, June
20. Both young people have host of
friends in the tri-citieS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-29
BRIDGE HOSTESS.

Mrs. Sol Hirsch received Friday at
the first of a series of parties for
which she had invited tri-city friends,
and her guests made up nine tables
arranged for auction bridge Prizes
were awarded the high scorer at each
table, and beautiful cloisenne smelling
salts bottles were won by Mrs. G. A.
Stephens, Mrs. R S Hosford, Miss
Mary Anthony, Mrs. George FitzGib-
bon, Mrs George Dunn, all of Moline,
Mrs. A. Mosenfelder of Rock Island,
and Mrs. l. Petersburger, Mrs. Sol
Moritz and Mrs. Henry Ochs of DAY.
export.
Peonies, seven-week stock and sweet
peas were used in artistic arrange
ment as floral decoration of the rooms.
A delectable collation. was served in
the late afternoon
Mr.. and Mrs. Hirsch entertained a.
company of y at dinner Friday even
ing when husbands of several of the
guests Of the afternoon joined their
wives. The evening was spent infor-
mally. Mrs. Hirsch entertained at II
tables of bridge Saturday afternoon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-29
MOLINE PERSONAL

The Misses Helen and Hildur Herr
strOm are in Des MOines, where they
will remain over Memorial day for a
visit with friends.
Mrs. John Samuels and daughter,
Florence, are expected this evening
from Fort Madison TO spend Decora-
ton day and remain for a short visit
at the home of Mrs. Samuels' parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. A, P Fisk.
Mrs. Mertie Kinney returned yes
terday from Decatur, where she at
tended the state convention of G. A.
K. and auXiliarieS as a delegate from
Tent %, Daughters of Veterans. While
in Decatur she visited at the home
OF Rev. and Mrs. Robert E. Henry,
formerly of this city. the former her
brother. Friends of her father, NJ. P.
Henry, will be interested to learn that
ne Is gaining after a serious illness
and expects TO be removed to his
home from the city hospital the last
of this4week.
Miss Anna Simonsen of Des
MClneSls visiting at the home of her
parents.-Mr. and Mrs. Matt Simonsen.
IN Rock Island. formerly of this city.
she has-as her guest Miss Clara Err
ickson of Des Moines.
J. E Browne of Silvis is laid I'D
with a sprained ankle which he incur
red when he stepped in a hole during
the excitement at the recent fire in
the Rock Island road yards.
Mrs. Martha Mcdonald Of Chicago
is visiting her sister, Mrs. Carl VIII
liams, in Silyis.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-29
BELGIAN SOCIETY
NOW IN ALLIANCE
Friend Circle at Yesterdays Meeting
Accepts Membership in National
Organization.
FIRST ANNIVERSARY OBSERVED
Louis SonnevilIe is Elected President
to Succeed CASTOR Yeys-WiH
Enter Parade.

Formal acceptance Of the charter n,
membership in the Belgian National
alliance, which embraces all Belgian
organization in the United States
marked the celebration yesterday Of
the first anniversary Of Friend circle
The local organization now enjoys a
membership of between 400 and 500
and is the largest Of any branch OF
the national organization.
Louis SOnneyille was honored with
the presidency in the election Of off,
GERS. He succeeds CASTOR Veys. Ac-
cording to the bylaws of the organi-
zation no president shall succeed him
self. 1t has been largely through the
efforts Of the retiring president tina.
the circle has attained its place as
factor in citizenship development
among Belgians OF Moline and vocin-
ito. Complete roster Of officers:
President-LOuis Sonneville.
Vice president-Gaston Veys.
Secretary-Remi Defuster.
Treasurer-Joe DeBisschop.
Trustees-Ser. DeBrouwer, reflect
ed; CAMEL Wegge, Azaire De LANCE,
reelected.
Marshals-Julius Van Voren, Ed.
Vande Veire, both reelected.
Decision was reached to participate
in the parade of July 4. A committee
was appointed to make necessary ar
engagements. A float will be entered
and members of the circle will march
in a body Members Of the committee
are CASTOR Veys, Louis Sonneville,
n. De LANCE, CAMEL Wegge and Ser.
DeBrouwer
Training for Citizenship.
The circle is again conducting nat
uralization classes for members in
tending to take out naturalization pa
pers in September. The training for
citizenship has been one of the prin-
cipal features during the last year.
Several new members were reported.
An indication Of the return OF pros
porous times, locally at least, is shown
in yesterdays report Of the employ
ment committee This body, which
was organized in conjunction with
both factory heads and deserving
workmen, reported that there appears
to be employment for all who care to
work at the present time and that the
factories stand ready to hire available
workmen. The committee will remain
organized for future activities.