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Bisbee daily review., 1911-11-14
AMERICAN FEDERATION OF LAB
 OR

ATLANTA. Ga. Nov i3:-iWith President Samuel Gompers in the chair, the annual convention Of the American federation of labor began in Atlanta today iwth an attendance of prominent labor leaders from every section of the United States. togeth- CT with fraternal delegates from the labor bodies of Canada and Great Britain The sessions will last about two weeks and will be followed by the annual convention of the Build ing Trades section of the federation.
Bisbee daily review., 1911-11-14
FACES SECOND TRIAL

ALEXANDRA, Va. Nov. f3:--In the circuit court of Alexandria County the case Of Louis Vondermil- Ter. chayged with the murder of his trother-in-law. John Reeves. came up today for it's second trial At the first trial last spring the jury was unable to agree on the verdict Self defense and insanity were the justi- ncations of the homicide offered by the defense.
Bisbee daily review., 1911-11-14
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A HEALTHY, HAPPY OLD AGE

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Bisbee daily review., 1911-11-14

the 5representation: as5 equisabis,i gbe nominees on the democratic ticket are all well qualified and worthy of election and he confidently ex- poets that the victory will be for every man on the ticket from top to bottom.
Bisbee daily review., 1911-11-14
TO VOTE ON COMMISSION PLAN

COUNCIL BLUFFs. Ia-. Nov. 13:- Council Bluffs will hold a special election tomorrow to decide on the commission plan of municipal govern ment Advocates of the commission plan have waged a vigorous cam paign and express confidence today that 1t will beh adopted by a substan- tial majority of votes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-11-28
ECKSTAM-E RlCSON

ELMER EKSTAM, A MEMBER OF
the firm of Peterson, Ekstam Bros,
florists, and Miss Hannah Ericsson OF
Moline were united in marriage Sat
urday evening at the home Of Mr.. Elk
STAINS parents. Mr.. and Mrs. F. d.
Ekstam, at Forty-third street and
Twelfth avenue, Moline. The ceremony
was performed at o'clock by Rev. N.
P. Glemaker, pastor of the Swedish
Methodist church. assisted by Rev.
John w. Swenson. district superin-
tendent. The couple was unattended,
and only members of the immediate
families were guests. A wedding sup
per was served following the cere-
mony, covers being laid for IL. The
home was prettiIy decorated for the
occasion. The bride wore q hand.
some dress of white serge and carried
bouquet of white chrysanthemums
Mr.. and Mrs. Ekstam have gone to
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-11-28

are to consist Of special war scenes,
one each Of the civil war, the Spanish.
American and Taft's grand naval re.
view. The management promises that
the pictures to be presented will be
the best that can be had.
Not only win the pictures offered
be of special interest, but other enter
tainment will be provided. A loca
quartet, composed of August Swanson
first tenor; Ed Nielsen, second tenor;
Roy Curry, baritone, and Elmer Sho
walter, bass, have most generously do
mated their services and will sing a.
both afternoon and yening perform
ances, two shows to be given in the
afternoon and three In the evening.
Several Of the members of the loca
militia, Company A and naval re
serves, have consented to assist a.
ushers and ticket takers and win b.
In dress uniform.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-11-28
PRIZE CAKE BAKED
AT THE NEW HARPER
Otto Sole Turns Out Wonderful
Proof of His Skill In the
Pastry Field.

Otto Sole, pastry cook at the New
Harper, has accomplished another
achievement in his school Of art and
the evidence Of his handiwork is now
on exhibition in the main cafe at the
New Harper, and to say that it is at
tracing attention is putting it mildly.
1t is a cake.
But, oh, such a cake. 1t surpasses
Mr.. Sole's work Of art last year when
that marvellous baker made a minia-
ture Of the New Harper. The present
masterpiece is a pillow done in colors
and with all the embellishments of a
gorgeous pillow.
Despite the fact that the pillow is
really and truly cake, it neverthe,
less contain some varied colors which
would do justice to a skilled painter.
AS embellishments for the cake there
are flowers, fruit, pastry lace and an
imitation silk cord around the outside
In the center is a likeness of Carl
Mueller. proprietor of the hotel, and
in addition the inscription in gilt
New Harper Hotel Company Second
Anniversary.
The cake is truly wonderful and is
evidence of exceptional skill.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-11-28
MUSIC STUDENTS CLUB.

A MISCELLANEOUS PROGRAM
was given by the Music Students club
yesterday afternoon at the home of
Mrs. Florence FreistatLee In the
Dorothea flats, Davenport. The pro-
gram was given by Mrs. Alfred Muel-
Ter, Miss LILY Junge, voice; Miss Sti-
bolt, Miss Katherine VonAch and Mrs.
E. NJ. Reading, piano: Mrs. Lee and
Miss Selma Stolley, violin. Following
the program the ladies were invited
TO remain for a social hour and the
hostess served refreshments. The
next meeting of the club has been
brought forward one week and will be
held next Monday afternoon at the
home Of Mrs. Alfred Priester.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-11-28
Petit Jury is Drawn.

Below is the petit jury which has
been ordered to report in circuit court
Dec. 4:
Cordova-Ernst Williams.
Coe-Carl Broquist
Moline-J. W. Johnson, Aug Mueller,
R. Wretman, NJ. W. Battles, Jr, A. C.
Stouffer W. E. Hughes, Henry Leon.
l.. Rosenstein Gust Gullberg, A. F.
Wilson, Earl Cox, Theo Hasse, J. Sto-
Der, Frank Johnson, John Treaner, T.
Z. Lundell, p. o. Larson.
Rock Island-Oscar Schmidt. George
S. Batchlett, E. w. Justus, John Raser
Robert A. Adams. Gus Schroeder, T. C.
Downs Walter Fowler, A. H. Wood,
Carl A. Carlson, William G. Kahlke,
Fl. Luschman, C. T. Nelson, C. o. Jen.
SON.
South Rock Island-Joseph Collier
Fred Yeager
Andalusia-R. G. Thompson.
Edgington-Thomas Bopes.
Buffalo Prairie = Clarence KimbaIl
Carl Marston, Mason MARBLE.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-11-28
POLICE IN AUTOS
PATROLING CITY
Especial TO The Argus.)

Muscatine, Iowa, Nov. 2S.-The
whole town is In an uproar follow
ing the arrest in Rock Island of Tom
Hoskins accused of the murder OF
Policeman Gerisher Saturday night
and were it not for the fact that the
police are patroling the city in auto
mobiles, a serious outbreak might
occur. The authorities have pre-
vented trouble thus far. however
and believe that they have affairs
under control. They are permitting
no congregating of citizens on the
streets,
The inquest over the remains Of
the murdered policeman is still il
progress, it having commenced yes
terday. There seems no doubt but
that Hoskins will be held.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-11-28
RECITAL AND RECEPTION.

MRS. E. .. HAYWARD AND MRS.
w. H. Kimball of Davenport yesterday
afternoon at the Outing club, Daven-
port, entertained $50 tri-city ladies' at
recital and reception, Mrs. Hay
ward, Mrs. Kimball and Miss Alice
Kimball received the ladies in the
wicker room and assisting in pouring
and serving were Mrs. c. n. Water
man, Mrs. w. T. Waterman, Mrs.
Charles erik, Mrs. P. T. Burrows,
Mrs. Harmed. Mrs. Z. Lee Hayward,
Miss Alice. Reader, Mrs. r. Z. Lind
say, Mrs A. A Mueller, Mrs. J. Reed
Lane and Mrs Robert Ficke. The
ushers were Mrs. Charles Wilson, the
Misses Luella Hayward, Elizabeth
Dow and Helen Watts. The rooms
were simply decorated with Japanese
chrysanthemums placed on the man,
tells and tables, and the stage OF the
! ball room was set with the blossoms
and palms and ferns. The program
of the afternoon was given By Miss
Elizabeth Mott. soprano. and Miss Rae
Rosensteih, reader, of Moline. Miss
Mott gave very pleasing program OF
songs and she never sang better
Miss Rosenstein gave two nonolcgues
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-11-28
DRUNKEN Man IS
VICTIM OF THIEF
Sam Snyder of Illinois City
Finds Booze Habit Quite
Expensive.
LOSES WALLET AND sa5
Falls to Sidewalk and "Good Samar-
itan" Helps Him to His Feet
Suspect Is Arrested.

Who was the man that acted the
part of the good Samaritan when Sam
Snyder of Illinois City, much the worse
for liquor, fell near the MeRner sa-
loon at Twentieth street and Second
avenue at o'clock last night. and
then made Up for his kindness by help.
ing himself to the wallet that reposed
IN 5nyder's back pocket previous to
his falls That was the question that
came near to a solution In police court
this morning, and there are those who
still think that Jimmy Shannon, ar
rested little later In an upper room
in the Meanor saloon Building, was
that man. However. Magistrate c. +.
Smith saw ct 10 question the veracfty
OF the conflicting stories Of the wit
nesses for both sides, and despite the
fact that the attorney for the state
claimed he had sufficient reasons for a
bind over, Shannon went free.
ACCUSED OF THEFT.
Snyder, as has been intimated, had
been drinking. He was returning to
the saloon, when he slipped in tbs
snow. He was aided to his feet by
several men, and someone took the
wallet. AS soon as he missed 1t, he
made accusations at random. He at.
/ tempted to follow Shannon into the sa,
/ loon, but, according to the evidence OF
Meyer LeKrantZ, was showed back OF
the steps, and but for LeKrantz's pres
auca would hava fo Hon ouoin PoDdar
ed desperate by the loss of the wallet
and the S35 which it contained, Snyder
raved and ranted and accused everyone
in the neighborhood of taking the wal
! let. LeKrantZ and a friend followed
Shannon. and little later LeKrantz
led Detective Sehnert to the saloon
and identified Shannon as the man
whom he had seen take the wallet
In the interim Snyder had wandered
down the street, and still searching fol
his money, accused occupants of the
Wheelan undertaking establishment
He was elected from the place, and g
few minutes later was taken to the pc
lice station. Shannon and the wit
nesses were taken along
WALLET is NOT FOUND.
LeKrantz and his friend, Stanley
Smith. were waiting on the corner tt
flip Burlington freight out of Rocl
Island. twas while they were there tina
the incident occurred. The statement
of LeKrantz was positive against Shan
non, while that of Smith was less posi-
tive, but leading to that effect Snyder
was in no condition to give the fact.
coherently. The pocketbook is still a
large, so far as the authorities car
learn. 1t is probable that the dismis
sal of Shannon will not end the case
but that it will be heard from later
]. K. Scott appeared for Shannon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-11-28
Bethany Home Sale,

Don't forget the Christmas sale
given by the educational committee
of Bethany home, which will be held
at the home of Mrs. T. NJ. Sechler,
1902 Sixth avenue, Moline, Friday
afternoon, Dec. 1, beginning at 3
o'clock. Each one is requested to
bring any old books in addition to
other articles they have been re
quested to give.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-11-28
PLAN TO INCREASE
FUND FOR MONUMENT
Special Entertainment of Patriotic
Nature to Be Given at the
Majestic Theatre.

The Soldiers Monumental associa-
ton has arranged a special patriotic
entertainment, to be given at the Ma
jestic theatre Wednesday afternoon
and evening, Nov. 90, the proceeds to
go toward the monument fund.
The pictures which will be shown
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-11-28
TO OPEN HISTORICAL ROOM.

MISS ELIZABETH PUTNAM IS
this afternoon entertaining at a small
reception at a room in the new Put
nam building. Davenport, in which are
exhibited the historical collection of
her brother, the late w. c. Putnam.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-11-28
Show Troupe Arrives.

The Polly Of the Circus" company,
which appears at the Illinois tonight,
arrived over the 90" this morning at
11:05. Two cars were required to
carry the equipment which they car
~, a palace stock car for the horses,
ponies, dogs. etc, and a coach for the
members of the company.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-11-28
FOR MISS SCHMIDT.

THE MISSES JULIA CRAWFORD
and Ruth Waite yesterday entertained
at pre-nuptial party for Miss Ger
trude Schmidt, bride of this week.
The pretty party was held at the home
Of Miss Crawford, 514 Twenty-third
street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-11-28
NEGRO Is Fined,

Milton Earl, colored, paid So and
costs last evening for his TRADE
against police officers yesterday morn
ing when he objected to the arrest of
his wife. The charge against him was
disorderly conduct.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-11-28
False Fire Alarm.

Some unknown party turned in an
alarm to the fire department from box
43, on Twentieth street and First ave-
nue.. last night at z o'clock, but when
the department arrived. the alarmist
had disappeared.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-11-28

housekeeping at their new home on
the corner of Ninth street and Eigh-
teenth-and-a-half avenue, Moline. Pre-
vious to entering the floral business
Mr.. Ekstam was employed as florist
by G. A. Stephens. Miss Ericsson has
resided in this city for eight years.
Her parents reside in Sweden
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-11-28

a splendid sum was realized. In the
guessing contest Mrs. Condor won
fancy comforter and Miss Madge
McGinnis a center piece. The class
contest was won by the juniors by
large majority.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-11-28
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

Rock Island camp IS, Woodmen Of
the world, will give dancing party
at Elks' hall Thursday evening.
Bleuer's orchestra will give the pro-
gram.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-11-28

averred that the property owners should
be the ones to suffer should there be
any discrepancies within a few years,
and that they are willing to take a
chance on the cheaper improvement.
ALLOW SMITHS BILL.
By unanimous vote the commission
adopted a resolution for the payment
OF bill Of SIS presented by Magis-
trate c. J. Smith through Commissions
er Hart. The bill comes as the result
OF costs in the case of prisoners who
were placed at work on the city
streets. Before the matter of working
the prisoners went into effect there
was an understanding between the COM
mission and the magistrate in regard
to the matter.
MOVE TELEPHONE
The city telephone in the home of
c. c. Wilson is to be removed to the
home of James Farrell of the water
works department, 1t was necessary
under the ordinance of the company
for the city to adopt resolution pro
viding for the matter,
Commissioner Bear reported against
granting G, r. Hodgson the right te
make water connections contrary &c
the city ordinances, In addition to the
matter being contrary to the ordi
nances, Il would establish a precedent
and would be inconvenieRt to the
water department. The report was sus
tanned. four TO one, Commissioner Rey
holds voting in the negative.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-11-28

and read a number of poems, pleasing
very much with her Interpretation
Following the program the ladies were
invited to the dining room where a
lunch was served, the decorations here
being of Killarney roses in bouquets.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-11-28
VILLA SALE A SUCCESS.

THE ANNUAL SALE OF THE
villa Sc Chantal guild held Satur-
day at the villa was a success and
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-11-28
REFUSES TO ACT
IN FAVOR BRICK
City Council Refers Petition OF
Fourth Avenue Owners to
Improvement Board.
MUST ORIGINATE THERE
Meeting Between Interested Ones and
Body VIII Be Held in the
Near Future.

Because all matters pertaining to
local Improvement work must originate
with the board Of local improvements,
the city commission yesterday after
noon took no action in regard to the
petition of Fourth avenue property
owners for a change in the ordinance
passed several weeks ago and instruct
ed the city attorney to rest action on
the Inauguration OF court proceedings
till further instructions. II Is the IN
tention to call the property owners be-
fore the board OF local improvements
10 hear the petition, and II the board
feels that there should be q change, II
will be necessary to rescind the ordi.
nance now in effect before the change
can be made. An entirely new ordi.
nance will have TO be drafted to in.
clude the changes desired by the own.
ers.
HOUSES ON SAND.
In speaking Of the desire Of the
property owners TO lay the new paving
material on the old foundation, Mayor
Schr1ver said yesterday that, in his
opinion. 1t was like building houses OF
sand. He has no objection to brick
and Only wants TO give the people who
pay the bills what they want. That
has been his intention since the paw
ing improvements were inaugurated
II was their first desire that led &c
the passage of the ordinance provid
ing for asphalt paving. 1t is their de
sire for brick. now that 1t is holding
the matter out of court.
REYNOLDS FAvORs BRICK.
Commissioner Reynolds, who Offered
the resolution at the special meeting
last week. to grant portions of the pc
tition, said that he still favors brick
Because his action might invalidatt
the ordinance now in effect, he refused
TO present the resolution. which wa!
drawn at the other meeting. so tina
time TO ponder over the intricacies o
the situation could be given to the
commission. DR.. w. II. Ludewig wal
the only property owner present II
speaking of the matter o, laying t h.
new paving on the old foundation, h,
The Washington herald., 1911-07-23
49, CAPTAINS or HONOR

and was on the narrow beach, and, though
he was dripping from head to feet, he was
unhurt. Together, with rising indignation,
they listened to Aaron's story of his capture
by Sam futters and the four other boys aft.
ter which they had bound him in the way
ccction of maplebark into one Of his arms.
The victim was not quite ten years of age,
and he still trembled from the effects of the
fright he had received.
Sam wants to keep away from me-" de-
off. There, it is all over, Aaron. and he
shan't do it again!"
BY But oS who'd e thought he'd done it 'tall,"
asked ssaf oll' !, MY my gum! amt 1 wet? Such
We'll get home in a short time now.
Help push the boat off the rock. Jump in,
4, few, minutes later the three stepped
ssrsy ssnsS Sso out upon the sandy shore little dis
beat, they started for their homes.
Aarons story. aroused loud ordinations
Of anger from his parents But that was all
it was likely to do. for Justin York very sci.
dem dem carried out any intention that required
=, Abe lost no time in spreading the news Of
the proposed school, and before dark every
one in the village knew of it and was talk
ing Of it..
Generally the idea was laughed at as a
iector had asked all of the largest boys in
the district excepting Sam Flutters and his
followers, who were not to be found. to take
part in the preparation Of Job Truell's old
barn for the school. Even the girls were not
left out, as it was thought they could add
materially to the work of decorating the
rough building, as Abe suggested, to make it
lcok more attractive.
That evening, Abe was much surprised by
a visit of two men of the Pinery, who were
no. slow in coming to the object of their
call.
II hear you're gittin' up a skewl, Abe"
said the spokesman, whose name was Eras-
tus Bush, tall specimen of mankind, with
al the better qualities of humanity left out
Yes, sir. 1t has been some time"
Beg yer pardin, youngsster, but who gin
yer 'thorty to go ahead like you hev? When
was you pinted committee man.?
Not at all sir; but saw Mr.. Noble" /.
Pooh! who cares Nennything bout him ?
l. mean deestrict committee. which offs 1
csim to hoP. You amt no bizness to go
ahead in the way you hev. I'm boss in thet
row, an onless you squelch this skewl fool
ishness somebuddy else wul be squelehed!'
The Washington herald., 1911-07-23
Page Seven

full to fasten the doors as best he could
against entrance.
He had not thought it wise to divulge the
identity OF the teacher. so this question was
most interested in the matter.
Saturday evening Erastus Bush paid Abe
another visit. though what his erIand really
was this time Abe was puzzled to know. Az
'H yer think yer air goin' to start thet
skewl, Abe York. without hevin' more trub-
Bile than yer can handle, yerH miss my
Abe made no reply to this, but as the time
drew near he. grew more and more anxious.
He knew well enough the school would not
be opened without bitter opposition on the
part Of his enemies, though what their silence
meant he was unable to tell.
Sam Flutters had carefully kept out of his
sight ever SINCE that scene when he had res
cued Aaron. Saturday evening he had called
together eight Of his friends whom he felt
to stand by him in case he needed help. But
he was even more careful to make them agree
not to make hostile movement unless he
signaled for them to do 30.
Monday morn morning, at Quarter , e S,sloes5
frding that over thirty boys and Rirls had
collected about the old building. He saw moth
ing Of the Flutters crowd. and everyone ap-
pesred orderly.
tell US who he Is now?"
"You win all know in . few minutes,D re-
Piled Abe.
Tten, when he had seen that everything
was right there. he left OH Oates and his
brother Ambrose, commonly called Rose, in
charge. and returned to his home to meet Miss
Mckay there when she came.
He had become impatient over her coming,
ami he was beginning to think that she was
gt ing to disappoint him, when he saw . horse
and wagon coming up the road.
'1t is herp he exclaimed. running to meet
her.
.T am sorry to be q little late" she said,
"but it was unavoidable. Mr.. Noble sent his
regrets at his inability to come. He viii try
and come up tomorrow. / win 20 right TO
the schoolroom If you are ready"
Abe had just assisted her TO alight from the
wagon, when he was surprised by the APP
pesranee OF boys and girls runnings toward
him, the foremost being Oh Oates.
Sam F1utters and his gang have come, and
they have. tore down the evergreen and are
raising Cain!" =
Il thought told you to stay there until l
csme"
'iHe-,he wouldn't let me, Abe. He throw
ed me out. He says there amt going to be
any school. never see such luck AZ We
havt!"
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