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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-01-26
new BILLS FOR
TWO SWINDLERS
Joseph Kramer and Joseph Vile
Reindicted by January
Grand Jury.
BOTH HAD BEEN DISMISSED
Trainers of Crooked Wrestling Match
and Prize Fight, in Which Victims
Lost Several Thousand Dollars.

Two Of the indictments returned by
the January grand jury, record of
which was entered today in the Grim
1nal docket in the circuit court, were
against Joseph Kramer and Joseph
Vile, notorious crooks, the dismissal
of whose former indictments by
States Attorney l. NJ. Magill was re-
ferred to in a story appearing in The
Argus several weeks ago.
The new bills against these crooks
charge confidence game and conspir-
acy. There are TWO indictments
against Kramer for confidence game
and conspiracy and the bond is fixed
at $1,000 in each, and there are two
for confidence game against Vile. In
each of his indictments the bail IS
So, 900 also.
Surprised at Former Action.
1t will be recalled that The Argus
expressed some surprise over the dis
missaI Of the indictments against Kra-
mer and Vile, as both were known
to be dangerous characters, and that
1t did not cost anything to hold the
charges on the local docket against
them, 50 that in the event that they
turned up in these parts in quest of
new game they might be apprehended
and punished for their crimes. Mr.. Ma
gill at the time was in California
The Argus stated that doubtless on
his return he would have an explana-
ton to offer. The explanation
through the columns of The Argus was
forthcoming on his return, and in con-
nection with it he took occasion to m
directly reprove the press for referring
to his action in moving for a clear
ance of these crooks in the criminal
courts of Rock Island county.
Moline Man Loses Sz,7OO.
Kramer Is charged with having swim
died Ed Ward Of Moline out Of ST.
200 in fake wrestling match at South
Bend, Ind. Vile framed up a crooked
fight. which was pulled off west of
the Watch Tower in a deserted barn,
and in which Edward Goodman Of Chi
cago dropped $4,000. 1t is claimed
that Vile is now serving a sentence
in a penitentiary in a neighboring
state. However, Kramer, who is well
known to the local police authorities,
is still at large. His home is under
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-01-26
NEIBERT INDICTED
FOR MANSLAUGHTER
Man Who Killed His Father-in-Law
Is Held by Scott County Grand
Jury.

The Scott county grand jury at Daven-
port this afternoon reported an indict-
ment for manslaughter against Gus
Neibert. who on Thanksgiving day
shot and killed his father-in-law,
Daniel Gilbert, in the presence of his
wife and children. Neibert had dis
covered improper relations between
Gilbert and his own daughter. the
wife of Neibert. There was general
sympathy expressed for Neibert at
the time of the murder His bond
has been fixed at $4,000, and has
been furnished.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-01-26
Jacob Kane.

Jacob Kane died this morning at
1890 at the home of Fis son, James
D. Kane at AndaIusia. A general
decline due to advanced age was the
cause of his demise Mr.. Kane was
born May 3, 1892 i'll Belfast Ire
land He came to America 60 years
ago and for Sc years, except for a
period of two years when he lived in
Rock Island, had made his home in
Andalusia township. He was mar
ried "a years ago to Matte Duncan,
who died "a years ago. The surviv-
ing son, James d. Kane, is the sole
issue of the marriage. The funeral
will be held tomorrow afternoon at
2 o'clock from the Andalusia Baptist
church, Rev. ]. r. Spiller of Mars
ton officiating, and interment being
made in the village cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-01-26
District superintendent to Visit.

The German Methodist church viii
have a visit this week from Rev. +. l..
Mahlc Of Peoria. superintendent 2f
the Quincy diocese OF the church. He
viii be present at the quarterly col
ference of the local church which is
to be held following the service Of
Friday evening He viii also preach
at the morning and evening service
next Sunday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-01-26

ington McCaskrin as a trade mark
The 10-cert cigar has a band carry
ing a likeness of the Rock Island
mayor. A condition of the consent
to the use of the name of the mayor
is that mo cigar shall bear said trade
mark in the manufacture Of which
union labor is not employed"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-01-26
stood to be in Brooklyn. Iowa.
Position indicated.

Position Vindicated.
AS it happens, Mr.. Magill is not in
the city today. The Argus has nc
comment to offer except that its posi-
ton. as assumed at the time of the
dismissal of the first Indictment
against Kramer and Vile, has been
indicated. They have been reindicted
at the expense of Rock Island county.
Jury I'm Deadlock.
The jury which heard the evidence
in the case brought by John Hender-
son against Clarence Gould, IN which
the plaintiff seeks to recover the sum
of $500 which he lost through default
Of an alleged real estate agent who
claimed to represent Gould, was out
last evening and all day today without
being able to arrive at an agreement.
Soon after dinner today the jury asked
to be excused from further service on
the grounds that it was unable to rem
der verdict, but Judge Ramsay sent
back word to them that he thought
they would arrive at an agreement all
right If they were given time. They
remained out all afternoon and at
press time had made no further report
Fined $40 for Assault.
Michael Jelich was brought into the
police court this morning, charged by
his wife with having assaulted her.
The defendant denied his guilt, but
the evidence submitted by Mrs. Jelich
and her young son was sufficient for
the magistrate, who fined Jelich $40
and costs.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-01-26
Public Notice.

The property in the rear of the u.
w. a. Office belonging to the Giles es-
tate viii be sold Feb. at masters
sale at 10 a n. from the east door of
the court house. Desirable property
Attend
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-01-26
James Mcdonald,

James Mcdonald died at 11:45 last
evening at st. Anthony's hospital,
where he was taken three weeks ago
shoulder. Two weeks ago he was
taken with pneumonia, and this is was
that caused his death. He had
been in Rock Island for eight months
and had been employed on construc-
ton work on Rock river. He came 20
this city from Galesburg. He was GO
years of age. He is survived by wife
and son living in Galesburg. The re
mains were removed to the Wheelan
undertaking parlors.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-01-26
"a Man In Politics.

The members of the High School
at 6:15 at the Y. NJ. c. A. Hon. Will
liam Jackson will speak on "a Man in
Politics.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-01-26
NEW FAME FOR THE MAYOR

Galesburg Concern Adopts McCask-
rims autograph as Trade Mark.
The Clark Brothers company of
Galesburg has brought out a cigar
with the autograph of George Wash
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-01-26
SONS FIGHTING
F. D. KUEHL WILL
Ask Removal of Sister as Guar
dian Of Their Minor Broth
er Noble
ESTATE MILAN MERCHANT
Charged That Daughter EXerted Tn
due Influence With Father in
Drawing of Testament.

The will of the late Fred d. Kuehl
of Milan is to be contested in the
county court by three of the sons
who were cut off with small requests.
They are William, Lester and Ar
thur Kuehl. The latter has begun
an action to have his sister, Miss
Emma J. Kuehl, removed as execu-
trix of the will and guardian of the
minor brother, Noble KuCnI, aged II
years Miss Kuehl was summoned to
appear in the county court this after
noon and give a report, but owing
10 the absence from the city of one
of the attorneys postpOnement was
agreed upon until next week.
Pioneer shoe Merchant.
Fred d. Kuehl for upwards of a
quarter of a century conducted a
shoe store in Milan. His death Oc-
Cured last October. Under the terms
of mis- VII, which las been admitted
to probatc. after minor requests to
the three grandsons, it is provided
that the daughter. Emma J. Kuehl,
snail have the real estate and per-
SOiActI plOBCA - anu AAAeAI 1AiS AAAoAAesg III
bank and mortgage shall he held
in trust for the support and edUca-
tion Of he minor son. Noble, until
ne reaches 81 years of age. At the
time, it is ordered by the will, what
ever money remains shall be divided
equally among the five children.
False Schedule Alleged.
Miss Kuehl. as executrix, schedul-
ed S2,5S8.6S in money in bank and
mortgage; $500 in real estate. and
S6S1.60 in merchandise. William
Kuehl alleges that the schedule is
false, and that the estate represents
between $4,000 and $4,000. He
asks that she be removed as guardian
of her brother and that another be
appointed in her place and that she
be ordered to give a more complete
accounting of the assets of the estate
of their late father.
Charge Undue Influence.
1t is stated a contest fer the break
ing of the win is to follow. Undue
influence on the part of the daughter
will be alleged Miss Kuehl is %
years of age. She IS represented by
II. NJ McCaskrin and Searle & Mar
shall appear for Mr.. Kuehl and his
brC{ bore
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-25

Hello. Census Girls-Hearing 50
much about your beauty and fine
qualities. and knowing you must be
good workers or else you would not
be holding your jobs, ! would like to
correspond with some one of you with
the ultimate object of matrimony.
Y am 40 years of age and am a
natural honebody and of mild tenn
permanent. | am a farmer by pro-
fe$soin and birth and am noted for my
gentle disposition.
In order that you 'may have some
idea Of my personal appearance |
might say for your benefit that l am OF
a graceful stature and have brown
eyeS-considered dreamy-and blond
hair. which is inclined to be of the
curly kind which you read so much
about in novels. | think | would
know how to make a wife happy. and
if she knew how to cook. wash. iron
and take hand in a little farm work
| would see that she got lots of fine
clothes and a mirror for her own use.
Il prefer a woman who is between
II and 80 years of age, and one who
has not been married before and Is
naturally loving.
'Trusting to have an early reply
from the right party. ! remain.
Mr.. Pyles, Jr.
"R. F. d. No. 2. COlhurn, Ind"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-25
johnson Opera House.

HeaIey and Adams. the Lilliputan
and the Girl" is the big double act at
the Opera house for Monday, Tuesday
and Wednesday of this week This act
is probably one of the best of its kind
going this Eastern circuit during the
season of 1910. 1t is bright and new.
The pictures are of the educating klnd
and subjects of the best. The whole
show is light. bright and breezy and
the kind that fits summer weather
The bill at the Coliseum this week Is
lady race for Wednesday evening
and Hamilton and ViGue for FRIDAY
or Saturday night This race VIII De
announced Wednesday night. Good at
tendance is greeting the shows at poth
theaters and a number of big attrac-
t,ons have been booked for the au-
tumn at the Coliseum. Nothing Out
good shows will be seen at tins place
and if the people appreciate the en-
beavers of the management. the DOCK
ings will come even better Gardner
is q good show town as everybody
knows and it is hoped that the coming
season will prove all that has oeeh
claimed to be true. Healey and Adams
is the show tonight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-25
ON EVE
OF Mysterious Prisoners Release Pen
Orchestra Gives Him Touching
Farewell

Pttsburg. Penn. July 24.--On the
we of his release. after serving seven
ears in the Western Penitentiary. a
prisoner. nameless so far as the pub
ic is concerned. was given touch
ing farewell by the prison orchestra,
led by William Dorman. member OF
The Bddle gang and 'lifer.''
At the end of the services DOrman.
who never will know any other home
than the stone prison walls. struck up
Home, Sweet Home" for the man TO
be released. who has played a drum in
The orchestra seven years.
The other convict musicians joined
in the tribute and tears rolled down
the face of the man to be liberated
His name will not be mentioned be-
cause. during his incarceration. his
mother died and left him $4,000 and a
tender message urging him TO use the
money to begin life anew.
The authorities will aid all they can
by keeping his name secret. although
he has served two terms. II years in
ALL
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-25
PRESIDENT Ar BANGOR.
Continued from Page One.

continuously in office until their influ
ence and power became nation wide
In his speech here Saturday after
noon. which was wholly informal. tn
President declared that his visit t.
Maine had strengthened his belief that
1T was a good thing to move arounC
among the people.
Any way. | like to do it," he said
and l know that they like to see the
man whom chance has made the
titular head of the government. The,
like to see what manner Of man it is
who is sitting at Washington. and
who. / hope they think is doing the
best he can; getting a lot of abuse
perhaps. but after~all apparently thriv-
ing on it."
The Bangor Speech.
In his Bangor speech the President
said in part:
Ladies and Gentlemen and Citizens
of Bangor:
1T gives me great pleasure to meet
you and thank you for this cordial re-
ception. | took advantage of adjourn
ment of Congress and vacation time to
skirt along the Maine coast and see
the beauties of these islands and bays
that have attracted so many people
from other parts of the country to en-
joy the summer but my reception was
so cordial that l did not feel that |
was doing quite the courteous thing
without coming into Maine and into an
important center like this and - SLY
to the people how | appreciate their
welcome and how glad I am to meet
the citizens OF the State.
Mr. Taft was proceeding with his
references to the city
when an individual in window above
cried:
Good. Bill" That's right. Bill"
You're all right. Bill"
Il see in this gathering some whom
recognize as those with whom I en-
JOY an intimate acquaintance the
President quickly responded, emrha
sizing his speech. L like to meet them.
because it makes me feel at home"
The spirit of the chatting acknowl-
,dgment of the familiar term of adj
lress tickled the crowd. but Mr.. I 1t
vas not called Bill any more.
~ do not know whether you know
t or not; but Bangor is one of the
most beautiful cities of the country.
do rot wonder that every citizen of
Bangor is proud of his city.
You have had great men come
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-25
While in Act Of Writing
Letter for Him.
George Greeley Of Springfield
Later Tries Suicide.
Victim Wife Of Passenger Agent
Shepherd Of B. ( NJ.

Springfield, Mass. July 24.-Mrs.
Eleanor Shepherd. the wife of Division
Passenger Agent w II. Shepherd of
the Boston & Maine Railroad, was shot
and instantly killed Saturday by
George c. Greeley in her home on Park
street in this city
Probable insanity is given as the
cause Of the shooting. Greeley was cap
tured by the police as he was fleeing
from the house.
Greeley, who is 20. is the father Of
Mr. Shepherds first wife and has
made his home with the Shepherds
For a month or so he has shown signs
of Insanity and a week ago the Shep-
herds had Greeley examined by local
physicians The physicians found Gre
ley's mind was affected and had or
dered his removal to an asylum.
Mrs. Shepherd was preparing Satur-
day forenoon to leave for her summer
home at Lake Pleasant. near Green
| field, and vas packing a dress suit
case when Greeley entered her room
oil the second floor. Greeley asked her
| if she would be willing to write A
| Letter to friend of his Mrs. Henry
sitting down at a table in the room
with her back to Greeley.
While writing she turned around
and asked Greeley how to spell a GER
| tain word. and as she turned Crelev
pulled revolver from pocket and
| fired a shot into her left cheek.
Mrs Shepherd ran screaming out of
| the room and down the back stairs to
| the door AS she was going out on
| the back porch she dropped dead.
| In the mean time. Greeley started to
make his escape through the front
part of the house, but a policeman who
heard the shooting. saw him going
| down the front steps and arrested him.
Greeley tried to shot the policeman.
but the policeman had no difficulty
| in disarming the man. who was taken
| into court, arraigned on a charge OF
| murder and held without bail.
After being placed in a cell at po-
| lice headquarters, Greeley attempted to
! commit suicide by hanging himself
and was nearly successful, being un-
conscious when discovered.
He had ripped up his coat and TAX
ing piece of the tape with which the
l seams were bound made a moose which
he placed about his neck. Then tying
one end of the tape to the bars of his
! cell he lay back on his cot and was
slowly strangling to death when dis
! covered.
DR.. Edgar c. Collins worked over
Greeley for some time before he could
resuscitate him, and he was then
transferred to the county Jail. whore
arrangements We're made to keep him
under close guard over night.
1t is likely that Greeley will be ex-
amined by the court alienist Monday
morning, if not before.
In the house at the time of the
shooting We're Mrs. Shepherds aged
mother and her 13-year-o son.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-25
APOLOGY OFFERED BURGLAR
For Early Awakening Saves Ohio Man
His Roll.

Los Angeles. Cal, July 4-W. 3.
Haight of Canton. Ohio. made his apollo
giles to a burglar one morning recently
at the Alexandria Hotel and offered his
assistance to the armed desperate. BY
doing SO Haight Is convinced he saved
himself $500 cash and 500 worth of jew
eiry.
At 6 o'clock in the morning Haight was
awakened and found that he was face
TO face with burglar.
II did not mean to awaken SO soon,
said Haight. Il do not usually awaken
so early. and 1 am sorry II have dis
turbed you. II you have not finished
searching my things I will help you.
The burglar smiled. then he said:
That is all right. old pal; I guess
got into the wrong room.
The intruder rushed from the room.
Nothing had been taken.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-25
FAIR.HAIRED BEAUTY.
Presiding in Absence Of Judge, Ne
ceived Verdict of Jury.

Oklahoma City. Okla, July "A 1alr-
haired pretty girl. stenosrapher IN Tue
office of the Court. presided over County
Court for 10 minutes recently in the ap-
sence of the Judge. receiving the verdict
of the jury in an important case. ana
discharging that body after the verdicl
had been returned. She is Miss lnez
Mitchell.
Judge Sam Hooker had to take tram
shortly after the conclusion of the triai.
and instructed the girl to remain IN
charge of the Court
rs this your verdict?" she asked oil
the jury when the verdict had been read'
1T is" they all said with one accord
Very well. you are now discharged un-
til tomorrow"
THANK you, Judge, said each of tine
jurors.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-25
Ruined Brokers
Sue Jas. r. Keene.

New York. July 24.-Lawyers for
the bankrupt Stock Exchange house of
lathrop. Haskins & Co. who went
down last January in the collapse Of
the Columbus & Hooking Coal and
Iron pools. made public the fact to-
day that papers were filed in county
clerks Office yesterday bringing suit
against James r. Keene, the million
aire horseman and speculator, for al
legged conspiracy with S. Pepper and
Sternbach his brokers. to ruin the
plaintiffs financially. The complain
ants charge that Keene sold out the
pool Of which he was manager with
out the knowledge of those who went
into 1t and that his brokers aided him.
The perpendicular decline of Hook
ing when the pool broke disorganized
the general market and resulted in
action by the board Of governors of
the stock Exchange.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-25

CARNEGIE STRONG MAN
Is Dead at Braddock After Years of
Marvellous Endurance.

Pittsburg. Penn, July 24.-John
OHare. formerly right-hand man to
Andrew Carnegie in the mill building
business. and considered one of the
physically strong men wonders of the
country. is dead at Braddock. where
he lived FOR the past 81 years.
He built most of the mills for An
drew Carnegie during the last 90 years
of Carnegie's reign. and, when not en-
gagged in building mills, was employed
in the cupOla of Carnegie's steel
works. where he was required to lift
300 pounds every time the furnace
was charged He was one of the few
men in the country who could keep
this up for years.
Sixteen years ago O'Eare was in
1urcd IN steel explosion. and since
then Mr.. Carregic's agents have at
tended to his every want
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-25
Frank BuCkoam Secures
A Picture Of Lightning.
Two Weddings in Town Dur
ing the Past Few Days.
Somerset Real Estate Transfers.
Personal ltems..notes.

Following are the recent real estate
transfers as recorded at the Somerset
registry of deeds:
mithfield--George H. futile to
Charles +. Ward.
Skowhegan-M. L. Parsons to Mile
j. Whittcmcre: Fortuna Roderick to j.
F. Roderick; Frank S. Bigelow to
| Maine Central r. r. Co.
Embden-Fred W. Bunker to H. B.
Merry; Fred w. Bunker to E. w. Fogg.
Falrfield-Rosetta NJ. Jones to Au-
gustus Green: Mary E. Hatch to Mary
S. Fletcher; Mary .. Evans 70 Fred H.
Neal: Florence NJ. Brown TO Danville
l.. Grey
Pitts:ieid-Caro l.. Murray ct ais to
| Henry ChaGbourne. $. f. HGines ct
ais to William McGilvery; Harriet y.
| l1aines ct ais to S. f. Haines; Kate
NJ keene to Henry u. Libby; G. ".
Estes to Jennie l.. Grndell.
| st. All ans-Willie Rhoades to Everett
Carroll ct ais: Helen NJ. Smith to Mar
saret Smith.
| Athcns-Sumner Whitman to Elsie
NJ. Jewett; Herbert l.. Corson to Mar
tin Corson; Nellie Corson to Fred Tut
| tie.
| NorridgcWo Ck-Affie NJ. futile t.
James A. Wallace.
| Sixth Wilfred Godfrey Gayne and
Marie Helene Newia Bizicr were mar
ried Sunday morning by Father P. F
Des Hardin. of the st. .Mary'S church
a reception was held Saturday evening
at the home of Thomas Lewia en- Law
ten street. Tie couple have not yet
decided whether they will live in Port
land or Waterville. Mr.. Gayne is &
master plumber and has had charge OF
some large contracts.
Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Smith of Boston
| who have been the guests of Mr.
Smiths parents, Mr.. and Mrs J. n
Smith, for about two weeks, returned
/ home Saturday, Mr. Smith is music
artist for a Boston firm, one of til,
largest music firms in the country
During the winter months he give
Pianola concerts throughout New Eng
land. He also acts as salesman. Nj
Smith mas won considerable praise r.
his work in music and is recognize
throughout New England as one Of tn,
best music artists that can be found
Mr.. Smith vent to Boston about sever
Years ago and became piano tuner am
was soon placed at the head of this
department.
Miss Florence Tibhetts, who has beer
here sometime returned to Boston Sat
urday.
Frank Buchanan has picture that HI
took a few nights ago during thunder
storm that shows in it distinctly
streak of lightning Mr.. Buchanan Sc
the camera on the piazza along in the
might leaving it exposed When f1asl
of lightning came it produced sufficient
light to expose the film in the camera
taking in the general effect Of the sky
with the lightning.
Mrs. Emma Smith went to Redding
Mass. Saturday to visit her daughter
Mrs. Josephine Pierce.
Augustus Gilblair and Mrs. Paulint
Pompw were married Thursday by
Father P. F.. Des Jardins They wer.
taken to Watetville in Clyde H. Smiths
touring car and from there they pro
ceeded on their honeymoon. Mr. Gil
blair is now deputy sheriff under Sher-
if John Mooers. Many good wishes e.
with Mr.. ami Mrs. Gilblair
| DR.. Charles Pepper arrived here Sat
urday night from Concord. Mass, t.
visit d George Otis Smith