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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-20
MAN SUCCEED and
ROBBED IN ALLEY
BY TWO CITIZENS
Davenporter Struck Knockout
Blow and $3.50 in Bills
Is Stolen From Him.
HOLD ONE TO GRAND JURY
Sylvester McEacheron Arrested by
Kinney Is Bound over, Although
He Attempts Proof of AIibi.
Give us a dime for a can"

Give us a dime for a can"
Cant"
Refused the money, two men dealt
knockout blow to John Leasure,
Davenport, in an alley between
Twenty-first and Twenty-second streets
and between Third and Fourth ave
nues, about 1870 o'clock yesterday
morning and stole $3.50 from the
mans pocket.
Sylvester McEacheron, 2506 Fifth
avenue, was held to the grand jury
this morning on a charge of assault
ing and robbing Leasure. Tom Ryan,
also another local resident, was ar
rested but was dismissed as there was
no evidence against him.
Leasure told the following story this
morning: 81 was standing near
Twenty-second street and Third ave
nue. and went into the alley. 1t was
shortly before noon. AS l was stand
ing there two men ran up to me and
asked me for dime so that they
could get a drink. l refused them and
they jumped me.
Struck After Yelling.
81 tried to fight them off and yelled
for help. AS l did so one of them
struck me with something heavy be-
low the ear and l went down. l re-
member that this man here (pointing
to McEacheron) reached in my watch
pocket and took the money. l saw
him just after l yelled and just before
the other fellow hit me"
After the assault the police were
called and several men who saw the
two men go in the alley were queried.
Ryan was arrested yesterday and
Leasure was apprehended this morn
ing at his home by Officer John Kin
ney.
Frank Tillem, 1414 Twenty-second
street, who just previous to the rob-
berry had been talking with Leasure
about work for today, identified Nc
Eacheron as having gone in the alley
with another man and returning run
ming displayed the bills to his part
ner of Twenty-first street. Tillem
could not state whether Ryan was the
other man but said that he looked like
him.
Joe Christian, who resides in the
Arlington hotel, also witnessed the af-
fair, but could not identify Ryan as
being the other assailant. He claimed
that McEacheron was one of the men.
Tries to Prove Alibi.
McEacheron stated to the court
that he was not guilty and that he was
at his home from o'clock in the
morning until this morning when he
was arrested by Officer Kinney.
Mrs. Frances Follmer, who resides
on the second floor of the fiat occu-
pied by the McEachTon's, testified that
McEacheron, to her knowledge. had
been home all day. Angus McEach-
eron, a brother of the defendant, tes-
tilted to the same.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-20

from cruise in the arctic. The cap
tain reported that he tried for four
teen days to break through the ice
field to reach Wrangell Island and TO
take off the men OF the Stefansson ex-
ploring expedition. who have been ma
rooned there since the old whaler Kar-
LUX was crushed i'm the ice last winter.
The ice field was so heavy that the Kit
was unable TO approach nearer than
40 miles TO Wrangell island and final
ly abandoned the attempt.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-20
Will HOLD TESTS
FOR FAIR SCHOOL
Boys Who Want to Attend
Event at Springfield Must
File Application Saturday.

Rock Island county lads between the
ages of Is and 81 are eligible to COM
pete for places as delegates to the
Boys State Fair school, which is to be
held in October at Springfield.
Those desiring to take the test must
file applications with the county sup
erintendent of schools, Miss Lou Har-
ris, on or before July 25. The exam
nation is to be held at O'Clock on the
afternoon of Aug. 1, the board of ex-
aminers being composed of the presi-
dent of the county farmers institute,
the chairman of the board of super
visors and the county superintendent.
The list of those qualifying as dele
gates must be filed on or before Aug.
with C. F. Mills, Springfield.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-20
legal
Masters Sale.


ty-ss:
In the Circuit Court. In Chancery. ~
Archibald s. Huber, complainant ys.
Louise Elizabeth Huber. Dorothy Julia
Huber, Archibald s. Huber, guardian of
Louise Elizabeth Huber. and Dorothy
Julia Huber, minors, and Margaret Tay-
Tor, trustee. defendants Partition.
General No. 1904.
Notice is hereby given that by virtue
of a decree of said court, entered in
the above entitled cause, on the tenth
OOth) day of July, A. d. 1914, shall.
on Monday, the third Ord day of Aug
ust, A. d. 1914. at the hour of 1913
o'clock In the forenoon. at the east door
of the court house in the city OF Rock
Island in said county OF Rock Island,
to comply with said decree. sell at pub
cash in hand the certain parcel of land.
situate in the county of Rock Island
and state of Illinois. known and de-
scribed as follows, to-wit: Lot No two
CD in block No three CD, in that part
of the city of Rock Island known as and
called wallace Grove" Provided the
said bid upon the premises hereinbefore
described shall be equal to at least two.
thirds (2-3) OF the valuation put upon
commissioners heretofore appointed
herein by the court to make partition
thereof Terms of sale: cash in hand
Dated at Rock Island, Ill, this nth
day of July. A d. 1914.
JOSEPH L. HAAS. -
Master in Chancery. Rock Island Coun-.
~, Illinois.
Marion E Sweeney. compliments So
1icitor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-20
SOONSTARTW WORK
ON MOLINE CABLE.
w. Thomas, Construction Fore
man for Telephone Com
pany Arrives Here.

The work Of laying the new under
ground cable connecting the main
trunk lines of the Central Union Tele-
phone company in Rock Island ant
Moline will begin within day or two.
William Thomas, construction fore
man for the company, arrived in the
city this morning and is on the job.
This big Improvement will mean the
removal of all the poles now support
ing the overhead cables of the trunk
line from here to Moline.
The estimates for the new su/mar-
inc cable from Rock Island to Daven-
port have been turned in, and the
manufacture of the equipment has al
ready been started by the Western
Electric company at Chicago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-20
THEFT OF ENGINE
may MEAN ARREST
Rock Island Man Is Said to
Have Stolen Motor Car
From Silvis Shops.

After a search lasting over month
and a half, the special agent for the
Rock Island located an engine to a
motor car, which was stolen from the
shops at Silvis June Z.
A search began and later the body
minus the engine was found ditched
in Rock river. near the roads bridge
over that stream.
Several days ago the engine, valued
at $40, was found in the possession
of Harry Hill, Rock Island, who is
camping on the stream. He explained
that he had purchased it from Rock
Island man for SIS.
The latter has gone, and it is claim
ed that his present location is known.
His arrest and prosecution may fol-
low.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-20

er, Mrs. Nora Carter, Miss Emma Car
nefix, George Clark, Evelyn Dale, VIII
Dempster, w. N. Evers, Miss Admire
Francis, Nellie Grace and Harry Grace.
Sam Gooden, John Hazlett, L. Hub
bard, John Hermes, William Robert
Kelley. Mrs. Hazel Lumburg, Svetozer
Milich, William Markee, J. A. McDon-
NELL, Misses Osterman and Sarneys,
Roy, Rongge, Clarence Rutze, George
Rutter, H. E. Riggs, Mrs. Maize Som
mers. Miss Helen Smith, F. C. Syrett,
G. Tanner, Mrs. Robert E. White. Ey.
erett White.
HARRY P. SIMPSON,
Postmaster.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-20
REV. H0LLEY OPEN
MILAN CHAUTAUQUA

The opening number in the six-day
chautauqua given by the Meneley sys-
tenn under the auspices of the Milan
Woman's Christian Temperance union
was held yesterday afternoon. Ses-
sions were held in the tent erected at
the corner of Fourth and Water
streets Rev. Mr.. HOlley gave lee
ture on How TO Be Happy" taking the
time that had been allotted to the Men
eley Male quartet which was unable to
be present.
In the evening Thomas j. Kellam, an
Interpreter and reader gave several
numbers, one in German dialect and
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-20
APpO|NTMENTSTO
BE FIRST ACT OF
NJ, WA. COUNCIL
Will Be Given Out After
Wv Organization Is Effect
ed by Head officers.
ouIY TWO CHANGES MADE
Banker Will Be Succeeded
New Men but the Others
Will Be the Same.

new executive council OF the
-, Woodmeu of America viii be
n.,i.sd some time tomorrow. pre-
s--.hIv in the morning But two
.s.-rss will be made over the old
- that OF head clerk and Of head
banker. ---., -,
:. -rsc,ed BY the members arising
49, their seats. stepping out. and
-, IN all but two cases returning to
,hssr chairs
w.io- e ". HAYES. head clerk.
- he arises Will not return, but
=, souin-law. James B. Mcnamara.
N take his place. d. 5. Meyers. Of
po,,iac. head banker. will be sue
..ssed by John d. Volz of indianapolis,
I'D
Will Make Appointments
Immediately after the organization
# the new head council the appoint
nsuts 10 minor Offices will be made.
Ire appointive officers consist OF a
,s,srsl attorney. an editor, a board
~ not more than three supreme meui-
rsI directors. and q stare or provincial
MEDICAL director in each OF II states,
provinces and territories.
An assistant head clerk also TO take
the place OF Mr.. Mcnamara will be
named. Heretofore two general at
to-ueys have been appointed, but at
the Toledo head camp meeting it was
decided to have only one
Head Consul Talbot will also ap-
point a number of standing commit
tees from among the members Of the
order. The committees are law, Gre
dentials. mileage and per diem, ap-
peals and grievances, head camp and
ssnatOrium-
While indications are today that the
organization of the new council will
take place in the morning. matters
may come up that will cause a post
ponement such as the delay of the re-
celpt Of the bonds OF the officers by
the board Of auditors and their ap-
prevail
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-20
CASE POSTPONED;
JUROR TAKEN I'LL
Controversy Over Paving of
Twenty Third Street Con-
tinued in County Court.

Owing TO the illness of Charles Cal
lahan. one Of the jurirs in the Twenty
third street paving controversy pend
ing in county court. the case was con-
tinued this morning by Judge b. S
Bell until Thursday morning at 10
clock
The jury is passing on the question
of benefits 10 be derived from paving
Twenty-third street, Second to Fourth
avenue. The DIRECTORS to the improve
ment are Katherine Huber and the l.
Huber estate, represented by B. D.
Connolly and II. ID. Mack. Sarah Cru
baugh and NJ. J. Murphy. whose attor-
ney is J. X. Scott ]. F. Witter repre-
sents the city
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-20
SAID MAN THREW
A BRICK AT HIM
Former City Detective Has
Louis Kohles Arrested for
Assaulting Him.

Dick Carnes. 1885 Seventh avenue,
formerly a detective on the local po-
lice force. told a story III police court
this morning of an alleged assault per-
pertrated upon hi mby Louis Kohles
of this city.
The affair, according to Mr.. Carnes,
occurred about 10 o'clock Friday night,
on Twenty-sixth street near Fifth ave
nue. when Kohles threw brick at him.
He said that the missile narrowly
missed his head.
Several other witnesses told a story
which corroborated that of the former
detective and a continuance was taken
until tomorrow at which time more tes-
timony on both sides will be taken.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-20
MORE SPEEDERS
FINED IN COURT
Moline Doctor Given Contin-
uance as He Stated He Was
Answering Urgent Call.

DIR. Perry H. Vessel. a Moline physi-
clan. stated TO Police Magistrate c. ].
Smith that he was travelling rapidly in
his automobile when arrested by Off
Ger Carey on Seventh avenue Satur-
day afternoon, because he was ans
wering an emergency call in this city.
a little girl having broken her leg.
Magistrate Smith Is to investigate
the case, and if the doctors story is
true will dismiss the case. 1t was con-
tinued until Saturday.
Edward Meneck, driver for Peter
sens department store IN Davenport,
was arrested this morning by officer
Carey and fined SO and costs by Mag
istrate c. J. Smith
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-20
ATTEMPT TO RIDE
MULE IS FAILURE
Samuel Blackwell Breaks His
Leg in Vain Effort to
Mount New Steed.

While attempting to ride a brand
new mule which the Sylvan Ice com
pany has Just purchased, Samuel Black
well, a teamster for the city of Moline,
residing at 2Os First street, Moline.
was thrown from the animal and in the
fall his leg was broken.
The accident occurred yesterday
morning about 1920 at the barns of
the company at Forty-fourth street and
Third avenue, this city Mr.. Black
well. Boosting of his ability as a rider,
got astride one of the new mules of
the concern, but the seemingly docile
and sleepy animal became all ANNA
ton at once and pitched his mount
over his head. DR.. A II. Arp was
summoned and the man was
removed to the hospital. where 1t is
said he is getting along as nicely as
could be expected.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-20
REDUCING pencil
SURELY ACTIVE IN
BOYS CLOTHING
rice on Everything for Boys Are Ex-
uenely low and NJ. & K. Are Prov
ing Their Superiority as Boys
ciothiers.

Inis biggest and most dependable
ttntity clothing store has turned its
~ DAYLIGHT boys' department. on the
.h'a moor. into place where one dol
AZ VII do the work Of TWO in buying
s09s clothing Of unusually good quail
Even under ordinary conditions this
's section is an economical place
az lnCity parents TO buy clothing
~, W. tneir boys. but now. during our
Semmer Clearing sale the savings
~ NJ extremely unusual and startling.
candidly advise. parents not to
@ef'ook an opportunity like this to
- on boys apparel that will be
lied badly soon as school opens
eAien isn't very far away.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-20
CATCH MAN WHO STOLE
FROM THE POOR HOUSE

The man who burglarized the poor
house near Davenport last Thursday
night has been taken into custody by
the Davenport police. He is Joseph
Burke. a former inmate of the institu-
ton, who was discharged some time
ago. Burke took SO worth of cloth
ing and. other belongings of the in
mates and escaped from the building.
All the news all the tlme-The
Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-20
ADVERTISED LETTERS

United States Postoffice. Rock Is
land, July 20. 1914. Advertised List
No. %:
Mrs. Mary Anderson. Earl Anderson,
Mrs Nellie Bomdean, Mrs. Esteila
Boyden, w. Burke. Miss Leonne Coop
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-20

one in negro. Mr.. Kellam and w. H.
Whitaker gave a number of selections
with organ chimes and marimbaphone
and solos were given by II. G. Albrecht.
W. II. Whitaker and d. F. Kelliker. The
attendance was very encouraging both
at the afternoon and evening perform
ance.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-20
$4,000 DAMAGES
ASKED IN ACTION
Edward H. Block Brings Suit
Against John Wiss and
Charles E .Whiteside.

Suit for $1,000 damages was start
ed this morning in circuit court by Ed
ward H. Block against John Wise and
Charles E. Whiteside. Only the prae-
cpe has been filed.
When asked today relative TO the
grounds for the action, Attorney p. j.
Aeersman. counsel for Block, refused
10 discuss the case. 81 am not at lib
s-ty to give out any facts in the suit
At present" he said, but the declara-
ton will be filed in a few days"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-20
FAIL TO REACH STEFANSSON

Ice Breaking Steamer Returns to
Alaska Port
Nome, Alaska, July 2O.-The ice
breaking steamer Kit arrived here
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-20

morning approved the certificate of
cost for the paving of Ninth avenue,
Twelfth to Twenty-first street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-20

Certificate Approved.
Judge B. S. Bell in county court this
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-07-09
LAUGHTER-DEFINED BY GREAT
= AUTHORITIES,

Laughter says Prof. Chas. Bell,
lis convulsive action of the diaph-
ram. In this state a person draws a
full breath and throws it out as inter
rupted, short and audible cachinna-
tons. This convulsion of the diaph-
ram is the principal part of the ply
steal manifestation of laughter. but
there are several accessories, especial
ly the sharp vocal utterances arising
from the violent tension of the larynx
and the expression of the features, this
being a more intense form of the
smile. In extreme cases the eyes are
moistened by the effusion from the
lachrymal glands"
Lord Roseberry recently defined
laughter as follows: Laughter is a
physical necessity. We live under 4
melancholy sky surrounded by a mel
ancholy ocean, and it is a physical ne
cessity. 1t exhilerates all social rela J.,
tons. The laugh of Sir Frank Lock
wood was osmething to make a stuff
ed bird rejoice, and those who listen
ed to the splendor of merriment which
he could impart by that laugh realize
the intense value of that emotional
exercise"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-07-09
male relative.

male relative
There can be little doubt that even
the most vice-ridden man in creation
is able and willing to give. direction to
the conduct of his women. With one
sex so ready to defray the whole ex-
pense of salvation for the other, why
should the spirit of women be restless
and disquieted? We leave the answer
to those who so sturdily maintain that
every home must have head and
man must be it.
To obey or not to obey That is the
question. Women must decide before
entering matrimony just how far her
right of thinking and acting for her
self" extends. If she cannot make up
her mind to put her conscience in her
husbands keeping, then the answer
should be, give up the husband and
keep the conscience, otherwise friction
may occur.-The Augusta Herald.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-07-09
STEVENS0N'S TRIBUTE TO HIS
NURSE.

The death of Robert Louis Steven
sons nurse, Alison Cunningham, will
recall his dedication to her of "Tho
Child's Garden of Verse"
For the long night you lay awake
And watched for my unworthy sake
For your most comfortable hand
That led me through the uneven land
For all the story books you read,
For all the pains you comforted,
For all you pitied, all you bore,
III sad and happy days of yore.
My second mother, my first wife,
The angel of my infant life,
From the sick child now we'll and ole
Take. nurse, the little book you hold
Rochester Post Express.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-07-09
To-Day Your Today

Good days and bad days exist only
in your head. The weather has moth
ing to do with it. Each day is what
you make it yourself. Bad weather is
only an unfortunate opinion.
Suppose it is raining pitchforks.
You get word that your salary has
been doubled or that forgotten uncle
has left you a million dollars. What
do you care about the weather then
Or suppose the person you love is dy-
ing. Unexpectedly turn for the bet
ter comes. The doctor says your dear
one will live. What if it is hotter
than Tophet? 1t is a good day, a
great day, happy day.
It's what you think and feel about
it that makes each day what it is. You
within yourself can make each day a
good day. Put down in the nate book
of your soul the poet Runeberk's
thought: Each day is a life"
When you get up in the morning.
throw back your shoulders and take a
deep breath. Meet the new day like a
man. Say to yourself: Another day,
another life!" For all we know, il
may be the only day Well ever have.
Let's make it the best day we can.
Let's strive to see that it is a day
worth while. Let's nave a step for
ward in our work. Let's do all the
good we can. Let's get all the happi-
ness we can to-day
Right now is the only time you can
control Yesterday is record. To-
morrow is a secret. To-day is yours,
is mine.-William Johnston.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-07-09
KEEPING STEP WITH PROGRESS

In the realm of fashion, men and
women-women especially-are adj
vised never to be the first to adopt a
new style nor the last to hold on to
an old style. If this advice were OBJ
served by everybody, and in all other
things, as we'll as dress the world
would not have progressed one inch
since Adam.
In the economy of nature and in
the world of business it is necessary
that there be somebody to start things
These we may call the progressive
folk. 1t happens, however, that many
things are started that are not worth
while, or that are positively hurtful to
humanity. Somebody must stand in
the way of such things, at the same
time holding on to the old until some
thing better has been found This
somebody we will call conservative
man.
Without doubt both good and bad
may be found in the old as we'll as in
the new. 1t behooves the progressive.
therefore, also to be a conservative;
and the conservative to be a progress
sive.
Keeping step with progress does
not mean taking up every new fad
Keeping step with progress means Sc
lecting and Incorporating into ones
life and affairs the best traits of the
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-07-09
OBEDIENCE IN WIVES

DR.. Anna A. Shaw has started
something" that happens to be admir-
ably adapted to the seasons need IN
the waw of discussions. DR.. Shaw has
announced that self-respecting women
should not promise to obey their hus-
bands. She is opposed to using the
word obey in the marriage service and
has spoken so emphatically on the
subject that she has aroused Indignant
protests from several of the clergy.
Thus the silly season is enlivened with
a topic which, though not new, is nor
likely to wane in interest while tn
days are long and affairs are not
pressing. One clergyman has come
into the controversy with ar express
sion of his personal opinion that a man
is a fool to marry a woman who ques
lions the marriage service.
An indignant woman makes reply
tC this that the supply of gullible and
subservient women is running a little
short these days and it is not every
man who can have things all his owr
way. A man might plan to wisely Sc
lect wife who would be his devoted
slave, his echo, his mirror of fiattery
but can women without minds of thei,
own be found in this time of feminin
ism, independence and emancipation
Another woman has to say, that 81
long as custom requires the man t,
say with all my worldly goods l the
'endow," or other words to that effect
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-07-09
The Southern Baptists and
Hospitals

The Southern Baptists believe in
hospitals. Here is record of what
they have and a partial record Of what
they are proposing. They have hos
pital plant at Dallas, Texas, worth a
half million dollars; Col Slaughter
has recently added 100000 to it. They
are operating a hospital at Houston,
Texas, The Baptist Tri-State Sana
forum at Memphis is worth 100000;
the Georgia Baptists have purchased
the Broughton Infrmary in Atlanta,
valued at S15O,OO0, and they have an
other movement on foot to raise $500
900 for Georgia hospital. We rejoice
in this good work our Baptist brethren
are doing. 1t shows that they are
trying to do the work of the Lord. In
the meantime what are the two hun
bred thousand Georgia Methodists go
in gto do fer that larger Wesley Mem
mortal Hospital? Remember, Mr.. Can
dler agrees to give three dollars fol-
each dollar the Georgia Methodists
will give to this cause. The truth Is
we ought to raise what is needc.
any morning between breakfast an,
dinner. Remember too, that the en-
larged hospital is for the Chart
work that is asked of the hospital
Wesleyan Christian Advocate.