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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-09-14
KNIFE IN A FIGHT
Young Men in Settling Differ
ences Engage in Lively
Street Encounter.
ONE GETS THREE CUTS
Is Stabbed in Back, but Fortunately
Wounds Are Not SeriOus-DO-
ings in Police Court.

A quarrel which commenced be-
tween two boys coming down from Sill
Wis in the Silvis work train yesterday
afternoon ended last night in cut
ting scrape in which a boy who was
not concerned in the quarrel was the
victim. The boys who started the
trouble were Carl Larson and Arthur
Vogel They decided to settle their
difficulty with their fists and agreed
10 meet last evening for that purpose
They did so and each of them had
nearly n score of his friends along
The crowd repaired to the corner of
Eighteenth street and Fifth avenue
and the principals in the affair pulled
off their coats and went after each
other.
Others Mix In Ii.
After The fight had progressed lit
tie while another lad named Raymond
StapletOn thought 1t had gone far
enough and he butted into it and tried
70 separate the combatanis. 4
brother of the Vogel boy, Frank,
thought that the new conner was aid
ing his brothers opponent and so he
took 4 hand in it himself and in a mo-
ment he and young Stapleton were
fighting
The whole thing thereupon develop
cd into freefor-all, and in the fracas
Stapleton was stabbed with n pocket
knife in three different places in the
back. The police ended the fight
about this time, and the two Vogel
boys and young Larson were arrested
and taken to the station They wee
given a trial this afternoon and the
Vogel boys were acquitted Of the
| charge of using the knife. as the Sta
pleton boy admitted that neither of
them could possibly have cut him.
They were accordingly fined $40 and
| costs each on the charge of assault.
Two Are Fined.
Adolph Smith. who was arrested
Sunday evening on the charge of at
tempting to shoot Adolph VanTriesi
with shot gun. was given n trial las:
| eyening before Magistrate c. J. Smith
Ii was shown that Smith was not real
| ly after VanTriests life and that he
had merely fired off the shot gun after
frightening - number of his friends
into thinking that he was going II
commit murder He was accordingly
fined S25 and costs on the charge OF
| dischaIging firearms within the city
limits and he was also fined 81 and
costs on state warrant charging him
with disturbing the peace. VanTriest
| too, was assessed 81 and costs for dis
| turbing the peace of the neishborhood
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-09-14
STRIKE CLOSES
PLANT AT SiLVIS
Shops of the Rock Island Are Badly
Crippled When BOiiermakerS
Walk Out.

The boilermakers of the Silvis shops
walked out yesterday afternoon at l 80,
and the shops were so crippled that
the entire plant was closed today The
men struck because of the employment
of a certain man Objectionable to
them. The boilermakers and their
helpers, numbering between 10 and 100,
are out
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-09-14
LADIES PLAY GOLF
IN SPITE OF RAIN
First Round of FINALS in the Handi
cap Match Is on at Rock Is
land Arsenal Links.

The first round of the women's hand
leap tournament is being played this
afternoon on the Rock Island arsenal
links. Owing to the fact that there
was no result in one of the handicap
matches, only seven ladies' will com
pete for the cup. They are: Mrs. F
ID. Ely, Mrs. F. w. Bahnsen. Mrs
Frank Mixter. Miss f. Allen, Miss f.
Putnam, Miss Potter and Miss NJ. Lard
ner. Under the rules, the contestants
must play today, despite the weather
conditions.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-09-14

Lands That Call for a Pentecost", Rev
c. F. w. Smith.
p m.-Annual meeting Of the Min
isters' Wives association, Mrs. Carrie
Warren Frizzelle, president. Chapel
Presbyterian church.
1880 p. m.-Anniversary of Home
Missions and Church Extension, Dr.
j. S. Cummings. presiding.
Address-Rev ward Plat. D. ID.
sunday.
$50 n circumference love feast
Conducted by. Drs. J. G. Evans and
j. S. Cummings
$50 a. n Ordination of deacons.
10:45 4. m-Conferencc sermon
Bishop W. F, Mcdowell. d. D., LII. D
) p. m.-Anniversary of Epworlil
league. e. F. Roe, presiding.
Address-Rcv. Edwin M. Randall
d. ID.
p. Ordination of elders.
7:30 p. Anniversary Board OF
Sunday Schools.
Address-Rev. David G. Downey. d
ID.
Monday.
$50 n. circumference session.
Reading of appointments.
Adjournment
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-09-14
Notice to Contractors.

Sealed proposals will be received
until 4 o'clock p. m. on the Odd day IF
September, 1909, for the construction
of n store and club building for the
Fraternal Order of Eagles, Moline,
Aerie No. 1112. in accordance with the
plans and specifications now on trial
in the Office of G. A. Hansen, archi
tect, 312 Safety building, Rock Islanl
and Schmidt building, Davenport
Iowa. FRANK GUSTAFSON,
Chairman Building Committee.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-09-14
CITY CHA II.
Kerler e Co. weave rugs.
Buy home OF Reidy Bros.

guy Il HOIUe Dt fttluy bTOb.
Tri-City Towel Supply company.
For bus and express, Spencer & Trefz.
Sand and cement. Mueller Lumber
company.
Try Bakers laundry for fine work.
Old phone 237; new 5344
Lots of Michigan Alberta peaches
for canning at Rachmans grocery.
Call LaVanway, telephone 247. for
carpet, rug cleaning and rug making.
Let Krell & Johnson do your tin
and furnace work. 1916 Third avenue.
The night school at Browns Bust
ness college opens Monday, Sept. 90.
H. T. Siemon wants your tin and
furnace work. 1526-152S Fourth ave-
nue..
Ask TO see the princess turban and
muff, on display at the Byrnes millin-
cry store.
Fancy Michigan Alberta peaches for
Twelfth street.
Special sale on new fall millinery.
new style county fair week, $500.
Young C McCombs.
Pattern hats trimmed with wings
and velvet, new fall styles, county
fair week, Young & McCombs, SIS.
New style early fall hats for wo-
men, ready to wear, county fair week,
oil O.
Don't fail to get your peaches for
canning now. This is the week at
Rachman's grocery 700 Twelfth street
Island City Court of Honor, No. sos,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-09-14

st. Louis, Bellevue, Quincy and Bur-
linston, representing 40 churches.
William Hillner will conduct services
at the local church Thursday evening
and Sunday morning in the absence
of the pastor. There will be no service
Sunday evening. Mrs. Schoenig will
leave by boat tomorrow to join her
husband at Burlington. The confer
ence will hold its closing session Mon
CAV.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-09-14
SOCIAL AFFAIRS

lSociety news. written or telephoned
To the society editor of The Argus, viii
he gladly received and published. But
in either ease the identity of the sender
must be made known. To insure relia-
hility. Written notices must bear sig
nature and address.
wiz Hold Meeting Thursday.-The
ladies' auxiliary of the Rock Island
County Humane society will hold its
regular monthly coffee Thursday af-
ternoOn with Mrs. George Elliott, 1921
Sixteenth avenue. All interested i'll
humane work will be welcome.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-09-14
New Branch Manager.

O. E. Hamren, formerly manager of
the Western Moline Plow company's
Salt Lake City branch house, has been
appointed manager of the Rock Island
Pillow company's Kansas City branch,
has been in the implement business
for 16 years.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-09-14
Infantile Paralysis Rampant.

St Paul, Sept. 14.-Seven cases of
infantile paralysis and two deaths
We're reported to the health depart
ment yesterday. A total of II new
cases have been reported since Satur-
day noon. The health department rec
ords show a total of 10 cases reported
with sc deaths.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-09-14
LINEMEN BACK TO WOFk
Strike Is Settled and Men Return to
Their Places Again.

The strike of the iinemen of the
Tri-City Railway & Light company and
the Peoples Power company has been
In all about T5 linemen were out. The
terms of the settlement are not given
out. but it is understood that both
sides made concessions.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-09-14
ATTENDING A CONFERENCE
Rev. William SehGenig Leaves foi
German Methodist Meeting.

Rev. William Schoenig. pastor of the
German Methodist church. left today
to attend the German Methodist Goa
ference which opens tomorrow at Bu.-
lingtOn. Bishop Spellmeyer of st.
Louis will preside over the conference,
which consists of four districts. the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-09-14
MAKE A REPORT
TO SUPERVISORS
Board of Review Complains of
Lack of Assistance From
Members of Body.
RAPS LOCAL ASSESSORS
Saws Their Work is Very Unsatisfac-
terry, Taken ON WhOle-CoWt
Room Not Settled.

The board of review this afternoon
submitted a formal report to the men,
bers of the board of supervisors, AMI
incidentally took n jab at the board
of supervisors and at the assessors Of
the county The report which covers
several typewriter pages, says that
the reviewers were duly impressed
with the supervisors resolutions, and
addressed a letter 10 each member of
the board asking for assistance,
(which, however, met with surprising
" little response.
Of the work of the assessors the
board of review says, taken generally
the work of the local assessors is very
unsatisfactory, and they should, in the
opinion of the board, be instructed by
the proper authority TO keep closer to
the letter and the spirit of the law
The board makes an exhaustive re-
port on its consideration of the sub
joct of the taxation of personal prop
erty and of the capital stock of corpor-
ations
Not Agreed as to Court Room.
The board of supervisors this after
noon at the opening of the September
meeting, took up the question OF quar-
tiers for the branch court of the circuit
court. No decision was reached. ana
the matter will not be settled until to-
morrow afternoon at o'clock. Super
visor Gould proposed that the super
visors' room be devoted to the court.
and thai TO changes be made in the
arrangements of the room Supervisor
Wilcher proposed that the grand jury
room be remodeled as Il court room
After some discussion the matter was
laid over. The public expenditure
committee favors the supervisors
loom for the court room
The county clerk presented a re-
quest that he be provided with add:-
tional file room and file eases. The
request was laid over for further coz
sideration.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-09-14
RIVER BULLETIN.

Only slight changes in the stage OF
water in the Mississippi river will
take place between Clinton and Musca
tine
]. NJ. SHERIER, Local Forecaster.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-09-14
ASTRONOMICAL EVENTS.

Sun sets 6:0T, rises 1856; moon sets
G:3S p. m; planet Mercury visible 12:43
a. m. moon in conjunction with Jupi-
ter, too near the sun To be seen.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-09-14
Galva Dentist Dead.

DR.. J. 7. Huston, for many years
a resident of Galva, and one of the
best known dentists in Henry coun-
ty, passed away suddenly at his home
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-09-14

Temperature at n. M, 90; mt 3 p. M,
so. Maximum temperature I'm "a hours.
81; minimum, g.. Precipitation I'm "a
hours, .16 inches. Wind velocity mt .
a. rn., = miles. Relative humidity, mt o
y. m. O., at n. %.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-09-14
THE w GATHER

showers tonight or Wednesday
cooler.
JIM. SUERIER. Local FOrecnster.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-09-14

Sunday He suffered a stroke of
apoplexy and death followed less
than half an hour later DR.. Hus-
ton was about So years old and leaves
a wife and two sons.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-09-14

All the news all the timc-The Argus
ARGUS.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-05-23
New Jewelry store---

New Jewelry Store
 Mir. Kisber, formerly with the firm of Ishber & Kisber, the White House clothiers, has leased the room formerly occupied by the Citizens bank and will open retail jewelry establishment in the near future.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-05-23

Will Build Business Block--If--
 A gentleman owning property on Mesquite street, between Broad and Hill, states that if Mesquite street is graded as it should be from Broad straightaway to Sutherland, that he will early commence the erection of a two-story brick business block for a tenant who wishes to open 8 frst-class cafe and rooming house. The location would be ideal and other business houses would soon follow. The lower portion of Mesquite street is naturally a business thoroughfare.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-05-23

record yesterday: East Globe Land & Trust company to J. s. Carpenter, lot 5, block IS, East Globe. William Ram sey to Ed Knight, lot 90 by 100 in block IA, East Globe. NJ. Baer to Frederick s. Navev, lots l to and half of lots Il to II, at First and Ton to streets, W. R. Jones to c. F. Whitcher, lot 55 by 100, at Blake street and Warrior road. Henry M!ms and wife to c. F. Whitcher, lot so by l5O on Blake street.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-05-23
Mormon Elder Here

Elder John Nash of the St. Joseph stake presidency has arrived in this city and will hold services at the church of the Latter Day Saints, on the old ball ground at 10 a. m. and 8 p. m., Sundays. Professor Nash is also in- structor at the Latter Day Saints acad- emy at Thatcher. The public is invited to attend the services.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-05-23
old Man Improving

According to a letter received yes terday by Sheri J. H. Thompson, John A. Vineyard, an old resident of this part of the country who is in Los An. geles for treatment of his eyes, is being greatly benefited and is expect ed to be able to return to this city in a few weeks with his sight perfectly re- stored.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-05-23
Better Fire Protection--

The fire committee of the city coun- cil will meet Monday to look over data which has been received regarding new equipment for the fire company. It is probable that some definite agreement will be reached, regarding the needs of the city, and report made to the city council Thursday night.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-05-23
Long Trip of Never Worry

Dr. Prkhurst, "He sells Bull Dur ham," is in town again, after having travelled all the way from San Fran cisco to take part in the picnic of the Don t Worry club today. He is slated to give several lectures on the evils of smoking.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-05-23
REproRD's DANCING ACADEMY

(Clark's Pavilion) Ladies class Wednesday, Friday and Saturday afternoons. Gentlemen s class every evening. Social hops Sat urday evenings.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-05-23
Must Face Grand Jury

Rodolfo Diaz, who seriously injured Jose Lopez by slashing him about the arms and body Friday afternoon, was held over to the grand jury by Judge Thomas yesterday. He was released on h's own recognizance, as he claims to have acted in self defense, giving him self up after the fight.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-05-23
Aoopt Jail Plars Tomorrow

ACcDt Jall PIanS IomorroW--
 Plans for the new county jail will be inspected by the board or supervisors tomorrow and it is probable that de- signs for the new bastile will be ac- tepted by the county fathers at that time.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-05-23
Goes to cananea

Carl H. Cole leTt yesterday morning for Cananea, to take a position in the assay office of the Cananea Consolidated Copper company,
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-05-23
Beautify Cemetery Lot

A committee of the Knights of Pyfi- ias lodge spent yesterday afternoon at the cemetery clearing up the brush and trimming the lawns of their burial plot. Many of the private plots in the cemetery are not in as good condition as they might be and the Knights are taking the lead in the work of beau tifying the last resting place of their dead.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-05-23

Realty Transfers
 The following deeds were placed or
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-05-23
SHORT STORIES nF THE CIIY|
Buys Lot in coartland---

Buys Lot In Courtland--
 Dr. Dawkins, optician and jeweler, has bought one of the choicest corner lots in Courtland from Nick Milick. Price paid was 5000. This lot was purchased on recommendation of per sonal friends who reside in Courtland.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-05-23
High School Picnic

High School Picnic
 About thirty students of the high school held picnic in the Finals yes day. The outing was an all day affair and was thoroughly enjoyed.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-05-23
Operative Grocery

Co-operative Grocery
 movement is on foot to incorporate local company for the purpose of op- erating grocery bushes on the eo- operative plan. Stock is being issued in lots of $lo and upwards. The pro- motors announce that they will be ready to open business about June 15. The stock is sold with 8 promise of 5 per cent q month.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-10-02
New High School
is Thrown Open
Beautiful Building at Beatrice
Dedicated with Appropriate
Ceremonies.

BEATRICE, Neb., Oct. ~L.-(Special Tele-
gram)-The magnificent high school
building, erected here at a cost of $3.50
was dedicated this evening with exercises
befitting the occasion. The principal ad-
dress was delivered by Chancellor Avery
of the state university, a former teacher
here. He pTefaced his address with
"reminiscences connected with the schools
here years ago.
DR.. w. NJ. Davidson, superintendent of
the schools of Omaha, spoke briefly of the
exalted work of an individual teacher as
an influence in the community. Other
speakers were Dean c.. A, Fulmer of Wes-
leyan university, State superintendent
Bishop and w. L. Stephens Of the Lincoln
schools.
Prominent state educators in attendance,
aside from the speakers. were: A. l..
Thomas of the Normal school at Kearney,
A.. a. Rex, state high school Inspector;
Deputy State Superintendent Purdue, A.
L. avlne of Fairbury, Principal Graft
of the Omaha schools and George Martin
OF the Nebraska City schools.
Preceding the progrom musical numbers
were given by local talent, which included
selections by Helen May Buffers orchestra.
The rooms were beautifully decorated for
the occasion, and during the afternoon and
early evening hundreds of people inspected
the building.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-10-02

for the larceny of horses on the reserva-
ton. The theft of the horses was COM
mitted for the purpose of enabling him
to elope with the wife of another Sioux
warrior who lived near him on the reser-
walton. Having decided upon the elope-
and not possessing any ponies OF
his own, Roam Eagle appropriated some
of the animals belonging to a neighbor
and in company with the Indian woman
fled to the region north of the reserva-
ton, where he sold some of the stolen
ponies. He was on his way to Meade
county with his affinity when he was
apprehended and turned over to the United
States authorities.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-10-02
Aged Man Found In.nns.

KEARNEY, Neb., Oct. 1.-(Special.)-
James Moxley. 1O6 years of age. has been
declared insane by the proper authori-
ties and will be taken to the Hastings
asylum. Owing to Mr.. Monkeys advanced
age his mind has weakened, although
physically he shows wonderful vitality
and has lately became to unruly that It
has been dangerous to give him his free
dom. Mr.. MoXley was born in County
Cork, Ireland, and is probably the oldest
man in this part of the state.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-10-02
synodicaI missionary Society.

BEATRICE. Neb, Oct. 1.-(special.)-
The morning session of the Synodical
Missionary society opened yesterday
morning with an address by DIT. Keans,
who was followed by Miss Chaplin and
Miss Jewett with interesting addresses
on missionary work.
The election of officers resulted as
follows: President, Mrs. M. l.. Stone of
Grand Island; first vice president, Mrs.
A. T. sidwell Of Omaha; second vice
president. Mrs. II. G. McClusky OF Laurel;
corresponding secretary, Mrs. d. W. Mer-
row Of Omaha; young peoples secretary,
Mrs. p M. Conklin OF Omaha; secretary
OF literature, Mrs. J. A. Elliott of Omaha;
missionary correspondent, Mrs. ]. L. Has
kell Of Wakefield.
The convention closed last evening with
addresses by DIT. Mexican and Miss Fra
zier.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-10-02
Nance Republicans Organise.

FULLERTON, Neb., Oct. 1.-(special)-
republican county committee met at
the court house this week as per call and
its organization by ~electing j. H.
Kemp, chairman; John r. Dopf. secretary,
and Ad Douthit, treasurer. Among other
business transacted was the nomination of
Nelson N. Barber to fill the vacancy
caused by the resignation of F.. M. Os-
borne OF Genoa for the office Of county
clerk on the republican ticket. Short
speeches were made by the candidates pres
ent and several of the committeeman. The
meeting VAS very harmonious throughout.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-10-02
Annual OutinE at syracuse.

SYRACUSE Neb., Oct. l-(Special)-
Syracuse celebrated its annual outing in a
great ~outpouring OF the people. Thous-
ands OF otoe county people were present.
The weather was ideal. The program.
consisting OF an address by Senator Bur
kett, a base ball game between Syracuse
and Burr, in which Burr won, to 8 a
balloon ascension, vaudeville and street
II was the best celebration
Syracuse ever had.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-10-02

company. The present officers will re-
main in charge.
HARVARD-Stack threshing is we'll I'M
der way, which will complete the thresh-
ing season. Wheat has brought 81 cents
the last week, and 80 cents today, corn 81
cents and oats "a cents per bushel. .n'
SYRACUSE-Louis Brommeir, the farmer
who was kicked in the stomach by one
Of his own horses here a few lays ago
and who was taken to an Omaha hospital,
died there and his body was brought here
and will be buried Sunday.
SYRACUSE-John Trudo, a farmer llv-
ing near Berlin, a%ccidently shot himself in
the leg q few days ago. DR.. Allison of
Omaha attempted to remove the ball, but
failed. Complications rave now set in and
he is not expected to live.
FULLERTON-The schools, which were
closed by the City Board of Health, due to
Omaha daily bee., 1909-10-02

FAIRBURY-The funeral OF Mrs. Jane
Jones was held last evening and the body
sent 10 kenesaw, Neb. for interment
Mrs Jones died suddenly Wednesday might.
MISUNDERSTANDING agent, John Cor
don, who has been located at this point
for nine years, will be transferred TO Dem
yer, Colo, and there will travel as a pas
senger agent.
BEATRICE-Ths New Home Telephone
company OF Beatrice has purchased con-
Trolling interest In the EnlsX 1alanh0nA
Omaha daily bee., 1909-10-02

the association for the year was discussed.
The cabinet is as follows: President,
Charles G. Moulton; vice president, Rolla
Fosnot; corresponding secretary, Clarey
Nelson; recording secretary, Dale Whit
field; treasurer, Harry johnson. Mr.. Ken
dali, who is now in Peru, succeeds e. j.
Simonds, as state student secretary. Mr..
Simonds is now taking work in an eastern
university.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-10-02
EIopinE Indian TO Prison

SIOUX FALLS, S. D., Oct. 1.-(Spe-
cial.)-The sentencing a few days ago
of Joshua Roam Eagle, a Sioux warrior
belonging on the PIN Ridge reservation,
to a term of two years in the United
States prison at L~eavenworth, Kan, is
the sequel to an interesting Indian elope-
ment, in which Roam Eagle was one Of
Omaha daily bee., 1909-10-02
Silver edding
Anniversary at
Bryan Home
Reception Held at Fairview to Neigh
bors and Friends of Ne
braska Democrat.

LINCOLN, Neb., Oct. Mr.. and Mrs.
w ]. Bryan observed their twenty-fifth
wedding anniversary today at Fairview.
the house being decorated with flags and
flowers and filled with messages and pres
ents from all parts of the world.
Their three children and two grandchil-
dren were at home, and the former aided
in receiving the long line of ~neighbors who
called TO greet them.