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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-24
VANIEST PAYS $3.50
FINE FOR LOVE TAP
His Joy Over Meeting Old Friend
Causes Him to Grow Hurt
fully Demonstrative.

Charles Vaniest paid Police Magis-
trate c. J. Smith SO and costs, amount
ing in all to $50, this morning as the
result of his having been too demon
strative in his joy at meeting an old
friend. Charles went into the Verbiest
saloon on Fifth avenue near Twenty
sixth street last night to get a schoon-
er of beer. Standing at the bar was
Alphonse Van ANIME, with whom Van
lest had been on terms of close friend
ship for 20 years past. They had nd
seen each other for long time and
Vaniest was overjoyed at sight of his
old friend Without saying a word he
walked up behind Van ANIME and gave
him a resounding slap over the head
with his hand, in which the beer glass
still repOsed. Van Anime mistook the
love tap for an invitation to fight, and
without taking time to learn the iden-
tity of his supposed assailant, bounced
upon him. Vaniest fastened to explain
who he was and that he had meant no
harm. and after time his explana-
lions were given credence and the dove
of peace reigned supreme. The two
friends rushed into each others arms
and everything was harmonious again.
The police had been summoned. how
ever, and Vaniest paid for the trouble
he had made
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-24
RIOT IN A SALOON
Old Blue Goose Resort Is Scene
of Fight in Which Many
Shots Are Fired.
TWO NEGROES ARE FINED
Harry Howard and James Moore
Start Trouble at Late Hour
Last Night.

A small sized riot in which numer-
GUS revolver shots were fred, occurred
last night at a late hour as the result
of fight which took place at the
Quail saloon, a negro resort on First
avenue between Nineteenth and Tween
tieth streets. Harry Howard and
James Moore, both colored, were ar
rested, they having started the rrou-
bic. They had a disagreement and
blows were exchanged. Moore drew o
discolored optic. The fight became a
melee and revolvers We're brought in
to play, but no one was injured so far
as has been learned. Four policemen
went to the scene in response to a call
from the saloon and Howard and
Moore were taken to the station. This
they were sent to jail for
five days each, upon their failure to
pay fines of $50 and costs.
COLORED GIRL FINED.
A colored woman named Josie Walk
er was picked up on the street last
night in an intoxicated condition. She
was taken TO the station and spent
the night there. This morning, be-
ing somewhat sobered up, she was ar
raigned on charges of disorderly con-
duct and was fined So and costs.
which she paid.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-24

acid. The funeral was from the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel Kulp. parents
of Mrs. Newman, 1911 North TWEEN
tieth street, st. Louis, and burial was
in Freedoms cemetery.
My wife had been ailing of heart
trouble and nervousness two years"
Mr.. Newman said, and it was un-
doubtedly her hopeless physical con
dition that drove her to self-destruc-
ton. Contrary to an impression that
appears to have gained ground, our
home life was happy. l had not been
drinking on the day of her suicide, as
has been charged. Miss Helen Kulp.
my wife's sister. was in the house at
the time. l had come home at noon
from my work, and was seated in the
kitchen reading a letter that / had Just
received from my wifes folks in ST.
Louis when she came through the
room, spoke to me and said that she
was going up stairs to make the beds.
Ny daughter accompanied her. The
girl attempted to knock the tumbler
from my wife's lips, and some of the
acid was spilled on the little ones
face. but injured her only Slightly"
Mr. Newman is a blacksmith by
trade and has been employed in the
Moline factories. He came here from
st. Louis several months ago, and aft
er obtaining employment sent for his
family
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-24
Solves a peep Mystery.

81 want to thank you from the
bottom of my heart" wrote G. b.
RAIDER OF Lewisburg, w. Va, "for the
wonderful double benefit ! got from
Electric Bitters. I'm curing me OF both
severe case OF. stomach trouble and
# rheumatism, from which / had
Deen an almost helpless sufferer for
10 years. It suited my case as
though made just for me-" For dys-
pepsia, Indigestion. taundlce and to
rid the system OF kidney poisons that
cause rheumatism, Electric Bitters
has no equal. Try them. Every bot
tie y guaranteed TO satisfy. Only
so rents at all druggists. -
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-24

brought up by the delegates. At a
previous meeting there was propo-
sition to divide the district into two
separate parts, but after a diccus-
sion OF the matter the proposition
was voted down this morning. at
the present time, instead Of using
individual communion service cups,
one cup is used and a motion was
presented TO change to the individual
communion cups. 1t was decided to
defer the matter till the meeting of
the Illinois conference.
The officers elected this morning are:
President-Rev. c. P. Edlom, Ando-
yer.
Vice President-Rev Frank Sven
son. Aledo.
Secretary-Rev. A. T. Lorimer, Gen
eseo.
Treasurer-Rev. Edward Stark, New
Windsor.
c. !. Larson of this city, was one
of the delegates chosen to represent
the district at the meeting of Angus
tana synod in June.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-24
ARSENAL MEN FOR WILSON
Former Alderman Nicely Compli-
mented by Associate Workers.

Former Alderman Nicely Compli-
mented by Associate Workers.
Charles c. Wilson, formerly an al
derman from the Sixth ward, has
been paid handsome compliment by
his associates in the shops at Rock
Island arsenal, where for many years
he has been employed as machinist.
In view of the rules at the post pro-
bihiting employees from seeking pub.
lie office, Mr.. Wilson's fellow-work-
ers have circulated petitions placing
his name before the primary here
Feb. IS as a candidate for commits
siOner. Mr.. Wilson is president of
the Arsenal Lunch association and
of the Arsenal Employees Aid asso-
citation. 1t is understood that all
of the shop employees whose homes
are in this city have attached their
to the Wilson petitions.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-24
FRIENDS FALL OUT
WHILE CELEBRATING
One Starts for Home With Part of
His Roll; Other Objects;
Both Arrested.

Fred Mcneil and John Restue, both
young fellows residing in the country
south OF here, are lying in jail as the
result Of a disagreement they had this
afternoon. They were in the city do
ing a little celebrating, in the course
of which they imbibed rather freely of
liquor. Both had a fairly good sized
roll of money when they came to the
city. but at noon Fred, who had beSn
doing most of the buying, was down
on the ragged edge, only 10 cents be-
ing left in his pocket. John, in the
meantime, felt his pocketbook. and
upon finding that it contained some
$44, decided that there is no place like
home, and he told his friend he was
going to head south before his pile
was gone. Mcneil couldn't see any
reason for going home as long as they
had the wherewithal for some more
booze, and he kicked strenuously on
Restues proposal. They had arrived
at the Peoria depot by this time and
there they continued their argument
People waiting at the station thought
hat it was a case of fleeing Restue
out of his money, and the police were
called. Mcneil got away, but was To-
Gated later at a saloon across the
street, where he was disposing of his
last 10 cents. The young men proba-
bly, will be dismissed in the morning
when they sober up, as there is no
charge lodged against them.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-24
P. MATCASICLAST
seen CHRISTMAS
So Countrymen of Austrian, All
With One Story Testify
at Coroner's Inquiry.
JOE POLIMOTS is WANTED
Has Police Record and Is Believed to
Have Gone to Kewanee Sew
eral Weeks Ago.

After hearing the evidence of sew
eral Austrians who knew and lived
with Povas Matgasic, who was found
dead Saturday afternoon in the
slough at Eighteenth avenue and
Mill street, the coroner's jury yes
terday afternoon again took a recess
and will reconvene tomorrow after
noon at 3 o'clock at the Knox under
taking rooms. In the meanwhile the
police are making an effort to locate
Joe Polimots, who went from this
city to Kewanee several weeks ago
and who was last seen with the MUIR
dred man here.
Polimots is a man who has a po-
lice record in this city and has been
a boarder at different times at the
county jail. 1t is expected that he
will either shed some light on the
murder mystery or that he Will
have a difficult time in accounting
for his actions since last seen by
fellow countrymen.
STORIES ARE SIMILAR
Everyone of the witnesses yester-
day afternoon told stories which
were much alike in important de-
tails. Few of them remembered hav-
ing seen Matgasic when he had any
considerable amount of money. His
landlord stated that he was prompt
in payment of his board bills. He
stated. as did others. that the last
time he saw the murdered man was
Christmas day, when he was at his
home. Some of the witnesses stated
Matgasic owed them money, but none
of the amounts were very large. He
apparently borrowed money from
them shortly before the Christmas
holidays and did not give note or
any other document to secure pay
ment. The witnesses had known Mat
gasic but three months, and during
that time he had resided at the Aus
trian boarding house on Fourth
street above Sixth avenue. All of
the witnesses reside in that vicinity.
DID NOT MINGLE.
Until Sunday, they all said, they
had thought that NIatgasic had gone
to Kewanee with Polimots and only
learned of his death Sunday, when
they were subpoenaed by the police
officers. Matgasic seldom mingled
with his countrymen. The witnesses
were all allowed to return to their
homes last night, but they will be
under surveillance till the mystery
is cleared 1t is possible that some
of them know a little more than they
told yesterday, although they were |
thoroughly by Coroner J. |
F. Rose and the jurors.
The body of Matgasic is in horrible
condition Today it is being thawed |
so that it will be possible to exam |
inc it to ascertain whether or not |
there are bruises of any nature |
which might have been inflicted with |
a weapon and caused death.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-24
Obituary Record
MRS HELEN BRINKERHoFF.

Mrs. Helen Brinkerhoff, mother of
Sherman s. Brinkerhoff Of this city,
died at 3:15 yesterday afternoon at
the home OF her daughter, Mrs. Hat
tie B. Corey, 2519 Brady street, Dav-
export. Mrs. Brinkerhof had long
been in failing health. She was aged "A
year,, months and days, and was a
native of Duchess county, New York.
Mr.. Brinkerhoff, the son. and Mrs.
Corey. the daughter, are the only sur
vivors. Funeral services will be con-
Quoted at the Corey home tomorrow
afternoon at o'clock. Burial will
be at the old family home in Trumans-
burg, y. Y, from which city Mrs
came two years ago to live
with her daughter in Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-24
Personal Points

Miss Clara Crawford is visiting in
Chicago.
Miss Abby Blakemore is visiting at
Geneva City, Ill.
l. ]. Eagan of Sterling is a visitor
in the city today.
Mrs. Miriam Haverstick Coleman of
Chicago is visiting in the city
Mrs. Louis Mosenfelder left this
noon for a brief visit in Chicago.
MI. and Mrs F. F. Dorm have gone
to the Customs Cutters convention at
st. Louis.
c. B. Marshall and E. B. Kreis
left this morning for a business trip
to Ottawa and Chicago.
John w. Ward left this morning
for Springfield, where he will at
tend the convention of Illinois Mas
ter Plumbers in session there to-
morrow and Thursday.
Mrs. w. S. Jarrett and children, &C
companied by her sister-in-law, Mrs.
Etha Wilson, left yesterday for their
future home at Robertsdale, Ala.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. c. Hartz, daughter
Miss Maude and son Benjamine, will
sail from New York on the steamer
Cincinnati March IS for Naples and
will spend several months in travel
abroad.
Mr.. and Mrs Charles F. Huthmaker
returned last night from their wedding
trip to Chicago, where they spent a
few days. They also visited relatives
and friends in Plano, Aurora, and
Peoria.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-24
Social Events
MILES SISK.

JOHN HOWARD MILES AND MISS
Eva Sisk, both of WATERFOWL, were
united in marriage at Saturday after
noon at the parsonage of the Second
Congregational church, Moline, the
Rev. r. s. Haney performing the
ceremony. They were attended by Mr..
and Mrs. Carl Vandersteen, the latter
a sister of the bride. Mr.. Miles is en-
ployed as a machinst at Watertown
and Miss Sisk was an employe at the
Watertown hospital. They will make
their home in WATERFOWL.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-24
F0RGER STILL AT LARGE
No Trace of Woman Who Passed
Money Order i'm Rock Island.

No Trace of Woman Who Passed
Money Order i'm Rock Island.
The woman who collected $50 on
a forged postofiice money order in
Rock Island last Saturday is still
at large-at least the postofice in
spectors declare they have not been
able to get any trace OF her since
her movements in the business dis
trict. So perfectly were the orders
filled out that detection was impos-
sible. it is said. After passing one
at the substation in the McCabe
store, the woman visited the substa-
tion in the Young q McCombs store.
While the clerk at the latter station
was making up the amount called
for by the order presented. the wo-
man decamped suddenly, evidently
fearing she was under suspicion.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-24
JUMPS IN FRONT
OF TRAIN TO DIE
Miss Eugenia Lincke of Rock
Island Is a Suicide at
Rockford.
HEAD SEVERED FROM BODY
Note CIutched in Her Hand Gives
Poor Health as Reason for
Destroying Herself.

Rockford, Ill. Jan. 24-(SpeciaD-
Instant death by decapitation was the
form of suicide resorted 10 last night
by a young woman who hurled herself
in front Of fast Illinois Central pas
senger train here at the Kent street
crossing, and who today was identified
as Miss Eugenia Lincke, a Rock Is
land woman who came here last sum-
mer
The head Of the young woman was
found lying Just outside the south rail
OF the main track at a point 60 feet
west OF Kent street, almost at the in
tersection of the street and track. The
body was discovered between the rails
and about 80 feet beyond this the
jacket Of the victim had been cast
aside by the engine.
LABORERs MAKE DISCOVERY.
These circumstances would indi-
cate that an eastbound train had been
the death-dealer Two laborers were
startled as they stumbled on the head
less body, but continued their search
until they found the head a few feet
away. Aside from the deca pitation anu
the mangling OF the fingers the body
was not disfgured to any extent and
Identification can be made readily by
anyone knowing the victim. The low
er limbs were crossed, but not marred,
while the upper part of the body was
uninjured save for a cash on the left
arm near the shoulder. Her clothes
around the waist were torn. evidently
from where she had been rolled under
the pilot of the engine.
IDENTIFIED BY BROTHER.
This morning Wilson brothers, book
binders, identified the remains as
those of Miss Eugenia Lincke, en-
ployed by them for the last go days as
binder. Her. brother, living al Az
Knowleton street; was then located,
and also identified the body. Miss
Lincke lived with her brother. She
left home for her work yesterday
morning and said nothing indicating
suicide. She worked half day and
then left. She was seen by several
men in the vicinity of the railroad
tracks during the afternoon.
FAILING HEALTH CAUSE.
This afternoon Coroner McAllister
found the following note tied in a
handkerchief clutched in Miss Lincke's
hand. This act is due TO failing
health"
The brother leaves for Rock Island
tonight with the body. The funeral
will be from the mothers home there. /
The coroner's inquest Will be conduct
ed next Monday
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-24
MRS. MICHAEL MURPHY.

Mrs. Michael Murphy died yesterday
afternoon at 1880 at her home in Coe
township after an illness of several
weeks with complication of diseases.
She was a native of Ireland. having
been born there In 1888. She was
twice married. her first union being
with Patrick Murray In 1854 She was
married In April 1867. to Mr. Murphy,
who died three years ago She is sur
viyed by the following children, Pat
rick Murray, Mrs. p. II. Buckley, Mrs
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-24

who developed It into the hands of
those practiced in dubious acts by
which the law is violated and the
public exploited" Stanley OF Ken
lucky urged the rules committee OF
the house to approve HIS resolution
calling for an investigation OF the
so-called steel trust.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-24
Boating Club SociaIs.

Beginning this evening. each week
on Tuesday evening the Social club
of the Island City Boating association
will entertain at the clubs quarters
at the foot of Twelfth street There
will be cards and music, and refresh
ments will be served
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-24
MRS. KATHERINE REESE.

Mrs. Katherine Reese, S31 Fiji
teenth street, Moline. one of the
well known German-AmeriCan resi-
dents of Moline, died last evening at
S:15. She was born in Germany In
1925 and since 1856 had resided in
Moline. She is survived by four
children. The funeral will be held
Thursday afternoon at . o'clock from
the late residence with burial in Riv-
erside cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-24
Members. Attention.

The installation of oficers-elect OF
Camp No. 1850, NJ. w A, will be held
at X. c. hall on Tuesday evening. Jan.
"a, at D. m. and will be followed by
a smoker. All members are requested
to be present. JOHN B. CORKEN,
John McShane, consul. Clerk.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-24
FOR $1,000 HOUSE
American Woman's League
Expects to Have Branch
Chapter Erected Here.
ONLY 35 MEMBERS NEEDED
Local Body Must Procure Lot, but
Building, Fully Equipped, Will
Be Provided Free.

By increasing the local member
ship of the American Woman's
league from 1O5 to 40 the chapter
in this city will be granted a class
chapter house free of charge. The
only stipulations are that the MEM
bership be 40 and that the lot on
which to build the chapter house be
secured This chapter house will be
built at a cost of $4,000 and will be
fully equipped. 1t will be one-story
and will be of sufficient size to az
ford to the women of the city a
place for meeting, resting, etc.
This increase in membership must
be secured before Feb. [, in order
that advantage may be taken in the
proposition. At meeting last might.
held in the parlors of the New HaT-
per, Miss Clara Hampton, who is IN
charge of the affairs of the leagIe
in this city, thoroughly explained the
proposition which is made to the
members of the league.
FINAL DECISION FRIDAY.
Rock Island is really of sufficient
population to secdre chapter
house of class ). a structure of two
possible and an effort will be made
TO secure the class structure. With
the present membership the local
chapter is entitled to a class 3
structure Another meeting will be
held next Friday evening, at which
it is hoped that a large majority of
the local members will be present
for the purpose of deciding just what
shall be done in the matter.
Men. women and children have a
right TO membership in the league.
but certain privileges are of course
given TO the women that are not Civ
en- TO the men. At the present time
each person pays $50 for membership
in the league and this will be the
fee till Feb. I, when it will be rails
ed to 500. The intention is to
limit the league to 900 members
and when that number is reached
persons will only be admitted when
some one of the membership dies,
thus keeping the number at 100000.
Is MAGAZINE ENTERPRISE.
When the membership fee has
been paid, the matter does not rest
there Requirement for membership
consists in securing subscriptions or
buying and using subscription GER
tificates for the magazines which are
included in the list of the league.
For each subscription for the first
year the league receives one half
and after the first year. on renewal
the league receives
one-fourth of the original amount.
Aside from this, each league
member is entitled TO a course in the
Peoples university, without add1-
tional cost Courses by correspond
ence are given in almost all branches.
The league has organized a city Of
its own, Just outside of St. Louis,
known as the University City.
E. G. Lewis, the founder OF the
instead of endowing a
or library, has given an
endowment 10 this league The
league has a publication of IT'S own.
a daily paper with a circulation of
one million per day. Mr.. Lewis is
at the head OF the publication.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-24
FAILING HEALTH CAUSE.
BOOK CONCERN EMPLoYE.

Miss Eugenia Lincke, before go
ing TO Rockford. was employed as
binder at the Augustana Book con-
Germ and resided with her mother at
1911 Fortieth street. She is sur
vived by her mother and six
brothers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-24
REV. C. P. EDBL0M,
ANDOVER, AT HEAD
Rock Island District of Swedish Luth-
eran Churches Meet in An
nual Session.

Last night the first session of the
annual meeting of the Rock Island
district of Swedish Lutheran churches
was held at the First Swedish church
of Moline. This morning the annual
business session was held and sew
eral matters of Importance were
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-24
MRS. JOHN HARPER.

Mrs. John Harper. 80 years OF age,
died this morning at 3 O'Clock at
the family residence, eight miles
southeast of Milan, after an illness
of several days with peritonitis. Mrs.
Harper is survived by her husband
and two children. The funeral will
be held Thursday afternoon at l
o'clock from the home and burial
will be in the Bailey cemetery, near
Coal Valley.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-24
It's Frank L. Curnyn.

The Argus OF last night said Frank
L. Coryn was candidate for commits
sioner. The name was mispelled. It
should have appeared as Frank l..
Curnyn, 1000 Seventh avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-24
CENTRAL COFFEE PARTY

THE LADIES' AID SOCIETY OF
the Central Presbyterian church will
hold a coffee tomorrow afternoon
from $3.50 to O'Clock at the home of
Mrs. H. S. Cable, GA Second avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-24
Taxea Are Now Due.

The books are now open at my Of
flee at 1712 Third avenue. Personal
taxes must be paid to the town coz
lector. JOHN T. NOFTSKER.
Township Collector.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-24
DEPEW HITS NEW LEAGUE
CONTINUED from Page one.)

tariff board of five members to inves-
tigate all questions for the benefit of
congress is provided for in bill unani-
mously agreed upon by the house com
mittee on ways and means today. The
bill, effective July !. continues substan-
TALLY the provisions of the Longworth
and Dalzell bills.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-24
Jsp Anarchists Executed.

Tokia. Jan. 24.-Twelve anarchists
convicted Of conspiracy against the
throne and the lives of the imperial
family were executed here today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-24
BUSY BEE SOCIETY.

THE BUSY. BEE SEWING SOCI.
ETY. will be entertained Thursday aft
ernoon at the home of Mrs. II. j.
Smith, 526 Thirty-first street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-24
WIFE GRANTED DIVORCE
Mrs. Nettie s. Irving Is Freed from
Her Spouse.

Mrs. Nettie S. Irving OF this city
was granted n decree OF divorce to-
day in the circuit court by Judge
+. c. Graves. Nathan S. Irving. her
husband, was charged with cruelty
and desertion. The decree came by
default. as the defendant failed TO
appear TO defend himself. Robert r.
Reynolds appeared for the petit
tippnr