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Rock Island Argus., 1913-01-27
RIVERMEN MEET
WITH ENGINEERS
Railway and Steamboat Line
Officials Discuss Proposed
Bridge Erections.

Steamboat officials and various
other interested rivermen met with
Major Charles Keller at the local U.
S engineers Office this morning to con-
siGer the proposed railway bridges
across the Mississippi river.
Two proposed bridges were discuss
ed, that on the big dam at Keokuk
and an ordinary swing draw bridge
10 be located at some point between
Taber's sawmill at Keokuk and the
mouth of the Des Moines river.
The advisability of permitting the
bridge companies to shorten their
sEeer booms or guide fences at the
North La Crosse, McGregor and Sa-
bula bridges was also discussed. No
Rock Island Argus., 1913-01-27

cutor, will conduct the investigation
before the April grand jury of charges
against Isaac Richardson, the man
upon whom is thought to rest respon-
sibility for the death of Arthur Wun-
drum. Attorney General Cosson of
Iowa has been informed of all events
il the death from exposure OF Wun-
drum and subsequent Investigations by
grand juTies. There has been some
censure in Davenport because OF fall
ure to impose punishment for the
death Of Wundrum and for that reason
the attorney general was invited to
conduct the inquisition himself or send
one of his subordinates.
Rock Island Argus., 1913-01-27

definite action was taken in regard to
tho matters brought up, although all
interested parties we're given an op-
portunity to voice their sentiments as
regards the proposed changes. Among
these present were Captains John and
Joe Streckfus, Rock Island; R. o.
Marsh, Warsaw, H.; W. H. Lamont.
Rock Island; Thomas Wilkinson, Bur
lington: o. ]. Thompson, S. r. Dodge.
Chris Schricker and J. Young, Daven-
port; John Richtman, Nauvoo; Fowler
Manning, general traffic manager
SIeckfus lines, st. Louis; William
Dipple and P. B. Lancaster of LeCIaire
anG Hugh Mckenzie OF Keokuk.
Rock Island Argus., 1913-01-27
TO RIVER
NAVIGATION seen
Steamboat Men Exercised Over
Cutting Off Flow at the
Keokuk Dam.

River men from st. Louis to st.
Paul, if not for a longer stretch of
the Father of Waters, will be inter-
ested in a discovery which the steam
boat men have just made in regard
to that great engineering and water
power project at Keokuk.
They find that while the dam will
create slack and deep water for many
miles up the river, the bill authoriz-
ing the building of the dam confined
it's protective provisions for the steam
boat interests to that part of the
river above the dam. Furthermore,
while they found no such rights con-
veyed by the original bill, they now
find that the water power company has
the right to control the flow of water
below the dam to a degree which they
say might make steamboating imprac-
ticable between Keokuk and the
mouth of the Missouri-almost to St.
Louis.
1t is stated that the promoters Of
the water power project met with the
objection, when they sought to finance
it, that there was not enough water
in the Mississippi at a low stage to
furnish 100000 horsepower. So the
company secured permission, in some
way, at time OF low water to close
certain wickets at sundown, and others
at later hours, SO that by midnight
three-fifths of the flow of the river
will be shut off, that the pool may be
refilled to meet the increased demands
on the turbines for current the fol-
lowing day. The current being sold
mainly to manufacturers, the daylight
demand for 1t is expected to be largely
in excess of that at night, especially
after midnight.
Engineers differ as to how much
this practice would cause the water
to fall in the stretch of river below
the DAM" said Captain Walter A,
Blair in an interview. THE lowest es'
innate that l have heard, however. is
that it would fall foot, and some say
as much as three feet. A fall of a
foot, at a time of low water, would sus'
pend navigation, however, owing TO
the rocks and the rough bottom of the
river for miles below the dam" None
of the rivermen have dreamed of this,
Rock Island Argus., 1913-01-27
Natures Remedies for Disease.

Every fall IN oiden times the fam
lily medicine chest was replenished
with roots, herbs and barks, natures
remedies for disease. Scullcap for
nervousness. Pennyroyal for colds,
Glover Blossoms for the blood, Thor
oughwort for colds, Wormwood and
Balm of Gilead Buds for sprains, and
so on II is interesting to note that
the most successful remedy for fe-
male ills the world has ever known
had its origin nearly forty years ago
from roots and herbs and Lydia r.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound is
made today in immense quantities
from those same roots and herbs with
extreme accuracy, care and cleanli-
ness. The standard remedy for fe-
male ills-(Adv.)
Rock Island Argus., 1913-01-27

to be the president, vice president,
secretary and treasurer. Provision is
made for the appointment of various
committees to consist of three men,
bers. The advisory council is to meet
on the first Saturday of each month
and the date of the annual meeting is
fixed for the first Saturday in October.
The membership shall include all resi-
dents OF the county, but the question
of membership fee was left to the COM
mittee of 25 to settle.
Rock Island Argus., 1913-01-27
GIRLS MODESTY
CAUSES STRIFE
H. E. Brown, Former High
School Principal Here, Faces
Unusual Problem.
STARTS AN INVESTIGATION
New Trler Township Girl Objects to
Stripping for Physical ExamIna-
tIon by Woman Physician.

H. e. Brown. former principal of
Rock Island high school and now
holding similar position at the New
I Trier township high school at VIII
mette' Ill, just out Of Chicago, is con-
fronted by a delicate situation which
will tax even his diplomacy. The
troubles hinges on a rule OF the school
requiring a physical examination of
the girl students who desire TO make
use OF the gymnasium and the swim
ming pool which are adjuncts to the
institution. Chicago papers OF yes
terday say that citizens Of Wnmette.
Winnetka, Kennilworth and Glencoe
are very much wrought up because
one Of the girls of the school claims
that she is suffering of nervous hys-
teria as the result OF the shock to her
modesty occasioned by her being fore
ed TO disrobe in the presence of some
u other girls. the lady physical in
~,
submit TO a physical examination. .
As a result of the fuss which has
been kicked up, investigation of the
matter is IN progress by Principal
Brown and by the Illinois branch of
the National Society for Medical Free
dom.
OBJECTED TO EXAMINATION.
The pir1 ubpca n
the Investigations. is Miss Rebecca
Antoszewski, daughter of a Polish set
tlement worker and missionary. The
family is one Of refinement and means,
living in Glencoe.
My daughter objected from the first
TO the manner Of the examination. 4"
says Mrs. Antoszewski, "and can
readily see that IL would be a terrible
ordeal for her. When she told me that
the girls were taken into a room in
groups and stripped OF their clothing,
] too objected. Realizing that the idea
oi examination was good and not
wishing to oppose the school authori-
ties, ] had our family physician ex-
anime her and issue a certificate Of
kbpu utdllu. / ne SCHOOL AuInOrltleS
refused 10 accept this, however. The
principal sent her into the examina-
ton room with dozen others. There
they talked to her for two hours until
she was worn out. When she was
examined, she was crying and when
she returned home. she was sick. |
am going TO fight in this case for the
protection OF my own children and for
those of other parents as well. ] shall
present the matter to the school
board"
MIR. BROWNS STATEMENT.
Following is the statement made by
Principal Brown:
Il do not believe that the instructor
forced the girl to undergo the exam
ination. But l have been making and
] am continuing to make an investi-
cation OF the affair. AS for the ex.
animation itself believe it is neces-
sary that students should be examined
before they are permitted to work in
Rock Island Argus., 1913-01-27

the gymnasium and to use the swim
ming pool
This school is the first one of its
kind in the state. 1t has been our idea
to make it community center, and
We have introduced these examina-
tichs for the protection of the con-
munity. Whatever else have to say
will be said TO the school board.
cannot say what action they may
take"
Rock Island Argus., 1913-01-27
J. R0SENFIELD BUYS
SODINPS HOLDINGS

1t was learned In Moline today that
Joseph Rosenfield of Rock Island has
purchased the holdings in the neigh
boring city of Harry A. Sodini, name
ly the Family and Barrymore theatre
leases. The consideration was not
made public.
Rock Island Argus., 1913-01-27
Licensed TO Wed.

The busiest and mightiest little
thing that ever was made is Chamber.
lain's Stomach and Liver Tablets
They do the WORK whenever you re-
CURE their aid. These tablets change
weakness into strength, listlessness
into energy, gloominess into joyous
meas. Their action is so gentle one
don't realize they have taken a pur.
gatiye. Sold by all druggists.-(Ady.J
Rock Island Argus., 1913-01-27
HEAD BLOWN OFF
WHILE HUNTING
Harry Wiese, 16-year-o old Lad
Living Near Davenport Is
Killed.
COMPANION FIRES SHOT
Two Were Walking Along Road To-
sether When Gun Was AccI-
dentalIy Discharged.

Harry Wiese, 16-year-old lad living
on the Jersey Ridge road a mile out
side the Davenport city limits, was &C.
cidentally shot and almost instantly
killed at 4:3O o'clock Saturday after
noon by boy companion, John WEIGH
man, aged 15, while the two were out
hunting.
So close was the Wiese boy to the
end of the shotgun barrel that half
Of his head was blown off by the fatal
shot. He was walking directly behind
young Welchman, who was carrying a
double barrel gun over his shoulder.
PULLS TRIGGER BY ACCIDENT.
In some manner the Welchman boy
happened to touch the trigger and the
shot was fired, the end of the barrel
striking young Wiese on the forehead
al the same time.
The two were on the Jersey Ridge
road a half mile north of the victim s
home when the accident occurred.
The Welchman boy ran for assist
arce TO the home of E. F. Johnson,
grandfather of the Wiese boy and
with whom he lived. When the grand
father reached the scene of the acci-
dent the boy was lying in a pool of
blood by the roadside, half of his head
blown off
Rock Island Argus., 1913-01-27
STATE AUTHORITIES
TO PROSECUTE CASE

Iowa state authorities, on invitation
Of Fred Vollmer, Scott county prose
Rock Island Argus., 1913-01-27
BURLINGTON TRAIN
NO. as IN COLLISION

Burlington passenger train No. 45,
which was due here from Sterling Sat
urday evening at $50 O'Clock, was an
hour late owing to a wreck at Barstow
about 5 o'clock. The passenger train
while pulling into the yards at Bar
stow collided with freight train. The
passenger engine was badly damaged.
No one was injured.
Rock Island Argus., 1913-01-27
COMPANION HEARTBROKEN.

The two boys had been inseparable
companions for several years and the
Welchman lad is heartbroken over the
affair. His first words to his mother
when he returned home we're I've just
killed my best friend" He then shut
himself up in the house and refused
to see anyone.
The Wiese lad is an orphan and
made his home with his grandparents.
His only other relative is a sister,
Dorothy, also living with the grand
parents. The shotgun belonged to the
victim of the accident.
Rock Island Argus., 1913-01-27

All the news all the rime-The
Argus
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-06-19
Graded Union Met.

The Abilene Graded Sunday School
Union met at the Evangelical church
Friday night. P. F. Schilling gave
an interesting and practical talk on
boys work. Mrs. Hugh Lomax re-
viewed chapter Of the reading cir
Gle book, Some Great Stories and
How to Tell Them" The usual de-
partmental lessons were taught. The
following officers were elected for
the coming year: President, Mrs.
H. s. Taylor; vice president, Mrs.
W., o. Steen; OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES,
Miriam Picking; department super
intendents: Beginners, Grace Kray-
bill; Primary. Mrs. J. e. Keel; Junior
Edna Kaufman; intermediate, Mary
Harrison; Adult, L. H. Kump; liter
AZURE and press, Nina Nichols; chair
man music committee, Nellie Schuer-
man; chairman social committee,
Mrs. Roy Baker.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-06-19
DRUNK AND DISORDERLY
JUNK DEALER JAILED,

George Gibbs, junk dealer, wal
extremely drunk last night. He be-
came obstreperous in a pool hall
and when he refused to obey an
order to leave was forcibly elected
In the scuffle he was thrown to the
pavement, cutting "a cash on his
face.
A crowd collected. Tom Edmund.
son, night Waterman, conducted him
to the city jail. This morning Judge
Porter assessed a fine Of five dol
lars and costs against him, which he
paid.
Following his father down the
street to Jail last night, was his
little boy, crying pitifully. tits all
right, nothing's the matter, son"
the drunken man told the child, but
he would not be comforted. go tell
mama l got put in JAIL" the father
said. The night witchman, too,
tried to console the boy, but 1t was
useless. Crying still, he went home
to tell his mother as he was bid
den. And two more children are
at home, still younger.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-06-19
HOLDS 2-CENT LAW VALID.
Maximum Freight Rates Included in
Decision.

Washington, June 17.-Validity
Of two-cent passenger laws and max
imum freight rates in Missouri, Ar
kansas and West Virginia, were up
held by the supreme court today.
in another series Of decisions in the
noted state rate cases. No decision
was announced in the Kentucky
cases.
In the Missouri case the great ma
jority Of rates contested by the rail-
roads as confiscatory were held val
i'd. State freight rates established
in Oregon also were approved. All
claims that the state laws attacked
interfered with interstate commerce
were swept aside, following the pre-
cedent set in the Minnesota rate de-
cision a week ago.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-06-19
TARIFF MEASURE
TO CAUCUS SOON
Senate Finance Committee Nearly
Through.
DISCUSS AGRICULTURAL RATES
Graduated Tax ON Tobacco Rejected
Live Stock and Grain To
Be Free With Counter
vailing Duty.

Washington. June 17.-After six
weeks work on the Underwood tar
If bill, the Democratic leaders OF
the senate have nearly completed the
task, and will have the revised mea-
sure ready for the party caucus this
week.
Majority members Of the finance
committee met today to begin con-
sideration Of the subcommittee re-
port Of the agricultural schedule.
Little time will be taken 1t was said
because the entire Democratic menu
bership already has conferred on
changes of cattle and agricultural
materials which are to go on the
free list with the countervailing
duty provision.
The schedules remaining to be
approved are sundries, silk and the
free list and the committee also
has to yet act on the income tax
and administrative sections. There
are few undecided points in connec-
ton with metal, cotton and wool
schedules to be taken up, and the
committee also has determined up
on a date when the provisions OF
the wool and sugar schedules are
to be made effective.
A graduated tax on tobacco as an
amendment to the tariff bill was
unanimously rejected by a majority
of the members Of the senate fin
ance committee, who voted down
Senator Hitchcock's amendment sug-
gested by Attorney General Mercy
nolds. The committee approved
placing live stock and grains on the
free list, with a countervailing duty
except oats.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-06-19
WILL GID CROSSES
145 FEET IN AIR.

Fred Nixon, the steeple jack, this
afternoon closed contract for the
painting of the two spires on the
Catholic church and the gliding Of
the steeples. The consideration, Mr..
Nixon said this afternoon, was $3.50,
the material to be furnished him.
Already this afternoon he is ar
ranging his rope scaffold and will
begin work at once. The painting
of the spires, and especially the
crosses, is about the most daring
feat a painter can pull off in sa-
lima. 1t is las feet to the top OF
these crosses.
Some years ago, when Mr.. Nixon
painted these same steeples and
crosses he astonished and almost
Mortified the big audience below, by
standing up on the tip top Of one
of the crosses on one leg and calm
" rolling and lighting a cigarette
while in that position, 145 feet
above the streets.-salina Union.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-06-19
CONTRACT AWARDED FOR
SPRUCE STREET PAVING

The contract for laying curb, gut
ter and asphaltic pavement on Spruce
street from Fourth to Seventh street
was awarded to the Kaw Paving
company of Topeka this morning by
the commissioners. The paving will
cost $1.4S a square yard. The to-
tai amount of the contract, includ-
ing curb and gutter and repairs to
the paving in the business district,
is $4,000.
There were no other bidders,
since the Kaw company has its ma
chinery on the ground and could
bid much cheaper than any other
firm. The last asphaltic concrete
paving installed cost cents yard
less. The increase is due to rise
in the price of cement.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-06-19
POOL HALL PROPRIETOR
SOLD ALCOHOLIC CIDER:

Charged with selling cider con
tanning too much alcohol, Floyt
Wilson, proprietor of pool hall OF
Second street, will stand trial Wed
nesday before Judge Quinn.
He was arrested this afternoon
and released ON a $1,000 bond. The
evidence upon which the arrest was
made was secured from a number
of men who were summoned before
Arthur Hurd, county attorney
George Gibbs, arrested last night for
being drunk, furnished part of the
testimony. Gibbs was forcibly eject
ed from the pool hall last night
after refusing to leave when Will
SON ordered him to.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-06-19
SHIFTING SOIL
Real Estate Transfers Reported b
J. e: Keel. AbstractOF.

Anna Dakin to H. F. Dakin, s u
sw Y and 8 " Sc Il 2O-11-1, 81
Fred w. Wright to Jas. NJ. Ginder
SIS #. lots II, IS. blk AZ, North
add Enterprise, 1925.
Sherman Kirk ct ux to ]. D. Winter
n Y NV Y 1912, $1,000.
Henry Foss to Nelson c. Dyer, Blk
s, Highland add Abilene, $500.
VIM. Homer ct ux to Adolphus Can
trell, ne Y POLAR, $4,000.
Ross NJ. Tilton ct al to Isabel C.
Tilton, Sc Y 1922, 81.
NJ. H. Malott, gdn., to Harry s. Noel
IN 1-16 int. in Sc Y 1-12-2, $3.50,
Isabel C. Tilton to Harry 8. Noel
und 1916 int. in Sc Y 1-12-2,
a12,45O.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-06-19
COAL HOUSE BURNS
OWNER ENJOYS SHADE


While George e. Lipps and hi
family were enjoying the shade ii
their front yard yesterday Afternoon
at S15 West South Fourth street, &
large coal shed near the back Of
the house was burning. Neighborl
saw the smoke and flames, and In
formed Lips.
The fire department arrived toe
late to save the coal shed. but ex,
tinguished fire which had spread to
the back part of the house, because
of the proximity of the shed. The
loss was less than hundred dol
lars, uninsured.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-06-19
AT THE NORMAL INSTITUTE.

The model school opened this
morning with an. enrolment of elev-
en-, under the direction of Miss
Madge Sproat, of Topeka, special
list in primary instruction. 1t will
continue the remaining two weeks
of the institute.
Three more students enrolled this
morning: Miss Neva Clark, Chap
man, and Misses Mary Karr and
Florence Glenn Of Manchester.
W. o. Steen, county superinten-
dent, reports that number of
speakers have been secured for
chapel in the near future.
John Macdonald, editor Of the
Western School Journal. visited the
normal this morning and made one
Of his usual felIcitous talks. abb
Iene is improving wonderfully, he
said. "Every time come here 1t
looks better and 1t il one Of the
towns Of the state that Il always
WsIl-orsdsred ana attraetivs.S
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-06-19
ONLY MEANEsT PEOPLE
STEAL FROM CEMETERY

Abilene is one Of the best towns
in Kansas and we have very few
people who could not at all times
be classed among the best people
ON earth, but there are a some--a
very few-who are mean enough to
go to the cemetery and steal Jars
and other vessels left on the graves
for holding flowers.
The officers in charge Of the cem-
etary are looking for these people
and something is going to happen
when they are caught.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-06-19
ABILENES POPULATION
GREW 1913 IN A YEAR

According to the figures of the
tax assessor Abilene has grown in
population 1928 since March first Of
last year. On March 1, 1918, by
actual count, the population was
4459. Last year at that time 1t was
4,331. During the past year the
country districts have lost slightly,
while the cities have more than made
up the difference.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-06-19
HOMES FOUND FOR
TWO WRIGHT GIRLS

Although Mrs. Fred Wright was
awarded the custody Of her children,
Florence and Bessie, when the court
granted her a decree of divorce four
years ago, she abandoned them.
They have lived since with their
father in Enterprise. Probation au-
thorities found that their home sur
roundings were not all that could
be desired, SO they were taken from
his care. Today homes were found
for them, one at Solomon, the other
ON a farm. Florence is ~ years
old and Bessie IA.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-06-19
MARSHAL ENGLE TRYING
TO EDUCATE THE DRIVERS

Marshal Engle is putting in his
evenings standing at the intersection
of Broadway and Third trying to
educate the drivers of motor cars
and other vehicles. Folks are learn
ing and most drivers keep to the
right. Likewise the standing of cars
on the streets is improving. The
ordinance provides that a car must
stand with the right side next the
curbing which is the only correct
position.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-06-19
SIX AMERICANS KILLED.
RebeIIIous MOrOs Routed at Mount
Bagsag.

Manila, June IA complete
rout Of the rebellious Moros al
Mount Bagsag was accomplished by
the American forces during the
night, with a loss of six killed and
seven wounded. The battle began
Just before dark. The fighting was
fierce but the American advance
was so determined that the Moros
stole away. They will be pursued
ceaselessly.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-06-19
DROUGHT DOESN'T HURT
THIS POTATO PATCH.

Dry weather doesn't worry B. #.
KesHinger. On three acres of ground
Just west of Vine street, bordering
Mud Creek, which he has planted
in potatoes, he has an irrigation
plant in operation. Electricity pumps
the water from the creek. The
plants are green and strong, and in
dications point to remarkably large
yield.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-06-19
COLORED LODGE HAS
BIG CHICKEN DINNER

Yesterday noon the Knights and
Ladies of the Tabernacle, a national
colored lodge, enjoyed chicken
dinner In the lodge rooms over
Brewers store. Later the annual
sermon was preached at the African
Baptist church by Rev. Scott of
Minneapolis. There were guests
from Salina, Minneapolis and other
central Kansas towns.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-06-19
GOVERNMENT PROCEEDS
AGAINST GROCERY TRUST"

Birmingham, Ala, June 1.-THE
criminal contempt proceedings
brought by the government against
the Southern Wholesale Grocers' As
ISOLATION and fifty-nine individuals
for alleged violation Of the anti
trust decree against the "grocers'
trust" come up for hearing in the
federal court here today.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-06-19

The regular examination for coun-
ty teachers certificates will be held
at the close of the institute. on FRI
day and Saturday, June "a and %,
1913. This examination win be held
in the Garfield school building in
Abilene, Kansas, beginning at z
o'elock a m w. o. sTEEN.
supsrfntendent Public Instruction.
i2d1t1swzt
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-06-19
GOSSIP OF SOCIETY.

Miss Esther Roop entertained the
Philadoras last night. Following
supper, the evening was spent with
games and music.