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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-09-05
BIRTHDAY SURPRISE PARTY.

MRS. EDWARD O'BRIEN AT HER
home, 373 Second street, was surpris-
ed yesterday afternoon by a company
of ladies vino came TO help her ceIe-
brate her birthday anniversary. The
afternoon diversion was cinch and the
first prize, a linen table cloth, was
wen by Mrs. O'Brien, the second prize
a bonbon dish, was awarded 10 Miss
Bessie Mckinley, and the BOBBY favor
was given to Mrs. c. Johnson. There
was also a bean contest that caused
much amusement and the prizes were
given 10 Mrs. H. Hammerstrom, a
dresser scarf, the second favor a cen
terpiece, fell to Mrs. A Anderson.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-09-05
B. 3. q. BIBLE CLASS.

THE B. B. B. BIBLE CLASS HELD
its monthly meeting at the home OF
Langton Prayer. 943 Twenty-fust
street last evening. After the business
session the class enjoyed a social hour
and a talk by R. C. Smedley, after
which refreshments we're served.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-09-05
GERMAN CHURCH SOCIETY.

THE MONTHLY BUSINESS SEES
sion of the Ladies' Sewing society of
the German Evangelical church was
held at the church yesterday afternoon
and only routine business was trans
acted. They also busted themselves
with sewing and committee served
refreshments.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-09-05
POULTRY MEN HAVE
BANQUET AT CLUB

Enthusiasm was the password at the
banquet of the Mississippi Valley Fan
Gers association held last evening at
the Rock Island club.
Motion pictures assisted in the gem
eral good time At the banquet the
following responded with short
speeches: w. H. Kelley, w. j. Swee-
ney. o. F. Freeman and DR.. o. NJ.
Myers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-09-05

There were other games and musical
numbers and a three course luncneoh
that helped the guests pass a dellgnt
full afternoon. Mrs. O'Brien was given
a purse of money as a gift from the
ladies'.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-09-05

the board of education, the board of
local improvements and the West
Park commission. A banquet is be-
ing arranged to speed him on his way
here
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-09-05
LUNCHEON FOR BRIDES.

Mrs. Charles Wilson at her home
on Kirkwood boulevard, Davenport,
entertained yesterday at luncheon
in honor Of Miss Lily Mott and Miss
Lillian Hubers. brides Of the fall.
After the serving of the luncheon the
company accompanied Mrs. Wilson to
the golf links al the Rock Island
arsenal where they watched their
hostess play golf.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-09-05

ciety will be held Monday evening at
s o'clock at the Association house.
637 Seventeenth street. Matters of
Importance viii come before the So
ciety and the membership is urged to
be present.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-09-05
M. p. L. C. Meeting.

Mutual Protective League council
1913 will hold its meeting at X. G. hall.
over Family theatre, Second avenue
and Nineteenth street, Rock Island.
Sept. 10. 1913. Visiting members well
come.-(Adv.)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-09-05
PICNIC AT SUBURBAN ISLAND

TWENTY-FIVE LADIES, MEM
bers of the Ladies Aid society Of the
Memorial Christian church, went in
body TO Suburban island yesterday
for an afternoon and evening outing.
They carried with them we'll filled
baskets Of provision and a picnic sup
per was much enjoyed. The after
noon proved a delightful one and was
thoroughly enjoyed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-09-05
A SIGHTSEEING TRIP
On the Steamer Helen Blair

: Every Sunday afternoon through
Moline lock to Hampton. Leave al
2:45; return at 600. 35c.-(Adv.)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-09-05
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out the color scheme. In the dining
room where a wedding supper was
served a large yellow bell was sus-
pended above the table and from it to
the corners Of the table extended
streamers of yellow and white. Mr..
Woster is employed at the Watch
Tower. They will make their home in
the Framing apartments in Milan.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-09-05
HUMANE SOCIETY MEETING.

THE MONTHLY MEETING OF
the Rock Island County Humane So
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-09-05

The dainty dress is made of mus
tard eolored silk wolfe. The long
sleeves are slightly puffed into shaped
cuffs, which are trimmed with pearl
buttons and edged by deep ruffle of
white chiffon. The side sections OF
the bodice are of chiffon to match.
The skirt has seam down the back
and lap down the front The right
side Of the skirt is draped at the front
and back, the material falling in soft
folds below the hips.
Arizona republican., 1913-01-26

Warrants hall engine Exhibit A 5O1l45 refundng Exhibit A 162179
  Fxhibi Trans balance 31, 3,922S7 Fund
  of 374739O
  by A. 12 outstanding Ex. 69,172.5O Fundin Bonds Inter Fund no in Exhibit 39,34162 Made By City Warrants Exhibit A................ 1942345 to bonds treasu b. Dec. Roosevelt RoadB onds Fund Dec Total
 2O7295O
Arizona republican., 1913-01-26
EXHIBIT E
 Reconciliation
City City Recorder

Payments Made By City 1ss172o  Bond of cit interest at time sale
 15,742O4 Payments Made By City Treasurer A City s,71e54
 EXCHANGE 1928 general 201ss
  Payments Made By City Warrants issued Exhibit tA...................... Sinking Fund 1909 Bonds  
 City balance Dec 31 .s Fundn Bond So5507
  No receipts payments during audit period S made of items
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-12-31
TRIES To ROB
POLICE OFFICER
Given 80 Days In Jail Follow
ing Chase.
Special to the EVENING NEWS,

Metuchen, Dec 31:-A bold at
tempt to rob the home of Willard b.
Hutchinson, Metuchen's chief of
police, was made this morning. Mrs.
Hutchinson was busy in the kitchen
and her husband, a strapping big fell
low who stands six foot two in his
stocking feet and the terror of evil
doers for miles around Metuchen,
was in bed. Hearing a knock Mrs.
Hutchinson went to the door, opened
it and gazed upon rough individual
who looked like a tramp. The man
demanded money and Mrs Hutchin-
son slammed the door. The man put
his weight against the panel, forced
it open and walked into the house.
Mrs. Hutchinson screamed and her
husband rushed downstairs. He
pounced on the stranger and there
ensued rough and tumble scrim-
mage, with the tramp getting a little
the better of the fTacas. Watching
his chance the tramp broke away and
went tearing up Essex avenue. Hut
Crimson only had pajamas and q
night shirt on and slipping on pair
of slippers he set out after the tramp
who had about 900 yards start.
Near Prospect street former Chief
of Police Gedney, Jimmie CameroE
and William Taylor were out walking
when the tramp whizzed by them. In
the distance Chief Gedney, who
weighs 276 pounds and used to be
the star catcher of the Metuchen A
c., spotted the man in the pajamas
"Stop the thief, stop the thief" yell
ed the man, and Butch Gedney, still
affected by the training Of fifteer
years service as a constable, made
after the hobo with Cameron ant
Taylor following. Gedney got hi
man.
The man was taken to court a.
once and Judge Barr, after delivering
him lecture on the evils of robbinl
policemen, sentenced him to ninety
days in the workhouse. His name
is Augustus CONNER and his home
is everywhere, according to the rec
ord.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-12-31
APPOINTMENTS
MAY Be TAKEN UP
At a Meeting of Aldermen To-
morrow Morning.

Efforts are under way to hold an
informal meeting of the Board of
Aldermen, including the outgoing
and incoming members, at II o'clock
tomorrow morning in city hall. The
purpose ah outlined, by Alderman
at-Large- elect w. Guy Weaver will
be to discuss city matters In general.
This may be followed by Demo-
cratic caucus, at which a decision
would be made on appointments for
the ensuing year. Leading Demo-
Gratis, including Mr.. Weaver, Insist
that no caucus has been held as yet
and that no choice for appointments
have been decided on.
Present Indications are that New
Years day will bring about some de-
cisions, and that announcement of
prospective appointees will be made
Friday. Choice of committees for
the council are likely to be made at
another caucus of Democratic alder
men, which is scheduled to be held
Friday night, the time of the first
committee meeting OF the new Board
of Aldermen.
1t is evident that if any decisions
have been made, the utmost secrecy
is being maintained. In former years
gossip concerning coming elections
and appointments has usually been
rife week or two before the first
of the year. But little concerning
the subject has been heard thus far
this year.
Mayor Ferd Garretson has practi-
cally decided on appointees for the
Board of Health, Board of Trustees
for the Public Library and the Pub
lie Playground Commission. He de-
clines to make them public until
Friday. Inasmuch as the third ward
is not represented In the Board of
Health, the executive will name a
man from that district. George
Wustefeld and Leo Schwartz are the
retiring members. Fritz Hoyler Is
the outgoing member Of the library
trustees and George Reynolds OF the
playground commission. The mayor
also has the appointment Of man
to succeed John Kutcher as shade
tree commissioner, whose term ex-
pired on March 10, last. He will
name school commissioners about
February /.
1t appears practically certain that
Richard F. White will be rechosen
as collector of revenue and Wilbur
LIE Roe as city clerk. There Is some
talk of naming Assistant Street
Commissioner l.. c. Dalton as street
commissioner In place Of George M.
Adair. 1t is claimed that In that
event, Mr.. Adair or some other
prominent Democrat from the first
ward must be given another berth.
Others who may again be selected
include City Treasurer Charles X.
Seaman, Comptroller James A.
Rhodes, City Attorney c. C. HON.
mann, City Physician DR.. M. s.
Meinzer, City Surveyor Samuel J..
Mason and Overseer of the Poor
Cornelius Lyons.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-12-31
8 PERISH IN FIRE
IN NEW YORK CITY
Special By United Pre,s wiYs.

Special BY United Press WIYs
New York, Dec. 31:-Five men
and three women perished early to-
day In a fire that swept five story
tenement ON Monroe street, one of
the most thickly populated sections
on the east side. Three others were
seriously burned and taken to hos
pitfalls. The dead were identified
shortly after the fire was put under
control. Scores Of lives were In
peril when panic stricken tenants
tried to escape down the rapidly
crumbling stairways and blocked
fire escapes. But for the heroic
work of firemen many more would
have been lost. The fire was dis
covered by policeman who found
the first stairway already mass of
flames when he entered. No one in
the building knew of the fire until
he gave the alarm. The tenants
lost practically everything they
owned having no time to save even
wearing apparel. The fire was of
incindiary origin.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-12-31
MAN
FREED BY COURT

George Roberts, with no home,
arrested Monday night by Patrol
man Kasprczak for stealing a pair
of trousers from clothes line in
Maurer, was discharged by Record
er Pickersgill with q warning this
morning, He pleaded guilty to the
charge and gave destitution as his
defense. The man said he had
worked on road while the job
lasted and was then unable to find
other employment. In view of the
fact that Mrs. DeitZ, who caused his
arrest, did not appear to press a
charge of petit larceny he was dis
charged. Recorder Pickersgill and
Chief of Police Patrick J. Burke ad-
vised him to go to the plant of the
American Smelling & Refining Com
pany, where it was said 200 men
were wanted.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-12-31
THINK LIND HAS
NEW PROPOSAL.
Belief Grows That Huerta Is
Ready to Retire.
srseiol bv United Pres. VIZ

Pass Christian, Miss, Dec. al
That special Envoy John Lind, now
steaming northward on the scout
cruiser Chester brings with him at
least tentative proposal from Pres
ident Huerta. was considered certain
in the light Of development at the
winter capitol" today. 1t was un-
derstood that in the last seventy
two hours the provisional president
has renewed his offer to retire, but
with only few of the strings placed
on the original offer withdrawn.
All information regarding the
Lind visit was refused at the pres
ident's cottage today. The Presi-
dent himself was sphinx-like. 1t
was the belief here that the Pres
ident doubts Huerta's good faith in
the latest proposal and wants Lind's
personal views on the matter. But
it is known that the hope of Huerta s
elimination, as a result of these de-
velopments, is only a faint one. The
exact hour of Lind's expected arri.
val is unknown. The President did
not consider the new developments
In the Mexican situation sufficient tc
disturb his usual routine. He
started after breakfast on the thir-
teen mile ride to the golf links and
covered tho pine-hols- course twice
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-12-31
MISSING Girl IS
HOME; A WRECK
Unable To Speak; Police To
Investigate.


Newark, Dec. 31:-In the SAME
mysterious manner that surrounded
her disappearance December 3, Miss
Minnie Klein, twenty years old, of
72 Rutgers street, last night re-
turned to her home and is now in
serious condition and under the
care of physician.
The young woman is hysterical.
and so incoherent in her talk that
Mrs. Morris Klein, the girls moth
er, and other members of the fam
lily have 50 far been unable to learn
where she was during the time she
was away from home. Whether the
young woman has been a white
slave" victim and was held against
her will since her disappearance OF
what happened to her is complete
mystery. When Miss Klein walked
into her home she fell to the floor.
The appearance of her daughter was
such surprise to her mother that
she tainted. A married sister of the
girl stated today that Minnie would
be questioned at the earliest possi-
BILE moment, and If they discover
that the girl has been i'll treated
they will endeavor to prosecute
those responsible.
The day the girl disappeared she
had but five cents In her possession
No money WAS found on her when
she returned and her outside cloth
ing was not that which she was
wearing when she left home.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-12-31
SWndIers Will Probably Be
Sentenced Next Friday In
the Court of Common Pleas
Jury Out 80 Minutes.
M WITNESSES TESTIFY
CE-Tged With Forgery and
SwindIing, New York Men
Face Long Jail Sentences
BunCoed County Merchants.
special to tho EVENING yBns.

Special to tho EVENING 4BWS
New Brunswick, Dec. 81: Guilts
as charged was the verdict pro-
nounced by the jury, which had been
in consultation for only thirty min
utes, yesterday afternoon in the casH
of the state against Henry FeIla.
alias Antonio Mahlick, and Paul
Horwarth, alias Frank Cermaek, al
legged check forgers. The jury was
given the case at $3.50 o'clock yester-
day afternoon, after Assistant Prose-
cutor Joseph e. Stricken had summed
up following the noon recess, and
quickly reached verdict, The court
attaches believed the result fore
gone conclusion, as the evidence pre-
sented was overwhelmingly against
the defendants. Prosecutor George
s. Silzer will probably move for sem
tence of the two men at the Friday
morning session OF the common pleas
court.
Indicted December g.
Fella and Horwarth were indicted
by the grand jury on evidence se-
cured by Detective Richard Peltier,
who arrested the two men on the
East Side, New York city 1t was
claimed by the prosecutors Office
that the prisoners were members Of
a gang of East Side check swindiers,
The indictments We're resd Decemher
s and pleas of not guiIt5o rffas 4as ".
tered for each man III . me f6Ur-ssssa.
nrent. Bail WAS fixed -, bYekingnaln 81 - Il
each count, and the IN disn1atad. ii 81 m .l ana
| jail In defas,H Of bail.
Threelas aictments ,s. EeJIs.
Three int. ctments were returned
against Fella, the true bills being
found for forgery in the specific cont
plants of John Lasko, Martin Water
and George GrenbowicZ. all of South
j Amboy, The first two mentioned
men were South Amboy saloonh eep-
ers, and were called yesterday to tas-
| tify for the state Seven indictments
We're found against Horwarth, on the
charge of defrauding the following
| men, on the following dates: Frank
! Lesk owski, John Lasko, George
Grenbowicz, and Martin Water, all
of South Amboy, October %; Ed
ward Wolpiansky, of Perth Ambos-,
October "a; Joseph Jakosa and JOS
eph Tozsgai, of Woodbridge, May 2i.
1t was claimed that the prisoners
signed the bogus checks Charles
krauzs," Charles J. Crausz, general
contract, of Perth Amboy,'' and
other ways. The merchants who
cashed the checks, which ranged in
amount from $40 to $50, had failed
| to notice the mistake the men had
made in signing general contract"
| instead of general contractor"
| 1t was offered in evidence that the
men had intended to sign the name
| of Ira r. Grouse, general contrac-
| tor, of Perth Amboy, who testified for
| the state on Monday A written con-
fession, signed by Fella, which had
been secured Immediately after that
mans arrest by Peltier in New York,
was accepted in evidence and proved
to be damaging to the defense. Law
yer Moses Sachs, of New York, came
here to assist Lawyer Ed. Hayes, OF
this city, defend the men.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-12-31
In View of The Danger Incident
to Blowing Whistles, ETC., in
New Years Celebration, MIR.
GarretS0n Asks Little Aid.
BLOW WHISTLES LIMITED
To Ten Minutes-CuStom is
Excellent, Says the Mayor,
But An Increase Might
Prove Dangerous.
BLOW WHISTLES LIMITED

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~ VIC" VI Ine ~ uahsei lioiuoh ,
" tne oio ine VI "nls'ies ahu
sounoIhe Vi peiis III ceieplaeion oi
Ine openlhs Oh the he" year. may
VI Pelu odi etson iequesls tna'
those VINO celeDrale IN that way uo
SO Win oescretloh ana keep IL up IoI
not more than ten minutes Inc e&,
ecutlVe suggests that the ploWlhs OF
Whlstles' parucuiariy be cohnned 10
the period within ten minutes lmme-
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-12-31
Although Sheriff Is In Trenton
Today He Was Not Sworn
in as u. S. Marshal Because
of Complications at Home.
SUCCESSOR NOT CHOSEN
Democratic Leaders in County
Unable to Agree on Man to
Fill Out Unexpired Term
Indications Favor AppIeby.
Special to ths EVENING NEWS.

Special to ths EVENING NEWS.
Trenton, Dec. 31:-Although Sher-
If Albert Bollschweiler, of Middle
sex County, was at the Federal
building here today, he was not
sworn in as United States marshal
for the district of New Jersey to
which position President Wilson re-
Gently appointed him. When asked
when he would take the oath as
marshal he replied: II am not GER
tain, but 1t will probably be next
Monday"
Mr.. BolIschweiler stated that the
present uncertainty as to assumin g
his new office was due to the fact
that 1t had not yet been definitely
decided who should succeed him as
sheriff Of Middlesex. He will not
take the oath as marshal until the
new sheriff has been selected and is
ready to qualify because he does
not wish Middlesex to be without a
sheriff even for a short time, as
plications might ensue.
81 expect the new sheriff will be
selected today" said Mr. Bollsch-
weller. He refused, however, to
discuss who would be chosen. II
is understood that Senator Ramsay
who is said to be favorable to the
appointment of Deputy Sheriff Ed
ward j. Houghton will yield to the
wishes of County Clerk Bernard M
Cannon, the county leader, and will
recommend Mayor Arthur Appleby
of Spotswood for sheriff.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-12-31
Leaders Still Undecided.

Sheriff Albert BolIschweiler will
not be sworn in as United States
marshal today nor tomorrow, ac-
cording to information learned this
morning. There has still been no
that be In the Democratic ranks, ps
to whom the candidate is that will
be recommended to fill the unexpir-
ed term of sheriff.
Though 1t was reported yesterday
that Mayor Appleby, of Spotswood
had been finally decided on by the
leaders of the county Democracy,
this morning 1t was decided by lead
ing officials of the county, who de-
clare that there has been no selec-
ton, though they expect man to
be agreed upon that will be satisfac-
tory to the champions of all the diff
ferent candidates aspiring to the of
fee, within few days.
Mr.. Bollschweiler was to have as
sumed charge of the office of United
States marshal tomorrow, but until
he takes the oath of office, he cannot
officially discharge the duties inner
ent to the position. AS when he is
sworn he would automatically vacate
the office of sheriff, the oath of Of
flee will not be taken by the former
sheriff until another is selected to
fill the unexpired term. The sher-
If is spending much of his time at
the office of United States marshal
at Trenton, for the purpose of accru-
ing knowledge of the duties of the
office. 1t is believed that by the end
of the week the leaders of the coun-
ty will compromise, and settle har-
moniously on a man to pluck the
plum of the unexpired term of the
sheriff.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-12-31
CLAIMS TENANT WOULD NOT
LET LANDLORD INSTALL WATER

A case in which it is alleged that
a tenant would not allow land
lord to install water service in his
own house was brought to the at
tention of the police yesterday.
Frank Avchen was the complainant.
He called Patrolman Martin to 207
Hall avenue and told him that de-
spite the fact that he had a permit
from the proper authorities to in
stall water service, tenant would
not permit him to do so. The prin-
clpals argued at length, until stop
ped by the officer. He advised that
they procure warrants if they wish
ed to bring the case into court.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-12-31
Rebels Gaining Upper Hand.

SDertGl bU United i'ress Wire.
Ell Paso, Texas, Dec. 31-Although
the fate of Ojinaga was still in doubt
today, dispatches from there indi-
Gated that the town was expected to
fall into rebel hands before night
full Their ammunition runnig low
the federal garrison was still offer
ing a desperate resistance against
overwhelming odds, but that resist
ance was rapidly weakening.
All advices show the casualties
have been very heavy especially on
the federal side. The defenders
realizing that to be captured would
mean execution, have fought fiercely.
All day yesterday and last night,
however, the rebel forces, number
ing 5000 under General Ortega
and Rodriguez and Carranza, ad-
vanced steadily from the direction
of Lamula and Mulato, gradually
capturing al the outworks erected by
the federals, until at last they had
drawn a vordon tightly around three
sides of the town.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-12-31
KREIELSHEIMER'S

Annual January Cleaning Sale of Furs
begins Saturday, Jan. 3rd. A sale in
volving about $4,000 (at beginning of
the season prices) worth of superb,
fashionable and thoroughly dependable
Furs, made up into a great variety OF
Coats, Sets and Individual Pieces, to be
sold for about $4,000.
Details in the newspaper, Friday Jan
nary End. j. Kreielsheimer & Son, 133
Smith ST., Perth Amboy, N. j.
1138-12-30-31"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-12-31
Creditors File Petition.

Leo Goldberger. representing cred.
tiers of Nathan Weiss, a merchant
at Roosevelt, filed a petition In bank
ruptcy against him in the United
States district court at Trenton yes
terday. Eugene NJ. Clark, cashier
OF the First National Bank of Roose-
welt, was appointed temporary re-
ceiver, and will be required to give
bond for $4,000. The assets OF the
merchant are said to be about
$4,000 and. his liabilities $1,000.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-12-31
FEAR OUTBREAKS AT TRIAL
OF CONFESSED MURDERERS

Specjel by Enffed Press Uire
Chesterdon, Md, Dec. 3l. With
four companies of the Fifth Maryland
Regiment irritating the residents OF
Kent county, trouble was expected
today when the trial of two negroes
began. The negroes are confessed
murderers of farmer aud on Satrr-
day mob attempted to get them out
of jail to lynch them. believing that
because they were under twenty one
years and had confessed they could
not be hanged. This belief is erron
eous and TO prevent another attempt
ed lynching the troops were called by
Judges and the states attorney.