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Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-11-24
POLICE FOLLOW
UP CLUE IN AUR0-
RA MURDER CASE
Attempt is Being Made to Trail Man
Seen Lettering Near Place
of Assault.

Aurora. Ill.,, Nov. 21--In their
search for the murderer of Miss
Jennie Miller, daughter of the form
er mayor, who was attacked with a
pipe wrench on Wednesday night
and received injuries from which she
died, the police last night were at
tempting to trail tall, slender man
answering the description of a lott
erer seen at the place of the assault.
He registered at an apartment
house as J. E. Schobles and gave his
home as St. Louis, Mo-, and Plain
field, ILL.,, as his temporary address
On the night Miss Miller was struck
down "Schobles" did not sleep in his
room and has not been seen since.
The handbag carried by Miss Miller
was found on the tracks of the Chi
cago, Burlington & Quincy railroad
Immediately behind the rooming
house.
The bag, which contained Miss
Miller's cards and a few trinkets,
was found by porter on his way to
work. He turned it over to the con-
ductor of his train, who upon arrival
at Memphis sent it to the Chicago
police.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-11-24
No Option on Cubs.
interest.

Chicago, Nov. 19.-Charles
Weeghman, Federal League official
never has had an option on any
amount of stock in the Chicago Ma
tional League club, and that club
will play next season as usual on
its west side grounds in this city.
Also Roger Bresnahan, catcher, will
succeed Merry O'Day as manager of
the Cubs next season
These positive statements were
made yesterday by Charles w. Muir
ply, part owner of the Cubs, upon
his return here from a conference in
Cincinnati, with Charles P. Taft,
supposed to be the p<incipal owner
of the Cubs
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-11-24
QUEER TANCLE
IN COURT TAKES
PLACE AT perry
Two Judges Claim Right to Bench
Problem Will Go to the
Supreme Court.

Perry, Ia, Nov. 2O.-A peculiar
situation exists here in regard to
the superior court of Perry, and the
tangle will not be Strengthened out
until the supreme court has passed
upon some of the points involved
At present there are two judges.
both of whom claim the right to
hold court.
At the time of the death of Judge
John Shortley, more than a year
ago, Robert S. Barr, an attorney
from Abel, was appointed to fill out
the uneXpired term, Judge ShOrtley
having been chosen to preside until
Jan. 1, 1915. At the election re-
Gently Judge Barr was candidate
for reelection and the friends of
Walter w. Cardell, a prominent at
torney of this city, induced him to
make the race. Cardell's name was
not proposed until after the time Of
fling had expired and it was neces-
sary to write his name on the bal
lots. Barr was defeated but through
his attorneys has contested the cleo
ton alleging that there is no pro-
vision in the nonpartisan judiciary
law allowing a name to be written
in. Cardell claims that the code
covers the matter and his contention
is upheld by Governor Clarke, who
issued his appointment, which went
into effect Nov. ~.
Since receiving the appointment,
Judge Cardell has presided at the
various sessions of the court, but
Judge Barr appears each day and
offers his services because he was
appointed to fill out term that did
not expire until 1915. The legal
phases of the matter will be taken
up at a special meeting of the board
Of supervisors of Dec 8, and both
sides have served notice that the
matter will be carried to the SUI
preme court.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-11-24
sioux CITY VETS
WIN THEIR FIGHT
Judge Hutchinson Holds Saloon Pc
tition is Valid.

Sioux City, Ia, Nov. 21.--Judgt
William Hutchinson yesterday hello
that the saloon petition giving the
saloon men consent to operate fol-
five years more, beginning Jan. 1
1916, was sufficient. His decision
affirms the action of the board of su.
pervisors.
John F. Joseph, attorney for the
Woodbury. County Anti-Saloon league
which attacked the validity of the
petition, announced that the case
would be carried to the Iowa SUI
preme court. Judge Hutchinson fix
ed the appeal bond at $500. Judg-
ments for costs was entered against
the anti-saloon league. The costs
are approximately 500.
The drys attacked the petition on
several grounds, their main conten-
ton being that the poll books were
not filed with the county auditor
two days after the election as re-
quired by law and that the poll
books were not properly certified by
the election officials and that copies
of the poll books were in the hands
of j. F.. Cass, counsel for the saloon
interest
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-11-24

scene shows a wharf at New York
City with another view of the liner;
the third scene represents the in
terror of millionaire's mansion in
New York and the final scene shows
ballroom in the same house. This
last scene is painted on silk to get
a certain lighting effect.
The gowns worn by the ladies are
from the Orange Costume Co. of
New York, and are fashioned after
the very latest Paris creations. The
chorus is delightful feature of the
company, inasmuch as the choristers
were selected not alone for their
good looks, but also for their vocal
ability. The principals of the cast
are players we'll seasoned to the re-
quirements of musical comedy. The
leading player is Frederic Santley
who though young in years is con-
sidered one of the most promising
young actors in the musical comedy
field.
At the armory opera house We'd
nesday evening. Nov. 25th.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-11-24
No Clue to the Mystery.

Mount Pleasant, Ia, Nov. 21.-
This city has a genuine mystery or
it's hands in the case of the poison.
ing of the members of the J. B. Jor.
dan family on Wednesday. Mr.. and
Mrs. J. B. Jordan and the 19-year-
old son, Cyrus, who were stricken
are making a slow recovery, but
Inez, the 14-year-old daughter, pass.
ed away on Wednesday shortly after
midnight.
There is no doubt but that the
members of this family were poison
ed by arsenic which by some means
or another had gotten into the pan
cake flour.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-11-24
Banker Out on Bonds.

Malvern, Ia, Nov PIE. H. Raj.
been in the county Jail at Glenwood
since the first of the month awaiting
while knowing his bank was insol-
vent, has been released on bond.
various sections of Missouri gave an
indemnifying bond after which four
residents of this county appeared as
sureties for his appearance in court
for trial. Ralston at once left for
Strahan. where his wife and five
children have been visiting.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-11-24
IMPORTANT AID.
VANTAGE GAINED
BY kA|SER'S men
Russian Retreat in Northwestern Po-
land Continues, Says
Berlin.
FRENCH AGAIN ARE REPULSED.
Attack at Combre, to the Southeast
of Verdun, is Checked by
Germans.
FRENCH AGAIN ARE REPULSED.

Berlin. (by wireless to London)
Nov. 20.-The German troops have
repulsed a French attack in the
neighborhood of Verdun in France
and the Russian retreat in north
western Poland continues, according
to an official communication issued
yesterday by the German general
army headquarters.
The text of the official statement
reads:
In West Flanders and in north
France no appreciate change in the
situation has taken place.
Heavy rains and SHOWS which
first soaked and then partly froze the
ground have made our movements
very difficult. A French attack at
Combre to the southeast of Verdun
was repulsed.
The situation on the East Prus-
East of the plain of the Mazurian
lakes the Russians captured an I'M
occupied fort in which wefe some old
obsolete cannon. The retreat OF the
enemy through Lipno and Neawaml
continues. Our attack has made
progress to the south of Plock.
mo decision yet has been reached
in the fighting around LODI and to
the east of CzenstochoWa."
A war bulletin issued here says:
The German fleet has succeeded
in partially closing the harbor of
Libau, Russia, through the sinking
of ships, and also has bombarded i'm
portant military positions. There is
no other news of importance" :,
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-11-24
POPULAR MUSICAL
COMEDY COMING
when Dreams Come True" at the
Armory Opera House, We'd
nesday, Nov. 25th.

If one wants pleasantly and prof
itably to while away an evening he
should by all means see when
Dreams Come True" There is SC
much diversified entertainment in
the play that one will readily finds
something of interest. If one longs
for melodrama see when Dreams
Come True" for it is melodramatic.
Should ones tastes be inclined to
farce, see when Dreams Come
True" as it is farcial. Does ones
fancy tend to musical comedy of the
brightest order, then see when
Dreams Come True" for it is musi-
cal comedy of the highest order, an
anomaly among musical comedies,
inasmuch as it is musical and has
real comedy throughout the entire
action.
when Dreams Come True" is one
of the most adroitly constructed
plays that has ever been seen on the
stage. Combining in the plot near
ly every form of stage entertain
ment, it is so cleverely done and
the sequences of events have such a
logical bearing on the whole play
that the story works out without
one incongruous incident to mar the
smoothness of the performance. The
music is by Slvio Helm who is we'll
known as the composer of Marie
Cahill's greatest successes and il
there are ideals in musical comedy,
Mr.. Helm is reaching after them in
the music of when Dreams Come
True" Several of the songs have be-
come immensely popular. The scenic
equipment is elaborate to the last
degree. The first scene represents
the deck of an ocean liner,and shows
the wonderful possibilities of the
scene painters art; the second
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-11-24
Red Cross Workers to Servia.

Washington, d. c., Nov. al
Additional American Red Cross units
for service in Servia will sail from
New York today on the Red Star
liner Finland. Arrangements for
their departure were completed yes
terday. The two units-six surgeons
nurses-will land at Patras, Greece,
whence they will embark on another
ship for Saloniki, then journey in
land either to Nish or Belgrade.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-11-24
Paid the Fiddler.

Williams Correspondent to ELS
worth News: Frank Woods and
Chas. Cole, two of our well-known
local nimrods, were gobbled up by
a state game warden, while hunting
ducks at Wall Lake last Saturday
evening. The boys blazed away at
a block Of webfooted beauties after
shutdown. which is a violation OF
the state game laws. The boys went
to Eagle Grove on Monday to "own
up and pay the fiddler
There is no refuge from confess
sion but suicide; and suicide is con-
fession.-Daniel Webster.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-11-24
Ames Janitor Killed.

Ames, Ia, Nov. 21.-Henry Will
kinson, for thirty years head janitor
of Iowa State college, was instant
ly killed yesterday when an auto
truck which he was driving upset
and threw him under the wheels. He
was one of the unique characters on
the campus and was known to thous-
ands of graduates of the institution
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-11-24

The street railway company appeal
ed and the verdict was set aside by
sent back for retrial. The verdict
was set aside on an error in the in
structions of Judge Clarence Mich
OILS.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-11-24
PrzemySl is Doomed.

Paris, Nov. 21.-A dispatch to the
Havas agency from Petrograd says:
1T is announced here that the
siege of Przemysl is rapidly ap-
preaching its end. The trenches sur
rounding the Notifications are in the
possession of Russian troops. Many
of the trenches are filled with lime.
confirming statements of prisoners
that cholera is raging in the garri-
son Of Przemysl."
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-11-24
Report Great Losses.

Berlin. (By wireless to Sayville)
Nov. 21.-Reports received yester-
day from Holland, according to in
formation given out in official cir
cles here, are to the effect that in
the fighting near Bixschoote and
Dixmude the French lost 10000
men and that 1900 British were
drowned in the User canal.
N No. r. -.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-11-24

For sale, 100 cords OF dry stove
wood. Martin phone 1907. L. T.
Mccartney. f-t-tf
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-29
As Formerly In October.

Chicago, Ill. Sept. 29.-Eight weeks
of war have apparently reduced the
conflict to a question of human ma
terial in reserve. Active events in
east Prussia are about to decide the
problem of a winter campaign. -Four
weeks of continued gigantic homicide
is indicated. The excitement Of this
supreme conflict has largely passed
from the markets in the sense or pro-
yiding abundant and roaring upturns.
but this cessation does not provide
safety for the seller on downturns. Far
from it. The difficulty of detailed old
crop and new seeding continental re-
ports is huge, but there will evidently
be enough October apprehension re-
garding 1915 supplies to feed the bull
side of wheat. Private observers al
ready say the old crop losses In
France will be very large and in Ger
many comparatively moderate.
The Sept. to Is downswing in De
cember wheat from 124 1-2 to 103 was
caused by heavy realizing, failure of
new buying power on the. advance,
cessation of export purchases, sue
cesses by allies that suggested short
war and an enormous American wheat
movement The decline was useful in
that II provided new ground for the be
lief that December wheat might be
standard in holding the s1.10. level
throughout the first 80 days of the
war. Following Sept. Is we have had
a procession of steady large exports,
weekly leap in the visible on large
go n a
thence by investors in awaiting breaks.
The wheat visible always Increases
substantially during October and the
market must pillow through this eco
nomic detail The bull surprises of
October are, however. likely to par
take OF reduced continental estimates.
The intimation that the English gov
eminent is sitting on the safety valve
of Liverpool wheat prices introduces
a new factor At first sight this claim
IS bearish. AT a second glance the in
weston perceives the necessity of a
check during this extraordinary sit
uation,
The war will embrace the super inn
portant 81 seeding days of October.
1914. While October may not be bear
corn month. the extreme bull force if
n drouth-battered corn crop is invari-
ably high for May corn is 2 IL to 3
cents below the September high. The
corn advances of September usually
strip the husk from every bullish corn
statistic. Temper of the price boom
ers becomes conservative. This tend !
ency also appears in oats during Octo |
Der. but it offset effectually this season !
by the dependence of western Europe |
on United States oats.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-29
MUNICIPAL MATTERS

| IAN ordinance providing for the con-
struction of concrete sidewalks on GER
tain streets and avenues in the city of
Rock Island, Illinois," which, on his
motion, was considered by unanimous
vote.
Mayor Schriver offered a resolution
that the ordinance providing for the
paving of Sixteenth street from First
to Second avenues, be adopted. Car
ried by unanimous vote.
Mayor Schriver offered a resolution
that the ordinance providing for con-
struction of the Waterman on Sixth
avenue from Thirty-frst to Thirty
fourth streets, be adopted. Carried by
unanimous vote.
Mayor Schriver offered a resolution
that the mayor be authorized to ad-
vertise for bids for the construction of
a six inch Waterman from Sixteenth
avenue north 500 feet, thence west 260
feet in the grounds of the Villa De
Cha ltal, together with two hydrants
and two valves. Carried: Ayes
Schriver. Hart, Reynolds, Bear. Nay
-Rudgren.
Mayor Schriver offered a resolution
that C. Hanson be allowed the sum of
s92 90 for % days as inspector on
Eiglith-and-a-half avenue, Twenty-fifth
to Thirtieth street, and that w. H.
SchriVer be all .w.,d the sum of $1,000,
inspectors fees, i've days on Seventh
street. Second to Fourth avenue, and
Second avenue, Seventh to Ninth
street. Carried b. unanimous vote.
Mayor Schriver offered a resolution
that the license issued to w. H. Hall
to operate and conduct a saloon at
hereby revoked, and the owner and
keeper thereof is hereby ordered to
keep same closed permanently and the
take possession of the license and
order the and keeper of the said
saloon to remove curtains and screens
so that a complete view of the bar,
room may be had from the street. The
above action is taken on account of
the keeper or manager of said premi-
ses running a disorderly house and
place for the congregation of lewd peo-
pie in connection with said saloon.
Carried by unanimous vote.
Commissioner Bear offered a resoIu-
ton that the petition of property own
ers On Forty-sixth street from Fourth
be referred to the board of local i'm
Carried by unanimous
vote.
Adjourned on motion of Commission !
or Hart.
NJ. T. RUDGREN,
City Clerk.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-29
Wayiayina MendeIssohn.

After the London performance of
st. Paul by the Sacred Harmonic So
ciety at Exeter hall in 1887 Mendels-
sohn's coach was waylaid at midnight
on his way TO Dover. but instead of
being robbed the composer was pre-
sented with silver snuffbox by a
group of devotees. He had behaved
with charming grace in an awkward
incident. The London performance in
question was to have been conducted
by him. But the Birmingham festival
was just due, and he was the great
attraction there in the same oratorio.
1t was felt that his appearance as con-
ductor in London at that juncture
would detract from the importance OF
his visit to Birmingham. Mendelssohn
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-29
TODAY'S MARKET QUOTATIONS

They consider corn a bulge sale. Oats
are regarded In firm ground. Old tim
ers consider that we have reached the
time of year when January product and
corn are n bulge sale.
Tribune says the sea board claimed
1000. 900 export oats sold. but only half
of this total was confirmed. Larger
corn crop estimates are now due from
Snow and Goodman. Our Mr.. Zones
looks for periods OF weakness after
bulges in cash corn ana oats.
II wheat receipts let up wheat may
work three cents higher.
The Herald notes that the corn feel
ing is not bullish: and also that many
traders believe wheat liquidation has
run its course.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-29
WEATHER CONDITIONS.

Showers in the southern portion of
the Rocky mountain region and the
northern portion OF the lake region
have resulted from areas of low pres
sure which are central over Arizona
and 10 the northward OF Lake Super
Tor. A storm which is OF the coast
Of Louisiana Is causing rains in the
east gulf sections. Generally fair
weather has prevailed elsewhere. The
pressure is highest from the st. Law
renee valley southwark TO North Caro-
lima while the crest OF the moderate
northwestern high has advanced to
North Dakota Another low is appear
ing In the Canadian northwest on ac-
count of this distribution OF air pres
sure, fair weather. without much
Change In temperature, IN indicated for
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-29
SPECIAL MEETING HELD SEPT. 49,
1914

City Council Chamber. Rock Island
ILL.,, Sept. 10. 1914. The city council
met in special session at IL o'clock a
M, Mayor Schriver and all commits
sioners present.
Commissioner Rudgren offered a res.
olution that the city clerk be author
lied to sell $500 worth of elevated
tank bonds at "a cents on the dollar,
same being best offer received. Car,
ried by unanimous vote
Commissioner Rudgren offered a
resolution that Charles B. Burdick be
employed as consulting engineer to
pass on bids received by city for pump
for pumping station and report to coun-
Gil in writing on same. Carried by
unanimous vote.
Adjourned on motion of Commits
sioner Rudgren
NJ. T. RUDGREN,
City Clerk.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-29
Morninc Grain Letter.

Chicago. Ill. Sept. 29-The decline
from lis TO los for December wheat
evidently discounted some current sta
tistics. Amount of wheat and oats ex-
port taking new proceedings is not
announced, but is considered liberal.
Newspapers are puzzled by the wheat
rally in face of the big visible increase.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-29
Local and ForeiQTl,
Nine o'eIoek Market.

Hog receipts 10000. Estimated to-
morrow 10000. Market &C higher than
Yesterday. Quality fair. Mixed. $S-25
m915: good. Ss.75d 800: rough. 1895
a 1885; light. sS.5O@ 9.15; bulk. IS.15g
SIS: pigs. S6.15Gs.S5.
Cattle receipts 5000. Estimated to-
morrow $4,000 Market steady.
Reeves. SIO.4OG11.O5; cows. S3.75@
o 90. stockers. $6.OOGS.IO: Texans,
s.. 4OfI s. so: calves. S9.5O611.5O.
Sheep receipts $4,000. Estimated to-
morrow $4,000. Market weak. Prices,
s3.2565.75 lambs, $5.606T75.
Close of Market
Market closed steady; sc TO 1Oc
higher than YESTERDAYS average. Mix
ed S.25G9.I5. good S.75G9.00, rough
7.s56S.65, light s.60d $50.
Cattle steady.
Sheep steady.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-29
Outer Gardens Of Paris.

The city Of Paris has large ani
varied plantations just outside the ix
tifications, where flowers, exotic shruss
and trees are ral-ed One hundred and
thirteen hothouses for plants, exotic
shrubs and flowers are heated from
one central heating plan; distributs,
hot water through a nine and one-hsli
mile system of pipes. The objec. Of
the central heating organization Is not
as the head gardener explains. with 4
view of economy. In fact such sys
tenn is far more costly than separate
installations for each group of boz.
houses, but is thus arranged to avuii
the existence of a series OF unsighiy
chimneys which would destroy the a.
tistic effect of the grounds, which ara
more or less a public resort and SHOW
place.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-29
Total

Mayor Schriver offered a resolution
that the ordinance providing for the
construction of sewer on Sixth ave-
nue. from Thirty-first to Thirty-fourth
streets and on Thirty-frst street from
Sixth avenue to the manhole at the
c., X. |. & p. railway depot. be adopted.
Carried by unanimous VOTE
Mayor Schriver offered a resolution
that the ordinance providing for the
construction of Waterman on Ninth
and-a-half street and Tenth street from
Eighteenth to Twentieth avenues, be
adopted. Carried by unanimous vote.
Mayor Schriver read an ordinance
providing for the construction of side
walks on the west side of Twenty-sev-
enth street, Eighteenth to Twentieth
avenues, the east side of Twenty-fifth
street from Eighteenth to Twentieth
avenues. the south side of Eighteenth
avenue, Twenty-fifth to Twenty-sev-
enth streets and on the north and
south sides of Nineteenth and Tween
tieth avenues from Twenty-fifth to
Twenty-seventh streets. and entitled
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-29

Chicago and New York markets fur
nished by E. w. Wagner & Co. mem
bers Chicago Board Of Trade; grain.
provisions. stock asnd cotton: private
wires 20 all financial centers. Core
spondents on the New York Stock and
Cotton Exchanges. Thi-city Office in
suite sOs. Best building. Phone Rock
Island 33c.
p. MCCORMICK. Manager.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-29
Chicago Cash Grain.

whezt-No. T. 1071k 91O97s; No
8 T, IO5h 91OsTs; No. 2 h, 1881 a
1897: No. 5 h, 1917 G1OS.
Corn-No. y. FAX 976; No. 3 ',
74hG75; No. Y, 74d75; No. 5 Y, a
ais: No. 6 Y, 7S1z G741s; no. W,
77G77&: No. W. 1914 a 76I4: NO. 6
". 741sa75: No. m. 732t d76; No.
3 N, 73Z q 1871 No. m, 73G 20; No.
5 m. 72% G7424; No. m, 72ss a 741z;
So, 72G74.
Oats-NSO. W. 4714 G4s11: No. 3 ".
46A a47es: No. ". 466471k; stand
ard. Az G4sSs