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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-21
LIBRARY BOARD
PICKS OFFICERS
Il. j. Gripp Again Elected Presi-
dent and o. E. Child Secre-
tary of Body.

Members of the library board organ
lied last evening, the meeting being
the first since the appointment of two
new members. o. E. Child was chosen
secretary for the sixth consecutive
term and H. ]. Gripp was named for
the second term as president. Frank
Herbst was elected vice president to
succeed Robert Rank, retiring mem
Der. Mrs. G. H. Huntoon, the other
new member, was not present at the
meeting, being out of the city.
Announcement was made by Secre-
tary Child that the children's depart.
ment of the library will be ready
about the date of the opening OF
school. 1t will occupy the north halt
Of the basement. Most of the furni
ture is in place now and the books
will be removed to it shortly. The
decoration of the room is the work OF
Frank Lundahl..
1t has been arranged to continue the
kindergarten in the building, quarter.
being fitted up at the north end of the
top floor. This will necessitate
climbing the stairs by the children at
tending, but the arrangement is con
sidered the best that could be made.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-21
SENATE MAY FIRE
A Federal JUDGE
House Committee Hears Geor.
gia Official Misused Office
-Hab bits Involved.

Washington, d. c., Aug. 21.-
the foundation of another impeach-
ment case in the senate, are made
against Federal Judge Emory Speer of
the Fifth Georgia circuit, in papers
considered yesterday in carefully
guarded session of the house judiciary
committee.
The committee had before it the re-
port of an investigation of Judge
Speer's conduct by Special Examiner
r. Cotton Lewis, submitted by the de-
partment of justice along with numer-
Gus affidavits and other exhibits. No
action was taken, the committee adj
journing until Friday, and each mem
Der pledging himself not to discuss
the charges in the meantime.
The most serious charges dealt with
in the examiners report are:
That Judge Speer unlawfully permit
tie I the wasting or dissipation of bank
ruptcy of estates that came within
his jurisdiction as a federal judge.
That he presided in cases in which
mis- son-in-law was an attorney on a
contingent fee, with full knowledge
that his decision would affect the fee
of his son-in-law.
That he was guilty of imposing un.
lawful punishments for contempt in
cases coming before his court.
That he ignored the mandates of the
circuit courts of appeal and of the SUI
preme court of the United States in
| certain cases.
That he was absent from his district
when he should have been attending tC
| his duties in court.
That, contrary to law, he tried cases
outside of his district.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-21
BOY PEDESTRIAN
KEPT OFF ISLAND
julius Rath Insisted on Taking
Dog and Colonel Burr Up
held Regulations.

julius Rath, the newsboy pedestrian,
is convinced that Colonel George w.
Burr, commandant of Rock Island ar
senal, has not a proper appreciation
of the authority of President Wilson.
He so expressed himself this after.
noon after he had been refused per.
mission to take his dog onto the island
julius takes the dog everywhere
When the guard at the Moline bridge
declined to allow him to pass onto the
government preserve today he showed
his credentials bearing President Viii
sons signature. The guard, however
was firm. So the boy took an appeal
to Colonel Burr via the telephone The
commandant backed the guardian OF
the bridge, ruling that the regulations
should be adhered to, regardless OF
consequences.
Julius stood ready, he said, to guar
antee the dogs conduct while on the
island. Il had him muGzled, too," he
added.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-21
.DAIRYMEN PICNIC
NEAR ROCK RIVER
Four Hundred Attend Annual
Outing of the Protective
Association.
HEAR HELPFUL ADDRESSES
Colonel Buck Stars in 1oo-yard Dash
for Men Over IS Years of Age,
Winning With Ease.

Four hundred milk producers, deal
ers and their friends from Moline.
South Moline, South Rock Island and
of the Dairymen's Protective associa
ton at Norwegian camp Wednesday.
Speakers discussed the various prob
lens that the dairyman has to face
an the outing was made a profitable
one from an educational standpoint, as
we'll as a social success.
Professor Bryan of the University OF
the care of milk, was unable to be on
hand, having missed a train. He sent
a promise to be at the picnic next
year. AXel Kohler took his place on
the program with an impromptu ad-
dress on the law as it applies to the
production of milk.
Others who spoke were Colonel
George w. Buck of Sunny Hill on
THE Buying and Selling of Cattle
R. w. Martin of the Midale farm on
'The Care of Cows" and DR.. R. w
Oakley on Testing Milk for Bacteria
.. PRIZES IN SPORTS.
After the basket dinner had been
disposed of there were sports in which
the leading event was the 100 YARD
dash for men over 45, Colonel Buck
winning over his nearest competitor
George Evans. and distancing a fielC
| of a dozen other starters. The time
was not recorded but was something
less than half an hour.
Katherine Kroeger, daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Fred Kroeger, was given the
prize as the prettiest baby. Ted Jamie
son was awarded a bottle Of grape
| juice as the best quadrille dancer.
Supper was served at o'clock ant
| in the evening there was dancin,
which many remained to enjoy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-21
FAULTY SCALES
ON ice WAGONS
City Inspector Gets Three
Which Weigh from 5 to 10
Pounds Light.
DEALERS ADMIT ERRORS
Insist' However, That Employees Are
Instructed to Mako Proper
Allowance to Customers.
DEALERS ADMIT ERRORS

Though they admit the scales they
have been using on their wagons are
not always correct three Moline ice
dealers today declared to Commission
e. Z. L. Eastman that their employees
were under instructions to make al
lcwance IN dealing ice out TO custom
ers. No scales yet devised for weigh
Ing Ice can be KEEP: strictly accurate,
they commended.
Three scales taken from ice wagons
were brought to Mr.. Eastnan's Office
by the city inspector OF weighta and
measures and all on test registered an
overweight: OF from 8 to.10 pounds.
All were confiscsted, the dealers
promising to get new ones.
Commissioner Eastman said In his
opinion there has been no wilful short
weighing done by leo dealers IN the
city, but added that wherever scales
arc found to be defective they will be
confiscsted. The scales examined to-
day were OF the ordinary spring
type. 8,
BACTERIA FOUND IN ICE.
City Chemist A. L. Fritze called at
tention to danger in drinking bever.
ages in which ice has been placed for
cooling purposes. Samples Of ice from
two or three dealers supplying the
city have been examined and dan
gerous number Of bacteria was found
in one OF them. Disease is likely TO
result from the use of this ice In the
manner stated. Further examinations
will be made by the city chemist to
determine whether the sample he
found unsatisfactory was an accident.
al one or II the company's product is
all like II.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-21
FOUR TEAMS MEET
|NATOURNAMENT
East Moline's Annual Baseball
Series Will Be Strongly Con-
tested This Year.

East Moline is to have a baseball
tournament Aug. 80, 81 and Sept. 1 in
which the team of that city will con-
tend with those from Silvis and Wat
ertown and the Brunswicks of Daven-
port for the honors. There will be
two games each afternoon. East Mo-
line won last seasons tournament but
the Brunswicks are counted as strong
contenders this year. c. J. Vain
wright has been named as umpire and
the schedule is as follows:
Saturday, Aug. 30-East Moline and
Brunswicks at 1870; Silvis and Water.
town at $3.50.
Sunday. Aug. Blast Moline and
Silvis at 1870; Watertown and Bruins
wicks at $3.50.
Monday, Sept. East Moline and
Watertown at 1870; Silvis and Bruins
wicks at $3.50.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-21
LAST DAY OF CANVASS FOR
BUILDING, AND LOAN FUND

Ten of the % workers engaged in
soliciting subscriptions of stock for
the Greater Moline building and loan
association had reported to Secretary
a. G. Brown. at noon today and while
no figures were made public it was in
timated that the $1,000 fund orig
inally set as the mark has been pass
ed. The canvass closes this evening
and reports Of all who are taking sub
scriptions should be made so that COM
plete data may be submitted to the
Greater Moline committee at its noon
luncheon tomorrow. Secretary Brown
says that this canvass is merely a be
ginning in the work that the commit.
tee will do.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-21
PROF. BERGQUIST MAY
LEAD SVEA CHORUS

The services of Professor Victor
Bergquist, musical director at Angus
tana college, are being sought by the
Svea male chorus as leader for the
coming season. If the college author
tiles are willing it is believed that Mr..
Bergquist will consent to serve.
Arrangements for the annual pic
mic Of the chorus at Linwood next
Sunday are complete. Members and
their families and friends to the num-
Der of several hundred will board the
steamer Marquette a. o'clock at the
dock at Sylvan park. In the forenoon
there will be a ball game between
the married and single men and in the
afternoon there will be races and
games. Vocal and instrumental music
will be given in the evening, A H
Anderson, Oscar Freeman, and Oscar
Bohman are in charge of arrange
ments.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-21
LUNATIC FIGHTS
WITH POLICEMEN
John Severance, Weak Minded
Since Birth, Suddenly Be-
comes Violent.

Weak-minded since birth and until
recently regarded as harmless, John
Severance LATE Wednesday afternoon
suddenly attacked his father and
other members Of the family and was
not subdued till three policemen had
struggled with him for several min,
utes. He was committed today to the
WATERFOWL hospital.
The unfortunate man is 80 years OF
age and, according to the testimony
of his father before the commission
which inquired into his mental condi.
ton, he has always been a defective
He did not learn to walk until seven
years of age and even now is com
PEELED to use crutches. He has never
attended school, and Of late has been
nervous and irritable. He seemed tc
have conceived a dislike for his father
and step-mother.
His mind, in its troubled condition
turned to religion and he appeared Il
believe that he was justified in at
tempts upon the lives Of members Of
lne IaMlly.
Wednesday afternoon he told hi:
step-mother that he intended to have
it out with his father and when thu
latter returned from work he attacked
him, doing considerable damage to thu
contents of the dwelling before he wal
! locked in a closet.
An appeal to the police brough
Officers Axel Johnson, Morrison ant
Ross. The crazed man held the doc
OF the closet shut when they attempt
ed to open it and it was necessary L
break it in. Then Severance attacket
the policemen, using his crutches a
| clubs, and succeeded in inflicting Sc
eral scratches and bruises before b
was manacled.
At the police station where h
| spent the night it was necessary t
strap him to the bed. Drs. A. I
| Leopold and NJ. S. Donanville passe
upon his mental condition and Judg
B. S. Bell ordered his commitment t
the hospital. The Severance home
a. 1886 eenth-and-one-half stree
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-21
STRENGTH liz HUMAN BONES.
Moro Powerful In Some Ways Than
the Stanchest Oak,

Human bones are really trench
dously strong and possessed of mar
velous resisting power. Indeed. the
bones of the fairest, most delicate
looking woman are stronger than the
strongest oak.
OF course a bone is hollow, and that
is one of the chief reasons it resists
such extreme weights. For instance.
a small bone which is no more than Il
square milimeter in diameter will hold
in suspension without breaking some
thirty-five pounds. while stick Of best
oak of similar width will not hold
more than twenty pounds. Indeed
the average bone of the average man
is stronger by one half than that OF
solid oak.
The principle on which our bones are
constructed, being made hollow and
consequently stronger than il they
were solid and heavier, is the same
mechanics have followed the worl(
over. Constructive engineers employ
tubes instead of solid cylinders.
In the case OF animals thousands al
years ago one reason of their bulky
frame Is attributed by scientists as
due to the fact their bones were solid
and added to their weight-Chicaec
Tribune.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-21
CONTRACTOR STARTS WORK
ON THIRD AVENUE JOB

Removing Of the old brick from
Third avenue has been started at
Eighteenth street by Contractor Rud-
ledge of Rockford, who has a good
sized gang at work. The avenue is to
be resurfaced with brick from Eigh-
teenth to First street, with new curb
ing where the old is in bad shape.
The old brick is being hauled in
dump carts to River drive east of
Twenty-sixth street, where it will be
used as filler. The avenue is to be
completed under the contract by the
first OF November
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-21
WILSON SILENT ON MEXICO
Former Ambassador in City; Will
Have Much to Say Later"

Chicago, Aug. 21-Henry Lane Will
son, recalled from the ambassador
ship of Mexico by President Wilson,
arrived in the city yesterday and reg
istered at the Congress hotel. He will
leave this morning to join his family
in Culver, Ind, where the will spend
the summer.
Mr.. Wilson said he had no plans for
the future, and did not intend to re-
turn ID the practice of law in Seattle
in the fall. He refused to discuss the
Mexican situation or the incident of
his recall.
Il have nothing to say in regard to
the Mexican situation" he said. 81
keep no more in touch with it than
any man who reads the newspapers.
In regard to my recall, have absolute
ly nothing to say at present, but when
the time comes for me to talk l will
say plenty.
81 decline to discuss the efficacy OF
Mr.. Lind's work. He is an able man
and proceeds with discretion, that is
all l can say. AS for myself, l am
glad am rid of the post. There are
| long hours, tedious work, and delicate
| situations to handle. l never went to
bed at night without taking two OF
three or more, tragedies with me to
think about.
There were 10000 Americans in
thu City of Mexico at the opening OF
the Madero revolutions. Now there
are about 5000 The great majority
of them returned to the states, and
left property there. / am glad enough
TO come back to the states myself
No, was not hampered in my worh
with directions from Washington, but
/ refuse to commit myself further or
that topic. When the time comes
will have a plenty to say
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-21
PEDDLER, ARRESTED, SAYS
HE GAVE MELONS AWAY

Henry Finkelstein, peddler from
Rock Island, paid fine OF SIS and
costs in police court yesterday for
peddling without a license. When
arraigned he contended that he was
not selling anything and upon it being
shown that an assistant had disposed
Of a number OF watermelons at IL
cents each Finkelstein countered with,
That's not selling 'em, it's giving
'em away"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-21
MOLINE'S SECTION OF THE ARGUS

When the matter was discussed be-
fore. sentiment seemed against it but
the advances that East Moline has
made in municipal Improvements dur
ing the last couple of years is believ-
ed will cause the people of the village
to look more favorably upon the union
of the two places.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-21

the committee selected by the Com
mercial club TO carry the matter
through. If 100 signatures are secur-
ed the question may be placed before
the voters at the spring election.
In addition to soliciting signers for
the petition Mr.. Hink will ask for sub
soriptions from manufacturers and
business men.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-21

There were other charges relating to
what the judges accusers claimed to
be arbitrary conduct, and one relating
to personal habits. The accusations
in part are a reiteratioh of attacks
made on Judge Speer from time to
time during his many years of service
since his appointment to the federal
bench by President Arthur.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-21
Body Of Millionaire in River.

st. Paul, Mimi, Aug. 21-The body
of George w. Diggs, millionaire bach
elor and a member of a prominent
wholesale flour, grain and seed firm,
was found today in the Mississippi
river. He is believed to have suicided.
He had been missing since Sunday
night.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-21
camubeH viii Not Be Fired.

Washington. D. c., Aug. 21.-"The
Chicago postofice is the best managed
postoffice in the country" Postmaster
General Burleson told Representative
Madden today. Mr.. Burleson is salts
fed with the administration of Post
master Campbell. and has no inten
ton Of removing him before the ex
piration Of his term, more than two
years hence, provided his good record
is maintained. So far the postmaster
general has turned a deaf ear to the
democratic demands for Mr.. Camp
bells scalp.
All the rews all the time - Tht
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-21
lake Band on Trip.

East Moline boosters who plan an
auto run Of two days to cities and
villages south and west OF here Sat
urday and Sunday. Sept. and Z, have
engaged the Belgian band of East
Moline to furnish music on the trip,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-21
J. B. CREIGHTON is DEAD
Founder Of Missouri Town and Rail-
way President Passes at 81.

Wichita, Kan, Aug. 21.-J. B. Creigh-
ton, founder of the town of Creighton,
Mo-, financier and railway president,
died here today, aged "a. He was a
member os the house of Creighton,
Crum Castle, Ireland. Melville f.
Stone, general manager of the Asso-
ciated Press, and the late William
Wright, supreme judge of Illinois, are
are nephews.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-21
AGAIN TALK ANNEXATION
Watertown Looks More FaVorabIy
Upon Union With East Moline.

Agitation of the question of annex
ing Watertown to East Moline has
again been taken up by certain citi-
zens of the former place and the Ques-
ton may be submitted to the voters.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-21
CIRCULATING A PETITION
East MoIiners Being Asked to Sign for
Vote on Hospital.

East Moline citizens approached on
the subject appear favorable to the
proposition to vote a three mill tax
for a hospital A petition is being cir
culated by c. w. Hink, member OF
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-21

All the rews all the time = The
Argus.
The daily Alaskan. [volume] (Skagway, Alaska) 1904-1924, 1913-08-05
nFlrDESS CANNON BF CURED

by local applications, as hoy oauno,
reach tho diseased portion OF the ear
There .s only one way 90 cure deaf
uoss aud chat rs 5y constitutional
omedl5z Deafness % caused by an
mlamed condition OF the Eustaohia
Tube. When this tube Is iDlamed
You have O. rumbIng sound OF lmper
u,t hearing. and when &c As entirely
closed. deafness la tho result and u
less ha nlamu0n can taken
oa. and .hIs tube restored TO los nor
MAJ condition. hearing win DO do
1r9yed forever: mine cases out OF ten
arc caused by Caarrh. which "a uoA
ag but an nGamod condition OF be
mucous Gurfacgg.
We WIN Elvo ono Hundred Dollars
l1r any case OF J5afnesB Caused 10y
Calzrb) that cannot DO cured by
Hauu Caazrh Cure send FOR cir
suLEu, G1a
81. CHENEY G CO.. Toledo, o.
sold by Druggists, 75c
Take HEla vanity pills FOR consh
paGon
The daily Alaskan. [volume] (Skagway, Alaska) 1904-1924, 1913-08-05

@. r. sg.cor 373 Exchange So,
Astoria Oregon, says "I can On an
eaue8mgas recommend DoauB Kid
uoy pitts. uoI them 40 my old HON
Ina Lincoln, MO. aud found that they
do am that is claimed Tor them. 70
back and kidney trouble the ls moth
ms beuor and i advise tbor use by
am afflicted boo that way They came
TO my rescue u fine style
For aaIe by an dealers. Price 90
cents. FoJCr-Mubuu Co. Buffalo.
New York, sole agents Tor the Uni
Jed states.
Remember tho name Dom'a-and
cake mo- other
The daily Alaskan. [volume] (Skagway, Alaska) 1904-1924, 1913-08-05

Eagles meets tho hrsl aud third
Wednesday night OF each month az
their hall on Fifth avenue Visiting
brothers cordially inyited to attend
John CRASHED, w. T.; j, NJ Keller
Secretary.
The daily Alaskan. [volume] (Skagway, Alaska) 1904-1924, 1913-08-05
LOCAL BRIEFS
sKAawAY WEATHER REPORT

Results OF the observation taken
at Moor0s Wharf at midnight
last night, Is as follows:
Temp. tune obssryara o.. % above
Max. preceding 20 hrs d. 70 above
Min 90 above
dean 60 above
Cloudy and calm Baromelv 80
The daily Alaskan. [volume] (Skagway, Alaska) 1904-1924, 1913-08-05

FIVE GOOD ONES TO DRAW TO,
PohbIeford and Gibson Rye Bud
welser. Bue Ribbon and Pale Rain
Ter Beer at tho Board OF Trade.
The daily Alaskan. [volume] (Skagway, Alaska) 1904-1924, 1913-08-05

Bonded WbBEoyB Gibson. Noun
Vernon and Belmont Tho best Of
Reer-Bluo Ribbon. BudweIsor and
Palo Eanior, at tho Mascot Iole-
paouo 6T. &c
soc I0r q home cooked meal
quick. clean service Whore At
INC Now Homo Restaurant Fitch
Avenue, haIf o minute from Broad
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-06-19


MAN DROPS DEAD FROM HEAT
James Tu1ly, 1924 Houston avenue,
a switchman, dropped dead while
working along the Pennsylvania
tracks, the first fatality of the hot
wave which has swept back over Chi
cago.
Police ambulances were kept busy
answering calls and caring for peo-
pie who had been Frustrated on the
street or while at work.
The county agents and charitable
organizations we're better prepared
for the numerous demands made on
them than they were Monday, and
suffering was not so pronounced.
At noon the thermometer had gone
to "a, and prospects were that the
record of SO established Monday
would be passed.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-06-19


another advantage the
being his field The service can't
his his protest
eighhs membership majority the members
send proxies meetings committee Of the board Of directors
that committee made Of Victor lawson
publisher the RecordHera) and Charles
the Louis Republic don't know who is
chief Pth behind Melville Stone the
manager.
practically 24hour
40 afternoon of the The board
of directors is controlled by the morning newspapers
There little serious competition IN the morning field but the
United which
papers the Associated
The Associated
other association the building with the
ciated prohibits giving
itself gathers
United
will sell its service city that will for it. This
service has made possible the starting successful upu
Of the cOunts biggest independent afternoon
With the United Press Of the field the Associated would
practical the dissemination
Chicago
the the headquarters
York Lawson originally his finally
THE STRENGTH SPIDER The spider
The amazing strength of spiders slowly dragging its victim away
number of wel-authent
Thus
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-06-19
"a STRENGTH ca A SPIDER

The amazing strength of spiders Is
shown in a number Of well-authenti-
Gated instances. Thus we have an in
stance. of a half-inch spider catching
a two-inch fish. It was of the ground
or wolf family. A scientist came upon
it struggling with a fish on the edge
of little pool It's claws were buried
in the fish's tail; it had the tail out
of the water, but the head still re-
manned underneath.
The.spider struggled to pull the fish
up the bank, and the fish struggled
desperately to draw the spider into
the pool. For ten minutes the scien-
list watched this silent and deadly
fight. Then he hurried away for a
bottle in which the put the combat
ants when he captured them.
He was gone about half an hour,
and on his return the end had come.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-06-19

The fish was dead, and the spider was
slowly dragging it's victim away.
-O-O
MAN DROPS DEAD FROM HEAT