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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-20
CONFESSES THAT
He KILLED A Man
Robert Anderson, Alias Ben
Miller, Tells Davenport Po-
lice of Peoria Crime.
THREE WEEKS A PRISONER
Contemplation of His Past During the
Leisure Afforded Quickens
His Conscience.

The sight of four bare walls OF a
prison cell for three weeks so preyed
upon the mind of Robert Anderson
alias Ben Miller, that conscience strick,
en- and upon his own initiative he con-
fessed to the Davenport police that he
was a murderer.
Three years ago, according to his
confession, Anderson. killed haIIy
Engle with club after they had quar-
relied over a trivial matter in Peoria
Since that time he had been rowing
the country.
Anderson is about % years of age
and single. He came to Davenport a
little over three weeks ago with a party
of horsetraders. and was sent to jail
on the charge of stealing some gro
ceries from a wagon in the 300 block
on West Second street. He was con-
victed and since that time had been
resting in the bastile.
Taken to Peoria.
The confession has been substantial
ed by the Peoria police, who took him
back to the Distillery City on a noon
train today.
According to the confession, the MUIR
der was committed about IL o'clock
on the night of April Il, 1911. Ander-
son was in his room at a rooming
house with a companion named Jacob
son. Engle, the man who was killed,
came to door of the room with a club
asking him what he was doing in there.
Anderson claims that Engle attacked
him with the club and that he, Ander-
son. knocked him down, took the club
away and beat Engle over the head
with it. The Peoria police arrived on
the scene about 1:45 in the morning
and asked if Anderson was there An
derson, who was standing in the door
way remarked that he was. Jacobson
then became frightened and leaped out
of the window and disappeared. The
police. thinking that Jacobson was
guilty. gave chase but failed to catch
the fugitive. In the meantime Ander-
son made his get away.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-20
DEATH RICH PEER;
LIVED INC0GN|T0
Earl of Caithness Has Been
Resident of Los Angeles,
CAL, for Years.

Los Angeles, Cal, July 2O.-At the
end of day of sunshine several days
ago, a funeral party took its way be-
meath the pepper trees Of Hollywood
cemetery to the brink of a freshly dug
grave and the body of, the 18th earl
of Caithness, peer % Scotland, found
its resting place in alien soil.
Three years a resident of Los An
geles, but two persons here knew that
the John Sutherland Sinclair, living
quietly and simply at the Hotel Bal
boa, was of line that in the days be-
fore Robert Bruce held almost regal
sway over half of Scotland including
the northern isles.
Both were pledged to secrecy, but
some time this week letters under the
seal of the crown Office of Scotland
will be submitted to Judge Rives in
the probating of the dead mans es-
tate which will show that his full titles
were earl of Caithness, Lord Berrie-
dale of Scotland, and baronet of Nova
Scotia, and that he was the owner of
a castle seat in Aberaeenshire and of
much property.
All this property beyond the sea is
entailed upon his successor, who is
IS brother, Hon Norman Macleod
(Sinclair) Buchan of Auchmacoy
house, Ellen, Aberdeenshire.
A monument which was reared yes
terday over the grave bears, in ac-
cordance with his last wish, this in
scription: John Sutherland Sinclair.
earl of Caithness, died May 20, 1914"
Ten years ago the earl of Caithness
met Corridan H. Putnam in Chicago.
II knew at the time that Mr.. Sinclair
was the earl of Caithness." Mr.. Put
nam said when questioned yesterday.
During his residence here he main
tanned an office with Mr. Putnam, who
is the head of a mining engineering
company. From there he administer
ed his charities, which were numerous
and in keeping with the nature Of the
man, of the self-effacing kind.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-20
ARRAICN TWO ON
NUISANCE CHARGE
Residents Taken Into Police
Court on Complaint of Of
ficer Allan Pratt.

rested today by Officer John Kinney on
of Health Officer Allan
Pratt. who charges that they are main
nuisances. The cases of both
men were continued until July 2Sth,
when arraigned this morning
G. Asham, sos Third street, is
charged with having sewer connections
running into his back yard and that
the result is that the place is unsani-
tary.
Chiophile Saelems. 1907 Fifth ave
nue., according to the officer maintains
a cess pool in his yard. which is
contrary TO the health ordinance.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-20
WITNESS SAYSHE
PAID BRUNER FOR
NOLAN'S RELEASE
r. Meanor Testifies He Gave
Sheriff 500 to Gain Lib
erty for His Friend.
CANCELLED CHECK SHOWN
yiols Man Claims He Never Held Pre-
Eminary Hearins-cspias New
er Returned to Court

= consideration OF the release of
vein Nolan from custody Sheriff o.
p-une- received 500 in cold cash
.-o1 the hands OF T. c. Babe" Mea-
- Rock Island saloonkeeper at
Tvsntieth street and Second avenue.
cnch was the claim set up by the pros
srution as result of testimony taken
81. morning in circuit court-the
.onnsucement OF the third week of
ne Bruner-Magill conspiracy trial, a
raj which has had a slow beginning
ard with a conclusion that has not
evsn been family sighted to appear
sbove the horizon of involved allega-
tons and legal stumbling blocks.
The cancelled check. on which the
800 was secured-payable on the
Fzruer's Bank OF Viola. Ill. was the
trump card which Prosecutor Wood,
FOR the state. played this morning. The
psper with its tell tale writing was in
reduced as peoples exhibit No. SO.
after its proper Identification under
oath BY Meanor. Nolan and Shirley
Folsom. former deputy sherif and
parties to the transaction
Nolan Case.
The circumstances surrounding the
Nolan case is one of the great number
cited in the bill OF particulars pre-
pared by the state and on which the
tschnicalities OF the Introduction OF
evidence in the conspiracy charge
against the sheriff and former states
attorney is largely based. Nolan was
IN HE fnGff-
mony. on the night of August 16. 1912.
in a Rock Island saloon by Officer
Bud" Meenau. deceased, on a charge
Of disorderly conduct The state
brought Nolan TO the stand this morn
ing in furtherance of the claim that he
was arrested and kept in Jail for a
day. without ever being given hear
ing and that Sheriff Bruner, acting
through Babe" Meanor. exacted 800
for his release. Later, that informa-
ton against Nolan was filed in the
county court by the states attorney.
where the case was disposed of and
the records cleared. This case is set
mp as one Of the principal OF the
overt acts connecting the two defend
ants in the alleged conspiracy plot to
misuse the courts.
Nolan. who has married since the
occurrences OF two years ago, gave
his residence as Viola. According to
the witness he held two conversations
with Sheriff Bruner, both of them on
the day after the night he was COM
mitted to Jail. He declared the sheriff
came up 10 him and agreed to let him
out for $500. which was lowered to
$780, when Nolan said he would pre-
Ter to stand trial than pay the money.
According to the witness testimony
he was never accorded a preliminary
hearing in police court or was never
later taken before the county court TO
answer to an information filed against
him.
Identifies Writing.
When Shirley Folsom, former
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-20
Important Dates IL,
Election, Calendar

The Important dates In the election
calendar from now until election day
In November are:
July Blast day to file petitions
with secretary of state and county
clerk for September primary.
Aug. 5-Last day to file Withdrawals
with secretary Of state, account Sep
TENDER primary.
Sept. e-Primary for November eIee-
tion.
Oct. 3-last day to file independent
petitions with secretary of state and
county clerk for November election.
Oct. 3-First day of registration for
November election.
Oct. 13-last day of registration for
November election.
Nov. 3-Election for state, conores.
sionai, legislative, judicial, county, and
city officers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-20
BUSINESS NEEDS
TIME TO ADJUST
Consensus of Opinion Gathered
by President in Recent >
Conferences.

Washington, ID. c., July 20.-The
president said today that during re-
cent conferences with business men
those who though business conditions
bad did not hold the tariff responsible.
The consensus of opinion he gathered
was that business needed time to adj
just itself to the tariff. Senate lead
ers inform Wilson that as soon as the
railroad securities bill is ready for
presentation there will be quick ac-
ton on the entire trust program.
Majority Leader Underwood has as
sured the democratic congressman
from Illinois that they can go home
without fear of roll calls Immediately
after Aug. 1.
Mr. Underwood plans to rush the
consideration of the conservation pro-
gram, the McDermott case, the
O'Hair Soldiers home resolution, and
several other matters this week in
order to have everything on the house
program out of the way by the first of
August Then he will send the mem
bers out into their districts to cam
paign for reelection.
Acting on Mr.. Underwood's advice,
practically the entire Illinois delega-
ton will start home right after the
first of August. /.
Congressman at Large Williams will
lead the procession. Others who un-
doubtedly will join him are Congress
men Graham, Baltz and Foster, all of
whom have opposition. Representa-
tives O'Hair, Stone, Fitzhenry, Ta'
enner, Foster, Hill and Rainey ais
will return to their districts for few
weeks before the primaries, unless the
Underwood plan collapseS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-20
SEEK ROCK ISLAND MAN
AS DESERTER FROM ARMY

The sheriff's office has received no.
tice of a reward of $50 for the arrest
and delivery of Albert Rosenberg of
Rock Island. Rosenberg enlisted in
the regular army service at the local
recruiting office May Z, 1914. At the
time of his enlistment he gave his ad-
dress as 1928 Fifth avenue, where his
mother, Mrs. Mary Carlson. resides.
He left the jefferson barracks at St.
Louis June %, 1914.
Rosenberg is 25 years of age and a
carpenter by trade. He was still I'M
assigned.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-20
N. { \. REDUCING
pencil SALE OF
SUMNER SHOES
"omen's Pumps and Mems Oxfords
Priced So saVinely That Buying
Now Offers Unprecedented opportu-
nifty for Economy.

We really believe that this is the
greatest Eeducing Pencil or July
Clearing sale OF Mems. Women's and
Chiidren's summer shoes we've ever
held,
Inc values tina. are being offered
are eeriaiE-y exceptional ones,
And judS-us from the way Tri-City
people are king advantage of the
taEings possible here We are led to
believe that they appreciate this mon
ey saving opportunity.
~ * X are the exclusive Tri-City
agents for the celebrated Edwin Clapp
ana Burt & Packard shoes for men
%Aa the renowned Armstrong shoes
ioF women These excellent lines are
included in this sale at prices that
Seem ridiculously low.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-20
THREATENS CHILD
WITH A REVOLVER
George Dodge Sent to the Coun-
ty Jail After Pleading Guilty
to Carrying Weapon.

George Dodge, local resident, former
ly employed at the Empire theatre,
was this morning fined s25 and costs
on charge of carrying concealed wea-
pons.
by Officer Utke near Twenty-eighth
street and Fifth-and-one-half avenue,
on complaint of Albert Burton, resid-
ing at 2S10 Fifth-and-one-half avenue.
who charged that Dodge threatened
Mr.. Burton's son with revolver.
Dodge plead guilty TO the charge
this morning and was sent to the coun-
ty Jail for five days in default of pay
ment of the fine.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-20
YOUNG MAN ARRESTED
FOR DISORDERlINESS

Ben Mckenzie, a young man, was ar
rested on Nineteenth street on a
charge of disorderly conduct Saturday
evening. The complainant in the case
is Chief of Police James Brinn, who
asked for a continuance of 10 days
when Mckenzie was arraigned before
Justice Kuehl this afternoon, as all OF
the witnesses against the young man
were not in the city at present. The
postponement was granted.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-20

" TIZ +" draws
out the acids and
poisons that puff
up your feet. No
matter how hard
you work, how
long you dance,
h o far you
walk, OF how long
you remain on
your feet, "TIZ"
b T ms 8 restful
foot comfort
''TIZ'' is won
derful for tired,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-20

aching. swollen, smarting feet. Your feet
lust tingle for joy; shoes never hurt or
seem tight.
Get a % cent box of "TIZ" now from
any druggist or department store. End
foot torture forever-wear smaller shoes,
keep your feet fresh, sweet and happy.
Harper House Pharmacy.-(Adv.J
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-20
GOVERNOR DUNN
HAS AUTO WRECK
Machine Carrying Wife, Daugh-
tiers and Self Figures in
Chicago Collision. \

Chicago, Ill, July 20.-The automo,
bile of Governor Dunno was paray-
wrecked last night in collision WI
another machine on Michigan boule-
ward as Governor and Mrs. Dunno and
three of their daughters were on the
way to a hotel. None was injured.
The machine was struck from behind
and the mudguards and rear hub cap
torn off.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-20
White Collar Line
Steamer
Helen Blair

Leaves Rock Island for Musca-
tine and Burlington
Every Monday. Wednesday and Frs
day at 4 p. m, connecting at Buriing3
ton with the steamer Keokuk
For Fit. Madison, Keokuk ano
Quincy
An excellent 5-Day Vacation Trip.
giving time to see the Great
Keokuk Dam and Lake Cooper
in daylight
Low Round Trip Fares. Tick, de.
foot 18th ST. Tel. r. titles.
w. u. LAMONT St
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-20
OBITUARY
Funeral Of Fred Hotter.

The funeral of Fred Hofer was held
yesterday afternoon from the home.
2I4S Ninth street. at o'clock. Rev.
F. j. Rolf had charge of the services.
Interment was in Chippiannock GENE
terry.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-20
''T|z' GLADDENS
SORE, TIRED FEET

"TIZ" makes sore, burning, tired feet
fairly dance with delight. Away 60 the
aches and pains, the corns, callouses,
blisters and bunions-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-20

Rock Island were Capt. w. A. Rosen-
field, c. J. Searle, S. w. Searle, II. B.
Hubbard and Capt. H. A. J. Mcdonald.
Moline was represented by Senator
A. F. Landee, George w. Johnson and
A G. Carlson
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-20
Women's Pumps.

All Women's tan pumps and oxfords
nave been priced extremely low:
$50 for 400 and $50 values
200 for $50 values
lI5 for $50 and 800 values
There is one lot OF exceptionally
pist.y oXfords that have always sold
Ior $50 and 400. priced for this sale
and 10 effect immediate clearance. at
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-20
c.S.mecabe- E. Coz
-ORockilSLAND. ILL. Eassssssssa ~ ;sssssS-S -
Tuesday Specials

10 to II o'clock Tuesday, great big 25c house
broons, one to customer, 14c EACH None to chill
dren, at lac.
Tuesday, to o'clock, Wonlen's zoe quality
black cotton hose full fashioned, high splced heels
double soIes and toes. pairs for 25c Just tor TWO
hours Tuesday, pairs for 25C.
Beautiful embroidery trimmed famous P. N. cor
sets at 10 O'Clock and balance of the day Tuesday
for sec each. SOC help yourself at SEC.
The handsome w. T. ST so corsets beginning at
10 o'clock for 79c. Don't buy to please us, but you
can save 71c on these if you want to. Invest only
79c and make straight saving of Tic.
Tuesday at 3 O'Clock dozen Women's elegant
waists and bIouSes the CSC, 81 90 and ST rs kinds,
pick and choose as you like while these "a last at just
SIC. Be prompt as size assortments will soon ne
broken when up to ST 25 values are offered for &c.
only &c.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-20
Liked to Swear.


CAMEL Zimmerman himself was the
first witness called TO the stand today
He displayed the possession OF poor
memory and the Judge was compelled
IN threaten another arrest for him, II
he did not cease the use OF profanity
in his testimony.
one Van Speybroeck, East Moline
merchant. who signed Zimmerman 5
release bond. was also witness ana
testified TO the conversation in Attor-
ne MagilTs office when the money was
Maid TO him. He stated that no re-
ceipt was received and presumed that
the payment settled the case. he ad-
mitted that during the conversation
NagilI went TO the telephone several
times and talked with someone regard
ing the retaining of an attorney TO-
Zimmerman. On cross-examination
by Dietz. Van Speybroeck answered
YES, 10 the question.
Didn't you understand the Voney
WAS 10 be used to engage an al IN,
for Zimmerman"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-24
By SEWELL FORD

NATTER says he at began in Chicago, back in the
good old days when trade unhampered by fool ad
mnistratons. At the time, if may mention the fact
had some little prominence pool organizer. We
were trying to July wheat, getting along very
nicely too,-when your friend Gordon got in way.
He had managed to control of dinky grain
carrying railroad and few elevators On the strength
of that he demanded that we let him in. So
forced to take measures to-er-eliminate him.
"And Pyramid wouldn't be eliminated, eh?" says I.
J. Bayard shrugs his shoulders careless and spreads
out his hands, @Gordon luck" says he @Of course we
were unprepared for such methods he employed
against us. Up to that time one had thought of
stealing advance copy of the government crop report
and using it to break the market. However, it worked
Our corner went to smash. l cleaned out. You
might have thought that would have satisfied most
men; but not Pyramid Gordon! Why, he even pushed
things far sell out my office furniture and bought
the brass signs, with my them, to hang in his
office, Sioux Indian displays scalp Min
danao head hunter ornaments his gatepost with his
ememys skull. That the beginning; and while
my opportunities for paying off the have been
somewhat limited, trust have neglected none And
now-well, can't possibly why the closing up of
his affairs should interest at ALL Can your"
"Say, you don't think I'm dom any volunteer fret
tin on your account do your says 1.
Il quite understand says he. "But about seeing
this lawyer-do you advise to go?"
He's squintin at foxy out of them shifty eyes of
HIS cagy and suspicious like playin' some kind
of game. You know the sort of party ]. Bayard is
if you DON'T you're lucky So what's the wastin'
breath? steps and opens the front office door.
3Dont chance it, says I. II wouldn't have any
thing happen to you for the world I'll tell Judson I've
alone to talk for the dictograph and stand the
trapdoor And you go down the stairs there better
walk close to the wall
J. Bayard, still srnilin takes the hint. ooh, may
turn up after all, says he as he leaves.
Huh" says I, indicatin' deep scorn
But if I'd been curious before about this invite to
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-24

stock and trading in it there is slight difference? How
deeply am distressed by your private opinion of
me- shall try to"
@Ah, ditch the sarcasm says l. 4and spring your
game! What is it this trip, wire tappin scheme, or
just plain green goods?"
"You fatter me-" says ]. Bayard. aNo, my business
of the moment not to appropriate any of the prncely
profits of your-er-honest toll" and he stops for
other of them acetic-acid smiles
"Yes,' says l, at is batty way of gettn' money
workin' for it, eh9 But go Whatever you
lost your dog?"
I-er-I beg pardon?n says he
"Ah, get down to brass tacks!" says l. @You amt
pawn society call, l take it?"
HE gets that. And what do you guess comes next?
Well, he hands note. It's from LAWYERS
office, askn him to call at two that day to meet
with me, it reads 3and discuss matter of mutual in
terest and advantage" It's signed 3R K Judson At
torney."
4Wel couldn't YOU waltz saws 1 ats on1v eleven
thirty now, you know"
at is merely question: says Steele, 4of whether
or not shall go at ALL"
$50 you hunt me up to do little private seuthin'
first, eh?" says l.
at is only natural" says he II don't know this
Mr.-er-Judson or what he wants of me-"
mo do l. says I. @And the notice got didn't
mention you at all; you have that much edge me-"
and you gong3' says he.
all take chance, sure" says l. maybe I'll but
ton my pockets little tighter and tuck my watchfob
out of sight; but no lawyer throw into
est and advantage don't t?"
"H-mm-m!" says Mr. Steele after gain at the note
thoughtful $50 it does. But lawyers have way Of
Here he breaks off sudden and asks @You say you
heard of this Mr. Judson before?"
That's where you fool yourself" says l. II said
didn't know him; but if it'll relieve your mind any,
I've heard him mentioned. He used to handle
Pyramid Gordons private Affairs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-24

"Ah! Gordon" says
Steele, his shifty eyes
narrowin'. ayes, yes!
Died abroad a month
or so ago, didn't hep
an Rome" says
I. @The rheumatism
got to his heart. He
could see it comm
to him before he left.
Poor old Pyramid"
HIndeed?' says
Steele. @And was
Gordon-er-a friend
of yours, may l ask"
zone of my best
says I. @Know him,
did your
Mr.. Steele darts a
quick glance at me.
Rather" says he.
Then there can't
be so much myst'ry
about this note, then,"
says I. maybe he's
willed us a trinket or
so. Friend of yours
too, I expect?'
I BAYARD almost
- grins at that. Il
have no good reason
to doubt" says he,
3that Pyramid Cor
don hated me quite
as thoroughly and
actively as 1 disliked
him."
@He was good at
that too" says I.
"Had a little run-in
with him, did your"
zone that lasted
sonethinglike twenty
years." says Steele.
3Oh!" says I.
"Fluffs or fnance?"
purely a business
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-24
Drawings by F. Vaux Wilson

things just happen, like peculiar changes
in the weather, or is there general scheme
on file somewhere? Is it a free-for-all
we're mixed up in-with our Harry
Thaws and our Helen Kellers; our white
slavers, our white hopes, and our white
plague campaigns; our trunk murders,
and our fire heroes? Or are we runnin'
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1914-12-11
FOR The CHILDREN
Football In Ceylon.

novel game. very much like foot
Dali. is played by the Malays Of Cey-
Ion. The bail is made OF split cane,
woven hollow. and is called '.ragang'
pronounced rawgolgD in Malay. The
game Is known by the same name. and
consists III keeping the ball ia the air
oy series OF kicks. aiming at throw
ing the ball on the ground On the ad-
versary's side Of marked or imagin-
AIRY line. The hands ure not used, ex-
cept In throwing the ball for the first
Kick. The kick il Il peculiar one. re-
quiring great agility in the player. and
Is assisted by the whole body. Balanc-
Ing ON one leg. the other Is thrown
violently forward and upward. semi.
circularly. until 1t touches the ground.
the body being swayed ut the same
time. following the direction Of the
foot. AS one foot touches the ground
the other is ready for the return kick.
the toes being raised almost as high as
the head OF the player. This kick is
.alled "cheenadee." or the Chinese kick,
and is evidently borrowed from the
Chinese. whose favorite mode Of as.
sault 1t is-Often accompanied stimuli
taneOusly with slaps or cuffs from both
hands in quick succession. thus giving
an adversary little chance Of retalia.
ton.