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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-29
M'ENIRY NAMED
AS PROSECUTOR

Judge r. ". OIms-ed this morning
named Hon. william McEniry as spe-
cial prosecuting attorney in the George
Aznavorian manslaughter case, which
is TO come up for trial in a few days.
This 5~'ion was taken on The peti,
ton Of States Attorney F. Z. Thomp-
son. who acted as attorney for Az.
navorian when he latter appeared
before the coroner's jury. which laid
the blame az his feet for the death
OF Toymas Avakian, who died after
being struck by q chair. Under the
law, Mr.. Thompson is rendered ineli
gible to try the case as he would now
perforce appear against his former
client
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-29
BAD NAN BATTLES
WITH THE POLICE
Murderous Negro Resists Arrest
and Fierce Struggle
Takes Place.
PRISONER FINALLY CHAINED
Harbors Grudse Against Kinney and
Herkert-Hunts Them With
Loaded Revolver.

Attacked by a murderous negro uau
man in a joint located at 25IO Third
avenue, Officer Kinney engaged in
terrific struggle early this morning.
and was only able 10 land his prisoner
after he had 7oored him four times
and placed him in chains. Chairs were
overturned. furniture was demolished
and clothing torn during the battle,
which was waged for nearly * min
utes. The negro. George Ford, was
finally landed in the patrol wagon. and
this morning was sentenced to 40 days
in the county Jail.
About 1890 last night the police re-
ceived a call from the Third avenue
place. Mrs. Ford asked for help. stat
ing that she feared for her life and that
her husband had already beaten her,
cruelty. Kinney and Herkert respond
ed, and the minute they entered the
door, Ford rushed Kinney, who met
him with drawn club.
TRIES TO ESCAPE.
The combatants Clinched and went
to the floor in a heap. Jumping to
4 'ANAA 49, AAlS AEul 6LS COulluueu. Al
ter being knocked down three times.
the negro submitted to arrest and ac-
companied Kinney TO the box at Third
avenue and Twenty-fourth street
There the prisoner made a break for
/ liberty, and when caught started an
other attack. officer Herkert, who
had the woman in custody, pulled his
sap and struck Ford over the head.
stunning him for a moment and giving
Kinney time to put the chains on the
| bad man
Ford is the same man who Jumped
out of the patrol and made his escape
when arrested about three weeks ago.
He was recaptured a few hours after
ward. Since his liberation from the
county jail the negro has vowed ven
geance upon Kinney and Herkert, and
was yesterday reported to be looking
for the policemen with a gun.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-29
Y,M.C.k.GYMFEST
PROVES SUCCESS
Athletic Entertainment in Mo
line Last Evening Is Well At
tended-Next Affair Here.

The next "gymfest" Of the various
Y. NJ. c. A. associa ions Of this section
will be held IN the beautiful new build
ing in this city. which IS now in
process OF erection. Last evening the
Moline association entertained and an
invitation to hold the next affair in
this city was accepted. The date Will
be determined by the physical direc.
tors
The Rock Island association was
represented BY a group OF athletes
who acquitted themselves creditably,
although they have had 70 do withou:
gymnasium facilities for some time.
In the party from here were Harry
Shifer, Willis Woods. Albert Cooke,
Curt Lundeen. Ray Wilson, George
Baker, a. K. Swan and II. c. Fulmer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-29
Will Rock Island Fail7

All about us, all over the state
Of Illinois, all over the United
States, cities are responding to
the call for help for the stricken
people in the inundated districts
In Ohio and Indiana. And the
crest of the flood has not passed
the lower Mississippi cities.
There will be need, great need,
for further assistance. Rock Is
land is doing something but not
enough. The mayor has issued
. proclamation, the local banks
are receiving monetary eontribu-
tons, The Argus is receiving
funds for the food sufferers, and
the police station has been desig-
mated by the mayor as . place
for supplies in clothing and food.
Moline and Davenport are do
Ing themselves proud. How
about Rock lsiand7
There should be some organiz-
ed movement here. The Argus
believes the people are ready to
respond. Mayor Sehriver this
afternoon Issued 4 call for
meeting at the New Harper at
o'clock tomorrow afternoon to
adopt some course Of action. In
cluded in the call are the presi-
dents Of various organizations.
Much valuable time has al
ready been lost.
But X is not too late.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-29
MAYOR ISSUES A
CALL TO HEADS OF
ORGANIZATIONS
Concerted Relief Work to Be
Planned TO Aid Flood
Sufferers.
MEETING AT NEW HARPER
all Citizens Who Are Interested Are
Invited TO Atteno-Contribu
lions Are Made.

Rock Island, March %. Edi-
tor The Argus: AS We learn OF
the narrowing details Of food and
storm disasters which have Gov
cred 80 large a part OF the coun-
try and realize the appalling loss
Of life and great suffering 10 the
thousands who barely escaped
with their lives and could not take
sufficient clothes or provide them
selves with bedding, Of the hun
dreds whose homes are wrecked
and made uninhabltable. with
Eaunt hunger. famine. sickness and
suffering in their midst, we ask IL
anyone will hesitate 70 lend aid
and assistance in relief work in
Rock Island and vicinity?
Many OF W are anxious TO help
in many ways. We desire TO send
food. clothing, medicine. bedding
and other supplies. Will not some
Of our leading citizens join in the
Issue Of call for clothing. shoes,
food, medicine and bedding and
plan for the gathering. packing
and shipping OF the same The
CITY OF Rock Island surely ought 20
do more than give money
II the new Woman's club will
start on a systematic canvas il will
be surprised al the splendid reccp-
ton 70 will receive and untold good
DO Car do. Do the board Of eau-
cation and Superintendent Hayden
will start school children 10 work.
the boys and girls will be benefit
ted by one OF the uoblest expert
ences they can receive. Let pas
tors, elders and church people
make their houses OF worship cen
ters from which a noble work will
radiate so well deeds of mercy go
hand IN hand with prayer for the
needy
am sure a benefit concert by
the Musical club would be we'll
patronized The receipts from a
wrestling bout would bear mute
testimony that many a strong man
athletiCally inclined has a tender
heart when he can perform acts
OF mercy.
The people OF Rock Island could
send wearing apparel for from 500
70 1000 destitute people and never
miss H. II they are sending pota-
toes and apples from the Pacific
coast why cannot We send food
from Rock Island
A. the time OF the San Francisco
disaster Il was experienced that
urgent demand was SO great and
means Of distribution SO difficult
that II food was packed in cartons,
In pasteboard lunch boxes and
then in wooden cases il would be
a great aid When packed in
homes. churches. etc. would IL not
be well 10 pack as though 1t were
a cuup.Df, meal for one or more
persons 30 one carton will not
consist entirely OF cheese and an
other of bread and butter, other
wise one family might get nothing
but cheese and another bread and
huf'er2 OF course fun cases would
be- most welcome. Delivery OF
wearing apparel could be wisely
facilitated II outside Of package
was marked piainly-lO year old
boys suit mans trousers, waist
2G. Q year old girls dress. ladies
size shoes. etc
Some people can give but little
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-29

money but will joyfully contribute
clothes and food, most acceptable
TO the stricken, and though some
money will be contributed at banks
as al present arranged, by a sys-
tematiC and general endeavor on
the part OF every man, woman and
child. we will help a thousand
where we do a hundred now.
Give us an opportunity 10 help
in many ways. We have control
uted some money but We want to
do much more.
HUMANITY.
Mayor II. NJ. Schriver issued call
today to heads Of the various organ
izatiCns OF The city--the Rock Island
club. the Business Mems association.
the Womens club, the banks,
the labor declarations, and the
like - to meet with him at the
parlors OF the New Harper house
tomorrow afternoon al o'clock to
plan Z concerted action towards re-
lief work for the sufferers of the food
ed districts in Ohio and Indiana All
other citizens. who are interested, are
invited TO attend and il is to be hoped
that here will be a big attendance.
Rock Island is 10 do its full share in
alternating the sufferings Of the food
/ victims.
! RAILROAD AIDS.
] 81
/ ceived communication today from
. the Chicago Offices Of the Rock Island
lines. conveying the information that
. the Rock Island lines will transport
I free OF charge all food, clothing, medi-
cine and supplies for the relief Of SUI
ferers IN the Omaha storm zone and
the Ohio-Indiana food district. Sup
plies must be consigned to mayors and
relief committees, in order to be ex,
empt from charge. II is understood
that a number of eastern lines have
followed the example OF the Rock Is
land.
MONEY SENT TO BANKS.
The liberality Of local people il
shown by the contributions which are
being received daily at the local banks
The sum Of Sal was received at he
State bank today. making total Of
s1O6.3S. which this institution has re
ceived The Peoples National collect
cd sll.2O today and the other banks
also received donations. The Moline
Pillow company proved is generosit!
by contributing 81 900 to the food vic
Tins and other manufacturing con
Germs OF that city are manifestint
much interest in the campaign 70
funds 70 relieve the distressed.
The United States Express compan,
has offered 10 cary free any consigu
meuts of supplies TO the food district
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-29

secured out of the hands of the states
attorney.
And they do say that after all two
of the candidates for assistant super
visors on the regular republican ticket
are bull moosers pure and simple.
Now would not that give you frost?
And so soon at that.
Charles J. Smith deserves TO be re
elected police magistrate. And his
hosts of friends propose TO see TO it
thar he is reelected.
Samuel Fitzpatrick and Mike Mintz
are worthy men fer the office of town
ship constables. Give hem your vote.
Vote only the democratic circle.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-29

Mike Mintz is one of the two demo
cratic candidates for the Office of con-
stable. He is well known and has a
strong following who will work to see
HIM elected. He has been u rather IN
willing candidate once or twice before
for the same position he now seeks,
and 1t is a case of the Office seeking
the man rather than the man seeking
the office.
Mr.. Mint has lived in Rock Island
practically all his life. He was in the
bicycle repair business for years and
only within the last few years did he
give this up 10 engage in manufacture
invention.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-29

on who gave the complete details of the
case These showed that Cowdery
had assaulted his own daughter and
was the father of a child which was
born in January. The daughter her
self was the chief witness of the state,
and her story was sufficient in itself TO
harden most mems hearts against the
father
The defense made a weak effort TO
impeach the states testimony by at
lacking the girls reputation for verac,
iry. Taylor & Stewart represented the
defendant
STRAT'TON CASE NEXT.
The next case on the criminal trial
list is that of Walter Strat:ou. who is
charged with malicious mischief. STRAIT
ton is accused Of breaking a window
in the :. Ramser jewelry store. J. X
Scott has been named by the court L
defend him. The case will he takeI
up Monday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-29
LA PORTE VAN SAINT, BARI.
TONE

and teacher Of singing will move into
his new studio at Bowlby's Music
house (second fioor) Second avenue,
April 2. Mr. VanSant spent ten years
in Europe as student, singer and in.
structor He was pupil Of the cele.
brated Giraldoni Of Milan, Italy, and
Mono Mason Of the Paris COnserva.
toire. Evening lessons can be ar
ranged
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-29
FIFTH AVENUE IS
ORDERED PAVED

The board of local improvements
this afternoon ordered the paving of
Fifth avenue from Nineteenth to
Twenty-third streets with a floral
boulevard in the center. 1t will be as
phalted on the sides and will probably
be one of the prettiest and most needed
improvements ever made in Rock Is
land
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-29
JOINT COMMITTEE STILL
LOOKING AT FURNITURE

The joint committee representing
the various Masonic bodies of the city
busted themselves yesterday afternoon
looking over samples and illustrations
Of furniture for the new temple. A
dozen concerns are after the contract
which will amount 70 about $4,000, and
the committee will make no decision
before looking over the wares of each
Of the bidders.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-29

Samuel N. Fitzpatrick, democratic
candidate for the Office of constable,
has been a resident of Rock Island for
30 years past and in that time he has
learned the public needs. He has a
large acquaintance, having been a
blacksmith for many years, but at
present he is incapacitated and unable
to follow his usual employment.
MIR. Fitzpatrick is native Of Mer-
Ger county but has resided in Rock Is
land for the most part since he was
years old. He spent some years in the
east and for a year was deputy sher-
if of Butler county, Pennsylvania. Elk
cept for this one position he has never
been a candidate to serve the people
in public way.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-29
Weekly Bank Statement.

New York, March 29.-Weekly
bank statement: Clearing house
hanks and trust companies hold
SIS. 763, 900 reserve in excess Of legal
requirements. Loan increased $l4,
$4,000, and net deposits increased
21,548.OOO
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-29
.S.mscGbe & CO..
BROCK ISLAND. ILL. IHT.bDs55n 44SSSsss&S O.
PARIS SAYS

That weather approaches, the nCnatons Of
the leadvVing mliners tending toward the
mediNsn and larger shapes. Many of the small hats
are so smart and chic that the women who them
cannot be persuaded to give them up; however the
broader bruins Will furnish protection the ace and
eyes winch may win theem favor. The highest French
authorities agree that the small hat will
tinue. but share its popularity with he larger
shapes.
Some of the lovely styles in the larger models created
by Suzanne Talbot receiving much Paris cornnenda-
ton.
Under the inspiration of these models thurman" has
developed wonderful groupe of Garden Hats and
very effective Foxes. Our confidence IN the Poke pre-
dctionS enable present them feature Somwhat
earlier than others.
Never where wide a range Of shapes and
sizes of hats such ariot OF coOrs in trimmings pre-
vailed have buyers selected fast frequent
w. Their promptness choosing demonstrating be
yond question their pleasure and satisfaction wth
selections.
A boutful reward for conscientious endes~or IN
large a number of patrons.
The U. S. Express Co. has just brought to doors
two cases containing tentyeght of the famous ElEee
models and they just being taken from their
boxes While thes styles NAV rather extreme
can assure you that thy absolutely and viii
be much admired by lovers of the beautiful and
est millinery.
You invited call and view these finest x
amples OF the miAners handiwork
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-29

provided, of course. the shipments are
made to the proper authorities there.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-29
Note of the Campaign

Three of the democratic candidates
before next Tuesdays election have
been seriously handicapped by Illness.
c. J. Smith. nominee for reelection
to the Office Of police magistrate, is
Just out Of the house after a weeks
confinement TO his bed. W. c. Peck,
nominee for justice of the peace. sus-
tanned severe injury by stepping on
a large nail while at work in the
Deere & Co. warehouse in Moline re-
Gently, with result that he cannot get
about, the nail having penetrated the
ball Of the foot Mr. Peck is anxious
that his friends should know why he
is unable 70 get around among them
in the closing DAYS Of the campaign
Henry {. Hinrichs. nominee for assist
ant supervisor, sends greetings to his
friends from his sick bed, being a
/ sufferer from rheumatism and asks
| that they remember him from now
until the close Of the polls election
/ day.
Ask the candidate for supervisor,
+ who is running for reelection, why
ne voted to keep the evidence secured
BY the committee which Investigated
the sheriff's Office out Of the records
and in the hands Of an official body
which will have ceased to exist before
the next regular meeting Of the board
and which will. therefore. not be ac-
countab.e for any further report
Louis Ohlweiler. Henry Ruben, El-
mer McDole. Vincent A Murphy and
Henry c. Hinrichs. the democratic
candidates for assistant supervisors
are first class men in every particular
and their election will insure a new
order Of things in the conduct Of cOun
" affairs.
The democratic nominees for Jus
tees of the peace. James W. Maucker
Carl Kuehl and W. c. Peck, are re
liable, efficient and honorable men
who will be creditable in the highest
sense TO the Offices they seek.
Frank J. Bachman comes from one
Of the Oldest and most respected fam
lilies in South Rock Island township
and is himself one Of the best known
and most highly esteemed. He woulc
make a conscientious and representa-
tive supervisor.
Tho dauoo-a+ic candidates for as
sistant supervisors are all capable
and representative men, who vii
make model members of the count,
body. Elect them and gain a new
deal IN county affairs.
Ask the supervisor, who is a can
didate for reelection. why he support
ed the special investigating committe,
In its effort to keep the evidence
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-29

William c. Peck. also a nominee for
justice of the peace, is a native of Bel
mcnt county Ohio, where he was born
in 1856. He received the rudiments of
his education in the public schools at
his native place and afterwards spent
two and half years in Franklin col
lege. New Athens, Ohio.
Coming west in 1873 he located in
Louisa county, Iowa, where he taught
in the public schools He also taught
in Henry and Muscatine counties-1S
years in all-On a first class certificate.
Moving to Rock Island Is years ago,
being weary of the confinement of the
school room and desiring open, outside
work for the benefit of his health, he
has been since employed at various &C.
cUpations at the Rock Island arsenal
Deere and Mansur company, and is
now with the John Deere Pillow com,
pany.
For the last two summer seasons he
has been custodian of the Seventh ave
nue. boulevard and is a public spirited
citizen who bears the high regard OF
all who know him.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-29
CASE Is SHORT ONE.

The case was given 70 the jury yes
terdsy evening after a remarkably
short trial. States Attorney F. z.
Thompson and his associate, Hon. Viii
liam McEnlry, presented the states
evidence in conclusive manner and
with dispatch. -Four witnesses were put
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-29

Carl Kuehl, likewise a candidate for
justice of the peace on the democratic
ticket. has been a resident of Rock Is
land for % years. He is a practicing
attorney. and a former newspaper man,
having been connected with the Volks
Zeitung of this city and Der Demokrat
of Davenport. He was born in Prussia
and served in the Franco-Prussian war
as a member of the 4th battery, 9th
regiment, heavy field pieces. He was
admitted to the bar March %, 1877, in
Davenport and is one of the best
known and most respected of the Ger
man practitioners in the three cities
and is in every way qualified TO make
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-29
COWDERY GUILTY
SAY The JURORS
Moline Man Convicted of IN
natural Crime Against His
Own Daughter.
WILL BE SENT TO PEN
jury Spends Y Hours In BaIoting Be-
fore Arriving at a Unani-
nous Verdict.

After 70 hours Of celebrating, the
jury in the Ernest B. Cowdery incest
case in the circuit court returned a
verdict of guilty, and as a result the
Moline man will be sentenced to the
state penitentiary for a most unnat-
ural crime which he perpetrated on
his own l5-year-old daughter, Rose.
The report Of the jury was made
this morning. The verdict was reach
ed just before the sun rose, and the
jurors were tired out when they ap-
peared in court following a long night
of wrangling and balloting No &c,
tails Of their session could be ascer.
tanned, but It seems a certainty that
one or more of their number held out
for a long time against the general
belief, which was that COwdery was
entity as oh arped
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-29
w. c. Peck

for him a host of friends, while his
legal ability has given him a most sat
isiactory clientele.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-29

Ask the supervisor who is a can
didate for reelection. why he support
ed the special investigating committee
In its effort to keep the evidence 1t
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-29

The democratic candidates for as,
sistant supervisors are all capable
and representative men. who will
make model members Of the county
body. Elect them and gain a new
deal IN county affairs.
The Washington times., 1913-03-11
THIRTEEN SAVED AS
DWELLING BURNS
Blair Road Boarding House Is
Destroyed by Flames; Total
Damage Reaches $500.

Damage estimated today at S. 800 was
done by fire which last night destroy ed
the boarding house conducted by Mrs.
John Cissel. in Blair road, Silver
Springs. Md, about half mile beyond
the District line. The house. valued at
$500, was burned to the ground. while
furnishings valued at 1850 were de-
stroyed.
The blaze was discovered about s
O'Clock and so rapidly did the flames
spread that the thirteen inmates were
obliged TO hastily gather up few per-
sonal belongings and fee from the
building The flames started in the
basement where there was a quantity
of oil.
Assistance was requested of the Dis
trict Fire Department and Chief Wag-
ner sent the companies from Bright
wood and Petworth to the scene, but
because of the lack of water facilities,
the fremen were unable 70 give much
aid.
Residents of the little village assert
that the fire is a striking argument
TO back up a recent petition circulat-
ed by them for a city water supply.
Those who were in the house when
the fire started were Mr. and Mrs.
John Cissell and their two children.
Mr.. and Mrs. Abraham Jackson. Mau-
rice Jackson, Mr.. and Mrs. Herman
karples and their two young children.
Miss Helen Neel and Miss Kathleen
Hougsteiling. the two latter teachers at
the Woodside. Md. public school
The house was owned by Mrs. Samuel
ID. waters and was fully insured