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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-13
PERSONAL. POINTS

Captain w. A Rosenfield attended
the state fair at Springfield last week.
States Attorney F. z. Thompson
has returned home from a trip to
Chicago.
]. K, Brandenburg returned last
night from Springfield where he a.
tended the state fair.
Hyman Sosna, 800 Fourteenth-and-a-
half street, left this morning for Gin
cinnati, O., to resume his studies at
the university.
Mrs. w. H. Gilman of Ottawa, Ill,
after spending the past week as guest
of Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Butler of this
city. has returned to her home.
Mrs. o. L. Bruner and daughter.
Miss Mable Bruner, left today for Chi
cago. from which city tie latter goes
to Fargo. S. D., for an extended visit.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. A. Murrin left today
for Decatur, where Mr.. Murrin will
represent the Tri-City Typographical
unicn. No. 107, al the 31st annual con-
venticn of the Illinois State Federation
Of Labor.
w. ]. Klinck has returned to his
home in this city after sojourn at
Excelsior Springs. He is greatly i'm
proved in health and will probably
take active charge Of affairs at the
Illinois theatre tomorrow morning.
B. T. HartS, 531 Nineteenth street
has advices that his son Ben, who is
in his fiIst year at Yale, has made the
glee club, being chosen after a com
petition In which hundreds OF students
participated. Ben. as his friends here
know, is the possessor OF a splendid
tenor voice.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-13
MOTOR CAR MIGHT
Be INSTALLED BY
THE ROCK ISLAND
Division Superintendent Sug-
gests Substitute for Aban-
r. doned Bureau Train.
SUCCESSFUL IN THE WEST
officials Believes Plan Is Only Prae-
teal Solution Of Problem As-
tating Tri-cities.

How would motor car serve the
purpose of the abandoned local trains
between Bureau and the tri-cities, -
said Division superintendent c. W.
Rourke of the Rock Island this morn.
ing. The company has a number of
these cars and IN my opinion the in
stallaticn Of one on the Chicago and
Rock Island division will prove the
only practical solution of the question.
There are two styles Of these cars,
the Mexican gasoline. which carries
100 passengers and the general cleo
trio, gasoline and electric. which seats
so passengers. There are cars OF
smaller types accommodating 40 or so.
The Rock Island has used both
styles successfully for interurban
business in the west and southwest
but how the company would feel about
installing one on the run between
Bureau and here l. of course, do no.
Know. do wish. however, the com.
mittee representing the three cities
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-13
KATzSURRENDERS
TO LOCAL POLICE
Entire Rohhers' Gang Now Be.
hind Bars AFTER Months of
Depredations.

through the recovery of $1,000
worth of goods stolen from cars cn
the Rock Island road and the arrest of
four men, two in Council Bluffs and
two in this city, the police believe
they have broken up a gang of rob-
bers who have been plundering the
railroads for months. The stolen
goods were recovered at 729 Thir.
tenth street and III Fourteenth
street. this city. Charles Pearlstein
was arrested Saturday afternoon and
Frank KatZ. the other man wanted.
gave himself up today The latter will
be arraigned in police court tomorrow
morning. Pearlstein furnished $4,000
bail.
On the stuff recovered in this city
were seven fur trimmed overcoats, IS
pieces of mink, muffs, collarettes, silk
dress goods, costly lace, embroideries,
etc. Two jobs are involved in the
case which special agents have been
investigating. On the night of Sep
TENDER 16 train enroute out of Dav-
export was robbed. week later cars
III lle loCdl SdIuS we're entered anu
10 Colts L. S. A. pistols stolen. Some
days after the robbery, a package con-
tanning the revolvers, was offered for
shipment to Council Bluffs. The pack
age was followed to Council Bluffs and
when called for, two members of the
gang were arrested. They were Harry
Williams alias Brady alias Hurley, and
Ray Smith alias Mason alias Jack
Lewis
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-13
OBITUARY
II. JOHN NEIREL.

B. John Neirel, aged 40 years, 1915
Fourth avenue, died at his home at
$50 o'clock Saturday evening as a
result of an illness of but a few days.
The deceased suffered heart disease,
but death was brought on by an acute
attack of gastritis.
Mr.. Neirel had resided here but
three weeks, having came to Rock
Island from Muscatine. His intention
had been to establish jewelry store
in this city, his brother also being
a partner to the firm.
Surviving he leaves to mourn his
death his wife and a sister and broth
err. The remains were taken to Mus
catine, Iowa, last night, the family ac-
companying the body Burial was
made in that city today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-13
BELGIAN SALOON
Man IS ARRESTED
Sunday Patron, After Being
Elected, Tells Police-$100
Fine Assessed.

Because Alfonso Boekhart, the Sew.
enteenth street saloon keeper, threw
customer out of his place yesterday
and thereby made a bitter enemy. the
police learned of a violation of the
Sunday closing law and placed him
under arrest this morning. The COM
plant was made by Charles Vergeyle,
the man who was elected from the
premises. Boekhart was fined 500
and costs, and being unwilling to pay,
was placed in a cell to serve out his
time.
According to testimony given by the
police, Vergeyle's wife has been in the
habit of frequenting the Boekhart So
loon of late and has frequently become
intoxicated. Yesterday the husband
entered the saloon, which was doing a
thriving Sabbath business, and re-
preached the proprietor for allowing
his wife to become intoxicated. Hot
words followed and Vergeyle was final
ly elected. He then "squealed" to the
police.
After being informed as to the
amount of his fine. Boekhart asked
permission to go TO his place OF bust
ness for Is minutes to get the money.
He started out, but was called back
until an officer could accompany him.
When the trip to the saloon was finally
made. Boekhart said he would not pay
the fine, and was brought back.
The place has none too bright
reputation. the police allege, and II Is
believed that Boekhart was making
plans to depart for other climes. Had
he been allowed TO go back to the sa-
loon. the authorities believe he would
have collected his valuables and fed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-13
MYSTIC SHRINERS
WILL MAKE MERRY
Fee Club to Entertain in Royal
Fashion Wednesday Evening
of Next Week.

Some fun is promised at the enter
tainment which is to be given for
Shriners and their ladies at the Ma
sonic temple Wednesday evening, Oct.
%. The affair is to be held under the
auspices of the Fee club, and those
who have been fortunate enough to be
their guests at former events know
that there will be something doing
every minute Of the time at the gath
ering Wednesday of next week.
The invitations which have been
sent out announce that there is to be
dancing. cards, lunch, zem ZEN, sports
etc. All Shriners of the tri-cities and
their ladies will be cordially welcome
and one of the brilliant social func,
tons of the season is anticipated.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-13

street and Second avenue, to arrest
two men believed to have held up a
Fourth avenue car in Moline last Fri
day night The men were playing pool
when Conductor Mccartney entered
the place and Immediately called the
police The men, both of them from
Lacrosse, were able to establish an
alibi, and were released upon recon-
mendation of the conductor who after
getting a good look at them, said they
were not the ones who had been i'm
plicated in the job.
There were no new developments
today in the straw stack cult" mat
ter. The father of Emma Cooper ar
rived in the city this afternoon and
talked with the girl for almost an
hour in the county jail. No disposi-
ton can be made of the matter until
the case is up for trial in police court
next Friday, according to the author
tiles.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-13
SHOTGUN USED
TO REPULSE GANG
OF HOUSE MOVERS
Men Attempt to Cut Tree Limb
at 4 O'clock in Morning but
Are Stopped.
DR.. BRADFORD HOLDS FORT
Police Arrive and Marauders Are Ar,
rested-shaek Still Blocks
the Street.

Clad only in a flowing robe de mutt
and armed with a double barreled
shot gun, Dr. E. Bradford, 602 Eigh-
teenth street, at o'clock Sunday
morning emerged from his residence
and caugh: a house moving gang red
handed in an attempt 10 saw on the
offending tree limb which has been
blocking the progress of the structure.
The house in question has stood IN
front of the doctors Office for over
three weeks, an oyerhanging limb pre-
venting any effort at removal. Sam
Daxon. who is moving the structure,
has wanted to saw off the limb but the
doctor has refused. While the ply
sician stood guard with his trusty
weapon, Mrs Bradford called the
police who made a hurry up call, plac-
ing Daxon and his two helpers, Al
Surf and George Roberts, under arrest.
The men we're liberated at 10 O'Clock
Sunday morning and a conference in
the mayors Office is scheduled for this
afternoon.
WELL LAID PLAN.
Early Sunday morning Mrs. Brad
ford dreamed that a gang of men we're
saving off the limb. Upon awakening
she was startled by sounds outside her
window, and soon discovered the
scheme. The house movers had laid
a plank from the house to the tree
and were about 10 remove the offend
ing limb under cover of darkness.
Mrs Bradford aroused her husband,
who seized shotgun and rushed out
into the street.
Don't try any funny business
there" suggested the doctor as he lev
eled the muzzle in the general direc-
tin of the marauders.
Thoroughly cowed, the men ceased
work and awaited the arrival of the
police
The joke about the whole matter"
said the doctor in telling of the af-
fair. was that the gun has not been
loaded for two years"
HOLD CONFERENCES.
DR.. Bradford, Daxon ct al met in
the mayors Office this afternoon but
the matter is still far from settled.
DR.. Bradford a while ago agreed to
allow Daxon to put post in his yard
and raise the limb with block and
tackle but has now withdrawn his con-
sent to that procedure. Both sides are
obtaining legal advice this afternoon
and further developments are expected
tomorrow.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-13
POLICE NEWS
NJ. VogeI was given a 2O-day sen,

NJ. Vogel was given 20-day SEN
tence for mooching.
Thirteen DRINKS were given light
fines in police court this morning and
dismissed.
The Rock Island police were yester-
day asked to locate Forrest Terry. re-
siding az 50 Iowa street, Davenport.
who disappeared Saturday. The lad
vas located late yesterday afternoon.
The new auto patrol will be iaken
10 the police barn tomorrow and put
in active use. A man from The Yeggy-
Don garage Will go out on all calls
for a week or SO until the police are
thoroughly familiar with the meehan-
ism OF the car.
The police this morning we're called
to the Stanton pool room, Nineteenth
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-13
TRAINs MEME Loss.

had accorded me an interview on this
question.
TRAINS WE'RE Loss.
Trains No. 237 and 23S were an
nulied because they were a losing
proposition and they cannot be restor-
ed without distinct loss to the COM
pany. 1t is my business to operate
the division on an economical basis,
but with the desire, of course.
fo- the public convenience. To accom-
modate the local business cas- to
Bureau in place Of 23S, train IS east
bound. due in Rock Island at ASS p.
m now stops at Geneseo, Shefield
and Tiskilwa and we hope to put in a
number of other local stations as soon
as we can work on. a schedule. Com.
ing west however, the arrangement
Is not so satisfactory, admit, and On
this account the thought has come 20
me Of the possible introduction of a
motor car. One of these coaches oper-
ating with a mo.orman and conductor
could make the run from Bureau here
in two and half hours and
could be run at most any time. A
car that will carry from so to 100
passengers ought to do the business"
CONFERENCE TODAY.
The conference was continued from
Saturday morning until this morning,
when the members of the committee
and the Rock Island Railroad company
officials met to discuss the matter.
W. a. Rosenfield, this city, who was
TO have represented the Rock Island
Retail Merchants association, at the
meeting, was in Springfield Friday and
did not arrive in Chicago until 10
O'Clock Saturday morning, where a
telegram announcing his appointment
and the time of the meeting awaited
him. Owing to his late arrival he did
not attend the meeting and returned
home Saturday evening.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-13
DIR. MARTIN J. ENGLUND.

The funeral services over the re-
mains of DR.. Martin J. Englund, asso-
ciate editor of the "Augustana," were
held at the Zion Lutheran church at 2
o'clock Sunday afternoon.
Services at the church were in
charge of the pastor, Rev. n. J. Fors-
berg, assisted by Dr. L. G. Abraham
son and DR.. c. E. Lindberg The mem
bers of the Apollo club of Augustana
college sang, and Carl Tage rendered
a solo. The remains we're laid to rest
in Riverside cemetery, Moline.
The bearers were Rev. Carl Kraft,
c. A Larson, E. w. Olson, c. z. Mel
son, Rev. o. V. Holmgrain, A. G. An
derson.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-13
COMMISSIONERS AND 2
BOARD MEET TONIGHT

Mayor H. NJ. Schriver and city COM
missioners will be guests of the men,
bers of the park board, this city. at
a dinner to be held in the Rock Island
club at 6:15 this evening. Following
the repast, matters relating to the
city parks will be discussed and plans
for the winter and spring work will
be made
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-13
FUNERAL OF oTTo HEnKERT.

Funeral Services over the remains
Of Otto Herkert, the former police Of
ficer, who died in Colorado Springs,
last Tuesday morning. were held a.
the home of Gottlieb wicker. 2412
Seventh avenue. at o'clock Sunday
afternoon. The services were con-
Quoted by DR.. w. g. Marquis.
pastor Of the Broadway Presbyterian
church. Burial was made in Chip
piannock cemetery. The pa;Ibearers
were: Officers John Furlong and John
Sullivan, Police Magistrate Charles
Smith, Charles Hunter. Robert Win
ter and George Wood.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-13

complaint of his brother. John, was
bound over to the grand jury in the
sum of $1,000 in police court this
morning. on the charge of grand lar.
ceny, 1t is alleged that he stole a
suit and overcoat valued together at
$50 and sold them for SIS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-13
McCabe's 43d Anniversary

The real Anniversary Sale for which the
people have been anxiously waiting is now
we'll begun. The first day was suspicious.
Cloudless skies, delightfully."- bracing
Autumn atmosphere, and splendid roads from
everywhere, right to McCabe's store. All
seemed to conspire to make this 4srd Ami
versary opening the greatest possible success;
and so 1t was. Hundreds of waiting custo-
mers at the opening hour showed their early
appreciation of the sale and with their choice
of the bargains and with we'll filled arms and
baskets they sought out the Souvenir Depart
ment where they simply reveled in picking
and choosing the souvenirs.
Let us again call your attention to the morn
ing bargains, those again in the afternoon and
others which are on sale all day
Let us ask YOU to carry home Your pur-
chases when possible, as the enormous crush
of business will no doubt delay our delivery
service somewhat and cannot promise all
deliveries on the following day.
Everybody praises the souvenirs and are
enthusiastic about the bargains.
Come in the forenoon, when possible.
G.SMGcabe & CO:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-13
FUNERAL OF TON LEwIs.

Funeral services over the remains
OF the late Tom Lewis, who died sud
denly at his home in Milan. Thursday
evening, we're held at The residence at
10 o'clock Sunday morning. Burial
was in Chippiannock cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-13
Placed In Home,

Deputy Sheriff Hughes went to st.
Charles yesterday with Horace Wilson,
who was sent to the state institution
by Judge B. S. Bell for his repeated
misdemeanors.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-13
LICENSED TO WED

Benjamin F. Green 49,. Canton. Ill.
Mrs Margaret Lindquist :. Canton. Ill.
Edmond Mac Sweeney =. Rock Island
Miss Julia Sweeney, .-.....
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-13

PIUnkett Bound Over.
Ted Plunkett, arrested recently on
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-13

had accorded me an interview on this
question.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-25
WILSON A CALLER
AT ELLIS ISLAND
President Elect Witnesses First
Step in Americanizing
Foreigners.
SEVEN ARE REJECTED
Believed Changes In Regulations May
Be Contemplated by incoming
Executive.

New York, Jan. 25.-Woodrow Will
son saw his country's immigration
laws in operation today at Ellis island,
the gateway of thousands of aliens.
Wilson called the visit a pleasure
trip, but the immigration officials are
inclined to attach Importance to the
fact that with him came several prom
inent persons who have been active in
improving conditions surrounding the
immigrants. Escorted by immigration
Firms, Russians. Italians and other
Europeans put through exainatiols.
SAW SEVEN REJECTED.
He attended a session Of the special
board of inquiry and saw seven aliens
rejected. Three ships landed 1900
steerage passengers and the station
hummed with activity. The governor
did not see ex-President Castro of Ven
ezuela, who is fighting to enter the
country.
In the party were Mrs. Wilson aid
two daughters; Mr.. and Mrs. Douglas
Robinson; Royal Maeker. professor of
political economy at Princeton, and
Mrs. Caroline Alexander, at whose sug
gestion the trip was made.
ASKS MANY QUESTIONS.
Wilson asked many questions. "a
wonder" he said, 'ff these people
know before they arrive what they
are to go through"
Williams told him that in general
the immigrants were told on shipboard
what was expected of them.
The governor saw a Russian reject
ed because of a weak heart, and an
other Russian charged with being E
white slave" man, ordered deported
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-25
ARREST FOR HERO
OF GETTYSBURG
Cen. Sickles' Financial Affairs
Reach Crisis and Embezzle-
ment Is Charged.

Albany. Jan. 25.-The supreme court
has issued an order for the arrest of
General Daniel Sickles, who as chair
man of the New York monument COM
mission, is alleged to have failed to
account for $4,000 of the commissions
funds.
New York, Jan. 25.-The financial
affairs of Daniel Sickles have been
in muddle many months. His Fifth
avenue residence and many priceless
relics of his career as a union sol
dier and diplomatist, has been threat
ened several times by sheriff's sales
to satisfy judgments on money loaned.
Not long ago Mrs. Sickles came to
the generals rescue, pawning her
jewels. They have been separated
more than 25 years. The act did not
bring a reconciliation, and subsequent
judgments were obtained against the
man who was promoted for gallantry
at Gettysburg, where he lost leg.
Sickles will be required to give bail,
equal to the amount of alleged short
age or the bond will be forfeited to
the state if a judgment is rendered
in its favor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-25
DEMANDS JUST CAUSE.
PROGRESSIVE PARTY
TO UNITY THE NATION

st. Paul, Jan. 25.-The conference
of leaders OF the progressive party,
representing five states including
Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota.
South Dakota and Wisconsin, closed
with banquet at the auditorium last
night
Addresses were made by Albert J.
Beveridge of Indiana, former United
States senator and several local men.
Closer relations between the north
and the south were urged by Mr.. Bev-
eridge in his address.
Should a party be preserved that
stands in the way of making the
American people one again?" he asked.
Should patriots cling to a party that
sunders one portion of their country
from another? Would Lincoln have
done so?
"Yet the republican party keeps sec
tionalism alive and thus divides the
nation. The south will be solidly
democratic as long as the republican
party lives II will cease TO be so
only through a new party, which
southern men and women can support
without feeling that they insult their
tenderest memories and without cali
ing to mind their heaviest burdens"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-25
NOTE MAY BE CLUE IN
SEARCH FOR BOB WEBB

Chicago, Jan. pa note written on
a piece of paper that had been torn
into four pieces and carelessly tossed
on the floor of saloon may prove OF
value to the police in the countrywide
search for Robert Webb, auto bandit
and supposed slayer OF Detective Hart
When the bits were put together. the
note read: "Mr Sullivan: Before you
go call the Detroit operator on the
long distance phone; a message from
Webb"
The note was unsigned The police
believe the note was written by a
friend of the bandit who had been in
communication with Webb at Detroit.
Detectives will try to find Sullivan"
The Detroit police were asked to
search for Webb in that city.
Detroit, Jan. 25.-Local telephone
officials explained mysterious note
by saying their record showed long
distance conversation by a Chicago
automobile salesman named Sullivan,
with Detroit salesman named Webb.
Webb remembered the incident.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-25
FINANCIER OFFERS
MILLION FOR SERUM

New York. Jan. ,25.-Charles E. Fin
lay, president of the Aetna National
bank, says he is ready to pay $1,000
900 to bring to America the tubercu-
losis serum discovered by Dr. F. F.
friedman of Berlin if it can be dem
Onstrated in New York that the treat
ment will cure 50 out of 100 cases.
To test the cure of Mr. Finlay pro-
poses to hire a sanitarium in New
York and treat 100 tubercular patients
free of charge. The first of these pa
tients will be his sOn-in-law, Rex. Lee
Paris, Princeton athlete of the class
of 1908, who married his daughter,
Neva Estelle Finlay, and subsequently
developed tuberculosis. Mr.. Finlay
said that his interest in the cure had
its origin in his consideration for his
son-in-law.
Mr.. Finlay said that he has offered
to pay DR.. Friedmann's expenses to
this country and also the cost of a test
on hundred patients, which will
amount to nearly $4,000.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-25
GLAD TO HAVE GUNB0AT
TO PROTECT FOREIGNERS

Washington, Jan. 25.-The expected
arrival of the American gunboat
Wheeling in Vera Cruz, Mexico, on
Sunday, has caused rejoicing among
the Americans and other foreigners,
as we'll as among many of the better
class of Mexicans, according to dis
patch to the state department from
Consul Canada. Mr.. Canada says the
federal authorities claim they have
driven the rebels away from the rail
ways into the mountains.