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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-16
PERSONAL POINTS

A son was born to Mr.. and Mrs.
E. Fl. Lewis, 1915 Eleventh street, yes
terday.
Mr.. and Mrs. !. n Rhodenbaugh O!
South Rock Island spent yesterday in
Coal Valley.
Miss Clara B. Hampton, who repre-
scented the local Associated Charities
at the 18th annual conference of Char
tiles and Corrections held in Rockford,
has returned to the city
W. Z. Parmenter Of Edgington. who
was so critically i'll during the last
summer, undergoing a delicate opera
ton at ST. Anthony's hospital. return
ed to that institution yesterday for a
second ordeal, which, it is hoped, will
permanently remove the source of his
trouble. Since the first operation Mr..
Parmenter has been gradually build
ing up his strength in preparation for
the second. which was known TO be
necessary. He rallied nicely yester-
day and was reported today 10 be
again on the mend.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-16
MISSING MAN is
FINALLY LOCATED
Monmouth Treasurer Who
Abandoned His Family, Is
Arrested.

George L. carp. city treasurer of
Monmouth, for whom the police have
been searching for over three months.
following his fight from home, has
been taken. He was brought to Rock
Island Tuesday night by Detective Tom
Cox, who apprehended his man o.
Milwaukee. carp Willingly consented
to accompany the officer to this city,
and yesterday afternoon there was a
happy reconciliation at police head
quarters. carp and his wife have
agreed to forgive and forget. They
left for their home yesterday after
noon.
carp fed to parts unknown, 'leav-
ing behind him a wife and three
children. The local police were
asked to aid in the search. The city
Of Monmouth was unable to pay bills
because of the absence of the treas
urer. Relatives OF the treasurer upon
learning that Detective Cox had To-
Gated the man, agreed to pay ex-
penses of the Milwaukee trip.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-16
LOCAL Y. M. C, A
PLEASES PARTY
Company of Galesburg Citizens
Inspect Beautiful New
Structure.

A company of Galesburg citizens
spent yesterday afternoon in the city
inspecting the new Y. NJ. C. A. build
ing. The fame of this great structure,
the work of Architect c. d. McLane
and Contractor c. ]. Larkin has
spread abroad, and the people of
Galesburg have heard of it. A cam
paign which closed in that city a few
days ago resulted in the securing of
$4,000 as a building fund for the
Association, and the visitors yesterday
were looking the local building over to
STE if it is something like what they
want.
There were nearly a score of people
in the party, some of them coming by
autos, and others by train, and with
out exception, they united in praising
the new. Rock Island building as the
very best and finest thing in Y NJ. c.
A. building that they have seen.
81 have visited many Y. NJ c. A
b, ldings," said one member of the
party, land have looked through them
with care, but | have to admit that
have not found any building anywhere
that, for convenience in arrangement
and permanence in construction, sur
passes the Rock Island building. ! do
not know of any association that has
succeeded in getting so much for its
money as this one has"
1t is pleasant for the people of
Rock Island TO learn that we have here
a public building that is good enough,
in its planning and its construction
to command the attention of other
cities, and to deserve suci high praise
as this, and it is more gratifying, In
view of the fact that this building is
altogether the product OF local men,
both architect and builders. II is re-
ally safe to state that the new building
just now being completed at Twentieth
sti -et and Fifth avenue, viii come
very near to setting a new mark in
the planning Of Y. NJ. c. A. buildings
in cities of moderate size.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-16
MAJOR KELLER IN
FAR EWELL TALK
BOOSTS THE CITY
Urges More Public Spirit and
Advises on Subjects PERTH
nent to the River.
1t. GOV. 0'HARA Is HEARD
Speaks Of Work Of Illinois Vice Com.
mission at MONDAY Lunch at
Rock Island Club.

Major Charles Keller, who today
turned over the Office Of chief of en-
gineers in charge of upper Mississippi
river Improvements to his successor.
Major G. W. Hoffman, and Hon. Bar.
ret O'Hara, Lieutenant governor OF IL
lino.s, we're the speakers at the Rock
Island club luncheon weekly talks
this noon.
Major Keller In his address, Gov
cred many points, and covered them
well The address was one dealing
with the betterment of the city and
for the future Mobilization OF the
Mississippi river.
He said in part: "In the 20 min.
utes allotted to me ! cannot hope TO
entertain you to any large extent.
This has not been the only occasion,
when ] was resident of Rock Island.
From 1894 20 1898. / was resided here.
At the time OF the Spanish Ameri-
can war ! went away and returned
here in 1910.
"On my return noted big contrast
IN the city and the contrast was ex-
tremely gratifying. With the excep-
ton OF one or two instances there
was. on my return. evidence of pros
Dcrity. New buildings had sprung up
ON several corners. there we're more
Industries and new public improve.
ments."
There is one question which know
will interest you all At our front
door is a great waterway, worth very
much to this city. II has a channe.
Rddpted 10 large vessels, yet We have
very little river transportation.
The cause for this is simple enough
90 place. II IS with you, because Won
make very little effort to provide for
water transportation The remedy
also lies with YOU; you mus take
notion and provide carriers and proper
terminals. The same would be true
II the channel was 100 feet deep in
stead OF six feet"
Speaking OF local conditions Major
Keller said Rock Island has all that
Is necessary for a very large CITY
What is needed is mere thorough
ana organized public opinion. If
emergencies arise many public spirited
CITIZENS take matters in hand This
was demonstrated last year when the
question of new Y. NJ. c. A. building
was proposed. These emergencies are
only occasional. In order 10 make the
sity what it should be. this public
spirit should be prevalent all the
time.
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR OMAR,
TALkS.
Lieutenant Governor Barrett O'Hara.
VINO was guest of the club az the
luncheon' was called upon by II. W.
tozad Of the club entertainment COM
nlttee. who was in charge of the meet.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-16
HAS A REPORT ON
CHARITIES MEET
Mrs. O'Connor Sees Good in
State Organization of Pro-
baton Officers.

Mrs. Carrie O'Connur. county pro.
baticn officer, has prepared report
on the state conference of charities
and corrections held at Rockford the
last week, One of the features was
the forming of a permanent organiza-
ton of adult and juvenile probation
workers with the following officers:
President. o. Peckham, Chicago
Vice President-F L. Streitmuller,
Peoria.
Secretary. T. Joslin, Rockford.
Treasurer-H Hill, Chicago.
Mrs. O'Connor was a member of the
nominating committee which planned
the organization.
In the opinion Of Mrs. O'Connor,
who has missed but one of these an.
nual conferences in the last seven
years, the one at Rockford was the
bes. yet held. There were As proba-
ton workers at the session of the
section devoted TO this branch. John
w. Hunter. chief probation officer of
Chicago, presided
Speakers dealt with The causes
which lead to the downfall of those
who come under the official notice OF
the probation workers and the ad-
dresses were given a full and intelh-
gent discussion. Il is believed that
much benefit in the way Of broaden
IN gand systematizing of the work
through the state will resul; from tle
organizing Of the probation officers
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-16
WATCH TOWER INN TO
BE OPEN ALL WINTER

Contrary to custom established in
past years, the inn at the Watch
Tower will not be closed this fall and
winter. Manager George r. Stephen
son is prepared to entertain on a
scale fully as lavish as during the
summer. Dinners will be served
every evening and thus far a number
Of parties have visited the inn since
the close of the resort Regular
dances are held every Friday evening
and number of those INDUCING in
this form OF amusement, have enter
tanned at dinners, prior to the tern
sichorean feature of the evening.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-16
THIRD PANEL OF
JURORSSELECTED
Will Report in Circuit Court
Next Monday to Try Re-
naming Gases.
ACTION TAKEN FROM JURY
Judge r. w. olmsted Instructs Body
to Find Issues For Defendant
in Insurance Suit.

The third panel of petit jurors to
be named for the present term of
circuit court has been selected. 1t
will report next Monday. There are
still a number of important cases on
the docket to be tried.
THE LIST.
The panel follows:
Rock Island-Frank Helmka, John
DeBaker, l. Winter. J. B. Webb,
George Mueller. Jr., Frank WITCH, H.
Golf, Frank L. Curnyn. Carl Kuehl and
H. L. Dooley
South Rock Island-Henry Rathel,
Joseph w. Blocklinger and Edward
Luchenbiehl.
Moline-Al Bennett, Frank Lang.
behn, Lewis Colgrove, Charles John
sen, G. A. Watt and Robert Mahon.
Coe-William Fife, Gus Barscth, Ar
thur Z. Genning, John Neuffer, Sr,
William Gumtan, William w. Cain,
Archie c. Biggs and Louis Filmer.
Cordova-Hans Frederickson.
Zuma-Fred Filbert, Alfred Mead
and Frank Ohara.
Black Hawk-Mike Cain and Charles
Walters.
Buffalo Prairie-Conrad Brown, Ed.
ward Martin and Luman Elliot.
Drury-Lewis Zollner, Gust Kruger
and George Foster
ADMINISTRATION NJ. Boney.
TAKEN FROM JURY.
In the case of William Smith VS. the
German National Insurance company.
Judge R. w. Olmsted this morning in
structed the jury to bring in a verdict
for the defendant. 1t was claimed that
the complaining witness, during a dis
pute with relation to wages amount
ing TO some $50, accepted a check. from
the company, thereby reiinquishing all
claim On the company.
The case of Mary Gellman VS.. NJ.
A. Gellman is being tried this after.
neon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-16
TRAVELLING man
ROBBED ON TRAIN
Berthmate Takes One of His
Shoes Leaving in It's Stead
a No. IL.
VICTIM BEGINS MAN HUNT
Seeks to Recover Precious "Kiek"-
Tale of Grief Heard at a
Local Hotel.

"The Mystery of the Sleeping Car
or Who Stole the Shoe might be she
title applied to a comedy-tragedy en-
acted in Berth No l of Rock island
passenger train No. II about 6:25 this
morning, as the fast choo-choo rolled
into Rock Island. The star role was
taken by Z. R. Novokof, Chicago, sales
man for the Acme Rubber company of
Trenton. n j. Mr.. Novok is thinking
of enlisting the aid of the local police,
the International Commercial Mems
association, the Ladies Aid and
the Klu KluX Khan, in an effort
to locate the unfeeling individual who
helped himself to strange shoe, leav-
ing a No. II in its place. Unless the
shoe thief can be located, the travelling
man is out So for a new pair of
kicks"
A few minutes after Novok had
boarded the train at the LaSalle street
station, Chicago, last night, he entered
the Davenport sleeper and rolled into
Upper l. a short time later the mys-
FERROUS stranger Topped into the lower
of the same section.
HOW IT HAPPENED.
As No II rolled into Rock Island this
morning the slumberer in the upper
berth was awakened by the departure
of the late occupant of the boudoir
underneath. AS Davenport was his
destination, he decided to dress. After
a few minor details had been dis
posed of Novok pulled on one shoe
When the other was slipped on, there
was suspicious roominess. Further
more, Novok's shoes were fiat heels,
while the leftover was of the high
heel variety. He Immediately came
over to Rock Island in the hope of
locating his man, but up until press
time his efforts were not attended
with anything that remotely resembled
success.
"Oh, if | could Just get that guy"
moaned Novok as he paced the lobby
of the New Harper. I've got his de-
scription and l want him bad. He is
smooth faced man about five feet
eight inches in height, weighs $50
pounds, and when last seen wore a
black suit and soft black Fedora
hat Reward"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-16

ing, and briefly outlined the work of
the Illinois vice commission of which
he Is chairman. The Illinois vice
commission is striving for more hu-
manity." said the lieutenant governor.
1T is my belief that all Americans
are standing today honestly and sin
cerely for more humanity
we prosper every year, through
our genius, the genius Of our business
men and the merits of the workingmen.
We must adjust conditions to the bet
terment Of the workingman. The av-
erage employer is red-blooded Amer
lean and wants to do right. The un-
scrupulous employer pays the lowest
kind o. wages to the working girl
The rules compel him to pay the low.
est. Does the remedy for this lie
with the employer?
Impossible. 1t lies with the state.
The members Of the Illinois vice COM
mission believe that the state can and
that It is the duty OF the state to fight
for the best interests OF the employees.
In the city OF Chicago, one mall
order house is making over $1,000, 900
annually and pays its girl employees
less than the living wage
This makes 1t impossible for en-
plOyers in Rock Island or other places
TO pay more wages and at the same
time compete with the prices of the
employers who pay wages Of the low
est amount
This is the age of humanity. Sue
cessful people realize that the path
from the cradle to the grave is very
short. There is not much pride in
lying on the deathbed with thoughts Of
i'll deeds during past life before you.
There is more pleasure with memoir
les OF humanity, and that is what the
Illinois commission is seeking to
bring about"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-16

The remains of James Hyatt Craig,
5Ol1z Fifth avenue, who died al ST.
Anthony's hospital Tuesday morning,
were laid to rest in Chippianuock
cemetery this afternoon. Funeral
were conducted at the
home al 2 o'clock by Rev. 7. E. New.
land, pastor of the First Methodist
Episcopal church.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-16
LABOR MEN TO MEET
IN INDUSTRIAL HALL

Delegates from various labor union,
in the tri-cities, viii be present at the
regular meeting Of the Tri-city Fedora
ton OF Labor, which will be held..in
Industrial hall this evening. At pres.
ent Indications are that nothing fur
ther than the routine business will be
conducted at the meeting. but as the
labor men are all live wires, some
thing Of unusual interest may be pre-
scented and discussed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-16

Captain Road Amundsen, discover
er of the south pole, is reported to
have ordered in Paris an aeropiane
which he may take with him on his
next polar expedition.
According to a Frankfurt dispatch,
Amundsen himself will take his place
in the aeroplane and make his Arctic
dash through the air.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-16
OBITUARY
BODENSTEDT.

The 6-months-old baby OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Fred Bodenstedt, who reside on
Nineteenth avenue, one block west OF
Ninth-and-a-half street, died at the
home yesterday afternoon The fu-
neral services were held at the home
at O'Clock this afternoon and burial
was in Chippiannock cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-16

Forest Underwood. was found de-
linquent IN county court today and
ordered to ST. Charles, while Earl and
Melvin Wooley were found dependent
and turned over to the custody of the
matron Of Bethany home.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-16
FUNERAL OF ARTHUR COLLINS.

The funeral services over the re-
mains of Arthur Collins, son of Mr..
and Mrs. Charles Collins, 1914 Twelfth
street, were held at 3 o'clock this aft,
ernoon at the home, Rev r. f. New
land, pastor OF the First Methodist
Episcopal church oficiated Burial
was made in Chipgiannock cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-16
Remanded 70 Jail.

This morning in county court Frank
Roska, charged with assault with a
deadly weapon. Was arraiened and re-
Glanded back 10 county jail for trial
under $500 bonds. The case against
Augriolis Percendo. charged with car
rying concealed weapons, was dis
missed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-16
Many Licences

Yesterday 10 marriage licenses
were issued, making a total Of s65 this
year For the same period last year
the count was but ISL II the sains
rate continues during The year. total
OF over 1,200 licenses will be given
out during 1913, record that has
never been touched in the history OF
the county.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-16
Auctinn Pn.tnnnna

Auction Of Ingalls, jewelry store was
postponed on account of disagreement
with auctioneer. so per cent discount
sale Friday and Saturday.-tAdy.)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-16
Sit skirt Barred

Weir. Kan, Oct 16--Slit skirts are
barred from the public schools after
today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-16
POLICE NEWS

1T was an old sweetheart Of mine
Tat led to my arrest" sighed r.
Schmacht yesterday as he was taken
tito custody by Oficer Frankhouser
and escorted to police headquarters.
Sehmacht had not seen his sweet
heart. Edna Alters. for years. Yes
terday while walking in the lower end
Of town he ran pump into her Greet,
ings were exchanged and then began
inquiries as to each others conduct
during the intervening years. The
spirit Of joy quickly fled and gloom
settled in that vicinity Soon the cot
pie was engaged in lively verbal war
fare, which became so noisy as TO al
tract the attention Of the police. In
court this morning both Schmacht and
MS old sweetheart were dismissed.
upon their promise to behave.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-16

All the news all re lime - Tbs
Argus
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-16

Charles Pearlstein and Frank KATE
two local men, arrested in connection
with Rock Island railroad robberies.
we're arraigned in the federal court
at Peoria yesterday morning before
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-16

Commission Elliott Both gave bond
in the sum of $1,000.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1913-01-24

February 9Th. 1t is hoped that all
members will be present.
Fleur De Lis Art Club.
A s~plendidly attended meeting of
the Fleur-De lis Art Club was held
Thursday afternoon Of last week at
the residence of Mrs. D. A. Hart, 1926
Jefferson street. The members
present were Mrs. ]. c. Caldwell,
Mrs. s.. P. Harris, Mrs. H. A. Cam
eron, Mrs. ]. w. Bostic, Mrs. A. M.
Townsend, Mrs. w. H. Fort, Mrs. VIM.
Vassar, Mrs. A. N. Johnson, and Mrs,
R. P. Moore. AS the roll was called
the members responded with a quo.
tation from Whittier. A most ex.
cellent program was rendered. The
feature being an interesting paper
by Mrs. Moore, subject. "The Decla
ration and the Constitution" The
visiting guests were Mrs. Emma Bat
tie, Mrs. -- Hall and Mrs. --
Fowler. Dainty refreshments were
served. The next meeting will bt
with Mrs. A N. Johnson, 410 Cedar
street, February 6.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1913-01-24
INAUGURAL PREPARATIONS CO.
ING FORWARD.

Special TO the Globe.
Washington, D. c.. Jan. 21.-The
INAUGURAL Wei ONE Club. which IS
to cooperate with the General Com
mittee on Public Comfort for colored
~~i-'to~7 fo~ the inaugural period, held
a big meeting Tuesday night in Room
A of the Y. M. c. A. building. Chair
mar A. H. Underdown and President
w. ] Singleton and their committees
arr working out q program that will
spell a weeks unalloyed enjoyment
for all members of the ace who come
here to witness the induction of Pres
ident Wilson into his high Office. The
grand promenade will be held in the
magnificent Odd Fellows hall (white) ,
on Seventh street, near d, and every
body will be in gala attire and gayer
spirits. The event will be held on
the night of March s. On the 4th,
Of course, will come the monster pa
rade, in which the colored brother viii
be seen to advantage. Many smaller
balls wi. be given during the season
by clubs and groups of individuals. Al
tho nall II is expected that Bishop
Walters will deliver an address on the
status of the race under the new ad
ministratior. and special music WI.
be rendered. The country is asked
to keep track of these announcements
whic.. will be made through the col
umus of the Negro press from now
until the week Of the Inauguration
Assurance is given that rates TO.
board and lodging will be unusually
reasonable.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1913-01-24
DEATHS.

Archie Mallory, County Asylum, AZ
years.
Annie Henderson, 45 Lewis street.
Peter Sims, 900 Tenth avenue,
South, % years.
Lille Bass, 81 IL Green street, IS
years.
Matt Lewis Patton, City Hospital,
"a years.
Marian Cox, 1918 Ninth avenue,
North, So years.
Maude Bankston, 1414 Sixteenth
avenue, North, 20 years.
Jennie King, 1909 Harding street,
so years.
Arabelle McKissack, 4OO2 Charles
ton avenue, 80 years.
Jas. Cloyd, City Hospital, "a years.
Minnie Gwinn, City Hospital, rs
years.
George Bryant, County Asylum, 60
Marcellus Parker, 900 Jackson
street, 3 years.
Lucy Winter, HOG Gay street, 70
years.
Mary Johnson, 65 years.
James Watkins, 1903 Pearl street,
SO years.
Infant of Anna Stafford, 10 Winter
street.
Lettie Amos, SO5 Fifth avenue,
South, 80 years.
Frank Bowman, 419 Fourth avenue,
South, 40 years.
Carrie Schultz, $40 Woods street, 5
; years.
Tyree White, Jimtown, so years.
/ Nellie Carney, rear 1919 Jackson
street, 80 years.
Martha Taylor, corner Division and
Eighth avenue, 7 days.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1913-01-24
LuRlLEE oE

The Metoka Glass of the Mt. Olive
Baptist Sunday-School will hold it's
regular monthly meeting at the Mt.
Olive Baptist Church, Sunday eve
ming, jam. 26, at 8 o'clock. Ladies and
gentlemen are invited. This will be
la jubilee meeting and we cordially
Invite all Metokas and Galedas Of the
city to be present. One of u sol
ldier boys, whose name will be an
nounced at the meeting, will deliver
to us a sweet message. The Sunday
School Union will meet with us, as
they are going to elect officers and
arrange their program for the next
meeting at the close of u meeting
Everybody is invited.
REV. JNO. B. RIDLEY, President.
r. L. KING, Secretary.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1913-01-24
THE sAeEs SOUND A WARNING
NOTE.
Special to the Globe.

Special to the Globe.
Washington, D. c., June 21-Tne
sages and soothsayers hereabouts are
sending out warning cries 70 the an
xious ofice-seekers in the States, ad-
Yising them not to take a step to-
ward Washington, unless they have
positive assurance that they will be
given a paying position. Past ok
periences have been very bitter on
this score, and disasters have fire.
quently followed previous disappoint-
ments of men who have done such
heroic work that their friends have
felt sure they could have anything
they wanted for The mere asking.
Remember the Cleveland, Harrison
and Mckinley revolutions!" is heard
on all sides. The incoming Of each
of these administrations made a
change in party premiership. They
we're interpreted by the faithful" to
mean that a clean sweep would be
made Of all hold-overs from the op
! posite camps. Men with a pocket
full Of money and a heart full Of hope
have come here from distant states,
to get good places. They have
waited long and in vain for the elus-
i've bit of parchment that would give
them a clutch-hold on Uncle Sans
payroll. Finally, their money gave
out. The patience Of indulgent
friends was exhausted. Hope is lost
land somebody gets into trouble
. or worse. The iron Of despair, en-
tiers their souls. They may get
over it one of these days, but they'll
never look the same" in the vemacu-
lar of the street.
So, bearing all these episodes and
: tragedies in mind, the soothsayers,
who know Washington like the pro
verbal book, are warning the army
1 of the anxious to stay away from
Washington until they have their ap'
( point "cinched," if they wish to stay
/ on the safe side.