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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-02
GROUP IN
ATTEMPT TO SKIP
SERVICE ON JURY
All of the Veniremen Summoned
by Judge E. c. Graves
Ask to Be Excused.
FORCED TO RETAIN FOUR
These VIII Complete Panel Of "a Who
VIII Report Monday Morning
Arguments Continue.

The unpopularity of jury service
vas again demonstrated yesterday aft
ernoon in circuit court when all of the
men summoned for petit jury work by
Judge r. c. Graves. asked TO be ex
c,sed Out OF a total of u veniremeu
called. only nine reported and every
one OF these asked TO be relieved
When Judge Graves announced for
all who desired to return home 70
stand up. he was surprised to find the
entire body raise en- masse-
IT looks unanimous" he laughingly
replied
After hearing the excuses. which ar
ranged from deafness to nobody on
the farm" the court announced that
he would have to keep four OF the
eroup He stated that this was the
second time he had directed the sheriff
To summon jurors and that out of the
first list OF 40. but 20 were secured. He
said II was necessary 20 have "a be
fore trial can be started and ne felt
that he would be compelled to I'LL the
panel. He. thereupon. excused all but
] T. Giles and ". J. Kennedy. both OF
Moline and William Montgomery and
". H. Hurley. both of Rock Island.
These were told to report Monday
morning at 9 O'Clock along with the
others on the first list
The entire panel OF "a which will
report Monday morning at 9 O'Clock
follows:
Moline-W. ]. Kennedy, J. T. Giles,
David Simpson. Nels Nelson. T. A.
KeIso. Carl Hintz. Albin Lindquist,
Henry Sindt, Charles Ydeen.
Rock Island-Willism Montgomery.
". H. Hurley. J. E. Reidy. Robert At
kinson. II. Detjens, Johnson Cowden,
V. V. Reeves. W. H Schfllinger. VIII
liam Trefz, A BIadel, A E. Shalline,
L. r Stamm.
South Rock Island-W. P. Barnett,
a. " Goddard, Newt Lubey-
Continue Arguments
Arguments on the motion to quash
the indictments returned in the Magfll-
Bruner cases continue and it is expect
ed the rest OF the week will be taken
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-02
JOHN B. CRAMER
CALLED BY DEATH
End Comes at Home on Twelfth
Street After Painless
Illness.
AGE CAUSED HIS DECLINE
Resident Of City Nearly Half Cen
fury, Having Helped Build
Arsenal Shops.

The death of John B. Cramer, "A
years of age, and resident of this
city for nearly half century, occurred
at 1915 this morning at his home
723 Twelfth street. He had been fail
ing for the last three months with in
firmities of age. but had been belfast
only four days. He suffered no pain
and the end came quietly this morn
ing
John B. Cramer was born Oct. %
1910. at Wolfergrun, Bavaria. where
he spent the early years of his life.
He came to this country in 1866. set
ting in Chicago. One year later he
was united in marriage TO Anna
Schmidt in that city. The couple
moved TO Rock Island in 1867, and he
had lived here since. His wife pre-,
ceded him in death IA years ago. Mr..
Cramer was a stonemason by trade,
and was employed at the Rock Island
arsenal for Il years during the con-
struction of the government shops. He
7'as an active member of the Western
Catholic union and St Mary's church
MIR. Cramer was we'll known among
the older residents in the city, anG
leaves a large circle of friends.
Those left 20 mourn his passing are
two daughters, Annie at home and
Mrs. Frank Stoit, five sons, Walter.
Albert, Edward, Frank asd Herman
ali of this city.
The funeral services will be con-
Quoted Saturday evening from st.
Mary's church, Father Adolph Geyer
officiating, with interment in Calvary
cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-02

70 pieces of a well
known quality of 10c
dress gingham in nov
city and staple plaids,
checks and stripes, Fri
day at 10 o'clock and
all day and evening if
they last, per yard &c.
More of those fine
25c Isle hose with pref
ty open work ankles, Sc
a pair all day Friday
and evening, both black
and colors, Sc a pair.
After supper Friday
night, mems 25c bal
briggan shirts and
drawers, 15c. Just note
the crowded aisle for
these at 15c.
so more men can
walk right into so
great shoe bargains
here on Friday; so
pairs of S4.O0 and $500
oxfords at just S1.00 a
pair.
Many of these are
narrow widths, but ev-
cry pair is smart, styl-
ish and classy. Remem-
Der only so pairs at this
price, S1.00 a pair, S1.00
any time, day or
evening, $1.00.
Women's big Cover-all
picnic and camp aprons
of plain pink and blue,
also figured and striped
percales, braid trim
med, special for Friday,
48c.
Women's white cam
brio petticoats, lace
edge and insertion
trimmed, tucked and
embroidered flounce,
Friday, all day and
evening, 45c.
Cheney Bros. shower
proof foulards in good
variety of late seasons
colors and designs, Fri
day at 10 o'clock and all
day if they last, per
yard, 55c.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-02
HOLD TWO TO GRAND JURY
FOR STEALING LEAD PIPE

John OMeara and Tommy Lane
were this morning held TO the grand
jury on a charge of larceny by Police
Magistrate c. J. Smith They were un-
able TO furnish bonds and went to the
county jail. They are charged with
having taken some lead junk from the
old Dart home at the corner Of
Twenty-second street and Seventh ave
nue..
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-02
For Sheriff.

I hereby announce myself as a can
didate for the republican nomination
for sheriff of Rock Island county.
am a union man. having held a card in
he Painters union for more than %
years. / am not allied with any party,
faction or clique and If nominated and
elected will promise a fair and honest
administration.
FRED A. SMITH,
1914 Fifth avenue,
(Ady.) Rock Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-02
E.S.mec abe E. Co:
-ORock- ISLAND. ILL. 4ssss. ssssss q
Specials for Friday
mo phone or mail orders accepted)
Store Open Until $50 Friday
Night. Closed all Day Saturday

Friday after 10
o'clock, all day and
evening, another lot of
those beautiful new en-
broidered S1.00 wolfe
waists for 45c apiece.
Not more than two to
any one buyer. All sizes
at opening. Pick early
for yours at 45c.
Women's afternoon
street dresses, new,
long tunic models, of
sheer figured lawns
and corded tissues, for
one day, Friday, choice
$40.
ALSO several aCCrac-
tive dresses of white
barred mousseline and
dotted swiss are includ-
ed in this one day price,
$40.
Friday, 81. day and
evening, the Drug Sec
ton offers 1Oc cakes of
Jergen's Old Fashioned
Cat Meal and Glycerine
Soaps for sc.
5 different odors of
75c quality perfumes,
per OF. 29c.
25c jars of Violet
Adorable Cold Cream,
per jar, 18c.
25c bottles of Lister
Inc, per bottle, 18c.
Pure Linen Initial
Hemstitched Handker-
chiefs, 3 qualities, to
10c values, Friday, SC
each, every initial, SC.
Those high class fam
cy stripe $500 Kabo
Corsets Friday all day
for Sligo each, S1.63. S
Delicious 40c Choco.
late Marshmallows, Csc
a pound all day and
evening Friday.
At 7::30 Friday night
mems 25c silk stripe
wash ties 2 for Csc.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-02

misery. All, how comfortable your feet
feel. Get 25 cent box Of "TIZ" now at
any druggist or department store. Don't
suffer. Have good feet, glad feet, feet
that never swell, never hurt, never get
tired. A years foot comfort guaranteed
or money refunded.
HaBper House Pharmacy.-(Adv.)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-02
(Adv.)
For Sheriff.

If the tax payers of this county will
elect me to such responsible Office
as that of sheriff, / will at all hazards
endeavor TO uphold the laws and dig
nifty of this county. and fill the position
with honor to myself and my many old
acquaintances.
(Adv.) JONAS BEAR
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-02
TEN DAYS MORE GRANTED
TO PAY THE INCOME TAX

Notices have been sent out from the
revenue collectors Offices that an ex-
tension of time OF 10 days had been
granted for the payment of income
taxes, the last day of June being the
final one under the law. The time is
now extended to July 10 from which
time per cent will be added as
penalty.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-02

T q W spots. NO
more shoe tight
ness, no more limp
ing with pain or
drawing up your
face in agony.
"TIZ' is magical,
acts rig b t of.
"TIZ" draws out
all the poisonous
exudations which
puff up the feet
Use ''TIZ" and for
get your foot
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-02
For Sheriff.

/ hereby announce myself a candi-
date for the democratic nomination for
sheriff of Rock Island county, subject
to the democratic primary Sept. 9.
c. s. PETIT,
(Ady). Cordova, III.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-02
Small Shed Catches Fire.

The firemen were called out at sos
yesterday afternoon to extinguish a
small blaze al the home of Andrew
Johnson, 1107 Third avenue. The fam
fly were eating supper when they no
ticed smoke issuing from shed in the
rear. The origin of the fire is IN
known. The property is owned by
Mrs. Clara Graham.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-02
For County Superintendent.

1 nearby announce myself a candi-
date for nomination on the republican
ticket for county superintendent of
schools. subject to primaries Sept. 8.
FRANK S. MCCALL,
Rock Island
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-02
For County Superintendent.

/ hereby announce myself as a can.
didate for county superintendent of
schools. subject to the decision of the
republican primaries.
(Adv) MISS LOU NJ. HARRIS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-02
Spend the Fourth
POLITICAL ADVERTISING.
For County Treasurer.

/ herewith announce myself as a
candidate for county treasurer. subject
to the democratic primary Sept. 8.
(AdY) II. c. HINRICHS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-02
"TIz" FOR ACHING,
SORE, TIRED FEET

Goodbye sore feet, burning feet, swoi-
len feet, sweaty feet, smelling feet, tired
feet.
Goodbye corns, callouses, bunions and
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-02
Steamer G. w. Hill.

Only 1Oc for ride on the steamer
G. W. Hill Saturday. July 4, 1880. 2:3o
and $3.50 p. m.-(AdvJ.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-02
Mrs, Ellen McManus.

Mrs. Ellen McManus passed away
a s o'clock this morning at her home
near Presumption after suffering for
several months with heart trouble
She was so years of age and had been
a resident of Mercer county for over
60 years. Her husband preceded her
in death 90 years.
She is survived by two daughters,
Mary Ann and Ellen, at home, and
three sons, Thomas at home and Pat
rick and Francis of Taylor Ridge.
The funeral will be held at IL o'clock
Saturday morning at st. Josephs Cath.
Ole church at Presumption and inter
ment in the cemetry at that place
Spend the Fourth
On steamer Sidney to Muscatine Boat
leaves at 2:30 p. m.-(Adv).
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-02
Continue Argumen'

Arguments on the motion to quash
the indictments returned in the Magfll-
Bruner cases continue and it is expect
ed the rest OF the week will be taken
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-05-12
WHEN NOTHING
TASTES GOOD 10 you

You eat simply because you must.
You are troubled with dyspepsia. It
makes your life miserable. You have
. bad taste in your mouth. tender
ness at the pit OF your stomach. q
feeling Of puffy fullness, headache.
heartburn. and sometimes nausea.
Ask your druggist for Hoods Sar-
saparilla. 1t: acts on the stomach
through the blood and also directly.
It's beneficial effects are felt at once.
It makes the rich red blood that is
needed for perfect digestion.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-05-12

and about the efforts of that city to
obtain power from the Keokuk dam
and I know how :he matter was final
lv settled. Quincy did not get the
rCwer.
I note your statement that the Mis-
sissippi River Power company does
not own or control any OF the dis
tributing companies in the power
zone. OF course It does not. l never
charged it did. The interests, how
ever, back Of the Mississippi River
Power company do control the dis
tributing companies and no company
not controlled by these interests is
permitted to become a distributing
company. There is in process OF
building in that section Of the coun-
try the very strongest Of all the water
power groups.
It Is true. as you state, that many
users Of power in the power zone
have turned from steam to electricity.
It is also true, as know and as you
ought to know, that many users In
your vicinity are extremely dfssatis-
fed and have protested against the
increase in price to them of their
power and are even now planning to
70 back 20 coal unless the power COM
pany modifies its present attitude.
I note your suggestion that the
rrice of light and power has been ap-
parently reduced in certain localities,
although not in others. The consum-
ers, however, do not think SO. The
printed list submitted to them shows
the rates per kiiowatt hour to have
been decreased It is singular
thing, however, that without exception
they find that the meters have In
some mysterious way been speeded
up 50 that consumers generally are at
the mercy Of the power company.
I assure you 1 have not the slight
est intention Of injuring in any way
the cities of Keokuk or Hamilton or
any other cities in the power zone. l
am making the fight in the interests
of consumers there and ought to
have your support and not your OPP
position. Your organization ought to
stand for the people in that locality
and not for this law-defying trust
note your solicitude as to me person
ally and your fear that may be hurt
ing myself. Please do not worry on
my account. I assure you that in
tend to keep up the fight along the
lines upon which have been pro-
ceeding until legislation is enacted
IN the interest of the people. not only
of my section Of Illinois, but In the
interest Of all who are likely soon to
become victims Of the great water
power combinations of the country.
I thank you for your invitation to
visit Keokuk. hope it will be pos
sible for me to accept. am acquir-
ing. however, a great deal OF fnfor-
nation with reference to the situa-
ton there which am sure could not
get from you. even If came to keo-
kuk for that purpose.
I send you in separate wrapper two
or three copies of my recent address
before .he rules committee OF the
house and call attention particularly
to the letters and memoranda which
7 have printed in connection with my
address and which NAV be Of interest
te -cu. From the pamphlet you may
i.c able to derive much information
which your organization either does
not now possess or If you are in pos
session OF it. you have been exceeding
II successful in suppressing 1t or al
least in concealing from the public
the fact that you are in possession OF
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-05-12

will be glad to hear from you at
any time and will always be quite will
ing and ready to furnish the proof
of any allegations I may make about
the trust you are protecting and Will
be glad to give you any information
in my possession at any time on the
subject
Very truly yours.
HENRY T. RA1NEY.
May s, 1914
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-05-12

Farmers. mechanics, railroaders,
laborers rely on DIR. Thomas Eclectic
Oil. Takes the sting out of cuts.
burns or bruises at once, Pain can
not stay where it is used,-Advertise-
ment,
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-05-12
ii Reply 70 Letter Sent Him BY =.
r. JOY, illinois Congressman
Reitsrates Many Of His
Former Statements.
Wants Government Control an Will
Renew His Fight in the House
Ttis wssk- Denies He
10 ! Tool.

IN a letter to G. r. JOY, president OF
the Keokuk Industrial association,
Henry T. Rainey Of Illinois renews
his allegations OF alleged abuses In
the operation OF the Mississippi Riv-
er Power Co. In his reply to Mr.. JOY.
Rainey reiterates many Of the state
ments made by him In former letters
and public statements. In fact near
II all OF the statements made have
appeared before in committee hear
ings, In the press or through person
al correspondence 30 there is not
much in his letter that is not already
familiar to the readers Of this paper.
In order to give both sides to the
controversy the letter of Mr.. Joy to
Mr.. Rainey and the reply are publish
ed herewith: s'srg7
Mr.. joys Letter to Mr.. Rainsy.
Keokuk. Iowa, April q, 1914.
Hon. Henry T. Rainey, House Omces,
Washington, D. g.
Dear Sir: In interviews with repre-
sentatives of the newspapers and
statements made before committee
of congress you have repeatedly at
tackled the Mississippi River Water
Power company, whose hydro-electr1c
power plant and dam is located at
thi., place. Your statements have been
of a nature to greatly injure the fn-
ture development Of this city and 9th.
er cities within the power zone and
many OF these statements are not
he
will finally be known. regardless OF
whether an investigation Is ordered
by congress or not, the reiteratiOn OF
these statements by you will newt
ably injure you, as well as us, and for
this reason We are presuming to ad-
dress this letter to you. ss
Electricity for power plants Is not
transmitted by wireless. and rates
only IN Keokuk and Hamilton,-locat-
ed by the power plant, and cities on
the transmission Hines OF the COM
pany,-at present running from Bur
lington to st. Louis, can be In any
way affected by the DEVELOPMENT Of
the power here. TO suggest anything
else is ridiculous.
The Mississippi .River Water Pow
err company does rot own or control
any of the local distributing compan-
les In the power zone.
The contract with the st. Louis
distributing company to take $4,000 h.
D. was made years ago, before the
plant was built. The terms were
made public at th41 time, and had not
a revenue been guaranteed through
the making OF this or q similar con-
tract tn. money could never have
been secured to build the dam.
Practically every large user OF
power in the cities on the transmits
sion line between Burlington and st.
Louis. heretofore using steam, has
discarded its power plant and con-
tracted with the Mississippi River
Water Power company. No business
man who is not fool. would do this
unless It was to his advantage.
The Water Power company does
not serve directly any industry hav-
ing less than a so h. p. connected
load. The smaller consumers are all
served by local companies. large
part of their charge is for service and
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-05-12

Read The Daily Gate City. 1oc
rer week.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-05-12


with reference 70 the fight am max
ing. They eminate. all of them, from
the publicity department 81 the Mis-
sissippi River Power company. OF
which you and your organization have
voluntarily made yourself part.
In your letter you say that the gov
eminent is no. being charged for
power with which to operate the locks,
light the government offices, etc. The
company can charge the government
what it pleases under the franchise it
obtained from congress and can COM
mence, under the law, 20 make
charges whenever 1t pleases, provided
the law is not changed, and in placing
it's bonds abroad the company adver-
tised, in effect. that upon the compile
ton of its dam and as socn thereafter
as il elected 20 do so it could charge
the government for the power the
government used at that point and it
was insisted in the advertising mat
ar circulated abroad that this would
he done and would afford consider
cradle amount of revenue. The at
tention of the country, however. has
been called so forcibly to this joker
in the franchise under which the com
Irany operates that remedial legtsla.
ton correcting the matter will be
passed at the present session of con
gress.
T note your statement that naviga
lion in the Mississippi river has been
improved by the construction of the
dam ard by It's operation. The state
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-05-13

beIlion of youth against fate; she
sympathizes with its enthusiasms and
can excuse all its mistakes.
Aunt Mary is the IOVeliest old per-
son / have ever known. Mrs. Selwyn (
is perhaps more intellectual, but she
is also more aloof; she seems some
times to be too impeFsOnal, too just
in her estimate of human desires. On
the other hand, Aunt Mary not only
remembers her own youth but she
has taken some part of that youth
with her into the years she still has
illusions still hopes and dreams.
And that blessed woman pillOwed
Jacks head upon her breast, wiped
his eyes with her handkerchief, kiss
ed and coaxed him until he was able
to overcome his emotion, and then
she took him herself to see Mary.
Are you sure it will be for the
best?" I asked.
"Of course, it will, Margie. Don't
you know that all along Mary has
hoped Jack would Gomez"
But she said"
Eyes, 1 know" she interrupted;
cher reason told her that it would be
better if she could get along without
Jack and let him claim the reward
that he had worked his four years at
college for; but, Margie, when is a
loving woman reasonable? 1 know
how her arms ached-hOw her lips
hungered for him.
81 have seen it, Margie, even when
we were making the little clothes and
talking as women will over the COM
ing baby, her whole idea was for Jack
to see it; when Jack could be with
her and the baby, and often right in
the middle of our plans for the future
she would break of and tell me of
some loving word that Jack had said
or written to her.
Jack is. her all, Margie, and the
sooner she sees him the sooner she
will get well"
A,,,+ NFor1y 10 5iyst1y wars old E,,,k
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-05-13

Copyright, 1914, by the Newspaper
Enterprise Association.)
When I left Mary, after>telling her
that had told Dick of her secret mar
riage to his brother Jack, and also
that her baby was dead, l found that
Dick had made all arrangements for
the burial Of the baby.
Aunt Mary, Dick and followed the
little white hearse to the cemetery
and Aunt Mary placed a covering of
flowers on the white Casketg and / am
sure she murmured a short prayer as
we turned away.
When we got back to the hotel we
found Jack in our rooms walking up
and down like wild man.
Where is she?" he whispered as
he wrung my hand.
"She is over at st. LUke's Hos
pitaI," said Dick, and as Jack started
for the door he continued: ''Sit down,
man, and let us tell you about it.
Mary is very sick. Your baby is dead,
and your wife's one anxiety is that
you should not be called home. l am
afraid that your sudden appearance
will make her worse"
mo, it WON'T said Jack confident
Iy. "Tu tell her right away that I'll get
my diploma just the same, and l know
it will do her all the good in the
world to see me" +
Perhaps it will, said Dick. And l
knew the sight of Jacks drawn face
had turned all his wrath to pity for
the bOyish husband.
Perhaps it is all for the best after
all. I think MaTy's helpless condition
will appeal to the whole family and
we can adjust matters so that Jack
and Mary can begin their life together
right away.
Just then Aunt Mary came up from
her room, and seeing her Jack broke
down and cried like a child. 1t was
beautiful to see Aunt Mary sOothe
him just as a mother would. She