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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-28
PROMOTING LOCAL
ice MAKING PLANT
Stock Company Is Now Being
Organized to Manufacture
100 Tons Daily.

An artificial ice manufacturing plant
with a capacity OF 100 tons daily
Is projected here. Rock Island and
Moline capital has in process OF for
nation a $4,000 stock company to
hanS.s the enterprise. II is stated
that $4,000 already has been sub
scribed and that II present plans carry
the pIInt will be in operation early the
coming summer. The understanding
is that the factory is 20 be located in
the east part OF Rock Island. close to
the Moline line. the company TO center
its marketing activities in Il twin
cities.
Those interested in the promotion
Of the artificial plant declare Rock Is
land and vicinity ought to prove one
Of the most profitable fields in this sec
ton. inasmuch as every summer sees
a serious ice shortage. with attendant
Increase OF prices. The aim IL to in
stall a modern and complete plant and
put in a delivery service that will in
sure getting n supply to every Gus
toner during the morning hours OF
zach day
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-28

resolution committee 20 be reworded.
II is expected BY this convention that
should the Illinois association recon-
mend a man every four years. the
governor will give him due considera-
ton.
Social Events Make Hit
The social events on the program
are making a big hit. especially with
the ladies. The theatre party at the
Majestic last evening came in for
much praise. Shopping yesterday
morning and this morning was espe-
cially well attended TO.
At the Rock Island house this az
ternOon a card party and luncheon was
the feature as well as a reception for
ladies at the Rock Island CLUB. This
evening there will be a theatre party
Ut the Empire.
a grand finish will be made tomor-
row evening at a banquet given by
the management OF the New Harper
and the state association. After the
dinner a dance will be held.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-28
Plumbers Meeting Delegates

I Geneva-Carl Kohlert.
Geneseo-William Becker, James
Kidney.
Joliet William Themes, George
Poehner. T. c. Barrett. John Poehner.
LaGrange-J. w. Castle. J. ]. Ryan,
F. b. Mcdowell. c. 1. Waite.
LaSa.le-William Schmoeger, Julius
Gruenwald. Edward Fehr.
Lanark-F. II. Griffis..
Morris-B. c. Hitchcock.
Nauvoo-A. c. Rain.
Northern DuPage County-Edward
F. Bradley, H. a. Putnam. Herbert
Reich.
Pekin-Herbert Mathews. Carl ].
Saal.
Ottawa. NJ. Dougherty.
Princeton-Mendota- P. Brood. c.
l.. Greenwood.
Peoria-Thomas J. Cody. Thomas F.
McQuellon. Daniel O'Connor. Charles
w. O'NeiIl. a. ]. O'Neill. John Walsh.
Quincy-George w. Ernst. Seward
Best.
observation-disclosures Hedges, j. John
Carlson.
Siivis-H. ]. Schmidt.
Rock Ishnd-F- T. Meyers, G. w.
Reddig. F. l.. Yerbury.
Sterling-F. A. Trigger
Springfield-John Hanratty. L. p.
Hopkins, Charles Kiebele, Henry b.
McVeigh. ID. NJ. Stewart.
Southern Cook County Association
&C. s. Arlington. ]. L. Gibson, p. +.
Jirtle. +. c. Pronger.
Toulon-E. A. DeMuth.
StreatG-James a. Higgins. Wood
milford.
WhiteIall-W +. Evans.
Sheffidd-E. r. Hortz.
Woodftook-D. b. Nichols.
ChilliSothe-J. c. Hammer.
/ Molins-J. v. Loekhart-
Aledo-C. +. Carroll.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-28

was not even forced. but the combina-
ton worked to absolute perfection.
Mr.. LANCE declares today that no one
beside himself and his head clerk
knew this combination. And it is fur
Their thought that the men must have
known Mr.. Lange's habits as they en-
tered at time when they were sure
he would not return to the store.
Last night Mr.. Lange did not 90 TO
his home until almost midnight, hav-
ing attended an entertainment, and he
is thankful today that he did not stop
at the store on his way. He thinks
that he would surely have been killed
had he gone into the store.
Police on Case.
The police were notified this morn
ing of the robbery. and Officers Nc
Carthy and Ginnane have been detailed
10 take charge of it. They were busy
this morning examining the place and
those employed in the store and thus
far have been unable 10 pick up any
sort of a clew. No arrests have been
made but every possible effort will be
made TO run the guilty men to earth.
This is not the first theft at the
LANCE store. several other attempts
having been made. At one time more
than SIG in pennies were stolen, and
the thieves have managed 10 get away
with a little. something almost every
time. but last nights haul was the
biggest the store has ever eXper-
fenced
The burglars entered by way of the I
cellar window, after having tried the /
front and side doors, and must have /.
had hard time forcing up the cellar 1
door as it was heavily barred. They 1
in the same manner they en-
tered. although they would have had /
4 much easier time by merely slipping
he bar in the back door and walking
cut through The alley.
Safe Was Locked.
Both Miss Willet, cashier, and Mr..
-ange. proprietor, are positive that
he safe was locked when they left
asst night. as both examined it before
closing. Miss Willie: states that she
noticed a man of questionable APP
,earance on the step outside, gazing
through the front window at about Z
o'clock, and when she stepped out he
disappeared up the street.
One of the strange facts about the
ase was that the burglars left a bag
4 pennies, some 900, in the Office
hair near the safe, and were either
90 excited and left them behind, or
id not care to be bothered with them.
All of the banks in the city have !,
cen notified of the checks and if an =,
fort is made TO cash either of them y,
rrests will follow. Every effort to :
ithom the case is being made by the ,
olice. 9
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-28

to bring the offenders to justice. Some
are complaining that they should not
be prosecuted because they are being
made ''the goat" No guilty person
can be made "the goat" The crooks
chief Gefenses are technicalities and
the goat song"
Since MY first week in Office, / have
been tried before the board of super
visors, l have been tried before the
grand III V and finally l was arraigned
in court and superseded without allega-
tions or proof. The gentlemen who
have put me through this test, were,
in my opinion, honest in their motives,
and believed they were being imposed
upon by "the gang" and did not real
ize the extremes to which the gang"
would go to force me to yield. Under
the handicaps that | have been forced
to meet, 1 have made an earnest ef-
fort to reach the bottom of graft. With
out foundation it has been charged
that my efforts in this matter have
not been sincere. l am not going to
contest the legality of the courts ac-
ton in the appointment of a special
states attorney, but l invite him to
make searching and careful investi-
cation. Any assistance that l or my
Office is able to give him will be cheer
fully given. Any evidence or names of
witnesses which 1 may have in my
possession, are at your command. You
may be able to find evidence which
have not found. l urge that you make
your investigation so thorough that
there will be no more clouds lowering
over this county. Let my accusers
speak now, or forever keep their peace
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-28
POULTRY MEN MAY
DONATE A TROPHY

The Mississippi Valley Fanciers' as
ISOLATION will hold its regular monthly
meeting tomorrow night at the offices
of DIR. o. NJ. Myers. The session will
be devoted almost entirely to business.
The association has been asked to
furnish a cup or prize for the poultry
show at the mid-Winter fair, to be held
soon at Coal Valley by the Coal Val
ley Live Stock association, and this
matter will be taken up at the meet
ing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-28
PERSONAL POINTS

j. l.. Smith is attending the automo-
bile show in Chicago this week
Mrs. Clyde Gilfry and little daugh-
ter of Macomb are the guests of Mrs.
Z. c. Handler, 1906 Eleventh avenue.
Miss Katherine Hayes leaves to-
morrow for an extended cruise on the
Mediterranean with a party of Daugh-
tiers of the American Revolution. She
will visit European points before her
return home.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-28

Charles A. McLoskey, Jr.

Charles A. McLoskey, Jr., died at II
o'clock this morning at his home. 500
Ninth street. Death was due to com
plication of diseases, and he had been
sick about one year. He was 80 years
of age and born in Ida county, Iowa,
April %, 1881. Up until two years ago
he lived in Davenport and had been in
this city since then. For the past
three years he had been employed at
Rock Island arsenal. He was united
in marriage to Margaret Burnwood.
July 30, 1907, in this city.
Besides his widow, he is survived by
his father, C. A. McLoskey, and two
Mrs. George Brant and Eliza
beth, all of Davenport. The funeral
will be held Friday morning from the
home at 8: 80 and from the st. Joseph
church at 9 O'Clock, Dean j. j. Quinn
Burial will be made. in
cemetery, Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-28
gate Convention Goes on Rec
ord in Favor of Appointing
Advisory Board.
DEBATE OVER POSTAGE
Resolution Approving One Cent Law
Is Tabled After Heated
Argument
THE PROGRAM.

Morning session

Morning session
address by c. V. Kellogg. presi-
dent OF the Central supply associa-
ton
.sWorkmen's Compensation Law
Address BY David Ross. former sec
re,ary bureau Of labor statistics OF
Illinois.
Afternoon session
Social Events
Jan. %. a. m.-Shopping and In
spection tour.
.. m.-Auto ride ever Rock
Island. Moline and government
island.
4p. m.-Reception for ladies at
the Rock Island club.
p. m.-Banquet given by the
management OF the New Harper
and state association
10 p. m.-Grdnd march and ball.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-28
CARL MUENTER IS
VERDICT IN
BIC DAMAGE SUIT
Jury Finds Plaintiff Is Entitled
to SIS, 695.83 for Injuries at
Moline Plow Co.
BITTER LEGAL CONTEST
Case Went to Supreme Court Where
It Was Remanded-Van Lake
VS.. Lambrecht Trial on.

Damages TO the extent of s5,695-S3
were allowed Carl Muenter in his
case in circuit court against the Mo
line Pillow company. Muenter sued for
$4,000 for an injury to his hand caus-
ed by fall of drop hammer. s. R.
Kenworthy represented Muenter and
C. J. Searle the company.
The case was bitterly fought from
the start and has taken over two
weeks TO try. The jury got the case
last evening about 5 o'clock and reach
ed a verdict shortly after midnight
The finding was sealed and the 5ur-
ors allowed to go home. This morn
ing at o'clock they reported in court
and the verdict was read, finding the
issues for the plaintiff and fixing his
damages as above stated.
This is the second time Muenter
has secured a verdict against the
Pillow company. Several years ago he
was given verdict of $4,000 against
the company. An appeal was taken
to the supreme court and that body
remanded the case for retrial. Again
a jury has awarded him a verdict and
it is probable that another appeal will
be prayed. ~
Assault Case On.
With the disposition of the Muenter
matter, the trial of the case of An
gelus Van Lake against Julius Lam
brecht was taken up. Van Lake claims
that in 1908 while he was in the sa-
loon of Lambrecht that the latter as
sallted him and that he sustained SER
ious injuries. He is suing for $4,000
damages
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-28

Popular opinion and the Joke books
have placed the plumber far above
the ordinary troubles OF mankind. Not
90 according 10 the morning session
Of the convention at the New Harper.
To the delegates, at least. their bust
ness troubles seem unlimited. espe-
eiaIly where money is concerned.
The lively discussion over theecom-
nerciai side Of the plumbing industry
ended in the adoption Of a resolution
authorizing the appointment OF FIVE
men whose duty II Will be 20 advance
plans for the business education of
the plumbers in this state. These
men will constitute an advisory board.
They will study the commercial side
Of the trade and VIII circulate liter
AZURE explaining their findings. In
this way the convention hopes TO en-
tighten the unsuccessful plumber and
10 teach him sound business principles.
It was suggested that. instead OF
the advisory board. an expert be en-
ployed to travel throughout the state
giving personal instruction. This.
however. was thought 70 be too ex-
pensive The FIVE men on the new
advisory board will be appointed by !
the president. care being taken to Sc
cure capable men.
Engineers Give Trouble.
During this trouble discussion II /
vas brought out that there IS much .
friction between the plumber and the I
engineer. especially in the heating
business. The engineer makes all
specifications for the heating system
that goes into a building; then the
plumber follows these specifications
sTac7y. The owners demand a heavy
guarantee from the plumber that the
beating system will work correctly.
Since the engineer or architect drew
Up the specifications any break down
can be blamed upon his design. Yet
TIE plumber claims that he has 10
stand good instead OF the engineer.
The convention formed a resolution
Protesting against this state OF affairs.
Postage Resolution Laid Aside.
a resolution approving the passage
n one cent postage law was read TO
he convention Immediately a lively
discussion arose. Many OF the dele
-ztes believed that one cent rate on
Inst class mail would save them
money: others believed that the ques- ,
ion was too broad for discussion in
plumbers convention. As a result.
he resolution was permanently laid
n the table,
Politics Enter.
Politics entered the convention
hen the state board OF health was
discussed. 4 resolution urging the
ppointment % a plumber on the
card was read and a motion made
adopt II when bedlam broke loose.
ne delegate wanted to know how )
ten plumber was TO be recommend
10 the governor as a candidate for
lis board 4 few OF the delegates
ere In favor OF recommending q man
zen year. Others every four years.
hen the Chicago delegation pointed v
" that no governor Of Illinois had (.
Ter appointed a plumber on the !
ard and the present executive was II
y likely 20 be bothered with the Sc n
cuon OF one every year. Il
The resolution was returned 20 the 81
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-28

Have you a weak throat? II so.
you cannot be too careful. Each cold
makes you more liable to another and
the last is always the harder to cure.
If you will take Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy at the outset you will be
saved much trouble. Sold by all drug
gists.-(AdV.I
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-28

People from Moline and Davenport
are patronizing the Charity ball.
There should be few In Rock Island
who can AFFORD 10 do so who do not
buy tickets. The proceeds are for the
poor OF the city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-28

Charity bah. You viii be helping the
worthy poor. You viii be putting
shoes and stockings ON little chiidren's
feet.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-28
Tax Notice.

Pay your taxes now due. Room So.
State Bank building. John Huntoon.
collector.-(Adv).
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-28
Professional Nursing.

Undergraduate nurse with two
years training desires cases. Moline
37g-X=(Advl
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-28
LICENSED TO WED

William T. Johnson ... Silvis
Miss Edith Swanson. >. East Moline
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-28
Frederick Harder.

Frederick Harder, aged 81, and o
resident of this city for the past 80
years, died at his home, 4312 Fifth ave-
nue., at 3:40 this morning. Death was
due to complication of diseases. He
was born in Rendsburg, Germany,
March "a, 1852, and came to this coun-
try in 1881, settling in Moline, where
he lived for several months before
moving to this city. He was employed
as cabinet maker on the Arsenal and
was a member of Camp Sc, NJ. w. A. In
Moline.
Left to mourn his passing, besides
his wife is one son, Walter, and one
daughter, Anna, both at home, Also
four brothers in Germany. The IT.
neral services will be conducted to-
morrow afternoon at 2:30 from the
home, interment to be made in Chip
piannock cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-28

Ray Smith was given 40 days in
the county Jail this morning by Jus
tice Carl Kuehl, on charge of indie
cent exposure. John Collins was also
given 40 days for vagrancy.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1914-05-16

the next instant, she recovered her
self, and, giving the lace a quick FLIP
that sent its odor of sachet leaplng to
his nostrils, responded with perfect
composure.
Isn't there a distinction between
posing for an artist, and sitting for
ones portrait7" she asked.
He was silent. The fact that he did
not respond seemed to disturb her aft
err a moment or two. She made the
common mistake OF pressing the Ques-
ton.
why do you ask" was her inquiry.
When It was too late she wished she
had not uttered the words. He had
caught the somewhat anxious note in
her voice.
I'VE always ask that, think" he
said. ITS a habit"
oh" she said doubtfully
And by the way, you haven't an
swered."
She was busy with the gown for a
time. At last she looked him full in
the face.
That's true" she agreed; 81 haven't
answered, have 1? No, Mr.. Booth, I've
never posed for a portrait. 1t is a
new experience for me. You will have
to contend with a great deal of stupid
ity on my part. But shall try to be
plastic"
He uttered a polite protest, and
pursued the question no farther. Her
answer had been SO palpably evasive
, that it struck him as bald. even awk-
ward.
Pat, disgruntled and irritable to the
point OF profanity-he was a privi-
legged character and might have sworn
II he felt like 1t without receiving no
tice-came shambling up the cottage
walk late that afternoon, bearing two
large, shoulder-sagging bundles. He
had walked from the station-a matter
of half a mile-and it was hot. His
employer sat in the shady porch, view
ing his approach.
The young man drew a chair up to
the table and began the task Of work
ing out the puzzle that now seemed
more or less near to solution. He had
pretty clear idea as to the period he
wanted to Investigate. To the best OF
his recollection, the Studios published
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1914-05-16

With severe case of organic weakness.
had backache, pains in my hips and
over my kidneys, headache, dizziness,
lasstEude, had no energy, limbs ached
ard was always tired. ] was hardly
aole to do my Homework. had taken
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound on one other occasion, and it had
helped me 80 l took it again and it has
built me up, until now ! feel like nev
woman. You have my hearty conse
to use my name and testimonial In
way and hope it viii benefit suffer-
women. Mrs. ORPHA TURNER, ALL.
Wayne St, Piqua, Ohio.
Women who are suffering from tho
distressing ills peculiar to their s,
should not doubt the ability Of Lydia
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound to. r.
store their health.
If you want special advic
write to Lydia e. Pinkh0m Med
lcine Co., (cOnfidentiaI) Lynn
Mass. Your letter will be opened
read and answered by n woman
and held In strict confidence.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1914-05-16
smile, and Other. MIll smlls.

In an elevator of one of our large
stores l saw lady turn her head
and in so doing, struck another lady's
face with her feather, the lady struck
was angry and scowled at the first
lady, and in so doing turned her head
and struck with her hat ornament an
other lady. This lady turned her
head and struck another lady's face;
this lady was annoyed, but she had
seen the others, and as she looked up
she saw two gentlemen with broad
smiles on their faces, and she smiled,
and soon the others in the car saw the
humorous side. and there were smiles
upon Smiles In that gloomy store ele-
vatoY.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1914-05-16
London. Modern Fire BRIGADE.

The London fire brigade is rapidly
becoming completely motor-equipped
fire fighting organization. Today Lon
don possesses 81 motor appliances and
two motor fire floats 1t is now pro-
posed to spend In the near future
S5OO.OOO in providing So motor escape
vans. AZ electric escape vans. % Pc
troll or petrol electric motor pumps. ~
motor turntable ladders. IL motor lor-
ries, 5 motor ladders. Is motor
cars, and motor canteen van, or 249
new motor appliances. In thrpe years
horses win be unknown In tAe Lon
don ire brigade NJ
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1914-05-16
SOME ODD DEATH REPORTS
New York World Prints Humorous
Returns Alleged to Be Taken
From the Records.

The chief statistician of Wisconsin,
in examining death certificates filed
by physicians with the state board OF
health, has discovered and disclosed
come of more than local interest.
They reveal such alterations of sense
and science In the diagnosis of dis
ease and the causes of death as to
merit consideration from reformers
who wish to put nearly every act OF
human life under medical supervision.
A few instances must serve to illus
trate the nature of a multitude One
report is this: Went to bed feeling
well, but woke up dead" Another
SAYS: do not know the cause of
death, but patient fully recovered from
last illness" A third reported: Last
illness caused by chronic rheumatism,
but was, cured before death" Still
another: Deceased never had been
fatally sick" And this: Died sud
denly; nothing serious"
Some reports are mere absurdities,
such as: Kicked by horse shod on
the left kidney" DIED suddenly at
the age OF one hundred and three. To
this time he bid fair to reach a ripe old
age" Deceased died from blood poi
son, caused by broken ankle, which
Is remarkable, as the automobile
struck him between the lamp and the
~ diator" A mother Is reported to
IN % died IN infancy"
" n nlGnIrcance Of thesu reports liea