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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-03
PASTORS HOME is
ENTERED BY THIEF
Rev. II. ". Reed of First Baptist
Church Returns From Services
to Find Place Ramsacked.

The home of Rev. H. w. Reed,
80 Fifteenth street, was broken into
and burglarized last evening while
the minister was holding services at
the First Baptist church of which he
is the pastor. The residence is To-
Gated just south of the church. Rev.
Reed left the house at 1880 and re-
turned at 8:45 and in the interim
the burglary had been committed.
Entrance was gained through a pan
try window which was pried open.
The house was Tamsacked from top
to bottom and strewing the floor ey-
erywhere were the ends of burned
matches.
The intruder securd SIS in cash
and silverware valued at similar
amount No clew as to the thief's
identity was left behind.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-03
First Candidates Under
Commission Form

Here are the first candidates for
Office in Rock Island under the COM
mission form of municipal govern
ment in the alphabetical order in
which their names will appear on the
official ballot, and the avocatiOn of
each:
MAYOR.
George Washington McCaskrin,
attorney, present mayor.
Harry Nj. SchFiver, attorney.
COMMISSIONERS.
Jonas Bear, retired merchant.
u. J. Carlson. carpenter.
Archie Hart, conductor Tri-City
Railway company.
OrTin Holt, mechanical engineer.
y Juh!. retired contractor.
Martin Rudgren. city clerk.
X. II. Reynolds, attorney.
c. j. Smith, police magistrate.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-03
GOVERNOR is PAT ON
THE GENEVA INQUIRY
Says Whole Matter Is Before the
State Board of Admins
tratiOn

Attorney P. II. Wells, who has been
representing Minnie Hobert in the in
vestigation of conditions at the Geneva
training school for girls. today receiv-
ed from Governor c. S. Deneen replies
to letters he had written protesting
against the destruction of the torture"
chairs at the institution, and requesting
that Mrs. Ophelia L. Amigh, superin-
tendent of the school. be ordered to de-
sist in writing 'bluffing" letters 10 the
Hobert girl, a former inmate of the
school, until the inquiry is completed.
THE letters are nicely written. and
on fine grade of paper" Mr.. Wells
said, but they contain no direct ans
wer to my requests. further than to
state that all matters referred to in
my letters were in the hands of the
state board of administration. The
governor states also that Mrs Amigh
would be in Springfield today TO APP
pear before the state board of admin
istration. Thus # appears that Mrs.
Amigh was not al home today when
committee representing the Moline
Woman's club called at the Geneva
school" q.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-03
BIG DEPARTMENT STORE
HAS EASTER OPENING
Big Store Is RespIendent With
Springt me Decorations.

What nature has failed to accom-
plish thus far, the L. S. McCabe's
department store has succeeded in
doing for in that store today It was
springtime without a doubt. The
occasion marks the spring opening
and the Easter sale of the big de-
partment store. The store is a per-
feet bower. From the ceilings are
suspended baskets Of flowers in
bloom and the supporting pillars are
entwined with vines and green fol-
iage. These extend out over the
aisles, meet overhead and form great
archways of green, which with the
splotches of radiant colors of the
blossoms, present a picture OF beauty
and charm. In the foliage are num-
erous song birds adding their pip
ing notes TO the sweet strains OF the
harp and orchestra. Varied coIored
lights are distributed among the
vines and IN the archways and the
whole scene is one OF beauty. Dur
ing tho afternoon, tea was served TO
the 'lty customers OF the store and
duTiHE The sale this custom viii be
continued. the tea room being thrown
open to the ladies from to each
afternoon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-03
BE READY FOR PUBLIC
IN SHORT TIME NOW
Delayed Marble and Wood Work for
Peoples National Bank Ar
riVeS at Last.

The delayed marble and woodwork
for the completion of the interior of
the remodeled Peoples National bank
has arrived and the work is being en-
ergeticauy pushed. Delay was exper-
fenced in the shipment of the marble
owing to the fact that the marble cut
tiers were on a strike. Now that the
material is on hand no further time
will be lost and Cashier Hellpenstell
hopes that when he throws the new
bank open to the public that he will
have something 10 show.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-03
SchriVer the Man for the
MayOra1ty

When Harry schriver announced platform
support candidate operation of
Argus
pledged him its the strength of his posi-
tion a of good character
who could be relied upon to do what he said.
Briefly principles
upheld government, de-
purpose if elected with his
ciate commissioners to Rock Island creditable adj
politics by pub
lie good.
police the best police the best chief of the
department the best Of the waterwors
and the best heads Of all that would be possible
irrespective of parsanship and that the
rule should apply to all subordinate positions.
the things precisely that commission form of
government contempates.
Mr. schrver has grown in strength as the campaign has
progressed. He has himself dignifed
the election be truly said, in all he
proven a model candidate.
Early n
would prefer that all that of bitterness of
declined indulge personalities,
but he would ready defend his
this he has
II realize the great honor that would
mayoralty of Island any time Mr..
Schrve said today conversation with representative of
Argus and particularly occasion
the Inauguration of the commission form of If
elected of this city tomorrow and have every rea
believe will be- it shall be sole desire and aim to
prove worthy reposed I know
will the city their affairs properly
conducted, and know what it will mean to
Il where did the opening of the campaign
principles municipal
government further that alliance
any political party political faction ring and
political faction will control dom
policies No dishonorable element in the
community will have consideration much influence
be jealous of the reputation will make in
election. Realizing fully that
portunity will be first and only aim to the
the very best that is in and do all in to
what all the people it to beone of
the best cities on the map
Thus Mr. schriver gives promise of an intelligent
sensible like the Office for
which he is standing
If he is elected tomorrow, he surely will be-
the a candidate
the will be satisfied that mistake
in
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-03
Obituary Record
MRS. PETER EDWALL.

Mrs. Peter EdwaIl died this morning
at 1885 in the family home, 4315
Eighth avenue. Mrs. Edwau had not
been feeling well for few days, but
it was not till yesterday that her i'll
ness became serious AT that time,
there was a sudden change IN her con-
dition and she failed rapidly till death
claimed her this morning. Mrs. Ed
wall was born in Sweden, Sept is,
1898. She was married to Peter Ed
wall April 81, 1860 Nine years later,
the couple came to this country, and
settled in Moline, where they lived
till 10 years ago, when they removed
to Rock Island. Last year, the golden
wedding anniversary of the couple
was observed. Mrs. Edwall was a
charter member of the Mission Taber
nacle in Moline. She leaves beside
her husband, the following children,
Mrs. s. w. Peterson, East Moline,
Bessie at home, Mrs. c. A. Carlson.
Rock Island, Mrs. Bernard Anderson,
Chicago, Esther and Ruth at home,
and Charles E, and Arthur F., Dallas,
Texas She also leaves two brothers,
P. G. Swenson of Dayton, Iowa, and J.
F. Swenson in Sweden, and Is grand
children. The funeral arrangements
will be made after the arrival of the
sons from their home in Texas.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-03
FIRE
STARTED IN SHACK
Blaze Is Checked by Department ~
fore Howell Is DAM
aged.

The old shack above Ninth ave
nue. on Twenty-second street, which
formerly was occupied by the recluse,
Gustave Holks, was set afire yester-
day morning shortly after o'clock
but before the flames had spread
over the place, the fire department
had responded to a call which was
sent in over the new system. The
place has not been occupied for
months, and during that time doors
and windows have been broken off
and its awful condition has been
IN plain view to all who must pass
the place. That the fire was of in
cendiary origin, 1t is certain, because
of the nature of the blaze. The dam
age to the property is nominal.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-03
schriver's Reply to Busch
Estate Charges

Rock Island, April Editor
The Argus: Assuming the public is
prepared in every campaign to hear
lot of ridiculous campaign stor-
les, l have refrained from answer
ing any of them. But as the mayor
and some of his friends have seen
fit during the last few days to circu-
late a report that some years ago
siding at Sears Of some property, l
deem it advisable to make the fol-
lowing statement in answer to this
Infamous and unfair charge.
The owner of the property in
question died during the summer of
1905, leaving a last will and tesla
ment in which she bequeathed her
property to her husband, subject to
a mortgage. Shortly afterwards, the
husband was indicted on a serious
charge and engaged me to defend
him. He decided the property to me
TO secure my attorneys fees, sub
ject to the mortgage and with the
further agreement that 1 pay off
penses of his trial in the circuit
court, which 1 did. A bill was filed
to set aside the will and in the mean
time the mortgage was foreclosed
and the property sold at public auc-
ton at the court house by the mas
gage judgment. To protect myself,
| had the property bid in at said
public sale for S63S.25. / paid the
personal debts of the owner and ex-
penses of getting evidence and pre-
pairing for trial, amounting to
s229.2O, making a total of ss67.45
| had invested in the property.
REPAIRED THE PROPERTY.
The house was unfinished up
stairs, neither lathed, plastered nor
partitioned into rooms, implanted
and in very poor condition, nor was
there any cellar. / had the same
fixed the value at s1,25O, leaving
me an equity in said premises of
s3S2.55.
While under no legal liability to
do so at that time. / gave Hon !
Thomas Campbell. legal guardian I
Tor the children, the sum of 5000 /
'or their benefit, leaving me $1S2.55 !.
equity in the property for my legal 4
services in defending the owner in .
he circuit court on a criminal .
:harge, and this is very modest !
ZEE, considering the work in con- 4
lection with a case of this charac- !
er. attended the preliminary
fearing, made several trips into the I.
northern part OF the state. where the I.
defendant formerly lived and all 4
old devoted over two weeks time to (
he case, including the trial So II /
3 very plain to anyone when the (
acts are truthfully stated that no (
me was taken advantage of nor was 4
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-03
Personal Points

NJ. p. Wore has returned home after
an extended eastern visit.
F. W. Martin OF Chicago is in the
city, the guest of ". R. Alexander.
Mrs. Mary Wadsworth has returned
home after having spent the winter
months in Florida.
Miss Ruth Reticker has returned TO
the University of Chicago TO resume
her studies for the spring quarter.
Miss Rosabel Stewart has returned
home from Tulsa, Okla, where she
visited several weeks with relatives.
NJ. H. Sexton and H. E. Casteel left
last night for Chicago to attend to-
days meeting of the national baseball
commission.
Mr.. and Mrs NJ c. Rice left yester-
day for Chicago, from which city Mrs.
Rice goes on to Richmond, Va. for an
extended visit.
Miss Florence McCandIess has re-
turned to Lake Forest college after
having spent the spring vacation with
her parents, Dr. and Mrs. A H. Nc
Candless.
Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel Corken return
ed home yesterday after a three
sojourn at Los Angeles, Pasar
dens, San Francisco, and Oakland,
CAL, and Pueblo, Col
Omar Sharpe left this noon for Nor
gan Park academy where he will re-
sumo his studies after spending the
spring vacation with his parents, Mr.
and Mrs. c. e. Sharpe
Frederick l. Mitchell Of this city, |
who is attending the Tome School /
Tor Boys at Port Deposit, Md, has |
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-03
FIRST ELECTION
UNDER new LAW
Rock Island to Vote Tomorrow
on Candidates for the Five
Offices.
TWO ARE FOR MAYOR
Eight Standing for Favor for Of
fees of Commissioners~The
Issue.

Tomorrow occurs the first general
election in Rock Island under the
commission form Of municipal govern
nent, the polls opening at in the
morning and closing at 3 in the after
loon. The contest for the mayoralty
between II. NJ. Schriver and Mayor
George W McCaskrin the two candi-
lates nominated by the primaries has
been a lively one. Mr.. Schriver has
stood on a platform representing the
principles Of the commission form OF
government, and declaring in emphat-
C terms an Unhampered position in
he discharge of his duties. Mayor
McCaskrin has made his own admin
.stration his issue. BY dodgers and
n public address he has conducted
ais campaign.
FOR THE COMMISSIONERS.
For commissioners there are eight
candidates as follows:
Jonas Bear, retired merchant.
P. J. Carlson, carpenter.
Archie Hart, conductor Tri-City
Railway company.
Orrin Holt, mechanical engineer.
y. Jubl, retired contractor.
Martin Rudgren, city clerk.
R. r. Reynolds, attorney
c. J. Smith, police magistrate.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-03
CLAIM THAT FLOATERS
CAME BY CAR LOAD
Police Deny knowledge of Any Such
Influx but Sheriff Is Ready
to Aid.

An employe of the Rock Island road
declared this morning that nearly 200
buns, hoboes and other riff-raff came
into the city this morning on various
Rock Island trains from points east
of here and dropped off before reach
ing the Thirty-first street depot. He
inferred that they were fioaters, who
expect to vote tomorrow. The police
declare they have heard nothing of
the report Sheriff o. L. Bruner said
this afternoon he would have a spe
cial deputy at each voting precinct TO
prevent illegal voting.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-03
onLICE RAID LITTLE ITALY
lat Men Arrested and Weap-
ii Ammunition COnfisCated.

-sas City, Mo, April 3.-Kansas
City's Little Italy was raided last
night. Fifty-eight men were arrested
and scores of weapons and much am
munitiOn were confiscated. A veritable
arsenal was found in one residence six
blocks from police headquarters. The
prisoners were examined secretly and
46 were held for further investigation.
The raid was the outcome of the MUIR
der last Tuesday of Joseph Raimo. an
Italian policeman, who was shot from
ambush
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-03
WILL CANVAS VOTE
TOMORROW NIGHT
So That Change From Old Regime
to New May Be Made Without
Delay.

In order that the change to the
commission form of government
may be brought about at once, and
without hitch, it is probable that
there will be a proposition made to
the city council of Rock Island and
that Of Moline this evening. a con-
ference was held this, morning by
City Attorney ]. F. Witter of this
city and Axel Kohler of Moline and
it was their opinion that the coun-
ellis should meet tomorrow evening
and canvas the votes at once, so
that the names of the successful
candidates might be learned with
out delay.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-03
n. Il. CHINBERG.

\. P Cinberg died Saturday night
at o'clock in the home of his son,
A. G. Chinberg at Orion, after an i'll
ness of several weeks, caused by in
firmities of age. He was a native of
Sweden, having been born at Oester-
gotland, SO years, months and q
days ago. He came 10 the United
States in 1850 and settled in Gales
burg, where he resided for many
years. He then removed to Andover,
where he resided till six years ago.
For the last six years, he had made
his home with his son. He leaves two
sons, A. G Chinberg and C. A. Chin
berg, the latter residing at Leota, Kas.
He also leaves IS grandchildren and
10 great grandchildren. The funeral
is to be held tomorrow with burial in
the Andover cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-03
The Democratic
Township Ticket

The democratic township ticket,
which should not be overlooked in the
excitement of Tuesdays election, is
composed Of representative men, wor-
thy Of the confidence and support of
the people.
The candidates for assistant super
yisors are: John McShane, Andrew
Math, s. J. Stader, Frank Meenan, 10
seph Lerch, and William Trefz, while
Frank King is the candidate for con-
stable.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-03
MRS. JOHN HOLMES.

Mrs. John Holmes died yesterday af-
ternoon at $3.50 in the home of her
father, John Butter, at HillsdaIe, after
an illness of several months with
stomach trouble. She was 80 years of
age. She leaves besides her parents
and husband, three brothers, Clarence
and Alfred at home, and Glenn. who is
attending the University of Illinois.
and three sisters, Birdie, VERNE and
Goldie
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-03
The Snow Storm.

Four inches of snow fell yesterday,
establishing a new record for April and
causing much damage 10 telegraph and
telephone wires. The storm was &C
companied by lightning and thunder,
which Observer Sherier however. says
is not unusual, as similar phenomenon
occurring in January.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-03
HERMITAGE RANCH is SOLD
Col. John Lambert Acquires Prop
erty for $4,000.

. Los Angeles, Cal, April 3.-Hermit-
age ranch, formerly known as the Craig
ranch. has been purchased by Colonel
John Lambert of Pasadena and Chi
cago for $4,000. Colonel Lambert
bought go acres of the ranch lands two
years ago and had them set out to
oranges and lemons This last pur-
chase totals 140 acres additional
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-03
Given 10 DAYS.

Samuel Mcclure was arrested last
night on a charge of disorderly con-
duct and this morning he was sent to
the county Jail for a stay Of 10 days
Justice P. H. Wells acted as police
magistrate In the absence from duty
OF Magistrate c. J. Smith.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-03
GRIEVING WIFE KILLS SELF
Fear of Foul Play or Accident
Prompts Denver Suicide.

Denver, Col, April 3.-Fearing her
husband, aged so, who left Denver
three weeks ago, had met with foul
play or accident. Mrs. Mary Carter
drank carbolic acid Saturday and her
body was found yesterday morning
Mrs. Carter was 81 years old and had
been married 65 years.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-03
Public Notice to Saloon Keepers.

All those engaged in the saloon
business in the city OF Rock Island
will please take notice of the laws
governing elections and see that their
saloons are closed in conformity with
the Law. Very truly yours,
GEORGE W. MCASKRIN,
Mayor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-03
Notice.
Mayor.

The regular annual meeting of the
stock holders of the Rock Island Saw
ings bank for the election of nine d.
rectors for one year will be held at
the office of the said bank in Rock Is
land, Ill, Monday. April 10, 1911.
Polls will be open at 10 a m and will
close at u noon of said day.
P. GREENAWALT, Cashier.
Rock Island. April /, 1911.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-03

Every family and especially those
who reside in the country should he
provided at all times with a bottle
OF Chamberlain's Liniment. There
Ia no telling when it may be wanted
in case OF an accident or emergency.
1t Is most excellent in all cases OF
rheumatism, sprains and bruises.
Sold by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-03

Diamond 10 Line company. He will
work under the direction of Carl
]. Mangan, who was named as tri-
city agent for the company few
weeks ago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-03
CHIEF CLERK is NAMED

Andrew Murphy Is Chosen by Carl
j. Mangan as Assistant.
Andrew Murphy today began his
duties as chief clerk of the Rock
Island office of the Streckfus Steam
boat Line company. successor to the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-03

succeeded in winning a place on the
ball team at that school. He is to
play right field. The Tome school puts
out a fast team.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-03
Licensed to Wed.

my corarrt dishonorable or unpro-
fessional
INVITES COMPARISON
My professional career during the
last IL years l have practiced law
in this community as we'll as my
private life, is open TO the world.
have lived in this county all my
life and it is for the citizens of this
city to judge my reputation, charac-
ter, sobriety, decency and qualifica-
tions compared with those of my
abusive and unfair opponent.
In conclusion I wish to say that
/ have made clean canvass, while
on the contrary, my opponent has
maligned and villifed me- Malicious
stories without number have been
circulated about me that | have
promised positions to various per-
sons. that / am unfavorable to UNI
ion labor, that I have dangerous al
liances, etc, etc, These and the
hundreds Of other absurd stories |
brand as absolutely false and OF
course are calculated to misIead the
public.
Yours for fairness,
MANN bStIht
UPHELD BY MIR. CAMPBELL.
Rock Island, April Editor
The Argus: ] have read the forego-
ing article signed by Mr.. Schriver in
reference to the above mentioned
property and desire to inform the
public what he says is true
/ was the guardian of the chill
dren referred to and Mr. Schriyer
paid me $500 for their benefit, which /
my attorney advised me to accept. I
The property in question ! consid- |
cred worth from $1,000 10 1900.
I further state that Mr.. Schriver
did in no way take any advantage Of I
the children I represented
THOMAS CAMPBELL.
Hon. Thomas Campbell made an /
additional statement today as follows:
The 5000 which Mr.. Schriver gave
ne for the Busch children was every
;ent that / could expect for them If /
had not been satisfied that it was,
would not have accepted it. / con-
'ideT that Harry NJ. Schriver acted
lonorably as a man ard a lawyer in
hat case. AS a matter Of fact il is
doubtful whether / could have got
.ent had he not given it to me Of his
,wn free will and accord"
George W. Evans. 24f7 Thirteenth
venue, a brother Of CIementine
busch, owner of The estate in ques-
ion, made the following statement
his morning TO representative OF
The Argus: THE statements made
y Mr.. Campbell are correct In every
etail. Ny sister prior to her death,
laced the estate in my hands to be
old for $500. Mr.. Schrivers dealings
n the case were honorable in the ex-
RENE"
Evening journal., 1911-11-21
TO CALL DAMAGE
SUIT UP AGAIN
Gatto Case Set for Trial in
Superior Court After
Difficulties

The case Of Frances Theresa Gatta
VS.. the Philadelphia, Baltimore and
Washington Railroad Company, which
comes up for trial in the Superior
Court is somewhat peculiar
1t is a case where Mrs. Gatta is
suing for the recovery of damages for
the loss of her husbands life. Gatta
was employed in the works of the
Pullman Car Company and while go
ing across the railroad tracks in the
Pullman yards was killed by freight
cars. Suit was brought first in the
United States Court subsequently &C.
tion for damages was brought I'm the
county court here and after the plain
tiff had put in its evidence a non-
suit was granted. An appeal was
taken to the Supreme Court and that
tribunal sent the case back for trial,
as the court below erred.
The plaintiff is represented by Hig-
gins and Eastburn. and the defence
by Ward. Gray and Neary.