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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-15

The George ". Stiles Construction
company was awarded the contract yes
terday for the building of the new home
of the Rock Island Savings bank, which
will be erected at Eight zenith street
and Third avenue and which will be
completed and ready for occupancy
Sept ]. 1911 The company to which
the contract was awarded is one of 14S
concerns which submitted bids in Chi
caso last week Work will De started
upon the excavation for the building
al once. =. B. Glasco. a member Of
the contracting firm, will arrive here
tomorrow and a force of men Will b.
set at work to make the dirt fly 50 thai
the handsome building may be com
pleted in record time. The estimated
cost of the building complete is $780,
COO
The building is TO be q strictly mod
ern and thoroughly fireproof one story
and basement bank structure The
foundations and retaining walls, to-
gether with a vault shell. are TO be OF
are to be carried up with Bedford stone
and backed with hollow brick and plas-
tered inside, the other two exterior
walls to be of brick throughout and
plastered inside The first floor will
be supported by eight cast iron col
umns in the basement which carry
steel beams resting on the columns
and on the walls. The floor construc-
ton is of hollow tile arches with wood
and marble floors. In The banking
room there are no columns. as these
have been eliminated. and the roof is
supported by five steel trusses. I'm
derneath these trusses there is a false
metal lath and plasteTed ceiling, and
this ceiling is richly ornamented with
beams and panels. The roof construc
ton is also Of hollow tile arches, fin
ished on top with concrete and topped
off with a composition felt and gravel
roof. Partitions on the main floor are
principally OF hollow tile plastered.
and in special rooms wainscOted with
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-15
RUBBER Shoe IS
USED, NOT HOSE
That's What State Officials Re.
port After Inquiry at the
Geneva Home.
DENY HOBERT GIRLS STORY
Witnesses Named by Latter State
That They Never Saw Her
Beaten by Matron.

The Chicago Tribune of this morn
ing prints the following:
Illinois officials investigated allega
tons Of brutality on the part of ma
irons toward inmates Of the State Re
form School for Girls at Geneva yes
terday. They found lack of sufficient
evidence TO warrant charges againsr
the authorities Of the institution.
The Investigation was conducted by
Charles VIrder, agent for the state
board Of administration ". B. Moul-
ton, president Of the state civil service
commission, and H s. Moore, chiee
clerk OF the state charities commits
sion.
The inquiry was based upon the pub
lished affidavit of Minnie Hobert of
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-15

always a few who must be dealt with
by force.
Girls are spanked with woman
rubber overshoe. which is not loaded.
as some have suspected The girl IS
made to lie down upon a bed and the
rubber is applied. Sometimes the girls
try 70 bite and scratch. Many of the
girls suffer from contagious ailments
and matrons are in danger of blood
POISON from these slight injuries. To
protect themselves they place a wet
-four sack around the faces of the OBJ
streperous girls, gathering the four
corners at the nape o. the neck.
RIDING WHIP Used.
Girls are whipped with a small rid
ing whip. They are struck across tho
shoulders. Sometimes they are struck
but once. because all punishment ceases
when the girls promise to behave them
selves.
These forms of punishment have
been made necessary by the character
of girls frequently held in the institu-
rion. Many of them are thoroughly
bad and there have been occasions
when some OF the inmates have made
murdeTCus attacks on the matrons"
In her affidavit Minnie Hoherr stated
that Georgiana Lanerty. another in
mate, had seen her beaten with "a hose
and counted the blows. The Laacrrt
girl contradicJed this.
Il never saw Minnie beaten" sh.
said. Il never knew that she had beea
whipped. We were friends in Rock Is
land before We came here. She used
70 tell me everything. but she never
mentioned being whipped"
Vera Munger also saw her spanked.
Miss Hobert swore. The girl denied IT,
CALLED = bad GIRL"
Miss Caroline Baldwin. principal Of
the school of the reformatory. and AIDE.
laide Compton. chief matron. are ac-
cused of whipping the Hobert girl
Neither could recall the incident.
Minnie Hobert was a terribly bad
girl said Mrs. Amigh. One hardly
knew what to do with her"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-15
MARCH, LONG COY,
AT LAST ARRIVES
Comes Two Weeks Late but Makes
Up in Great Shape for Loss of
Time-Brings Blizzard.

March. after being with US nominally
for IA days, actually arrived today. 1t
introduced a yellow Kansas blizzard
with 40-mile wind from the north
west driving in the dirt and debris II
had accumulated in its race across the
prairies and bearing an occasional
furry of snow that had been shaken
loose from somewhere up above. The
temperature drop was about 80 de-
grees from yesterdays maximum. the
thermometer reading about Is TO II
during the day.
Hat chasing was probably more
popular today than ever before in
Rock Island. Hundreds of lids" were
snatched away and gave their owners
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-15

caring for valuable papers. Adjoining
the safe deposit vault IS a safe deposit
department. where special effort viii
be made to have everything in keeping
with the general tone of the balance OF
the bank, and here there viii he marble
floors in the lobby, ana also in the Cou-
pom booths. where tnC desks and part
ticus w-U be made OF mahogany.
One Of The special features Of this
bank is the womcus room. where IS
con emplatod having a special window
10 the teller's cage. 50 that the women
viii have absolute privacy and seclu-
sion. and every consideration has been
given Tor their comfort such as fur
nishing easy chairs. 4 handsome table.
and special toilet facilities
When entering from the Eighteenth
street door one viii notice on the left
the officers space. which is built on a
platform raised six inches above the
rest of the door. ana separated from
the public lobby by marble railing
N front, which gives Il double purpose
OF certain scciusiCn. but also makes il
easily accessible for the general pub
lie. Leading of Of the officers room
is comfortable sized private Office,
which can be used for meetings and
conferences. This private room has
special toilet faciliti,, adjoining. To
Tie right of the lobby, when coming in
by the Eighteenth street door, one viii
notice the reception room, which is
placed there for the comfort and con
yenicnce OF the customers and patrons
of the bank
IL order 'hat the bank will be con
venient TO the public not only on the
inside but also from the outside. a sec
ond entrance has been made on the
Third avenue side, which will he as
handsome as the entrance on the Eigh
teenth street. The architects have paiG
special attention 10 the lighting OF the
building, and large plate glass windows
have been left on the Eighteenth stree.
and Third avenue elevations. which
viii give an abundance of sunshine on
bright DAYS and insure ample light dur
ms the darkest winter months.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-15
Resolutions Of sympathy.

John Buford post No. 20, G. 4. r,
at meeting held March II, passed
resolutions expressive Of the sorrow
OF the membership al the passing OF
Mrs. Louisa j. Coons. wife Of y. y.
COOns, and OF Jonathan Huller. and
extending 70 bereaved relatives. Sim.
liar action WAS taken on the death Of
Jesse Meekin CcolOredJ. who was
born in slavery and served In the
onion army. The two latter were
members Of Buford post and Mrs
Coons was a member of the woman 6
auxiliary.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-15
ELSIE THORNBLoOM.

Elsie ThornbloOm, daughter OF Mr.
and Mrs. Victor ThoTnbloom, died at
the family home, one mile east OF
Hampton. Monday evening at II
O'Clock. aged > years, months and 10
days Diphtheria was the cause OF
death, which was sudden, as the child
had been i'll only since Saturday. She
leaves her parents and 10 brothers
and sisters to mourn. The Thorn
bloom family moved to Hamp-
ton three weeks ago from a farm in
Hilsdale The funeral was held this
morning at 10, with interment in
Hampton cemetery. Rev. Z. W. Os-
borne conducted a short service at
the grave.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-15


RON i7l''i"' FORMER inmate OF the
school. who asserted she had received
100 blows from rubber hose in the
baud. -, ---r,,,, g., L.. ...,
;"
III '"S a-9e'l'n she had beeh
iH&ue 10 nc race downward upon heT
'ed' WIN Hei hody covered with wet
S''s'' ana mat she tnen was beaten.
'eH p'i9"i'S were examined among
IN "ained ~ MISS hobeiJ.
ie'l " .-IlSu any h1o" 'euse OF Inc use
Oh ruDDei nose TO beat IncoFrigabie
I'll Is
A woman ruDDef oVershoe was the
instrument USED for spanking
METHODS All. .XPLAINED.
The schools methods of discipline
were gone INTO thoroughly. ana the tes-
.'HloH5 Drought our 'hese forms OF pun
IL AL--eil''
Sohhhemeht TO room.
deprivation OF privileges.
A seat IN the straight chair
t"ippIHs'
7-'a,-AlIg.
I - s'49S OF '7'd water m the face.
r '''.5.iie III '-D VI co'H wafer.
- al--'. "a, IA ,He strong room.
-, l'S.s--' cAslL Is d ae!lce IN
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-15
RUBEN LUTES.

Ruben Lutes died last night at 10:1
in his home. 21O9 Third avenue, after
an illness of several years with kid
ney trouble and Bright's disease. He
had been confined TO his bed two
weeks He was born Aug. 20, 1916, in
Ripley county. Indiana, and had re
sided in this city eight years. He
leaves his widow and a step-son, Viii
liam Bishop. He also leaves three
brothers. Abraham and Samuel of Ma
polean, Ind, and Frank Lutes Of De
catur The funeral will be Friday aft,
ernoon at ? O'Clock in the home and
burial will be in Chippiannock GENE
terry
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-15
PcORIAN AT HEAD
OF ICE DEALERS
E. W. Woodruff Elected Presi-
dent of Illinois State
Association.
MEETING CLOSES TODAY
Joint Session Held With Iowa Body,
Delegates to Banquet To-
gether Tonight.

Just before the close Of the morning
tession of the third annual convention
of the Illinois Ice Dealers association,
which is meeting at the New Harper
officers were elected as follows upon
recommendation of the nominating
committee:
President-E. w. Woodruff, Peoria.
Vice President - George AIbrecht,
Chicago
Secretary-Fred D. Ainsley, Chicago.
Treasurer. P. Pearson. Moline.
Executive Committee. c. Haegele,
Chicago; l. s. Calender, GaIesburg;
w ]. Shedd. Chicago; J. J. Murphy,
Blue Island; y. J. COpmeier, Milwau-
kee.
The matter of choosing a meeting
place for 1912 was referred 70 the ex
ecutive committee, but at an informal
discussion of the matter this morning
the only city that was mentioned as an
applicant was Chicago, and il is prob
able that that city will be selected.
There were brief addresses by a mum
Der of representatives of concerns
which have exhibits al the convention.
An interesting and instructive address
was delivered by Harold W. Cole. sec
Rotary of the Natural Ice Association of
New York. The report OF the audit
ing committee was read and accepted.
TO BANQUET TONIGHT.
The closing session of the Illinois
convention this afternoon took the
form of joint meeting with the Iowa
dealers association. The delegates al
the two conventions have been invited
to attend the banquet al the New Har-
per this evening at O'Clock. as guests
of the local entertainment committee
II is expected that 200 will be present,
the number to include the wives of the
delegates. William A. Meese of Mo
line will preside as postmaster
Speakers will be William T. Wood of
Boston, Mass; H W. Bahrnberg of Ho-
boken, n. j.; Theodore O. Vilter of
Milwaukee, George A Taylor of Bos-
ton, E. P. Capen of Minneapolis, and
Mayors Alfred c. Mueller of Daven-
port. Andrew Olson of Moline, and G.
w. McCaskrin of Rock Island
FOR sELF-EDUCATIoN
At yesterday afternoons session
IeSOIuIlOuS were presented by j. r
Nickerson, chairman of the resolu-
tons committee, and were adopted
One of these recommended that the
association approve and support the
Practical Refrigeratory Engineers
association, which was formed in
December, 1910, and is for the self
education of the members, rather
than for the fixing of a wage scale
and any matter of that nature. The
other resolution is in regard to cold
storage legislation, pending before
the state assembly. The committee
recommended that the association do
all in its power TO defeat the bill, as
Il would hamper the cold storage in
dustry in placing a six-months' limit
on the storage of perishable goods.
Both resolutions were adopted.
Theodore o. Vilter of Milwaukee,
president of the American Associa-
ton OF Refrigeration, delivered an
address on the Vienna congress and
the third international congress of
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-15
FRANK LAKAFF TO
QUIT PLAYING BALL
Islander standby of Former Years
Decides Ia Give Up Game and
Stick to His Bus ness.

Frank Lakaff sent word today TO
Manager William Carney that he had
finally decided TO quit playing baseball
and that he would not report next Mon
DAY TO practice with tho islander squad
Frank claims that his restaurant bus-
ness at his home in Delmar, Iowa. re
quires his entire time and he feels that
his playing BAH here would be a fnan
Cial mistake
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-15
FUNERAL OF DIR. C. G. CRAIG, sR.

The funeral of Dr. G. G. Craig, Sr.,
was held this afternoon at o'clock in
the home, 1920 Seventh avenue. A
large number of friends attended the
services. DR.. George B. Smith of 81,
Paul, assisted by Rev W. G. Oglevee
of Broadway Presbyterian church. con-
Quoted the services. The bearers were
DR.. Alexander R Craig, T. H. Dolly,
c. d. McLane, DR.. S. c. Plummer OF
Chicago. Ben Mitchell and David Gle
land The honorary bearers were
Major c. W. Halves, Phil Mitchell, W.
S. Parks, j. S. Gilmore, P. F. Cox, S.
D. Cleland, ]. H. Cleland and Judge ".
H Gest. Burial was in Chippiannock
cemetery. Private services were held
at the grave. Those who were present
from other cities were DR.. S. c. Plum.
mer of Chicago. Dr. Alexander Craig
of Philadelphia, and John Moore OF
Wheeling, ". Va.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-15

refrigeration to be held in the United
States in 1913 The Cost OF the
Retail Delivery of Ice a paper pre-
pared and read by James W. Scott
before the Natural Ice association
convention last November, was read
by l. S. Calender.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-15

Otto Magrumb, 10-day-old son of Mr..
and Mrs Joseph Magrumb, 1882 Elev-
enth-and-a-half avenue. died yesterday
afternoon at O'Clock. The funeral
was held at o'clock this afternoon
in St. Mary's church. Services were
conducted by Father Adolph Geyer and
burial was in St Mary's cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-15
SALARY LOANS
Made in One Day.

Paid back in small. convenient install
ments; our low rates hurt our competi-
tors, but will benefit you. Victor Finance
company. &c McManus building, Second
and Main streets, Davenport North
24I1.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-15
SCHOOLS OF CITY
ARE INADEQUATE
Board of Education Faces the
Problem of Accommodating
Excess of Pupils.
USE CORRIDOR ONE PLACE
Glasses Forced TO ReCite in Hall NJ
Longfellow BUILDING Manual
Train ng Room Crampcd.

Al It's meeting last night the Rock
Island board OF education was
brought face 10 face with the fact
that the city needs more school IA
cilities as the result OF the present
and increasing crowded conditions 3D.
most Of the grade buildings and %.
hish school rs well. The Long,
low school in the east end OF tho
city and the manual training depart
ment in the high school are most lp
need of attention. At LongfelIcv
school, with its eight rooms and tho
principals class room. there are ItU
pupils. For two years past IL has
been necessary 10 have one class re-
cite i'm a corridor and 90 appears now
as if there will have 10 he an addi-
tion TO the building. The board de-
cided To meet as committee or tho
whole at the building in the near flu
ture and see what can be done IN
che way of adding room.
MUST ADD LEW LINES.
The needs Of the manual training
department OF the public schools
We're also given consideration and 81
was found that the present quarters
in the high school building are en-
tirely inadequate 20 accommodate
the pupils who desire 90 take tho
course. More than this, it will be
necessary 10 introduce new features
in this department I'm order TO keep
fl NJ TO the high standard am0us
the schools of the state which e. has
enjoyed ever since the installation ct
the course here. Such additions o.
the course would require more
space and as there is not enough for
present needs, it can be seen tina.
something must be done
VACANCIES FILLED.
The committee on teachers report
ed that Miss Hettie Pope. fourth
grade teacher at the Eugene FIELD
school had given up her position at
the close of the last school month
and upon recommendation, Miss
Charlotte Fickenscher, who has been
i'm charge OF the room since March q,
was elected 10 fill the vacancy.
4 proposition from the Central
Union Telephone company with ref
erence TO installing telephones In
each of the school buildings, as has
been done in Davenport and Moline.
was laid over for future consldera-
ton.
BILLS ARE ALLOWED.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-15
NILS ARa ALLOW ED.

Superintendent II. B Hayden filed
his monthly report on attendant
and il showed a percentage Of 93.fa
in punctuality for The whole city.
The following bills were audited and
ordered paid:
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1911-02-25
A BIG SLUMP In
STOCK MARKET
REFUSAL OF COMMISSION TO
GRANT HIGHER RATE is
THE CAUSE.
Commissions Announcement Was
Followed BY Heavy Liquidation in
New York and London Many
Stocks Affected BY Decision.

New York. Feb. 24.-The stock mer-
ket today reflected its opinion of the
interstate commerce commissions de-
cision { tSinst increased freight rates
iby heas,, ,l5ales of stocks at declin-
ing prices from l to points under
last night.
The selling began early in|the Lon
don market. where heavy declines
were recorded, presaging a weak
opening on the local exchange.
Security values on some railroads
showed average losses of 4 points
from yesterday. Southern Pacific
was off "a at the opening; Northern
Pacific slumped 4 points; ST. Paul
was down was down 4 1-2; Union Pa
cific dropped 1-2, while Atchison
sold at 102 IL, decline of IL
points.
Industrials were also affected, it
being contended by floor traders that
the railroads would not be heavy pur-
chasers of material. Steel common
sold off 5 1-2 points, while Amalgamat-
ed copper dropped 2 Is points. The
bears took advantage of the situation,
forcing declines wherever weak spots
were found. There were evidences of
support and a fair vloume of short
covering.
Reading was one of the weakest
stocks on the list, showing a decline
Of s 5-S points, while Great Northern
preferred sold at 122, a slump of 1-S
points from last night.
Commission houses were heavy sell
ers in bqe market, the failure of Gus
toners to respond to calls for more
margins compelling heavy liquida-
ton of accounts.
After the opening decentralization,
the market hegan to reflect concerted
support by powerful interests and
stocks we're forced upward despite
much irregularity and feverishness in
the geenral list.
The top point of the rally showed
this list generally up from one to two
points from the low level.
AT II o'clock the market showed a
fairly stable tone.
Reports were circulated that confer
ences were being held by leading in
terests to meet all contingencies. Op
erations of the bear faction became
lpSs aotiva
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1911-02-25
MRS. A. C. BANKS PASSED AWAY
Estimabe Woman Died in Savannah
Early Yesterday Morninq.

Early Yesterday Morning.
The hundreds of friends of Mrs. A.
&. Banks were shocked yesterday
when they learned of her death, which
occurred in Savannah at an early hour
yesterday morning No details of her
death were given. nut Mrs. Banks has
been in ill health for many years,
tough during the past few months
she has been slightly improved.
Mr. and Mrs. Banks, who had resided
in brunswick for many years, remov-
ed to Savannah only last week Bust
ness required the change OF residence
and their departure was the occasion
of much regret among their many
friends in Brunswick
The funeral occurred in Savannah
yesterday afternoon, Rev. X. e. Boy
kin. of st. Marks church, this city,
officiating, Rev, Boykin was notified
by wire and left Immediately to at
tend the funeral
Mrs. Banks, during her long resi-
dence in Brunswick, had made hun
dreds of friends by her active work
In church and charitable work She
was consistent member of st. Marks
dlurch, and was also member of the
local chapter of the Daughters OF the
Confederacy. She was a most lovable
woman. had many close friends, and
her death caused universal sorrow in
the city,
The deceased is survived by hel
husband and one son, Albert G. Banks
jr.. who now resides near Savannah
The host of friends here will extend
their deepest sympathy to the bereav
ed members of the family.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1911-02-25
BRUNSWICK MAY
HAVE RACE TRACK
TO AFFORD TRAINING QUARTERS
FOR MANY HORSES WHICH
WILL COME HERE.
subject to Be Taken Up at a Meet
ing to Be Held BY Business Men
shortly-Would Mean a Big Thing
for This City.

If plans which are now on foot ma
terlallze, Brunswick will next winter
nave one of the best race tracks n
the south. Not that this city is 10
become the racing center of south
Georgia, but the track will be built
for the purpose of furnishing training
quarters for the horses of j. C. X.
Billings and other we'll known horse
owners, who have signified their will
lngness to bring many of their horses
to Brunswick in the event race
track is built
AS is well known, several OF the
Billings horses have been wintering
In Brunswick for the past two years
and the owner. as well as Capt. Tan
ner, the popular trainer, who also
owns some very handsome horses. are
very much pleased with this city as a
training point, but they are compell-
ed to leave here early in the spring
for the simple reason that there is
no race track here where the horses
can be trained.
The question has been discussed at
some length by the business people of
the city, and it is now planned to hold
meeting in the near future, to which
Mr. Tanner will be invited, and the
matter will be thoroughly discussed
with the probable result that il Will
be decided to build tAe track during
the coming summer.
1t Is estimated that probably he:
tween fifty and one hundred horses
would be brought to this city every
winter TO go into training quarters,
and besides proving hig thing for
the city financially, our people would
have an opportunity to see some rae
es between the fastest trotting and
pacing horses in the country Among
those now in the city are Uhlan, holI-
er of the worlds record; Lou Dillon,
herseif a record-breaker, and several
other of the Billings horses.
The establishment of race track
would mean the bringing of many
more horses TO Dhe city and, as stated
the matter win shortly be taken up ty
the business men OF the city
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1911-02-25
CHICAGO SLAVS THROW FAKE
BOMBS AT HUNGARIAN COUNT
Caused Riot in Fine Arts Buildnq
Thursday Night.

Chicago, Feb. Determination of
bombs found by the police after riots
in the Fine Arts building last night.
in which dissatisfied slavs broke up
an address by Count Albert Apponyi,
OF Hungary. succeeding in striking
him several blows before the disturb
ance was quelled, showed the missiles
were nakebelieve Internal machines.
When opened, the supposed bombs
consisted of heavy cardboard tubes,
capped at each end aud wound with
a few strands of cord. Inside was q
small quantity OF clay.