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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-04
OBITUARY
Fred 3. Smith.

Fred B. Smith, formerly employed as
tailor by Montgomery & Campbell of
this city, died at Douglas, Ariz., Nov.
26. News has just been received by
the relatives here. The remains were
buried at Douglas last Saturday. Death
came after a long illness which con-
tinued through the summer. Mr. Smith
went to Arizona in the hope of better
ing his physical condition, but his de-
cline continued. He was cared for in
a hospital for several weeks before the
end.
Mr.. Smith was 81 years old and had
spent most of his life in Rock Island,
following railroading in the southwest
for a number of years. About a year
ago he was married to Miss Lydia NJ.
Happier of Moline, who, with a son
one month old and living at 114S
street, in that city, sur
wives There are also left four broth
ers, Henry of South Rock Island. Earl
and Louis of Chicago. and Gable of
Rockford, and a sister, Mrs. Eta White
of lie Claire. Iowa.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-04

bought within the last three weeks.
and on account Of late buying the.
were able 10 obtain the lowest prices
possible. They will cater to ali
classes OF trade. from the popular TO
the highest priced garments made.
and carry large line of stock. for
infants. misses and women, and can
clothe them from head TO foot with
the exception OF shoes and millinery.
4 new front has been installed at
the store and the interior completely
remodeled. with new fixtures. makin-
il one Of the most attractive stores il
the tri-Cities.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-04
AUTO TIRE AFFORDS
ANOTHER MYSTERY

The mystery of the auto tire is one
recently added to the annals OF the To-
cal police department. While the out
come, should the case be unravelled,
will mean but little yet it is ''teaser'
to the local force.
The police found an automobile tire
and rim case snugly slowed away near
an old barn in an alley running paral-
lei to Twenty-fourth street, between
Fourth and Fifth avenues.
The tire while not perfectly new is
still in fine condition and the police,
after inquiries in the neighborhood,
could find no owner. Whether or not
II was stolen and placed there to cover
I'D the crime botherB the officers. It's
a great mystery and the police are
baffIed. Whole stole it?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-04
PERSONAL POINTS

Mr.. and Mrs. J. p. Sexton left this
afternoon for Pasadena, Cal, to spend
the winter.
John Brady arrived at the New Har
per from the east last night for short
sojourn in his old home city.
Miss Evangeline Burgh arrived this
morning from New Orleans. having
accompanied her father, Colonel II. b.
Burgh, from the south enroute 10 Gin
cinnati. where he will be stationed in
the revenue service hereafter
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-04
RECKLESS DRIVER
PAYS LIGHT FINE
Man Alleged to Have Injured
Brooklyn Han Settles for
Latter's Injuries.

4 man giving his name as George
Jones. Rock Island. was arrested yes
terday BY PatTolman Johnson on a
charge Of having run down John Bak-
ct, the Brooklyn. Iowa. man. at the
corner Of Twentieth and Third avenue,
early "wednesday morning.
Jones not only paid d fine Of So and
costs. as per order OF Magistrate c. J.
Smith this morning. but also made
settlement with Baker who is still in
St Anthonys hospital. Baker was
slightly improved today.
II viii be recalled that Baker was
rundown by the car but the driver
never even stopped. The police and
Commissioner Hart Immediately start
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-04
HONOR MCDONALD
WITH BIG OFFICE
Postmaster Made Chief Rabban
of Kaaba Temple at Meet
ing of Shriners.

Postmaster II. A. ]. Mcdonald was
honored with election as Chief Rabban
of Kaaba Temple, \. A. o. \. NJ. S.,
at a meeting of the organization Tues
day evening in davenport. He is one
of the most active Mystic Shriners in
the tri-cities and his selection for this
important office comes in recognition
of his popularity.
The election, which was attended
by many local Shriners, resulted as
follows:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-04

advisory board viii be composed Of
delegates from each township or their
alternates.
Will Organize Towns.
The executive board will secure cap
able speakers TO assist delegates OF
the various townships TO organize. by
addressing mass meetings and inter
esting the farmers in the project.
The next meeting viii be held the
second Thursday in January at the
Rock Island club.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-04
Philip Cassidy,

Philip Cassidy of 2O24 Ninth street
died yesterday afternoon at 800, at
the st. Anthony's hospital from ne
phritis. He was 90 years of age and
born in Cleveland, OHIO, Nov. II, 1857,
and united in marriage to Miss Mary
Steadman in Peru, H., in 1882. She
died IS years ago.
After residing in Chicago for many
years he moved to Rock Island in
1904 and had lived here ever since.
He was employed by the Rock Island
lines all of his life.
The survivors are three daughters,
Mrs. j. d. Bethune, Prescott, Ariz.,
Mrs. 4. II. Angel, East Moline, and
Mrs. J. Fl. NormOyle of this city. The
funeral services viii be held tomorrow
morning at o'clock from the st.
Joseph church. Dean Quinn ofticiat-
ing The body will then be sent to
Bureau Junction for burial.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-04

Billings & Her1oE opened their new
ladies ready-to-Uear shop this morn
ing. which Is located al 16Il-13 Se,-
ond avenue. %. ". Billings and
George =. Her-Jg. tine prOprietors.
have had many years Of experience in
buying and handling ladie-' ready to-
wear apparel. both having been con
nected with the Sweeney Company,
Buffalo. y. Y.
They will depend largely on their
great purchasing power with eastern
firms and especially the y. Jay com
pany OF New York City Every stitch
OF merchandise iu the store has been
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-04
Funeral of Miss Giles.

Funeral services over the remains
of Miss Margaret Giles, visiting nurs 7,
whose death caused so much sorrow
throughout the city. were held this
afternoon at Trinity Episcopal church
Rev. G. II. Sherwood delivered
fine eulogy, referring TO the beautiful
character OF the deceased and declar-
ing that her life was an inspiration to
all who knew her. He suggested that
the scope OF the memorial proposed
for her should be broader than an en-
dowment fund and suggested that it
might include hospital Burial was
made in the Bowlesberg cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-04
CLAIMS ROBBER MADE
ATTEMPT AT H0LDUP

James Ward, who lives at the cor
ner of Thirteenth street and Seventh
avenue, claims he was held up Tues
day evening about 10 o'clock within
block of his home. When man at
tempted to make him throw up his
hands, he drew his revolver and the
amateur robber beat it
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-04
nIustrious Potentate-Robert T. Ar

UIustrious Potentate- Robert T. Ar
mil.
Chief Rabban-Hugh \. j. Mcdonald.
Assistant Rabban-Harry J. Parker.
High Priest and Prophet-Holland
w. Crook.
Oriental Guide-Charles p. Shaffer.
Treasurer-Gustav Stueben.
Recorder-C. T.. Birchard.
Representatives to Imperial Coun-
cil-Robert T. Armil, Charles Huber,
August f. Othmer and Thomas T..
Burtchell.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-04
CITY CHAT
(Advertiscments.D

advertisements
Buy home of Refdy Bros.
For express. call William Trefz.
TrICity Towel Supply company.
Independent Express & Storage.
r. !. 55l.
Masquerade tonight at roller rink.
Band. Music.
Masquerade tonight at roller rink.
Band Music.
The Ladies' Aid society of Broad
way Presbyterian church will hold
their annual bazaar from 3 o'clock and
35c supper will be served from p.
m. Friday, Dec. >.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-04

He was 81 years of age and born in
Germany in 1S45. He was united in
marriage to Miss Margarine Ram and
came to this city in 1867 and has
lived here ever since.
Besides his widow. he is survived by
three sons, Otto, Charles and William,
also three daughters, Mrs. Henry
Winters, Mrs. William Maak and Rose
at home.
The funeral services will be held
from the home Saturday afternoon at
2:3O o'clock, Rev. Phi. Wilhelm Off
ciating. The burial will take place
at the German Lutheran cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-04
Given STATE House Place.

Secretary of State Wood has APP
pointed George b. Griffin, 2700 Fifth
avenue, as conductor of a passenger
elevator in the state house. Mr.. Crit
fin has been employed as painter at
the Watertown state hospital.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-04
Funeral of Mrs. Katherine Mehrens.

The funeral SERVICES OF IT'S. kath-
crime Mehrens, who died 0esday. was
held this afternoon from the home of
her grandson. at Port Uron Rev.
Harry Russell officiated The burial
took place at the OAK GiJge cemetery
in Port Byron.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-04
Funeral of Mrs. Horny Dleuer.

The funeral services of hrs. Henry
Bleuer, who passed away yesterday
morning, will be held Saturday after
noon at O'Clock from lhe home at
537 Twelfth street. The burial to
take place at the Chippiannock GENE
terry.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-04

ed working on the case, and after a
short investigation Commissioner Hart
swore out a warrant and Jones was
arrested.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-04
Funeral of Alfred A. Spencer.

The funeral services of Alfred A.
Spencer, who passed away at his home
yesterday, will be held Friday after
noon at o'clock from the FIT Swed
ish Lutheran church. Rev i.;arl Net
son officiating. The burial sill take
place at the Chippiannock LG!retery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-04
The Furnishings
Section

Any man likes to receive nobby
haberdashery for his Christmas,
especially IL he knows it is OF good
make and fabric. Come to the s. &
l., and come now: come now, for
the sake OF choosing from fresh.
new stocks; come 1.-The 8. q L
for representative merchandise at
lower prices.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-04
Miss Sarah Battle.

Miss Sarah Battle, 50 years of age
passed away at 5:45 yesterday after
noon at her home, 53S Twentieth
street, following a complication of dis
eases. She was born January l, 1S4t,
in Saline county, Illinois.
In 1872 she moved to Missouri, com
ing to this city in 1894, where she has
resided since.
She leaves a niece. Mrs. James
Long, and a nephew, J. T. Mitchem,
both of this city.
The funeral will be held from the
home at O'Clock Friday afternoon.
Rev. c. c. Taylor officis ing. The bur
ial will take place at the Chippian-
mock cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-04
Shirts

81 buys mighty fine shirts here.
plain white and pleated bosoms,
also dainty colored stripes. all
guaranteed fast colors.
Others, $3.50 and I'D.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-04
Iohn Coma q.

John Conrad passed away last night
at his home, 1900 Thirty-ifth street,
following an illness of three weeks.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-04
Neckwear

Handsome silks IN rich pro-
fusion. Open end satirs and silks.
SOC to $3.50; knits IN silk, SOC to
$3.50; others at Csc.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-04
Gloves

Silk or unlined kids in gray. tan
and black; special showing at
$3.50; others, 81 to $3.50.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-04

ana OlacK, special showing at
$3.50; others, 81 to $3.50.
Hose
interviewer. recognized as the
country's best hose, Csc, 35c and
soc.
Phoenix. silk, at soc and 75c.
Holeproof, at 35c and 75c.
Travelling Sets
Combination sets with every re-
quirement for the traveller; $3.50 to
$3.50.
H'dk'fs
Initial or plain, in lawn. linen
and silk; 10c to 35c.
Suspenders
With garters and arm bands. in
sets; soc to $3.50.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-04

The officers Of the association con
stitute the executive board while the
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-19
TRIPLE PLAY IS
 HARTFORD FINISH
Senators Had Chance Until Low ell Worked Fielding Mas
 terpiece

Lowell, Mass, Sept. 19.-Lowen cam back al Hartford yesterday in the sec ond game of the New England series, walked off with the honors by a to 0 score, and evened up the series which the Eastern Association leaders which began Thursday when the Senators captured the first game, 4 to g.
 Matthew Zeiser pitched masterly ball for Lowell, and he was backed up in brilliant fashion by his teammates. Hartford hit him for only four singles, but the Senators could not circle the bases. Salmon, for Hartford, held the Lowel1ites down to four hits, but two of them were doubles and the third a three-ba gger.
 The Senators played perfect base ball, and the Bay Staters nearly equal led their performance, a wild fling by Dee being the only error set down against them. More than 5000 persons watched the game, and had a. score of opportunities to applaud plays eQualled only on the major league diamonds.
 Although Zeiser was the central fig ure in the Lowell triumph, Jack Hal stein came through in time of trouble with a play which initiated a triple extinction and left the Hartford team creStfallen and the fans dazed.
 In this sensational period with the score 2 to in Lowell'S favor, Salmon hit the first ball issued for a single to left, after which CGSy was hit by pitched ball. Hoffman vainly tried to bunt and with two strikes called he hammered one into Halstein's hands Salmon started from second and Curry from first with the crack of contact, and before the crowd could appreci- ate what had happened Halstein had tagged first, apd had shot the ball to Miller for the third out. The play did not take more than five. seconds. A roar of applause went up from the stands when the effect of the play dawned on the crowd, and the Hart ford players threw up their hands as they realized that a great opening for runs had been stihed and the last chance for victory had vanished.
 The score:
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-19
BENNINGTON MADE
 RULING ON FORFEIT
Decision in Philadelphia Game Based on American Asso-
 citation Action.

Chicago, Sept 19-President Chiv- ington of the American Association, it was said yesterday. established the League directors ordered the disputed at the point where Umpire Brennan de- clared it forfeited to the Giants.
 On June 30, 1910, a game between Minneapolis and Columbus at Min neapoIis was called at the end of the first half of the eighth on account of darkness. Umpire Guthrie ordering the termination of play. Minneapolis two more times at bat coming while Columbus had one.
 The Columbus club entered a pro test against the calling of the game, demanding that it be played over. It was shown that at the time Umpire Guthrie made his decision it was still light enough to play and that amateur games about the city were playing an hour and a half after the league game was called.
 President Chivington realized on in vestigation that Columbus had a just complaint, but since Minneapolis had earned a decided advantage in the be unfair to the latter team to order the entire game played over. There fore he ruled that on Columbus next visit to Minneapolis both teams, with the lineup they had in the disputed game, should resume the contest, with minneapolis going to bat in the last half of the eighth. The Columbus club, seeing little chance to overcome the home teams advantage, declined to play it, and the contest finally was recorded in Minneapolis favor, as UIn- pire Guthrie had ruled.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-19
CITY COURT CASES

Tn the city court this morning John Fitzpatrick, a driver employed by a local contractor and living at 49 Fed eral street, was charged with the theft of sand from a bank owned by Si1li- man & Godfrey of this city. Accord ing to the testimony given by Fore man Joe Buonitato employed by the owners of the gravel pit Fitzpatrick drove into the lot and was loading up his cart when discovered. He was made to dump the load and later ar rested. Fitzpatrick alleges that he was sent for a load of sand and got into the wrong pit and that he had no intention of wrong doing. The case was continued until tomorrow.
 Stephen Chester, of Steuben street. arrested for the theft of a bicycle be- longing to Joseph Lukas, 13 Helen Court, pleaded he had taken the wheel by mistake. He was given 15 days in jaii and fined $5 and costs. Lukas, a blacksmith, had entered 8 saloon on Steuben street when his wheel was
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-19
M'INNIS UNLUCKY
 IN BIG SERIES
Athletics First Baseman Out i'll
 1914 and May Be Now.

Philadelphia, Sept. 19-It now ap- pears the Athletics will be confronted by the same situation which faced them two years ago, and enter the w Worlds Series without the services of their star first baseman-F 'Stuffy'' Me Innis.
 It will not be known for several days what the extent of his injuries are, but the club physician, Dr. Mac Farlane, insists that McInnis give up all thought of attempting to play un- til the swelling in his arm shall sub side, and they can determine whether the injury is serious enough to de- mand his retirement from baseball for the balance of the season.
 Two years ago McInnis hurt his arm in exactly the same way. He could not play in the Blue Ribbon event, and Harry Davis, veteran first iesi and made a name for himself that has endeared him to the fans of this city.
 Yesterday former Captain Harry had the chance to go in and play for the first time this season in a regular contest The old star was the same Davis that he was in the early nine ties, and his fielding and batting were every bit as good as many of the men who are holding down the bag in either league. If Mack cannot use ready and fit to plug up that hole just as he was in 1911.
 If the injury shows that McInnis is permanently out of the game for the rest of this year it will mean that this player is the only one of Mack's $1O0,- 900 inf1eld who has not been able to participate in a. Worlds Series.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-19
SECRET PRACTICE
 FOR YALE ELEVEN
Harbison Joins Hospital Squad But Other Players in
 Shape.

For the first time this season. the Yale football candidates worked be- hind closed gates yesterday afternoon. Fifteen minutes of hard scrimmag- ing featured the drill and those spec tators of former days were excluded. It was announced that Pumpelly and Cornell are doing well at the hospital. Harbison, who went there yesterday, expected to rejoin the squad in a day or two
 During the scrimmaging the varsity scored twice over the scrubs and the latter failed to advance the pigskin within scoring distance. The coaches stopped the play from time to time in order to explain certain plays. This prevented more scoring. The first touchdown was scored by Wilson who played a dashing game at quarter back throughout the drill.
 The varsity lined as follows: Avery, left end; Oakes, left tackle; Pendle- ton. left guard; Ketcham, center; Cooney, right guard; Talbot, right tackle; Carter, right end; Wilson. quarterback: :MarkIe and Weiser, half backs; Savage, fullback.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-19
CRAvATH HARDEST
 OF ALL LETTERS
Phillies' Slugger Makes Many Home Runs While You
 Wait.

If Gavvy Cravath of the PhiIlies ST Fatters the National league record for home runs established by Bucky Free man in 1899, the Brooklyn pitchers will not be to blame. They have re- fused to allow Dooin's fence breaker to once put the ball out of the lot t'lis season.
 The same cannot be said of any oth- CT set of National league slabmen, for Gavvy has obtained four r-baggers in the games with the Cardinals, three each in the games with the Pirates, and two in the games with the Cubs. Thirsecn Of his four-cushion blows were struck at home, two in St. Louis, one in Cincinnati, one in Boston and one in New York.
 It was by hitting for the grand tour lar this season. He was doing Ecnch duty for DCoin until Monday, May 5. The l:@Ejous Saturday, acting as a pinch hitter for Bill Ki11ifer, Cravath had, withcUr hesitation and on the first ball pitched, lifted the serve of Christy a1athewson among the deni- zcns of the left field bleachers. I,I the regular lineup on the following Monday, Cravath wha1ed anorllez: homer and he has been contributing them pretty regularly since.
 Cravath seems to be a patriotic sort of batsman, for he got one homer on Decoration day and another on the Fourth of Judy. On Independence day Cravath was acting as a sub-swatter. On August IA CraNath got two four baggers off Mordecai Brown of the Reds in one game. The Quaker swat smith hasn't hit for the full distance with all the bases occupied, but he is likely to do so before the season ends, though said season no longer is in its infancy.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-19
PARDON FAVORITE IN
 BIG GOLF TOURNAMENT

BrookIine, Mass. Sept. 19-England had a two point advantage in the score and an even greater advantage in po- S1tion when the final rounds in the open golf championship began, this morning, on the links of the Country Club A cold northeast rainstorm had set in when Edward Ray, one of the British trio. started the days sport, playing with M. J. Brady, of WOllas- ton as the first pair. The indictment condition, however, failed to keep down the gallery and when Harry Var don, of England, even favorites for the event, started 20 minutes after Ray nearly 1000 enthusiasts, including a fair sprinkling of women, trudged through the wet grounds after him.
 The third round began with Vardon and Reid, of England, tied for first ipIace at 147 and with Ray and Herbert Strong of Inwood, only two strokes behind.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-19
Bridgeport Woman in
 Buffalo Hotel Fire

Friends in this city have just learn ed of the close call from death of MT. and Mrs. William Rourke of New Haven. Mrs. Rourke was formerly Miss Annie Mullins, sister of Fred c. Mullins of this city. The Rourkes were in the Hotel Breslin, Buffalo, early this week when it was swept by fire.
 MT. and Mrs. Rourke occupied a room on the fourth floor of the hotel It was after midnight when the alarm of fire spread through the building. A candy factory in the rear of the building was enve1oped in flames and the fire spread to the upper part of the hotel and worked downward. Thus the occupants had time to escape.
 MT. and Mrs. Rourke made their way down to safety, scantil1y clad, with their possessions bundled under their arms, and when they got out of danger, MT. Rourke recalled his wal let, which he had left beneath his pillow.
 Leaving Mrs. Rourlze in a position Of safety he raced back to his room and found his valuables intact.
 The fire eventually spread to the room they had occupied and thor oughly gutted it.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-09-19

for the 11th anniversary of Wowom- pon Tribe, which will be celebrated at the wigwam on Broad street, Wednes- day evening, Sept. 24. Every effort is
 being made to make the event one of the merriest in the history of the tribe.
 Invitations have been sent to all the braves to be present with their squaHws and a large pow-wow is expected.
 The supper will be made up of doua-
 tions from the squaws, which will bs enjoyed after an entertainment by many popular performers. After the corn and venison is disposed, of. dane ing will be enjoyed for the rest of ths evening. Fred Bayers' Red Man or- chestra will furnish the music for tho occasion.
 Among the invited guests will be the mayor and Deputy Great Sachem Hub bell of South Norwa1k. The Past Sa- chems will act as the reception com
 mittee. The committee in charge is: J. A. Bundock, chairman; F. Fl. AIor- ris. Sec; c. W. Eddy, Treas; c. Fl. Roder, H. Bodurtha, Grove Foote. war
 rem Howell, Harold Quint, s. J. White, Charles Hall, Fred Alderman, James Oert1e William Pe1tier, Vincent Coates.
 George Greenspun, John Harris and Wilbur Brainard.