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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-14

ST. Joseph, Mo. Feb. 14-Freddie
Daniels, the St Joseph lightweight,
broke two tendons in his right foot
while running on the road, and as a
result has been compelled to cancel
two matches scheduled for this month.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-24
Footsteps Only Clue To Thief
 In Hand Laundry
Pliers $40 FrCm Handbag Be forging To PrOprietresS And $4 From EmplOye

Leaving no more substantial clue than. the sound of his footsteps, a thief succeeded in getting into the New York Hand Laundry at 619 Ea st Washington avenue, yesterday after noon, and rifling two handbags, one be ongiEg to Miss Florence R. Skinner, the proprietress, containing $40; the other, the property of Miss Troy, an employe, containing $4.
 Miss Skinner and her employees were in the habit of leaving their coats and handbags in the front office, on a table. Yesterday afternoon Miss Skinner stepped out for about an hour. During her absence the workers in back heard footsteps in the front of flee, and one of them called out:
 'Is that you, boss?'' but received no answer.
 A few minutes later Miss Skinner re- turned. Going to her satchel to look for a handkerchief, she found that she had been robbed. Then it was ascertained that Miss Troy's handbag also had been opened and A taken. The case was reported to the police.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-24
Italy Yields To
 France, Releasing
 Red Cross Nurses
Especial from United Press.)

Rome, Jan. 2ERealizing that any other course would result in an armed clash with France, Italy, today, de- cided to release the 29 Turkish Red Cross nurses seized aboard the French liner Manouba, off Cagliari.
 The government had received in formation from Paris that the French Ambassador was about to be recall ed and that instructions had been given to the chief of the French navy to be prepared for an invasion of the Mediterranean
 With the Tripolitan struggle on her hands, Italy was in no condition to rush into war with France and a backdown was imperative. It was re- ported today, that an official note had already been sent to Paris an nouncing that the Turks would be released as an act of homage put without justice in dfspute.''
 Doubt was expressed here, today, as to whether France would consid- CT the note sufficient apology for the insult which she believes was given her subjects.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-24
Knife WieIder He'd For Trial
 In Upper Court
George Monroe, COlOred, Stab- bed Benjam'n Thomas On
 Night Of Dec. g

Delayed a month in trial while his victim was recovering at the hospital, George Monroe, colored, of 24 Walter street, was arraigned in the city court this morning for stabbing Benjamin Thomas, another colored man, on the night of December 23- Probable cause" was found by Judge Wilder and Monroe was held in bonds of $500 for trial before the Superior court.
 Attorney George Mara for the ac- cused pleaded that the charge should be made one of simple assault, but the case against Monroe was such an open-and-shut one that the court com mented that Monroe was lucky it instead of assault with intent to kill
 The stabbing affray took place at 24 Walter street, in an apartment up stairs. Mir and Mrs Monroe live celored woman. Benjamin Thomas and his sister, Miss Sarah Thomas, were calling when Monroe came home. He found the front door locked and went around to the back.
 What was the door locked for," he asked.
 q locked it, said Thomas in fun, coming to the doorway between the two rooms.
 According to the witnesses, Monroe sprang at him and buried knife in his chest, the haft breaking off. Thomas grappled with his assai ant and the two fell over on a lounge. Then Thomas said: 'Pm stabbed" was you,-I didn't mean to hurt you"
 Thomas was taken to St. Vincent's hospital and Monroe was placed un- der arrest. Owing to the severe na- sary to continue the case from time to time in the city court until today. Judge Wilder found probable cause and fixed the bonds at $500.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-24
Sheriff Denies
 Saying RichesOn
 Is A Dying Man
Special from United Pressl

Boston. Jan. 24-"A misconstruction of his meaning is the way in which Sheriff John Quinn, in charge of Charles street jail. today, denied he told members of the city council pri- son committee Rev. c. V. T. Richeson' Avis LinnelTs murderer, is a dying man. Sheriff Quinn was yesterday quoted in several local papers as hav- ing declared "Richeson. would not live to expiate his crime in the chair.'
 Today. Sheriff Quinn declared Riche- son is in the best possible health and, unles pardoned or his sentence com muted. will die at Charlestown prison, some time during the week beginning Sunday, May 19-
 ssWhen members of the committee asked me to let them visit Richeson I told them to do or say nothing to excite him because I considered him as would a dying man since he must soon die in the chair. l was miSQuoted''
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-24
Anna Held Again Reported Acting
 In Divorce Suit
Special from United Press1

New York, Jan. 24-"I have been served with no papers in any divorce suit by Miss Anna Heidi said Flor. eng Ziegfeld, Jr, husband-manage of the well known French actress, to- day. ''Furthermore, any such move is of no interest to the public. It is true that Miss Held is under contract to me and is appearing under my management but l know nothing of any divorce proceedings"
 Despite this statement, Broadway was intensely interested in the sta te- rnents from Sea tile, where Miss Held is appearing with a Miss Innocence Company" that the actress had an nounced that she was about to divorce her husband.
 A year ago, it was reported that the nnunle- were about to senarate but
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-24
LIBERTY COUNCIL.

The newly elected officers were in stalled last evening at the regular of Liberty Council, Frate nal Order of Connecticut, in the lodge room at 5S Beach street, by Ora nd Councillor Henry Green. of Hartford. Grand Recorder G. M. Deming was present. After the installation a so- cial houh was in order. Mrs. Alice T. Smith sang, and recitations were given by Miss Constance Neale. Re- were served.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-24
Director of Public Works.

Director 0K Public Works. Bridges. superin-
 tendent of, $510.00 Common road re-
 pairs, 2,500.00 Crosswalk ded-
 ciency, . 461s1 Crosswalk repairs, 2,500.OO Sewer repairS. 4,50o.00 Sidewalk grad
 ing, deficiency, 220.00 Sidewalk, curb
 and gutter re- pairs, 2,500.00 Salary, director
 and clerk, S,100.00 Street depart
 ment sprink1ing,
 with oil and
 water, 43,420.00 Watering troughs,
 repairs, Soo.oo Road roller, 2,500.00 Repairing outlet to Wilnot ave.
 trunk sewer, 100000 Beers st., rock
 grading, $50 it.
 easterly from
 Madison ave-, 1,26O.00 Purchase of
 frame building
 and spur track
 at city yard, s50.oO
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-24
cATALPA CIRCLE.

Catalpa Circle. No. 425. Companions of the Forest, entertained Mrs. Annie prerne financial secretary; Miss Anna Corcoran of New Haven, grand su- preme chief companions; Mrs. Mary Brennan, of this city, grand supreme night A number of applications were received.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-24
King. And Queen
 Land At Malta
Especial from United Press.)

(SpeC1al from United PTeSS.l
 Malta, Jan 24-King George and Queen Mary landed here, today. and were given an enthusiastic welcome. The picturesque harbor of La Val Ietta. formerly held by the Knights of St John, is the most easterly bull vark of Christendom in the Mediter- ranean and was gaily decorated Brit ish guns thundered a welcoming so- lute.
 A drive through troops lined streets to government house was followed by a reception which most of the Maltese officials and nob1emen were presented to the King and Queen
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-24
GILMORE COUNCIL.

The members of Gilmore Council, R. A., are urged to be at their lodge rooms, Studio building, 16s Fairfield avenue, Thursday night, Jan. 25, at o'clock sharp, when Grand Sen+ry E. B. Holloway assisted by Past Ora nd Regent H. I. Mathewson, both of Mil ford, will install the newly elected of -icers Regent Fred J. BreckbiN is expecting a banner attendance on this evening and is working hard for a
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-24
Miscellaneous.

Broad street steps, Elm
 street to Golden HIll
 street, 10 1t. wide on both
 sides, $ 1,70O.O6 Broad street steps, entire
 width of street, 100000 Re-adjusting tho street
 lines of Putnam street
 and removal of fences, 500.0o Watering troughs (new), 100000 Housatonic avenue widen
 ing in conjunction with
 the railroad improve
 ments, as per agreement, 100000 Following are the amounts not re- quested by any board, committee or officer that will be required for the purposes specified, to wit: Interest on Funded Debt, Second Dis
 trict. $125,OOO Municipal bonds,
 3 1-2 per cent, 1 year, 4,S75.0O per cent. 1 year, 1s.OOO.Oo $22O,000 Co n 1 a e
 bonds, 4 per cent, I year, s.soO.oO 1-2 per cent. $ months. s46.oo $4S, 1000 Redemption bonds,
 1-2 per cent, months, S40.00 s10O,OO0 Yellow Mill Bridge
 bonds. I-2 per cent,
 months, 1,75o.OO $95, ,OOO Yellow Mill Bridge
 months, 1,662.5O' s5O,OOO Fire Department
 bonds 1-2 per cent,
 months S75.00 S31O,0O0 I'm m Q n
 $ months, s.2Oo.oO $300,OO0 I'm p ove m e n
 $ months, s.ooo.oO S10O,O00 O n Q u ct O n
 bonds, 1-4 per cent, 1 year. 4.25o.Oo $1S,OO0 Fire House bonds,
 If per cent, months, 5S2.50
 s52,O8O.Oo
 Interest on Temporary Debt $5,0OO 1 year, per cent, 3O0.OO $1O0,000 paving notes,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-24

City Court. Salary of judge, $2,5oo.OO Salary of deputy judge. 1,5Oo.OO Salary of prose cutting attorney, 100000 Salary of assist attorney. 100000 Salary of clerk, 100000 Salary of assist ant clerk, 600.OO Salary of tanitor, 1SO.O0 Estimated fees cers, 100000 Estimated fees of liquor prose- cutting agents, 10000 Estimated fees of witnesses, 2,500.00 Estimated amount for inVeStiga- ton by police, 10000 Estimated amount for fees of doc tors, sheriffs and interpreters S00.00 Estimated amount for printing and repairing 10000
 - s14ssO.O0
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-24

.. Salary Account. foremen, S5 weeks. s5,o40.O0 Stenographer, 520.00 Excavation in- spector, 100000 Sewer inspector, 1,600.00 Assistant sewer inspector, s36.0o SprinkIing inspec- tor. April to De- cember, 5e4.0O Sidewalk inspec- tors (2), 24 weeks, $soO.oo Timekeeper, April to December, 5s4.0O City yard clerk, 975.0O City yard watch men, days l nights. 1.46o.Oo Rollermen (4), at $500, 35 weeks, 2,520.OO Fence viewer, 936.00
 S1e oaE no
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-24
KoNCKAPoTANAUH TRIBE.

Arrangements for the visit of Great Sachem F. T. Buckingham next Tuss- day sIaSS to Konckapotanauh Tribe, Improved Order of Red Men, were per fected at the meeting of the tribe, last evening"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-24

West ave. S21,5O4.oo Park ave, from
 State st to
 South ave, 17,034.0o Park ave, from
 South ave to
 Waldemere
 ave, ss,ss3.o0 Elm st, from
 Broad st to
 Harrison st, S,993.00 Water st, from
 South. ave to
 State st, 14,740.00 Water st, from
 State st to Gold en Hill st, 12,951-00
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-24

successful start for the new year. Af- ter the work is over there will be a social session, followed by carpet bowls.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-24

later this was denied. Then the rum- or was revived, last summer, while Miss Held was in Paris and Zieg- field in Germany but again it proved lnfOunded.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-24

Interest on Temporary Debt $5,00O 1 year, per cent, 10000 $100,000 paving notes,
 4 1-4 per cent, months, 2,125.00
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-05

mile course. and the class c race
over a 20 mile course for the 40 foot
championship.
The program for tomorrow, the last
day Of the regatta. is as follows:
CLASS b.
Part Cabin Boats-1o Miles.
JULY 6, 1912.
CLASS l..
Handicap cIass-c. F. G. DO Miles.
Show Men. o. Beaman, St Louis.
Pronto.-George E. Smith, Peoria.
Wigwam H.-C. F. Wise, Astoria,
Oregon.
Tuttle.-Partridge & Kenny, Peoria.
Schreiver, Dubuque.
Ethel IV.-Charles P. Hanley, Mus
catine.
Teaser I'LL. A. Moritz, Quincy.
Leading Lady Nv. P. Cleveland,
Galena.
Baby Reliance I-Commodore ].
Stuart Blackton, Brooklyn. \. Y.
Oshkosh IT.-Fred Athearn, Osh-
Titbta 1Ioro1a v >-o,a, ,,a,;,
. n -'' 10
D-,,r
Argonoo Mir ~ OH VIZ
NIAGARA Fred Scberr,er ,1usoo
tine 49,
OF. c,,-.
oaco
g.. I'll, - ,..,.. ,,.,. -
1oItno '''-1' o''
WiIma-CbarIes Bruno Savannah
Dist,,rha- III - . D ~,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-05

Bundle Bee.-W. c. Dow, Daven-
port.
Leading Lady Nv. P. Cleveland,
Gaiena.
F. E. S.-George Schreiver, Dubuque.
Idler.-W. c. Dow, Davenport.
Jewel II-Albert o. Gutzwiller,
Rock Island.
DISTURBER III. OUT.
Burlington officials in the city today
received notice from Commodore Pugh
that the Disturber III would be loaded
on a fat car at the foot of Nineteenth
street at noon. Trouble has been eX-
perienced with the engine on the big
racer, ever since its arrival, and it
is believed that it will have to go back
to the factory for repairs before it
can stand up under the gaff.
HAVE PROTECTING DISPLAY.
Last evening the river was brighten
ed by a display of fireworks, set off
from a barge anchored opposite the
grand stand on the Davenport shore.
| Though it was not the best display
ever witnessed here, it was beautiful.
1t was started quite late, much to the
lament of the crowds which lined
both shores in anticipation of gorge,
Gus pyrotechnic display. The effect
| of the lights as they burst in the
! air, shedding a reflection of their
| brightness on the waters of the Mis-
play closed the program of the regatta
sissippi, was a pretty sight. The dis
| for the day.
SPECIAL FOR RACE FANS.
A special train over the Milwaukee
brought hundreds of visitors from
Savanna, Dubuque and other northern
towns, into the city yesterday TO wit
ness the races. The train consisted of
! 20 coaches, and will leave on the re
turn trip tomorrow evening.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-05
City Chat
Buy a home of Reidy Bros.

Buy a home of Reidy Bros.
Tri-City Towel Supply company.
For express, call Spencer & Trefz.
Kerler Rug company for vacuum
cleaning and rug-mak!ng.
When in need Of shoes, see Dolly
Bros. Green Trading Stamps Free.
H. T. Siemon wants your tin and
furnace work; 1526-15zS Fourth ave
nue..
Lawn mowers sharpened and re-
paired at Fiebig's, 1918 Third ave-
nue..
Our B. B. serge at sS3 is the best
value ever offered. ]. B. Zimmer's
Sons.
Genuine Philadelphia lawnmowers
for sale at Charles Fiebig. 1919 Third
avenue.
Six per cent farm mortgages. Lit
ten & Roberts, Peoples National bank
building.
Don't swelter in this heat, but do
your cooking with a Detroit Jewell
gas stove.
Milan artesian water, approved by
city and state, delivered daily.
Phone West 1910.
C. A. Speidel's drug store, the
store of quality. Qality in drugs
counts for everything.
Single and double ovens as we'll as
ovens with glass doors in all styles at
Allen, Myers & Company.
Hot, dry. Now is the time you need
lawn hose. Channon & Dufva, 112
West Seventeenth street.
P. ]. Lee sells wall paper. paints,
oils, glass. brushes, etc. at the right
prices. 1903 Third avenue.
Coal, coal, coal. The Rock Island
Fuel company will deliver to you ali
the best grades Of hard and soft coal
/ Lerch & Greve, wall paper and
paint store, will help you select any
of the 1912 designs in wall paper fol-
your home. 2OO2 Fourth avenue.
Strecker & Lewis, Wholesale and re.
I tail agents for Sanitas the washable
wall covering for kitchens and hath,
rooms.
/ We have a good stock of lawn hose
/ and have nothing but good hose. Chan
non & Dufva, 112 West Seventeenth
street.
Let Allen, Myers & Company give
you their estimate on hot water oil
steam heating for your new house
Their work speaks for itself and they
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-05

may be able to save you some money
on the price.
Sewing machines repaired and war
ranted for one year Supplies for all
machines. Fiebig, locksmith. 1919
Third avenue.
Ward & Mcmahon will give you
estimates on your plumbing, steam
and hot water heating that will save
you money.
A f1reproof safe in the house or store
is a necessity. We have them from
$12 up. Fiebig, locksmitih, 1919
Third avenue.
Look over your garden hose. If it is
worn out, let us send you another sec
ton. Channon & Dufva, 112 West Sew
enteenth street.
Bartlett Bros teas. coffee, spices.
extracts and baking powders have 10
equal. One thousand people are or
dering from US daily. Follow the
crowd.
Try. the City Steam Loundry, Reid
e Bollman, for first-class laundry
work. Have the new yellow automobile
call for yours. We guarantee no
cracked collars or cuffs.
Have Allen. Myers & Company give
you their estimate on your plumbing
or telephone them when in need of a
plumber. First class work only and
prices that are right.
| oil,
laundry and uses the most sanitary
methods with modern machinery,
making your clothes pure and sweet
and white as snow.
Big moonlight excursion tonight;
Barge Mississippi; Steamer Fronte-
nae. This magnificent floating palace
leaves Rock Island at $50 and returns
at 1870. Fare for all, 25c.
| Here are some of the prices: Fin.
ished plate rails, 10 cents per foot; IN
finished plate rails, cents per foot;
room mouldings. IL cents per foot.
P. ]. Lee, 1903 Third avenue.
Dunsmore and OConnell smoke
house and billiard parlors, corner Of
Twentieth street and Fourth ave
nue.. Every brand of good cigars and
all kinds of smokers supplies.
Horst e. Strieter company, auto
garage, the finest in Rock Island.
Their Moline car is the acme Of auto
| perfection. a ride in this car will
convince you it is the car to buy.
The Gable music house has been
/ H.
talking machines. Free entertain
ment at our store. Come and hear
some of the selections that are new.
Mueller Lumber company will en-
able you to build fine house or barn
out of the choicest select lumber and
you will be surprised and yet pleas
ed to learn the low prices they are
making.
The Boston Shoe company shoe
store will please and satisfy your
wear, giving you solid comfort ant
long wear. You will tell your
friends.
Souders Laundering company al
501-503 Twelfth street. This laundry
is equipped with the very latest mod
ern machinery, turning out work thai
is not surpassed by any laundry IL
the state.
Why not get first class cork-fllef
refrigerator and save ice. The "Nortf
Star" is strictly first class and tbs
price is within reach OF everyone. Elk
anime the line at Allen, Myers & Com
pany.
T. S. O'Hara, ftour and feed store
is having a big trade on stock ant
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-05

poultry food. DR.. Hess stock food
for horses. cattle. hogs. sheep and
all kinds of poultry. 1t makes the
hens lay every day.
kain and Reinhardt cigar store still
takes the lead. Most literally patron
lied. Everything in tobaccos, cigars
and smokers supplies. Man is never
better satisfied than when smoking
their choice brands.
The Rock Island Lamper and Man.
ufacturing company, lumber and
building material for all purposes,
houses. barns. granaries. We will
give you an opportunity to save big
per cent. Let us be of service to
you.
full line of Jewel and Quick
Meal gasoline stoves at prices to suit
everybOdy's pocket book, from $3.50 up
70 $500. Better get one now and get
the good of IL while the weather Is SO
hot. Sold only by Allen, Myers & Com
pany.
Phil S. Wilcher, the leading tin
and sheet metal worker. 1t will pay
you to learn about the Weir furnace.
l. has the reputation of giving you
! the greatest heat and consumes
about one-half less coal.
| E. f. Lamp. plumbing, steam and
/ hot water heating, gas fitting. His
efficient knowledge of the business
! justly entities him to your patronage.
| His shop has all modern equipments.
! Everything in plumbing supplies.
Maths bakery and confectionery
store. the finest in the tri-cities-
Bread. cakes. pies. cookies and hot
rolls They can't be beat. Most
people say they are superior to any
home baking. Let them serve you.
w. L. Ganserts candy factory.
Rock Island S most important indus
try. Chocolates, creams and cara
mels are sold by all first class con-
fectioneTs and grocers. Call for
Ganseru's and get the purest and best.
NJ. r. IgIehart marble and granite
works save you the middieman's
profits. From Is to rs per cent saved
on every monument and all kinds Of
monumental work. Cali at our shop
on Second avenue and see for your
self.
/ The Quick Meal" blue fame oil
stove is a decided success. Is abso-
lutely safe and makes fame as hot
as gas or gasoline, and is just what
you ought to have this hot weather.
Step in and look over the line at Allen,
Myers & Company.
Simmons & White, new and second
hand stores, two big stores. The
/ largest Ill the state Their great
slaughter sale win commence IN a
few days. Goods will be sold at un-
heard of prices. Everything goes.
! l5l7l519 Second avenue.
Glasses in time save sight. Neglect
70 have them properly examined may
cause lifetime OF sorrow ana regret.
Small disorders grow more serious
every day. There is satisfaction in
knowing for sure that your eyes are
all right. Fred Bleuer. the expert
Optician, can tell you.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-05
$4,000 PEOPLE
WITNESS RACES
IN RIVER REGATTA
Baby Reliance and P. D. Q.
Boats Are Winners in
Events of First Day.
DISTURBER "DOODLE-BUG?"
last Evening Sees PyroteChnic Dis
play-Is Pretty Sight Big
Doings Begin Today.

Before a gallery OF approximately
10000 people, the races of the first
day of the Mississippi Valley Power
Boat association were run yesterday
under the auspices of the Davenport
Boating association, and although
the events were marked by pretty
and spectacular exhibitions on the
part OF the winning motor boats, the
races of the day were somewhat
marred by the difference in class OF
the boats entered in the races. The
two Baby Reliance boats, l. and III.
won with great ease in the two races
in which they competed yesterday,
while the p. d. Q. ran circles around
the boats which endeavored 10 COM
pete in the same race with II.
However. there was great satisfac-
ton on the part of the spectators
and though the gallery will be
smaller today and tomorrow while
the bigger races are run. the en-
thusiasm will be greater.
CUT OUT EVENTS.
The parade OF motor boats which
was planned for yesterday morning
was abandoned as was the class X
race scheduled for noon. At 2:O5,
the first race Of the day for the 20
foot championship over & course Of is
miles. was started The principal con-
tenders for honors were the two Re
lance boats. the Leading Lady II. and
the P. ID. Q. II. The Reliance boats
piled along in easy fashion and yet
cut all sorts OF capers about the other
boats. Had they been driven harder.
there would have been no semblance
OF a race. so far did they outclass the
other boats entered. Reliance l. An.