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Rock Island Argus., 1913-10-02
VICIOUS NEGRO
DEFIES POLICE
Arms Self With Pitchfork,
Takes Stand in Barn and
Repulses Bluecoats.

Armed with a pitchfork, a drink
craGed negro successfully repulsed the
local police for several minutes this
morning, taking his stand in the Rock
Island Fuel cOmpany's barn near
Twenty-second street officer John
Kinney finally rushed the burly black
man, who has a long police record in
this city and Davenport, and was able
to capture the battler after a fierce
struggle. officer Kell assisted in load
ing the negro into the wagon, and
when police headquarters were reach
ed, the prisoner again put up a fight
and had to be literally dragged into
the desk sergeant's office. After be
ing searched, he was locked up in a
cell. where he yelled at the top of his
lungs, challenging the entire police
force to battle.
The negro. William Deitmer, who
had just finished a term in the county
jail, started a disturbance near the
Rock Island Fuel company's barn
about 10 o'clock this morning. Arm
ing himself with brickbats, he pro
ceeded to lombard everything in
sight. The police received a hurry
up call, and had their hands full for
several minutes.
Deitmer Will be remembered as the
man who stole a quantity OF plumes
and other articles from kid" Veal,
also colOred. The goods were stolen
over year ago and the culprit was
captured but lately. The Davenport
authorities nabbed him, and at the
time of arrest, Deitmer had wicked
looking knife concealed on his person
He is known to the tri-city police as
a bad actor"
Rock Island Argus., 1913-10-02

Sala, owner of the structure, held
conference with interested property
owners but efforts to have limbs of
trees removed out of the way so the
building could be taken to its destina-
tion failed and the situation is about
the same as it was last week.
Both this house incident" and the
one on Twentieth street have given
the city commission much to think
about in the last few days and solu-
tion for either problem seems far re-
moved.
Meanwhile there is one phase of the
situation in which public sentiment is
unanimous-that in their present
statuI both houses are public nui-
sances.
Rock Island Argus., 1913-10-02
CITIZEN CAPTURES
ALLEGED BURGLAR

T. c. Meanor, 52S Twelfth street.
was awakened from his peaceful slum-
Der about i O'Clock this morning, by
a noise outside the house. Arising.
he discovered a man prowling about
the premises The maurauder finally
mounted the steps of the front porch.
At this juncture, MeanOr threw open
the door and demanded what partic-
ular mission brought the stranger to
that vicinity at l O'Clock in the morn
ing
That's none of your business, 50
groWled the man.
Meanor stepped out and grappled
with the stranger. finally dragging
him into the house. The police we're
called and Ofcer Frankhauser made
the arrest. This morning the man,
who gave his name as Bert Silvis.
and his residence as Davenport, was
liberated. upon his promise 10 refr;lin
from drinking any more.
Ali the az.s al me ume - The
Rock Island Argus., 1913-10-02
HART IN CLASH
WITH ATTY. RORAN
Verbal Battle Waged Over Ser
vice of Papers in "old
Shack" Controversy.

The controversy over the old brick
shack on Twentieth street near Fifth
avenue is still up in the air. Attor-
ney Horan, representing the Taylor
estate of Ottawa. departed last even
ing, after a heated argument with
Commissioner Archie Hart over ser
vice on some alleged legal papers.
Late in the afternoon Attorney Hor.
an sought a conference with Archie
Hart and asked that a policeman
serve a paper on Mr.. Brasher, who oc-
cupies the northern section of the
old building in question.
What is the nature Of the paper"
asked the commissioner.
Il am not at liber 70 divulge
that" replied Mr. Horan. Il want the
paper served on Mr. Brasher and the
policeman 70 make ou. an affidavit TO
the fact that he has gotten service.
so that ] can take the affidavit back
90 Ottawa with me.
Before any Of my policemen
serve any papers. ! must see them.
was HaT' ultlmatum, or at least be
apprised Of their exact nature"
You could sign this affidavit jus. as
well as policeman" said Koran.
Well, If can sign il, so can you, "
said Hart.
An argument followed. but the
Rock Island commissioner refused 10
be convinced and Mr.. Horan depar ed
in high dudgeon.
The controversy now seems TO be
between the Ottawa heirs and Brasher.
The heirs are willing TO purchase Bra
sher's section of the building for $500,
but the local man is holding out for
$1,000. The commissioners are loa
20 drive Brssher out into the street,
and the matter is apparently no near.
or a solution than was the case sew
eral days ago.
Rock Island Argus., 1913-10-02

morning. Interment viii take pace in
Calvary cemeteTy
FUNERAL OF EDWARD SLzUF.R.
The funeral of Edward Bleuer.
well known business man, who passed
away yesterday morning after a few
DAYS illness, will be held Saturday
afternoon a , O'Clock. The services
will be conducted at the home of the
deceased, 909 Seventeenth street.
Burial vii. take place at Chippiannock
cemetery.
Rock Island Argus., 1913-10-02
GRANT DIVORCES
IN court TODAY
Judge R. W. OlInsted Awards
DEGREES in Several
Cases.

Mrs. Rosa Margaret Hill was given
a divorce this morning by Judge r.
W. Olmsted in circuit court from her
husband, Frank Hill. Cruelty was
charged. Clifford Hubbard was coun-
sci for the complainant.
A divorce decree was given Mrs.
Louise D. MummeTt from her hus-
band, Bert c. Mummert. Cruelty was
alleged. p. R. Ingleson was counsel
for Mrs. Mummert.
Mrs. Genevieve Charles won di.
vorce case from her husband, Roy
Charles. Schriver & Schriver appear.
ed for the complainant, who was given
the custody of her children.
Rock Island Argus., 1913-10-02
PERSONAL PROPERTY
TO BE DISPOSED OF

The personal property of the late
Mrs Margaret Mixer. better known in
police circles as Grace Campbell, who
was murdered by Emil Sporrey, who
then committed suicide, will be sold
at a public sale Oct. -.
Rock Island Argus., 1913-10-02
HOUSE REMAINS
IN THE STREET
Conference With Property
Owners Fails to Find Way
to Remove Building.

The perambulating house on Sixth
avenue, about which there has been
so much discussion. is still standing
where it was located last week. Yes
terday Mayor H. NJ. Schriver and Dr.
Rock Island Argus., 1913-10-02
OBITUARY
MRS. yuLIA Mccarthy,

The body Of Mrs Julia Mccarthy, a
former Rock Island resident who died
yesterday in Chicago. arrived here last
night at 1920. and was taken di-
rectly 10 the home Of her sis .er. Mrs.
John Brennan, residing at 7+4 Twenty
fourth street.
DR.. J. F. Lockney VIII conduct the
funeral services al he Sacred Hear
Catholic church al clcck tomorrow
Rock Island Argus., 1913-10-02
Rheunatisn Relieved in Few Hours

rheumatism Relieved in Few Hours.
n B. Langley. Madison. Wis, says:
Il was almost helpless with rheuma-
tism for about five months. Had il in
my neck so could not turn my head
and all through my body. / tried
three doctors and many remedies
without any relief whatever until
procured D.. Detchon's Relief for
Rheumatism. In a few hours the
pain was relieved and In three days
the rheumatism was completely cured
and / was az work" Sold by Otto
Grotjan, 1901 Second avenue, Rock
Island; Gust Schlegel & Son. 22O
West Second street. Davenport
tAdY)
Rock Island Argus., 1913-10-02
Coal Bids Wanted

Bids for furnishing lump coal for the
Rock Island public library from Oct.
10, 1913, to Oct. 10, 1914, will be re-
ceiyed on or before Oct. 6, 1913, at 6
p. m. Address bids to the board of
directors. (Adv.)
Rock Island Argus., 1913-10-02

leys. The Cross Country and Sock
Leader teams were to have opened at
the Hastings alleys in this city, but
ewing to tn dea h of Ed Bleuer. who
was to have been a member of the
Stock Leaders. the series has been
postponed until Sunday afternoon at
? o'clock.
Rock Island Argus., 1913-10-02
TWIN CITY BOWLING TEAMS
OPEN THE SEASON TONIGHT

The Twin City bowling league viii
formally open its season tonight The
Cabs Of this city and the Reliables of
Moline will clash on the Harms al
Rock Island Argus., 1913-10-02

Chamberlain Cough Remedy has
become famous for its cures Of coughs,
colds, Group and influenza. Try II
when in need. 1t contains no harm
ful substance and always gives prompt
relief Sold by ali druggists.-(Ady.)
Rock Island Argus., 1913-10-02
EXCURSION SUNDAY AFTER
NOON

In the steamer Helen Blair through
Moline lock to Hampton. Return over
the rapids. Leaves at 45, returns at
o'clock, 35 cents.-(Ady)
Rock Island Argus., 1913-10-02

Ali the asws ali me tlme = The
Argus.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-07
FOUR POLICE CHIEFS.
jenkins, Garden, Ross and Hughes,
All in n Week.

Topeka has the novel experience OF
having had four chiefs of its police de-
partment in as many days. or will have
late this afternoon when Colonel J. w
F. Hughes takes over the control OF
the department-the initial meeting of
the new board. The only appointee
named was Josiah Ross as first SER
geant of the department.
Ross, however, was empowered to 60
to work at once, and he immediately
went to the police station and assumed
control as acting chief, relieving Act
ing Chief Dan Garden. who has been
In charge sine Morris Jenkins re-
signed last Friday. Garden immediate
" surrendered the chiefs badge When
Ross showed up on the stage with his
commission signed and executed
So when Hughes walks into office
this afternoon he will make the fourth
head of the department since last Fri
day morning. when jenkins rendered
his resignation
Rumors of other changes were float
ing thick and fast around the no1ica
station this morning. and almost aver%,
man on the force wondered if he u-o,I5
be next 1t is reported that Mayor
Cofran and Chief Hughes have boer
urged to wipe out the old depa rtnent
with one or two exceptions perbaDs
and appoint a new list of poIicer,,a,,
Several of the men feel sure tbeI, viii
be among the missing in the oext fa,r
days. ie"
Il don't know what I shall do, :.
all that Chief Hughes will saw repa nj
ing his appointments. Il don't even
know who will be second sergeant.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-07
DRUG HABIT CURE
Philadelphia Physicians to Stop
Use in "a Hours.
Treatment Violent, but Safe
and Permanent.

! Philadelphia, April IA twenty-four
| hour cure" for the drug and alcohol
| habits has been perfected by Doctors
| William F. Baker and Frank r. Flem-
ing of the Neurological Ward of the
Hahnemann hospital The fnspiratio
according to DR.. Baker, was found in
a medical magazine several months
ago.
I'VE have tried the cure on thirty
PATIENTS declared DR.. Baker today
They were typical cases-coca1ne
snuffers morphine injectors, opium
smokers and whisky inebriates. Twen-
ty-nine of the cases responded and OBJ
servation showed that they are cured"
The cure while violent, is declared
to be safe and. best of all, permanent.
THE treatment is simple enough,
said DR.. Baker. I'VE ascertain just
how smuch of the drug or alcohol the
patient has taken. We put him to bed
and give him five grains of blue-nass-
The entire system is thus cleansed first
of all. Then we administer a compound
cathartic and a pill containing one
grain of belladonna, one grain of an
thylin and one grain of eucalyptus.
This dose is repeated every hour for
"a hours. AT first we give the patient
one-half his usual dose of whatever
drug he has been using AT the end
of the twelfth hour five grains more of
bluemass is given and the drug allot-
ment is cut down to one-quarter the
usual dose.
AT the end of "a hours we admin
lister one ounce of castor oil. By this
time the drug is driven out of the pa
TENTS system. He is weak naturally, |
but we find that he has lost all desire
for drugs and alcohol We noticed that
the very sight of the favorite drug
nauseates the patient after the treat |
ment.
I'VE have found the cocaine user the |
n owl
morphine fiend and then the opium |
smoker. We find that the drink habit I
is readily amenable to the treatment /
and quite easily stopped
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-07

Senator L. P. King of Cowley coun-
ty will enter the banking business if
the state charter board grants his re-
quest for permission to locate a fifth
bank in Winfield. Application for a
charter for the Progressive State Bank
of Winfield was filed with Bank
Commissioner Charles N. Sawyer to-
day by the Cowley county senator.
The new bank which Senator King
proposes to esta blish in Winfield is
capitalized at $4,000. He has with
him in the enterprise several well
known business men and farmers in
Cowley county. The application will
be considered by the state charter
board at its meeting this month There
are at present four banks in Winfield.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-07
Jury for April Term

Thirty-six additional talesmen for
the April term panel of the first di-
vision of the district court were drawn
this morning by order of Judge A. w.
Dana The talesmen will be used in
the trial of cases during the entire
term.
The talesmen drawn are as follows:
John Blair, John Wilton, J. w. Car
son, P. Anderson, J. A. Austin, Walter
Maddox, c. F. Snyder, S. K. Gross, ].
). Langstron, w. A. Bittinger, r. A.
Wilson, J. w. Dill. F. NJ. AtwelI, Harry
Hanson, r. r. Dennis, r. S. Smith,
william Allen. E. E. Bendure, Levi
Hawkins, w. H. Keintz, c. J. Wilson,
George S. Oliver. E. F. Early and
Joseph Brasher, all off Topeka city;
jerry Zirkle, William Emmons and r.
II. Oldham, Monmouth township;
August Fletcher, Mission township:
Joseph Smelser, c. A. Kline and G. H.
Bower, Topeka township: NJ. G. BoIin,
Tecumseh township; B. Snyder, Ross
Vile township; w. r. Ashpole, Soldier
township; Poe Garwood, Auburn town
ship. and Henry Johnson, Williamsport
township.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-07
WILSON IN PERSON
President Will Deliver His
Message on Tariff.
Reyives a Precedent That Has
Slumbered Century.

Washington, April Woodrow
wilson will go to the house OF repre-
sentatives Tuesday afternoon and per
Sonally read to the assembled senate
and house of representatives of the
Sixty-third congress the message when
he has written on the tariff. This Is
the first time in a little more than 13O
years that such thing has been done
Washington and Adams supplied the
only precedents. The custom dled
with the close of Adams term
In making his appearance in person
before the national legislature Presl-
dent Wilson will impress them with
the part he intends to take in passing
this bill, in building which he has had
so large a part. Naturally so unusual
q thing has set Legislative tongues
Wagging all over Washington. II IS
the general belief that once the preSi-
dent has talked right out to the leg
islators he will keep on doing so. Since
the official announcement of his IN
tention to appear in the flesh in the
house there is not the slightest doubt
that he will spend much time in the
presidents room in the capitol ana
more important still, take an agrees
sive part in putting through the tar
iff that this extra session is called 10
pass.
While statesmen, who are accus-
toned to astonishing things that have
been gasped, the sergeantS- alarms or
the two houses today set about pre-
paratlOnS for JOINT session III Ihe
house to listen to the distinguished
visitor. The senate Will file sOlemnly
in shortly after noon Places have
been prepared for them.
When the executive secretary APP
pears at the door of the house and is
heralded with the words:
"A message from the president
the speaker, instead of responding,
Mr.. Secretary" and banging his CAV
Ell, will electrify the galleries with:
he
Thereupon Mr.. Wilson will be es-
corted to the speakers marble desk
which looms high about the semi
circle of mem bers seats. The speaker
will introduce him and he will pro-
coed to revive a precedent that has
slumbered for more than century.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-07
tax as subjects of chief popular in

arrangements for the extraordinary
event got under way today. 1t was
Planned that the president should go
10 the hall of the house where both
branches would be assembled. Hinder
ordinary circumstances the two bodies
meet IN Joint session only once every
TOUR years and then for the cerennony
OF canvassing the electoral vote. some
or the presidents friends say he NAV
pe expected to deliver all his principal
message TO congress in the same way.
Pres1deLt Wilson was asked TO-DAY
ms motive THE reasons are very
simple. he said. 81 think that is the
only d1gnified way for the president 70
audress the houses at the opening of
tne session. instead of sending the ad-
uress up by messenger and letting
the clerk read it perfunctorily, in the
iamlllar clerks tone of voice. I
thought that the dignified and natural
tnlng was to read it. 1t is precedent.
winch it is true has been discontinued
Tor a long time, but which is a very
Respectable precedent"
me president indicated that he in
TENDS to make his visit as simple as
possible. as
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-07
ONLY ONE GAME.
laws and Pittsburg Play This After
nOOn-PirateS Go East.

The Kaws will play but one game
with the Pittsburg Pirates and that is
being played this afternoon. 1t has
been found necessary to cancel the
other game in order that the Pittsburg
players have enough time to get to
Cincinnati for the opening game of
the National League which will be
played Thursday. The Tuesday game
was cancelled this morning on infor-
nation from Barney Dreyfuss.
The Topeka fans will be given a
chance to see the Kaws in action
again next Friday and on this occasion
the Missouri Valley college team of
Marshall, Mo-, will come here as a
one-day attraction. The KawS will be
divided in two teams for an exhibition
game next Sunday. Bill Rapps will
be in charge of the regulars and Dale
Gear will be in charge of the Yanni-
ganS.
Pitchers Richardson and PEBBLES
Will work in the exhibition game next
Sunday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-07
To BOTTOM OF SEA
Eighteen Men Went Down
With German Bark.
Life Saving Crew Able to Save
Only Four.

Bay City, Ore, April Eighteen
men, it was learned today, were
drowned by the capszing of the Ger
man bark Mimi, yesterday. The Mimi
had just been hauled off the reef at
North Spit, n. E. Halem bay, where
she had been since February 10, when
she went ashore.
AFTER nearly "a hours effort against
a heavy wind and sea. the life saving
crew from Garibaldi station succeeded
today in saving four men. The sur
vivors were: Captain Charles Fisher
of Portland, president of the Fisher
Engineering corporation, Captain ].
Westphalmaster of the Mimi and two
sailors
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-07
Enma Bunting Won't Stay Long.

1t is probable that the Emma Bunt-
ing Stock company, making good at
the Majestic this week, will remain
only fortnight longer. They open
tonight in Pretty Miss Nobody and
play Little Lord Fauntleroy'' next
week. Negotiations are being made to
retain them for a fourth week, when
they will play Princess of Patches"
me company opened in Tess of the
storm Country Emma Bunting, the
leadlng lady, is an authenticated lit
tie star who is making herself decid-
eddy popular
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-07
To Test school Land Law.

Legality of the school land law pass
ed by the 1913 legislature, as affecting
the settlement of islands and land
along navigable streams, will be con-
tested in q suit filed today in the SUI
preme court by Chester Vincent who
seeks an alternative writ of man
damus against Eulalie Nevins super
intendent of public instruction in Ford
county. The Ford county superin-
tendent refused to record Vincent's af-
fidavit of settlement and the suit will
test the new law
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-07

full young business man, being man.
ager of the Iris theater and also an
auto supply business under his place
of residences He was a Topeka man,
well known, and popular among a large
circle of friends
Although he had been suffering for
weeks with liver disorder, he was not
confined to his bed until a week ago.
Funeral announcement will be made
later.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-07
FRENCH ARE WISE
Discovered Secrets of German
Air Cruiser Zeppelin"
Detailed Description in News
papers of France.

Paris, April Minute description
of the Zeppelin cruiser "a, which
landed at Luneville and was captured
by the French, are already appearing
in the French newspapers. These de-
scriptions, which were written by ex-
perts, describe the interior of the air
ship in detail and show that the fears
of the German army officers and
newspapers that the French had dis
covered some valuable secrets are well
founded.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-07
New Bank Gets Its Cbarter

Charter for the new Kansas State
bank of Topeka was approved today
by members of the state charter board
and the new institution will open for
business some time this month The
charter was approved by Bank Com
missioner Sawyer last week, but was
held up for the approval of Attorney
General Dawson. who was attending
the gas hearing in Kansas City All
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-07

That win come a little later. am not
going to take any action that 1 will
regret if 1 can help it. 1 shall expect
to get the force in working order just
as soon as possible. probably in the
next few days"
In the meantime the present police
force. which under the law remains
operative until successors are appointed
and qualified, are making their rounds
as usual. wondering when and how the
ak may fall.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-07
PAUL MULVANE DEAD.
Well Known Young Topekan Sue
cumbs to Liver Trouble.

Paul S. Mulvane, age 81, of 116 East
Seventh street, and son of DR.. G. J.
Mulvane, died at noon today after an
illness which continued for II weeks.
Mr.. Mulvan is survived by his wife
and sister Hazel He was a success
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-07
1EklHS AMI FUNERALS.

Paul S. Mulvane died at moo, .oz.-- :,
ms nome at us East Seventh street Of
hVer trouble and complications. He nd
b peen sick about twelve weeks but had
peeh confined to his bed bur a short
time. He was the son of DR. ana NJ.
y. 3. MulVane and his survived by his
parents and wife. The funeral arrsnGa7
ments Will be announced later.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-07

Jose Luna pleaded guilty to simple as
sault III connection with his alleged shoot
ing OF francisco Aguilerro some time ago.
and was given term of six months in
the county Jail by Judge A. w. Dana this
morning. There was considerable 1uestIop
as whether or not Luna had any intent of
doing damage when he drew the weanon
upon his victim
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-07

John Tracy, aged n years, died Sunda :
at the home of his daughter, Mrs J, l.
Petit, at 123 Linden street. The funeral
VIII be held at the residence at 10 O'Clock
Wednesday morning and the body will be
taken to Perry for burial
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-07

Edward F. Tenant. aged q wears died
sunday of apoplexy at his home at 1878
north Tyler street. The body was taken
today to White Cloud Kan, for inter
p1ent. He was a member of Am.ty Lodge
NO 81 knights of Pythias, and also be
longed to the Masons
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-07

peka on June 2, this year. according TO
County Superintendent John F. Ebv
The superintendent is now securing a
corps of instructors for the institute. He
expects an unusually large attendance on
account OF the new law regarding the
qualifications of teachers that will add
four new subjects to the course of study
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-07

This morning was spent securing a iur,,
IN the first division of the district court to
try Charles Hecht on charge of vioiat-
ing the prohibitory law The hearing
probably will occupy all afternoon. Hech3
Is regarded as persisten violator of the
liquor law. ~