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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-09
ANCERED At GIRL:
ATTACKS FATHER
Leon Van Houttee Held by Po-
lice on Charge of At
tempted Murder.
FATHER OF GIRL MAY DIE
Attacked With Billiard Cue by I1furiat-
ed Young Lover-Mother
Also Victim.

Leon Van Houttee, "a years of age
was arrested today by the local police
on a charge of attempted murder
When arraigned in police court this
morning before Magistrate Frank Gus
tafson, Van Houttee was bound over
$1,000, which he was unable to raise.
The young man is charged with brut-
ally attacking and beating Alois De
Grande; aged so vars, and striking
him over the head several times with
billiard cue. De Grande may die as
a result.
Van Houttee was in love with the
16-year-old daughter of De Grande, but
the father did not sanction the match.
He refused to allow his daughter to
go out with any young man, declaring
that she was too young. When Van
Houttee sought to take the girl buggy
riding one night recently she refused
to go, in obedience to the wishes of
her parents. This angered the young
man and he demonstrated angrily. The
young lady refused to go, however, and
Van Houttee left her in anger.
ouarreIs With Father.
Last Monday night Van Houttee met
De Grande in company with his wife,
at the De Keyser e Lippens saloon,
102 Third avenue. Van Houttee, upon
seeing the old man, upbraided him for
not allowing his daughter to accept
his attentions. This aroused the ire
of De Grande and he quarreled with
the angry young lover.
Finally De Houttee became so angry
that he seized a heavy billiard cue and
it is said that he struck De Grande
over the head with it four times. He
is also alleged to have struck Mrs. De
Grande once.
Is Arrested.
Van Houttee was arrested and taken
to the police station, where he was ar
raigned on charge of assault Tues
day morning. No one appeared to
prosecute him and not having any of
the details of the case Magistrate
Frank Gustafson assessed him only a
fine of $3.50 and let him go upon pay
nent.
The police then made a further in
vestigation OF the case and 1t was
found that De Grande was so badly in
ured that he is under the constant
care of a physician and his death is
feared.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-09

upon learning that he could have no
voice without first having his claim
on proper file. Mr.. Fosters bond was
fixed at $4,000 by Referee L. U.
Henry.
Claims Aggregate $4,000.
Claims against the defunct Moline
Man. have been filed aggregating more
than $4,000. The capital stock of the
company was $4,000, but at this morn
ing's meeting it was learned that only
a small part of this has been paid In
The largest claims were those repre-
scented by bonds secured by trust
deed. Woodwork CIum. president Of
the company; Charles ID. Rosenfield.
treasurer: Walter Rosenfield and
George Brumbaugh, for William But
terworth. are included among the bond
holders.
Carriers Still Unpaid.
An unusual feature of this mornings
meeting was the presence of about 20
boys, all OF whom are interested be
cause they are numbered among the
creditors. They are all former car
rier boys for the Mail. II was 4 prac-
tice of the Mail to hold back two
weeks pay on their carriers as guar
antee and when the firm went ont of
business the boys had this
amount coming to them. Attorney w.
Z. whiteside is representing the claims
OF the boys.
Claims for paper, machinery, en-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-09
MOLINE HEAVIER
THAN OPPONENTS
West Liberty Outweighed -Four
Pounds to Man but Con-
fident of Winning.
COACH ANNOUNCES LINEUP
Indians and Olympics to Meet in Title
Game Sunday-5lue Blazers
Issue Challenge.

Moline will enter the football gae
at Browning Field tomorrow after
noon against the West Liberty, Iowa,
high school aggregation, outweighinx
tier opponents by about four pounds
to tho man, but if Walter Eckersall's
expert opinion on the gridiron game
is authentic, namely that speed
counts and not weight, then Moline
is not going to have an easy romp
away with the Hawkeye team. Moline
high has its heaviest team in years
this season, and the men are fast TOO,
but according to- report from Yves:
Liberty, the Iowans have a faster AMI
speedier aggregation this year than
ever before, and with a number OF ret
Grams on the team they are expecting
a victory. Moline's football team this
year is conceded better than last
years eleven, but Ehard fight IS cx-
pected tomorrow. West Liberty last
year held Moline to a 3 to count,
claimed, the Pillow City lads may
have a hard time in even winning the
game. The total weight of the Moline
team is 1852 pounds, while OF West
Liberty is 1,706.
The Lineup Tomorrow.
Yesterday afternoon the final prac-
tice was held at Browning Field prior
to Saturdays game, and today the
men are resting with only a short sig
nal practice for the regulars. The
first team romped over the scrubs for
three touchdowns in quick order yes
terday, and Coach Slough feels conf
dent of a victory over West Liberty.
Stories come today from the camp O..
the enemy, regarding the injuries TO
several stars, but of course are not
given much credence. The lineup and
weights for the two teams tomorrow
afternoon IS as follows:
Moline-Willis, re, 155; Simonsen.
TT. 40; Lundberg, rig, $50; Wilson, &
$50; Weatherhead. lg. $50; Mullinix
1t. 169; Weiderquist, lie, 167; Harrah
OBJ, 40: Shallberg. RIB. 157; Ludw!ck
lib 1874; Peterson, fb. 100.
West Liberty-Phelps, lie, $50;
AACSn, ~ IoD, TX 49,
Stokes, c, $50; Buckley, re. 200; Bod
man, NJ, 10; Hilfman, re, 1855: Brown
lb. 100; Myers. lib 140: Hickman,
RIB. 143; Sanders, fb, 153.
Indians Outweigh oIympes.
The Moline Red Men or Indians. as
they are called. who will clash Sun
lay afternoon at Browning Field with
he Olympics for the Plow City cham
and the honor Of meeting
he Rock Island Independents later for
leilllinois state title. outweigh Their
opponents slightly, but mo- u suff.
'ient extent 80 make a difference in
he result. The two teams are quite
evenly matched, and a good close
;ame is expected. There will be
curtain raiser between the Blue Bisz'
RS and the Crescents, the big game
o start promptly at O'Clock.
The Blue Blazers announce today
hat they are ready TO meet any team
n the tri-cities with an average
'eight of $50 pounds. 4. H. Be,ouskf
1928 Sixteenth avenue is the man
ger.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-09
MAIL CREDITORS
HOLDING MEETING
A. T. Foster Is Named Trustee
and Bond Is Fixed at
$4,000.
THE COMPANY OWES $40, 900
Carrier Boys Appear at Meeting ant
Number Themselves Among
the Creditors

At the first meeting OF the creditors
OF the Moline Mall company, held this
morning in the city hall before F. U.
Henry of Peoria, referee in bankruptcy.
A. T. Foster. formerly postmaster in
this city. was elected trustee for the
company. Mr. Foster was the only
nominee for this position
One OF the creditors, who is rep
resentative OF the Tri-City Review,
whose claim had not been properly
fled in order that he could have a
voice in the meeting this morning, de
sired 20 make another nomination Tor
the position Of trustee but withdrew
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-09
CROUCH TO REPRESENT
VElIE MOTOR COMPANY

p. d. Crouch, well known TO the i'm
pIement and vehicle trade in south
west territory, has been secured by
the Velie Motor company as manager
of the Velie branch house which was
opened in Kansas City the first of this
month. Velie sales in Kansas City
territory up to the present time have
been handled through the John Deere
Plow company of Kansas City,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-09
GINKS TO HAVE OUTING
AT CAMPBELL'S ISLAND

Ginks. auxiliary of the Moline lodge
OF Elks. will have an all day outing
Sunday at Camp Ritter. Campbell's
island Members are requested to take
either the $50 or $50 cars to the
island In order to be present the en-
tire day. There will be n good pro-
gram, according to the committee in
charge.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-09
BAR ON ENGLISH NAMES
Changes Of Germans ard Austrians'
Forbidden In London.

London, Oct. BY special order
in council issued last night any Ger
mans or Austrians engaged in ousf
ness here who since the outbreak OF
the war have adopted English Names
will be required after oct. II TO re-
sumo the use of their own names
Until further notice, says the order
no ALLEN enemy" win be allowed 10
change his name without special per-
NIT from the secretary OF state,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-09

ployes' wages, borrowed money. sup
plies, etc, constitute the main debt OF
the concern. 1t is reported that plans
are underway to start another paper
here. but nothing definite regarding
the matter can be learned.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-09

survive him, the others having pre-
ceded him in death.
Funeral services will be held at TIT
home az 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon,
Rev. R. s. Haney officiating. Burial
will be in Riverside cemetery.
Friends are requested not to send
flowers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-09
ASPHALT REPAIR WORK
Is ALMOST COMPLETED

Repair work on the asphalt streets
which has been in progress for the
past two weeks in Moline, has been
almost completed by the city depart
ment of streets and public highways.
Bad holes at various points have been
repaired and streets generally placed
in good condition.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-09

All the news all the time The
Argus
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-12-23
HONESTY IN ''PEN."
CONTINUED from page one.1


other, it follows that you will not be
honest with the world at large.
1.-THE parole system Is growing and
it depends upon you men to make it
a success and continue to increase your
number who hope to have executive
clemency. Every time a man leaves
Lansing and makes good. he is a liv-
ing testimonial of the efficiency of the
parole system, but when men are pa
rolled and then wilfully violate such
parole it discourages the men who have
1t in their power to parole. They doubt
mankind's honesty and his sincerity.
The wilful violator of a parole should
be regarded by his associates within
the prison as a deterrent to the aspira-
tions of men who are honestly endeav-
oring. by their conduct to merit free
dom. The more men who violate their
paroles. it follows that lessened num-
Der will be considered for release and
every man should make good for the
sake of his confined fellows. To that
end 1 suggest that you form an organ
ization and pledge each other that you
will live up to your Obligations and
become constructive citizens and build
your way up in the world when re-
leased"
The governor was asked by the pris-
oners to make them some suggestions
for improving the parole system and
he wrote them the above letter.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-12-23
TODAY'S MARKET REPORT

Chicago Dec. 2s-WHEAT Wheat
prices scored a fresh advance today in
fluenced by a sudden increase Of insur-
ance rates against Italy becoming in
volved in war. Export demand was strong
~ il evidence. particularly SO from Italy.
There were also advices that country
offerings were very light After opening
sc on to a shade up the market made
a general ascent, with May which was In
the lead, going more than NC above last
night.
Later the gains and a good deal more
disappeared under profit taking sales by
longs. In addition there were bear'sh
rumors that the French and British fleets
had forced the Dardanelles and that the
Argentine surplus would be much larger
than estimated OF late. The close was
unsettled. 1s9Ac to &c under last night
CORN-Corn hardened with wheat.
Somewhat larger receipts. however. acted
as q check on the bulls. The opening.
which was unchanged to &c higher. was
followed by a slight reaction. and then
by a moderate rise all around.
Afterward quotations held steady despite
the weakness OF wheat The close was
A@Kc to hc above last night
OATS-Rise all around one of the lead
Ing elevator companies was conspicuous
on the buying side of oats The result
was firmer prices although otherwise the
volume of trade was small
PROVISIONS-ReaHz sales by pack
ers weakened provisions Deman was
chiefly from shorts.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-12-23
BANQUET FOR EDITORS
Commercial Club Plans Big Time FOL
January Convention.

The big feature of the annual meet
ing Of the Kansas Editorial association
will be the banquet which will be tend
cred by the Topeka Commercial club
the evening of January 80. The presi-
dent Of the association E. E. Kelley of
Toronto has written to the Commercial
club Bulletin as follows relative to the
meeting:
THE program will embrace matters
of interest to editors and printers. On
the program will be topics of interest
to the weekly publication and to the
small town daily. The young man will
have a show to tell what he is doing
for the uplift and the veterans will
shoulder the crutch and show how fields
were won. The ladies-GOd bless 'em-
will be represented on the program by
some of the most talented of our Kan
sas newspaper women. In addition to
all the foregoing a newspaper man of
national prominence has been invited
as the guest Of honor, but until his ac-
ceptance is received we are not at lib
erty to divulge his name. And it will
wind up with banquet rendered by
the Topeka Commercial club"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-12-23

distributed 6.4o0 fsh on trip to New
ton and wichita.
September IL, the largest single car
of fish wa4 handled on q trip to Em-
poria, Eureka. and Moline, returning
by way OF Harper and Kingman. On
this trip 1880 fish were distributed,
the report shows.
During the period covered in the
report, fish were distributed in
streams and ponds at Newton, Wich-
tia, Lawrence, ElDorado, Augusta,
Emporfa, Eureka, Moline. Harper.
Kingman. Rago, Englewood. Belvi-
dere. Medicine Lodge. Fort Scott.
Adrian, Winfield. Coffeyville. Cherry
vale, Ottawa, Holiday, Topeka, Atchi-
son. Leavenworth, Wilder. Columbus.
Girard. Pittsburg, Syracuse. Hutchin-
son, Heringtou, Beloit. Stockton,
Downs, LenOra, Salina, Ellis, Liberal.
Sharon Springs. Colby. Oakley. Great
Bend. Scott City, Turner, Abilene.
Alma, SO1ol-on, Beloit, Anthony,
Kiowa, Richmond, Gridley, Wakarusa,
Usage City, Hoisington.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-12-23
CHRISTMAS Be WHITE
Weather Man Thinks There Is Enough
Snow to Last.

Washington, Dec. 23.-Snappy Christ
mas temperatures and clear skies will
prevail Christmas day throughout the
United States with the possible excep-
ton Of the Gulf states. according to in
dications reported at the weather bu-
reau. The huge chart map in the fore
cast room, showed fine weather every
where except in the Gulf states. which
had been darkened to indicate APP
preaching clouds. The fOrecasters said
nothing extreme in temperatures was
expected. The mercury might run a
few degrees below the seasonal aver
nowhere was it likely to be unusually
cold.
Everywhere north Of the Ohio river
line from the New England states to
the Rocky mountains sufficient snow
has already fallen to last over Christ
mas.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-12-23
al" LEWIS IS DEAD.
Noted Story Writer Succumbs to q
Short Illness.

Noted Story Writer Succumbs to q
Short Illness.
New York. Dec. 23.-Alfred Henry
Lewis. newspaper man and writer of
books. died today, at the home Of his
brother here Of an intestinal disorder.
He had been ill only a few days.
Mr.. Lewis was born in Cleveland
SIS years ago. Though a lawyer he
entered newspaper work in Kansas
City in 1890 and subsequently estab-
lished a reputation as one of the FORE
most political writer's OF the country
He was described as a prodigious
worker and in fifteen years produced
Is books, many Of which obtained a
wide and ->ular circulation. He -.-as
well known also as writer of west
ern stories in which cowboys and min
ers were dominant figures as we'll as
OF articles on underworld life in this
city.
Mr.. Lewis is survived by two broth
ers who control the publication of the
Morning Telegraph in this city. He
was unmarried.
Hutchinson, Kan. Dec. 22.-Alfred
Henry Lewis. along in the eighties or
nineties, spent someA time on ranches
| in Meade county. Kansas. appearing
there as a hobo COW puncher, working
there for a time taking part in some
big cattle drives and later going into
the Panhandle country of Texas where
he gathered views for some Of his later
books.
Alfred Henry Lewis's name has
been familiar to readers of popular
magazines for the past fifteen years
or SO during which period he was a
prolific producer of virile stories and
discussions Of current politics. Prior
to 1873 he was a Washington news
paper correspondent, representing the
Chicago Times and later the New
York Journal. In the year mentioned
he founded the Verdict, humorous
publication. OF which he continued
editor while he carried on his general
magazine work.
The wild and woolly west and the
gold fields OF Alaska furnished Lewis
material for some of his cleverest
stories. He painted his local color in
lurid hues. His pen was facile in the
| use of picturesque words and phrases.
His WOlfville tales are notable in this
| respect as are his stories Of Faro Nell
ard Her Friends.
A different aspect of Lewiss literary
interest is to be found in his sketch Of
Aaron Burr. He vas a student of
American history and of present day
politics OF which Ter years he was a
close range observer -aH q newspaper
correspondent. Some Of hts stories were
published under the name Dan
for many years to be found constantly
| in the offerings Of the most widely read
magazines of this country.
Little has been published concerning
the private life of the man, himself.
Even the place and date Of his birth
he withheld from the biographers who
occasionally sketch prominent literary
figures. Like o. Henry, he liked such
privacy as he could insure himself
Lewis made his home in New York city.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-12-23
80 CARS OF FISH.
fconfinued from pase one.l

fcomfinued from Pase one.1
fish. the ponds at the state hatchery
are still alive with fish and only the
other day received a letter from the
superintendent stating that several of
the ponds have not yet been seined.'
Gold F3sh, Too.
Gold fish bass. bull heads. blue gilIs
and crappie have been attributed
this fall. according to the Dyche re-
port. His report for the thirty trips
since September 8, shows the distribu-
tom OF 1855 gold hsh. 1000 year
ling bass. $4,000 lingering bass, 1000
yearling bull heads, - 900 -4lngerlins
bull heads, 5000 yearling blue gills.
$4,000 lingering blue gills. 1000
yearling crappie, $4,000 lingering
crapA,ie.
The smallest single shipment OF fish
was September ;. when the nsh car
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-12-23
Christmas Prices Lower Than
Ever This Year.
Despite High Cost Of Living,
Eatables Go Down.
GOOD FRUIT NOW Plentiful
Oranges, Bananas and Grapes
ON TObOggan.
And Good Old Cranberries-
Only z Cents q Quart.

According to local grOcers and COM
mission men the Christmas dinner will
be less expensive than a year ago. This
will be good news, especially to the
working man.
Turkeys viii sell at Is cents a pound
as against q cents in several recent
Christmas seasons. On the other hand
there is a scarcity of ducks and geese
that has caused a slight advance in
prices. Geese may be had at 20 cents
and ducks at q. The ordinary price is
Is and 20 cents respectively. 1t might
be we'll to put in your order Tor that
turkey early, as there is just chance
that the demand will prove greater
than the supply.
Fruit and vegetables may be had at
reasonable prices; in fact, the prices
are generally lower than a year ago.
Oranges are not only selling at low
prices but the quality is better than is
usually the case at this season of the
year. The fruit is ripe and sweet. Good
bananas retail at Is and 20 cents. Cal
ifOrnia grapes may be had at from 10
to 20 cents. And for those who have
the money to spend there are English
hot house grapes on the market which
retail at one dollar pound.
The hot house vegetables as rule
come through Chicago. Leaf lettuce is
locally grown. Imported endive is pro-
cure through New York.
cents a quart.
The usual price is charged for oysters
40 and so cents a quart-but the pur-
chaser now gets one-fOurth more
oysters than in former years because
the law requires that the oysters shall
be packed solidly without the addition
Of water.
Fresh eggs are selling at IS cents a
dozen. and butter is selling from "a to
80 cents.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-12-23
SQUEEZE WATER
OUT OF GAS

CONTINUED from Page OneJ
company which ends all pending liti-
cation including the antitrust suits
pending in the supreme court.
At the same time, Dawson brought
with him two pages of signatures
from high up officials of the gas COM
pany. The agreement to which these
signatures are attached leaves the gas
cOmpany's affairs in the control of
Judge Flannelly for six years. 1t pro-
vides that first mortgage bond hold
ers consent to an eight per cent loss
and second mortgage bond holders to
a 25 per cent loss in the squeezing of
twelve million dollars from the giant
gas company's stock and bond issue.
This action reduces the capital Of the
company to about ten million dollars
virtually the valuation -ound in -.e
in: igation of the Kansas public
utilities commission.
Not only does the peace agreement
announced today end litigation and
reduce the corporations capitalization
to something like it's actual valuation,
but it provides that the pipe line
trunks and branches shall be turned
over to the company when the credl-
tors are paid.
May Pay Creditors.
By the terms of the agreement an
nounced today. litigation is not only
ended. but there is every chance that
the Kansas Natural will be able to pay
it's creditors before the end of the six
years extension of time. Applica ton
Will be made to the public utilities COM
mission for an increase in rates and it
is the belief of the attorney general
that If fair rate is allowed, the gas
company will be able to show an annual
earning.
That an honest effort will be made
to procure d sufficient supply and pres
sure of gas is indicated in the stipula-
ton which calls for an expenditure OF
u. 800. GOO for betterments and extensions
during the coming six years. OF this
million and a half appropriation for ex-
tensions, one-third of the entire amount
will be spent next YER The agree
ment calls for an annual expenditure
of 100000 during each of the five years
following.
As soon as the claims. of the Kansas City
ing company are paid. the big pipe line
trunks and branches will be turned over
to the Kansas Natural and presented "a
them with a clear title First mortTage
their money. Then will come the pipe
line companies and last the second mort
sage bondholders.
Dividends or Not?
There is a question in the mind of At
torney General Dawson as to whether the
gas company will be able to pay dividends
after six years. This opinion is based or
the theory that 1t will be impossible for
the gas company to provide a sufficient
gas supply to make the plant pay on the
Investment With extensions. though. 4
for the next six years. at least.
Should it become necessary to abandon
the gas business on its present scale
Dawson believes that the plant would
and that the creditors would receive thelr
money before action became necessary.