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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-29
WOMEN WHO SEE
SHOOTING HELD
Witnesses of Assault on Arthur
johnson, Colored Soldier,
Under Bond.
HARRIS STILL AT LARGE
Victim in Hospital, but Recovering
Marie Harris Arrested for Rob-
berry Committed Year Ago.

Matte Gay, Mollie Underwood and
Elizabeth Gay, negresses concerned in
the affray at Huber's garden last week,
which resulted in the shooting of Ar
thur Johnson, a colored soldier from
the Rock Island arsenal by Crook"
Harris, brother of Mrs. Matte Gay,
have been placed under bonds to as
sure their appearance at such time as
Harris may be caught or the case may
otherwise come up for hearing.
The women were arrested and
brought into the police court today on
charges of disorderly conduct. Their
cases were continued until July s, and
their bail was made 500 in each case.
Johnson, who is still at ST. Anthony's
hospital, is reported as doing fairly
well, and it is believed that in time he
will completely recover from the wound
inflicted upon him by the fugitive Har-
ris. The police are still endeavoring
to locate the latter, though the charge
against him will not be as serious as
at first supposed
Brother Robs Brother.
George Kochias and Gerothers Roos-
es have been arrested on the charge of
robbery preferred against them by Tom
Kochias, brother of the former, and
Thomas Thompson. The four men have
been living together in a lodging apart
ment in the east end of the city. The
compliments allege that the other two
robbed them of what money was in
their possession, the job being done
apparently when the victims were
asleep. Thompson lost $25.6O and Ko-
chias S7.75. Police Magistrate Smith
put the defendants under bond and con-
tinued the case until July in order to
give the compliments an opportunity
to get their witnesses together to ap-
pear against the other two.
Woman Accused of Robbery.
Marie Harris (colOred) is under ar
rest charged with having committed
robbery Aug. &c, 1909. The complain
ing witness is Andy Baumen, who says
he lost $3.50. According TO him, the
negress and a friend met him on the
street and begged a dime of him for
can of beer. He gave them the money,
and then placed his wallet back in his
coat pocket. He dropped coin, how
ever, and as he stopped over to pick it
up, it gave the woman, he claims, a
chance to pick his pocket, and he says
she did the job so neatly that he failed
to discover it until sometime later. She
then disappeared, and it was only re-
Gently that he learned of her where
abouts so that he could have her ar
rested. The hearing of the case has
been set for July s.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-29
Public Notice,

The party seen taking package con-
tanning sewing materials, linen, scis-
sors, etc, in one of the stores in town.
will please return to Putnam's or Nc
Cabe's, to avoid trouble. No questions
asked
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-29
a Dreadful Wound

from a knife, gun. tin can, rusty nail.
fireworks, or of any other nature, de-
mands prompt treatment with BUCK
lens Arnica Salve to prevent blood
poison or gangrene. It's the quickest,
surest healer for all such wounds as
also for burns, boils, sores, skin erup-
tions, eczema, chapped hands, corns
or piles. Twenty-Five cents at all drug
gists. o.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-29
Frederick William Graham.

Frederick William Graham, infant
son of Mr.. and Mrs. William Graham,
died last evening at $50 at the home,
SO Fifteenth-and-a-hal street. Moline
The funeral was held this afternoon
at 3 o'clock from ST. Mary's church,
Moline, Rev. Father ]. Kelly officiat
ing. Burial was in Calvary cemetery,
Rock Island
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-29
Carrying Western Fruit Fresh.

The Argus has received a beautifully
packed box of Bling" cherries from
the fruit being as fresh as when it was
packed. The boxes are securely made
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-29
RIVER RlPLETS

The steamer w. w. did not go
north yesterday on account of the
low stage of water, but will remain
here until Friday when there will be
moonlight excursion.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-29
M. w. A Excur5ion JULY 1.

Remember the NJ w. A. excursion
Friday evening, July 1. See window
cards.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-29
DID NOT PAY THE COSTS
Mrs. Jane Harris Tells of Settlement
of Alienation Suit.

Mrs. Jane Harris takes exception
to the dispatch appearing in The Ar
gus last evening under a Pasadena,
Cal, date in which it was stated that
her alienation suit against Mrs.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-29

and so constructed as to preserve the
fruit in transit. Emil H. Schmitten of
Cashmere, Wash, has the agency for
the boxes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-29
How Penalties Stand.
GLIDDEN TROPHY.
CHICAGO TROPHY.
Driver Inherfts Fortune.

DrIFer InherIts FOrtune.
Word was received here last night
from Chicago that Rudolph J.. Faas,
driving the Halliday press car in the
tour, has fallen heir to a fortune of
$1,500,000 through the death of his
grandfather, Rudolph A. Faas of
Wuremburg, Germany. The news
found no more surprised man, than
Faas himself.
Faas is a young man who takes hi5
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-29

All the news all the time - The
Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-06-29

Three-eyelet Oxfords. dull, tan
& patent feathers, Cuban Heels,
welt soles, all sizes, pair, S.
Another three-eyelet Oxford )f
dull leather, has full round toe,
high-arched instep. Pair-S.A
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-13
PLAN NEW HIGHWAY.
Chamber of Commerce Endorses the
Alexandria Project.

At a special meeting OF the directors
Of the Chamber OF Commerce yesterday
a representation was present from the
Alexandria Highway Association, pre-
senting the plans for the improvement
of the highway between Washington and
Alexandria
The directors approved the project and
authorized committee of three 70 assist
In working out the plans. Part of the
proposition is to raise a fund OF $4,000
TO build the highway, and A. c. Moses.
Of Moses & Sons. pledged 500 to the sub
scription. The committee was appointed
by President GUIDE, consisting OF II r.
+. Mactariand Joseph Richardson, and I.
Cans.
The designations of Cuno II. Rudolph
and Allen D. Albert from the board of
directors were received and accepted with
expressions OF regret. No action was
taken to I'LL the vacancies yesterday. but
following a precedent OF the board the
two men having the highest number of
votes not elected among the candidates
at the last annual meeting will be chosen.
These men are Appleton p. Clark. jr..
end George E. Walker
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-13
PEN WOMEN HOLD MEETING.
reports Presented by Various Com
mitteeS show Active work.

Even the business session Of the League
Of American Pen Women are entertain
ing, and no less was the one held recently
In the study room Of The Public Library.
presided over by Miss Elizabeth 4. HYDE.
president Reports were presented by
various committees. showing active work.
Mrs. Annie 4. Wilder. historian told of
the invaluable work being done by one
of its members. Mrs. Eleanor Everes,
Freer. Of Chicago, IN her efforts 70 have
English srand opera dispIace foreign
librettos, and raise the standard Of Eng
fish music 10 q worldwide recognition.
Mrs Idah Meachsm Strobr.dge. Of Los
Angeles, who portrays the old life Of the
West with consumate art. has a new
book, The Land Of Purple Shadows. ~
anG Mrs Bertha H. Baruch. editor Of
Practical Ethics president Of the Los
Angeles Section. National Council Of Jew
ish Women. has been elected 4 delegate
to the Pacific Coast conference Of the
council, 20 he held in san Francisco Feb
ruary = An interesting letter was read
from Mis-. r. Cora De PUy. a well known
newspaper and magazine writer Of De-
tr0it. Mich
Mrs. Edith Kingman Kern chairman of
the committee on suppression of tho
comic supplement. made report showing
that popular sentiment is crystaIIizing
in favor Of the movement. commentators
coming in from various points. and one
letter from Chicago saying: u consider
this movement a starting point toward z
lessening Of the sensauonausm in our
newspapers which make them disgrace
to the country"
Reports on forestry were made 10y Mrs
Wilder and Mrs. withee, The league COM
mending and indorsing the publicity work
being done by the Appalachian National
Forest Association. An explanatory ar
ticle was read about the beautiful Hetch
Hetchy Valley. a part of the Yosemite
National Park, which Prof. John Muir
is strenuously trying 70 save from be-
coming a municipal utility TO San Fran
cisco by Congressional enactment
Mrs Wilder. as acting chairman Of the
anti-fOod trust committee, read a letter
from Prof. Edward Daniels. who empha-
sized the Importance Of this movement,
and saying that It is especially a woman's
field. Delegates from the L. A. p. W.
TO the National Editorial Association az
New Orleans are Mrs. Matte Hamilton
Flick. OF Oklahoma City; Mrs. f. Cora
De Puy. of Detroit. and Mrs. Rosa
Meyers Mumma, Of Harrisburg, Pa
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-13
RAILROADS NOW PAY.
Agents Keep Claims from Court,
House Committee Hears.


House Committee Hears.
Every railroad system in the country
maintains an army OF claim agents. ac-
cording to testimony given the House
Committee on Interstate and Foreign
Commerce yesterday, and the busy Off
GERS and privates Of this big organization
hustle 10 such good purpose that very
few claims get into court.
r. l. CaIkins. head Of the claim depart.
ment of the New York Central lines. test
fed that he has settled claims amounting
to more than million q year. He is at
the head Of what is known as the claims
committee Of the New York Central sys-
TEN. The committee consists OF eight
claims agents, each representing one OF
the individual lines OF the system, and
under them are some 800 smaller claim
agents. each representing one Of the in
dividusl lines Of the system. and under
them are some 800 smaller claim agents
the young men who really do the hard
work, Ali the larger railroads OF the
country. and most Of the smaller ones.
are represented in the Freight Claim As
ISOLATION, an organization formed for the
purpose of exchanging ideas as TO the
best ways and means for settling claims
without the assistance OF the courts.
Calkins said this association had been
so successful that within the last few
years claims all over the United States
had been settled much more promptly
than ever before.
isn't il a fact" asked Representative
Townsend. of Michigan. that some roads
never pay a claim until they have 70;
that they put off payment until the last
possible moment"
Yes; it is the witness admitted "but
the number of that sort is growing small
er all the time. The railroads are com
ing TO the realization Of the fact that the
sooner a claim is paid, the better It is
for the road, as we'll as for the claimant"
Asked If his road was not frequently
called upon TO pay dana ges for the loss
of goods never received or for goods that
were improperly invoiced. Calkins thought
such cases were infrequeRt
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-13
CHEAPER FOOD THEIR THEME.
Washington Speakers VIII Address
Mass Meeting at Wilmington.

Local associations of the National Anti
Food Trust League at Wilmington, Del,
have asked DR.. Scharf, the national presi-
dent, TO send some speakers TO that city
within a few weeks to address a mass
meeting. Representative Coudrey and
DR.. SchaTf will probably so.
The progress made by the directors
there is very satisfactory. and many Ia
Dor bodies and women's clubs have joined
the cause.
Ben Breiten( IN, of CovingtOn, was yes
terday appoin the State director for
Kentucky lie, from various State
directors have b. 'eceived and all In.
dictate that the wO { organization is
making rapid progress
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-13

would frequently get so fatgued that she
would drop her hoe and set her large
cooking spoon and crawl down the rows
on her knees doing the necessary work.
Very few people have a better head or
hair than this old woman. IL being per
fectly white and very pretty. She has
never worn spectacles. and can now read
AZ well as the average person, and now
does practically all of her own sewing
Mrs. Anna Carmine- who was the only
daughter Of Aunt Hester was the
mother Of fifteen children, four Of whom
are living
Mrs. COrdrey never goes out Of the
town, and never has been in large city,
her condition being very weak \ few
nights ago she visited a motion picture
gallery and was greatly amused by the
scenes
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-13

Special to Tie Washington Herald.
Delmar, Del, Feb. 12.-AIrs. Hester Cor
drey. better known as Aunt Hester. &c
and no doubt the oldest person living in
this section Of the country, celebrated
her 18th birthday very quietly az her
home on State street to-day. In 10 a
short time ago this old woman had re-
markable health. hardly knowing a DAVIS
sickness. She says the worst pain she
ever experienced was the toothache. with
which she suffered for nearly a month.
and dentists were afraid 10 pull the tooth
for fear her jaw would be fractured.
However, she enticed Or. ElIegood TO ex-
tract the tooth about week ago, this
being the only tooth she has lost.
Mrs. COrdrey was born about nine miles
east Of Delmar February y. 1877. She
was the youngest child Of Hamilton Neal
wealthy farmer When fourteen years
of age her mother died, leaving her and
her father to run the farm. rs all her
sisters, numbering twelve. had been mar
ried early and her two brothers were in
the army OF the War of 1872 from which
they came out without injury.
Worked In the Fields.
In speaking Of her younger days. Aunt
Hester said to-day:
when I was about sixteen wears of
age I used TO go into the fields and work.
and held my end up. too. Many days have
plowed all day, and after shutdown went
TO the barn and MIXED six or eight COWS.
Men were scarce, there being a war going
on, and this work had to be done. and to
save father extra expense l considered Il
my duty.
MY laws, man. If girl now were
to go in the fields and cut wheat or corn.
she would think herself disgraced for
life, but in those times we made friends
by doing this kind Of work. We used to
have our fun then just the same as they
do now, only in a different manner. II
would have been a disgrace for a young
lady TO have come to one of our dances
with low-neck and short sleeves, and
sheath gown is the limit. Is it any won
der that generations are getting weaker
ell the time?
It's simply the fast life they are Iiv-
ing. and if they would do more laborious
work and think less OF their clothes and
parlor they would live longer and have
much better health
Was Married Twice.
Aunt Hester" was twice married. Her
first husband, Levin Moore, lived only
three years. She later married Elisha
Cordrey, who died in 1864. Her only child
was born to Mr.. Cordrey. After the death
of her last husband she purchased a small
piece of land in the suburbs of this town,
for which she paid a meager sum and
erected a house. Although very humble
she has lived in this alone for forty
years. Granddaughter have tried to per-
suade her TO leave it and live with them,
but she refuses to do this. A large garden
is attached to the home Of Mrs. Cordrey.
which she cultivates herself, and by
means Of this and her poultry makes
comfortable living. Last summer she
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-13
WAR ON STEEL TRUST
Schwab Strike Hay Mean Ma
tiOn.wide Fight.
BETHLEHEM MEN ORGANIZE
Federation Of Labor Has
sent Agents There to Take Charge
of SituatiOn-WO rkcrs Declare Rate
Of Pay Too Low and shop COndi-
lions IntoIera bIe-Schwab Reticent.

Bethlehem. Feb. l2-SteeI men, the men
at the head OF all of the big plants and
employees as well. are probably facing the
greatest industrial strike in the history
Of the United States rs result Of pres
ent difficulties at the Bethlehem steel
mills. where 2,000 employees are on strike
for better pay and shop conditions.
1t IS I'm the air that this strike viii COM
pei the United states Steel Corporation to
sit tIp and take notice from Bethlehem
westward to the new steel city OF Gary,
Ind. Just outside Of Chicago, a huge
Industrial plant spread on the southern
shore Of Lake Michigan.
Notwithstanding the fact that 2.CC0 men
are out OF work here Of their own volt
ton and that efforts are being made by
them 10 take another 1909 out with them,
perfect order has been maintained. and
there is little OF nothing for the police 70
do. Stories Of disorder sent ont from
Bethlehem have been built up on tribes
which on ordinary occasions would pass
unnoticed
Organizers Sent There.
II is in the programme Of the American
Federation OF Labor 10 make good on this
strike. and with that end in view Presi-
dent Samuel Gompers and other officials
Of that great labor organization have sent
a number of organizers 10 Bethlehem to
take charge Of the situation, counsel with
the local leaders and unionize the entire
plant. from water boys TO the skilled me-
chanics Labor chiefs DO not desire
repetition of the failure OF 1888, when
strike conducted under knights Of Labor
auspices went for naught.
Laborers Get Low Pay
Laborers in the plant were receiving
12l-2 cents an hour for a work day Of
ten and one-half hours and no addition
al compensation for overtime or for Sun
day work The wages thus received were
insufficient for men 10 keep their homes
and families together and the accession
to the ranks of the striking machinists
was augmented by 1000 laborers quitting
work in a body
The riggers, who are classified as struc-
tural iron workers, were receiving Is
cents an hour for a work day Of ten and
one-haIf hours. with no additional com
pensation for overtime or Sunday work.
The average wage paid for this kind of
work outside of South Bethlehem is IS
cents an hour and double time for over
time and Sunday work.
The three branches mentioned having
declared a general strike. it was not long
before the influence Of the men who had
quit was felt In the other branches Of
the industry, with the result that, out OF
sympathy for those on strike, carpenters,
pattern makers, die sinkers. forgemen.
electricians, cranemen, pOlishers, and
puddlers are daily enrolling their names
with the striking forces. The situation
is assuming enormous proportions. and
present indications point to a complete
tie-up Of the plant.
Mr.. Schwab was the quintessence Of
Taciousness up to the point of not giving
an intteTvteTs, He was quite willing TO
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-13

talk about the weather. the high hills
surrounding South Bethlehem, the san-
ity of the world as a whole. but not a
word would he say about present coudi-
tons az bis plant He would not say
that there was a strike or that there
wasn't one.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-13
WANT CAR FARE REDUCED.
Citizens OF Rockville Petition the
State Legislature.


Special 10 The Washington Herald.
Rockville, Md, Feb. 12-Delegate J.
Abby Henderson. of this county. has in
PRODUCED in the house OF delegates bill
10 regulate fares on the Washington and
Rockville Electric Railway. which ex-
tends from Washington to Rockville. It
limits the charge from the District of
Columbia line to Rockville, a distance of
eight miles, to 10 cents.
The measure has the Endorsement Of
practically every citizen of this section
of the county, and it is understood that
an influential delegation will visit An
napoHs in the interest Of the measure.
The reduction in fare is asked on the
ground that this section is Disseminated
against AT present. The charge from the
District line 10 Bethesda Park. distance
of three miles. Is cents. and from Be
thesde Park TO Rockville. a distance Of
FIVE miles. 10 cents. It is argued that the
charge from Bethesda Park 10 Rockville
should not be more than 10 cents
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-13

Not fasting nor fesstiug'' will be the
subject of an address at the First Bap-
fist Church tomorrow morning by Rev.
". F. Watson. pastor. At the evening
services his subject VIII be Young man
rioting"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-13

Miss Sophie Bowie and Mr. Carroll
Wooh were quietly married in Washing
ron yesterday afternoon. Mr.. and Mrs.
Woolf returned to this city. where they
will reside. The bride Is "A teacher in
Lee School for Girls, and the bridegroom
is q Weli-knOWn dairymEn.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-13
PAPERS READ ON ALASKA.
Prof. Howard Tells of Mosquito nj
biological Meeting.

Interesting papers were heard on
Alaska at the 466th meeting OF the BIZ
illogical Society in the George Washing
ton University last night.
Alaskan and far Northern mosquitoes"
was the subject Of a paper by Prof. l..
o. Howard. The society was surprised
to learn of the size and ferocitv of this
night singer Of the far North. The lee
turer said II was the most dreaded crea-
ture in those lands. Prof II. S. Hitch
cock spoke on his recent collecting trip
in Alaska. According 10 his observations
and collection. the territory is one of the
richest on the western hemisphere.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-13

William J. Hall. a freight brakeman,
fell from a car at the Potomac railroad
yards this morning and was badly in
jured about the head.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-13

F. Clinton knight, e. King street. Alexandris,
Va. j. authorized agent and caIie- for The Wash
ingtOn Herald Tie Herald viii be delivered daily
and Sunday 10 any address in Alexandria for 80
cents a month.