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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-03
Obituary
PATRICK MCNAMARA.

Patrick Mcnamara, aged IS years,
the father of James Mcnamara, as
sistant head clerk of the Modern
Wcodmen society. and Miss Anna Nc
Namara of this city, died this morning
at the home of his daughter, Mrs J.
J. GUILTY. Minneapolis, MINI. Death
was due to the debilities of advanced
age a telegram advising as to the
serious illness of Mr.. Mcnamara was
received by his son yesterday after
noon and he left at once OF the even.
ing train for Minneapolis The deceas.
ell was for many years respected citi
zen of Somonauk. H. There, about IL
months ago, the aged wife died, and
/ then he moved to Minneapolis to re
side with his daughter. Five children
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-03
DAVENPORT MEN
TERRORIzE CAFE
Free-for-all Battle Is Staged in
Local Hostelry-Pohce
Stop the Affair.

A panic was narrowly averted in a
downtown cafe late Saturday evening,
when two Davenport men. who were
Intoxicated, attempted to clean out
the place, claiming they had been
robbed Of 81 by a waiter When
house attaches attempted TO eject
the belligerents, a rough house was
begun. One OF the men pulled a knife
and began to slash into the crowd.
Women ran screaming to one end OF
the room, where they hpddled together
in one corner like a flock OF sheep.
The men ducked flying glasses and
hid behind tables 10 escape the mis-
siles. The music came TO an abrupt
stop, when a hurry-up call was sent
TO the police station.
When Offcer Gruby arrived on the
scene, one OF the men made a break
for liberty dashing out OF the door
and down the street The officer fol
lowed and seeing that the fugitive
was rapidly drawing away. pulled his
revolver and fired twice Neither OF
the bullets took effect ana the mar
made his getaway The police arc
now looking for him
One OF the men was captured and
this morning paid a fine Of SO ant
costs for disorderly conduct. Wher
arraigned In police court the prisoner
who gave the name OF Leonard Chris
tenson, bore visible evidence Of hav
ing taken a terrific beating He ex
planned his actions by the fact tina
he was intoxicated
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-03
CHURCH THIEVES
STILL AT LARGE

No trace has thus far been found Of
the thieves who burglarized the Trim
ity Episcopal rectory last Wednesday
night. obtaining s. in change, a 22-cal-
ibre rife, a gold fountain pen and a
quantity Of tobacco II is believed
that several boys are implicated in
the affair aud the police are working
along those lines.
During the absence OF Rev Granville
II. Sherwood Wednesday night. the
thieves walked calmly in the front
door. which was unlocked, and ran
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-03
FEAR SMALLPOX
IN EAST MOLINE
One Man Is Down With Well De-
veloped Case-300 Work
men to Be Vaccinated.

Paul Norton Of East Moline is quar-
antined at his home at Sixth street
ald Second avenue in that city as the
result OF his having a well developed
case Of smallpox. In view Of the fact
that he has been working in one OF
the East Moline shops and was al his
duties up until Friday. fears are
felt that an epidemic may result Some
300 fellow employees of the sick man
are to be vaccinated as rapidly as ply
sicians can perform the work, and 9th
er measures will be takel to prevent
any spread OF the dread disease Lin
coin school. which is in the neighbor'
hood, has been closed and will be
thoroughly fumigated before the chill
dren are allowed to congregate there.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-03

sacked the place. The maid and Rev.
Mr. Sherwood's son were the only oc-
cupants Of the house at the time. On
the Monday previous, the front door
keys. which have always hung in the
vestibule. were stolen, AID II is pre-
sumed that the robbery was perpetrat.
ed by parties who knew the lay OF
the land and had carefully planned the
affair.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-03
S. R. DAVIS HURT
BY OWN WEAPON
Revolver Falls Out of Pocket
and Explodes as 1t Strikes
the Ground.

While throwing missiles at a stray
cog which was causing considerable
annoyance, S. R Davis, a well known
employee Of the Modern Woodmen head
office and a resident of South Rock
Island, was seriously injured Saturday
night. A revolver which he carried
in one Of his pockets, fell out and
exploded sending a bullet into his
ankle. An x-ray examination shows
that the leaden pellet went clear
through the member and it is believed
that no particular harm has been
done other than to temporarily disable
Mr.. Davis.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-03
JOHN MARTEN.

John Marten, better known as Jack,
of Rock Island, died yesterday at his
home in Los Angeles, according to
word received in the city this morn
ing by friends Mr.. Marten moved to
Los Angeles two years ago, where ne
had since resided. Burial will take
place there. He was a member Of
Rock Island Aerie of Eagles.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-03
DOPED WRESTLER Is
STILL AT HOSPITAL

Al Alderman, the wrestler, who is
believed to have been "dOped' prior
to his match at the roller rink Thurs
day evening, is still at St. Anthony's
hospital. While he is not thought
by his physician to be in any i'm
mediate danger, his case is serious
nevertheless and very puzzling as the
cause of illness has not been definite
Y agcertained
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-03
STR Al -.

Word has been received in the city
by friends of the death Of Mr.. Strauss,
father Of Samuel Strauss, formerly Of
Rock Island and now Of New York
City Mr.. Strauss, the elder, passed
away in California. His body will be
brought To his home in Des Hoines,
Iowa, for burial W. a. Rosenfield left
this morning for Des Moiaes to attend
the funeral
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-03
FUNERAL OF MRS. sEuxERT.

The funeral of Mrs Louisa Mary
Sehnert was held yesterday afternoon
at 2 o'clock from the home, 7O2 Fourth
avenue, with services which were con
Quoted by Rev F. ]. Rolf. pastor OF
the German Evangelical church. III
terment was made in Chippiannock
cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-03
MRS. MARY BOGGE>S.

DR.. E. NJ. Sala has received news Of
the death of his aunt, Mrs. Mary Bog
CESS. which occurred last Wednesday
at the home Of her daughter, Mrs.
Winnie Schwerin, in San Francisco.
Death was due to apopleXy Mrs. Bog
CESS was the widow of the late Henry
C. Borgess., who died here six years
ago. She is survived by several neph-
ews and nieces in the tri-cities
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-03

Thursday. arrived in Moline last even
ing accompanied by his daughter, Mrs.
w G. Tremper.
Funeral services will be conducted
tomorrow afternoon at O'Clock at the
First Methodist church in Moline. In
terment will be made in Chippiannock
cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-03

The funeral Of Marion Morehead was
held yesterday morning at 8 O'Clock
from the home in Milan with services
which were conducted by Rev. Alfred
Dixon Tnterment was made in Chip
piannock cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-03

survive: John Mcnamara of Emmets-
burg, Iowa, James Mcnamara and Miss
Anna Mcnamara of this city, Mrs. J.
J. GUILTY, Minneapolis, and Mrs. Mar
garet Boland Of Jordan, 5. d. The fun
eraI will take place from the old home
stead at Somonauk Wednesday morn
Ing at 1880 o'clock.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-03
Drops Boiling Candy,

Sam Polos. proprietor of candy
shop at AS Fifteenth street, Moline,
suffered fearful burns Saturday after
noon when he dropped some so pounds
Of boiling candy on his right foot. He
Is now at Moline City hospital.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-03
Police News

While under the influence of liquor
Joe Fennel and Raymond Ransom, two
Rock Island men, INDUCED in a fistic
battle Saturday night. The affair was
staged at the corner OF Third avenue
and Twenty-fourth street When Off
GER Kinney arrived on the scene Fen
mel was chewing his opponents ear TO
shreds. Both were fined 81 and costs
this morning.
Henry Benken. charged with wife
abandonment, Was arrested this morn
ing and his case continued until We'd
nesday morning at o'clock. .Senken
has been in the city ever since the
time he separated from his wife, fol
lowing some domestic trouble, and
claims there is nothing to the charge
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-03

Internationally
Fiebig sharpens skates.
Buy a home of Reidy Bros.
For express. call William Trefz.
Tri-City Towel Supply company.
Have your skates sharpened at File
big's, 1919 Third avenue.
Kerler Rug company for vacuum
cleaning and rug making.
We repair all makes of graphic
phones, Charles Fiebig, 1919 Third ave-
nue..
Our B. B. serge at s33 is the bes.
value ever offered. J. B. Zimmers
Sons
Flash lights and electrical novel
ties. Charles Fiebig, 1919 Third
avenue.
Six per cent farm mortgages. Litten
& Roberts, Peoples National bank
building
Remember that Ralph Stanton has
everything to make your friends. who
smoke, happy.
Coal, coal, coal. The Rock Island
/ Fuel company will deliver to you all
the best grades of hard and soft coaI
/ Sewing machines repaired and war
ran.ed for one year. Supplies for all
machines. Fiebig. locksmith. 1919 Third
avenue.
Attend Court of Honor dance at
Beselin's hall. Thursday evening, Feb
5. Admission Is cents. Bleuer's or
cEestra.
Ward & McMahon VIII give you
estimates on your plumbing, steam
and hot water heating that will save
you money.
Ganserus "Fruitillas," chocolate
covered fruits with liquid centers
Take a box home today. For sale by
all leading dealers.
Perfection marine and the Water
MAJ portable engine, which can be
put on any boat or skiff. just received
Come in and see them. Fiebig, 16l!
Third avenue.
Dunsmore & O'Connell smoke house
aud billiard parlors, corner Of TWEEN
tieth street and Fourth avenue. Every
brand OF good cigars and all kinds o
smokers supplies.
Mueller Lumber company VIII Ell
able you TO build a fine house OF bari
! out OF the choicest select lumber ant
you will be surprised and yet pleased
TO learn the low prices they are max
ing.
Souders Laundering company at sol
sos Twelfth street This laundry
equipped with the very latest modern
machinery, turning out work that I;
, not surpassed by any laundry in tn
: state.
: Kain & Reinhardt cigar store su
takes tie lead. Most literally patron
lied. Everything in tobacco. cigar
and smokers supplies. Man is neve
better satisfied than when smokin
their choice brands.
Have been making chocolates for
, years now but never had any pacl
q age jump into national popularity quit
/ so quickly as my Preferred" box {
i chocolates. These are Just a litt
J. bit better. The name Gslsert on ever
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-03
KEENE FUNERAL,

The body Of Philip Keene. the pio-
neer steamboat engineer. formerly of
Rock Island and Moline, whose death
occurred in San Antonio, Texas, last
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-03

Mrs. Harriet Taylor Upton, presi-
dent OF the Oaio Equal Suffrage asso-
citation. will be in command of the
delegation from Ohio in the suffrage
parade at Washington on March 3. She
declares that Ohio will be represented
by a notable delegation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-03
City Chat
MY BABY'S HANDS.

These tiny straying hands
Rouse in my heart
Mighty, protecting love;
The sweetest part
OF woman's life has come
With this dear, blest,
Dark, downy head,
Close nestled to my breast;
Soft. satin hands,
Rose-petal-like and wee,
That seem TO draw me near,
My God, to Thee.
M. G. H
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-03

All the news all the time-The Argus.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-01-18

smelled whisky on his breath
I'm rich now and there amt no
reason why you and me shouldn't
come to an understanding. We
can fix it some way so that it's
look respectable, and that's all
that counts. Give me a kiss, kid,
for I love you just the same"
How She got out of that room.
she did not know. She remem-
bered afterward pushing the man
from her and feeling blindly for
the door. Then the screen fell as
Tom tried to intercept her, and
Sheila found the door handle and
tore herself from his grasp upon
her dress and ran. She heard men
shouting after her. But she was
in the street now, and running as
if for dear life, and never looking
back. She ran with all her power. !
Men turned to stare at the strange
figure, racing along Third ave
nue.; somebody was chasing her
again, too, for she heard his foot
steps following swiftly behind
her. She reached the corner of |
the block and turned into broad
side street, and paused, painting.
Then, behind her, she heard those
same footsteps. Someone was
calling her name. She fastened |
on again in terror. It must be |
Tom, or one of his men. What !
would they do to her? She saw
a park in front of her now, with |
1eafy trees and fountain play
ing, and it seemed to be haven
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II
to her. But just then he perceiv-.
ed his roundsman in the distance
and Strengthened himself and
passed on, mentally resolved how
ever, to go back as soon as the
roundsman passed. And Sheila,
under the tree, was crying her ,
heart out. -
It was not for love of Tom.
She was sensible enough to rec
ognize that she had largely ideal
lied him during those ten years
of absence. She recalled now a
number of little traits in Tom
which had at first been repugnant I
to her. She had not wanted to :
marry Tom once-the first timen
he asked her. 1t was his suppos-l
ed misfortune that had aroused !
all the motherliness in her heart
for him; and, in this, and out of
her pity, her love had grown
strong.
No, it was not wronged love,
but shame and wounded pride.
That was what stung her. She
had left Ireland to run after a.
man who had deceived her forl
eight years and held her in a bond
which he himself had broken.
And then-he had dared to make
that insuferable proposal to hers
She raised her head and dabbed
her handkerchief to her eyes. She
was no longer so miserable. She
was glad, now, that she had made
the voyage, for it had made many
things clear. Well, she would 90
back by the next boat.
A man was 1eanino- over the
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1913-05-24

wondered. Two years ago he had
told me about their love OF leisure At
their clubs. and I sincerely hoped they
weren't in for It" again. II was . re-
lief to hear him add:
And by that. OF course. mean &C.
tresses as we'll. Imagine the sort of
training they receive at the hands of
stage managers who don't know how
to direct them. That's the worst Of It
all. What can we hope for from such
a school Of acting? Already our stage
10 like a box OF strawberries-a few
good actors at the top and lot of
Inferior ones underneath. And Just
now there is an appalling lack Of cap
able young women to take the places OF
those who are passing on to gray hairs
or losing their pretty little waists.
Those who held the affection of the
public because Of their youth and their
talent are advancing-and I admire
and honor them FOR having won their
spurs by hard workout where are
their successors? The young woman of
the stage should wake up and realise
her opportunity. She should think less
OF turkey-trotting and teas-play Ing
with life-and more OF the work she IS
supposed to be doing. She can learn
a great deal in year II her head
isn't too big for her bonnet. Let her
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1913-05-24

often happens that An attractive part
Is built up for hsr-'gaggsd.' ~ We
say. or 'spangled.' This means that
everything has been done for her and
that she. perhaps. Is utterly incapable
Of doing anything for herself. Her one
hope lies In study"
Take that. my proud young stage
beauty! No matter how you may feel
about It you couldn't take better ad-
vice. And you must admit II gains add
ed value coming from David Belasoo.
This season." he resumed. swinging
back to tho main subject. has been q
harvest for the actor. but II has helped
him only for the moment. since II
threatens to damn him artistically. Not
to be guided intslliGently means death
to the young actor and the young ac-
treSs. have spoken of them particu-
larly because the future OF the theatre
depends upon them. As for the situa-
ton generally. It certainly does not
seem gloriously bright with promise
when you can get ticket to the tho
atre with q package of cigarettes. 1t
Is no longer possible to run a play
from September to June In New York
that In, II you do II legitimately. Houses
are sold out to societies at special rates.
or prices are shaved At certain ticke,
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You Know What War k--WeH This "Nouie" Proves II

rha piri WA. sobbin.. for war WI,
know r. hall. Oh. didn't iook al lin.
hu, lin ,ooked m Rob.r, ~.v. nj.
darling his gold watch and chain. and
then the good-bys had 10 come. That
was beautiful. The girl chung to tho
gate. SOBBING. and the band didn't
play "Annis Laurie
The scene faded, and then there was
thrown on the screen the caption:
1894"
dee. how time nie," WA. hard in n
nrivate nov
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, soldering pot. and with Q look OF scorn
at tho almshouss keeper they 20 n. U,
h.. crying: Tins to mend"
Meantime there's q DEPRESSION. Jim
gets home. with his arm In . sling. and
tells grille that Robert Is missing
More sobbing. and you can see that Jim
has hopes. and the girl none. The scene
shifts. and so does the time. On the
screen are flashed the numerals:
"lsN"
"Haw. haw. haw!" roarsd . gallery
ticket holder.
'TIa. ha, ha! Ho. no. no. He. he. hsr'
car!e from all pa! Is OF tho hous
"Oh. HI" growled a voice.
Rotten" bawied another.
Get the hook" came from another
In no whisper.
Ths tinker and his assistant ap.
peared In the foreground. the hero
still carrying the pot. They got . job
from \ very nice girl. and riEht there
the real tinker falls over and dies In
the arms OF our hero and the young
lady. Then we begin TO get down to
real business. The screen ~ decorated
with tho date;
"lSsi"
Good God" came from the body Of
the house
Don't they ever get tired" came
an inquiry.
Time" shriiled a voice, and the
house was In An uproar. with = gale
OF laughter sweeping over II.
Well. there's Jim, still proposing to
ha lad nd shs knI -
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Bob may be looking" Then slena
came the tinksr. Neither recosuiss1g
him. And he had been walking foso
twenty years to reach this place
They had no pots or pans for the seed,
man to mend. 30 no went his vGAyt
way.
Jim leaves grille. who 10 80,
white haired and wrinkled. ana 4,
wicked hobo. with q big stick. erswls
from under fence. He raisss Ne
big stick to whack the heroine uSoNs
her whitened locks and Bob rushet
back and receives the crack on ~
coco instead. Mo-. SILVER sF'
1t was blow that took away N
memory. II was . second blow tnat
restored 1t. ~.
Gee. how We laughed. q
TIE kind old lady ngrsed the .ausssf
up and smut and dirt stained tinksr.
and while he Is lying In her dAintSs
bed and watching her do the WORT. .
vision OF long ago Is conjurOd M
before them. There Is q tee 49,.
runs through the house. He eetao
better. leaves and gets shaved. He,
borrows a suit from Jim. then eoes
back to the love OF the long aee,
looking like q Colonel She falls 80
his neck. and 10. 4. is Indian suuRor.
The band plays Just a Song at wi.
light" the audience laughs like-We1as
the lights go out and boy 10 hoAnAs
whistlinx When I Get You Alone -
Nlght 4" ~
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1913-05-24

Ing themse,ves q the pstvooASs. even
though they st,ps - smoke.
There ~ Sshss0 VITO anss4s wosh-
out really liking II. Just - - Bohsmian
and smancitatsd. Thsy ere 70 funny
10 watch. Tnsy ars sspsoialy obvious
abroad. bscaaass often In the saass din.
Ing room will 30 . Rvsalaa we0an who
takes her ciearettes entirely without
sffectation. She holds Il - noAtiy and
~ nonchalanty - the Avssaos man
holds his. and even the mest ooassFva-
tive onlooksss md . dlf1ouky In pump
ing up disappsobaAion.
But he olgassets tsnn1t 70 certainly
inoreastng among New York women.
The maids IN the hotel and restaurant
dressing rooms keep "a AAnA Q stos1g
Of psreunsd Gold.uppsl ciOsrsttss .
accommodate women patrons and they
md p0enty a cutomsss.
Then there u the tee eoom trick.
Many women would % horr11ed 1t the
idsa OF going into . cafe ana buyias q
drink. But they drop tnto . tsa room
and take their cocktail or their high.
ball In . tea cup. II taaass Just the
same and II savos Appearances beau.
tifuiiy. myself have dinsd at Q hotel
whore the cocktails were served to the
women In after dinner coffee cups.
Now. why II II 90 dreadful to offer
openly. ct . woman's club. what no
many women seem to want7 OF course
there are some who say thsk. while
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Blame Is Placed on Bad
Plays Sh0velled on the
Stage and Poor Acting
That Has Resulted From,
Incompetent Direction
Some Good Advice to the
Young Actress Who
Should Wake Up and
Realize Her Opportunity.
Bv CHARLES DARNTON.

IN quitting up the summer awnings
on the theatrica! season David
Belasco was dressed for the
lob. He had on his working
clothes-a pajama coat with q but.
ton OF at the neck. just like yours;
trousers that brought back visions
Of David Warfield In THE Auc'
tioneer." a dressinggown with rope
enough to hang an author found
guilty of writing q bad play. and
shoes in which an actor could walk
from Schenectady to Troy with the
greatest comfort. He was thorough.
~ ct his ease until he saw De
zayas. Then he exclaimed: What!
You don't mean to say you're going
to sketch me? II I'd known that
Id have logged up"
There was no help for It. Be-
lasco In q makeup new to the pub
lie dropped helplessly into a chair
ana threw UP both hands. The
next moment, with his usual readi.
ness. he tackled the job Of review
In. th. .oo.or and ,,ro,,h. ,r.,,
tue s"ou"er Came 'his JUL
OF FIRST Significance is the fact that
the standard OF the theatre has been
lowered. 1t IL lower than I have ever
known Il to be. Plays have been SHOW
elled on the stage the d,res, 70, has
n... ,w.r.s o., .,0 ,,,,,.
80. 81. "a 80. rs ~.
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49,. 49,, .xo.n,,on,
49,. Tho .ao.o. 1896 ~ -
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me-, cama an unnrecsasntsd numhsr .,