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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-01
DAVENPORT DOTS.

Pitchfork VS.. Revolver. An angry
teamster, nerved up by plenty of Dutch
courage, becoming maddened by rea-
son of trifiing matter. rushed at one
of his fellow workmen with a pitchfork
at the Schick's Express & Transfer
company's barn on Front and Ripley
streets Wednesday evening with the
avowed purpose of tearing him with
1t only to be met by a loaded revolver
with a determined man behind it, &C
cording to testimony offered in police
court yesterday. 1t seems that Mac
Ginder and Ed Kane. two teamsters in
the employe of the company, were not
on good terms. Wednesday Kane took
the wagon which Ginder was accustom-
ed to use and went about his work.
Ginder, coming to the barn and find
ing his wagon gone, became angry and
vowed that he would lick Kane when
he returned. A friend of Kane warned
him that Ginder was after him and Sc
cured a loaded revolver for him. When
Kane returned to the barn shortly be-
fore o'clock he started to back his
wagon into place and, at that moment.
Ginder rushed out with a pitchfork
Kane reached to his seat and, raising
a revolver, warned Ginder to remain at
a distance or suffer the consequences.
In the meantime Kane's friend had
gone TO the station and soon Officer
Lew was on the spot and arrested both
men, Ginder for disturbing the peace
and Kane for carrying a loaded revolv-
err In court Mayor Becker fined Gind-
city workhouse for 10 days because he
could not pay. Kane was discharged.
To Form Historical Society. - Dav-
exporters who believe in the preser-
walton of our local history are asked to
meet at the public library building
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-01

To Form Historical Society. - Dav-
exporters who believe in the preser-
walton of our local history are asked to
meet at the public library building
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-01

matter what your station. HOLSTERS
Rocky Mountain Tea is the greatest
preventative known for all diseases.
So cents. tea or tablets. T. II. Thomas,
pharmacy. al
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-01

The stage of water was $50 at a.
m. and S.35 at noon.
Boats down were the Prescott. Park
Bluff. North Star. Eclipse and Ruth,
Those north were the Prescott, Emily,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-01

Mackenzie, Eclipse and Ruth. The
Helen Blair was in from the south.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-01

1t tones and vitalizes the entire sys-
tenn and makes life worth living no
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-01
MOLINE MENTION.

Women Sell Insurance Business. -
Mesdames G.. +. Mason and Kate NJ.
Gleason. who through a period of 10
years have demonstrated that woman
is not failure in the business world,
have closed deal whereby they dis
pose of their insurance business TO j.
S. Gilmore. longtime cashier of the
Peoples Savings Bank & Trust com
pany.
Series of Accidents.-Paul Baker, a
16-year-oId boy employed at Deere &
Co.'S fell down an elevator shaft yes
terday, but fortunately escaped serious
injury He fell 50 feet and it is d
miracle that he did not sustain any
broken bones Unless internal injuries
develop. he will recover soon.
Charles Mauritz of East Moline when
jumping off a westbound construction
train on Thirteenth street. East Mo
line, Wednesday afternoon, fell to the
ground and the wheels passed over his
right leg above the ankle.
Albert Hanson, hailing from Peoria
was overcome by heat while eXcavat
ing on Fifteenth street near Twelfth
avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-01

Beck-Ydeen. Frank Beck, check
er at Deere & Co.'S and Miss Title
Ydeen, whose parents live at Swedona,
H.. were united in marriage Wednes-
day evening at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Gustaf Beckstrom, 407 Ninth
street. The Rev. DR. l.. A. Johnston
was the officiating clergyman. Mr.
and Mrs Beck will live at All Ninth
street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-01

RIVER FORECAST.
Only very slight changes in the Mis-
sissippi will occur from Clinton to Mus
catine.
J. M. SHERIER, Local Forecaster.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-01


Obituary Record. Mrs. Hattie E.
Brown, 1549 Twenty-fifth avenue. pass
ed away Wednesday evening. Harriet
f. Annable was born in Manchester
England, April 10, 1S40 and with her
parents moved To the United States
when she was 10 years of age. She
was married to Charles G.. Brown on
May 2, 1861, at Lowell, Mass. In 1865
they moved west and with the eXcep-
ton of a few months spent in Daven-
port. they have resided in Moline. The
children who survive her are: Mrs.
Charles NJ Edgar, w. A. Brown and
Edward G.. Brown. all of Moline. and
c. H. Brown of Chicago, and Mrs. Da-
vid Y Pollock of Spokane, Wash.
Arthur SkOgh passed away at his
home Memorial day afternoon. Arthur
Herman Skogh was born in Burling-
ton. Iowa. July 3, 1884, and came to
Moline with his parents 10 years ago.
He was educated in the public schools
and given a high school education.
When quite young he showed marked
ability of becoming a musician and
was taught to play the clarinet. He
developed rapidly in this line and was
considered one of the best in the tri-
cities. He played for long time with
the opera house orchestra and at the
opening of The Moline was given the
position of playing first clarinet. He
also played one season with Nets or
chestra at Campbells island. AS a
student he was a favorite with all
Among the musicians, too, he was well
liked. and when it was learned that
his health was failing movement was
started by his friends and members of
the musicians union to send him away.
This was carried out in concert that
was given last Monday night at Pros
pect park. People patronized the af
fair literally.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-01
: Bis Values Offered in Washable Dress Goods
UNDERMUSLINS.

We have number of extra good val
ues left over from our May sale. brok-
en- lots. sizes. etc, Saturday and Mon
day they go at:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-01

Observation-Disclosures. - Oscar Lind
quist. well known carpenter, and Miss
Ada Palmquist, were married Tuesday
evening at the Swedish Lutheran par
sonage by the Rev. DR.. l.. A. Johnston
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-10
GOOD CROWDS VISITED THE
SHORE RESORTS YESTERDAY

To all intents and purposes YESTERDAY
was typical summer Sunday and tba,
most OF the shore resorts retained the,r
patronage Is not at all surprising. Though
yesterdays crowd composed LARGELY %,
those who frequent shore resorts as lon.
as they are open.
AT Rocky Point big crowd thropgad
the grounds all day, many OF them o,-
uacted by the ball game. Every amuse-
mIeht place was going In full blast ara
ene Io'"o or so people who invested tbs
pace were well satisfied
The crowd at Crescent Park w,s obo,,.
the same size, and even larger tbon -
some other Sundays earlier IN the seas,,
me Banda Napoli provided good ,nnsin
"hle the Midway gave no indisation 90
a waning season. Vi
Az Boyden Heights the -exe,trsi,,,,+--r
round plenty OF recreation. The rer,,Isr :
pake was omitted, but lunch was ser,,ea
at the cafe was served
Inc delights OF the shora dinner mara
naHued out FOR the last day OF the ,aa,
az Fields Point. where the usual ,sraa
attendance bespoke the aoprccia tion e.
which its repasts are held.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-10
AUTO SCORCHERS
ROUNDED Up At
NEW YORK SUNDAY

New York, Sept. 10.-Twelve auto speed
ers were arraigned i'm jefferson Market
police court yesterday morning They
were arrested on the Bowery late on Sat
urday afternoon, and most OF their en-
ployers were on hand. Ten wehe held for
trial I'm 800 each. The eleventh was held
for further hearing. The lucky twelfth
escaper by pleading consular privileges -
lie was Howard Campbell, chauffeur for
Willard Helm.
The eleventh man was Fred Walsh. who
drives for Charles G, Gates. lie said that
Mr. Gates was hurrying TO the Waldorf
as he had received a message at the race
track saying that his mother had sud
denly been taken I'll. The court consented
10 adjourn the case until Sept. II at the
Westchester court and said that II Mr..
Gates would send an affidavit corroborat-
ing Walsh's statement, Walsh would De
liberated.
Upon this. Roundsman Carry. who heads
the auto squad. spoke up: Il protest
against that. Your Honor" he said; "Mr
Gates said nothing TO US about SICK
mother when we arrested him. But ne
did say he was in hurry TO get 10 dinner;
Wetrea ted him politely, but he cursed
me called me dirty cur and threatened
To break us all We treated him with re-
spect and he ought TO show us equal re-
"Ouite right" said the court. II with
draw the adjournment and hold you.
Walsh. for a hearing Tuesday III this
court"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-10
VALUABLE GIFT
FROM LADIES To
JEWISH TEMPLE

Congregation Ahawath Scholom cele-
brated the first anniversary OF its occu-
pancy OF the present temple in the North
End last evening by presenting to the
temple a chandelier. the gift OF the La
dies society, which will be placed I'm po-
sition In few days. This handsome ad-
dition TO the furnishings has 400 mean
descent lights and cost about 500.
After short service the large congre-
cation adjourned 10 the banquet room,
where business meeting was held The
reports show that the congregation has
grown from 2s families on Aug. Is, 1905,
10 l3S families at this time. During the
evening refreshments were served, and
President Sidney Kaplan was presented
with silver loving cup, the presentation
speech being made by Samuel Priest,
treasurer OF the society.
In accepting this token OF regard Mr.
Kaplan called special attention TO the
hourishing condition OF the Hebrew Free
school, conducted in connection with this
temple, and which i'm nine months has
grown 10 40 pupils.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-10
NOMINEE IS
STABBED BY A
JUSTICE OF PEACE

Pittsburg, Sept. l0.-Lawrence b. Cook,
member OF the Pennsylvania legislature
from the Fourth district. who was re-
nominated by the Republican party Sat
urday. was yesterday perhaps fatally
stabbed by Andrew Macmillan, justice
OF the peace. and one of the wealthy
residents OF Carnegie.
Cook, who came into notoriety during
the last legislature as the author OF the
Greater Pittsburg bin. met a woman, said
10 be Mrs. Macmillan. While they were
together Macmillan burst open the door
During the fight Cook was stabbed a
number OF times, and is now I'm n critical
condition in the Mercy hospital. while
Macmillan Is In the Oakland police sta
tion, held without bail.
Macmillan will say little concerning the
affair, beyond claiming that when his sus-
picions were confirmed he was justified
IN what he did. When the fight began
Mrs. Macmillan ran from the house. Her
whereabouts are unknown.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-10
GOVERNOR FOLKS CONDITION
SHOWS LITTLE Improvement 7

Jefferson City. Mo, Sept. lO-Tho con-
ditlon OF Gov. Folk showed little IL any
improvement yesterday He is still con-
fined 10 his bed and visitors are denied
access to him. Mrs Folk meets callers
with a smile. but clearly shows anxiety
when she quietly but firmly denies them
an opportunity 20 SO the governor.
Or Hough. the attending physician Is
sued a statement last evening, I'm which
he said that the governor is suffering
from a severe attack OF malaria contract
ed on his eastern trip, that while his
fever has been greatly reduced he suf-
fers from lassitude and must have rest.
The physician added that the governor
would not be present at the reception TO
BRYAN next Tuesday.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-10
SOLDIERS AND POLICE
ENGAGE IN MASSACRE

st. Petersburg, Sept. 1o-Hundreds OF
persons. both Christians and Jews. have
perished at siedice in a massacre that
started Saturday night. The soldiers and
police, frenzied with rage over the killing
or two guardsmen have completely
wrecked three streets, and the town Is
now In flames.
The fighting in continuing. Evidently
with the intention OF carrying their bloody
work to a conclusion, the troops have
stretched a Gordon OF armed men around
the city. All access TO IL is refused and
fugitives are turned back.
The police and soldiery are waging COM
mon cause in the butchery They are
numbering and robblng without discrim-
nation 10 race or age.
The Jewish quarter is the sceno OF the
most brutal outrages Because OF the in
humanity OF the soldiers nothing can be
done to succor the wounded, and sew
eral who have attempted TO remove the
injured women and children have been
shot down or bayonetted
The terrorists are reported 10 have been
, the primal cause OF the trouble I'm kill
ing two soldiers who were guarding a
warehouse This inhamed the troops. and
drunken reservists are declared 20 have
begun the attack on the Jewish quarter.
FIGHTING IS DECLARED GENERAL,
Warsaw Sept 10-Terrorists Saturday
evening shot and killed two soldiers
guarding n government alcohol store at
Siedice. A detachment OF infantry rushed
up and fired a volley into a crowd killing
two persons and wounding two.
Yesterday morning the terrorists retail
lated by beginning a massacre OF police
men and soldiers patrolling the street,
and at noon the infuriated troops attacked
the Jewish quarter OF Sledlce, destroying
the houses and shops.
II is reported that over 100 persons We're
killed or wounded, and that the town
IS In flames.
regiment OF infantry has been sent
from Della 10 Siedice 10 restore order
The Jews here are panic-stricken.
Alarming reports are being circulated in
the city.
BRITISH VICE CONSUL SHOT AT
Baku, Sept 10.--Lecie Urquhart, the
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-10
The UNSOlvED MYSTERY
OF THE LADY IN WHITE

Parisians have forgotten the white lady
VINO has made her temperance with
the retrisl of the Dreyfus case. and. un-
gallant though Il II must sound I admit
that /. too. have forgotten her name. She
has always been something OF a mystery.
She il rich and attractive woman, who
must now be about S5. and for the last
IL years she has not missed a single one
or the greater or lesser trials OF the Dey-
fus case.
How she obtains ticket for admission
to the court Is as great a mystery as
herself; but she is always present. and
always dressed entirely In white Her
Jewels are remarkable and she attracts
or rather. attracted so much attention
that on several occasions she has been
asked TO sit In quiet corner OF the court.
where she would not be quite so promi-
nent figure. on the first day OF the
Ronnes court-martial I'm 1899 the white
lady was the only woman on the plat
form where the judges sat Three or
four distinguished people. the ex-presi-
dent OF the republic. VI. Casimir-Perier.
among them. had been allotted seats be-
hind the judges. but the presence Of the
woman there. and OF a woman dressed
in white and glittering with Jewels. Gre
ated something OF scandal.
The uproar made In court was such that
although the white lady was found TO
be In possession OF the pink card, signed
by the minister OF war. emitting her 10
cit upon the platform. Col Jouaust. the
president ~ the court-martial asked her
% leave her prominent position. and pro-
vided her with seat elsewhere. re.-London
Evening Standard.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-10
THE TELEPHONE is NOW
A GREAT NECESSITY

"Helo Central" was first heard in
1873 Today the exchanges are num-
bered by the thousand the telephones by
the million. Various industries unknown
80 years ago, but now sources OF employ
ment TO many thousands Of workers. de-
pend entirely on the telephone for sup
port. Numerous factories making lead
sheathing dynamos, motors, genera tors.
batteries, office equipments. cables and
many other appliances. would have to
close down and thus throw their opera
tives into idleness and misery II the tele-
phone bell should cease 10 ring. The
Bell companies employ over $1,000 per
sons. and II may he added, pay them
-weft Many of these employees have fam
lilies 10 maintain: others support their
parents or aid younger brothers and sis
ters. II is safe 10 say that 200 600 people
look 10 the telephone for their daily
bread These figures may be supplanted
by the number Of telephones in use g.
COS ,000). by the number Of miles Of wire
te. .043 .000) in the Bell lines. and by the
number Of conversations q 40. .000) cleo
trically conveyed in 1905. The network
Of wire connects more than $4,000 cities.
towns. villages and hamlets.
Such tremendous growth as these sta
tistics show would imply not only a
steadily increasing appreciation Of the
telephone. but would also suggest i'm
proved instruments. more skillful operat-
ors and better service. There would be
no nattery In such suggestion. Electrical
science has undergone radical reformation
since 1876. Telephony has raised the
utilization OF electricity 10 the height Of
n profession. OF course, such advances
have not been won without cost. For
tunes were spent In experiment and In
vestlgation before n dollar came back.
Communication by the first telephone
was limited 10 few thousand feet. Now
conversation can be carried on by per-
sons 1900 miles apart Tomorrow long
distance lines Will span the continent:
and the day after oceanic telephony will
be commonplace Of mercantile routine.
But science and money had to coDaborate
for years before they could work tho mir
acle Of enabling Boston and Omaha 10
talk together.-From the "Thirtieth An
niversary OF a Great Invention by John
Vaughn, in the September scribner
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-10
REV. Mr.. STREETER THINKS
MILLENNIUM IS VERY NEAR

Rev r. j.. streoter OF Auburn spoke at
Keith's hall last evening on the symbol
ism OF the services OF the Jewish 'abcr-
nacle and the foreshadowing OF the plan
OF salvation.
After the services Mr. Streeto" explain
ed that though he was ordained clergy
man I'm the Free Baptist church the hold
ers OF the belief he now proclaims have
no formal organization.
They believe that the present crises in
religious. social and political affairs are
the prelude OF great troubles for the
world which mark the transition TO the
millennial age prophesiei IN tho Bible
This millennium, they believe. Is very
near at hand.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-10
JUMPED FROM
CAR, DIED Of
HIS INJURIES

Thomas Hoops. a Greek jumped from
Manton avenue car opposite 100 West
minister street at 1880 last evening and
landed with such force on the ground that
he received a fracture Of the skull and
died at the Rhode Island Hospital four
hours later.
He was taken into a nearby store.
where DR. A .B. Jones and DR.. A. w.
Rounds found that he had sustained a
fracture OF the left side Of the skull. ex-
tending 10 the base. lie was speedily con-
veyed 20 the Rhode Island Hospital and
died at II 30.
Mr.. Hoops lived at l65 South Main
street and conducted a fruit stand In
front OF the Germania Grocery on Wcy-
bosset street He was 30 years OF age
and his widow is living In Greece. He Is
survived by two brothers in this city
Harry and William Hoopis, who are en-
gagged in the fruit business at 213 Wey-
bosset street.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-10
JEWS COMING TO AMERICA

Berlin, Sept, 1o-The migration from
Russia is heavier than ever before. over
2000 persons pass through Rubliben daily
on the way 10 German harbors.
A majority OF the emigrants are bound
for the United States. A considerable
portion OF them are Jews. Many OF the
families do not contain an adult male
Some OF the Jewish women. whose hus-
bands were killed In the recent massacres.
have as many as six children with them
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-10
STEAM WHAlER ALEXANDER
LOST IN ARCTIC ice

New Bedford, Sept. 1O.-News of the
loss OF the San Francisco whaling steam
er Alexander, in the Arctic, was received
here. yesterday in a telegram from Capt
James A. Tlton, the commander OF the
weszel, ia his wife. who is a resident of
this city. The telegram was sent from
Nome. Alaska, and gave no details fur
ther than saying that the crew was safe.
The Alexander. although hailng from
San Francisco. was manned by a crew Of
New England whalemen. 1t was one of
eight vessels for a San Francisco whal-
ing fleet which was ice-bound near Her
schal Island last year. The Alexander was
built at New York city in 1855. She car
ried a crew OF 90 men,
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-10
NOW THEY SAY THERE is
A HAND ORGAN TRUST

A fierce struggle for supremacy in
the hand organ music world is being
waged on the South Side between the
barrel organ trust" and one Anton
Rocco. independent producer, who has
entered the field with an improved
music making device.
Everywhere that Rocco goes the
trust Is sure TO go."is the slogan OF
the trlust. and when Rocco backs his
harmony machine against the curb and
begins to reeler' trust machine lis
quickly wheeled into position alongside
and let's fire volley Of Alexander %
AS usual i'm these fights OF combines
the consumers complain. the public is
the victim.
The scene OF operation Is between
Thirty-nrst and Thirty-sixth streets
and Cottage Grove avenue and Hal
stead street. Heretofore all barrel
organs used in this district were rent
ed TO individuals by the trust, which
asks a daily fee. but allows the exclu-
sive privilege OF the territory 20 go
with the machine All went we'll until
word was brought 10 headquarters that
there was n competitor I'm the the field
who gravely threatened the Industry
Not only does Rocco's machines produce
the familiar strains. but In the popular
songs the bars OF tho chorus are punct-
uated by a bass drum and cymbals
The mandate went out from the trust
that Rocco must be made TO leave the
territory. and he was told In no simple
terms to "skiddoo-a," but he only
smiled. Later. he says, threats were
made--hui- continued -te-fffaixe- 1T.
rounds. followed by throngs OF child.
rem. As a last resort the idea OF send.
ing another organ was formed. His
footsteps have been dogged. he de-
clares, by trust hirelings. and when he
makes a stop another organ is placed
as near as possible 20 his machine "a
confuse his music.-Chioago Daily
News.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-10
FRIGHTENED HORSE CAUSED
BAD INJURY TO DRIVER

Timothy Glennon OF 200 Prairie avenue
had an exciting experience last evening
when his horse ran away on Warwick
avenue and finally crashed into an cleo
trio car,
The animal became frightened and
dashed across Broad street and plunged
into a Rocky Point car. Glennon was
thrown from the buggy and received Sc
we're shaking up an injured shoulder, a
bruised face and a cut on the head lie
was treated by DIR. @. r. Buxton and
then taken to the Rhode Islanc hospital.
The horse was captured by officer Bud
long. The wheels OF the buggy were
broken.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-10
SENDING GIFTS ABROAD
FOR JEWISH NEW YEAR

Local Hebrews are sending hundreds of
cards OF greeting and gifts TO Europe, in
anticipation of Rosh-ah-shona. the Jew
ish New Year. which falls on Sept. %.
one week earlier than Yom Kippur. the
Day of Atonement
Although the holiday is more than a
week off many parcels containing gifts,
many OF them odd, have been mailed In
the past few days. They include such
things as copies OF the-Ten Command
ments. small toilet sets, medicine, Bibles
and American toys.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-10
AUTO AND BUGGY COLLIDE
BUT NO one IS INJURED

An automobile and a horse and buggy
came into collision at Carter street and
Elmwood avenue at 2:l5 yesterday after.
noon. The automobile was operated by
c. Carlson OF Frank street and the
buggy was occupied by Henry Cutting Of
200 Atwells avenue and Eugene Willett of
$40 Douglass avenue, none OF whom was
hurt.
The auto skidded and crashed into the
buggy, the occupants of which jumped.
The seat and a wheel of the buggy were
broken. as was the searchlight OF the au-
tomobile