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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-05-28
INDICATES MURDER
Investigation Being Made in Case
of James Hill of
Moline.
ROBBERY PROBABLE MOTIVE
Pension Papers Acknowledged at FL.
don, iowa-IIIness at Time of Dis
appearance Adds to Mystery.

The Identification of the body found
at Muscatine few days ago as that of
James Hill of Moline gives a mystery
for the authorities to solve, and al
ready an investigation is und0r way
The fact that Mr.. Hills pension voach-
er was cashed at Eldon, Iowa and that
he had some small amount of money
on his person, furnishes a clew as to
the motive for a murder, and this line
is being followed Mr.. Hill came to
Moline early Ia the spring, and resld-
ed there until his disappearance on
April g.
Ill Mt the Time.
Further mystery is given the case by
the. fact that at the time of his disap-
pearance Mr. Hill was i'll with typhoid
pneumonia, and his attending physi-
clan states that he was unable to leave
his bed. He disappeared during the
night of April 3. When the body was
found the right arm was missing, and
while it could not be ascertained
whether the member had been torn or
cut off, the theory is that the body was
weighted and thrown into the river,
and that the weight finally severed the
arm. AS the arm was tatooed, it
might have been severed to avoid iden-
LITIGATION. The case has been turned
over to the police authorities and
States Attorney j. X. Scott.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-05-28
PERSONAL POINTS.

Mrs. Margaret Shannon and Mrs. N
o. Farley have been called to Keiths-
burg by the illness of a relative.
General e. H. Buck has departed for
Chicago on business connected with
his position of commander of the ILL
nois' G.. A r.
Mrs. j. c. Adams and daughter, Miss
Marguerite Adams of Phoenix, Ariz..
are at the Harper, where they will be
joined later by Mr.. Adams.
Mrs. James Andrews and daughter,
Miss Maude OF Geneseo, are visiting at
the home of Mr. and Mrs. F. r. Har-
rington on Twentieth street.
II. d. Judson, superintendent of the
Illinois lines of the Burlington, was in
the city short time this morning
He departed north in his private car
at an early hour
. Robert H. Wiley has, returned from
FL Paso where hespent several months.
Mr., Wiley returns considerably i'm
proved in. health as a result Of his Wis,
it in the. southwest. 49, rcd n. ar. E, 81.
A. d. Perry. general agent Of the.
passenger department OF the Chicago
& Alton was in the city today from
Peoria. A. Cal. Atkinson, travelling
freight agent of the Mobile was in the
city today from ST Louis.
Rev. Mr. and Mrs. Kuhn of Dubuque,
accompanied by Miss Kuhn, who re-
Gently arrived from Switzerland, are
guests at the home of e. Wsrnecke
Mr.. Kuhn is a member of the faculty
of the German Presbyterian seminary
in Dubuque.
Mrs F, G, Allen of Moline, secretary
of the Illinois branch of the Federation
or Woman's Clubs, Mrs. Maria Purdy
Ochs and Mrs. Swiney Of Davenport
leave tomorrow for st. Paul to attend
the general meeting of the Federation
of Woman's Clubs which will be in SEES
sion in that city from May 80 to June7.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-05-28
TO SUBMIT A NEW CONTRACT
Street Railway Employees Hold Import
ant Business Meetings.

Saturday evening in Davenport a
joint meeting of the two divisions OF
the street railway employees, No. 312
OF Davenport and No. 313 of Rock Isl
and and Moline, about so of the MEM
bers attending from this side. The
most important business before the
meeting was the consideration of the
contract to be presented to the COM
pany at the expiration of the present
one next month. No difficulty is antic-
ipated. as the relations between the
men and the company are quite friend
w
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-05-28

trees. The district is a most desirable
one for residence purposes and sbortd
be settling up rapidly.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-05-28

was passed with music and playing of
games, time being taken for the serv-
ing of refreshments. Many pretty
gifts were left with the hostess.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-05-28
Licensed to Wed.
Falls in Cistern.

The 2-year-old child of Archie Littig.
who resides on Fifteenth street. Moline,
was drowned today, falling into an
abandoned cistern.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-05-28

at was almost . miracle. Burdock
Blood Bitters cured me OF a terrible
breaking out all over the body. / am
very grateful" Miss Julia Filbridge,
West Cornwell, Conn.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-05-28
Special Notice to Knights of Pythias.

We kindly ask every K. P in the city
of Rock Island to participate in the
Decoration day parade. We will meet
in our hall, corner Third avenue ant
Seventeenth street, at $3.50 a. m. Be
sure to be present.
PHIL LIVINGSTON,
X. of r. and s., st. Paul Lodge, No.
LOT, K. Of P.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-05-28
BeaI e. SchmItt.

Fine tailoring. Illinois tbenter build
ing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-05-28

Heart trouble was thesfatal ailment.
Miller.
Mrs. Emil Peterson has received
word of the death of her brother,
Charles c. Miller, at Randolph, Kan.
Mr.. Miller was 35 years old.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-05-28
SOCIAL AFFAIRS.

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 relia-
bility. Written notices should bear sig
nature and address,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-05-28

Fourteenth Birthday - Eighteen
friends of Irene Schnase perpetrated
pleasant surprise upon her Saturday
evening by gathering at her home,
1881 Eleventh avenue to spend few
hours in celebration of her fourteenth
birthday anniversary. The evening
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-05-28

Gives Lunchson.-Miss Anna Dav-
is, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. b. Dav-
is pleasantly entertained party OF Il
girl friends at luncheon Saturday.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-11-24
scHMITz COURTS INQUIRY.

Accused Mayor of Frisco Denies Graft
 In Toto.
 NEW YORK, Nov. 24.-Mayor Schmitz of San Francisco arrived here on the steamship Patricia and said that he would go to San Francisco and court the fullest inquiry.
 No attempt was made to arrest MT. Schmitz when he came ashore from the steamer. An automobile was waiting for him. and he entered it and left the dock at once, presumably to go to his hotel.
 When the Patricia arrived at quar- antine Mir. Schmitz was shown news. papers containing accounts of the charges against him in San Francisco. He said:
 There is not scintilla of truth in the charges. The fact is it is an at. tack made against me by my political enemies because made strong fight against District Attorney Langdon, who was defeated for governor. I shall court the strictest inquiry and as promptly as possible. l want it."
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-11-24
THE POLICE COURT.
Case Against Harry Halpern Was Put
 Over Until Monday.

In the city court to-day before Judge Peasley the case against Her man Halpern, alias Harry Halpern, for forgery of a check, was put over to Monday for the accommodation of his counsel, Attorney Ells. The amount of the check was SIP. issued on the Waterbury Manufacturers bank and payable to Hubar & Co.
 Cases against Mrs Mary Cavanaugh and Mrs Mary Corner for theft of ninety-three gross of safety pins from the American Pin Go were remanded to Monday and the accused released on their own recognizances.
 Michael Hayes, night gateman at the West Main street crossing on the Highland division, was charged with breach of the peace in striking Irving J. Messenger last Thursday after noon. Messenger pushed his way against the gates while they were down as a train was approaching and Gateman O'Brien lightly threw a stone at him. According to Messen- ger. Hayes then came up and struck him.
 Charles Root told a similar story.
 Hayes's story was that Messenger was dragging a bicycle after him and because the gateman told him he should not push the gates straight ahead he went for the gateman. Then Hayes interfered and Messen- ger went for him, whereupon Hayes struck back.
 Patrick Flynn, conductor for the c. R. and l.. Go, said he saw Messen- ger tackle Gateman O'Brien, who said Hayes had his hands in his pockets when Messenger made for to strike him. The gates have been damaged so often of late that O'Brien wished to get Messengers name and that was the reason he threw stone at his wheel. Messenger, he said, had no right to press against the gates in the manner he did. Messen- ger went away and returned with two policemen to have Hayes arrested, btu they did not arrest him. A fine of $25 and costs was imposed on Hayes, who took an appeal.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-11-24
BROOKSIDE BOARDERS BACK
Cold Blasts Driving Them Under Shsl-
 tei For tho Winter.

One by one boarders at the Brook side home who skipped as soon as they heard the bluebird last spring, are returning, in some instances ap- parently poorer than when they left, and asking to be permitted to spend the winter at the old homestead. One or the first to put in an appearance was Jake Scenes, about whose legal residence there Is some question, but Jake doesn't think so and stoutly maintains that he belongs right here ln the Brass city. Jake is quite a joker and when making his song and dance in the office of the department of charities the other day he was asked what he had been doing all summer and why he couldn't make arrangements to stay there during the winter supposing he got nothing but his board for what he could do, replied that there was nothing doing in his line once the crops are har- vested, adding that his work consist ed of frightening crows and that in asmuch as the birds can do no harm in winter he was thrown out of en- ployment. Upon investigation this turned out to be true. It appears that he was engaged in that line of business in Bradleyville all summer and is said to have device for scar ing crows that beats anything of the kind ever set up in cornfield.
 Jake finally talked the authorities into giving him back his old room at the Brookside. but not until after he had agreed to perform such service about the premises as he might be called upon to do. As soon as Jake got his ticket and stepped out, Nell son Monroe knocked at the door and being admitted he introduced him. self as an old sailor and soldier who had done service for Uncle Sam on land and on sea continuously since 1885. He was born on Town Plot in 1867 and when he was eighteen years of age he entered the army and remained in the harness as long as he was able to do duty. He was with Roosevelt at San Juan Hill, went up against the Boxers in China and was in the thick of the fight sticking up for Captain Reilly and his men when that officer was killed. He took part in engagements with warning forces in Cuba and the Philippines and in fact was in almost every scrap that Uncle Sam had anything to. do with for the past quarter of a century. He came out of the service with game" leg and all he wants just now is a place to rest a few weeks. What else could they do but give him a ticket
 Then they were wondering who would come next. but before Old had closed the door behind him. Tom Seery was seen heading towards 1t.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-11-24
DONATION PARTY.
Held by Members in Friendly League
 Building Last Night.

"She doeth little kindnesses" was especially true of the members of the Friendly league at the annual fam fly party when each member brought her Thanksgiving donation to be sent either to the Day nursery or to the Waterbury hospital. and the table was covered with the sugar crackers, prunes, apples, bananas, oranges, po- tatoes. glasses of jelly. rice, tapioca, cereals, stockings. wash cloths. soap, brush and comb, lead pencils and writing paper. underwear, talcum powder, cups and saucers, plates, mugs, pickles. gelatine and borax.
 The special feature of the enter tainment was the studio upon the stage in which silhouettes were made for all who presented a check, which could be obtained for the asking. and once behind those screens the sitter had opportunity to see the working force of the silhouette artist cutters, posters, mounters, etc. While the pictures were being taken one by one, games of all descriptions were being enjoyed in the entertainment hall and at least one mother was heard to say as she started for home, Well, ! feel ten years younger" Some of the guests not having been told that this was the night the members brought their donations. opened their pocketbooks and asked If they, too. might join in the pleasure of doing for others. After refreshments the evening closed with dancing.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-11-24
Bunkoed Mrs. Herreshon.

NEW HAVEN, Conn.,, Nov. 24.-Mrs. J. B. Herreshoff, wife of the famous yacht designer, was held up last night and robbed of S25 by a skillful ruse. She was going through Milfords when a man sprang into the roadway and commanded the chauffeur to stop. Madam" said the stranger, T am James Maher, an officer of this county. You are exceeding the speed limit. l know who you are, and if you hand me S25 I will report the affair quietly" The woman, glad to escape arrest, paid the money and reported the matter after having learned that she was the victim of the newest game" in high. way robbery.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-11-24
PLAINvILLE MAY CHANGE NAM
Will Petition Legislature for Borough
 Charter.

Plainville, Nov 24.-At an enthusi- astic meeting of over 15O citizens at the town hall tonight 1t was unani- mOusly voted. on a motion made by the Rev William Kennedy. that 1t was the sense of the meeting that the towns representatives be empowered to petition the next legislature for d borough charter to extend within cer- tain lines as defined by the report of Harry Castle, secretary of the meet ing.
 This action is the result of the find ing of n special citizens committee that Plainville's growth as a manu- featuring and residential section could be best advanced by the installation of sewer system and other improve ments under borough charter.
 Good speeches were made by Messrs Schuyler. William Castle, Prior Grant and others. After the meeting ia was suggested that the borough might be called Mellen after the New York. New Haven & Hartford railroad president.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-11-24
Fair at watertown.

The fair for the benefit of St Johns parochial school attracted a large crowd last night. The fine booths, managed by the church societies. pre- sented a most attractive appearance Many and costly articles. donated by friends adorn the different tables. The ordinary refreshments are served each evening and on Tuesday. Novem- Der 27. genuine turkey supper will be served commencing at : o'clock. For years watertown has had no fairs and the present one has stirred mp great enthusiasm among all classes.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-11-24
NUTMEG CRAVINGS
Interesting Items Boiled Down for
 Our Busy Readers.

Captain Joseph Kincaid of the Mid dletown police force. has honeysuc- kle vine in full bloom, in the yard of his home on Center street. The leaves are green, and none appears to have been lost during the heavy frosts and snow. The flowers are fragrant and handsome.
 The report of Governor-elect Wood ruff as receiver for the Howe & Stet- son company, of New Haven, filed yesterday in the superior court. shows that a 65 per cent dividend is possible where one of B was considered as ac. ceptable by the creditors who forced the company to assign last spring MT Woodrufrs fee as receiver Is S10.000.
 The body of Mrs Edith Goodsell Mills. wife of George Mills a team ster employed by the Daniels Mill company In West Hartford. was found in Flagg's mill pond in that town near the road leading 10 Hart ford about o'clock yesterday after noon. having been drowned it Is thought, by falling into the pond while chasing chicken along the bank. which borders the back yard in the rear of her home on Bloomfield avsn- ue.
 A dog bite caused great commotion in Plainville yesterday. An Armenian woman who peddles goods from a pack was bitten by a dog at the home of Byran Morse. When the woman attempted fo enter the house. the dog bit her in the arm. The woman made such an uproar that the whole neigh borhood was aroused. When the ex- citement was at It's height. Mrs Edgar Turrey. neighbor. went out to see what was the matter, leaving q kettle of fat on the stove. The stun caught fire and Mrs William Turrey went to the rescue. While carrying out the kettle by the aid of a big fork. the wind blew the flames onto her hands. which were painfully burned
 The wedding of Miss Aldea Canton. of Meriden. twenty-one years old and Charles Daniels. twenty-five years old. of Montreal. Canada. a relative of the giri's stepfather. which was to have taken place at Holy Trinity church. wallingford. has been called of. Dan iels.. the bridegroom to-be left hurt rieily Monday morning. and friends were notified that there would be no wedding. He is conscience stricken was all Miss Canton would say. Her friends ssy that Daniels confessed to her that h. was anready marrieI
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-11-24
WAR AMONG BLACKsM|THS
nsversIip Horseshoe Co Buying Up Small Concerns Aloond County.

A merry war Is now on between blacksmiths, all over New England and the Neverslip Horseshoe Co of New Brunswick, N. J., and nobody knows what the outcome will be. The big New Jersey corporation sought to settle the difference by purchasing the principal horsesh0eing shops in the different towns, but some of them would not make terms in that way. al- though in many cases the company IS said to have offered them three times what the places are worth. After a tour of Waterbury, representative of the Neverslip Horseshoe Co sue ceeded in buying the outfit of James l.. White, at 37 North Elm street. The business will go on as usual, MT White acting as manager and receiving Q good salary, about $5 per day for his service. The agent visited all the oth- CT shops, but he could not come to terms with them and left yesterday, convinced that Waterbury sons of vul- can would rather rule in their own smithies than be kings Of-men ill places owned by others. The whole trouble started over the use of neverslip calks, the company being anxious to have everybody use them, and the black smiths taking pains to put in auother kind wherever they got chance.
 We are at the mercy of this cor poration" said a blacksmith to a re- porter today, ''and we are going to make an effort to get from under their thumb. They sell their neverslip calks to the hardware men for the same price we have to pay for them, so you see where we get off. After failing to come to all understanding with them about price, we com menced using another calk that Is just as good, and some say better, then they stepped in and in order to secure the market for their own product, set out to buy up the blacksmith shops.
 They got some of them, but the number over which they have control is very small, compared to the whole, so you see the fight. If such it might rightfully be termed, is far from be- ing settled"
 The blacksmith business never was better in Waterbury than at present. In order to avoid confusion and partly on account of the increased cost or la bor and stock, shoeing has been put at a fiat rate of $1.50. Until recently man with q few horses got them shod for $1.25 each, but this has been done away with and all pay the same price X man who works at the fire in the blacksmith shop gets $3 for a nine hour day and fioormen receive S2.50.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-11-24
AID ASSOCIATION DANCE.
Annual Ball of scovill's Employees
 Held at Auditorium.

The Employees Aid association of Scovill's factory gave its annual dance and reception In Eagles hall last night. The attendance was large and the management all that could have been desired. The different committees were made up as follows:
 Arrangement-L. l.. Williams, Eu- gene Coe. C. M. Warner, William NJ. Black, Miss Garlick, Miss Frost. Fred Schneider. Miss Harney and James Mcknight.
 Floor--Eugene Coe, A. J. Wolff, E. A. Thunberg. George Long. Henry Loveridge, William N. Black. John Charles. Arthur Mraz. Miss Harney,
 Reception-Captain 4. J. Wolff, chairman: ]. H. Goss. Y. Matthews. James A. Morris. George E. Reed. c. Nelson. c. W. Lines. George E. Tomp- kins. II. W. Alden. Miss Mary Clark. B. W. Grist. Frank Parsons, Miss Carrie Bowne. !. H. D. Crannis. James Stenson. Miss C. Thomas. c. P. Goss. IF. E. H. Anderson. Miss Bowling. NJ. A. Morris. Ernest Peter son. F.. s. Sanderson. George R. Long, F.. D. simons. F. P. Hiekox. ]. K. Black. Charles H. Perry, Joseph Archambault. William Watkins. George Blackman. George A. King, Albert Thunberg. R c. Barbour. J. 1T. Pfliings. A. M. Telisr. E. c. Main. Charles Fehl. ]. L. Stanley. s. A. Ketcham. c. P. Cook. F. E. Stanley. William Patchen, Horace Steere. Luke Henderson. O. Wayne. Miss N. Franklin. Bert Lavigne. Lucius Hub- bard. Miss A. Shuxrue. Edward Head. George R. Legzetf. Miss Kate White. John II. Moran. William IT. Reed. Miss M Kierns. ID. Egxleton. William A- wiIcOx. E. A. Hyde. E. J. Davis.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-11-24
Minister Hanged Himse,s In Ho,u..

LITTLE FALLS, N. Y., Nov. 24.- The body of Rev. John Sanford. aged twenty-six years and pastor of the Methodist church at Salesbury Center, ten miles from this city. was found hanging in the parsonage at that place by trustees of the church last night. The minister had been missing since Tuesday. He had lived alone in the parsonage, and, fearing that he was i'll, the trustees broke open door. The body was suspended from a stairway.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-11-24

The best treatment for Indigestion and troub;es of the xtomach is to rest the stomach. It csn be rested by s gcci dIrrstsnt Kodci puts the stomach In shape to sstisfarsoriIy perform it's funcftons God for Indi- scsficn- so1r stomach fsfaience. paIpifztion of fhe beart and dy<pep- sIa- Kodol is made In sfr,rf co1farm- fty vifh fhe Eatis1al Pure Food oB1 Dras LAw. 9s1d by H ". Lske pf1w1sk JssepA A ooI<A ye e Donk ecEuu9 nGu114ya
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-11-24

Mrs Ada Wilson. wife of Samuel Wilson, died yesterday at her home in Wolcott. Besides her husband she leaves eleven children, the oldest 28 and the youngest 5; also one brother and three sisters. The funeral will be held at the Congregational church to- morrow afternoon.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-11-24

Franklin Dwight Russell. native of Waterbury, died yesterday at his home in Bristol Mir Russell was a veteran of tho civil war, having served in the Fifth Pennsylvania cavalry. He is survived by wife and three children.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-11-24
The Greatest Roon to Housekcepers.

is our "semi-Finjshed Wash List" low price on each article. Sheets, 4c; Pillow Slips, Pc; Towels. 1c; Napkins, I1c; Counterpanes, 15c, all ironed: Skirts and Shirt Waists, 5c, washed and starched; Underwear, Sc. Everything in proportion. Telephone 2ss. THE MODEL LAUNrRY co.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-11-24

Good for everything . sarve is usei for. Dewitt-s Witch Hasei salve. Get DsWiff'R Sold by H. V. Lake. DrsRis-. Joseph A smitA No 68 Donk slFDsk BrDekly1
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-11-24

Waterville company, No 27, U. R. K. of T. will hold their second socia- ble and dance at Pythian hall, on next Wednesday evening.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-11-24
DEATHS AND SuNERA1s
Well Known People Who Have Been
 Called Away.

Mrs John Joyce, mother of Peter F. Rice of this city, died yesterday at her home in Terryville.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-11-24

A moving picture and illustrated exhibition will be given this evening at Our Lady of Lonrdes hall, for the benefit of the church. The perform ance will be repeated tomorrow even ing.