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Rock Island Argus., 1911-08-03
BRIDGE PIER is
CRUMBLINC AWAY
Double Span Structure on Rock
River in Need Of Immediate
Attention.
OFFICIALS INVESTIGATE
Mayor Schriver, Commissioner Rud-
gren and j. G. Huntoon Make
Inspection Today.

Investigation which was conducted
this morning by Mayor Harry
NJ. Schriver, Commissioner NJ. T..
Rudgren, and ]. G.. Huntoon, gen.
eral superintendent of the Tri-City
Railway company, revealed the fact
that the middle pier under ths double
span across Rock river Is in a crumb-
ling state and that unless it is repair
ed directly, travel across the structure
will become precarious. At present
the iron and steel structure Is being
rebuilt, but the old piers are being
used.
NEEDS CONCRETE ABUTMENT.
The lower portion of the pier in
question is crumbling and the upper
part is cracked. The only way to pro-
tect the pier is to build a concrete
abutment around it. This will serve
to hold it in place and to help support
the weight of the bridge. The work
will necessitate the outlay of a few
hundred dollars. AS soon as the mat
ter can be arranged, a contract will be
let and the work will be hurried as
much as possible. The water in Rock
river is very low at present and the
officials were able to secure a good
view of the pier.
Rock Island Argus., 1911-08-03
Obituary Record
JOHN BUCK.

John Buck, resident of this city
since 1882, died early this morning at
the home of his son, Christ Buck, Of
Taylor Ridge Infirmities of age was
the immediate cause of death. The
deceased had been i'll only since Mon,
day, although he had been in failing
health for some time
He was born at Gottoif, Schleswig
Holstein, Germany, April 2s. 1926,
and he came to this country with his
wife and family in 1882 Until a year
ago he made his home here. His wife
preceded him in death Is years.
He is survived by eight children,
Christ Buck Of Taylor Ridge, Mrs.
Doris Farkner, Davenport; John
Buck, Jr., Fanton, Iowa; Mrs. Eliza
beth Myer. Milan; Ernest Buck, Avon; /;
Mrs. Marie KTahI. Rock Island: Mrs.
Fredericka Dorman, Milan, and VII
liam Buck, st. Louis. In addition
there are % grandchildren and II
great grandchildren.
The funeral services will be held to-
morrow afternoon at 2:3O o'clock at
the German Lutheran church. Rev.
Phi. Wilhelm will officiate. Burial will
take place at the German Lutheran
cemetery.
Rock Island Argus., 1911-08-03
is TRYING TO GET
OPTION EXTENSION
Agents of Promoter McWhinney of
Galesburg Line Approaching
Farmers.

Agents of Promoter McWhinney,
who is trying to build the Rock Island
Galesburg interurban, began work
near Galesburg today TO secure an ex-
tension OF the options they hold on the
proposed right Of way. The options
expire Dec. /, according TO one of the
farmers who gave an option on part
Of his land, and the promoter does
not feel able to make use of them be-
fore that time. as the needed money
is not In sight Mr.. McWhinney has
just returned from a trip on which
eastern capitalists were approached,
and the prospects Of getting the
money were good enough TO warrant
the options being retained IL possible.
II is understood that some $4,000 has
already been spent in promoting the
proposition. and IL the scheme falls
through this amount will be lost to the
promoter.
Rock Island Argus., 1911-08-03
FIRE IN SAWDUsT.
ILLINOIS NEWS
Church Convention.

Danville, Aug. 3.-The 61st annual
state convention of the Christian
churches Disciples of Christi of Hi
nois will be held in Danville Sept. 4
to Z. John R. Golden Of Springfield
will preside over the session. Inc
Disciples of Christ, though one of the
youngest religious bodies, has now
membership in Illinois of over 10000,
and rapidly growing. This year they
have shown great activity in perma-
nently endowing Eureka college. They
are also active in evangelistic work
Charles Reign Scoville recently closed
a meeting at Oklahoma City with 1900
additions to one Christian church July
4, 1910, they attracted considerable
attention throughout the country by
erecting a new church building in
Peoria in single day. Danville has
four churches of this faith and order,
three of them quite strong. Prepara-
tions are now in progress TO care for
a very large attendance of delegates
and visitors, and indications are that
it will be one of the largest conven-
tions in the history of the Disciples of
Christ in Illinois.
Rock Island Argus., 1911-08-03
WRESTLING MAT OUT;
BOYS START TONIGHT
C. E. Gilman of Y. Nj. G. A. Promises
Lively Time in the Gym Up
to Time He Leaves.

Physical Director c. q. Gilman of
the Y. NJ. C. A. has renovated the old
wrestling mat and now has everything
in readiness for the meeting of the
seniors and working boys in the gym
nasium this evening. He has started
evening workouts in the gym again,
and a number Of the boys were out
Monday evening to start getting in
shape for this fall.
The old wrestling mat devised by
Mr.. Gilman has been one of the most
used pieces Of equipment at the Y. NJ.
C. A. gymnasium since its installation
year ago. AS funds for mat were
not available he used his ingenuity.
He succeeded in finding a large piece
of canvas which had been used as a
banner for a state convention held
here some years ago. This was cut
and sewed together and attached to a
wooden frame, and sawdust was put
under it, and thus a mat was secured
at a total cost of so cents.
Rock Island Argus., 1911-08-03

wall Paper, Its Practical Value and
Its Commercial Misuse" The re-
mainder Of the morning was given
over to demonstrations by the ex-
hibitors.
MANY ENJOY EXCURSION.
Last evening the Master Painters
turned their minds from the more
serious matters connected with
stains, paints and mutual insurance
associations and gave an evening
over to Hfe's lighter thoughts, TAX
ing a river trip on the steamer Co.
lumbia Four hundred strong they
embarked at s O'Clock and in their
characteristic way, made things
lively from the first. During their
little stay, the decorators have prov
ed themselves to be jolly good fell
lows.
Rock Island Argus., 1911-08-03
HEAD OF THE LADY
MACCABEES RESIGNS
Mrs. LILLIAN NJ. HOLSTER Gives Up
Position Which She Held for
20 Years.

The announcement has been re-
ceived by the local members of the
Lady Maccabees of the World of the
resignation of Mrs. Lillian NJ Hol-
lister, who for 90 years past has been
supreme lady commander of the Or
der Ill health is given as the
cause. The vacancy has been filled
by the election of Miss Bina NJ. West
who served as supreme recorder dur
ing the time Mrs. Hollister was COM
mander. Miss Frances d. Partridge
succeeds Miss West as recorder. Mrs.
Ellen Downer of Chicago, who has
been state commander for many
years, has also resigned, her place
being filled by Mrs. Louis NJ. Hin
richs also of Chicago.
Rock Island Argus., 1911-08-03
GIRL is IDENTIFIED
Davenport Suicide Was Miss
Anna Fabenberg, 909 West
Eighth Street.
WAS LOOKING FOR WORK
Evidently Despaired of Finding En-
ployment Whereby She Could
Support Herself.

It develops that the unknown girl
who committed suicide in Davenport
yesterday afternoon was Miss Anna
Fabenberg, daughter of Mrs. Bertha
Schroeder, 9O9 West Eighth street. 1t
is believed that the rash act was COM
mitted after the girl had met with i'll
success in finding employment for
herself. Yesterday morning she left
the home OF her mother, who is a
widow with four small children to
support, and set out to find worR,
whereby she might support herself.
Before leaving she said, We'll, moth
er,I am going out to find something
TO do. as am too old to depend upon
yon for my support any longer"
BECAME DEsPoNDENT.
While the real facts in the case
will probably never be known. it is
surmised that the girl spent the morn
ing looking for a position as a hired
girl. She was not very practical, how
ever, as she had done very little work
Of that nature and 1t seems probable
that she became despondent over her
inability TO secure position
She then purchased the carbolic acid
and repaired to Central park. She
was lying on the grass there when
passersby noticed her. A physician
happened to be among the number
and he hurried the unconscious girl
toward st. Luke's hospital, but it was
too late. She died before reaching
there. She had evidently taken care
in swallowing the acid, as there were
no burns about her mouth and only
slight stain.
IDENTIFIED BY SISTER.
The Identification of the suicide
came about in a strange way. Edna
Fabenberg, a sister of the deceased,
heard that a girl was lying dead in
the morgue at the undertaking es-
tablishment and out of curiosity she
wandered in to see who it might be.
She was Mortified to find it her own
sister.
Rock Island Argus., 1911-08-03
Personal Points

Miss Mildred Warnock. 423 Second
street, left this morning for visit in
Pennsylvania.
DR.. R. A. Serler of Chicago is Wis
iting at the home of his sister, Mrs.
H. w. Crawford.
Hugh A Ralston, 935 Nineteenth
street, and George E. Aster, 603 Sew
enteenth street, left last evening ror
Denver, Colo.
Mrs. James Connor. 702 Twentieth
street. and Miss Anna Fries Robinson
left last evening for Calumet, Mich,
where they will visit with Mrs. DR..
Clark.
Miss Lizzie Townsend of Kansas
City, Mo-, and Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph
Leonard and children of Winfield,
Iowa, are visiting at the home of
their cousin, Mrs. Frank Dunlap of
South Heights.
Rock Island Argus., 1911-08-03
PAYS FINE WITH
MONEY he STOLE
Such Is. Allegation on Which
Frank Belief Is Held to
Grand Jury.
BONDS ARE SET AT $500
Failure to Get Surety for That
Amount Makes 1t Necessary
to Send Him to Jail.

Officer, he's in again." is the condf-
tion of Frank Belief, who paid up a
fine of SO and costs yesterday morn
ing for disOrderly conduct But the
boy evidently paid his fine with money
which belonged to some one else and
that some one else Immediately started
out to have him arrested again This
time he will have more difficulty in Sc
curing his release, as the charge
against him is for the larceny of SAT-
Mrs. Eva Brown is the complainant
in the case. She alleged that Belief
helped himself to SAT a few days ago.
HAD A GOOD TINE.
The same night he started out for
good time on the money, and landed in
Jail He had enough money to pay his
fine, and so was released. Mrs Brown
soon learned that her money was miss
ing and at once suspected Belief. Evi-
IDENTIFY her suspicious had foundation,
for Belief was unable to give a salts
factory answer in regards to where he
got the money. Therefore Police Mag
istrate c. j. Smith saw fit to bind him
over to the grand jury under bonds of
$500. He was unable to furnish the
amount so was committed TO Jail.
Rock Island Argus., 1911-08-03
University Bill is Upheld.

Springfield, Aug. 3.-The Sanga-
mon circuit court yesterday denied
the petition for an injunction made
by w. E. Neuberger of Bloomington,
president of the Illinois Homeopa-
this association, to prevent State
Auditor Mccullough from drawing a
warrant for the payment Of s65, 900
to the board OF trustees OF the Uni
versity of Illinois for the extension
and maintenance of the college of
medicine purported to have been ap-
propriated by the last general as
sembly. Mr.. Neuberger's principal
contention was that the amendment
to the appropriation bill for the uni
versity appropriating the amount
mentioned had never been printed
as is required by law and that the
Law had never legally been passed
as he stated, the legislature merely
concurred in the report of the con-
ference committee.
Rock Island Argus., 1911-08-03
STOVE EXPLODES
Kitchen at Fred M. Ossinger
Home Set Afire Shortly
Before Noon.
NEIGHBORS RUSH TO AID
Succeed in Quenching Blaze Before
Arrival of Department-No
One Is Injured.

The residence of Fred NJ. Ossinger,
741 Fourteenth, and a Half street, was
set afire shortly before IL o'clock to-
day, when a gasoline stove exploded.
No one was injured by the explosion,
but the woodwork in the kitchen was
instantly set ablaZe. Neighbors hur-
rfed to assist in quenching the flames
and by the aid of a garden hose they
had it under control when the fire de-
partment arrived and put it out COM
pletely. The damage was not confined
to the kitchen, as the remainder OF
the house was blackened by the
thick, heavy smoke which resulted
from the burning oil. The damage is
covered by insurance.
FIRE IN SAWDUST.
The No. wagon was called at 1890
to put out a fire in a pile of sawdust
on the road in the west end of the
city leading to the abatoir. The COM
pany had to lay $50 feet of hose to
reach the flames. No damage was
done.
Rock Island Argus., 1911-08-03
Attack Like Tigers.

In fighting To keep the blood pure
the white eIyPuscies attack disease
germs like tigers. But often germs
multiply so fast the little fighters are
overcome Then see pimples, beiis, &c
zema, saitrheum and sores multiply
and strength and appetite fail, This
condition demands Electric Bitters 10
regulate stomach, liver and kidneys
and TO expei poisons from the blood.
They are the best blood purifier, -
writes C. T. Budahn, of Tracy, Cal, 81
have ever found" They make rich,
red blood, strong nerves and build up
your health. Try them 56c at all drug.
gists.
Rock Island Argus., 1911-08-03
ORMAN TO ENTER
MERCANTILE FIELD
Well Known Contractor to Become a
Seventeenth Street Merchant
Soon.

Harry H. Orman, who has been sue
cessfully engaged in the contracting
and building business for a number of
years, has decided to abandon the pur-
suit, with a view to entering mercan-
tile life, having leased a store room
in the Franck building on Seventeenth
street, which he will stock with foot
wear, and will be open for business in
the near future.
Mr.. Orman's many friends will wish
him all kinds of success as one of
Rock Islands merchants.
Rock Island Argus., 1911-08-03

The Master Painters and Decorators
Of the state held their final business
session this afternoon at the roller
rink, and the best attendance Of the
entire convention was recorded. The
election Of officers for the ensuing
year and the selection of next years
convention city were the most impor-
tant matters to come before the dele
gates before adjournment.
The last session of the convention,
a social one, will be held this evening
at the rink. A program of music, both
vocal and instrumental, and comedy
will be presented. Mrs. Mae Richards
Casey and Tom Casey are on the bill
for songs. A German band Is another
feature. The public is invited to at
tend the session tonight and see the
exhibits and listen to the program.
PAPERS ARE READ.
This mornings session was given
over to the reading of papers. The
first was by John M. Stiles of Chi
cago, secretary and treasurer Of the
state organization. on the subject of
Stains and Their Relative Values
the second paper was a practical dis
cussion Of sign writing by J. C.. Ste
vens of Rock Island; the third num-
Der was also by a focal man, Carl
Stromberg. who read on the subject,
Rock Island Argus., 1911-08-03
JAILED FOR "MOOcHING'

Thomas Murray Goes Down for 10
Days as Result of Begging.
Claiming that he wanted to secure
enough funds TO cure him of some
tooth trouble, Thomas Murray object
ed to his arrest yesterday by Officer
Ainsley when that officer placed him
in the tolls OF the law for begging pc
destrians for money. This morning he
was found guilty of disorderly con-
duct, the specific charge being
"r1coching," and was fined $50 and
costs. He will serve out the fine in
the county jail at s5 per day.
Rock Island Argus., 1911-08-03
WANDERS ABOUT
CRAzEO BY FEVER
Moline Man Found Out Near
Watch Tower Today by
Campers.
DIDN'T KNOW OWN NAME
Taken to ST. Anthony's Hospital
Where Medical Attention Was
Given Him.

Crazed by a fever which had rack
ed his body for days and which was
slowly sapping his strength. Mike
Sriest of Moline was found wander
ing along Rock river bottom near
Searstown early this morning by sew
eral campers who were fastening to
the street car line to come into Rock
Island for the day. Noticing that
the man was unable to support his
weight they thought that he was un-
der the influence of liquor. They
went to him and found that disease
was directly responsible for the pit
liable plight in which they found
him.
TAKEN TO HOSPITAL.
Carrying him to a comfortable spot,
they summoned the ambulance from
the Rock Island police station. and he
was removed to st. Anthony's hospi-
tai. where he was placed under the
care of a physician. All morning long
he was in stupor and unable to ans
wer questions put to him. This after
noon he was brighter, and when asked
to tell his name, said that it was Mike
Sriest. He is a native of Poland and
has been in Moline but a short time.
How long he was away from his room
ing house he is unable to state. He
says that brother is due to arrive in
Moline next week from Poland.
Rock Island Argus., 1911-08-03
California Forest Fires.

Washington, Aug. 3.-Forest fires
in the Angeles national forest in Cal
ifornia, including watersheds for
rich orange groves in San Bernar-
dino, Riverside, and Orange counties
have gotten beyond control. The
forest service has summoned addi-
tionaI help to endeavor TO subdue the
flames
Rock Island Argus., 1911-08-03
To Make Lona Swim.

Thor Norberg. director of physical
training at Augustana college. pro-
poses 20 undertake a swim of 10 miles
next Sunday afternoon. He will swim
from Campbeiis island to the local
ferry dock, and IL he feels like It. he
will go even farther. His course will
be along the channel of the river. 4
boat will follow him closely,
Rock Island Argus., 1911-08-03
BLADEL FUNERAL.

The funeral OF William J. Bladel
of Moline will be held tomorrow af-
ternoon at 1880 from the home Of
his parents, 253z Seventh avenue. in
this city. The services will be con-
Quoted by a reader from the Sci
enlist church in Moline and will be
private as will also the services at
Chippiannock cemetery,
Rock Island Argus., 1911-08-03
SUI Dragging River.

SeareheTs are still dragging the
Mississippi river to find the body of
Arnold Aadseh of Audubon, Ia, who
was drowned Tuesday afternoon when
the skin in which he was rowing over
turned near the Rock Island bridge
between the Rock Island arsenal and
the Davenport shore.
Rock Island Argus., 1911-08-03
Pioneer Publisher is Dead.

Kewanee, Aug. 3.-Hibben S. Cor
win, publisher of the Peru News-Her-
aid, at Peru. who is dead, was one
of the pioneer daily publishers in
northern Illinois. He established a
daily paper at Peru in 1884. Mr..
Corwin was postmaster at Peru from
1883 to 1910. He was 90 years old.
He was born in Wilmington, Ohio.
Rock Island Argus., 1911-08-03
Abbev,s Rodv cremated.

London, Aug. 3.-The body Of Ed
win A. Abbey, the celebrated Amer
lean painter. was cremated today and
the ashes buried at Kingsbury, an
old church near Willesden. Ameri-
can Ambassador Reid and a number
of Americans were present
Rock Island Argus., 1911-08-03

Deneeu addressed a large crowd at
the Brown. county fair yesterday on
the waterway question. He upheld
the feasibility of the project and as
serted that unless action to conserve
water rights to the state is taken
within the next two years in his
opinion the state will lose the oppor-
tunity.
Rock Island Argus., 1911-08-03
A kina Who Left HON.

Set the world to talking. but Paul Ma
thulks, of Buffalo, n, Y. says he always
keeps at home the King OF all Iaxitives
DR.. Kings New Life PilIs-and that
they're q blessing TO all his family.
Cure constipation, headache. Indiges-
ton, dyspepsia. Only CSC at all drug
gists,
Rock Island Argus., 1911-08-03
Accused of Stealing.

e. f. ChamberIin, Of Clinton, Me,
boldly accuses Bucklen's Arnica Salve
of stealing-the sting from burns or
scalds-the pain from sores Of all
kinds-the distress from boils or piles,
1T robs cuts burns. bruises. sprains
and injuries of their terror" be says,
"as a healing remedy its equal don't
exist" Only Csc at all druggists
Rock Island Argus., 1911-08-03
No Lonoer Church EmpIoye.

Officials of Memorial Christian
church request The Argus to make
the announcement that Perry I'm
angst is no longer employed as jani-
tor by the church and has not been
since July 27
Rock Island Argus., 1911-08-03
10 Give Benefit Dance

Tomorrow night Rock Island
council No 7o6. Fraternal Aid as
sociatieH, is to give dance at Bese-
Inns hail for the benefit OF w, NJ.
Dick, a member who was injured re-
Gently in a fall from a bicycle.
Rock Island Argus., 1911-08-03
School at Peoria DESTROYED.

Peoria, Aug. 3.-The Greedy
school building, one of the best in
the city, containing IL rooms and a
large auditorium, was destroyed by
Rock Island Argus., 1911-08-03

from his Black Hawk farm today with
a rare sample of apples that he is
growing this season. He had with him
a small branch, on which there were
"a fully developed apples. Uncle
Billy declares that is a record for
these parts.
Rock Island Argus., 1911-08-03
ROCKFORD GETS
NEXT CONVENTION
Painters and Decorators of the
State Close Their Busi-
ness Session.
PROGRAM THIS EVENING
Delegates VIII Be Entertained at
Rink With Music and Comedy
Stunts.

At 8 O'Clock this afternoon the con-
Ventfon for 1912 was voted to Rock
ford, the invitation from that city be-
ing accepted almost unanimously.
Rock Island Argus., 1911-08-03

fire yesterday afternoon. The flames
started in the auditorium and before
the firemen could start a stream the
roof caved in The loss is estimated
at $4,000.
Rock Island Argus., 1911-08-03
eaIesburg Pioneer Dies at 80.

Galesburg, Aug. 3.-Isaac Ward,
SO, an old settler, is dead. Ward
leaves 80 descendants.
Rock Island Argus., 1911-08-03

Treasurer-R- n. Lansston, Chicago.
Secretary-John NJ. Stiles, Chicago.
Rock Island Argus., 1911-08-03
.uneIe enIy' coYne,s AppIe cron.

Uncle Billy" Coyne, Rock Island
ceHnty's youngest cid man,-~as in
Rock Island Argus., 1911-08-03

NEW OFFICERS ELECTED.
President. J. Lerch, Rock Island.
Rock Island Argus., 1911-08-03

Deneen Talks on Waterway.
Mount Sterling, Aug. Ex-Governor
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-10-04

1t viii thus be. seen. that Whitestow.
always supposedly the poorest town in
the cour ", is at the head of the pro-
cession n its desire for improved roads
and BRIGGS. The amount apportioned
to Veynon county as its per cent of road
sid 4 So, 640, but the law provides that
II ounsies fail to avail themselves
Of their proportion of opportionment it
may be distributed among counties that
have complied with the statute.
The law states that the state may as
sist towns to the extent of one-third of
road cost, one-ffth for bridge construe-
ton, Bridges and roads receiving state
aid must be built under supervision of
the state highway commission.
Almost everything done or proposed
in comfy road building must be Sd &C.
tiored and acted upon by the county
board of supervisors. One thing man
datory is that a county road commits
sioner must be elected at the coming
session of the board. There are other
things of Importance, hence it viii be
well for members of the board to study
the law so they may be familiar with It's
provisions and be able to act promptly
and inteiligently.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-10-04
HYpRopHoBIA EXCAVATIONS
East End Man and wife Take Treat.
ment Pses,p.ive

G. Gage and wife OF Trippyille. re-
ports the Hillsboro Sentry, went to
Madison to take The Fssteur treatment
for prevention Of hydf5pnobia. About
week previous dog owned by G.
Gage commenced TO &C, queerly and he
thought by the dogs action that it had
a bone in its throat. In examining the
dog s throat Mr.. Gage ard his wife
both became scratched sufficient to draw
blood. The dog was kept confined in a
small building undi It died couple of
days later Mr.. Gage informedus that
the dog did not really show signs of
hydrophobis but acted as if it had q
bone IN its throat, although it would
bite anything it came in contact with.
After the dog died its throat was OPEN
ed but no bone found, so G. Gage took
the head to Madison for examination,
and E. Z. Gage received letter stat
ing that, although no hydrophobia germs
were found, it was quite evident that
rabies would have developed, and that
the person bitten should take every pre-
caution against the disease. Mr.. and
Mrs. G. Gage naturally felt consider
able anxiety over the matter so they
concluded to take the Pasteur treat.
ment