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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-25
SELL PARDONS AT
new YORK PRISON

Albany. n. Y, Feb. 25.-Harry K
Thaw will be asked to tell Governor
Suffers committee Of inquiry what he
knows about the most recent attempt
to procure his release from Matteawan
state hospital for the criminal insane,
whore he has been confined for FIVE
years for the killing of Stanford White.
This announcement by the commit
tee followed bitter attack by William
F. Clark. former secretary OF the COM
mittee, upon what he termed the So
called prison ring"
Clark, who has been accused of u.s.
ing Governor Suffers name without
the executive authority in an attempt
70 bring about the release OF Thaw,
was permitted to take the stand.
Immediately he launched into an at
tack upon the prison authorities, in
Guiding Colonel Joseph F. Scott, super
intendent of state prisons, and Dr.
John W. Russell, superintendent at
/ Matteawan.
! DR.. James V. May, chairman Of the
state hospital commission, also was
| connected with Clark's insinuations.
Clark declared that in January in
/ formation came to him that the so
called prison ring" WAS made up of
Superintendent Scott and his "imme,
date underlings," was engaged in a
conspiracy to involve the governor SO
that they might be retained in their
profitable business in brokerage par
dons."
He declined 10 divulge from whom he
had received his information but re-
Quested that Thaw himself be ques-
toned.
Accordingly, the committee will hold
a hearing at Matteawan, probably on
Thursday. to place Thaw upon the wit
ness stand.
He will be questioned regarding al
legations that the governors name was
used without authority, and also con
corning a charge made by CLARK that
DR.. Russell received $4,000 TO bring
about Thaw's release, $1,000 Of which
Clark says DR.. Russell returned. The
committee also plans to examine
Thaw's bank accounts at this time.
At today's hearing Colonel Scott ad
ded his confederation to that of DR.
May regarding DR.. Russelrs assertions
that Clark told Russell at would b'
pleasing 10 Governor Sulzer," if Thav
we're released.
DR.. Russell also described his deal
ings with John n. Anhut, who, he said
offered him the $4,000 bride.
The committee decided TO summon
Alfred Henry Lewis. magazine writ
err. who recently visited Thaw; Angus
tus Roeder who had been investigat
ing reports that Clark had used tn,
governors name without authorization
and II. A. Hoffman, Poughkeepsle de
tective, said to be in Thaw's employ.
Clifford L. Beare. who said he az
peared as Anhut's attorney, annOTnC
ed that Anhut would appear Wednes
day and formally deny that he had a.
tempted to bride DR.. Russell
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-25
City Water Is Pure.

The weekly report Of R. w. Sharp,
acting superintendent of the water
works and filter plant, was submitted
TO Mayor H NJ. Schriver today. 1t
shows that during the week past the
water which comes from the city mains
has been perfectly pure and excellent
for drinking purposes. Tests showed
that while there were disease germs
in so per cent of the raw water tested,
there we're none in the filtered water
and further that the finished product
Of the plant is free from color and tur-
bidity.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-25
FARMER NEAR DEATH
IN RUNAWAY ACCIDENT

William B. Colby, aged SO, a farmer
residing eight miles south of Atkin-
son, Ill, is not expected to live, as a
result of injuries sustained in a run
away accident yesterday afternoon He
is at present lying in the Geneseo hos
pital
Colby, together with his son, VII
liam, Jr., was returning to his farm
after trip 10 town, and in passing
a gasoline engine, the horses bolted
Both occupants of the rig We're thrown
to the ground. Colby, Sr., sustained a
fractured hip bone. fractured elbow
and numerous cuts and bruises.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-25

fCrm-hoTever punk. The publicity
he has had will pay dividends.
All of which is not said with the
idea OF undertaking Jim There is
no reason why he should not develop
into a speed merchant on the diamond
Any little guy who can put the shot
~ feet and 90 a hundred yards in 10
fat should be able to make a pretty
fair showing at the national pastime
Under the able tutelage Of old Muggsy
McGraw he should develop the best
that's in him.
If Thorpe seems to show promise
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-25
PARTIAL REPORT
BY GRAND JURY
Indictment Returned in Order
That Man Arrested in Kan
sas City May Be Held.

The grand jury made a partial re-
port in the circuit court this afternoon,
turning over one Indictment against
Joseph Perrin, former manager of the
Peoples credlt store in Moline. He is
charged with embezzlement, and was
placed under arrest recently at Kan
sas City on information furnished the
police there by the Moline department
The hurried partial report in his case
was made because Of the necessity of
having an indictment against him in
order to bold him longer. IL is alleged
that Perrin departed from Moline TAX
ing with him S157 in cash and s255 in
merchandise. all of which belonged TO
the Peoples store.
Information received in Moline this
afternoon was to the effect that Per
lin has already been liberated by the
Kansas City authorities and that he
will have to be arrested again and then
held for extradition papers.
With numerous witnesses appearing
before the grand jury morning and at,
ternoon, there seems little chance that
the long delayed complete report OF
that body will be made before Saturday
and possibly not until next week The
line OF investigation opened up when
the saloon keepers Of East Moline were
called in relative to charges Of bribery
for concessions granted them by au
thorities, is taking considerable time
II is no secret, however, that many
indictments have been drawn and are
awaiting presentation to the court
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-25
An Odd LEGACY.

Thomas Jefferson, the founder OF the
Jefferson family OF actors, was remem-
bered curiously in the win OF Weston,
who was himself an esteemed member
Of Garrick's company. Weston's will
contained this item:
II have played under the manage
ment OF Mr.. Jefferson at Richmond and
received from him every politeness. I
therefore leave him ali my stock of
prudence. IT being the only good quail
ity think be stands in need Of"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-25
Wellington and Waterloo.

Heane. in speaking of Wellington's
good luck at Waterloo. says: This
man has the bad fortune TO meet with
good fortune when the greatest man Of
the world is unfortunate We see in
him the victory OF stupidity over genius
Arthur Wellington triumphant when
Napoleon Bonsparte was overwhelmed
Wellington and Napoleonl II is a won
derful phenomenon that the human
mind can ct the same time think Of
both these nSnS-"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-25
NEGRO GUNMAN INSTITUTES
REAL REIGN OE TERROR

Brandishing a six-shooter, Earl
Brown, colored, terrorized citizens of
Moline for over an hour this morning,
threatening 10 shoot everyone he saw.
The crazed darby approached the We
lie Carriage plant and threatened TO
Ill the workmen with lead If they did
not close the windows. He then re,
paired TO a joint at 246 Third avenue,
where more trouble was started. The
police captured the negro and placed
him under arrest He was given a 40,
day sentence in Jail
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-25
-FOUR BILLS TOBE
OFFERED BY DRYS
Urge County Option, Residence
District, Blind Tiger and
Anti Shipping Acts.
WILL CAUSE HARD FIGHT
One Measure Forbids individuals in
Prohibition Cities Having
Liquors Sent In.

Springfield, H., Feb. 25.-Four bills
drafted by the Anti-Saloon league OF
Illinois are ready for introduction in
the legislature. The bills will cause
one OF the hardest fights Of the SEES
sion.
One OF them, a county option bill,
and another. residence district meas
ure, viii be introduced Wednesday or
Thursday. Senator NJ. H. Cleary of
Galena, a democrat, will present the
county option bill in the senate. Rep.
resentative George H. Wilson Of
Quincy, a republican, will be the spon-
sor for the bill in the house. Repre-
sentative Wilson also will introduce
the residence district bill.
The other two measures are a
blind tiger" bill and an anti-shipping
bill The latter is a new measure
which is an outgrowth OF the agita-
ton leading 10 the recent passage In
congress OF the bill prohibiting the
shipment OF intoxicating liquors into
a dry" state from another state.
1t prohibits shipping liquors into a
city or other subdivision which is
dry" territory. and Is designed TO pre-
vent individuals living in a dry
town having liquors for their own use
shipped 70 them from another city.
Representative W. A. Hubbard of Car
rollton a democrat. will introduce the
pill within the next two or three weeks
The blind tiger" bill, which makes
II easier to obtain convictions in cases
involving the illegal sale OF liquor in
dry" territory. will be introduced
probably next week by Representative
Kane, who last week presented a bill
increasing the penalty for the illegal
sale OF liquor.
The residence district bill IL similar
In purpose 10 the township option bill
now on the statute books and the coun
~ option bill for which the dry
forces are fighting. II gives the voters
OF a residence district the right &c
vote out saloons.
J. Scott Mcbride, superintendent o
the Anti-Saloon league. who has beer
IN attendance at the legislative ses
B.ons each week, says the outlook fol
the passage OF the dry" bills is bet
ter than when the legislature con
vened.
ENGINEERS WANT FLAGMEN.
The Brotherhood OF Locomotive En-
Elueers will submit In a few days 4
bin TO provide for the greater safet!
OF the public, trains and employees b!
requiring all trains when occupying
main tracks TO be protected by a hag
man, in accordance with what is know
as rule 80 OF the standard CODE" re
CARELESS of any automatic or manual.
controlled block system or signal o
yard limits board
James A. Culp. chairman OF tn
Illinois state legislative board OF tn
brotherhood. in a statement today 81
planning the need OF the measure froI
the enRinemen's standpoint. said: IL
Illinois We have had some very disa'
trous accidents. those az Kinmund
and Western Springs being among IN
most serious. Had these trains bee
protected as required by this bill
different story could be told" II
quoted statistics showing there wer
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-25
HAIR CUTS 35 GETS
AFTER NEXT APRIL |

Journeymen BARRIERS local No. 113
met at the Rock Island Industrial hall
last evening and unanimously voted
to raise the price OF hair cuts to IS
cents commencing on April l. The
working hours of the BARRIERS will also
be changed beginning on that date.
After April l, the shops will open in
the morning at 1880 o'clock and will
close at 1880 p. m. with the exception
OF Saturday when they will be open
until 10 o'clock in the evening.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-25

San Francisco-Pleas of mot guilty"
were entered by the eight officers
and directors of the Western Fuel
company, who appeared in the United
States district court under Indictment
of criminal conspiracy to defraud the
government of customs dues on i'm
ported coal aggregating $4,000.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-25
WIRE SPARKS.

New York-In broad daylight three
men entered a branch store of a
large retail cigar corporation On a
busy corner in the theatrical district,
held up the lone clerk, bound and
gagged him and rified the cash regis
ter and safe of their contents, about
$500, and escaped.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-25

of the violent earthquake of Saturday
night extended all over the republic,
being especially severe in the pro
vinces Of Lcja and Canar. A number
Of houses were wrecked, but no loss
Of life has been reported.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-25

Peking-Hundreds Of inhabitants of
the province of Flu KEN have been
killed during the last week or so
while Offering armed resistance TO the
government troops engaged in destroy
ing poppy plants.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-25

NcGraw will no doubt hold him back
end give him every chance. II on
the other hand he lacks the earmarks
he will be played often so that the
turnstiles will spin while he's still
in the public eye. And it's a safe bet
that most of US hope he'll make good.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-25

Guayaquil, Ecuador-Several light
day night and Monday. The shock
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-25

Bloomington, Ill.-Six local boy
bandits ranging in age from 10 10 10
years were arrested after they had
stolen pistols and ammunition. They
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-25

were making arrangements to go to
Springfield, H., and terrorize that city
with holdups.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-25

1855 persons killed and 1888 in
jured on the railroads of this county
last year
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-25
LetUs BE Understood RiQhfly

Francs posing public get
business and get by methods We want to get
offering such merchandise be purchased elsewhere the
We association of % that buy ready
at all quantities the
candise right and the price low that exceptional values
public matter but
when business will
appreciate
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-29
SCHOESSEL JURY
CONTINUES PROBE
Further Investigation Into the
Death of Seventh Avenue
Man Will Be Taken Up.

The Coroner's jury. which has been
probing the death of John B. Schoessel.
who was mysteriOusly murdered at
his own door step some time ago, con
tinued the investigation until Janu-
airy 6, instead OF meeting today as was
planned.
Keith Collins one of the jruymen
was unable TO be present owing to
pressing business matters and as there
was but little new evidence to be pre-
scented TO the men. after a conference
between \. J. Mcdonald, foreman,
Coroner r. c. j. Meyer and Assistant
States Attorney Edwards. who is fol
lowing the case in behalf of the state,
il was decided TO continue the inquest.
II is thought at present that by the
time the case is taken up again new
evidence will be presented. and the
work of the jury will be closed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-29
PROTEST AGAINST
THE PAVING BID

Property owners along Ninth ave
nue. are protesting agains- the action
OF the board of local improvements in
awarding a contract for brick paving
on that thoroughfare, from Twelfth TO
Twenty-first streets and from Twenty
first street TO Twenty-fifth. because of
the high figure of the successful bid.
\ meeting of interested property
owners was held at the Schmid gro
Gerry Saturday evening at which time
resolution protesting against the final
acceptance OF the bid of SIPS a square
yard was passed. 1t was presented at
the meeting of the local board through
Attorney VI. r. Sweeney.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-29
MONTHLY REPORT
OF ARMY OFFICER
Out of % Applications for En-
listment Only Five Are
Accepted.

The December report of the local
army recruiting Office issued. today by
Officer in Charge b. H. Frisby. shows
that during the month - men applied
Ter enlistment in various departments
of the service, coming from all parts
Of the country. Seventeen were re
iected. while only five were accepted
and sent TO jefferson barracks, Mis-
souri,. The main cause of rejection
seems to be an imperfect knowledge
Of English language and writing, six
being rejected because of this;
three were under weight or
height. two were minors and the re-
maindar were rejected because of de-
ficiency in physical condition.
Henry c. Garrow and Homer c. APP
pleby. both of Davenport, were re-
jected Saturday by Officer Frisby be
cause they were under weight. Will
liam T. Boutin of Bayfield,, Wis. was
rejected because of the loss OF mo-
rion in his index finger of the right.
hand
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-29
LEAVE FOR AlED0
TOMORROW NIGHT

sixty members Of Independence
camp No. 20. Modern Wo3Gmel u
America. will leave here tomorrow
evening al 5.3a on special car over
the Rock Island Southern. for AIedo
where they wiI. take part IN class
adoption exercises y. the WOJdue4
camp Theer will be l. new members
adopted in Aiedo and The local Wood
men have planned To- carry ont fine
and intsres ting program Tor their
AIedo neighboTs- They ~ill return TO
Rock Island on their special car ~
II 30 the same evening
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-29
CLINTON GIRL IS
SOUGHT IN CITY
Irene Frey Who Disappeared
from Clinton Home Sought
by Local Police.

Miss Irene Frey of Clinton, Iowa,
aged 16 years. disappeared from her
Iowa home last week and is being
diligently sought for by the police of
the tri-cities. She left her home last
Thursday afternoon and has not been
seen since. She is known to have
boarded an interurban car for Daven-
port and a search was instigated
there Friday and Saturday but without
avail.
The girl was traced as far as the
interurban station by Clinton police
who state that she boarded The car in
company with two other women whose
names are known but withheld If eff
forts to locate the girl fail the father
Will personally conduct the search
himself and make every effort 70 find
his daughter
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-29
MANY SIGNERST TO
SALOON PETITION
An Effort Being Made TO Pro
hibit Manufact ure of
Liquor in U. S.

Many signed the petitions circulated
al local churches yesterday. in which
United States government prohibit the
manufacture OF liquor in this country.
Tire movement f. being pushed 10y the
youu- peoples societies throughout
the country. The slogan which has
been selected by the young people is
a saloonless nation and stainless flag.
not later than 1870
The petitions were placed yesterday
I'm about 10 local churches and an aver
age Of Zoo siEuers is expected from
each church
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-29
OBITUARY
oliver Clay Mcdonnell.

Friends have received news Of the
death at his home in Cherokee county.
Iowa. OF Oliver Clay Mcconnell. Il
former Rock Island business man.
With his brothers Mr.. Mcconnell for
years conducting a leather factory in
building that stood on the site of the
Colonial hote.. Third avenue and
Eighteenth street.
Mr.. Mcconnell was born in Bel
mont county. Ohio. Oct. 1. 1888. In
1866 he was united in marriage with
Miss Agnes Drum OF Rock Island.
Twelve years later they moved TO
Iowa for residence While a resident
here Mr.. Mcconnell was a member OF
Broadway Presby terrain church. The
survivors are the widow, three daugh-.
tiers. Mrs. Anna p. VERT. Sioux City,
Iowa: Mrs. Susie Addie, Canistota. =.
d. and Miss Florence AT home; two
sons. Joseph. al home. and William
H.. Sioux City. Iowa. and two brothers.
Samuel of Pasadena, Cal. and William
IL, who resided with the decedent.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-29
PERSONAL POINTS

Bert Albright OF Detroit Mich IS
visiting relatives in EdgewoOd park.
L. l. Hoops has returned 10 his
home IN Astoria after a snort visit ia
Rock Island.
A. F.. Swanson has gone 20 Gales
burg where lie VII. spend a co Die of
days on a business trip.
Mrs ana Mrs. John Phillips ar. the
guests o. the formers brother. G. J.
Phillips. 7os Forty-fourth street
Miss Malyin Person. I'll sixth
avenue. = visiting her sister. Mrs.
Don LarIe OF -. Louis. 80. during
the holidays
Master Leonard Pyles has returned
20 hi home at Waterloo. Iowa. after
\ visit with Mr. f-ld Mrs. W. q. Nan
der. gg9 Nineteenth street.
Cornelius Graham of south Rock
Island and his 5-orner-in-lGw. =. G.
Dunlap Of Graye,te. Ark. have gone
% spend tho winter in the south,
reaching Tampa. Florida today
Mr. and Mrs. William Hahn returned
20 Springfield yesterday after having
been the guests Of the !arter's parents.
Mr.. and Mrs II. "a Miller Of Second
avenue. during Christmas week
Mr. and Mrs. Charles J. Cory leave
this evening for san Francisco. from
where they will sail Jan. on the L..
< steamer 4 T Logan Tor Honolulu.
Mr. Cory has a three year contract AZ
Pearl Harbor a. foreman OF Uncle
Sans harness shop.
Miss Lou Harris. Rock Island coun-
" superintendent Of schools. left this
morning for Springfield where she
VIII attend the annual Illinois State
teachers association meeting. The
sessions are being held in the capitol
building and hundreds Of teachers are
in attendance Miss Harris will take
no part in the program OF the meeting
She viii return the latter part of the
week.
Mr.. and Mr.. Arthur Carrot OF
Quincy. parents Of Marie Larimorc.
Leading woman in The Man Of the
Hour" company. were guests Of their
daughter and her husband. Ernest
LatimUTe. a. the COlOuia. hotel sine.
las Tuesday. Mr.. Garret departed Tor
home Sunday and his wife. accom-
panied D.. Mr.. and Mrs. LatimOre and
their boy. Frank. left this morning for
tile Gem City.
Colonel W l. Franks Of the 142rd
Uniform Rank ". o. W.
Major c. r. Fuller OF the First Bat
talon. Captain r. &. Downs. adjutaut
Of the l43rd regiment, accompanied by
{ aptain J. &. Cameron and members
Of Company =. attended the funeral
services OF Joseph Cullen Root. late
sovereign commander Of the W. q. ".
az Lyons. Iowa. Saturday afternoon
and acted as an escort. Colonel
Franks. Captain Downs and Council
commander Harry Lawrence Of camp
No. - accompanied the remains 10
Omaha. where funeral services were
held today The body lay in state ~
the city hall Sunday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-29
ARREST five IN
BLACK BELT RAID
Each Is Fined SIS and Costs
and Only One Out Of Bunch
Makes Settlement.

Four negro women were arrested in
a raid in the black belt Sunday after
noon. Joe WaIdrop, "A white. was also
taken in one of the houses.
The women are Louise Wilson. Ma
RE Wilson. Menette Wilson and Anna
Brookes. They were arraigned before
Magistrate Smith this afternoon and
each was fined S75 and costs on a
charge of disorderly conduct. Marie
Wilson was the only one who paid,
the others going to the county jail for
a term Of - days.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-29
REFUTES STORIES
OF POLITICS IN
CIVIL SER VICE
Congressman Tavenner An
swers Charges as to Public
Printer Employees.
CITES A LOCAL INSTANCE
Appointment CT q. D. Oyas Not Vio-
Is:ion Of the Established
Custom.

Congressman and Mrs. Clyde II.
TayCnueT arrived in Rock Island this
morning from MUscatine where they
attended the memorial services in
honor OF the late Congressman I. :.
Pepper yesterday. Mr.. Tayenne-
upon being shown the Washington
dispatches in the Chicago papers OF
today. wherein il Ms stated that a
Washington man had written letter
10 a local newspaper in the capital
city alleging that the civil service Law
had been violated by the public print
er. Tavenner carefully read the ar
ricIe and then issued the following
statement:
This would be very important if
true. hut il isn't true. The place to
which 3. D. Dyas. formerly secretary
of the Rock Island Arsenal fedora
ton. was appointed. is not under the
civil service ana is not under the pub
lie printer and is not paid by the
public printer. II Is an appointive
place under the joint committee on
printing of congress and Mr.. Dyas was
elected in regular. customary and
entirely legitimate manner. If Mr..
Dyas had not obtained the place
resident of some other congressional
dirtrict would have obtained il. The
gentleman who was removed so stat
cd himself Nevertheless. | felt sorry
for him and went 10 President Wilson
and asked him If he would not have
the public printer try to place him
somewhere else.
Sticks for the Rule.
not only have I never asked the
public printer TO break down the civil
service laws. but / have made 20
trips 10 the government printing Of
nee 10 ask him not 70 break them
down. but 10 retain :. II. Bowen of
Rock Island in his present position
there and Mr.. Bowen is still there.
NO one can make a scandal out OF
the DyaE appointment simply because
there isn't any scandal in it.
However. ] am sorry there are not
more positions not under the civil
service so that / might take care of
more of my friends"