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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-27
PLAN ADDITION TO
SUNDAY SCHOOL

\ preliminary building committee,
including F. X. Rhoads. Norman Grit
firhs, F. o. Van Calder, H. J. Olmsted
and J. 7. Noftsker has been named to
consider plans for an addition TO the
Sunday school of the First NJ. E
church at Eighteenth street and Fifth
avenue. 1t is the intention TO spend
in the neighborhood Of $4,000 in con-
structing a wing TO the west of the
present structure. The Sunday school
has grown to such proportions that the
rooms available at present are en-
tirely inadequate. Architect 0. Z. Ger
vim has been directed to make sketch
es OF the Improvement.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-27

back to his seat. To restore order Mr..
Alexander directed a deputy sergeant
alarms to squelch Mr. Murray. The
Massachusetts man resisted and was
hurled down the steps He afterward
apologized to the house.
In the vote on the one battleship
plan 146 democrats and % republicans
voted for the amendment, while 81
democrats and 102 republicans voted
against it.
The general deficiency bill, carrying
$24,235,7 $40, was reported to the house
during the day. 1t provides for the
commerce court until congress de-
Cides whether to abolish the tribunal
When the postoffice appropriation
bill came before the senate an amend,
ment 10 pension postal employees of
% years service was eliminated. The
provision for election of fourth class
postmasters also was stricken out
In the debate on this measure Mr..
Ashurst charged the railroads were
overpaid for hauling the mails, citing
s71.3O as the rate on ton from New
York to Chicago, whereas ordinary
freight went at S13 ton.
Democratic opposition to the big ex.
penditures in the public buildings ap,
preparation bill developed in the sen.
ate soon after the measure was taken
up for passage. POstoffice buildings
to be authorized in small cities arous
ed the opponents of the bill. Amend
ments agreed to included $4,000
for a courthouse site at New YORK
and a 100000 postoffice at Port
land, Ore.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-27
ILLINOIS TROOPS
ON A WAR BASIS
Adjt. Gen. Dickson Issues Or
der After Receiving Dispatch
From Washington.
SPRINGFIELD AS A CAMP
Believed at Capital Mexican Situation
Has Nothing to Do With
Mobilization.

Springfield, H.. Feb 2T.-Orders is
sued last night from the Office of Ad-
jutant General Frank S. Dickson. by
command OF the governor" place the
Illinois National Guard upon a war
footing and places the states soldiery
in readiness to move without delay.
Springfield is named as a mobiliza-
ton camp and IL is probable the state
fair grounds Will be used by the 1000
guardsmen If they are called into &C
tive service. The fair grounds be
came Camp Tanner during the mobil-
ization OF 1898.
Adjutant General Dickson insisted
that the present Mexican situation had
nothing whatever 20 do with the issu-
ance OF the general order. and that Il
was a bit Of official routine directed
from the war department at Washing
ton, and that, so far as he knows. there
is no intention OF modifying the ma
tional guard Of this or any other state
EXTRACTS FROM THE ORDER.
An extract from General Dlckson's
order follows.
"A-State mobilization camp for
war purposes will be at Springfield
H.
BIN the event OF the organized mi
litia Of Illinois being called into the
service OF the United States. the re-
crIiting officers hereinafter provided
for. will respectively upon receipt OF
orders or instructions from the adiu-
tant general, proceed immediately 10
recruit the organizations they repre-
sent to war strength. and will forward
recruits TO the state mobilization
camp as hereinafter provided"
PLANS FOR RECRUITING SERVICE
The order continues by providing
that for the First. Second, Seventh and
Eighth infantry regiments the inspec-
tor Of small arms practice is designa-
ted as the recruiting office. and in the
event Of war one lieutenant and one
private from each company will report
TO him for duty
Each separate infantry company in
the down state regiments will have one
lieutenant and two privates detailed
for similar duty.
For the First cavalry a lieutenant
will be detailed from each troop. and
the same will apply 10 each artillery
battery. engineer company. signal corps
company. and field hospital.
PLAN TO HAVE SOLDIERS READY.
The theory OF the order. as Adjutant
General Dickson explained last night.
is 20 move the regiments into Spring
field without delay. when orders come
from Washington The recruiting par.
ties will remain ar the home stations
and recruit the respective commands
10 war strength and forward the re-
Cruits TO Springfield
II the main body shall have been or
dered from the mobilization camp 70
the front. the Springfield camp will be
tained as a recruit camp and depot
the purpose being to send the recruits
60 the front fully armed and equipped
The officers OF the regular army will
begin a rigid inspection OF the strength
Of the Illinois National Guard next
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-27

ENDS
Indigestion
One Weeks Treatment viii Danish
All Distressing Symptoms.

All Distressing Symptoms.
There isn't a sufferer from stomach
misery, dyspepsia, gastritis or catarrh
of the stomach that cannot be won
derfully benefited by just one weeks
treatment, or less than one so cent
box of MONA stomach tablets.
Many thousands OF people are cured
in three days and blessed relief comes
in a few hours. MONA is a spe-
cialist's prescription of great value and
no matter how chronic or how stub
born your stomach ailment it will cure
you or money back.
81 had indigestion in its worst form
and was advised to use MI-O-NO. l
then weighed about III lbs. The first
few doses gave me marked benefit and
after using two boxes I was entirely
cured. Am now 81 years Of age and
weigh 1872 lbs, and am in perfect
health, thanks to MI-ONA."-C. c.
Cook, 235 South Main street, Herki-
mer, N. Y.
Thomas Drug company guarantees
MONA stomach tablets.-(Adv.)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-27
WAITER ROBS TILL
AND MAKES ESCAPE

Jerry Travers, colored. who OPP
crates a small restaurant at 624 Ninth
street, was robbed of some IS or IS
this morning, when a boy who is en-
ployed in the place. tapped the till
during the temporary absence of the
proprietor and made his escape. A
search has been instituted for the
missing hash singer"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-27
BURNING GASOLINE
DESTROYS AN AUTO

A broken gasoline tank and light
ed cigar wrought havoc with a FIVE
passenger touring car belonging TO c
D. Britton of the Vefie Motor Vehicle
company last night. Mr.. Britton was
on his way home when the gasoline
tank became ignited from his cigar.
The machine was soon wrapped IN
flames which completely destroyed Il.
The occupant Of the auto escaped
without injury.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-27
PROPERTY OWNERS
NAME COMMITTEE

At the meeting Of the Ninth avenue
property owners. which was held last
evening at the George L. Schmid gro
Gerry store at S23 Twentieth street, a
committee was appointed, consisting
of Louis Schillinger. Nick Juhl and
NJ. f. Sweeney. 10 interview the var
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-27
CLUB RATRSKELLER
NEARS COMPLETION

The new rathskelIer in the front
basement OF the Rock Island club is
rapidly nearing completion, the tables
being the only part of the equipment
which is still to come The furniture
is walnut for the most part and har-
monies nicely with the wall deCora-
tions and the beautiful rugs. The
floor is of polished cement and the
whole room is one of which the club
may well he proud.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-27
MISS HATTIE EVANS.

The many friends in Rock Island
and Moline of Miss Hattie Evans, a
former well known young woman of
Rock Island, will be grieved to learn
day morning at her home in st. Louis
Miss Evans was born April s, 1882,
in this city, moving TO St. Louis nine
years ago, where she had lived ever
since. The funeral will be held to-
morrow.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-27
Notice to Contractors.

Bids will be received at the office of
the city clerk up TO 2 p m, March 10
1913. for labor and tools for repairing
the floors Of the Rock river bridges
Bids will be based upon the labor and
use OF tools plus a percentage on the
same Specifications to be furnished
by city engineer.
H. NJ. sCHRIVER,
Mayor-(Adv)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-27

week, beginning with the Chicago CON-
mands. tt is understood the First in
fantry and Fifth infantry, with head
quarters in Springfield, are now prac-
tically on war footing and prepared
70 move with tut delay
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-27

ious property owners in regard to the
kind Of material to be used. After
the investigation the committee will
confer with the city council The next
meeting will be at the call OF the sec
rotary, Louis Schillinger.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-27
FUNERAL OF MRS. kEMBLE.

The funeral of Mrs. S. S. Kemble
will be held Friday afternoon at 2
o'clock from the home, 1927 Nineteenth
street, with services which will be
conducted by Rev. T E. Newland The
services at the home will be public but
those at the grave will be private. In
terment will be made in Chippiannock
cemetery
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-27

that city from First to Eighth streets.
1t was found that the brick will cost
about 80 cents per square foot, while
the blocks will cost $3.50 or there.
abouts and the residents and property
owners decided in favor of the brick.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-27
To Repave Third Avenue.

The Moline board of local improve
ments met this morning and decided
to use brick instead of wood blocks
for the repaving of Third avenue in
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1913-07-02
TOMMY GAFFNEY
TO HELP BROTHER

Tommy Gaffney, brother to Billy
Gaffney, has arrived from Seattle to
handle Billy in his corner the. night
of the 4th when he boxes Jockey Ben
nett for the fourth time.
Tommy is a famous boxer, having
appeared in many rings and met some
of the best boxers in his division,
among them such famous men as Bat
tling Nelson, frankie Edwards, Per-
cy Cove, Mickey O'Brien, Rufe Tur-
ner, Abe Label. Jimmy Regan, ex-
worlds champion featherweight, Bat
tling Dane, whom he defeated in a
ten round decision, Tommy Discol,
and many others of note. Tommy is
touted by the Frisco and other sport
writer's as one of the most finished
boxers before the public today and
his workouts and advice should be a
great help to Billy in his training for
the Jocky.
The boys will box at P A. G. every
afternoon at 3 p. IN. and Manager
Evans tenders an open invitation to
the public as we'll as the club men,
bers to visit the gym. Tommy Gaff-
ney will also join the sparring brigade
Of Ike Cohen and this clever boy
should be Of great help to the sorrel
top in cultivating speed.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1913-07-02
HENLEY REGATTA Is
BEGUN ON THAMES

London. July 2.-Henley Regatta.
England's greatest river festival, op-
ened today at Henley amid
scenes. of great brilliance. During the
four days racing the pick of Britain's
amateur oarsmen will be opposed by
Canadian, Australian, Belgian, French
and German rowers, and the contests
for the principal events are expected
to provide plenty of excitement
The chief events are the Diamond
Sculls, for single oarsmen, which
practically carries with 1t the amateur
championship of the world. the Grand
Challenge Cup. the corresponding
event for eights and the Stewards Cup
for fours. oxford and Cambridge
universities sent strong contingents.
and the elite of European society was
present to waste their efforts. King
George and Queen Mary were unable
to attend. having undertaken a Sc
ries of official visits to the provincial
towns.
The finals for the big event will be
rowed Friday and Saturday.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1913-07-02

Walla Walla. July with a big
league scout in the grand stand, Leo
nard lost his first game of the sea-
son yesterday afternoon at Sports
man. when the Bears and Braves met
for the first time in their history in
heart rendering struggle that hung
in the balance for five innings. The
game went ten innings, the final score
being Yakima, 8: Walla Walla, l.
Tiny" was out of form yesterday
and seemed unable to get his famous
curve ball working properly, but for
all that he maintained such a steady
pace for nine innings, that the Braves
infield could hardly stand the strain
and the leagues crack shortstop made
two bungles in the tenth which came
near proving costly.
Fitchner was the star of the day,
earning his victory. Striking out IA
Bears during the melee. he won his
own game in the tenth, when with
two down, he stepped into a three
bagger to the fence, scoring Fuller
who had previously got on by bunt
hit, and later scoring himself on
OTu dCclueItdl MT, OOtdiHcu "Heii
the ball hit his bat in some manner
unknown to him. and rolled safely
down the third base line.
Yakima run in one in the fifth,
when Taylor hit, stole second, took
third on fielder's choice of Fitchner's
grounder, and scored on FOrd's hit.
The Bears tied the score in the ninth
y;
leske opened the inning by striking
out and Davis was passed TO first.
Martini then was cheered into a neat
single to right, which Ford fielded
Davis kept on around the bases and
~'as sent in when Engel fumbled
rd's return throw. Ford was a lit
: Il, slow in throwing but Engel was
equ"'lv to blame for his error. This
was 'ucky unearned run, and Fitch
ner re ily deserved a shut out.
! Things looked dark for Yakima
! then for Leonard had never been
! known to Sc an extra inning game
and the fans were confident of his
ability to bring home the bacon, but
! he proved unequal to the occasion
allowing five hits and two runs, al
of them earned, although stokes
opening two bager was fair by few
inches only. He was put out at third
however so luck never figured in his
case,
! Yakima's offense was hard to beat
Several times they laid bunts dowr
the first base line. Walla Walla
weak spot, beat them out for hit:
that seemed lucky but were really
earned and showed that some inside
stuff was working somewhere.
With Johnson on third in the sixth
and two down, Bobby Devis landed
on what appeared to be hit good fo
three bases and the fans went wild
Phil Nadeau ran from center and will
mighty leap into the air close t
the right center fence, speared th'
ball with one hand for the pretties
catch ever seen on the local field.
/ Score: R.H. e
Walla Walla ..............1 Y
North Yakima ..........S II
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1913-07-02

fluence his vote on a question before
council in which the Wabash railroa d
was interested While in Detroit Bren-
nan posed as a representative of the
Wabash
Defense attorneys indicated today
that in the event of Glinnan's convic-
ton in the lower courts. they would
carry the case to the supreme court
for fial decision, and 1t was believed
that the cases against the other ac-
cused aldermen would be held up
pending the final outcome of Glin-
mans trial.
The other accused aldermen are
Louis Brozo. Louis +. Tossy. Martin J.
Ostrowski, Frank Mason, David Ros-
enthal, Joseph Theisen, w. II. C. Hin
die. Alois A. Deimel and Andrew
Walsh. all Of whom were indicted for
bribery and for conspiracy to accept
bribes. and Edward r. Schreiter, for
mer clerk of the council committees,
who is charged with conspiracy to ac-
eept a bribe.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1913-07-02
BIG LEAGUE SCOUT LOOKS
'EM OVER IN WALLA WALLA

Walla Walla, Wash, July 2.-Tom
O'Harra. scout for Joe Tinker of the
Cincinnati National league team, was
in the grand stand at Sportsman Park
yesterday afternoon looking over the
Bears and Braves. Yesterday morn
ing he visited the office of League
Secretary L. NJ. Brown and went over
the records of several of the players.
Jim Mcclure of the Cleveland club
also Is in the Northwest and it is
probable that before the end of the
week he will be taking look at play
ers of the Western Tri-State League.
Manager August Bade yesterday re-
ceived the papers for the deal with
Portland on Bobbie Davis, but has not
yet accepted terms. 1t Is probable
that the local manager will hold out
for a higher price, only a half-a-
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1913-07-02
FAN FODDER

Two ten inning games In one day.
1t remained for Fitchner to defeat
Tiny Leonard. but it took him ten in
nings to do it and then he had to
come to his own rescue with a three
ply clout.
With the score to / against Boise.
and two down in the ninth. a pitcher
delivered hit that tied up the score,
which all goes to show that church
isn't out until they quit singing and
the benediction is pronounced
Russ Hall is one umpire who is not
timid about asserting his authority in
the home town of the man who hires
him. Yesterday he put the skids un-
der Bridger, who was pitching for
Boise. and chased him from the
game
With a big league scout watching
him. Growers. the Yakima shortstop,
and leading hitter of the league, was
not equal to the occasion. He was the
only Brave who did not connect safe
ly and he also made two errors at a
critical time.
Umpire Starkell again appeared on
the field. this time in uniform. and
his work met with approval of most
of the fans, although one of his de-
cisions at second, when Johnson SEEM
ed cut off. brought forth considerable
challen Walla Walla Union.
Johnson was the hero of the day
for the Bears. obtaining three of their
four hits. Ford was there for the
Braves. too. landing safely twice, both
times bringing in runs.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1913-07-02
HEAVY RAINS DO
GOOD TO ECHO GRAIN
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Especial Correspondence.) )

Echo, Ore, July 2-The heavy
rains of the past week continue in
this vicinity and will help to fill out
the growing grain.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lee Wigal and son
Dyal returned this evening from a trip
to Prineville. Ore.
Mrs. Ralph Stanfield returned
home Sunday from Helix where she
had been visiting with relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs Frank Spike are visit
ing at Buhl, Idaho, with their son,
Elting Spike and family
r. b. Stanfieldl, A. B. Thomson,
Louis Scholl, Jr., and Master Jack
Stanfield. who formed fishing party
that went to Ukiah last week by auto
mobile. returned home Sunday even
ing. They reported a splendid trip
and fairly good fishing but not at its
best on account OF the backward sea-
son and unsettled weather.
Lawrence Malcolm, who has been
with the U S. r. s., at Hermiston for
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1913-07-02

some time, is now home and busy
building an addition to his fathers
house on Dupont street
Mrs. Anna Young spent last week
at Stanfield with her daughter, Mrs.
Frank Sloan, but is now home.
F. T. George one OF Echos leading
merchants, was business visitor in,
Pendleton today.
Mrs. Cora Neal Of Portland. is here
visiting with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. I. A. Thornton
Joseph Cunha. Jr., was transacting
business in Pendleton last Saturday
Miss Beulah Barker returned to her
Butter creek farm near Galloway on
Saturday after several days visit with
friends in this place.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. NJ, vinson have re-
turned to their home on Upper But
ter creek after a short visit here with,
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Pearson.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1913-07-02
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VICTIM OF FAKE HOLDUP
WILL FACE GRAND JURY

Vale, ore, July 2.-Dr. c. S.
DeLong is in Jail on being un- I
} able to give 500 bail for appear ,
ance before the grand jury in I
, September on the charge Of I
} living with a woman not his I
wife, after deserting a wife and I
two small children in weiser, I
Idaho, and the woman in the I
case, Henrietta Bayles. was
freed on her own recognizance,
} and will appear as a witness be
fore the grand jury. DR.. De-
Long is the man who figured in
an alleged holdup of the auto Z
stage two weeks ago, when he 4
claimed to have lost several
B hundred dollars at the hands of
, highwaymen at midnight. This
b he now acknowledges. was a
fake and the driver of the auto
B stage, who is a brother of the
B woman in the case, claims that
, DeLong hypnotized him and thus
D forced him to tell the story of
the holdup. De Long says the
b holdup story was given out to
stand off his creditors, whom
, he could not pay. Henrietta
Bayles is said to have deserted
B a husband and two children TO
b join De Long.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1913-07-02
GRAFT CASES IN
DETROIT COME UP
FOR TRIAL TODAY

Detroit, Mich. July 2.-The first Of
Detroit's aidermanic graft cases
against ten indicted councilmen went
10 trial here today when Honest
Tom" Gilman. former president Of
the council, faced a jury in recorders
court. charged with bribery and with
conspiracy to accept a bribe. After
nearly a year OF delay since the in
dictments were returned on July ~,
1912. the recent curt warning OF
Judge Phelan that "only death or Sc
rious illness should further impede
the proceeding" finally brought the
cases TO trial.
The states case against Honest
Tom" is another of those where me-
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1913-07-02

chanism. embodied in the dictagraph
will be pitted against the word of the
accused and his witnesses. Prosecut-
or Sheppard will base his case chiefly
upon evidence secured by the dicta-
graph and upon the testimony Of De-
tective Walter ]. Brennan OF the
Burns agency, who is alleged to have
handed Gilman $1,000 in bills to in
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1913-07-02
YESTERDAYS SCORES.
American League.

Washington Z, Boston 4.
Philadelphia 2. New York /.
Chicago 3. Detroit 2.
National League.
New York 10, Philadelphia 0.
Chicago 3. Pittsburg 2.
Cincinnati II, st. Louis 4.
Boston 6. Brooklyn g.
Coast League.
San Francisco 3, Los Angeles l..
Y. w. League.
Vancouver 4-3, Seattle 2-1.
Tacoma 1872, Victoria 60.
Portland 3, Spokane /.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1913-07-02
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thousand having been offered, ac-
cording to report.
1t is probable that O'Hara will be in
the city for three days and during that
time the Walla Walla and North va
kima managers will trot out their
talent for exhibition.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1913-07-02
SeIby F1ax-Growinr Aided

Leeds, ng.-Arrangements are be-
ing made and site has been chosen
by the development commissioners for
the purpose Of carrying out further
experiments in the flax-growing in
dustry of Selby. The University of
Leeds have made a grant for this pur-
pose.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1913-07-02

Loss Of Appetite is commonly grad
ual; one dish after another is set
aside. 1t is one of the first indications
that the system is running down, and
there is nothing else so good for It as
Hoods Sarsaparilla-the best of all
tonics.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1913-07-02
y GREAT PARADE IN CHICAGO
y IN CELEBRATION OF
D EQUAL SUFFRAGE VICTORY

D Chicago, July "A monster
B parade TO celebrate the recent
b suffragette victory took place
b yesterday afternoon. More than
, thousand automobiles were
in line Governor and Mrs.
b Dunn led the parade. Every
B suffrage organization Of Cook
, county participated.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1913-07-02
SP O r IS
Yesterdays Scores.

North Yakima. 3; Walla walla
l 90 innings)
Boise 4; Pendleton 90 in =
nings).
Standing of the Clubs.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1913-07-02
LEONARD LOSES
HIS FIRST GAME
FITCHNER TURNS TRICK
DESPITE POOR SUPPORT

Ten Inning Game is Replete With
Sensations-Final Score to With
Yakima on the Big End-Fitchner
Strikes Out ii Bears and Wins Own
Game in Tenth.