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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-03-30
A RAISE FOR SWITCHMEN
$500 Employed in Chicago Switch
ing District Affected.

Chicago, March 80. - twenty-five
hundred switchmen affiliated with the
Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen ana
employed in what is known as the
Chicago switching district, it Is an
nounced, have received an increase OF
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-03-30
VIOLATES GAME LAW;
PAYS FINE OF $40
jerome Jacques, East Moline, Ar
rested on Complaint of County
Warden Gaetjer.

Jerome Jacques, arrested .yester-
day on an information filed by Coun-
ty Game Warden c. F. Gaetjer, this
morning in the court of Justice
Howard of East Moline paid a fine
of $40 and costs for violating sec
ton g of the state game laws. JAG
ques shot and killed two meadow
larks in the vicinity of East Moline
yesterday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-03-30
Klaus Stops ManteI in Ninth.

Boston, March 3O.-With a short
right hand uppercut TO the jaw Frank
Klaus of Pittsburg knocked out FranI
Mantel of Pawtucket in nine rounds
last night in their contest at the Arm
DRY A. A. that was scheduled for IL
rounds.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-03-30

though the terms imposed by the ma
tional commission are pretty severe,
/ shall abide by them, and it will
afford me the greatest delight to
greet the west side fans in Chicago
again." sad John King today when
apprised of the decision of the ma
tional commission in his case.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-03-30
JIMMY BARRY WINS
OVER JACK BURNS
Decision Goes to the Former at End
of the Goth Round of Fight
at San Francisco.

San Francisco. March 3O.-Jimmy
Barry was given the decision over Jack
Burns at the end of the twentieth
round here last night.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-03-30
Zephyrs From the Diamond

The White Sox split up into two
teams and played at Phoenix yester-
day, four men being placed on the
hospital list as result of the frolic
Danville has landed another
pitcher. His name is Blake, and he
has spent the winter at Los Angeles
coaching high school baseball team.
The Cuban Stars, which will ex-
hibit here, arrived at New Orleans
today and will play through the
south and then come north, playing
minor league clubs along the route.
Nashville again bit the dust before
the chicago Cubs yesterday and by
the same score as the day before,
to 1. Heinie Kuepper and Fred
Bridges, our friends of other days,
did the twirling for Nashville and
held the major leaguers to eight hits.
Catcher Mclean, the recalcitrant,
will probably be back with Cincin-
natl this year and at a reduced sal
airy. He is not wanted by any other
club and has not been shown especial
consideration by his own club. so he
has about concluded to make the
best of it.
Manager Buelow has given out the
official list of the players who have
been ordered to report for training
practice in Dubuque next Monday.
The list embraces "a men and of this
number six were members of last
years team. These are Outf1elders
Backof and Taylor, First Baseman
Lerchen and Pitchers Ray, Faber and
Ferrias. The rest of the squad are
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-03-30

pay of 1 cent per hour in addition 70
the 2 cents per hour increase granted
them a short time ago by the Illinois
state board of arbitration.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-03-30
READY FOR MATCH
All Teams That Are to Contend
for Spelling Prizes Tomor-
row Evening Chosen.
AT Y. M. C. A. AUDITORIUM
Seven Schools of the City Represent
ed in First Public Exhibition
is Much Interest.

The spelling teams which will re-
present the schools at the spelling con-
test tomorrow evening at the Y NJ {.
A. have been chosen. They are as
follows
Hawthorne: (colors. purple and
white) Lamont Daugherty. Fred KIue-
ger, Robert Roth Edmund Vogt,
Clarence Wilson.
Lincoln: (colors. red, white and
Sam Rudner, Abraham Morris, Joseph
Cain, Dan Baker.
Kemble: (color blue) Willie Davis. How
ard Ramser. Melvin Mckay, Crawford
Carter, Lloyd Leveen, and Scott Clip
per, alternate.
Irving: (color, purple Melvin John
son, Marshall Newton, James Stapp.
Fred Ehlers. Ulysses Lattner.
Horace Mann: (color, orange) Har-
old LAUDER, Leslie Johnson, Adolph
Lewis, Elmer Clark, Bert Metcalf.
Eugene Field: (color, red.) Marcus
Archer, August Huber, Wilbert May
ers, Dan Mccarthy, Edwin Johnson.
Longfellow: (colors, maroon and
cream.) Eddie Johnson. Rudolph Eng
land, Ferron Bolste, Mckinley Widen,
Vernon Miller, and Everett Bowes,
alternate
Individual Score Cards.
The spoilers will wear their respec-
tive colors, by which they will be dis
tinguished. The audience will be furn-
ished individual lists and score cards,
and there will be large blackboard in
full view on which the official score
will be kept. There will be commit
tee of teachers, also, who will score
the individual points
The program is to begin at 1880,
on account of the many young children
who will wish to attend. The prizes
will not be presented at the match, but
will be taken by Mr.. Hayden and Mr.
Smedley to the winning schools Fri
day morning. The match is open to
the general public at a small admission
fee. which will go to cover the ex-
penses.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-03-30
Rheumatism Cured In a Dsv

DR.. Detchon's Relief for Rheuma
tism and Neuralgia radically sures il
one to three days. It's action upon the
system is remarkable and mysterious
II removes at once the cause and the
disease Immediately disappears. The
first dose greatly benefits rs GEMS
and 81. Sold by Otto Grotjan. 1901
Second avenue, Rock Island; Gust
Schlegel & Son. 220 West Second
street, Davenport.
All the news all the time-THK
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-03-30

To point out the prettiest wall pa
per in our display has a big job be-
fore him.
For we have so many patterns and
all pretty. Come and see if we
haven't just the one you would like
for your room. The new designs are
wonderfully attractive, both in eff
feet and prices.
Full line of mouldings, paints,
brushes, oils, etc.
p. J. Lee.
1914 Third Avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-03-30
Many w avs
To Make
Money

There are many ways to
make money, but the best
way is to have your money
earn money. You can
make your money earn
money by depositing your
funds with this good
strong bank and receive
interests on your deposits.
81 or more W i'll start an
account.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-03-30

Danville has landed another
pitcher. His name is Blake. and he
has spent the winter at Los Angeles
coaching high school baseball team.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-04-21
RESIST PAYMENT
CORPORATION TAX
Moline Companies for Most Part
Stand Pat-CoIIector's Books
Given to Treasurer.

The tax books for the township Of
Moline have been delivered at the
county treasurer's Office and a partial
accounting of the sums charged
against the collector has been render
ed The real estate book has been
closed, but the personal property and
the corporation tax books are still
open. The sum Of s146,421.31 was col
lected from the levy on real estate
which amounted to $751;, 1921. This
means that s36, 49s.9O was reported as
delinquent, and the treasurer will take
such measures as he sees fit TO collect
this latter amount. The taxes extend
ed on personal property amounted to
$105, 9O6.6S, of which $76,S12.3O was
collected and $2S,S49.3S reported delin-
quent. The delinquent list is steadily
being diminished. however, as the
books are still open. OF this latter
amount S17,505.31 is due as corpora
ton taxes and thus far the payment Of
this tax has been resisted Only a
few corporations have paid their as
sessments. the remainder standing pat
The collector, Deputy A. E. Danielson,
states that he will commence levies
at once if they continue in their re-
fusals TO pay.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-04-21
BRAKEMAN KILLED
Arthur A. Poiser of Silvis Fa-
tally Crushed on Road at
Brooklyn, Iowa.
WHILE SWITCHING CARS
Accident Occurs Yesterday Afternoon
and He fingers Until Early
This Morning.

Arthur A. Poiser of Silvis, a freight
brakeman on the Rock Island road,
died this morning at a hospital in
Brooklyn, Iowa, of injuries received
late yesterday afternoon when he was
crushed between a car and a coal
chute.
His run was on the east Iowa di-
vision between Silvis and Brooklyn.
He was engaged in switching cars
when the accident occurred. Poiser's
train left Silvis yesterday morning
Frank o Younkin of Moline was con-
ductor and r. K. Thorpe Of Silvis en-
gineer.
In SiIvis a Year.
Poiser was 80 years of age He
came to Silvis one year ago from Elk
hart, Ind. He is survived by his wild
ow, in Silvis, and his mother and four
brothers and three sisters, in Elkhart.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-04-21
TO OBSERVE ARBOR
DAY IN CITY SCHOOLS
Exercises Tomorrow Afternoon at Ali
of the Rock Island Build
ingS.

For tomorrow, Arbor day, Super
intendent H. B. Hayden of the pub
nc schools, has made arrangements
with the principals and teachers of
the several buildings for suitable OBJ
servance. Exercises will be held in
each school at o'clock, lasting for
at least a half hour. after which the
school will be dismissed for the day.
AS most of the school yards have
already a fair supply of trees, the
planting will be limited. However,
at each school either trees will be
set out or shrubs or flowers will be
planted. Flags will fly from the
masts of each school building.
Pamphlets on forestry issued by
the department of agriculture, and
written by former Chief Forester
Clifford Pinchot, were distributed
among the pupils a few weeks ago,
and have been used as supplementary
reading.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-04-21
HEART TO HEART TALKS
ON THE GOOD OF THE TOWN
Responsibility That Now Rests With City Council

municipal body Rock Island
aldermen has attended any session Of that body many years The
action VIII bear upon two important measures te one De
affecting the other of public moment are
however
lone OF 1n f4 dieter action Seg from tbe %
that has devoted its time to and to require hasn Of what has
and subjects organized council which would
Inferred th dou6 @ Ths1 e incoming ~oud fall
regards the higher interests of
osv would not ov mean conesn Of nompeency to cone with
questions with which balsd and with every Of
with naush to show -.
present
length that
Oay satisfactorily as public
POSSIBLE % that s P1 oughs accomplish Nverhe the
has had some important propositions put up to we'll
But its i not yet completed
it has had in hand to which has given
a01 the anohso of the T3c op0y ~hn the coPc
back the aldermen with the option laid upon them decide
Rock Island w and Pn for the vacation
the largest
pretending
discuss technically legal situation it held
n9 pO~ COMPANY ordinance dfPnGs gOm the e OF @ s
below sTEan street which The PGW COMPANY qesF9s Ggqed It's
company has track through that territory the possibility of
pcations left This attitude
manifest Monday withheld the
tonight rail
o
in
responsibility
historic
explanation of the for the ordinance
pillow where SO.
And i
That the expenditure of something like million dollars in
t place
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-04-21
new COMMITTEES
OF COUNTY BOARD
Chairman George Fl. Richmond
Announces Standing APP
pointments.
LIDDERs 0VERSEER POOR
Compensation of Tax Reviewers II Ix-
ed at $3.50 Per Day, Total Not
to Exceed $500.

The board Of supervisors completed
its work for the April term this morn
ing, at which time the usual business
of the meeting was disposed of and
the committees for the year appointed
by the chairman, George P. Richmond.
The principal matters disposed of
were the following:
J. H. Lidders was reappointed SUI
pervisor of the poor for Rock Island
township, and w. A. Golden was elect
ed to similar position for Moline.
The purchase of four directories,
one for the county clerk, one for the
circuit clerk, and one each for the
sheriff and treasurer, was authorized.
The board of review was ordered to
publish its proceedings showing rec
ords of all increases and decreases in
valuations, and compensation of the
members of the board was fixed at
$3.50 day, and the total is not to ex-
coed $500 per annum.
The territory in South Moline which
desired to be annexed to Moline was
formally declared annexed as the re-
suit of the vote on the proposition
taken recently.
Standing Committees Appointed.
Chairman Richmond announced the
following standing committees for the
year, and they were confirmed by the
board:
Finance-Lipton, Carlson, O'Brien,
Bendle, Larkin.
Rules-Hanna, Schnier, McMurphy,
Johnston, Dahlberg.
dvertising-Battles, Huntley, Elm
feldt, McRoberts. Harris.
Fees and Salaries - Cool. Huntley.
McGimpsey, Eastman, Pfoh.
Public Expenditure - LaTkin, John
ston, Cool.
Jail-Harris, Battles. Wilcher.
Poor-Hofer, Wright, Tambur, Ven
able, EinfeIdt.
County Infirmary-Wadswor Doer-
ing, Styvaert
Miscellaneous Oswald, Wright.
Swanson.
Roads and Bridges Dahlberg,
Stroehle, Hanna
Education - Eastman, McRoberts
O'Brien, Tambur, Oswald.
Town Accounts - Wilcher. McNIur-
ply, Styvaert, Schnier, Upton.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., Venable, Pfoh
Cruelty to Animals - Carlson. Doer-
ing. McGimpsey, wadsworth. Bendle.
Ways and Means - Stroehle, Swan
son, Hofer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-04-21
ROCK ISLAND CLERKS
THREATEN A STRIKE
Will Hold a Meeting to Act on De-
mand for an Increase in
Wages.

Two months ago a demand was
land lines in the Rock Island, Day.
export, Moline, Silvis and Peoria Of
fees for an increase in wages. This
increase varies among the different
clerks all the way from SIS to $50
per month. No reply was had to the
communication of the clerks from
the officials. Another request was
sent to them last Saturday making
the same demands. Superintendent
H. P Greenough, in charge of the
Illinois division of the Rock Island,
stated that the request had been
forwarded to the general offices in
Chicago and that the matter would
receive attention in due time.
AS nothing has been done, the
clerks think that possibly their re-
quest is not going to be recognized.
A meeting of Tri-City lodge 16,
Brotherhood of Railway Clerks. will
be held this evening at Maths hall
and possibly some action will be TAX
en- at this meeting. However. the
brotherhood includes clerks of other
roads in the three cities. and action
may be deferred till Sunday morning,
at which time a meeting of the
clerks of the Rock Island lines in
Rock Island, Davenport, Moline and
Silvis will be held. At present the
clerks are standing together and say
that If their demands are not met
they will walk out
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-04-21
The pemnn or the Air

Is the germ of grip, that, breathed
in, brings suffering TO thousands. Its
after effects are weakness, nervous
ness, lack of appetite, energy and
ambition, with disordered liver and
kidneys. The greatest need then is
Electric Bitters. the splendid tonic,
blood purifier and regulator of stom-
ach, liver and kidneys. Thousands
have proved that they wonderfully
strengthen the nerves, build up the
system and restore health and good
spirits after an attack of grip. II
suffering, try them. Only so cents.
Perfect satisfaction guaranteed by
all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-04-21
Licensed to Wed.
MIR. Huesing Says Object of Meeting
Has Not Been Rightly Interpreted

of like mind to a public meeting
for the discussion of this matter, to
be held in the Armory hall. Thurs
day evening. April FL, 1910, at s
o'clock"
AS l take it the call is for a con-
ference to consider methods for i'm
proving the moral welfare of the
city. How that is to be accomplish
ed can only be determined when the
meeting is held and as the result of
frank and fair discussion in which
every phase and factor entering into
the subject has been taken into con-
sideration in mapping out such a
course as will be best for all. includ-
ing the legitimate liquor traffic.
Very turly,
A. D. HUESING.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-04-21

Rock Island, ILL.,, April 21.-Edi-
tor The Argus: The heading "Civic
Body to Be Formed Here" appearing
in connection with an article in Tues
days Argus, relative to a call, of
which l was one of the signers, for
a meeting to be held at Armory hall
this evening, was in my judgment
misleading. At all events 1t does not
bear out my Interpretation of the
specific object of the meeting as stat
ed IN the call. which reads as fol
lows:
THE undersigned citizens interest
ed in the welfare of Rock Island,
feeling that it is imperative that
something be done to improve the
moral welfare of our city, hereby
Join in inviting their fellow citizens
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-04-21

nual session of the grand lodge OF
the Royal Arcanum. The new lead
ers are as follows:
Grand regent-Joseph E. Lind
quist, Chicago.
Grand vice regent = Richard E.
Kropf, Chicago.
Grand orator-Graeme L. Smith,
Chicago.
Grand secretary-John Kiley Chi
caeo.
Grand treasurer-Fred L. Wilk,
Chicago.
Grand auditor-Chris Link. Chi
cago.
Grand chaplain-Henry D. Over
der. Rogers Park.
Grand guide-Frank Seely. Chi
cago.
Grand warden-Alvin Dietz, Chi
cago.
Grand sentry-Walter Hayes. Bel
videre.
The proceedings were devoted to
revisions of the constitution and 9TH
er routine business. The grand
lodge will adjourn tonight.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-04-21
ORDERS TO DRIVE
WOMEN FROM SALOON
Mayor Issues Instruction to the PO-
lice observation-disclosures
Are at Stake.

Orders were issued yesterday after
noon by Mayor G. ". McCaskrin, act
ing chief of police, for the Kidding Of
the saloons of women on pain of IL
cense revocation.
The orders were communicated to
the patrolmen on the day and night
shifts and they were instructed to
strictly enforce them.
The new move is expected to mean
a moral cleansing of the community.
and it will be welcomed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-04-21
DAVENPORT BLOCK ON FIRE
Crossed Wires Start Blaze in the
Henley Building

This afternoon at 2:4O fire broke
out in the Henley block, at Third and
Brady streets, Davenport. It was dis
covered by one of the occupants of
the building. II started under the
caves and was most probably caused
by crossed wires. The damage by fire
to the building, which is a three-story
brick, was small. but considerable
damage was caused by water from the
top floor through to the first floor. Inc
loss to property has not yet been es-
timated. The building is occupied by
the Davenport Tailoring company on
the first floor and the two upper floors
are used for offices and flats.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-04-21
FARMER DRINKS POISON
Claus Willis GIieves Over Departure
of HouSe<eeper.

Claus Willis. who resides on a
farm on the Utica Ridge road in
northeast Davenport, decided to at
tempt to quit this world last even
ing Just because his housekeeper
left him few days ago. Willis was
discovered this morning at 10 o'clock
by Mike Sheeney, a neighbor, who
resides across the road on a farm.
Doctors were summoned immediate
ly and set to work upon Willis. Poi
son in considerable quantity was
pumped from his stomach and now
the doctors say that he will live.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-04-21
PERSONAL POINTS.

T. ]. MediN spent yesterday in
Chicago.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Bennett have
returned from a visit to Chicago.
Mrs. Ellen Lloyd. 24041a Fifth-and-a-
half avenue, left this morning for an
extended visit with her sister in New
York City.
A. D. Hosterman, who "chummed"
with DR.. A. H. McCandless p years
ago, is here from his home at Spring
field, Ohio, for a visit.
II. C. Cleaveland is spending this
week upon his semi-annual inspection
trip Vt the communicates of the fifth
distri' ! of the knights Templar at
Clint,A Watseka and Kankakee.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-04-21
Escapes Punishment.

The charge of forgery against j.
H. Yount who was arrested yester-
day morning by the local police, has
been withdrawn and Yount expects
TO get his freedom tonight. A. C.
VanderVennet of the VenderVennet
clothing firm of Moline happened to
see Yount on the street and he had
him arrested at once for the passing
of a bogus check last fall Yount
has relatives in Davenport who came
to his rescue and settled with the
merchant for his loss and the charge
was withdrawn.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-04-21
Saved from the Grave.

Il had about given up hope, after
nearly four years of suffering from
a severe lung trouble" writes Mrs.
NJ. L. Dix, of GAINESVILLE, Tenn. "Of-
ten the pain IN my chest would be
almost unbearabIe and I could not
do any work, but DIR. Kings New Dis
covery has made me feel like a new
person. It's the best medicine made
for the throat and lungs" Obstinate
coughs, stubborn colds, hay fever,
grip, asthma, Group, bronchitis and
hemorrhages, hoarseness and whoop-
ing cough, yield quickly to this won
derful medicine. Try it. Fifty cents
and S1.Oo. Trial bottles free. Guar
anteed by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-04-21
OBITUARY RECORD.
Seuss Funeral.

The funeral of John Seuss was held
yesterday afternoon at o'clock from
the home of his sister, Mrs. J. J. Glass,
1929 Seventh avenue. The services at
the house were conducted by Rev W
G. Oglevee and at the grave Camp 29
Modern Woodmen of America, was in
charge. The pallbearers were Henry
Beck. George Garlock, Herman Sieg-
hartner. J. J. Colling, George Glass
and John Gilbert. Burial was in Chip
piannock cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-04-21
Los AnoeIes for Bonds.

Los Angeles, April 21.--A majority
of 11.700 out of 1900 votes was cast
Tuesday in favor of bonding the city
for S6,5O0,O0O to improve the harbor
and develop 100000 horse power along
the Owens river aqueduct. The sale
of power, it is said. will not only meet
the interest on the bonds, but provide
a sinking fund to redeem them when
they fall due.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-04-21
WORK IS FINISHED
Board on Infantry Inspection
Completes Report at Rock
Island Arsenal.
CAVALRY EQUIPMENT NEXT
Commissioner of Army Offices to Be-
gin Conference at Local Post
April ~.

The board of army officers which
has been at Rock Island arsenal for
the past year for the purpose Of in
specting the infantry equipment has
completed its work, and a report has
been made to the war department.
Colonel Hobbs, as commandant at the
arsenal, was a member of the board.
Two of the remaining five members
of the board left yesterday for brief
respite at their homes. They are Cap
tain Stewart and Captain Dewitt.
The text of the report could not be
given out by the members of the board
for publication. The board will re-
convene at the arsenal after the re-
port has been gone over by the army
officers at Washington and if any
changes are recommended in it by the
officers, they will probably be made
by the board. Their work of the past
year has been to inspect the infantry
equipment of every regiment in the
army. and the regiment with the best
record is used as an example for the
others.
Another Conference Ordered.
A board of regular army officers has
been designated by the war depart.
ment for an important conference at
Rock Island arsenal beginning April
81. Colonel F. E. Hobbs, commandant
of the arsenal will be one of the board.
Every part of the equipment used by
a soldier in the cavalry, except the
musket pistol and cavalry pack, will
be considered. The board will see if
any changes should be made in sad
dies, and in studying this feature will
be supplied with saddles. including
those used by foreign countries, and
will ascertain whether the saddle pad
has the advantage of the old blanket,
investigate the practicability Of a com.
pressed ration for the horses, and will
discuss improvement Of the sabre. 1t
is nearly &c years since any change
has been made in the cavalry equip
ment. and the outfit will be carefully
studied before the report containing
recommendations is made.