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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-29
HENRY l.. MYERS.

Henry L. Myers, 2s40 Fifth-and-a-
half avenue, passed away this morn
ing at 7:45 after a weeks suffering
from a paralytic stroke. He was
born in Lancaster county, Pa, Jan.
20, 1864. His parents moved TO
Sterling, Ill, when he was years
old He came 70 Rock Island about
1884 and for 6 years was conductor
on the Burlington road. The last
years he has been employed as a
switchman on the Rock Island road.
He was married in this city June %,
1889. to Miss Margaret Murphy.
Mr.. Myers was a member OF a. T.
Of y. A, Tri-City lodge No. 1873, b.
of r. T, No. IS of Beardstown, and
OF the Fraternal order of Eagles,
Rock Island Aerie No. 956
He is survived by his wife, and
five children. Joseph H, Mrs. John
B. Kosterman. Harry l., Grace and
Bernard, all of this city. and by his
mother. Mrs Elizabeth, two broth
ers, W. D.. and X. A, and one sis
ter, Mrs. Lillian Erickson, all Of
Sterling, Ill.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-29

police magistrate this morning. This
means he will go to jail for 40 days
as he was unable 10 pay his fine Of
$500 and costs. For some time past
Swedberg has been tormenting his
wife who is sick and almost at the
point of death. He came home in a
drunken condition and either beat
her or frightened her. Several days
ago the police were called in by
neighbors but on the plea of the wife
Swedberg was not punished. He con-
tinued in his actions. however, cap
ping the climax several nights ago
by throwing one Of his children in a
tub of water and telling her he was
going to let-her drown. Relatives
OF the wife then brought charges and
no further mercy was shown by the
authorities.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-29
MRS. PATRICK H. KELLY.

Mrs. Patrick H. Kelly, 1884 Fifth
avenue. died at $50 last evening
after an illness which lasted only a
few days. She had not been in good
health for several years but death
was unexpected. She was born at
Kilkee. County Clare, Ireland, in
1919. and is the last of a family
which included II children. In the
early SOS she came to America, set
Ting IN Davenport where she mar
led 4 year after her marriage she
and her husband moved to Rock Is
land which city has been their home
ever since She Is survived by
her husband and two sons. Frank H.
Kelly and Joseph P. Kelly both Of
this city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-29
LOCAL PACKETS
RUNNING REGULARLY
Helen Blair, KeOkuk and Black
Hawk Having No Trouble or

While the through boats are hav-
ing considerable trouble and delay,
the local packets, Helen Blair, Black
Hawk and Keokuk, are coming and
going with good trips every day and
so far have had no trouble or de-
lay. The Helen Blair offers a fine
trip TO Burlington and in connection
with the Black Hawk an ideal trip
to Keokuk. giving a fine chance to
see the great water power dam I'M
der construction. Both boats have
excellent rooms and serve excellent
meals. For rest and recreation try
a trip 10 Burlington or Keokuk: 81
round trip to Burlington, $3.50
round trip to Keokuk; including
meals and berth. For reservations
call West ISIS. r. W. Lamont, agent.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-29
STEAMER ST. PAUL
AFLOAT ONCE MORE
Word Comes 20 Local Agent That
Big Liner VIII Be at Rock
Island Tomorrow.

Carl Mangan, tri-cfty representative
OF the Srecdus Steamboat line, re-
ceived word today from Keoknk that
the steamer St Paul which sank when
II struck q tree trunk In the stIeAm
above Quincy yesterday morning,
would reach Keoknk dry dock this aft.
ernoon and would be repaired aud
ready TO continue the trip north in tine
to arrive in Rock Island tomorrow eve
ming. Most of the pAss ;ngers are still
aboard the vessel aid they will com.
plete their journey
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-29
NEGRESS is HELD
TO THE GRAND JURY
Charged With Embedding Money
Given Her to Pay Bill Incurred
by Susie Matlock.

Claiming that Ethel Jackson, a ne
gress, had failed to pay up a bill
with some money which had been
given her for that purpose, and had
also failed to return said money, Su-
sic Matlock, another negress, swore
out a warrant for her arrest, charg-
ing her with embezzlement. This
morning she was given a hearing in
the court of Justice P. H. Wells, and
was bound over to the grand jury
under bonds of 5000. The deal
which caused her arrest took place
in June.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-29
Still Surrounds CITY.

Port-Au-Prince, July 29.-Revolu-
tiOnists still surround the city, but
have not yet made an attempt to take
possession. 1t is strongly believed
here that President Simon would re
sign If he was assured the arrival of
the revolution factions would settle
the matter of his successor peace
ably.
Norfolk, Va, July 29.-The scout
cruiser Salem today sailed for Port
Au-Prince.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-29
LOOKING FOR AN
ATHLETIC MAN
Board Of Education Plans to
Install System of Physical
Training Here.
MUST BE COACH AS WELL
VIII Give Part of Time 20 Games for
Grade Boys and Rest of Time
to High School

H 3. Hayden and A J. Burton re-
turned last evening from a four days
trip to Lake Geneva and Chicago.
where they went in search of physi-
cal director for the high school and the
grades. AS both are members OF the
Y. NJ c. A board, they also interview
ed some men with reference TO the
physical directors position there.
While some valuable men we're found.
It is not probable that anything def
mite will be done until the regular meet
ing of the board.
The position for which a man is be
ing sought for the public school is not
an easy one to fill. A man is desired
who can direct the play and games in
the grades and supervise the work Of
the grade teachers and at the same
time direct high school classes m ply
steal training. 4 man who can coach
the athletic teams is also desired in
this connection Hence considerable
is expected of the physical director,
and IL Is somewhat hard TO find a man
endowed with all the qualities neces-
sary TO fill such a position. However,
some good, capable men were inter
viewed on the trip and a candidate
will probably be chosen from among
the list
WANT ATHLETIC COACH.
Most OF the high schools are now
adopting a system of faculty manage
ment in athletics. and in fact all con-
tracts between schools belonging to
the Illinois High School Athletic asso-
citation require the signature of a fac
ulty representative. AS the athletic as
sociation of the high school failed u
elect manager last spring, Principal
A J. Burton appointed A. G. Hill Of the
manual training department manager
of athletics. He has practically com
pleted the schedule for football for
this fall The annual game with Mo
line will be played as usual, and a
game with Iowa City has also been
scheduled. 1t is desired to get the
athletics Of the school on a business
like basis and make them pay for
themselves. II the board of education
is successful in securing a competent
man in the line of athletics, this will
materially aid the plan. To this end
care is TO be taken to secure the right
man for the place.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-29
Annual Day In the Woods.

Tomorrow the members of me local
Elk lodge will enjoy their annual day
in-the-woods. They will leave the city
early in the morning on the Steamer
Pearson and Will proceed down the riv-
ell, probably to Peterson's island al
though the committee has not given
out the destination of the boat They
will be gone all day. Athletics and
ether amusements are on the days pro-
gram.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-29

Frank H. Lemon, deputy warden of
the federal prison here. resigned to-
day following an investigation by the
department of justice. 1t is said that
while the report of the investigation
made to Washington exonerates
Warden McClaughrey, it may cause
the resignation of other officials.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-29

is taking measures to break up the
monarchists' preparations in Galicia
Spain. which are being made against
the republic of Portugal. and as the
Portuguese government now believes
will endeayor in good faith to dis
pose of the monarchist recruits,
coniscate their supplies Of arms and
prevent the organization of a raid
into Portugal
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-29

concerned with the fixing of what part
of the French Congo France is willing
tC cede I'm return for German disinter-
estedness in Morocco and possibly the
cession by Germany of the whole or
part of TogoIand, a German colonial
possession on the Gulf of Guinea.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-29
AIIeaes Man Beat Him.

Alleging that Walter Lorenz had
beaten him. Andrew .Kirvach, a boy -
years old. brought pr )caedIngs against
him today in the police court, cl'arg-
ing him with assault and battery. Lo-
REM claimed that the boy had thrown
rocks at him. Neither had any witness
es and so the case was conl.nued till
1880 this evening.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-29
Admiral TsGo Sails.

London, July 29-Admiral Togo was
given a popular farewell at the railway
station today as ne left for Liverpool
TO sail upon the Lusitania for New
York.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-29
CONSUL w. P. ATWELL DEAD
American Representative at Client,
Belgium, War Veteran.

washington, July 29.-William P.
AtweI, &c, American consul at
Client. Belgium, is dead. Atwell
served with the 37th Wisconsin vol
unteer infantry as first lieutenant
in the civil war. He was brevetted
four times for meritorious service.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-29
More Confident of Peace.

Paris, July 29-Conhdence that the
Franco-Germany controversy viii reach
a pacific solution increases daily. II is
understood negotiations at present are
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-29
MOLINE MAN MED
FOR ABUSING WIFE
Albert Swedberg Goes 70 County
Jail for 40 Days-Tried This
Morning.

Albert Swedberg of Moline was
given the maximum fine on a charge
OF disorderly conduct by the Moline
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-29

Warden Resigns.
LeaEenworth, Kan, July 29.-
The Washington herald., 1911-11-14
The Board of Trade.

The reports of President Harries, of
the Washington Board of Trade, and
of the several committees of that organ
iZation, as submitted at the annual meet
ing last night, indicate a keen and in
telligent interest in civic affairs Many
of the subjects treated are of vital i'm
portance to the District.
1t will be generally agreed that a
more economical and systematic admin
istration of. charities can be devised
than is at present in operation here, and
while the suggestion of the Board that
central registration bureau be organ
lied may not be the final or the best So
luton of the problem, it at least affords
a basis for thorough and rational con-
sideration of the subject 1t is also i'm
portant that any effort to change the re-
lations of the Federal government to the
District be opposed; that larger degree
of support be afforded the Public Ii
brary; that the death rate of the city
should be decreased; that adequate pro-
vision be made for pensioning the police
men and fremen, and that the many mil
lions expended for public education
should be wisely administered. The
utilization of the vast water power which
is now wasted is another matter of prac-
teal interest, while the erection of, the
George Washington memorial is a prof.
ect worthy of generous support.
1t is indicative of the public spirit of
Washington's citizens that they devote
their time unselfshly to the considera-
ton of questions affecting the welfare
of the District. They are to be con-
graduated upon their work They should
not weary in well-doing because Con-
gress does not always act either prompt
ly or favorably upon the recommenda-
tons which are made Their earnest
and patriotic labors must eventually
produce effective results.
The Washington herald., 1911-11-14

strength, but wonderfully skiiIful in the
use of their muscular power.
If it beytrue that these days have
passed and that England now frowns
upon a sport in which it once took so
much pride, then certainly remark
able change has come over the nation.
1t is indicative of an age wherein COM
fort and luxury and high civilization
have had their weakening influence upon
merely physical development. 1t means
that we have come to respect brains
more than Drawn. 1t is but another
phase of the growing demand for peace
and for the love of ease and quiet
rather than of strife and battle. Whether
nations that thus sink into repose are
destined for a long and sturdy life is
another question. History records the
decay of Greece and Persia and Venice
and Rome when the militant spirit was
supplanted by cultivation of the softer
graces of society.
The Washington herald., 1911-11-14
The Demands of Labor.

The demands made by organized
labor, as set forth in the annual report
of President Gompers, submitted yes
terday at Atlanta, are neither novel nor
radical They have to do, in the main,
with reforms for which labor has been
struggling for some years. The initia
tive and referendum and the recall, for
instance, have been advocated by the
working classes as desirable political
system, while the restriction of immi-
grafton and the passage of the so-called
anti-injunction bills have also been con-
stantly urged.
The appeal for uniform laws for the
protection of life and health in factory
buildings is one that ought to meet with
prompt response from legislators every
where. Already there has been much
progress in this directietr, recent terrible
calamities having awakened the public
conscience in regard to conditions which
unfortunately exist. There is also good
foundation for the request for'th crea-
ton of a Federal department devoted
solely to matters affecting labor, while
laws for the further restriction of con-
vict labor are already under considera-
ton in many Commonwealth. AS
pointed out in The Washington Herald
some days ago, the disclosures regarding
the treatment of convicts in the Rich
mond penitentiary, and the fact that
the manufacture of shirt waists and
blouses by private firms is now ifnpossi-
bic in Missouri, owing to the use of
convict labor, make the situation one
deserving of most serious consideration.
One feature of Mr.. Gompers' report
has especial interest in this city 1t
deals with the Executive order which
denies government employees the right
of petition to Congress, and thus pre-
vents them from taking active steps in
securing a betterment of their condition.
In asking the repeal of this order, the
Federation of Labor undoubtedly voices
the desire of very large number of
government employees.
The Washington herald., 1911-11-14
Passing of the Militant Spirit.

The decision yesterday of a magis-
trate's court in Birmingham, England,
prohibiting the Moran-Driscoll fight is
regarded as sounding the knell of box
ing in that country. The announcement
is not only a surprise, but is worthy of
comment, in that it marks new epoch
in Great Britain.
Pugilism has been recognized and
fostered in England ever since 1884
For nearly two centuries the men who
have met each other in. 6stic combat
have been almost national heroes.
From the days of Tom Figg and Cen
tleman" Jackson down to the time of
Tom Sayers and Jem Mace the prize
ring had been an institution patronized
by all classes Of society. A catalogue
of the encounters would fill innumerabIe
columns, while the tributes paid TO the
heroes of each fight were such as might
be accorded to men who had achieved
greatness. Even those unfamiliar with
the record of the ring win recall the
spirited description Of the fight in "Tom
Brown at Rugby and this recognition
of physical prowess was typical Of the
English point of view. It is in fact,
no exaggeration to say that there was
a certain pride in England because some
Of its men we're not only giants N their
The Washington herald., 1911-11-14

praise of his unblemished record, his
proven ability as leader, and his con-
servatism.
The political situation, therefore, is
growing more interesting every day. 1t
viii not be many months before the
opposing candidates will be named, and
while in the Republican party the re-
nomination of President Taft is fore
gone conclusion, the Democrats must
choose between many rivals. 1t is no
wonder that the fight between the latter
is growing quite intense.
The Washington herald., 1911-11-14
New York's Duty.

If the municipal authorities in New
York cannot successfully grapple with
the situation which now confronts them,
they deserve emphatic condemnation.
Because of dissatisfaction with night
employment, the street cleaning and
garbage removing force quit work.
This it had a perfect right to do. No
man ought to be compelled to remain
in a position, whether it be in private
or public employ, who believes that he
can better himself by a change. When,
however, the city endeavored to fill the
vacancies, the former employees resented
the action, and have since been active
in riotous demonstrations. The author
tiles have apparently been unable to
cope with this phase of the situation.
Thousands of tons of garbage have &C
cumulated, with the result that the
health of the city is seriously menaced,
while the streets are in a most I'M
clearly condition.
This is a condition of affairs that
affects the entire community There is
no reason why the lives of millions of
people should be endangered because the
New York City administration is either
incapable or cowardly The mobs
should be suppressed, the work of clean
ing the streets and removing the gar
bage should proceed, and the power of
the government be demonstrated This
would be done in any city, unless poll
tics is the controlling factor.
The Washington herald., 1911-11-14
Much Interest in Politics.

The whirligig of politics is revolving
in lively fashion. President Taft, whose
speech before the Hamilton Club, in
Chicago, was interpreted as indicating a
pessimistic view of the Republican out
look, is in a most hopeful state of mind,
and even declines to be cast down By
the fact that Ohio municipalities have
elected Democratic mayors. He sees the
sky tinged with the rosy hue of victory.
Republican successes in New York,
New Jersey, and Maryland have had
their effect upon the administration. and
instead of assuming defensive attitude
the political leaders are only too anxious
to begin the compaign. They are
cheered by the. announcement that the
tariff board will report in favor of lower
duties on wool, thus enabling the Presi-
dent to recommend tariff reductions to
Congress and embarrass the Democrats
and insurgent Republicans if they de-
cline to accept his suggestion. Every
inch of ground is to be fought over
during the coming winter, and the
Democrats are upon notice that they
must be on the alert if they hope to
gain any advantage.
Among the Democrats the situation
changes daily. Now it is the Wilson
followers who are working to secure
the abolition of the rule in the national
convention which makes a two-thirds
vote requisite to the nomination. They
express fear that if the old rule is
allowed to prevail it will enable the
reactionary minority to hold the conven-
ton in deadlock, and thus prevent the
selection of d. progressive candidate.
Brysn's friends, too, are maneuvering
for position. The present scheme is to
secure for him, if'possible, the Nebraska
delegation under the State primary law,
and then he can surrender the votes in
the convention to the candidate whose
nomination is favored by him. This ae-
ton is due to the belief that Mr.. Under
wood is being used as stalking-horse
for Gov. Harmon. the latter being re-
garded as the second choice of those
who now express themselves as favor
ing Mr. Underwood's nomination.
Whether this be true or not, the fact.
remains that Mr.. Underwood is himself
candidate Of no mean proportions.
Although he comes from the South, a
section from which the Democratic
party has not seen At to select It's noni-
nee for fifty years. the fact does not
seem 70 initiate against him in New
York where he is regarded as being
especially available. Much is said IN
The Washington herald., 1911-11-14
InEersoIPs UnderHudy.
Uncle Walt Says To-day.

The weather prophet his lair consu the skies and feels
the air samples highs and lows and then predicts some freezing
snaps or thaws thiinderbots, perhaps
ann novelties in SHOWS. And ninetynine times out
800 of ten the prophecies that leave his den
N curate and fair; and people take them as they
come hand the Plum poy rich and We
do not call him up and say that he's cnker in his when his
forecasts come true but when he fails ring the bell greet
him with frantic YELL and howdydo And the weather
prophet sits makes his maps and throws his FITS and walls
dgekk song; his triunphs count srs Up
vast amount of anger when he's wrong Oh let's adopt better
plan and cease to roast weather man. camp upon his trail
praise him for the hits he makes and overlook his small
mistakes, and boost his rain and hail
oggaat b cssa AAuA WALr Mason.
The Washington herald., 1911-11-14
COMMENT ON TIMELY TOPICS

liberated my mind. Freedom was what
he preached. He took a powerful hold
upon my imagination. He was a rare,
bold, heroic figure. He was the greatest
orator ever heard, and once at the
post-ofice, standing before a poster con-
tanning one Of IngersoIrs speeches, OBJ
livious to- my surroundings, I read It
with tears streaming down my face
Everybody has a right to his opinions,
emotions, and tears, but 1t will be a
long time before Bob IngersolTs under
study reaches the White House, Taft or
no Taft"
Sees . ReDubIIcan Advance.
The Philadelphia Press, a stanch ad-
ministratton organ, maintains that the
elections Of Tuesday COMPUTE the super
fetal view held by all Democrats, and
accepted by some Republicans, that the
tidal wave which submerged Republican
majorities and Republican States a year
ago still is rising. ION the contrary" It
says, this tide is ebbing. The pretty
tables of the electoral vote in 1912 with
which Democratic newspapers have been
prophetically Sustaining and supporting
themselves can be called in. It is idle
any longer to use the election returns
Of 1910 as the forecast and foreshadow
Of the Presidential election Of next year
Where Democrats have won, It has been
in general on local conditions. Where Re-
publicans won IL was, taken as a whole,
on national considerations"
The Washington herald., 1911-11-14
NOT BY REPUBLICANS ONLY.
COlOred Franchise Saved by the
Votes of White Democrats.

Colored Franchise Saved by the
Votes of White Democrats.
Editor The Washington Herald:
beg space through the columns Of your
valuable paper to say a few words rela-
tive to the recent election in the States,
and especially in the State Of Maryland,
where the question Of the disfranchise-
ment Of the colored voters seems to have
been settled, but settled in a way not
agreeable to the promoters of that I'M
Just cause.
/ wish to state to the colored voters
the necessity, manliness, and fairness OF
giving credit to whom credit Is due.
Very naturally. 1t has entered into the
minds Of many of the colored voters of
this country that the downfall Of Cor
man and the cause for which he fought
was due only to the great fight made
by the Republicans Of that State. The
credit does not belong to the Republicans
as whole. There were hundreds OF
Democrats who are friends Of the col
ored citizens OF Maryland, and lovers Of
the good name and fair fame OF their
State, who went on record as against
such laws being enacted.
In this fight the negro wasn't saved-if
he Is really sayed-by the Republicans
alone. There are thousands Of Demo-
crats-South as wei: as Worthwhile are
opposed TO the acknowledgements Of the
colored citizens Of this country. And
such Democrats should at all times re-
ceive the hearty support Of the cOlored
voters Of this country regardless OF the
section in which they live.
Washington. November Is