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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-06
Girl CLAIMS MAN
SNATCHED PURSE
WHILE ON FERRY
After Being Arrested John
Doe" Disappears When Case
Is Ready for Hearing.
MAY BE A PROFESSIONAL
Police Search for Stranger Purporting
to Be Travelling Salesman Who
Rode on Upper Deck.

Is a man who was arrested last
night by the police on complaint of a
! Rock Island girl, and who the officers
are now seeking to locate, a profess
ionaI dip?
He was nicely attired in the latest
cuts of tailors, appeared to be about
80 years old, and gave references at
the police station to a number of lead
ing business and professional men
here.
He laughed off the fact that he was
arrested. He was released on his own
recognizance. At least he was allowed
the liberty of the police station. He
was at the police headquarters this
morning, but when the time came for
the preliminary hearing he was gone.
Last night the man, who gave his
residence as Beardstown, but whose
name the police did not take, as he
was not booked, was arrested on the
ferry boat by Officer Sullivan.
Girl is Complainant.
The complainant was Miss Florence
Patton of this city, who alleged that
he took her purse from her. 1t is
claimed that he threw the pocketbook
in the water.
This John Doe boarded the ferry
here early last evening and took the
upper deck, having later stated that
he wished to get cooled off and then
intended going to hotel later
The girl charges that he snatched
the pocketbook containing 50 from
her as she passed him and that when
she missed it she notified the officers
on the boat.
A ferry official asked the man. who
purports to be a knight of the grip, to
give over the pocketbook claiming
that it was in his travelling bag. He
denied the charge and laughed at the
officers.
Threw 1t Overheard.
His grip was searched but the
pocketbook was not to be found. 1t
was then claimed that he threw it
overheard and the police were called
and he was taken to the police sta
ton.
He asked that the police get in
communication with certain business
and professional men, and stated that
they would stand good for him. He
said that it was the first time that he
was arrested and that he did not care
to sleep in Jail.
He was later released on his own
recognizance and this morning again
at the police station. the
case having been set for hearing at
that time.
When the officers attempted to find
him about the place after States At
tOrney Floyd Thompson arrived to
start the prosecution he could not be
found
He stated last night at the station
that he was from Beardstown and
seemed to be Familiarity acquainted
with leading citizens here.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-06
HURT
IN CUTTING FRAY
Revert McAboy, Davenport,
Stabbed While Protecting
Wife From Insults

As the result Of a cutting ARRAY
staged in Washington square in Dav-
export Robert McAboy. a laborer,
rooming at the Miller hotel on West
Second street. is lying in Mercy hos
pital at deaths door. His assailant.
George McGill, is being held at police
headquarters, together with his wife.
VINO is detained as a material wit
ness
McAboy was cut across the abdo-
men, the knife blade penetrating to
such depth that the intestines protrud-
ed. The cash was two and a half
inches in length. Advices from the
attending physician, DR.. f. o. Ficke'
are that the man had an even chance
for recovery, although the slightest
turn for the worse will prove fatal.
According to the police the affair
was precipitated when McAboy fol
lowed Mrs McGin and made insulting
remarks to her.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-06
MAN WITH SINGLE
Lee LOST CRUTCH
Police Taxi Called to Assist I'm
fortunate Whose Eeans of
Locomotion Disappears.

Il am up here at the Rock Island
depot. can't get anywhere. have
one leg off at the knee and have lost
my crutches. Will you take me 10 the
station?"
Such was the form of a telephone
message received by the police last
night from Dwight Smith, who arrived
at the Thirty-first street station of
the Rock Island lines at o'clock last
night.
He stated to the police after he was
given spin to the headquarters in
the city's free taxi, and given a bunk,
that he had been put on q train in
Iowa by a friend. He said that his
crutches had been stolen from him
there.
At noon today he was taken back to
the station and placed on an outgoing
passenger by the police He was in a
sorry plight with the limb amputatetI
and nothing with which to aid him in
getting about.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-06

Roger c. Sullivan of Chicago. can
didate for the democratic nomination
for United States senator. will be in
Rock Island this evening He will
speak in Spencer square at o'clock
There will be a concert, given by
Bleuer's band, in the square. proceed
ing the speech. a reception is to be
rendered Mr.. Sullivan in the lobby of
the New Harper, beginning at O'Clock,
and everyone, regardless of political
afhliation, especially the women. has
an invitation to personally meet TIE
Chicago man.
This afternoon at $3.50 a party OF
local democrats formed an auto party
and drove TO Silvis to meet Mr.. Sulli-
van. They accompanied him To East
Moline and Moline. and then escorted
him to this city. Mr.. Sullivan is max
ing a tour Of the state and has been
out on his speaking campaign for Il
weeks.
Following Mr.. Sullivan's reception in
Aledo Tuesday evening. a meeting of
the Mercer county democratic central
committee was held, at which time the
candidacy Of the Cook county man
was unanimously endorsed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-06
OFFICERS COAT
NOW is MISSING
P. j. Carey Answers Speeder' s
Questions but Finds No
Reason for the Queries.

Somebody has secured the goat
Of Pat J. Carey. special traffic officer
Of this city. The aforesaid nanny
left the policeman's possession about
II O'Clock this morning.
The officer had just arrested b. F.
Ketchan OF Moline on charge OF
speeding. Mr. Ketchan was arraigned
before Police Magistrate c. ). smith
and expressed the greatest pleasure
in accommodating the officials with a
uavueut OF a fine OF so and costs
which he was assessed. He said but
little in his own behalf and what he
did state was Immediately refuted by
the traffic officer.
After he had settled. he asked the
officer II he would mind giving MIN
his name. officer Carey stated that
he was Patrick J. Carey and a ma
tive son OF Old Erin"
To the officials surprise the man
took down the name in book ana
the curiosity Of the traffic man was
aroused 10 the extent that he inquired
as 10 the future use of the informa-
tjon he had given. But he received no
rApIy. Nevertheless. he Is expressing
great concern about the matter. and In
the vernacular of the street. the speed
or got his goat"
IudvfR Stapp, who was also arrested
this morning on Fifth avenue by ON
Ger Carey. demonstrated greatly De
fore he maid a fine OF $40 and costs for
gpeeding He was greatly enrageu'
but finally settled.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-06
Traps the Robbers.

In a Copenhagen bank is an in
genious continuance for capturing rob
hers that was devised by one of the
clerks. An electric contact is placed
behind the bank counter, and ii the
clerks tread on it the main door from
the street to the entrance hail is closed
and locked. If the clerks again tread
upon the contact the door between the
entrance hall and the Office is locked.
Thus if the robbers should arrive and
summon the clerks TO hold up their
hands the clerks obey. tread upon the
contact and the main door is locked.
The robbers are allowed TO take the
money, but when they desire to leave
they find that the main door is shut
and locked. and when they try to re-
turn they find the second door also
locked. and they are trapped until the
police arrive
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-06

of Mr.. Human, and, while his remarks
were cheered, some of the speakers de-
clared he had erred.
At times the disorders became SO
great that T Douglas Robinson, chair
man of the state committee, who was
presiding, gave up all attempts to
keep order.
The tumult kept up for several hours
but the meeting got nowhere, adjourn
ing with the issue unsettled.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-06
SEEK RELATIVES
FORMER RESIDENT
Walter E. Borden, Erstwhile of
Rock Island, at Point of
Death in Washington.

The police are searching the city for
relatives of Walter E. Borden. former
ly resident here. and who is now at
the point of death in a hospital in
Washington, d. c.
A telegram was received by Chief
of Police James Brinn late last night
from Superintendent of Police Sylves-
ter in Washington, stating that Bor-
den claimed that he had relatives here.
The message did not state the illness.
nor did it give any of the particulars.
further than the man was in a critical
condition. He is % years old, accord
ing to the message
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-06

maneuvering and rife practice there
preceding embarlIation.
Colonel Samuel Hughes. minister of
militia, said he had already received
oners from more than 100000 men.
Seattle, Aug. 6.-Large numbers Of
militiamen are being moved from west
ern Canada TO the coast by troop
trains on the Canadian Pacific. The
militia at Vancouver has been sent TO
Victoria.
The British government has taken
over the Canadian Pacific liner En-
press of Russia at Vancouver
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-06
CAN SEND MONEY
TO The STRANDED
Postoffce Department Will Is
sue Orders Up to 500 for
Americans Abroad.

The post Office department has in
structed postmasters that in order to
aid the return home of Americans
now in Europe, postmasters at inter
national Offices, until otherwise in
structed. may issue money orders tn
heir favor. upon due application, lin
iting the amount TO 500 for each per-
sons"
These instructions of course, apply
to European countries only.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-06
COLORED PEOPLE
Here FOR Event
Emancipation Day Is Observed
With Celebration at Ex-
position Grounds.

Colored people from the tri-cities
a1d within radius Of 80 miles gath
cred in Rock Island today. where they
celebrated Emancipation day II Expo
s.ton park
Tae events consisted Of speeches,
ball games, drills. band concerts and
IN olt-taslioaed barbecue. This eve
Ming there will be dancing.
Mayor Il. ". Schriver and Attorney
Harry NcCaskrin Of this city. Mayor
Il P Carlson and ex-Mayor Olson Of
Moline are among those who were on
the program for addresses.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-06
JAP FLEET TO PROTECT
COLONIES OF ENGLAND

Toxic. Aug. 6.-The japanese pre-
mier Count Okums. IN an interview
yesterday expressed his regret that
the United States had not been able
10 mediate in the European conflict.
which Il Il continues, he said. means
the destruction Of western civilization.
Japan, he continued, would have
been happy 70 join the United States
IN mediation, but her possible partici-
patton n the var as an ally Of Great
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-06
NJ. Y. MOOSERS IN FIGHT
OVER ROOSEVELT PLAN

New York, Aug 6.-The fndorse-
ment of Harvey d. Human, a republi-
can, by Theodore Roosevelt for the
party nomination for gov
ernor of New York raised storm yes
sives from all parts of the state here.
Colonel Roosevelt spoke in support
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-06
CALLS FOR STATE
CONVENTION ARE
OFFICIALLY FILED
democrats VIII Convene in
the Springfield Arsenal
on September IS.
REPUBLICANS AT PEORIA
Rock Island County viii Be Entitled
to 10 Delegates at Former
and 20 at Latter.

Official calls Cor the democratic and
renvblican state conventions have
bseu fled in the Office Of County
c1erk Il. B. Hubbard. Tomorrow is
,rs las- day 10 dIe calls for botl state
and congressional conventions. Under
1bs provisions OF the primary law
reese gatherings are held primarily TO
Keep VI the various party Organiza-
ti0zs-
The democratic call is signed BIZ Ar
.hur W. Charlie chairman, and Rob
81 " S7e-r-r-. secretary. OF the state
central com 1-tlas- The gathering is
- be held Se o. Is. as fixed by law. in
;be state arsenal at Springfield. con
venins q. noon The delegates will
number something over 1000. the rep
rese7tatior being based on one dele
rate for every 900 votes cast for Viii
son and Marshall electors in 1872 On
This basis the Fourteenth COMPRESSION
a district will be entitled TO repre-
senta,ion as follows Rock Island. 10;
Hancock. 9: NcDonougl. :; Warren,
;. Henderson. =. Mercer. I.
The purpose OF the convention IS TO
TErlH la.Ett t---A-aHA--aa.r AVE - t-7'AHf=' u
the University OF Illinois and TO adopt
z party platform and transact such 9th
or business as may legally come before
II meeting
RepJbs at Peoria.
Roy o. West chairman. and c j
Doyle. secretary, signed the call for
the republican state convention. which
is 10 be held at the coliseum. Peoria.
RI 10 O'Clock OF the morning OF Sep
TENDER IS. The convention is to be
composed OF 1875 delegates. on the
basis OF every 400 votes or major
portion thereof cast in 1905 for the
republican candidate for president
The representation Of the various
counties in this district will be as fol-
lows. Rock Island. 20: McDonoueh.
8: Henderson. I. Hancock. Q: War
ren. s: Mercer. 9.
The congressional conventions are
required 10 meet Sept. Is. The coun-
" conventions are held Sept. Il. the
principal business being the naming
CT delegates 10 congressional and
state conventions.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-06

Britain made her an interested party
The premier said that Japan, if she
were compelled reluctantly to inter
vene, would protect the British col
onies. but under no circumstances
would she send a fleet or an army to
Europe.
Considerable activity among the
vessels Of the japanese navy followed
the announcement OF the declaration
OF war between Germany and Great
Britain.
The lighthouses along the Siberian
coast have been extinguished.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-06
So DInerent.

"Refore we were married my wlte
swaIIowed everything / said"
How Is IL nowT
NOW she often makes me eat my
o,vr, words. Boston Transcript.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-06
Thousand Americans sail.

London. Aug. Ga thousand Amer
leans sailed for home yesterday on the
Philadelphia Among them were
many wealthy Americans.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-06
Notice.

Notice.
We have disposed of our interes. IN
the Modern Tea company. We Will
pay all bills incurred up to date. All
persons indebted to the above firm
will please make settlement
(Adv) SAM GELLERMAN.
JOHN GELLERMAN
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-06
CADDlES IN CLOSE PLAY
Boys Employed at Arsenal Golf Course
in Interesting Exhibitions.

In today's play in the annual tourha-
ments of the caddies at the Arsenal
Golf club the scores were as follows:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-06
SECOND GLASS.

[. Miller defeated r. Almgren, 81
r. Vennekol defeated w Driscoll 10
NJ. johnson defeated B. F. Freistat, 10
c. Bell defeated G. w. Dowell, e. 81
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-06
LICENSED TO WED
CITY CHAT
(AdVertiSements.)
- D@gI D-z

Buy home OF Reldy BIOS.
For express. call William Trefz.
Tri-City Towel Supply company.
Independent Express & Storage
r. l. 9S1
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-06
FIRST CLASS.

w. VILLAS defeated r. Almgren. "a
l.. Miller defeated II. Peterson, 81
]. Hansen defeated l. r. ReXdale, u
|. Roberts defeated r. Goepel, up.
in 10 holes
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-06

All the news all the time-The Argus.
The Cairo bulletin., 1914-05-18
Maine Bobcat's Mistake.

For some weeks hunters in the vi.
cinity of Otis have been on the trail
of a ferocious bobcat, which has been
ravaging the swamps and creating
havoc with all kinds of small game.
Erastus Underwood, trapper. came
in from a long. tramp and brought
news that the bobcat will probably
be- heard of no more. He followed the
tracks of the cat for some distance,
and found where the cat had attacked
a porcupine and partly eaten 1t, Then
the tracks indicated that the cat was
In much trouble, and finally led of
into a thick part of the swamp.
Mr. Underwood said the cat no doubt
had filed his nose and throat with
norcupine quilts. which would cause
his death In a short time.-Portland
(Me.l Telegram.
The Cairo bulletin., 1914-05-18
To Prevent Irons Rustira.

Irons treated in the following man
ner can be kept In excellent condition;
Tie lump of beeswax In thin white
rag When the irons are hot, rub
with a cloth sprinkled with salt After
the ironing Is finished and the irons
are still warm, rub the wax over them.
and 1t win keep them smooth and free
from rust If brick which has been
heated in the oven is used for an
ironing stand. the irons will be found
to keep hot much longer than If an or
binary iron stand Is used.
The Cairo bulletin., 1914-05-18
MOBILE AND OHIO RAILROAD CO.
To the Stockholders of

hofiLE AND OhlO RAfl-hOAD
COMPANY:
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN tina,
IA Special Meeting OF the Stockholders
OF MOBILE AND OHIO RAILROAD
COMPANY has been called by reso-
hilton OF the Board OF Directors,
and Will be held at the principal Of
flee OF the Company, Gulf Terminal
Station. Mobile, Alabama. on Tues
day. July l4th. 1914, al 10 O'clock
noon, to consider. consent to and ap-
prove the increase Of the bonded
Indebtedness OF the Company
IN an amount not eyCeedno
$50. ,00o. and for su,h purpose to
consent TO, authorize and approve
the execution and issue by the Com
pany of $4,000. 600 threc-year gold
notes ana Of not exceeding $50 ,100.-
000 principal amount of the Com
pany's fifty-y2ar gold bonds tot
which $4,000. 000 principal amount
shall be reserved To round said
notCsl. said bonds to be issued in
lcttcred series. to bear interest
such rate or rates as may from tin
To time be fixed by the Board of
Directors. and all said notes and
bonds to be secured by mortgage
or deed of tr-st upon all the railroad
and other real property. leasehold
interests, rights, privileges and
franchises now owned or hereafter
acquired by the Company. and such
personal property of the Company as
may be designated therein, which
mortgage or deed OF trust shall be
in such form, and 10 such Trustee,
and may contain such provisions,
stipulations and agreements. as shall
be approved by the Board of Direct
ora; and to take all such other and
further action in respect to the
creation of said mortgage as may
come before the meeting. including
approving all action of the Beard of
Directors in the premises
The stock Transfer Books will
close AZ three O'clock p. NJ. on Tues
day, June 23d. 1914, and will reopen
at ten O'Clock A, NJ, on Wednesday
July 18th, 1914.
BY order OF the Board OF Directors
FAIRFAX HARRISON, President
Dated May Sth, 1914.
The Cairo bulletin., 1914-05-18
GOOD OLD LEMON PIE
OTHER DISHES WITH health.
Full FRUIT IS INGREDIENT.
Makes Best Kind Of Sauce for All
Manner Of Puddings-souffis a
Light, Refreshing pecsert -
Lemon 70 Cure Cold.

The old-fashioned lemon pie is one
OF the prime favorites An often
proved recipe calls for one-half hound
of sugar, pound of butter. six eggs.
the juice of two lemons with their
grated rind. nutmeg and half a glass
of brandy.
Cream the butter and sugar, beat Ia
the yolks. the lemon, the spice and
brandy. then add the whites. Bake In
light piecrust with open top. Pow
dered sugar and lemon juice should be
spread on the top of each pie.
There are great many varieties OF
lemon pie, with cocoanut and yper-
ingue mixtures. An English taIt calls
for a cup of sugar. two lemons 1.-THE
Juice and some OF the peel grated, a
teaspoonful of cornstarch smoothly
blended in water, dozen raisins par
boiled, cut in two and seeded. Beat
these ingredients well together and
bake between two crusts in small pies
A lemon sauce which is very fine for
cially for the old-fashioned cottage pud
ding, Is made from a cup of sugar.
half cup of butter, an egg. the Juice
of lemon and half the grated peel a
teaspoonful of grated nutmeg and
three tablespoonfuls Of boiling water
Cream the butter and sugar beat in
the egg. very we'll whipped. then the
lemon and nutmeg: beat we'll for ten
minutes, then add by degrees the boil
ing water Put in the inner pan of a
double boiler, with boiling water in
the outer pan, and stir well until the
sauce becomes very hot
Lemon souffle is light. refreshing
dessert Put In a bowl four yolks of
eggs and four ounces of powdered
ons and stir well for 90 minutes until
quite thick. Then add by degrees A
tablespoonful of lemon Juice ard FIN
ally beat in lightly and quickly. the
whites of six eggs beaten to n stiff
froth. Pour into pie dish and bake
In a moderate oven for about % min.
utes TO a golden brown. Serve on a
lace paper dolly within silver dish.
lemon ice, strongly favored with
the fruit and very easy to make, Is
composed of the Juice of six lemons
with the grated peel Of three. one
large sweet orange (the Juice and the
grated rind), a pint of water and a
large cup of sugar. The acidity OF the
Ice can be regulated by the amount
OF sugar used. A large cup is the
medium allowance.
Squeeze all the Juice and place In It
the grated rind OF the fruits, leaving
them an hour standing. Then strain
we'll and mix In the sugar and the wa
ter, stirring until dissolved. Then turn
into the freezer and stir several times
while 1t hardens to keep It entirely
smooth.
A modification of the lemon cure.
which Of course is not permitted in
the lemon club. Is the consumption
during the day of one or two lemons
in this way: Cut off the top and make
an incision downward In the core
without losing any of the juice. Edge
in by degrees lump of white sugar,
through which the Juice can be taken.
School children have a way OF i'm
bedding an old-fashioued lemon candy
site. in the fruit and sucking the juice
Both Of these processes are good for
colds. although the sugar retards flesh
reduction.
The Cairo bulletin., 1914-05-18

CUT THIS OUT-Safety razor
blades resharpened better than new:
all work guaranteed; called for and
delivered. Prices. single edge, 25c
doz.. double edge S5c doz., old style
razors 25c each. ]. B. Brewers
drug store, lib Washington. Both
phones. Bell 267l. Home 514.
4-25tf
The Cairo bulletin., 1914-05-18
Hindu Merry Widow.

II Is reported from Bombay that
Hindu widow inundated herself upon
the funeral pyre OF her husband and
smiled as the flames played about
her. The Oriental idea of the merry
widow will never be popular in Amer.
ica.-Loutsville Courier.J Journal,
The Cairo bulletin., 1914-05-18
Frogs Legs, Brown Fricassee.

Remove the akin from the frogs
legs and scaid them with hot water.
calculated with little vinegar Dry.
roll In -four and saute light brown,
Make a thin, brown sauce add slice
Of lemon, shallot a small bay leaf.
sprig OF parsley. and few mush-
rooms Simmer about fifteen minutes,
add tablespoonful of sweet butter or
a little cream and serve.
The Cairo bulletin., 1914-05-18
Some llsefni kdlnta.

Perfumed olive oil sprinkled on H.
brary shelves viii prevent mold on
books; mud stains can be removed
from black cloth by rubbing with a
raw potato; the tuice of raw onion
applied to the sting of an insect will
remove the poison.
The Cairo bulletin., 1914-05-18

A saltspoonful of baking powder put
In the meringue for plea just before
the meringne is placed on the pie will
keep 1t from falling as soon as the pie
is removed from the hot oven. az SO
often happans.
The Cairo bulletin., 1914-05-18

WANTED-,Room AMI Board in
private family, by gentleman and
wife with little girl six years Old.
Must be in good quiet neighbo hood.
Give loca ton and terms In answer.
Would consider light Housekeeping
rooms. Address d care of Bulletin.
5-22
The Cairo bulletin., 1914-05-18
To improve Pie crust.

To improve the tnp crust of pie
have found the following very good:
Brush it over with water and then
sprinkle with granahated sugar. This
improves the appearance and maaes 1t
brown and crisp.
The Cairo bulletin., 1914-05-18
But They Know Him.

When q mai makes fool Of him
self be IL terribly surprised. and he
can't understand why all the rest OF
the world Isn't.