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Semi-weekly herald., 1914-07-09
INQUEST
IS HELD
IN butte
United Press.

United Pre08.
BUTTE, Mont, July 8.-The in
quest into Eric Lantalas death began
this afternoon. The jury will un-
doubtedly find that Mayor Duncan
fired in self defense.
The Western Federation now plans
to give the seeding miners certain
length of time within which to return
to the federation fold. II this fails
the federation will ship men here to
work the mines.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-07-09
BEGIN ALASKA r. R. SURVEY

United Press.
CoRDOVA, Alaska, July s.-Syr-
veys of the possible routes for the
governments railroad in Alaska ar,
in progress in this vicinity today
Stakes have already been driven at
Chitina by a reconnaisance party un-
der Henry Day. The route is being
surveyed from Chitina, where the
Fairbanks trail leaves the Copper
river and Northwestern railroad to
the Matanuska coal fields.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-07-09

EVIDENCE
AT INQUEST
United Press.

United Press.
FREEPORT, L. l., July s--Edward
Bardes swore today at the inquest
into Mrs. Bailey's death that he was
near the Carman home when the shot
was fired. He said he saw a woman
dressed in dark skirt and light waist
with blonde hair and about FIVE feet
seven inches, standing at Carman's
office window at that time. After
wards she walked slowly behind the
house.
Mrs. Carman is . blonde and was
30 dressed the night Of the shooting
This afternoon she was arrested and
taken to jail At Mineola.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-07-09
FLINT GLASS BLOWERS MEET.

United Press.
ROCHESTER, Pa, July s.-Reso-
lutions commencing the administra-
tion and congress for the antitrust
law amendment regarding labor or
ganizations were expected to be unan-
imously passed when presented at the
annual convention of the American
Flint Glass Workers union which
opened here today.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-07-09

EXPRESSES
CONFIDENCE
United Press

United Press
WASHINGTON, D. c., July s.
President Wilson today issued an Of
fetal statement declaring his conf
dence in Paul Warburg and Thomas
Jones and expressing hope that the
senate would confirm both as mem
bers of the federal reserve bank
board. He declared that he felt sure
the senate "Does not regard a mar
as an object of suspicion just because
he has been connected with great
business enterprises" He defends
both men as patriotic upbuilders OF
the country's business who are try
ing to do something for the natior
by helping to reform the currency
laws.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-07-09
BONDS
ILLEGAL
Supreme Court Says Den.
yer has no Right to
Issue Tunnel Bonds
United Press,

United Press.
DENVER, July s.-The supreme
court this morning declared illegal
the $3,00O,000 bond issue voted by
the city to help build the Moffat road
tunnel. The court ruled the city could
not help private enterprise by issu-
ing bonds. Judge Scott read the de-
cision. Judge Gabbert dissented.
The $3,000,000 bonds were voted
February 18th.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-07-09
CALIFORNIA TO HAVE
$I4.917.146 FOR EXPENSES

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, July B.
San Francisco's tax rate for 18li-1915
will be 1921 on valuation Of $i1c
an increase Of seven cents over last
years tax rate. On the estimated
s536,000,000 Of assessed valuation
this will provide grand total of $14.-
917,145 to carry on the work of gov
ernment for the coming year.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-07-09
CAPITAL l22 YEARS OLD.
United Press.

United Press.
WASHINGTON, D. c., July g.
Today is the Birthday" of the capi-
tai. One hundred and twenty-five
years ago today this city was select
ed for the nations capital. Today is
also "red letter" day, historically,
the Declaration of Independence hav-
ing been read July 8, 1776, four days
after its signing, from the steps Of
the old state house at Philadelphia.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-07-09
HFNW0OD must
HANG FOR CRIME
Notorious Murderer Must Forfeit his Life Dwiue
the Week Of October 25th---Sureme Csuft Of
State uphO|ds Decision Of Lower Court
United Press.

United Press.
DENVER, July s.-Harold Hen
wood must hang during the week Of
October 20, the supreme cour. this
morning having affirmed the decision
and verdict convicting Henwood of
first degree murder, fixing the pen
atty of death. Only commutation by
the governor can now save Henwood.
Judge Gabbert read the opinion.
Judge White dissented.
Henwood was twice convicted of
numbering George Copeland at the
time he killed Tony Won Publ during
a quarrel in 1911.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-07-09
sl4.7s2.ss2 FOR SHELL FISH.
United Press

United Press
SEATTLE, WASH, July s.-Durine
the last year the shell and salmon
fishing industry has netted the citi-
zens Of this state $14,762,652, accord
ing to report by State Fish Com.
missioner Darwin today. This amount
is twice ~ much As the year previ.
Gus. More than 2,se9,126 cases Of
salmon were packed. valued at $12,.
ss7y y0o6.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-07-09
BATTLEsHIPs SOLD TO GREECE

WASHINGTON, D. c., July s.
The battleships Idaho and Mississippi
were today formally told to Greece
Secretary Daniels received check for
$12,535,275, which was the original
cost of the vessels.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-07-09
FEDfRA[S
ARE ROUTED
BY REBELS

United Press.
SALTILLo, Mex, July s.-Obrc-
gon this morning wired Carranza:
"our forces are within the gatss OF
the city of Guadalajara, fighting des-
perately and expect to capture the
city in few hours"
Guadalajara is the second largest
city in Mexico.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-06
MAY NOT ISSUE THE
COLLEGE YEAR BOOK

1t is extremely doubtful at present
whether or not the members of the
senior class of Augustana college will
issue the year book Rockety-I this
year. At a meeting held yesterday af-
ternoon. unexpected opposition infiu-
enced several members of the class,
who formerly upheld the matter, to
join the opposition. The class guard
ians and other members of the faculty
have discouraged the publication,
while certain members feel that the
work necessitated for the issuing of
first class annual, would be too much
in connection with the heavy course
they are carrying, and still others felt
that it would be too great an under
taking because of the general business
depression, which would tend to de-
crease the amount of advertising.
This would mean the break of a
long established custom. The class is
the largest in the history of the school
but seems loath TO take this task upon
itself. It is very probable that if the
should fail to carry. that
the seniors of the theological seminary
who heretofore have cooperatsd with
the college seniors, will issue a publ
cation of their own.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-06

triotism enough TO donate their serv-
ices on that day TO the city. along with
their work on the bigger ballots.
But" the mayor said. Il don't sup
pose any OF them will do It gratis. II
will cost us about $500 to hold the
election and do again what we did last
spring"
II was thought that the matter of
annexation was too urgent and that
as the question OF the bond issue for
the sewer and drainage system in the
lower end of town had not reached
the stage of completeness that the
annexation matter had. that it would
be we'll 10 hold the special election on
Nov. 8. The commission voted unani-
mously in favor of the city clerk max
ing preparations for the election at
that time.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-06
THE DAY IN DAVENPORT

ton for a new trial in district court.
The verdict, recently returned, was
for S2,9S6. Ely & Bush, w. NJ. Cham
berlin and NJ. V. Cannon are attorneys
for the plaintiff and Lane & Waterman
and Isaac Petersberger represent the
defendants.
Decree of Divorce-By a decree filed
yesterday by Judge William Theo,
philus. Mrs. Cora Alverson obtained a
divorce from Louis Henry Alverson,
on the grounds of habitual drunken
ness. The couple was married Nov. II,
1892. Ruymann & Ruymann were at
torneys for the plaintiff.
81 Raised for Red Cross Fund-The
loose Offering taken at Trinity cathed-
raj Sunday amounted to S91.67, and
was turned over to Treasurer A. F.
Dawson of the American Red Cross
fund here. The total now raised by
the American Red Cross here is l.
1877.
Charles T. kindt Enters Journalism
Charles T. kindt, erstwhiIe theatre
magnate and now Iowa's boss bill post
er, is going to be a journalist, at least
for one day. On Friday, Oct. %. he
will be one of the principal speakers at
the meeting of the Upper Des Moines
Editorial association, which convenes
in Iowa City. His subject will be
Outdoor Advertising
Miniature Receives Recognition
My Sister" the charming miniature
on ivory by Miss Edna Robson of her
sister, Miss Eugene Robson, mas
been accepted by the Chicago Society
Of Miniature Painters for its annual ex-
hibit which is now being held in the
Art Institute. Chicago. The exhibit
opened Oct l and closes Oct. %. The
miniature is an exquisite bit of work
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-06
ELECTION To Be
COSTLY TO CITY
Vote on Annexation on Novem-
Der 3 Will Mean Expend-
iture of $1,000.
MAYOR BRINGS UP MATTER
Council Decides Not 70 Wait for Bond
Issue Question but 20 Ballot
Next Month.

That the special election on the
matter OF annexation Of a certain por-
ton o, South Rock Island township.
which has been made necessary by
procedure in court. will not be without
cost 10 the city, was evinced at the
meeting OF the council yesterday after
noon, when Mayor Schriver stated
that II would mean an expenditure OF
$500 or more.
The question of holding the special
election in connection with the gen
erai election on Nov. 8, was discussed
at some length and with IL the mat
ter OF cost.
Il was through the resolution that
Mayor Schriver offered that the mat
ter was brought up. The mayor Of
fered a resolution that City Clerk Mar
tin Rudgren be authorized TO take
steps for a special election on that
day, and that he see that notices were
published. ballots secured. and make
any other arrangements necessary.
Commissioner Reynolds questioned
the mayor as to why II was essential
that the election be held on Nov. 3,
and cited that another would have to
be held later on the question OF bond
issic for the sewer and drainage sys-
tenn for the lower end OF town. He
asked why the two could not be voted
upon simultaneously later.
Mayor Schriver responded that in
his opinion the law held that IN
cases petition is filed within 80 days
Of tha date of a general election that
II was necesE=;-=:=zI the vote upon
the matter contained in the petition
be taken on that day. in connection
with the other.
The question was raised as to the
price of a special election. some OF
the commissioners viewing the matter
from the financial standpoint and ask
ing whether II would be cheaper for
the city 20 hold the special election on
Nov. 8 in connection with the special
election.
Not Any Cheaper.
- Mayor Schriver said that he was OF
the opinion that the election officials
bin the city precincts should have pa
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-06
WOULD NOT PUT
TAX ON CHURCH
Resolution Before Commission
to Donate Building Per-
mits to Them.
MONTHLY REPORTS MADE
Question Of Public improvements Are
Taken Up and Picture License
for Church Considered.

A resolution was introduced before
the city council at its regular meeting
yesterday afternoon by Mayor Schriv-
er to amend the building ordinances so
as to exempt churches and charitable
institutions from paying fees for the
licenses TO erect structures.
During the last week officials of the
Christian Science church have appear
ed before the council and asked that
the body grant the church a building
permit gratis. The petition was re-
jected and the church made to pay the
fee.
The mayor also. in the amendment
offered, had a clause which would
mean that all churches or charitable
institutions, which already have paid
fees for building, be returned their
money.
Members of the building committee
of the church were in the council
chamber and explained to the commits
sion how the Chicago contractor got
the job. They stated that before going
into a committee of the whole to open
the bids that it was agreed that should
a bid of any Rock Island contractor be
less than $4,000 higher than the low
est bidder of an out-of-town concern.
that the Rock Island contractor be
given the job. They then went on to
explain that the Chicago man was
over $4,000 lower than the next lowest
bidder. They also said that they had
agreed to arrange for the permits.
I,gI
Monday for consideration.
The petitions of A. G. Smith and |
Clarence Ranberger. both OF whom seek
to operate the saloon at 1907 Second |
avenue. which has been the subject OF
much discussion by the council. were
received, placed on file and laid over
until this morning.
The report OF Alvord & Burdick, on
the type of engine to be purchased by
the city for the pumping station was
also received. was placed on file and
laid over until this morning for in
formal discussion.
a resolution refusing the rebate of
1910 to c. w. Durham. 1880 First ave
nue., who claimed that the water meter
in his bone registered more than was
was adopted by the coun-
ell. Commissioner Rudgren explained
that the meter had been tested and
found all right Mr.. Durham. the city
clerk said. had written several letters
and the official wanted the matter set
led.
Monthly Reports.
Commissioner Archie Hart read the I
eports from the various officials in |
lis department. That of the police j
howed that n arrests had been made
md of these 80 were state and "A city I
.ases. Police Magistrate c. ]. Smith ,
urned over S34.4O in fines collected I
md Justice of the Peace Carl ]. Kuehl
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-06

S3S. so. The ambulance made u calls
and the patrol az. Sixty tramps were
lodged in the station and a. lights
we're reported out.
Plumbing Inspector John Joers re-
ported that fees OF 1881 were collected
by him. Building Inspector John Stapp
reported that he issued 81 building per-
mits collecting sS4 and Sc electrical
permits, collecting s71.43. He collect
ed water rent of $23.O3.
Police Matron Margaret Schroeder
stated in the resume of her work dur
ing the month, that she made 113 calls.
received rs calls and looked after 81
children. She said that she attended
to IL hayward girls and five boys. She
took seven children before the county
court to be declared dependent and
three of them were taken to
Bethany home and four to the Associa-
ton house. Three cases were referred
to the Associated Charities. four
placed in homes, three referred to the
poormaster and one to DR.. A. n. Muel-
ler She reported further that she
took two mothers cases to the county
court and that % women prisoners
MCIc at tic Slty jail
Mayor Schriver introduced the mat
ter of the Central Presbyterian church
seeking the privilege of operating
moving picture machine without pay
ing a license. He stated that the pas
tor, Rev. d. A. Johnson, had seen him
about the matter and stated that no
admission was to be charged. COM |
missioner Hart stated that it would be |
wise to ascertain positively that no adj |
mission would be charged to an of the
of pictures shown in the
church before the matter was favored |
by the council and the mayor said he |
would see the pastor again.
The mayor was authorized to adver-
Use for bids for the painting of the
Rock river bridges and the resolution
o install a sewer on Twenty-fifth
,tTeet between Eighteenth and Nine
zenith avenues was adopted.
Commissioner Hart called the atten-
ion of the council to the condition of
Ninth street between Eleventh and
avenues. He said there
we're no sidewalks and that the people
we're forced to walk in the street. He
that the board of local i'm
take up the matter.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-06

! hibitBg the use of such methods In
the government establishments tha,
General Crozier will proceed with the
extension of the system, not only at
WATERFOWL and Rock Island, but in all
| the manufacturing establishments Of
the government within his domain.
Representative Clyde H. Tavenner,
OF Illinois, representing the congress.
sional district in which the Rock Is
land arsenal is located, appeared be-
fore the committee in opposition to
the attitude OF General Crozier and
contended that. inasmuch as the work.
men at the Rock Island arsenal ars
now producing war materials 35 per
cent below the prices General Crozier
is paying outside private manufactur.
ers, thus saving the government hun.
dreds of thousands of dollars annually
by their present efficiency, that Gen.
eral Crozier is not justified in install.
ing the stop waech and other speed.
ing-up' processes to force the men to
work still faster. He declared the
same is true of the efficiency of the
workmen at the Frankfort arsenal and
all the arsenals, and produced figures
showing the cost of various articles
in the arsenals and showing the prices
being paid private manufacturers for
the same articles.
Government Product Cheaper.
Reading from table prepared by
Colonel George Montgomery, COM
mandant of the Frankfort arsenal,
Philadelphia, Mr.. Tavenner made the
following specific comparisons:
THAT the workmen at the Frank
ford arsenal are producing 3-inch nm
ished shrapnel case for s175 that the
government is paying private manu-
facturers s3.06 for.
THAT 3S-inch common shrapnel are
being produced for S7.94 in the govern
ment arsenal, while the government is
paying the private manufacturers ST.
so for the same articles. And so on.
ION a contract of S1,9OO.O64.O5 worth
of such work manufactured at, the
frankfort arsenal, Mr.. Tavenner show
ed the government saved S979.S40-s4,
or approximately. in round figures, ST..
900, 900 on a 100000 order He made
the point that these figures tended to
show that the workmen in the govern
pent arsenals are now efficient, and
DO not deserve having imposed upon
hem speeding-up processes compellirS
them to work still faster than they a-s
now working"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-06
CANTON BUSINESS MAN, 20 YEARS
STOMACH SUFFERER, FINDS REfEf

/ sufferers all over the country. Msyrs
Wonderful Stomach Rem, iy produces
results. The first dose convinces-no
long treatment
Nays Wonderful Stomach Remedy
clears Che digestive tract of mueoia
accretipns and poisonous matter.
brings quick relief to sufferers from
ailments of the stomach. liver ana
bowels. Many declare it has saved
them from dangerous operations
many are sure it has saved theiriiVes.
We want all people who have chrome
stomach :rouHie or constipation. NJ
matter of A9Nw long standing. to u!
enc dose or }Mayr's Wonderful Stomach
Remedy-ohe dose will convince you.
This is they medicine SO many of our
people have (been taking with surpris-
ing results. fhe most thorough system
cleanser evef sold. Mayr's Wonderisl
Stomach Refmedy is now sold by ieaa-
ing druggists everywhere.-(Adv)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-06
M. Gibson Swiftly Restored b
Use of Mayr's Wonder
full Remedy.

NJ. Gibson Il business man OF Can
ton, Ill, for 20 years. was a sufferer
from stomach disorders. He took many
treatments and spent large sums seek.
ing reliet.
One day he tried a dose of Mayr's
Wonderful Stomach Remedy. The re-
suits he sought came at once. He
found quick relief. Telling OF his ex-
periences, he wrote:
Your medicine Is the best on earth
have spent hundreds of dollars on
medicine. doctor bills and hospital ex-
penses. l have been sick for 20 years.
Since | took your medicine l feel like
a young man again.
Letters like this come from stomach
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-06
BOWMAN OFFERED PLACE
WITH CENTURY MAGAZINE

]. C. Bowman. formerly OF Iowa
university, has been rendered an edi
torial post on the Century magazine
in New York City, and may accept.
Mr.. Bowman is a former Davenport
boy. being a graduate of the Washing
ton and high schools in that city. For
years his father twas principal Of the
former school and later superinten-
dent OF the Orphans home. The son
formerly did newspaper work in Dav-
export He Is now residing in New
York.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-06
ODD FELLOWS MEET:
SEAT NEW OFFICERS

Third degree work was done at the
meeting of Rock Island lodge No. 49,
|. D. o. F., last evening, officers were
installed, and a supper was serVeu'
1t, was one of the most enjoyable meet
ings held recently. Following are tns
pew officers seated:
y. CT. Fetterman.
V. G.-Harry Lindley.
Recording Secretary-F. Beranek.
Treasurer-W. J. Bliesner.
r. S. n. Go. Samuelson.
l.. S. n. CIV. S. Hill.
r. S. V. CIV. A. Wonio.
L. S. V. &C. l.. Means.
r. S. S.-William Brandenburg.
l.. s. Sired Lindley.
o. CIV. +. Bowers.
/. Clifton Sheldon.
Conductor-Fred Mathews.
Warden-Roy Prescott.
Chaplain-W. b. Slime.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-06
which a beneficient government should
force upon its employees.
The Purpose of the System.


"The promoters of these various sys-
TENS of scientific management are
making determined effort to have
| them generally adopted by large manu-.
| featuring concerns, and labor, both or
| ganized and unorganiZed, is most in
sistent. in it's opposition. 1t can be
readily, seen that the advocates of the
stop-watch system would have won a
signal victory if they were in posi-
ton to say, The United States gov
eminent has installed this system in
it's workshops. 1t can not be inhumane
or the federal authorities would not
have adopted, it.
The committee does not believe
such an indorl sement should be given
to a system which is so inimical to the
best interests of the toilers of the
nation.
"The protest against these systems
originally came from the employees q
the arsenals underNthe war department,
when it was proposed to introduce the
Taylor system int9 these establish
ments. The protest. was unheeded by
the officials of the ordnance depart
ment at that time, AND the SYSTEM was
gradually introduced. Practically the
entire system is now in operation at
the Watertown arsenal and the fea-
lures least objected to by the en-
ployes are in operation at some of the
other arsenals. From present indica-
tions it still appears to be the intention
of the officials of the ordnance depart
ment to extend the Taylor system to
the other arsenals at an opportune
time.
THE opposition to this system by
the laboring people in general has
made it impractical to apply the sys-
tenn in as drastic a manner as its au-
thors evidently contemplated; but the
machinery for oppression is latent in
the system, and is regarded by the
workmen as an ever-present menace
to them and furnishing a reason for !
their apprehension of what is to come. |
1.-The committee on labor has con- |
cluded that an employer who is salts |
fed with a normal and reasonable |
days work does not need to use a /
stop-watch time study on his employees
to ascertain what should constitute a |
days work. and the ordinary incen- |
tives in general use are sufficient as a |
spur the dCIlN1tlGS Vi the W.
without resorting to further high-pres- +
sure methods to induce intensive pro-
iuction.
System" Being Forced In.
THE moving spirit behind the plan
10 install the, Taylor system in the
government arsenals appears to be
Brigadier General William Crozier,
chief of ordnance of the war depart
nent, who has Jurisdiction over all OF
he government arsenals. General
Crozier appears to be determined to
install the stop watch and other OBJ
ectionable speeding-up features of the
Taylor system in the arsenals in spite
If the protests of the workmen and
wen in spite of the strong denuneia-
ion of such methods by the special
committee of the house of representa-
ives which Investigated the subject
Turing the preceding congress-.
This officer appeared before the
ommittee and spoke in favor of the
Use of the stop watch anu the Taylor
ystem; and there appears TO be ev-
ry reason to believe that unless con-
ress passes legislation absolutely pro-