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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-20
Danbury Hatters' Case is
Cited as Precedent
for Action.
ASK BODY JUDGEMENT
Called Another Attempt to Har-
rass Union and Admission of
a Lost Cause.

Denver. Colo. March 2O.-Oficials
of the United Mine Workers of Amer.
iea here appeared to be a little dis.
turbed over the announced intention
OF Colorado coal companies to file
suits asking damages and body judg-
meuts against them. John Lawson,
oue Of the executive board members
in Colorado, characterized the contem-
Mated action as another attempt to
harrass the union and an admission
Of the inability OF the companies to
break the strike"
Counsel for the Colorado Fuel and
Iron company filed suit in Las
Auimas county today charging con-
spiracy against the United Mine
workers and asking S1,O0O,OOO
damages against the union officials, in
cluding their president, John White.
The Danbury hatters' case Will be
cited as a precedent, according to
counsel for the plaintiffs. Similar cases
will be filed in a few days, say coun-
sci, by other companies
For Experiment Stations.
Washington. D. c.. March 2O.-Rep-
resentstive Taylor's bill establishing
10 mining experiment stations to i'm
prove labor health and conditions and,
efficiency in operations. one in Alaska,
and others in mining states OF the
vest, was favOrably acted upon by the
mines committee and now goes to the
house.
Congressional hearings on the Mich
igan copper strike will be resumed
here Monday. when John Mitchell viii
testify.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-20
GROCER WOUNDS
3 OF HIS FAMILY
Then Is Shot in a Duel With a
Poiceman-His Wife May
Be Fatally Hurt.

Washington, D. c, March 2O.-Her-
man Kabansky. a grocer, shot his
wife, mOther-in-law and brother-in-law,
and was himself wounded after a pis-
tol duel with 4 policeman His wife
viii probably die. Domestic truobles-
Oak Park. Ca. March 2O.-J. +. Eu-
banks. farmer killed his wife with an
are and his two little daughters with a
knife as they slept. he then fired the
nome and several other farm buildings.
and fatally shot himself. He is be-
heyed demeuted.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-20
Federal League Asks for
Injunction to Restrain
Bill kiIIifer.
TEST RESERVE CLAUSE
Catcher Returns to PhillieS
After Signing With New
Chicago Club.

Grand Rapids, Mich, March 90
The first legal shot of the baseball
war OF 1914 was fired here today by
the Federal league In filing a petit
ton with the United States district
court for the western district of Mich
igan asking for an injunction to re-
strain William ]. Killifer, Jr.. former
" catcher of the Philadelphia Nationals,
from playing baseball with any club
other than the Chicago Federals.
Judge Sessions was absent from
the city and it was impossible to Sc
cure a temporary restraining order.
The prayer for this was stricken out
and instead April 8 fixed as the date
for the hearing of the question of
temporary Injunction.
Killifer signed a three year contract
with the Chicago Federals, but after
ward was persuaded that the reserve
clause in his old contract with the
Philadelphia club held him legally to
Philadelphia, and Joined his former
team. The suit involves the legality
of the reserve clause, long regarded
as one of the bulwarks of organized
baseball The suit. was brought in
the western Michigan district because
Killifer is a resident of Paw Paw,
Mich.
the organization of
the Chicago Federal League baseball
club for the purpose of maintaining
baseball club, the bill declared that
1t was necessary to engage the SER
vices of baseball players of unique
and extraordinary skill and expert
ness, among whom was the defend
ant" Bill Killifer.
Weeghman Signs Complaint.
The complaint, which was signed
by Charles Weeghman, president OF
the Chicago Federal League Baseball
club. told OF the signing of the con-
tract by Killifer in which he agreeu
to play for three years for the Chi
cago Federals for a total OF S17,500,
or s5,S33.33 q year. The contract,
copy OF which was attached to the
petition for an enjoining order, ex-
pressly stipulated, the court was IN
formed, that Kiliifer agreed to devote
his entire time and attention to the
service of the Chicago Federals. The
court was informed that $500 was ad-
yanced to Killifer on account, and was
accepted by him, and is still retain /
ed.
Failure to report for practice. in
with his contract, was al
legged against Killifer.
A tribute to the ability of Catcher I
Killifer was contained in a paragraph !
which informed the court that the de- 7
fendant is a baseball player, towit: a 4
OF unique and extraordinary 1
skill and expertness. and of such per- |
sonal and intellectual character that /,
his loss cannot be substantially COM /
pensated for by the services of some .
0ther baseball catcher"
The bill set forth that the Chicago /
Federals will suffer irrepaHable in
Jury unless a restraining order issues /
enjoining Catcher Killifer from play
ng with clubs other than the Chi |
cago Federals, and more particularly |
With the Philadelphia Nationals, with
whom the complainant believes KILL
'er is now in active practice in pre-
'arstion for the opening of the base
ball season
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-20
THE WEATHER
Forecast Till p. m. Tomorrow, fol
Rock Island, Davenport, Moline
and Vicinity.

Increasing cloudiness tonight be-
coming unsettled Saturday, colder Sat
urday. The lowest temperature to-
night will be about 25 degrees; mod
crate shifting winds Saturday.
Temperature at a. m. 2L Highest
yesterday %. lowest last night 20.
per hour.
Precipitation none.
Relative humidity at p. m. CT at z
a. m. 80.
Stage of water 3.3 fall of I in last
"a hours.
J. NJ. SHERIER, Local Forecaster.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-20

Maxine Castillo, the Mexican ban
dit charged with the Cumbre tunnel
disaster, is still being held by the U.
S. authorities, at Fort Bliss. Tex. Villa
is anxious to get hold of Castillo and
kill him. but Uncle Sam seems unwill-
ing 10 turn him over TO the rebel lead
er or to anyone else in Mexico. This
is a very recent picture of the bandit,
and was taken at Fort Bliss.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-20
Philadelphia

Paiiadelphia-The entire estate Of
Joseph Fels, millionaire and single-tax
advocate, was left to his widow with
the exception of $4,000 willed to Wal
ter Coates of Middleboro. England, ''as
a token of appreciation of faithfulness
to me and as a man." Coates was Mr..
Fels' secretary.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-20
CONTRACTORS IN
PLOT TO KILL BILL
Chicago Attorney Tells of Con
tributions to Pay For Lobby
ing at Washington.

Washington. d. C., March 2O.-At-
torney Edward Boyle Of Chicago tesu-
ned before the senate lobby commit
Zee today that while no specific fund
Vas raised BY prison labor contractors
70 defeat the Hughes bill TO regulate
shipment Of prison products, he had
sppeared before the congressional COM
mittee as a representative OF contract
ors opposed TO the measure and he
said under agreement various contract
ofs contributed. He had received no
retainer.
$4,000 Safe Robbery In South.
Gallatin. Tenn, March 2O.-Robbers
oieT the sac of the First National
bank, and escaped with $4,000.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-20
Washington Team Wins.

Charlottesville, Va, March 20.-Re-
cruits and a few veterans of the Wash
ington Ameriscan league team yester-
day defeated the University of Virginia
nine, to 4. The game was called at
the end of the sixth inning on account
of cold.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-20
EARTH SWALLOWS MINERS
AND SHANTY IN THE EAST

Pottsville, Pa, March 20.-The earth
opened and swallowed two miners and
a shanty on the mountainside today.
There is no trace OF the men or build
ing. They may have been dropped 500
feet and it may require weeks to learn
their fate.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-20
Boston, With Evers, Wins.

Macon. Ga, March 20.-The Boston
National league club defeated the New
ark. N. J., International league team,
to 2. Shortstop Maranville and Sec
ond Baseman Evers of Boston played
sensational ball. L. Zimmerman and
Tooley scored Newark's runs with
homers
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-20
EXPOSITION Officers Reelected.

San Francisco. March 20.-Presi-
dent Charles c. Moore and all officers
of the Panama-Pacific International
exposition were rejected by the board
of directors yesterday, following the
reelection of the entire board by the
stockholders.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-20

Washington, d. c., March 20.-A hot
debate, which ended without action,
followed proposal of Volsted, Mime
sofa, to expel McDermott. Illinois,
from the house when the judiciary
committee met to consider resolutions
of censure in connection with the
Mulhali charges.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-20
CHICAGO To STOP
JAIL LABOR SALE

Chicago, ILL.,, March 20.--The con.
tract labor system under which the
labor of prisoners I'm Chicaso's BRIDE
well has been sold to private contrsc-
tors has been declared illegal BY the
corporation counsel and viii - asot
ished May /,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-20
Milk Demands Dropped.

Chicago, ILL.,, March 2O.-Cessationso OF
active hostilities in the conflict over
milk prices was announced by the Milk
Producers association, which advised
members there was doubt whether it
would be advisable to press the de-
mands now.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-20
Shot in FIGHT over Woman.

Decatur. ILL.,, March 20.-Richard
Roderick, a Wabash conductor, was
shot and fatally wounded by Ed
Phipps. Wabash engineer, following
a quarrel over Mrs. Phipps. Phipps
gave himself up.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-20
voIcanoIoqIst Burned.

Toxic, Japan, March 20.-Frank Fer
rett, American volcanologist, was
slightly burned on the hands and legs
by an explosion of molten lava while
studying the volcano Sakura Jima.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-20
kOETTER'S LIFE IS
ASKED BY STATE

Chicago, Ill. March 2o.-The trial
Of Handsome Jack" Roetters. accus-
ed Of the murder OF Mrs. Emma Kraft
u Cincinnati, was begun today. He
plead mot guilty" The state asks the
death penalty.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-20
Peter e. Marcy Dead.

Spirit Lake. Iowa, March 2O.-Peter
f. Marcy. 20. former deputy revenue
collector of northern Iowa, is dead.
He was widely known in northern
Iowa.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-20
Athletics Blank waycross.

Waycross, Ga, March 20.-The Phil
adelphia American league team won
from the Waycross, Ga, State league
team, to 0. McInnis. Philadelphia's
first baseman, hit homer i'm the
seventh inning. scoring one run ahead
OF him
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-20
ASTRONOMICAL EVENTS.

Evening stars: Mars. Venus, Saturn
Morning stars: Jupiter, Mercury. Tn.
Pieiades seen favorably, due west. mid.
way OF the heavens about d. IN
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-20
New Altitude Flight Record.

Johannesthal, March 2O.-Altituds
record 12.303 feet for flight with three
passengers established by Thelen Ger
man, aviator.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-20

Associated Press
Exclusive Wire
The Holly chieftain., 1914-10-09
COMMERCIAL CLUB.

The Commercial Club held the
annual election of officers last
Tuesday evening, and plans are
under way which will make same
the strongest organization of
boosters in the valley.
The reports of the various COM
mittees were heard, which
showed the club to be in rather
poor financial condition, many
members being in arrears on
dues. This is a matter which
will be remedied at once, and all
behind on their dues should pay
up at once, as the dues will pay
off all indebtedness.
The following were elected as
a Board of Directors for the en-
suing year: J. S. McMurtry, G.
w. Smeltzer, Robt. E. Wilson,
John Duncan, l.. M. Appel, A.
?. Knuckey and J. w. Wilkin.
Immediately after their election
the new board was called to-
gether and elected officers for the
year, as follows; G. W. Smeltzer,
president, l.. M. Appel, Treas
urer and Robt. E. Wilson, secre-
tary.
The local club has as nicely fit
ted rooms any town of it's size in
the state; many new plans are
being discussed and under the
guiding hand of Mr.. Smeltzer no
doubt much good will be accom-
plished by the club this year.
If you are not member of the
club NOW is the time to join.
The Holly chieftain., 1914-10-09
M. M. SIMPSON

When the McClave district
brought forth M. M. Simpson as
their candidate for the nomination
for State Senator. they did so
with full understanding as in
regard to the work he had accom-
plished when a member of the
state legislature and were willing
to abide by the decision of the
people as regards same; believing
that with further opportunity
in the public office of the state
that he would be able to accom-
plish much more for the welfare
of the state.
Mr.. Simpson was one of the
authors of House Bill No. 254.
known as the Highway Commits
sion bill, and House Bill No. 255,
known as the State Road Fund
bill, and it was largely through
his efforts that these bills were
enacted into laws.
The old Pork Barrel" system
of apportioning the state road
fund was in a great measure con-
trolled by political graft and in
trigue, some counties getting the
lions share and others compar-
atively nothing.
With the state road funds in
the hands of the Highway Com
mission, and the money expended
under the provisions of the High
way Commission bill, every
county in the state gets it's pro
rata share, without any political
graft or wire pulling.
AS a member of the Nineteenth
General Assembly Mr.. Simpson
was intensely interested in con-
structive legislation of this kind.
His every affort was directed
toward matters that were for the
benefit of the public as a whole.
Mr.. Simpson makes but one
promise to the people of this SEN
atorial district as to what he will
do if elected by them to the office
of State Senator on the Demo-
cratic ticket, and that promise is:
Il will protect your interests and
look after your business in the
same manner l handle my own."
What more could you ask -?
The Holly chieftain., 1914-10-09
RoWE-VINCENT

Last Saturday afternoon at2::3O
o'clock Mrs. Enfield Rowe of this
town was united in marriage to
Oscor E. Vincent, the ceremony
taking place at the Methodist
parsonage in Lamar and Rev. In
man performing same.
Both the contracting parties
have long been residents Of this
section and have a large circle of
friends, to whom their marriage
come as a surprise. They will
reside in this town.
This is the third marriage in
Rowe family during the past
three months, two daughters Of
Mrs. Vincent having been mar
ried during that time. The COM
munity joins with the Chieftain
in wishing the newly married
couple a long and pleasant jour-
ney over the matrimonial sea.
The Holly chieftain., 1914-10-09
TOWN COUNCIL

Monday evening the council
wrestled with the dust storm
problem, numerous plans as to
the best way as to abate this nu-
stance being suggested.
1t was finally decided as the ex-
pense of maintaining sprinkling
cart would be excessive, that a
small hose several hundred feet
in length, would be purchased,
and that the town marshal would
be instructed to keep the streets
sprinkled with same in the bust
ness part of town. This method
has been found very effective in
some large cities and will nc
doubt prove SO here.
The hose will be mounted on a
specially made reel, which will
enable the marshall to move same
readily.
The dust storms of the past
week have been Unusually annoy
ing, and this paper is glad to see
the council take this measure for
relief
The Holly chieftain., 1914-10-09
MAY HAVE WAR HERE.

Word was received here from
Denver last week that N. F.
Vidal, former town clerk ofHolly,
had been ordered by the French
government to report in France
for service.
Upon learning this news Mr..
Ed Haberstroh at once dictated a
letter to Mr.. Vidal inviting him
to settle the war right in Holly,
advising him that if he thought
he could click" even one German
that here was the place to get
over the idea. Mr.. Haberstroh
also suggested that he see to it
that his life insurance premiums
were paid.
Mr.. Vidal has not yet answered
this letter but Mr.. Haberstroh is
keeping close tab on all trains to
see that he does not sneak"
through here in the night.
Later-Mr. Vidal has been able
to get the French to allow him to
remain in this country so there
will be no war here.
The Holly chieftain., 1914-10-09
BEET PRICES RAISED

On Tuesday the Holly Sugar
Company made the announcement
that on account of the war and the
increased prices that the company
is now receiving for sugar, that
they would raise the price paid on
beets for this years delivery.
This action is taken voluntarily
by the company, they having made
their contracts for these beets last
spring, and not being obligated in
any manner to make the increase.
This action means that the beet
growers will receive nearly $780,
600 more than their contracts call
for.
In letter sent out by Mr.. Sin
sheimer, he states that this action
has no bearing whatsoever on the
price to be..paid on 1915 contracts.
The schedule of prices calls for
a scale of from $500, for beets
testing from IL to IA per cent, up
to $3.50 for beets testing l94 per
cent.
The Holly chieftain., 1914-10-09
BEET HARVEST

The work of harvesting the
crop of beets raised in this vicin-
ity-was begun Monday, all the
beet dumps being in operation,
and it is estimated that in thirty
days the harvest will have been
made.
A total acreage this year was
much less than heretofore, the
growers preferring to use their
land for other purposes, but in
the neighborhood Of 100 acres
are to be harvested. Mr.. Hav-
lick estimates that the tonnage
will be a trife over 10000, or
nearly twenty tons per acre.
Ten dumps are being operated,
twenty-five men being used to
conduct same. These dumps are
situated at various points along
the railway within convenient
distances from most of the beet
centers.
The beets are being shipped to
the Swink factory, same starting
the campaign last week.
The Holly chieftain., 1914-10-09
SPLENDID MEETING

AT the Pres sbyterian Church last
Sunday evening a very large con-
gregation gathered in response to
President Wilson's proclamation
requesting the people to pray for
peace. This request was read by
Mayor j. B. Harden. Seated on
the platform with him were Super
intcndent II. S. CIewell and Rev.
E. A Spence and the Rev. Wiley
K. Wright, each of whom II ade
brief addresses. Misses Della and
Marie Oelfke sang a duet accom-
panied by the violin. played by
Charles Griffith with Miss Wood
ring at the piano.
Miss Ruby Miller read com.
munication from the American Red
Cross Association. The offering
received by Dr. F. D. Pratz and Mr..
John Adkins amounting to $3.50,
which was turned over to Mayor
Harden, and has been forwarded
by him to Washington for the work
of the Red Cross.
A marked feature of the service
was the choir of about fifty young
people who led in service of song
which was greatly enjoyed by all.
The pastors led the people in a
very earnest and solemn service OF
prayer. 1t a meeting which will
long be remembered by all who
were there.
The Holly chieftain., 1914-10-09

For SALE-Nine good milk COWS,
l team mares 5 and 6 years old,
both with foal; aud wagon and har-
ness; mare in foal with 4 months
old mule colt.
VIM. W. Wilbur. 19 1t
See Dixon for cleaning and
pressing.
L. M. Appel spent several days
in La Junta this week on business
affairs.
New stock of cereals just re.
ceived. Fresh, crisp and tasty.
Try the Punch rolled oats. Butler
& Harlan.
LosT-Gold pin set with brill.
iants last Thursday afternoon. Re-
turn to Mrs. Thos. Paschall or the
Chieftain for reward.
F. II. Allen writes special bus.
mess mans accident and health in.
surance policy which is hummer.
See him about it. 14tf
Fred Morich, who has been en-
ployed at the Holly Pharmacy for
several months. has returned to
Lamar, whefe he has a position as
lineman.
According to the Syracuse Jour.
nal, Henry House was married
several weeks ago in Illinois, where
he now lives, to College girl of
that state. His many friends here
extend congratulations.
the Holly Dancing Club gives
the first of their dances of the sea-
son at the armory this evening.
The club, which is truly social
organization, has taken in many
new members this yeer,
The Holly chieftain., 1914-10-09
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH SERVICES
FoR SUNDAY, OCT. 11TH

FoR SUNDAY, OCT. 11TH
1890 A. NJ. Church and Bible
school service. Preaching by the
pastor on Giving Our Best to
God"
6:45 ?. NJ. Christian Endeavor
service. Topic, Next Steps for
Our Society, Leader, Miss Nellie
Garrison.
7:3OP.M "Militarism and Christ:
Is Disarmament PossibleY" will
be the subject of the sermon by
the pastor. Special music.
All are cordially invited.
Have some of the incest furnish
ed rooms in town for rent See J
s, McMurtry, lG
The Holly chieftain., 1914-10-09
ANNoU NcEMNEr


the candidates for a political Of
flee to make a house to house
canvas soliciting votes, and often
people think unless the candidate
sees them personally that they
are not interested enough in
their vote to ask for it.
| am candidate for reelection
to the office of County Superin-
tendent of Schools, and am inter-
ested to such degree that |
would be glad of an opportunity
to see each person individually
and ask for your support as a
candidate for the office named,
but l feel that l will not be able
to see nearly all the people of the
county no matter how anxious |
may be to do so.
At this time of year school
matters demand constant atten-
ton. and every one knows that
school interests can not help but
be neglected when the County
Superintendent has to play
politics.
DR.. A. E. Winship, Editor of
the Journal of Education, says:
Whoever forces County Su-
perintendent to rob the schools
of effort and devotion to their
professional needs for months
that he may have the salary of
the man in Office, comes very
nearly being an enemy to his
country"
The object of this publication
is to have the public know how l
feel in regard to reelection. l
am very anxious to be reelected
as County Superintendent of
Schools as it requires, at the least
time, two years for d Superin-
tendent to become acquainted
with the conditions Of his work;
with local situations; with the
needs of each community; with
teachers; with children and with
citizens.
In two years time the Super
intendent has the work where he
understands conditions and is in
a position to do more efficient
work.
DR.. Winship says that it re-
quires four years for County
Superintendent to acquaint him.
self with the conditions of his
work and that he has not begun
to be highly efficient until near
four years in service. If this be
true, we can not have efficient
County Superintendents, for Sup
erintendents are usually Superin-
tendents once and once only;
sometimes for a single term, 1.-TWO
years. occasionally for more, but
with the average length of SER
vice of four years.
In the two years that l have
served as County Superintendent
l have tried to make a careful
study of school conditions and
feel that | am now in a position
to put into effect the work which
has been carefully outlined.
.. l earnestly solicit the support
of the voters Of Prowers County
in giving me time to carry out
some of the plans l have only
had time to formulate.
Yours very truly,
Minnie Adele Utter,
County Superintendent of