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The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1911-12-19

= The igSl Sskinst the unlawful
.trIlaif, sipfoea G without abatement
under ths Ct adm ntstration and
those Who have been deluded by po-
litfeal aRftators INTO the unjust "a
IA Bel e that the tut prose-
eutfons heret1 46re instituted by the
federal eo7ernfdent have been grand
stand plays" are entitled to- further
-tati 6elnatIon IN the premises.
The iateat proscpt on OF the kind
noted af the time this, article was
'tVsE-ikl 81 that against sVhat >-has
been eommonly known as the shoe
macbfne trust. Suit has been
.bropght In the city OF Boston by
the government aga INST the United
shoe Machinery Company, corpo-
ration OF Worldwide scope, eighteen
subsidiary corporations and twenty
three Individuals to restra n the de-
fendantS. from tsmaintain 'ng and en-
gaRing in. unlawful combinations
contracts and conspiractes in re-
straint OF interstate and foreign
trade and cbmmerce, in violation Of
the Sherman act in the manufac'
ture, sale and lease of machines
mechanisns, tools and devices
used in the manufacture OF boots
and shoes: @
The court IS asked to order the
dissolution of the defendant cor
porations into such parts that no one
Of them will constitute a monopoly
or can become a monopoly OF the
shoe Smac inerys business. s.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1911-12-19

IS most, OIkeu C1s - ~ ~ =. - : q.
always appreci E5o : =. tLeI ~
assortment Of SUI bic KINDS TOT
both men and women here. ttotlz
ems black zoe Silk Boot Lose q
Christmas box at soc pair; men 9
siIksox ia black and colors IN HOLY
box at 49c pair; pure tllIea g. S
hose for women, an sizes ~ otsc4
and colors In attractive box az 9ocs
the famous Keyser italian SILK nose
in black, white, pink, light 0lue'
rose, gold and mails, each pair box
ed at $1.50; Fine imported pure
thread silk hose in black and colors
at S1.5O pair; special extra We1gnt,
all silk black hose for women ~
sizes 81 to 10at $3.50 pair. Stock
ings purchased here for gifts means
that the persons receiving them
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1911-12-19
An ETeninR Echo.

The greatest man is he VINO
chooses the right with iny.ncible
resolution; who resists the sorest
Temptations from within ana from
Wlthout; who bears the heav est
burdens cheerfully. and whose relt-
.ance on truth, on virtue, on God, is
most unfaltering.-W. q. CHAN
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1911-12-19
BOWLING news.


Earl G. Dresbach, Of this city ana
Patty x ng, Of Fairmont, defeated
w. w. ours, of the city. and F. A.
Drake, Of Cleveland, o., in a seven
game contest Of ten pins, total pins
to count, on the Gore alleys Mon
day night.
Patty King, the state champion
had the high roll and high average
for the eynng, making PA In the
last game ana averaging 2O3 In the
seven games, which is the best rec
ord made on the local alleys since
Jimmy smith, the worlds champion
was here. Dresbach was second.
having a total Of 1857 p ms in the
seven games, averaging $50.
ours and Drake were both down
and did not roll near SO we'll as they
did several nights ago when they
were rolling Dresbach and stamm'
II they had the game would nave
been much closer.
The scores:
presbach. 2o2 $50 $50 1872 '2o5
139 16s-1257.
King. $3.50. 2O1 22s 179 1872 2lo
III 244-1421.
Total ..:...... ..-.......'. AOto
ours. 1873 172 2O2 1872 1914
17s 16s-I225.
Drake. -. 214 III $50 1s4 145
147 17s-12zo.
Total 80. .. '.'''''
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1911-12-19
Christmas Lirlens

Large holiday stocks of household Linens
The kinds that most women are wishing some
body would give them for Christmas. Hers are
some ideas for suitable gifts for the housekeep-
er. Fine linen buck towels, hemstitched, pure
white at 25c each; scalloped end towels Win ne
dal1ion panels for embroidery, two styles 39c;
fine imported all linen towels in beautiful pat
terms at SOC and csc each; pure linen table cloths,
ready for use, size 661Z66 inches, at
ST ,9a, size 66x8O inches at 1928. Many beauti-
ful patterns in snow white table Camask. All
linen damask, 6a inches wide at 59c; pure linen
d6mask 70 inches wide at sec; finer qualities IN n
price range from CSC to $500 the yard. AL
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1911-12-19

MAKE YOUR SELECTION NO
ARE COMPLETE.
BY reason of special purchasing
our fJrs in the early
summer, we offer furs today that
are not only up to the standard IN
every respect, but which are espec-
tally moderate IN their prices
fact of keenest interest to all who
expect to buy good furs. No mat
ter how much or how little the
price the furs are better than those
offered elsewhere in our city at the
As an evidence of the faith we
have in OUR FURS we PUR-
CHASE THEM OUTRIGHT and
OFFER them to our customers with
confident assurance that they are
goods of superior quality and meri'
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1911-12-19
Special For Tues. Night, Dec. 18th
ST. SO Velvet Rugs, $149
on SALE AT - O'CLOCK

odinau
dsons
anoft
Gift see apN
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1911-12-19
Christ1nas "a brelas

For the friend whose. comfort you care for,
is there any more appropriate gift than an UNI
brella? Special holiday values in fine umbrellas
in mems and women s styles and a wide variety
of handles, sensible and lasting holiday gifts
Many handles in plain and mounted natural
woods, mission styles, handles Of wood with
stone settings, combination handles Of metals
inlaid with pearl, sterling silver and gun metal,
Every umbrella substantially made, best quality
81 so to $3.50. Especially attractive are the
women IS silk umbrellas with etched and engrav-
ed handles of sterling silver
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1911-12-19
a Git To The Home Is a
Cir To. The Whole Family
CARPETS AND RUGS

There has not hitherto been. such an exhibi-
zion of superior and exclusive sorts Of carpets
and rugs in Clarlsburg as we are now show
Think of the savings IN price, without an ex-
ception we are offering the best values IN Gar
nafs and Rugs of all kinds and Sizes that was
ever offered in our city. Let us show. you this
immense stock of Carpets and Rugs at wonder
full savings in price
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1911-12-19
We viii Demonstrate Our HeIpfIlnfss
/ More Than Ever This Last Week Before Christmas
With splendi Stocks from Which All Needs
and Superior Facilities fore Comfortable Shopping
Christmas Stockings

~ sery is most often CHG
gifts ana always appreciat
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1911-12-19
The Fur Store Is Ready For
Ghrisf7gqs Ctr Buyers

FAsHIoNABIE FURS OF ALL KINDER
REAILE YOUR SELECTION NOW W11lI.E3
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1911-12-19

get hosiery Of merit.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-07
CROOKS WERE QUIET
DURING LAST MONTH
Report of Police Chief Shows That
80 Arrests Made-RepOrts
Turned in to Council.

In comparison with other months,
July was comparatively quiet in the
local police court as is evidenced by
the facts embodied in the report of
Chief of Police James Brinn. The re-
port showed that there were SO city
cases and rs state cases tried before
Police Magistrate c. J. Smith and
Justices c. J. Schroeder and J. H.
CIe'and The total amount collected
in fines and fees was 1861 60.
The report Of c. c. Wilson, superin-
teudent OF water works, showed that
the Snow force pump was in opera
ton for 725 hours and pumped 1885,
024.o0 gallons of water. The daily
average was I .065 .290 IS gallons. The
cost Of fuel for the month was $685.. As
The reports of the police matron,
inspector and of the depart
ment of accounts and finances were
also submitted. received and placed
on file this morning at the meeting
OF the municipal commission.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-07
Personal Points

Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Koch are visit
ing in Leavenworth, Kan.
D. K. Brennan has gone to Cali
fornia on two weeks trip.
Miss Elizabeth Mold of this city has
returned after a two weeks visit at
st. Louis.
DR.. c. T. Foster, who hurt his foot
several weeks ago, and who was there
by forced to take a vacation, has re-
turned from Lake Delevin, Wis.
The Misses Nora and Jess Frick
have returned home after a two weeks
visit to Mr.. and Mrs. A. NJ. Blakesley
at their summer home at Lake &C.
neva.
The Misses Hulda and Ellen Carl
son, 100 Fifteenth street, left yes
terday for Colorado Springs and
other points of interest in Colorado.
They will make an extended stay.
Mrs. Roy Williams of Oklahoma
City, accompanied by her daughter,
Joyce, is visiting her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. p. J. Bladel, 915 Seven
teenth street, and will remain until
Sept. l.
r. c. Gregg, head clerk at the Unit
ed States lighthouse office in the Safety
building, has gone to st. Louis,
where he will meet the steamer Lily
for a trip UP the Missouri as far as
Kansas City, in connection with the
establishment of aids to navigation
along the Missouri. He expects to be
gone about a month. Mrs. Gregg ac-
companied him as far as st. Louis.
Captain C. S. Lincoln. U. S. army
and wife who have been visiting Cap
tain Lincoln's brother, A. j. Lincoln,
have departed for Washington where
Captain Lincoln is to attend the war
college for year and then go to the
Philippines, where his regiment is
now located and where he will go on
his second detail. He made the trip
around the world on his former visit
to the far east. Captain and Mrs. Lin
coin are making the trip to Washing
ton in an automobile.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-07
HOLDS ANOTHER MEETING
Owing to Rain McCaskrin Talks In
doors Saturday Night.

Owing to Rain McCasI1rin Talks In
doors Saturday Night.
The downpour of Saturday COM
PEELED George Washington McCask-
rim to hold the meeting planned for
Market square. in Turner hall,
where the former mayor further ar
raigned the police force for the es-
cape Of Unangst, accused of the out
rage of the little Crum girl. He also
attacked Mayor Schriver on various
charges. He dwelt upon the refer
endum in the telephone matter, as
matter of governmental principle
without taking any stand relative to
the merits of the pending petitions
before the people.
Before Mr.. McCaskrin spoke, L.
w. Stanton, engineer for the propos-
ed Tri-City Automatic Telephone
company, spoke briefly about what
his constituents were planning to do
in the event they secure a franchise
and urged the signing Of petitions to
secure a vote on Incorporation
After the meeting additional sub
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-07
HELD FOR THEFT OF
CARTON OF TOBACCO
Al Yates and Dashiel Fauike Go to
County Jail TO Await Grand
Jury Investigation.

Stepping into the store of Tony For
man on Fourth avenue between Tween,
ty-first and Twenty second streets Sat
urday afternoon at / O'Clock, ostensi-
bly, to purchase some supplies, AL
Yates and Dashed Faulke, a pair of
foaters, helped themselves, it is
claimed. to a carton OF tobacco, valued
az 81 With the carton tucked safely
ont OF sight, the pair left the store and
quickly passed from the neighborhood.
Soon after their departure the pair
was arrested by Detective William
Caulfeld and Officer Kinsley. They
were trying to dispose of the tobacco
at the time. They were arraigned be
fore Acting Police Magistrate c. J..
Schroeder this morning and the evil
dence submitted was sufficient for the
justice 10 bind them over to the grand
jury on the charge OF larceny. Their
bonds were fixed at $500 each. Meth
er was able 10 furnish the amount and
so both were sent TO the county Jail.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-07
WILL TALK PAVING
Board of Local improvements
Schedules a Meeting for
That Purpose.
TO START WORK AT ONCE
Commission and Citizens in General
See Needs as Pointed Out by
The Argus.

Improvement of streets and side
walks will be the main topic for con
sideration at a special meeting of the
board of local improvements which is
to be held tomorrow morning in the
mayors office. 1t is likely that Fourth
avenue from Seventeenth street east
to Twentieth will be the first thorough
fare 10 receive attention, as il is in bad
condition at present and will soon be
impossible unless improvement is
started at once. Complaints at the city
hall in regard TO that particular street
are numerous. Other streets which are
most il need Of the Improvement will
also be considered and plans will be
mapped out for the work.
NOW IS TIME TO START.
The time is now ripe for action on
paving in.general throughout the city.
for since the scheme to repave the
principal business streets and avenues
as well as some of the central resi-
dence district thoroughfares has been
agitated, people have come TO realize
how badly in need of improvement
these streets are. Little objection is
expected from the property owners,
and quite a bit of repaving will prob
ably be accomplished this season
Some will necessarily be deferred till
next spring. However, everything will
be prepared by that slime, and as soon
as weather conditions are favorable
there need be no further delay.
The matter of improving the side
walks is one which must be considered
at once, for in several places the con
ditions are becoming extreme.
BOULEVARD REPAIRED.
Complaint was filed several days ago
With the Mccarthy Construction com
pany because Of the condition Of III.
asphalt paving along Seventh avenue
from Thirty-eighth street 10 the city
limits IN the east end There we're
numerous spots where the paving had
-aIlen due TO defects il the work. The
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-07
Social Events
CELEBRATE GOLDEN WEDDING.

MR. AND MRS. C. w COMMINSON
of Orion. Ill, old settlers and well
known throughout the county, are to-
day celebrating their 50th wedding an
niversary at their home, their children
and grandchildren and a few intimate
friends being among the guests pres
ent. Mr. and Mrs. Comminson were
married in Richland Grove, Mercer
county, at the home Of the brides par
ents. the brides maiden name being
Miss Laura Kincaid. Andrew Kincaid
of this city, brother of Mrs. Com
minson, is one of the guests at the
celebration Mr.. and Mrs ComminsOn
have the same birthday anniversary,
both being born the 18th of May, hav-
ing celebrated their 69th birthday an
niversary last May. Mrs. Comminson's
grandfather. James Glen, was the first
white settler in Henry couny. Besides
the daughter, Miss Dora, at home, the
following children are uniting in the
celebration: Mr and Mrs. E. E. Huyck
OF Grand Island. Neb.. and their two
daughters: Reed Comminson and DR..
G. R Comminson of Cambridge. Ill;
Mr.. and Mrs. A NJ. Blood of Chicago;
Mrs. Gladys Comminson of Chicago.
Other guests are Mrs. Comminson's
only sister, Mrs. A r Comminson OF
Gable. and brother. Andrew Kincaid
of this city, also Mr.. Comminson's two
brothers, VI. D. and a K. Comminson
of Gable.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-07
DEBT ENORMOUS
Figures Prepared by Commits
sioner M. T. Rudgren Show
City's Liabilities.
CONTRACTED BY OTHERS
Administrations Preceding Present
Form Run Up a Bill Amounting
to $291,O61.55.

This morning at the regular formal
session of the city commission, Com.
missioner Martin T. Rudgren Of the
department of accounts and finances
submitted a statement which shows
the claims which were contracted by
former city administrations and which
were left unpaid by them and referred
to the present administration for pay.
ment The major portion of the
amount was handed down by the ad-
ministTation Immediately proceeding.
There is a dearth OF funds to meet
current bills in the city work, and
whenever the commission is face TO
face with the proposition of paying a
claim which is due. they have TO either
borrow funds or adopt other stringent
methods to raise money.
Whenever the city treasury has
been replenished, bills which bear in
terest are paid off. A perusal of the
figures which were submitted by Mr..
Rudgren shows just what the commits
sion has to face in its administration
OF public affairs. The statement was
as follows:
Herewith I hand you a statement
showing claims contracted by the for
unpaid by them and referred to this
administration for payment;
FACE LARGE DEFICIT
Judges and clerks OF election and
polling places, $2,S0S; election bills,
$3.50; old bills allowed May %. 1911,
Sl1,670; fire alarm system. $I1.265:
Standard Underground Gable COM
pany. $1,o29.4S; Western Electric com
pany, S67.4O: TriCity Construction
company. G4incOln Court paving
sI7S702; William Indstrom tThirty-
eighth street paving), $50; right of
way. Sixth ward sewer. $I.7g5: Sev-
enth ward sewer system commissioner
er's fee). $500: Seventh street sewer.
Sl,G3a1S; vouchers (Sixth ward sew
err. $9,2lS.5S, rebate allowed Rodman
estate April %. 1910. 5000: assess
ment for public benefits Sixth ward
sewer, $11,1l5: Twenty fifth street
paving for public benefits. 5000 rs:
fire hose. $500; LiHdberg case. S.
1860: orders held by local banks.
SI1.92414; refundins bonds. $4,000:
mortgage on East End park. $4,000:
interest one year on East End park
notes, $500; balance unpaid on new
filter. S19,201.7C: water certificates.
water works bonds, $4,000:
total, 1921, 0G155.
On motion of Commissioner Archie
Hart, the statement was received.
placed on file and incorporated in the
OF .',e commission
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-07
scriptions to the amount Of $40 were
made to bring Unangst back to Rock
Island.
EXCURSION BOAT IS LATE
Steamer w. w. Lands at Rock Is
land Four Hours Behind Time.

The many people who attended the
excursion given for the benefit of Beth
any home Saturday on the steamer
w. w. got much more for their money
than they bargained for. The boat was
four hours late on the return trip from
Muscatine, but everyone was happy
and fine time was enjoyed. Several
times on the way up the boat grounded.
and each time there was a delay before
it was under Roadway again. In order
to run no CHANGES, the ships captain
had the boat run under reduced speed
all the time. and that added to the de
lay. Landing in Rock Island was eff
fected about o'clock. The proceeds
from the excursion will be Of material
assistance to the Home.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-07
Obituary Record
MRS. JOHN MARSHALL.

Mrs. John Marshall died today at
the home Of her son, Frank Shelton
IN Port Byron. She was born in
jefferson City, Mo. in 1885. Her
maiden name was Sarah AIcNeal.
June %. 1856. she was married TO
James SHELTON Two sons were born
TO them. F. Is. and Walter SHELTON.
After Mr.. Skeletons death she was
married to John Marsh hall in Octo-
Der. 1889, at Cordova. Since the
latter's death she had made her home
in Port Byron. The funeral viii be
held in the home Tuesday morning
at 10 o'clock
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-07
PLANNING ENTERTAINMENT

Free Netbodists 40 Meet Mere Here
September to 10.
The Free Nethodists of this city are
busy making plans for the entertain
IEent OF The delegates. who Will be here
sept 3 to 10 Inclusive, in attendance
at the annual conference OF the North
ern Illinois district a considerable
number cf both ministers and lay dele
gates are expected. They will repre-
sent an The principal points in north
eIn Illinois. Bl-hop Walter a. Sellel
Of this district viii be the presiding
olHcer The Free Methodists OF this
city are enlecvor.ns TO enlist the ser
vices OF other scots in entertaining the
visiting GeleEc lion.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-07

conducted the ceremonies.
Mrs. Knox was an old time resident
Of this city, having lived here a large
portion of her life. She was 65 years
old. About Is years ago she went west
and took up her residence at Grand
Junction. The husband, Samuel
Knox. and one son, F z. Donlin, both
Of this city, survive.
FUNERAL OF MRS. SCHMIDT.
The funeral of Mrs. Katherine
Schmidt was held from the home.
1919 Seventh avenue, at 2 o'clock
this afternoon. DR.. w. s. Marquis Of
the Broadway Presbyterian church Off
ciated. Mrs. Schmidt was one of the
pioneer residents of Rock Island, and
a large number of relatives and friends
came to pay their last respects to her.
AS Magistrate c. J. Smith is a son of
Mrs. Schmidt. the city commission sus-
pended duties for the afternoon and
attended the funeral in a body.
Burial was made at Chippiannock
cemetery. The pail bearers were Dan
iel D. Corken, Thomas Casey, S. F.
Parker, Frank Munger, James Maseline
and George Ross.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-07
LEAcH.MAxWELL.

IN THE COMPANY OF A SMALL
number of close friends, George
Leach and Rowena Maxwell, both of
Moline, were united in matrimony by
Very Rev. Marmaduke Hare at Trim
ity cathedral, Davenport, at o'clock
Saturday afternoon. The bride was
attended by her sister, Miss Mar
guerite Maxwell, and the best man
was Robert Wray of Quincy. They
departed last evening for a wedding
journey.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-07
COMPLAIN ABOUT
NOISY AUTOISTS
Residents of Hill Sections of
City Would Like to See
Anti noise Ordinance.
CHICAGO ENFORCES ONE
Moline Follows Suit as DO MANY
Other Cities-MotOrists Like TO
Cut OFF Muffiers.

The apparent delight with which
many automobile and motorcycle
owners in this city open wide the ex-
hausts on their engines, foot their
horns at every crossing and allow
their shrieking warning instruments
to run over the scale from c to z
fat on any and all occasions, has
resulted in the lodging of numerous
complaints of late especially since
legislation against such useless and
annoying practice has gone into eff
feet in various places. 1t is an alto
gether too common practice for driv-
ers of cars to cut off the muffiers on
their exhause and rouse up the whole
neighborhood with the roar of an
engine turning from 600 to 1000
revolutions each minute. This oc-
ours most frequently where there is
a slight incline which gives the
motorists an excuse for opening
wide the throttle. Accordingly it is
from the hill districts that most of
the complaints come.
NOT ALONE FROM THERE.
The hill residents are not the only
ones who kick, however, though ap-
parently they have the best reason
for so doing The same practice oc-
ours in the business section contin-
ually and while there are fewer
sleepers there to arouse from sound
slumber, nevertheless those who are
there feel just as important as the
people out on the hills. At one cor
tn
congregate, a chauffeur has been
known to tune up his engine with
the exhause wide open for five min
utes at a time and the roar was con-
ductive to anything but sleep. 1t
nightly awakens several hundred
people who have rooms in a hotel
close by.
MOLINE PREVENTS.
Legislation against such stunts
has just gone into effect in Moline
which has followed the example set
by Chicago and the largest cities of
the country. They make it a Unable
Offense to run an engine without the
muller attachment being used and
also prevent the constant sereeching
and shrieking of horns and whistles
and the like. In some cities they
have gone so far as to make it a
to let an automobile
stand along the curbing with the
motor running.
In one city in the east which was
among the first to legislate against
the automobile abuses, the whole ag-
itatiOn grew out of the fact that a
young man who sported an
made a practice of call
ing on a young lady friend and leav-
ing his motor running noisily all the
time he was with her. The neigh
bors stood it a long time and then
objected strenuously.
GOOD TINE To ACT.
Now is the proper time for the
city commission to investigate what
other cities are doing and emulate
some of them. There should be no
desire to turn the city into a sleep
ing apartment where "alI is peace
and quiet" but there is considerable
noise that might well be
dispensed with. The opening of ex-
hausts, the useless blowing of horns
and the like should be made a mis-
1emeanor and needless tuning up of
motors might also be stopped with
out giving visitors the impression
hat when curfew rings the lights go
)ut and everyone goes to bed.