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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-01
PURCHASE SITE
FOR YOUNG MEMS
new HOME HERE
Property on Southwest Corner
of Twentieth Street and
Fifth Avenue Bought.
Is AN IDEAL LOCATION
Provide Ample Space for a Play
ground TO Surround Building
is Good Feature.

The new Y. NJ. c. A. build
ing will be located at the south
west corner Of Fifth avenue
and Twentieth street, according 70 an
announcement given out by the build
ing committee today.
Ever since the close Of the whirL
wind campaign month ago, the com
mittee has been on the aunt for the
right location. Nine different sites
were considered. and the relative ad-
vantages were carefully weighed in an
effort TO find what will be absolutely
the best location in the city for the
structure. The members Of the com
mittee believe that they have accom-
plished this aim in the choice Of the
lot
The property has a frontage of $50
feet on Fifth avenue and $50 feet on
Twentieth street This will make it
possible TO erect a building Of impos-
ing appearance, and with an interior
arrangement Of the best and most con-
venient sort. The location is conven-
tent TO all the street cars. and appears
70 be the ideal one for the building.
SITE HAS EVERY ADVANTAGE.
The large extent Of the ground makes
possible the realization of a plan
which has been in the minds Of the
committee from the start That is.
not only to have a splendid building
for indoor work. but 10 include with
# an outdoor gymnasium which will
provide for recreation throughout the
year As II has been in the pas, il
has been necessary each summer to
close up all gymnasium work, because
the gymnasium becomes too warm for
comfort in hot weather AS there has
been no convenient place available in
the past, but little physical and ath-
letic work has been attempted in
summCr time
The new building will probably COW
er an area Of about 50 by $50 feet,
which will leave q space of about 100
by $50 feet for the outdoor gymnasium
and playground This outdoor ground
will probably include a cinder run.
ming track. tennis courts. basketball
courts and room for other games. as
well as various pieces Of playground
apparatus During the summer sea
son all physical work will be transfer
red TO the open ar. and the physical
director will be kept busy doing play
ground work. OF course. the grounds
will be laid out with a view TO land.
scape effects, and the whole institution
will be great addition to that part
OF the city. The establishment of such
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-01
Educators Are Here.

DR.. R. E. Hieronymus and c. A.
Prosser, spent this morning in Moline
visiting the factories there with the
object of deriving information rela-
tive to an advantageous course of
training which will fit the youth for
ly after noon and then came to Rock
Island. Here they visited tne Rock
Island Plow companys plant and are
to take supper at the Rock Island club.
They will deliver addresses to the pub
lie at the club tonight. All are invited.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-01
CONVENTION HELD
AT WATCH TOWER

The national convention of the
United Christian party, now known as
the Christian Patriots, was held at
the Watch Tower today, about a doz-
en- delegates being in attendance.
They represented five different states
while letters and kilograms came
from dozen or so more. Prominent
among those at the convention were
Daniel B. Turney of Decatur, the par
tvs candidate for president, Camuel
c. Carter, candidate for vice presi-
dent, National Chairman William R.
Benkert, Henry A. Simpson of Pana,
III. , and William Singer of Danville.
Ill.
The convention was opened at 9
o'clock this morning with devotional
exercises, after which John Fry of
Rock Island was named chairman and
Mr.. Turney as secretary. Business
matters were discussed until noon
when the candidates sat down to din
ner.
The greater part of the afternoon
was spent in the consideration of a
platform, three drafts being present
ed for adoption. They differ but
little in the material all of them de-
claring for the decalogue as the stan
dard of government and equal suff-
rage.
A resolution calling upon Congress
man is. Pepper of Iowa to bring
up before congress again the advisa-
bility of the adoption of the deca-
logue was carried unanimously and
assurances from the congressman
that he would do so were given
Tonight at the Times auditorium
in Davenport the party's standard
bearers will address the public on
their platform.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-01
STEPHEN CONDOR.

Stephen Condor died at St. An
thongs hospital this morning at $50
after an illness of but a few weeks
He was born IN Rock Island Dec. 27,
1860, and had made his home here
all his life. He had been employed
as a switchman with different rail-
roads
He is survived by a sister. Mrs .
George Wright, of this city, and three
brothers, Will and DR.. c. C Con-
don of Rock Island ana John of Dav-
export. The funeral will be held
from Sacred Heart church tomorrow
morning AT 9 O'Clock, Rev J. F.
Lockney officiating Service will also
be in charge of members OF local
aerie, No. $50, of Eagles, which or
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-01
COUNTY BAR HAS
ANNUAL MEETING

The Rock Island County Bar asso-
citation held its annual election of
officers in a meeting at the court
house this afternoon and those who
served for the past year were unani-
mOusly returned to office They are
President-B. d. Connolly.
Secretary-James Johnston.
Treasurer-JOhn J . Ingram.
The president will shortly appoint
q banquet committee which will ar
range for banquet at which the chief
topic of discussion will be certain
needed court reforms
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-01

a breathing spot right in the heart
Of the city will mean much for the
convenience and comfort of all con-
cerned. With the magnificent swim
ming pool to be provided through the
special gift of Mrs. j. F. Robinson, 10
Gated just at hand, this playground will
undoubtedly become the most popular
resort in the city for men and boys
during the summer as well as in win
ter time.
TO PREPARE PLANS AT ONCE.
Now that the lot has been selected,
the matter Of preparing the plans for
the new building will be pushed as
rapidly as possible. 1t is the intention
to have the plans adopted and the
contracts let at the earliest possible
moment, and to have the building
ready for use as soon as that can be
done. And it may be mentioned, by
the way, that the policy of the commit
tee is to have all the work done by
home talent, just so far as that is pos
sible.
1t is important that all subscribers
ments as soon as they can do so, in
order that the money may be on hand
to pay for the lot. Hundreds of con-
tributors have already made payment,
and many of them have paid their
pledges in full. This is not necessary,
Of course, but it is a matter of great
help to the committee TO have such
a. -, T,,1 r.
veniently done, and they appreciate
fully all such aid.
Payments to the fund should be
made at the Y. NJ. c. A. Office, in the
old building, and checks should be
made payable to c. E. Sharpe. treasur-
er of the building fund. With today,
the first payment of one-fifth became
due, and the Office was fairly swamped
with the influx OF money. They hope
that the swapping business may con-
tinue for several days, until all have
paid.
The spirit shown by subscribers who
have been paying their pledges has
been a matter of great encourage
ment to those who have the matter in
hand. Almost without exception, the
money is paid in cheerfully, and
with expressions of interest in the
good work, and qualification at the
/ success of the project.
/ The members of the building COM
/ mittee feel that ii is now up TO them
TO see that the money is spent in a
way that will get the most for il for
/ the city that is paving it. The per-
sonnet of the committee is sufficient
/ guarantee that the matter will be
! handled in a business-like way. The
same committee that raised the money
is charged with the duty of spending
/ il in the erection of the building. II
includes II. f. Casteel, II. S. Gable.
/ S. S. Davis, W. II. Marshall, J. H. Hau-
/ berg, c. f. Sharpe, L. S. McCabe, and
/ W. A. Rosenfield, and these men will
see to it that Rock Island gets its
moneys worth.
II is perfectly safe TO predict that
with the lot which has been purchased
and the kind of building that is pro-
jected, Rock Island will have one of
the best Y. NJ. c. A. plants in all the
land for a city Of its size, and one that
will compare favorably with many
larger cities.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-01
JOHN p. MAXWELL.

John P. Maxwell, for nine years
the Davenport manager of the Pitts
burgh Plate Glass company, died this
morning in st. Luke's hospital after
long illness of chronic kidney trou-
BILE. He was born in Scotland, April
2, 1876, and came to this country
when 13 years old, settling in Mil
waukee. He leaves his widow and a
daughter. Funeral services will be
held in the Hill chapel, Davenport,
tomorrow, and the body will be taken
to Milwaukee for burial.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-01
Informal Session today.

At an informal session of the NUM-
cipal commission this afternoon, the
question of the city market was the
prime matter of business for discus,
sion. Commissioner NJ. T. Rudgren's
schedule of appropriations for the COM
ing year was also submitted. Com.
missioner Rudgren expects to have the
ordinance covering the appropriations
ready for submission to the commits
sion Monday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-01
Puts End to Bad Habit

the blues" Ten TO one the trouble
is sluggish liver, filling the system
with bilious poison, that DR.. Kings
New Life Pills would expel. Try them.
Let the Joy of better feelings end the
blues" Best for stomach, liver and
tidneys. % cents at all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-01
Seek Moline Franchise.

The Tri-City Home Automatic
Telephone company filed petitions
with the Moline city clerk today for
an election in regard to the grant
ing of franchise to the company by
the city of Moline The petitions
were signed by 1900, approximate
ly half of the Moline vote, secured at
the cost of 7 p cents per name.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-01
ADMITS GUILT AND
Is FINED BY COURT

Carrie Mahon, arrested on the
charge Of renting a house of illfame.
appeared in the county court this after
noon and entered a plea of guilty to
the charge. Judge r. w. Olmsted fin
ed her $50 and costs which she paid.
The above is the first conviction on
the many indictments returned by the
recent special grand jury.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-01
SMITH FUNERAL.

The funeral of John L. Smith, who
died Monday night, was held from
the home of the son, c. E. Smith, 937
Twentieth street, this afternoon at
, O'Clock, Rev. w. S. Marquis of the
Broadway Presbyterian church Off
ciating. The bearers were H. P.
Greenawalt, Fred w. Rink, T. H.
Dolly, Joseph B. ingalls,, George L.
Schmid AMI S. c. Taylor. Burial
took place at Chippiannock cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-01
VedrInes Still Alive.

Paris, May Jules Vedrines, who
while flying over his birthplace at
Saint Denis, suburb of Paris, met
with a serious accident, is still
in a critical condition, but the sur
geons in attendance express the opin-
ion that there is some hope for his
recovery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-01
Officer Comes for Survey.

Colonel s. o. Tropp arrived from
Springfield this morning to conduct
a survey of the stores of Company
A of this city at the Armory hall
The survey is made at the instance of
Captain E. H. Dunavin, who seeks
to secure a correct inventory of the
goods and chattels of the local COM
pany
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-01
Looks Like q crime

to separate a boy from a box of Buck
ems Arnica Salve. His pimpIes, boils,
scratches, knocks, sprains and bruises
demand it, and its quick reref for
Turns, scalds or cuts is his right. Keep
everything healable End does it quick.
UneQualed fo- piles. Only 25 Gems at
all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-01
BARROW is TO CONDUCT
OWN CASE AT LOS ANGELES

Los Angeles, May In prepara-
ton for the trial of Clarence S. OAR
row, former chief counsel for the Nc
Namara brothers, and himself indict-
ed on charges of jury bribing, Arthur
Keech, deputy district attorney, has
gone to Chicago to participate in an
examination of character witnesses
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-01
No Ha Wasn't

He-And did you call at Monte Carlo
Papa called on him. believe. but from
his disappointed appearance when rs
returned to the hotel think Mr.. Carlo
must have been out.-London Teie-
graph
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-01

Every family ana especially those
who reside in the country should be
provided at all lines with a bottle OF
Chamberlain Liniment There is no
telling xhen it may be wanted in case
of an accident or emergency. 1t Is
most excellent in all cases of rheuma-
tism, sprains and bruises Sold by all
druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-01
Two in Family Accidentally Shot.

Baraboo, Wis, May Accidental
discharge of a gun in the hands OF
Edward Dahl instantly killed Earl
Simonds, aged IS. Another son of
the same family was killed by the
accidental discharge of a gun some
time ago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-01

the defendant will call. The trial IL
scheduled for May Is. barrow has
signified his intention of appearing as
an attorney of record in his own be-
half.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-01
FUNERAL OF MRS. w.sHR1RV

The funeral of Mrs. Edith Wash
burn, who died yesterday morning,
will be held from the home, 1912 For
ueth street, tomorrow afternoon at
1870 o'clock and from the South
Park chapel at o'clock, Rev.
W. G. Oglevee, assistant pas
tor of Broadway Presbyterian
church, officiating. Burial will take
place at Chippiannock cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-01
Adjourn Widening HEARING.

Special Master IN Chancery Albert
Huber, has indefinitely postponed the
Second street widening hearing be
cause of the absence of Attorney NJ.
+. Sweeney from the city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-01
FUNERAL OF MRS. WHITNEY

The funeral of Mrs. Katherine E.
Whitney, who died yesterday morn
ing, was held from the home, 217
Fifteenth street, this afternoon at
O'Clock, Rev. Granville H. Sherwood
of Trinity Episcopal church oficiat-
ing. Services were private. Burial
took place at Chippiannock cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-01
Two Fined for Drunkenness.

Theodore Dhoore was fined SO
and costs and George Miller was fined
81 and costs in police court this morn
ing. The charge against them was
drunkenness.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-01
Much Easier,

1t Is much easier to agree TO what
you know isn't so than to argue with
the man who doesn't know anything
about it.-Puck
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-01

Ger the deceased was a member. Bur
ial will take place at Calvary Gene
terry.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-16
WILL BE STUBBORN FIGHT
OVER ILLITERACY TEST
Dillingham; General Enumeration
Bill Taken Up for Consid-
Grafton in Senate.

That there Is to be a stubborn fight in
the Senate over the illiteracy test provi-
sion to be placed in the general immigra-
ton laws was indicated in the Senate yes-
terday afternoon, when the DILLINGHAM;
general immigration bill. based on the
recommendations of the immigration COM
mission and revising generally the immi-
grafton laws. was under consideration.
The bill was taken up for committee
amendments yesterday afternoon on the
motion Of Senator Lodge, chairman Of
the Senate committee on immigration. and
many Of the committee changes were
adopted. But when one affecting the H.
literacy test was reached, Senator Lodge
foresaw the fight it would precipitate and
asked that vote on it be taken at a later
date
Senator Simmons Of North Carolina in
tends to offer an amendment providing q
different test than that favored by the
committee. and he will make an extended
speech on 1t.
Senator Overman has submitted an
amendment increasing the head tax from
81 to $40. and another proposing that any
surplus in the immigration fund collected
from incoming foreigners shall be given
to the states and territories for the SUD.
port Of farm life" schools, in which girls
and boys are to receive instruction to pre-.
pare them for agricultural pursuits.
Other amendments are being prepared
by other senators and the bill is in for
lengthy consideration.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-16

and then give more money to any district
that is willing to stand special taxation.
1t Is understood that the redistricting
bill is Well on It's way through the legis-
lature, but the commissioners declare that
that if 1t passes both houses they will
invoke the veto q Goldsborough.
The Rockville courthouse is at last to
be equipped with electric lights. For
mer boards Of county commissioners ig-
nored recommendations Of grand juries
and the opportunities of countless cit
liens, but the present board decided some
weeks ago that the demand that the
building be properly lighted could no
longer be ignored. and bids were accord
ingly advertised for.
At the meeting of the commissioners
yesterday the bids were opened and the
contract was awarded to o. r. Evans &
Bro. Of Washington. whose bid was 500.
The work will be done at once.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-16

Navy Department Sending Articles
to Kin Of Explosion Victims.

The joint army and navy board which
was appointed to dispose Of the relics of
the Maine has been carefully examining
and classifying the great mass Of ma
teriaa recently brought to Washington
from Havana on the collier Leonidas,
and is about to begin the work Of actual
distribution.
The first step is to convey to the sur
vivors Of the Maine. or the next of kin
Of the victims Of the explosion, such arti-
cies belonging to them as can be identi-
fed. A surprisingly large number OF the
relics can be traced to individual owner
ship. The task was comparatively easy
in the case of the officers. for many arti-
cles were found in staterooms and berths
occupied by known persons. In the case
OF the property Of private sailors. identi-
fication has been more dinicult, but a
great number Of articles were found to
have been marked with the names or
initials of the owners.
A number Of letters were sent out OF
the navy department today informing the
recipients Of the character tof the articles
awaiting their disposition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-16
Preferred by Committee.

II want to say that this bill, every line
of 1t. was prepared by the committee on
military affairs, and I want to give to
Gen. Ainsworth, the adjutant general Of
the army, the credit for having advised
me when I went to him and asked him
for advice. The army has no better Of
ficer than Gen. Ainsworth. II he has been
relieved from duty in connection with this
bill or its preparation 1t Is q great in
Justice to one Of the most accomplished
officers and one Of the best men Of the
government service. The gentleman from
Alabama. whose patriotism seems to con-
sst Of arousing the fears of the people
Of this country against the people of
other countries, which seems to consist
in expressing his opinion on the Chau-
tauqua platform and being absent from
this House. says that We are inclined to
railroad this legislation through the
House Why this bill has been under
consideration for very nearly two weeks,
and a part Of that time the gentleman.
I presume, has been away, as he usually
is, and has not known what was going
on
There were some further exchanges on
the Ainsworth affair and then the House
uuieted down. But undoubtedly members
Of the House, most Of whom consider
Gen. Ainsworth q remarkably efficient Of
fcer, viii follow further proceedings
against him with the greatest interest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-16
ROAD HEARING IS OFF
Need of Highway to Great
Falls First to Be Decided.
REDISTRICTING is OPPOSED
Montgomery County Commissioners
Hold Taxation Would Be
1nequitable.
REDIsTRIcTING is OPPOSED
snec4,1 oorrespondeuce of The Star.

SpeC14l correspondents VI 4uc oIoA.
ROCKVILLE. Nd. February 16. 1912.
The county commissioners have ap'
pointed w. Vincent Magruder, NJ. Donald,
son knight and Perrie e. Waters q COM
mission to determine whether the public
convenience requires the opening OF q
road from Chevy Chase Circle to Great
Falls through the property recently &C.
ouired by the Chevy Chase to Great Falls
Land Company. The commissioners will
go over the proposed route within the
next two or three weeks.
Several weeks ago representatives Of the
Chevy Chase to Great Falls Land COM
pany appeared before the county commits
sioners and presented q petition. signed
by twenty-five voters and taxpayers OF
Bethesda and Potomac districts. asking
that q special election be called to enable
the voters Of the two districts to decide
whether they are willing to bond Beth
esda and Potomac districts for $4,000 to
assist the land company to construct .
boulevard from Chevy Chase Circle to
Great Fails and the commissioners set
Wednesday. ebruary %. as a date to
hear protests. u any. against calling the
election. The hearing, however, has been
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-16
Sues for Limited Divorce.

Mary ]. Waters has instituted suit for
limited divorce against her husband,
Francis A. Waters. In the petition filed
through attorneys Wilton ]. Lambert and
r. H. Yeatman. the plaintiff alleges that
her husband deserted her on the 9Th of
February. leaving her penniless and
without means Of support. 1t Is alleged
that he Is q member OF the police force
Of the District and is earning 500 per
month. His wife seeks maintenance
pending the litigation, and on her ap-
plication q rule was issued against him
to show cause why he should not be or
dered to pay her alimony.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-16
JUDGE LANN|NG DIES
| FROM HEART TROUBLE
Was to Have Sat in Govern.
r,ient Suit Against United
s,
States Steel Company.

TRENTON. n. j., February 16-United
states Circuit Court Judge William Nj.
Lanning died at his home in this city
today from heart trouble.
Judge tanning was to have sat with
Circuit Court Judges Gray and Bufiing-
ton in the government suit against the
United States Steel Corpora ton and
it's subsidiaries. He was sixty-three
years old. He had been Ill for several
weeks. 1t was believed he was suffering
from nervous breakdown and IL was
thought with rest he would recover.
Heart trouble developed, however, and,
his condition became serious.
Served in Congress.
Judge landings, family had been noti-
fed Of his serious condition and were
prepared for the worst. Judge tanning
had been u circuit court Judge since
1909. Prior to that he was a federal dis
trict court judge. He served one term
In Congress. being elected in 1902.
Judge tanning was prominent in the
AFFAIRS of the Presbyterian Church and
was q member Of the board Of trustees
Of the general assembly OF that denom-
nation. He was director of Princeton
Theological Seminary and "a trustee Of
the Lawrenceville School