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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-12

ton on the matter. Several plans
were discussed and il was the gen.
eral opinion that the society could
raise the required amount. Because
of the small attendance last even
ing it was impossible to take def
mite action IN forming the new as
ISOLATION and so It was decided that
another meeting shall be held next
Monday evening in the New Harper.
The establishing of a new board of
directors TO consist of members OF
the various charities organizations
in the city and of the business as
sociations, will be the matter for
first consideration. After organipa-
ton has been completed under the
constitution which was adopted by
the association last Thursday, the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-12

master of the wheel on the old Park
Bluff, one Of the best known upper
river boats, for over 20 years. Since
then he was employed on a number Of
other well known boats owned by the
Adams Brothers Of Quincy, including
the Flying Eagle, the Uncle Sam and
the Iris, as we'll as the ferry boat
Joseph L. Stevens. He was employed
on the Iris as late as last year.
Captain Slater is remembered chief
ly as being one of the pilots that was
in charge of the excursion boat Flying
Eagle, which struck the Hannibal
bridge on June 3, 1903, while carrying
a Hannibal Sunday school excursion,
and sunk few moments later. 1t was
partly through his heroic efforts that
all but four or five of the five hundred
or more passengers aboard were res.
cued before the boat went down. The
boat was twisted around In such a
way that many were able TO step off
the boat and barge that It carried to
the river bridge. The greater part of
the passengers were left on the
bridge, while the others were gotten
on TO the barge, which was after
wards cut loose from the boat before
it went TO the bottom. Captain Slater
was the last man TO leave the Flying
Eagle and leaped from the pilot house
deck TO the barge just as the boat
was turning over.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-12
SPENCER MISSION SOCIETY,".

THE WOMAN'S HOME MISSION
society Of Spencer Memorial Metho-
dist church held a meeting yesterday
afternoon in the church parlors. Mrs.
Buckert opened the meeting with
scripture reading and prayer and a
song was sung by the society. Rou-
tine business followed and Rev. F. E.
Shut gave a short address on Porto
Rico. Miss T. L. Davis, superinten-
dent of the home for Chinese girls al
Berkeley. Cal, was delayed and did not
reach the society meeting till late and
her address was necessarily short
She told Of the rescue work being
done among the Chinese women on the
coast. Miss Davis Is enroute to the
convention meeting at Galva. Mrs.
Buckert and Mrs. W. e. Hill were
elected as delegates from the local so
ciety to the meeting at Galva.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-12
CAPT. FRANKLIN
SLATER IS DEAD

One by one the veterans OF the
palmy days on the Mississippi river
are passing 10 their reward. The
latest Of these is Captain Franklin
Slater, who held q masters license for
a good many years and commanded
many steamers on the upper river.
For 20 years he was master of the
wheel OF the old steamer Park Bluff.
so familiar TO residents in these parts
Captain Slater was one OF the few
remaining pioneer pilots. He COM
menced in the early days when river
traffic was in it's prime and spent the
greater part OF his life on the river
He not only knew every river man
that has piled up and down the river
for nearly a half century but knew
every hook and crook in the big
stream as well.
For many years he was employed
by the Leyhe Brothers of St. Louis,
who were the owners OF the Eagle
Packet company, and later was the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-12
ORDINANCE FIXES
OFFICIALS DUTIES
responsibilities and Authority
of Mayor and Commission
ers Of the City.
FORMER EXECUTIVE HEAD
VIII Be Clothed With All of Powers
Prescribed Under the Old
Form.

An ordinance covering the duties
which will come under the several
departments was considered at the
meeting OF the city commission this
morning, but was laid over until
q later meeting in order that some
necessary changes and additions may
be made. The tentative ordinance
assigns the duties in brief as fol-
lows:
superintendent Of public
affairs which includes all the duties
and powers prescribed for the mayor
under the old form and which are
not in conflict with the new form,
executive officer, chairman of board
of health, and under his supervision
comes the city attorney, city stenog-
rapher. police court, police Judge.
city library, library trustees and all
other officers or functionaries not
assigned to other departments.
Commissioner of accounts and
finances-In charge of all books and
records Of the city, inspector of rec
ords, kept by sub-off Gals, purchaser
and distributor of all supplies and
collector OF all license fees, fran
chise taxes and rentals. In addition
to this the commissioner of accounts
and finances is vice president Of the
commission.
HEALTH AND SAFETY.
Commissioner of public health and
safety-Head OF the police and fire
departments and in charge OF all the
properties of these departments
supervisor Of the work Of the city
physician. board of health and all
their employees and aides, of the city
hospital.
Commissioner Of streets and pub
lie improvements-Su of all
public improvements and of the
streets of the city, supervision over
all public service utilities and all
persons or corporations rendering
service to the city, in charge of the
street commissioner and the city en-
gineer's office.
Commissioner OF parks and public
property-Supervisio of all parks
and public property including water
works, filter, portions Of the river
bank which is owned by the city and
the city hall.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-12
CLASS HAS ANNUAL BANQUET.


THE MEMBERS OF THE HAIR
riet Henderson bible class of the First
Methodist church held their second an
nual luncheon at the church last eve
ming, over 40 attending. The supper
was served at prettily decorated ia
bles and was followed by q program
Of toasts. Miss Iva Pearce acted as
POSTMASTER and also gave a splendid
address on her vision Of the class.
The following program Of tosts was
given:
1.-The Pastors Vision of the Adult
Bible Class in it's Relation to the
Church."-Rev. T. z. Newland.
THE Teachers Vision Of the Posi-
bilities Of the Class. Mrs. T. E New
land.
THE Superintendent Vision OF the
Ideal Relation that the Glass Sustains
TO the Sunday School."-H. J. Ohm
stead
The Value of an Adult Bible Class
in the Church as Observed by the Dis
trict Superintendent Alexan-
der Smith, D. D.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-12
MUST
PURCHASE OR MOVE
Charities Body Ordered to Vacate
Building on Seventeenth
Street.

The Associated Charities at its
meeting last night was notified it
would either be forced to purchase
the property on Seventeenth street,
now in use by the organization as
a refuge and home. or yacate. No
definite time wcs named, but il is
the understanding that the organiza-
ton will have TO take immediate ac-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-12

the hostess in the absence Of Mrs
Priester, who is in California A pro
gram of ensemble music was given,
consisting Of a group of four songs,
duets by Dvorak by Mrs. Alfred Muel-
Ter and Mrs. a. P. Griggs, Miss Nor
ma Wiese, and Robert Macdonald play
ing a Grieg concerto. There was a
good attendance at the meeting. and
the next program was announced to
be at the home Of Miss Norma Wiese
of Brown street, Davenport, April pa.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-12
Kicked by a Mad Horne.

Samuel Birch Of Beetown, Wis, had
a most narrow escape from losing his
leg, as no doctor could heal the fright
full sore that developed. but at last
Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured it com
pletely. It's the greatest healer of ul-
GERS, burns. boils. eczema, scalds, cuts,
corns, cold-sores, bruises and piles on
earth. Try it; Is cents; at all drug
gists'.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-12
COFFEE AND CANDY SALE.

MRS. K T. ANDERSON, 81
Nineteenth street, will celebrate her
birthday tomorrow by giving coffee
and candy sale at her home for the
benefit OF the Ladies' Aid society OF
Grace Lutheran church. She will be
assisted by Mrs. Fred Schnitzer,
Mrs. Bergman. Mrs. Alseen, Mrs.
Joseph Bodeen, Mrs. Schroeder and
Mrs. Anderson. Easter candies and
novelties will be placed on sale.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-12
CUBS HOLD BANQUET.

THE CUBS HELD THEIR FIFTH
annual banquet last evening in one
of the private dining rooms at the
New Harper. covers being laid for 10.
Toasts were given by the members.
George McKibbon acting as toastmas-
ter. Arthur r. Bleuer was present
and gave a short talk.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-12
MUSIC STUDENTS MEET.

THERE WAS A REGULAR MEET
ing of the Music Students club at the
home of Mrs. Adolph Priester of
West Seventh street, Davenport, Mon
day afternoon, Miss Meta Lerch being
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-12

matter Of purchasing the home will
be considered. There will be 20
distinct societies under the new head
and if possible these societies will
pledge portions OF the required
amount, or else some one who will
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-12
HELEN MILLS CIRCLE.

THE HELEN MILLS CIRCLE OF
Broadway Presbyterian church was
entertained yesterday afternoon at the
home of Miss Gladys Mcnamara, 1905
Twentieth street in the regular month
ly meeting. The circle program was
carried out and routine business tran
sacted, followed by lunch.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-12
ETUDE CLUB.

THE ETUDE CLUB WILL BE EN-
tertained tomorrow afternoon at the
home OF Mrs. William Wiese, 7O9
Brown street. Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-12
HANDLERS CLUB.

THE RAMBLERS CLUB OF THIS
city was pleasantly entertained by
Mrs. c. c. Ceurvorst at her home,
1928 Lilly avenue, Davenport. last
evening. Lunch was served by the
hostess and a social good time was
had.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-12
TO CONFER DEGREE.

CANTON STAR, P. NJ, 1. o. o. F.,
will meet tonight and confer the p.
NJ. degree upon a class OF candidates
from Clinton, Moline and Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-12
COURT OF HONOR PARTY.

COURT OF HONOR 81 WILL GIVE
a card party tomorrow afternoon at
Maths hall, cinch to be the game and
play will begin at 2:30. The party is
for members and friends.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-12

be willing to purchase the home an
hold the deed for II under guaTanr
OF payment by the association vii
be the means adopted 20 secure Tia
home for the association.
All the news all The time-The ATguI
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-12
Stamped waist patterns

Patterns of faxon, a beautiful
white material, and white wolfe
stamped for Bulgarian embroidery,
beading and French knots. Artistic
designs, pattern SEC. Black wolfe
patterns stamped in new designs,
pattern Toe. Stamped table centers
and doilies, 1910, 25c, 39c.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-12
Easter china novelties

German china egg cups, plates,
sugars, creamers, oatmeal bowls,
sauce dishes, and cups and saucers
decorated IN colors with Chan
ticleer and an array of small
chicks. Make attractive Easter
gifts and>are quite inexpensive,
ranging in price from 15c to 65c.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-12
Sahlin perfect form and corset

Sahlin is not only a perfect
form for slender women but
is a perfect corset for slight
or medium figures, which
may or may not be some
what deficient in bust meas
ure. Sahlin requires no pad
ding nor interlining. There
are no hooks, no clasps, no
eyelets, no strings or heavy
steels. 1t builds the figure
into modish lines and is
healthful and comfortable.
Dressmakers and physicians
alike recommend it.
S1.00 and S1.5'
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-12

Women's oxfords and pumps, $3.50
Oxfords and one-strap pumps of patent and dull
feathers; have genuine welted oles finished per-
fectly smooth the inside insuring comfort to the
wearer The product of of Americas leading
shoe makers. Widths B. G. d. all sizes, $3.50 pair
Womens shoes fashionable for spring and
Made with short, bunty fore parts and
have welted soes, Cuban heels and high arches
giving the foot the necessary support So to 81 50
East AISLE
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-06-01
STEEL CUTS AND
THE MARKET
Small Activity Expected by
Makers.

The Iron Trade Review Will say to-
day: Manufacturers do not expect
any marked improvement in business
as a result of reduction in prices OF
finished materials. They are not will
ing to grant. however. that there will
be further reductions in plates, shapes
and bars. which are confidently expect
ed by buyers. Some of the panies
are conservative about making con-
tracts. Immediately preceding the an
nouncement of reductions in bar prices
the Republic Iron and Steel company
booked considerable business guaran-
teed against decline, but little business
has been done since the announcement
was made and specifications are not
coming in.
The American Bridge company's
bookings for May were somewhat bet
ter than normal, but fabricating and
erecting prices are extremely low. At
a lengthy meeting of steel manufac-
turers in New York a considerable part
of the time was devoted to the discus
sion of labor conditions, with a view
to possible reduction of wages TO con-
form with lower prices for finished ma
terials. The steel corporation took a
firm stand against wage reductions.
The outlook for the placing of rail
orders by western companies is more
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-06-01
N|MITz UNDER NEW
INDICTMENT IN CITY

The case of John Nimetz of Black
Oak, who has been on trial in the
criminal court in Chicago before Judge
Lockwood Honore, was concluded rath-
er unexpectedly today when the in
dictment against him was declared
faulty and he was remanded to jail
pending the drawing of another in
dictment and the furnishing of new
bail.
Nimetz was arrested nearly a year
ago on the charge with being one of
several conspirators who stole automo-
bile parts from various factories in the
country and sold them.
Employees of the factories are said to
have stolen the parts and Nimetz is al
legged to have placed them on the mar
ket. He is charged with dividing the
proceeds with his alleged co-conspira-
tors
That the prosecution will be pressed
to the utmost is shown by the fact
that the automobile companies which
are alleged to have suffered are back
ing the prosecution in order to make
an example of the guilty parties.
1t is not known when the new case
will go to trial Nimetz is one of the
well-known residents of Lake county
and is said to be wealthy. Why he
should have been tempted to enter into
such conspiracy, If he did so, is
inexplicable?
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-06-01

pun in on the deal. The park board
had City Clerk Moose read TO the coun-
ell an invitation which began thusly:
"Bolice Szymanski and Frank
Schaun and Mayor Knots and the
common council are invited by the
park board to inspect the proposed
lake front park next Sunday. Au-
tomobiles will be furnished etc.
Here Interrupted Alderman Bauk-
us. who would curb young Szymanskfs
ambitions. why should Bolice Szyman-
ski me invited. He is no official
"Schauff and he are to be the addi-
tional members of the park board" was
the information that came from Castle
man.
For the time being this got Aldermen
Bowser's and Baukus' goat that Castle
man should venture to increase the
. board. which of course cannot be done
without the councils consent
Then Castleman got tangled up and
said that he would vote for Bill Flynn
for the school board. Flynn also ha.
the backing of Bowser and Alderman
Mike Walsh.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-06-01
MILLER.

The eighth grade. composd of II
girls, took their final examination last
Saturday Word was received here last
evening that there were ten who stood
the test. Miss Amy Carlson carrying
the highest grades in the township.
Miss Grace North will represent the
class at the graduating exercises at
Hobart Friday of next week.
Mrs P. Malen. who has been quite
sick, is able to be up and around.
Albert Sabinske was in Hobart or
business yesterday
E. Hecker was in Chicago on bust
ness yesterday.
Mrs. Ed. Weaver returned home yes
terday from ST. Margarets hospita
much improved in health
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-06-01
MILLER BOOMS.
Fish Industry Keeps Fifty
People Busy.

The fish industry at Miller is having
an unprecedented boom and has grown
to such proportions that nearly a half
hundred men are now employed by
the various fisheries along the lake
shore. Yesterday afternoon III bar
rels of ash. including white fish, were
shipped to the wholesale houses at Chi
cago.
Not alone is Miller's wealth increas-
ing from the fish industry. but a large
source of revenue is being derived from
sand.
William Westergreen. manager OF the
sand companies, has over one hundred
men at work filing contract for the
Rock Island track elevation in Chi
cago. An average of seventy-five cars
day are being shipped from Miller
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-06-01
Motions and Orders

66S1. Bartholomae & Roesing Brewing
& Mailing Co. VS.. Kalman eft al.
Plaintiff moves to publish the con-
ditional examination, to which de-
PENDANT objects. Court orders con-
ditional examination be published
Defendant files motion to suppress
conditional examination. Motion
sustained. Jury sworn. Submit
ted. Plaintiff closes evidence. De-
PENDANT during the time OF his evil
dence asks leave to open up the
issues to file additional paragraph
of answer. Refused and exceptions.
Jury retire to deliberate upon YER
dict
6765. Thomas J. Gormley vs. NJ. NJ. Du-
chich. Cause continued until fifth
week. Costs of continuance to be
taxed against the plaintiff.
7401. Interstate Iron & steel Co. VS.
Weber Co. Plaintiff dismisses.
costs paid.
1927. William Williams ct al. vs. Stu
art eft al Plaintiff dismisses. costs
paid.
742s. Joseph Hartley ct al VS. Julius
Cohen ct al Plaintiff dismisses,
costs paid
Court Room No. =.
67T0. Adam r. Ebert. admir-, VS.. Pat
rick McGrath ct al Death of Mi
chael McGrath suggested by plain
tiff. Submitted to court. Finding
for plaintiff property described in
complaint ordered sold by admin
istrator at private sale for not less
than appraised value after three
weeks publication of notice as
provided by law. Court appoints
Frank Hammond and John F.
Krost as appraisers.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-06-01
MOTHER rs MISSING

Mrs. Agnes Hozarvich. who lives in
one of the company houses at the
Standard Steel Car works, has been
missing since o'clock yesterday morn
ing and has not been seen since.
She lived in the company house
which burned down last Saturday
night. Why she left no one knows or
has the Idea where she has gone.
She leaves three children. three. two
years old and a baby five months old.
She has dark complexion, five feet
five inches high, wore black skirt and
white shirt waist. and is IS years old.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-06-01
TOLLESTON.

Louie Meyers and Miss Renata Segers
spent Tuesday In Globe Station.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bruno Schrieber and
family of Indiana Harbor were Tolles-
ton visitors Tuesday.
Mrs. E. Kriewitz of South Chicago
was the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. William
Kriewitz yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar Armstrong and
son. Isaiah, returned from Chicago
yesterday where they have been visit
Ing friends since Sunday.
Mrs. F. DERRICK and son, Herald, will
spend a few weeks with friends ir
Meadville, Pa.
Miss Emma Radmer of East Side will
spend a few days with relatives here
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-06-01
Filed in Superior Court,

1869. Interstate Iron & Steel Co. CIV.
f. Roe) VS.. the Weber Co. Gar
nishment. Room No. i.
1850 G. II. Hammond & Co. CIV. B.
Van Horne) VS.. Frank and Anna
Pekownik. Appeal Room No. 3
1851. Harrison B. Douglas &C. c. & r. }
VS.. Henry c. Price and NJ. Kahn.
Suit on note Room No. 2.
1852. BENJAMIN Schwartz q. w. Bris-
sey) VS.. William H. Barnes. Room
No. ..
1853. State ex rel Charles f. Green
valid tJ. A. Gavi) VS.. Alexander G.
Schlieker.
1854 Gary Land Co (Greenlee & Call)
vs.. Joe w. Dove. Appeal Room
No. l.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-06-01
Get a Receipt.

Yyceum Bureau of Des Moines, Ia,
will appear at the First Congregational
church tomorrow evening
The Meistersingers made their first
appearance yesterday afternoon before
an immense audience of 5000, and at
once won favor The quartet was call
ed back time and time again and each
time the people seemed to enjoy their
work more, never firing of hearing
them. The work of the quartet is very
fine and the boys are in truth and fact
master singers.-Daily Citizen, Center
VILE, Ia
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-06-01
Days News In Gary
PARK BOARD
MAY BE SOON
INCREASED

That Bolice Szymanski, son of the
alderman of that name, and Frank
Schauf, a railway engineer, are soon
to be made members of the Gary park
board, and William j. Flynn. assistant
superintendent of the rail mill is said
TO be in line as the next member OF the
school board, was the information given
out to the world in the Gary common
council last night
AS usual Alderman Castleman was
the whole works in letting the pee
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-06-01
THE TIMES.

of the state. who are elected at conven-
lions held in each district
The state Craftsmanship next year is
going to be a hard job. because of the
fact that the new registration law will
be used for the first time, and IT pre-
sents SO many new problems in the
campaign for the state organization Of
each part to work out that the state
chairman will have to scratch his head
many time Possibly this is the rea-
son why candidates for state chairman
are so scarce.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-06-01
WEST HAMMOND ENJOYING
LULL IN THE STORM

West Hammond is enjoying a lul1 in
the political warfare which has kept
the village in a turmoil during the past
seven months. but the lull is to last
only long enough to permit the fight
ers to catch their second wind.
The issue is still on the form of gov
eminent for the community, the fac
tions being divided between city and
village followers. The city faction is
lighting on the offensive. while the vii
layers are on the defense in a death
struggle to retain the berths they have
made for themselves after long years
OF political Vaccinations. With the
ousting of the village officials, the
taxpayers hope to tumble down the
works which they say is founded on
graft and mismanagement
status Unchanged.
The status of West Hammond today
IS exactly what it was seven months
ago when Miss Brooks set her heel on
the graft dragon, there being only this
difference, that West Hammond today
is awake to its possibilities after hav-
ing gone through a campaign of fall
ures.
The city faction feels that 1t must
pN6Ah a. tAiS WHY DoNAOIi, anu DIS q pre-
requisite has West Hammond proper
ly chartered as village and to build
up from there to a city through a spe-
cial election. There Is no question
but what the charter will be received
In due time The question then arises
will the present board sanction a spe-
cial election. which may mean the va
cation of the respective village offices.
John Hessler, the village president and
Henry Fritsche, one of the trustees, are
known to be unalterably opposed to
the city form of government, but a
majority of the village trustees can
overrule the presidents veto. The four
trustees that are being banked on to
sanction a special election are John