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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-02
RUNNING FOR CAR;
is HIT BY A TAXI
Otto Steen of Davenport Ser
iously Injured Early Sunday
Morning.
AUTO DRIVER NOT BLAMED
Victim Sustains Broken Shoulder
Blade, DisIocated Hip and
Wrenched Knee.

Otto Steen, who resides at 2513
Rockingham road, in Davenport, is
lying at ST. Anthony's hospital with
severe injuries as the result of an &C
cident in which a taxicab and Bridge
line street car figured in about 1910
Sunday morning.
The taxicab, which struck Steen, is
the property of the Campana Taxicab
company. According to the driver, he
was travelling west on Third avenue
between Twentieth and Twenty-first
street, and had reached the center of
the block, opposite Trevor & Snider's
garage, when Steen sprang from the
sidewalk to board a Bridge line car,
which was going west a. the same
time. The spot where the accident
occurred is quite dark and the driver
did not see the man until he was in
front of the machine. He tried to
avoid striking Steen by swerving the
car toward the south, but was unable
to do so, the left fender on the car
striking the unfortunate man and
knocking him to the pavement, one of
the rear wheels passing over him.
Stops in Few Feet.
The fact that the driver stopped the
car within few feet after striking
the man indicated that he was travel
ing at a slow rate of speed at the
time The injured man was placed in
the taxicab and rushed to the hospital
and physician called.
The doctor found that the left Shout
der blade was broken, left hip dislo-
Gated, knee wrenched and severe
cuts and bruises about the head and
face Although the injuries are not of
q fatal nature, Steen will be confined
to the hospital for some weeks.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-02
OLD RESIDENT IS
CALLED BY DEATH
Mrs. Amehe Schroeder, Who
Lived in Rock Island for 46
Years, Passes Away.

Mrs Amelie Schroeder, "A years of
age, died yesterday morning at 1880
at her home, 721 Fourreenth-and-a-hal
street, death being due to infirmities
of age. She was born Jan. "a, 1910,
in Baden, Germany, and came to this
country in 1859, settling in -Philadel-
phia. She was united in marriage in
1852 to Alois Schroeder, who preceded
her in death % years ago.
She came west in 1858, locating in
Rock Island, and had been a resident
of this city for the past As years. She
is survived by one daughter, Mrs. NJ.
Drake, and two sons, Joseph and Dan
iel, all of Rock Island.
The funeral will be held tomorrow
afternoon from the home at o'clock.
Rev F. j. Rolf will have charge of the
services. Interment will be in Chippi-
annock cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-02
PERSONAL POINTS

Mr.. and Mrs. E. w Hurst left yes.
terday for Atlantic City, N. ].
b. c.. Hartz left yesterday for Phila,
delphia on a business trip.
DR.. and Mrs. s B. Hall. COS Thir-
neth street, have returned from Gal.
weston, Texas.
Miss Marie Peterson of Spring Val
ley, Ill, arrived in the city this morn
ing for a visit with friends and rela.
tives.
Rev. F. E. ]. Lloyd, carded to speak
at the Illinois theatre Wednesday
evening, arrived in Rock Island this
morning.
Mrs. Jennie Buckley and daughter,
Miss Jessie of Monmouth, were the
guests Saturday of Mrs E. c. Xander,
1906 Eleventh avenue.
Miss Mabel Carney of Urbana. an
authority on the system of consolidat-
ed schools of Illinois. has arrived to
begin series of addresses through
the county. Her first engagement is
for tonight at Edgington. During the
remainder of the week she will speak
at various points in the Edgington vi
entity.
Carl ]. Mueller and VIII Hickey
have returned to the city from San
Francisco. On their way west they
stopped off at Ell Paso and crossed the
Rio Grande river into Juarez, Mexico,
where they inspected points of inter-
est. Here they met Villa, the rebel
leader, and had a talk with him. They
returned by way of Salt Lake City and
neuyer
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-02
Mrs Maruaret Holden.

Mrs. Margaret Holden, 60 years of
age, died last evening at 6 o'clock at
the home of her daughter, Mrs. Anna
Wilson, in Milan. Death was due to
a complication of diseases. She came
from Havana. ILL.,, to Milan with her
husband Friday, where they were to
make their home. Mrs. Holden had
been failing for some time.
Deceased was born in Scotland June
., 1858, and came to this country when
still girl She was united in mar
rage to Edwin Holden in the early
res and for many years the family re-
sided at Havana, III.
Her husband and two daughters,
Mrs. A. Wilson and Miss Mary and one
son John, all of Milan, survive.
The remains will be sent to Lewis
ton, ILL.,, for burial.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-02
OCCUPANTS VACATE
CONDEMNED HOTEL

Obeying the order issued recently by
J. II. Stapp, building inspector, the
occupants of the building in the rear
of the Thomas drug store at Second
avenue and Seventeenth street are
vacating today.
H. Freedman, proprietor of the
lunch room, moved his place of bust
ness to a stand on the alley across
the street. Jack Sulzer. proprietor of
the Commercial hotel, has disposed of
his holdings. as he could not find an
other location suitable for a hotel.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-02
DOUBLE HOUSE is
NEARLY LOST IN
A MORNING FIRE
Damages to Extent of So, 900
Sustained When Building of
j. G.. Lewis Burns.
DEFECTIVE FLUE CAUSE
Firemen Experience Difficulty in Get
ting Water on Blaze Because of
Frozen Hydra, ITS.

| A double house, 1900 and 1902
Fifth avenue, owned by Joseph G.
Lewis and occupied by DR.. Mark H.
Patten and A. ]. Beverlin, district man
ager of the Central Union Telephone
company, was damaged to the extent
of between $1,000 and $4,000 this morn
ing by a serious fire, which for a time
threatened to destroy the entire struc-
ture.
A call was sent into the station at 10
o'clock and when the firemen arrived
flames were issuing from nearly every
part of the large roof. The cause of
the blaze is unknown, although it is
thought it started near a f1ue in the
southeast corner of the building. Rev
T. E. Newland saw the SCOT burn out
in this same f1ue about 1880 this morn
ing, but thought it unnecessary to turn
in a call at the time.
The firemen experienced some
trouble in securing water when they
first arrived, as one of the hydrants
was frozen, making it necessary to lay
one line of hose from Fourth avenue.
The blaze was a difficult one to fight
owing to the many gables on the roof,
and the fire laddies were forced to
work several hours before it was
finally extinguished.
Roof Quilted.
The entire roof is Quilted and will
have to be rebuilt, but the loss from
water and smoke will not amount to as
much as first expected, owing to the
excellent water tight floor in the attic.
Much of the water stayed in the attic
and had to be scooped out. However,
some of the water seeped through to
the second floor making it necessary
to repaper and replaster most of the
rooms The furniture on the first floor
in both sides of the house was easily
carried out.
The loss on both the structure and
the household effects is covered by in
surance.
Fire in Coal Bin.
The firemen were called from their
beds at $40 this morning to answer
call to Lempferts cigar store, 303
Twentieth street. When they arrived,
they found a smouldering fire in the
coal pile in the cellar, probably caused
by spontaneous combustion. The blaze
was extinguished without loss.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-02
MACILL HOLDS
some MONEY IS
STILL Due HIM
rormer States Attorney Gives
Ont Letter to Supervisors on
Eve of Meeting.
SAYS HIS PAY WAS SMALL
,,,;rates Belief that judiciary Com.
mittee Is About to Report
without Seeing Him.

instead of being more than he was
.,.;tied TO under the law, the fees he
Elected while in office were actually
,ssraicient TO fully compensate him,
VAS the statemen, made by l.. NJ.
asell. former states attorney, in a
Is..er to the board of supervisors
xbich he made public today.
In This letter Mr. Magili reviews the
ocjon of the board relative to the
cling of his report. the Judiciary COM
r,ittee being instructed, he says, TO
ernfer with him. He declares he has
hsli himself ready TO meet with the
committee. but up TO today has not
bee7 notified to appear. Inasmuch as
the hoard meets tomorrow. he feels it
necessary 10 state his position. He is
mt concerned. he says. as to whether
the committee carries out its instruc-
tons but only wishes TO have his posi-
,ion understood. The letter con-
iinues:
Paid Too Little?
AT the time the county board at
tempted TO fix my salary as states AT
torney at $4,000. / strongly protested.
This figure the board arbitrarily I'M
dertook TO rule should cover also the
combined salaries Of my three assist
ants, H NJ Schriver, Peter r. .IngeI-
sen and A. 3. Johnson, and also the
wages of my stenographer. Miss Anna
". Lofgren Later. Mr.. Schriver was
succeeded by George c. Wenger, and
Mr.. Ingelson by W. f. Whiteside At
Ter paying these assistants and the
stenographer, the balance OF this So
600, as allowed by the board. was uni
formly less than the sum of $500 per
rear. The present allowance for the
states attorneys office for the same
purposes exceeds $1,000 per year. This,
il is now contended, is grossly made
quatc.
Il have always contended. and still
contend, that the board had absolute
" no authority TO affix or limit my sal
airy. and that the act which is alleged
to have gone into effect in 1906, which
undertook 10 make provisions giving |
the board such powers, is unconstitu- |
tional. This being the case, l am en- |
titled to the compensation provided |
The same as my predecessors.
-- Did Not Receive All
During my term of Office there were |
approximately 5000 convictions in JUS !
tee courts and 1900 cases in the coun- |
" and circuit courts. The fees in |
these cases, together with the fees in |
insane and delinquency cases for pre- |
limlnary hearings, for the defendants !
admitted to bail, and for the appealed |
cases. and for commissions on money !
collected aggregate more than $4,000, J
or nearly s11 900 more than l actually |
received. A more careful examination |
Of the records and the law will likely |
reveal the fact that l am entitled TO |
more than that amount.
In addition to this, am entitled to
allowance for stamps and stationery
provided for by statute
Furthermore, | have not been paid |
ny last two months salary as attempt
ed to be fixed, amounting to 5000. for
the months of October and November,
1912.
These facts considered, you can
readily see before any proper account
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-02
SAND & GRAVEL COMPANY
TO INCREASE ITS STOCK

a special meeting of the stockhold-
ers of the Rock Island Sand & Gravel
company will be held atthe y;lice on
Twentieth street this evening, at
which time the question of increasing
the capital stock from $4,000 to $780,
900 will be voted upon. The increase
is proposed to take care of the large
increase of business experienced by
the company during the last year
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-02
SIXTY LICENSES ARE
ISSUED IN FEBRUARY

Dan Cupid was not quite as active
during February in Rock Island county
as ne was in the corresponding period
last year Sixty licenses were issued
last month, which was five less than
the total for the same time in 1913
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-02
ALLEGED HORSE THIEVES
HERE BUT MAKE GETAWAY

Rock Island police were warm on the
trail of couple of men who are said
to have spent some money secured
from the sale of a stolen horse in this
city Saturday night. The crime was
committed in Iowa. Before the fell
lows had been located they caught a
train out of Rock Island station, and
that is as far as the police were able
to trace them.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-02
SUPERVISORS WILL
DISCUSS WORK HOUSE

supervisors will convene tomorrow af-
ternoon at o'clock. There are many
matters of Importance to come up for
consideration, including a plan for a
workhouse to be erected at a cost of
$4,000. The idea is being fathered by
Supervisor S. r. Wright.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-02
rheumatism Relieved In a Few Hours

N. B. Langley, Madison, Wis. says:
81 was almost helpless with rheuma
tism for about FIVE months. Had it in
my neck so could not turn my head
and all through my body. ! tried
three doctors and many remedies
without any relic; whatever until !
procured DR.. Detchon's Relief for
Rheumatism. In few hourG the
pain was relieved and In three days
the rheumatism was completely cured
ard ! was at work" Sold by Otto
Grotjan, 1901 Second avenue. Rock
Island; Gust Schlegel & Son. 220
West Second street. Davenport
tAdp.t
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-02

ing can he had. the legal points involv-
ed must be either adjudicated by the
courts or agreed upon. l trust that no
adjudication by the courts will be nee
essary."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-02

he had been brandishing it and threat
ening them. Nelson is quoted as saw
ing he would ''clean the family out
c. J. Herman, arrested by Officer
Keil, was fined 81 and costs for drunk
enness today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-02
Funeral of Patrick conweII.

Funeral of Patrick Conwell was
held this morning at $50 from the
home. 2207 Third avenue. and from the
ST Joseph's church at 9 o'clock. Dean
J. J. Quinn had charge of the services.
Interment was in Calvary cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-02

storage purposes. Loss is estimated
at between $4,000 and $1,000 with
$1,000 insurance. Fire broke out about
o'clock Sunday morning.
Buffalo Prairie is without fire pro-
lection and fire fighters were helpless
before the flames. The store build
ing was an old structure but the pro-
prietors carried considerable stock
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-02
'WOULD-BE' GUNMAN FINED
Frank Nelson Assessed 500 and Costs
in Police Court.

Frank Nelson, charged by his father
with carrying concealed weapons, was
fined 800 and costs this morning In
police court by Magistrate Smith. Mel
son was arrested Saturday but con-
tinuance was granted.
Police are alleged to have entered
the home OF Nelson's father where
they found Nelson had a gun on his
person. Members of the family said
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-02
WEEDS at SprinofieId

A marriage license was issued at
Springfield Saturday afternoon to
Charles ]. Kertes. aged 81, of Rock Is
land, and Letta E. Groves. aged 90, of
Springfield.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-02
Only q Comparison.

Smith-Does your wife think you're
the best man who ever lived: Jones
OF course not. I'm her second hns-
band-Judge.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-02

The greatest fool is the one who
fools himself.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-02
STORE BURNED AT
BUFFALO PRAIRIE
Overheated Furnace Believed
to Have Caused Fire With
Loss of $1,000.

Fire said to have originated from an
over-heated furnace completely des-
troyed the general merchandise store
of File & Melott, of Buffalo Prairie, and
a dwelling adjoining the store used for
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-02

All the news ali the time - The
Argus
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-11-04
COMMERCE SURPRISES
MORRIS HIGH ELEVEN
Manley's Failure in Try for Goal
Beats Contenders for
School Title.

Before some 5000 cheering schooiooys
the Morris High School went down 20 de-
feat yesterday at tho hands OF the High
School OF Commerce IN their annual clash
at tho Polo Grounds. The score was
: 20 6. The Commerce victory was any
thing but deserved for the Morris eleven
plainly outfought and outplayed their OPP
pOnents at every stage OF the game. The
Norris defeat will cause an upset IN the
fight for the championship OF Manhattan.
Tho Bronx and Richmond. but Morris Is
far from out OF the race Itself
Schneiders speed and Buck Gal,igan's
toe were responsible for the victory. In
the third quarter Schneider intercepted A
forward pass on his own 20 yard line and
ran eighty yards Tor touchdown. Gal
ligan then kicked the p!gsk!n between the
uprights
The Morris touchdown came late IN tho
ma. quarter. when Erwig crashed through
right tackle for a touchdown Tom Man
ley then missed his try for goal BY a.
small margin.
II was a hard game for Morris 10 lose.
Morris had already defeated two OF it,
rivalS--Stuyvesan and Curtis--tor Tho
triborough championship, and It's tripup
10y Commerce. a team not considered to
he in the running. will make the race for
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-11-04
GOLFERS HELP FUND
FOR BELGIAN RELIEF
Ap0wamis Leads NJ. &. 4. Clubs
With Collection Of 5000
for Sufferers.
NEARLY ALL CLUBS ASSIST

Although Tho metropolitan Golf Associe-
ton had made no provision for an over
night collection OF the complete returns
no such provision wrs needed 30 establish
tho fact that substantial fund has been
raised for the destitute Rcigians by the
golfers In and around New York city,
Nearly every Metropolitan club accepted
tho suggestion Of the NJ O. A. to hold
Belgian relief fund competitions yester-
day and the combination OF splendid golf
Ing weather and the chance to contribute
a littlo To the sufferers from the European
war brought out the biggest crowds Of the
season on many Of the COURSES
Every golfer who played yesterday on
a course where II Belgian competition
was In progress was induced to enter by
the Jealous committeeman, and among the
larger clubs there was Il good deal Of
friendly competition to see which could
raise tho largest sum. Apawamis, with
5000. topped tho list OF clubs which re-
ported last night. and every club heard
from exceeded or was close 90 tho 800
mark
The NJ. 9. a. officials did their part OF
the work well and succeeded In getting
the bronze medals distributed TO the vnri-
Gus CLUBS la time for the comuetitions yes
terday and the entire plan met with even
greater success than IT'S prOposers auticl-
pated.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-11-04
MACK SAYS HE rs SERIOUS.
FLANK, Bender and Coombs WIZ Not
PIsy for Athletics Again.

PHILADELPHIA Nov 3.--Fars who be-
lieve that Connie Mack does not want
to get rid OF Plank. Bender and Coombs.
but was merely trying TO scare them, so
that no could sign them AZ his own
terms, are mistaken.
Mack said to-day that the three pitch
ero wouia nc-'er again appear in Athletic
uniforms. lie didn't tell the reason for
his sudden feeling Of displeasure toward
tho throe veterans but he did shy that
the reasons for his action were different
IN each case.
"The papers have overlooked the fact"
observed Connie. that theee men are still
great pitchers. Plank always has taken
good care Of hinaelf He sho,ild be good
for two or three years more. Bender "a
etill n young man and should last longer.
Why, he was the leading pitcher IN the
American League last season.
II haven't the slightest doubt that
Coombs will come back and pitch as
good ball as he ever did This may
sound funny for a man to Ehy after
the action ! took. but Il is Tact, never
theloss. For reasons which won't d.
vulge I am through with them. and
that's all there IN to T."
Mack IN closing; mndo a significant
remark when no said: 81 don't want
ore man on the team who Ia not for
the club. That eoS for tho whole
bunch"
The Rauut general informed n friend
to-day that he was tired OF working fo-
ball players and wasn't going broke toady.
ing TO tonperamental stars.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-11-04
GIBBONS TO BOX DONOVAN.
Young Mike 90 Get Ui. Uoped For
Opportunity.

Mike Gibbons. considered by many ~
The best of al the m.ddleWc'Rhts, will
meet Young Mike Donovan In the main
ton round bout at Madison Square Garden
next Monday night Young Nike has
been steadily improving IN both offensive
and defensive work for tho last year and
IL believed To- be- the most formidable man
In tho East to BE- pi'ted against the 81
Paul wizard. Donovan has long been
anxious 10 get In the ring with Gibbons.
and II WAS at his own request that
Jimmy Johnston arranged the match. Don
oNn recently stopped Jack Denning In
;hrce rounds and feels confident that he
VIII have "a good chance with Gibbons.
iuasmuch as iu two bouts with Gibbons
Dcnnug went the run route
Another attraction uu the same bin will
be- ten round tussle between Kid Lewis
and PM Bloom. L'wis VIII make hts bow
10 American fight fans I'm ,his bout He
recently beat Shugrue. Michigan and Nc
Coy ir Australia. showing that ne is a
boxer Of no mean ability. Bloom has out
pointed some OF the best American light
weights and should prove worthy op-
pOneut for the Bri,ou.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-11-04
TRINITY TOO HUSKY
FOR NY. U. ELEVEN
Violet Backs Unable to Gain
and Locals Only Score Is
Cusack's Kick.
ONLY DEFEAT THIS SEASON

SIX thousand football enthusiasts massed
soiidly around Ohio Field yesterday saw
New York Univere,ty's hitherto unde-
feated gridtron representatives pay tribute
10 the superior prowess OF the fast Trinity
eleven. Trinity's touchdowns in Tho first.
second and fourth quarters gave them a
/ 20 3 verdict over New York University.
In the closing minutes OF the second
period Cusack booted the leather from the
20 yard line over tho croesbsr for New
Yorks lone score.
New York received the FIRST kickoff. and
after two attempts at end runs was forced
to punt. Trinity took possession OF the
bail in the middle OF the field and in one
continual march carried the ball TO the 10
yard mark. from where tho Violc; defence
was completely fooled by a beautifully
executed crisscross play from Smith 10
Castator which gave the visitors their
irs. touchdown.
Cusack then kicked OF 70 Casts:or. who
carried the bail back 10 the 30 yard line
The ball was advanced ton Yards further
but the progress was stopped at thls point
and Trinity punted New York took y .
bail TO the middle OF the field. Berr stein
circied right end for ten yards but
fumbled the ball when he wac downed by
Cole. From this point Trinity carried tho
bail 10 New Yorks rs yard line, when the
Arst quarter ended.
with the exception OF few minutes IN
the latter part OF the second quarter tho
New York team was outplayed at every
stage OF the game Ths best ground
gamers in the Violets previous games
were unsuccessful against the husky line
OF the visitors. and the local line was out
classed by the fast charging forwards from
Hartford. At the end OF the second quar-.
ter. however. the New York backs got
started and took the ball down to their
opponents hfteen yard line. with only
forty seconds to play Cusack was called
back and he made good.
In the second half the game was very
closely contested. although Trlnity's Of
fen,ivc work was slightly the better There
was no scoring done In the third quarter
and II was IN this period that both teams
displayed fine defensive work.
New York lost the bail on downs AZ the
thirty-five yard marx At this stage tho
Violet line braced and tho Trinity. unable
To- gain a yard. puntcd TO Huntley. who
was dowued on the ten yard line. Reru-
stein went through the line FOR Ave yards
and lluntley punted to midheld. Tho
ball zizagrrd back and forth for the rest
~ the quarter.
The final quarter was played evenly.
with the exception OF the last two min
utcs with tho ball IN Trinity's possess
sion on New Horks forty yard line Cole
took a delayed pass and made a seusa-
tional run for touchdown.
The work az Castatior Cola apd Kim
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-11-04

GfrS RIDGE. y. y. Nov 9.-In thirty
sin hole competition ON the Glen Ridge
Golf Clun links to-day 4. ". Baldwin
was ia" winner OF the prize for thu
lowest gross score, with los. In Class
4. ". II. Lcmassrua won the low net
with IA and ia class y the Rev. r. \.
White with las. while ". j. Worcester
had the SECOND low net with lI6 in
class \. and e. l.. Cross>ill IN Glass u
VIII l49. lu AN eighteen hole competi-
tiuu ". y Sanford Won I'm Glass \, with
II net, and +. \. Sk,lton and Dr. +. L.
Jennings tied with - net.
For the best selected score Q. W
Schwim Won with 80 not and the medal
FOR the Belgian Relief Fund went 90 tn,
Rev. L.. n White