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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-11
WAS NOT ATTEMPT
AT ASSASSINATION
G. l.. Williams Receives News That
His Son Is But Slightly
Wounded in Chicago.

G. L. Williams, s12 Fourth avenue,
received telegram this afternoon as
surfing him that the injuries of his son,
J. l. Williams. who was shot yester-
day while on the streets Of Chicago,
are not at all serious and will not
keep the victim in the hospital more
than couple of days. 1t was learned
today that the shooting was acciden-
tai and not the work Of an assassin,
as at first supposed. 1t seems that
some 1aborers got into a fight in the
street and It ended in q revolver be-
ing fired by one OF the combatants. A
stray bullet entered the left shoulder
Of Mr.. Williams. He was taken to St.
Luke's hospital and his wound dress
ed. Mr. Williams is travelling sales
man, and he enakes his home in this
city. He left here only last Tuesday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-11
WANTED IN FULTON
FOR ENLIGHTENMENT
Angelo PoIlos Is Arrested by Sheriff
o. l.. Bruner on Complaint
From Lewistown.

Sheriff o. L. Bruner succeeded yes
terday in locating and arresting Ar
geao Pollos, wanted in Lewiston, H.,
on charges of ENFORCEMENT. About
a week ago Sheriff W. H. Roy OF Full
ton county in which Lewiston is To-
Gated, communicated with Sheriff
Bruner in regards to the man and
asked to have him looked UP and de-
tanned. The fellow had been in Gus
tody here once before on charges of
wife abandonment and the sheriff had
a pretty good idea where he could be
found. He was in Davenport, getting
into condition for a wrestling bout in
which he was to be a principal Dep
uty c. D. Cook arrived today to take
Pollos back 10 Lewiston.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-11
Obituary Record
MRS. =. J. PosTLEwAITE.

Mrs. Emma Jane PostlewRite. wife
OF Jesse Y. PostIewaits, 1922 TwentI-
eth street, died this afternoon at 1915
in st. Anthony's hospital. where she
was taken Monday 10 undergo m oper-
alton, which was performed on that
day in the hope that life would be pro.
longed. The patient failed 10 rally
from the effects and death followed AZ.
ter brave struggle. Mrs. PostIewaite
had been Ill for two months.
Mrs. Postlewaits (nee Emma Jane
Adsrns) WAS born IN Viola, Ill.,. Nov. Il.
1859. She was married 10 Mr.. Postie-
waite In October. 1880. The family
hnd resided IN Rock Island is years.
During that time Airs. Postlewaits
gained q largo circle of friends through
her beautiful character. She was q
deyout member OF the First Methodist
church and seek an active part in the
work Of that organization.
She leaves. beside her husband.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-11
Personal Points

DR.. @. e. Babcoek left last night for
a visit In the Dakotas.
Bert Sells Of this city 10 In Mt.
Clemens, Mich, taking the baths.
Franz Happ sails from New York
for Germany next Saturday. He goes
for a visit of three months with rela-
tiyes.
Mrs. Samuel Kimpston of Detroit,
Mich, arrived In the city this morning
to attend the funeral of her brother,
Thomas Irwin, Sr.
G. ]. Larkin has gone to New Or
leans, where he will Join his wife,
who has been visiting her daughter
for several weeks.
e. H. Stafford has returned from
Des Moines where he argued q num-
Der OF motions before Judge McPher-
son in the United States district court.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-11
SPEEDERS TO
BE PUNISHED HERE
Members of Rock Island Police De-
partment Are Instructed to
Make Arrests,

Archie Hart, commissioner Of health
and safety, has issued the following
order addressed to the chief Of police:
Your attention is called to that sec
ton of the law regulating the speed OF
motor vehicles upon the streets Of any
incorporated city.
at provides that no one shall drive
an automobile at a speed greater than
is reasonable or to endanger the life or
limb or injure the property of any
person.
1T further provides that the speed
shall not exceed 10 miles an hour
while passing through the business
portion or Is miles an hour while pass
ing through the residence section of
any Incorporated city.
From my personal knowledge this
law is constantly violated in the city
of Rock Island; the drivers of some
automobiles, in disregard of the rights
of the use of the streets. operate their
cars at high rate Of speed.
Il feel this has become a menace
and a source of danger to pedestrians
using the streets
You are therefore directed to en-
force this law and to instruct the po-
lice officers to take the numbers of
the automobiles and enter a complaint
against anyone violating the law. The
penalty is a fine of 5000.
ARCHIE HART,
Commissioner of Health and Safety"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-11
FINED FOR ATTACK
Oscar Barkett, Who Threaten
ed Tailor Griggs, Assessed
in Police Court.
CLAIMS INCOMPLETE JOB
Goes to Shop to Force Performance
of Work He Claims Neglected
Smiths in Tangle.

Oscar Barkett, who visited the
Griggs tailor shop yesterday afternoon
and forced the proprietor to fix his
coat. the while standing over him with
a scissors in his hand, appeared in po-
lice court this morning for hearing
He stated that he was a Syrian, and
had come to Rock Island only two days
ago from Quincy. He claimed that his
relations with the tailor were friendly
oil the way through, but all that he
wanted was justice. II seems that he
had his suit cleaned and pressed and
repaired and paid s1.25 for 1t. The
Job was completed as ordered, but was
not TO the satisfaction OF Barkett. He
returned to the shop yesterday and IN
sisted that further work be done or
u part of his money refunded. Griggs
refused TO do either, claiming that he
had finished the work for which he was
paid. Barkett then threatened Griggs,
who thereupon did as he was conn.,
manGed. AS soon as possible he used
q ruse 20 rid himself OF the apparently
oTaEed man. He ran to the window
and told the Syrian that there was q
fire. The ruse worked perfectly. and
while the Syrian was gazing into the
street Griges FASTENED from tho shop
and summoned tho police. The arrest
followed, and this morning BaFkett
Was fined $40 and costs. He paid and
was released.
IN ANoTtissa's bed,
Police Magistrate G. J, Smith gave =
hearing this morning to Phil Smith, ar.
rested on complaint of Frank Smith,
who charged dIserderiy conduct. After
justice had been dispensed one of the
Smiths had been sentenced 10 30 days
in the county jail. Last night Phil
Smith went TO tho Needy house on
ThiFd avenue between TweatY=ffth and
TWeRty=sixth Streets. He went into
the Feem of Frank smith, and without
asking advice or permission Of anyone,
retired, He used the bed In the Feem
of Franz a#itA, and when the latter
returned there was dispute as
20 possession. The Peliee were sum.
meHea eaa the usaFReF was easted and
transported to the city jail.
seapI.FE 70 WATERFOWL,
Carl 6ehaits, arrested Tuesday ca
complaint Of parents of little girls whe
attend keTasie seaeel, Nineteenth
street aHa Fifth avenue, was aaiaasea
insane yesterday afteFHeeH in the eeaA=
y eeHFt. He has been committed
to WassFtewR hospital. The eemEiaiH.
ants alleged that Schultz had caught
the siFis aRa had embraced tAem. The
eaeRse was Rst the fFgt eae, aHd in
itFaeF to Insure he safety EFF the chill |
sFea tAe warrant feF ais arrest gel |
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-11

three daughters: Mrs. L. NJ. Casteel,
and Misses Gan and Elizabeth, al
home; her father, T. ]. Adams, Rock
Island; four sisters, Mrs. Ella N. Ban
tie, Viola; Mrs. E. c. Grove, Chicago;
Mrs. W. E. Thompson, and Miss Belva
Adams, Rock Island, and Eve brothers,
w. J. Adams, Marathon. Iowa; D. F.
Adams, Rock Island: c. z. Adams, Dav-
export; F. c. and r. H. Adams Of Chi
cago. The funeral arrangements have
not been completed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-11
IRWIN FUNERAL.

The body Of Thomas Irwin was
laid to rest this afternoon in Chip
piannock cemetery. Private funeral
services were held at 2 o'clock in
the home 119 Fourth avenue, and
were conducted by Rev. G. H. Sher-
wood, pastor of Trinity Episcopal
church, assisted by Rev. J. L. Vance,
pastor Of United Presbyterian church
The bearers were William Bird. John
Farmer. Henry Radloff, G. W. Red
dig, John Scherer and Charles Toen-
niges.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-11
LINCOLN CLUB is MOVING
Switching Base of Operation From
Fifth to First Avenue.

The Lincoln club. which was temper
arily put out of commission by raid
directed by Sheriff o. L. Bruner last
Thursday night, has abandoned its To-
cation at Fifth avenue and Twenty.
sixth street and is moving to the old
Grogan saloon stand on First avenue
between Twenty-third and Twenty
fourth streets. George Walker and
John Weathers, colored men who -four
ished when Davenport had no use for
front door keys IN certain neighbor-
hoods. are the moving spirits In the
Lincoln club.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-11
new PLANS FOR
AN lNTERURBAN
Buffalo Prairie Committee Civ
en- Promises by Another
Promoting Firm.
FIRST MEETING is HELD
Chicago Concern Says 1t Can Build
to AIedO if Terminals and
Right of Way Are Given.

The Buffalo Prairie interurban is
again a possibility for Rock Island,
as the result of new assurances given
the standing committee composed of
residents of the lower end of this
county at a meeting at Aledo yester-
day. A new firm of promoters has
taken the matter up and promises
that a road from Rock Island to
Aledo, passing through the lower end
of this county will be built, provided
the terminals and right of way are
furnished. A meeting will be held
here next week for further consid-
Grafton OF the subject.
The firm in question Is Nash,
Dowdle & o., 314 LaSalle street,
Chicago. A representative Of the
concern met the committeeman yes
terday and examined their PROPOSE
ton and the report of the engineer
who surveyed the route year ago.
About two weeks ago, 1t will be
recalled. the Buffalo Prairie gentle
men put their proposition up to the
Rock Island Southern officials, their
plan being to get an outlet by means
of an interurban from Aledo to Mus
catine. The Southern officers PRom-
ised to Investigate the project as
soon as they could find time to do
so. The present scheme involves a
different route.
SANTA FE KNOCKING.
Those who are IN position to
know say that the first company
that gets a line to the southwest,
with a satisfactory terminal In Rock
Island In operation can do business
with the Santa Fe road which wants
to reach the tri-citiea and is willing
to pay a good stift price for the de-
sired facilities. Therefore, the de!d
is an inviting one for promoters ana
the Buffalo Prairie committee is
building upon something more solid
than mere atmosphere.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-11
RuaInese chanae,

! have disposed OF my retail gro
Gerry business. known by the name
OF Apple Bros. grocery at 723 Third
avenue. Rcek Island, 20 W. II. Tri-
keli. who will hereafter conduct the
business. All obligations OF the
store due 10 May s. 1911, will be
assumed by me End all accounts pay
able are duo me- and can be paid to
ths head clerk. Miss Alma Bloom
berg, or Oscar E. Apple.
@. @, APPLE,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-11
Mems Club Meets.

Trinity Mems club met last evening
at Maths hall and after an excellent
supper had been served by the enter
tainment committee, with the aid of
several Of the ladies OF the church, an
address was given by Rev. W. J. Suckow
Of Davenport. Rev. Mr.. 5uckow spoke on
THE Drift Towards Socialism" and
his talk was one OF considerable In
terest.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-11
ter contains A names many of whom
responded to roll call last evening.
DINNER For VISITORS.

MIR. AND MRS. F. G. ALLEN EN-
tertained a company of guests at din
ner last Tuesday at Allendale, Moline,
when Mrs. ]. P. Donabue of Colfax.
Iowa, house guest at the w. L. Velle
home, Mrs. Grisselli of Cleveland and
Mrs. Frederick Fish of South Bend,
guests at the home of Mrs. James
Conner of Rock Island, were guests
of honor. Following the dinner Mr..
and Mrs. Allen entertained at a box
party at the Burtis in Davenport, see
ing Miss Grace Van Studdiford In
THE Paradise of Mohamet"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-11
NEW MEAT MARKET HERE
BuehIer Brothers, Peoria, to Estab-
Iish Local Branch.

Buehler Brothers, who have re-
tail meat markets in a number of
cities including Davenport. are to
add Rock Island to their circuit, hav-
ing taken a lease on the storeroom
at 1928 Second avenue. formerly oc-
cupied by the Warwick Tailoring
company. The Buehlers have their
headquarters at Peoria. The con-
Germ is one of the most successful
in it's line in the west.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-11
PLANT IS
A CREDIT: ALvORD
Chicago Engineer Pronounces
Rock Island Plant Near to
Perfection.
BUT A FEW ALTERATIONS
These Are Necessary Owing to Mis-
Interpretation of the Specif-
cations.

1.-The city of Rock Island is now
equipped with a fine filter plant,
which is a credit. not only TO the
city but TO the company which built
IT," was the statement of Engineer
John W. Alvord OF Chicago. Mr.. AL
word went On to state that there were
but two minor details which differed
from the specifications set forth in
the contract with the city, but that
one OF these was due to the condi-
tons of the location and the other
to a different Interpretation of the
plans than was expected. Both are
really unimportant in the proper
working of the plant and will not in
terfere with its operation. Mr.. AL
word will return TO Chicago this
evening and will then complete his
report and forward 1t to the city Of
ficialA-
A few things require completion
before the 3o-day test run will be
started. It Is expected that this
will be taken up next week. The
chemists laboratory has not been en-
tirely fitted, but this will be COM
pleted early IN the coming week
Rock Island is now assured of a sup
ply Of water which shall be free Of
sediment and germs and may there
fore be used for all purposes. It
is expected that the tests which will
be made will find the water practic-
ally pure. The plant is so construct
ed that It is good for a service of
many years.
TO SELECT GARBAGE SITE.
Commissioners Archie Hart and
Robert r. Reynolds, accompanied by
Health Commissioner DR.. G.. G. Craig
and Engineer ]. w. Alvord, visited
the west end of the city this after
noon for the purpose of looking over
a number of sites which will be of
practical use for the burial of gar
bage to be collected by the health de-
partment, beginning within a few
days. All matters pertaining to the
burial of the garbage will be ar
ranged so that the council may take
definite action Monday in regard to
the disposal of 1t.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-11
PROGRAM READY
FOR STATE MEET
Moline to Entertain Turner So
cieties Of Illinois June
8 and 4.
CONTESTS In ATHLETICS
Convention VIII Conclude With Ban
Quet and Ball at Campbeu's
Island.

All arrangements have been COM
pleted for the Illinois state conven-
ton of Turner societies, which will
be held in Moline June and 4.
The local society wishes to make
the convention the biggest Turner
event in years. Special trains Will
bring the visitors to Moline during
the forenoon June 3. A band and
the local society will receive the
guests at the railway stations and es-
cort them to convention headquar-
tiers in the Turner hall. After as
sembling at the hall the delegates
will be assigned to quarters in homes
of local Turner'S. The Moline MEM
bers have decided to vary from the
usual order of things and invite the
delegates into the homes instead Of
allowing them to seek their own en-
tertainment IN hotels.
ANNUAL FIELD CONTESTS.
Commencing at 2 o'clock Satur-
cieties from Peru, Moline, Rock Is
land and Bloomington, LaSalle and
Peoria go to Browning park to COM
pete in the annual field meet. The
Moline team won the all arouLd ath-
letic championship last year. In
case the new Browning park is I'M
finished at that time, the committee
will have to find another field, prob
ably the old Athletic park area. Sat
urday evening the drill teams Of the
various cities are to present pro-
gram of fancy drills and apparatus
exercises the exhibition to be staged
in the Turner hall auditorium.
Sunday will be day Of entertain
ment. The morning is to be devoted
to showing the visitors the beauties
of Moline. After dinner chartered
cars take the convention men and
their families to Campbells island
where a ball game will be witnessed,
the contestants to be teams repre-
senting the Moline and Rock Island
societies. a banquet will be enjoyed
at 1.-The House in the Woods" COM
mencing at 6 o'clock. The two days
program comes to an end with ball
in the island pavilion.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-11
PLANT IN THE THREE CITIES
G. E. Wharton, Representing Ohio
Corporation, Looking Mt Sites.

-. hs WndrCou' representing OiuO
Corporation, Looking Mt Sites.
c. e. Wharton. representing the Co
operative Press company of Kenton.
Ohio, which has a branch plant at
Joliet, is in the city with a view to
considering the advantages of the To-
cality for the establishment of plant.
The company manufactures ready
prints for weekly papers and employs
several skilled mechanics. Mr.. Whar-
ton says the company might locate in
Rock Island II a suitable tract on
which TO build a factory may be had.
Davenport is also negotiating for the
same enterprise. Mr.. Wharton will be
here several days and will speak be-
fore the labor lyceum In Davenport
Sunday on cooperation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-11
is GIVEN $35 VERDICT
G. G. COyne Wins on an Appeal From
Justice Court.

Justice Court.
The main circuit court was not in
session today because there was no
case ready for trial, and Judge Gest
had the court adjourned until tomor-
row morning. The case of c. c. Coyne
of Moline against F. Q. Paddock was
settled yesterday afternoon when the
jury, following the instructions of the
court, brought in a verdict giving the
plaintiff S35. The action was an ap-
peal from the justice court of Frank
Gustafson of Moline. The ruling there
was for the defendant. Judge E. G.
Graves, in the branch of the circuit
court, spent the day hearing evidence
in several divorce cases, but no de-
crees were issued.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-11
Roya On Bicycle Hike,

Assistant Secretary A. D. Hermann
OF the Y NJ. c. A. will be In charge of
a bike hike" oil day Saturday and IN
participate. The party will leave the
building at ESQ IN the morning and
will go TO Duck creek. east of Betten-
dorf. They will return In the after.
noon,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-11

South Park chapel will give an ice
cream sociable at the chapel tomor-
row evening. There will be a pro-
gram of music and readings and ice
cream and cake will be served. The
proceeds will be used for SUPPLIES for
the Sunday school.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-11

John D. Rockefeller would be broke
II he should spend his entire income
TO prepare better medicine than
Chamberlain Cole, Cholera and
Diarrheea Remedy for diarrhosa,
dysentery or Bowel complaints. Il Ia
impossible, and 80 says everyone taht
has used 1t. Sold by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-11
PRETTY NEAR MAY RECORD
Temperature Yesterday 80, Within
One of Top for Month.

One Oh Top IOr MOnLn.
Yesterday came within one de-
gree of equaling the heat record for
the month of May. according to the
data kept on file by J. NJ. Sherier
Of the local weather station. The
maximum temperature yesterday was
So, that mark being touched during
the afternoon. The record for the
month is go. which mark has been
reached four times in the last 40
years or so. In 1874 it was 80 on
the 30th; in 1887 on the 9th; in
1895 on the 9th and in 1902 on
the goth.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-11
LADIES SOCIETY IN MEET.

THE LADIES' SEWING SOCIETY
of the United Presbyterian church
will meet with Mrs. e. c. Richards.
1914 Fourteenth street Friday after.
noon
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-11
BAIRD-S ASSE.

MISS FLORENCE SASSE, 1416
Thirty-ninth street and Simon A.
Baird of 1416 Thirty-ninth street, this
city were married last evening at 1880
at the parsonage of the Sacred Heart
Catholic church by Rev. ]. r. Lockney,
the rector. A wedding dinner was
served at the Hotel Davenport follow
ing the ceremony. Mr.. Baird has been
employed as express messenger of the
|. & /. His bride was employed III
the Bartlett tea store, They will make
their home In Davenport.
ICE CREAM SOclABLE.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-11

lowed. Chief James w. Brinn made
arrangements for his hearing before q
commission in the county court.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-11
CHILD BURNED; MAY DIE
Three-YearOld Davenport Girl In
jured in Gasoline Explosion.

JuIeu III UdsOILILt EADIpbIOn.
Velma Daniels, 3-year-old daughter
Of Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Daniels, 1904 Davy
street, Davenport, was seriously injur-
ed this afternoon at l O'Clock follow
ing an explosion Of a gasoline stove.
She was burned about the face and
upper part Of her body and may die
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-11

FREE Ia show bow quickly nzaderlas
s"es ects, We will ssad q large sa1n-
II pie free By return mail tdsnyone who
IN sencs th3a tree coupon 10 the
4 EReMiok plAbEAIks c., ezlelea. NJ.
4 with theiF name and address aud lou
IN silver or stamps to pay postage
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-11
SANTA FE KNOCKING.
Social Events
FOR VIsIrOR,

MRS. FRANK ROBINSON. Ola
Twentieth street, entertained at de-
lightful tea Tuesday afternoon, Miss
Mary Wiisan. formerly of Rock Island,
whose home IA In Aurora, was the hon
cred guest, The rooms of the spAo-
ieus house were fragrant with large
bouquets OF American Beauty Feses, A
tall vase besids the pipe organ In the
hail OF the home held dozens Of the
leHa steamed Fesesr Forty tFi-eity lad.
leg were guests OF Mrs, Robinson, A
dainty Fepaat was served during
the afternoon, Misc Wilson. after a
visit here, win spend the summer In
chsutauaaa, ~. Y,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-11
HAVE ANNlvsReARV sERVlcs,

THE LOCAL CHAPTER or THE
oFdsF Of che. Eastern Star last evening
celebrated thesi7th anniversary Of the
efgaAisaaea ct the eAsAtsR The en-
sFeises were held at Masonic temple
sHa consisted ct sa address Of vel
cane By the worthy MatFea, Mre. Writ
TAFlsp4 ana "a nFagfAM of veal and
MsiFRHeAtsl seles, aaets sAd readings
HaaeiHg and eaFas feliewea and dur
ing the evening refreshments we're
savsaa HAe.seit at tAe-ehapteE char
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-10-23
LABOR NEWS


Word has been received by Alice
Lord. Of the WaitrenseH' union. that
the garment workers In 81. Paul
have won their strike after being
out nearly two years.
The Carpenters union Win dis
enaa the Women'e Label league To-
morrow night Mrs Rose u. Moore
viii address tho union
An organization Of Boot and shoe
Workers n about 10 be former IN
Seattle. through the efforth of .ioe
sorelaan, organizer for the Central
Labor council.
Union meetings tonight Cement
Workers. piaaterers. Amalsn mated
Carpenters. Electrical Workers
tllnemcnl, Stonecuitern. Switch.
men. steamfltters. steamfitgern'
Helpers. Green Lake Carpenters
Milimen. Longehorenen and Sail.
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