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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-13
INJURIES PROVE
FATAL TO AGED
VETERAN OF'WAR
Hans Leptien Dies Of Shock
From Injuries Sustained
Last Month.
HURT BY SWITCH ENGINE
Inquest VIII Be Held Tomorrow Morn
ing-Deccased Born in Ger
many IS Years Ago.

As result Of the shock from injur-
les sustained ON the morning of May
%, when he was knocked down and
run over by a Burlington switch en-
gine, suffering the loss of his left foot,
Hans Leptien, an aged veteran of the
Civil war, passed away at ST. An
thongs hospital this morning at $50.
Mr.. Leptien was approximately 75
years of age and prior to his visit to
Rock Island he was an inmate of the
Soldiers and Sailors home at Quincy
An inquest will be held tomorrow
morning at Q o'clock at Wheelan's I'M
dertaking rooms on Third avenue.
HURT IN MAY.
1t will be remembered the old fell
low came TO Rock Island on Saturday,
May %, and Immediately engaged a
room at a local rooming house,
which he was unable to later locate.
He then sought the aid Of the police
but was unable to give a description of
the place where he had stayed Satur-
day night. 1t was found that he was
a native of Schleswig Holstein and he
was placed in charge of Justice Carl
kuehl Tuesday morning he started
out to find the place and in some
manner wandered onto the Burlington
tracks between Nineteenth and Twen-
tieth streets. He attempted to walk
the tracks around the curve and when
about fifty yards west of Twentieth
street was run down by the switch
engine The old fellow was very
feeble and used a cane when he walk
ed. After the accident he was taken
to St Anthony's hospital where it was
found that he could not survive the
shock.
BORN Is GERMANY.
Mr.. Leptien was born at Wellendorf.
near Rill, Schleswig- Hoistein. and was
about IS years of age. When a young
man he made a trip around the world
as a sailor and came to this country
seyeral years before the Civil war. At
the outbreak Of the rebellion he enlist
ed with a Missouri regiment and serv.
ed throughout the war. He is a cousin
Of Fritz Meier, 2613 Thirteenth ave.
nue. and Henry Heuck of Davenport
is also relative The local post of
the G. A r. took charge of the body
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-13
MOLINE CHURCH HAS
BOUGHT NEW SITE

The First Congregational church Of
Moline at a meeting last evening. de-
cided TO purchase the Walker-Willis
site, northeast corner Seventh avenue
and Twelty-second street for their
new church. The site cost $4,000 and
is 800 by $50. The present church site
has been sold for 10000 The church
will retain the old building which has
costly memorial windows and other
valuable features.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-13
Iowa EIks Elect.

Burlington. Iowa. June 13.-The
Iowa State Elks' association. in annual
convention here yesterday. elected the
following officers:
PRESIDENT. E. Mcdonald, Des
Moines.
First Vice President-A. L. Rey.
nolds, Ottumwa.
Second Vice President-F. B. Smith,
Keokuk.
Third VicN President. Rodewig,
Davenport.
Secretary-W. H. Reimbold, Keo-
kuk.
Treasurer-A. H. Origbaum, Daven-
port.
Doorkeeper-John 'Weigand, Musca.
tine.
Sergeant.at-Arms-Jo Piper, Bur.
lington.
Trustee for three years-Benjamin
Schwin, Dubuque.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-13
SCHOOL TEACHER
STARVED, SHOWN
Petition to Davenport Board
Attempts to Prove Such
Condition.

Economy Of profound sort is neces-
sary if a Davenport grade school
teacher is to live on her salary and
after living expenses are paid The
teacher has nothing left, according TO
petition for an increase in pay from
the teachers received by the board OF
education.
The petition includes the following
estimate of the average grade teach
Cr's expenses:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-13
ROCK RIVER VALLEY
ROUTE MEN IN TOWN

Members of the Rock River Valley
morning at 8 o'clock at Erie. Follow
lowing the business meeting they
made an automobile trip this after
noon through the tri-cities. They were
we'll supplied with horns and their
footing attracted much attention.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-13
OBITUARY
HENRY FULLENDORF.

Henry Fuhlendorf. sc years of age,
passed away at Mercy hospital, Daven-
port, early this morning. A complied
ton of ailments due to his extreme
age was the cause of his death. The
funeral will take place Monday after
noon at 2 from the Knox chapel. In
terment will be made in Chippiannock
cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-13
BURNING KETTLE OF TAR
Is CAUSE FOR FIRE ALARM

a burning kettle of tar at the corner
of Forty-fourth street and Fourteenth
avenue was the cause of the fire alarm
at 1:25 this afternoon. Some excited
person pulled the box causing the de.
partment a long run when their ser.
vices were not needed. No damage
was done.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-13

thus $40 is ali that is left for pro
fess'oaal investment, books. recrea-
ton. charity. church and saving for
cid age. say the teachers. That any
teacher has been able TO support her
self is due to the fac. that she lives al
nome and IS partially supported by her
parents.
\ girl who picks out teaching as her
life work. and fits herself for that oo-
cupation should be able to earn, liv-
ing wage and should not be dependent
financially on anyone, the teachers
contend.
The highest salary at presen- paid
grammar school teachers is S75, while
the average is considerably below this.
says the petition. Forty years ago the
salary limit and average was practic-
ally the same as It is now. while the
cost OF living was half what it is at
rresen..
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-13
FUNERAL OF MRS. j. e. MuNGER.

The funeral of Mrs j. F. Munger
was held az the residence, 74S Seven
teenth street, at 8 this morning. DIR.
w S. Marquis. pastor of Broadway
Presbyterian church, was in charge of
the services. and the body was taken
TO Oregon, H., where interment was
made.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-13
is Dependent.

Bernice Grafton was found to be
dependent in county court today and
will be taken'to the Geneva home.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-13

At 10 o'clock this morning the jury
panel had been exhausted and It was
tecessary for Judge r. w Olmsted in
mrcuit court TO issue orders for the
sheriff's force TO secure Is additional
Teniremen in the Clyde Stratton muir
tIer case
| A. that time the state had accepted
~ jurors while the defense had still
10 pass on the last three passed by
the prosecution. George CardaII. Al
bert Cohen and w. F. Grath were ac-
cepted by the state. by which time all
Of the last panel Of 20 was exhausted
and the court was forced TO CAL for
10 more. The II jurors we're then
taken in charge by o bailif, awaiting
the arrival Of the additional men.
The tedious method Of examining
Jurors has proven unattractive TO the
public and the crowds which gather IN
The courtroom do not linger long. It
Is expected with the introduction of
evidence that interest will be re-awak-
tned. There is much speculation as TO
Just what Thomas jefferson will tes-
tvs to. He Is alleged TO have con
iessed TO States Attorney Floyd +.
Thompson his part in the Silvis bank
robbery and to have implicated STRAIT
ton as the leading spirit OF the gang.
READY ron Az APPEAE.
For the prosecution much will de-
pend upon jefferson and his testimony
L may be that his story will be suffi-
eiert 10 send Stratton over the road
and It may be that it will fall down.
Strattou and his attorney, Henry Now
E,n OF Peoria, seem 20 have a world OF
confidence In the outcome Of the pres
eat case. From the numerous excep.
uOns which Attorney Nowlan has TAX.
en- relative 20 the decisions OF the
court, 10 can be surmised that the case
VII be appealed to the supreme court
There seems 20 be abundant means
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-13

With so pounds of steam in the
boiler, ]. E. Moore attempted to as
sumo he role of a white hope on a
Rock Island train yesterday. Moore
did not fancy the appearance of the
crow porter and is alleged to have
taken a swing at the black boys pro-
boscis. The pugilistic party was
yanked off the Chico c.Ioo when it
reached Rock Island, and was escort
ed the police station by Officer Her
kera. This morning a 81 fine was as
sessed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-13
POLICE NEWS

William o. Kruger, the chauffeur
employed by Davenport garage, who
stole a S1,400 Mason automobile from
the Mason Motor Car company of
Waterloo. Iowa, Wednesday, to satisfy
a claim of s1,O1035, was this morning
dismissed in police court. The pris-
cner agreed to accompany Detective
NJ. ]. Sweeney of Waterloo to the
Iowa side voluntarily. and will be
tried at Waterloo. Kruger also gave
a release on the machine. The de-
PENDANT was apprehended here by the
local police after their lid had been
enlisted by the Iowa authorities.
Kruger was held as a fugitive from
justice.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-13
ANOTHER VENIRE
IlFOR JURORS IN
II STRATTON CASE
Court Orders 1 5 Additional Men
Summoned to Appear for
Jury Duty.
INTEREST IN JEFFERSON
.hiueh Speculation as to What Pal Of
Defendant Will Testify to on
Nj the Stand.
sTRNTTON JURY.

Leonard Washburn, Rock Island,
street. car conductor.
r. Walker, Rock Island, street car
iHIotorman.
r. A. Lynch, Moline, clerk Deere &
Co.
( Sidney Pearson, mock Island, second
Hand man.
b S. A. LsVanway, Rock Island, agent
Illinois or company.
Z v. 3. Bell, SilVis, proprietor pool
hall.
oional baseball player.
L. N. Bennett, Rock Island, street
car motorman.
George W. csrdall, Rock Island,
ttamster.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-13

The steamer Morning Star VII take
the Moline Odd Fellows for a trip on
the river this evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-19
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR.

The way to be great man is to
tell it Yourself
Scolding in the house drives man
out of it
A girl can have n very fine influence
on men unless they are her brothers. +
Where a thin woman is SO lucky is
she can't shape in as far as fat one
can out.
A girl thinks she really needs a diff
ferent beau for every different color
she wears.
What makes a man very COM
Portable home is for all the family TO
be away visiting grandma.
Haios just naturally cluster around
man with big bank balance.
Most men are so afraid of saving
money they'll ride in taxicabs il they
cant get rid Of it any other way.
one thing makes a girl glad she
isn't man is she could be only one,
but she can run half dozen of them.
A woman with bullying ankles seems
more afraid of having them seen than
one without them is of hole in her
stocking.-New York Press.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-19
Waterville,s Tax AGAIN.

Tuesdays Wateryille Sentinel con-
tanned an editorial apparently in
spired." of the following tenor:
An attempt has recently been made
10 make ii appear that the City of
Wateryille is unable to pay its county
tax. This talk has, of course, been
made for political effect. The trouble
with il is that it loses all effect when
the facts are known. In the light of
the facts, if it had any effect at all it
would be to injure the cause of those
by whom IL has been made. 1t serves
To show how hard pressed they are to
find campaign material
There was more of it, three times as
much more, in which the claim is
made that the county owes Waterville
1920 in certain fees. We are reliably
informed that former Treasurer Cum
ningham declares waterville has been
paid every dollar sof fees due hen.
The claim is also made by the SEN
tinel that the city has ,paid $4,000 to
the county on account Perhaps the
Sentinel can show the Cancelled check,
hut we doubt it, for the Kennebec
Journal was informed at the county
treasurer's Office, Thesday afternoon,
that only s25e6i had been received not
dollar since Dec 81. 1s12.osA 54a#
The Sentinel further says. sdT
Had ii not been for the delay oc-
casioned by the change of administra-
tion, the whole matter would have
been settled by the beginning of the
year"
We wonder if that means change
of administration" at Waterville or in
the county offices. Surprising excuse,
in either case, isn't it.
Inasmuch as the Sentinel is the per-
sonally conducted organ of Mayor Pat
tangalls who is telling the voters that
Waterviile's tax rate can be reduced if
he is reelected. one might surmise
that some of these excuses and easily
refuted claims are for political effect. "
as the Sentinel charges those who in
form the voters of the facts
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-19
Ex.Gnvernor hoch Coming.

The journal has before embraced
The opportunity TO congratulate the
Mems Club of the Penney Memorial
church on the character of its work,
and now, in connection Herewith we
would congratulate the city of Au
gusta upon the opportunity of once
more hearing former Governor Hoeh
of Kansas. Governor Hoch is not
only a gifted orator but man ~
strong character and the courage OF
his convictions. and has record to
show for the experience OF which he.
gives others the benefit aa bds5e.
We sincerely hope that on the eve
ming of March al City ball will !, be
crowded to its utmost TO hear this
man; and we hope chat a large per-
centage of that audience, viii. be made
up of Young men and Yomen-, who are
10 constitute The Enextoaotive force in
the affairs of OH. city, state. and ma
tion.
The bringing 10 Augusta such men
as James a. Whitmore eof New York.
President Alley of University Of
Maine. and Ex-Governor Hoch of
Kansas, can but be beneficial to the
moral and spiritual-and resultantly
The physical--welfare of the citizens.
Augusta prides herself upon the
ability and strength of her clergymen,
q power for good and outranked by no
similar corps of Christian workers in
New England. Visitors tell us that
some of the ablest sermons they hear
are from Augustus pulpts, and there
is large demand for these pulpit ora
tors elsewhere. But in spite of these
facts. we know that 1t helps all of US
and the clergy in particular TO bring
in, as frequently as possible such
outside talent as referred to above.
Let us have more Of such as Hoch.
Alley and Whitmore. 9%9 80 ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-19

that man has generally been keeping
to hfmseffApoiitics, local and general.
economies, government, legislation,
taxation, finance, conservation-and u
SHE now and then corrects some care
less statements or loose deductions, he
is not pleased, and may refuse to go
into debate with her again.
.sOf course, in n case of this kind it
is necessary TO speak of the women of
the pioneer corps. The main body of
women, like the main body of men. is
trailing behind. But the point is that
the women in the pioneer corps and in
the firing lines, and their main col
umns of support, are not only abreast
with. but often in advance of, the men,
both as regards leadership and follow
ing. At this very hour women are do
ing more for progressive government
than men are willing to recognize.
They are behind numerous civic re-
form movements, they are behind adj
vanced social legislation in several of
the states, they are exercising a much
more potent influence in national af-
fairs than is generally supposed or
would be generally believed. And they
are displaying admirable judgment in
keeping sex to the background. They
are accomplishing things that must
make for the welfare of humanity
without arousing prejudiees that might
ieopardize their fondest projects"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-19
Woman and tn. Serious Problems.

OF more than passing interest to
Maine. ar this time. is anything reIat-
ing 10 womans capabilities for full
citizenship The. Christian Science
Monitor Boston, says:
woman is forcing herself upon the
more serious consideration OF man by
forcing upon man IA more serious con-
si6craticn of the things that are of
greatest concern to himself. 1t will
take him some time, no doubt, to free
himself entirely from the habit of SIM
ply INDUCING and patronizing her, but
the duration III this period will very
largely depend upon her tactfulness.
When IL comes 10 the heavier topics
and questions of the day, man is not
always pleased TO find himself listen
SnE 10 q woman who knows more
about them than he does She has
been attending women's club discus
sionk. she has been attending lectures,
she has been reading. she is receptive
md has refehtiye memory. she has
eaade 1t her business in these recent
flsnes TO find out about those things
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-19
Evening Star GRANGE.

Evening Ssar Grange. 1888. Washing
ton, held very interesting and pro-
fitable meeting, Feb. 8, with all officers
except the steward present. The usual
order of business was transacted after
which came new business ard the
grange proceeded to elect trustees for
the ensuing year b. X. Ware and W.
NJ. Prescott were re-electd with Baur-s
ence Christianson as the third member
The master then appointed Messrs.
Jesse Overlook, III. II. Cunningham and
George Sprague on the committee on
finance, and MIR. and Mrs. Il. Il. Cunt
ningham, MIR. and Mrs. John burns and
MIR and Mrs. Fl. +. Poland on the sick
committee. Recess was then taken and
the new trustees furnished treat OF
candy and crackers, while Jesse Over
lock furnished plenty of nice apples to.
go with it, Grange was called to order
and owing to lateness of the hour only
part OF the lecturers program was
carried out s.f
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-19
WooiWich GRANGE.

Woolwich Grange held its regular meet
ing, Feb. 18th. In spite of rne hard
travelling there was an attendance OF GU
members. The Third and Fourth degrees
We're conferred upon two candidates, fol-
lowed by Harvest supper. a valentine
box furnished the programme Of the eve
ming Progra nme for Feb. 22nd will be
as follows: Singing by the Grange; reel
tation, washington" Sister Evelyn
Hodgdon: paper. George Washington"
Sister Edna Mahar, music, violin and
piano; question, Resolved, that Wash
ington Was u Greater Man Than Lin
coln,' affirmative Bro. Frank Gould; neg
alive, Bro. Chas. Hunnewel: reading
Worthy Fora; reading, Sister Mary Plum
stead: story, Bro. Frank Iiodgdon clos
ing thought Sister Sue Bailey
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-19
East Piscataquis Pomona.

East Piscataquis Pomona will meet
with South Dover Grange, Feb. 10th,
with the following program; Opening
exercises; business; comforting 9Th de-
gree: dinner. Afternoon: Song, choir;
address of welcome, Mrs. II. J. Merrill ,
response, Mrs. Maria Dow, East Dover
Granger music, Ayers orchestra; pa
per, Names Agriculture, L. A. aver;
reading, A. b. Gerry; entertainment by
host grange; question, Resolved that
to sell farm produce through co-opera-
tive organization would be eff more
value to the farmer than To increase
the production of the farm, +. A. Mer-
rill. j. L. Aver: music, choir; paper,
Mrs. Harriet Doore; reading, Mrs,
Daisy Smith; song. air. and Mrs. w. NJ.
Starbird; closing exercises.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-19
Mystic Valley GRANGE.

Mystic Valley Grange. East Dixfield,
at the last meeting installed their OIL
ficers for the ensuing year. County
Deputy Herman Corbet of Pennington
assisted by Mr. and Mrs. Bridges of
Franklin Grange, Wilton, in a very
impressive manner installed the follow
ing officers: Master, Samuel w. Walk
er: overseer, Charles V. French; lee
-turer, William f. Allen: steward. AL
ton Coolidge; chaplain, Zerna White;
treasurer. Flora Holman: secretary;
Abbie C. Morse; gatekeeper, john Rob-
bins; Pomona, Abbie French; Ceres,
Ella Hall; Flora, Lena Knapp; fady
assistant steward, Dorcas Knapp The
report of the finance committee was
accepted and showed the Grange to be
in a prosperous condition. This Grange
has built in the past, year n stable ASK
90 with twenty-one good stalls which
supply a long felt need.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-19
Editorial Comment
The Liquor Bill.
cortland Press

The Congressional Record brings
long and more or less learned argu
ments for and against the bill forbid
ding interstate shipments of liquor into
prohibition tates-arguments made
in the Senate debate. The opponents
of the bill take their stand on a single
proposition. that the bill is unconsti-
tutionaI, and that it is not in the power
of Congress thus to exert its power to
regulate interstate commerce and to
and to divest itself OF any part of its
and turn il over to the states. But that
is merely an opinion. Congress has
gone very far in this direction. 1t has
prohibited interstate shipments of mis-
branded or adulterated foods and liz
uors. and ii has denied the mails TO the
lotteries and to promoters of frauds.
Bonfart's Wine and Spirit circular pro-
nouaced The bill 1.-The most dangerous
measure ever aimed at the liquor tra1-
ne" and exhorted the interests to get
busy. The interests are now hanging
their hopes first on a veto and failing
That, which is not likely, on an adverse
decision by the Supreme court. Mean
while the debate throws some interest
Ing side lights on the tratFic. New
Hampshire has been held up by the ao-
vocates of license as q bright and shin
ing example for Maine to follow. But
Seantor Gallinger of that state in the
course of the debate disclosed some OF
the workings of license in New Hamp-
shire Said he in part:
MIR. President, the state that / in part
represent had on its statute books
for Il great many years a prohibition
law, but, through the influence and ac-
tive work of the liquor interests OF
New Hampshire, that law was repealed
n few years ago, and a local option
Law took its place. Under that local-op-
ton law il was question for the pee
pie of the several cities and towns 10
determine for themselves BY vote at
stated times whether or not liquor
should be permitted under license to
be sold in those municipalities. A very
large proportion of the state voted
against licensing the traffic, when inn
mediately the cities and towns that
voted in favor of license flooded the
non license towns with liquor Ia an ex-
tent that became n scandal. The result
was that the New Hampshire Legisia-
ture at its earliest opportunity passed
law preventing the sending of liquor
into those nolicense communities.
The action of New Hampshire in
that particular is very similar to what
is proposed in this bill; that IS to say.
this bill proposes that the states tina
prohibit the selling of liquor shall not
be invaded by the states that do moi
prohibit il and which, for gain, send
liquor into prohibition TERRITORY.