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pointed to navy yard. Philadelphia. Pa.
Paymaster's Clerk b. w. Jennings.
resignation, accepted to take effect
about October II. 1914.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-10-20

streets northeast and $50 oath street
northwest night schools.
Designate Miss L. N. Mcintosh as
principal, Towers School, temporarily.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-10-20

Handsome Golden Oak Pedestal
Table: strongly made and of excel
: lent finish. Most popular size-42
inches in diameter, eNtensibie to
six feet.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-25
PERSONAL POINTS

Paul Kersch left this morning on a
trip to Beaver Island, Mich.
l.. E. West, 11O3 Second avenue.
left yesterday for an extended visit
in Colorado.
Mrs. Phillip Dueson left this morn
ing for her home in Peoria, after
spending two weeks with friends in
the city.
Friends of Dr. C. E. Lindberg of Au-
gustana college VINO is touring the old
world, have received word that he Is
at Rome and enjoying his trip.
A. +. Dunlap left last night for Dan
vile to represent Plumbers union No.
1I3 of this city as delegate to the state
three days session.
The Misses Eva, Georgia and Hattie
Johnson and Signe Swanson of Bur
lington came yesterday on the Helen
Blair for a visit at the home of Mr..
and Mrs w. A. Frewert, 1913 Fourth
avenue.
Mrs. c. l.. Elliott has returned TO
her home in Springfield. having &C
companied her daughter. Mrs. John
Carse. TO her home in this city. Mrs.
Carse. who has been i'll, is improved
and getting along nicely.
Robert Stanley Bennett of Williams
town, Ky, is spending a few days in
Rock Island. Mr.. Bennett is a writer
OF more than local renown, being the
author of a little book entitled Pat
riotism," which comes in for some
highly favorable comment from
southern newspapers. He is collect
ing material for further literary eff
forts while here.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-25
BEGIN NATIONWIDE WAR
ON BIG LOAN SHARK RING

Portland, Ore, July 25.-Nation-wide
will be the campaign waged against
the loan sharks whose methods are
under the Iimelight of federal authori-
ties.
Yesterday District Deputy Attorney
Mcguire and Special Agent Green dis
patched letters to the prosecuting au-
thorities in all cities where the west
ern managing company" is operating.
This syndicate operates in Is of the
largest cities of the country and is the
parent of the State Security company,
now in trouble here. The letter ex-
plains to the authorities in the other
cities just what has been discovered
here, and invites the prosecutors to
begin a campaign against the sharks
similar to the one begun in Portland.
The Importance of this action lies
in the fact that the loan shark victims
are bounded from one city to another
the undergrounding system of
all the loan shark companies, and the
methods used in every city are almost
identical.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-25
CASE is
GIVEN A HEARING
Prosecution Forced to Make
New Complaint Against
William Mitchell.

Preliminary hearing in the case of
William Mitchell, held on a charge of
perjury on complaint of l.. NJ. Magill,
who alleges false testimony by the de-
PENDANT as a witness in the Bruner-
Magill trial now on in circuit court. is
being heard this afternoon in the JUS
tice court of ]. w. Maucker. The case
was started at o'clock. c. B. Mar
shall. representing Mitchell. asked for
dismissal of the case on the ground
that the complaint was faulty drawn.
Justice Maucker sustained this
point and allowed William McEniry.
for the state, to make
amendments by interlineation. The
revised complaint was accepted by
Marshall and he entered a plea of not
guilty for his client. A dozen witness.
es are to be examined.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-25
THIRD FRAUD ORDER OUT
FOR ILLINOIS COUPLE

Washington, D. c., July 25.-A third
mail fraud order was issued yesterday
by Assistant Attorney General Lamar.
in charge of the mail fraud prosecu-
lions, against John F. Braun and Kate
A. Braun, his wife, of Bloomington
and Rockford, ILL.,, and elsewhere.
The first order was issued against
the two in 1909 for offering to cure
sick persons by absent treatment. The
man was sent to the penitentiary. Sen.
tence was suspended in the case of
the woman. On his release from the
penitentiary Braun and his wife start
ed a new scheme at Rockford, Ill, I'M
der the name of the Psychological
Healing institute. This was put out
of business by fraud order issued
June "a last.
The money came so easy, however,
they merely changed their names and
started over again. The latest order
was issued against them under the
names of ]. Brown, Oliver Schiller and
Mrs D. R. Schiller of Rockford, Ill.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-25
$1,000 FOR TOWN
PURPOSES LEVIED
Amount Is Nearly Double That
of Last Year-Will Have
$4,000 to Work on.

A meeting of the town board of Rock
Island township as an auditing board
a. the Office of ]. H. Cleland, justice of
the peace in the State bank building
at 2:30 this afternoon a resolution for
tax levy of $4,000 was passed upon
by the board to be approved by the
county clerk and board of supervis-
ors The sum of $4,000 was turned over
to the board from the last general tax
fund, and this was used as basis of
estimation. The total fund for the
board to work on the coming year will
be about $4,000. The levy of $4,000 is
nearly double. that of last year.
A motion was passed to purchase
the assessor city directory as soon
as the new edition is published.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-25
HIGH LIFE COST
DOLLAR AN HOUR
Scott County Farm Hand Blows
in S35 in SO Hours in the
City of Rock Island.

Frank Thornton, erstwhile farm
hand in Scott county, Iowa, told a
story in police court this morning,
which might be written under title
of From Prince to Pauper in 30
Hours"
He spent nearly a dollar an hour
on high life while he was in this city,
according to his tale. He said that
he came to Rock Island from Daven-
port Thursday morning and had S35
on his person. Late yesterday after
noon he was pinched for mooching in
the business section of the city. He
said that he spent all his money and
was forced to beg. Police Magistrate
C. ]. Smith gave him a chance to
~beat it, back over the bridge.
Several other minor offenders were
arrested on circus day and were re-
leased this morning.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-25
WRITES FUNERAL HYMN
TO SING ON THE GAlLOWS

Aurora, ILL.,, July 25.-The unusually
eccentric Henry Spencer, condemned
to die next Friday for the murder of
the tango dancer, Mrs. Mildred ALI
son Rexroat, said yesterday he was
working on a funeral hymn he will
sing as he walks to the gallows. His
composition will be in blank verse,
Spencer says, but its air and words he
intends to keep a secret until the last
day.
II am perfectly happy in the GER
tainty that l am to be hanged next
Friday" Spencer said.
I'm glad these lawyers have got to
the end of their rope. Get that, End
of their rope? / don't want any COM
mutation of my sentence. I'm tired to
death of Jail life"
Spencer has been in his cell at
Wheaton for 10 months. He spends a
large part of his time reading bible.
He smokes heavy black cigars incess-
antly. Mrs. A. Evans, a Chicago bible
school worker, is the only visitor al
lowed to see the condemned man.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-25
INTERURBAN PLAN
TALKED AT ALEDO
Committee of Business Men
From Muscatine Hold Con-
ference in Mercer County.
Cspecial to The A,gus.)

Aledo, Ill, July 25.-A committee
representing the Muscatine Chamber
of Commerce met with a committee of
business men from Aledo here yester-
day afternoon at o'clock at the
Aledo club rooms. w. II. Philleo. pres
ident of the Business Mems club OF
this city presided and everyone pres.
emit was enthusiastic over the possible
ties OF the new interurban from Mus
catine to Galesburg. A joint commit
tee of Muscatine and Aledo business
men was appointed to further investi-
gate the feasibility and ACCESSIBILITY of
carrying through the project.
The Interstate Bridge and Terminal
company now seek governmental au-
thority to build a bridge across the
Mississippi at Muscatine and the con-
struction of this proposed electric line.
Another meeting will be held as soon
as the committee makes report
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-25
DR.. TAYLOR SPEAKER
AT ROADS MEETING

DR.. w. E. Taylor of Moline is ex-
pected to be one of the speakers at
the good roads meeting this evening
at Edgington. A couple of other Mo
line men may be heard, together with
several from Rock Island. Phil Nit
chell, president of the Rock Island
Highway Improvement association,
will deliver the leading address, and
circulars urging the s1,00O,000 bond is
sue for hard roads will be distributed.
The lower end of the county has been
thoroughly billed and a large attend
ance is anticipated.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-25
SPEEDING CASE IS
CONTINUED A WEEK

Dr. Perry H. Vessel, Moline, ap-
peared at the police station this morn.
ing, but the case against him on the
charge of speeding was continued un,
til next Saturday.
A. Dyke, arrested on a charge OF
reckless driving, was not given
hearing in police court this morning,
as James Kafelas. the 17-year-old
youth, 227 Twentieth street, who was
injured by the car, was not able to
appear against him. The case was
continued until next Saturday.
The case in which Harry Rich is
charged with obtaining money by
false pretenso from Abraham Fox,
was continued until next Saturday af-
ternoon, when he was arraigned be-
fore Justice of the Peace ]. II. Gle
land this morning.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-25
SOCIALISTS HAVE
PETITIONS FILED
Full County Ticket Is Placed in
the Field. G.. Gibson Out
for Representative.

The socialists today filed with Coun-
ty Clerk II. B. Hubbard their list of
candidates for nomination for county
offices. Greedy Henry, Moline, is
named as senatorial committeeman.
]. c. Gibson has been selected to
make the race for representative and
Ernest Fechner for state senator. The
full county list follows:
For County Judge-A. C. Croswell,
Moline.
For County Clerk-W. o. Olson.
Rock Island.
For Probate Clerk-C. A Gustafson,
Moline.
For Probate judge. Stuart Dart.
Rock Island.
For Treasurer and Collector-Mrs.
Rose Mas, Moline.
For Sheriff.. w. Newton. Rock Is
land.
For Superintendent of Schools
Mrs. Emma Morrill,, Rock Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-25
ABBEY MAY
HAVE OPPOSITION
Judge B. S. Bell May Become
Candidate for Republican
Nomination for Congress.

B, S. Bell, probate judge and candi-
date for reelection, may enter the
race for the congressional nomination
in this district in opposition to Frank
Abbey. es
Judge Bell has not formally an
nounced his plans, but it is stated that
he expects to go to Monmouth Monday
to attend a meeting of the republican
congressional committee, at which
time he will ascertain what support
would be given him, should he decide
to file a petition.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-25
NEARLY S1OO IN
JEWELRY STOLEN
Burglar Visits Freeman Home
on Third Avenue and
Makes Big Haul.
NOT KNOWN UNTIL LATER
Several Hours Elapsed Before Theft
Is Learned of and Man Made
Good His Getaway.

Another daylight burglary has been
reported to the police. The home of
A. Freeman, SOC %lird avenue, was
entered by thief yesterday morning,
while the circus parade was in pro-
gress, and he secured SIS in cash and
jewelry valued at nearly 500.
The neighbors about the place were
all in the business section of the city,
as was Miss Nellie Freeman, who left
to witness the parade at 1880 o'clock.
She did not discover the burglary
until 3 o'clock in the afternoon, when
she went to get her valuables. The
jewelry consisted of rings, bracelets,
watch and chain. and a necklace, all
the property of Miss Freeman and val
ued highly by her as they had been
gifts from relatives.
Firemen Saw Thief.
Firem, n at Station No. 2, which is
nearby, saw a man coming from the
house. but thought nothing of it at
the time. When they learned of the
robbery they recalled the incident and
it is very probable that he was the
burglar.
Entrance was gained through the
back door of the house. which was left
unlocked. The thief took extra pre-
cautions not to ransack the place and
left everything to appear as though
it had been untouched in the absence
of Miss Freeman. 1t was for this
reason that the theft was not discov-
cred until later in the day.
This is the fourth burglary within
the past two days and it attributed by
the police to talent travelling among
cities visited by the circus
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-25
BELIEVE WOMAN
met TRAGIC END
No Word Has Been Heard of
Mrs. Schollard, Missing Beth
any Home Laundress.
FINAL HOPE IN POSTCARD
Matron of Home Writes to Brother in
Expectation of Locating Her
There, but Gets No Answer.

Fear that Mrs. Elizabeth Schollard,
laundress at Bethany home, who dis
appeared mysteriously from the place
one evening ten days ago, was dealt
with foully or came to death through
a temporary fit of insanity. increases
since she has failed to communicate or
appear at the home.
The police and officials of the home
have failed in all their attempts to To-
cate her thus far, and since the morn
ing that ner disappearance was dis
covered, not one word has been re-
ceived from ner or clew as to her
whereabout been unearthed
The trunks containing all of her be-
longings, including all of her clothes,
with the exception of those that she
wore when she took a walk on that
evening with the hdusekeeper. are
still at the home. and the fact that she
has not written for them, nor has COM
municated with Mrs. Naomi Littig,
matron at the home. leads to the belief
that she has come to a tragic end.
Writes to Brother.
Mrs. Littig, unable to learn of her
whereabouts, Wednesday opened the
trunks of the woman in an effort to
unearth something which would lead
TO locating the laundress. There was
but one clew in the trunk. a postal
card with the address of a brother of
the missing woman.
Mrs. Littig wrote to him immediate
ly, but not sufficient time has elapsed
since then to warrant a reply. The
brother is located in a little town in
the northern part of Iowa
In case she does not hear from the
man or from his sister, Mrs. Littig
stated that she will give up all hope
of ever hearing from Mrs. Schollard
again.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-25
NORTHERN ILLINOIS VETS
MEET AT DIXON AUG. HIP

The annual reunion of surviving
soldiers and sailors OF northern Hi
nois will be held this year at Dixon
on Tuesday and Wednesday. Aug.
IL and u. The veterans attending Will
camp for the two days on the Dixon
Assembly grounds on the bank of Rock
river. The Army and Potomac branch
OF the general reunion will hold bust
ness meeting in Library hall on the
Assembly grounds at 8 o'clock Wednes-
day morning, Aug. ~. Notices OF the
reunion are now being sent out by
George ID. John, secretary.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-25
BILLING, COPPER KING, DIES
MuItimiIlionaire Mine Magnate of Mon
tana Expires on Coast.

Santa Cruz, Cal, July PSI. w. Bill
lings, multimillionaire. died Thursday
at his country nome north of Santa
Cruz
He went to bed apparently in good
health Tuesday night, but was found
unconscious the following morning and
remained so until his death.
Mr.. Billings fortune was made in
the copper mines of Montana. He also
had mining interests which held him
at Salt Lake City many years before
coming here to reside 20 years ago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-25
HOMING PIGEONS IN A
RACE FROM PITTSBURGH

The first of a flock of homing pig
cons, belonging to the Moline Belgian
club, arrived in Moline this afternoon
at 1:30 in a race from Pittsburgh.
Some 16 birds were released in the
city of smoke on Wednesday morning.
1t is understood the club members had
wagered about $500 on the race.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-25
PICKS MORE PosTMAsTERS
Wilson Sends Nominations In Several
States to the Senate.

Washington. d. c., July 25.-Presi-.
dent Wilson settled a few more small
patronage disputes yesterday when he
sent these nominations for postmasters
to the senate:
nlinois-Robert Selby. Lexington:
Charles ID. Kuykendail, Gadyville.
Indiana - l. T. Pennington. Spice
land J. p Hunter, Jasper.
Iowa.. y. West, Mount Vernon: s.
p. Moore. Villisca.
wisconsin,. Meisner, Wittenberg<
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-25
OBITUARY
Mrs. Anne Palmer.

Miss Rachel Palmer of this city has
been called to Kewanee by the death
OF her mother. Mrs. Anne Palmer. one
of the old settlers of Henry county.
who passed away at the home of an
other daughter, Mrs. William Lamb.
She was So years old. being born on
New Years day. 1881, in Worcester
shire, England. In the year 1865, just
at the close OF the Civil war. Mrs.
Palmer came to Kewanee, and the fam
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-25
WOODS EVADES NOTICE
Dodges Process Servers in Action to
Wise Primary Petitions.

Springfield, ILL.,, July 25.-Secretary
of State Woods again yesterday evad-
ed deputies who are attempting to
serve a summons directing him to ap-
pear in the Sangamon circuit court in
the mandamus proceedings filed by
Richard NJ. Sullivan of Springfield.
who wishes to wise primary petitions
which have been filed in the office of
the. secretary. 1t is expected, however,
that Woods will return today to sign
the monthly payroll for the employees
of his Office. In the meantime deputies
are searching for Woods.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-25

lily home was established near that
city. She had since resided in Ke-
vance and vicinity. where she was
widely known. Miss Anne Taft was
united In marriage with John Palmer,
who preceded her in death IL years
ago. She leaves three daughters and
one son, Mrs. Mary Foster and Mrs.
William Lamb of Kewanee, Miss Ra-
chel Palmer of Rock Island, and Isaac
Lamb of Rock Falls, H.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-25

state prison at Waupun to the effect
that Schrank is daily growing worse
from a mental standpoint. The assault
charge still stands against the prisoner
and he cannot be tried until he has
been pronounced sane. Should the
case ever come up the point will be
raised as to his sanity when the as
sault was committed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-25
CONTINUE HEARING ON
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS

The hearing on the Ninth avenue
sidewalk improvement. between Tween
ty-seventh and Thirtieth streets, and
of the paving of Forty-second street
between Fifth and Seventh avenues
were continued until next Saturday.
when the board of local improvements
convened this morning.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-25
Troopers Meet Governor Dunno.

Springfield, Ill, July Ex-Governor
Dunno on his arrival from Chicago yes
terday afternoon was met by the ba-
tallion of the Second regiment, COM
manded by Major REFINE. A reception
TO Colonel John j. Clarity of the regi-
ment and other officers followed. after
which the governors field day review
was held
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-25
Interurban Is peraiIed.

One of the cars on the Davenport &
Muscatine interurban was delayed
several hours yesterday afternoon
about 1880. when the car was derailed
opposite the Three-Eye ball park in
Davenport. The derailment was caus-
ed by the tracks spreading at this
point None of the passengers was
injured.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-25
Laid to Rest.

The funeral services for Mrs. Caro-
line Badd, colored, who passed away
at the age of 80 years. was held at 4
o'clock this afternoon from Prince
Hall, Masonic home, South Rock Is
land, Rev. w. II. Saunders assisted by
Rev. ]. w. Whitfield, officiated. In
terment was in Chippiannock ceme-
terry.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-25
Schrank HopelessIy Mad.

Milwaukee. Wis, July 25-John
Schrank. who attempted to assasinate
Colonel Roosevelt in Milwaukee in
October. 1912, probably never will be
tried on the charge of assault with in
tent TO kill, according to Judge A. c.
Backus of the municipal court. who has
received word from physicians of the
criminally insane department of the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-25
MICHIGAN LOSS MILLION
FROM ARMY WORM PEST

Detroit. Mich. July 25.-Losses of
more than a million dollars have been
sustained by Michigan farmers as
result of the army worm according 10
Professor Pettitt OF the Michigan Agri-
cultural college.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-25
UTILITIES COMMISSION
SECRETARY QUITS JOB
Especial to The Argus.)

Especial to The Argus.)
Springfield, ILL.,, July 25.-Charles N.
Huebner has rendered his resignation
as secretary of the state public utili-
ties commission to the commission, ef-
fective at once. 1t was accepted.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-25
George Peck.

w. C. Peck, 1902 Fortieth street.
this morning received word of the
death of his brother George Peck at
Linby, Iowa, who passed away last
evening. after an illness of three
months with complications. Deceased
was so years of age. Mr.. Peck will
leave tomorrow to attend the funeral.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-25
OF Course He Does.

Logical sequence, anyway"
How now?'
First a man feathers his nest; then
he pIumes himself"-Kansas City Jour
nal
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-25
Funeral of Kenneth Daniel Miner

The funeral services for Kenneth
Daniel Miner, three months old. will
be conducted tomorrow afternoon at 2
o'clock from the home of Mrs. Bertha
Kruse, 500 Fourteenth avenue. Buria,
will be in Chippiannock cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-25
Funeral of Mrs. John Walton.

The remains of Mrs. John Walton
were sent to Tfskilwa, her former
home, today. Funeral services will
be conducted there tomorrow, with
interment in the cemetery at that
place.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-25
Case Dismissed.

On cross examination Attorney
:. y ood brought out the statement that
~ ne next day Schriver appeared for
zimmerman in the county court. and
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-02-26
By Fred l.. Boalt

Aleck McNab. Soldier OF Misfor'
tune. wroHtlos boxes. barrels and
bales In n water front warehouse
for sib0 day. II was here found
him. We adjourned TO n nearby
place OF refreshment. whore. after
much cozening and wheedling. | pre-
vailed upon him 10 tell, sketchlly,
Il II true. and touching only the
high spots. the story OF his remark
able career.
A soldier. sailor. mercenhry, rev
olutlonary spy. secret service agent
champion OF lost causes and leader
OF forlofn hopes. Alock McSab has
fllrtcd with death all his life.
He has avoided the beaten track
In his wsnderings. Was there gun
running In the Red sea. Aleek Nc.
Nab was there 10 stop II. Was rev.
olutlon rampant In China. Aleek Nc.
Nab was hand In glove with Sun Vat
Sen. Did Winston Churchill, Nrst
lord OF the British admiralty. desire
flrst.hsnd knowledge OF hls males.
V's benevolent suxerain,y In Dark
est Africa. Aieek MeNab wss there
10 play the host and guide. Was
there unrest among the hill tribes IN
india, Aleek MeNab could put his
finger on the source OF oiseontent
Did the Young Turks need maehIne