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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-20
TWO ACTIONS FOR
100000 BROUGHT
H. M. McCaskrin Starts Dam
age Suits Against William
Jackson and Others.

Suits demanding s1,OOO.0OO damages
were started today in the circuit courts
of Rock Island and Cook counties by
Harry NJ. McCaskrin, as an aftermath
Of the indictments which were return
ed against him, following the riot of
1912
The action for 100000 filed here
is against William Jackson. whom the
defendant charges with promoting the
prosecution; l.. NJ. Magill, former
states attorney, who drew the indict-
ments; W. II. Ashdown Port Byron,
foreman of the special grand jury
which returned the true bills, and J. G.
Miller, deputy sheriff, who served the
papers. In the suit filed in Chicago.
the defendants are William Jackson,
II. A Weld of Chicago, C. o. Sturtz
of Kewanee, and l.. NJ. MaSill Attor-
news Weld and SturtZ are alleged by
the defendant to have assisted in draw
ing the indictments. Mr. Weld is now
living in Chicago, which is Mr.. Nc
Caskrins reason for starting the sec
ond action there.
Although only the praecipe has been
filed here. Mr.. McCaskrin in a state
ment declares that the actions are
brought TO get az the bottom of an
alleged conspiracy to indict me-" II
will be remembered that following a
mass meeting on Market square March
26, 1912, which is said to have been
addressed by Mr.. McCaskrin, p. H.
Wells and Edward Gardner, a mob at
tackled the city hall. 4 special grand
jury was summoned by Judge Frank
d. Ramsay TO investigate the disturb
ance. and two indictments were return
ed April 20, charging McCaskrin, Wells
and Gardner with assault with intent
to commit murder" One true bill
charged that the defendants made an
assault upon Mayor II. NJ. Schriver,
Commissioner Archie Hart, Chief
James Brinn, and William Caulfield.
William Fitzsimmons. Herman Sch
merit, Fred Gruby. John Kinney. 10
seph Frankhouser, all members of the
police force. The other charges an as
sault on Mayor Schriver
Both of these indictments have long
since been quashed. but Mr.. McCask-
!
those he claims are responsible for
the indictments. He claims that at
the time of the riot he was home
asleep and that he did not assault any
one
In the course OF a statement given
out today by Mr.. McCaskrin relative TO
the suits he says:
William Jackson, l.. NJ Magill. w.
II. Ashdown and J. C. Miller are some
of the men who secured an Indictment
against me charging me with an as
sault with intent to murder
Harry NJ. Schriver. Archie Hart. James
Brinn. William Caulfield. William Fitz-
simmons. Herman Sehnert. Fred
Gruby. John Kinney and Joseph
Frankhouser on the 26th day OF March,
4. D. 1912 The indictment was re-
turned against me at the instigation of
these defendants on the goth day of
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-20
INSISTS
ON A QUICK fine
Davenport Man Ordered From
Court Room Where Son Is
Held for Fast Driving.

Arthur Hilman, a 16-yearpId Dav-
export lad, was fined 50 and costs in
police court this morning on the
charge of fast driving. Pending in
vestigation OF the case his father de-
manded that fine be imposed at once
so he could pay it and secure the boys
liberty.
My sons release is necessary for
him to keep his job" he father told
the court
You should keep your son on the
Davenport side we cant keep his job
for him." replied Magistrate Smith.
The father eventually was ordered to
leave the court room.
Young Hilman was arrested Satur-
day night by officer Kinney. He and
another lad i'll a second rig drove UP
Seventeenth street at breakneck
rate. Hilman had taken several drinks
before he started out for a ride When
the racers neared the skating rink
their vehicles nearly dubbed.
The race ended. Hilman left his
buggy. procured another drink at a
nearby saloon and then the officer
nabbed him.
When arrested Hilman told the
police the rig belonged on a farm on
which he worked Later develop
ments showed II was the property OF
Davenport liveryman. who claimed the
property. TIE father OF the boy set
tied with the Davenport liveryman.
When the court was fully advised
that reparation % all parties interest
ed had been made he amended a fine
OF S25 to 50 and costs which Hilman's
father paid. The irate father. re-
appeared with counsel. and made a
meek apology for tryin gto dictate the
courts action. i've never been in jail
in my life and have never taken a
drink. but II my boy is arrested in
Rock Island again want you TO give
hin, 80 days. Judge" said Hiiman
as he left court
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-20
WOMAN DIES WHILE
TALKING TO FAMILY

Funeral services over the remains OF
Mrs. Sarah Light, aged "a, who
dropped dead at $50 Friday evening
while talking to members of her fami-
iy at her home, 1918 Eighth avenue.
We're he'd yesterday morning at .
O'Clock at her home. Rabbi Lerner of
the Sons of Jacob Synagogue officlat-
ed. Burial was made III the Jewish
cemetery in Davenport.
Mrs. Light had been suffering for
several weeks with heart disease,
which was the cause of her sudden
demise Two physicians were called
following the attack Friday but she
was beyond all aid by the time they ar
rived As she had had medical atten-
ton. Il was not deemed necessary to
hold an lnlYest
Mrs. Light was born in 1879 at Bel
gorodko Wo,ine, Russia. Her maiden
name was Sarah Schipiro, and she was
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-20
little DAMAGE Done.
BUSINESS MEN TO BE
HOSTS TO LANDLORDS

Tonight al $50 o'clock merchants
Of the 1900 block Will entertain at
luncheon al the Rock Island house
their landlords. All the business men
Of the block are urged 10 attend this
meeting Reports relative TO progress
made in improving this section Of the
CITY will be presented by several COM
mirtees-
The block viii be formally dedicated
May 20. Mayor Schriver has been ask
Cd 20 deliver an address and A J.
Riess. president OF the association OF
merchants in the block. will also
speak The committee in charge OF
dedication festivities Will make 4 re-
port tonight
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-20
CHORUS RETURNS
HOME FROM TOUR
Wennerberg Singers Have Most
Successful Trip in History
or Organization.
COVERED OVER 1000 MILES
Last Concert Given at GsIva Where a
Collection Amounting TO s72so
Is Taken.

Twenty-four members OF the Wen
nerg chorus OF Augustana college re-
turned last evening. following con.
cert tour covering more than 1000
miles and extending over the eastern
states and Illinois. Financially, as
well as otherwise, the tour has been
the most successful ever undertaken
by the chorus. and every place where
1t has sung large audiences have greet
ed the singers, and they have been
royalty entertained. The chorus is the
best that has ever represented Angus
tana, and the concert work has been
uniformity good. Last evening the
chorus sang in the Lutheran church at
Galva to capacity house. people fill
ing the aisles. and between 100 and
200 were turned away unable to gain
admittance. No admission fee was
taken. but the offering amounted to
$3.50. The members left last evening
following the concert and reached the
city last night.
saturday they sang at Bloomin gton.
and, although a heavy rain fell. the
house was filed. Friday they were at
Paxton, the former site of the Angus
tana college. Here the singers were
entertained with auto rides about the
country, visits to the former location
of the college building. and the homes
Of former presidents and ministers
connected with the school. Thursday
evening the singers were in Chicago,
Wednesday night at South Bend, Inu.,
night al Elkhart, and Monday
night at Ashtabula.
Large Audience az jamestown.
The largest audience before which
the chorus sang on its trip was Easter
Sunday at jamestown. y. Y, where
1900 people filed the First Lutheran
church building
Professor William Wrigley. concert
of the Cleveland Symphony
orchestra. who accompanied the CHOIR
rs as violin soloist. returned to Rock
Island with the chorus. and will re-
main here for few days before re-
urning TO Cleveland. He was received !
very pace with much enthusiasm. !
AID proved very popular among the |
BOYS Of tie chorus.
The members return in the very best |
IF condition without an untoward cir /
happening TO mar the pleas /
ire OF their long trip. Two OF the /
rembers VINO were i'll with the mumrs /
md were left behind when the chorus /
eft were picked up along the way,
the organization.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-20
HORSE THIEF CAPTURED
BUT MAKES HIS ESCAPE

Johnson was put under arrest Satur-
day at Dewitt, Iowa, charged with the
theft of a valuable race horse and
buggy from Walter Munroe, Daven-
port The outfit was taken from in
front OF Second avenue store here
last Friday Johnson drove the ANNA.
TO Dewitt, where he was arrested. but
managed to escape. However, Mr..
Monroe recovered his property. The
horse was known as BILLY the Ghost"
and has been seen in many races in
this section.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-20
WHOOPING COUGH is
REASON FOR DELAY

Because the children had the whoop.
ing cough and were unable to appear.
the hearing in the case of Gertrude,
Timothy and Louis Whitfield, charged
with dependency, was continued in
county court this morning by Judge
B. S. Zell until May 4. The father.
Oliver Whitfield, is in county jail
charged with burglary of a meat mar
ket It Port Byron and the mother,
Mrs Jennie Whitfield of Moline, is not
able to give the children proper atten-
ton, it is claimed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-20
LlEBCK WHITE SLAVERY
HEARING is THURSDAY

Jake Llebch. alleged 10 have enticed
I4-year-old Aura White from the home
OF her grandmother in this city. March
u. taking her TO Kansas City for i'm
moral purposes. will have a hearing
before Federal Commissioner Bush at
Davenport Thursday morning at 10
o'clock The formal charge VIII be
white slavery.
Deputy United States Marshal
Frank Haidy for the southern district
Of Iowa was At Davenport Saturday
on business and held a conference
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-20
That indictment '

April, 1912. That indictment was
quashed and no action has been taken
against me by any one since that
time. | do not believe Harry NJ.
Schriver, Archie Hart, James Brinn,
William Caulfield, William Fitzsim-
mons, Herman Sehnert, Fred Gruby,
John Kinney and Joseph Frankhouser,
or any one of these men, can truth
fully say that I ever committed an as
sault of any kind upon any of them. "
Mr.. McCaskrin says the indictment
was secured to defeat him for the
states attorneyship. and he says: Il
am going to see if this outrage will be
upheld by the courts"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-20
MISERY'S EFFORTS WIN
IOWA a GOOD ROADS DAY

Efforts OF \. L. Nissen to secure a
proclamation by Governor Clarke of
Iowa for good roads day in that state
last week were successful. Monday.
June 10. has been officially designated
as the day. Dragging contests will be
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-20
ATTORNEY ARGUES MOTION
FOR CHANGE OF VENUE

Judge r. W. Olmsted this afternoon
is hearing arguments on the motion
for change OF venue I'm the Masill.
Bruner and Schriver cases. The de-
Tense has asked that the cases go to
Judge Z. c. Graves because of alleged
prejudice on the part of Judges Ohm
sted and Ramsay.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-20
DH0CGE INJURED IN
RUNAWAY ACCIDENT

r. w. Dhooge OF this city. a milk
dealer, was injured in a runaway ac-
cident yesterday afternoon, being
thrown from his wagon and rendered
unconscious. Milk bottles were scat
tered in all directions. He soon re-
covered consciousness and was taken
To his home. The wagon was dashed
against a curb by the frenzied horse
and demolished. The accident oc-
CURED at Sixth avenue and Nineteenth
street
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-20
MACcABEES TO INITIATE
CLASS OF so CANDIDATES

class OF 80 candidates Will be in
itiated By Black Hawk tent No. l46.
Knights OF the Naccabees OF the
World. tomorrow evening The Rock
Island degree staff assisted by the
Booster club will put on the work and
the tent quartet composed OF Messrs.
Wood. Kuschmann. Robb and Carlson
viii sing several selections The great
camp officers are expected TO attend
and assist in the ceremonies and a
good time is being planned. smoker
will follow the initiation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-20

united in marriage to z. Light in Rus.
STA. The family can't to this country
nine months ago, settling in Rock Is
land.
She is survived by her husband and
three daughters, Blanch, Mollie and
Annie, and one son Joe, all of this city
Three sisters, Ethel, Dora and Lena
Schiporo. and two brothers, Samuel
and Abraham Schipiro, all of Boston.
Mass, also survive.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-20
Divorce Suits Filed.

Mrs. Anna Melting OF Moline has
zht suit for divorce against her
husb band. Clyde Melting. The couple
was married May Il. 1910, and separ-
ated September q. 1913. Drunken
ness and adultery are charged.
Mrs. Margaret Souther. Moline. has
started divorce proceedings against
her husband. w G. Souther. The cou-
pie was married Oct. 8, 1904. The
wife says her husband deserted her
oct. %. 1911. She asks for the custody
OF her three children
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-20
OBITUARY
Funeral Of Mrs. Julia sehreiner.

Funeral Of Mrs. Julia Schreiner.
The funeral of Mrs. Julia Schreiner
will be held from the home at IL
o'clock "Wednesday morning instead of
o'clock Tuesday afternoon. Rev.
David \. Johnson OF the Central Pres
byterian church will fficiate, and bur
ial will be in Chippiannock cemetery.
The change in the date of the fun
eral was made necessary by the fail
ure of relatives 20 arrive from the west
in time.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-20
Funeral Of Henry Banker.

The funeral OF Henry Banker was
held at o'clock yesterday afternoon
from the home OF his son, Herman
PanRer. 1908 Twelfth STREET. Rev F.
J. Rolf of the German Evangelical
church had charge OF the services. In
terment was made in Chippiannock
cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-20

with Commissioner Bush relative to
the Liebch case.
We seldom give much publicity to
such cases until the formal arrest has
been made" said Mr.. Bush today in
talking OF the Liebch case. He did
not state definitely when Liebch
would be taken to Davenport. He is
still confined at the local police sta
ton pending an order from the federal
authorities.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-20
POLICE NEWS

The case against Ben Olson, charged
with stealing telephone wire from the
plant of the Rock Island Lumber COM
pany, was continued until Friday today
in police court when several state wit
nesses failed to appear.
Arthur Peterson, arrested by Officer
Kinney, was fined SIS and costs, charg-
ed with disorderly conduct.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-20
Hussey Reelected.

T.. s. Hussey was reelected director
OF District No. a. in South Rock Is
land. Saturday afternoon. There was
much interest in the election, voters
who had not taken part in school al
fairs for rs years going to the polls.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-20
Walker Milan School Director.

Saturday afternoon at Milan. Clyde
( Walker. with vote OF ia. was
elected director Tor school district
No. -. over John Roberts who re-
ceiyed a vote OF 10.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-20
MASONIC INSPECTION
ON FOR TONIGHT

Tonight at the Masonic temple, Mil
ton r. Robinson, eminent grand COM
mander for Illinois, will inspect Rock
Island commandery No. Is. Dinner is
to be served at $50. followed by in
spection at 7:3O.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-20
MORE GRAFT CHARGES
BEFORE GRAND JURY?

Current rumors are to the effect
that the grand jury which reconvened
this afternoon at o'clock at the
court house, will consider further in
dictments in connection with alleged
political graft in county circles.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-20
TRIAL CALENDAR Is
SET BY THE COURT

a meeting of the Rock Island county
bar association was held this after
noon at o'clock with Judge X. w.
Olmsted. at which time a trial calen-
dar was set.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-20

,,one Johnson OF Tyler. Texas. IS
the successor 10 Joseph w FOLK as
solicitor OF the department OF state
at washington. He is Texas law
yer and has served in both branches
OF the state legislature. Mr.. Johnson
was lately appointed 10 his new Office
by the president and began his new
duties only a few days ago He IL
"a years old and his new job pays
IS. 900 a year.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-20
IN AUTO, UNDER
IT and Then IN
IT ONCE AGAIN
Peculiar Accident Occurs in
Sandy Road Near Moline
Rock River Bridge.
CHARLES C. MYERS is HERO
See, Ford Car Overture, and Unable
20 Get Help. Lifts IL OF Of
Victims Alone.

man and Two small children whose
names could not be learned miracu-
rously escaped death Sunday afternoon
:. a.so when the automobile in which
,Ssv were riding turned turtle on the
Coal Valley road near the Moline Rock
river bridge
ne road az the point where the &C
cfseut occurred is sandy. The ma
.siue. A five-passenEer Ford. was trav-
cling AZ a rate estimated at 80 miles
a. hour. AS the car ran onto a sandy
snot (, began 10 careen from side 10
side. and finally turned completely
over. pinning ;he three occupants IN
derneath-
Charles c. Myers of Allen. Myers
< Co. OF this city was following in his
machine about a block from the Ford.
AID was a witness OF the accident Sic
rushed 10 the assistance OF the unfor-
innate victims As no one was near
10 help Mr.. Myers. he was forced to
In the car on the imprisoned occu-
pants himself
Little Damage Done.
Outside Of a few bruises and scratch
- all three escaped injury. The fact
thar the road at this SPOT was of soft
sand and the car OF light weight tend
ed 70 lessen the shock.
broken windshield was the Only
damage 10 the car. After II had been
set upright the man made temporary
repairs and then proceeded on to Mo
Inc. The children appeared 10 be
about : years OF age. The automobile
bore an Illinois license tag No. 4O.13G.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-20
CATARRH VICTIMS
Use Hyomci-You Breathe Ii.

It's the rieht-to-the-point remedy
not only for catarrh. but for head
colds. snif1es. bronchitis. laryngiis or
Group OF children You breathe it-no
stomach dosing.
You will ike Hyomei. II not only
gives instant and lasting relief. but Is
entirely harmless. pleasant TO use. and
economical Money refunded by II. o.
Rolls II you are not benefited.
Hyomei Is a combination % antisep-
Tic oils that mixes with the air and
quickly reaches the irritated and in
named membrane OF the nose It's
sure and safe healing begins immedi-
ateiy-yOu feel better at once.
II suffering from watery eyes. husky
voice. discharge from the nose. or thar
enoked-up feeling. try HyOmei now
Today All druggists sell IT, Ask for
TIE complete outdt.-$I.OO size -(Adv-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-20
YRS. TERRY TO LEAVE
ASSOCIATION HOUSE

The board Of the Associated Chart
ties will hold a supper meeting at the
Association house. 637 Seventeenth
Newport daily independent., 1914-05-05
Board Fills Two Vacancies.

Miss Edith Milham of Spivey, Kansas, a graduate of Baker U- niversity and a young lady teacher of experience, who comes highly recommended, has been elected to the vacancy in the high school and will probably have the departments of Latin and History.
 Miss Mildred Douglas has also been elected teacher of the Third and Fourth Grades in the East Newport school.
 Tarr & McMurray's Geography has also been adopted for the course of study next year, be- ing the only change made in the text books. Pupils will be able to make an exchange of the ge- ographies now used in purchas- ing the new ones next fall.
 The vacancies filled above were made by action of the board in session Saturday night.
Newport daily independent., 1914-05-05
Blub Ubberson Coming.

1 Cross Roads. Elks Club, Newport, Ark.
 deer sur:
 { hey ben reedin aboat thet ball game as is goin to be plaid on May 18th inst, and i want yu to kno thet am goin to be ther and see it.
 1 i aint seed a gude game of ball since cross roads plaid hickory fork, when the scoar was 58 to z, favor uv cross roads. i WuZ 1 in littlerock two years ago and saw a game that cost me fore bits, and the price of peanuts and sodawatter, and both teens put together only made 3 scoars an when i told some feller sittin next to me thet he orter cum to Jackson co. tn see a game of ball and that we never made no less than fore scoras to a innin and sumtimes as hy as twenty, he sed thet eff he wanted to SC 9 marrowbone race, or somehtln lik that, he wood go to limpian games. thought he wuz kiddin me but looked around an didn't see nobuddy laffin, so l never sed anything, but what want yu to du is tn git aholt of thet smart aleck and il pay his rail- road fare tu here jest tu show him up. fergot to git his name, but he is tall feller and wears shoes. me and pete pliny 1 $ goin to be ther to mete him.
 pete and i have bet BOG on this game. he is bettin on the ma sons. he sez thet feller thet is playin 2nd base for them hez bot off the empires, but think l he is a lire bacaws kno jack ware and rex mac custom to be homes anu the game vii be squar plez hey seets reserved. about |250 of us people around heer vii be ther, hopin yu are i ann,.
 yores truly,
 blub ubberson.
Newport daily independent., 1914-05-05
Water Company
 Franchise Attacked
City Attorney Requested To In- vestigate City's Power
 to Revoke Same.

The franchise of the Newport Water, Light & Power Company was attacked at a meeting of the council Monday evening, when a resolution was passed authoriz- ing the city attorney to enquire into the city's right to revoke said franchise, by reason of the company's failure to provide ad- equate filter service and exten- slon of mains authorized by the council.
 The council also elected Dr. Henry Owen, R. B. Hooker and J. R. Cox as commissioners of the Walnut Street Improvement District, these three citizens having been recommended by petition of the majority of the property owners on this street.
 The council discussed other improvements and allowed cur- rent accounts.
 The automobile regulation or dinance has not as yet, been re- ported to the board.
Newport daily independent., 1914-05-05
Forgery Charge Continued.

E. B. Greenhaw, formerly rep resenting the Southern .- Cotton IStates Corporation, who was to have been given a hearing Sat urday before Esquire Nuckolls on charges of forgery preferred by Jason Cole and M. s. Little ton, has secured a continuance
 of these cases until Saturday, May 16, and it is understood the cases may be dropped if the obligations are settled by de- fendant.
Newport daily independent., 1914-05-05
Becker Again On Trial.
United Press Service.

United Press Service.
 New York, May 5.-Ex-Police Lieutenant Charles Becker to- day was called for a second trial on charges of instigating the murder of Herman Rosenthal The four men who shot Rosen- thai down in the glare of Broad ways lights on Forty-Second street, Whitey Lewis, Gyp, the Blood, Leftie Louie, and Dago Frank Cirofci, have paid the extreme penalty with their lives, Becker after being adjudgedguil ty by a jury and that judgment affirmed by the State Supreme Court, was granted a new trial on technical grounds by the State Court of Appeals, one member of which tribunal voting against another trial for the con- victed policeman. District At torney Whitman today was pre- pared to take personal charge of the prosecution. It was under stood that he will attempt at this second trial of Becker to in- troduce as evidence, facts re- garding an alleged conspiracy to have the gunmen saved by perjured testimony, one of these witnesses, Karl Dresner having confessed having been paid to give false witness.