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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-06
KATE HILL MISSION SOCIETY.

MEMBERS OF THE KATE HILL
Mission society of the United Pres
byterian church we're entertained last
evening at the home of the Misses
Buettner, 522 Twenty-fourth street.
Miss Rosa Margrath was in charge
of the program assisted by Misses
Minnie Toenniges and Edna Buettner.
The report of the work of the Women's
General Mission society was taken up
and discussed The ladies also had
some sewing on hand and busted
themselves with that at the close of
the program.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-06
mrs. MATTHEY TO
Give SELECTIONS
Artist to Be Heard at Concert
Of 0tto's Band at Zum
Alien Dorf.

Without doubt the audience at the
''zum Alien Dorfp band concert tomor-
row evening Will be one OF the largest
and most select OF the summer, as tri-
city society women have eagerly
seized the opportunity of "lionizing
Mrs. Henry Matthey, who has worked
untiringly to up.ift the local musical
field. Mrs. Matthey needs no intro
duciion. Her name is well known to
all real music lovers in this vicinity
She has consented to sing two mum
bers tomorrow evening. Prof. Otto
has arranged an exceptionally pleas
ing program, and the reception to be
accorded Mrs. Matthey will be a fit
ting testimonial to her efforts.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-06

the evening and afterwards a social
hour was enjoyed. There was not a
very large attendance as most of the
girls were enjoying their vacations. At
the close of the evening delightful
luncheon was served by the hostess.
The next meeting will be held at the
home of Miss Mary Winter, Eighteenth
avenue and Fortieth street, on Aug. Is.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-06
METHODIST MISSION SOCIETY.

MRS. S. E. MATTISoN, JR,, 1lSl
Twentieth street, was the hostess last
evening to the members OF the Wom-
ans Home Mission society of the First
Methodist church at the August meet
ing. Mrs. Mattison was in charge OF
the program which consisted OF read
ings by Mrs. Anna Sisson, by Mrs.
Mattison, who read letter from Utica,
IN. Y, and by Mrs. T. E. Newland,
whose theme was st. Paufs Baby. v
At the conclusion of the program re-
freshments were served by the host
ess.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-06
AMERICAN Woman socIAeLE.

III1 DI0O IILItIIOOD OF AlHI-III-
can Woman No. 2291 will give an
ice cream sociable at Long View park
tomorrow afternoon and evening. They
will serve ice cream and cake and in
vite the public to attend.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-06

on the lips for distinct and concise
diction. The expression, tHne place
ment, and the socalled OF the
voice. is erroneous. It ,aysicaliy
impossible to place tones. Singing Is
purely mental process. The voice is
already correctly placed by nature"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-06
LEAGUE CABINET PLANS WORK.

THE RETIRING OFFICERS AND
the newly elected officers, comprising
the cabinet of the Epworth league OF
Spencer Memorial Methodist church,
were entertained last evening at the
home OF the president, Rev. E. W.
Thompson, S24 Fortyfourth street
Plans were thoroughly discussed for
the work of the coming year and yari-
Gus entertainments were planned. A
sociable will be held soon at the home
of Rev. Mr. Thompson, although the
date was not set. Following the bust
ness session the meeting resolved into
a delightful social time, and Mrs
Thompson served light refreshments
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-06

ed to Mrs. Sward, first; Mrs. Charles
Baumann, second, and Mrs. William
Behn, third. The next party in the
series will be held on the lawn at the
home of Mrs. Martha Chandler on
Aiken street, Aug. 26.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-06
n. M. w. CLUB.

The H. n. w club met at the home
OF Miss Marie Huber. A business session
was held as usual in the forepart Of
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-06

Little Fanny Ward has just return
ed to her native country. bringing with
her the cheering information that in
her new play. Madam President she
will dress like Eve. Fanny is making
a desperate effort TO get right into
the middle Of the public eye and an
announcement like this is expected 70
help a whole lot
Miss Ward has led a fairly inter
esting career, but to date has not en-
joyed the popularity which she would
like. She is generally regarded as
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-06

In buying cough medicine, don't be
afraid to get Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy There is no danger from it,
and relief is sure to follow. Especially
recommended for coughs, colds and
whooping cough. Sold by all drug
gists.-( Adv.)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-06
Quick Relief for rheumatism.

George w. Rooms Lawton, Mick.
says: "Dr. Detcnon's Relief ior
rheumatism has given my wife Sv,,-
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 Schlegel & Son, 220 West Sec
ond street, Davenport.-(Adv)
The San Francisco call and post., 1913-12-12

POSSESHUN1
BAR CREEK
81 AVER
Fugitive, Who Fired on Lead.
ing Resident in Quarrel,
Is Hemmed In

SANTA CRUZ. Dec. 12.-Lot Nor
ell was shot and killed on Two Bar
sreek Last night by James Benton, a
Itriking lineman. The man had quar-
'eled.
The scene of the shooting was about
sour miles above Boulder creek. Nor
tell is a leading resident of Boulder
ireek. Benton escaped, but his cap
lure by posses is expected soon.
After the shooting Benton went to
Boulder creek changed his blood
rained clothes and fled. Sheriff
frafton was called TO the scene of
he killing shortly after midnight.
POSSES ON TRAIL
With Benton unable to get out of
the country except by some overland
rails through wild. mountainous
district, it is believed he will be
caught by the posses now in pursuit
Although no one witnessed the
quarrel the wordy war was heard by
slose residents. but no attention was
iaid to it until the shot was heard.
Persons rushing to the scene found
Morrell dead with a great wound in
ais head.
The San Francisco call and post., 1913-12-12

PROSECUTOR
SHES HAT
IN RING
Johnson for Senator and
Heney for Governor Is the
Latest Political Slate

francis J. Heney will ru nfor gov
ernor of California If Governor John
son decides to be a candidate for the
United States senate to succeed Sena-
tor Perkins. He takes this position
he says, on his own initiative, with
out the advice OF any leader in the
progressive party. and Governor john
son has been aware of his decision
since last Saturday, when the progres.
siye conferences was held here What.
ever Johnson decides. Heney win be
q candidate. either for the senate OF
theg overnors chair, until the polls
close.
In. statement explaining his posi-
tion, Heney said today:
More than four months ago an
nounced my candidacy for the United
States senate and commenced an ac-
tive campaign for the nomination. |
did so upon my own initiative, because
believe in both the spirit and the
letter of the direct primary law and
that no number of persons less than
majority of the voters of the pro-
gressive party have any right to de-
eide who shall be the candidate of
that party for any office, or who
should present his name to such .vot-
ers for consideration and action. At
the time I took this action I firmly
believed Governor johnson would be
candidate for reelection, and that
he did not desire to become a candi-
date for the United States senate at
this time
Three years ago. shortly after his
election, told Governor johnson that
II he should conclude to become a
candidate for the United States SEN
ate to succeed Honorable George C..
Perkins. / would gladly support him.
and that If he did not so conclude I
would become a candidate for that
position myself. Last Saturday fore
noon / was advised that Governor
Johnson might desire to become a
candidate for the United States SEN
ate. I promptly offered to retire from
the contest for the nomination and
to support him actively and earnestly
in the primaries for the nomination
and afterward for the election, IL he
so desired to do. At that time I was
convinced from the many assurances
of support which had received from
friends and leaders in the progressive
movement throughout this state that
my nomination was assured, and /
still SO believe, in the event that Cow
ernor Johnson shall decide that he
does not care to become candidate
for that ofice."
The San Francisco call and post., 1913-12-12
WANTS COIN
FOR SON Of
BAIRD
ST 800 Monthly Allowance Is
Asked of Estate; Lawyers
Promise Exposures

Disclosures which will eclipse the
slingsby changeling case and that of
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw's son. are fore
shadowed in a suit filed today by
David Jennings Baird asking for a
monthly allowance OF $500 from the
100000 estate Of the late David ].
Baird
David Baird Jr. was born December
z. 1906. The suit says he is the son
of David Baird and Lydia Valencia
Baird; that for more than year pre-
eeding his birth mis- mother and
father were married, and that after
his birth the father publicly acknowl-
edged the child as nis son.
TRIAL DATE Is SET
Judge Coffey today set February IS
for the trial. Mrs. Veronica C. Baird.
the mother, and Miles, Benjamin and
Tom Baird. brothers. of the deceased
millionaire. have fled notice of a
bitter contest.
Young Baird and his mother, Dodie
Valencia, are represented by Bishop.
Hoefier. Cook & Harwood, Raymond
L. Benjamin, assistant attorney gem
eral, and Timothy j. Lyons. Lyons
withdrew from the case today. It
was intimated that Bishop. Hoefier,
Cook & Harwood would do likewise.
and that District Attorney rFickert
would succeed them.
NO CLAIM AS SON.
Mrs. Veronica Baird and her sons
are represented by John f. Partridge.
Harry l. Stafford represented Miles
Baird. Partridge said:
This boy has no claim on David
Baird or the Baird estate. If his ad-
visers persist in prosecuting the petit
tion there will be scandal that will
equal in notoriety either the Slingsby
or Thaw baby case"
Baird died on November IS. 1908.
The San Francisco call and post., 1913-12-12
All Tokyo Tango Mad,
Drops Native Dances
For New Yankee Rag
Vice Mayor Here Says Japan Is
Adopting Our Ways From Trot-
ting to Forming Trusts

Tokyo is dance mad, and the geisha
girls, famous in song and poetry for
their sinuous grace in executing their
native dances. have abandoned them
in favor of the tango In palace and
native bamboo cabaret the tango is
all the rage.
Sitting in the tea room of the St
Francis this morning, DR.. D. Tagawa
vice mayor of Tokyo, rubbed his
sparse white whiskers and bemoaned
the fact that Japan is copying Amer
lean. customs and institutions, from
the most freakish of dances to the
biggest of trusts"
Yes, they have the tango in To-
kyo," he said. "Buddah only knows
what will be the outcome. Every
body's doin' it. First it started in
the American colony and then it swept
like whirlwind to the natives, who
think il immense
Doctor T4gawa is in San Francisco
to study what he calls trust bust
ing methods of the government.
The San Francisco call and post., 1913-12-12
N. Y. Gunmen Fight
Pistol Battle in
Packed Streetcar
War Over Policing Six Day Bike
Race at Madison Square Makes
Shots Fly

NEW YORK, Dec. 12.-Fifty shots
were ired this morning near the
Fourth avenue entrance of Madison
Square garden in battle between
two gangs that have infested the
garden at the six day bicycle race.
A Madison avenue streetcar was
Communicated by one element as a
barricade.
While bullets whistled in all direc-
tions passengers threw themselves
face downward on the floor.
The police were prompt in reaching
the scene. but the combatants jumped
into automobiles and escaped.
So far as is known no one was hurt,
a remarkable fact In view of the pro-
miscuous shooting.
1t is said that the battle started
over the right OF rival leaders to fur
nish strong arm men for special
police work in the garden
The San Francisco call and post., 1913-12-12
mrs. BE[AsCO IS
|SH0T; SON BURNED

SANTA, MONICA. Dec. 12.--As the
result of an effort to protect her four
year-old son Walter Jr. from injury.
Mrs. Walter Belasco, sister-in-law of
David Belasco, is a patient in ST
GATHERINGS hospital today She is
suffering from a wound received at
the Kay Bee moving picture camp, in
Santa Ynez canyon. when a gun ex-
ploded as 1t was thrown into a wagon
in which Mrs. Belasco and her son
were riding.
Mrs. Belasco was formerly Miss
Maudie Mcneil of San Francisco.
One of the assistant property men
picked up one of the guns and started
to toss 1T into the wagon.
The gun struck Mrs. Belasco in the.
shoulder and exploded. the wadding
sinking deep into the flesh.
In a moment her clothing ignited.
The fire spread to the chtld.a hair.
The San Francisco call and post., 1913-12-12
War Declared Against
Indecent Pictures

The sale of indecent pictures, par
ticularly on postcards. is to be stopped
In the city, and nine warrants were
sworn out yesterday against dealers
by the Juvenile Protective associa-
tion. One of these Is against John
Doe Gartside. Last Wednesday Cap
tain Duke filed charges with the po-
lice commission against Policeman
Charles Gartside, alleging that Cart
side was in the picture postcard busi-
ness.
The warrants against the nine deal
ers were issued by Judge Wiley f.
Crist The firms named in them are
Marks & Fink, A. Il Rademacker,
John Doe Gartside. John Doe SHAPIRO.
j. Pearson. e. J. Brown, r. Rieger and
r. r. Bowman.
The San Francisco call and post., 1913-12-12
PreSsInan Beaten
and Left for Dead,
BIames Strikers
Joseph L. Drummond Assaulted for
Second Time and May Not
Survive

Set upon by gang, whom he de-
clares are striking press feeders. Jo-
seph L. Drummond. employed as a
feeder for the Union Lithograph COM
pany, 741 Harrison street, was beaten
into insensibility shortly before s
O'Clock this morning. The attack
occurred at the corner of Fourth and
Mission streets. as Drummond was on
his way to work. The assailants hid
in a doorway, and as Drummond
passed they jumped out from behind
and struck him on the head with some
blunt instrument.
Recovering enough to stagger into
the southern police station. Drum
mond was loaded into a patrol wagon
and taken to the central emergency
hospital
Drummond was later removed to his
hotel, where he Is reported to be in a
serious condition.
This attack is the second within two
months in which Drummond has fig
ured as the victim.
The San Francisco call and post., 1913-12-12
Girl Lured to Room,
/. Captured

Lure dto room at 1717 Ellis street
ST. Clair, 46 Arlington street was at
tackled by three men. two of whom
were arrested They are Gus Marino
and Joseph Lynch. both living at the
Ellis street address Both men are
charged with a serious offense.
According to the story told the
police by Miss ST. Clair, who was
take nto the juvenile detention home,
she was walking in Fillmore street
near Ellis when she was accosted by
an unidentified man and induced to go
to Marines room. Detectives, an
swering her cries, broke down the
door.
The San Francisco call and post., 1913-12-12
Son of Richest Mann Mexico Faces Execution Unless Vast
Sum Is Paid at Once

Ell PASO. Dec. 12.-Luiz Terrazas
Jr. has not yet been executed.
At 8 o'clock this morning General
Benavides. Jefe de Las Armas OF
Juarez. talked with General Villa
through the medium of the direct
army wire.
Why kill the goose that lays the
golden eggs?" Villa is reported to
have said
General Villa has demanded a ran
som OF $25o.ooo gold to release the
multi millionaire's oldest son.
According to General Benavides
General Terrazas Sr. has been ap-
prised OF Villas demand. and has ar
ranged to send the money at once to
save his sons life. He was informed
of the news at Preside. and at first
disbelieved 1t, but later. it is reported
arranged to have the money trans
ferred to Chihuahua.
The Americans bringing the news
to Ell Paso claim that the British con
The San Francisco call and post., 1913-12-12
HENEY OUT FOR GOVERNOR
S. F. Man jailed
as u. S. Officer Is
Fired On in Street
Major George c. Thorpe of Naval
Prison Has Narrow Escape From
Wouldbe Assasin's Bullet

PORTSMOUTH. " H., Dec. IA
daring attempt to assassinate Major
George c. Thorpe. comman ndant of the
naval prison at Kittery. Ne. failed
today only because of the poor
craftsmanship Of the would be MUIR
derer. The bullet fred. the police
say, by Frederick Richard of San
Francisco, Kissed by the head of the
officer. but missed its mark by an
inch.
Major Thorpe had Just stepped out
of the door of the New Hampshire
National bank when he was confront
ed by man armed with a revolver.
The man raised his weapon and fired,
but, fortunately, with poor aim.
Richard, who was almost immedi-
ately arrested by the police and dis
armed, is former United States
naval sailor, who was dishonorably
discharged. 1t is supposed that he
holds Major Richards in some way
accountable for his disgrace.
The San Francisco call and post., 1913-12-12
FIirt, Slapped by
Woman, Knocks Her :
Down bv Jaw Punch

A stinging slap on the cheek from
Mrs. G. Blick, with whom stranger
tried to f1irt last night while she was
walking with another woman in Eddy
street between Taylor and Jones,
changed the f1irt into brute. He
struck back. knocking her down.
The women screamed. The man and
his companion fed.
Policeman Peter Whalen heard the
scream. but a description of the men
is all the police have to work on.
Mrs. Blick resides at the Hamlin
hotel, 337 Eddy street.
The San Francisco call and post., 1913-12-12
DIE
d RI \ G
DESERT
LIGHT

Ell PASO, Tex, Dec 12---Gznnk
for food and drink, their faces and
hands sand >cut and painfully raw
from the sun .scorched winds of day
an dthe frost tinged winds of night,
the Chihuahua refugees continue to
stumble into Preside and relief
The story of Domingo Iroygoity,
millionaire and father in law of Gril-
lermo Porras, acting civil governors
of Chihuahua, reveals as near as pos
sible the horrors experienced by the
refugees, who trudged miles across a
desert waste to escape "Pancho"
Villa.
Senior Iroygoity arrived in Ell Paso
Ill from exhaustion and exposure.
1T has been called the Tornado
del Muerte"-journey of death-he be-
gan. Such it was. On every hand
the grim sceptre staIked. I remem-
Der one occasion vividly. We had
been on the march five days. Our
water was 10 wand foul Our food
was scarce. A woman of the lower
class. a camp follower, had given
birth to child. The caravan was
halted to usher into the world new
+ life. That was about D. m, when
the sun is hottest on the sand.
THAT night, with the chill of dark
ness. the babe and its mother passed
away. Thus it was almost every
night. Death overshadowed the miles
on miles of glowing campfres.
we fled krom Villa on November
%. The soldiers took everything
thty needed from the citizens The
plazas in Chihuahua were filled with
slaughter pens. Seven trains were
loaded with household goods, arms
and ammunition. On November %
the trains left. At Falomir the head
engine blew up. All on the trains
were then force dto walk 112 miles.
THE federals then burned the
trains, buried the cannon and am
munition to save them from Villa.
The days were hot and the nights
We're cold. food was scarce and the
water foul. People died almost every
night. There was but one death dur
ing daylight. A lad fell exhausted
from the weary tramp and hunger.
He was uncomplaining to the last.
He died a few hours later in a
wealthy Mexican's wagon.
s.Throurhout the long tramp we
were harassed by rebel skirmishers.
| Dissention among the soldiers caused
trouble. Fivt were executed for try
ing to start a mutiny. After nina
days of hell we found relief in Pre-
sidio'
The San Francisco call and post., 1913-12-12
Railroad President
Is Ousted by Hill

PORTLAND, Dec. 12.--J. II. Young.
was surnmarily discharged Saturday
at ST Paul by James ]. HILL Carl
Gray, vice president. is also slated for
retirement. 1t is reported that John
F. Stevens is about to take charge in
Gray's place
The San Francisco call and post., 1913-12-12
Letters of Early u. S.
Leaders Under Hammer
By Associated Press.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 12.-Nearly
1000 autograph letters and documents
from members of the continental con-
gress, presidents of the United States.
officers of the revolutionary war.
pendence and colonial governors. be-
longing to the late Elliot Danforth's s
collection, were placed on sale at
auction yesterday afternoon. A letter
from John Blair of Virginia to Ben
jamin Harrison, declining to be a
member of congress, was sold for $500.
The San Francisco call and post., 1913-12-12
.lo.ooo.ooo Loss TO coLoNIsTs

s1o.O0O.OOo Loss TO CoLoNIsTs
By Associated Press.
LOS ANGELES. Dec. 12.-Revolu-
ton in Mexico has cost Mormon coll
onists from the United States moro
than $4,000. 600.
This was the statement credited to-
day to President Joseph Smith of this
Mormon church. who is here on his
return from a visit to the refugees
in Arizona and southern California
The church head also said he favored
plan for the exiled colonists to set
tie where they now are, instead Of
returning to Mexico when conditions
permit.
The San Francisco call and post., 1913-12-12
Famishing Antelope
Fed by Handouts
g. A,.4r;.+.d pr.e.

GREELEY. Col, Dec. 12.-Gaunt
from hunger and thirst, a band of
seven wild antelope entered the cor
,orate limits of Greeley in search OF
= God. Driven from the snow-covered
sills and plains. the animals forgot
their timidity. and ate freely OF the
oountifuI supplies Of food which
housewives on the east side of town
threw to them.
The San Francisco call and post., 1913-12-12
j. S. Fleet Reports
All O. X, by Wireless
By Associated Press.


ON BOARD THE UNITED STATES
5ATTLESHIP WYOMING Cby wireless
telegraph to siasconset, Mass), Dec.
l2.-The American warships returning
from their visit to European ports
we're south OF Newfoundland at s
o'clock last night, at which hour they
we're 1000 miles from New York. Per-
,ect weather prevailed.
The San Francisco call and post., 1913-12-12
Locks Daughter in
Jail; Arrests Men
BY Associated Press.

~ AbhQciHccu lc1Hs
Los ANGELES. Dec. 12.-Lucy Hall.
13 years old, is now in the detention
home, where her father, Patrolman
James Hall. locked her. after obtain
ing leave Of absence from his post
and arrcsting her himself. Last night
Hall went out again and arrested two
men, James +. Rogers and Ness Gaby,
whom he charged with enticing hts
daughter away from homa
The San Francisco call and post., 1913-12-12
Unpaid Notes for
Apparel Start Suit

Following on the heels of = suit
for the cost Of their daughters trous-
seau, Villa mand Mildred Uridge,
formerly of Piedmont, were sued to-
day for two promissory notes. aggre-
eating more than $4,000, which were
given Raphael Weill q Co. to cover
purchases for feminine apparel. r..
g. Davis. as assignee for the notes.
brought both suits A note given on
May 2. 1912, covered purchases. It ID
alleEe& nn6a ANEino ~ - tBA1ve
years - s--.rs-sp--.S~
The San Francisco call and post., 1913-12-12
Fireman Crushed
At $500,00 Blaze
BY Associated rrsss.

COHOEs, N. r. Dec. 12.-F'ire in the
heart Of the city's business section
early today was subdued only after a
dozen buildings and manufacturing
plants had been destroyed, with loss
of half million dollars. One fire-
man was badly hurt by :. falling wall.
The San Francisco call and post., 1913-12-12
RoIph in Boston to
Study Water Supply

BOSTON, Dec. 12.-Mayor James
Roloh Jr. of San Francisco is in Bos-
ton to study the Boston water supply
plan 10 bring its water from the
Hetch Hetchy valley, IL President will
son signs the bill passed by Congress.
The San Francisco call and post., 1913-12-12
Girl Killed, Two Hurt,
When Bomb ExpIodes
By Associated Press.

By Assoclated Press.
NEW YORK. Dec. PA bomb sent
by express exploded and instantly
killed a young woman employe in an
uptown bottling works today and in
jured two men employees. The girls
head was nearly torn of.