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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-27
JOINT SESSION
To TALK PARK
City Commission and Board of
Education Will Discuss
Ball Tract Saturday.

Tomorrow afternoon the city COM
mission and the board of education
will meet at 4 O'Clock a: the baseball
park for the purpose of looking over
the tract with view of purchasing
the same. Lawyers state that the two
bodies cannot jointly purchase the
ground, but that each can buy outright
a part of it, and in this way the ex-
pense of securing the park will not
be so great for each organization,
The plan to save the ball park from
being cut up into building lots is gen
orally approved. The school authori-
ties have long needed an athletic field
for the pupils in the public schools,
and the city has needed public play
grounds, as well as a place where the
great national game can be played
should Rock Island land a franchise
in the Three-Eye league again.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-27
ETHNOL0GIC EXHIBITS IN
THE BUFFALO BILL SHOW

The program of Buffalo Bills Wild
West and Pawnee Bills Far East this
year possesses the two necessary ele-
ments of success. originality and pop
ularity. 1t enjoys remarkable popu-
iarity because it gives the people
what they want and original in hav-
ing it to give.
The ethnologic exhibits this year
show the largest blending of the races
ever gathered together for any pur-
pose, not even excepting the remark
able assemblage at the Worlds Fair,
Chicago.
The present commingling of strange
peoples is not only illustrative of
the different races, but shows their
distinctive characteristics, in peace, in
progress, and In aggressive action,
forming the most valuable lessons in
ethnography possible for diplomacy
to collect or ingenuity to devise.
The MISUNDERSTANDING, the yell
low Monaghan, bronze Nubian, black
Hindoo, swarthy Levantine, brown
Malayan, American Red man and in
fact all the color tones of the human
race, their customs,~ music, methods
of warfare and ceremonies, their bar
barisms, savagery and weapons of Of
tense and defense are calculated and
exemplified by the people themselves,
in the most consummate manner.
The Zulu and his assage, the Maori
and his boomerang, the Turk and his
scimitar, the Red man and his bow
and arrow, the Cuban and his ma
chete, the Hindoo and his spear and
other weapons, Indigenous to the diff
ferent Municipalities, furnishes a com.
prehensive and valuable memorial of
strange and weird humanity, in ency-
clopedic completeness, placing on
view phases of facts but little known
but which however has run its course
ever since man first learned the lure
| of endeaVor or the use OF a weapon
in self defense.
The international military demon
STATIONS and the congress of rough
riders have been considerably ampli.
| fled, unfolding all that is new both
in manner and equine equitation.
The wild west, while naturally re.
tanning its past intrinsic features, has
been considerably widened in sub
stance and staged more coherently
illustrating the various episodes more
| dramatically with an investiture oi
scenery and scenic effects.
The mixed races of America more
thoroughly enjoy amusement where
action and ensemble replace the
spoken word" as in the conglomerate
impressiveness OF THE Far East,
which is colorful, veracious and alive
contributing largely to the effective
ness Of this rare and stimulating ex
position, complete out-doing of any
thing shown In the past
A dashirg fox hunting scene pro
grained as The Meadowbrook," with
Fred Corner in jumping competition
with the horses, contributes its quota
to the satisfactoriness OF a matches
performance.
| Colonel Cody. since his retirement
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-27
z. M'MAH0N BADLY
BURNED BY GASOLINE

z. Mcmahon is recovering nicely
from the burns sustained last Tuesday
morning, and although III severe pain
is progressing as well as could be ex-
pected.
On the morning in question. Mr.. Nc
Mahon was cleaning; out a brass COM
partment with gasoline, a part of
which was spilled on his fingers and
arms. He touched a match to the
compartment, and Immediately there
was an explosion. In half a second his
hands and arms were a mass of flames.
A physician was summoned, and the
injured man was given medical atten-
ton.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-27
ORATOR At
DOUGLAS STATUE

Brandon, VT, June Ex-senator
Lewis of Illinois delivered the ora
ton at the unwilling today of the
statue of Stephen A. Douglas, former
senator from Illinois, who was born
here. Lewis referred to President
Wilson's relations with the senate,
comparing them with conditions when
President Buchanan and Senator Doug
las joined issues. He said in part:
Douglas signaled his entrance into
the United States senate by a break
with President Buchanan. The rea-
sons of the break were of a nature
now paralleled by events encircl.ng
Wilson and his senate. Douglas de-
manded distribution of public Offices
in support Of his policies. Buchanan
differed from Douglas and permitted
the patronage TO be used against
Douglas.
Wilson presents an opposite atti-
tude. He puts public good above pub
lie Office and declines to give out Of
fees to senators as compensation for
their support, or penalize those who
oppose him by denying them public
patronage. Buchanan went to defeat
trying TO retaliate upon senators who
opposed his policies and went to DO
litical disgrace trying to destroy sena-
tors because they would not support
his policies. Wilson seeks to emulate
the course OF George Washington in
recognizing no party organization as
having any right to urge its existence
as mere agency Of political Office"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-27

and his wife have agreed to separate.
MIR. Snyde. is employed as a switch
man on the Rock Island road.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-27
JUDGES DISCUSS
The FEE Matter
Bench Of This District Confer
on Naturalization Question
Without Opinion.

The three judges of this judicial
circuit conferred here last evening for
q short time relative to the matter
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-27
URGE dunno. TO VETO
THE UTILITIES BILL

At a meeting Of directors of the
Rock Island Business Mems associa-
ton the secretary was instructed to
wire Governor Dunno at Springfield
today to veto the public utilities bill
which was passed at the recent ses-
sion of the legislature after the elimin-
alton of the home rule" feature. Chi
cago and other large cities desire to
control their own corporations and do
not like the idea of a state commits
sion appointed by the governor taking
charge of this important matter. May
or H. NJ. Schriver and other prom
inent citizens have also wired the chief
executive to the same effect.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-27

OF the circuit clerk being given tire
fees from naturalization papers. This
question was referred to them by the
judiciary committee OF the board of
supervisors, but as not all of the COM
mittee had signed the request, the
opinion of the jurists was withheld in
order that the matter would be in
proper legal form before being acted
on.
1t is said the fees amount to about
5000 a year and there has been for
a long time a question as to whether
they should be turned over to the
county. Both MIR. Gamble and the
board agreed to have the three judges
pass On the matter and viii. take theiI
view as final.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-27
BRUTE ATTACKS
HELPLESS WOMAN.
Siezes Her in Lonely Spot But
Is Finally Captured by
Police.
LYNCHING BEE Is FEARED
Angry Crowd Of Men Surrounds Pris-
oner az He is Being Taken
into Custody.

Mrs. Anna McPeck, a married WON
an residing a. 41112 West Second
street. Davenport, was made the vic
tim Of a brutal assault as she was
walking in a remote part OF the Elk.
position grounds last night when
Ernest Williams. attacked her. Her
cries attracted the attention of the
police. and upon rushing to the scene
of the assault Officers Mccarthy and
Kinney and Special Officer Heverling
captured the man after a battle.
An angry crowd of several hundred
men surrounded the prisoner shouting
String him Up to a telephone pole.
lynch him. kill the dirty dog. Il
was feared that the mob would take
the prisoner away from the police for
a time, but the authorities managed
to get their man safely to the city Jail.
This morning he was bound over TO
the grand jury under $1,000 bonds.
SEIZED BY THROAT.
E!Iiams seized Mrs. McPeck by the
throat, and threw her to the ground.
She screamed with all her might, but
was powerless TO ward off the attack
and it was several minutes before the
police arrived.
Williams was arrested in Rock Island
some time ago on suspicion, the local
authorities believing him to be a man
wanted at Fort Madison. The man
was held IA days and then released.
He has fer the past few weeks been
employed in Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-27
PRISONERS WORK OUT
ON COURTHOUSE LAWN

Some of the prisoners at the county
jail were given & workout today SHOW
ing the lawn mower over the court
house grounds. The men did not
need any Turkish baths when they got
through and the deputies who were
guarding them were almost as hot as
the prisoners themselves.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-27
SNYDER FREED OF
MURDER CHARGE
Husband Accused of Attempt to
Stay Wife by Chloroform
Gets Light Sentence.
is FINED FIFTY DOLLARS
Charge Of Assault With Intent to Com.
NIT Murder Amended to One
of Assault.

Charged with attempting the murder
of his wife by throwing a chloroform-
saturated handkerchief over. her head
as she lay sleeping, Lester NJ. Snyder
was arraigned in police court this
morning. Owing to the fact that
there was insufficient evidence to
prove the murder attempt, the charge
was amended to one of assault upon
motion of States Attorney Floyd NJ.
Thompson, who prosecuted. \ fine of
$50 and costs was tlereupon imposed.
The alleged attack took place on
the night OF June 49, Both husband
and wife had been married before, but
were united on the second matrimonial
venture ii April of this year. An
other man in the case is alleged to
have caused frequent quarrels. On
the night of June IL, Mrs. Snyder
awoke and found q chloroformed hand
kerchief on the pillow beside her bed
Almost overcome by the fumes, she
staggered to her feet and screamed for
help. Neighbors called the police and
the husband was arrested, his case
being continued for ten days On the
stand this morning, Mrs. Snycac de-
MED having been intimate with other
men and stated that her hU>land had,
before June IS, threatened to kill her,
/ besides ordering her from the house
and refusing TO give her food.
/ DRUGGIST TESTIFIEs.
/ Otto Rudert, proprietor of the Elm
! street drug store, 5000 Fifth avenue,
testified that about $50 on the after
noon of June IS Snyder came into the
place and asked for some morphine,
He was informed that the drug was
unstable, and was asked the use for
which it was intended.
Il want to kill a dog" replied Sny'
der
well, chloroform is better for
that" said the druggist.
Did l say morphine?" queried the
customer. Il don't see how l happen
cd to'make that mistake. I meant
chloroform."
Snyder then made inquiries as tc
the most approved methods of killing
a deg by chloroform and purchased E
half-ounce phial of the liquid.
LIGHT FINE.
Evidence introduced was TO the eff
feet that the dose was insufficient t
cause death and that furthermore no
half of the liquid had been used. AT
torney Walker for the defense quoted
som the statutes TO the effect tina
attempted murder cannot be charged
when the defendan. has not the mean!
wherewith to cause death. The charg,
was consequently amended, and Sny
der was sent TO the county jail Il
serve the remainder of his time. HI
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-27
FANS NARROWED
/ IN MISSISSIPPI
Five Hundred Moline Ringside
Bugs Stuck on Sand Bar
for Six Hours.
RESCUED THIS MORNING
Authorities Make No interference
Big Boy Butler Fights a Dou-
Bile Header.

Deferred not a bit by the orders
which have gone out from the states
attorneys Office, prohibiting all fights
In the county and on the river, Mo
line fight fans, several hundred strong,
bearded q boat last night and wit
messed three fast bouts. After the
fun was all over the bugs were forced
70 sit around and wait for daylight,
as the steamer Marquette ran its nose
into a sand bar on the return trip and
was marooned with al. on board until
after o'clock this morning. At this
time the barge was released, but the
boat Itself was not eXtricated until
10 a. N. 1t was sorry looking crowd
that was unlo1ded in Moline IL the
cool gray dawn of the morning. There
was no attempt upon the paS; of the
authorities TO interfere.
The main go was between Steve
Mckinley Of Moline and Eddie Near
ms of Chicago It went Is rounds TO
a draw. Both. boys have met before
at which time the decision was the
same, the fight being shortened to
the extent Of FIVE rounds.
BUTLER SCRAPS TWO.
Big Boy Butler Of Rock Island prov
cd 10 BE- the battling kid. fighting two
different men. In the first, which was
a four-round exhibition, he bested
Young Jack Johnson Of Moline. In
the second it was q battle from the
tap of the gong, Buffers opponent be-
ing mysterious negro whom he was
70 have met ,ast Sunday This mys-
tericus one has fought Sam Langford,
Jim Flynn and lot of the good boys,
and upon hearing Of his prowess But
Ter is alleged TO have gotten cold feet
last Sunday. Big Boy did not like the
notoriety and last night waded in 10
convince tri-city fans that his pedal
extremities we're not wooing an &C
acquaintance with a warming pan
Butler landed a knock out in the
fourth. Several hundred fans witness
ed the fights.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-27

from the saddle, gives his attention
to the performance, for no one else
could supply the inspiration for the
best efforts they are capable of, that
the sight of him inspires in his people.
Two performances will be given at
2 and p. m. at Moline, July s.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-18
DEER|NC ESTATE LARGE
Will of Harvester King, Filed for
Probate, Shows It Elk.
ceeds $4,000 600.

CHICAGO. December 1S.-The will Of
William Deering. disposing Of an estate
valued at more than $12,0O0,OcO was fl ee
In the probate court today. All his
charitable requests were made during
his lifetime and large sums were trans
ferred to his heirs. so that the figures
appearing in the will by no means repre-
sent the fortune which he accumulated
in the manufacture of harvesting ma
chinery
The family residence is left to Mrs.
Deering, for whom MIR. Deering provided
a number of years ago. Richard Howe
his son-in-law, is given $4,000, and 500.
900 is left to the grandson. William
Howe.
The rest of the estate is distributed
one-third to the son. Charles Deering
one-third to son. James Deering, ano
the remaining third in equal shares tc
five grandchildren. Charles. w. {. Deer
ing. Roger Deering. Barbara Deerins
Danielson and William Deering Howe.
ity and education while he was alive
and could see that gifts were used In
accordance with his intentions. He gave
about S1.GOOO00 to Northwestern Uni
yerSity and large sums to the Theological
School at Evanston, Wesley Hospital III
Chicago and numerous other institutions
and charities. The will itself leaves
nothing to charity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-18
ARGUMENTS ARE HEARD
ON NAVAL WAGE ISSUE
Employees at Washington Yard and
Indian Head Plead High
Cost Conditions.

Assistant Secretary Roosevelt today
heard representatives of the employees OF
the Washington navy ward and of the
naval proving station at Indian Head
Md. make arguments why the Navy De-
partment should not approve the wage
scales for those establishments recon-
mcnded by the regular naval wage boards.
About $50 men. mostly laborers are en-
ploycd at the proving grounds. and about
500. mostly machinists, at the local navy
yard In each case the spokesman. who
represented the various trades employed
at both establishments. argued generally
in favor Of liberal wages in view of the
Increased cost of living.
The ease of the Indian Head estab-
lishment was heard in the forenoon and
that of the navy yard was taken up at
2:;D O'Clock in the afternoon. 1t is I'M
derstood that the men at Indian Head
desire an increase in their present wages,
while the men at the navy yard confined
their arguments mainly TO objections to
any reductions in the existing wage
scale. The scale at the yard was raised
during the summer result of special
legislation based the alleged higher
cost Of living in the District. compared
with cities in the general vicinity. The
proposed reductions in the wage scale
at the navy ward are based solely. it Is
said on the wages paid for similar work
in private establishments in the neiShbor
ing cities.
Todays hearings We're held behinI
closed doors. and no information regard
ing them viii be forthcoming from the
Navy Department until il is prepared to
act in the premises. As the new wage
scales at all the navy yards and stations
take effect January / next, ii will be nee
essary for the authorities to take final
action before that date.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-18
RECEPTION BY PENW0MEN.
Members Contribute Original Produc
lions to Entertainment Program.

\ reception and entertainment was
given by the League of American Pen
women at the Raleigh Hotel last night
Mrs. Annie y. Wilder. the leagues presi-
deut. headed the receiving line.
vi but one of the grown1Ips who con
tE-ibu;ed to the program either play ed
sang. recited or read their own compo-
sitions- The single exception was the
reading of R;leys Bear Story by Miss
Frances Wolfe.
Jessie Wilson. daughter of Secretary
Wilson, proved one of the features OF
the entertainment. when she recited
Floral Fairies and .'AIistIetoe Pranr.s.
Miss Josephine Golden PLACED two OF
her ova solos. and Mrs. Ella Herman
Melvin sang several songs, both words
and music OF which were her own.
Ms Della HIine Mertz told a story
of her own weaving. Miss Elizabeth
Hyde sang Songs That Mother Used to
Sing. Miss Evans sang kindergarten
Songs Virginia. the little daughter of
Mrs Virginia King Frye. reclted poems
written by her mother, and Dorothy Rad
igan sang "kittie Song.
In the reception Mrs. Wilder was as
sisted by Miss jamie Russell Smith. Miss
E3stelle Manning Brewer Mrs. Mason Rice.
Mrs. Caroline Atwater Mason and Mrs.
Lucy Jones Harris Mrs Beck. former
president of the legaue. was present.
Miss Josephine Golden was pianist for
the evening. the program being under the
direction of Miss Anna q. Patten.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-18
Memoranda.
TO RAISE SUNKEN SCHOONER.
Owner of Steamer Anne Arundel
Paws Claim for Damages.

4 wrecking outfit belonging TO Lewis
Broom of Baltimore is at Cove point to
raise the oyster schooner Willie f..
Thomas, which was beached to save her
from sinking in deep water after she had
been injured by the steamer Anne Arun-
del striking her.
1t is stated that the Maryland, Della
ware and Virginia Railway Company,
owner OF the Anne Arundel paid the
claim for damages Of j. Il. Webster of
Baltimore, owner of the vessel, and he
is having the Thomas raised. and will
put her in condition for service. The
accident occurred as the Anne Arundel
was backing out from the wharf at Cove
point, the steamer as she was moving
backward striking the vessel
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-18
RAILWAY OFFICIALS MEET.
Heads of Southern and Affiliated
Lines Here for Conference.

officers of the Southern railway, Mo
bile and Ohio railroad and other afiii-
ated lines met at the Southern's offices
today to discuss matters of routine work.
The conference was the first held since
the death of the late president, w. W.
Finley.
were Col. A. B. andrews Of Raleigh, n.
c.. first vice president of the Southern
railway; T. c. Powell of Cincinnati, vice
president of the Southern railway and
Queen and Crescent route; r. V. Taylor
of Mobile. vice president and general
manager OF the Mobile and Ohio railroad
III. w. Millcf Of Atlanta, assistant to the
president of the Southern railway and j.
b. Munson of Macon, Ga. vice president
and general manager OF the Georgia
Southern and Florida railway.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-18
GOT TWO LICENSES TO WED.
Alabama Mans Fiancee Wanted Re.
ligious Ceremony After Civil One.

Alexander II. Clark. thirty-four years
old. OF Montgomery, Ala. secured two
marriage licenses, yesterday. About
o'clock he requested license directed TO
Charles 5. Bundy. a judge OF the Munich
pal Court, authorizing a civil marriage
with Miss Audrey Meyer. nineteen years
old. OF this city.
Two hours later Mr.. Clark again APP
peared at the license bureau and asked
for another bliss permit. He explained
that the civil ceremony had been per-
formed, but that the bride desired a re-
ligious service. The second License was
directed to DIR. Randolph H. Mckim
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-18
Willow Furniture for Gifts.
OUR Displays Are Now at Their Best.

piece OF Willow Furniture placed in furnished
the dark and heavy woods pleasant relief the artistic Ell
which being recognized by all good ousekeepers
Our displays of Willow Furniture complete readi
gift demand whether it be for small fooool
taboure chair ettee gift made from this assortment
5 OF appreciation.
THE PRICE OF WILLOW FURNITURE is RE
MARKABLY LOW, ITS ARTISTIC QUALITY,
DURABILITY AND COMFORT CONSIDERED.
We Feature Especially Two Styles
of Fine Willow Chairs at $500
and Pocket Chair made in splendid design with
and pocket for holding things also the ST.
George Chair very attractive design of the comfort
THIS FURNITURE IS SHOWN MOSTLY IN NATURAL
STATE, BUT OUR WORKROOMS ARE EN1INENTLY WELL
PREPARED TO EXECUTE SPECIAL ORDERS FOR CUSH-
IONS AND TO STAIN OR ENAMEL THIS FURNITURE IN
ANY DESIRED COLOR
Forthno G st
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-18
MOTOR CYCLE RIDER HURT.
Leon Fowler Victim Of Collision
With Motor Truck.

Leon Fowler. twenty-eight years old.
living at 62i 18th street northeast, was
thrown from his motor cycle this morn
ing in a collision with motor truck at
9th and + streets northeast. He received
severe injuries to his head and body, and
was taken home in the truck
Lewis Mortified. who resides at 354l
9th street northwest. was operating the
heavy truck south on 9Th street. and
Fowler was riding west along + street.
The accident occurred, the police report,
when Fowler tried to pass in front of
the truck.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-18
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