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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-15
REPORT PRAISES
CENEvA'S SCHOOL
Moline Woman's Club Commit.
tee Pleased Over Investi-
cation There.
SOME TREATED CRUELTY
But IL Is Held These Are Extreme
Cases Only-Are 500
Inmates.

The following written report was
submitted to the Moline Woman's club
at its meeting yesterday by a commit
tee of its members appointed to visit
and inspect the Training School for
Girls at Geneva, following the charges
made by Minnie Hobert, a girl from
this city, that she had been cruelty
treated while an inmate of the institu-
ton:
This committee spent about two days
in investigating the State Training
School for Girls at Geneva. We found
the strong room and straight chairs
had been abolished and straight chairs
ishment prohibited by any one but the
superintendent, Mrs. Amigh. This was
by order of the investigating commit
tee of the state board.
To be just in our report, there are
two sides to consider. that of the girls
and also the teachers and matrons.
We are fully satisfied that the girls
have been cruelty treated in extreme
cases; many of them are bad both ply
sically and morally when they enter
the school, and nothing but the fear of
the physical pain will appeal to them.
There are 500 girls in the institution.
ranging in age from Z to 81 years. Ev-
cry part of the buildings is perfectly
clean, and so far as we could discover
the food was wholesome. we'll cooked.
with a variety and an abundance. We
were impressed with the home-like
conditions in the cottages. There are
ornuinpr nlantG In oil nf
which should have a refining influence.
NATIONS GOOD MANAGERS.
Many of the matrons are good mana
gers, seemed kind, and the girls are
well taught. The school is very good.
There are two divisions. One-haff at
tend school in the morning and their
afternoons are devoted to cooking, sew
ing and laundry work. They have a
good music teacher and music is taught
in the school. There are pianos in
some of the cottages When the course
is finished. the girls are ready to enter
the higher grades OF school. They
should have a good knowledge OF do
nestle science and laundry work and
he able to cut and make their own
clothes.
We are very proud that Illinois has
provided such place for our delin-
quent girls. 1t means that 500 girls
have been taken off the street and can
be fitted for good. useful womanhood
At our Woman's club meeting May
- this committee Will answer any
questions they can about the school.
MRS. G. II. HUNTOON.
MRS. FRANK DUFVA.
MRS. NJ. r. METZGAR
MRS. c. S. O'CONNER
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-15
MidnIoht in the Ozarks

And yet sleepless Hiram Scranton of
Clay City, H.. cOughed and cOughed.
He was in the mountains on the advice
of five doctors. who said he had con
sumption but found no help in the eli
mate, and started home. Hearing of
DR.. Kings New Discovery, he began TO
use it. 81 believe IT saved my life" he
writes. for it made new man of me.
so that can now do good work again. q"
For all lung diseases. coughs, colds,
grip, asthma. Group, whooping cough,
hay fever, hemorrhages. hoarseness or
quinsy, it's the best known remedy.
Price so cents and 81. Trial bottle
free. Guaranteed by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-15
Obituary Record
MRS. FRED O'HARA.

Mrs. Fred O'Hara died yesterday
afternoon at 2 o'clock of typhoid
fever at her home at Port Byron.
Mrs. O'Hara was born Oct. 20,
1875. in Iowa. She leaves her hus-
band and two daughters, Vera and
Mary. She also leaves her mother,
Mrs. Mary Reese. of Mount Morris.
Ill, and two brothers and three sis
tiers. Mrs. O'Hara was a member of
the Eastern Star. the Mystic Work
ers and of the Congregational
church. The funeral will be held
Monday with burial in the Port By
ron cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-15

the people of the United States. and
may be followed by consequences of a
far-reaching character. both to capital
and labor; therefore, be it
Resolved, BY the house of repre-
sentatives Of the United States: That
the committee on labor be. and is here
by, authorized and directed to investi,
gate thoroughly and completely the so
called Taylor system" of shop man
agement with especial reference to:
1. Its effect on employees.
2. It's applicability to government
works.
s. It's effect on wages and labor cost.
f. Its possible reduction of the ex-
pense of manufacture.
TO MAKE REPORT.
Said committee to make full report
to this house as to whether. by reason
Of any fact thus ascertained, there
should be legislation by congress with
reference thereto.
Said committee. as a whole or by sub
committee, is authorized TO sit during
the recess of congress. to send for per
sons and papers, and to administer
oaths; and
Said committee is hereby authorized
TO employ such stenographic or cler-
teal assistance as may be necessary
for the purpose of carrying out the
provisions and purposes of this resolu-
ton, and to pay for expenses thereof
from the contingent fund of this house
upon warrants signed by the chairman
of said committee.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-15
Personal Points

Frank Huntoon is home from An
napolis.
Miss Helen Erickson left at noon
today for Chicago for visit with rela-
tives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Head left last
evening for Calgary, Canada, where
they will spend the summer.
Hugh Ralston 935 Nineteenth
street who is attending the University
of Illinois has arrived home to visit
over Easter with his parents.
DR.. f. P. Ames of this city who was
operated on in st. Louis, Mo, sever
al weeks ago is getting along nicely
and Is expected to be able to come
home about April 25.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-15

ficer more familiar with the arsenal
than he. He first went there some
twenty years ago when a captain. Aft
erward he served in various arsenals
in the ordnance department Then a
few years ago he was sent back to tnS
Rock Island arsenal and while there
became major. Three years ago he
was ordered to Washington and has
since been serving there as chief of
staff of the ordnance corps. having
now been elevated to the rank of col
onel.
Is WELL FITTED.
Colonel Thompson is one OF the
most brilliant and experienced officers
in the ordnance department and no
man is better equipped to succeed the
lamented Colonel Hobbs.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-15
LAST COLLECTOR REPORTS
{. II. SChadt of Hampton Turns
over Large Amount to Treasurer.

The last Of the township collectors.
{. II. Schadt, OF Hampton, turned over
his books and receipts to County
Treasurer W. H. Whiteside this morn
ing, and only the personal property
tax books of the Rock Island and Mo
line collectors are vet to be heard
from. Mr.. Schadt collected s25,I7I92
and had on his delinquent list only
S20.61-95 Of-the total collections the
distribution was as follows: State
tax. S2,oSL32 county tax. s4.356. 90:
school tax, $s,5f2.67. and municipal,
S4.33Os4
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-15
Two Small Fires.

The fire department was sum-
moned to the home of Frank Vo-
gel, 800 Fourth street, yesterday
afternoon at 4:3O. The roof of a
barn to the rear of the property
had caught fire. The damage was
nominal.
Occupants of the Frank DeRook
home. $50 First street, summoned
the fire department at $3.50 this
morning It was found that the
pipe leading from the kitchen range
to the chimney had become detach-
ed and the escaping smoke filled
the home. There was no damage.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-15
Fire Destroys House.

Yesterday afternoon a one and
a half story frame dwelling at For
ty-third street on the Colona road,
in Moline. was destroyed by fire.
The dwelling was occupied by Henry
Lagerblade and family. Two chill
dren who were asleep at the time
were rescued with difficulty by their
mother
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-15
MUSCATINE HAS
A NIGHT OF PEACE
Presence of State Troops Has
Effect of Restoring Quiet
in City.
SPECIAL OFFICERS DEPART
Trouble Is Feared When Factories
Attempt to Run With Nom
union Workers.

Muscatine, Iowa. April IS The
presence Of troops has so far put a
complete end 10 disorder. Last night
passed without incident and today at
fairs are normal. No disturbances are
believed likely until Monday, when the
button factories will open with non
union workers. Adjutant General Lo-
gan is in charge of the situation and
apparently intends 10 keep troops here
until all likelihood of disorder is passed
That the militia had quieting eff
feet upon the people is evident by the
peaceful conditions which obtained
during the day. Several OF the factori-
les have small forces at work today,
but il is not believed that any concert
I'd effort will be made TO modest them
this evening because of the presence
OF the guardsmen. In several of the
uptown plants sorting girls are at
work, and at the Mckee & Bliven fac
tory a number of men and girls are
working.
PRoCLAMATIONS AID.
The statement issued by o. c. VII
son, in which he urged the members of
the union TO refrain from any acts of
violence and instructed them not to as
semble in the factory districts. had
also, it is believed, quieting effect, as
lid the proclamation from Sheriff Va
natta, which warned every one against
being members of any crowd.
Through an unusual coincidence. the
train which brought into Muscatine the
first militiamen carried away with II
the 20 special officers. whose actions
during their one-day stay in Muscatine
were the cause of the serious disorders.
The imported plain clothes men were
escorted from the Commercial hotel TO
the Rock Island depot by Sheriff Va
malta, and while about % men who
kept a vigil during the wee hours Of
the morning at the hotel witnessed
their departure. no attempt was made
TO interfere with them. Their depart
ure was marked by the same dispatch
as their other acts in the city.
UNION STATEMENT.
o. c. Wilson issued the following
statement TO the members of the But
ton Workers union:
Muscatine Iowa, April IA. 1911.
To the Members of the Button Work
'lo I tOH.
The sheriff OF Muscatine county has
withdrawn the police power of the so
called special police imported from Chi
cago. They have no authority to do
police duty in Muscatine from now on.
The executive committee has agreed
TO maintain order among the members
of the union.
Every member of the union, with the
exception of those assigned to picket
duty. is hereby instructed TO keep away
from every shop in the city. Don't
congregate about the factory districts.
Don't indulge in any acts Of violence of
any kind.
Work 10 get every one who has been
working TO quit until a settlement is
reached.
Let every one be a committee OF one
10 visit all non-uniou workers in their
homes and request them 10 refrain
from working O. {. WILSON.
Chairman Executive Committee.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-15
KNIGHTS AT A SERVICE
Rock Island COmmandery to Go to
Davenport Tomorrow.

Rock Island commandery No. IS,
Knights Templar, will attend an East
er service to be conducted by ST ST
mon of Cyrenne commandery at Dav-
export Masonic temple tomorrow aft
ernoon at O'Clock. The members of
Rock. Island commandery have been
ordered to report at their asylum in
full uniform at o'clock.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-15
PICKED UP FROM GUTTER
Moline Mans Pockets Filled With
Gold and Silver.

York store, Moline, was the victim of
peculiar accident this morning. He
took a egallon bottle, such as is
used in water coolers. to the basement
and inserted small hose in the neck
He then turned on the water, and after
the air had become compressed in it.,
the force from the compression broke
the bottle. Several pieces of the fly
ing glass struck Ellison and one infict-
ed four-inch cash in his forehead
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-15
JOHN III. GAUNT.

The body of John II. Gaunt was
laid al rest this afternoon in the ceme-
terry at Reynolds. Mr.. Gaunt who was
in his S3rd year. died Wednesday eve
ming at 9:15 after an illness of 10 days
He was one of the older residents of
the lower end of Rock Island county
and was widely known
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-15
ALEXANDER ETNERAL

Rev. J. l.. Vance, pastor of United
Presbyterian church. will conduct fu-
neral services over the remains of
Mrs. Robert Alexander at the late
home. 1920 Forty-fourth street. tomor-
row afternoon at O'Clock Burial
will be in Chippiannock cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-15

station and when searched $405 in
gold and s7.S5 in silver was found in
his pockets. A bank book, which
showed a deposit of more than $1,000,
was also found. He had drawn s425
from the bank, and had evidently
spent 1918 for booze. He is employ
ed at the Corn Products Manufacture
ing plant in Davenport
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-15
CLAIMS SPOUSE is CRUEL
Mrs. Ethelyn Turpin Files Petition
for Divorce

Mrs. Ethelyn Turpin fled q petition
for divorce in the Office Of the city
clerk this morning through her attor-
neys, Schriver & Schriver. Mrs. Tur-
pin charges her husband. Thomas Tur-
pin. with extreme cruelty. She also
asks that she be granted alimony. The
Turpins were united in marriage
Sept -, 1907, and they separated
June J, 1910.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-15
STOLE CHICKENS,
LANDS IN PRISON
Robert Frezele of Wapello
Cops Broiler and Skidoos
but Is Not Fast Enough.
OWNER CATCHES THIEF
Is Placed Under Arrest and Later
Is Bound Over to the Grand
Jury.

Robert Frezele. just here from Wa
pello. Iowa, TO work on the Rock Is
land Southern, got hungry this noon,
and when he saw a dressed chicken in
Victor Van Tieghams buggy, which
was standing in front of a saloon on
Third avenue and Twenty-second
street, he copied the broiler and beat
it towards the railroad yards as rap
idly as he could. Prudent Van de Put
to saw Frezele taking the chicken and
he hurried into the saloon and told
Van Tiegham. Together they went
after FreZele and they caught up
with him in a coal yard. He was in
the act of hiding the chicken under
pile of coal. With the chicken was
two packages of meat which Frezele
two friends.
TAKEN TO JAIL.
Van Tiegham, who lives in East
Moline, held Frezele while Van Putte
telephoned for the police. Acting
Chief James Brinn and officer Her
man Sehnert hurried TO the scene and
arrested Frezele. He was tried in less
than an hour on a warrant charging
him with larceny, and he was bound
over to the grand jury under bonds
of $500. He could not furnish bonds
and accordingly went to jail. The po-
lice are now trying to find out how
Frezele came into possession of the
two packages of meat The fellow
readily confessed having stolen the
chicken. but claimed that his friends
purchased the meat in Davenport and
that it was their intention TO have a
feast before going to work Monday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-15
ALEDO ORCHESTRA COMES
William and Vashti Musicians at
Baptist Church April ri.

The William and Vashti college or
chestra from Aledo has been dated
for concert at the First Baptist
church in this city Friday evening,
April q. Hannes OLSON. formerly of
this city. is director of the organiza-
uon, which is one of the best of its
kind in the state.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-15
CRATE ELLISON INJURED
Water Bottle ENpIodes While Filling
IL and Cut Him.

Fred J. Fisher of Moline was picked
UP last night by the police from the
gutter near the Rock Island station
in Moline. He was under the infiu-
cnce OF liquor. He was taken TO the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-15
MRS. HADDA JOHNSON.

Mrs. Hadda Johnson died Wednes-
day morning at O'Clock in the home
Of her son. Andrew Anderson. of Rev
nolds She was so years old. The
funeral was held yesterday morning
and burial was in the Swedona Gene
terry.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-15
UNKNOWN MAN HIT BY CAR
Found i'm Unconscious Condition in
Moline-NIay Die.

An unknown Greek was found az
the corner of Fourth avenue and
Fourteenth street in Moline this
morning, unconscious from injuries
received by being struck by a Fourth
avenue line car He was taken TO
the Moline city hospital. He may
die
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-15
CROWDSOUT WEAK
Objection to Taylor Shop Sys-
tenn Made in Congress
sional Resolution.
PRESENTED BY Mr.. PEPPER
Investigation of Effect on Employees,
Wages and Labor Cost Is
Demanded.

Especial Correspondence of The August
Washington. April 13.-Following is
the resolution providing for the in
vestigation by congress of the Taylor
shop system which it is proposed to
install at Rock Island arsenal, Con
gresham Pepper of Muscatine being
the author:
Whereas. It has been disclosed that
the United States government, acting
through the ordnance branch Of the
war department, has partially installed
in the WATERFOWL arsenal system Of
shop management known as the "Tay-
Tor system" and,
Whereas. II is now proposed and
determined that the said Taylor sys-
tenn or parts thereof shall be extend
ed to and installed in both the Spring
field and Rock Island arsenals; and,
Whereas. The said Taylor system"
appears to be of such a character and
nature as 10 be detrimental TO the best
interests of American workingmen, be-
ing in its essential parts ''high-speed'
process whereby none but the strong
survive and they being crowded con-
stantly TO the maximum point of physi-
cal exertion. TO the end that an increas-
ed output may be obtained, at a lower
Ia Dor cost: and.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-15
p. ,. FEENEY.

Mrs E a. Taylor. 1908 Second ave
nue.. has received a dispatch telling
her Of the death CT her brother. p. J.
Feeney. in his home at New Brighton,
Pa, yesterday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-15
CONSEQUENCES FAR-REACHING.

Whereas. II has ever been Tecogniz-
ed th-t one of the highest functions of
government is to guard with Jealous
care the happiness and welfare of its
great army of producers: and,
Whereas, The partial or complete
installation of the said Taylor sys-
tenn in the government arsenal is a
matter of tremendous importance to
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-15
TWICE STATIONED HERE.

Colonel ThOmpson's connection
with Rock Island arsenal is not unfa-
miliar to the people of the three cit
les. He has been on detail there at
two different periods and each time
with distinction. It is doubtful r in
all the ordnance corps there Is an Of
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-15
COL. THOMPSON
COM M AN DANT?
Well Known Ordnance Officer
May Be Returned to Rock
Island Arsenal.
is NOW CHIEF OF STAFF
Has Been Twice Stationed Here and
Is Well Fitted to Succeed
Late Col. Hobbs.

Washington, April ID SpeciaD -
How would the people of the tri-cities
like to see Colonel John T. Thompson
return to Rock Island arsenal in ca
pacity of commandant?
This is possible, according to
rumors in army circles in
Washington, although no official
announcement is made to that
effect and the rumoTs may possibly be
without foundation. This much is
known, however, the appointment
would be very pleasing to Co
lionel Thompson, and would. it
is believed. be likewise pleas
ing TO his many friends and admirers
in the cities clustered about the ar
senal Furthermore it is believed
that sooner or later Colonel Thomp-
sons detail to the arsenal was expect
ed. Of course had Colonel Hobbs liv-
ed no change would have been made
until his retirement which would have
been two years hence. Whether or not
the sad Intervention of death will
tend to disarrange the plans of the
ordnance department so far as # con-
Germs Colonel Thompson remains to
he seen
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-15
YOUNG MAN, ILL,
CUTS HIS THROAT
Webb Akers, Crazed by At
tack of Erysipelas, At
tempts Suicide.
HE PROBABLY WILL DIE
Uses Razor in Absence Of Brother,
Who Had Been Called from
House. ..

Webb Akers. his mind affected by i'll
ness, cut his throat with a razor at
10: 80 this morning al the home of Wal
ter Stein, HOS Twelfth street, where
he roomed. Akers will probably die of
his wounds, the attending physician
states.
Akers is unmarried, and has been
employed at the Sechler Carriage
works in Moline. With his brother,
Louis Akers, he shared room at the
Stein residence. Webb has been con-
fined 10 his bed with an attack of
mumps and erysipelas. He has suffer
ed greatly. and last night he displayed
signs of insanity Leaving his bed, he
climbed onto a porch, and from the
latter jumped into the yard, where he
was found by his brother and others of
the household, and assisted back to his
room.
BROTHER ON ERRAND.
This morning Louis Akers left his
brother for a short time to go on an
errand. Mrs Stein consented to keep
a watch ever the sick young man. She
was in the room with him, but was
called for a moment to another part Of
the house. In her absence he jumped
from his bed, and securing a razor from
the dresser. slashed himself across the
head and in the throat a physician
was hurriedly summoned, and the
wounds were sewed up. Akers was
greatly weakened by the loss of blood.
Akers. who is 90 years old. is a mem
Der of Rock Island lodge No. IS, l.
o. O. F.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-15
Licensed to Wed.

Morgan Lopez. 800. Hornesville, n. Y.
Miss Sadie Stokes .... Davenport
Frank Seller $500. Lone Tree. Iowa
Miss Marie Nicholson 49,. Lone Tree
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1911-06-08
Newton Musings

Newton, June 4.-Miss Hazel and
Norma Benson of Newton have re
turned home from school for the
summer.
Miss Carrie Griffin of Newton has
returned home from Ogden where she
has been visiting with her folks.
Miss Vera and Evaline Christensen
of Newton have returned home from
school for the summer.
Mr.. Moser and Farley Rigby OF
Newton were in Charleston last Sat
urday.
Mr.. and Mars. Roy Sparks are re-
joicing over their newly born babe.
Mr.. o. W. Israelson and others are
in Newton surveying for water sys-
TEN which is to be put in this fall.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1911-06-08
HYDE Park News

Hyde Park, June 5.-The heavy
frosts of last week did considerable
damage to potatoes, corn, beans, etc.
In some instances beans had to be
replanted. The strawberry crop also
suffered. The apple crop at present
promises to be a good one. Timing
beats is the order of the day. Children
are now reaping their harvest. All
crops, where sufficiently watered, are
growing rapidly. Haying will COM
mence in about two weeks. Hyde
Parkers are all as busy as bees.
The Hyde Park baseball team is out
of luck this season. Two of their best
men are not playing this year and
The team is without a good pitcher,
They have been defeated twice re-
Gently by the Mendon team, and once
by Richmond.
At the Sunday afternoon services,
Presidents Ballif and Quincy were
the principle speakers. Pres. Quincy
spoke of the necessity of properly
trainig our children, and of the love
and kindness that should exist in the
family circle, Pres. Ballif spoke of the
greatness of the latter day work anC
bore a strong testimony of the divine
mission of the Prophet Joseph Smith
He urged the people to be sure anC
register and then TO vote against thu
evils of the saloon.
Born May %, to Mr.. and Mrs. Ell
nest SAINT, twelve pound boy.
Mr. John T. Game III was in tow
on business last week A good heav
rain is very much needed.