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Rock Island Argus., 1913-10-30
IN FIGHT
TO FREE A. VEINS
East Moliners Raise Funds and
Secure Services of Attor-
ney j. K. Scott.
ACCUSED CLAIMS AN ALlBI
Relatives of the Alleged Murderer Re
pudiate Him-Prisoner Is
Unworried.

Friends Of Alphonse Vens have
started a determined fight for his
freedom.
NJ. DeWulf of East Moline this
morning secured the services Of ]. K.
Scott, in behalf of the man accused
of staying Basil Martens. We ex-
pect TO raise plenty of money for Vens'
defense" he said, "and / expect to
interest my countrymen in his behalf"
vens has been repudiated by men,
bers of his own family. UDon his
arrival at the county jail yesterday
afternoon, he asked for his brother,
Emil, who resides at Wheatland, Ill.
and the sheriff Immediately communi-
Gated with the kinsman by long dis
tance telephone.
your brother, Alphonse, is here and
would like to see YOU said the sheriff.
You can tell him that l am done
with him and never want to see him
again" said the brother. What's
more, the rest of the family feels the
same way about it"
HAS ALIBI. HE CLAIMS.
This morning Vens had long talk
with his attorney. The accused man
was in cheerful mood and laughed
! frequently. He is confident that he
will be acquitted. NJ De Wulf said
he hoped to have the brothers rally
| ing to the support of Alfonso before
many hours had elapsed.
Vens claims an alibi. He told the
sheriff he bought ticket for Roches-
ter on Oct. at Moline, whereas the
warrant issued by the states attor-
ney, gives Oct as the date of the
crime.
( 81 also bought a new suit of clothes
at a place near the depot in Moline, -
said Vens 81 wanted to go to Roches.
ter to dispose of some property there
My wife wanted TO go back to the old
country. | gave her all the money
! secured from the sale, with the excep
/ tion of SIT, which / retained AS to
the statement of William Kerr, in
which he claims to have seen me in
the woods back of Exposition park
two weeks ago, ] can produce 20 Oh
so witnesses who can swear to the fact
that ] was in Rochester at that time.
The requisition, now in possession
of Sheriff o. L. Bruner, was the first
to be signed by the new governor
of New York, Martin H. Glynn, fol
lowing the deposing of SulSer.
Rock Island Argus., 1913-10-30
MEETING OF WIRELESS
CLUB Is POSTPONED

The meeting of the Tri-City Wire
less club, which was to have been held
in the club rooms in the Best building
last evening, was indefinitely post
poned owing to the inability of Mr..
karlowa of this city to attend.
Karlcxa was scheduled TO give an ad-
dress at the meeting.
This afternoon Mr.. Karlowa de-
parted for Bushnell. H., where he will
operate the instrument located in that
city in an effort to establish communi-
cation with the local club
Rock Island Argus., 1913-10-30
RETAIL GR0CERS TO
ENJOY A BANQUET

The Retail Grocers' association will
entertain with their annual dance and
banquet this evening at o'clock at
the Watch Tower. The affair is for
members OF the organization and their
families and an excellent time is prom
ised for all who are present. Dancing
will be enjoyed from to 10, followed
by a dinner.
Rock Island Argus., 1913-10-30
CONDITION OF SUPT.
FERGUSON UNCHANGED

The condition Of $. J. Ferguson,
county superintendent of schools, who
is a patient at St. Anthony's hospital,
remains unchanged. Reports from the
hospital this morning were 70 the eff
feet that he did not appear to improve
any nor does his condition seem more
serious than following the operation
he underwent several days ago.
Rock Island Argus., 1913-10-30
MILITARY BOYS SHOOT
AT THE LOCAL RANGE

Seven members OF Company A,
Sixth regiment, Illinois National
guard. spent today at the Rock Island
range finishing up their marksman.
ship work for the year Although sew.
eral OF the men have competed part
OF the course. two OF the military boys
will have TO shoot the whole series.
Rock Island Argus., 1913-10-30
AGAINST
A HOSPITAL SITE

II is understood that a petition of
demonstration against the site selected
for the municipal sanitorium is being
prepared for presentation 20 the city
commission. One of the grounds on
which the signers are urging recogni-
tion for their claim is that favorable
action was taken on protest against
a former site.
Rock Island Argus., 1913-10-30

lost very long and no strange giri COM
ing into the city lacks proper direc-
ton and escort to places of safety.
All three of the lady cops" are
husky and look as il they could take
care of themselves, and others, too.
Mrs. o'connor has been a worker
along social lines in this city during
the past two years Mrs. Eissnhari
has taken much interest IN politics
since California got equal suffrage.
Rock Island Argus., 1913-10-30
BesutifuI Halr. . Joy Foreyer,

II you have beautiful head Of hair.
Try to keep It. If you have not, try
to get it MeTitoI Hair Tonic keeps
the scalp clean, promotes a healthy
growth of beautiful hair. and keeps
It soft and lustr~us. Try It. Harper
House Pharmacy and II. o. Rolfs. dis
pensoTv chemist, sole agents.-lA lAdY.) }
Rock Island Argus., 1913-10-30

They took a prominent part in car
ing for the big influx of strangers last
week for the Portola festival. They
were stationed at the principal rail
road depots and the Juvenile Detention
home.
The principal duty of the cop
pettes" is the keeping away Of ur-
sophisticated young girls from the
clutches OF white slayers. They cover
the city so well that no lost girl stays
Rock Island Argus., 1913-10-30
OBITUARY
~ NERAL or ROE FAIRMAN.

' 7NNfINlNNf VT HNVNs u y Nv N'HlNNs
The remains of Roe Fairman, 4-year-
old son OF Mr. and Mrs. w. b. Fair
man. 533 Thirtieth street, were laid to
rest in Chippiannock cemetery this
afternoon. Funeral services were held
at the late home at O'Clock this af-
ternoon. Rev. NJ. r. Chatley. pastor
OF the Memorial Christian church was
In charge.
Rock Island Argus., 1913-10-30

San Francisco. Oct. 30.-San Fran
cisco has joined the procession of cit
les having lady cops
Three of them, Mrs. Margaret Vic,
toria Higgins. Mrs. Kate O'1onnor and
Mrs. Katherine Eisenhart, were sworn
in by Chief of Police White few days
ago and are now earning their salar
les.
Rock Island Argus., 1913-10-30
FUNERAL OF WILLIAM BURNS.

The funeral services over the re
mains OF William Francis Burns. the
Davenport young man who was fatally
injured in the Rock Island yards Of
this city Sunday evening. were held
at his late home al 9 o'clock this morn
ing Services were conducted by
Father ID. J. Flannery and burial was
made in St Marguerite's cemetery.
Rock Island Argus., 1913-10-30
Police News.

Raymond Meyer, moocher. was hand
ed 20-day sentence this morning. He
was soliciting aims on the public thor
oughfares yesterday afternoon, and af-
ter being refused several times, be-
came ugly. threatening TO annihiIate
his prospective benefactors. Officer
Charles Ginnane put a stop to the
monkey doodles.
Rock Island Argus., 1913-10-30
MOTION FOR NEW TRIAL
DENIED BY JUDGE BELL

A motion for a new trial in the case
of William Garnett and Mag Colwell.
charged with fornicatioa and adultery.
was denied IN county court by Judge
\. 5. Bell yesterday afternoon. Harry
McCaskrin and Clyde Walker were
counsel for the defendants.
Rock Island Argus., 1913-10-30
tuNERAL oF WILLIAM HAALK.

The funeral services over the re-
mains OF William f. Haalk who was
electrccuted at the corner OF Second
street and Sixth avenue. will be held
tomorrow afternoon. The services will
he conducted at his late home. 612
Second street, at 1880 o'clock and at
tho German Lutheran church at .
o'clock. Rev. Ph. Wilhelm will have
charge and burial will be made il
Chippiaunock cemetery.
Rock Island Argus., 1913-10-30

Miss Conchita Sepulyeda, queen of
the Portola festiva,. the three-day
celebration a San Francisco com
memorating the discovery of San Fran
cisco bay by Don Casper de Portola,
which has just closed. is the daughter
Of Ignacio Sepulveda. a former Los
Angeles judge. On her mothers side
she is the descendant of one Of Cali
fornia's oldest families, tracing its
lineage direct from Don Casper him
self. The family holds thousands of
acres in old Spanish grants.
Rock Island Argus., 1913-10-30

ed a divorce this morning from her
husband. H. p EIIingsworth by Judge
R. W. olmsted Cruelty was alleged
shaIIberg & Harper were the counsel.
Rock Island Argus., 1913-10-30
Rockford. Ill.-Rockford users

Rockford, Il-Rockford users Of
cigarets sought in vain Wednesday for
an oasis at which they might obtain a
supply of the banned smokes. Smok-
ers we're informed the lid was on and
would remain in the hope the council
Rock Island Argus., 1913-10-30

her by her sceompanist Miss Lid
man also played two piano selections,
Debussy's Rejects dams Teau and
Chopin's scherzo in minor, The
latter was so vigorously appiauded
that Miss Lidman was forced to re
spond with an encore, rendering Mac
DoweIi's Wandering Iceberg
Rock Island Argus., 1913-10-30

might be influenced to license the sale
Of cigarets.
Rock Island Argus., 1913-10-30
New Term Opens at Browns 6usL
ness College Monday.

New classes will be formed in all
branches. in both day and evening
school. at Browns Business college,
Monday. Nov. 3, 1918. A training re-
ceived in good business college is a
protection for life. Better than money,
stocks. bonds or real estate. Invest.
gate this during the next few days and
enroll in. the new class Monday morn
ing (Adv.)
Rock Island Argus., 1913-10-30

All the news all the time The
Argus.
Rock Island Argus., 1913-10-30

Divorce Granted.
Nrs. Laura Ellingsworth was grant
The day book., 1913-10-04

And Clementina has such funny lit
tie cough. hope she is stronger than
she looks. oh, / am really getting at
tached to he, she is so gentle and
high bred Gen. Pinkney's brother
was once Minister to Bolivia"
And then Joe, with the air of
Monte Cristo, drew forth ten, five,
a two and one-all legal tender
notes-and laid them beside Delia's
earnings.
''Sold that watercolor of the
obelisk to. a man from PEORIA he an
nounced overwhelmingly.
Don't Joke with me-" said Della
mot from Peoriaw
"All the way. wish you could
see him, Dele. Fat man with a
woollen muffler and quill toothpick.
He saw the sketch in Tinkle's win
dow and thought it was windmill at
first He was game, though, and
bought it anyhow. He ordered an
other-an oil sketch of the Lacka-
wanna freight .depot-to take back
with him. Music lessons! Oh, guess
Art is still in it"
'1'm so glad you've kept on" said
Della, heartily. you're bound to
win, dear. Thirty-three dollars! We
never had so much to spend before.
Well have oysters tonight"
"And filet mignon with champig-
nons," said Joe. Where is the olive
fork?"
On the next Saturday evening Joe
reached home first. He spread his
SIS on the parlor table and washed
what seemed to be great deal of
dark paint from his hands. I
Half an hour later Della arrived,
her right hand tied up in shapeless
bundle of wraps and bandages.
''How is this?", asked Joe after the
usual greetings. Della laughed, but
not very joyously.
"Clementina," she explained, Gin
The day book., 1913-10-04

entina is not in good health; she is
so nervous. In serving the rabbit
she spilled great lot of it, boiling
hot, over my hand and wrist. 1t hurt
awfully, Joe. And the dear girl was
so sorry! But Gen. Pinkneyl-Jo
that old man nearly went distracted.
He rushed downstairs and sent some
body-they said the furnace man or
somebody in the basement to a
drug store for some oil and things to
bind it up with. :. 1t doesn't hurt so
much now:' n.
whats this?" asked Joe, taking
the hand tenderly and pulling at
some white strands beheath the
bandages. @
"It's something SOFT" said Della,
that had oil on it. Oh, Joe, did you
sell another sketch?" she had seen
the money on the table.
did -" said Joe; "just ask the
man from Peoria. He got his depot
today, and he isn't sure but he thinks
he wants another parkscape and a
view of the Hudson. What time this
afternoon did you burn your hand,
Dele?"
Give: o'clock, think" said Della,
plaintively. "The iron-I mean the
rabbit came off the fire about that
time. You ought to have seen Gen.
Pinkney, Joe, when"
"Sit down here a moment, Dele"
said Joe. He drew her to the couch,
sat beside her and put his arm across
her shoulders.
what have you been doing for
the last two weeks, Dele?" he asked.
She braved it for a moment or two
with an eye full of love and stubborn
ness, and murmured a phrase or two
vaguely of Gen. Pinkney; but at,
length down went her head and out
came the truth and tears. -
81 couldn't get any pupils" she
confessed. "And I couldn't bear to
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-01-22

He has just been elected treasurer of
the Manning Piano Company, So North
Pryor street For the past twenty
years Mr. Byrd has been identified with
the Southern piano trade. and has held
important positions with some of the
best known houses in this section. He
was formerly with the John Church
Company. of Chattanooga, Tenn, and
since he has made his home in Atlanta
he has made many friends who will be
pleased to know Of his new connection.
Dayton, the man with four voices,
who made such a decided hit at the
Empty Stocking concert at the Grand
for The Georgian fund, is at the Mont
gomery this week and is receiving an
ovation. His pleasing manners and
happy smile have won for him many
friends in Atlanta who are delighted
that he is again here.
The great reduction sale Of cut glass
by Jacobs is attracting buyers from
every section. The prices are cut prac-
tically in half, and an opportunity Is
offered for the housewife who wants the
best at greatly reduced prices
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-01-22
POSTMASTER TO ASK FOR
TWO PARCEL POST MOTORS

Postmaster Mckee is making ar
rangements to put two delivery auto
mobiles into commission for the han
ding of parcel post packages in the
outlying residential districts Bids
have been sent to the postoffice depart
ment at Washington, and as soon as
they can be approved, the autos will be
sent here and put into commission.
Other improvements in the delivery and
collection of parcel post packages are
contemplated.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-01-22
COTTON MEN ASK
REDUCED TARIFF
Mill Owners Appear Before the
House Committee and Tell
of Child Labor.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22.-Lewis l..
r,..,.er Of the Parker cotton mills, Of
.,r,snvi,Ie S. c., which has 100000
-afraIes. today appeared before the
hons. ways and means committee,
,-b-r1 is considering schedule q" on
.,+tor manufactures. He testified as
- the working hours and wages of
,rH5ren in Southern cotton mills, urg-
.5 rbe committee to make reductions
in the cotton schedule and advocated
a further sub division of the CLASH
fcation of cotton cloth. Mr. Parker
also declared that a lower tariff on
cotton would develop our foreign trade.
How many children do you employ
IN the Southern cotton mills?" asked
Representative Hill, of Connecticut, a
member of the committee.
About one-siXth of our employees
are children"
rs there any legal restriction on the
employment of children?
We can't employ any under twelve
yesrs Of age"
Can't Work After p. m.
Z
They can not work after o'clock In
the evening This also applies to
women
Parker insisted that the wages in the
Southern cotton mills were not more
than 10 to 20 per cent lower than in the
Massachusetts, mills. He said the
greatest obstacle Of the mill manufac-
turers to keep their help in the mills
was that employees constantly were
improving their condition and leaving
their positions for better places in other
industries,
J, H. Fadden, Of New York. a manu-
facurer Of cotton gloves, said that his
industry could stand a reduction in du
dee of about .one-third of the present
rate.
H j. Lyan, Of Passafc, N. J., asked
that the present duties on cotton fab
RIGS used in automobile tires be re-
Jsjned
Could Stand Cut.
f NJ. Miller. Jr., chairman Of the ex-
ecutive committee Of the cotton manu-
tscturerS Of Charlotte, N. c., said that
the cotton manufacturers would be able
to stand for reductions in duties on
yarns and cloths but he said the rates
proposed by both the Underwood and
the Hill bills were too low
5 W. Cramer, of Charlotte, N. c..
criticised the finding of President Taft's
board He then advocated the appoint
loent OF scientific tariff board which
would sit continuously and make a
study Of the tariff and change rates
ron time to time as might be neces-
sarv.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-01-22
A Physicians Faith in
ECkman'S Alternative
A Valuable Remedy for Throat and
Lungs.

A Valuable Remedy for Throat and
Lungs.
Have used Eckman's Alternative in
several cases of tubercular glands Of
the neck, with excellent results every
time. In one case it cost me $50, for
the girl was put on it only until she
could arrange to be operated, and in a
short time an operation was not need
fine as Of old. You know my faith in
it"
Original OF this physicians letter on
Ecisman's Alternative is effective in
other forms. Read what Mrs. Garvin
says:
Idaho Falls, Idaho
Gentlemen: have gained %
pounds since last February and my
baby is in perfect health. | have been
waiting since she was born to see how
my work. have been ever since she was
four weeks old, and l am steadily gain
ing. | do not cough or raise anything
at all: l believe my lung trouble is
cured"
(Sworn affidavit)
MRS NJ H. GARvIN
Note-Mrs. Garvin has seven children.
Eckman's Alternative is effective in
bronchitis, asthma, hay fever, throat
and lung troubles and in upbuilding
the system. Does not contain poisons,
opiates or bit-forming drugs. For
sale by all Jacobs drug stores and
let telling Of recoveries, and write to
Eckman Laboratory Philadelphia Pa.
for additional evidence.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-01-22
Thieves Caught Trying to Steal Burglar Alarm
TRAPPED BY THEIR LOOT

NEW YORK, Jan. Aft you must
steal, don't try to get away with a bur
glar alarm. II you do, it will catch
you if you don't watch out
That is the message three New York
yeggmen sent today to all their pals, if
they could. They were nabbed when a
burglar alarm in a heavy bag they
were trying to steal rang Justify.
The men whom were caught by their
blunder were James Butler, Rudolph
Waggenhoeffer and Edward Tenety. All
of them were arraigned in court today.
They had picked out an electric manu-
featuring company as their place to
rob The burglar alarm looked good,
but got them in trouble.
The burglars We're struggling with it
through dark hallway, when from its
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-01-22
FORSYTH WOMAN, MOTHER
OF ATLANTANS, IS BURIED

FORSYTH, GA, Jan. 22.-Mrs. j. b.
Sharp. one of Forsyth's best beloved
women was buried here yesterday IN
Oakland cemetery. She was more thah
so years of age. For more than 81
years she had been president or the
Ladies Memorial association and has
personally looked after the annual
commemorative exercises. To her is
largely due the fact that the local Con-
federate cemetery is Enclosed and that
the graves are appropriately marked.
Mrs. Sharp is survived by three sons,
Norman and James Sharp, of Atlanta,
and Cyrus Sharp, of Forsyth.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-01-22

interior came the sound of bells which
changed and rang wildly as the robbers
made frantic efforts to stop them, but
without avail
The men cursed but the bells rang.
police sergeant was poking around
that neighborhood when the sound of
bells burst on his ears. For moment
he thought some one was trying to
steal Trinity chimes, but he investi-
gated. He caught the robbers red
handed.
They dropped the changing bell bag
and fled, but at the point of revolver
he arrested them; incidentally he had a
narrow escape, for he nearly rolled off
one of the roofs across which he chased
them.
The bag contained $500 worth of fix
lures.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-01-22
CHEER UP! IF HEADACHY, BILIOUS,
CONST|PATED-- CASCARETS TONIGHT


of
tonight will
druggist will keep clear
cheerful bully
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-01-22
WARM WEATHER COAXES
SUMMER FISH TO NORTH

LONG BRANCH, N. J., jan. ga ten
pound summer shad was caught in nets
by a fisherman near shore-the first time
summer shad has ever been caught here
IN January. The warm weather no doubt
coaXed the fish back to his summer time
haunts.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-01-22
DRUM AND BUGLE
CORPS TO INAUGURATION

MACON. GA, Jan. 27.-City council
oy increasing the annual appropria
zion of the city to the local military
companies from $1,000 to $4,000, last
1 ms, provided means for sending the
mo, lhornas Hardeman camp drum and
ougie corps to Washington D. c.. to at
son "o'0io" VIII
Inc appropriation was made on peti-
-,Sn OF the Macon Officers association.
a 1.,v oLum and bugle corps will accom-
p0''S inc local military companies.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-01-22
DALTON FIREMEN NAME CHIEF

DALTON, GA. Jan. 22.-The Dalton fire
department has held its annual elections.
naming the following officials: Chief, w.
H. Perry; fire assistant chief. John Spring
field second assistant chief. S. A Fin
ley; secretary and treasurer, ]. C. Frey
ZACH. City council has ratified the cleo
ton of Chief Perry, and he was assumed
charge Of the department
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-01-22
TOPAZ FOUND IN EMANUEL

VIDAL1A, GA, Jan. ga topaz in
the rough has been found in this section
by c. e. Anderson, fertilizer man.
which, after being cut and set, is valued
by local jewelers. at $50. Mr.. Ander-
son picked up the rock in which it was
Embedded in the lower edge OF Brnan-
uel county about five miles from thIs
place.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-01-22
BROTHER JOSEPH, HEAD OF
LEPER COLONY, NOT DEAD

HONOLULU, Jan. 22,-Reports of the
death of Brother Joseph, who is IN charge
of the leper colony on Molokai island,
which were today circulated in Europe
and America on Monday, were denied to-
day. A letter was received from Brother
Joseph and in 1t he made no mention of
having been Ill.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-01-22

are about 100 Skirts whose regular prices are
$500 each. They are of pretty all-wool
cheviot, in tan and gray mixtures for spring;
perfectly tailored, in pretty and becoming
models. Once you have seen them, you will
know instantly that you want to share this
special advantage for Thursday.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-01-22
At $500

these stylish, beautiful Skirts of $40 value.
Because we bought very large quantity
they came to us at much less than the regu-
ular cost, and hence this special price to you
which is for THURSDAY ONLY. They
are in black and navy only-the material,
fine, all-wool, har d finish, wide-wale cheviot.
, 1913-04-30

before the hospital was reached life had
become extinct.
The bullet, fired at q distance of two PAGES.
entered the back below the shoulder-blade
and made its exit from the stomach lowe
down. There was great hemhorrhage, the
~jewelIed cross which the King always wore
being smOthered with blood.
The assassin was one Alexandra Skinas,
u Greek of feeble intellect, who states that
he was driven to desperation by sickness
and want. The crime, therefore, was with
out motive.
The effect at Salonika is most impressive.
AS the tidings spread groups of grief-stricken
people gathered at the street corners and
conversed in muffied accents. The troops
were recalled to their barracks. The shops
and cafes were closed. The tramways were
stopped. The lights were extinguished, and
Salonika tonight has a dead and deserted
appearance that fttingly expresses its sorrow
at the loss of a Ruler who in so short q time
has made himself beloved by one and all.
AS [ write the church bells are tolling
and the shrill call of the "Last post" echoes
along the deseI ted street Times, March, II,