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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-13
SCHOOLS OBSERVE NEXT
FRIDAY AS ARB0R DAY

Next Friday is Arbor day and as
such will be observed in schools in
the county by planting trees and gen.
eral efforts to beautify the ground sur
rounding the buildings. In most
schools the suggestions of State Sup
erintendent Francis G. Blair will be
followed. These suggestions are con-
tanned in a booklet gotten out an
nually. 1t is filled with interesting
pictures of birds and plant life. to-
gether with valuable suggestions for
the identifying of the grounds sur
rounding school houses in the rural
districts 1t is suggested that where
there are already plenty of nice shade
trees In the school yard. flowers be
planted and the yards be thus further
beautified. Many country schools are
without either shade or flower beds,
and that is where there Is the most
room for Improvement.
Bird day will be Oct. %
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-13
SUCCESS
UP TO FARMERS
Should Announce Willingness
to Furnish Produce to Aid
Parcel Post Trial.
LISTS PRINTED ABOUT MAY |
installing of Letter and Package Box
es Recently Received at Post
office in Progress.

1.-THE aim of the postoffice depart
ment," said Postmaster Simpson this
morning. "is to make the parcel post
system a patent instrument in the re-
duction of the high cost of living.
ITO this end, as is known, the post
Office department has taken prelimin-
airy measures to establish direct COM
munication between the farmer and
the city consumer in the matter of but
ter, eggs, and other produce, and
the Rock Island postoffice has been Sc
lected by Postmaster General Burleson
as one OF the 10 postoffices in the Unit
ed States to inaugurate the work of
establishing direct shipments from the
producer to the consumer. The seleC-
ton of this office for experimenting
may possibly be due to the splendid
market for farm products in, this city.
due 10 the fact that the city is cut of
from the farming community, and its
are largely dependent on pro-
duce shipped to this market.
Depends Upon Farmers.
"The success of the preliminary ex-
pertinent will depend on the alertness
of farmers to adopt the system, and
their promptness to send their names
and addresses to postmaster at Rock
Island. They should, in every instance,
state the kind of produce which they
can supply. About May l expect TO
have printed list of names showing
also the kind of produce and quantity
Of the commodity available and these
lists will then be distributed to patrons
or this office, and to patrons of the
Davenport and Moline postoffices. The
city consumers in these and other cit
es VIII, by means of such lists. be
able to come in touch with farmers
Who have expressed their willingness
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-13

OF the tenderloin. On receiving an
announcement from man who came
into the hotel, he walked out and fell
dead before a fusillade of bullets. The
murderers leaped into an automobile
and escaped. Weeks later after Beck
er had been arrested the gunner were
found in a fiat at Brooklyn.
Their conviction and Becker's were
based chiefly on the testimony OF
three go-betweens who turned states
evidence These men-Jack Rose,
Bridgey Weber and Harry Vallon--
declared that they had hired the gun
men to kill the gambler, Rosenthal, at
Becker's request.
Sam Schepps, little gambler, cor
roborated their testimony, and was
not adjudged an accomplish.
Becker was a police lieutenant in
charge of the strong arm squad"
whose duties were to keep in subjec-
ton the gangs of the city and to regu-
late gambling houses and places of
ill-fame. Rose. Webber and Vallon
said that Becker had made use of his
position to collect money from these
houses. Rosenthal, according to these
same witnesses, having a grievance
against Becker. was about to give evil
dence akainst Becker to the district
attorney.
Becker v as arrested July 90 1912,
but nearly two months elapsed before
the apprehension of the gunner
Their trial before Justice Goff marked
a record of speed in criminal proceed
uTe
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-13

! murder of Herman Rosenthal to pre-
vent him from, making graft revela-
tons to District Attorney Whitman.
The court of appeals. in reversing the
decision for Becker, declared itself
unconvinced that he had directed the
murder, but upheld the judgment of
the lower court that the four gunner
had been the instruments. Motions for
new trial, on the ground of new evil
dence. made by their attorney, were
denied. and they were sentenced to
die during the week beginning April
13.
Four days before their execution a
delegation of New York rabbis visited
Governor Glynn and pleaded in vain
with him to postpone the execution
until after the second trial of Becker.
The governor remained fixed in the
opinion that he had already expressed
that Becker's guilt or innocence
could in no way affect the guilt of the
gunner who had been judged guilty
by Two courts.
The real names OF the men who
have been known as ''Gyp the Blood"
Lefty Louie" "Dago Frank" and
Whitley, Lewis" were Harry Horowitz,
Louis Rosenberg, Frank Cirofici and
Frank Seidenshue. The youngest,
Lefty Louie, was II, the oldest, Dago
Frank. %. All were Jews except
Dago Frank. AS the nickname i'm.
plies, he was an Italian. Gyp the
Blood and Lefty Louie were married.
Their young widows survive them.
Not only during the trial but in
statements given out at Sing Sing,
three of the gunner persisted in the
declaration that Dago Frank had not
been present at the time of the muir
der, and was not in any way concern
ed in the plot to murder RosenthaI
During their stay in the death house
all four maintained an attitude of
martyrlike innocence, tempered with
an optimism growing out of their. be-
lief that their fate hinged upon Beck
er's and that if he were not guilty.
they must be set free. The news
crushing hopes OF their nature as an.
nounced by the warden was received
with stoical calmness.
Starts Wave of Police Reform.
The crime for which the four gun !
men paid the death penalty started a |
wave of police reform, from which the I
ripples have not yet subsidized |
the revelations made at !
the time and subsequently. stalked the !
vague. sinister monster known as the 4
police system"
Rosenthal was shot down early on
the morning of July 16. 1912. in front
OF the hotel Metropole in the heart /
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-13

to furnish produce. 1t is hoped those
interested will not delay sending In
their names. Should names be receiv.
ed too late to appear in the first list
printed, they will lose their chance 10
participate in the system by which the
patron may receive products direct
from the farm, delivered at his door IN
the city.
Shippers should provide suitaols
containers to guard against oreakage
and damage of mail matter. II sucn
containers, such as egg cases, etc, are
expensive. they can be returned st
nominal cost"
New Letter Boxes Going In.
Letter boxes and package boxes OF
the latest and most metropolitan type
are being installed in the business sec
ton of Rock Island. under contrscs
let by Postmaster Simpson TO Charies
Fiebig. and Frank and Otto fieDls
are giving their personal attenuon "
the work, which is assurance tnat !"
will be well done. There are 70 OF lne
new letter boxes, and six OF the pis
combination boxes that stand on 1n0
walk. AS soon as the old boxes ar
removed, those of them that are ser
viceable will supplant the old ones
the residence district that are oeieo
tive. and others will be placed IN par
of the city not now supplied WIN ies
ter box facilities.
Three Examinations.
There are to be three civil service
examinations at the Rock Island poss
office building this month. one ~
postmaster. April 10 o-
for clerks and carriers. April 70, sA-
one for elevator conductor, Aprh y
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-13

been. as Il has sung its song In the
hearts OF men.
What cared the Knightly soldier OF
the cross for the hesdsman's AK IL
would only hasten the day when he
would sweep in triumph through the
gates into the city! This hope OF I'M
mortality IL the hope we cherish for
ourselves. and for all valiant Sir
knights. who have never drawn sword
without cause. welded II without right,
nor sheathed IL without honor.
Hope and Duty.
But Sir Knights, there is no Easter
hope without its corresponding duty.
When the call OF duty came, the
Knights of old sought the blessing OF
the holy church. placed upon his
breast, the blood-red passion cross OF
his Lord. flung to the breeze his motto
I'm hoe signo vinces"-and then rode
forth TO bloody fields, to accomplish
deeds OF imperishable renown.
I'VE are their successors. For every
one OF us Easter day has its lesson.
IL is present duty well done. Having
laid aside the staff and taken up the
sword. we know full well the sacred
causes in which you have vowed TO
WELD it. For the weak and the inno-
cent: for the helpless and the OPP
pressed: for the welfare of the state;
for the honor of the home. and for the
integrity OF the Christian religion.
The sword sheathed by YOUR side is
but a symbol of these duties. II true
TO these duties, the cross and crown"
OF our order are full of meaning. The
armor that most BELTS you is the pure
faith, the upright life, the unstained
soul.
Let these be your armor of right
eousness on the right hand and on the
LEFT. In humble invitation OF those re-
nowned Knights of the olden days. let
our deeds of courtesy and chivalry be
done. And when the last battle is
fought. the victory won, and our sword
sheathed forever, We shall be able to
say: Not unto us. o, Lord, not unto
liz. but unto thy name. give glory
Have we not this promise: BE thou
faithful unto death, and will give thee
the crown OF life?" An does our prom
ise of fidelity end in hall or asylum?
No.
Outside in the great world of peas
IRE.
Beyond in the clamor of trade:
In the battle of life and its coarse |
daily strife,
Remember the VOWS you have made"
And what are they but the VOWS of |
humanity and brotherhood taught by /
he Savior of men. So:
The worlds battle field is before |
YOU,
Let wisdom walk close by your side;
-et faith spread her snowy wings Ger
you:
Let truth be your comrade and
guide;
.et fortitude. justice and mercy
Direct all your conduct Alright,
md let each word and act. !
Tel to men the proud fact.
lou are worthy the name OF Sir
Knight"
The Program.
The program in detail:
Hymn. Onward Christian Soldiers"
Prayer. ending with the Lords pray
Solo. the Holy City" (Adams)-
Irs. Katharine ScherubeL
Quartet. The Radiant Morn" wood
ard.
Solo. Resurrection Song" (WoodJ-
ir knight Z. Z. Russell
Scripture.
Quartet, Christ Arose" Iowry).
Sermon, The Easter Hope'-Sif
might NJ. E. Chatley.
PryaeT.
Hymn.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-13

no circumstances must any one ask
them any questions" The head and
leg sponges were then wet and Head
Keeper McInerney, acting on signal
from the warden, went to the death
cell There he found Cirofici in pray
er with Father Cashin. The condemn
ed man clutched crucifiX in each
hand as he was led into the presence
of death. He had to be supported by
two keepers.
slayers in Supplication.
In the death cells could be heard
the murmurs of the slayers in suppli-
cations. The warden and attendants
stepped back from the rubber mat.
ooh, God, l meet my God" gasped
the Italian. The state electrician
turned the switch. Two shocks we're
given. At SAB he was pronounced
dead. The witnesses left the death
chamber and "Dago Frank" was taken
to the autopsy room. The doctors said
Cirofici had made little resistance to
the electric current, which registered
1926 volts and between and 10 am
Deres. OF the four he died easiest. He
had intended TO make a statement, but
mental process failed him.
a new lot of witnesses filed in.
Through the little iron door presently
came Whitley Lewis" CARRIED in a
black suit, as "Dago Frank" had been.
The statement he never finished was
on his lips as he entered. Attendants.
fearing a shocking spectacle of hyster-
ia, sought to soothe him. a current of
1920 volts, with slightly higher amper-
age than used on Cirofici, took his life.
lie was pronounced dead at 5:52.
Lefty Louie" Proves Strongest.
~ 5:56 "Gyp the Blood" was
brought in. He carried a Jewish prayer
book In his left hand and Rabb: Gold
stein walked by his side. Listen, Is
rael, the only one God" mumbled
"Gyp" in Hebrew. There we're two
shocks and at 6:02 he was dead.
Lefty Louie" was last 10 die and
accordingly the keenest sufferer by
reason of the interval OF waiting. He
entered the chamber 6:07. He hand
ed his Jewish prayer book to Rabbi
kopfstein as he was strapped to the
chair. He mumbled a prayer in Heb
rev. The theory that the strongest
shall die last was borne out by his I'M
NdAuJ ItSlSIduCe OF Ine current. The
first contact was at Sos and at GIT
he was dead
ciroficI's Mother in Collapse.
The only relatives OF the gunner in
prison were Ciroficfs mother, SIS
ter and brothers and Whitley Lewis"
brothers. Mrs. Cirofici was borne to a !
carriage in collapse an nour after the I
electrocution. All the bodies of the
gunner were claimed by relatives. |
Mrs. Cirofici remained with her son |
until a. m. This is an unusual pro- |
ceeding. She believed in the boys in
nocence TO the end. She pleaded with !
her son 10 confess, but ne said he was /
not present when Rosenthal was
killed.
Secker's Part " Doubt.
The last avenue of hope for the four
sunmen was closed six days before
heir execution when Governor Glynn
'efused TO grant a stay. pending the
second trial OF Lieutenant Charles
becker. who was convicted in the
over courts OF having plotted the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-13
CITY CHAT
advertisements,

Advertisements,
Buy home of Reldy Bros
For express. call william lreiA
Tr!-C.sy Iowel supply COMPANY
Independen, Express & Storsss
. /. so1.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-13
ROADS BOOSTERS
TO VISIT STERLING
Plans Being Made for Party
From Here to Attend Exer-
cises Wednesday.
NOTABLES TO BE PRESENT
Drag Contests at Chicago Will Be Held
Similar to the One in Rock
Island Recently.

II is likely a large delegation viii
go from this locality to Sterling next
Wednesday to attend the good roads
meeting to be held in that city under
the ausptces OF the Sterling CONNER
cisl club. w. T. Jennings. secretary
OF that organization. has extended a
general invitation to people here in
terested in the road building move
ment- II will be one OF the most i'm
portant meetings " held in the state.
Governor Dunno will be in attendance,
together with a number of other state
notables. all boosteds for the good
roads cause. At $3.50 Wednesday eve
ming a banquet will be rendered the
governors party at the Gait house.
The speaking will follow at 1880 at
the Sterling theatre.
A number will go from here by auto,
IL is supposed. Those who plan to
make the trip by rail are advised that
they are sure OF reaching Sterling in
plenty time by leaving Davenport on
the interurban at $40 Wednesday aft
ernoon. making connections with the
northwestern at Clinton. and arriving
at Sterling at 5:45. They can leave
Sterling over the Burlington road at
$40 Thursday morning and reach
Rock Island at 1880.
Prepare Drag Contest.
Great preparations are being made
In Cook county for good roads day
the drag contest being ar
-anged by A. L. Nissen after the plan T.
oIloWed here receiving Il great deal Of 7
attention from the newspapers. Every /
hing will be done I'm accordance with
he plan first announced, $1,000 being
,iyen In prizes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-13
GUNMEN SENT TO DEATH AT
DAWN OF DAY.

CONTINUED from Page oneD
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-13

T1Z +" draws
out the acids and
pOisons that puff
up your feet. No
matter how hard
you work, how
long you dance,
h ow far you
walk, or how long
you remain on
your feet, "TIZ"
brings restful
foot comfort
"TIZ" IL won
derful for tired,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-13
seeker's PAD b. oouht.

The last avenue of hope for the four
gunner was closed six days before
their execution when Governor Glynn
refused to grant a stay. pending the
second trial OF Lieutenant Charles
Becker, who was convicted in the
lower courts OF having plotted the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-13

aching, swollen, smarting feet. Your feet
just tingIe for joy; SHOES never hurt or
seem tight.
Get 25 cent box Of ''TIZ" now from
any druggist or department store. End
foot torture foreyer-Wear smaller shoes,
keep your feet fresh, sweet and happy.
AdyerLIsemenL
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-13
For Women

The assortment of s.. so and $500 low shoes is
very extensive. Tans, white, dulls, patents, vicis
flat heels, medium high models. Pumps
Colonials button strap - m
effects all widths and lengths. ....:.. %O.OO
Colonial pumps in patent, bronze, satns suedes,
dull calf and kid; 1igh t welt soles; large dull
bright buckles; kidney heels, either <S m
wood or leather very stylish; price. y O.OO
For the children-we are showing the Baby
Dol or Mary Jane low shoes in patents and
dulls. instep ankle strap the very newest thing
in low heel slippers; all sizes, prices "a IN
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-13
Three Examinations.
REALTY CHANGES

Cordelia T. Donaldson TO Elm :
Willis. lot 5. block ). and lot O. HaiAF
ton. $3.50, ,.rv
George r. Wells and wife to fel..
A. Willis. lot and Z, block D. ii'
ton, S41.20. - "a
Hattie T. Fullerton and HUSBAND
Carl ]. F. Rochow. lot 8. block l. n IA
land park addition. Rock isianu' go
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-13
''TIz" GLADDENS
SORE, TIRED FEET

"TIZ7 makes sore. burning. tired feet
fairly dance with delight Away go the
aches and pains, the corns, callouses,
blisteTs aud bunions.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-07-31
Contracts Filed

These contracts were filed in the coun-
ty clerks Office today:
Julius Cinnamon owner, with l. ES
lovitch & Son, contractors, remodellng
work, $500; 10 Summer avenue,
william Bley Co, owners, with Henry
r Isenbprp. contractor, tile and marble
work, 81 ,225: 530-532 Central avenue.
Same owners with w. Il. Lewis, con
tractor electrical work, 5000; same prem
Uses. .
George f. Garwood, owner, with Ferdi-
nand Krack, contractor, mason work,
So, 200; Clinton avenue, Iryington. Same
owner with Iryington Building Co, con
Same owner with Charles Hayward, con-
tractor. electrical work, 500 !; same prem
Uses. Same owner with William H. Blu
chanan, contractor, painting, $40: same
premises Same owner with u. Boerger
Plumbing Co, contractors, plumbing,
Si44.70: same premises.
Edward Kohn. owner, with James II.
Hannaka, contractor, general work, ST.
coo; 311 Clifton avenue.
William and Annie Gtetter, owners
with Charles Rein and Harry Sanel, con
tractors carpenter, mason and Iron work
$500; pa West Kinney street.
Names Hecht, owner, with Joseph
Hecht. contractor. erect and finish build
ing. $500: $50 Shepard avenue
Mimic Perine, owner, with A. j. Per-
inc. contractor. erect and finish house,
$1,000: Hilton avenue, Hiltonia.
Modern Markets Co., owners. with Al
lison F. Clark Co., contractors, mason
and carpenter labor, S1,452; 517 Bloom
field avenue, Montclair.
East Orange Auto and Machine Co.,
owners, with George S. Clark's Sons &
Co, contractors. general work, $685.;
Central avenue and Amherst street, East
Orange
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-07-31
REAL ESTATE

side Ferry street. 90 feet east from Madi-
son street, $4,000.
Same 70 same, same property, $1,000.
TOWNSHIPS.
Kate Il. Genung ana husband to NJ
| Ella Rogers, South Orange, north corner
| Ward place and Gardner avenue, $1,000
Bessie b. Ryan and husband to Henry .,
Homes Company's land and Ida b. Har-
| KEYS land, $500.
John y. Purcell to william J. Love
lock. East Orange. east side North Six
| tenth street, 90 feet north from Park
avenue, $1,600.
Giuseppe Roileri to Patrick ]. Farrell,
Montclair, southeast corner Sherwood and
Sherman streets. 5000.
Segal & Company to Rose Dt Porto,
BelIsrille west side Washington avenue,
o. feet north from Greylock avenues SOD.
John r. Eddy to Charles A. kimbnll,
| Montclair, centre of The Crescent, 264 rect
west from Fullerton avenue, $1,000.
/ belmont d. Soverel to james Jamlson,
last Orange, northeast corner East Park
street and Midland avenue, $4,000.
Same to james Jamison, East orange,
same property, $1,000.
Katherine Y. Reynaud to r. 0fonor
| Sloan. East Orange, west side Prospect
street, northeast corner j. L. hooertS
land $a,250.
Fairchild Baldwin Company 70 Clay
| ton r. Rich. Montclair, northeast cor
her Union street and Fullerton avenue
S39. 600.
Vincenzo zarrili to Montclair Building
and Loan Association, Montclair, east
| side Pine street, so feet south from Grant
street 81, 400,
William H. shipman to Cyrus G. Free
man ct nl, West Orange, southeast side
Gregory avenue $50 feet southwest rom
! Orange Heights avenue, 5000.
| Thomas Mason to Essex county trust
Company, East Orange, east side Grove
street northwest corner Susan Libbys
| land, $1,000.
Same to same. West Orange, southeast
side Gregory avenue, 800 feet southwest
from Orange Heights avenue, $500.
Vfncenzo Federico to Bertha Furst,
Be1leville, northwest side Heckel street,
| 1o5 feet southwest from Honiss stree,
ST0o.
q Fisher West Orange, moi tn side Calep
Harrison's land, 31S feet west from
North fpld avenue $500.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-07-31
CITY ADVERTISEMENTS


SALEM STREET GRADING. CURLING
MONT AVENUES SEWERS MUM
AVENUE SEWER. Assessment for Bene-
fits.
Notice is hereby given, that an assessment
upon all the owners OF all the lands and
real estate peculiarly benefited by each of
the following improvements, namely
The grading, curbing and tagging of
SALEM STREET,
from South Orange avenue to Rocltland ter
ordinance of the City of Newark, entitled
IAN Ordinance to provide for the grading
curbing and tagging of
SALEM STREET,
from South Orange avenue to Roclkland
terrace approved May 2. 1913.
The construction of sewer in
CEDAR AVENUE,
between Mountainview avenue and fremont
avenue, and in fremont avenue. from Cedar
avenue to Chelsea avenue according to the
provisions of ordinance of the City of
Newark entitled IAN Ordinance to provide
for the construction Of a sewer in
CEDAR AVENUE
between Mountalnview avenue and Ire
mont avenue. and In fremont avenue from
Cedar avenue to Chelsea avenue" approved
February 20. 1914.
The construction of a sewer in
MUM AVENUE,
from Plymouth street to the Irvington line,
according to the provisions of an ordinance
Of the City of Newark. .entitled, AN Or
dinance to provide for the construction of
a sewer in
MUM AVENUE
from Plymouth street to the Irvington line,
approved March 6. 1914
Has been prepared. by the Undersigned
commission, appointed by the Mayor of the
City of Newark. and that a report by GER
tihcate in writing, with an accompanying
map and schedule, showing the several as
sessments against the several owners pecu-
liarly benefited as aforesaid. has been de
posted In the office of the city clerk of the
City of Newark. for examination by the
parties interested therein.
Said assessment comprises all lots tracts
and parcels of land and real estate liable to
be assessed aforesaid lying on both sides
of
SALEM STREET.
from South Orange avenue to Rockland ter
race; both sides of
CEDAR AVENUE,
between Mountainview avenue and fremont
avenue; on both sides of
FREMONT AVENUE.
from Cedar avenue to Chelsea avenue; on
both sides of
MUM AVENUE.
from Plymouth street to the Irvington line.
A Lot represents entire plot of land,
whether large small.
All persons interested in said assessment
may be heard before said commissioners. on
Thursday afternoon, the sixth day of August,
1914, at p m. at the commissioners room,
No. third floor. City Hail.
Dated July 81. 1914
WILLIAM DIMOND
JOSEPH HEISLER,
ADOLPH HOLZNER.
july 31-5t Commissioners.