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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-15
PLAN DRAINAGE
FOR Low POINTS
IN WESTERN END
Commissioners Look to Neces
sity of Incinerating All
Sewage.
STORM WATER A PROBLEM
Several Plans Will Be Prepared by
City Engineer for Consid-
Grafton Later.

That the city in the installation oi
future sewer systems will make pro
visions for emptying the refuse into
one central main, so that should the
government rule against the emptyins
of sewerage into the Mississippi. the
present system can be changed at a
small cost and methods for the inciner
alton of the refuse can be made with
out causing the tearing up of the pres
eht system, was indicated this morn.
ing.
The matter came to the attention of
the city officials when the commission
ers and board of local improvements
discussed the matter of drainage in the
lower end of town.
Commissioner Rudgren preached the
matter. He said:
I'm the future we will have to aim
to install our sewers with a view of
emptying the sewage into one large
main, so that should the government
prevent us from emptying our refuse
into the river. we can change our meth
cd at a small cost"
That's true" said the mayor ''In
many OF the rivers now the govern
ment has prevented this. In the ILL
nois and Rock rivers there is no sew
age emptied."
Anticipate Action Soon.
The city officials stated that they
that the government would
not be long in taking these steps, and
that in view CT this that the city should
not be unpreparej to make a quick
change to the method of incineration.
Many cities now have dropped the
old time plan of emptying the sewage
into rivers, and have installed inciner-
Grafton plants. Some of the municipal
tiles have done this through force of
where the government
has interviewed in the depositing of the
refuse in streams, while others have
adopted the new method to improve
sanitation
The subject of the drainage of the
lover end of the city is giving the
officials considerable trouble. 1t was
settled practically this morning that
he city would install a sewer system
IN drainage system independent of
each other, so that when the incinera-
'e carried to it, while the storm water |
AN b" emptied into the river
For some time past the storm water
= the lower end Of town has given |
he city trouble. In this part of the |
.ity during big rainfalls there has |
cen much damage.
To Present Plans.
The question which is the stickIer to
he board is as to the best method of |
lacing the drains, and the city engi |
eer, Wallace Treichler. was author
led to prepare several plans and sub
lit them TO the commission.
Owing to the different levels the
dCrticn of a single plan will be diff.
ult, and it is thought that possibly
=veral mains will have to be laid to
lie river
The city engineer stated that his
ie" of the proper method would be to
rain the water to Eleventh avenue {
nd then west to the river.
The matter will be taken up again |
thin a few days. I
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-15
MINISTER SUES TO
COLLECT APLEDCE

Alleging that the defendant failed
- pay pledge for 800 made toward
the church building fund, Rev. F. j.
Rolf, pastor of the German Evangelical
church, has started suit in county
court against Fred Schmidt, proprietor
of the Cross Country buffet, to force
settlement.
B. A. Stewart, attorney for Mr.. Rolf,
states that while the campaign for a
new church building for the denomina-
ton was being conducted, Mr.. Schmidt
subscribed 500 to the cause, but now
refuses to pay the same.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-15
WAGNER'S REVIEW
Morning Grain Letter.

Chicago. Ill. Sept. 15.-Morning war
news again covers collapse of Aus
tria and more activities of the allies
in France. Newspaper editorials are
taking up the question of peace,
though they expect more fighting.
Chance of a short quick war has
badly shattered the grain list. Second
factor has been the enormous grain
movement. The Tribune and Examin-
or do not express an opinion. The
Herald looks for a final selling move
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-15
Mrs. M. A. Clark.

Funeral services for Mrs. NJ. A.
Clark, who died in hospital at Gene
SEQ Saturday, were held yesterday
from the home. Rev. F. f. Shut Of
ficiating. Interment was in the Cam
bridge cemetery.
Mrs. Clark was born Nov. 16, 1872
in Circleville. O. In 1860 she was
married to William Slick. Mr.. Slick
died in 1883. Some time afterward
she was united in marriage with
James \. Clark of Tama Iowa. In
1856 they moved TO Cambridge. and
later resided on a farm in Cornwall
township.
Mir. and Mrs. Clark took up their
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-15
THOMAS CASEY DELEGATE
TO STATE BARRIERS MEET

Thomas Casey left yesterday for
Peoria to attend the state convention
of BARRIERS, which convenes in the dis
tillery city for two days. Mr.. Casey
was sent as delegate from the local
BARRIERS union. ]. y. Kerns will rep
resent the local union at the interna-
tional convention of BARRIERS TO be held
at Indianapolis on Oct. 6. The inter
national session will be one of the larg-
est ever held by the BARRIERS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-15
Chicago Cash Grain.

wheat-No. . T. 1O11z1O53s; No. 8
T. 1O0Iz n 1O4as: No. h. 1ol Z n 1853;
No. 3 h. I001k n 1919; No ? ms. 10;
No. 3 rs. 1OSG 10; No. 4 rs. 95G 102.
Corn-No. , Y. 1914 a 7924: No. y,
76G 7614 Moo. Y. 75Iz n 7524: No. 3
756 75i.; No. 6 y. 7415 n T424; No. ?
". 77Ik n IS: No. 3 ", 771z n IS; No. I
W. 77GTTl4: No. > W. 761a ar: No. s
". 76Iz: No. N, 76d 761z No. 5 m.
75zf n &c: No. m, 1914 G751a; No. 3
II, 75d 7514; No. m. 741z as; sam
PIE. 7fd 74Iz.
Oats-No. . W. 1914: No. 3 W. 1872
a 461k No. ", 4354 a 4524; standard,
444 G47.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-15
BEN FETTERMAN Is
HEAD ODD FELLOWS

benjamin Fetterman was elected
noble grand of Rock Island lodge No.
Is, Independent Order of Odd Fellows,
at a meeting last evening. Harry
Lindley was chosen vice grand and
Frank Beranek recording secretary.
The remaining officers of the lodge are
appointive and will be named before
the n -Xt meeting, on TIE first Monday
in October. at which time the installa-
ton will be held.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-15
STORM EFFECTS
FELT BY MAN
Ferry Boat and Bridge i.
Stop, Causing Workers !,
Walk to Davenport.
LIGHTS AND PHONES nm
Precipitation Accompanied by e..
cal Phenomena Which cau.
the Inconvenience.

While last evenings storm -
light one, compared with soma -
have visited Rock Island dur,,
last summer, the full effects =,
weather were not felt by Rock -.
people until this morning, when ~
was only one means of access IA Is.
export and that via foot or carr,,,.
The bridge line cars were ps
ming on this side of the river -,
the ferry boat did not start operas.
until s o'clock, when the sun cls.,.,
away the fog.
Many people were forced to -
over the Rock Island bridge. Son.
waited for car and after discovsr,,
that none was running, went Ia 4.
ferryboat landing to learn tia, !.
dense fog prevented the boat trnr
making its usual trips.
Thus they were forced to walk b,,,
to the bridge and thence journey !,
Davenport afoot.
The bridge line cars, which usual,
start at 5:45 a. m, were not runu,,,
until after s o'clock this morning 1
feeder cable on the draw grounded a.
burned off. During the storm lss
night or early this morning, trollsv
wire was also broken al the north sra
of the bridge. After this trouble wa
repaired it was found that there IA,
no power in the wire on the drar
span on the Rock. Island bridge.
Feed Wire Burns Out.
Workmen were rushed to the seems
at once and it was discovered tina,
feed cable in the draw span had bun
ed out. The trouble was caused by
the storm.
Many arc lights and electric light
in the homes all over town were Out
for short intervals during the storm
having done the damage
While in many cases the trouble wa
not serious, yet the lights went ou
about six times, for a total Of abou.
ten minutes In most cases the causes
were minor and the trouble was quick.
ly righted.
The telephone service suffered H.
tie from the storm. There were no
cases of general trouble, but phones
we're out in various sections Of the
city, which required attention Of the
workmen, but by noon, prac-
.ically every phone was back in com
mission again.
The fog was considered "a dense
og" by the United States weather bu.
eau in Davenport. a dense fog" Is
me which prevents the sight of OBJ
ects over 1000 feet away. It was on
recount of this that the ferry did not
un until the mist cleared up from the
liver
There were a number of showers
Turing yesterday and last evening In
ach instance an electrical storm &C
the shower. Probably one
# the heaviest raInfalls in years while
t lasted occurred shortly after )
'clock in the afternoon, the ram
weeping down almost in torrents and
the sewers so that IN
ONE instances the streets of the city
ppeared as a river. This shower last
d for less than ten minutes.
In all, the precipitation YESTERDAY
as .95 of an inch. There fell during
esterday previous to O'Clock last
vening II of an inch and after
clock "a of an inch.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-15
Drift of the Weather.

Missouri-Unsettled tonight; show
ers. warmer.
Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa-Unset-
tied tonight and tomorrow; showers
and warmer.
North Dakota-Partly cloudy to-
night and tomorrow; warmer.
South Dakota-Increasing cloudi-
ness tonight; warmer in east; showers
tomorrow.
Nebraska-Fair tonight, unsettled
tomorrow; warmer tonight.
Kansas-Generally fair tonight and
tomorrow, continued warm.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-15
Business Summary.

New York, Sept. 15.-Germany said
to be trying to borrow $25.OOO,OOO here
as war loan.
Peace treaties between United
States, Great Britain. France, Spain
and China to be signed today. Com
pact provides all disputes shall be
submitted to commission for one year.
War department withdraws Offering
of S2.4O0,O0O Porto Rivan government
bonds for which bids were to be open
ed today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-15
FlREMEN CALLED OUT
IN HEIGHT OF THE STORM

The firemen were called at so yes
terday afternoon to the College pharm-
acy. A small blaze was caused by
crossed wires in the rear part OF the
store. but the flames were extinguished
without much loss. The fremen made
the run to the scene of the blaze in a
pouring rain.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-15
Local and FOREIGN

Receipts. $500. Tone. slow
Sheep Receipts. 10000. Tone
steady.
9 O'Clock Market.
Receipts. $4,000; estimated tomor
row. $4,000. Tone. steady at yester
days close; 3 cents lower than yes
tcrday's average.
Mixed SS.3OG9.4O; good. $500 .25;
rough. SS.OOdS.65; light, SS.65d $40;
bulk. $500 800; pigs, S6.25G SEQ.
Cattle-Receipts. $500; estimated
tomorrow, $4,000. Slow.
Beeves, s7.4OG HOO; calves. s9.50G
1900; COWS, S4OOG9.75; stockers,
S6.4OGS.25; Texans. S75OG $50.
Sheep-Recepits. 10000. Estimated
tomorrow, $4,000. Strong.
Prices, SS.OOq6.15; lambs, $3.50
$50.
Close Of Market.
Hogs closed &C to 1Oc lower. Mixed
S2Od $50. good S.OOd9.O5. rough 500
a SIS. light S.5569.35. bulk S.25as.75.
Cattle weak TO loo lower.
Sheep strong.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-15
OBITUARY
Mrs. E. Jane Knott.

News is received here of the death
of Mrs. Z. Jane Knott, widow of the
late l.. S. Knott, who passed away re-
Gently at the home of her son in
Wichita, Kan, at the age of IS. In
firmities Of age was the cause of her
demise. She came west with her hus-
band from Poland. Ohio, in 1851, set
Ting in Rock Island and lived here
until five years ago, when she moved
to Kansas.
Those left to mourn her passing are
two daughters, Mrs. Eliza Mckay of
Rock Island and Mrs. Flossie Moore of
Galva, ILL.,. and one son, A. L. Knott of
Wichita, Kan.
ita
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-15

Chicago and New York markets fur
nished by f. W. Wagner & Co, mem
bers Chicago Board Of Trade; grain.
provisions, stock asnd cotton: private
wires to all financial centers. Core
spondents on the New York Stock and
Cotton Exchanges. Thi-city Office in
suite 500. Best building. Phone Rock
Island $50.
P.J. MCCORMICK. Manager.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-15
CENTENNIAL OF WRITING
NATIONAL HYMN OBSERVED

The programs which were held in
the grade schools of the city yester-
day afternoon concentrating the
composing of the Star Spangled Ban
ner," by Francis Scott Key, were car
ried out very well. according to Sup
erintendent f. c. Fisher National
hymns and songs befitting the occa-
sion were sung, while all the children
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-15
Funeral of A. Eitzsimmons.

The funeral of William A. F'itzsim-
mons was held at o'clock this after
noon from the home in Milan. Rev.
Alfred Dixon had charge of the ser
vices. Interment was in Chippiannock
cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-15

residence in Geneseo in 1907 and have
since made their home there
Surviving are her husband, daugh-
ter. Mrs. Hilda Rule of Alberta, SON.
Isaac Slick of Iowa, and two stepchH-
dren, Mrs. Winona Winchell OF Cam
bridge and Frank Clark of Atkinson.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-15

read aloud the Athenian oath. when
pledges LOYALTY to the home, dag coun-
try and school.
There was a programs at the high
school
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-15

A new medicine glass cover is a
saucer with fiuted rim. marked
with the hours and quarters. to hold
a spoon in such a position as to lndi-
cate the time for the next dose.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-15
Funeral Of Mrs. PaInqulst.

Funeral services for Mrs. Margaret
Palmquist will be conducted at O'CLOCK
Thursday afternoon from the First
Swedish Lutheran church. Rev. Kari
Nilsson officiating, with interment IN
Chippiannock cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-15
.o1 inch or more.

er with probably showers are indicat-
ed for this vicinity tonight and Wed
nesday. 1t will be warmer tonight.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-15
Chicago Estimates Tomorrow.
Primary Movement.
CHICAGO LIVE STOCK.
Opening Market.

Hogs-Receipts. 1900; left over.
3.4OO. Tone. steady at yesterdays av-
eraEe.
Mixed, sS.25G 9.35: rough. $1,000
$50: good, ss-75G 9.3O; light. $3.50
9.35.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-15

DAILY RIVER BULLETIN.
EIver Forecast.

For As hours Rapidly rising stages
in the Mississippi VIII prevail from
below Dubuque TO Muscatine.
h + I'NGER Tsmnnf arilv in charge
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-15
Funeral Of orrin J. Leonard.

The funeral of Orrin j. Leonard
was held at 10 o'clock this morning
from Knox's chapel. The services
were private, Rev. David A. johnson
officiating Interment was in Chip
piannock cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-15
Liverpool Cables.

Wheat opened l TO IL lower; closed
unchanged TO y OFF
Corn opened unchanged; closed I'M
oh
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-15
Southwest ReceIpts.
LOCAL MARKETS
Market Square Sales.

Sept. 15.-FoIlowing are the whole
sale quotations On the local market
/ TODAY
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-15

Cattle-Receipts. $500. Tone. slow.
Sheep - Receipts. 10000. Tone,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-15
CHICAGO MARKETS

p. J. MCCORMICK. Manai
Evening times-Republican., 1914-02-19
Not Concerned.
MOB ATTACKS PREACHER.

Leader Of Holiness Cult at Newton.
H., Roughly Handled by Citizens. j.
Newton, ILL.,, Feb. 1S.-Angered at
evidence given at the trial OF four
Holiness fanatics found guilty here Oh
assault on two small boys, attendants
at the trial attacked the Rev. Mr..
LYONS, leader Of the Holiness cult, ana
badly pummeled the minister before
Sheriff Pippin and his aids rescued the
preacher. Before the conclusion of the
hearing the rage Of the crowd again
grew menacing and only prompt action
In removing the defendants TO Jail pre-
vented a lynching, threats Of which
were rife.
Fines Of 500 each were assessed on
tn, ,intster and the three other de-
fendants, Frank Cummins. Cameron
Cummins and Mrs. Emma Vantrees.
The two boy victims. Raymond and
Cameron c. Richardson. 10 and IL
years old, respectively, relatives OF the
cul,amembers, were badly. beaten up at
meeting Of the cult Sunday, in order
to rid the children of devils they were
supposed to possess
One of the boys, believing that he
might be killed, fed fromrthe church to
the home of neighbor, Mr.. Chefer.
where he told Of the treatment to which
he and his brother had been subjected.
The boys absence from the church was
discovered and his aunt. Mrs. Emma
4antress, tracked him thru the snow to
Evening times-Republican., 1914-02-19
No Rip Sleep There.

Joe Jefferson once played one night
engagement as RIP Van Winkie iii
Il small Indiana town. In the hotel at
which he stopped was an Irish porter
who, from the serious interest he took
IN the house. might have been the pro :
prietor.
At 6 o'clock the next morning Mr.
Jefferson was awakened by violent
humping on his door. He had LETT
no "call" order. but his sleep was
spoiled, so he arose and soon appeared
before the clerk. Indignantly demand
ing to know why he had been called.
Taking the clerk by the coat the
Hibernian led him to one side and
said in a whisper: "He were shnor-
ing like a horse, sorr. and Old heerd
the b'ys say as how he We're wunst
afther shaping for twinty years, sc
OF sez to mesilf: 'Moike, It's comm
on to him agin an it's your duty tc
git him right out o yer house. LA
dies Home Journal.
Evening times-Republican., 1914-02-19

the Che1es home. She demanded that
the boy be turned over to her. but
Cheffer ordered her OF his farm. On
Monday Cheffer came to Newton and
had warrants issued against tho four
who were arrested and brought to this
city. charged with assault and battery
Following a finding Of guilty In a
preliminary trial Monday night the de-
PENDANTS appealed to the circuit court
The second trial occurred yesterday
and resulted in the second verdict OF
guilty and a repetition Of the fines as
sessed at the frst trial.
The evidence given by the Richard
son boys was the basis Of the prosecu-
ton. and 1t was when the backs of the
lads were exposed, showing mass OF
cuts and bruises. that the crowd In the
courtroom made the attack on the Rev
Mr. Lyons. He is believed to be largely
responsible for the fanaticism that has
taken possession of the Cummins
neighborhood.
Evening times-Republican., 1914-02-19
ny Old Keatdcky Home

Jan. IS MARKS the nftieth anniver-
sary Of the death OF Stephen Collins
Foster. the American song writer.
my Old Kentucky Home" one OF his
most famous compositions, IL here
with given:
The sun shines bright in the old Kentucky
home:
IT'S summer. the darksys are gay.
The corn tops ripe. and the meadows in
the bloom.
While the birds make music all the day.
The young folks roll on the little cabin
floor.
All merry. all happy and bright. 81
BY an BY hard times como a-knockinE at
Then. my old Kentucky home. good
night
Weep no more my lady:
Oh. weep no more today!
We will sing one song for the old Ken.
tucky homo.
For the old Kentucky home far away
They hunt no moro the possum and the
On the meadow. the bill and the shore;
They sing no more by the glimmer Of the
moon
On the bench by the old cabin door.
The day goes by like shadow DER the
heart
With sorrow. where all was delight
The time has come when the darkeys have
to part
Then. my old Kentucky home. good
night!
Weep no more. my lady. etc.
The head must bow. and tho back will
have to bend.
Wherever the darkey may go.
few moro days and the trouble all will
In the fields where the sugar canes
grow.
few more days for to tote the weary
load
No matter; twill never be light
few more days till We totter on the
road.
Then. my old Kentucky home. geoo
night!
Weep no moro. my lady. etc.
Evening times-Republican., 1914-02-19
1916 PREDICTION sy GOOD.
'Iewan Pieks eoethaIs to Run Fo,
President.

. d
. washington.-"For republican nom.
inee for the presidency in 1916. Col.
George w. Goethals, governor Of the
Panama canal zone"
|, This was a guess made by Repre-
sentative James W. Good. Of the Iowa
delegation. Possible presidential can
didacies two years hence were under
discussion when the congressman from
the Fifth district made his long shot
prediction
7 have in mind man who, from
what I hear, will be brought forward
in due season by the republicans Of
New York state" said Mr.. Good. "and
believe that from the very moment
it shall be known that the republicans
Of the mpire state are back of his
candidacy that his name will be en-
Enthusiastically received by the republi-
cans of the nation, and that he at once
will become the leading candidate Of
the party in the country"
Mr.. Good said he regarded Colonel
Goethals as a man admirably equipped
to suit all elements of the party He
recalled the fact that Goethals had been
appointed to the isthmian canal COM
mission by Roosevelt and had been re-
tained by Taft and made chairman and
chief engineer. He has discharged his
duties on the canal with honor and
credit to himself and with glory and
fame to the United States. Mr.. Good
said.
Colonel Goethals has a residence in
Brooklyn and is a member of an old
republican family He was appointed
to the West Point military academy by
Sunset Cox democrat.
Evening times-Republican., 1914-02-19
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Evening times-Republican., 1914-02-19

London-The Daily Citizen says that
the British League For the Support of
Ulster, of which the Duke Of Bedford.
Lord Charles Beresford and Viscount
Castlereagh are prominent members, is
making private appeals to wealthy
Englishment to provide temporary
homes for "the thousands who will be
turned adrift In Ulster and other parts
of Ireland IL the home rule bill becomes
law"
The appeal declares that civil war
is absolutely certain and thAs the i'm
mediate result of this will be blood
shed and famine and the lives Of thou
sands of women, children and old men
will be imperiled. Sir Edward Car
son, M. p. of Ulster. is leading the
opposition in Ireland against home
rule and has delivered many addresses
stating that the English should con-
tinue their rule over the Emerald Isle