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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-11-23
SAVES HUBBY BY
PLEAS and CRIES
Wife of Dominick Vicioni, the
Wielder of Butcher Knife,
Gets Him Off Lightly.

Following a touching scene in police
court this morning in which Mrs.
Dominick Vicioni and four children
bid goodbye to the head of their fam
lily, Vicioni was taken in county court
to answer charges that he welded a
butcher knife in true western fashion
in a Fourth avenue saloon ten days
ago. He was fined 81 and costs and
committed to the county Jail for FIVE
days by Judge B. S. Bell.
In police court Dominick's wife and
children thought the end had come for
the husband and father. and his wife
cried Historically, appealing to Police
Magistrate c. J. Smith to save Domi-
nick
Vicioni was released by the police
magistrate and information was filed
against him in county court. On &C
count of his wife and family the
charge was amended from assault with
a deadly weapon, to assault and bat
terry.
Andrew Larson, who some time ago
was arrested by the local police for
stealing an overcoat in a rooming
house on Second avenue. near Six
teenth street, this morning was made
defendant on information filed in
county court by States Attorney Floyd
Thompson, the charge being larceny. 1t
is understood that Larson will plead
guilty, friends having come to his aid
to pay the fine which the court will
infiict upon him.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-11-23
TWO ARRESTED AT DEPOT
ON DISORDERlY CHARGE

Charles Smith and Vincent Goen
were arrested Saturday evening at the
Rock Island station on Thirty-first
street by William McKellup, detective
for the road. Both were charged with
disorderly conduct and fined So and
costs this morning by Magistrate
Smith and sent to Jail to serve out
the fines.
William Howell was picked up Sat
urday evening by Detective Sehnert
for creating a disturbance at Nine
teenth street and Second avenue. His
case was continued until next Satur-
day. Howell is in Jail under $500
bonds, charged with disorderly con-
duct.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-11-23
CHARLES JOHNSON
MURDER JURY TO
Get OFF HOLIDAY
Tuusual Procedure of Allowing
Men to Spend Thanksgiv-
ing at Home Allowed.
BOTH SIDES AGREE TO 1T
Carries {. johnson on Trial for the
Life Of John Lindsren, Deceased
Moline Flagman.

One would presume that the jury
IN now being secured in the Johnson
zzrder case in circuit court would
I'VE TO undergo the veXation of being
IEzy from their families and homes
i Thanksgiving day. but even though
ne law is strict relative to the jury
FEsm and the need OF shutOut from
II outside world. there are human
.zrts in the court house. and jurymen
zsly will be permitted to spend Tur-
leg day with their families.
According TO a statement made by
SITES Attorney Floyd Thompson this
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-11-23

NJ Russell, undivided u lot in ROCK
Island, in southeast, northwest section
2-17-2w, $3.50.
B. H. H. b. l.. & Savings association
to John S. Anderson, lot IL, assessors
plat. southeast, northwest "A section
6-17-1w, s1.O0.
ton to John E. Anderson, tract in
southeast northwest Il section 6-17-
1w, $1.0O.
Marinus Horstkamp and wife to
Frederick L. Sherman to John E. Carl
son. lot Z. Sherman Heights, Moline,
s175.
r. P. Wait and wife to Ella A,
Walsh, part lot 5-6-7, block 1, aylor
Ridge. $4,000
Rosenfield & Strauss to F. P. and
James NJ. WEIGH, tract in northwest
Il section 36-1S-2w, Rock Island, S1.00.
Rock Island Sash and Door works
to Illinois Oil company, tract in north
west Il section 36-1S-2w, Rock Island
s1.OO.
Daniel C. Grady to Maher. Lund-
gren & Christianson, lot 20, Makers
Garden tract, section 2S-1s-1e, S1.0O.
Maher. Lundgren & Christianson to
Orion J. Beardsley. lot %, Makers Gar
den tract, section 2S-1S-1e, s1.00.
John S. Anderson to B. H. H. B. L.
G. Savings association, lot 122, West
Highland, Moline, s1.00.
John S. Anderson to B. II. H B. L.
& Savings association, north 40 feet
of south 40 feet outlot 6, Highland, Mo-
line, S1.00.
Georgiana NJ Heck to John ]. Kipp,
part lot II, lot II, block 4, Sinnets
addition, Rock Island, S1.00.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-11-23

morning this will be permitted. Mr..
Thompson stated that he had dis
cussed the matter with Attorney Gus
Shallberg, who represents the defend
ant, Charles E. Johnson, Moline. and
that he has agreed to consent to the
men being given the privilege of be-
ing with their families.
Mr.. Thompson stated that where the
attorneys for both sides got together
and agreed upon such action that it
was usually permitted by the court.
Start on Jury.
The venire of jurymen reported at
, o'clock this afternoon and work on
securing the jury started. 1t is thought
that by tomorrow the twelve men will
be secured and then the case will go
to trial.
II is very likely that by Wednesday
afternoon il will not be concluded.
Ordinarily the jury would have to be
housed up over Thanksgiving day but
since an adjournment will be taken
from Wednesday afternoon until Fri
day morning, it was thought in justice
TO the men they should not be de-
prived of the holiday at home.
They will be given strict instructions
relative TO their actions while not in
custody of the deputy sheriff and they
will be expected to discuss the case
with no one.
Charles Z. Johnson, formerly head
of one of the departments of the Cen
trail Union Telephone company, is on
trial. on a charge of murder. the grand
jury of the term of September, 1913,
having indicted him on three counts
il being charged that he ran down
John E. Lindgren, a fiagman at the
Fifteenth street crossing of the Rock
Island lines in Moline. 1t is alleged
that a wound was inflicted which
caused the death of Lindgren one
month later.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-11-23
ANNUAL SALE AND
CHICKEN PIE SUPPER
TOMORROW NIGHT

The Central Presbyterian church
have done themselves proud this yeal
in the quantity and assortment of ar
ticles and varied attractions. The fol
lowing is a list of the most attractive
lines of articles, ETC.:
Bakery goods, plum pudding, mince
pies. doughnuts, etc, etc.
Best fancy percale house dresses
your size, $1.75 and 81.
Large and small aprons, plain and
fancy, 10 cents to 81.
Combination suits, petticoats, I'M
derwear. night dresses, ETC.. etc.
Beautiful fancy articles of every de-
scription; rag rugs. Japanese articles,
pictures, etc. All prices very reason
able.
There is a bargain counter laden
with everything you can mention at all
prices. There is a fish pond, too.
Bring the children and let them fish.
A tea lunch will be served in the af-
ternoon. Sale. 2:3O to 10 p. m.
An extra good chicken pie supper
will be served. beginning at $3.50, 35c.
II you omit all this you'll miss some
thing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-11-23

the show is entirely different from
last year. New songs and new jokes
are on the program. John Swanson
and Art Johnson will appear on the
ends with Dan Babitz and Harry Plag-
man. Maurice Elliott, star comedian.
will assume the role Of judge in Judge
Browns court.
Dec. the company will stage a
benefit performance for the Friendly
house in Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-11-23
BREAKS ARM WHILE
CRANKING AN AUTO

Clyde Meier, employed as chauffeur
at Totten's, sustained a broken left
arm yesterday when an engine which
he was cranking backf1red, the handle
striking his arm. The bone is frac-
tured between the elbow and wrist,
and the break is a serious one. He
was attended by DR.. Joseph DeSilva.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-11-23
A SHOW
FOR ST. MARY'S
Metropolitan Minstrel Com
pany to Open Season With
Production tomorrow.

The Metropolitan Minstrel company
will stage its first performance of the
season tomorrow evening, in a ben
eft for st. Mary's church. The show
will be held in the auditorium of the
church.
With the exception of the final act
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-11-23
WATERFOWL MAN ASKS
FOR DIVORCE IN COURT

Lars P. Bergstrom, Watertown, fl
ed suit in circuit court this morning
for a divorce from his wife, Carrie,
whom he married in Moline, Oct 5,
1911. A statutory offense is charged.
The woman was formerly Miss Carrie
Johnson.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-11-23
Turkey Dinner.

The ladies of the Pleasant Ridge
church will serve a turkey dinner in
the new social hall on Thanksgiving
day. Come and have a good time.
Dinner 80 cents. After dinner
speeches by Rev. Hanna and Ste
wart CAdv.)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-11-23
REALTY CHANGES

Nellie NJ. Krell to Lily NJ. Russell
undivided 1alot in Rock Island, in
southeast, northwest, section 2-17-2w,
SIS.
Carl L. Kren to Lily NJ. Russell, un-
divided y lot in Rock Island, in south
east, northwest section 2-17-2w, s425. :
Ada /. Mold and husband to Judson
ID. Metzger, lot l, Mineral Springs
Park, Moline, $4,000.
Blanche Krell. by guardian, to Lily
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-11-23

A new Arkansas law provides that
a child TO work in any occupation,
must have attended school four years
and be more than II years of age.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-11-23

Springfield Coal Co., 42o Seven
teenth street, will deliver Spring
field coal to any part of the city
single tons, S3.75; in two and three
ton lots, $3.50 per ton. Remember,
we weigh on the city scales. Oh
such a difference. Phone, 3o15
Rock Island.
Arizona republican., 1914-06-17
PLEA FOR TERRAzAS.
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IhooONIAIhU FKEoS DISPAItHI
 NIAGARA FALLS. June 16.-Am- bassador De Gama of Brazil, adviced tonight from Washington that the case of Luis TerraZas, Jr., wealthy land owner who si held in prison by the constitutionalists, has been referred by Secretary Bryan to George Carothers. now special consular representative of this government in northern Mexico. Carothers will convey to CarranZa an urgent appeal not to sacrifice the life of Terrazas because of the failure tO gain the big ransom demanded
 WEATHER TODAY
 WASHINGTON, June 16-For Ari- Voi nd
Arizona republican., 1914-06-17
TELLS
 HON HE FOUND
 'OUV|DA' RIVER
EX-President Roosevelt is Honored Guest of Royal Geographical Society Be fore Most Brihant As scmblage
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LONDON, June 16.-Colonel Theo- dore Roosevelt appeared before the Royal Geographical Society tonight to tell the members and many of the most conspicuous men in London's public life. how he put "Duvida river on the map of Brazil.
 The societY's theater in the Burling- ton Gardens was packed to suffocation. Those anxious to hear the former president would easily have filled the largest hall in the city of London, but he preferred the small auditomfum where an intimate talk would be DOS sible. The theater seats only roo. but the society issued more than 1000 cards while at the same time it re- fused hundreds of applications. The result was that many prominent peo- ple who had come a long distance with the cherished cards were unable to get in
 The doors were closed and signs of
 theater fuil were posted half an hour before the ColoneTs arrival. The police had plenty to do in keeping back the disappointed men and women in evening dress. The street was blocked with automobiles and an hour after the lecture began. silk matted groups continued frequent rushes, like a football line upon the barred doors, fiercely criticising the arrangements.
 Large forces of police were on hand to shield Col. Roosevelt against possi- ble suffrage attack. The colonel waved his hand when he alighted from his motor, but the crowd was too de- oorus for cheering. The heartiest ap- plause. however, greeted his appear ance on the stage.
 Douglas William Freshfield. presi- dent of the society. Prince Louis of Battenburg; Sir Edward Grey. sec retary of state for foreign affairs: Earl Grey, ex-governor general of Canada; Lord Bryce Earl Curzon. and the American Amba ssador. Wal
Arizona republican., 1914-06-17
American Delegates Visit Buffalo and Discuss Sit uation With the Constitu- tionalist Representatives Without Result
ARMISTICE IS
 STICKING POINT
Neither Side is Willing to Conccde Points ill the Selection 0f a Man for the Provisional Presi- dcncv
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NIAGARA FALLS, June 16--Jus- tice Lamar and Frederick Lehman, American delegates to the mediation conference. went to Buffalo and talk ed four hours with Rafael zubaran and Luis Cabrera, personal rep-esen tatives of Carranza. Their purpose was to find some way to bring the constitutionalists in harmony with the scope of mediation. Their mis- sion was @ failure.
 The Americans returned to Nigga "a Falls feeling that so far as the political pacification of Mexico is concerned, mediation had accomplish eG nothing. and that probably the end Of the conference is near.
 The consttutionalist representa- lives who had come from Washing ton to see the American delegates. told them why they could not agree to an armistice; why only a man prominent in the constitutionalists ranks would be acceptable to them for the provisional presidency and finally that they beliveed the consti- trtionalist army would setta the Mexican problem soon if unhampered by foreign complications.
 The next full conference is set for Friday. Until then little can be done because of the absence of Minister Naon. of Argentine. Most of the principals here incline to the view that Fridays sessions may be the last.
 The three mediating plenipoten- tiares practically have abandoned all hope of solving MeXico's internal problem. The Huerta delegates are .esoluteiy determined not to accept q constitutionalist partisan for the pro- visional presidency, and there ap pears tonight no feasible way of keeping all the clements in confer ence much longer. Only develop ments not now foreseen, such as the change in attitude on the part of the constitutionalists or the Huertsl delegates. can keep the conference in session.
 Dispatches telling of the forcible seizure by Villa officials of the tele- graph office at Juarez held previous ly by Carranza officials. created q stir in the mediation colony. The Huerta delegates said it showed the correct ness of their repeated warnings that lack of cohesion in the constitution alists ranks would lead to anarchy in tho north The nolVS served to con = firm suspicious which have been cur rent in many quarters here oi q breach between Villa and Carranza.
 The gravest apprehension is felt here of what nay follow such a break. Should their forces clash, a condition of anarchy might ensue which in all probability would arouse again the de- mand for armed intervention by the United States.
Arizona republican., 1914-06-17

ter H. Page. were seated on the plat form. The lecture was mainly rep itition of that delivered at Washing ton in May. Col. Roosevelt expressed his pleasure at appearing before the foremost geographical body of the world.
Arizona republican., 1914-06-17
BUTTE |sQU|ET BUT TROUBLE
 STILL FEARED
Mayor Duncan Orders All Saloons Closed for Forty eight Hours Pending the Result of Conservatives Meeting
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BUTTE. June 16. - Butte, the scene of riots for two days, was quiet again today. The citizens, how = ever, awaited anXiously for develop ments tonight when it was announc Cd that meeting of the conserNa- tives of the Butte local of the Wes- tern Federation of Miners was to be held. Mayor Duncan. in an effort to prevent trouble, ordered all saloons closed at o'clock tonight, and to remain closed until Thursday morn ing He also ordered the discontinu- ance of the sale of firearms.
 Seceders of the miners union are expected to hold their meeting to- morrow night and vote on the Ques- ton of showing union cards at the mines The mayor, therefore, made his closing order to saloons to extend beyond the time which seceders are to meet
 The directors of Carpenters Union hall, where the conservatives were to meet tonight, withdrew their permis- sion and early this evening it had not been decided where the conserva- lives would gather. Mayor Duncan advised John c. Lowney, member of the executive committee of the Wes tern Federation, not to hold the meeting, but Lowney stated that in the thirty-eight years of existence of the local union, a weekly meeting had been held and that the meeting would be held as usual. Lowney was positive there was to be no com promise with the seceders. He said the Butte local would continue to do business as the only legitimate or ganiZation of miners in that district.
 The seceders. however, said they will be able in the referendum Vot- ing tomorrow to overthrow the rule of the Butte local as to showing cards at mines and that they expect to have such a strong vote. according to one of the leaders, they will be able to form a new and independent organization.
 It is reported that the man who obtained the unions funds after the safe was dynamited on Saturday night has been located. He has not been arrested It is thought that he is keeping under cover in the fear that if he appears the funds will be attached by the conservatives of the union.
 Tonight Mayor Duncan announced tbat he had been in conference with the leaders of both factions, and that from assurances he had re- ceiVed from them he felt justified in saying he was hopeful com promise agreement could be reached Leaders of the two factions agreed to meet with the mayor, and set q date when a joint conference will be Continued on Page Fivel
Arizona republican., 1914-06-17
CONnuisSiOn Form o. X. Mayor Young
 Wires Maryland

HaserstoWn, Maryland. is today sion form of government. The fame of Phoenix as one of the most re . cent of cities to adopt the commits : sion form brought request from the Hagerstown Herald to Mayor Young last evening, for his views up on the success or failure of the commission government as applied to Phoenix.
 Here is what Mayor Young wi-ed in reply:
 Your message regarding the com mission form of government re- ceived. All reports as to it's being q failure in Phoenix are absolutely untrue. While the commission form is new here and has just been vic icusly attacked by the politicians. tke commission form is coming forth victorious from the assault After the people make a few changes in the charter which the practical ap- plication of government has shown to the commission should be made
 
 be referred and the people will un- doubetedly make these changes.
 There will be none so ignorant as to wish for moment q return to the old form of government. The Phoenix form of government is more of d man agerial form than commission though it has been in force only since April :.
 The economies that are being ef- fected are really wonderful. A most viscious attack has been made by the politicians, assisted by the deluded few But if an election were to be held to- morrow undoubtedly the people would ment by q larger majority than at the original election.
 The politicians have advertised the city far and wide and the charter form of government as being a fail ure, but tell your good people not tC be fooled, for the charter form Of government under the proper kind of charter is the best yet devised and Phoenix now the best city in the south west. Under the beneficient form O. charter government applied and en- forced by honest men Loyalty backed by the good people of Phoenix We hope soon to make Phoenix the model ant the peer of any city on earth. Success to your election and the charter form of government.
 GEORGE U. YOUNG. Mayor
Arizona republican., 1914-06-17
WEATHER IOHAX
Says C0llley,s Py0w Passed
 Through Steamers Boilers

rammed by the collier Storstad and of the owners of the collier that the Empress placed herself in front of the Norwegian vessel, which had the right of way, were only emphasized.
 New chapters illustrating the hOr- Kendall in the testimony. the most startling being his description of how a sheet of flame burst from the Em- press after she was rammed, the prov of the collier evidently pene- trating clear through her boilers.
Arizona republican., 1914-06-17
EIGHT DEAD IN PARIS.

PARIS, June 16.-The death toll of yesterdays tempest stands at eight tonight. Eight persons have disap- peared so far as known, and seventy were injured through the collapse of sections of Paris streets. One of the finest quarters of Paris would hardly be recognized. so extensive was the Wreckage caused by the storm. The police are keeping back curious spec tators fear of further slides of earth
Arizona republican., 1914-06-17
Resignation Of Wlla Not
 Credited M Washington

catecas to lead the attack on the federal garrison there, he declared to be certain
 Word of the announcement of the American peace commissioners at Buffalo that there could be no arm- istice between the contending fac tions, and that only a constitution alist would be acceptable as provi- sional president, brought no com ment from the officials of the Wash ington government.
Arizona republican., 1914-06-17
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QUEBEC, June 16.-Testimony simplifying the known conditions with regard to the cause of the disaster to the Empress of Ireland in the St. Lawrence river on May 20 was brought out at todays opening ses- sion of the investigation commission. of which Lord Mersey of the British house of peers, is chairman.
 So far, the main arguments of Captain Kendall of the Empress of Ireland, that he was stationary when
Arizona republican., 1914-06-17
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 WASHINGTON, June 16.-Reports that Villa has resigned from the command of his army are not cred lted here tonight either in govern ment official circles or among mem hers of the constitutionalist agency Juan urquldi, secretary of the agency. said he had not heard the report except through press dis patches, and did not believe it.
 That Villa would proceed to Za-
Arizona republican., 1914-06-17
Alaskan Volcano Is Thought To
 Be Ln Eruption
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 SEWARD, June 16.-The light fall of sulphur dust here last night has caused the belief that Mount Katmai, the great volcano on the Alaska pen insula, three hundred miles west of here, is again in eruption.
 The sulphur dust followed an un- usually dark day during which the sky was overcast with heavy clouds high in the air. Reports from Valdez say that d severe earthquake shock was felt there last night, but no seismic disturbance was noted here
Arizona republican., 1914-06-17
YAVAPAl ROAD
 BOSS ARRESTED

PRESCOTT, June 16-D. M. Clark, county superintendent, was arr tested late today on charges of graft, the specific accusation be- ing the padding of his payrolls. Clark conducted a boarding house at road camps as private enter prises and secured money to pay the cooks by putting their names on the county payroll as road la borers, it is alleged. It is also alleged he has been indulging in illegal practice for six months. Clark was later released on $4500 hail
Arizona republican., 1914-06-17

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