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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-24
GIRLS BODY is
FOUND IN RIVER
Miss May Foley of Davenport
Was the Victim in the Big
Bridge Tragedy.
DISAPPEARED THURSDAY
Theories of Both Suicide and Murder
Are Advanced but Which Ii Was
VIII Never Be known.

The body Of May Foley, the Daven
port girl supposed to have been the vic
tim of tragedy on the government
bridge Thursday night of last week,
was found floating in the river near
Linwood yesterday morning about s
o'clock. Mabel Moeller, q little girl
whose home is near Linwood, made the
grewsome discovery. She notified her
father. Edward Moeller, who with some
other men took the remains out of the
water and sent word to Coroner F. E.
Rudolf The latter examined the body
and after finding no signs of violence
decided that no inquest was necessary
Accordingly TIE body was buried yes
terday afternoon.
STILL A MYSTERY.
The cause of the girls death is still
as much of a mystery as ever. Thee
ries of both murder and suicide have
been advanced, but it is not known
which is favored by the police, who
have been investigating since the first
reports on the case. Roy Mabsen, 4
young man who spent Thursday even.
ing with the drowned girl, states that
she apparently was in her usual state
Of mind, but that she dropped one
queer remark, which might lead one to
mink her death was premeditated. AS
he left her he said: We'll, l will see
YOU tomorrow" TO which she replied
L don't know whether you will or not. "
MAY HAVE BEEN MURDER
While this statement of the girl
points TO suicide. the presence of two
Unknown men on the bridge al the time
the tragedy occurred lends strength I,
the theory that she was murdered. The
scream which was heard by the two
young men who reported 10 the police
might well have been that of a terrified
girl who had been thrown over the
bridge railing, but it might also have
been the cry of a human being who re-
allied TOO late what she had done. Al
any rate it will probably never be
known now just what encompassed
her end
The girl was the daughter of Mr. and
Mrs Michael Foley, 414 Eighth street
Her parents and several brothers and
sisters survive her. Up to the time of
her death she was employed in a print
shop. She was just II years old
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-24
CREATE A FUND
FOR ENCIN Fer
Commission Makes Permanent
Appropriation of $1,000
for the Office.
PAY BILLS FROM THIS
Jonas Bear Makes First of Partial
Reports on Progress of In
VentOry.

This morning a new fund was Great
ed by the city commission upon mo-
ton OF Commissioner Martin T Rud
gren-to be known as the city engi-
neering fund. The amount was fixed
at $1,000. All bills OF the engineering
department will be paid from this fund
The resolution for the establishing of
the new fund was carried. all of the
commission being in favor of it except
commissioner r. r. Reynolds He also
opposed the payment of $3.50 to Chi
cago firm for two steel tapes for the
engineers department. The bill was
allowed however.
Commissioner Rudgren submitted the
plans for the installation of steel cases
in the vault in the city clerks Office.
and on its approval by the committee,
presented a resolution whereby the
mayor was authorized TO advertise for
bids. The resolution was carried.
REPORTS on INVENTORY.
Commissioner Jonas Bear presented
10 the council his first report of the in
ventory Of city property which he is
engaged in taking Saturday night he
completed the canvass Of the property
in the city hall. and he placed the value
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-24

for the Moline commission. The
work will be done In hours after he
has completed his regular duties and
at the laboratory OF the local plant.
Water TO be tested is TO be taken
from Sylvan pool and the channel at
Moline and at the head Of Camp
bells island, and near the intake
pipe also.
Some time ago a civic commission
IN Moline began an Investigation OF
drinking water conditions and IL is
now desired to determine IL chang
ing the location OF the intake pipe
would be warranted. The expense
of the change would be large and the
Moline authorities are confident that
the tests will show that II Is unnec-
essary. However. the tests will
show the difference in the purity OF
the water at the different places.
TO BE COMPENSATED.
The matter of compensation has
not yet been determined. but Mr..
Birdsall will receive the greater per
cent Of the remuneration. Rock Is
land will receive for it's share, suf-
ficient compensation to pay for the
use of the local laboratory.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-24
RECOVER LAST
CHAPLIN DIAMOND
Local Police Aid Detective Nc
Donald in Clearing Up
$4,000 Robbery.
NEGRESS HAD THE STONE
Was Given 1t by Sam Wynn Who
Stole Sparklers From PrOmi-
ment Rochester Family.

The last of the diamonds secured
by the thief who perpetrated the ia
nous Chaplin diarnond robbery at
Rochester last December, was turn
ed back to its owner, Charles Chaplin
today by the local police who assist
ed Detective John P. Mcdonald Of
Rochester in locating the stone, a
beautiful large diamond valued by
the Chaplin family at $4,000. The
sparkler was lately in the possession
of Bessie Lewis, colored, the sweet
heart Of the fellow who made the
haul She was placed under ar
rest in Chicago last week by Detec-
tive Mcdonald and was brought to
Rock Island The detective. aided by
lief Of Police James W. Brinn,
raced the stone 10 a party 10 whom
sad been sold by a Davenport
fi-v-n broker. The woman was taken
back t. Chicago last night and il
necessary extradition papers will be
secured TO take her back to Ne"
York state
BELL BOY IL TEMPTED.
The robbery which has just been
cleared up within the last few days.
bamed the police for months. Sam
ueI Wynn, coIored. formerly a bell
boy n Z Rochester hotel, was shad-
owed until finally the crime was
traced 10 hrs door and he has con-
fessed. The bell boy was allowed 10
come into the Chaplin apartments at
a Rochester hotel and attend 10 lit
tie duties which had been assigned
20 him. He was trusted impl' city.
Ia a
at $4,000 and containing so one
carat diamonds and two carat dia-
mond and several smaller stones
were taken
CLAIMS TNSOCENCE.
Wynn was arrested. and though ex-
amined and "sweated" for 10 hours, he
persisted in his innocence He remain
ed in Rochester, though he was dis
charged from the hotel, till two weeks
ago when he went 10 Baltimore. He
was Swallowed and finally arrested. He
confessed to the robbery and gave q
cieW through which the brooch was
located. brotherinlaw. working a.
q deck hand on boat, had been given
the jewels After stealing the jewels,
Wynn had wrapped them in his over
ais and then buried them in the eel
lar. Later he sent them to his reia-
tive with the exception of one stone.
valued at $500 and An heirloom of
The Chaplin family
GIVES ONE TO SWEETHEART.
That one stone he expressed TO his
s&eetheart. Bessie Lewis. She came
To Rock Island in the winter, and in
April. being short of funds, asked
local coIored man 20 advance her some
money oa il He did so, but later he re-
turned il 10 Bessie Lewis. One night
the woman went TO the police station
and informed Chief BTinn that the man
Rad sent the stone away. and had II
cuT. and il was smaller than before.
She was advised TO return To the sta
ton on another day, and in the mean
while an investigation would be con
Quoted The woman never returned.
Instead she went TO a Davenport pawn
broker and paRned the stone for $175.
Then she went TO Chicago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-24
BIRDSALL IS To
TEST FOR MOLINE
Local Filtration Expert Is Hir-
ed to Examine Neighbors'
Water Supply.
CITY TO BE COMPENSATED
Work Will BE Done After Hours at
Rock Islands Laboratory
at the Filter.

Following several consultations
between Lewis /. Birdsall, superin-
tendent of filtration in Rock Island.
Mayor Harry NJ. Schriver and Com
mission Rudgren of Rock Island and
Mayor Carlson and Commissioner
Jahns of Moline, negotiations have
been consummated whereby MIR.
Birdsall will make several tests of
water during the next four months
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-24
Breaks His Knee Cap.

Albert FRANKIE who nayigates with
the aid of an artificial peg, had the
misfortune TO fall yesterday afternoon
while walking along Second avenue be-
tween Eighteenth and Nineteenth
streets. The knee cap of his good peg
was split open in the fall He was re-
moved to ST. Anthony's hospital, where
a physician attended him. The wound
is an old one, sustained three months
ago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-24
Social Events
WED AT DAVENPORT,

ALBERT II. ELLIS. OF THIS CIT Z
and Miss Cecilia Murphy of Coal Val
ley, were married Saturday afternoon
at $50 o'clock in Davenport at tire
parsonage of st. Johns Methodist
church, Rev. F. j. Clark. the pastor
of the church performing the cere
mony. The couple were unattende l.
Mr. and Mrs. Ellis left on an evening
train for Montana where they will &c
side.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-24
THIEVES GET INTO CARS
Steal Some Valuable Freight From
Rock Island Road.

Last night several cars belonging
to the Rock Island road and contain
ing some valuable freight were brok-
en- into by burglars who helped
themselves to large quantities of
goods Some of the cars were in
Davenport and the others were on
the tracks in the local yards. Just
who the culpTits were is not known
but IS more than likely that the riff
raft following the circus which is in
Davenport today, had hand in the
deal.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-24
Injured by Car.

While attempting 10 dodge an
automobile At Third and Gaines
streets in Davenport this morning al
Il o'clock. Clara VondeBeziere. 6I9
First street. Rock Island, ran into a
street car and vas knocked TO the
pavement. Her left arm vas broken
and her face and body were badly
cut. Sac was taken 10 81. Anthony's
hospital Her condition is consfd-
cred serious. The girl with relatives
was watching the circus parade
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-24
Assoeiated CHARITIES Meeting.

The meeting OF the Rock Island AS
ISOLATED Charities called for tomorrow
evening at the Association house, has
been postponed until Thursday eve
ming, when the attendance of all ward
vice presidents and committee mem
bers is urgently requested.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-24
Poker Joints In Moline.

Commissioner E. L. Eastman of No
line made the discovery Saturday Night
that two gambling rooms were being
conducted IN the down town dist let
and he at once ordered them 10 shut
I'D shop As far as could be learned
no regular tools were used, the prin l.
paI game being poker.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-24

Twelfth street Captain c. H. Engle,
in charge of the division invites the
public to attend the meetings and
asks that all Christian workers who
are willing, unite with the army in
it's work
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-24
CHRISTIAN ARMY is HERE

Hold First Services at Square Satur-
day Evening.
The Christian Army announces
that II has commenced work in this
city with a gospel meeting held Sat
urday night at Market square. The
army headquarters Will be at 225
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-24
Sold Liauor to Boarders.

Edward DePauw was found guilty OF
a charge OF selling liquor without Ii
cence in the police court il Moline TO-
day, and he paid a fine OF $50 and
costs. DePauw runs z boarding house
IN the nefgh5oring city. and it was al
legged that he sod booze 70 his board
ers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-24
A Case Of Necessity.

"Why are you breaking up house
keeping"
My. wife's florist says she'u have to
take the rubber plant to a different
climate. "-Washington Herald
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-24
An Endurane. Test.

Here is an account Of q remark
able endurance test
'Umph, Some couple been married
for fifty years 2" - Birmingham Age
HersId
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-24
Licenses 20 Wee.

J. Charles Turner 100000. Musca Inc
Miss Hattie NanzyI .... MuscaIine
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-24

All the news all the time-ThS
Argus.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1911-07-17
OFFICIAL PAPER OF ELKO Co.
Monday, July II. 1911
BAIL MAN PAROLED

A great deal of surprise was
expressed in this city when news
was received that the board of
pardOns had granted a parole to
Frank Hart to take effect October
Is. 1t will be remembered that
Hart was sentenced to the state
prison for robbing and drugging
Lillian Kirk. or Mrs. b. M.
Venault.
The victim of Hart was beauti-
full woman, in good health, and
had many diamonds. She was
drugged and robbed of her jcwelry
and afterwards died o lingering
death from the effect of the drug.
Hart and woman accessory were
convicted of the crime. Hart
received 10 years and the woman
light sentence, which she has
now served. Many 1T the time
thought the sentence too light.
1t will also be remembered that
at about this time two teamstcrs,
Bernier and KeermMn, were
murdered in cold blood while they
lay in their blankets in a corral in
the lower part of town. The
murder was committed to secure
money which the men had on their
persons. Hnd if the perpetrator
could havn been apprehended no.
thing could have prevented
lynching. Suspicion was attached
to Hart and McCabc, the latter
local policeman at the time. No
indictment were ever re turned.
Hart finally was convicted for
another crime and McCabe de-
parted for pastures new.
Local people censure Governor
Oddie and Attorney General Baker
for this clemency granted % Hart,
as both these gentlemen, as resi-.
dents Of this city, where the crimes
were committed. must have been
conversant with the facts of the
crime for which the man to be
pAroled is doing time. --Tono pah
Banana.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1911-07-17

There is more Catarrh in ibis
section Of the country than all
other diseases put together, and
until the last few years was sup
posed to be incurabIe. For a
great many years doctors pro-
nounced it local disease and pre-
scribed local remedies. and by con-
s tantly failing to cure with local
treatment pronounced it Incurable.
Science has proven catarrh to he a
constitutional disease the therefore
requires constitutional treatment.
Halls Catarrh Cure manufactured
by F. ]. Cheney & Co.. Toledo,
Ohio, is the only constitutional
cure on the market. 1t is taken
internally in doses from 10 drops
to teaspoonful. 1t facts directly
on the blood and mucous surface
of the system. They offer one
hundred dollars for any case it
fails to cure. Send of circulars
and testimonials.
Address: J. F. CHENEY & CO,
Toledo, Ohio.
Sold by Druggists Use.
Take Halls Family Pills for
constipation.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1911-07-17
A C CD PROV 2 Z.

Clement j. Dri. coll. Ncw Yurk's stir
rirg commissioner of weights and
m"as ~ g. aG 'OcatGS the sale Of bread
by weight, and discussing a bakers
obi, elton to this idea. he said with a
smile:
IN Enrop, the govornmc nj regulates
the weight o! bread. and In some cases
ev, v the price. This baker. rctendIng
that II Is better for tho people not to
nave such regulations, reminds me viz
Idly OF the poor provider.
4 washcrwoman---so the providsr
sfo'y roes--got married, md one OF
her G iunts said TO her month or 30
after the ceremony:
DO you get on well with your hus.
band. Iary?'
oh yes. ma'am.' was the reply.
'1s he q good provider7'
Indeed he IL good provIdsr.
mn'am. lie got me four new places TO
wash last week New York Tribune
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1911-07-17
AN ELOQUENT PLEA

Perhaps no publ, man in his
time was more violently assailcd
by the minmions o. tainted wealth
than was Governor John p.
Altgeld o. Illinois. Nothing was
too vile for patriots of the Mark
Hanna stripe to charge against
him. But regardless Of their
bitter denunciations, he went right
on preaching the gospel of
universal justice and never
ceased his fight for the rights of
the common people. Some Of the
speeches. he made are now being
published by republican papers.
They are models of pure English
that will live long after his
defamers have sunk into oblivion.
On March II. 1902, ne made an
address at Joliet, Illinois. As he
pronounced the last words, ne
tainted and remained unconsc ious
until his death the next day.
Following is the closing portion of
that address. 1t should be read by
every American citizen:
but some one says, is there
any use In our making any effort?
Are not ell the bankers of this
country, ell Of the trusts and great
corporal ions Of this country, all
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1911-07-17
NOTICE

We the undersigned, have
purchased the bakery and business,
known as the Viena bakery We
will not change. our prices, but
will give the people more for their
money than has been customary.
We can do this for the reason that
we can turn out the combined lot
Of bread and pastry with the
operating expense Of one shop.
We trust that we will merit the
public patronage in the future as
we have in the past, and we will
endeavor to give you the best that
can be made.
Home Bakery,
c. Gallo, Manager.
Elko, Nevada June IL, 1911.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1911-07-17
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

N''lCE rOR ~ DLlCA lION.
Serial 04504
Department OF Inc Interior
u. S. Land Office at
Carson City. Nevada
June 10, 1911.
Notice is hereby given that
Archie r. Clayton. of Lee, Nevada,
who on Nov. 10. 1909, made Home
stead Entry. No. 045O4. for NE4,
Section 26, Township 81 North.
Range Sc f. M. D. Meridian. has
filed notice Of intention to make
final Communication Proof. TO estab-
lish claim to the land above des-
cribed, before the County Clerk Of
Elko County. at Elko, Nevada, on
the goth day Of July. 1911.
Claimant names as witnesses:
William J. Landon, Arthur Drown,
John Mckee and William Toyne,
all uf Lee. Elko County, Nevada.
Louis j. Cohn Register.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1911-07-17
WESTERN PACIFIC TIME CARO-

A new time card will 20 into
effect tomorrow on the Western
Pacific by which the trains "
arrive and depart as follows: ~
West bound: No. arrives at
1850 p. m. departs at 1901 a. m.
West bound: No. 3 arrives at
9:25 a. m and departs at 9:35 am.
East bound: No. 2 arrives at
S:l5 a. m. and departs at 1926
a. m.
East bound: No. 4 arrives at
7:l2 p. m. and departs at 1922
p. m.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1911-07-17
NOTICE TO PUBLIC
NJ AXE Your

Make Your
HOMESTEAD, DESERT LAND
and otter public land entries for
Elko County with
+. p. CARVILLE.
u. S. COM MISSIONER,
Elko Nevada.
Appointed April 18th, 1911. Am
now equipped with seal and proper
blank forms, and specializing on
this kind Of work. Can also look
after your water rights.
f. p. Carville.
u. S. Commissioner, Attorney
and Councillor at Law, Notary
Public
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1911-07-17

OF the powerful forces of this
country. are not the drawing rooms
and the clubs of this country now
controlled by concentrated and
corrupt wealth? Are they not
growing stronger every year. and
do they not vilify and attempt to
crush everybody that does not
submit?
Can anything be accomplished in
the way of curbing this great
force and protecting the American
people?
My friends. lot me cite YOU a
parallel: George William Curtis
a1d other writer's of his day have
described the slave power back in
the fifties. They tell US tn al
slavery sat in the white house
and made laws in the capital; that
courts of justice were its
ministers; that senators and legis-
lators were its Iackpys; and it
controlled the professor in his
lecture room, tie editor in his
,sanctum. the preacher in his
plupit; that it staggered in the
drawing room: that it ruled at the
clubs; that it dominated with an
iron hand all the affairs of society;
that every year enlarge its power,
every move Increased its dominion;
that the men and the women who
dared to even quetsion the divinity
of that institution were ostracized,
we're prosecuted. were viIIfied-
aye, were hanged.
Bat the great clock in the
chamber of the Omnipotent never
stands still Ii licked away the
centuries. Finally it struck the
hour. and tire world heard the
tread Of a million armed men. and
slavery vanished from America
forever.
Note the parallel: Today the
syndicate rules at the white house
and makes laws at the capitol;
courts of justice are its minister's;
senators and legislators are its
lackeys. 1t controls the preacher
in his pulpit. the professor in his
SANCTION; it swaggers in the draw
ing room; it rules at the clubs; it
dominates with rod of iron the
affairs of society. Every year
enlarges its power; and the men
and women who protest against
the crimes that are being CON-
mitted by organized greed in this
country who talk of protecting the
American people are ostracizrd,
are vilificd, are bounded and i'm
prisOned.
1t seems madness even to question
the divinity of the American
syndicate. But, my friends the
great clock is still ticking-stilI]
ticking. Soon it will again strlk c
the hour, and the world will not
see one million, but ten million
free men rise up. armed not with
muskCts, but with freemen's bal
lots, and the sway of the synd-
Gates will vanish from Anne RIGA
forever.
am not discouraged Things
will right in ,msclvcs. The pend
ulum swings one way and then
another. But the steady pull of
gravitation is toward the center
Of the earth. Any structure must
be plumb to endure, or the build
ing will fall to the ground.
SO it is with the nations
wrong may seem to triumph; right
may seem defeated; but the gravi-
tation of eternal justice is toward
the throne of God. Any political
institutions which is to endure must
be plumb with that line of usticc.'
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1911-07-17
REVIEWING OUR METHODS
Nevada

Have you noticed that q good smart
talk straight from he shoulder once
In awhile accomplishes more reform
than an everyday nagging for a
month?
Do you think II Is fair TO make your
husband feel that ne Is doing wrong
In bringing home the chance guest nm.
expcctcdly. even II It does incon.
veniencc you?
DO you know that the masculine
mind has an adherence for narrow.
critical. bigoted views?
Have you sufficient strength OF char
actor 10 lot petty grievances drop ln'o
the past?
Have you ever really considered the
sweetness and siEnincance Of the old
saying that the hoe ~ husband Is
the heart Of his wife. Alice NJ.
Ashton
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1911-07-17
trrl7nd's Bank HOLIDAYS.

HoXing day. as the day after Christ.
mas is called. Is one of tho six bank
holidays OF The year, the legal holt
days In England being Good Friday
Easter Monday. Whit Monday, the
hrst Monday In August, Christmas
day and December 26. or or Christ.
mas day fall on Saturday,. Decom.
Der 81.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1911-07-17

G. GOLD, The Tailor
Suits made to order, clean
ing, pressing, repairing
Reasonable prices
Elko Nevada
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1911-12-23
NOTICE OF ELECTION

4 Spe, al Election is hereby called
! and for the City of Lakeland,
ta,, of Florida, to be held on the
9th day of December, A. d., 1911,
q tn purpose of submitting to the
ai,ifo. voters of the City of Lake.
aEi II question of issuing Munic-
b bonds Tor the purpose Of con-
uF'.r- 4 system of Sewerage, paw
+ >'geetS and Sidewalks, and
? rt- Pablie buildings. including
F. station. Jail and enlarging
T. rs Hall Said Election to be
At. ertiiied in accordance with
+ Ordinance of the City of Lake
p ll0 ding for the holding and
f'a'tit- Of general Elections, eX.
p provide dby Ordinance num-
ralling said Bonding Elec.
|oa
Lire Bond Trustees shall be
Pedea a said Election. who shall
Fhpes Board of Public Works.
JOHN F. cox,
Mayor Of the City of Lakeland.