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Echo de l'ouest. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1883-1929, 1919-07-25

State Of Minnesota, Department OF
State.
I hereby certify that the within
instrument was filed for record in this
office on the 10th day Of July A: D.
1919, at 4 o'clock P. NJ, and was duly
recorded in Book-of interpretations
on page
julius A. Schmahl,
Secretary of State
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-06
BERTILL0k AS
IDENTITY PLAN
BEING FAVORED
Can Be Installed In County for
Approximate Cost OF $500
Committee Declares.
CITIES TO SHARE EXPENSE!
Otherwise No New System $500
ppr0priated by Supervisors
10 Agricultural Body.

II will cost about 5000 to install
the Bertillon system of photo
graphing and measuring crooks
and criminals in Rock Island
county,
Providing that the municipal
ties, principally Rock Island and
Moline, are willing to bear a pro
portionate part Of the expense in
GLIDING that of maintenance. the
outfit will be purchased by the
county board of supervisors. A
resoIution to this effect. submit
ted as report by the expenditures
committee. was adopted.
On motion of Supervisor Phil
lips the proposition was referred
back TO the committee for investi-
cation of the attitude of the cities
concerned regarding the plan. A
report is to be made at the next
session Of the board
It was explained to the board
by Q Il. Childs. member OF the
public expenditures committee, that
the Berhilon system is one in use
by police and detective agencies
practically throughout the world
it has recently been Installed in
Davenport ut an approximate cost.
Including extras. of SI400. With
out the extra features. which are
deemed unnecessary. It was est
mattel the system would cost about
5000
At yesterday mornings session
of the board Homer Palmer IF
the Rock Island County Agricul-
tursI association asked that the
board appropriate the sum of $500
for the county fair. It was re- /
ferred to the appropriation COM
mittee for consideration until the |!
afternoon meeting. An ave and /
nay vote In the afternoon. follow /
ing a favorable report on the re-
quest by the appropriation COM /
Tnittee, unanimously approved OF /
the allowance.
Farm Bureau Asks Sum.
A request OF the Rock Island |
county farm bureau for $1,000 was
referred to the committee on ap-
for consideration.
Supervisor Griswold asked the
board to designate a place and pro-
vide a case in the court house in
which Rock Islands Golden Glory L
service flag could be hung or dis Il
played. 1t was then pointed out
that If such action would be taken II
Moline and other cities might ask
the same privilege. A double case
for the display Of the flags of
Rock Island and Moline was then
suggested by Supervisor GriswoId
supervisor Kerns stated that Mo-
line had already made arrange
ments to hang its flag in the pub
lie library, where a place for If
has been reserved. The matter was
finally referred to the committee
On public expenditures for further
consideration.
a resolution offered by Super
vtsor Stroehle endorsing the pro
posed museum on the arsenal. rs
ing the old storehouse building on
the west end OF the island for the
purpose was unanimously adopted
0y the board.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-06
STOMACH TROUBLE AND
CONSTIPATION ENDED
Suffered So He Couldn't Work for
YelT, But Mr.. Mccormick
Was Cured Promptly.

T had stomach trouble and con-
etfpation for five years C,ne wear
OF this time | was unable to work,
suffering untold agony. 1 doctored
cfnes, but could not ind permanent
relief Finally a friend recommend
ed MiIks Emulsion. The first few
doses relieved ne greatly, ana three
bottles Of IL effected a permanent
cure. C. A. Mccormick. Anderson.
Ind
ar. Mccormick is only one of
many hundreds who have endured
torture for years and then found
that Mills Emulsion gives blessed
relief and real. lasting benefit. 1t
costs nothing to try-it is strongly
guaranteed.
Milks Emulsion is a pleasant. nu-
tritivs food and a corrective rnedi-
cine, It restores healthy. natural
bowel action. doing away with all
need of pills and physics. 1t pro-
notes appetite and quickly puts the
digestive organs in shape to assim-
Hate food AS q builder of flesh and
strength. Miiks Emulsion is strong
II recomm ended to run down, ner-
Nous people, and It has produced
srnazinE results in many cases Of
tuberculosis of the lungs Chronic
stomach trouble and constipation are
promptly relieved-usuaHy in one
f'his is the only solid emulsion
made. and so palatab1e that it is
eaten with a spoon like ice cream
4 truly wonderful medicine for weak |
sickIy children
No matter how severe your case.
Tou are urged to try hiIks Emulsion
under this guarantee-Take six bot |
ties home with you, use it according
70 directions. and IL not satisfied /
Tftt the results. your money will he |
promptly refunded. Price soc and /
kI.20 per bottle. The 1TiIks Emulsion |
Co. Terre Haute. Ind Sold and |
by all leading drug |
gists
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1919-06-23
DFLiP BEATS WRIT
WITH TWO BIG FISH.

County Clerk c. r. DeLap. after
reading the Wirtz fish story. deter
mined TO put the music master to
shame. After enlisting the services of
J. w. Mccoy as witness. he started
for Spencer Greek in quest OF fish.
Late Friday night Mr. DeLap's
family had given him up and were
preparing 10 retire when they heard
him slip into the kitchen and upon
going out and peering into every
corner they at last discovered two
under sized trout shivering in the
sink The county clerk had "a lot If
courage to come home with that
catch" his friends insist.
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1919-06-23
MEDFORD THEATRE ~
IN NEW HANDS.

MEDFORD. June 23.-~Announce.
ment was made today OF the taking
over OF the Page Theatre. Medford :
legitimate play house. which part OF
the time has been devoted to moving
pictures. by Arthur Moran and II. L.
Percy. owners and managers OF the
Rialto Theatre. on "a 10 years lease
from nr. Frederick e. Page. The lat
ter finds that he can no longer devote
50 much time TO the running OF IN.
Page and has therefore retired To give
much needed time to his other inter
ests.
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1919-06-23
WORLD TRADE Sn
BILLIONS LAST YEAR

World International commerce In
1915 was nearly or quite $50, ,00O. =
000. zoe in stated value. against sto.-
600 GO 600 in 1918 and $4,000
OF the 1915 trade OF 30 principal
countries OF the world ar, now avail.
able and upon these and the partial
figures for other countries the Ma
,tioual City bank OF New York esti-
mates that the valuation OF the en-
tire International commerce OF the
world in the calendar year 1915 will
when official figures become avail.
able. approximate and perhaps fully
equal Ss0.n00 100000 against s53.-
100000 900 in 1917. $4,000, ,OOO.-
GOO in 1915 and 100000 .000, 900 in
1918. the year preceding the war.
The 20 countries for which 1918
Figures are now available are the
most important from. the trade stand.
point OF world nations In a few
instances the figures for 1918 are
based upon estimates for the closing
months OF the year. but in practically
all the important cases the FIGURES
are governmental and cover the full
year
Nearly one-half OF this estimated
world total OF $50. 900 900 900. says
the banks statement. was handled
by the United States. Great Britain.
France. Italy. Canada and Japan.
Rioxiat Recent { shrtiiu shrdl II dlu
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1919-06-23
HERZOG IS HELD
FOR GRAND JURY

Paul Hcrrok ot Ngoma, who was
arrested on Klamath Indian Rrscr-
walton Friday. June 18th. aud
brought here by Waiter q West, SUI
rc~rtsor Of the Klamath Reservation
on the charge OF introducing liquor
on the reservation was given a pre-.
uminary examination last Friday
afternoon before United States Com
missioner Thomas The evidence
pproduced hv the Government tndi-
Gated that HerEnE was seen TO de
posu gunry sack containing some.
thiug heavy in the thick brush along
= Uy-road near Chiloqutn. The sack
was later discovered to contain
eleven full, quarts of whiskcy, No
defense was offered by HerEog and
he was bound over 10 await the ac-
tion OF the next Federal grand jury.
his bond being fixed at $500. which
he furnished.
The car driven by Herzog is sub
ject to contiscation by the govern.
ment II he is convicted. and II is
now in the custody OF the Indian
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1919-06-23
WANT TO BIY?

We always have a carefully select
ed list of houses, lots. business prop
erty and farm lands. at reasonable
prices. We know good land. and We
know values. Call at 633 Main ST..
or Phone 66. Chilcote a. Smith. l7tt
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1919-06-23
ROY RECTOR IS
l. KILLED IN TEXAS
roNtE RESIDENT or THIS CRY
RREAKS HIS NECK ~ DIVE
INTO SHALLOW WATER

Roy Rector, 2S Years old, son ot
er. and Mrs. z &. Rector or Stl
lesuuiIe street. is the first victim
Of = drowning accident in Corpus
Christi this season. re made a shall
esw dive from the Vcrauda Of the
tSreake~s shortly before eight O'Clock.
Nhcn he did not appear in the wa
rer persons who werr standing by
remarked there was possibility Of
said he hal been swimming under
water sud had come up out in the
sarf As Rector WAS not a member
as any party. hut had gone 10 the
seaeh alone. no one paid further at
tention. and IL was half an hour la
ssr that his body was washed TO
shore
Trst aid was given and 4 call sent
- Fire Headquarters for the pulmo-
sor. Eventually the body was brought
20 the ii~a house an1 the rulmotor
WIS uSSC 10" Uall wv IChN MiN''uN
effect II is believed that in the dive
Ne broke his neck or fractured his
skull There was wound in the
head which indicated that he may
have struck a sharp stone. The water
in which he diyed is not more than
four feet in depth.
b.a Str.a
house and waited during the time the
puimotor was used. The father gave
ap hope at once and moaned and
frisi. but the mother hoped until the
fSsr. when told that her son had
gone ont she shrieked and tore her
herself upon the young mans body.
herself upon the young mans mody.
calling him to speak 10 her and insist
ing that he was not dead Physicians
finally unclaSped her hands from the
body and she was taken to her home.
The father collapsed completely
Rector was born in California, and
came 10 Texas several years ago. The
family had lived in Corpu Christi for
Z year aud the father and son were
partners in a confectionery shop bust
ness IN the Catharine building. ad-
saining the Amusu theater entrance. I
4 pathetic feature OF the tragedy
was the fact that the young man did /
not want 20 go to the beach last night
but finally yielded 20 the persuasion /
Of his farther. who insisted that the /
,scrsatiou would be beneficial
Rector was member OF the Odd !
Fellows. and had many friends He
had an agreeable personality ard his /.
shop was a fsvorite place with the :
sheater-going crowds
Besides has parents. he leaves two /.
sisters. Mrs. T. W Evans OF Long (
Mott. and a sister in Abilene whose .
sane could not be learned, but who
sirr not be notified OF the tragedy,
because she is ILL.,
AT the Jordt-Allen morgue. where =
the body was taken, il was said that
Rector's neck was broken, and that
ais death could not be blamed either
70 the delay in getting the pulmotor
Or the delay in getting the body out
sf the water.
Sailor Richardson and Bonnie
Clark, men honorably discharged
from the navy. recovered the body,
and used navy first aid measures
From the Corpu Christi Caller. y
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1919-06-23

FOR sALE-240 acres. o $4,000.
Three miles OF r. r., on irrigation
ditch. old buildings; good grain land.
Would take automobile up to $1,000,
S2500 cash balance terms. 100 acres.
$500, 70 acres. grain. $500 worth OF
timber; close to n. r. Barn and old
house; can give possession October.
Address Robt. 8. Fry. Alsoma, Ore.
23-6ts
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1919-06-23

Crossett Shoes Makes LIES Walk
Easy. We are exclusive agents
Bradley's Shoe Store. 2l-lt
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1919-06-23

Are you getting ready? Why. don,
you know that the Elks are coming
on August IL. Is and 1872 Now get
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1919-06-23

Mr.. Rector was for over year
derk in the old American Hotel in
rhis city. His father was the news
agent between this city and Weed.
and had host OF friends all along
the line. The family was a most es-
timable one and their many friends
will be deeply grieved to learn OF the
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1919-06-23

no" You Gonna Keep'em Down
on the Farm" and other live records.
Sharherd's next door to Post Office.
st
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1919-06-23

FO r SALE - First class rye hay.
$500 per ton at the old Menden-
hall place three miles east Of the
city on the Olene road. p. C. CarlAon.
23-3ts
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1919-06-23

FOR RENT-Furnished house, 914
Grant Street. Inquire 714-10th at.
or phone 270 W. 23-3t'
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1919-06-23

TO LET-A contract to log and haul
lumber. Write or call on o. y. Has
keli, Macdoel, Calf. 23-8t'
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1919-06-23

Mrs. d. F. Salmons. 1915 Messanie
st. st. Joseph. Missouri would ap-
preciate any information concerning
her brother. John Pfluger, now ~
years OF age. Last heard Of at Lewis
ton. Idaho, in 1913. 23-3t'
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1919-06-23

We specialize In fitting Children 7
Shoes. Bradley's Shoe Store. ELL
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1919-06-23
TO THE WOMEN FOLKS OF
KLAMATH FALLS

1t s now, az it has been. up to the folks
to plan to take Of the visiting Eks when they
rive next August and want their cooperation plan
ming how to buy for this big event. you surely
a-gong to need lot bedelothes to cover the vs-
itors that will have your roof and want to
be prepared to take OF your line so
in and let's talk the bed-cothes situation
You will need few COTS pads, quilts, sheets and
blankets place your order for them so we will
be prepared to take Of your needs ON q moments
notice At least give nkling to what you will
need. SO that can prepare for your business
Respectfully,
PERKINS FURNITURE HOUSE,
The Furnlsher Of Happy Homes"
Business Phone, Al Residence Phone. 290
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1919-06-23

tragic death that brought to them
So much sorrow.
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1919-06-23

All bids must be accompanied with
certified check for per cent of
amount bid. Plans and specifications
ject any and all bids reserved.
ARTHUR r. WILSON
23-4t Chairman Board Trustees.
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1919-06-23
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY
>~~~~~~~-.~s>~~~s>~s~~>>
NOTICE To BUILDING
CONTRACTORS.

The Presbyterian Church invites
bids on plans for new building at
corner OF 9Th and Pine SITS. Klamath
Falls Oregon. Sealed bids accepted
TIL 10 A. NJ. Saturday June 28th at
o''ice OF Arthur r. Wilson. SIT Main
st
Separate bids considered on exca-
vation, wiring. heating. plumbing
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-04-29
had CHRONIC STOMACH
TROUBLE FIFTY YEARS
Mr.. PletZ Finally Found How to End
Tiles IS Years Old.

IT had been afflicted for so years with
chronic stomach trouble and dyspepsia.
and spent hundreds OF dollars trying to
get relief. For years l have had to go
To the water closet as otter eight or
IL times during the night, on account of
my bowels. l had to be very careful what
1 ate and could not eat fruit at all.
L have used but four bottles of Milks
Emulsion and it has benefited more
than all the other medicines l have taken.
night, and can eat fruit without hurting
me- William N Pletz, S13 South 18th
ST.. Springfield. III.
When Mr.. PIetz wrote this letter he
was IS years old, and ills are hard to re-
heve at that age. Don't suffer for so
years as he did. Don't suffer another
week! MiIks Emulsion costs nothing TO
try
MiIxs Emulsion is a pleasant nutri-
tive food and a corrective medicine. 1t
ing away with all need of pills and phys
les. 1t promotes appetite and quickly
puts the digestive organs in shape to
simulate food. AS a builder of flesh and
strength, Milks Emulsion is strongly rec
commended to rundown. nervous people
many cases OF tuberculosis of the lungs.
Chronic stomach trouble and constipation
are promptly ENTHUSIASTICALLY in one day.
This Is the only solid emulsion made
spoon like ice cream. truly wonderful
medicine for weak. sickly children.
No matter how severe your case you
are urged to try MIlks Er-ulsion under
this guarantee-Take six bottles home
with you. use it according to directions
money will be promptly refunded. Price
soc and $1.2o per bottle. The Milks
Emulsion Co. Terre Haute. Ind. Sold and
Recommended by al leading druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-04-29
PREEMPTION

Miss Helga Christensen, the graduate
nurse who was attending John Blakeley,
returned TO her home in Davenport Mon
day.
On Sunday morning at IL 30. in St.
Lukes hospital. Davenport, Mile. eldest
daughter of James Y. and Mathilda John
ston of Presumption and wife of Scott
Vance. passed away after undergoing an
operation. The body was brought to the
residence in Presumption Sunday and the
funeral was held this afternoon at 2
O. clock from St. Johns Episcopal church.
Mr.. and Mrs. Christy Doonan. Albert
H Head and Clois Temple motored to
Rock Island Saturday afternoon where
Clois was baptized in Trinity church by
Rev ". L. Essex
of the Episcopal diocese of Quincy ac-
Ri. Rev. Edwa ard Fawcett. D. D., bishop
companied by Rev. w. L. Essex as chap
lain, was in st. Johns church Sunday
where the sacrament of confirmation was
received by seven candidates The bishop
preached stirring sermon and gave some
splendid advice to the candidates after
their confirmation. The bishop and chap
lain left for Rock Island immedia teiy
after the service via the interurban car
Mrs. ]. c. Johnston Mofitt is out from
Rock Island and at present is staying with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. James Y. John
StOn.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-04-29

Paradise, John E. Shank and John
Mordhorst, representing the Rock
Island nest of Owls, was read ask
ing permission of the new commits
sion to bring a street carnival to the
city from May 26 to 81.
81 do not hesitate to say that l am
strongly opposed to the bringing of
street carnivals to Rock Island at
any time" Mayor Schriver said. The
council endorsed his statement by
adopting a resolution barring car
nivals from operating here.
Business of the old commission
was wound up in short order. The
larger part of the final business
was the reading of annual reports of
the various departments.
Pays Tribute.
Before the adjournment of the
new body Commissioner Murrin
arose and rendered the following
resolution, adopted Immediately ait
erward:
Resolved, that this council ex-
tend to the retiring mayor and COM
missioners our sincere thanks Tor
their four years of splendid public
service, just completed.
AS public officials they are en-
titled to the thanks of the city
which they served so we'll, and we
wish to make this a public mark of
appreciation.
BE it further resolved, that this
resolution be spread upon our min
utes and a copy hereof be sent to
the retiring mayor and commission
erco
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-04-29
new MUNICIPAL
BODY STARTS A
F0UR-YEAR JOB
Harry VI. Schriver Formally Takes
Charge as Mayor at Opening
Session Yesterday.
MAJOR OFFICES ARE FILLED
New Commission Stars Things OH
With a Bang in Barring Street
Carnivn,S Here.

Harry NJ Schriver formally took
charge as mayor of Rock Island
yesterday afternoon when the first
session of the new city commission
was held directly after the close OF
the last meeting held by the OLD
commission.
Il hope you have as pleasant an
administration as l have had"
Mayor William McConochie, who
retired from office as the old COM
mission staged its final adjourn
Uent, said to Mayor Schriver as the
two changed seats.
God bless you,' Mayor Schriver
replied
Mr.. McConochie shook hands
with each of the members of the
commission of which he had been
the head, exchanged words with
others present and left the build
ing.
The new commission is now COM
posed of Mayor Schriver and Com
missioners John Murrin, Martin
Rudgren, Frank WITCH and William
Fitzsimmons.
The retiring commission was made
up of Mayor McConochie and Com
missioners Murrin, Rudgren, Nicolai
Juhl and John Liedtke.
Appointments were formally made
at the meeting yesterday afternoon
the same as announced in The
Argus last night. Those receiving
municipal positions by the direction
of the council follow:
Civil service board. H. Fender,
chairman, years; Edward Baurs-
Nfield, 2 years, and Fred j. Mueller,
one year
Assistant superintendent of
streets-John T Stephens
Plumbing spector-Frank Yer
bury.
City physician-Dr A. n Mueller.
City attorney-John X. Scott
Health officer-Henry H. Harris.
City scavenger-Abe Dawson.
City stenographer-Mis Velma
Hickman.
Other appointments are expected
to be made at the meeting next
Monday afternoon of the new COM
mission.
The city hall was we'll filled yes
terday afternoon with those inter
ested in municipal affairs and
friends of the new mayor and COM
missioners. Office seekers were also
present, they anticipating that all
appointments would be made at the
session. The crowd dispersed almost
INN ediately after the commission
had decided to adjourn
Opposes CarniVaIs.
Mayor Schriyer, after appoint
ments had been acted upon, started
his administration off with a bang
when he went on record as standing
opposed to the presence of street
carnivals in Rock Island.
He made the statement after a
communication signed by George A.
Krambeck, E. c. Bessell, John B.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-04-29
HIKES POPULAR
AMONG SCOUTS
Plan Weekly Trips for Boys, Wealth.
er Permitting-Liberty Fire Be-
ing Arranged For.

The boy scouts of troops 16 and
II who went on their hike to the
"wilds" Saturday were enthusiastic
about the way the day was spent
From now if the weather permits
there will be hikes for all troops
every week.
Troop seven with Scoutmaster
Ralph Lemon are planning to make
a big thing of the Liberty Fire the
evening after the peace treaty has
been signed. Several of the troops
in that part of the city are going to
cooperate to make it a real sue
cess.
Troop six of the First Baptist
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-04-29
TUEsDAY-THE ROCK ISLAND ARGUs-APRIL 20, 1919.

church with Harold De Bots as
Scoutmaster are planning hike 1or
Friday evening OF this week inns
troop is out for new members ana
will be up to full troop strength IN
the near future.
Plans are under way for the re-
organization of troop fourteen, Tor
merly composed of coIored boys I'M
der the leadership Of Mr.. Taylor. A
large number of the boys are very
anxious TO be scouts but have been
unable because of the lack of lead
ership. Headquarters hopes to be
able to report soon that this troop
is active again with plenty OF eff
fcient leaders.
Troop three of the First Meth
odist church is also to be organized
with a new scoutmaster and several
new assistants. This troop VIII no
doubt soon be one of the largest in
the city owing to the large NUMBER
of boys in the church membership.
The men of the church are getting
back of the troop and there is no
doubt held out but that the troop
will be success.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-04-29
CAMBRIDGE

Cambridge went over the top in the
fifth Liberty loan drive here Saturday
The quota was $135, 900 and over $I45-
600 was subscribed. A tank from Camp
Mead paraded the streets followed by the
Cambridge band. The tank went to GaIva
from here.
Miss Eva Johnson. daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Fred A. johnson, is in St. Luke
hospital in Davenport where she is re-
covering from an operation on her throat