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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-23
MILAN MAN TRIES
TO CUT THROAT
James Brasmer Attempts to
End His Life When Wife
Is Away from Home.

James Brasmer of Milan is in a ser
ious condition as a result of an at
tempt al suicide made on Thursday
evening b. slashing himself with a
pair OF scissors, 1t is thought that do
mestic trouble may have prompted the
act. Brasmer is the man who attract.
ed considerable notoriety through his
advertising for wife who could cook
beans
It is alleged that he mutilated his
throat, arms, legs and other parts OF
his body. Mrs. Brasmer went TO the
home of Mrs Thomas Lewis. where
her son was staying, and spent the
night there. When Brasmer returned
and found his wife some, he is alleged
10 have cut himself.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-23
WOMEN PROTEST
FORTSAT PANAMA
American Speaker at The Hague
Peace Congress Tells Sen
timents of Sex.

The Hague, Aug. 23.-"Two million
women in America protest against the
fertilization of the Panama canal"
was the assertion made yesterday be-
fore the peace congress by Mrs. May
Wright Sewall of Indianapolis. She
drew d round OF applause from the del
egates as she added:
THE canal ought to be free for the
whole world and should be adorned
with statues of peace at its entrances"
DR. William r. Slocum of Colorado
Springs, member of the Carnegie
Foundation for the Advancement of
Teaching, offered a resolution ''invit-
ing the United States government new
er to fortify the waterway" 1t was
laid on the table.
The congress passed a resolution
introduced by Prof Feldman Of New
York denouncing war loans, and one
introduced by Prof. Slayden of Wash
ington, opposing the construction of
military airships
Victor Hugo Duras Of New York pre-
scented an invitation from the mayor of
san Francisco to hold the congress in
1915 at san Francisco.
Secretary Bryan's peace plan will be
laid formally before the conference OF
the Inter Parliamentary union at The
Hague on September by Senator Bur
ton OF Ohio, who will sail from New
York tomorrow as one of the American
members.
MI Burton is also one of seven mem
beers of special committee represent
ing Russia, Germany, Austria, France,
/ Belgium, Greece and the United States,
! charged with planning a permanent
Hague court
/ Secretary Bryan's peace plan, under
which nations would bind themselves
to submit all grievances to arbitration
and defer preparations for war mean
while, will be laid before the special
committee and later before the parlia'
mentary union.
The goth universal peace congress
finished its labors today after record
ing a further series of good intentions
and its appreciation OF President WI
sons attitude toward peace. Thanks
Of the congress were communicated by
I telegraph to Wilson. 4 resolution was
/ passed asking the United States not
10 fortify the Panama canal The next
congress win meet in Vienna in 1914.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-23
PERSONAL POINTS

Judge Henry f. Burgess of Aledo
was in the city today on business mat
tiers.
Miss Maria Bruhn has gone 20 Chi
Cago for several weeks visit with rela-
tives.
Mrs. A. Finding has returned from
a two weeks visit with friends in
Clinton, Iowa.
DR.. J. S. Collins of Caledonia, Mimi,
was the guest yesterday of Mr.. and
Mrs. H. r. Higgins.
Rev. and Mrs. T. E. Newland have
returned from their vacation spent at
various places in the state.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Lund
of Moline, a son. Mrs. Lund was
formerly Miss Anna Lidders of Rock
Island.
W. j. Sanderson of Chicago. for
merly local manager Of The Western
Union Telegraph company, is visiting
in the city.
Albert Gutzwiller leaves this after
neon on a weeks cruise down the riv-
er to Keokuk in his boat, Jewel II, with
a party of four.
Al Simon, Ted Staat. Ray Smith and
Frank Meek, all of Monmouth, are
spending several days vacation at a
camp on Rock river.
DIR. and Mrs. B. f. Jones and daugh-
ter Miss Pansy, S37 Twenty-third
street, have returned from a several
weeks stay at Trout Lake. Wis.
Miss Clarissa G. Freeman. 9OS Twen.
ty-second street, who has been spend.
ing her school vacation with her sis
ter. Florence J. McCulloch, at Port
land, Ore. is expected TO arrive home
this evening over the Burlington.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-23
auick ReIief for Rheumatlan

George w. Rooms LaWton. Mict..
says: DIR. Detcnon's Relief .o-
rheumatism has gwen my wife y ol,-
derful benefit for rheumatism. She
could not lift hand or foot; had To
be lifted for two months. She began
the Use of the remedy and improved
rapidly. On Monday she could not
move and on Wednesday she got up.
dressed herself and walked out for
breakfast" Sold by Otto Grotjan.
1901 Second avenue, Rock Island;
Gust SchIegel & Son, 220 West Sec
ond street. Dayenport-(Ady.J
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-23
PR INCI Pies TO
GOVERN Y.M.C.A.
Bear of Directors Meets to
Adopt Regulations for the
New Dormitories.
Committeeman ARE NAMED
President Selects Charmen-Reliaous
Work Of the Association Is
Considered.

\ statement of principles to govern
the dormitories in the new Y. VI. c. A.
building was adopted by the board of
directors Ut a meeting held in the new
building last night. This statement is
intended to set forth the purposes and
aims OF the association IN installing
living rooms in the new building. and
II is to take the place OF a lengthy set
of rules and regulations Men desiring
to reside in the building will be requir-
ed to subscribe 70 the principles set
forth, as a condition 10 admission.
TIE STATEMENT.
The statement follows:
The object OF the association
dormitory is the development OF Chris
t!an character by providing a Christian
home for young men away from home:
by safeguarding young men from the
perils OF city life; by pre-occupying
their leisure time in activities which
tend TO develop symmetrical Christian
character: and by enlisting men who
are in residence in altruistic service
for their fellowmen.
o accomplish TINS purpose II is evil
dent that applicants for rooms should
show a sympathetic interest in the
Ideals and spirit OF the association,
and a willingness to engage actively in
the work Of the organization. II is
therefore self-evident that the associa-
ton should not have in residence in
the dormitory men who by their atti-
4 i
they are not in accord with the pur.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-23
BANKERS ASKING
new MONEY LAW

Chicago, Aug. 23.-The resolutions
committee this afternoon reported to
the meeting of bankers, making recon-,
mendations for new currency law
The committee found while the Owen
Glass bill contains many excellent fea-
lures, it could be materially improved
by amendment. Whatever the new
law, i must be based on a gold stanu.
ard. declared the committee, and to
be a success it must satisfy bankers
and business men alike
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-23
SOLDIERS PLAN
YEARLY REUNION
AT PORT BYRON
County Association to Have Out
ing at Woodward's Grove
September 8.
AN ATTRACTIVE PROGRAM
Hon. William McConochie of This City
Will Give One of the
Addresses.

Plans have been completed for the
seventh annual reunion of the Rock
Island County Soldiers and Sailors
association which is 10 be held Sep
TENDER at Woodward's Grove, Port
Byron, under the auspicies of Eugene
Lyford Post No. COZ.
The steamer Marquette will leave
the Sixteenth street landing in Moline
at 8 o'clock in the morning and all
Of the comrades and their families,
members OF the W r. c., ladies OF
the G. A. r. Circle, Spanish
war veterans mad their auXiliaries of
this city have a cordial invitation TO
attend.
THE PROGRAM.
The program which is to be held
at 2:30 in the afternoon is as follows:
Song ...... Star Spangled Banner
Invocation Rev. J. c. Stoddard, s. V.
Music .........P Port Byron Glee Club
Address of Welcome. j. w. Simon
......son, President of Association
Response Hon. VIM. McConochie.
. . q. nOCh lSldHu
Music Ladies Quartet. Port Byron
Reading Fay Mccartney, Rock
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. Island
Address Frank II. Schafer, Port
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. Byron
Song Loyal Trio, Moline
Reading Marguerite Schafer, Port
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. Byron
Song Loyal Trio, Moline
Address Rev. II. T. Russell, Port
................ Byron, 5. Y
Song Loyal Trio, Moline
Short Talks .........By Comrades
Closing Song America
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-23

state of Illinois, to the place where it
empties into the Mississippi river, to-
gether with its system of lakes.
sloughs, bayous, and all streams,
creeks and branches emptying into it,
as a state fish preserve.
Any person convicted of taking,
catching, killing or attempting to
take, catch or kill any fish with any
device, or by any method except hand
line or line and rod. in any of the said
waters so set apart as such state fish
preserve will be fined for the first of
Tense not less than $50 nor more than
500.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-23

poses and standards Of the associa-
ton"
Committeeman NAMED.
A considerable part of the evening
was devoted to a study of the religious
work Of the association as it will be
carried on locally. The subject was
presented by z. B. McKown, as chair
man Of the religious work committee.
The president announced additional
committee appointments as follows:
House committee-A. J. Lindstrom,
chairman.
Auditing committee. A. Graves,
chairman.
Visiting comm!ttee-R G. Summers,
chairman
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-23
MONMOUTH TEAM
WILL PLAY HERE
K. G. Squad to Line Up With the
Fast W C. y. Team
Sunday.

The Monmouth K. c. baseball team
has secured a date with the Western
Catholic Union OF Rock Island, the
first game to be played here Sun
day, Aug "a. and the return game in
Monmouth September q.
The w. c. US have among their
members several college players. They
have met and defeated every team in
the vicinity of the tri-cities so far this
season. The Maple City men have a
strong team and are counting on TAX
ing the r |. boys to defeat.
The visitors will leave home az 7:3O
Sunday morning over the Rock Island
Southern.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-23
man IS KNOCKED
OUT WITH IRON
BAR AND ROBBED
N. H. Wagner of Blue Grass
Held Up on Twentieth
Street by Two Men.
LOSES $500 AND A WATCH
Companion Stands BY and Looks On,
Supposedly Too Intoxicated to
Know What Is Happening.

While walking south on Twentieth
street between First and Second ave
nues about midnight las. night, y. H.
Wagner Of Blue Grass, Iowa, was hit
On the head by an iron bar and re-
leved Of 800 and a watch by a pair
Ct unknown assailants.
Wagner was picked up unconscious
and taken to st. Anthony's hospital
where DR.. A. +. Williams was sum
moned 20 care for him. Several
stitches were necessary to close a
slash over the left eye while his fore
head was covered with bad bruises.
He did not fully recover conscious
ness until this morning and it was al
first feared that his condition was
serious. II is now thought. however,
that he will recoyer in a few weeks.
- KNOCKED OFT.
Wagner. fl company with Frank Col
Inns, had come here from Blue Grass
with the expectation Of taking a night
train TO Minneapolis. The pair missed
the train. however. and decided TO
take walk around town while wait
ing for the next one.
They we're walking up Twentieth
street when two men STEPPED out of
the alley between FRS. and Second
avenue and came mp behind them.
Without word of warning one Of
the men struck Wagner a terrific bow
across the forehead with an iron bar.
knocking him unconscious. The other
ran his hands through his pockets and
extracted his entire bankroll, about
$780, and a watch.
10th INTOXICATED.
The highweymen paid little or no
attention TO Collins who fingered
near, supposedly 700 intoxicated to
know what was going on. Statistic J
with the result Of their search through
Wagner's pockets they left withou,
touching his companion.
II is believed that both Of the men
had been drinking heavily and had
unwarily flashed their rolls while in
some saloon. They we're undoubtedly
followed from a saloon by the two
men who committed the deed and who
were awaiting their chance to waylay
them
The police are now in search of the
men. The clues given by Collins and
Wagner were SO hazy that their ap.
prehension is doubtful
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-23
TEACHERS WILL
CONVENE MONDAY
FOR WEEK HERE
Public School Instructors to Lis
ten to Lectures at High
School Building.
CAPABLE MEN SECURED
Or. w. c. Baeley and Or. II. w. Shry-
ock Are to Discuss Education
and Literature.

The annual teachers institute of
Rock Island county is to be held in
this city next week at the High school
building. The daily sessions are 10 be
held from Monday through TO Friday the
forenoon gatherings being from $50
to I1:25. and the afternoon from 1880
to 1926. The county superintendent
will meet the class of beginners at /
o'clock each day throughout the week
and the district teachers are to have
"a conference Thursday afternoon at
.3:25.
County Superintendent S. J. Fergu-
son has secured an unusually capable
corps of instructors for the institute.
Dr. w. c. Bagley, head OF the depart
ment of education OF the University of
Illinois, is to lecture on education and
Dr. H. W Shryock, president of the
Southern Illinois Normal school, Car
bondale, is to discuss literature.
THE PROGRAM
The daily program follows:
ForenoOn-9:30 to 9:45, music. Prof.
E. l. Philbrock; 10 to 1890, lecture,
DR.. w. c. Bagley; l0:40 to 11:25, lee
ture, Pres. H. w Shryock.
Afternoon: 80 10 1:45, music, Prof
E. L. Philbrook; 1:45 to 2:30, lecture,
Dr.. ". c. Bagley; 2:40 to 3: %, lecture
Pres. h w Shryock
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-23

lowing his fine in police court on a
cahrge Of short weighing customers,
has been located at Eldridge, Iowa.
He then stated he was going to Cedar
Rapids and hoped there to raise $50
and with which he expected TO buy
ticket for California.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-23
Free When Plea is Denied.

Rockford;-ill. Aug. 23.-Jim Rossi Of
Winnebago county was a free man
three months before the state board
of pardons refused to commute his sen
tence. His plea had been submitted
six months ago with a request for i'm
mediate action. The board acted yes
terday and refused to grant the plea
The sentence had expired May 10.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-23
FRANK PATTEEUW

The body of Frank Patteeuw, the
laborer who died suddenly on Thirty
eighth street yesterday morning, is
lying at O'Malley's undertaking par
lors awaiting the arrival Of his wife
and child from Detroit. His body will
probably be shipped to that city to-
night for burial
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-23
NIAGARA Weathcrs Storm.

Muskegon, Mich, Aug. 23.-After
struggling all yesterday in a gale, Com
modore Perry's flagship Niagara was
brought into port early today by the
I. S. S. Wolverine. The famous craft
weathered the storm without mishap
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-23
Iohn D. 10 TaIk ID peaf.

Cleveland, Ohio, Aug. elf present
plans are carried out John D. Rookie
Teller, through an Interpreter tomor-
row Will preach a short sermon to del
egates of the national convention of
deaf here.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-23
GLEASON Federal Attcrnsu-

Washington, d. C., Aug. 23.-Tne
president has selected John A. Gleason
as federal attorney for the northern
district of New York. Gleason was en-
dorsed by all factions OF the democratic
party in the state.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-23
Favor Proiect.

The Board of Local Improvement
this morning had a public hearing on
the Ninth avenue pavement from
Twelfth to Twenty-first street. There
were no objections and the work was
approved. 1t is TO be brick.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-23
CHICAGO PAINTER
DROPS HISTORIES

Chicago. Aug Pa man believed
to be Henry Koethegan, a painter,
jumped to death today from the roof
of the 18th story of the Masonic Tenn
pie, and landed among a throng Of
persons in State street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-23
THE PROGRAM.
Camnitz 70 PhiIlies

Philadelphia, Pa, Aug. 23.-The
Philadelphia Nationals have given In
fielder Dolan ana cash consideration
for Pitcher Camnit. and Third Base
man Byrne of Pittsburgh The deal is
effective after today's games.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-23
Tennis TourneX

The Moline Y NJ c. A. tennis tour
nament will open Saturday, August
30 with the playing in singles ana
doubles Buttons will be presented
to the winners of the various events.
Entries viii close next Thursday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-23
A Rnuncinn Bow

Charlie Nelson. one of the popular
motormen Of the Tri-City Railway
company. is passing around the cigars
today. 4 1872 pound baby boy is
the cause.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-23
Home From Tour.

Keith and Hubbard Dooley returned
home this morning from a $500 mile
automobile trip. They have been
through Kentucky and some Of the
other southern states.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-23
Sent to Watertown.

Mrs. Cordelia Norton was found in
need of menta. treatment by com
mission in county cour, today. Mrs.
Norton lives at 217 Seventh street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-23
Find CIaUssen.

Wilhelm Claussen, the Davenport
man who disappeared from his home
AID threatened to commit suicide, fol
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-23
Big Tango Dance.

Exposition park Saturday and Sun
day evening Given by the Jolly Four
club.-(Ady.)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-23
POLICE NEWS

Sam Amati, an Italian. charged with
"peeping' in windows and making
himself obnoxious in the vicinity of
Twenty-second street between Fifth
and Sixth avenue, was fined $50 and
costs in police court today. The arrest
was made on complaint Of Tom Fender.
who declared that for some time past
Amati had been frightening the women
Of that neighborhood by gazing into
their windows evenings.
Mrs. Dorothy Sheldon was also hand.
ed stiff fine by the magistrate. She
was picked up by officer Gruby last
evening for making advances to men
on Second avenue near Twentieth
street. Inability to pay the $500 fine
melted out Melted her a vacation of 10
days at the county's expense
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-01
OF SWEDISH
COURT CAUSE OF DIVORCE
Cav Russian Wife of Prince William Unable Endure Quiet
Life at Stockholm and Returns to Her Father in ParisEx
odus Of the Russian Contingent Causes Much Gossip

royal couple was not unexpected. The
atmosphere of the Swedish royal house
hold is about the most puritanical to
be found in any European court, while
the grand duchess came from a set on
quite opposite tendencies. The prince,
although only 20. is man of serious
and scholarly tastes and without great
personal magnetism. He is captain In
the navy but prefers his books to the
quarterback and has some reputation
as a poet The gay princess. 23 years.
found life in Sweden under the chap
.eronage of her husbands extremely
conventional parents, very dull. HenceA
it Is said. she fled to her father ~
Paris and refuses to return.
high court official. the Marshal
PrintzsSjoeld. is in ST. Petersburg ne
gotiating terms for separation of tho
royal couple. Prince William has re-
nounced that part OF his wifes fortune
that would have come to him accord
ing to the terms of the marriage set
tlement The young Prince Lennart.
4-year -eld son of the prince and prin-
cess, will inherit Oakhfl castle. near
Stockholm. William Is starting for
Africa on big game shooting expos
dition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-01
GENERAL TREVINO
LEAVES MEXICO

Ladero, Tex, November 30.-Gen.
Geronimo Trevino, former commander
of the federal troops in northern Mex
leo and one of the most prominent of
the older Mexican statesmen, with hls
wife and three daughters, arrived her
today as refugees together with mem
bers of 35 wealthy families of Mon
terey.
Trevino will go to his. ranch near
Del Rio Tex, and later to Sacramento.
Cal. The other refugees Will sojourn
In various parts of the United States
and Europe until chaotic conditions in
Mexico are changed.
General Trevino would not comment
upon the Mexican situation.
Many Monterey citizens reported that
while there had been no untowarj
happenings since the unsuccessful con-
stitutionalist siege last October, the
city was very much alarmed over ths
progress of events, and tina tthose who
could do so We're leaving the city. It
is believed here that the object of the
departure of wealthier families Is 70
escape forced loans which, when re-
fused. have led to incarceration and
reprisals.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-01
MEXICAN DESPERATE
TO BE ASPHYX|ATED
IN MINE BY OFFICERS
Has Slain Six Men Since No
vember 21-BOdies of His
Latest Victims Rescued
By Posse

Bingham, Utah, November While
attempting to batter down bulkhead 1t
the entrance of the tunnel in the Utah
Apex mines here late today, a posse pene-
trated an incline and brought out the
bodies of Deputies Douglas Hulsey and
Tom Mandrich, who were killed by the
desperate in subterranean fight yester-
day afternoon. development late to-
day was the report that Mike Cranovieh,
who shot and seriously wounded his wife
several days ago, also is a fugitive in the
mine and is cooperating with Lopez.
Two deputies on guard at the mouth of
the mine opened fire with rifles when
Lopez began breaking down the bulkhead
and he retreated into the mine after pry
ing away one board. That he is suffering
from hunger is the belief of the officers
as he has been in the mine with only
small supply of food since Thursday.
Hundreds of Americans and foreign
ers begged in dozen different
tongues today for the opportunity 20
search the mine for the murderer Only
five, led by E, p Strauper, mayor elect
of Bingham, were allowed to penetrate
the workings After making two at
tempts they brought out the bodies,
which had been dragged by Lopez
some distance up an incline
Outwitted repeatedly since Lopez be-
gan his career of bloodshed on Novem-
Der 81, the pursuing sheriffs of seven
counties today decided to batten up
the mine and attempt to asphyxiate the
fugitive with poisonous gases. Az
cordngly IA of the Is exits were
stopped with bulkheads and the work
of. preparation for forcing in gas is
under way.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-01

Stockholm, November S0.--Incompat-
ibility of temperament Is believed here
to be the real reason for the expect
ed divorce of Prince William, second
son of the King, from his wife, who
was the Grand Duchess Maria Paw
lovna, daughter of the Grand Duke
Paul Alexandrovich, ard a cousin of the
Gar The princess left stockholm
about the same time the Russian min
ister NJ Savinsky, took his departure.
The minister departed soon after the
military attache. Colonel Assanovich,
was practically dismissed from Sweden
for spying.
All sorts of gossip was caused by
this exodus Of the Russian contingent.
Some reports had it that the princess
had been engaged with the minister in
the espionage which caused the at
taches downfall
In court circles. however. it is said
that the rupture between the youns