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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-07-12
RAIN PLENTIFUL,
BUT ONLY IN SPOTS
Cloud Takes Occasional Dip in Its
Journey, .FavOring This City and
Missing East Moline.

A queer thing about the rainfall
which came last night was that it was
very particular where it made itself
felt and there were numerous places
within the rain belt that got not a sin
gle drop of the precious water. About
% Of an inch fell in this vicinity. but
at East Moline the residents didn't
even know it was raining so close at
hand. The same thing is true all along
the path of the storm, which extended
eastwards towards Chicago and Lake
Michigan. The rain cloud must have
dipped down to earth and sprinkled the
vegetation and then climbed back into
the heavens again and skipped along
for time before deciding TO come
down for another whirl. Despite its
eXclusiveness. however, the rain was of
inestimable value, especially where il
fell In other places it cooled off the
air and relieved suffering from the
dry, hot atmosphere.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-07-12
MACHINISTS ARE
STILL ON STRIKE
Hold Mass Meetings at Turner Hall
in This City and Lay Plans for
Fight Against Road.

The machinists on the Rock Island
road, including those at the Silvis
shops, and at the local rOundhouse,
are still on strike. The local strikers
held mass meetings yesterday evening
and again this morning at Turner hail
in this city and plans were laid for car
lying on the fight. II was announced
this afternoon that a statement of the
mems grievances would be forthcoming
tomorrow morning in which the action
of the union would be explained in de-
tail.
The strike followed the discharge of
eight machinists employed at the
CLiCkasha shops of the road. When the
the general shutdown was ordered re
Gently the men in question continued at
work, not knowing that the union had
decided that no one should remain at
work during the shutdown. When they
were notified they quit but when they
reported again when work was rasum-
ed thy were discharged. 1t is said
that the strike is to secure their re
iEstatement
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-07-12
CAUGHT IN THE COUPLINGS
Rock Island IImpIoyc Meets Horrible
Death at NIuSCatinc.

Muscatine, July 1-.-PetCr EGrein.
VINO was employed as night car tender
at the Rock Island round house in Mus
catine, met horrible death while at
work. He is understood 10 have step
PED between TWO cars TO examine a
coupling. in some manner his mead
was caught fast between the TWO coup
inSs when the cars We're bumped to-
Gcther by the engine The force OF The
contact severed his windpipo and al
most deCapitated him. The train con-
tinued in motion for 100 yards. drag
ing the body of Effroin. hel1 lda, ,I..
tween the two cars. by the neck, be
fore it could be stopped. 4 ramp wnu
WAS standing nearby ondeavorcd to OK
tricate Efrein from his fatal mishap,
bu- was unsuccessful
The unfortunate victim Of tho ac-
ciuent is a young man % years Of age
and has been employed for several
months in Muscatine Nothing -
Town of his relatives but he is IN
dorstood to have come from Missouri
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-07-12
LATE CELEBRATION
OF FOURTH; FINED
Tom Herman Arrested While Per-
forming Wild West Stunt in
Rock Island Saloon.

Tom Herman became hilarious in
saloon on Twenty-fourth street and
Fifth avenue last night and insisted
upon having another celebration of the
Fourth of July. He puHed a revolver
frCm his pocket and commenced fir
ing it off in the air and the inmates Of
the place and the neighbOrs became
afraid that he might hit some one and
the police were called. Herman was
very traCtabIe except that he couldn't
understand why a representative Of the
law should wish to prevent him from
celebrating the Fourth Of July, even
though the celebration was taking
place on July II, and this morning
he paid a fine of $40 and costs. In adj
dition he received a lecture on the use
o. firearms in the city limits.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-07-12
BELL IDENTIFIED
BY MORE VICTIMS
SalOOnkcepeT and Grocer Claimed To
Have Cashed Forged
Checks.

Today Charles Bell, alias Charles
Hovis, who was bound over to the
grand jury yesterday by Magistrate
c. J. Smith on a charge of forgery,
was identified by two others who had
been swindled by him when they
cashed bogus checks which he pre-
scented them. John Mordhorst, who
conducts Il saloon at 255 Third ave
nue., Moline, cashed a check for S25
when it was presented to him by the
man who is now in the county Jail.
The other victim was y. Silverstein,
a grocer. Bell ordered groceries from
him and asked that when they he sent
to a room which he had rented On
Twenty-fOuTth street, that change
for $50 be sent with the goods. Bell
was given the groceries and SIG.4O.
He disappeared shortly after this
Mordhorst and Silyerstein identified
Bell as the man who had fiecced them
this afternoon at the court house
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-07-12
More Concrete Walks.
Personal Points
]. o. Parks of Dubuque is in the

J. o. Parks of Dubuque is in the
city.
Representative Frank E. Abbey of
Biggsville is in the city.
Mr.. and Mrs. Louis p. Schwab Of
Quincy are visiting in the city.
John Lyons returned last night
from Hot Springs, Ark, where he
spent the last two months.
L. w. Otto left this morning for
his home in Crawfordsville, Ind, at
ter a visit with relatives here.
Miss Gertrude Gail left this morning
for her home in Peoria after visiting
With friends in the city for several
days.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles NJ. Bucks of
Decatur arrived in the city this morn
ing to spend a week visiting with rel
atives.
L. H. Jenkins, who has been spend
ing the past week IN the city visiting
with friends, left for his home in Hins-
fale, III.
Mrs. Irving Burgh, who has been
listing with friends here for several
days, will leave tonight for her home in
Clinton.
Mrs. Henry Mold and daughters.
Misses Amanda and Elizabeth, returned
home this morning after two weeks
visit at Joslin.
Clifford Hubbard returned yesterday
afternoon from Annawan where he
spent a few days as the guest of
Smith Ferguson.
William OBrien. HOP Twenty-seco
street. will leave tomorrow for Chicago
where he will spend a week as the
guest of relatives.
0. c. Miller of Galesburg, who has
been visiting with friends in the city
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-07-12
Advertised List No. 27.

Following is a list of letters remain
ing uncalled for in the pOstofce at
Rock Island for the week ending July
9, 1910: Miss Lizzie Brooks, Mrs. NJ.
\. Bonnie, Mrs NJ. \. Benney. Mrs. d.
H. Bates, August BOlen, F Brown. A.
l.. Cross. c. Z. Clark, Frank Carlson,
Lamont Donaway, Fred Dennie, Oscar
Z. Dalton t2). H. Daniels, \. J. Hines,
Theo Hines. Mrs. Pat Koran, Mrs Hell
les Cleo, Miss B. Johnson, Mrs. NJ.
KOzberg, o. l.. Jackson, Edd Kelly,
Miss E. J. Maurn. Mrs. A d. Moore,
Mrs. Col Mcgee, Marks Meglanglin. J.
J. McCandless, Guy Norton %, Mrs.
E. J. Putnam, Ellis Roberts, p. Reins-
berg, Arthur Rollings, Mrs. George p.
Richards, Leslie E. Snyder, c. w. Shelf
fer, Miss Emma Simmons, Bob Traylor.
r. w. Wolever. Geo. w. Westnfeld.
Foreign: Mrs. John Erhman, Alfred
Storm, Mrs. Josa MunfiC, NJ. Josip Pc
vonsree, Mr.. A Rapher. Jas. Appleton.
HUGH \. J. MCDONALD,
Postmaster.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-07-12
SCHOOL CENSUS
SAYS IT'S 24,616
Canvass Shows Rock Island
Has Gained 2,746 Souls in
Two Years.
BABIES NOW NUMBER 2,46O
While Those Between and Fl Total
6,O4O-Members of Teaching
Corps as EnumeratOrs.

Rock Islands population, accord
ing TO the biennial school census, just
completed under the direction of the
board of education, is 24,616. The
population given by the school CEN
sus two years ago was 2l,S7O. This
shows an increase in the two years
of 2,746. The figures, which were
at the Office of Superintend-
ent H. B. Hayden, were announced
by the latter today as follows:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-07-12
SALARIES CUT FOR
SUB POSTAL STATIONS

The salaries of six of the men who
are in charge Of the sub-statious Of
the postofiCe in Rock Island have been
reduced $50 per year, following in
s,ruCtions received a short time ago
from Washington. There are at pres
eat - of these sub-stations in the city,
and the salaries vary according to the
amount of business done at the station
Those who are TO be cut down. are any
thing but pleased with the change. The
postal authorities state the change is
Being made because the business 10
be handled at these stations is to be
simplified.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-07-12
MONTH OF HUMANE WORK
Cases Investigated by George II. Ell
man. County officer.

At the monthly meeting of the Rock
Island County Humane society, held
last evening at the Association house.
George Gilman, the officer of the So
C1"ty, gave the following report:
ANIMAL CASES.
Complaints received and in
vestigated .................23
Horses suspended from work,
being unfit for labor ....6
Humanely destroyed (horscs)
Humanely destroyed (dogs) .....1
Horses and mules examined
while at work ......3g
Drivers and boy drivers repri-
manded for negligence and bet
ter treatment secured .......37
Moline calls received and inves-
CHILDREN CASES.
Complaints received and iuvesti-
gated OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
Pending investigation .........2
Number OF children involved s
Number Of parents reprimanded
for negligence and better treat
ment secured .........
Moline cases ..........,........1
EDUCATIONAL DEPARTMENT
Number of nights at school
each .........-......12
Number of hours spent at
study ...........-.......
Nun Der of attendants .....72
Average per night ..............G 30
Three articles. of an educational nature
published in the local press.
Tho night school work. on account of
the heat, was discontinued July "a,
to be resumed again Aug. so
Three articles of an educational
nature published in the local press.
The night school work, on account of
the heat. was discontinued July Il, to
be resumed again Aus. 80.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-07-12

for the past fortnight, left this morn.
ihg for his home.
Henry Gund of La Crosse, who has
been spending the past week in the
city. the guest OF friends, left last
night for his home.
Mr. and Mrs Edwin Serrit left for
their home in Belvidere after spending
the past 10 days in the city as the
guests of relatives.
B. L. McKindley of Ashland, who
has been visiting with friends in the
city for the past week, returned this
morning to his home.
c. w. Ottenheimer left this morn
ing for his home in Peoria after
spending the past 10 days in the city
visiting with friends.
c. NJ. Schofeld of Marion Ind, left
this morning for his home after
spending the past fortnight as the
guest of friends here.
F.. NJ. Watkins of indianapolis, Ind,
who has been spending the past fort.
night in the city visiting with relatives,
eft this morning for his home.
NJ. r. Conner of Lansing, Mich,
left this morning for his home after
spending the past fortnight in the
city as the guest Of relatives.
Mrs Mary B. Montgomery and son,
Charles. 1909 Second avenue, have de-
Parted for points in Nebraska where
they will spend several weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs E. G. Harrington left
this morning for their home in Du-
buque after spending the past week
in the city as the guest of friends.
Clifford Hubbard, 1G14 Twenty-frst
street. has returned home from Anna
wan, Ill. where he mas been spending
several days the guest of Smith Fer
guson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Perry David and
daughter. Marie Louise, have return
ed to their home III Omaha after
a visit at the home of Mrs. David's
parents, Dr.. and Mrs. B. f. Hall.
Mrs. Ella Halston and Miss leila
tiulIock VIII leave tonight for an ex-
tended visit in the Canadian north
west. They Will visit with friends and
relatives in Seattle, Portland and Ia
coma, Wash.
Mrs VI. z. Potter and family left this
morning for New York. from which
ely they sail next Saturday on the
White Star steamer, Celtic, for Europe.
Mrs. \. B. Couger of Chicago viii ac-
company them
George c. SUattOn and son. Frank,
of Wyoming, H.. stopped off in Rock
Island to visit with friends. leaving
yesterday on the steamer Helen Blair
fer New Boston. where they VIII take
a ten days outing.
Nj. and Mrs Henry Bell. who have
been visiting with friends in the city,
left yesterday for Peoria. where they
viii spend several weeks as the guests
of Thomas Freed. euroute to their
home in Mt Vernon. Ill.
Mrs Frank d. Taylor and her daugh-
;et, Anna. and son. Robert, arrived
here yesterday afternoon from tbs Tay-
lor home at Ivor, Va, for a visit of sew
eral weeks with relatives This is
Mrs TayIOr's first visit here since the
family removed from this city to IvOr.
Fred DeWaele and Mr.. and Mrs.
Emil Cabooter have gone to New
York. from which place they will
sail Thursday morning on the Red
Star line steamer, Lapland, for Ant
werp. where they will visit relatives.
They viii later go TO Brussels, where
they will attend the exposition.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-07-12

it.. organization she became a charter
r,ember. The funeral will be held
from the Spencer Memorial church to-
morrow afternoon at o'clock. The ser
wees Will be conducted by the pastor,
Rev. F. Z. Shut. assisted by Rev. J. S.
Cummings of the Second Methodist
church of Moline. The body will be
shipped Thursday morning to Rose
vile, Ill, for burial.
Mrs. +. 4. ShuII.
Mrs. F. A. Shull, residing at Twen-
ty-third street in this city, died Sun
day night at the home of her son in
Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, from a stroke of
paralysis. Mrs. Shull left this city
about a month ago to visit with her
son and had been enjoying the best
of health. The deceased had lived
in this city three years and is the
wife of the well known railroad con-
ductor, F. A. ShuIl, who has been
on the c., B. @. road for the past
40 years.
Mrs. Shull was born in the state
of Vermont March II, 1850. From
there she moved with her parents to
Elmwood, ILL.,, and from there to
Galesburg, where they lived up I'M
til three years ago, when they moved
to Rock Island. She was a member
of the First Baptist church and of
the w. c. T. u. She is survived
by her husband, six sons, William,
Fred, Lon, Harry, John and Benand,
and one daughter, Miss Maude.
The body will be shipped from Mt.
Pleasant, Iowa, to Galesburg, for
burial.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-07-12
Total ....21,S $50 24,616 PA
Canvass Has been Thorough.


The canvass was entrusted TO sew
eral of the most efficient members of
our teaching corps, and l am conf
dent their work has been as thor
ough as possible under the cOndi-
tions encountered. ." Mr.. Hayden said.
The business section was looked af-
ter by Z. L. Philbrook and he also
was employed to so back over those
sections Of the city where the dis
trict enumerators were satisfied there
were more names to DE had, but
which they had been unable to Sc
cure after repeated visits. The work
has been carefully done and l don't
believe very many names are miss
ing. The school census is taken
every two years in order to deter
mine the portion OF the state school
fund that the city is entitled to-"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-07-12
DAVENPORT TO HAVE
MODERN BOAT HOUSE

At a meeting of the Davenport
Boat club which was held last night,
it was decided to erect a modern boat
house at the present site at the foot
of Scott street, Davenport The
house will be built at a cost of
$4,000. The board of managers will
meet tomorrow evening and plans for
the building will be considered.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-07-12
MAN SITTING ON
TRACK WHEN HIT
Roger Justie, Stranger Killed
by Train, to Be Buried at
County Expense.
CREW MEMBERS TESTIFY
Engineer Claims To Have Seen Oh.
ject When Four Hundred Feet
Away-No Blame Attached.

An inquest over the remains of
Roger Justie, who was struck at Sears
by the night passenger train over the
Peoria branch Of the Rock Island
road Sunday evening was held this
morning at the Knox undertaking
rooms. The testimony Of DR.. S. B.
Hall, who attended Justie and Of En-
gineeT August Powell and Fireman
Pat Mccormick, was heard. after
which the corOner's jury returned a
verdict to the effect that the man
had died from injuries received in
being hit by the train. No blame was
attached to the road. DR.. Hall stated
he had been called to the Rock Is
land depot shortly after 10 o'clock
TO attend the man and that he had
ordered him taken to the hospital.
An examination showed that there
was a fracture Of the skull, a deep
laceratiOn Of the scalp over the right
temple and that the right shoulder
blade was broken. The victim Of the
accident was unconscious and there
was nothing that could be done for
him except to make him as easy as
possible.
TraInmen Give Testimony.
Engineer August Powell whose
home is in Chicago. related 10 the
jury the incidents Of the accident and
told the following story: I'VE had
just crossed the Rock river bridges
and / had just increased the speed
Of the train from 10 TO 20 miles an
hour. As we came within about 400
feet of a road crossing in Sears, /
blew the whistle. Ny hand was still
on the cord when ! saw a man appar-
emily sitting on the track about so
feet in front OF the engine. ] APP
piled the brakes at once and brought
the train TO a stop about six car
lengths beyond the place where we
had struck the man. He was uncon-
scious when we went back 10 pick
him up and all we could do was 20
hurry him into the city and get him
TO the hospital"
The testimony Of the fireman cor
roborated that of the engineer.
Apparently Tramp.
While il is supposed that the name
of the deceased is Roger Justie, there
is nothing 70 prove this beyond the
fact that there were several time
checks from the Iron Mountain road
made out in that name in his pocket.
He had only 20 cents and seemed
by his dress 10 be a tramp. He will
be buried at the expense Of the
county.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-07-12

determinate sentence law. There is lit
tie possibility that they can get out
in less than four years and their terms
may run in to five or six years, &C
cording to their behavior while in
prison.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-07-12
TWO ARE TAKEN TO JOLIET
Richtmeyer and Franklin Begin
Their Sentences.

Sheriff Edward Kittilsen left for Jol-
le; this morning, taking with him Jerry
RCLtmeyer and Frank Franklin, the
two men recently convicted on the
charge Of burglary and larceny. The
criminals are due for an extended stay
d the state penitentiaTy under the in
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-07-12
river GIVES UP
MCPHERSON BODY
Remains of Rock Islander
Drowned Sunday Evening
Recovered.
is FOUND BY FISHERMEN
Head Is Seen iP Water While Trot
Line Is Being Run-Inquest
Conducted.

The body of John Nickerson, who
was drowned Sunday evening while
bathing in Sylvan slough at the foot of
Forty-second street, Rock Island, was
Fecovered this morning at o'clock. a
mile and a half east of AndaIusia, by
Emery Richards of this city. Richards,
together with Clayton Brubaker, John
Beamer, Henry Beamer, Earl Stamm
and Sam Stamm, is camping on Smiths
island, which is just this side of Anda-
lusia. Richards was engaged in run
ming a trOt line near Pastime island
when he saw a human head floating
down the river on the Illinois side of
Smiths island. He rowed out to the
body and summoned his companions to
aid him in bringing it TO shore \ rope
was put around the body and it was
towed to shore. When found the body
was clothed in a suit of underwear.
Brubaker was sent to Rock Island in a
launch to notify Coroner J. F. Rose.
The latter sent OMalley & Bachman.
the undertakers. after the body An
inquest was conducted late this after
noon
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-07-12
Relatives in Greece.

NtckersOn had made his home with
his cousin, George Petas, Az Forty
second street. He was employed by
the Peoples Power company. He came
TO this country from Greece. his native
land, three years ago. and after spend
ing year in the west settled in Rock
Island. Petas is the only relative in
this country. NiCkersou leaves his
mother and a sister and brother living
in Greece.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-07-12

All the news all the time-rHE
ARGUS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-07-12
Money is
What Everybody
Wants

You are getting some every
week, and perhaps spending il
all. 4 little of it put away
now where it will work and
grow for you, will help you i'm
old age. We invite you to start
an account with this. good
strongs bank. 1t will pay you.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-07-12
Organized Company in war.

At the time of the first call for troops
for the war he was absent from the
city but Immediately upon his return
organized a company and then offered
his services to his country through
The governor Of the state. The offer
was rejected. however, and so the com
bany was disbanded. However, the
company acted as a guard of the city,
and so rendered some service for
their country
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-07-08

If you ever intend to live in tho
beautiful North End, here is your
We own the artistic bungalow, No.
400S North 34th st, which we will
let you have for $3.50 down and SIS
monthly. Price $3.50. There Is q
living, dining and 2 bedrooms
down. and 8 bedrooms and out-of-
doors sleeping room upstairs. also
good cement basement.
The house is new and wei built
Lot Is level. size 33x120.
Take Point Defiance car to No.
oath and Madison. Your pass key
will let you In the kitchen door.
A smaller properly will be taken
as part payment
Get a summer home site while the
price Is right. We have some very
choice ones on the waterfront near
Rosedais for $3.50 to $500 each, on
easy payments. or will swap for
Buy a pair of our choice lots on
So. Yakima ave. for $40 down and
IS monthly Price $500. with all
street improvements, sewer and
water main paid.
When you have paid in $50 we will
advance the cost of lumber to put up
q little house, SO you won't have to
pay rent.
Good groom house and Q lots in
Mckinley Park district for 800
down and SIS monthly. Price $500.
Lennox TRUST Co., OS2N Pacific ave.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-07-08
REAL ESTATE
BUSINESS PRopERrY-vAc ANT LOTS - HOMES ACREAGE
An Al ranch for sale by owner

An Al ranch for sale by owner,
100 acres. half bottom: cleared:
small stream; two wells; fruit and
berries; new 5-room house, barn, 6
hen houses. other outbuildings:
horse. wagon, 8 fresh cows, goo
hens, close to 700 young chicks: In
cubator, breeders. furniture, crops,
hay. oats, acre of spuds, and all goes
with the place for the price OF a.
800 cash. Possession at once. No
trade. Call on or address ]. Zuher,
Crosby, Kitsap Co.. Wash.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-07-08

FOR SALE lots, good 4-room
house, woodshed and work shop,
garden in. Price s1100. Terms.
Main 9149.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-07-08

FOR SALE-Modern 5-room bun
galow; 2 lots; all assessments in and
paid; $15 per month; no payment
down. b 1850. 1910 So. Asotin st.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-07-08
STOP PAYING RENT

We have several and 4-room
bungalows with large lots, some "
to 1 acre of good garden and fruit
land, in the city limits. where city
water and electric lights can be had.
on payments like rent. Come and
H. ROBERT PAUL & CO., Owners
s11-312 Bankers Trust Bldg.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-07-08

.CHERRIES-Pick the/ yourself.
Royal Anne. Sc pounf; Black Re-
publican, &c pound: TO sale by w.
accom-.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-07-08

FOR SALE BY OWNER-6-room
house and lot. located at So. 18th
and ] SITS. Inquire 1905 So. @ st.