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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-19
A Useful Official.

Redlands, town in California, es-
tablished the Office of municipal fly
catcher, and appointed a man to fill it,
a year ago. That official acts on a
single observed fact-that is, that flies
instinctively fly upward and toward
light. On this basis he constructed a
large trap-a screened frame, II inch
es square and over two feet in height.
He raised this two inches from the
ground, and put in the bottom a cone
shaped screen, large end downward.
Under the cone he placed a banana
skin. He nailed the whole contraption
to post on street corner, and the
flies did the rest.
In the first month, from the 100
traps that he scattered through the
business section of Redlands, the offic-
ial fiycatcher had emptied and burned
80 gallons Of flies. That means not far
from four million flies.
There are now 500 of these fly traps
in Redlands, and according to the
residents, all the flies in Redlands
were in them last SUMMERTIME
Youths Companion.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-19
FOSTER

Charles Foster moved last week
from near Atalissa, Iowa, to the farm
he purchased from his father. Mr.
and RMS. Foster were former desidents
of this vicinity.
Rev Mr.. Phipps of near Springfield
preached at the Baptist church Sun
day morning and evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leonard DUNCAN NOV
ed Friday to their new home on a
farm near Illinois City, recently pur-
chased by Mr.. DUNCAN.
Briers Watson spent Sunday with
his sister, Mrs. L. DUNCAN, Miss Ari-
IONA Watson, who had been with her
sister, returned home with Mr.. Wat
son Sunday evening.
Joseph Mussbaum Of Fairbury, H.,
arrived Sunday to spend several days
visiting relatives.
Mrs. Louise Clegg Of Ottumwa, Iowa,
arrived Tuesday to be the guest of
her niece, Mrs. William Ripley.
Luncheon was served by the Ladies'
aid of Pine Bluff Methodist church
Wednesday at the church.
Miss Agnes Garvin was united In
marriage to James WEIGH at the home
of her parents Wednesday, Feb. Is,
| at II a. N. in the presence of over
one hundred guests. Mr.. and Mrs.
WEIGH will reside on the James HAYS
farm near Wrayville, recently pur-
chased by the groom.
Fred Garvin is i'll with appendicitis.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Watson. Miss
Jennette Steen and Miss Matte Bow
ser and Rev. Mr.. Phipps were enter
tanned at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs.
George Workman, Sunday.
Mrs. George Freyermuth and daugb-
ter. Miss Grace, spent Tuesday at the
home Of their daughter, Mrs. James
L. Gillett.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-19
ORION

Isaac Chapel, who is with the
Woods Holland company, making a cir
cult to the east Of Orion, visited home
folks Sunday.
Orion camp, r. n A, is in receipt
of an invitation to attend a school OF
instruction and class adoption to be
held by Glover Leaf camp Of Woodruff
! on Wednesday afternoon and evening
Feb %.
Mrs. J. A Gustafson entertained the
Stitch and Chatter club at her home
Tuesday afternoon.
Joe Gould came home Wednesday
from months visit at the Joe Kerr
home at Amity, Mo- Mr.. Kerr and fam
lily expect to move back to Orion with
in a short time.
Charles Williams Of Rock Island is
now apprentice in the Times office.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clifford Peterson re-
turned Sunday evening from a short
wedding trip and are now preparing to
go to housekeeping on a farm near
CISCO March l.
A farewell party was given Mr. and
Mrs. Fred Love al their home In Rural
Tuesday evening. About seventy-fve
neighbors and friends arrived at their
home at IL o'clock and from baskets
prepared a splendid dinner. The affair
was complete surprise and was CIV
Ell as a farewell to the Love family by
their friends among whom they have
resided for the last IT years before
their removal TO farm recently pur-
chased by MIR, Love one mile west OF
Orion, Mr.. and Mrs. Love were pre-
sented with set of silver knives and
forks. A pleasant afternoon was en-
loyed with music, speaking and q gen.
erai social time, In the evening anoth-
-er party of young folks of the COM
muhity, numbering about fifty arrived
at the Love home and completed q
most pleasant day,
Mrs. j. Il. Gustafsen and Mrs. L. r
Waite were called to Moline Tuesday
on account of the serious illness OF
their sister, Mrs Leonard Johnson
who had submitted to a second opera
ten at the hospital and was in a very
serieus condition for a time. She is
new somewhat improved.
+. o. Peterson visited the latter part
of the week at the home of his broth
| er-in-iawi A. W. Swanson.
joe kinsey, who was operated on
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-19
TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO
. From The Argus Files of 1897

/, ing from the arsenal last night broke
down on the tracks at the Twenty
fourth street crossing and was nearly
run down by speeding switch en-
CINE.
Feb. ia. C. Dart and son Will
left last night on visit to eastern
cities.
Major C. W. HAYES came down from
Fulton and spent Sunday with his
family
The gorge below the city broke last
night and the ice started moving out
of the channel.
The farm house of the late Timothy
Buckley, near Joslin, was destroyed
by fire yesterday morning,
Feb. 18-The Industrial fair opened
at the Rock Island skating rink last
night, Mayor William McConochie
making the opening address.
Frank Horn and Miss Charlotte E.
Hitler, both OF this city, were united
in marriage last night at the First
Baptist church, Rev. c. E. Taylor Of
floating.
John Buford post No. 243, G. A. R.,
will hold a memorial service in honor
of General Sherman and Admiral Por-
ter, Sunday, at the First NJ. E. church.
Miss Julia Kohn, daughter Of Mrs.
Margaret Kohn Of this city, and DAVID
Steinhardt Of New York were united
in marriage last evening in the par
Tors of the Harper house.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-19
BOOsTCAMBRIDCE
MAN FOR H0NORS
Henry County Swedish-American Re.
publican Club Endorses DIR. West
erlund for State President
Especial to The Argus.)

Kewanee, Ill, Feb. 19.-Dr. ] E.
Westerlund of Cambridge was boost
ed for president Of the state organiza-
ton when the Henry County Swedish
American Republican league met here
yesterday. The county organization
went on record as endorsing the Cam
bridge man and delegates will &C to
the state meeting at Princeton next
month pledged to support DR.. Wester-
lund.
The county league elected the fol-
lowing officers:
President-Bert R. Johnson, Ke-
vance.
Secretary-W. A. Olson, Cambridge.
Treasurer - S. Jacobson, Bishop
Hill.
The league will make an effort to
land the 1917 state meeting for Ke-
vance.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-19
III BACK HURTS
BEGIN ON SALTS
Flush Your Kidneys Occa-
sionally if You Eat Meat
Regularly.

No man or woman who eats meat
regularly can make mistake by flush.
Ing the kidneys occasionally, says q
we'll known authority. Meat forms
uric acid which clogs the kidney pores
SO they sluggishly filter or strain only
part OF the waste and poisons from
the blood, then you get sick. Nearly
all rheumatism, backaches. liver trou-
bic, nervousness, constipation, dizzi.
ness. sleeplessness. bladder disorders
como from sluggish kidneys.
The moment you feel dull ache
in the kidney or your back hurts or
If the urine is ooudy, offensive. full
Of sediment. irregular of passage, or
attended by q sensation of scalding,
get about four ounces of Jad Salts
from any reliable pharmacy and take
tablespoonful In q glass OF water be-
Tore breakfast for q few days and your
kidneys will thsn act fine. This ia
nous salts Ia made from the acid OF
grapes and lemon juice. combined with
lithia and has been used for genera
tons to flush olosged kidneys and
stimulate them to activity. also to neu-
tralize the acids in urine SO 1t no long
or causes irritation. thus ending blad.
der disorders.
Jad Salts is inexpensive and can.
not inture, makes delightful effer-
veeeent lithia-watsr drink which all
regular meat eaters should take now
and then to keep the kidneys clean
and the blood pure, thereby avoiding
serious kidney complications.
Harper House pharmacy II Advl
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-19
WOMAN K|LLsHER
BABES AND SELF
Mrs. Veronica Polaski OF kewanee
Locks Two Children in Room After
Setting Fire to Clothing.
TOUCHES MATCH TO HER OWN
Charred Remains of the Victims Found
by Father and Sons When They
Return to Their Home.
Especial to The Argus.)

Kewanee, ILL.,. Feb. 19.-Crazed by
domestic troubles, Mrs. Veronica Po-
laski early last evening touched a
match to the clothing OF her two
daughters and then to her own, all
three burning to death.
Her husband and three sons were
away from the home at the time. The
charred remains were found by them
when they returned late last night
Strangely, the house did not burn
down, although a room and hall were
scorched.
Mrs. Polaski placed her two daugh-
tiers in a room She set their cloth
ing on fire and then left the room
locking the door While the children
were screaming frantically the woman
touched a fame to her own clothes
She used no oil.
Daughters 5 and Z.
The daughters were Casimir, aged
5, and Isabelle, aged Z.
Her husband is laborer here. He
and three sons, aged 10, II and IL
| survive.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-19
BROWN IS GUILTY
GRANDDAUGHTER
Davenport Man Who Killed Sister-in'
Law and Wounded Wife Claimed
Temporary Insanity.

Sherman Brown, indicted on charge
Of numbering his sister-in-law, was
found guilty of manslaughter by a
Jury in the Scott county district court
in Davenport late last night.
Brown. it was claimed, went to the
home of his wife, from whom he had
been separated, intending to kill her.
Her sister interfered, and he shot and
killed her and wounded his wife. The
defense pleaded temporary insanity,
claiming he had been crazed by his
wife's infdelity.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-19
Crocodile Hides.

The demand for their hides in South
Africa is met by Matching crocodiles in
incubators.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-19
YUMA

Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse Cox spent Sun
day at the home of Mrs. Cox's parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Scott, near Cordova.
Dave Schafer and family spent Sun
day with relatives in Port Byron.
Sheldon Mumma was in Port Byron
Saturday collecting taxes.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde Wake visited
relatives in Watertown Sunday.
Miss Susie Forgy Of Rock Island
will teach the Yuma school, finishing
the term and taking the place made
vacant by the resignation of Mrs.
Frank Wainwright.
Mr.. and Mrs Alva Scarf were
guests at the home of Mrs. Searl's
father, John Swagler.
Vivian Nicholson and Ruth Vain
wright were Joslin callers Friday.
Edgar Walthers was business cal
Ter In Moline Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Wainwright, who
are moving to their new home pur-
chased from he Brandt heirs, were
given surprise by their friends Mon
day evening. About fifty were pres
ent and all had very enjoyable time
Mrs. S. S. Beal entertained friends
at dinner Tuesday.
Miss Irene Karr returned to her
home at Rock Falls Friday.
A sociable at Yuma M. E. church
Friday evening was given by the
builders and hustlers' classes Of the
Sabbath school.
Yuma Aid society met at the home
Tof Miss Ada Wainwright Thursday for
an all day session. After a sumptu-
Gus dinner had been served the meet
ing was called to order by the presi-
dent, Miss Allie Beal Devotional ex-
ercises were conducted by the pastors
wife. Mrs. Dunlevy. The annual cleo
ton of officers resulted as follows
President, Mrs. Nettie Wake; vice
president, Mrs. Minnie Wainwright
secretary, Katheryn Mead; assistant
secretary, Mrs. Rose Scarf; treasurer
Mrs. Lou Wainwright; organist, Mrs
Coda Walthers; flower mission, Mrs
Carrie Eckstrom. Mrs. Coda Mumma
Mrs. Linda Daily.
Mrs, Blanch Beal spent few days
with her mother, Mrs. Cirvel at Mo-
line,
Mrs. Forest Allsbrow was a CUES,
Of Mrs, Clyde Wake Monday and
Tuesday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-19
John Browns COMPASS

A compass, once the property OF
John Brown, which played a part in
early history, is in the museum OF the
Kansas State Historical society In To-
peka. John Brown used the instru-
ment when he was living In Osawato-
ME. in the years between 1856 and
1858 During the Missouri-Kansas
border warfare in those days. the
story gees, the abelitionist leader used
the compass in a pretense OF survey
ing land when in reality he WAS To-
eating and mapping the camps of pro
slavery men,--kansas City journal,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-19

Feb. 13-Mark Ashdown of Port By
ron was in the city today On business.
Seven more street cars for the new
electric system arrived from St. Louis
today
Ed Wheelan, molder at the Rock
Island Stove works, had his left foot
badly burned with molten iron yes
terday.
The Rock Island Citizens Improve
ment association has practically de-
cided to rent quarters in the new
Mitchell & Lyrde building.
Eleven boats are being overhauled
at the Kahlke yards for the coming
season.
Articles of incorporation were filed
yesterday in the county recorders Of
flee for the st. Louis &, Northern Rail-
road company. The incorporators are
all Jacksonville, H., men, with a cap
ital stock of $1,000,000 The object
of the company is to build a railroad
starting at Rock Island and running
through Rock Island, Mercer, Hender-
son, Knox and Fulton counties, ter
minating at point opposite Havana
in Mason county.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-19

for appendicitis three weeks ago in
Chicago was reported improving I'M
til Sunday when it was decided anoth-
er operation was necessary and much
alarm was felt on account of his
weakened condition. His brother Les
ter was called to his bedside but no
word has yet been received regarding
his condition.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-19
JAMES BARNES BUYS
DOOIEY'S 40 ACRES
(Snecial to The Argus.)

Presumption, Feb. 10. - Michael
Dooley has sold his 40-acre farm here
to James Barnes for consideration of
$1,000. Mr.. Dooley expects to leave
next week for Monticello, Utah, where
he owns a 320-acre ranch, which he
will improve next summer. He Will
take a steam plow outfit with him.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-19

question as to loyalty Of the Swedish
people to America, but, he added: Il
do not want to take second place in
expression Of my loyalty and Ameri-
canism."
Resolutions have been made for 40
delegates from Rock Island county to
johnson announced that arrangements
had been made to have the Augustana
college band accompany the delega-
ton.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-19
Public Notice.

will not be responsible for any
debts contracted by anyone except
myself.
OTTO sELHoST.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-19

Feb. 14-Miss Mollie Carse arrived
home last evening after a two months
visit in Pittsburgh.
The frame work of the building on
the north side of the waterworks,
which is to house the new Cable filter
plant, has been completed.
A hack filed with employees return
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-08-20
LITTLE STORM
 LOSS IN TEXAS

Dallas, Aug. 19.-The first com munication today from Corpus Christi, where Friday nights tropical storm was believed to have been felt hard est, showed that no great damage had been done to the city, and there were no fatalities there. Portions of that city, notably the section populated by summer visitors, were under three feet of water.
 The greatest property loss occur red along the water front, where the Corpus Christi beach hotel was par tially unroofed by the gale and the structure shaken. All guests had been removed, however, and there were no casualties.
 Interest was centered in the effect of the storm at Port Aransas and Aransas Pass in the absence of def mite word from those places.
 Restored communication with Lare1 do showed that place and the milk tary camps surrounding it to have felt heavy aftermath of the storm. The gale ragged there for several hours Friday night, but its most serious re- suits were the flooding of portions of the city and wrecking hundreds of soldiers tents.
 Reports to the weather bureau station here indicated that the storm, after striking the coast, followed the Rio Grande valley to Del Rio and then spent itself.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-08-20
THE W0RkMEN'S COMPENSATION
 BILL PASSES
Democrats Achieve Another
 Triumph in Legislation for the People.

Washington, Aug. 19.-The work mems compensation bill to provide uniform compensation for government employees, when disabled, and ade- quate relief for their families in case of death, was passed today by the senate, practically as adopted by the house.
 Federal employees will receive two- thirds of their wages throughout dis ability, and provision is made for adequate medical attention to injured to effect economy in preventing pro- tracted payments.
 The commission to administer the affairs of the compensation plan is to be composed of three members at $4,000 a year each.
 The bill was drafted by the Ameri- can association for Labor Legislation.
 No conference is necessary on the bill. as the slight amendments will be accepted by the house, and the measure will go to the president next week.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-08-20
FUNSTON WOULD RECALL TROOPS
 NOW IN MEXICO
Admitted at Washington That Commander Made
 Such Recommendation.

Washington, Aug. 19.-A recom- mendation from General Funston that the American troops be withdrawn from Mexico was contained in a recent report on the military situation made at the request of the war de- partment, and designed for use of the joint commission which will discuss border problems.
 State department officials do not attempt to disguise their regret over premature publication of General Funston's conclusion, but they indi- cated today that it would not cause any alterations in the plans.
 Officials realize that the most pressing matter for discussion from the Mexican standpoint will be the withdrawal of General Pershing's K peditonary troops. In order to pro- vide the American commissioners wi,il full information, General Funston wa, asked to express his views.
 There is every indication that the commissioners and later the adr,ln- istration are expected to abide by the recommendations of the chief m''- tary adviser on border matters. Pub lication of the fact that Funston b. lieveS it wise to withdraw may han per the American commissioners, some officials think in obtain 'ng whatever guarantees they may ask of the Mexican government f,: security of the border from bandit raids.
 It is believed the administration is prepared to arrange for the recall cf troops, as state and war officials are understood to share the view expressed in Gen. eral Funston's report.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-08-20
FLORIDA CROWD HANGS FIVE ID
 ONE BIG TREE Three Negro Men and Two Negro Women Victims of
 Mob's Vengeance. ACCUSED AIDING
 SLAYER TO ESCAPE Another Mob Shoots Sixth Negro, Also Charged with Aiding Negro Sought for Murder of Constable at
 Gainesville.

Gainesville, Fla, Aug. 19.-Five negroes, three men and two women. were taken from the Newberry (Fla. jail early today and hanged by mob, and another negro was shot and killed by posse near Jonesville, Fla, as the result of the killing yesterday of Constable s. E. Wynne and the shot ing of E. l.. Harris by Boisey Long, a negro.
 The lynched negroes were accused of aiding Long to escape. Posses consisting of several hundred men are searching the woods about Newberry tonight for trace of Long, and further trouble is feared.
 Dispatches said that the mob was composed of about 20 men. After ob talnlng entrance to the jail they took their victims to a point about one mile from the town and hanged all to large tree. Not shot was fired.
 The negro shot near Jonesville is also said to have aided Long.
 Wynne and Dr. Harris were shot when they went to Long's home early yesterday t, arrest him on a charge of stealing hogs.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-08-20
PRICES COTTON SEED DEPRESSED
 BY COMBINATION
This Is Charge of Southern Growers, and Government
 Will Investigate.

Washington, Aug. 19.-Investiga- tion of complaints that combination in violation of the Sherman antitrust law is responsible for the low price of cotton seed throughout the South has been begun by the department of justice. The complaints came from Texas and Alabama, but the whole South is involved, and the investiga- tion will not be confined to these two states.
 The information given the depart ment was general in character, and no act was cited to show who is sup posed to be responsible for the low price of seed.
 The department made thorough investigation of similar conditions about a year ago, and collected much information tending to show that cot ton seed prices had been depressed unnaturally. This information was convincing on it's face, but was not weighty enough to warrant court pro- ceedings. The information then ob- tained, however, will be used in the present proceedings.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-08-20
Mrs. Myrtle Davis of Eng land May Be Employed
 Without Examination.
HUSBAND KILLED
 PERFORMING DUTY
E. \. Davis. Husband of BeneiactOr of Prt Sident's Kindness, MMrd( red by Steve Ashrrnit, Who Killed Wife
 and Self on June 10.

Little Rock, Aug. 19.-President Woodrow Wilson has brushed aside all red tape, and has issued an order granting to Mrs. Myrtle Davis of England, Ark, a position in any post office in Arkansas, without the neces sity of taking an examination. Notice of the issuance of the order was re- ceived here today.
 Mrs. Davis husband, Edward A. Davis, a rural mail carrier, was killed while on duty on June 10 last. Steve Ash,craft, living near England, jealous of his wife, from whom he was sep arated, had ordered Davis not to de- liver mail to Mrs. Ashcraft. Davis explained he must perform his duties and continued to deliver the woman's mail. He was shot and killed by Ash craft, who then killed Mrs. Ashcraft, completing a triple tragedy by blow ing his own brains out with the same shotgun. -