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Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-04-21


contraptions for corns. Here's some
'Gets-It.' it's Just wonderful how easy
clear and clean 1t makes any corn
come right off. Takes but few sec.
onds to apply. 1t dries at once. Put
your sock on right over it,--theres
nothing to stick or roll up. form
bundle of your toe, or press on the
corn. It's painless, simple as rolling
off a log. Now put away those knives,
razors and scissors. use 'Gets-It and
you'll have a sweeter disposition and
no more corns and calluses."
"Gets-It' is sold by druggists every.
where, Csc, a bottle, or sent direct by
T.. Lawrence & Co, Chicago, III. Sold
In Albuquerque and recommended as
the worlds best corn remedy by Of
well Drug Company, Highland Phar.
macy and Butts, Inc.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-04-21
now sHAKEsrEARE WORKED.

Correspondence Philadelphia Ledg-
er.)
In f12S there was published 'for A.
Moore near ST. Paurs, London, a
book entitled IAN Essay Against Too
Much Reading" Evidently the book
was written sometime before II was
printed The most notable parts of
IL are the illusions to Shakespeare
Tho author asserts that Shakespeare
has frightened three parts of the
world from attempting 10 write" The
following extraordinary paragraph de-
serves quotation In full
Il viii give you short account OF
Mr. shakespeare proceeding. and
that | had from one of his intimate
acquaintance His being imperfect
In some things was owing to his not
being a scholar. which obliged him 10
have one Of those chuclle-pated his.
torians for his particular associate
that could scarce speak word but
upon that subject; aud he maintained
him or he might have starved upon
his history. And when he wanted any
thing IN his way, as his plays were all
historical, he sent for him and took
down the heads of what was for his
purpose In characters. which were
thirty times as quick as running 10
the books to read for it, Then with
his natural flowing Wit he worked
IL into all shapes aud forms, as his
beautiful thoughts directed The 9TH
er put II into grammar and instead
OF reading he stuck close to writing
and study without book. How do YOU
think reading could have assisted him
In such great thoughts 1t would only
have lost time. When he found his
thoughts grow on him so fast he
could have writ forever had he iva
so long"
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-04-21
PSYCHOLOGISTS THEsAURUs.

tRichmond Times-Dispatch.
The American Society of Phrenolo-
gists at recent meeting in Philadel-
phia put out list of terms as synony-
nous for the expression, hit on the
head Believing that you are tired
of the old way of saying it, we append
the list;
Drubbed on the dome.
Rammed on the bean.
Tapped on the conk.
Bumped on the beeler
Biffod on the COCO.
Busted on the Uranium.
Whitfield on the skull.
Cracked ON the nut.
Nailed on knob,
Sluggod in the belfry.
damned on the peak.
Dinged on the brain-box.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-04-21
FACTS ABOUT EDWARD BOX.
&c. ". Howo's Monthly. }

", W. tioNts MuntnlN.l
An elderly man told me recently he
had been prosecuted all his life be-
cause he insisted on doing right. lie
declared that most of his superior
Officers were thieves; and the same
charge was made against his assooi-
ates of his own rank.
| have lived for long time. but
have had no such experience. Indeed.
l have always been punished for bad
conduct, and rewarded for good con-
uuct.
| cannot understand why anyone
should talk as this man did No
doubt he thought | would agree with
him, for the pleasure Of abusing those
who have eutrun me in the race for
success.
But find no pleasure in this: /
admit the truth. / know why Edward
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-04-21
CAPITAL STOCK
OF SMITH BANK
BADLY IMPAIRED
Evidence Regarding Weakened
Condition Of Defunct lnsti-
tuition Given on Trial Of It's
Former President,

ESPECIAL o,srArcH 70 MORNING JOURNAL
Alamogordo, n. NJ. April 20.-Evi-
dence regarding the condition of the
First state bank of Las Cruces prior
TO its failure in December, 1914. con-
tinued today in the trial of r. Il. IL.
Smith, former president of the insti-
tuition.
L. b. Wooters, former state bank
examiner, recalled to the stand by
the state, testified that when he made
an examination of the bank immedi-
atoly after the failure the. capital
stock had been impaired 54 per cent.
He declared the actual loss in dollars
and cents was $i62,377.S0 and that
the loss on loans alone was STA
s02.59 and on overdrafts s22,532sS.
He said that Smiths notes totaied
$30.13f19 and his overdrafts So
206.S5.
The witness said that the total OF
Smiths notes and overdrafts and the
notes and overdrafts of members Of
his family was $6l,166.95. Lists show
ing every note classed as undesirable
and the overdrafts estimated as losses
were read to the jury.
The Monallan Account.
John burnside, register OF the
United States land office at Las CRU
ces, testified that he is the assignee
OF the Gerald Monohan account. c.
M. Order, recalled identified the
banks interest account and four de-
post sims showing that the bank paid
interest on the Monahan account.
The witness said that from all rec
ords available he believed the bank
had paid interest to Monahan on the
basis OF an open inactive account.
Joe Medinger testified tina; on July
Is, 1914. he did not deposit S4,150.
nor did he receive $4,000 from the
bank. He said he did nor deposit
any amount or authorize any deposit
or credit on that day He declared
that on July Is or is he did not draw
any check for $3.50 and that the
only check drawn against the ac-
count on either of those dates was
for $3s.O5. drawn by joe Medinger,
Jr. The witness produced his pass
hook. which was admitted in evil
dence The deposit for $4,l50 and
the debit slip for $2,15o were shown
to the witness, who testified that he
had never seen them before and had
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-04-21

In former deys, there were giants In
the senate. nearly all OF the mem
bcrs Of that body are plgmies. by
comparison. Their inherent weakness
and ignorance is costing the nation
incalculably.
The nation needs men Of ability
and sincerity, and the attempt should
be made 10 raise the standard both
In the house and the senate. This
being representative government,
there is need Of genuine ability. Lot
II not be understood that either house
OF congress is entirely without good
men. The trouble IL. there are too
few Of them and too many OF the
other sort.
Evils have rooted themselves deep
~ and the nation Is paying the bills,
both in money and IN prestige. Gov
eminent cannot be played with. PEN
alties for oyercost, ineffieiency and
carelessness Will be demanded
through the economic law that rules
IN the end, and rules hard.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-04-21
ROBERT FULTON's SUBMARINE.

That Robert Fulton set more store
by his submarine plans than any of
his other projects or achievements In
ship designing, is recalled by Farnham
Bishops STORY OF the Submarine. y
II was In Paris, where Fulton had re-
ceived from Napoleon an advance Of
10000 francs to build a submarine.
that his Nautilus was brought to
completion. ION her first trial. IN
the Seine at Paris, in May, 1901, :"
writes Mr.. Bishop, "the Nautilus re-
NAMED submerged for twenty minutes
with Fulton and one other man on
board and lighted candle for them
to navigate by This consumed too
much air however, SO small glass
window was placed in the coming
tower and gave light enough instead
Four men were then able to remain
under for an hour,
After that Fulton made the first
compressed air tank. copper globe
containing cubic foot of compressed
air, by drawing on which the subma-
rine crew could stay under for six
'"N'T' 'hiS was III, thV huipof VI
Brest, where the Nautilus had to be
taken overland A trial attack was
made on an old hulk which was sue
cessfnlly blown up. The submarine
also proved It's ability either to furl it's
sails and dive quickly out of sight, or
to cruise for a considerable distance
on the surface. Once it sailed for sew
enly miles down the English chan
mol
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-04-21

never before seen his account in the
banks ledger.
The exhibits placed In evidence for
the state now number sixty-eight.
The case for the prosecution has
been practically closed and the de-
Tense viii open tomorrow. II is not
believed that much time will lie re-
quired TO present the case for the de-
Tense
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-04-21

The presidents address to con-
gress and his note TO Germany In
sure diaeontinuance OF iawless sub
marine warfare or the addition OF
one more powerful nation TO the al
lance against Teutenio mllitarlsm.
The finaliiy Of the position taken BY
the president will have the endorse
ment Of every citizen Of the United
States who is not more German than
American In sympathy
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-04-21

ballots for Henry Ford. but for that
-militarlst. Theodore Roosevelt,
whose name was not on the primary
ballot, and the democrats refused to
vote even for delegate, for the arch
paciflst, William Jennings bryan,
though he had been three times the
national standard bearer Of the party.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-04-21

Estabrook says he IL running for
the presidential nomination in order
to get himself recognized az a po-
tential figure in the nation. His rec
ord in Minnesota. North Dakota and
Nebraska az Il vote-gettcr has little
OF the potential about II.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-04-21

II is true that prize fighters get
moro money than preachers, but the
people who pay do not expect the
prize fighter 10 get any reward here
after
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-04-21

Roosevelt and Ford would hard
ly do on n ticket The contrast
would be too terrible.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-04-21

Mr., Bryan's clock struck high noon
for him -four years ago
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-04-21
why Swear, Dear?
Use 'Gets-Ip
for Corns!'
It's the New Plan. Simple. Sure :.
Fate. Applied in Few Seconds

why John, I never knew Won ..
use such language! I've told yo "
several times it's no use to try thu
bandages, salves, tapes, plasters snS
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-04-21

Why can't congross appoint q COM
nttee TO do it's work, and adjourn
for politics.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-23
MOLINE OBITUARY


After suffering for nine months from
a complication OF ailments, Mrs. Thorn
as Pattison, 233 Forty-siXth street, was
summoned by death this morning
Mayretta Cooper, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs Charles Cooper, was born in Fos-
toria. Ohio. July Is. 1856. and came TO
this state with her parents when q
child. The family shortly afterward
removed to Kansas, where Miss Cooper
grew to womanhood and was united in
marriage with Thomas Pattison in
Reno county. Jan. 9. 1877. A short
time after the wedding Mr.. and Mrs
PattisOn removed to Henry county, Ill.
and shortly thereafter to Rock Island
county, of which deceased had been a
resident for % years.
Besides the husband, three sons and
a daughter survive her They are
Clark, at home: George r., South Mo
line; John. Hampton township, and
Mrs. F. II. EngIehaupt, Moline. Four
brothers and two sisters are also left
to mourn her loss. Mrs Pattison was a
member of Harmony camp No 2.S46, r
\. A, and of the Fraternal Reserves of
Carbon Cliff.
Funeral will be held at l O'Clock
Monday from the residence and at 80
O'Clock from the Bowlesburg chapel
Rev. 7. Morton officiating Interment
will be in BOwlesburg cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-23
BACK BAD TODAY?

Backache is usually kidney-ache and
makes YOU dull, nervous and tired. Use
DOan's Kidney Pills for weak kidneys
the remedy recommended by your
friends and neighbors.
Fred Bennett, blacksmith, 1907 Third
avenue, Rock Island, says: Il do quite
lot OF bending and STOPPING and l
guess that is what brought on kidney
trouble. | have often stopped over to
shoe horse when a terrible pain
caught me in the small of my back and
il was with the greatest difficulty that
] could get up again The action of
my kidneys was too frequent and the
kidney secreuOns were scanty and
scalded in passage. / have used Doan s
Kidney Pills whenever l have had one
of these attacks and have always re-
ceived prompt relief
Price soc, at all dealers. Don't sim
ply ask for kidney remedy get
DOan's Kidney Pills-the came that
Mr.. Bennett had. Foster Milburn Co,
Props, Buffalo. n. Y.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-23
REMAIN NEUTRAL,
STAND TOGETHER
Sweden. Norway and Denmark Confer
on Vital Affairs of Their North
ern Kingdoms.

London, Sept % (1O:35 a. m.)-The
Christiania conference OF representa-
tives of the Norwegian, Swedish and
Danish governments has resulted in
further development of the plan for
cooperation during the war in matters
affecting the foreign affairs of the
three nations. Through the Danish
foreign office last night there was is
sued a statement setting forth what
was accomplished at the conference.
This statement, which is said TO have
been received with satisfaction by all
political parties. is said in an Elk
change Telegraph dispatch from Co
penhagen to be in effect as follows:
The three countries are unanimous
for maintenance of loyal and impair
tiaI neutrality during the present war.
The blows aimed at the rights and in
terests Of neutrals by belligerent pow
ers, a. well as the difficulties in the
sphere of commercial policy which
have ensued therefrom for neutrals.
formed the subject of searching in
VestigatiOn which resulted in an aC-
cord for bringing about wider col
Elaboration among the three countries
Special attention was devoted to
the destruction of neutral ships and
CargOes. as well as the consequences
entailed by the issue of blacklists by
the belligerents. It was agreed, with
view to facilitating the commercial
policy of the three countries, that
they keep each other mutually inform
ed as TO measures to be taken in the
respective countries in regard to both
commercial policy and the repression
OF commercial espionage, to safeguard
their interests in the sphere of COM
merc1al policy after the war
The parties also came TO a com
plete accord. based on the conventions
OF The Hague, as to the attitude to be
adopted by the Scandinavian countries
relative to certain duties of neutraIs
ana the making Of arrangements for
safeguarding their neutrality. 1t was
agreed, in view of present circum-
stances, that the three countries. bv
themselves or in common with other
neutraIs, cannot take the initiative in
mediation between the belligerents or
take measures in any way analogous
10 such mediation Furthermore. if
was agreed that it would be desirable
10 establish closer collaboration
among the greatest possible number
OF neutral states for the purpose of
safeguarding their common interests
Whlle observing the strictest Impair
TALLY"
Inc ministers of the three countries
separated with the understanding that
further conferences would he beId as
often as desirable
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-23
PLAN FOR OPENING
OF GREAT CAMPAIGN

Moline y. N. {. AS whirlwind mem
bership campaign will be officially
opened with banquet Tuesday even
.pg, Oct. 10. with working force Of
306 men and boys. according to an an
nouncement made by Charles B. Hall,
general secretary of the institution.
Working system Of the campaign has
already been worked out and the fol
lowing men. headed by A. T. Foster.
will guide the army of workers: o. Z.
Mansur. George Fitzgibbon. NJ. J. Cope
land, Emil DanielsOn and Jean Pope
These men will serve as ub-chairmen
and each will have five team captains
under him and each of these five teams
will have u members
1t is the aim Of the organization to
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-23
MAN BADLY HURT
IN AUTO ACCIDENT
John Harm Of AnnaWan Suffers BrOk-
en- Leg and Other Injuries in
Accident Near Atkinson.
FEAR is FEET FOR HIS SPINE
Back Believed to Have Been Affected
Three Companions are Bruised
Car Demolished.
Especial TO The Argus

Geneseo, Ill, Sept. 23.-With one leg
broken and fear felt that his spine is
injured, John Harm of Annawan is
lying in the j. c. Hammond hospital
today a the result of an automobile
accident which occurred yesterday be-
tween Annawan and Atkinson.
Mr.. Harm, in company with three
friends from Annawan, had started
on a trip to Iowa in his automobile
and were just about half way to At
kinson when another car whirled
along over the highway and crashed
into the machine driven by Mr. Harm,
turning it over and practically de-
molishing it. Shortly another car
drew up and the injured man was
helped from under the wreckage and
removed to Annawan. He was later
taken to Geneseo by the attending
physician, DR.. James Young.
The auto that crashed into Mr..
Harms car is the property of j. S.
Mowers, an Atkinson banker, and was
driven at the time of the accident by
his sons, Scotty and Jean.
Careful Drivers.
1t is said that both of the boys have
the regulations Of being careful driv-
ers, and the cause Of the accident can
not be accounted for less in some
manner the lads lost control of their
machine.
All three of the men in the car with
Mr.. Harm suffered bruises, but none Of
their injuries is considered serious.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-23
WILLIAM DOW is
CALLED BY DEATH
Fomer Steward of County and PrOmi'
nent Mason Expires ut Home
in Yuma Township.
ONE OF PIONEERS OF SECTION
Had Been AiIing for Several Months
His Wife and Three Children
are His Survivors.
Especial to The Argus.D

Port Byron, Sept. 23.-William H.
H. Dow, a pioneer resident of Yuma
township. and a prominent Mason,
died at 500 o'clock this morning at
the family home. following an illness
of several months. Mr.. Dow, who was
"A years old was born in APP
ril, 1912, in Yuma township, and there
and in its immediate vicinity he had
spent his entire life.
At one time Mr. Dow was master of
the Masonic lodge of Port Byron and
also served in similar position in the
Masonic lodge of Coal Valley. He was
also secretary of the Port Byron Mas
ons For II years Mr.. Dow was stew
ard of the Rock Island county infirm-
airy.
He is survived by his wife and three
children, Mrs. Boyd McMichael, Yuma
township; DR.. l.. c. Dow, Marion,
Iowa, and Frank 4. Dow, Omaha,
Neb.
Funeral services will he held from
the family home in Port Byron at 2
O'Clock Tuesday afternoon and Will be
in charge of the Masons of that place
Interment will be in Port Byron Gene
tery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-23
BOY BURGLARIzEs
MILLINERY STORE
Raymond Conway Tells Police n.
istrate He Needed FOOD Ma
lie Turned Criminal.
HAD FORMERLY WORKED THrRy
NoUngster Has a Hard Luck Sto.v
When He is Arraigned Is Held
to the Grand Jury.

Raymond Conway. 1909 Fifth 49,
nue., when he was arraignad NO.,
Police Magistrate Gustafson todav ~,
charge Of burglarizing the Bon Ton
millinery store Thursday night gave
as his excuse that he was out ~ 49,
and needed money 10 keep bodv s,d
soul together. He got $40 from ~
cash register OF the store. conu,a,,
who is still in his teens. was held ~
the grand jury in bonds Of $500 IA
could not furnish the reauired a..
curity and was sent 10 the county
Jail
The boy says he has not been around
Moline long, that his mother ia dead
and that his father is a travelling salee-
man for st. Louis concern A shor.
time ago, according 10 the lad. he Oh
tanned work from the PROPRIETOR NJ
the Bon Ton millinery store and thst
he remained there one week. He saId
he was paid $3.50 for his services, but
the money soon went for board and h
buy articles Of wearing apparel.
knew Lay Of Land.
When he was out Of funds and didn't
know where his next meal was com
ing from, Conway says, he decided
that the surest way Of heading OF the
pangs Of hunger was 10 break into
the store where he was formerly en-
ployed. He knew the lay OF the land
and took it for granted that there was
some change left in the register over
night.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-23
EVERS WOMAN Is
FREED BY HOYNF

Chicago, Sept. 23.-Mrs. Helen Evers
held by federal authorities under
bonds of $4,000 as a member of an
alleged blackmail syndicate. was re-
leased by representatives Of State.s
attorney Hoyne today after she had
toned 4ue9-
me woman was seized in cafe
,ast night while with Willard Powell.
known as the Waco Kid " -
Powell, alias THE Waco E[id ., ~. ..iieli i
rested late in July and extrad;ta5 -.
request OF the Illinois authorities Il
was said he was charged win ,yi-e
tapping. 'A VI
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-23
PRENUPTIAL FOR MISS AIMS
WORTH

Miss Sarah AinswOrth. daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry AinswOrth of Mo
line. whose marriage to H. II. Rogers
of Rockford will be an early October
event. was the charming hOnOrPe yes
teTday at the first Of a series Of pre-
nuptials, when her aunt, Mrs A. L.
Warner. entertained at a little tea for
her, number of friends of the family
and the younger intimates of the
bride-elect being guests at the pref
~ home on Eleventh avenue between
the hours Of 3 and 6.
Pink roses furnished fitting decora-
ton in the various rooms of the home
and buds in the delicate shades were
used in mound effect as a centerpiece
on the ia bic in the dining room. where
tea was served en- buffet, the assisting
ladies taking turns in pouring and
serving. Assisting in entertaining and
in the dining room were Mrs. Harry
AinswOrth. mother Of the honoree, Miss
Harriet Cooper. Miss Esther Dunn.
Miss Cora Cooper and Miss Dorothy
AinsWorth. the latter, a sister of the
bride-tO-be and to be one of the
bridesmaids al the wedding
Miss AinswOrth is a brilliant mem
Der OF the younger social set ma
tive Of Moline, a graduate from Smith
college, after a couple of years study
at Oberlin and her training will make
her force in social and community
work. She has a charming and viva
cious personality and her friends re
Jolce that her marriage will not take
her far from home. Mr. Rogers was
graduated from the University of Wis
consin in 1912. Miss Alice Moore of
New York City. who is TO be honor
maid at the wedding. will arrive in a
few days.
All the all IA
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-23
HOLD SERVICES FOR
SWEDISH PIONEERS

Score OF Moliners are in Bishop Hill,
Henry county. where today Is being
commemorated the 10th anniversary o.
the founding Of the little hamlet. Il
was Just 20 years ago today that a
band of pioneers. natives OF Sweden.
who were blazing a trail across Ill
nois, settled at Bishop Hill, forming the
first and now the oldest Swedish settle
ment in the state OF Illinois. Today de-
scendants fiocked from all corners OF the
United States 10 do honor 70 the mem
DRY of the little band OF trail blazers
and the anniversary OF the town.
On the 50th anniversary Of the found
ing of the colony, which was held Sept
%, 1896, a shaft was dedicated by the
surviving members and descendants Of
the pioneers. suitably inscribed. and
exercises today were held In the park
in which the shaft was placed