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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-13
MAY ASK RECOUNT IN
SOUTH ROCK ISLAND

The local option forces in the first
precinct, South Rock Island, are not
wholly satisfied with the count follow
ing the township election, and rumors
of legal action to bring about re-
count are being heard. = At the home
of Fred Tom, 933 Aiken street, Satur-
day night the township board can
vassed the returns. The vote on the
local option question was as follows:
Yes-Women, first precinct, $50; sec
ond, 1855; men, first, 121; second, lis.
Total 521.
No-women, first precinct, 1872; sec
ond, 269; men, first. 81; no, 119. Total
577. Majority no, SO.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-13

city he had been stationed at the
Twentieth street depot. He leaves a
large circle of riends to mourn his
passing.
Besides his wife, he is survived by
three sons. Joseph H, Frank j., Ed
ward and five daughters, Margaret.
Susan and Alice, all of Rock Island.
Sister Margaret Mary and Mrs. John
Bowen of Moline. Four sisters, Mrs.
Maria Carroll and Mrs. James Real of
Bradford, ILL.,, Mrs. John Barnes of
Camp Grove, Ill, Mrs. X. III. Hare of
Tiskilwa, ILL.,, and two brothers, P. J..
Meehan of Bradford. ILL.,, and b. T.
Meehan of Fresno, Cal.
The funeral will be conducted from
st. Joseph's church at o'clock to-
morrow morning, Dean ]. j. Quinn,
Father O'Connell and Father Muir
laugh officiating. After the cere-
monies the remains will be sent to
Tiskilwa and inferred there.
The pallbearers will be T. J. O'Brj-
en-, s. J. Russell, James Kerrigan. T
j. Murray, J. T. Shields and P. ]. Nor
moyle.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-13

Tuesday evening at 1880 with two SER
mons, one in English by DR.. NJ. Laure
of Andover and one in Swedish by
Rev. Karl Nilsson of this city. The
business session, at which it is ex-
pected discussion on the Moline hos
pital proposition will come up, is to
be held at $50 Wednesday morning.
The morning sermon in Swedish will
be given by the Rev. N. J. Forsberg of
this city and the one in English ~ the
Rev. Samuel NJ. Miller of Moline. Dur
ing the afternoon there will be bible
study and discussion, led by the Rev.
Karl Nilsson, and then the installation
ceremonies in the evening.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-13
WILL INSTALL A
CENESEO PASTOR
Rev. Mr.. Magnusson to Be In
Quoted into Office at Angus
tana Mission Meeting.

Added interest is being taken in the
April mission meeting of churches in
the Rock Island district, to be held in
the Swedish Lutheran church at Gen.
eseo Tuesday and Wednesday, April
II and Is. because incident to il there
will be the installation of the new
pastor at Geneseo - the Rev. l.. w.
Magnusson, who came from Rankin.
Ill. TO succeed the Rev. Mr.. Lorimer.
who was called to a large church in
Omaha. DR.. NJ. c. Ranseen of Chicago,
president of the Illinois conference.
will be at the session Wednesday
evening to conduct the installation.
Every Lutheran minister and a num-
Der of laymen from the twin-cities
will attend the gathering.
The district meeting will open
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-13
PRESBYTERY TO
MEET TOMORROW
Rock Island District Sessions to
Be Held at the u. P.
Church.
BUSINESS is IMPORTANT
Rock River Presbytery Will Be Held
at Morrison, Number From
Here Attending.

A meeting of the Rock Island pres
bytery of the United Presbyterian
church will be held at the local church
tomorrow, beginning at 10 o'clock.
when the moderator, Rev. F. r. Elder,
will deliver the opening sermon. A
number of matters of interest to the
church will come up at this time, in
cluded among which is the considera-
ton of the resignation of Rev. w. o.
Chisholm from the pastorate of the
Mcclellan Heights United Presbyter-
ian church of Davenport in order to
accept call to Newton, Iowa. Rev. a.
r. Gay of Toronto. Canada, will ask
for credentials in the presbytery Mr..
Gay is now engaged in giving lectures
in this presbytery and throughout the
state on Scottish history.
Sessions will continue through the
afternoon and delegates will attend
from all points in the presbytery.
Meet at Morrison.
The spring meeting of the Rock Riv-
er presbytery will be held at Morrison,
beginning with presbyterial mission
meeting tomorrow afternoon and con-
tinuing through Wednesday evening
Attending from this city will be Rev.
w. G. Oglevee and Henry Heinricks
from South Park Presbyterian church,
and Mrs. Robert Baird and Mrs. c. ID.
McLane representing the Mission So
ciety of the same church; from Broad
way Presbyterian church, DIR. w. S.
Marquis, DIR. j. w. Stewart and Mrs.
c. o. Woodruff will attend, and from
Central Presbyterian church Rev. D. A
Johnson, NJ. J. Jones and Miss Free
man will attend
Tomorrow evening at 7:3O O'Clock
the moderator. Rev. A. F. Moody of
Aledo, will deliver an address. MIR.
Moody is also chairman of the foreign
mission committee of the presbytery
and will have charge of the mission
lay work. Wednesday will be devot-
ed TO the routine business of the pres
bytery and Wednesday evening will
be given over to a popular meeting |
held Jointly by the Woman's Mission |
society and the presbytery. DR.. Har-
lin of the Third Presbyterian church |
If Chicago and Mrs. b. ID. Wells of I
will be speakers at this ser
ice. 1
During Wednesday the Woman's
society will hold its an
iual meeting apart from the meeting
II the presbytery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-13
ALPH0NS VEINS IS
BEING TRIED FOR
MARTENS MURDER
Belgian Alleged to Have Killed
Own Countryman at Dairy
Farm Last October.
ARRESTED IN ROCHESTER
so,n After Crime, Defendant, Fled to
New York State Where He Was
Put Under Arrest.

The trial OF Alphons Vens on a
charge OF numbering Basil Martens, a
Rslgian dairyman, was started this
afternoon in circuit court John Scott
,snresents Vens, who has been in Jail
since last October
Veus IS alleged 10 have killed the
victtm AZ the old COyne farm at the
Rad OF the Elm street road. On Oc-
-ober ; the badly decomposed body of
Martens wss found at the farm by
AxfI Lebens. 4 brother-in-law who ran
the dairy on shares with Martens. II
vas the custom Of Lebens and his
wife 20 visit The Martens place every
Sunday and assist in cleaning up the
house. Vens being an old bachelor
When Lebens entered the farm he
was attracted by the bowling OF dog
and on investigation found near the
animal the body OF Martens. II was in
horrible shape. the back OF the head
having been shot of. Death evident
" having occurred some days before.
A double barreIed shotgun with both
chambers empty. was found by his
side. Suspicious pointed to Vens who
suddenly disappeared and on Oct 20.
vas located at Rochester, New York.
He was brought back to this city by
Deputy Sheriff Tom Hughes and had
been in county Jail since Oct 90.
Two Suspects Released.
Mrs. 4 BOeckaert and a man named
Lommes. a former partner OF the WON
ans husband in the saloon business at
81 Seventeenth street, were both ar
rested but later released. Martens and
Vens are alleged TO have been in the
BOeckaert saloon on the night the
murder is supposed 10 have been COM
mitted. Boeckaert's license was re-
voked because he had killed a dog dur
ing the same night. causing a disturb
ance. Shortly thereafter he left the
county, II being alleged that he had .
stated. 4 am going TO get away as .
quickly Is possible
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-13
WILL REMAINING
CASES BEPUSHED
AGAINST BRUNER?
Much Interest Being Shown in
Final Disposition of Sheriff's
Suits.
FOUR ARE STILL PENDING
States Attorney Thompson Has Mat
ter Under Advise me nt-Quo
Wsrranto Up Thursday.

VIII Sheriff o. L. Bruner be brought
to trial on the remaining four indict-
ments pending against him? That is
the question that is being generally
asked, since the speedy verdict of ac-
quittal in the Cain escape case Sat
urday afternoon in circuit court.
There are still four indictments
against Bruner. charging bribery, en-
beZ:;lement and two larcenies. States
Attorney F. f. Thompson when seen
this morning declared, Il have nothing
to say relative to the disposition Of
the other cases. l cannot make up
my mind as quickly as the jury did, in
the Cain trial. l want to say that the
jury was as good as we could get and
above the average in intelligence and
standing. II the action of the jury is
Indicative of the sentiment OF the peo-
pie of Rock Island County, they do not
wish to see their public officials prose
cuted."
Bruner Pleased.
Sheriff o. L. Bruner was naturally
much pleased at the outcome of the
case. "Of course I won. Magill got
the money. 1 would have been will
ing to have had my case tried by the
first IL men called to the box. Cain
paid me the full amount of his fine
and costs and turned it over to Ma
gill"
The Cost.
According to County Treasurer w.
II. Whiteside, the cost of the prosecu-
ton of Sheriff Bruner approximates
10000. The expense for the first
grand jury which brought the original
30 indictments in January, 1913. to-
tailed $1,000. The secret body of 81
members was in session "a days, and
from 400 TO 500 witnesses were ex-
being allowed 10 cents per
nile as mileage. Then the matter has ,
been before every grand jury since
hat time, three in 1913 and the pres 1
mt body, which is still in session and .
S to reconvene next Monday.
And the end is not yet in sight. .
eight other indictments against Ma
ill and Bruner jointly have been re-
George w. Wood, Moline, named. 1t
s understood that Searle & Marshall
will assist Mr.. Wood in the prosecu-
ion of the cases. 1t is expected that
udge R. w. Olmsted will take up the
Iuo warranto matter on Thursday. If
he court finds the appointment of Mr..
Wood irregular, then the true bills
rought while he has been handling
he jury, will be Illegal.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-13
Miss Mary Mcknioht.

The funeral of Miss Mary Mcknight
was held yesterday morning with ser
vices at the Reynolds Methodist
church and interment in the Preemp-
ton cemetery. Rev. G. H. Thorpe,
pastor of the church, officiated
Miss Mcknight had been a resident
OF this county for 60 years. She was
75 years of age, coming here with her
parents when a child. Her father and
mother were pioneers of this vicinity,
living for many years in Bowling. She
was born in County Fermagh, Ireland
She was the last of her immediate
family, the surviving relatives being a
niece. Mrs. Sarah ]. Mcconnell, with
whom she made her home, and five
nepnews.
Death, which occurred Friday morn
ing. was the result of a fall which she
suffered two weeks ago in which she
fractured her hip.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-13
PENSIONS GIVEN
TO TWO WIDOWS
County Court Deluged With
Claims, Many of Which
Cannot Be Allowed.

Pensions were granted to two
widows in county court late Saturday
Mrs. Anna Ullmann of Coal Valley was
given s25 monthly. She has three chill,
dren and her husband has been afflict
ed with consumption for eight years.
The pension is given on condition that
precautions be taken to protect the
children from contagion.
Mrs. Nellie Brust of Moline was
granted $50 a month. She has four
children.
The court is fairly deluged with
petitions for widows pensions but on
many are found to be
merit.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-13
James n. Meehan.

James ii. Meehan. 80 years OF age.
died at 5 O'Clock yesterday morning at
his home. 929 Second avenue, after
suffering several months with com
plication of diseases. Mr. Meehan was
born in August, 1854. in New York
city. When years of age. he came
with his parents TO Tiskilwa- Ill.
where he received his early education
and grew TO manhood. He was united
in marriage 10 Margaret Barry in 1878.
at Rockford. The couple came TO
Rock Island in 1904. and had lived
here since.
Mr. Meehan had been employed by
the Rock Island lines for over AZ
years. in the capacity OF operator and
ticket agent Since coming TO this
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-13
YOUNG
ROCK ISLAND, IS
RUNAWAY VICTIM
Instantly Killed When Thrown
From Rig Near Syca-
more, Ill.
AUTO FRIGHTENS HORSE
Had Been Visiting With Sons, One of
Whom Is III in Hospital After
Operation.

Mrs. James Young, 533 Twentieth
street, was instantly killed and her
companion, Mrs. Mary Young, proba-
bly, fatally injured, in a runaway acct
dent last evening at 6 o'clock near
Sycamore, in DeKalb county, Ill. Mr..
Young received telegram telling him
of the tragedy last night, and he, with
three daughters, left Immediately for
Genoa, where Mrs. Young had gone on
a visit. The facts contained in the tel
egram were meagre and the details
are lacking.
Mrs. Young left Rock Island Thurs
day for'a visit at Genoa, where her two
sons, James and Mark. live. Another
son, John, is in the city hospital at
Sycamore, where ne underwent an OPP
Grafton for appendicitis, and his moth
er drove from Genoa Sunday morning
with a relative. Mrs. Mary Young, to
visit him at the hospital.
Auto Friehtens Horse.
They left Sycamore for Genoa about
3: 80 in the afternoon, and had reached
a point several miles from Sycamore,
when the horse became frightened at
d passing dutoHlopiie anu ran AWAY
Both the occupants were thrown
from the buggy with terrific force. Mrs.
Young was killed instantly, and her
companion fatally injured.
Surviving members OF the family
will arrive tonight with the remains,
and the funeral will be he'd tomorrow
afternoon at 2:30 from the home.
Mrs Young was about 60 wears of
age. and had lived in this city about
ten years. the family coming here from
Ill.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-13
HOG TYING A LONG HORN
Catching, Tripping and Ropins Steer
In 27 Seconds.

In II Seconds
To rope. bust" and "hog tie wild
Texas longhorn single handed in two
minutes is a sport which represents
the daily work of the range. Men of
quick eve and steady nerve each start
their so feet behind the longhorn.
which may jump the arena fence like
a deer and again and again dodge when
il hears the first swish of the rope. The
rope often breaks on the tautening,
or the saddle may slip, as in the case
of Bill Mahaffey, who landed on his
head with foot caught in the stirrup
and but for the splendidly trained
COW pony might have been dragged
and killed.
There goes Cuba Crutchfieldi He
oyertakes his sister. Swish, swish; His
lariat tips through the air-a beautiful
throw over the horns. Then the COW
pony braces. and the rope tightens like
a harp string. Watching. anticipating
every move of his horned adversary,
the cowboy now circles the animal so
that the rope is brought from the
horns around the hind legs. A word.
and the. knowing pony makes a sud
den start. Thud. and the steer is
tripped or busted" The rope taut-
ems, and the rider is already running
afoot with a short cord in hand toward
the steer. depending for his own safe
" on his trained COW pony to hold
that rope taut and the steer in posi-
ton. With marvellous dexterity he
hog ties" with a number or half
bitches looped about the hind feet
and one forefoot of the steer. The
man stands erect. raises both arms in
the air and Crutchfield has not only /
won the steer roping championship. I
hut has ridden down, roped. thrown 1
and hog tied a steer in q SECONDS,
within six seconds OF the best recoro
over made-World's WORK.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-13
HAS Gun READY
FOR The SECOND
H0LDUP ATTEMPT
H. H. Hahn, Tri- City Railway
Conductor Fires Shot and
Scares Crooks.
ACCOST HIM AT END OF LINE
Having Had Experience He Is on the
Alert and Shoots When Ordered
TO Throw Up Hands.

a street car robbery was thwarted
by the quick thinking of II. II. Hahn,
conductor on the Third avenue line,
about IL o'clock Saturday night. The
attempt was made at the west end of
the line, Twelfth avenue and Second
street. The conductor was putting up
the trolley when he noticed a gate
near the track being opened by some
one. He drew his revolver anu start
ed toward the step and just as he
reached it a man doomed up in the
darkness and commanded him to
throw up his hands, at the same time
pushing a revolver under his nose.
Instead of complying, Hahn fired.
The thug turned and ran through the
yard. and as he disappeared behind
the house, Hahn fired at him the sec
ond time without effect. The police
were notified as soon as possible, and
the neighborhood thoroughly searched
without avail.
Find Two Masks.
Yesterday morning a hat, a cap and
two masks were found lying by the
fence, and these articles furnish the
only clues to the would-be robbers.
The finding OF hat and cap leads the
police TO believe that there We're two
men behind the fence at the time. II
Is understood that the owner of the
nat is known, and the police hope to
capture the thugs before long.
This is the second experience Hahn
las had with robbers while conductor. ,
he was held up at the same spot last
all and a considerable amount of
money taken from him.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-13
POLICE NEWS

\ colored man and his wife, living
IL euty-sixth street between Fifth
and sixth avenues. mixed things. Sat
urday afternoon about O'Clock with
the result that the woman was badly
beaten up. The police made no ar
rests.
John Smith and Ed Miller were ar
rested this afternoon by Officers Kel
and Fitzgerald charged with stealing
brass from a wagon in front OF the
szla flats. Both were intoxicated and
made such al awkward haul that resi-
dents OF the fat were enabled TO call
the police and easily have them taken
IN tow
Rose Freeland and Lillian Darwood
we're fined SO each and Grace John
son was fined s. today in police court
By Police Magistrate &. J. Smith
charged with disOrderly conduct.
Harry Woods. arrested b. Officer
kinney. was fined s. and costs for
eisorder-y conduct
The case against Frank Woodbridge,
charged with larceny. has been dis
missed by Assistant States Attorney
A. c. Edwards.
Edward Humphreys. arrested by Of
tcer ksll. was fined 81 and costs,
charged with disorderly conduct
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-13
STOCKHOLDERS HOLD
THEIR ANNUAL MEET

The annual meeting of the stock
holders OF the Rock Island Savings
bank was held this noon, at which
time nine directors were chosen for
the coming year. 4 meeting of the
board OF directors will be held at 4:30
this afternoon to ratify the election OF
directors
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-13
BUSINESS MEN WILL
VISIT FOUR PLANTS

George IL. Kingsbury. secretary or
TIE Rock Island Business Mems asso-
cation. announces that the KOrn Bak-
Ing company. Illinois OIL company.
sock Island Wood works and the res
esvoir will be visited Tuesday afternoon
b. the business men. leaving the Safe
~ building a; O'Clock
Ar. KOrn has promised TO show his
bakery in operation tomorrow. al
though O'Clock Is cary for baking
hour
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-13
ROYAL NEIGHBORS MEET
TO TALK OF CONVENTION

A Joint meeting OF the local Royal
Neighbors of America has been an
nounced for the odd Fellows hall Wed
nesday afternoon at 2:3O o'clock.
Plans for the coming state convention
will be discussed
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-13
MniInn Man Gives Bail.

Robert Kepplc of Moline. confined IN
iail since March % in default OF $500
bond on a seriofs offense invoivlng
Miss Bertha Peterson. furnished Dali
today I'm county court and was reieas-
ed. Justice F. c. Entrikin OF Moilhe
bound Kepple TO county court at pre-
Iiminary hearing
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-13
Parade Planne d.
Miss cuIton Grateful for Vote.

Rock Island, Ill, April 11.-Editor
the Argus: Through your paper l.
wish to say, my first experience in.
politics has been a valuable one to
me in many ways, and | heartily thank
the men and women of Rock Island
who supported me in the late election
also thank the newspapers for their
courteous treatment. Very sincerely,
S. MAY CULTON.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-13
BUILDS WITHOUT PERMIT
AND PAYS A FINE OF $40

Roy Stringer was fined SO and costs
today charged with violating the build
ing ordinance. City Building Inspect
or John Stapp made the complaint. al
legtng Stringer began the construction
OF a building without taking out per
init
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-13
LICENSED TO WED
Small Shed Catches Fire.

The firemen responded 20 a call at
4 o'clock Yesterday TO the home Of
E1ovd De France. 435 Forty-second
street The blaze was caused from
some hot ashes in the alley setting hre
to the shed. The flames were extin-
euisbed with few buckets of water.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-13
n.iu On. .RRoMo ouININE."

To get the genuine. call for full name.
LAXATIVE BROAO QUININE. Look
for signature OF L. w. GROVE. Cures
f. Cold IN One Day. 25c.-(Adv)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-13
INSURCENTSNAME
THEIR COMMITTEE.
Entertainment of Delegates to
Woodmen State Camp Will
Be Talked Over.
AT CONFERENCE TONIGHT
What Attitude of County Assembly
Will Be Toward Cooperation VIII
Then Be Known.

Insurgent Woodmen appointed
committee yesterday afternoon at
meeting of the county assembly at /.
o. o. F. temple to confer with Mayor
H NJ. Schriver and a committee from
the administration forces composed of
James Mcnamara, F. o. Van Calder
and Fred Burt, at The New Harper
tonight relative to the reception of
this city May 6, the date of the state
camp. -
P. ]. Carey, Phil Wilcher, Peter
Schlueter, Henry Thode, William VOL,
tiers, George Brown and Frank Dillon
were the insurgent committeeman
named. Mr.. Wilcher declined to state
the direct attitude of the insurgents
regarding cooperation in the enter
tainment of the state camp delegates.
He said they preferred to make no
statement until following tonight's
meeting.
Parade Planned.
Mr.. Wilcher admitted that the in
surgents had made plans for the re-
ception of visitors but intimated that
such plans would not interfere with
of the two factions to go
together in entertaining. The insur-.
gents had planned a parade as one
feature of the state camp meeting. The
insurgents favor either the rink or the
Illinois theatre as a convention place
with a preference for the Illinois the
atre.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-01-21
MOUNDSVILLE
Telephone Stockholders Meet.

A meeting of the stockholders OF
The Farmers Mutual Telephone Com
pany Of this county was held yester-
day morning in the Board OF Trade
roms in the Mercantile Banking and
Trust Company building on Seventh
street. The matter of repairing the
lines OF the company which were
greatly damaged by the recent heavy
snow was given attention and all
lines were ordered repaired at once.
A difficulty had arisen between the
company and Ross Stamford. OF
Limestone, who IL was alleged haA
not lived up 10 the bylaws OF the
company and his phone had been dis
connected. Stamford was repre-
scented by Attorneys Martin Brown
and James ID. Parriott. while the
company was represented by Attor-
ney. J. Howard. The attorneys for
both sides argued before the execu-
tive committee of the company. after
which the committee sustained the
action Of the company. However a
settlement was later made and the
phone Will again be connected as
heretofore