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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-20
TRAMP is
VISITOR IN CITY
Edith Markham of Portland,
Ore, Arrives Here on Hike
Across Continent.

Edith Markham, The Girl Tramp"
as she is widely known, arrived in
Rock Island today on her way from
Portland. Ore. to New York. She is
making the trip afoot, and if she is
successful in getting to the eastern
metropolis before April "a she is to re-
ceive the tidy sum OF $1,000 from the
Portland Journal. She corresponds
for that paper while on the trip, and
must get the signatures of the police
chiefs along her route to show that
she is playing fair. Few conditions
are attached other than that she had
to leave Portland broke" and must
not ride on railroads or power We
hicles along the way.
The girl started out last year to
cross the continent from the east for
the Erie Times of Erie, Pa, but one
of the conditions-that she must not
have more than so cents at any time
proved too much for her when her
shoes wore out, and she gave up the
trip when she arrived at the tri-cities.
No such condition is attached this
time
The feminine tramp is "a years old,
of good appearance and apparently
able to take care of herself. She is
accompanied by her dog Togal, who
she says she named after Admiral
Toga of the Jap navy before she was
aware that there was no letter ''P' In
the great fighters name Togal is her
protector as we'll as companion.
She earns her way from town to
town selling pictures. and when she
is out of both pictures and money,
she says 81 just beg, and have found
the people along the way mighty good
to me. | didn't like Iowa, though.
Just came through that state. They
say it is one of the richest in the
country. but know it to be one of the
stingiest."
! The tramp was attired in coat and
skirt Of khaki and had a hood for her
head and heavy walking boots for her
feet. She spends most of her nights
out of doors.
/ She left Portland, Ore, the day be
/ fore Christmas. has come $500 miles
J in two months and has 1,1S1 yet to go
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-20
STUDENTS TO PUT
"FR0LIC" ON AGAIN

The executive committee Of the As
sociated Student Body of the high
school met last night and decided to
stage another "Frolic" similar 10 the
one which netted 1854 last year for
athletics. A committee including Z.
F. Burch and A. G. Hill of the faculty
and VIII Whistler. Neil Mcneil and
Mae Palmquist of the student body,
will be in charge OF the affair.
All the societies Which make I'D the
association, are to receive 2 share of
the proceeds this year instead OF ag-
plying il all to athletics. Last years
"Frolic'' tuIued the high school into
a carnival ground for two nights and
hundreds Nf people visited the place
and attended the shows, vaudeville
sRits and fakir attractions which were
put on by students and members of
the alumni
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-20

Mr.. Hayes stated that to the best Of
his knowledge enough money had been
raised at Decatur to insure baseball
for the coming season. In his opinion,
Rock Islands only chance would be
to grab the Dubuque franchise. He
the information that he
understood the new city park was as
sured for the northern city, the same
to be erected within four blocks OF
the ST. Julian hotel. The securing OF
a park, said Mr.. Hayes, would prob
ably boost the Dubuque game out OF
Rock Islands reach. The Davenport
subprexie was unable TO tell just
what opinion was held by the league
directors. in regard to the annexation
OF Rock Island to the circuit, but per-
sonally and speaking for Davenport
at large, said he was strong for the
Islanders return.
And there you are.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-20
NEGRESS HELD FOR
ROBBERY Is FREED

Mary Williams, the colored woman,
wanted by the Iowa authGCities for a
robbery committed in Davenport sew
eral days ago, and who was arrested
by local officers, was dismissed in po-
lice court this morning. The COM
planning witness failed to appear. The
Williams woman, who is a self-con-
fessed dope fiend, was arraigned in po-
Ice court this morning and her case
continued until today, the charge be-
ing that of fugitive from justice 1t
is believed that the woman will be
nabbed by the Davenport authorities
at the first opportunity, her refusal to
go to Davenport without extradition
papers being responsible for her trial
in Rock Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-20
RAILROAD CLOSES
IMPORTANT DEAL
Rock Island System Purchases
New Moline Depote Site
100000 Is Involved.

Work upon the new Rock Island sta
ton in Moline will begin about May !,
according 10 plans discussed yesterday
when A. c. Ridgeway, second vice pres,
ident of the road, together with E. H.
Stafford of this city. closed the deal
for the site and made an announce,
ment as to their plans The sum IN
volved will be in the neighborhood of
100000.
The new station will be located be,
tween Seventeenth and Nineteenth
streets. extending south to the alley
The city of Moline will vacate Fourth
avenue between the two blocks and
Eighteenth street for half a block
The ground itself was secured for
$125, 900.
The depot will be a two-story struc
ture, fanked by two one-story wings
and when completed will be one OF
the finest in the country.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-20
MRS.E.B.M'KOWN
is CALLED HOME
End Comes to a Beautiful Life
Following an Illness of a
Year.
MEMBER PIONEER FAMILY
Since Girlhood Devoted Worker In the
United Presbyterian Church
Funeral Saturday.

Mrs. E. B. McKown, who had been
i'll year with a complication Of all
ments, died at 1918 this morning at
the family home. 1885 Sixteenth street.
While for months it was realized that
the inevitable could not long be ward
ed off, it was only three weeks ago
that Mrs. McKown's symptoms be-
came Immediately alarming, and from
that time she failed rapidly.
Mrs. McKown was Jennie Ralston,
daughter of the late Mr.. and Mrs.
Robert Ralston, and was born in Dav-
export, July 10, 1858. She removed
with her family to Rock Island in
1865, and this city had been her home
since. Her marriage with Mr.. Nc
Known was solemnized in Rock Island
June 10, 1884 The survivors are the
husband and daughter, Miss Cora May
McKown; three sisters, Mrs J. d.
Warnock, Mrs. w. l.. Aster and Miss
Mary l. Ralston, and two brothers,
Hugh w. and Robert F. Ralston, all
III IbOCh
Mrs McKown was a lifelong COM
municant of the United Presbyterian
church and was active in all its
branches. To this latter work she was
particularly devoted md up until the
time when her con. ition prevented
her leaving her home she was engaged
in the various duties connected with
the church, in the performance of
which she seemed to find 80 much
JOY and satisfaction. Mrs. McKown
| was a woman who found her chief
comfort in her family circle and In her
| church, and in seeking to bring the
sunlight of helpfulness and happiness
| into the lives Of others less forum
ately situated, though through it all
stunning ostentation. She was
woman whose lovable qualities en-
| deared her to those in the circles in
which she moved, and in her pass
ing her family will have the deep
sympathy of friends throughout the
city.
Private funeral services will be con-
Quoted at the home at o'clock Sat
urday afternoon by Rev J. l.. Vance,
pastor Of the United Presbyterian
church. Interment will be in Chip
piannock cemetery. 1t is the wish Of
the family that friends omit flowers
HENRY y. JACKSON.
After having been i'll for eight
months, Henry n. Jackson. 1917 Forty.
third street, died last evening at 7.3O
Deceased was born at Sioux CO.
Iowa. April 20, 1880, and came TO Rock
Island with his parents in 1897. He
was employed at the Rock Island ar
senaL Surviving are his parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Andrew Jackson, three
brothers and two sisters. The fun
eral will be held Sunday afternoon al
o'clock from the home with Rev. F
\. Bergstrom OF Moline in charge
Burial will take place at ChippiannocE
!. cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-20
CASE
is BROUGHT TO END

The evidence to be introduced by
the plaintiff in the $4,000 damage
suit of Mrs Jennie Mahlstedt against
the Ideal Lighting company, which has
been on in the circuit court this week
was completed this afternoon. There
upon the attorneys for the corpora
ton filed a motion to take the case
from the jury with a verdict for the
defendant The arguments on the mo-
ton occupied the remainder of the af-
ternoon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-20
MAN HANGS SELF
ON AN APPLETREE

Brooding over the death of his wife,
who died last October and the crit
zeal Illness of daughter with typhoid
fever P. c. Peterson aged 60. residing
on q farm east Of Alpha, Ill, suicided
some time last night by hanging.
Members of the family, upon looking
out of the window into the yard this
morning. saw Peterson appare--fy
standing amongst the trees. A closer
scrutiny revealed the fact, however,
that his feet were not touching the
ground, and that he was hanging TO
a limb.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-20
NEW LEAD TAKEN
UP BY GRAND JURY
Saloon Keepers From East Mo-
line Called in to Testify About
Alleged Graft.

A new line of inquiry was opened up
By the grand Jury today when all the
saloon keepers from East Moline were
called before the investigating body
on the basis of allegations that graft
had been paid for concessions in vio-
lation OF the state laws.
The new line of inquiry will prevent
any report this week according to in
formation given out by the states at
tCrney.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-20
COULD Get BACK
WITHOUT TROUBLE.
Little Doubt That Rock Island
Would Be Welcomed to the
Three Eye League.
TWO OPENINGS ARE LIKELY
Decatur Not Yet on Sure Footing and
Dubuque Reported az WobbIy
az Ever.

There is little doubt that Rock Is
land could get back into the Three
Eye league before the opening OF an
other season II such IL the desire of
the people and there II q sufficient
number OF them ready to put up the
coin of the realm essential to rehabili-
tation. 1t IL understood that President
A. r. Tearney and the majority of the
league directors favor Rock Islands
return TO the fold, realizing that a sad
mistake was made when the city which
had been the handspring OF the league
since its incipiency, was handed
double Cross. II is evident to many
that Rock Islands return would mean
that the three lamp circuit would be
rejuvenated, invigorated and given
fresh lease on life. Last season De-
catur's club was failure from a inap-
cial standpoint. At the beginning OF
the season, various business men plac-
ed paper in the bank to back up the
club for the 1912 season, hoping that
the patronage would enable them to
break even and also cancel the out.
standing paper. but such was not the
case. The fans evinced about as much
interest IN the Decatur ball club as
would be forthcoming from the bar
tenders union in case an invitation
was extended its membership 10 at
tend the meeting of the ladies sew
ing circle. An attempt is now being
made in Decatur to raise sufficient
funds TO guarantee n daily box office
showing OF $50 pezos. but the citizens
have been rather reluctant thus far.
BERING TO RETIRE.
w. NJ. Boring has suggested to Jack
Tighe OF this city that the Decatur
franchise might be secured by Rock
Island Boring. when in the city hav-
ing disposed of an implement patent
20 the Rock Island Pillow company for
the snug sum of $4,000 announced
his intention of taking a jaunt to Italy
and Of retiring from horsehide &C.
tivities.
Boring is the king pin on the game
at Decatur and his retirement would
Indicate that Rock Island would have
little, trouble in getting back in.
Things are up in the air at present
and the ultimate decision will be made
when the league meeting is called in
Davenport. From present indications
this happy event should transpire by
the Fourth OF July anyway
COLD WAVE FROM NORTH.
President J. T. Hayes was commun
'zated with on the phone this noon
md when asked as TO the probable
late for the meeting. confessed that
lie was unable 70, check off the booking
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-20
ELECTION NOTICE.

To the voters Of the city of Rock
Island, ILL.,: Notice is hereby given that
the color OF ballots to be voted at
the primary election to be held Feb.
rs, 1913, win be as follows:
Republican Party-White.
Democratic Party-Pink.
Progressive Party (for Social JUS
tice)-Blue.
Socialist Party-Red.
NJ. T. RUDGREN.
City CIerk.-(Adv.)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-20

A few minutes delay in treating
some cases OF Group. even the length
OF time it takes TO go for doctor often
proves dangerous. The safest way il
to keep Chamberlain's Cough remedy
in the house and at the first iHdica-
ton OF Group give the child dose
Pleasant to take and always cures.
Sold by all druggists.-(AdyA
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-20
BOLD MIDNIGHT
HOLDUP OCCURS
IN ADAMS HOME
Negro Bandit Enters Residence
and Robs Man and Woman
at Gun Point.
GETS WATCH AND MONEY
Lady Attempts to Telephone Police
but Is Stopped by Revolver in
Robbers Hands.

Holding up a man and woman in the
Otto Adams residence. CO., Forty-sixth
street, at the point of a 32-calibre
revolver, a negro bandit at 1890 last
night obtained $3.50 in money, a gold
watch and a key. Threatening them
with death If any attempt was made
to follow him, he then made his get
away. The robbery was one OF the
boldest which has been perpetrated
in the city for years. An attempt
upon the part of the young lady to
reach a telephone and warn the police,
was frustrated by the negro who
politely pointed the muzzle Of his
revolver at her head and murmured:
Please step away from that tele-
phone. Miss"
Robert Adams. son OF Otto Adams,
had just reached the house in COM
pany with Miss Louise Schneider of
Ottumwa. Iowa, who is visiting here.
Both had spent the evening out. They
had just turned on the parlor lights
when Miss Schneider heard a noise
in the next room.
Is VERY POLITE.
Throwing open the door she saw
the negro bandit, who stood with his
revolver leveled at her head. Throw
up your hands, Miss the burglar
said. after which he made a similar
request OF Mr.. Adams, from whom he
took $3.50 in money, a gold watch and
a key. With a mere glance at the
woman, he said: Il do not want any
thing from you, Miss" The man en-
/ tered by a side door, which was I'm
( locked
/ While Adams was turning over hi!
valuables, Miss Schneider had edged
. over to the telephone and had already
taken down the receiver, when tn,
stick up man discovered her and or
dering her to get away from the tele
phone, himself returned the receive
to the hook, and then continued hi,
search of the male victims pockets
The police have been notified of tn,
affair and are now busy on the case
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-20
Licensed to Wed.
HotsI Plans Are Made.

Plans and specifications are being
drawn up for the new Manufacturers
hotel, work upon which will be start
ed in the near future at Moline. Ac-
pared, the building viii be at least
eight stories in height and probably
ten. The cost will approximate
S400, 900.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-20
Would Divorce Husband.

Mrs. Emelie Sells of Rock Island has
instituted suit against her husband,
Jon Sells. in which she seeks divorce
on the grounds that he has become a
felon through conviction on a charge
OF crime against children. J. K. Scott
is her attorney
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-20
ARBITERS NAMED TO
Determine VALUE

E H. Guyer and w. H. Bailey have
been named as arbiters to determine
the value of the triangular tract of
land needed at Twenty-fourth street
and Second avenue to widen the street
and for which the Burlington road
must pay Charles Brady. Mr.. Guyer
represents the owner and Mr. Bailey
represents the city and the road
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-20
MuItooraph for Engineers.

A new electric multograph machine,
purchased at a cost OF about $500, has
been added to the Office equipment at
the L. s. engineers headquarters in
this city and is now being installed.
The machine will be used for printing
various reports and routine office work
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-20
SHE coULD NOT srop IT

She tried and tried, this thing, that
thing, then the other thing. All no
good. Then she thought Of Halls Hair
Remover. Talked with her doctor about
it. Then bought it, used it. Her hair
stopped falling out at once. Now she is
telling her friends. No coloring or stain.
ing Of the hair, either.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-20

ures, it is understood that a tidy
sum was cleared by the lodge. This
money will be used in the entertain
ment Of delegates to the EIks' state
convention next June.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-20
ROCK ISLAND SASH &
DOOR WORKS HAS FIRE

Fire Of unknown origin broke out
this afternoon shortly after 2 O'Clock
between the floors Of the boiler
room and in the supply room at the
Rock Island Sash & Door works. The
damage was nominal. A quantity Of
sand paper and other accessories burn.
ed. The loss was covered by insur-
ance
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-20

James Brady, suspicious character
who has been lettering about the
streets for several days, was arrested
last night and is being held by the
police, pending an investigation. The
man claims to be a railroad switch
man, but had no union card His stor-
les were so many and varied that it
was deemed expedient to make inquir-
les into his past history.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-20

While under the influence of liquor
Monday night Al Hanna Of South Rock
Island is alleged to have abused ladies'
in the neighborhood. calling them
names and using profane language.
Two irate husbands then proceeded TO
give the inebriate a beating. Hanna
was arrested by Deputy Sheriff Lee
Hance this morning and locked up in
the city jail awaiting trial tomorrow
morning
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-20

meat market, as was reported. He ad-
mits having Quarreled in the same
building and having engaged in a row,
but disclaims breaking any windows
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-20
Police News

julie Quinn and Will Berger, both
charged with drunkenness and mooch-
ing, were sentenced to the county jail
this morning. the term in each case
being 10 days.
Ed Ritter, bound over yesterday, on
charge of malicious mischief. denies
having broken any glass at the o. K
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-20
COLD WAVE FROM NORTH.

President J. T. Hayes was commun-
Cated with on the phone this noon
md when asked as TO the probable
late for the meeting. confessed that
lie was unable &c, check Off the booking.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1913-06-03
LAUGHS At OLD Joke
FOR SIXTEEN HOURS;
NOW HE'S NEAR DEATH
Vaudeville Teams Gag Sc
Tickles Milwaukee Man He
Is Sent to Hospital. +

MILWAUKEE,, Juns a-"You'd have
laughed yourself to dsath"is an expres-
sion wa,ioh doesn't appeal here any moro
~ . funny coiloauiAiism. Julius Jss-
vein. one Of NlIwaukess citissuy. has
come near doing that very thing. He
want to . vaudeville show Sunday night
and started TO laugh at . story which
WAS told nrst In the days Of ~
Nanasss. He "ho. no. ho.sd" aaA ''ha.
h, AA-sd" untti the usAsp told hin that
u As Aidnt CULT he would have to lsavs
ehs theatre
"All right he saApsd. ',Ho. no. no.
ha. ha, ha! IT'S the eunni-ha, h, hal
est thing. Ho. no. no! HA, ha, hal I'll
se-he. IA. IA. hal where's my ~, ha.
hs-ti Oh. no. no. ha. hs. hs. no. hoi''
The entire house was N a uproAs.
The act on the stage was pasAayssd.
Astss ar. Jsswsin had been conducted
from the theatre every once In awhile
some woman would start to laugh In
hyUeseioal fashion. then the whole house
would come down. AGAIN. And the
ahoW Wa almost Q failure.
Hut with Mr.. Jsswsiu. aithough ne
lAugnsd ana laughed. Il could hardly
Be called . laughing matter. He stood
Outside the theatre and laughed until
. big crowd gathered. He laughed
some more whm policeman bads him
move on. lie wsA sent to an ssnsrs.
sncy hospital and he laughed all the
way. They laid hun on an operating
table and he laughed himself on II. Hs
laughed for sixtssn hours befors tn /,
physic1ans could check his dow Of
mirth. ny that time nearly every
prominent physician in the city had
looked In on tho remarkable case.
Since the laughing has been checked
the patient has lain In . prscarious
condition. Ills life 10 feared for.
result Of his uncomfortable bathurst
he has hsrnis. nervous nausea aud
hcrrt exhaustion. Here 10 the alleged
Joke. told between two performers
which may es attended with fatal re-
suits;
Shelf you were my husband rd
give you poison.
Hs--H you were my wife I'd take It
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1913-06-03
70 TEACH SON DAD
OWNS THIS MOTOR

CINCINNATI. June a.-A warrant
Tor the awest Of his con, william
velsa. va s~oeu evt yesterday BY Thso.
bald reaes. Q nour manufactures. The
warrant charged taking ~ auteas1eils
without psrm1ssion.
'Vly soo casus down t0wa II the eas
With me-. and when ! got oSt tor . few
noments 10 redo away and left me
standing q the sidswaik.s saiA Tslss.
little lesDoa."
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1913-06-03

eans . 60 L ysAth 4sat cahs . ana I
summaries: Mr.. Bishop beat Mrs.
Passsrson and T. Mis- HoiiIns beat
lslss Hyde and .. Mrs. swift beat
Mn. Rsssdis I up y holes.
second stxteen-wood won from
Phipps BY default. Seaman beat
Sch wNfxwai6sr . and I. Solomon beat
Smithsfs mp. Hornb,owsr beat Her
rsshofY ana 8. IRVING beat Levy . and
Il Pidkard beat Putnam Z and g. In.
galis beat Cste,acker Z and g. Wsil
beat Morgan . and ..
Third sixtesn--i3rown beat Donohue
and I. wight beat Farrslly and L
Smith heat Noriarty . and l. Judsor
bea6 wannsr . up. Battermsn beat
Cuaninshsm and I. Bredt beat Wager
a ~ Enos beat PhiIbrick and l
TRAVIS beat Fowler 9 and I
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1913-06-03
COURT GUSTS woaAN.
haassty. Republics. Wias EisAl

xinss County political circles vsrl
stirred to-day by the report Of . de-
css!os ~ the Court o. Appeals At Al.
bany busting Thomas y. WoGan. the
Democratic deputy Of the County Clerk
and installing John Rafferty,. Rspubii.
can. in the once.
The decision was the outcome Of q
suit brought BY Charles q. Dewey
Ctsrk Of Kings County. who. when
elected TO the ofios last fail. tried to
Dust wogan and appoint Rafferty,. The
Democratic Legislature two years be.
fore had conferred the appointment
power on the County Clerk. and Dewey
was confident that he had the right u
depose Wogan and install his own man
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1913-06-03
ARMY Of oRkSSM0PpERs
EIGHTEEN MILES WIDE.
PISS Destroy Vegetation in Steady
March Across New
Mexico.

ROeWnrAA N. NJ. June a.-Ths
column Of sraas aoppsrs that invaded
Biida. town In northsastern Nov Nor
loo Last week. has moved east and u
continuing In . northsastsriy direction.
according u advices received here to-
day. The p>st destroyed most Of the
small gardens and lawns In Elids. Tho
column b about eighteen miles In Vida.
Its progress y slow. the g1AaahOppaFs
not having dsvsiopsd wings.
Prod. 4. q. HAmmar. 0ovsrnmsnt en-.
tomoloS.st Asre. has sent specimens e
Department Hsadquastsss In washlns'
toa tDr ideuetaca&ion.