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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-23
ISLANDER YOUTH
BUILDS 4 PLANE
Harold w. Jensen, 16 Years
Old, Gives Flying Device
It's First Tryout.
NOT QUITE SATISFACTORY
Starts at Top of Hill but Is Unable
to Attain Enough Speed to
Raise Craft

Harold W. Jensen, sos Twenty
first street, a 16-year-old lad, has
been busy for a month or two past
experimenting with monoplane
glider which he gave a tryout last
night but which did not prove entire
" satisfactory. There is no propell-
ing power to the craft, the youthful
inventors plan being to use it in fly
ing from heights until such time as
he is able to install an engine. Last
evening he attempted a glide down
Twenty-frst street. starting at the
top of the hill. but he was unable to
attain a speed which would enable
his machine to lift him clear of the
ground. 1t flies very readily, how
ever, with less weight to restrain it
and the inventor is not discouraged
because of his temporary failure.
Is BOLTED TOGETHER.
The machine is about 1 4 feet from
tip to tip and is equipped with two
planes in true monoplane style. the
one being at the front of the machine
and the other at the rear. All parts
of the device are held together with
bolts, not a screw or nail being used.
The smaller plane at the rear is used
as steering apparatus. At the base
of the plane set of wheels permits
the rapid transit of the machine be-
fore it goes into the air.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-23
DETERMINE PURITY
BY SPECIAL TESTS
Examination VIII Be Made of City
Water After 1t Leaves the
Service Pipes.

. Within a few days. l.. I. Birdsali,
superintendent CT filtration, will col
!ect samples OF water from hydrants
ana houses near dead ends and will
make a systematic survey OF the city
wafer supply. He will test each sam
pie OF water and compare it with the
water which IS tested as it leaves the
filter plant. Tests through the sum
mer OF the filtered water have shown
that the water is practically free from
typhoid fever germs and germs OF any
other nature and that the plant is do
Ing the work according to what was
guaranteed The mains have been
flushed considerably, AID though there
may be a little sediment in some Of
them, still, the city bacteriologist ex-
poets 10 find that the samples will
COMPARE IavCrably with these taken at
the filter plant.
Though within the last few years. all
effort has been made to connect all
the dead ends" there are still some
30 or 49 in the city. AS quickly as
possible. the remainder viii be con-
neCted.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-23
WOMAN WALKS OFF
OF MOVING TRAIN
Aiights Without Injury. Though Rate
of speed Was 20 Miles-Hap-
pens in Moline.

Stepping from a train that was
moving at a rate of 20 miles an hour.
without even disarranging her hat.
much less sustaining injury, was the
experience of Miss ShOIlhammer of
Ceueseo, who with her mother was
a passenger on the Rock Island train,
arriving in Moline at Z o'clock in the
evening. Last evening as this par
ticular train reached Twenty-third
street, Moline, the porter opened the
vestibuie door and thinking that she
was going by her station, the wo-
man stepped from the train.
The crew stopped the train and
went back to where the woman had
gotten of. She was standing on the
sidewalk, the center of an awestrick-
en- group that had picked her up, ex-
pecting to find her dead. She step
ped on the train and completed the
trip to the Moline station Her
mother, who saw her alight, became
hysterical.
Today both of them are suffering
from nervous shock They are visit
ing in the home of Mrs. Elizabeth
Stein in Moline.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-23
SET A RECORD IN
ADVERTISING SPACE

In the present issue of the Modern
WoOdman. the official paper of the
society Of similar name. which is just
now coming off the press, a new rec
ord for advertising has been set and
this despite the fact that it is the
second issue to be printed since the
recent ruling of the postoff1ce depart
ment allowing the publishing Of ad-
vertising. The net amount is ST.
254.20, which is about l D per cent
less than the gross amount.
Oct. 2, Editor F. o. Van Calder
and General Attorney p. D. Smith
will confer in Washington with the
postmaster general for the purpose of
settling all details Of the plan where
by the paper was again permitted TO
run advertising.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-23
AT AUGUSTANA

That three OF the largest Luther
an bodies in the United States, the
general council, the general synod
and the United Synod of the South,
may soon unite into one grand body
is the statement made by A. G. An
derson, manager of the Augustana
Book concern, who has just returned
from the general council meeting
which was held in Lancaster, Pa. He
bases this statement on the fact that
these bodies are getting closer and
closer together each year and that
they are now working together on
common English hymnal for use at
their services, very significant fact.
The Augustana synod is a part of the
general council. The three organ
izations united would have a total
communicate membership of $4,000
exceeding the Missouri Lutheran
synod by $4,000, which body is at
present the largest Lutheran organ
iZation in America. having a COM
municant membership of 766, 900. DR..
c. E. Lindberg and DR.. G. A. Andreen
were elected members of the board
of education of the general council.
DR.. l.. G. AbrahamsOn was chosen as
the Swedish recording secretary of
the council. Those in attendance at
the church meeting besides Nj An
derson were DR.. L. G.. AbrahamsOn
and Dr. c. w. Foss
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-23
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'2rlods points IN che state
". \. Schaefler, who has been IN
CHICAGO on business for tine past few
DAYS. returned this morning.
MIS-. Lolis WeckeI and grandson.
Richard WecAcI. leave tonight for a
visit with relatives in Kansas CITY.
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avenue. mas been removed 10 -. An
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-23
She CAVE UP
ALL HOPE
Physicians Failed To Help Mrs.
Green. But She Finally Found
Relief in Cardui.

Meetze, va.-Mrs. J. c. Green OF this
place, says: Il suffered with womanly
troubles so that l could hardly sit up.
Two OF the best doctors in our town
treated me, and 1 tried different medi-
cines, until l gave up all hope of ever
getting well.
One day, / decided to try some Car
dui. 1t did go much for me that |
ordered some more, and it cured me!
Today, 1 feel as well as I ever did in
my life.
The pains and the trouble are all
gone. | feel like another person in
every way / wish every sufferer could
know what Cardui will do for sick
women"
A few doses Of Cardui at the right
time, will save many big doctor BILL
by preventing serious sickness.
It tones up the nervous system, and
helps make pale cheeks fresh and rosy.
Thousands OF weak women have been
restored to health and happiness by
using Cardui Suppose you try II.
1t may be Just the medicine you need.
B-WTite %: Ladies Advisory Dept. Chstts-
nooRa Medicine Co, Chattanooga. Term. fog Special
InstructiOTls and 6A-page book. Home ireStrnent
Ter women" sent in plain wrapper, On request
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-23
TO RUN
over STREET CAR
Fay Nichols, Out on Joy Ride,
Fails to Steer Clear of Big
Pay-as-you-enter.
IN COLLISION WITH 1T
Motorman Had Stopped However.
and Beyond Slight Injuries TO
Rig, No Damage Done.

Oblivious to all things, apparently,
except his own progress in a joy ride
in a rig owned by the Murrin livery,
Fay Nichols last night, came close to
running over one Of the large pay-as-
you-enter cars on the Tri-City Railway
company lines. It was not his fault
that he did not succeed, but rather
because OF the fact that the buggy was
a little to light to buck up against the
heavier vehicle. Early last evening,
Harley CLANCY hired the rig and later
allowed Nichols to use it
RIG IS OVERTURNED.
Nichols travelled east and on the
return ride, followed the east bound
track of the railway company. Arriv-
ing at Twenty-seventh street and Fifth
avenue, he found car in his path. De
spite the incessant and loud clanking
Of the gong by the motorman, Nichols
drove on. The car came to a stop.
Nichols still drove on. The horse
must have decided at the last minute,
not to run into the car, for within few
feet of it, it turned from the tracks.
The fore part of the buggy ran across
the car fender. The jolt overturned
the rig, threw Nichols out, and twist
ed everything out Of shape. Carmen
ran TO see if the driver was hurt. He
was Uninjured. The buggy was right
ed and but for & few twists and
scratches, was unscathed. Nichols
continued on his journey, avoiding the
car tracks and finally arrived safely
at his destination
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-23

Georgetown university. His father
intended him to be a lawyer and de-
veloped his education along such
lines.
In the midst of business and social
success young Sherman decided to
enter the church.
TAKES THE vows
Without any announcement OF his
plans, either TO his friends or fam
lily, he took the initial vows in the
Society of Jesus.
Strong influences were brought to
bear upon him TO dissuade him from
his chosen course, but It was all in
vain. He remained true to his re-
solve and fixed in his determination
to devote the remainder OF his life
to the church.
The Jesuits sent him to Stony
hurst. England, for his novitiate.
His ordination took place in Detroit
He Immediately entered upon a
long cherished plan of making
speeches for charity on subjects OF
paramount interest to both tho
church and the state in this country.
IN GREAT DEMAND.
He was greatly in demand and
many charitable institutions his lee
lures enabled to be launched and
kept up.
During the Spanish-American war
he served as chaplain OF the Fourth
regiment OF Missouri volunteers Lat
er he was detached and served as
post chaplain at San Juan, p. r.
He was born in San Francisco Oct.
IL, 1856. He was ordained a Roman
Catholic priest in 1889.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-23

Drifill, who died as a result of burns
sustained al her home in Shafter. Tex 8,
Thursday morning, viii arrive in De
Witt, Iowa. Sunday morning The fun
eral VIII be held at the home of Mrs.
J. p. Webb, a sister of the deceased.
Mrs. Drifin was the postmistress in
ohafteT, which is a little mining camp
and has been there for the past 10
years. Although the details Of the
tragedy are lacking, il is understood
that Mrs. Drifill vas lighting a match,
when . spark few back onto her
clothes. igniting them. Although not
burned seriously. it is the superstition
that she inhaled the flames. and that
this was the cause of death. rather
than any external burns. Her maiden
name was Carrie West. She was born
in Dewitt IN 1858. and had lived in
Rock Island six or seven years subse-
Cueut TO taxing up her residence in
Texas. She IS survived by her hus-
band. Fred DrifllI ard a sister-in-law.
Mrs. = 2 Webb. Of Dewitt. Funera!
arransemcu;s have not been made as
vet
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-23
Currency Probe Next Month.

Galesburg. Sept. 23.-Congressman
George w. Prince. who is a member OF
the national monetary commission. re-
ceived notification from Edward y.
Vreeland that the commission will be-
gin it's hearings early in October. I'm
New York, and will work west from
that point, across the country. stop
ping on the way in Chicago. Congress-
man Prince says that II is purposed TO
hold meetings in number OF the lead
ing cities and invite representatives OF
the banking. agricultural. labor and
industrial interests and hear sugges.
tions from them regarding needed
changes in the currency laws. 1T is
not the purpose TO have these meet
ings in any sense exclusive" said the
congressman.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-23
COLLEGE Is Fined.

]. H. College, who broke into the
home of Mrs. Swader, East Moline,
Monday morning in an attempt to steal
his own boy, was brought into the
county court and given a hearing be
fore Judge Olmsted. He was charged
with malicious mischief and disorderly
conduct. The first charge was dismiss
ed on recommendation Of States At
torney Magill. and On the latter charge
he was fined SO and costs. The ha-
beas corpus proceedings by which ne
hopes to retain possession of his son
are now under Amusement in the cir
cult court.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-23
Social Events
ROCK ISLAND MUSICAL CLUB.


THE REGULAR BOARD MEET
ing OF the Rock Island Musical club
was held yesterday afternoon at the
home of the president. Mrs. Fred
Reimers. The first program OF the
season will be given Tuesday after
noon, Oct 3. at the New Harper. Ses-
sions Will be held the same as last
year in the banquet room. A request
program will be given az this time
The following committee on associate
members was elected Miss Mae Cul-
ton, chairman; Mrs. H z. Van Du-
ger, Mrs. Lois Hubbard, Mrs. Joe
Goldsmith, Miss Elsa Simon, Miss
Cora Gaetier and Mrs. Ralph Nc
Manus. The members OF this COM
mittee are to secure new associate
members and also TO renew the men,
bership OF last years members as
soon as possible TO avoid confusion at
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-23
Would Close Markets Sunday.

Acting IN accord with the meat cut
ters' union, the Tri-Clty Federation Of
Labor has voted 10 petition the butch
ers Of the twin-cities 10 remain closed
on Sundays Steps toward securing a
city market were furthered and at the
next meeting a committee viii be ap-
pointed to handle the matter, reso-
luton from the federation is now in
the hands Of the city commission.
Delegates rom the machinists unions
Of Illinois held meeting at the local
hall and passed q resolueen which will
be presented 10 legislators asking that
there be drafted and passed a law pro-
viding for the payment at least semi
monthly. OF machinists in the employ
OF corporations. The federation en-
dorsed the action Treasurer W. H.
Bunch OF Moline. resigned because OF
removal to another city and A. Wood
OF Rock Island was elected 10 sue
coed him.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-23
OVlNGT0h WANTS
TO STOP OVER HERE
Noted Aviator in Hearst cross CUnLi-
nent Kacc Demands 81 CASH
Consideration.

Navor 1Fs-r- Nj Sohrivor received =
letter Yesterday rom Earl Dvin-toa,
driver Of a monogiane in the lIoavst
trans-C1nt'n"utal meet Oviney0n is 80
leave <ew YORK. Sept. %. for me Pa
CifC coast. IN his letter nc states Ina;
he would stop in Rock Island for
cash consideration. TIE matter has
been taken up with the Rock Island
club. The machine which O,inctou
drives. is much lighter theu those
used by other contestants. and he pos
sibly will make better time.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-23
COMPANY AGREES
TO PAY EXPENSES
Union Electric Telephone own
ers Decide to Stand Cost
Of Special Election.
REGARDLESS OF OUTCOME
First Offer Was Conditional Upon the
Vote-Burns Has Check to
Cover Amount

Regardless OF the outcome OF the
election concerning the granting of
the ordinance allowing them to dis
pose of their plant in Rock Island
to the Central Union Telephone com
pany, the Union Electric Telephone
and Telegraph company will pay the
expenses of the election, according
to word received today by z. J.
Burns, local manager of the COM
pany. Two weeks ago, the owners of
the company sent a check to Mr..
Burns to be deposited with the city
in the event of the calling of the cleo
ton and to be used for paying the
expenses of the election in event the
franchise be not granted. In event
of winning, the company expected
that the city would pay for the cleo
ton out of the 5000 which is to be
paid to the city when the ordinance
goes into effect.
OBJECT TO CONDITIONS.
The condition placed on the pay
ment of the amount met with opposi-
ton by members of the council. At
the meeting last Monday, further
time was granted 70 the company to
election. Under the law, the com
pa1y is not obliged TO pay for the
election any more than any other
company whose ordinance is submit
ted TO a vote Of the people. The peo-
pie by a referendum petition. called
the election. The other election in
regard 10 the Tri-City Home Auto
matte Telephone company was called
on an initiative petition. The Union
Electric company will pay the ex-
pense of both elections. as both prop
Csitions viii be submitted at one
time.
TO COME Ut MONDAY.
Monday morning. the council Will
take mp the telephone election proDo-
sition and undoubtedly time will bo
set for the election In addition 10
paving the expense OF the election
voluntarily. the company is 10 pay 20
the city $4,000 when the ordinance
goes into effect
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-23
Licensed to Wed.
Ask Aid Of Public.

Captain and Mrs. P. ]. Strickland, IN
charge of the Salvation army corps In
Davenport, announce that they are
prepared 10 give lodging TO men not
able 70 pay for it, but they are yet in
need of blankets. quilts and mattress
es 10 do so Beds have already been
donated and the army officers solicit
the articles above named in order to
carry out their program. Anyone hav-
ing them 10 dispose of may telephone
1855 and the army wagon viii call.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-23
PHELPSEWING.

MISS GRACE EWING OF MO-
line, a former kindergarten teacher
in. the Moline public schools, was
married today at 1890 at the par
sonage of the First Baptist church of
this city, to Clyde G. Phelps of Caro-,
Mich. DR.. H. W. Reed, pastor of the
church. performed the ceremony. Mr..
and Mrs. Phelps will reside in Pc
ioria, where the groom is employed
as cost accountant at the Holt Cata-
pulitzer Manufacturing company, man
ufacturers Of traction engines.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-23

the meeting of Oct. 3. An examining
board was also named, which will
meet Immediately after the program
TO be held at the First NJ. Z. church,
Oct. II. All active applications for
active membership are to be sent to
Mrs J. R. Tuckis, 1901 Fourteenth
and-a-haIf street. 1t was decided to
engage an artist and give a compli-
mentary program before Christmas.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-23
BOY is CAUGHT IN CLINTON
Edward Thacker. Who Escaped From

Edward ThaCker. Who ESCAPED From
st. Charles School, haarrestcd.
Edward ThaCker of Chicago, who
escaped from ST. Charles school for
boys a few weeks ago. was arrested
yesterday at Clinton, Iowa, and turned
over to Charles Virden Of the state
board of administration by Clinton Off
GERS. He was brought to Rock Island
last even Hg and fis morning a Chica-
20 officer arrived to take the boy back
to the school
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-23
Wins Nice Prize.

The degree team of Manufacture
ers' lodge of Odd Fellows of Moline
carried off second honors in the COM
petitive drills at the Odd Fellow con-
vention at Indianapolis yesterday
The prize includes 5000 in cash.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-23
pHr,EArHEA CLASS MEETS.

THE PHILEATHEA CLASS OF
the Spencer Memorial Christian
church met last evening at the home
Of Miss Grace Anderson in South Rock
Island After the business hour, a so
ciaI hour followed and refreshments
were served The class have decided
to hold open the date Oct. II, as they
have special plans on foot for that
time
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-23
Fractured Left Leo.

Chris J. Schroeder, 73O Fifth street
fell to the pavement while walking
in front OF the West End Settlement
building Thursday and his left leg
was fractured.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-23
Grand jury Adlourns.

This morning the grand jury ad-
journed until Monday afternoon at 2
o'clock, no report or partial report
having been made to Judge Gest. It
is now expected that it will be Tues
day or Wednesday or even later be-
fore any true bills are returned.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-23
Obituary

Pa. while or a visit here Yesterday.
received intelligence of the death OF
her husband. VI. Z. Lyons at his home.
She. together with her sister, Mrs. ".
A. Smith and Mr.. and, Mrs. J. a Ives.
has returned to her home. They VIII
bring the remains 20 this city for bur-
ial. Deceased was - years old and
was formerly 4 resident of this city
for . short time. during which he VAS
employed by the Rock Island road. The
funeral Will be from tho Smith resi-
GeDce. $40 Thirtieth street. Air. Lyons
was member o. the Masonic order
and his funeral will be under the Ill
ToCtion Of that society.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-23
rheumatism Relieved In Six Hours.

DR.. Detchon's Relief for Rheuma
tism usually relieves seVerest cases
In a few hours. Its action upon the
system is remarkable and effective
It removes az once the cause and the
dose greatly benefits. 76c and S1o0
Sold by Otto Grotjan, 1901 Second
Ave, Rock Island and Gust SchegeI.
20 W Second St. Davenport
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-23
School SAVINGS.

The school savings for the second
week of the term were turned over to-
day to the State bank, the total from
the city being S145.66. The different
schools turned in amounts as follows.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-23
Drunk Is Fined.

Fred Becker was fined 81 and costs
this morning for drunkenness in the
court of Police Magistrate c. J. Smith.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-23
FATHER SHERMAN
SENT TO ASYLUM
Son of Famous General Enters
an Institution in California,
Friends Hear.
WIDELY KNOWN IN WEST
Educated as Lawyer, but Later Stud
les for Priesthood, Surprising
His Relatives.

Chicago. Sept. 23.-Rev. Thomas
Ewing Sherman, son of General Will
liam Tecumseh Sherman, was, ac-
cording to a telegram received in
Chicago committed to an insane asyl-
UNI in San Jose, Cal, this week.
Father Sherman was a former
Chicagoan and was known from
coast to coast as a lecturer and
broadminded man of affairs. He
toured the country, speaking on eco
nomic and religious subjects and was
endeavoring at all times in his
speeches to promote a better under
standing between Catholics and Prot
estants, both in public and private
life.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-23
SERVES DRUING WAR.

He served during the Spanish
American war as a chaplain and at
its close remained in the army for
some time. He stirred the south sew
eral years ago TO a storm of protest
when he planned to lead an army of
United States troops through the
southern states following the route
his father took on his famous march
to the sea.
Agitation arose in the press and
pulpit against such a move and he
finally abandoned the plan.
Father Sherman was educated in
the University of st. Louis and
The Forrest City times., 1911-11-24
MAIL SACK STOLEN
Had Been Left Lyins on Platform
 By Porter.

Western Newspaper Uai.n News Service
 Stamps-The robbery of mail pouch war discovered here when the pouch was brought to l. R Green wood, the postmaster. by two negro boys, after 1t had been torn open and the contents rifl-d. One registered letter was returned with the pouch but the contents were missing, and many of the checks were damaged There is no clue as 10 the identity of those who rifled the pouch, which was thrown from the Cotton Belt train. For some reason the porter failed to take the mail into the ex- press office. with the result that it was stolen from the platform The negro boys who returned the pouch to the postmaster stated that they found t on the outskirts of town.