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The Prescott daily news., 1911-01-11
STATE DECLARES WATER IN PACKERS SICK ROOM WAS
 POISONED.
CURIOUS CROWD ON HAND
Defense Charges Brother of Schenk Is at Bottom of Prosecution, Which Is Claimed to Be
 Conspiracy.

Wheeling, w. Va, Jan. 11.-Mrs. Laura Farnsworth Schenk, wife of John o. Schenk, who is on trial ac- cused of attempting to murder her millionaire husband, Is charged by the prosecutor with even having poisoned the drinking water in his sick room. The fact that her daughter. Virginia, her first child, drank of this water end became dangerously ill from ar senic poisoning, is cited as proof of this.
 On one side of this trial is to be pre- serted the alleged inhuman wife and mother, whne in the woman's cause her lawyers will plead that she stands now as the object of a contemptible and frightful conspiracy; that ever since she esaped the drudgery and lowliness of a housemaids life by win. ming the love of John Schenk, the Schenk family have been bitterly an. tagonistic to her; that socially she stood a stumbling block between them wlth their latterly acquired millions and the position that they aspired to attain.
 Brothers Hatred Cited.
 Ever since she married JoLn Schenk, his brother Albert, has been her bitter enemy" declared her law yer. For years he has tried to part Jchn Schenk from his wife. He has al To her out of places where he found her. This woman, daughter of a weak minded mother, which is surely no fault of her own, knows nothing of poisons. She has been forced into this position merely through circum- stances arranged to put her out of the way"
 Curious Crowd on Hand.
 While the jury was being chosen a crowd battled its way into the court room Albert Sehenk came to the courthouse, but he did not appear in s,de. He escorted there in his motor ear Miss Evans, the first nurse called to attend Schenk, and who told her suspicious to his physicians. Schenk, when the nurse alighted, gave the wheel a turn and went out on 40 mile ride. He is older than John 0. Schenk, the husband who is alleged to have been poisoned.
 Sehenk, the husband. though some tune out of the hospital, was not at the trial, nor will he be, it is said It IS predicted he will not be asked by the state to testify against his wife. The state believes it's evidence is am pie without the story of Schenk.
The Prescott daily news., 1911-01-11
EXPLORER IS ARRESTED
Man Said to Be a German Count Ac- cused of Killing Indan-Was
 After Big Game.

Seattle, Wash, Jan. 11.-A letter from Fairbanks, Alaska, states that Emil Maurer, a German count, who went into the Mount Mckinley coun- try on an exploring trip last spring, shot and killed an Indian, and that warrant has been issued for his ar rest
 Manrer, who is said to be a man of means, outfitted in Fairbanks, and, accompanied by Mrs. Maurer, started for the Susitna river country He in- tended to kill game and, if possible, climb Mount Mckinley.
The Prescott daily news., 1911-01-11

the vacancy, and I trust that yol wlii do so in due time"
The Prescott daily news., 1911-01-11
SIMS TO BE REPRIMANDED
Naval Commander Penalized for De- clarlng Too Strongly as
 Ally of Britain.

Washington, Jan. 11.-President Taft mas decided that Commander w. s. sims, the U. s. naval official who at recent dinner given in London by the mayor of that city, declared that Great Britain ever were seriously threatened she could depend on every man, every dollar, every drop of nlood,' in this country. should be pub hcly reprimanded.
The Prescott daily news., 1911-01-11
SUGAR TRUST SETTLES UP
WILL PAY GOVERNMENT s7oo .ooo
 ON "DRAWBACk" CASES.
secretary MacVeagh Signs Letter Which Closes Matter
 Finally.

Washington, Jan. 11.-Secretary of the Treasury MacVeagh signed a let ter accepting$700,0 on behalf of
 the government from the sugar trust In full settlement of the drawback" cases against the sugar trust at the
The Prescott daily news., 1911-01-11

tax set aside in each county solely for dragging roads to keep them in condi- tion.
 Much wider powers of the state board of control.
 "There has been much talk about the legislature withholding action on the matter of selecting a senator and nroyiding for special primary so that the people may express their prefeYsnce with reference thereto, the governor says, in closing.
 The law clothes you with all the authority necessary to act and enloins upon you the responsibility of filling
The Prescott daily news., 1911-01-11
Buttermilk at Inaugural.

Oklahoma City, Okla, Jan. 11-Out of deference to the well known prohi- bition scruples of Gov. Lee Cruce, who was inaugurated governor, butter milk was served at the reception held in his honor here instead of the GUS tomary punch. Twenty gallons of the beverage was required to supply the crowd.
The Prescott daily news., 1911-01-11
Harmon omlts Inaugural Address.

Columbus, O., Jan. 1l.-Judson liar mon was inaugurated governor of Ohio for the second time with the se- verest of Jeffersonian sim lieity. The oath was administered by Chief Jus tice William T. Spear.
 The omission of an address made the inaugural of Gov. Harmon un- precedented. AS far as knovl the governors of Ohio always hat> made an address after their ina 4raticn outlining their policies.
 Most of the Democratic officials took office. Atlee Pomerene was sworn in as lieutenant governor.
The Prescott daily news., 1911-01-11

The governor takes strong grounds against lid clubs" which have sprung up In the cities in violation of the Sun. uay and one o'clock closing laws. He recommends the enactment of law separating the brewery from the sa. Icon and separating both from politics
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-19

81 rs; two bushel, one bushel and one
half bushel, Is cents; any other dry
measure, 10 cents. Any automatic
weighing machine, or any instrument
or device of a capacity of less than
three tons, used for weighing or meas
uring any person or animal for hire, so
cents; liquid measure, one gallon and
upward, 10 cents; any other liquid
measure, 10 cents; milk bottles, 2
cents; yard measures, 5 cents.
HAWKERs MUST BEHAVE.
All itinerant peddlers and hawkers
using scales, balances, weights or
measures, shall take the same to the
Office of the inspector for annual in
srection before using in Rock Island
Failure to comply will result in a fine
of from S. to 500 for each offense, and
e. cry day that the weights or measures
shall be used shall be counted as 6
single offense. If there is deceit in any
sale that comes under the ordinance
the fine shall be from $40 to 500.
| MILK IN GLASSWARE.
1t shall be unlawful to offer milk OF
cream for sale unless the jars be O
standard size and have the capacity
blown into the glass in legible style
Violation of this clause will result il
a fine of from $40 to 800.
The ordinance was considered ant
] then laid over till the next meeting.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-19
Personal Points

Charles d. Collier of the Brunswick
Bake Collender company, Chicago,
who is considered one of the best
bowlers in the state, is in the city
today on business.
A. M. Bruner, who has been in the
south for the past four months with
the Men and Religion Forward move
ment, arrived in the city yesterday to
spend the holidays with his family.
Irwin ]. Green has accepted a po-
sition with the Rock Island Savings
bank as teller in the commercial de-
partment. Mr.. Green is well known
in the city, having been connected
with Browns Business college prior
to last spring when he left there and
went to the Deere & Co. counting
rooms in Moline.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-19
TO STANDARDIzE
WEIGHT OF BREAD
Ordinance Before Council Fixes
Loaf at IL Ounces and Not
Less Than That.
MILK IN BOTTLES ONLY
Vendors Will Be Prohibited From
Carrying 1t Around in Cans
Other Features.

Not less than IL ounces of bread
shall be sold for five cents when the
weights and measures ordinance, pre-
scented at the council meeting yester-
day afternoon by Commissioner Archie
Hart, goes into effect, and milk shall
not be sold except in glass bottles or
jars of one-half pint, a pint or quart
measure that shall bear in legible let
ters the size of the receptacle. Those
two matters are the ones in the ordin-
ance that will appeal to the housewife
above any of the other provisions pre-
scribed in the comprehensive docu-
ment. When one purchases a loaf of
bread, it will be known that there is
al least three-fourths of a pound In it.
And in the matter of distributing milk,
every vender of it will have to use the
glass bottle or jar. There will be no
opportunity for skimp measure then,
nor for over-measure.
TO HAVE INSPECTOR.
For the inspection of weights and
measures used in the sale of goods,
wares and merchandise, the office of
inspector of weights and measures will
be established with the inauguration of
the ordinance among the city statutes.
The commissioner of public health and
safety shall be the inspector, and it
shall be his duty to inspect, regulate
and stamp all weights and measures.
| If necessary, he shall have assistants
to aid him in the performance of his
duties. The present recognized stand
ard of weights and measures used by
and adopted by the state of Illinois,
shall be adopted and accepted as the
standard for Rock Island. Inspections
shall be made at least once in each
year, except track scales and scales OF
a capacity of three tons and over,
those TO be inspected at least once
every six months.
SEAL IF ACCURATE
When a weight or measure is found
accurate, certificate shall be given
to the owner. The Inspector shall bo
liable to a penalty of $50 should he
sell any weights or be even indirectly
interested in the sale of any such arti.
cles. All measures that are found to
be standard shall be so sealed, while
those that are faulty shall be condemn
ed and so marked. For use of con
demned measures after a period of 1C
days, fine of not more than $40 snail
o. imposed. Only one inspection fee
may be charged each year for the in
spection of measures. except in the
case of the large scales, which must be
examined twice year
FEES FOR CITY.
All fees shall be returned to the com
missioner of accounts and finances
The fees shall be as follows:
For the inspection and sealing OF
scales of 5000 pounds capacity or up-
ward, s1.50; $500 to 5000 pounds, 81 /:
24G pounds to 1850 pounds, s5 cents:
2 pounds to $40 pounds, 20 cents; for
/ inspecting and sealing hopper scales.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-19
RASLEY.

Mr.. and Mrs. George A. Rasley of
this city are mourning the death of
their infant daughter, Margaret
Louise. who died yesterday morning at
8 o'clock at st. Luke's hospital, Daven-
port. The body will be taken to the
home OF Mr.. and Mrs. John Swindell.
1885 Scott street, and will be sent to
Let's, Iowa, this afternoon for burial.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-19
FAIL TO CLEAR
CHURCH OF DEBT
Colored People Win Not Give
Up, However, and viii
Continue Efforts.
FUND AMOUNTS TO s525.25
Nearly Double That Must Yet Be Sc
cured TO Lift Mortgage on
Wayman Mission.

Undismayed by their failure to
clear their church OF debt by means
OF the entertainment given at Bese-
Inns hall Saturday night. the colored
members Of the Wayman mission,
with Mrs. Lavigne Garrett still direct
ing them, are going to continue in
their efforts TO pay OF the church OBJ
legations. Saturday nights entertain
ment together with various donations
made by different business houses and
individuals in the aity netted the
church $5Z5.25 This Is slightly over
a third OF the amount that is needed
300 Said Mrs. Garrett today to
a representative Of The Argus: I'VE
are going IN lift that debt no matter
how long or how hard We have to
work. We will yet get the matter be
fore the white people Of the city and
once they realize the conditions of the
colored people here they will give US
the aid which we need
TO HOLD A FAIR.
Mrs. Garnett Is now working out 8
plan for holding a fair in the neal
future. The, details have not beeI
perfected as yet A similar affair IL
Davenport netted a large sum to tn,
colored church there and the worker
here believe that the same will b.
true in Rock Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-19
TO HOLD A FAIR.
Obituary
MRS. cATHRINA mEIMERsDoR

Mrs. Cathrina MelmersdoTf, wife Of
Ernest Meimersdorf, died at her
home in Hampton township Sunday,
aged 6S years and months. She was
born in Holstein, Germany, and had
resided over 20 years In Hampton
township. She leaves her husband
and one daughter, Mrs. Henry Willie
of Hampton township. She was a
member OF the German Lutheran
church and services will be held at
the church tomorrow afternoon at 1
D. m, conducted by Rev. Louis Win
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-19
FUNERAL OF MRS. ROBINSON.

The remains of Mrs. Julia Robin
son, who died at her home n Los An
geles Friday morning, will arrive in
the city tomorrow morning at $40,
according to a telegram received by
relatives this morning from Spencer
Robinson. which also stated that serv-
ices would be held at the cemetery.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete
as yet.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-19
FUNERAL OF MRS. sCHERNAU.

The funeral Of Mrs. Mary Schernau,
who died Sunday morning, was held
from the home, 500 Ninth avenue,
this afternoon at o'clock, Rev. F. ].
Rolf, officiating. Burial took place at
Chippiannock cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-19
MARC.

The funeral of Frances Marc, the
infant daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Philip
Marc, Pip Fourth avenue, was held
this morning from O'Malley's under
taking parlors. Burial took place at
Calvary cemetery
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-19
TO LATE BUYERS OF
MEMS TAILORED CLOTHES

We have decided to include our
complete stock of woolens (blacks,
blues, also) at greatly reduced prices.
See our windows.
BEAL TAILORING COMPANY.
Illinois theatre building
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-19

ter. Burial will take place in the
church cemetery.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-10-28
WHEELING ACTRESS is PLAYING
IN ROSE STALLS NEW COMEDY

came one of the most popular players
IN Europe. and was engaged for the
Iheater Anglais. Paris. ~ leading
woman, notable acnieveIn ent Tor an
American player. Concluding this
engagement she returned to London.
and there appeared as Irma I'm Ben
Hur. presented at the Dury Lane
theater. returning 10 New York at
It's conclusion To appear as Princess
Marie with Blanche Walsh in Res
direction. at the Victoria theater.
Aug. 10. 1902.
Engagements following this were
as Mrs. Dan with Julia Mariowe in
Fools of Nature. Nine. VIDAL with
kyrle Below in 'Ranfles." Kate Bran
don in The Heir TO the Hoorah.'
Ruth in 'Zira,' Stella with Olga Meth
ersole in The Writing on the wall
and Nictoire in 'Arsene Lupin.
Miss Sijgreaves was released
from her engagement with 'Ars-uc
lupin' 10 become associated with The
New Theater company. she being one
OF the hrst notable engagements made
for this celebrated company Shs
essayed the important roles OF Mrs.
Sinclair in Don Annie Robcr.S in
STRIFE Nanny jimmy in The Niger
and Mrs. Morrison in Cottage in the
Air Her latest engagement IL as
Ada Darkin with Rose Stahl IN Mag
gie Pepper where her remarkable
impersOnation OF shOpliftcr has won
highest commentator from the crit
les OF Chicago and New ork where
the play has been produced.
In addition TO h.r regular the
atrical work. Miss Sitl-cavcs. while
in London. won great distinction for
her parlor work. especially her imi.
tations Of Sarah Bern hardt and Elc-
amor Dusc. With Nadame Bern
hardt she has appeared. playing in
French. and has been especially corn
mended as az actr'ss OF intelligence.
ability and distinction.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-10-28
VARSITY TEAM CONFIDENT
OF DEFEATING ". 81. TEAM

and both sides are showing stubborn
ness. Following the appointment OF
\ VI. langford a. referee FOR the
game 10y the central board. Director
Cher filed a bitter protest and 10 vas
upheld. The board th"n appointed
Okeson OF Lehigh To referee and his
selection has been ratified by both
colleges. An attempt is also being
made to secure {. a.. Cozens. last
years Pennsylvania captain. who 10
located in New York. To act as UNI
pire. but nothing definite has a. Yet
been heard from him. That the game
will b" fought 10 bitter end IN evil
dcnced from the fact that the coaches
of both teams are sending scouts out
TO watch the work OF the teams SO
that they may prepare accordingly
II was definitely announced THE week
shat a special train would be run
from Washington. Pa. by way OF
Wheeling and Fsirmont In the
game this afternoon against Marshall
college all of the scrubs viii be given
a chance. providing the varsity piles
mp enough scores during the first half
TO place the game on ice.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-10-28
HELPING BOYS TO
HELP THEMSELVES

The only door to the Parental
Home is through the juvenile court
says Frances A. Croft. writing in
Sunset Magazine for November, or
the Los Angeles County Parental
Home and the remarkable work OF
its superintendent, John Quincy
Adams. Jr. Boys committed are not
deemed convicted OF any crime.
though they are on probation and re
port to the officers.'s" Here is a
case OF removing boy from unfit
parents->here an erring lad comes
from a good home In the majority
OF cases the whole family. root. trunk.
branch and nut. is unfit We have
some very hard nuts to crack" said
Mr. Adams. when he first toC-> the
home. One OF the commo.-st
features - the utter lack OF compre-
hension OF the true meaning OF their
offenses. They are as acute as foxes.
and pride themselves on their skill
in thievery, in lying. in GLIDING and
deceiving the officers. in throwing
dust in the eyes of the very court
The hardest to dislodse is their in
tense admiration for those who have
instructed them in these arts and
created their false standards OF life
Originally boys were sent to the
home for very short terms. and IL was
hard TO get a real hold on them. The
best We can do" Mr.. Adams said then.
is to teach them the beauty OF C1ean-
Illness. the saving grace OF a tooth
brush. and the enormity OF a lie"
Mr.. Adams put I'm a business. com
bined with a merit system The bows
do most of the work about the place
Each one ~ allowed for this $3.50 a
week. out OF which he Is charged S3.25
to 1915 for room. board and val
ing. lie buys his own clothes. and
everything he can save from his week
ly allowance is given him in coin.
The boys clothes don't cost so much
az when they were given them. They
take extra care OF their own They
are allowed TO make money on the
side. II they wish Neat little sums
have been realized from the poultry
business. blackberry picking. the rails
ing Of vegetables for the market. and
so on. One OF the downtown bows
bought candy at wholesale and re-
tailed ~ among his mates This
brings up the merit part OF Mr.
Adams plan. \ hoy with three thou
sand points 10 the good may 10 to
work downtown. have special quarters
In The home. and attend night school.
When a boy has his three thousand
points. Mr.. Adams personally sees to
getting him a job at a standard wage
Most OF them 40 as delivery boys. or
helpers In printers or engravers'
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-10-28
Distinguished Actress Is Miss Bev
erly Sitsreaves, Well Remem-
bered Here.

Dixie Hines. "A New York dramatic
critic. has just published "A very elab-
crate sketch Of the career OF one OF
the distinguished actresses on the
American stage. Miss Beverly Sit.
greaves. IL is of particular interest
in Wheeling because OF the fact that
Miss Sitgreayes is Wheeling young
woman. She has "A large circle Of
friends here. was educated az the Mt.
de Chantal academy and with her sis-
ter. Miss Anna Sitgreaves. also on the
stage. resided on the Island for
years.
He says: Miss Beverly Sitgreaves
made her first public appearance as
an actress as Rose Flower with Agnes
Herndon, in a play called The Com
mercial Tourists Bride" which was
presented at the Union Square the
alter in New York.
The following year Miss Si;grcayes
began her long and distinguished ca
reer by appearing in repertoire pro
ductions with Rosina Vokcs. after
which she played notable engage
ments in support OF such distinguish
ed players as Richard Mansfield. in
which she appeared in all his success
ful plays. Marie burroughs. with
whom she appeared as Janet Priest
in The Profiigate." Harry Lacy and
sadie Martinot. appearing with the
latter i'm Nine. Pompadour"
In 1885 she went abroad. making
her debut as Gertrude with Mrs.
Langtry in Gossip produced in Lon.
don sept 10. 1895. Her success here
was instantaneous. and she was en-
gagged to appear on a starring tour
through South Africa. in an extensive
repertoire. which tour was later re.
pcated
Miss Sitcreaves az this time be
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-10-28

the old players living today claim
that Kelly never had 81 equal He
thought out new tricks every dav.
and. what Is more he could carry
them out.
The Pitching staff.
Nv pitching stan would include
the late John CIarkson and Amos
Rusie. Christy MathcwSon and Nan
Rucker and Mordecai Brown. have
tried 10 think. bur failed. Of another
FIVE that would equal this outfit If
iwirlers for landing penuant and a
worlds championship. They lacked
nothing. All had that great essential
10 a pitchers succcss-fine control.
All had speed to burn. good curves
and deceptive slow ball All showed
their nerve in the pinches All were
good tempered men never knew
of one Of them TO call down fielder
Tor making a slip behind him. a. 50
many pitchers do In fact. 7 can't
mink OF any other five men that
could compare with them
am forced 10 put Fred Merkie on
first base because no first bascman
~ his time. or before. has shown me
~ much base ball a. Mcrkio has
lie can. and does. make the most
difficult catches. His long reach en-.
ables him to save the inhelders from
many an error. he Is death on foul
flies.
Napoleon Lajcie I would select 10
cover second base for my tear.
since his first appearance in the Va.
fionai League. year in and year our.
De has always been one ~ the great
cst hiiters I'm the game
Wagner Best az shor,
There have been several high class
shoristops in the game. but can't
find amy thar classed with Hans Wac.
ner for alaround ability lie can got
anything that anybody else can
handle and few moro than men
With less agility and n shorter reach
can got 10
For my third bascmau z don't host
tate 10 pick Jimmy Collins ~ his
best lie WAS great fielder. with a
classy style that was confidence
itself Ile could play a deep field be.
cause hc had as good an arm as any
man that ever played tho bag 10
handled hunts Ike taking piece Of
pic The old Orioles were askuov 9.
edged to bo handy af buntafion
Jennings Allbround Player.
Hurhcy Jennings o. my choice for
substitute iufeldcr because he could
play any position on tho diamond.
and play them all we'll To was aI.
ways good hitter. fine base runner.
and never had q superior ~ letting
the outneldcrs know what the bat.
ierv contemplated doing
Fot ight field bv selection is VII.
liz ~-ter. I played NTH him on the