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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-20
TO REOPEN THE
ROLLER SKATING RINK
Place to Be Conducted by Manager
George Work on Same Lines
as Last Season.

George G. Work will open his roller
skating ring. Fifth avenue and Six
teenth street. this evening at 7:30. for
the first time this season. Skating
continues until II o'clock The rink
has been greatly improved during the
past summer. as 1900 feet of new floor
ing has been installed, and the entire
building reprinted. The management
has tastefulIy decorated the arena.
with palms and autumn foliage.
1t was the intention 10 open this af-
ternoon. but owing to over work. it
was impossible to do so. The manage
ment will tolerate no disorder in the
rink. and it is anticipated that roller
skating will prove as popular this sea
son as last
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-20
HOFFMAN IS FREE
Jury Finds Him Not Guilty Of
Numbering John Esberg in
Davenport.
REACH A VERDICT TODAY
After Being Out Since Yesterday Noon.
Acquit Youth Who Shot Two
Men Last June.

Eddie Hoffman,. the young Daven-
port man who killed John Esberg and
seriously wounded Paul Ross follow
ing a conflict at a Saturday night
dance at Washington garden in June,
was declared not guilty of murder by
the jury. in the district court in DaV-
export The case went to the jury yes
terday just after noon. and it was not
until this morning that the verdict
which freed Hoffman, of the charge
was returned.
The trial has been in progress lit
tie over a week. and all possible evl-
dence was presented TO show that Es-
berg and Ross were the agSressors i'll
the affair which ended so unfortunate
" for them both. 1t will be remember
ed that the young men had some
words at the dance, the trouble arising
over a young lady. After the dance
Hoffman and his companion were re-
turning home, and according TO the
evidence of some, were again threat
ened by Esberg. Running into the
street. Hoffman, fired twice. and both
took effect. Esberg dying almost in
stantly.
GnVe Himself Up.
Hoffman, returned home and secur-
ed a hat. and that evening caught Il
freight train into Chicago. After day
in Chicago he returned. walking from
the upper yards of this city to Daven-
port early in the morning. He was
placed under arrest. and held for muir
der. The police claimed that the two
victims of Hoffmann's shots were
troublesome young men. while HOff-
mann was known as a quiet. orderly
young man.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-20
PLAN settlement
Construction of $4,000 Build.
ing for This Purpose is
Under Way Now.
STARTED IN SUNDAY SCHOOL
Non-Denominationa Institution OF
Western Part of City Plans Pro-
ject on Metropolitan Scale.

| Plans for settlement building on {
broad metropolitan scale. TO be carried
on in a $25, 900 building have been made
| by those interested in the First West
End Sunday school. and already the
plans for the building have been com
! pleted. and the work started on the
structure. which is 10 be located al
! Fifth street and Seventh avenue. The
| foundation. which is being constructed
! By McConOchie * Sons, is to be com
pleted this year and the portion of the
first floor over the boiler room will be
completed to accommodate the Sunday
school during the winter.
The plans of those who are backing
the movement include in addition to
the Sunday school work, departments
for chapel work. gymnasium. manual
training. baths. kitchens. dining room.
reading rooms for both boys and girls.
sewing rooms. cooking school, a free
'dispensary. and kindergarten work.
There are strong friends behind the
movement, and the success of the pro
ject is assured.
Organized Last Year.
The First West End Sunday school
was organized in May. 1905. by Mr. and
Mrs. A. b. Barker and Mrs. y. p. Tuck
er. AT that time the western part of
the city was without a church. and
but little religious work was being car
ried on in that part of the city. The
Sunday school was first organized in
the Mckinley church. and May Is. 1905
for the first time occupied the present
quarters at Seventh avenue and Sixth
street. the enrolment at that time be-
ing II pupils.
With little aid except the contribu
tiOns of few friends of the movement
which is strictly of a nOn-denomina-
tional nature. the organizers of the
school have expanded the enterprise
until the enrolment is now IS pupils.
Settlement Idea From First.
From the beginning the idea was to
enlarge the work to include a larger
scope of settlement work. and during
the last wear number of meetings
and sociables have been held To carry
out this idea. Now the plans are for
an even broader work. which will not
be confined TO the section of the city in
which the building is TO be located.
While all of the work can not be
undertaken ar once. the plans are in
such shape that the institution will de-
velOp rapidly TO the scope outlined.
The building will be 40X10O feet in
and when completed will
cost about $4,000. The contract for
the construction of the superstructure
is TO be let in the spring.
The work will prove of the greatest
benefit to the city, and is worthy of
the support of everyone. William NJ.
Reck and Mrs. Barker are prepared 10
give any further information in the
matter thar may be desired. and should
anyone care to make contributions. |
NJ. Reck is the treasurer of |
the institution and will receive dona- |
tons.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-20

Gus points of the demurrer for some
time whenever the court has had time
10 devote 10 the matter.
Adjourn MncI<in Case.
All of the time yesterday afternoon
was Spent in the argument of the OBJ
jectiOns 10 the long hypothetical ques-
ton asked of DIR. w. II Ludewig by
the attorneys for the contestants in
the Mackin will contest. This ques-
tion required eight typewriter pages
to record il in the records. and recites
all OF the points brought out in the eX>
animation of the Witnesses for the
question. The question is whether if
these things are assumed 10 be true,
was Father Macliin in the opinion OF
the physician. able to make a will Dec
%. 1904 The court took the matter
under advisemenr.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-20
Gustav Olsen.

Gustav Olsen. formerly of this city,
died yesterday afternoon at DEBORAH.
Iowa. of heart failure. The remains
will be brought 10 Rock Island for
burial Mr.. Olsen was employed as Il
tailor in this city until about seven
years ago He is survived by his wife
and three sons. Gudmann. Ole. and
George. all residing here. He was a
native OF Sweden and was 81 years Of
age
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-20
iEIMft
Good News.

The grand opening of the roller skat-
ing season will be Saturday evening,
Oct 20. at the Rock Island big rink.
The patronage of only those who con-
duct themselves in manner consistent
with the strictest propriety will be So
licited. Competent and trustworthy in
structOrs will give special attention to
those Wishing to- learn to skate. The
rink will be open every afternoon and
evening except Sunday. Music by
brass band.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-20
ST. LOUIS BUSINESS MAN
SHOT BY HIS BROTHER
Latter Recently Patient in Sanitariun1
Declares He Suffered From
Hypnotic Spell.

St Louis. Oct 2O.-Albert Croissaut
president of the CrOissaut- Sta
tionery company. was shot through the
abdomen andi probably fatally wounded
today by his brother edward The lat
ter had been a sanitaTium patient, and
when arrested declared his regret he
had not killed his brother. 1t is as
serted Albert exerted a hypnotic spell
over him.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-20
Personal POINTS.

T. r. Wood arrived from Chicago
this noon to visit friends
Mrs. T. B. Manly and son of Canton,
| H.. are in the city today.
Mark Bead has returned 10 ST. Paul
after brief visit 10 this city.
J. S. Hurd left for Cambridge this
noon after visiting friends here.
w. Nolan returned TO Savanna last
evening after a brief visit here.
Mrs. B. ]. Brown will leave for Cam
bridge tonight to visit relatives.
Mrs. Margaret King left for Coal Val
ley this morning to visit relatives.
Miss Nellie Emig left for Galesburg
this morning to visit with relatives.
Joseph Finn left last night for St.
Louis to visit relatives in that city.
John Daley left for Chicago today.
He was accompanied by his mother.
William Wyett returned home this
morning after visit at White Hall, Ill.
C. S. Padgett arrived from Chicago
today TO visit his Rock Island friends.
Mrs. NJ Reynolds of Prophetstown is
in the city visiting her son. w. c.
Waite.
S. Ives, ticket agent of the Burling-
ton at Joy. is in the city visiting with
friends.
c. NJ. Brown left for Des Moines
this afternoon after brief visit in
Rock Island.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. V. Roberts arrived
home this noon after short visit 10
Washington. Pa.
Mrs. e. NJ. Wilcox and son. Arthur.
of Chicago. is visiting her daughter.
Mrs. A. F. Sala.
Albert Strand has arrived from Man
istee. Mich. TO enter the service of
the Rock Island here.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Van DeMarks of
Tampico. H.. are in the city visiting
Mr.. and Mrs. McMillen.
Mr. and Mrs Fred Burke arrived
this afternoon from Peoria 10 visit with
Mr.. and Mrs. r. H Harmed.
Miss Grace Hayward returned this
noon from Chicago, where she spent
a few days with her sister.
Mrs. Henry kroy of Chicago. is Wis
iting at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Carl
Williams. 2902 Sixth avenue.
The Misses Edith and Eliza James
of Erie arrived this morning TO visit
with Mr.. and Mrs. J. c. Pratt.
Mrs. w. F. Gilmore left for Indian
ola, Iowa. today after a brief visit with |
her sister. Mrs. William Stark
The Misses Mary Hannah and Kath- !
ryn Brooks have returned from Peoria. |
where they visited with friends.
Mrs G. w. Benedict returned to her |
home at GeneSeO after visiting with |
her sister-in-law Mrs. B. J. Brown.
Mr. and Mrs. James Hackett of Ster- |
ing arrived this morning to visit at |
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. John Egan.
Mis- Irene Olsen returned to Gales |
burg this morning after attending the |
wedding in this city.
Mrs. Mary E. Lee left for San Fran |
cisco this afternoon after visiting in |
his city with her son, Edward Young. |
Leo B. Mulligan has returned TO his |
home in Minneapolis. after attending |
he funeral of his mother, Mrs. Eliza
beth Mulligan.
Bishop Wilson T. Hogue arrived |
rom Chicago this afternoon to conduct
the dedicatory services at the Free
Methodist church tomorrow
Mrs. J. II. Chandler of South Rock
sland has returned from Washington.
owa. where she was called by the
ieath of her brother, Frank Noye
W. II. Snyder. city passenger agent
If the Burlington at Winona. Mimi.
S a visitor in the city today. Mr.. Sny-
Ter was formerly employed by the Bur-
ington in the Offices here.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-20
Section Men Strike.

The Burlington road has been threat
ened with strikes of section en-
ployes in a number OF places in the
state recently. men receiving Is cents
an hour demanding - cents Eighty
tract, workers on the Quincy divis-
ion quit Thursday al Avon and others
show Il disposition TO follow the same
course. An offer of II cents an hour
has been authorized at Avon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-20
A Dutch Picnic.

The Chris tian Endeavor society OF
the Memorial Christian church will
give a Dutch picnic in the Sunday
school room of the church Tuesday
evening, Oct %. Baskets will be fur
nished. Refreshments can be prOcur-
ed at tn e stands
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-20
FRESH PORK CUTS
Schroeder's Market Will Always Have
Large Supply on Hand.

Schroeder Bros. announce that pa
irons can now secure choice fresh pork
cuts of all kinds. such as spare ribs.
shoulder bones, hearts, livers, sausage
meat, leaf lard, etc, at their Twentieth
street market. They are now killing a
large number of hogs and these cuts
can be bought fresh daily at the lowest
market prices.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-20

Pupils RecitaIs.-The first of a Sc
ries of recitals will be given at the
studio of the Misses Henrietta Weber
and Anna Irene Larkin, in the Hiber-
MAN building. Davenport. next We'd
nesday evening. During the series pu-
pills of Miss Weber and Miss Larkin
will be heard.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-20

Twin-City Violet Club.-The Twin
City Violet club was entertained
Thursday afternoon at Fejervary park
inn by Mrs. Fred Muttera. Four tables
of cinch were played, Mrs. William
Copp of this city. Mrs. w. f. Gray and
Mrs. H. Papenbrock of Davenport. TAX
ing prizes. Dinner was served at )
O'Clock
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-20
OBITUARY RECORD.
Funeral at Rettendorf.

The funeral of Mrs. y. Z. Iverson,
who had been known as Mrs A. John
son for some time. was held this af-
ternoon at Betrendorf. from the home
of her daughter. Mrs. Morris Hamm.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-20

noon entertained the A. o. p B. Bridge
Whist club. Three tables were played
with honors falling TO Mrs. l.. Eddy
of this city. and Mrs. L. G. Murphy of
Davenport. Luncheon was served at
: O'Clock.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-20
SOCIAL AFFAIRS.

LSociety news, written or telephoned
| TO the society editor of The Argus, will
! he gladly received and published. But
| in either case the identity of the sender
must be made known, to insure relia-
Ibility. Written notices should bear sig
nature and address,
p-Biehlmier-At the home of
Mr.. and Mrs George Biehlmeier in Coe
township a quiet wedding was sOlem-
nized at u o'clock Wednesday. the
contracting parties being Miss Clara
Biehlmeier and Rev. S. c. Tharp. pas
tor of Pleasant Unity Presbyterian
church. The ceremony was performed
by Rev. Wallace WOODBURY. of Pales-
tine, III, and was Witnessed by the
immediate relatives of the bride and
groom. In the evening the bridal cou-
pie departed for Sterling, Kan, former
home of the groom. where they will re-
main until next week when they will
return to make their home in Port
Byron.
Party for Dozen Girls. - Irene
Schanse was hostess to II girl friends
at a party last evening at her home.
1881 Eleventh street. In the games
played Gertrude Golden took first
prize. and Alice Moses second prize.
Supper was served after the games.
Those present were: Irene Schanse.
Mildred Hoppe, Mamie Park, Margue-
rite Hutchinson. Gertrude Golden. Flora
Swan. Grace Farrar. Elizabeth Hell
trick. Alice Moses. Bessie Cahall. Ma
RE Burgert, Lydia Schaeve
Play Progressive Cinch.-Mrs AL
bert Diedrich entertained IS tri-city
ladies at cards yesterday afternoon at
her home. go Fourteenth street Cinch
was played and gifts for high scores
went to Mrs Albert Hamann of Dav-
export. Miss Margaret Hauck of Dav-
export, and consolation prize to Mrs
John Clemann. The hostess served
delicious course luncheon. Autumn
leaves were effectively used in the dec
Grafton of the house.
A. o. p. 3. Whist CIub.-Mrs. H. A.
ST. Onge at her apartments in the
Pasadena. Davenport, Thursday after
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-20
lSWTE
Harms BOWLING Alleys in Fine share.

The Harms bowling alleys, recently
remodeled, are in fine condition. New
balls, new pins. Finest bowling alleys
in the tri-cities
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-20

Cleaning, Pressing and Repairing
At Beal & Schmitt's. Illinois theater
building.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-20
MOTION To QUASH
c. ]. Searle Argues That lndict.
ments Against Henry Terry
Are insufficient.
HELD FOR A MURDER
In Case for Libel. Point is Raised That
States Attorney Was interest
ed But Prosecuted.

This morning in the circuit court
Judge Gest heard arguments on the
motion made by C. J. SearIe 10 quash
the Indictment against Henry Terry.
charged with the murder of Andrew
Parks. Mr. Searle based his argument
on the wording OF the Indictment,
claiming that il is insufficient. The
court took the motion under advise
ment.
In the libel indictments against John
LOoney. William Cline. and William ID.
VI Dunavin. a motion 10 quash the in
dicrmentS was made and argued this
morning by b. F Schriver. represent
ing William Cline. The point raised
* similar 10 that made by p. II. Wells.
who represents Dunavin in the case.
thar the states attorney appeared be-
fore the grand jury during the time
these cases were being investigated.
States Attorney Scott holds that this
i not sufficient ground for quashing
the indictments. and it is necessary 10
prove that his presence in the grand
jury room influenced the jury in the
case Judge GeSt has the matter I'M
der Amusement
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-20
Argue the city Case.

The court today is hearing arGu-
mcnrS on the demurrer Of the city in
the injunction case brought by Henry
Tappendorf and Matthias Schnell. The
attorneys have been arguing the vari-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-20

GSociety news. written or telephOned
TO the society editor of The Argus. Will
be gladly received and published. But
in either case the identity of the sender
must be made known. to insure reIia-
bility. Written notices should bear sig
nature and address
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-20

A. o. p. 3. Whist ciub.-Mrs. II. A.
ST. Onge at her apartments in the
Pasadena, Davenport, Thursday after
The Jersey City news., 1906-01-06
THE VALUE or CHARCOAL
Few People Know How Useful II Is
In Praasrving Health and Beauty

Nearly everybody knows that charcoal
is the safest and most efficient disinfect-
ant and purifier in nature, but few real
ize its value when taken into the human
system for the same cleansing purpose
Charcoal is a remedy that the more
you take Of it the better; it is not drug
AT all. but simply absorbs the gases and
Impurities always present in the stom-
ach and intestines and carries them out
of the system.
Charcoal sweetens the breath after
smoking, drinking or after eating onions
and other odorous vegetables.
Charcoal effectualIy clears and i'm
proves the complexion, it whitens the
teeth and further acts as natural and
eminently safe cathartie.
1t absorbs the injurious gases which
collect in the stomach and bowels; it
disinfects the mouth and throat from the
poison of catarrh.
All druggists sell charcoal in one form
or another, but probably the best char
coal and the most fer the money is Stu
arts Charcoal Lozenges; they are COM
charcoal, and other harmless antiseptics
in tablet form or rather in the form of
large, pleasant tasting lozenges, the char
coal being mixed with honey.
The daily use of these iozenges will
soon tell in much improved condition
of the general health, better complexion,
sweeter breath and purer blood, and the
beauty of it is. that no possible harm
can result from their continued use, but
on the contrary, great benefit.
A Buffalo physician in speaking of the
benefits of charcoal, says: Il advise
Stuart's Charcoal Lozenges to all pa
bowels, and to clear the complexion and
purify the breath. mouth and throat;
also believe the liver is greatly benefited
by the daily use Of them; they cost but
twenty-five cents box at drug stores and
although in some sense patent prepara-
charcoal in Stuart's Charcoal Lozenges
than in any of the ordinary charcoal tab
let's"
The Jersey City news., 1906-01-06
BOARD OF STREET AND WATER
COMMISSIONERS.


Regular meeting of the Board Of Street
and Water Commissioners, held on Tues
day, December 26th, 1905, at two W
o'clock z. M.
The Jersey City news., 1906-01-06

On motion the reading of minutes of
regular meeting, held on Monday, De-
cember 18th, 1906, were dispensed with
ana they We're approved as engrossed.
The Jersey City news., 1906-01-06

Present nt-Commissoners Hauck, No
Ian, Rooney, Sullivan and President
The Jersey City news., 1906-01-06

amounting in the aggregate to $45s.33.
Adopted by the following vote on a
cal for the ayes and nays
ayes Commissioner Hauck. Nolan,
hooney, Sullivan and President Heintze.
Nays-None.
The Committee on Pumping and Res
erToirs presented the following:
Resolved, That. $14.63 be paid to Col
Inns, Layery & Co., for white pine lum-
Resolved, That by reason Of compla
the week ending December 26, 1905, un
SCISSOR, the following findings be and ar
Is hereby directed to cancel Of record ch
indicated
The Jersey City news., 1906-01-06

for adults as we'll as for children is made
of olive oil soap. A cake of it should be
shaved and put into pint of boiling wa
ter. 1t should then stand near heat un-
til the soap is quite dissolved. 1t is best
kept in wide mouth bottle. and when
cold will be jelly. To use tablespoon
full should be taken from the jar and the
childis head wet Then the jelly is gem
tly.a but thoroughly, rubbed in and wash
(, ed out in warm water, always giving a
final douche with cold water to close the
scadp pores and prevent taking cold.
Dandruff on child's head should be
unknown, and will be if it is properly
taken care Of. If it appears, however,
the shampooing should be done with
liquid green soap diluted with half as
much again of alcohol. After the sham
poo the head should be gently massaged
with an unguent made of one-half ounce
of oil of rosemary, one and one-half
of oil of almonds and eighteen drops of
oil of mace. Perfume with few drops
of lavender oil. Apply with the finger
tips.
The Jersey City news., 1906-01-06
Rv Conmissioner Nolan.


Whereas. the President of this Board.
Mr. Ferdinand Heintze, is, after an asso-
citation with us for a period of almost ten
years, about to sever his official connec-
ion with the city;
Resolved That we rive Official recog-
milton Of his. uprightness, his quick dis
cernment and answering maintenance of
the right. his sound judgment and his
Iovable character. which commends him
to us both as co-official and friend: and
Resolved, That we herein express to
him our sincere regret at the severance
of our official relationship with our
unanimous wish for his future prosperifv
and good health, continuing to a ripe old
age, assuring him that he has so en-
twined himself to our hearts that the
Grim Reaper alone can sever the fetfers
1t was adopted by the following vote
on a call Of the ayes and nays
Ayes-Commissioners Hauck, Nolan.
Rooney and Sullivan.
Nays-None.
Excused from voting - Presiden.
Heintze.
+ President Heintze and Commissioner
Sullivan addressed the Board briefly in
anticipation of their retirement. and
Commissioner Hauck replied on behalf
The Board on motion took recess un-
til Thursday December 2S, 1908, at ten
t10l O'Clock \. NJ.
On reassembling at the above-noted
time, call of the roll resulted as foi-
lowS:-
observation-disclosures Hauek. No
Ian. Rooney, Sullivan and President
Heintze.
The Board on motion proceeded under
Rule No. 6.
REPORTS OF CHIEF ENGINEER
Jersey City, Dec. -. 1905
To the Honorable Board of Street ana
Water Commissioners in ard for Jer~
sey City, II. il
(To be Contiaued.)
The Jersey City news., 1906-01-06
A Positive
CURE
Ely's eraall Balm
Il quickly absorbed.

- f.
Gives Relief at Once.
It eleanses, soothes
heals and protects
the diseased men,
branc. It cures Ca
tnrrh and drives
away a Cold in the
Head quickly. Re
stores the Senses cd
The Jersey City news., 1906-01-06

Der, High Service. December, 1905, claim
No 339, charge water account p ard IL.
Adopted by the following xote on q
call for the ayes and Nays
Ayes--C commissioners Hauck, NOlag.
Rooney, Sullivan and President Heintze.
Nays-None.
The Committee on Assessments and
Extensions presented the following
The Jersey City news., 1906-01-06
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS.

by COMMISSIONER NOIan.-
Resolved. That in the retiring to pri.
yate life of our esteemed co-official. Mr.
John Sullivan, We would hereby give
earnest Of our regret at the loss of his
valued aid and judgment in the consid-
GRAFTON of official matters, and of the
CHEEKY personality which he has always
injected into the prosiness of official life,
1t was adopted by the following vote
on a call of the ayes and nays:--
Rooney and President Heint2e.
Nays-None.
Excused by the President-Commis-
sioner Sullivan