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Bisbee daily review., 1916-02-08

prehension. It Is natural treatment. safe for the mother, has no drug effect whatso- ever and for this reason must exert a most beneficial influence upon those functions di- rectly connected with motherhood. In a very interesting book the subject is freely discussed and a copy will be mailed free to all expectant mothers by Bradfeld Regulator Co.,, 406 Lamar Bdg., Atlanta, Ga. Get a bottle of Mothers Friend" today of any druggist. Use as directed and you will then know why mothers for nearly half a century have used and recommended this splendid aid to motherhood. Their letters are messages of cheer. that breathe comfort in every word
Bisbee daily review., 1916-02-08
DIFFERENCES SETTLED

NEW YORK. Feb. T. Differences between the ladies waist and dress makers union and the dress manufac- turing association which some time ago threatened a strike of fifteen thou sand employees, were virtually settled by Q board of arbitration which made an award revicing the previous proc tocol and allowing employees a ten per cent wage increase.
Bisbee daily review., 1916-02-08
CANANEA NEWS NOTES

The AuTOTd OOHSOlludleu 0OppeI OO has bonded its properties in the Santa Cruz country to syndicate of Cali fornia capitalists. Its holdings are among the most valuable in the dis srict and they will probably soon take their place in the ranks of the heavy shippers.
 Owing to the late storm telegraphic communication with Guaymas and dermosillo, the capital of the state. aas been interrupted. Work on the re-opening of the line is being rapidly pushed forward.
 Cananeans are anxiously awaiting ] visit from their governor, General p. Elias Gales, who is contemplating q tour of inspection through the north ern part of the state. A bowling tournament will be held in the alleys of the Cananea. Recrea- tion Hall, commencing February IA. Suitable prizes will be awarded to winners and all the teams in the city have signified their desires to enter.
 Rudolph Weiner and Fred Ryan were among the many travelling men visiting the district this week.
 The Little Joe mine has been leas- ed to local company. It is located in the Mariquita, mountains. Ship nents from this property run well in copper, silver and lead values.
 w. D. Gooch has returned from a purchasing trip through the southern part of the state and reports condi- tions as fast improving. The Ameri- ean schools of Cananea will shortly reopen and large enrolment is anticipated. Capable instructors have been secured from the United States.
 Dr. White. of the 4-C hospital corps. has resigned to accept a position with a large smelting concern in Bolivia, after spending the Mardi-Gras week panied by his estimable wife and family, will sail from New York
 MT R. A. Armstrong, for the past two years in charge of the mercantile
 
 his resignation to take effect the first of March, having accepted similar position with a large corporation in Arizona. During his short time in Cananea MT. Armstrong has endeared himself to all residents of this sec ton who will regret to see him de- part.
 MT. H. D. Paul, auditor of the San Pedro Copper Co. is in the camp on business.
 MT. Charles Wiswall. manager of the Cananea Cattle Co.,, is expected to return in a few days from an ex- tensive trip through the interior of the republic
 Wells, Fargo & Co. has re-opened it's city offices after colse of nearly two years.
 Fred Pheby and associates have de- uounced a rich copper-silver property in the Sierra Azul They expect to begin shipments in the near future.
 The recent heavy rains have sent many miners into the Bacoachi gold field where for many years hundreds have obtained a livelihood washing gold in these rich placers.
 A twice-a-week service has been es- tablished between Cananea and towns lying the Sonora river
 The demand for silver pesos throughout the state has sent the prices upwards. We look to see the peso quoted shotly at 50 cents gold MT. J. A. Hunter. of Socorro. N. M. has been appointed chief chemist of the Calumet-Sonora Mining company
Bisbee daily review., 1916-02-08
Deafness Cannot Be Cured

by local applications. as they cannot reach the diseased portion of the ear. There 10 only one way 10 cure deafness. and that Ia by constitutional remedies. Dca fines is caused by an unframed condition Of the fnu- cous lining of the Eustachiaa Tube. When this tube Is inlamed you have rumbing sound or imperfect hearing. and when it Ia entirely closed. Deafness Is the result and unless the inflammation can be taken out and this tube restored tO it's normal condi- tion. hearing will be destroyed forever: nine eases OVt of ten are caused by Catarrh. which Is nothing but an .nfizmsd condition of the mucous surfaces.
 We will give One Hundred Dollars for any case of Deafness (caused by catarrhl that cannot be cured by Halrs Catarrh Cure Send for circulars free
 T J. CHENEY & co. Toledo Ohio
 Sold by Drugrists 7sc
 Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
Bisbee daily review., 1916-02-08
MOOSE MINSTREL HAS
 FINE CAST; SPECIALITY NUMBER PROMISES BIG
Indications Point to Big Moose Show, During the Coming Week, Making Best Impres- sion of Season.

One of the biggest numbers of the Minstrel Jubilee. to be produced by the Moose during the coming week. will be Night Time in a Domitory." :" This speciality is taken from the New York success of The Girl of My Dreams" and is certain to make one of the best impressions of any show that has been seen in Bisbee.
 The following is a part of the cast which will produce the speciality:
 Martha, Jeliwski, Pearl Brown. Kate
Bisbee daily review., 1916-02-08

killed the boar by getting throat-holds and choking him to death. The head with splendid tusks and the pelt were brought back by the hunters. The Rat teree dog will recover from his wound. Peggy and her mates were practi- cally uninjured. The boar weighed more than so pounds.
Bisbee daily review., 1916-02-08
FOUR RELEASED FROM
 FEDERAL PRISON
tContinued from Page D

Aezell, Holler, Houghton. O'Mara and Severn were sentenced to one year and a day each. With sixteen other men convicted in the same cases they came here on April 19. 1915. The five have served full time with the usual allowance off for good behavior.
 On December q. following recon mendaticns of the Federal Parole
Bisbee daily review., 1916-02-08
Home Celebration
 of Wonder Interest
The arrival of a baby in the household changes the entire aspect of

the future. But in the meantime, during the anxious period of ex-
 pectancy, there is a splendid remedy known as Mothers Friend" that does wonders. It
 Is for external use, re- lieves the pains of muscle expansio 8 Ii O n, soothes and quiets the nerves, extends it's in- fuence to the internal organs and removes to a great extent the ten dency to wOrry and ap-
Bisbee daily review., 1916-02-08
BATTLE ID SAVE
 ARKANSAS LEVEES
LContinued from Page D

night. Flood waters rose foot at Lake Village today. It is believed they will go higher The relief com mittee is bringing marooned families from the rural districts to Lake Will age. Dumas, Gould, Warner and other places on the western edge of the greai lake, formed by the overflow of the Arkansas. reported that the water fell considerably today.
Bisbee daily review., 1916-02-08
Advertisement

Washington dispatch states advices have been received that Great Britain has so thickly mined entrance to Bal tic that it is impossible except to boats with official pilots.
Bisbee daily review., 1916-02-08

United Mine Workers of America have adopted report of scale commit tee for a raise of 10po for the bitumi- nous miners and 20cs for the snthra- |cite workers,
Bisbee daily review., 1916-02-08
COL. HEPBURN DIES

CLARINDA, Iowa. Feb. 7.--Col. Will liam P. Hepburn. former member of Congress, died after long illness.
Bisbee daily review., 1916-02-08

former city judge, three years; Will jam Crockett, Hilton Redman. Elmer Talbott, John Green and Charles Houghton, for short terms.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-03
SEFEzIETG RESERVES
FOR MOLINE BRANCH

Special effort is to be made to in
crease the membership Of the Moline
seventh division Of naval reserves.
There is being conducted at the pres
ent time a nationwide campaign for
an increase in naval reserve strength
throughout the various states.
In Moline posters advertising the
move have been placed in public in
stitution5 throughout the city. with
the object of interesting the men in
naval reserves activities. The posters
give explanation of the work of the
jackies 1t is stated that the reserves
occupy same place in relation to the
state that the national guard does.
Object is to train members in time of
peace SO that in case Cf war they will
be able to serve credibly, state the cir
culars. Advantages Of the lighter sort,
including various cruises made dur
ing the summers, are also set forth
The Moline reserves meet regularly
on Monday evenings Of each week
Men or young men wishing to enlist
should report at the armory on that
evening.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-03
IN MOLINE LODGES

Belle X camp, No. 102, Royal
Neighbors of America, members will
look upon the gathering of last even
ing as one of the red-letter ones of
the present winter. Meeting in Red
Men hall was attended by an excep-
tionally large number and was fea
tured by the reading of 10 applica-
tions for membership. Eight candi-
dates were initiated into the order
also. Those whose applications were
reported will be initiated at the next
meeting and additional applications
are expected to come in then.
Prizes in a word contest, which
furnished diversion later in the even
ing, went TO Iona Zies and Annie Ber-
gendahl Refreshments were served
by a committee of eight, Hulda Olson.
Hilda Johnson, Annie Palmquist.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-03
CONSIDER CHANGE
IN STREET NAMES.
Rock Island Municipal Commission
Discusses Elimination OF the
"Half' From Thoroughfares.

Consideration was given to chang
ing tie names of half" streets and
avenues. installation Of new street
signs, and REMEMBERING of houses in
few blocks on Eleventh street, by
the Rock Island municipal commits
sion yesterday.
Postmaster H. P. Simpson appeared
before the commission on invitation
of the authorities and explained more
fully the suggestions he made in a
letter to the commission recently.
He said in the interests of simpli-
fication he thought that the half
should be eliminated from street and
avenue names, and courts" and
places or some other suitable ap-
pellation be substituted however,
with the numerical system retained
He said it was with a spirit of COOP
Grafton he made the suggestion With
reference to new sreet signs number
ing of houses, and in repairing of GER
tain sidewalks, he officially asked the
council to make improvements. The
commission intends to install new
street signs this summer and Commits
sioner Juhl has taken under consid-
GRAFTON steps to make walks passable
on certain streets where at present
they are in bad condition.
Owing to the manner in which ave-
nues intersect Eleventh street, be-
tween Ninth and Twelfth avenues.
much confusion has arisen. The coun-
Gil indicated that it would consider
the proposed changes further before
ordering the street signs.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-03
OBSERVE BABY WEEK
AT THE SETTLEMENT

Baby welfare week. March 4 to H.
will be observed in Rock Island in &C
cordance with the steps that have been
taken to make it a nationwide custom.
The Visiting Nurse association will CO.
operate with the West End Settlement
in program of events in the interest
Of the child, it being so decided last
evening at a special meeting Of the
nurses board. Special features have
been provided for the week. the prin-
cipal event to be an entertainment to
be given at the West End Settlement
next Wednesday afternoon when all
mothers will be the guests and DR..
Emily Wright will be the speaker.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-03

and as a committee of the whole con-
slider all the measures in the book.
Changes found advisable will be made
and new ordinances added The
commission will proceed slowly with
the work and it may be months be-
fore the book is printed.
Suggestions made in regards to the
concrete walk ordinance were made.
Nothing definite was decided upon, but
Attorney Scott will draft a measure
and submit it to the council for ap-
prevail. 1t is planned to make the
building inspector the sidewalk in
spector, require contractors to take
out permits, record the walks laid and
file a maintenance and indemnity
bond 1t developed at the meeting that
in 1909 an ordinance of this kind was
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-03
MAN BARES PLOT
He PLANNED FOR
SECURING MONEY
postoiice Inspectors and Detective Get
Confession from Prisoner Trapped
by Decoy Letter.
DENIES HE KIDNAPPED THE BOY
Wilbur ROheSOn Breaks Down. Admit.
ting He Read of Abduction and Tried
Scheme to Get Reward.

The man trapped through a decoy
letter in the lobby of the Rock Island
postofffce late yesterday made what he
termed q full confession to postoffice
inspectors and local detective.
He denied kidnapping Cyriel Mat
thews. the Chicago boy, that he had
knowledge OF the lads whereabouts.
or that he had confederates. but
admitted that he did attempt to swim
die the boys father, Barnett Matthews.
out of $500. He confessed to travelling
under an assumed name He said his
true name and address is Wilbur Robe
son OF Beardstown, ILL.,, and not Clyde
CLAYTON of Macomb, which he first
told the authorities.
He made the confession in the Rock
Island postmaster's Office to John B.
Wleklinski. postoffice inspector of Chi
cago. Harry Hadsel. local postoffice in
spector, and Detective Tom Cox of the
Rock Island police department, after
hours of grilling.
What he declares to be a true ad-
mission of his full guilt in the case
came after he told a number of con-
ficting stories, none of which sounded
plausible to the authorities. who had
little difficulty in confusing him by
their close questioning.
Comes Here Sunday.
In the confession he told the officers
that he had no particular home, but
that the last place that he might term
his residence is Beardstown. He said
he left there a week ago, going first to
Hannibal, No. then to Galesburg, later
TO Peoria. and then to Rock Island, ar
irving here last Saturday night. He
said that he read in the Chicago pa
pers Monday morning Of the offer OF
Cyriel Matthews father that he would
give $500 reward for the return of the
boy. Robson declared that being
without money, the thought occurred
TO him that a good scheme would be
to write to the Chicagoan He wrote
Mr. Matthews, telling him he knew
where his son was and that he should
send 500 or the hoy would be killed
He repeated the threat several times
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-03

see him again. Send currency Send
money by registered mail to Rock Is
land. III. We mean business. Ad-
dress Clyde Clayton. Yours truly
CLYDE.
"P S-This is your first, last and
only chance"
Cyril Matthews. aged years, disap-
peared On Thursday, Feb. 10. The per-
sonnet of the Chicago schools
system was enlisted in the hunt for
him. The father a week or so after
the lads disappearance said in his
opinion his son met with an accident
and was carried away by persons re
sponsible for it, who fear to let it be
known. Mr.. Matthews promised no
prosecution if his son was returned to
his home
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-03
OFFICERS SELECTED
BY COLLEGE CLASS

The graduating class of Browns
Business college of Rock Island for
The year 1916 elected the following
officers yesterday:
President-Robert Cline.
Vice resident-Kathleen Pagan.
Secretary Mearle Pannell.
Treasurer Oberstaller.
Arrangements are being made for
an entertainment which will be held
in the near future. Committees have
been appointed and some splendid tai
ent will be secured for the occasion
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-03

he said, and gave the name of Clvde
clayton, and his address as general
deilvery, Rock Island"
lie said he called at the postofffce
Tour times Wednesday, and once yes
terday, when he was nabbed hv In
spector Wleklinski and Detective Cox
Aiter his apprehension he was taken
INTO the postmaster's office, where the
inspector and detective questioned him
closely. His stories were conflicting
AT one time he said he had been bribed
IN saloon to write the letter for $40.
II was these stories that led the offic-
/ lal TO believe that Robson Kidnapped
the boy, or was in gang which alb
Quoted the youngster.
he was taken to the Rock Island po-
/ ice station during the noon hour and
| IN the afternoon after the arrival of
Mr. Hadsel. local postoffice inspector,
ne was again taken to the postoffice.
where lie was given another grilling
/ He broke down during the second ser
: les of questions and said that the con-
Iesslon he made was true, regardless
OF former conflicting tales.
| Taken to Peoria.
/ He was taken by inspectors to Peo-
ria today to be given a preliminary
nearing before the United States com
missioner. He will likely be bound
over to the federal grand jury and at
hnal hearing, if found guilty. he is
subject to a federal penitentiary SEN
tence. The charge brought against
MIN is using the mails to defraud.
Both postofiice inspectors and De-
tective Cox labored long and hard to
discover where the Matthews boy is
and if Robson is implicated in his alb
ductiOn. Their efforts on this score
were not obligatory. as their work end
ed as far as the postoffice department
is concerned, when Robson admitted
attempting to defraud by use of the
mails, but they were anxious to find
the boy for his parents sake and in or
der to bring to justice those who are
responsible for his disappearance.
Mr.. Matthews when he received the
letter from Robson turned it over to
postoffice authorities in Chicago. They
Immediately notified the local post
master to watch for Clayton" When
he called Wednesday, for his mail al
the general delivery window the Chi
cago authorities were notified and the
decoy letter was sent
I Here Is Letter.
The letter which Robescn sent TO
the Chicago man and which Mr.. Mat
thews turned over Immediately to post
office authorities, follows:
Mr. Barnett Matthews, S64 Thirty
ninth street, Chicago.
Dear Mr.. Matthews: ! take my per
in hand to write you these few lines to
tell you that Cyril Sonny Matthews
is very much alive and that you can
have him by sending $500 not late
than Thursday, and in that case he can
be sent back to You by March 4th L
you do not send the money then he
will die where he is and you VIII never
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-03
PRESS CLUB GIVES
SHIP TO CHILDREN

The ship used as part of the decors-
tons for the banquet the Tri-City
Press club gave Wednesday evening in
honor Of its president, F. o. Van
Calder, was rendered 10 Bethany home
by the Press club yesterday. The ship,
an excellent reproduction of the Fred
erick VIII, on which Mr.. Van Calder
sailed with Ford peace delegates, was
constructed by Paul Hinze and the
matron and children of the home were
delighted when the model of the yes
sci was presented to them. 1t is ex-
pected that it will prove the source
Of much enjoyment TO them.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-03
Use Zen1o for Eczema

Never mind how often you have tried
and failed, you can stop burning, itching
eczema quickly by applying a little zemo
moment zemo is applied. In short time
usually every trace of pimples, black
heads; rash, eczema, letter and similar
skin diseases will be removed
For clearing the skin and making ID
vigorously healthy, zemo is an exceptional
remedy. 1t is not greasy, sticky or
watery and it does not stain. When
others fail it is the one dependable treat.
ment for all skin troubles
ZemO, Cleveland.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-03

Daisy Dillon, Lillian Lee, Helen Wen
berg, Barbara Knowlton and Mrs.
Root, which was voted to be the
GROWING feature OF the evening.
Members of Hildur lodge. No. 70
Ladies Of Vikings, enjoyed a card par
ty after the business session in
Swedish Olive hall last evening, dur
ing which routine business was tran
sacted. The meeting was attended by
one of the best crowds OF the winter.
Refreshments were served at close of
the games. Prize winners were Eda
Anderson and Carl Helgren.
Sewing circle OF the lodge will meet
with Mrs. Wilson, cool Sixteenth
street, next Thursday afternoon,
March 8.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-03
Discuss New Ordinance.

Revision of the city ordinances and
the proposed new ordinance regulat-
ing the laying of concrete sidewalks
was discussed. The commission de-
cided TO study the present ordinances
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-03

Mrs. Alice LongwOrth, daughter of
former President Roosevelt, is again
a commanding figure in the national
capitals society. Mrs. LongwOrth,
whose latest portrait is shown here,
returned to Washington with her hus-
band, Congressman Longworth Of Ohio,
when he was elected and has taken up
her old position of prominence in the
social ranks.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-03
Notice to Contractors.

Bids will be received at the mayor
Office at a. m. March II. 1916. for paw
ing Eighth avenue with brick, Ninth
street to Nineteenth street.
WILLIAM McCONOCHIE,
Mayor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-03

ordinance book was revised in 1910.
making the measure void
The Detroit times., 1916-02-09

been voted aud probably would be
returned tomorrow against the fol-
lowing:
German Consul Franz Bopp.
Turkish Consul Hall.
Baron +. II. Won Setback, vice-con.
sui general for Germany.
Henry w. r. Kaufman. chancel.
lor OF the German consulate.
Fred Jebsen, former owner Of the
steamer Maxatiand.
Johann Van Koelben. alleged agent
Of the German consulate.
Frederick Williams" believed to
be q fictitious name.
John and Julius .Rothschilds,
Wholesale grocers.
George and James Flood, steam
ship agents.
Robert Capellc, general agent OF
the North German Lloyd Steamship
company.
Names Of the others indicted have
not been made public, but they are
said TO be minor agents or the con-
suls named n principals.
The indictments charge, II was
learned today. violation of the Sher.
man antiirus. law and OF the penal
code, through an alleged conspiracy
to set on foot an expedition against
Canadian railway tunnels.
The grand jury also indicted sew
eral immigration officials, charged
with smuggling in Chinese at several
hundred dollara n head.
The Detroit times., 1916-02-09
GETS S4O0 FOR
BOOZE BOTTLES

HOOD RIVER, Ore. Feb. g.
With Oregon dry it Is safe to pre-
dict that history will not repeat in
the case OF one crop harvested in
the Hood River valley when H.
Gross. local purchaser of junk. col.
lected and sold 1000 dozen whisky
and beer bottles. The bottles wer~
sold for an average of 40 cents q
dozen, and brought the junk man
$<00.
Other junk collected and sold by
Gross the past year we're: $4,000
old grain bags. 10000 used automo-
bile tires. 1900 old rubber shoes,
5000 pounds Of brass. copper and
other metals. 5000 pounds of rags.
$4,000 pounds Of scrap iron, 1000
pounds Of green hides. 1000 pounds
Of wool and 1900 pounds Of pelts.