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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1913-01-24
TAKEN TO COLUMBUS
Hart, Caught Here, Return
ed to Penitentiary.

Frank Hart. alias Frank Murray,
was taken to the Ohio State peniten-
tiary this morning by Robert l. Miles,
superintendent Of the Bureau of Iden-
tification at Columbus, Ohio. Hart is
believed to be the Frank Murray who
is wanted at Columbus for violating
a probation and was arrested Tuesday
by Patrolman Vogelsong. Miles stated
this morning that he had never seen
the man as he had not served time
at the Ohio penitenHary
BertilIion measurements will be
taken at Columbus to determine posi-
lively his Identification. He was sent
enced for five year in 1911 for pocket
picking at Cincinnati and released on
probation Immediately.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1913-01-24
ASK SUPPORT FOR
MRS. KATE SCOTT

A letter indorsing Mrs Kate Scott
for department president of the Wom-
ems Relief Corps has been sent to all
corps of the state. Mrs. Scott has
been indorsed by the Sol Meredith
Post, G. A. R. for the office. She was
indorsed by the Sixth District conven-
ton, held recently at Newcastle. Sup
port was pledged by those present to
her candidacy.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1913-01-24
REscUERs WERE HURT.

MCKINNEY, Tex, Jan. 24--With
eight bodies removed, search of the
ruins of the building of the Mississippi
Drygoods Company that collapsed and
burned late yesterday, was begun to-
day at dawn. At midnight the rescue
party was called from the ruins. II
was then believed that no other bodies
were buried in the smouldering ruins.
This morning, however, it was deter
mined to make a further search OF the
wreckage.
Fifteen persons We're injured in the
collapse of the building itself or in
fighting the sre afuerward. Men who
first made their way from the ruins as
serted that large number OF persons
had been killed and for time it was
estimated that the death list would
reach a total of 35- Later. however. il
was believed certain that not more
than eight had perished-
Many of those caught in the wreck
age were slowly crushed or roasted 10
death Efforts were made TO rescue
them alive. but they proved futile
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1913-01-24
THE WEATHER

STATE AND LOCAL-GeneraiIy fair
tonight and Saturday: slightly
warmer In north and central por-
tion Saturday.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1913-01-24
TOWN IN MOURNING
OVER THE TRAGEDY
Big Business Block In Nc
Kinney, Tex, Collapsed,
Killing 8 People.
FIFTEEN WERE HURT
Stories of Remarkable Es-
capes Were Told Today
Public Schools Close.
FIFTEEN WERE HURT


?, MCKINNEY, Tex, Jan. 24-Public
schools in Mckinney were closed to-
day and the town given over no mourn
ing as a result of the collapse and
burning of the Mississippi Dry Goods
company that resulted in the death of
eight persons yesterday and the seri-
GUS injury of fifteen others
Six undertakers from Dallas arrived
today and the work of preparing the
dead for burial began.
Physicians from Dallas also arrived
to assist in caring for the injured. As
soon as they are able to be moved
the injured will be taken to a Dallas
hospital. Doctors and medical supplies
have been sent from Plano. Greenville
and Paris.
One of the remarkable escapes from
the wrecked building, reported today
is that of Mrs. John Kfstler and her
young daughter. Kistler was standing
across the street when the building
fell. He rushed to the scene and be-
gan digging frantically at the wreck
age. Almost the first person he saw in
the ruins was his daughter He got her
safely out and a few minutes later pull
ed out his wife. Neither was badly
hurt
Miss Laura Searcy was among the
last to be taken from the wreckage.
She was not badly injured.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1913-01-24

LONDON, Jan. 24-It is an open
secret that Mrs. Winston Churchill,
wife of the First Lord of the Admiral
ty, is endeavoring by the gentle art of
persuasion to induce her husband to
desert the ranks of Liberalism and
again take up the cause of the Union
lists, who are said to be anxious to
have Churchill remain at the head of
the Admiralty when the Unionists go
into power.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1913-01-24
Young Turks Who Have TAX
en- Reins of Government
Have Recalled Peace En-
voys in England.
NEW CABINET NOW
BEING ORGANIZED
Demands Made by the Pow
ers on the Old Ottoman
Government Will Be Re-
fused, 1t Is Said.
(National News Association

LONDON, Jan. 24-The Turkish
peace ENJOYS were recalled by their
government late this afternoon. This
was believed to forecast a renewal of
hostilities in the Balkans.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-06
APPROVE ROLLS
ON MOLINE JOBS
Six Improvement Matters for
Moline Passed on by Act
ing County Judge.

Acting County Judge B. S. Bell has
approved the assessment rolls in six
improvements in Moline. G. E. Carl
son is the commissioner The list fol-
lows:
Twenty-seventh street from Seventh
to Sixteenth avenues.
Twenty-ninth street from Ninth to
Eleven th-and-three-fourths avenue.
Tenth avenue from Twentyseventh
to Twenty-ninth street.
thirteenth avenue from Twenty
fifth 10 Twenty-ninth stree.
Fourteenth avenue from Twenty
sixth to Twenty-seventh street.
Fifteenth avenue from Twenty.
sixth to Twenty-seventh street.
Sixteenth avenue from Twenty-fifth
| TO Twenty-seventh stree. d.
Eighteenth avenue from Fifteenth
to Tenth street.
Ninth avenue from Twenty fifth
street to west line of Ryder and
/ Reads addition
E.even-and-one-fourth avenue from
! Nineteenth to Twenty-fifth street.
Twenty-fourth street from Ninth tC
! Eleevn-h-and-a-half avenue.
Twenty-fifth street from Eleventh
| to Twelfth avenues.
Fifth avenue from Twenty-sixth t.
Twenty-seventh street.
Twen.y-sixth street from Fourth t.
Sixth avenue.
Sixth street from Third to Tent
avenues.
Eleventh-and-a-half street from Eley
enth avenue 10 the south line of ale,
alcng north side of block 2, Andrew
FTeeburg's addition, and the alley il
block from Eleventh-and-a-hal
street to Twelfth street
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-06
ILLINOIS ALFALFA
GROWERS TO MEET

The third annual meeting of the IL
lincis Alfalfa Growers association
will be held in Springfield, August 10
and 20. The interest in growing this
new crop has increased in recent
years. President A. P. Grout says:
The experience of the alfalfa grow
ers of Illinois during the last two
years, and the additional knowledge
thus obtained. has only served to in
crease their estimate of the value of
the plant Alfalfa has stood the test
and more than met the expectations OF
those who have grown it.
The growing of alfalfa in Illinois is
no -onger an experiment and its prac.
ticability has been thoroughly demon
strated. Much has already been done
to acquaint the people OF the state
with The wonderful value of alfalfa,
AMI great interest has been aroused.
The paramount question al this time Is
. the necessary knowledge for is sue
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-06
SINGERS
OFF FOR DUBUQUE
Twenty Five Members Of Rock
Island Maennerchor Leave
on Steamer Quincy"

Twenty-Five members of the Rock
Island Maennerchor departed for Du-
buque this morning to take part in the
saengerfest of the Mississippi Saenger-
Bezirk Of the Saengerbund Of the
Northwest, Aug. to 9, inclusive. The
local people made the trip on the Quin-
cy, leaving at 10 a. m. Joseph Geiger,
president Of the Rock Island Maenner-
Choir, was the only officer to leave to-
day, but Otto Patting, financial secre.
tary, Henry Kahler, secretary, Claus
c. Dau, vice president, and Joseph HUI.
Der, treasurer, expect TO leave tomor.
row, accompanied by a big crowd OF
Rock Islanders. The local delegation
wore uniform hats. and wore white
badges, bearing the inscription, Try
Rock Island First"
1t is estimated that fully 1000 visit
ors will be in Dubuque during the saen
gerfest Choral clubs from Burling
ton, Cedar Rapids. Davenport, Des
Moines. Dubuque. Muscatine, Portville
Iowa, Freeport, Moline and Rock Is
land will participate. All concerts VII
be given in the Union park auditorium
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-06
DAMAGE SUIT IS
BROUGHT AGAINST
SHERIFF BRUNER
Mrs. Ellen Siemon, Wife of De-
posed Deputy, Claims An
Amount Due for Wages.
AS MATRoN AT THE JAIL
Alleges Verbal Agreement Was Made
to Be Paid When Services
Terminated.

Mrs. Ellen Siemon, wife of ex-dep-
uty George Siemon, today filed suit
against Sheriff o. L. Bruner in the
circuit court, the sum involved being
$4,000. This amount is claimed for
services as matron from December,
1910, to July 81, 1913 The praecipe
was filed this morning by Attorney
George c. Wenger.
CLAIMS AGREEMENT.
Mrs. Wenger had complete super
vision of the Jail for 80 months, TAX
ing care of the women prisoners, super
intending the cleaning work, cooking
the meals, etc, and according to heI
allegation, she did not receive pay
during this time. It is understood thai
there was no contract entered into
but it is supposed there was a verba
agreement between Mrs. Siemon anC
the sheriff
When We took over the JAIL
said Mrs. Siemon, 1.-The sheriff said
need not worry over money mat
tiers; that it would all be provided
for. There was no stipulation as Il
the time of payment. but it was under
stood that the salary was to be pail
when my services terminated"
| Mrs. Siemon, it is understood, mad
no claim to the sheriff when her hus
band was removed from Office July 81
! but placed the matter in the hands O
an attorney.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-06
FIRST CASE FOR
PAROLE OFFICER

Mrs. Carrie O'Connor was given her
first parole case this morning under
the new plan proposed by Acting
Judge B. S. Bell, in handling delin-
quen- children. The lad was turned
over TO Mrs. O'Ccnnor rather than
send him to the state institution to be
branded as a felon. 1t is believed the
new scheme viii. be helpful, especially
in cases where small children are con-
cerned, as the odium which attaches
to those who have been inmates of
correction institutions will be missing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-06
BOARD PASSESON
MANY PROJECTS
New improvements Proposed at
Session, Including Paw
ing, Water and Sewer.

The board of local improvements
held meeting this morning. A num-
Der of projects were approved, includ-
ing the following:
Sewer on Twelfth avenue from Sixth
to Eighth, Thirteenth avenue from
Sixth to Eighth, Seventh street Hrom
Twelfth TO Thirteenth avenues.
Water on Thirteenth avenue from
Sixth TO Seventh streets.
Sewer and watermains on Eighth and
half avenue from Twenty-eighth to
Twenty-ninth streets.
Water in Reservoir Park addition,
Eighteenth avenue and Twenty-third
street.
Brick pavement on Ninth avenue
from Twelfth to TwentyLcrst streets.
Sidewalk on east side OF Thirty-sev
enth from Fourteenth to Eighteenth
avenues.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-06
WO0DMEN WILL
Hold BIG PICNIC
Employees of Publication Build
ing to Spend Day at
Campbell S Island.

Employees of the Modern Woodmen
publication building. together with
their families, Will lay aside work to-
morrow and romp in the woods at
Campbelrs island, the occasion being
the first annual picnic The publica-
ton department will suspend opera
tons all day, and special cars will
take the merrymakers to the grounds,
leaving the Woodman building at 9
a m. Those athletically inclined will
have am opportunity TO display their
prowess as there will be two ball
games, races, swimming contests. ETC.
In the evening there will be dancing
at the inn.
The program of events follows:
MOrning-Baseball game, married
men VS.. single men, Ave innings; la
dies egg race, 200 feet; gents 100
yard dash; stout ladies' 50-yard dash:
gents three-legged race, 200 feet; la
dies 1C0-yard dash; gents ball throw
mems race, so yards; ladies' potato
race; thin mems race, so yards.
Afternoon o'clock, baseball first
and second floor VS.. third floor; horse
shoe game; miscellaneous sports !;
bathing at the beach.
Notwithstanding at the inn for all
/ who care to attend -
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-06
CONFIRM PLAN TO
TRANSFER
Argus Receives Advices From
Washington Concerning.
Keller's Successor.

Advises to The Argus from Wash
ing:cn are to the effect that Major
Charles Keller in charge of the United
States engineers for the upper Missis-
sippi, a distric. including the territory
from the mouth Of the Missouri to ST.
Paul, is TO be transferred. His place
will ultimately go to Major James P
Jervey of the army engineers who
have been working on the Panama
canal.
Major Keller states that he will
probably know by tomorrow to what
point he is 70 be transferred. At least
the Information is expected shortly
At presen; he knows nothing about
the proposed change. except what he
has read in the papers. Major Keller
has been in charge Of this district fol
four years.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-06
RAIN OF OF INCHES
HEAVIEST IN MONTH

Last evening about O'Clock this
vicinity experienced the har est rain
storm that it. has seen in exactly a
month-and this morning not a trace
of it was visible. The precipitation,
officially measured at the local weather
station, was OF of an inch, or less
than -one-tenth-just enough to damp
en- the pavement One month ago,
July 3, there was a fall of / of an
inch, which was the heaviest down
pour during last month
Last evening the shower was preced.
ed by an electrical demonstration
which of itself was something of nov.
city. There has been very little light,
ming since June.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-06
PERSONAL POINTS

Miss Ruth Abercrombie of Aledo is
visiting Miss Abbie Burns.
Mr. and Mrs. j. ]. Taxmann left to-
day for Mount Clemens, Mich.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. ]. Kane are visiting
at the residence of NJ. H. Sexton, 1109
Twenty-first street.
Andreas Voss, 500 Twenty-second
street, has returned home after
weeks visit in st. Louis, Mo.
States Attorney F. E. Thompson
returned last night from an extended
visit at his old home at Roodhouse,
ILL.,
Miss Bernice Wood, 1903 Fourth
avenue, has gone for a several weeks
visit with relatives at Central City,
Neb.
Miss Maude Robertson, 9O5 FIT
teenth street and Miss May Blanding
of Moline left yesterday for a three
weeks stay at Elkhart Lake, Wis.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Engburg, 500
Twenty-fourth street, have returned
from a three weeks visit with the
formers parents at Burlington, Iowa.
Miss Mary Schroeder of Boone,
Iowa and Miss Marie Asmussen OF
Council Bluffs returned to their homes
after visiting with Mr.. and Mrs. H
Schroeder, 924 Twentieth street.
George Wagner and son, Leo Wag
ner, NJ. II. Sexton and John P. Sexton
J. F. Murphy, John T. Marion and
John Murrin went by automobile tC
Elmwood, H., yesterday to visit
Father W: ]. Cleary formerly of TIL:
city, the party returning last night.
Rabbi W. H. Fineshriber, formerly
Of Temple Emmanuel, Davenport, ant
Mrs. Fineshriber, now of Memphis
Tenn, are visiting friends in the tri
cities and are the guests of Mr. anC
| Mrs Louis Mosenfelder, $40 Twenty
! second street. They are enroute t.
! their home after visit in Milwaukee
Chicago and other northern cities.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-06

hygiene and sanitation. 1t shows
health conditions among school chill
dren in a number of different locali-
ties, thus making it possible for one
community to find out readily what
another community similarly situated
has accomplished in solving health
problems in the schools. The most
significant reports that have been pre-
sented for various typical localities
are summarized for reference
Among the topics treated are: Med
icaI inspection of the eyes, ears, nose
and throat; dental clinics; training of
school nurses; salaries of school medi-
cal inspectors; medical inspection rec.
ords, etc.
In his introduction DR.. Claxton
points out that although the work OF
, medical inspection began in the Unit
ed States less than 90 years ago. we
are now in the midst of the most
| rapid development of this part OF the
public educational service"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-06
cessful cultivation and growth in Hi

cessful cultivation and growth in Hi
nois.
at is proposed to make the forth
coming meeting a school of instruc'
ton in alfalfa culture
Every phase of the subject will be
treated by experienced practical alfal
ia growers from different parts of the
state, and an opportunity for questions
and a thorough discussion of all topics
will be given.
ITO those who are interested in al
falfa and who desire to acquire the
necessary knowledge which will lead
10 its successful growth and manage
ment, this meeting will be invaluable
"A complete program with full de
tails will be published later
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-06
CHILD IS TURNED
OVER TO OFFICER

After her parents had been brough.
into county court on warrants for
their failure to produce their daugh-
ter Susie Larson, alleged dependent,
before the county judge, they finally
complied with the order this morning
and the girl was turned over TO Mrs.
Margaret Schroeder who will see to
the placing Of the girl. She is the
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Larson,
1924 Third avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-06
MEDICAL INSPECTION
IMPORTANT IN SCHOOL

mo educational movement in mod
ern times has had more vital relations
TO the children, TO the homes they rep
resent. and TO the nation, than medical
supervision of school children and the
general hygenic movement it typifes. ("
says DR.. P. P. Claxton, United States
commissioner Of education, in a bull
letin on medical inspection just issued
for free distribution by the bureau
The bulletin is an annotated biblio-
graphy" Of medical inspection htera-
ture during the past four years. 1t
was compiled in The division Of school
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-06
LICENSED TO WED
TaiIors in Denomination.

Bloomington, H., Aug. 6.-The
quadrennial convention of the Jour
neymen Tailors' international union
opened here yesterday. Hugh Robin
son, of Sarnia, Ont, was chosen tenn
porary chairman. Welcoming ad-
dresses were made and a committee
on credentials was appointed. John
B. Lennon. Of this city, formerly in
ternaticnal secretary, recently ap.
pointed by President Wilson on the
industrial commission, addressed the
delegates.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-06
viii Be Few Changes.

Few changes among the pastorates
in the Rock Island Methodist district
are contemplated this year, according
to District Superintendent Alexander
Smith, who has just returned to his
home in Kewanee after holding quar-
terly conference in Mercer county.
District conference will be held IN
September.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-06
INSANE WOMANIS
PUT IN HOSPITAL

Mrs. Lizzie Harris, aged SO, of Por-
Byron was found insane yesterday at
a hearing held at WATERFOWL. Acting
County Judge B. S. Bel presided.
The physicians were Thomas F. Neil
and W. H. Gamhill. She was found to
be in need of mental treatment and
was committed to the state institu
ton. 1t is said that the woman be
came violent few nights ago and in
running across field, jumping over
a barbed wire fence with disastrous
effects.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-06
POLICE NEWS


Twenty-four hours out of Jail was
enough for John Schroeder This
morning he faced the judge again,
charged with drunkenness. III fix
It so you can remain sober" said JUS
tice Kuehl 1T will be 40 days"
The police were called to the fish
market on Third avenue between Sew
enteenth and Eighteenth streets yes
terday afternoon, Mrs. Frank Chape
complaining that her husband was
abusing her. Chape was fined SO and
costs this morning.
Tom Moore, no relation to the per.
fectO bearing a similar label. was
charged with drunkenness this morn.
ing. He paid the costs in the case and
was dismissed. 81 wish il understood
that / am paying this money under pro
test he remarked as the coin was
passed over the desk.
Joshua Allen (colored) was fined s.
and costs for drunkenness.
Lucille Myers was given a 6O-day sen
tence on vagrancy charge.
William Dresser, who was badly
beaten by the Brandle brothers Mon
day night, is reported much improved
today.
Officer +. P. Kell, who was relieve;
from duty Saturday night, after he haC
been carved by a Mexican, was ablt
TO resume his duties today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-06
ARGUS BOYS TO SEE
THE MOVIES TONIGHT

The Argus Garner boys are to be
the guests of Manager Powell; of the
Colonial theatre on Second avenue
this evening. An unusually interest
ing program will be given. including
"Broncho BillF and a startling Bio
graph.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-06
Petitions OFT.

Petitions are being circulated for the
annexation OF tract of South Rock
Island which will extend the boundar-
les of the city to Brashar street and
will include all the territory west of
Twelfth street Little difficulty is be-
ing experienced in getting signers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-06
Sermon at Central Church.

Tonight at Central Presbyterian
church the acting pastor, Rev. Otis G.
Dale, will give a special sermon on
the theme. The Plan of the Ages in
the Purpose OF God as Revealed by the
Scriptures This will be illustrated
with a blackboard diagram chart on
the second coming of Christ, and will
follow up the sermon of last Sunday
morning.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-06
Gets Contract

Herman Hansen has been awarded
the contract for the new annex to
the Sala fats on Nineteenth street.
Four stories with basement are to
be b1ilt, according to the plans drawn
by Architect c. d. McLane. The ad-
dition is to cost ~45,00
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-06
is a dangerous disease but

can be cured Chamberlain's Collie.
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy has
been successfully used in nine cpl
denies of dysentery. 1t has never
been known to fail. 1T is equally val
liable for children and adults, and
when reduced with water and sweet
ened, it is pleasant to take. Sold by
all Enthusiastically
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-06
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Oats Yield II Bushels.

A yield of oa-s of II bushels per
acre is reported from the farm or
Thomas Motley near Kewanee. This
is believed TO set the record for this
part of the state.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-06
COUNTY JAIL OVERFL0WS
WITH BIG ENROLMENT

A motley collection of 10 monde
scripts,wer brought to the county jail
this morning from Silvis, most of them
being picked up in the railroad yards.
The county Jail is filled to overlooking.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-06
ROCK ISLAND BRIDGE &
IRON COMPANY GROWING
Especial to The argus. ]

Springfield H., Aug. G.-The Rock
Island Bridge & Iron company certi-
fed to the secretary of state today to
an increase of capital stock from $780,
900 to $4,000.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-06
Attention.

The regular meetings o. Rock Island
lodge No. 50, Mystic Workers of the
World, will be held on the first Thurs
day instead of the frs Monday of each
month at the Moose hall.
JOS. GROTEGUT, Prefect.
(Adv.) LILLIAN DAVIS, Secretary.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-06
Would Stop Liquor Sales.

Washington, d. c., Aug. Ga con-
stitutional amendment prohibiting the
sale of all alcoholic beverages was
proposed in a resolution introduced
yesterday by Representative Ho0son
of Alabama