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Rock Island Argus., 1911-06-06
POOL HALL Scene
OF A ANASTY FIGHT
Billiard Cue Was Used Effect-
lively on Head of John Lyons,
Who Was Boisterous.
PROPRIETORS ARRESTED
Warned Against Having Boys OF
Tender Years in Place and
Other Violations.

Though he had been warned TO stop
swearing in front of the Nicole pool
hall at 1923 Second avenue by one of
the proprietors of the hall, John Lyons,
20 years old, refused to be quiet and
was only subdued after he had been
hit over the head with a cue and ar
rested. The two proprietors who fgur-
ed in the scrape were arrested. They
are s. M Nicole and P. H. Nicole. The
fight occurred at s o'clock last even
ing, and, just as the excitement was
highest Captain James Reynolds ap-
peared and placed the trio under ar
rest.
This morning they we're brought be-
fore Police Magistrate c. ]. Smith
charged with assault and battery. All
plead guilty Of the charge. Lyons stat
ed that he had been drinking beer and
was only conversing with friends when
told to be quiet. The elder Nicole
slapped him. The quarrel started on
the sidewalk in front of the pool hall.
but finished within the room.
WAS AFTER REVENGE.
Lyons, armed with billiard cue, was
after revenge for the slap, when the
younger Nicole interfered. Lyons, af-
ter a struggle, lost possession of the
cue. P. H. Nicole took it away from
him, and then to insure his safety hit
Lyons over the head, inflicting a nasty
cut. Lyons was fined $50 and costs.
and as he was unable to pay, was sent
to the county Jail for 10 days. 8. NJ.
Nicole was fined $40 and costs and P.
H. Nicole was fined SIS and costs.
They paid.
Before escorting them to the lookup
Captain Reynolds closed the pool hall.
After imposing their fines, Magistrate
Smith warned the proprietors against
conducting the pool hall in future as in
the past. He said that no longer would
boys under age, who could but reach
in the place. He also said that chairs
for patrons must be kept inside of the
hall in order to insure women safety
from insults in passing.
TRIO OF FRIENDS IN FIGHT.
A trio of men who room at the
Maucker house at Sixteenth street and
Fourth avenue quarreled over a card
game which they were playing in their
room last night and as a result two
were arrested. One of them, Frank
Lyman, had Quarreled with one of the
trio who made good his getaway be-
fore the arrival of the police, and the
third man, w. d. Cunningham, tried to
pacify them. He received a beating
which will give him reason to count
ten hereafter before he tries to stop
any more f1stic encounters Lyman
and Cunningham were fined $40 and
costs each.
Rock Island Argus., 1911-06-06
eleven INJURED IN
PEORIA RAIL WRECK
Engineer Robert Atkinson, Formerly
of Rock Island, Fares Worst
of Victims.

Following is a complete list Of
those injured in the wreck on the
Rock Island road at Peoria yester-
day morning:
Engineer Robert Atkinson, Pc
oria, internal injuries, leg broken.
Fireman Edward Monroe, Peoria,
cut, bruised internally.
Engineer Fred Mile. Peoria; leg
broken.
Fireman William Oepke. Peoria,
cut and bruised.
Fireman Edward Hellon, Peoria.
bruised.
Lee O'Nen Browne, Ottawa, back
and side wrenched.
William NJ. Barnes, Peoria, back
wrenched.
Dr. George Limmer, Peoria, bruis-
ed about head.
Fred Fern. Peoria, mail clerk,
bruised generally.
Henry Gerard. Joliet, baggage
man. bruised generally.
Mrs Sarah Brunfelt. Peoria,
bruised.
Engineer Atkinson formerly resid-
ed in Rock Island and is well known
in the city. He was plotting a pas
senger train running between Chica-
go and Peoria. The train ran into
an open switch. The train was hurl-
ed from the track. the passenger en-
Eine reduced TO scrap iron, the three
other moguls badly crippled and
tracking and turntable into which
the crush was forced, smashed up
generally.
Rock Island Argus., 1911-06-06
MAN is FRUSTRATED
BY EXCESSIVE HEAT
William Clayton of Davenport Over.
come Yesterday Afternoon
First of Year Here.

The excessive heat yesterday after.
noon was a little too much for vii.
liam Clayton, OF Davenport, and at
g.: 30 he was overcome while walking
along Fifth avenue near Twenty mint tn
street Mrs. E. w. Lewis saw the man
fall and had him carried into her
home, where she assisted before the
arrival of physicians in restoring him.
He was later removed to st. An
thongs hospital and kept there till
this afternoon. when he was allowed
10 return to his home. This is the
first prostration to be reported tails
year
Rock Island Argus., 1911-06-06
Social Events
MISS HUBBARD IN RECITAL.

MISS LOIS HUBBARD WHO is A
pupil of Miss Eta Gabbert, will give
a pianoforte recital at the Schiller
Music hail, PIG West Third street.
Davenport tomorrow evening at 8
o'clock. Miss Hubbard has completed
the course in piano, also the teachers
course. She will be assisted by her
sister, Miss Marian Hubbard. The fol-
lowing program will be given:
(a) "Automne" ........C. Cnaminsde
(b) "Marzwind" ....E. A. MacDowelI
Sonata Eroica" ...E. A. MacDowelI
CFfrst Movement)
Ga Study No. 13 NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
Cb) Octave Study No. 40. Karl Czerny
Hungarian Rhapsody, No. 2. Franz Liszt
Hungarian Rhapsody, No. IL ....
................ Franz List
Concerto, G.. Minor ........
Allegro Movement ......... Dussek
Orchestral part on second piano, Miss
Eta Gabbert.
Polonaise, Opus SO ........F. Chopin
"Etude Japonaise" Ed. Poldini
Presentation of diploma-Rev. Le-
Roy NJ. Coffman, D. D.
Rock Island Argus., 1911-06-06
BOYS RIDE A MILE
ON CAPSlZED CANOE
Three Davenport Boys Have Scare
of Their Lives Before Res
cued From Midstream.

Last evening, after having been
dumped into the river when the canoe
in which they were drifting capsized,
John Schuler, Weir Sears and James
Mckee of Davenport foated for a mile
before they were rescued from their
perilous position. The boys left their
homes early in the evening to go
canoeing. When about a mile above
the Rock Island bridge. their craft was
overturned. All managed to grasp it,
and in that manner were kept afioat in
mid-stream. They called Justify for aid
during their trip, and it was not till
they were below the bridge that res
cuers put out from shore in rowboats
to go to their aid.
Rock Island Argus., 1911-06-06
Sent
Free to Try

It may be taken for granted that
there is no family of any size that
goes very long without needing lax
ative. If you don't know of a good
laxative, or the laxative you are using
is losing its effect, we want to call
your attention to DR.. Caldwelrs Syrup
Pepsin, which thousands of families
are using successfully.
We have scores of letters from moth
ers, and scores from prominent men
saying they are using It personally and
giving it to their families. men like Mr..
c. K. Smith OF the Traffic Clearing
House. Pine Bluff. Ark, and Mr.. George
3. Turner. a lawyer OF Harlan. Ky. The
thousands OF mothers who use 1t them
selves and give 1t to their children
would take too much space to mention
The reason they prefer Syrup Pepsin
is that 1t is a mild, gentle laxative
tonic that 1oes not gripe-effective and
yet so mill that babies can take Il. It's
tonic ingredients invigorate the body
and strengthen the stomach and bow
el muscles so that they again do their
work naturally. II you have been a
tics you win discard them when you
once use Syrup Pepsin.
You can buy a fifty cent or one dol
doing so you may want to try It free.
If so, send your address to DR.. Cald-
well and he viii promptly forward q
free sample bottle. Then, being con-
vinced, do as others are doing and buy
It in the regular way OF your favorite
druggist.
Dr. Caldwell does not feel that the
purchase of his remedy ends his obli-
cation. He has specialized in stomach,
liver and bowel diseases for over forty
years and will be pleased to give tho
reader any advice on the subject FREQ
of charge All are welcome TO write
him Whether for the medical advice
al IN ~
W p: Caldwell. Sal Caldwell building.
Monticello, Ill.
Rock Island Argus., 1911-06-06
MUSIC STUDENTS CLUB.

MRS. BEN T. CABLE AT HER HOME
on Fifth avenue, was the hostess yes
terday to members of the Music Stu
dents club in the regular study pro-
gram. American music was studied
and the program consisted of vocal
numbers by Miss Grace Ames, Mrs.
Alfred Mueller and Mrs. William Wa
terman. Mrs. Florence Freisrat-Lee
gave violin solos and piano numbers
were given by Mrs. T. d. Starbuck,
Miss Elsa Simon and Miss Norma
Wiess. Two committees were appoint
ed, an auditing committee composed
of Miss Meta Lerch and Miss Elsa ST.
mon, and the nominating committee
Miss Grace Ames, Mrs. Leroy Camp
bell and Miss Louis lie Claire, Jr. 1t
was also decided to give SIS towards
the convention OF music teachers
which meets in Davenport the last OF
this month. The next meeting will be
with the president Mrs. Alfred Muel-
ler and will be the last If the year,
the election of officers will be held and
there will be no program given.
Rock Island Argus., 1911-06-06
X. P'S. OF COUNTY In
A JOINT CEREMONY
Lodges to Unite in a Glass Adoption
at CampbeIl's Island
July II.

knights Of Pythias lodges of Rock
Island county are to hold a joint in
itiation at Campbell's island Tues
day, July II, a special dispensation
granting the ceremonies in the
woods having been obtained from the
Illinois supreme lodge. The lodges
which will participate are those at
Rock Island, Moline, Watertown,
Port Byron, Cordova and Milan. The
class adoption will take place at 4
in the afternoon. At s there is to
be a banquet. A representative of
each lodge will be invited to respond
to a toast. John B. Vaughn of Car
linville, grand chancellor Of Illinois,
will be in charge of the exercises.
Rock Island Argus., 1911-06-06
Notice.

Public notice is hereby given that
a special meeting of the stockhold-
ers of the Streckfus Steamboat Line
company will be held on the 18th
day of June, A. D.. 1911. at the
hour OF 10 o'clock, a. m, at No. 80
State bank building in the city of
Rock Island, ILL.,, for the purpose Of
considering the following questions:
l. Changing the name Of said cor
poration to Streckfus Steamboat
Line.
2. Increasing the number of d.
rectors of said corporation from
three to five.
8. Electing two directors in case
the proposition to increase the num-
Der of directors Is adopted.
JOHN STRECKFUS
..iH JOE STRECKFU5,
siE36kis ROY STRECKFUS,
I'VE Board of Directors
Rock Island Argus., 1911-06-06
CONFLICT OVER
THE CARNIVAL
Sheriff and Mayor Disagree as
to What Constitutes Gam
bling Attractions.
FIRM STAND IS TAKEN
Understanding Is That Street Show
Will Go on II 1t Keeps Within
the Law.

A conflict Of authority between
county and city officials as to the
character Of numerous OF the attrac-
tions appearing on the streets in con-
nection with the Patterson shows,
which constitute the main feature
of the Moose carnival, occurred last
evening.
Sheriff Bruner ordered closed a
number of features which he con-
gtrued as open gambling or so close
ly approaching it as to be contrary
to law. A loud protest went from
those manipulating them, and mas
much as Mayor Schriver, who did not
regard some of them as in the
strictest sense gambling devices. aft
erward gave his consent to their run
ming, there was d disposition on TIE
part of many of them 10 resume in ds-
flance of the sheriff's orders.
SHERIFF Is FIRM
To any such purpose Sheriff Bru-
ner put an Immediate stop today,
when he notified the management of
the Patterson shows that IL one of
the features that he had ordered to
suspend, attempted to resume con-
trary 20 his orders, he would not
only confiscate the property but clear
the streets Of every one of the shows,
If II took the state militia to accom-
plish it. This put a quietus on this
phase of the carnival. 81 have stop
ped gambling in Rock Island as a
principle" said Sheriff Bruner. "Wny
should / permit a lot of strangers to
come IN and ply their trade for a
week"
AS TO THE SHOWS.
There are still mutterings of dis
approval of the way some of the
shows are laid out, but Ihe general
disposition of the business men and
property holders today seems to be,
that inasmuch as no objection WAS
made when the information was pub
Hshed that the Moose were contract
ing for the street fair, it would be
better to make the best of 1t now
and permit the carnival to go on
through the week, as long as the
laws are respected. I'VE were not
awake to what was coming when we
had time TO act" as one citizen put
II this morning. why, because of
our own negligence should we bring
hardship now on the order that has
gone ahead and made the arrange
mems at considerable expense"
MAYORS POSITION.
Mayor Schriver stated this morn
ing that had he had any idea that
the street shows were to create dis
satisfaction he would not have given
his consent to their coming here.
ssT
we should let them go along now,
while they behave themselves, as IL
would be unfair TO bring hardship
upon the order boosting the enter
prise
Rock Island Argus., 1911-06-06
Personal Points

Hon. E. ". Hurst returned last
night from Washington.
Miss Jetta Hurdle is here from Min
neapolis for a visit with friends.
Mrs. P. H. Wells has returned from
Des Moines, where she visited with
relatives.
Mrs. W. c. Israel of Des Moines Is
the guest of Mrs. Clara Lamphere,
933 Twentieth street.
Miss Jennie Wilcox has gone to
Ivor, Va, where she will visit in the
home Of Mr.. and Mrs. F. D. Taylor.
Leo Stevens has returned to Mis-
souri, after spending a week with his
parents, Mr. and Mrs. NJ T. Stevens.
Captain W. A. Rosenfield went to
Chicago last night to attend a session
of the canal commission of which he
is a member.
Stewart D. Marquis returned to
Lake Forest this afternoon after
brief visit with his parents. He grad
yates from the college this month.
Rev H w Munster, formerly IF
this city and now pastor Of the Mus
serville church at Muscatine, was in
the city today enroute to Madison,
Wis. He will spend a three weeks va
cation in the north.
Herman Roggenkamp left last night
for a visit in Chicago, Niagara Falls
and Brooklyn. He will sail from the
latter place June Is on the steamer
"Grosser Kursuerft' for Germany
where he will visit for three months.
Rock Island Argus., 1911-06-06

after q dramatic scene and speech by
the defendant, the court sentenced Cor
coran to be taken to the state peniten-
tiary at Joliet and kept there for a per-
iod of 10 years, as called for in the YER
dict of the jury. Just before the pass
ing Of Judgment Corcoran addressed
the court and swore that he was not
guilty of the crime with which he was
charged. The Judge, however, held that
the evidence showed his guilt beyond
q doubt.
Rock Island Argus., 1911-06-06
IN HONOR OF MISS eAMsLE

A PRETTY PRE-NUPTIAL PARTY
was given Saturday afternoon at the
home of Mrs. A. B. DuVon in Rock Is
land, when Mrs. w. H. briggs of Mo
line and Mrs. DuVon entertained for
their sister, Miss Ruth Gamble of Mo
line, who is to be June bride. About
twenty Moline and Rock Island young
ladies were present, and a delightful
social afternoon was spent, the guests
being occupied with pretty needle work
of all kinds. Frappe was served dur-
ing the afternoon and later the young
ladies were invited to the dining room
where elaborate refreshments were
served.
Rock Island Argus., 1911-06-06
Election In Company A.
Especial to The Argus.) }

Peoria. ILL.,, June 6.-The distribu-
ton Of literature attacking the NOR
ais of Illinois Legislators caused Will
liam Lloyd Clark OF Milan, ILL.,, to
be arraigned in the federal court to-
day on the charge of sending OBJ
scene matter through the mails
Clark, who was arrested yesterday,
gave bail in the sum of $500 for his
appearance at the October term of
court.
Rock Island Argus., 1911-06-06
Grant Further Continuance.

Justice w. F. Schroeder yesterday
afternoon granted another continu-
ance to c. c. Clifton, who was arrest
ed for selling liquor without a license
following the revocation of his license
for keeping his saloon open after Il
o'clock. The case will be up again
next Monday afternoon.
Rock Island Argus., 1911-06-06
LIEUT.. SMITH RETURNS
Again in Command of Local Division
of the Naval Reserves.

Lieutenant o. L. Smith, 8th diVi-
sion, 1. n. G., has returned to the
city and resumed command after an
absence of six months, during which
time the local division has been un-
der the command of Ensign Carl
Clough. Lieutenant Smith is well
pleased with the condition of the
company and the prospects of the
coming cruise which will be some
time in July
Rock Island Argus., 1911-06-06
New Desks for Commissioners.

The offices in the city hall used by
the commissioners were today equip
ped with handsome roll top desks.
That of Commissioner Rudgren was
placed in the office of the city clerk
while those of Commissioners Rey-
noIds, Hart and Bear are in the room
off Iof the city clerks quarters.
Rock Island Argus., 1911-06-06
SHORT WILL IS PROBATED
Gdders Testament Names Widow as
Sole Heir.

One of the briefest wills ever admit
ted to probate in Rock Island was pro-
bated this morning by Judge B. S.
Bell. The instrument was drawn by
the late Henry Lidders of this city
and 1t merely ordered that the estate
of the deceased should be given to the
widow, Mrs. Matilda Lidders, who was
named as executrix.
Rock Island Argus., 1911-06-06
Costume Tea,

a costume tea will be given
at the home of Mrs. E. w. Hurst
next Friday afternoon for the benefit
Of Bethany home. a bakery sale will
be held in connection with the tea.
The young ladies serving will appear
in costumes.
Rock Island Argus., 1911-06-06
PARK Board to oruanize.

The members of the park board OF
Rock Island are 60 meet this evening
in Long View park for the purpos.
of organizing. The members, were
named at a meeting OF the city com
mission q week ago and are as fol
lows: William Jackson. F. c. Deuk-
man. Otto Huber. W. H Dart and E. B
Mckown.
Rock Island Argus., 1911-06-06

evening with Miss Mabel johnson, 7S2
Fifteenth street. the meeting being
made as brief as possible because Of
the extreme heat. Miss Johnson was
assisted by Miss Bessie Larson. At
the business session it was decided 20
hold a picnic at Long View park some
day next week, for both active and
honorary members. The program last
evening consisted of a vocal duet by
the Misses Grace and Mabel Hoi-
combe, a quartet composed of the
Misses Nettie FAilbrook, Grace and
Mabel Holcombe, and Mabel Johnson.
Mrs. C. L. Lutes told of the Queen
Esther work at Monmouth and Gales
burg. The hostesses served refresh
ments following the. program.
Rock Island Argus., 1911-06-06
scHAFFERwAHLHEIM.

MISS MARY WAHLHEIM WHO
has been making her home with her
brother Felix Wahlheim, 2713 Eighth
and-a-half avenue this city, and Aug
uust Schaffer of 4O03 Armour avenue,
Chicago were married this morning at
9 O'Clock at Chicago. Mr.. Schaffer is
time keeper in the Stephens depart
ment store in Chicago and that city
will be their home.
Rock Island Argus., 1911-06-06
ENDOWMENT FUND SOCIETY.

THE ENDOWMENT FUND SOCI-
ETY. of Augustana college will meet to-
morrow afternoon with Mrs. John
Magnusson, 615 Forty-third stree.
The topic for the afternoon discussion
will be Sweden and Norway" and
will be given by Mrs. Grant Hult
berg.
Rock Island Argus., 1911-06-06
Giving Him q Tip.

HIm-I don't know bow to tell yor
how love you Her-Don't worry
about that III take 1t as 1t comes
What you want to get nervous abou.
IL how TO tell papa about it.-Toledo
Blade.
Rock Island Argus., 1911-06-06
Moochers Arrested.

William Harris and John Williams
were arrested yesterday afternoop
while they were attempting to raise a
little money by begging. Both were
sentenced to 20 days in the county
jail.
Rock Island Argus., 1911-06-06
A. BURDICk DEAD.
Davenport Pioneer Passes a
Month After Retiring From
Presidency of Bank.
HAD CANCER OF STOMACH
Native Of Pennsylvania, Comes West
at 1S and Began as Clerk in
Country Store.

Anthony Burdick, who retired from
the presidency of the First NatioDsl
bank, April 1, died last night at 6
o'clock at his home, 105 Cottage ave
nue., Davenport. Cancer of the stom-
ach was the fatal malady. Mr.. Bur
dick, who was "a years old, was born
in Erie, Pa, March 90, 1897.
Mr.. Burdick came west when be
was IS, first settling in Rock Island
After a brief residence in this city he
clerked in stores in Aledo and New Bos4
ton. At the latter place ne purchased
a store and conducted it four years,
after which he moved to Davenport
for residence. He continued to live in
that city until his death. His first
Davenport venture was as proprietor
of a carriage factory.
p YEARS BANKER.
Twenty-Five years ago he engaged in
banking. For IS years he was presi-
dent of the First National. His sue
cessor is A. F. Dawson, former con-
gressman from the Second Iowa dis
trict.
Mr.. Burdick is survived by two
children; Mrs. NJ. n. Richardson and
Edna Burdick, both of Davenport.
The funeral will be held in the
home tomorrow afternoon at 2 O'Clock.
Rock Island Argus., 1911-06-06
Woman Oisorderly.

Nellie Blake was fined SO in police
court for disorderly conduct. II IVES
charged that she was drunk and bois-
ferrous.
John Ragen was fined 81 for discr-
DERBY conduct. Walter Williams, ar
rested for like offense received the
same fine.
Rock Island Argus., 1911-06-06

of the inside electrical workers who
are now on strike, in which Golden
was charged with assault upon the per
son of one of the employees of the Elec-
trio Construction & Machinery COM
pany. 1t is understood that the alleg-
ed assault grew out of strike difficult
ties.
Rock Island Argus., 1911-06-06
LAST COFFEE OF SEASON.

THE LADIES AID SOCIETY OF
the First Methodist church will give
the last coffee of the season tomorrow
afternoon at the home of Mrs. ]. F..
Robinson, 613 Twentieth street Mem
bers of the congregation and friends
as well will be welcome at this coffee
Rock Island Argus., 1911-06-06
ANNUAL GARDEN PARTY.

THE ANNUAL GARDEN PARTY
Of the Moline Woman's club will be
given by Mrs. F. G. Allen, Thursday
June 8. The hours are from 3 to 6.
Rock Island Argus., 1911-06-06
FRANK C0RCORAN
FINALLY SENTENCED
Motion for New Trial OverruIed anil
He Is Ordered Taken to Joliet
Penitentiary.

The motion for new trial for Frank
Corcoran, recently found guilty of rape,
was denied this afternoon by Judge r.
D. Ramsay in the circuit court, and
Rock Island Argus., 1911-06-06

Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver
Tablets will brace up the nerves. ban
ish sick headache. prevent despon-
dency and invigorate the whole sys-
tenn Sold by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus., 1911-06-06
FOR MISS HARTzELL.

FIFTEEN YOUNG LADIES OF
the advertising department of Deere
& Co., entertained for Miss Helen
Hartzell, who is to be bride of June
Z, at a dinner at the New Harper Sat
urday evening. One of the private
parlors was beautifully decorated with
roses and ferns, the latter being ar.
ranged in heart shapes on the table.
Little heartshaped place cards with
hand-painted girls heads were at each
plate. Miss Hartzell was presented
with a silver carving set from the
Deere and company girls. and after
the dinner the young ladies took
cooling ride to Watch Tower, where
they enjoyed the band concert
Rock Island Argus., 1911-06-06
BUSY BEE SOCIETY.

THE BUSY BEE SEWING SOCIETY
will meet with Mrs. George H. Clapper,
30O2h Fifth avenue, Thursday after
noon
Rock Island Argus., 1911-06-06
U. LADIES, AID socJErY.

THE LADIES' AID SOCIETY OF
the United Presbyterian church viii
meet Friday afternoon with Mrs. J.
Brooks, 4OO2 Seventh avenue.
Rock Island Argus., 1911-06-06
caus, and Effect

There are many delightful dishes to
be made from left over food"
That's NICE" responded the young
bride There's a great deal of food
left over since began doing the COOK.
tng."-Washington Herald
Rock Island Argus., 1911-06-06
MAYORS POSITION.

Charged With Assault
A warrant was issued today in the
court against John Golden, one
Rock Island Argus., 1911-06-06
QUEEN ESTHER CIRCLE

THE QUEEN ESTHER CIRCLE OF
the First Methodist church met last
Rock Island Argus., 1911-06-06

Steamer Morning Star to
st. PauLEvery Saturday at
3:15 p. m. Phone West 1S8.