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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-25
Obituary
MRS. PETER HoLTmAN.

Mrs Peter Hoffman died at 7:4O
last night a. the home OF her son.
Anil Eastland. 517 Eleventh street
following a years Illness of infrmities
of age. Mrs. Eastland had been in this
city only several months. having come
from Davenport TO make her home with
her son. She was a resident of Dav-
export for As years.
She was born in Sweden April 3,
1885, making her 10 years old. She
came to America in 1886 with her par
ents. who were identified with the
Swedish colony which settled at Bishop
Hill in this state. Surviving are the
husband and four children, Mrs. Anne
liza Siderberg of Bishop Hill. Anil
Eastland of this city, William East
land OF Davenport. and Mrs. Rosa
Brown of Chicago. There are numer-
Gus grandchildren.
The funeral services will be held to-
morrow afternoon at 100 from the
home. and Immediately afterwards
from the Swedish Lutheran church in
Davenport Burial Will take place az
OakdaIe cemetery in that city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-25
Personal Points

c. II. Nef of Philadelphia was in
the city yesterday on business
Miss Edith Stock Of Paradise Val
ley, New. is visiting in the home OF
her cousins, Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur
Greneger. 2T39 Sixth avenue.
Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Victor OF Glen
dive. Mont, are visiting in the home
OF Mr.. and Mrs. Frank D. Seward,
24l4 Eighth-aud-a-half avenue
Mrs. Charles Klepp and daughter
Beulah. left this morning :or East
Troy. Wis. after a seven weeks visit
with friends and relatives in the city.
George p. Sucker Of Harrisburg,
one Of the owners of the Union Eiec-
trio Telephone and Telegraph COM
pany arrived at the New Harper last
evening.
Rev and Mrs. Graham Lee of Pyeng
Yang. Korea. who have been for year
and a half in America on account Of
Dr. Lees health, sailed from San Fran
cisco on the steamer Chic Naru today
for their home in Korea. Dr Lee is
the pastor abroad Of the Broadway
Presbyterian church and the prayer
meeting service at that church this
evening Will he given 10 Korea. In
this service Mrs. Swallcu Of Pyeng
Yang will speak about the work among
the women Of Korea.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-25
TWO ENTER GUILTY
PLEAS BEFORE COURT
Judge Ramsay Is Looking Up Point
of Law Before Pronouncing
His Sentence.

Before sentencing John Williams
and Charles Smith who entered a plea
of guilty in the circuit court Monday.
Judge Ramsey is looking up some
points of law, and will probably an
nounce his decision soon. Neither of
these boys. who are charged with lar
ceny. is of age and would therefore
have to be sentenced TO Pontiac A
new law, however, permits the judge
to place them out on parole Many are
inclined to the opinion that this law
is somewhat Of a joke, inasmuch as a
parole virtually gives a criminal his
and there is nothing to prevent
the prisoner from making his "geta-
way" for other parts.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-25
OTTO GOTTSCH.

Otto GotJsch. aged II, died al his
home. i449 Twelfth street this morn
ing at o'clock, death being caused BY
enlargement of the liver He had been
Ill for the past year. Mr.. Gottsch was
born in Germany, May IS, 1885 and
came to America IS years ago, immedi-
ately taking up his residence in Rock
Island. He IS survived by his widow.
Mrs Charlotte Gottsch, two sons, Aug
ust and William, one daughter. Miss
Lena. and three grand children. all Of
this city. The funeral will be held from
the home Friday afternoon at ? O'Clock.
Rev. Phi Wilhelm. conducting the ser
vices Burial will take place at Chip
piannock cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-25
INSURANCE MAN Is
FAVORED BY A BIRD
Sparrow Brings Torn Bank Note and
Quantities of Good Luck to
John s. Leath.

When John s. Leath, the insurance
man, arose a few mornings ago, a
sparrow few into his room through
the open window, with part of a
81 bill in its mouth. He attempted
10 catch the bird, and the torn bank
note fell on the couch and the bird
disappeared through the window. MI.
Leath called in the landlady TO bear
witness 10 the event, and although
he states he is not superstitiOus. he
wishes more of the feathery tribe
would call on him. for ever since
that morning he has had a big run
of business.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-25

enlisted the service Of the police de-
partment A few days ago Chief of
Police James Brinn wired the Des
Moines department a description OF
the man and last night word was re-
ceived of his arrest there. Arrange
ments are being made TO send a po-
lice officer after the man.
Tennity was employed as clerk
in the shoe department Of a local
store for some time. His action
came as a surprise 70 those who knew
him. He disposed of ali of his house
hold effects before leaving His
wife is without means of support.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-25
OVERCOME while
At WORK IN 4 PIT
Foreman of Repair Crew of
Peoples Power Company
Nearly Asphyxiated.
is RENDERED UNCONSCIOUS
Prompt Action of His Men All That
Saved Life of James Mcneil
lis This Morning.

James McNellis, SIS Twenty
fourth street. came near losing his
life this morning about II O'Clock
when he was overcome by gas which
escaped from a main at which be
was working. The accident occur
red at the corner of Third avenue
and Seventeenth street. Mr.. Mcneil
lis is foreman of a crew which is
working on gas mains il he employ
of the Peoples Power con pany. He
was down in the pit when the gas
fumes escaped N such quantities
that he was rendered unconscious.
SAVED BY WORKMEN.
Members of his crew saw what
had happened and having seen the
same thing happen many times be-
fore they knew how TO acJ and their
promptness is probably what saved
his life. He was hurriedly carried
out of the pit and at nearby liquor
house some white soda water was Sc
cured ana il was forced down his
throat. The gas in the soda water
has an expeIlng effect and soon
returned. He was kept
walking around for a few minutes to
keen his lungs working and grad
uaUy he recovered completely and
was able 10 resume his work.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-25
AUGUSTINE JURY IN
VERDICT OF GUILTY
Jurors Out "a Hours DeIiherating on
Evidence Produced by State
and Defense.

After celebrating nearly p hours
the jury in the case of Debs Angus
tine. charged with burglary and lar
ceny, returned verdict Of guilty this
morning. The jury retired yesterday
morning at 11:3G and were unable to
agree until $50 this morning. Angus
tine was accused Of having entered the
resident of William Miistead VINO re
sides five miles south Of Milan, and
taking SS5.
This afternoon Judge Ramsey sen
fenced Augustine TO the Joliet peni-
Tertiary. giving him an indeterminato
sentence
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-25
TO ROCKFORD IN AUTOS
East Mol!ncrs. 30 in Number. OF Ia
Boost Their CITY.

\ crowd OF East Moline boosters
numbering about thirty left this morn
ing in eight automobiles for Rock
ford. where they will remain until to-
morrow afternoon. City Engineer H.
G. Paddock of East Moline is making
the trip to inspect the city plant at
Rockford. while the remainder of the
crowd viii look the city over with
view to getting ideas which may be
utilized in their own town. The autos
were decorated with banners, bearing
the words. East Moline"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-25
WIN Is Prohated.

The will of the late George Stanton
of Moline was admitted to probate yes
terday. The property is left to the fol
lowing children, Eva George, Naomie
Littig and Frank Stanton. the latter
two being named as joint executors.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-25
TWO WILLS ARE PROBATEO
Estates in Each Case Are Left 10
Natural Heirs.

The following wills were admitted
to probate today.
Laura Terry. of Rock Island, in
which the property Is left 90 q grand
son, Harry +. Terry. and daughter in
law. Elizabeth. the benefciaries also
being named as executors. The Will Is
dated October H.. 1901.
Christine Herngreu Of Moline. In
which the property il bcqusarhed in
equal parts 10 the three children. Eva
NJ. Oscar and Esther. Eva NJ. Hern-
gren being named as cXecutrIN. The
Will is dated May 10. 1911
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-25
PlNIONEO UNDER
BIC AUTO TRUCK
Cody Robertson Seriously In
jured in Accident at Ga
rage This Morning.
WAS DOING REPAIRING
Elevated Machine Falls ON Him
When JaCkScrew Slipped
Ambulance l. Called.

Cody Robertson. driver of the Hartz
& Bahnsen electric automobile truck
was badly injured this morning at Tot
tens garage He was under one of the
rear wheels fixing some trouble when
the jack which held the machine in
the air. slipped on the axle and drop
ped the truck on RoberJsons body. He
was extricated from between the truck
and floor. DR. Lachner and the ambu-
lance were called at the same time He
was taken to 27I6 Sixth avenue. His
condition is serious. as the trucl: came
down on his stomach
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-25

former well known resident of this
city. The funeral services will be held
in this city Friday. though the ar
rangements have not been made as yet.
Mr.. Knox was the Oldest son OF the
late Joseph Knox, who was one of the
pioneer settler Of this county. having
come here in 1887. Deceased was 75
years old. He is survived by a widow.
He spent his boyhood days in this city,
having left here in 1864 for Chicago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-25
Announces Candidacy.

a. 3. Johnson. city attorney of East
Moline. today announced his intention
TO enter the race for states attorney.
Mr.. Johnson has held the position OF
city attorney in East Moline for the
past two years. and has been practic-
ing law at that place for five years
mast
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-25
Gives az 10 3trikers.

Sometimes liver. kidney and bowels
seem TO so on a strike and refuse IL
work right. Then YOU iced those pleas
ant little strike breakers-Dr Kings
New Life Pills-to give them natural
aid and gently compel proper action.
Excellent health soon follws. Try
them. p cents. at all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-25
LEAVES CHILDREN
AND WIFE DESTITUTE
VI. T.. Tenuity l. Arrested at Dcs
ment Preferred by spouse.

Leaving his wife and two children
in destitute circumstances. without
furnishings for d home or money to
secure any of the necessities of life,
VI. l.. Ten1ity went to Des Moines
two weeks ago. according to the
claim Of his wife When she was GER
tain that he had abandoned her. she
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-25
MFN,s CLUB BANQUET.

THE MEMS CLUB or THE
Broadway Presbyterian church will
give their first supper of the fail sea
son at the church. Friday evening. \
splendid entertainment has been pre-
pared. a fine talk by noted out-of-
town speaker. readings and wh!stling
by the best home talent. supper viii
be promptly at $50.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-25
Injuries Are Fatal.

Gustav Miller. the Moline fIaCman
who vas injured by a Burlington train
Sunday afternoon. died this afternoon
al City hospital.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-25
Notice of MeetIna.

The $1,000 license fee will place
about $4,000 more each year into the
hands OF the gang. The telephone mer-
ger ordinance means a loss of 100000
20 the city. and it gives the gang
chance TO graft The new franchise,
asked for by unknown people, gives
the gang another chance TO graft.
A meeting viii be held on Market
square Saturday evening. Oct. Is, at
$50 D. m. Come and hear why you
should vote NO" against all three
propositions next Tuesday, Oct. 81,
election day.
HARRY NJ. M'CASKRIN.
If the weather is bad. the meeting
viii be held at Turner hall.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-25
EXTENT OF INJURIES.

This afternoon Robertson suffered
intense pain. He has severe internal
injuries, and his spine was twisted. so
that his entire body is rigid, and he is
unable to move. The axle rested on
his abdomen just above the hips; and
this is the only thing which prevented
the hip bones from being crushed. 1t
was impossible to move him TO the
hospital this morning.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-25

Charles Mixter received telegram
from Evanston. III today. bearing rhe
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-25
BAD STREETS ARE
COSTING HEAVILY
Merchants Admit That Some
Patrons Go Elsewhere to
Do Business.
OBJECT TO ROUGHNESS
Like to Travel Over Smooth Roads
While Out Shopping-AnxiOus
for Downtown Paving.

That the condition of the streets in
the business section of Rock Island is
detriment to the interests of the bus
mess men Of Rock Island was the
concensus of opinion Of committee OF
three Rock Island merchants and cap
italists in an informal session with the
city council this morning. They claim
that the unevenness Of the paving
keeps hundreds of people from travers-
ing the streets and that many OF them
20 directly 10 Davenport in automO-
biles and buggies because of the condi-
lions. They are anxious for a speedy
movement that will insure new paving
for the streets in the commercial sec
ton within the shortest possible time
] he commission was assured that ey-
cry business man is for the improve
ment OF Second, Third and Fourth ave
nues and the streets between Eff
teenth and Twentieth that are in need
u repair. The favored material is
asphalt
Is COSTING TRADE.
For some time past merchants have
HOLed q decrease IN their sales. and at
once began an investigation Some OF
he customers that had previously pur-
chased large amounts had ceased 20
patronize their stores. This was found
70 be particularly true in the depart
ment stores. Asked as 20 their rea-
sons. the women replied that they did
not care 70 traverse the city streets
while the conditions were so bad
Therefore they have taken MP the
habit Of going elsewhere As soon "a
conditions are improved they will be
happy to return 10 the local stores
Till they are improved they will con-
t.nue to patronize Davenport mer-
chants. A large number of the for
mer customers reside in Moline. and
they are the ones, principally. that
have changed
The merchants have come TO The con
ciusiOn that IL is high time for al I'M
provement and will back the commits
sion in any favorable action that is
taken.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-25
Licensed to Wed.
River Riplets.

The Helen Blair will arrive in
Rock Island tomorrow night at 5
o'clock from It's excursion TO St
Louis
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-25

Chamberlain's Cough Remedy has
become famous for its cures of coughs.
colds, Group and influenza Try It
whom in need. II contains no harmful
substance and always gives prompt re-
lief Sold by all druggista
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-25
HAYESPRESIDENT
STATE CHARITIES
University Of Illinois Man Is
Chosen by Workers Con
ference at Champaign.
HONORS ROCK ISLANDER
Rev. J. +. IoCkney Of Sacred Heart
Church Appointed on an I'M
purtant Committee.

Champaign. H.. oct. 25.-Professor
Edward c. Hayes. director OF the de
parrment of sociology of the Uniyer-
sity Of Illinois. was yesterday after
noon elected president of the Illinois
state Conference OF Charities and Cor
IectioR for 1912.
Other officers elected were. First
vice president. Or Emery Lyon, Chi
cago: second vice president. Miss Nan
ME Duncan. BLOOMINGTON; secretary
treasurer, \. J.. Bowen. Springfield.
members executive committee. Dr.
George T. Palmer. Springfield, chair
man: Professor ". Z. Simmons. Gales
burg, John NJ. Rapp Fairfield; Colo
mel Henry Davis. Springfield: Sherman
{. Kingsley, Chicago; ", =. Mcknight,
Champaign, and Miss Helen l. Mccoy,
peoria
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-25
BEATING A SMALL
BILL is COSTLY
Failure to Pay 81 Due for
Board, Lands Ed Trout in
County Bastile.
HAD DODGED SETTLEMENT
Mrs. Pearl Carter. Complainant,
Finds He Is Spending Money
on Drink for Others.

Beating board bill amounting to no
more than one measly dollar has land
ed Ed Trout in the county Jail where
he will await the action OF the grand
jury for the disposition Of the charge
against him, obtaining property under
false pretenses. The complainant in
the case is Mrs. Pearl Carter, 521
Twenty-second street. She has been
after Trout for several days to secure
the money but he has postponed pay
ment each time. Going to the place
of his employment she learned that he
had drawn all his money. With the
81 as an incentive, she turned detec-
tive and this morning traced Trout to
the Hollingsworth barn where she
found him drinking with a white wo-
man, three negroes and several ne
crosses. She called the police and be-
fore Trout could break away, the pa
troll was there and he was on his way
TO the station.
Is SENT TO JAIL.
His hearing was held this morning
before {. J. Schroeder. acting police
magistrate Trout plead guilty TO the
charge but said that he would pay the
bill tonight if given the opportunity.
He had no money and as his reputa-
ton savors of the untruthful, he was
remanded to Jail. He has seven chill
dren and because of his tastes for wet
goods, never contributes to their sup
port He has served many a term in
the county Jail.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-25
COMMITTEE CHAIRNIEN.

Chairmen of committees were Cho-
sen as follows: Social legislation and
administration, Charles L. Capen,
Bloomington: infant mortality, Dr..
Caroline Hedger, Chicago; correction,
r \. Russell Pontiac; children, Miss
Margaret Elliott, Chicago; epileptic
ard feeble minded. Or. ". II. c. Smith,
Godfrey. exhibits. Mrs. II A Nc
Keane. Springfield. social hygiene, Dr.
". T. BeIfold. Chicago; family treat
ment. public and private, James Null
IenbacL. Chicago
Resolutions passed during the morn
Ing provided for the creation Of three
new committees blythe retiring chair
man. They were:
Committee on Public Education Of
Cause and Prevention Of Dcfecuveness
DIR. F. p. Norbury. Springfield, chair
man; Dr. II. G. Hardt, Lincoln; Dr..
Frank Billings, Chicago; Colonel c. B.
Adams. St. Charles; DR.. William Healy,
Chicago; DR.. F. H Wines, Springfield.
Committee on Greater Efficiency of
the C0nference-She c. Kingsley,
Chicago; Jane Adams. Chicago, DR..
W. p c. Smith. Godfrey; S. D. Weiser,
Carthage: Dr. George T. Palmer,
Springfield; John u. Rapp. Fairfield;
\ / Bowen. Springfield.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-25
TO SUPERVISE PLACING OFT.

Committee on Standardization and
Supervision of Placing Out - Il. ".
Thurston. Joseph Meyer, Sherman G.
Kingsley. Miss Minnie Lowe, all Of
Chicago. and Father J. F. Lockney Of
Rock Island.
Dr. Frank Billings, chairman Of the
state commission. presided at a round
table symposium, Seeing Illinois in
which all branches Of state work were
discussed. d.. Billings predicted great
progress by state institutions.
Il have never seen q good Jail ana
/ never expect to said DIT. Frederick
H Wines. s-atis-ician of the state
board Of administration. we should
abolish the jail system altogether"
COUNTY FARM CHIEFS ELECT.
The State Association Of County
Farm Superintendenls. which held its
annual meeting in conjunction with tre
charities conference. had its final ses
sion in tx afternoon Officers for the
comma year were elected as follows
President. 8 = WeIser Carthage
vice president. Jonn e. Cook. Gales
burg: secretary. William Ehrler. Ga
lena, treasurer. Mrs. J. 2 Gepford
Decatur; program. :. D Weiser. VIII
Ham Ehrier Mrs. John Lsa-y. Mrs.
Clyde . Parker
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a moment think of limiting even that
INC manners now generally In vogue
are not better. but they are certainly
tor Daniel. / suppose, would BIO thought
20 take TOO much time. both IN %acquisi-
t.pn ana practice. among 4 generation
inuch moro usefully. Yet | cannot
nlyest myself Of he feeling. an In
nerlted superstition. perhaps. that
manners such as hls-serious. gracious,
elaborate, If you please. but full OF
Kindness and thought for othcrs--can
never really grow old or pass out of
"tIe loved his country and nc loved
her history. lie cherished with rev.
erence her institutions and her tradi-
taons: IT could not be otherwise, for
and traditions OF his own state outran
all the rest. Others may disregard the
pas. or speak lightly, OF It. but no
was a Nirsinian OF Virginians.
believed, as | am sure most
~thouShttul men believe, that tho ma
.or their past would themselves leave
nothing for their postcrity to emulate
or 70 remember. He had a great tra-
Si.'oh TO sustain. lie represented the
lish settlement was founded. He rep
resented the state of George WASH
II Will repeat here what I have said
eisewhere; that, except in the golden
age OF Athens, | do not think that II
tbSa"ranni.s OF equal size. only a few
a brief time as much ability as was
produced by the Virginia planters at
the Period OF the American Revolution.
washington and Marshall. Jefferson
and Madison. Patrick Henry. the Loes
and the I2andolphs. Masons and Wythe
-what a list 1t is OF soldiers and
responsibility Of representing such a
past ana such a tradition is as great
as the honor. Senator Daniel never
sprgot either the honor or the respon-
praise than that no worthily guarded
the one and sustained the other!
me ciyn War brought many TRACE
greater. certainly, than the division or
virginia. To- a State with such a hts
tory; with such memories and such
IN such a fate. Virginia along among
the States has so suffercd. Other
wounds have healed. The and that
VIA rent in twain Is one again. The
friendships and affections are once
more warm and strong as they we're
az inc beginning. But the wound which
the war dealt to Virginia can never
be healed. There. and there alone. tae
past cannot be restored. one bows
10 the inevitable, but as a lover OF my
fountry and my country's past 1 have
leit a deep pride In the history of Vir-
slnia, IN which I, as an American. had
n right to share. and have always
sorrowed that an inexorable destiny
mad severed that land where so many
crave and shining memories were Rar-
nered up. That thought was often in
my mind as looked at Senator Daniel
IN this chamber. Not only did he ntlv
ana highly represent the great past.
with all It's memories and traditions,
put ne also represented the tragedy. as
great as the history. which hal fallen
upon Virginia to the cause in which
she believed and to which in her devo-
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generous heart: a rare knightIy cour-
tesy characterized his manly dcport-
nlent. To women he ever extended a
difference and reverence, b~cspeaking in
nate refinement and purity. a devoted
husband and father. a kindly neighbor.
q loyal friend, he possessed IN a pre-
eminent degree those sterling Anglo
stitutcd the foundation of It's great
ness and have made 1t the worlds con
qnering race. When Interested his
conversational powers, whether on
llRnt or wciEhty matters, were unex-
ce!led. His Difference to and consider
atom Tor others We're marked, and at
once Won the hearts OF those with whom
,"ilom have ever seen surpassed him
in pleasing personality or possessed
in a superior degree every indication
Of distinction. His Roman face and
features OF rare and uncXcelled beauty
ever radiated with luminous thought
and cleaned with the sunlight Of
genius. These attractive personal
traits were that gave
charm TO a strong, manly nature. He
was a man OF %tireless energy, strong
convictions. superb moral and physical
courage. No misfortune could bring
despair to his brave and stout heart.
NO personal SORROW. no great disap-
pointment could retard his %dauntless
Spirit in It's effort for achievement.
though born and reared amid all the
surroundings of wealth and luxury,
yet when the misfortunes OF Civil
War swept all of these away. manfully.
c~heerfuily, he accepted the changed
conditions of poverty and hardship and
to earn a competence for
himself and others, and with no as
slstance but what came to him from a