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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-08-25
WORK IS PLANNED
Committee in Charge Discusses
Activity in Boys Depart
ment at Y. M. G A.
TO RE0RGANIZE THE B. G. NJ.
Educational Talks and Glasses Are
PrOpOsed-(iymnaSiu Will be
Opened About Sept. 20.
TO REORGANIZE THE B. G. M

The committee in charge of the boys
work at the Y NJ. c. A. held its first
meeting of the season last night at the
Y. NJ. c. A. and discussed plans for
the coming winter The discussion
was general and no definite plans were
completed, but another meeting will
be held next Tuesday and complete ar
engagements will BE made
Last evening the first thing TO be
considered was the reorganization of
the b. G. NJ. classes The first meet
ing will be held next Sunday after
noon. The plan is to interest the
boys in the work and then have them
make arrangements for their own
meetings and conduct them for them
selves.
Plans were also made TO give the
boys an opportunity TO form clubs &c
discuss some educational topics, sucl
as electricity and other sciences. The
nature of the club will depend on The
desires of the boys.
series of talks along practical
lines will also be given to the boys
Such things will undoubtedly increase
the interest in the work and also the
membership, Arrangements are being
made for night class for boys wis
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-08-25
BIG RIOT IS
RAID SEQUEL
Men Involved in Pool Room Ar
rests in Moline Engage in
Battle Royal.
ONE SENT TO THE HOSPITAL
Wanted His Money Back on Fine,
and With Eight Others Attacked
Man Who Made Complaint.

A riot that tied up street car and
general traffic on the streets resulted
Yesterday afternoon from the raid ON
the Greek pool room at 224 Third
street, Moline, and the arrest of m en-
"ho were playing a faro game. The
riot started at Fortieth street and
Fifth avenue, this city, when Louis
Motifs, one of the men who was arrest
I'd in the raid, met James Papas Chin
COS, who caused the raid. Motifs de
manded that Chingos refund to him
he amount of the fine Motifs paid .
ChinsoS refused, and the two engag ed
in a fight, in which Chingos welded
1 knife. and stabbed Motifs three times.
Motifs, bleeding from three severe
wounds on the left shoulder the back
ana his ears, finally fed to the pool
room. He met several of the others
involved in the affair, and they laid
in wait for Chingos
Assaults Complainant.
When Chingos appeared he was set
upon and severely beaten. A great
crowd had gathered at the scene, and
traffic was entirely blocked by several
thousand people. A riot call was
turned in to the police and when the
officers reached the scene they had
difficulty in clearing the streets They
found Motifs suffering from his wounds
and Chingos lying in the gutter in a
semi-conscious condition. Motifs was
taken 10 the hospital and eight others
besides Chingos were arrested. They
were all sent to the county Jail i'll de-
fault of fines of S19, and riot charges
will be made against them. Chingos
was bound over for assault with a
deadly weapon. Motifs has had 10
hearing as yet. He will recover from
his wounds, il is expected.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-08-25
Washinqton's plague Spots.

lie in the low, marshy bottoms of
the Potomac, the breeding germ of
malaria germs. These germs cause
chills, fever and ague,. biliousness,
jaundice, lassitude. weakness and
general debility and bring suffering
or death to thousands yearly. But
Electric Bitters never fail to destroy
them and cure malaria troubles
''They are the best all-round tonic
and cure for malaria I ever used. -
writes r. NJ. James, of Louellen, S.
c. They cure stomach, liver, Kidney
and blood troubles and will prevent
typhoid. Try them, SO cents. Guar
anteed by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-08-25
OFFICERS TO VOTE HERE
Major OF 9th Regiment Is to Be
Elected in This City Tuesday.

All the line officers of the 9th regl-
ment |. ~ G.. are expected to be in
this city next Tuesday, Aug. 81. to at
tend the election of major of the LIST
battalion. Major Albert Tourtelott III
Dixon, the present incumbent. will in
served faithfully and is popular among
the officers of the different companies
The election will be held at the head.
quarters OF Colonel w. T. Channon N
the armnry. and the colonel will pre-.
side. About sc line officers are eligi-
BILE to vote. and most of them will ne
here.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-08-25
Striking Indian Nomenclature.

''Muskoko," Clear Sky Land;
'Maganetewan, Smooth Flowing
Water; ''Kawartha," Bright Water
and Happy Lands; "Temagami.
Deep Water; "Wawa' The Flying
Goose are Indian words that fittingly
describe some of the most delightful
spots for a summers outing on the
American continent. All reached at
special low round trip fares via
Grand Trunk railway system. Double
track from Chicago to Montreal and
Niagara Falls.
Particulars of fares, descriptive
literature, time tables, etc, will be
mailed free on application to w. S.
CookSon, A. G.. p. A., 1875 Adams
street, Chicago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-08-25

work. A business preparatory course
will be arranged for their benefit be-
sides the regular gym work.
Gym Opens Sept. 20.
The gymnasium will be opened -
the boys about Sept. 20 and th.,
schedule for the year is much the
same as last year. The mems classes
will be started about Oct /. c. Z.
Gilman, the new physical director.
writes that he will be here Sept Is,
ready for strenuous work. At present
he is working with the physical il
rector ut Beloit college, who is one
of the best in his line in this part OF
the country
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-08-25
RUMORED MAYOR
SCOTT WAS SHOT
Report of His Being Injured at Mon
trcal Convention Could Not he
Verified This Afternoon.

A report today in the tri-cities is 70
the effect that Mayor George w. Scott
of Davenport was shot at Montreal,
where he is attending the convention
of the League of American Municipali-
ties. The report could not be verified.
Mayor Scott is accompanied by the
Davenport official reporter, who is a
newspaper man, and in view of the
fact that his paper has no confirma-
ton of the report is taken as an inIi-
cation that it is without foundation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-08-25
HELPED THE BABY.

Father Johns Medicine is dong my
baby world of good. She was very
thin and had bronchial trouble. She
is picking up nicely | have also rec
commended it to my neighbors.
(Signed) Mrs. Kelleher, SO First av-
enue, New York city
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-08-25
CLERKS OPEN
MEETING HERE
Nearly SO Counties of State
Are Represented in the
Annual Convention.
ON TRIP TO MUSCATINE
Visitors Enjoy Boat Ride Down River
An Informal Discussion of
Court Work Is Held.

Nearly 50 of the circuit clerks and
recorders of the state are in the city
attending the annual convention of
The state association which opened
here this afternoon. The delegates ar
rived last night and this morning, and
mt 10 o'clock there was an informal
gathering at The Office of Circuit Clerk
George w. Gamble, who is acting as
The host for the meeting. The clerks
had planned drive through the ar
senal. but on account of the rain the
trip was postponed until tomorrow.
The visitors instead spent the morn
ing visiting AT the county building
and then took street cars and went TO
Moline, where they took lunch at the
Manufacturers hotel
Welcome is Extended.
The meeting was formally called 10
order at the circuit court room at ,
o'clock by President F. f. George of
Geneva, and the roll was called by
Secretary John Allen of Decatur.
President George called Mr.. Gamble
10 the chair. and the clerk introduced
Harry NJ McCaskrin, who in the alb
Sence of Mayor George w. McCaskrin,
delivered the address of welcome. Mr..
McCaskrin assured the visitors that
had his brother been in the United
States he would have been glad to eX-
tend an official welcome. and on be-
half of the city and the people of the
county, he gave them a hearty well
come. The address was responed to
by President George. who thanked
Mr.. Gamble and the citizens of the
city for their efforts i'll making the
clerks visit pleasant one.
The report of the treasurer, Benja-
min Rich, was read by the secretary
and approved. The convention named
Harry G. WATSON of Peoria as the of
fetal reporter for the session.
A resolutions committee. to which all
resolutions will be referred, was APP
pointed on motion The committee is
composed of Abel Davis of Cook coun-
~. smith Myers of st. Clair county,
and Frank Z. Harold of Clinton.
Trip 10 Musratine.
The visitors mean TO make the most
of the opportunity for sight seeing,
and this afternoon at 4 o'clock boarded
The steamer Helen Blair for Musca-
tine They will take supper on the
boat, and will return by train after
spending little time in the Iowa
city
The program for tomorrow is as fol.
lows:
8 a m.-TrOlley ride through Rock
Island. Davenport, Moline. and other
places of interest. arriving at noon al
pleasure resort on the river, where
dinner will be served.
p. m.-Business meeting at pleas
ure resort.
Address on Naturalization Law. Hon
Lawrence B. Jacobs of Chicago.
General discussion on matters of in
terest 10 association.
Reports of committees.
Selection of place for next conven
ton.
Election of officers
Unfinished business.
1880 p. m.-Trolley ride and rive
"trip.
Those who Are Present.
Among those registered UP to moor
were the following: G. H. Kimmcr
man. recorder Madison county: .Iohr
a. Rawlings. Morgan county; Bert b
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-08-25
POLL BOOKS ARE READY
Registration Days for Election Are
Aug. 81 and Sept. II.

I aug. 81 aHU SVIH. If.
The poll books for the coming cleo
tion for justice of the supreme court
to fill the vacancy caused by the
death of the late Justice Guy c.
Scott are ready, and County Clerk H..
B. Hubbard announces that the
judges of election may obtain them
at his Office now. The registration
days for the election are Aug. 8 and
Sept. IA. The special election. call
ed by the governor, will be held Sept.
Ok
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-08-25
TRAINING School for Nurses.

ST. Anthony's hospital boarding
school for nurses offers superior
course of training and nursing tic
bright, ambitious women between the
ages of 20 and So years who desire 10
center the profession of nursing
Monthly cash allowance, 81. Require
ments for admission, good English edu
cation and good moral character. Ap
plication papers and further informa
ton furnished on request. Address
communications to superintendent st
Anthony's hospital, Rock Island. Ill.
All the news all the time-THE
ARGUS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-08-25

Cole, circuit clerk, Coles county;
Frank y. George, recorder, Kane
county; f. O. Peterson. Kane county
j. c. Elder, clerk, Bloomington, Nc
Lean county; n. Il. Carson. recorder
Bloomington C. A. Peterson Aurora ::
|. r. futile, Harrisburg; Joseph G.
Habing, Dillingham;: E. E. Heron.
ShelbyVille; Valentine Boemer Mt.
Carroll; W. l.. Wescott. Lacon: A. z.
Shelley, Morrison; Harry G. WATSON
Peoria; Frank E. Harold, clerk and
recorder. Clinton; Justns J.. Johnson.
circuit clerk, Aurora; BENJAMIN Ricl.
recorder, Springfield: w. S. Nohe, Chi
cage; Lcnis HUT, circuit court Chi
cago; Joseph e. Bidwell. Jr., Chicag :;
Abel Davis, recorder. Chicago: Walter
V. Hayt, assistant chief Justice. mu-
nicipal court. Chicago; A. c. Fassett
BelvideIe; Smith Myers. Belleville
ST. Clair county: Charles e. Shaarman
superior court. Chicago; Theo Hamer
Henry county; Elmer Metz, Dewitt
county; w. b. McMarbon Sac couu.
ty; Eugene Whiting, Fulton COUNTY:
p. b. keeler, Henry county; John VI.
Schulz, Salem, Marion county: l.. Il.
Pitjenbrink, Will county: Hugh Hail
Montgomery county: M c. Porter
Warren county: W. r. Martin, Hen
derson county
An informal Discussion.
There was an informal discussion
of general topics this afternoon. and
among matters considered was the
compensation of clerks, the estab-
lishment OF Il uniform system OF
court forms, and tEy. abbreyiatiou OF
court forms. Walter c. Hayt of chi
cago took Il prominent part III the
discussion. and was emphatic in the
statement that no circuit clerk in the
state receives sufficient compensation.
He argued in favor of a straight
salary, the earnings being paid to
the county treasurer He favors the
uniform system of abbreviated court
forms. On his suggestion the reso-
buttons committee will report resO-
luton for a committee to take up
these and other matters with a COM
mittee of the state legislature 9th
ers followed along the same line I'M
the discussion
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-08-25
Special Trips by White Collar Line.

Special Trips by White Collar Line.
Steamer Helen Blair to Dubuque,
Sunday, Sept. 5 at 2:15 p. m. Returning
Monday. at I p. m. $l.5o for the
round trip.
Steamer Columbia to Quincy. Tues
day. Sept. !, at 400 p. m. Returning
Friday. at p III. $3.50 for the round
trip.
Steamer Helen Blair to s.. Paul.
Tuesday, Sept II, at > p m. Re
turning Sept. %, at 10 a. IN. Only
80 passengers taken, prices range from
$40 10 $25 for the entire cruise. This
includes meals and berth For reser
vations or information ring up West
ISIS or New phone 5l52.
c. ]. MANGAN. Agent.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-08-25
RAIN REFRESHES
THE METHODISTS
Hownpour Welcomed at Tindalfs
Grove, Where the Dust l. Laid
for the Week.

Tindall's Grove, Aug. Todays
rain was nowhere more appreciated
than by those attending the Metho-
dist camp meeting mere, Though
many were more or less dlmpened
thereby. With the dust effectively
laid for the remainder of the week,
fair weather now will insure a big
increase in attendance. Next sunday
should. if the rains do not continue,
be the biggest day in pOiu- of at
tendance in years.
The regular program of services
was continued last night and today.
District Superintendent Wiley de-
clareS himself much pleased with the
interest manifested thus far and is
certain that much good will result
from the meetings.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-08-25

There was a report about the city
today that Billy Sunday. the evan
gelist, had suddenly appeared at Tin
dall's grove. This, of course. had no
foundation, in fact Mr.. Sunday is now
believed to be in Indiana.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-08-25

When the registering closed this
afternoon the total number of teachers
present had reached the 366 mark.
The register shows the following
names:
Rock Winifred Huntoon,
Clara Redicker, Augusta Dart, Nettie
Dodge, Ellen S. Freed. Mabel Levey,
Minnie Frederick, Viola Larrison
Anna Bromley, CIarissa Freeman, L.
C. Dougherty, Marion Banding
Amanda Henderson, Clara M. Gran
din. Eta Wakefield, Elsie b. John
son. Leonora Witherspoon, Julia Nj
Anderson, AIDA Ellen Muse. Emelit
DeSanto, Nell Kellerstrass, III. b
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-08-25
On Political Parties.

This afternoon the speaker dealt
with the origin and development of po-
litical parties, and tomorrow morning
he will continue on the same subject.
Miss Lucy a. Sloan of the Mt. Pleas
ant normal school of Milwaukee con-
tinues to interest and instruct her lis
|tenerS
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-06-28
DAssRlI " EnINel News MONDAY JuNE rs 1909

called to Bes II, street to entin guIsh
another t1rea tenlng grass tire
The origin of q number OF these tires
Is due to the iitlessi,ess of some
people Yhe leek uIfpn this as an oppoi5
tune tune 20 burn up rubbish or clear
Oft weeds and tall grass by burning. 4
Several free have also been traced to.
children playing, with matches,
The fro department officials urge that
people during the dry season. and es-{
sl,eeially when there liz any Wind ut all,
should be extremely careful and use
tbs utmost caution In startling y fire
among the grass. fl
Today In the foothills to the east
of the city grass hres cove q wide
area, but none of the residential ter
ritory in that direction IL thought to beB
in danger. On the reservation tho
troops we're called out twice Saturday
might to eXtlnguisll fires, and precau-
.tionary measures have been taken to-
prevent the outbreak or spread Of any
grass fire within the post limits.
Warden Prattof the state prison said
today the grounds there have been
protected against grass fires by the
previous burning of tho grass at favor
able times.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-06-28
DEATH OF MARY AUER.
Paralysis cIaims Well Known and
4 Beloved Woman Today.

Mary ]. Cutcliffe Spencer Auer. wife
OF Ulrich Auer and relict of the late
Daniel Spencer. died at her residence
.7a6 east Third South. at 3 o'clock this
morning.
Ii She was born July 5. 1885, at Bristol.
England, the daughter of George and
Elizabeth Cutcliffe. She was the moth
en- of six children, five of whom are
living AIvira Hirst, Lydia Clauson.
Samuel George, Amelia Stewart and
Mary Grossen, all of whom We're at
her bedside whe the end came. Death
was caused by paralysis. OF the brain.
though she has been suffering formore!
than, year from a former attack of
paralysis. The deceased was the first
OF her house to embrace the gospel,
which she'd at an early age; after
ward her father. mother and sisters
followed her example She emigrated.
in 1856, arriving in midwinter, Dec. Il,
with frozen clothes many days before
reaching the valley. which she did
without Inurmui.. She was a faith
full Latter-day Saint. q good mother,
and faithful housewife, and will be sad
}ly missed by her family and a wide
circle of loving friends,
Funeral services will be held at the
Tenth ward westinghouse at p M,
"Wednesday, June 80. The remains may
he viewed at the residence between 1880
II. M. and 1886 p. M, the same day.
All friends are invited
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-06-28
DoNoHER HOME ROBBED.
Two Maids and Little Girl Slept While
The Nan Worked.

While two maids and a. little girl.
slept in an adjoining room a thief en-
tered the bedroom of DR.. and Mrs W.
+ p. Donoller sometime about midnight
Saturday and secured as plundcr up,
wards of $500 in money. jewelry and
clothins. Il 9i7l +. f
The burglary resulted In the richest
haul that has been reported to the
8noIiee for some time and was evidently
the work OF one possessed of all the
GOODNESS and nerve that come from.
long training. E
' DIR. and Mrs. Donoher had spent tile
evening out, returning to their home
at No34 Stafford apartments shortly.
after ! O'clock. The young daughter
had been left in the care Of the two
maids, who had not retired until 1l:30
O'Clock
Between that hour and the return
of DR.. and Mrs ponoher the thief had
gained entrance into the home by
sjinmying" Il front window, and evi-
IDENTIFY worked quietly and quickly
! From the bureau III Dr. Donofer's bed
room he secured about $40 lin money,
diamond studied watch, a jeweied
barette, gold water and chain and oth-
er articles of iewelry, as wei as some
clothing.
The iewelry WAS contained in cas-
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-06-28
REAL ESTATE II DAY
COMES TOMORROW.
Big Prize List and Good Weather
Assure Record Breaking
Attendance.

The real estate men are III high
feather oyer the prospects for a rec
ord breaking attendance tomorrow, on
#the occasion of the annual outing of
& the Salt Lake Real Estate associa-s
ton at saltair Nearly 800 prizes have
been contributed by local business
houses appreciative of the benefit that!
the association has been to Salt Lake
and as the weather bureau, predicts.
clear skies and cooler weather. there
Is sure to be rush that Will keep the
railroad equipment of the resort busy
from morning until late at night, to
handle the patronage. 1t seems rs
though everybody" was rushing for
tickets.
one noteworthy feature of the occa-ss
Sion is the fact that all the net pro-
ceeds will be devoted toward building
up great display or natural re-
sources of this state at the chamber
of commerce. preparations for which
are now actively in progress. So the
outing is4in the nature of a PUBLIC ems
terprise worthy OF general support. All
Of the committees are busy complete
ing the details OF their work so that
there Will be no hitch or Endurance in
the full enjoyment tomorrow of the
excursion to Saltaii.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-06-28
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Mrs James Leary and daurbt.,. i,
3i-f',reen have left Boston where i Nh
slf.efary has been for the past scho,s s.,s!
gtar studying the piano under ar,s.ls
EShcnherd. They have gore ia, ~ l, tlul
}cester for a Visit With Mir 9 A,a
brother, From Gloucester, Mrs ~. ~
MISS IAary will return west. sto,t ana
az places OF interest, as well as ia p NY,
with relatives and friends; so that ,,,sl'
may not reach Salt Lake much bsf Any
September, i'e'pte
Mrs. Marcus Harris and dansh,.
Marian arrived in Salt Lake Civ u Nv.
terday from st. Louis. They Mi, -
main in this city for some time NJ az
MI, Harris, and SIlenEtake u trim to'n 'sl
Yellowstone park and 10 the seati ,s
exposition. easlle
Paul w. Belchel is at homo Ia sr.as
the summer from the tniyetsitv !.
3 Pennsylvania, where he has iust son y
pleted his junior year. No'',
Mrs, T.. r. Holmes arrived vestar,,,,.
from Los Angeles, and is at the Ilnn.s
ford Col Holmes is still at the hoasN
] Q5G'ritehlow is back from a hue,
ness trip through southern Utah wbs,,
he reports u general feeling ar salt
faction over tho crop and busin,s,
prospects generally.
e Mrs. Royal G. Barnes and sons. Mrs
( u. Lawson and daughter Blanch "a
Miss Pauline White left on Thursd aa
tnf.tlle coast to spend the summer
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-06-28
INJURED WHILE BEWILDERED.
Mrs. alarsarct Larson is Run Over,
Suffering Severe Injuries.

While bewiidered with the confusion
OF a passing street car. railroad engine
and n wagon, Mrs Margaret Larson,
aged y years was struck down by the
latter vehicle in the middle OF the
street at the eastern approach to the
O. IS. h yiaduet last night, and sus-
condition extremely critical.
Mrs. Larson. the mother of Oscar and
Joseph Larson. at tile time OF the acct
dent. WAS on the way TO her home 1914
north Third West street. While cross
ing North Temple at the Siaduct she
STOPPED to ALLOW a car to pass. AT
the same time n wagon belonging to
the Woods Cross Dairy company, drip-
en- by Harry hsgan, drove up, The aged
woman, whose confusion WAS added ito
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-06-28
FIVE JUGGLING NORMANs.
And Aerial Ballet at Saltair Hip
4podrome; Sis and S.45 daily.
GIRL HER0ICALLY RESCUED.
Burning Can of Gasoline Taken from
Her by Passcrby.

That S-year-old Margaret Luke, whose
home is Mt 800 east First south, street,
escaped from what would have been
serious if not fatal burns yesterday aft
ernoon. was due TO the prompt, heroic
action of Samuel Henderson, who CLUTCH
ed from the grasp OF the girl a cansof
flaming gasoline and hurled 1t to the
ground Just as it exploded.
The girl had been cleaning dress with
the inilammable fluid, and ti1oughtlessly
placed the can on a heated stove. AS
she. removed the stove lid the gasoline
ignited, and although frightened the girl
seized the can of fire and rushed to the
door with IT.
Henderson, who belongs to the Mer-
chants Protective Patrol, happened tosbe
passing at the moment. and seeing the,
girls danger rushed to her side Seiz-
ing the can he threw It to the ground
and with presence of mind drew TIE girl
backward. barely escaping the binding
flash Of the flame spreading from the
ground. 55&is
The girl escaped without burn. but
MI. Henderson was badly burned
about both hands. Mrs. A. It. McCor-3
nick. who resides In the house, tainted
during the EXCITEMENT but was revived
without i'll effect.