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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-05-12
Q TO GIVE $40, 900
STATION TO MOLINE
City Council There Vacates Street
and Alleys to Accommodate
the Company.

The Moline city council passed or
dinances last evening vacating Twen-
ty-1rst street, Third to Fourth ave-
nue., to allow the proposed Burling-
ton road depot improvements, and
also giving the road permission to
cross the streets and alleys IN that
locality with team tracks leading to
its projected new freight depot The
mayor was instructed not to sign the
ordinances until he had obtained an
agreement from the officials of the
company in effect that the new pas
senger station would cost not less
than $4,000 and would be built
within year. H. ]. Judson, general
of the Burlington, to-
day subscribed to the conditions ex-
acted by the Moline council.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-05-12
COURT HOUSE RECORD
Real Estate Transfers

Gustaf T. Swan to Anthony Larson,
east Al feet lot 3, William Chamber
lain's addition, Moline, $500.
William S. Goodell to Rose Reimers,
west 20 feet lot 8, east 20 feet lot 4.
block 8, Park Ridge addition, Moline.
$500.
Edgar H. Wilson to Albert c. Vim
ton, part lot IL, northwest quarter
section 4-17-1W, 81.
Liscom & Shoemaker to Memorial
Christian church, lot 81, Huber &
Peetz addition, Rock Island, $1,000.
Calvin Ainsworth to Louis Rosen-
stein, part lots 8, 4, Calvin Aims
worth's first addition. Moline 81.
Emil Bendt to John B. Hawley,
lot IL, Henry S. Cases addition,
South Rock Island, $3.50.
Chippiannock Cemetery associa-
ton to William A. Liscom, part
block l. Chippiannock cemetery, $50.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-05-12
TO INSPECT SPRINKLERS

Committee of Whole Meeting of City
Council to Be Held This Evening.
committee of the whole meeting
Of the city council is to be held this
evening at o'clock for the purpose of
inspecting the horses and equipment
of the Tri-City Electric SpwnkIer com
pany, which has been offered for sale
to the city, the company having de-
cided to retire since the Tri-City Rail
way company is sprinkling free of
charge over what was Formerly its
most profitable territory in the busI-
ness section. The entire outfit of the
sprinkler company has been offered to
the city for $4,000. The aldermen ex-
pect this evening to reach a decision
as to whether the equipment is to be
purchased or not. 1t has been offered
for sale to the city of Moline also.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-05-12
Curious Street Names.

The list of curious street names is
inexhaustible. Bermondsey possesses
a Pickle Herring street Near Gray's
inn there is to be found a Gold Bath
square. Most of the Nightingale lanes
and Love lanes are hidden ironically
enough in the slums of the east end.
But for really bizarre street names
one should go to Brussels. The Short
Street of the Long Chariot, the Street
of the Red Haired Woman and the
Street of Sorrows are remarkable
enough TO catch the least observant
eye. The Street of the One Person is.
as one might guess, considerably mar
rover than whitehall. But the cream
of Brussels street names surely be-
longs to the Street Of the Uncracked
Silver Cocoanut This in the original
appears as one ponderous thirty-six
letter word.-London Chronicle.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-05-12
DAVENPORT BREWERY
STRIKE A BRIEF ONE
Men Return to Work Today After
Wage Demands Are Met by
Companies.

The union brewery workers Of Dav-
export, 80 strong, who went on a
strike yesterday because the officers
of the Davenport and Independent
Mailing companies refused to meet
their new wage scale, returned to work
this morning, after having their de-
mands acceeded to by the officers Of
the above companies. The demands
are the same as those under which
the workers of the Rock Island Brew
ing company are now employed. The
increases which we're demanded by the
workers and which were acceded to by
the companies provide for an increase
of from 81 to 81 per week They are
as follows: Engineers, SIT to SCI;
brewers, SIS to $40; drivers, ST to
SIS; bottle house workers, $12 to SIS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-05-12
THE FINAL TEST.
Where tho Candidate For the Army
Put His Foot In II.

Where tho Candidate For the Army
Put His Foot In Il.
Bill was one of those fellows who
always try TO do things right. He
lost his position recently and, being
unable to secure another. decided TO
join the regular army. He applied
at Uncle Sans recruiting station.
Now, Bill was a good looking speci-
men Of manhood, and the army OH
Ger began his examination with pleas
ure.
Heart lungs. bearing, sight and
nerves were found In the best OF con-
dition. But one test remained before
he could become a regular.
''Take of your Shoes" commanded
the officer.
Bill did so.
Now wet your feet in that bucket"
he was further instructed
Bill did as he was told.
Now walk across the ROOM" said
the army man.
Bill knew from the actions Of the
army officer that he had made good
mark and wanted to increase bis aver
age. He started across the floor.
bringing every inch of his weight to
bear at every step. He looked back.
Yes, he was doing fine. He could
plainly see the whole imprint OF his
feet each step he had taken. He was
happy. and the task was finished.
Don't want you. You're hatfooted."
said the army man.
What do you think OF that" re-
dactad RfIl as he made his Nay to the
street.-Pittsburg GaZette-Tmes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-05-12
PERSONAL POINTS.

G. C. McDermott of Champaign is
visiting with friends in Rock Island
DR.. and Mrs. R. B. Williams and
daughter, Miss Ruby, and Miss Ber
tina Jonassen will leave June ] for
an extended European tour They
will sail from New York on the
steamship Berlin and will arrive at
Naples June IA. They will tour two
weeks in Italy, then travel north
through Switzerland and on through
Europe. Miss Jonassen will leave
the party in Italy and will go to Nor
way, her native country, for an ex-
tended stay. DR.. Williams was ap-
pointed delegate to the missionary
convention at Edinburg. which opens
June II, but declined.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-05-12
PLOW co. SEEKS
AN INJUNCTION
Joins With Other Corporations
in Resisting Payment of
Capital Stock Tax.
SAME FACTS ARE CITED
All of Cases Will Be Heard at One
Time in Circuit Court at Date
to r. FIXED Later.

Another application for Injunction
against the county treasurer. and the
collector for the township Of Rock Isl
and was fled in the Office of the cir
cult clerk today, but as yet no action
has bean taken on it., and the hearing
viii probably be held at the same time
that the other similar petitions are to
come before the court
The Rock Island Plow company is
the plaintiff in the last application to
be filed and the grounds ON which the
Injunction is asked are about the same
as were set forth in the others.
All of the corporations are seeking
to prevent collections on the levy
made against their capital stock. 1t
is claimed in the bill that the tax as
sessment on capital etock is defective,
that the, levies are not uniform, and
that the whole proceeding is dispro-
portionate. The Rock Island Pillow
company offers to pay as taxes just
what the court directs it to pay. but
prays that the defendants be enjoined
property. The attorneys for the COM
PdAy dIS OSdTlS q MdTSudll.
Jury Again on Recess.
The grand jury this morning took
another recess, and none of the find
ings OF the body since its partial re-
port of yesterday was made public.
The Jurors will convene again tomor-
row afternoon. 1t is understood that
a number of important cases are still
before the jury.
Suit Physicians Bill.
The suit brought by DR.. E. NJ Sala
against Charles Dempsey to collect a
bill of 800 for professional services
has occupied the last two days in the
circuit court. Payment of the bill is
resisted on the grounds that the opera
ticn was unnecessary. Attorney S. R.
Kenworthy is appealing for Mr.. Demp-
sey and the plaintiff is represented by
Albert Huber.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-05-12
PLAN IMPROVEMENT
AT THE U. P. CHURCH
Mems League Names Committee to
Report on Contemplated Alter
atoms on Building.

The monthly meeting of the Mems
league of the United Presbyterian
church was held last evening in the
parlors of the church, After devo-
tional exercises, led by the pastor, the
business of the evening was taken up.
Reports from the chairmen of the sew
eral committees we're heard and a gen.
eral discussion followed relating to the
needed improvements on the church
property TO be made in the near fu-
ture. A committee consisting of j. A.
Reid, G. w. Reddig and w. l.. Aster
was appointed to investigate and re-
port at a special meeting OF the
league to be called soon in regard to
the contemplated alterations on the
church building
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-05-12
OBSERVE LINCOLN
NOMINATION HERE
Exercises in the Rock Island Public
Schools Wednesday of Next
Week.

wednesday, May Is, the 5oth ami
versary of the nomination OF Abraham
Lincoln for the presidency of the
United States, will be celebrated fit-
tingly in the public schools here, The
anniversary will be observed through
out the country by the schools and
people generally. In some places pro-
grams have been arranged and promi-
nent men will speak In the Rock
Island schools flags will be fioated
from the masts during the day and In
all the grammar schools programs will
be rendered. The day will also be OBJ
served at the high school.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-05-12
FREEDOM is BRIEF
Frank Franklin and Jerry
Richtmeyer Again Under
Arrest.
STORE THEFT is ALLEGED
Charges of Larceny Against Them
Ignored by May Grand Jury
To Be Tried Tonight.

Frank Franklin and Jerry RIGHT
myer. who were released from the
county Jail yesterday after charges Of
larceny against them had been ignored
by the grand jury, were in trouble
again almost with their first breath
of free air. They were turned loose
from the jail at 6 p. M. and soon after
they appeared at the NJ. & S. clothing
store and made a bluff at wanting to
buy two suits.
They could not be satisfied, however.
and they finally turned to go out.
About this time patron of the store
notified Gabriel Mosenfelder, one of
the firm, that one of them had stolen
an article in the store and hidden it
under his coat. Mr. Mosenfelder ac-
costed the strangers, whose attires
made them look rather suspicious. He
threw open the coat of the supposed
thief. but nothing was in sight, and
the two were allowed to depart. The
patron insisted, however, that he was
right in his accusation, and later a
coat was found lying on the floor
where the man had apparently drop
ped it when he found himself under
suspicion
Chased to Switch Yards.
Mr.. Mosenfelder secured a gun and
started after the two men at once, de-
termined to make sure that they had
taken nothing else. They were just
disappearing around the corner of Sew
enteenth street on their way to the
railroad yards. At the railroad yards
the two men found themselves between
two fires. as Night Officer Church and
Constable Simon Goldburg were ahead
Of them and Mr.. Mosenfelder in full
chase behind. Church grabbed one
man and Goldburg attempted to land
the other, but he got away and started
to run. Mosenfelder arrived by this
time, and he quickly tripped up the
man and collared him. The wagon
was summoned and the two men were
hauled to the police station, where a
charge of larceny was entered against
them. Their case is to come before
the police magistrate this evening.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-05-12
Have Taken No Action.

The journeymen timers, who are
out on a strike because of the failure
Of the union to agree with the employ
ers on the matter of closed or open
shop, the journeymen wanting a closed
shop, have taken no action for arbitra-
ton, although they have now been out
a week. Eighty-five men in the tri-
cities are affected by the walk-out, and
at present there seems to be no pros
poets for a speedy settlement, both
sides being obdurate
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-05-12
OBITUARY RECORD.
Karl J. MenseI.

Karl ]. Mengel, aged Is years, died
at $40 last evening at the home
of his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
Mengel 1926 Fifth avenue. Moline.
Karl was born in Davenport, moving
to Moline with his parents five years
ago. He was pupil in the Moline
high school and an active worker in
the Y. NJ. C. A Besides his parents,
he is survived by two brothers, George
and Henry Mengel. The funeral will
take place from the residence Sunday
afternoon at 2. Rev. L. A. Johnston
will conduct the service and burial
will be in Paramount cemetery, Daven-
port.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-05-12
be KNEW How Il War.

James mother is one of those I'm.
fortunate individuals who pick up
unconsciously every error in speech
that they hear This falling is a
source of much amusement and com.
ment in her family. as are also the
habitual and glaring mistakes of Mrs.
E., a very estimable acquaintance.
One day James mother had been
out and upon her return committed a
grave offense against the mother
tongue. Immediately little James con-
fronted her. with appraised forefnger.
and exclaimed In accusing tones.
"Now. mother. you have been playing
with Mrs. E. gainP'-Delineator.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-05-12
An ideal Husband

is patient, even with a nagging wife.
for he knows she needs help. She
may be so nervous and run down in
health that trifies annoy her. II she
is melancholy, excitable, troubled
with loss of appetite, headache,
sleeplessness, constipation or faint
ing and dizzy spells, she needs Elec-
trio Bitters, the most wonderful
remedy for ailing women. Thous-
ands of sufferers from female trou-
bles, nervous troubles, backache and
weak kidneys have used them and
become healthy and happy. Try
them. Only so Cents. Satisfaction
guaranteed by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-05-12
Notice to Contractors.

Bids are asked for remodelling the
building formerly known as the Rock
Island Club house. Plans and spec
ifications can be seen at the Royal
Neighbors supreme Office. Safety
building. Bids to be opened Monday,
May IS, at 10 a. m.
The board of supreme managers
reserves the right to reject any and
all bids. Signed.
ROYAL NEIGHBoRS OF AMERICA.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-05-12
Last 81 Series of Parties.

The last Of the series Of three par
ties given by the Misses Huber was
held yesterday afternoon at their
home, 2314 Third avenue. Bridge
whist was played in the card room
and prizes given at each table. The
prizes were black spangIed fans and
dainty white fans. Following the
games supper was served in the din
ing room. the place cards being dec
GRATED with butterflies in raised
work. The party was very pretty,
elaborate decorations being used.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-05-12
PERMITS NO EVIDENCE
AS TO GIRLS PARENTAGE
Court Rules Out Testimony of De
Tense Relating to the "Incu-
bator Baby"

Holton, Kan, May 12.-Attempts by
the defense to introduce evidence as
to the parentage of Marian Roberts
,Bleakley, the Incubator baby" were
overruled by the presiding judge in
the trial of F. H. TilIotson, who is
charged with assisting in the kidnapping
of the child from Topeka
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-05-12
offIclaIs Look over Lines.

G. w. Jones. general superintendent
of the Rock Island road, has returned
to Davenport from tour of inspec-
ton Of the companys properties
throughout the west, in company with
several of the officials of the foad, in
Guiding Vice Presidents Moore aud
Melcher. General Manager Tinsman,
Chief Engineer Berry, and the general
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-05-12
MAKE PLANS FOR TAG DAY

Meeting Called at New Harper To.
morrow Afternoon at O'clock.
There will be joint meeting of the
Kings Daughters and the Associated
Charities tomorrow afternoon at 4
o'clock in the parlors OF the New Har-
per to formulate plans for the annual
tag day. Ali persons interested in
philanthropy or charitable work are in
vited to attend the meeting and assist
in the arrangements.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-05-12
Quick Relief for RneumatIann.

George w. Rooms, Lawton, Mich,
says: DIR. Detchon's Relief for
Rheumatism has given my wife wo1-
derful benefit for rheumatism. She
could not lift hand or foot, had to bs
lifted for two months. She began the
use of the remedy and improved rapid
ly. On Monday she could not move
and on Wednesday she got up and
dressed herself and walked out for
her breakfast" Sold by Otto Grot-
ig,i l591 Second avenue, Rock Island;
Il snegel & Son, 220 West Second
~ davenport
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-05-12
Foster Funeral.

The funeral of Maud Irene Foster,
little daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew
Foster, SIC Sixth street, was held this
morning at 8 o'clock from the home.
The services were conducted by Mrs.
W. B. Barker of the West End settle
ment. Burial was in Chippiannock
cemetery,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-05-12
, RysInaer Funeral.

The funeral of David Bysinger was
held yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock
from the home of his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Bysinger, Alb Fourth
street The services were conducted
by Rev. E. T. Mcfarland, pastor Of the
Memorial Christian church, and burial
was in Chippiannock cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-05-12
The Scooter.

ssHere." solemnly said the Bostonian.
General Warren fell"
"So?' replied the gentleman from
Chicago. running speculative eye up
and down the perpendicular of Bun
ker Hill monument Must have been
a swell subject for a moving picture
act."-Puck.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-05-12
Law and Order League Meeting.

A meeting Of the Law and Order
league has been called for s o'clock
this evening at Armory hall. Presi-
dent H. C. Schaffer will name the new
advisory committee of five members
at this meeting.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-05-12
ARE IN SESSION
10000 Delegates Arrive in Detroit
for Biennial Convention.

Detroit, Mich, May 12.-It is esti-
mated that 10000 delegates to the BIZ
ennial convention of the Grand Inter
national Brotherhood of Locomotive
Engineers and International Auxiliary
to the B. L. Of E. are here. The first
meeting was held last night. A. B..
Garretson of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, was
among the speakers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-05-12

superintendents and superintendent
between Chicago and Denver. The spe-
cial train leaving Chicago went by
way of Kansas City to Denver, thence
to Pueblo; back by the northern route,
into Des Moines, then to Keokuk and
Burlington, and will return directly to
Chicago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-05-12
Saved His Life.

Don't chide me for carrying re-
volver. This little gun saved my life
once"
"How exciting. Tell me about it."
IT was starving, and I pawned it,
Cleveland Leader.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-05-12
Rara self Control.

Hes a remarkable man. When he
sees an unfamiliar word he looks it up
in the dictionary and finds out what
it means"
Nothing so remarkable about that"
eyes, but he doesn't try to lug It
into conversation right away-"-Louis-
vile Courier-Journal
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-05-12
BLOW FOR TRADING STAMPS
District of Columbia Court of APP
peaIs Holds Issuance Unlawful.

washington, May 12.-The issue
of trading stamps by merchants has
been pronounced unlawful by the
District of Columbia court of appeals
in a divided decision. The trading
stamps companies will appeal to the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-05-12

every one emptied before he fell, shot
through the leg. The crowd threat
ened to lynch Dexter, but officers sue
ceeded in getting him aboard an inter
urban car. He was brought to this
city and placed in jail.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-05-12
SNAPPED WITH PRESIDENT
Postmaster Mcdonald Photographed
at the White House.

Postmaster H. A. ]. Mcdonald yes
terday received snapshot picture
of President Taft and himself which
was taken while Mr.. Mcdonald was
in Washington a few weeks ago.
President Taft and Mr.. Mcdonald
were talking at the White house
when the picture was taken.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-05-12

A touch of rheumatism, or a twinge
of neuralgia, whatever the trouble is.
Chamberlain's Liniment drives away
the pain at once and cures the COM
plant quickly. First application gives
relief. Sold by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-05-12
Her cemposition.

'sHow could he have married that
termagant wife Of his? don't see
what she was made of"
"That is the answer. She was maid
of money. Baltimore American.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-05-12

addresses on Missions" The confer
ence at Peoria will be attended by
representatives of the Methodist
churches of five districts.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-05-12
MOB SHOOTS DOWN TRAMP
Ugly Hobo Fires on Pursuers and
Is Near Lynching.

Danville, Ill, May 12.-Chased by
crowd of armed citizens at George
town, Ill, yesterday George Dexter,
who it is said had threatened to kill
farmer because he refused him some.
thing to eat, turned on his pursuers
and fired five shots. A half dozen re-
volvers then were trained on him and
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-05-12
DEERE CONTRACT TO HORST
Rock Island Builder to Erect Addi-
tons to Three Moline Structures.

tons to Three Moline Structures.
Deere & Co, Moline, today let con-
tract to H. W. Horst of this city to
build one-story additions to three of
their factory structures. Two have
dimensions of 225x60 and the third
270x60. The extensions will increase
the floor space of the concern $4,000
feet The work, which is to be COM
menced Immediately, will involve an
expenditure of 500, 900.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-05-12
MISSION is. DESTROYED

IkCSuluCA AZ CAhAH OuL ACAC-
graph Wires Have Been Cut.
Changsha, China, May 12.-Word
has reached here that riots have oc-
CURED at Yuen-Chow, which is 225
miles from Changsha. and that the
inland mission has been destroyed.
No details are given, as the telegraph
wires have been cut.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-05-12

All the news all the time-1HE
ARGUS.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-12-14
REFoREsr NATIONAL FORESTS.
As Many Trees viii Be Set Out This
Year As In Previous Five Years

Washington, Dec. l4.As many new
trees win be planted under the direc-
ton of the forest service in the national
forests OF the country during the fiscal
wear as were set ont during the past
five years combined, said Associate For
ester Potter yesterday. This is the be-
ginning Of plan 10 increase as much
az possible each year the number set
out. The seeds which provide nursery
stock are planted in the fall Of the
year, while the nursery stock is set out
both in the fall and in the spring.
The elimination OF certain areas from
national forests, because after inspec-
ton they have been found to be more
valuable for agriculture than for for
estry. and the additions to the reserves
Of certain parts of the public domain
considered more adaptable for forestry
purposes. which have been made by
President Taft. practically have been
completed, it is said, and some idea
may now be obtained of what will be
the permanent boundaries OF the re-
serves. This is given as one OF the
reasons for the increased activity in set
ting out new stock.