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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-04
PEORIAN HELD AS
SUITCASE Thief
Charles Nelson Picked Up Car
rying Grip Taken from Lobby
of New Harper.

Charles Nelson. aged 80, who said
his home was in Peoria, was bound
over TO the grand jury in the sum of
$500 this morning in police court by
Magistrate c. ]. Smith charged with
larceny. He was remanded to Jail.
Officer Kell arrested Nelson or Second
avenue late yesterday afternoon 20
minutes after call was sent to police
station that he had stolen a suitcase
belonging to Fred V. Dixon, travelling
salesman of Boston, from the Harper
house lobby.
Dixon set his suitcase down for a
few minutes in the lobby TO go to his
room. When he returned II was gone.
a description of the suitcase and of
man seen in the hotel lobby, which
were phoned to the police station,
was the basis of Officer Kells oper-
atoms.
When arrested Nelson had made
one attempt to dispose of the suitcase
at a second hand store. Investiga-
ton proved that Nelson had emptied
the contents OF the case, containing
OF samples of Innings and casket
photos of an undertaking firm, into
an alley. Nelson was made to direct
the officer in search of the picture
samples. which Dixon valued highly,
but no trace of the property could be
found. Alleyways were searched for
about an hour.
Dixon said the suitcase was worth
ST.. The samples were worth $40.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-04
WELL KNOWN MINISTER
PRAISES PLANT juice
NssAS CITY PASTOR PERSON.
ALLY TESTED PLANT JUICE
WITH THE USUAL GOOD.
RESULTS.

The following testimonial is from the
Lsv. Charles Atherton. who lives at
~ North Eighteenth street, in Kan
az City. retired minister of the
Aethodist Episcopal church, who has
Sent many years OF a long and useful
e u the ministry. He was a mem
y Of the Centralia, Illinois confer
nee Tor nine years and OF the Kansas
D1ierence for twelve years. This is
al ne has 20 say about Plant Juice:
nave suffered much with palpita-
PC Of the heart. vas very nervous and
~ entire system seemed weakened.
vas ir this condition for five years
g during that time / tried many
: rant Juice and concluded I would
.,-sdies but got little relief. ! heard
= u IL has greatly relieved ne.
= pApttation has ceased. my Der-
- system IS much stronger and
ave iound Il a great remedy for con-
,<ton with which also suffered.
SCI ten years younger since taking
~ Juice. and am very glad TO rec
'.aend f."
ant Juice strengthens, cleanses
-. levitaiises the entire system. II
- - The blood OF poisons and impuri-
puts the lazy. sluggish liver 70
regulates the bowels, strength
- ne Kidneys and tones up the diges-
- o'sans. II sharpens the appetite
-, pfonotes sound. restful sleep. For
~ me Ballard Drug & Dental com
-, ios West Second street in Dav-
-.ot' The New Harper House phar-
~ y n Rock Island; Z. Jericho & Co,
Noiine.-(Ady.)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-04
Francis Dorsey.

Francis Dorsey, SO years of age,
died at the county infirmary at Coal
Valley yesterday from complication of
diseases. He was born in Ireland,
March rs, 1s4s. and came to this coun-
try about 80 years ago, settling in
New York City. He came to Rock Is
land years ago and had been at the
infirmary for the last 9 months.
No immediate relatives survive, his
wife having died about Is years ago.
The funeral will be held at o'clock
Friday morning from Knox's under
taking parlors. Interment will be in
Chippiannock cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-04
SILVIS

Last Monday evening the parsonage
of the Memorial Methodist church wa
the scene of a very pleasant socia
gathering. 1t was the occasion OF Rev
Loyal NJ. Thompson's birthday. Abou
sixty of the members of the church
and congregation went to his home
completely surprising Rev. and Mrs
Thompson, taking we'll filed basket:
with them. Music and games proceed
| ed a nice lunch.
| Harold Osborne of Lafayette, Ill,
| visited relatives here over Sunday.
Catharine De Bourcey has recovered
from a severe attack of tonsilitis.
Last Tuesday afternoon Mrs. Mat
thew Gillespie entertained the Per Sc
Birthday club when Mrs. Roy Hoy and
Mrs. James Hill won all prizes in the
contests. At 3 o'clock luncheon was
served. The club will next meet at
the home of Mrs. Thomas Waneless.
A benefit dance for Mrs. Thomas
King. who was so badly burned in a
gasoline explosion some weeks ago.
was given at Kuhne's hall last Satur-
day evening and was we'll attended.
Mrs. Charles Schmidt had as a guest
her sister, Mrs. George Marshall, who
returned home TO Iowa City last Sun
day
Last Tuesday afternoon Mrs. Stew
art entertained the Kensington En-
broidery club. A number of new men,
bers were taken in and an elaborate
lunch was served.
Mrs. II. Cavault, who has been i'll
with pneumonia, is recovering.
THE DavaI horS mot Friday a p
ternoon at the Masonic hall.
An open meeting of the Woman's
club was held at the Methodist church
last Friday afternoon. An interesting
program was given and the Civic club
of East Moline was present.
Miss Anna West of Chicago is visit
ing friends here.
r. S. Silvis recently had as a guest
his daughter. Mrs. Charles Stevens
of Geneseo.
Rev. Mr.. Baird of Coal Valley visit
ed friends here last Tuesday.
This village was the scene of dis
astrous fire at 1880 Sunday morning
when two houses owned by Mr.. Mem
Try and occupied by the families of Mr..
Plemeps and Knofflick, were burned to
the ground. The fire is supposed to
have started from an over heated fur
mace.
Mrs. Richard Bell and mother, Mrs.
Sara Osborne. have returned home
from Streator. ILL.,. where they attend
ed the funeral of a relative.
Ben Wilson spent last week in Brain
ard. MINI. looking after his property.
Richard Small has recovered from
an attack OF pneumonia.
Mrs. Conrad Nilsson very delightfully."-
the Pioneer Birthday club
last Saturday evening.
Mrs. J. a. Johns has recovered from
a severe attack OF bronchitis.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-04
Car! lindhoIm.

The death of Carl Lindholm, %
years OF age, occurred at 1880 today
at his home, 15041k Fourth avenue.
Death was due TO tuberculosis of one
years duration. He was born in this
city April %. 1892. and had lived here
ever since. For several years he had
been employed by the Rock Island
Fuel company. \ sister. Edna, of
Rock Island. is the only survivor, his
parents having died several years ago.
The funeral will be held Friday aft
ernoon at 2:30 from Knox's chapel.
Burial will be in Chippiannock
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-04
PHYSICIAN Is SUING
TO COLLECT A BILL

A Jury OF six in the county court is
caring the case OF DIT. J. NJ. Wood
lzinst Mrs. Emma Anderson. The
trnsr IS suing for a doctors bill.
aiming sl35 Is due for services rem
-srsd the husband OF the defendant,
sho died following an operation. A
III against the estate was filed, but IL
alleged that this was not done until
Eisr the time allowed by Law. r. l..
EaEie appears for the physician and
3. Oakleaf for the defendant. The
1se comes up on appeal from the
1Esr court
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-04
Gockroaches
Rats and Mice

Nothing Is more difagreeable than home
infested with vermin. Destroy them with
Stearns' Electric Rat and Roach Paste, the
standard exterminator for thirty-fye years.
IL kills of rats, mice and cockroarhes in =
single night. Ready for use; no mixing.
Does not blow away Ike powders.
Directions IN 70 languages In every pa-Laga
Two sizes: &C and q 90.
Sold by retailers everyWhere.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-04
SEEK MAYORS SANCTION
TO AN AER0PlANE FLIGHT

a proposal TO feature Frank Champ
ion in an aeroplane flight at Exposi-
ton park in this city has been placed
before Mayor II. NJ. Schriver by Shoub
& Marvin. OF Chicago. producers of
Champions aerial act. II is desired
to put on the exhibition in this city
July 10.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-04
FIRE ON ROOF OF A
WALL PAPER STORE

The firemen answered a call this
noon to Max Brotman's wall paper
store, $50 Seventeenth street. A small
blaze which started on the roof from
chimney sparks was easily extinguish-
ed with chemicals. The loss was nom-
inal.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-04
Volley Ball Game.

At the regular session OF the Wed.
nesday noon volley ball tournament at
the Y. NJ. c. a. today, Hellpenstell and
Bruner defeated Ramser and Wilson
by a score OF 20 to II.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-04
SMALLPOX IN LIGHT
FORM INVADES ORION

Orion, March 4.-Smallpox in a light
form has broken out in Orion, the first
to be taken down with the disease be-
ing Chester Anderson, eldest son OF
F. L. Anderson. Many of the school
children have been vaccinated and ev-
cry precaution possible has been TAX
en- TO prevent tne spread of the di-
sease.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-04
PERSONAL POINTS

Jonas Bear is in Hampton today on
business
Martin II. Danielson leaves the lat
ter part of the week for the state of
Washington where he will reside.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-04
fair WARNING.

Il am glad you have bought a par
rot. papa. What will you do II II learns
bad language-punish it,"
mo. son: punish you."-HoustoD
Post
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-04
a Sense Of tjumur,

Dr. Ingram. bishop OF london. once
declared :hat sense OF hnmol Is en-
sential 10 success. II n Young man
has no sense OF humor would keep
him Mt college until he got oIe'
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-04

Editors No.e-Mrs. Eva Morley
Murphy of Goodland. Kas., recently
announced her candidacy for the pro-
gressive nomination for congress in
her district.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-04

Petersburg, Fla, Mrs. Anna Crisswell
of Arpee, Ill, and Mrs. G.. r. Syndor
of Milan.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-04

from annoyance. and this is my re-
ward"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-04

All the news all the tIme-The Argus
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-04

1 Bethany Home.
2 German Ev. Church, r. I.
Visiting Nurses Assn, r. /.
st. Joseph's Church, r. l.
5 Memorial Christ'n Church, r. !.
6 Presbyterian Church, Milan.
z Sacred Heart Church, r. I.
8 st. Anthony's Hospital. r. 1.
8 First Swed. Luth., r. ].
10 German I'm. Church, r. I.
IL Central Pres. Church, r. I.
IL First NJ. E. Church. Moline.
10 United Pres. Church, r. !.
II Fifteenth Av. Church, r. I.
Is Me. Church. Milan.
16 Humane Society.
II South Park Church, r. /.
IS Swedish Luth. Church, Moline
10 st. Mary's Church, r. !.
20 Spencer Mem. Church, r. I.
81 First NJ. E. Church, R. /.
% Visiting Nurses Assn, Dayenp't
% Associated Charities.
"a Grace Lutheran Church, r. I.
% Zion Swedish Luth. Church, RI.
26 First Baptist Church, r. /.
81 Trinity Episcopal Church, r. !.
IS st. Mary's Church, Moline.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-04-22
colonial
Drapefies

o. K. is the YER
dict you will pass
on our selection
of Lace Curtains
for Spring, and
that is the YER
dict you will pass
after you have
seen the n e w
spring patterns
and in addition to
the high quality
of our Curtains
you will find our
prices GAcopGlOu-
ally low. For
example, we can
sell you a pair of
Curtains as low
as soc.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-04-22
FURNISHING
IS NOW HERE
WALL PAPER

Spring furnishe1s planning to get
new wall paper should be sure to see
the new styles now on display in
our wall paper department from
121ac double roll up.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-04-22

There are two wage-earning
women to every five wage-earning
men in Great Britain.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-04-22
. Quaker
Curtains

Colonial Draper
les are the ideal
drapery, because
they are the cool
est. cleanest and
most graceful of
all. They make
your room cool
and inviting with
the added dis
tinction of grace
and beauty. They
are almost indis-
pensible W i t h
those w h o S e
homes are dress
ed with an air of
elegance. w e
have many beau
tiful patterns to
select from.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-28

swords and $4,000 rounds of ammuni-
ton were seized. Since the order was
issued demanding the surrender of
firearms the Inhabitants have given
up 1000 rifles, 1900 revolvers, 1000
machets and swords, "a boxes of gun
powder and $4,000 rounds of ammuni-
ton.
Lieut.. Frank j. Fletcher, in a spe-
cial train, went into the Federal lines
near Tejera Sunday under a white
flag and talked over the proposition
of each side permitting the safe pas
sage of refugees. The best informa-
ton he could get from the Mexican
major representing General Mas with
whom he talked, was that If train
did arrive from Mexico City the Mas
force would notify the Americans and
permit the train to be run to the Mex
lean end of the gap in the railroad
line.
Communication with Capital
Communication with the capital was
restored Sunday, but 1t is direct from
Mexico City to Galveston and not to
Vera Cruz. The Mexican major has no
information as yet regarding General
Huerta's intention to permit more
luTelSHSIS u TedIu TIC Quasi.
e. ". Weens and his son of VIM
chester, Va, former president of a
sugar company, have been added to
the list of those taken from a train
and held by the Federals at Cordova.
With the exception Of the Pan
American Railway, extending from
Guatemala up the west coast to con-
nection with Tehauantepec Road,
Huerta is now operating with his own
men every railroad in Mexico without
regard to the rights of foreign own
ers. He has driven away every for
eigner.
]. q. Boyd returned Sunday from
Coatzacoalcos, where he effected the
release of all foreigners who had
been arrested under Huertas orders
and held at Bincon Antonio. the head
quarters of the road. More than so
foreigners had been detained includ-
ing officials of the railroad, eondue-
tors, engineers and machinists. Boyd
had the men and their families sent
to the coasts. some to the Atlantic
port and others to the Pacific port.
The Vera Cruz and Isthmus Rail-
road line between TERRA Blanca and
Vera Cruz is not in operation. The
big bridge at Boca Del Rio, eight
miles from Vera Cruz, over which it
enters this city, has been dynamited.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-28

One of the largest gatherings ever
held in this country on the Negro
question, will take place in Baltimore
on May 8, and 5, under the auspices
of the National Association for the
Advancement of Colored People. Dis
tinguished social. workers and public
lists from all parts of the country Will
assemble to discuss the problems
growing out of the industrial and edu-
cational needs of the colored people, as
well as those relating to segregation
and discrimination. Both white and
colored speakers are on the program.
Among the former are Moorfield
Storey of Boston, the president Of the
association; Professor Jascques Loeb,
a leading American biologist; Mrs.
Robert La Toilette, wife of the senator
from wisconsin; Senator Wesley l..
Jones Of Washington; ex-Attorney
General Charles ]. Bonaparte Of
Baltimore; Mrs. Havelock Ellis, wife
Of the English scientist; DR.. Joel E.
Spingarn; and Oswald Garrison Viii
lard, editor Of the New York Evening
Post,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-28
The War Talk.

The chief criticism heard in Con-
gress about the President and Mexico
is that he did not act earlier. If he
had sent an ultfmatum to Huerta a
month or two months ago, many con-
gressmen claim they would have been
better satisfied. They think the
President was too patient. Some sug-
gested that he had delayed and par
leyed SO much, ,Huerta and his Mexi-
cans had lost all respect for us. The
parleying as to whether the salute to
the flag should have been returned
should have been eliminated, accord
ing to the summary officials. They
would not have exchanged cablegrams
with Charge O'Shaughnessy as to
whether the saluate would be returned
or whether the return firing would be
simultaneous.
This sort Of exchange" said one
Republican senator, who is great
authority on such matters, takes the
virtue all out of the apology. 1t is as
though one, who has insulted you.
agrees to apologize. But before he
says he is sorry and has done wrong
he wants a promise that you Will re-
move your hat and shake him cordial
ly by the hand as soon as he has
apologized. OF course real men don't
do things that way
The scenes and developments at the
White House and at the Capitol have
recalled the similar period just before
the Spanish war, but with one notable
exception. There has not been the
same eagerness for blood letting. The
consequences of a campaign in Mexico
are fully measured here now. Presi-
dent Mckinley, 1t will be remembered,
was quite as reluctant to take any step
that would bring on war, as President
Wilson is now. But there was Wig
orous war party in the country at that
time, which there Is not now. And yet
every day word is coming in of men
and organizations ready and willing to
volunteer. AS soon as the Atlantic
fleet began to steam for Tampico and
the enthusiasm of warlike action came
into play, the offering of services to
the President began. Senator John
w. Weeks of Massachusetts,, was the
first, but he had the excuse that he Is
graduate of the naval academy. and
was educated at the expense of the
government.
Washington has come to believe that
If there is war with Mexico it will not
be a bloody one or, so far as the con-
quest of the country Is concerned, a
long one. The army as 1t now stands.
will probably suffice to take Mexico.
but volunteers will be necessary as a
garrisoning force. There would come
many complications. What would
Carranza and Villa and the constitu-
tionaiists do? The oft advanced
opinions that they would Join forth
with with Huerta to repel the Ameri-
can invaders are no longer credited
here. But once in Mexico 1t would
be much more difficult for the United
States Army to come out. Tremep7
dously influential interests would want
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-28
THE SITUATION AT VERA
CRUZ GROWING BRIGHTER

Vera Cruz, April 27-Word was re-
ceived today from the British minis
ter, Sir Lionel Garden, in Mexico that
General Huerta had agreed to permit
another refugee train to leave the cap
ital and that $50 foreigners, including
Americans, would arrive in Vera Cruz
tomorrow.
Previously the hopes of Americans
here who had relatives and friends
in the capital had been buoyed up by
a statement given out in behalf of
Admiral Fletcher that he had inform
alton which led him to hope for the
early arrival of more American refu-
gees from Mexico City, for the better
treatment of all Americans there and
possibly for their eventual release.
Funston's Troops Coming
The brigade of troops commanded
by General Frederick Funston was
expected to arrive here before dark
and the sailors on the line of battle
ships trimming the city front beyond
the breakwater eagerly scanned the
horizon for the smoke of the battle
ship Louisiana and the transports she
was conveying.
give the nature of his reassuring in
formation from Mexico City, it was
strongly intimated at headquarters
that the consistent policy of lenient
treatment accorded Mexicans in Vera
Cruz had brought change of heart
in the capital.
Because Of the delicate nature of
the negotiations and the number of
lives which may depend upon them it
is considered probable here that no
extension of the lines already estab-
lished by the Americans will be at
tempted while the negotiations are
pending This will become a matter
for General Funston's decision, how
ever, upon his landing, since Admiral
Fletcher has already been advised that
the general is to have supreme COM
mand ashore.
Aviator's Preparing
There was great activity today
however, about the aviators' camp
near the bathing beach where the
smooth water sofdthe inner harbor at
fords every facility for arising and
landing Should the machines be re-
quired later the aviators are ready for
service and are busy studying maps
of the surrounding territory.
The American authorities here are
unable to predict just what DISPOSE
ton will be made of the first troops
to land, but it is supposed that the
infantrymen will be used in patrolling
the streets and the cavalry on the
picket lines beyond the city limits.
Naval officers welcome the relief of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-28
All Kindsof Views Concern
ing War Prospects
The Cana! Tolls Hearings Are
Becoming Very Interesting
Sectional Differences Crop Out In
Democracy's Ranks

Washington, D. c., April 27.-tSpe-
ciaD-Apart from all the Mexican ex-
citement Congress, in both it's branch
es, has been kicking up considerable
dust. The. House is hard at work
upon the naval appropriation BILL
which will keep 1t busy all the spare
days for a fortnight or three weeks.
There is less excitement over the navy
bill than might have been expected
but that may be accounted for in the
fact of there being plenty of excite
ment in other directions. The total
of $40, 100000 is much commented
upon by those advocating economy in
government expenditures and there Is
considerable wonderment how this
could have been brought about, when
the bill carries authorization for two
new dreadnoughts. The secret is that
appropriations for the navy yards and
for the shore service generally nave
been slaughtered" to use the word of
an influential Republican member of
the naval affairs committee.
The Democratic House. after a long
period of Dragging and clustering
about what it was going to do in abol-
ishing mileage was actually driven
into doing 1t. BY some smart
maneuvering the matter was brought
to a record vote and in these perilous
political days congressman do not like
to go on record for such payments as
mileage at 40 cents a mile. even though
1t may be entirely justified The
country, however, has been led to be-
lieve that the mileage is graft" and
that is enough. So the House has
voted. in lieu of mileage to pay sena-
tors and representatives their actual
expenses in travelling to Washington
and back again for attendance upon
Congress. What the Senate will do is
very much Of a question but probably
the Senate will yield to the House
provision in the end.
Hearings on the canal tolls repeal
bill are becoming very interesting. but
there is great difficulty getting any at
tention, when the country is waiting
and watching to know what will hap
pen in Mexico. In war time every
thing is to the advantage Of the politi-
cal party power. The military and
naval operations are all people want to
think about and until the Mexican
situation clears up. it will be no easy
task to persuade Congress to concen-
trate it's attention upon antitrust
bills, or appropriation bills or anything
else than Mexico.
Nevertheless Congress must plod on.
even thought 1t be next to impossible
to get the careful legislation which is
demanded. The President and his
Democratic leaders in the House have
worked out their omnibus antitrust
bill quite completely but the i'm
mediate problem is to get the appro-
priation bills out of the way so that
there can be time for anti trust legis-
lation. OF course, if there is war,
Washington will be a great camp of
preparation, but Congress will have
little to do with it, beyond voting the
money. The White House Offices and
the Departments however, will bristle
with activities