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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-23
THIRD MAN OF THE
GANG Is CAUGHT
Trio Who Did Jobs Here and Charged
with Murders in Chicago Are
Now All in Custody.

Horace Simmons, the third man of
the gang charged with killing Police
Officer William r. Mooney in Chicago
and with committing about 100 saloon
:obberies and holdups including two
Jobs in Rock Island, is under arrest
now. The police have been on the
search for Simmons for nearly two
months for the murder of west side
salOonkeeper, and more recently for
the murder of the police officer.
George Brown and Thomas McGann,
the other two men of the trio. were
arrested last week and have made a
confession, admitting among other
things the two jobs here. Their CON
fesSion involved Simmons and the or
der to take him was renewed. He was
captured last evening at s o'clock at
Archer avenue .Aand Halsted street.
It is believed he was betrayed by his
sweetheart. Two of the detectives fol-
lowed the girl to the spot where Sim
mons was waiting for her, one making
a detour just before reaching the place
and coming on Simmons from behind.
One officer placed a gun against the
mans stomach and another revolver
was pressed against his back. He
surrendered at once and was surround
ed in a minute by four other detectives
and was taken to the office of. the as
sistant chief.
Simmons denied completely in either
murder. and when asked about the
confession of Brown. he replied i:
Those guys have been doing all the
| squealing so far. but wait until | get
through-the tables will be turned.
have something to say about Brown
and McGann that will not be good for
| them"
Simmons is under indictment for the
murder of Saloonkeeper Hanson, which
occurred seven weeks ago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-23
SLIPPED ONE OVER ON
THE WEATHER BUREAU
Cold Wave Run in Out of Schedule
and Promises to Give Zero
Mark a Close Call.

The chance for the weather to estab-
lish zero mark in January looks bet
ter than a few days ago. Last night
a cold wave was slipped over on the
weather man. and it went down to
minimum of 9 degrees, two higher
than the minimum for the winter. But
it was really more like winter to the
average person because the wind was
blowing ~ miles an hour, while when
the last drop of the mercury TOOK
place there was little atmospherical
disturbance. 1t is predicted officially
that the coolest weather of the winter
will come tonight with a minimum oil
about five degrees above, and tomor
row the process of moderating will
BEGIN
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-23
IS CAUGHT
Man Representing Himself as
|-employe of Light Company
Obtains Valuables.
CAUGHT AT GUM COMPANY
Visited Place Saturday, Taking Eec.
trio Apparatus, and Appeared
Again to His Undoing.

A young man giving the name oil
Charles Slagel who has, it is charged
been working a new crook game in
ibis section, was apprehended yester-
day and is now confined in cell at
he police station awaiting a hearing
on the charge of larceny.
Last Saturday the fellow, represent
ing himself as an emp,oye of the PEG
pies Power company. entered the West
Gum company store and stated that
he had been sent.for the purpose O.
fixing fuse which has become out OF
order. He busted himself in the Sc
Guided section where his work was
necessary and then departed.
Took Electric apparatus.
No more thought was given the mat
ter till later it was found that two
pocket electric search lights of the
largest type and a combination too
holder were missing. Yesterday al
ternCon the man again appeared, Civ
ing the same story as on his previous
visit. He was permitted to enter the
pi"NS was SlppiC
hended. He then became desperate
and, suddenly showing large knife
he made an attack upon J. F. Gutz
willer, one of the employees. who, how
eyer, escaped without injury. The
man was held till the police arrived
He is neatly dressed and intelligen
looking, and is thought to have beer
connected with small robberies of
similar nature which were reported il
Moline.
Had Sold stuff.
The lights were found later in
second hand store. where they haC
been sold. and Slagel stated that h
lad sold the tool holder to mar OIL
the street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-23
OFFICERS ARE INSTALLED
Daughters of America Hold Cere-
| monies BEGINNING New Year.

The Daughters of America Olive
Branch council, No. l last evening in
stalled the following officers for the
ensuing year:
Junior Past Counsellor-Mrs. Mar
garet Russell, also installing officer.
Associate Junior Past Counsellor
Mrs. Fannie Sewell.
Counsellor-Mrs. Emma Mick.
Associate Constellation kurth.
Vice Counsellor = Mrs. Matilda
Archer.
Associate Vice Counsellor - John
Sewell.
Conductor-Mrs. Mary Kurth.
Warden-Mrs. p. Newton.
Recording Secretary = Mrs. Cora
Casey.
Assistant Recording Secretary
Henry Geer.
Financial Secretary - Mrs. Villa
Geer.
Treasurer-Miss Anna Ehlers.
Inside Standardization Stocker.
Outside Sentinel. c. Farthing.
Pianist-Mrs. Cora Casey.
Trustees - Mrs Margaret Russell
Mrs. Fannie Sewell, Mrs. Matilda Ar
| thur.
The next meeting will be for Tho
members and their families, and prep
arations are being made for merr,
time.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-23
Whv He Never Married

A matinee girl from Chicago looked
up from long and painful study of
one of Clyde Fitch's autographed SEN
timents into that authors face.
MIR. Fitch" she began mournfully,
Il know why you have not married.
"Tell me. would like to know"
Certainly. 1t must have happened
this way: You wrote proposal of
marriage to Il beautiful leading wo
man in one of your companies. You
should have proposed in person. But
you wrote. She couldn't read your
writing and thought it was dismiss
nj from the company. She drowned
herself, and you are still unmarried
The dramatic author thoughtfully
rolled q cigarette.
1T is as good reason as L know,
he responded.-Pittsburg Dispatch.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-23
A Stutterina Story.

A noted humorist tells a suffering
story: at is about two blacksmiths
both Sufferers. The first snatched n
redhot lump of iron from the forge,
rushed with it TO the anvil and then
began this conversation: 'N-n-now
th--th then, st--strike qu-quic1ly"
'W-w-whcre shall ] striker J-j-iust
at the end. H-h-hurry upv Th-th-this
end? Yes, of c-c-course. Mind you
hit s-s-straight' All r-r-right. Shall
l-l-let her g-g-go:' 'N-n-no, you
f-f-fool; the irons c-c-cold.''
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-23
The Painter Man.

Mark Twain at a dinner at New
York once talked about the troubles of
housekeepers at the painting season.
He said, IF you are 'housekeeper,
don't need to tell you that when a
painter has taken up the parlor carpet,
removed the furniture from the dining
room, leaned two ladders against the
hall mantel and stacked a half dozen
variegated cans of paint on the side
board it means he is now ready to
paint the outside shutters and the back
fence"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-23

ton TO put 2,4G3 shares of stock on
sale at $25 per share, the company
being capitalized at 100000. MI
Groves has received the incorporation
papers, which were taken out in South
Dakota, the incorporates named being
C. E. Grove, B. F. Knox, E. B. Kreis
and E. F. Godfrey. A sale of half the
stock is desired before construction is
started on the plant, for which site
has not been definitely decided ON.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-23
ICE COMPANY ORGANIZING
Stock of New Incorporation Will Be
Sold Locally

c. E. Grove, one of the incorporators
for the Peoples Sanitary, Ice & Supply
company, which was recently formed
for the purpose of manufacturing ar
tificial ice, is engaged in the prelin1-
mary plans for financing the company
and erecting a plant. 1t is the inten
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-23
TO ENLARGE MILL STORE
II. w. Horst Awarded Contract for Re-
modelling of Building.

H. w. Horst has been awarded the
contract for remodeling and charging
the salesroom of the Mill store on
Fourth avenue. Work will be begun
the first of next month and it is plan
ned to have it completed in month
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-23
Loss Fully Covered.

Adjuster-I've called to fix up that
matter of your house burning down.
Was the loss total? Heck Penn-Oh,
h house is plumb gone: but, young
teller, eff l tuck a cent from yore COM
Dany I'd feel like a thief. Mebbe you
leven't heard tibet my wife tuck adj
,'antage o tn excitement t. elope.-
Puck
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-23

Venabie-Jones.-The marriage Of
Miss Grace May Jones, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Jones, TO Harry
James Venable son of Mr. and Mrs.
James Venable, both of Edgington
township. took place last evening at s
O'Clock at the home of the brides par
ents. Rev. J. G.. Jaggers performed
the ceremony in the presence of about
Go relatives and near friends, includ-
ing guests from Rock Island and Aledo.
The bridal couple were attended by
Miss Ida Millet as bridesmaid and
Arthur Gaunt as best man. Miss Lot
| tie Elliott played Lohengrin's wedding
| march. The ceremony was followed
| by sumptuous wedding dinner Many
beautiful presents attested to the es
TEEN in which the young people are
held They will make their home on
the groom's farm in Edgington town
ship in new house built by the
groom. Both young people are well
and favorably known in the lower part
of the county.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-23
Almost as Bad.

.Was no one injured in the railway
collision, count?"
No. Nevertheless it was a most pain
full situation. First, second, third and
fourth class passengers all mingled to-
gether. Simply unheard ofw-Trans-
atlantic Tales.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-23
BRIDGE WORKER IS
KILLED AT CLINTON
Alfred Prince of Fulton, Working on
Pier, Falls 20 Feet to His
Death.

Clinton, Iowa, Jan. 23.-(Argus Spe-
resident of Fulton, was killed while
working on pier of the new North
western railroad bridge here this after
noon. The breaking of chain resulted
in a fall of 90 feet. j. A. Gleason of
Clinton was injured by pieces of the
chain
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-23
LOONEY AS USUAL
Creates a Scene in Court by AS
sailing Grand Jury's
Action
WHEN THAT BODY REPORTS
Attempts to Make Demands and Is
Promptly Squelched-Public
Nuisance Again.

After the grand jury had made its
report to Judge Graves in the circuit
court this afternoon, and the judge
had announced that the jury might be
excused, John Looney created some
thing of scene in the court room.
He stepped before the bar of the court
and demanded that some action be TAX
en- to compel the grand jury to hear a
matter of which he had entered COM
plant. He declared that he had mott
fed the grand jury and the court that
he desired to make complaint, and that
he had been assured the subject would
be given consideration. He said that
no witnesses had been summoned, ana
that now the grand jury was about to
be discharged, and that the jurors had
not heard his complaint.
Disposed of the Case.
Judge Graves allowed the states at
torney to address him, and Mr. Scott
stated that the list of witnesses had
been presented to the jury, and that
the grand jury had announced to him
did not desire to hear witnesses on
the matter. He said that he had in
formed the jury of the character of
the case.
The judge called on the foreman OF
the grand jury, George Skinner, and
asked him to state what had been
done. and Mr.. Skinner replied, That
matter was considered and dispos
cd Of"
Wanted Court to Act.
Then Looney demanded that the
court take action. He said no wit
nesses had been heard, and he had d
right to present the matter.
Judge Graves interrupted and in
formed Looney that he could not con
stitutC himself a member of The grand
jury, and that he had no authority &c
question what manner the grand jury
adopted in the disposition of its bust
ness. He said that he had instructed
the jury when the jurors began then
investigation, and that he could not
control their action.
Then LOOney wanted an hour or two
to prepare affidavits to present to the
court, Judge Graves having stated
that there was nothing except the
grand jury'S report properly before
him. The judge said that he did not
see how afIidavits could bring the mat
ter properly before the court. and add
cd, there are plenty of ways of reach
ing the situation if the grand jury has
failed to do its duty, and there is one
way in particular which will accom-
plish the purpose, but | can not &C
cept oral statement like this
Looney subsidized by remarking tina
if citizen could not be heard by tn,
grand jury when he had had an injur.
done him by the breaking of window
valued at over $15-had had hi
building deliberately broken into" h
said-things in the city had come to
pretty pass.
Juror is Offended.
The remarks of the irate Looney ha
caused some excitement among tn
members of the grand jury, and in
moment G. Fl. Wayne of Edgingto
was on his feet, and addressing tn
court, asked, 'by what authority doe
this man come here and question tn
action of this grand jury?'
Judge Graves concluded his dis
charge of the jurors, stating that fo
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-23
NOT The MURDERER
Nicholas Pickard, Arrested for
Killing of William Teets 20
Years Ago, Freed.
GIVEN TICKET FOR HIS H0Ms
Man Brought from Texas Proved That
He Was in an Ohio Town at Time
the Crime Was Committed.

Wapello, Iowa, JAN 23.-Nicholas
Pickard is not William Pickard. want
ed for the murder of William Teets
at Wapello 80 years ago.
Aged and prematurely old from his
trying experience of the last week and
his trip of 1,500 miles as a handcuff ed
prisoner, Nicholas Pickard was sent
back to his home at Conroe, Texas,
last night free man and at the ex-
pense of Sherman Teets, the son of
the murdered man, who. when he saw
that he was mistaken took all the
means within his power to right the
wrong he had done an innocent man.
Proved an Alibi.
Pickard proved conclusively that he
was not the man wanted. He proved
an alibi which was conclusive and
final. When the murder was commit
ted 30 years ago he said that he was
in an Ohio town. He gave names OF
men who knew him there and when
| kilograms were exchanged between
the two towns, Pickard's story was
| substantiated.
Is Not Recognized.
Half hundred old residents of the
city of Grandview who knew Pickard
| we'll when he was younger man were
| unable to recognize in the aged man
the murderer of a generation ago. and
finally when the telegram from the
Ohio town came and stated that Pick
ard was there at the time of the muir
| der. he was released
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-23
Heart interest.

THAT play" remarked the critical
person, ''lacks heart interest"
1T does, eh?' answered the star.
You just ought to see the way the
manager is taking the box Office re-
ceipts to Observation-Disclosures Star.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-23
HeverIing Funeral.

The funeral of Frederick II. Hever-
ling was held this afternoon at
O'Clock from the home of his son, Peter
Heverling, 523 Seventh street. burial
taking place in Chippiannock cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-23
Doerinu Funeral.

The funeral of August Doering will
be held tomorrow afternoon from the
home, 1922 Thirty-second street, and
burial will take place in Chippiannocll
cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-23
The Price of Peace.

The terrible itching and smarting,
incident to certain skin diseases, is al
most instantly allayed by applying
Chamberlain's Salve. Price % cents.
For sale by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-23

Second thoughts are often best. even
Il case of love at first sight.-Phila
.elphia Record.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-23

Pre-NuptiaI for Miss Mae Shuey.-
Mrs. A. McLees has issued invitations
to pre-nuptial party to be given at
her home, 2944 Fifth avenue, Feb. /,
for Miss Mae Shuey, who will be a
bride of the coming month.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-23
SOCIAL AFFAIRS.

ISociety 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 must bear sig
nature and address.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-23
ELECTED TO FILL VACANCY
Huqh e. Curtis Director of Rock Island
National Bank-Officers Named.

Hugh E. Curtis has been elected a
director of the Rock Island National
bank to succeed the late John Schafer.
The board of directors of the bank has
reelected the following officers:
President-H z. Casteel
Vice President--Mary E. Robinson.
Cashier-H. B. Simmon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-23

All the news all the time-THE
ARGUS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-01-23
Not Enough to Eat

The Jail report of the grand jury
committee stated that the Jail was in
as good condition as possible; but that
some of the prisoners who have been
employed on the rock pile state that
they have not had enough to eat. They
say the rations are good but not of
sufficient quantity.
The jury recommended that the pris-
oners be given sufficient food to sat
sly their appetites and that they be
not locked up before $3.50 in the even
ing and that they be kept at work only
eight hours day.
The Southern farm gazette., 1908-05-09

ter than some hay that is used by
our farmers.
One acre for garden and truck ia
small enough. particularly II fair
markets can be had within reasona-
BILE driving distance to sell some of
the surplus TO get ready cash dur
ing the summer. Make the garden
rows long and far enough apart SO
that horse implements can do most
OF the work. The truck grower can
not get away from hand work as
well as cotton aad corn growers: but
good management will enable him
To do most OF the cultivation by
horsepower. Surface working i'm
plemen,s are the kind TO use mos, OF
the time in cultivation.
-
II n canning factory Ia not near
by To purchase the tomatoes. 10
acres In that crop will come danger
onsly near being too much. II q
home Gamer 10 used. the cana and
other supplies will have TO bc
bought. and that will require con-
siderable money before any returns
are got. unless some OF the early
crop can first be sold ut good prices
A bushci OF good. smooth tomatoes
are supposed TO All i6 3-pound
cans. and leave enough juice for :
s.pound cana Possibly tho tou,a-
toes wiil bring 800 per dozen
cans. The Juice may bring SO cents
per dozen cans. for maxim. soup
This makes the prior OF the total
product Of n bushci Of tomatoes
tI.ts. The material would cost no,
far from tho &c cents. no that some
thin. like 800 per bushci would
remain. IL In claimed tha, land that
will make 500 pounds of lint cotton
per acre will make $50 10 400 bush
ella OF tomatoes. IL might make a
proiis OF t3oo or sso0 pcr acre. but
IL will be- much safer tn count on
tioo. Over 5000 gross OF toma-
toes per acre have been sold In the
canned condition: but thcsc unusual
The Southern farm gazette., 1908-05-09

Messrs. Editors: An article in
your paper telling how peas beat cot
ton as a money crop. put me TO
thinking. | had already thought OF
writing to you and going into the
details of my affairs, II you permit.
in order to gain II possible some
thing of educational value. To be-
gin with. | might say this Is my
maiden effort at farming. have 30
acres OF upland of medium fertility.
capable of making perhaps three
fourths of bale of cotton per acre.
Which OF the three following In the
advisable mode OF planting this
land:
Plan Onc.-Twelve acres In i'm.
proved cotton: acres In corn and
peas: one acre In peas.
Plas Two.-Fivc acres in toma-
toes 10 be canned: II acres I'm corn
and peas: one acre peas.
Plan Thrcc.-Tcn acres In ioma.
toes for canning: s acres In corn and
peas: one acre in peas: one acre In
garden and truck
Allowed plenty of help for farm
ing. please discuss a comparison OF
the above plans. r. c. ID.
yazoo County. Miss.
The Southern farm gazette., 1908-05-09

Mcssrs. Editors: You are certain
~ maxim. tho right move In urging
the farmers TO use more horsepower
on the farm. They wan, more horses
and more larger ones: n small ono
can't do tho work Of a large one.
since tho pulling power OF horse IN
In proportion To his weight.
SIDNEY JOHNSON.
The Southern farm gazette., 1908-05-09

good priccs for them almost any.
where. II the farmer will repair his
house when II needs II and mend his
rotten fence In winter and take care
of the Increase. such wall will not
be heard In the Southland again. A
farm that does no, furnish expenses
and plenty OF ham and eggs Ia not
worthy tho name.
J. X. McLENDON.
Mattel. Ala.
The Southern farm gazette., 1908-05-09

McAsra. Editors: I quote the fol-
lowing from the Cotton Journal.
Atlanta. Ga:
Ny cows arc all dry.
Ny stables arc wet.
My meats In Chicago.
Ny corn ID TO get.
My house necda repairing.
My fences arc rotten.
But I'll make II all back
With n big crop OF cotton"
Tho above picture. as dark an II
la. Ia TO DO found all over the
cotton zone. OF course there are
exceptions. Following that ignis
fatuus of ail-cotton has been tho ruin
of many good men. The farmer with
intn lligencc enough 10 husband the
resources OF his farm In the wise
man. The natural increase OF farm
In all the income farmer needs
To make an independent living. a
COW and "A calf well provided for. or u
SOW and pigs properly cared for. will
Yield many times over the percentum
the banker gets.
Dry cows and wet stables all come
from not providing for them at the
proper time. my meats In Chica-
CO." and MY corn TO get" all show
want of forcthought 10 provide for
them ut home. Such farmers are lot
ting their resources waste for big
crop OF cotton. The farmer VINO mas
corn or peas for sale may realize
The Southern farm gazette., 1908-05-09

yields and profits are better for
showing what Is possible than for
showing what Is likely.
III home Gamer Is purchased
string beans are another crop that
with seasonable planting could be
raised and canned before the toma-
toes would come in. All sorts of
berries and almost any kind Of tree
fruit could also be canned. When
ever any of these things was bring
ing a good price on the market. 1t
could be sold: and when the mar
ket price for the fresh article de-
clined. canning could be resorted to.
The chances OF success with canning
corn are not good. II the canning
Is done on the farm. Fair success
can be got with $40 canning out
at. the cans. ETC., requiring an addi-
uonal outlay.
There seems TO be no reason why
hogs should not be grown on such a
farm. and many times they can be
fed produce that might go to waste
without them. With Bermuda pas
turc in which bur clover Is grow
Ing. such crops as have been many
times mentioned In these columns
for hogs would make very cheap
pork. Unless money Is abundant
with the farmer. hogs will also help
TO bring In ready cash twice a year
In a way that will be very accepta-
bio. For the most part. aim TO have
tho hogs feed themselves. either on
tho pasture or on tho crops planted
specially for them. The pea crop
planted In the corn viii be good for
them: and may be used for that pur-
pose II better use In no, found for
the peas.