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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-12
VERDICT OF SUICIDE
Is RETURNED BY JURY

Coroner R C. ]. Meyer impaneled
a jury late yesterday afternoon and
held an inquest in his Office over the re-
mains OF Miss Bette Miller. who took
her life by drinking carbolic acid, and
a verdict of suicide was returned af-
ter the testimony had been heard.
Miss Miller had been respondent for
some time. has suffered with nervous
trouble, and was rendered partially In
sane by the shock of her fathers
death in a railroad accident, and the
death later Of three OF her near rela-
tives.
She was born In Sweden and was As
years of age. Left to mourn are her
mother and two brothers, Charles Mil
Ter of this city and John r. Miller. OF
Fennimore, Wis.
Funeral services will be held Thurs
day afternoon at o'clock at the home
of Charles Miller, where deceased has
resided for some months. Rev. A. F.
Bergstrom viii officiate, and interment
will be in Riverside cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-12
JOHNSON NAMED
CITY TREASURER
Commission in Regular Weekly
Session Fills Vacancy
in Office.
FIVE BANKS REPOSITORIES
WrestIe With Appropriation ordi-
ranoe-meetire Of Citizens on
improvements Arranged.

At the regular weekly meeting yes
terday afternoon OF the Moline city
commissioner. r. VI Johnson OF the
Commercial SAVINGS bank was named
new city treasurer 10 succeed r. c.
ShalIberg Of the Peoples Savings Bank
& Trust company. the annual salary
being $500. ShailbeTg has held the
Office for the past year. Il being the
usual custom 10 distribute this city job
among the various banks which are
named as repositories for city funds.
Mr.. johnson is not new in this office,
having served for several terms under
the old aldermanic form when the
city treasurer was chosen by the direct
vote OF the people. His bond in the
present case will he fixed at $500.
New System Insueuratcd.
a new system OF depositing city
money has been inaugurated this year
at the request Of the local banks. For
merly one bank was selected as the
depository for city funds and instruct
ed to aliot certain equal sums to all
other substantial banks OF the city.
The bank selected for this purpose was
always other than that in which the
city treasurer was employed. This
year. however. the financial institu-
lions requested that the city commits
sion name the repositories themselves.
Under the old form but one bond
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-12
WILLIAM WHlTEMORE
VICTIM OF "SNIPES'

Pickpockets. or "snipes," have APP
parently transferred their operations
from Davenport to this city, William
Whitemore of 1904 Twenty-third ave-
nue. being the latest victim According
10 Mr.. Whitmore's story they sue
ceeded in getting away with his purse
and $50. He is not certain as to the
exact amount.
Mr.. Whitmore was present at NOV
ing picture theatre when the theft oc-
Cured. but does not recall any jost-
ling he received. Apparently his
pocket was picked while at the the
atre by some clever manipulation who
occupied seat next to- him. The
police are of the opinion that three or
four men are working together in the
three cities at this game.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-12
TOTAL FIRE LOSS
ONLY S37,115.51
Annual Report of Chief Hawk
Made to Moline City
Commissioners.

According to the annual report made
to the Moline City commissioners by
Fire Chief Hawk yesterday, this city
has suffered a total loss during the
past year from fire of S37.115.51- The
report was the 18th annual report made
by Chief Hawk since a salaried fire de-
partnent was established. The losses
were subdivided In the following man.
ner:
Total insured loss on build
lngS $40, Izuo4
Total insured loss on con-
tents lT,4oS.oz
Uninsured loss, buildings and
contents 2,s31.25
Total insurance involved on build
ings where fire played havoc to a
greater CT less extent was reported to
be sI4I. $50. and on contents, S162,110.
During the year. in responding to
1s3 alarms. a total of 20,S50 feet OF
fire hose ~Gs laid. 201S feet of lad
der raised end 261 gallons of chem
icals applied. In all, "a buildings
were damaged and one life was lost as
an indirect consequence of a fire. Of
the 1s2 alarms. Chief Hawk reports
los turned in by telephone, 6S from
boxes. two verbally, two from the A.
ID. T; Is were false alarms and two
came from out of the city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-12

7 was required but in this manner each
depository will be required TO furnish
satisfactory bonds. City funds will be
handled. however. in practically the
same manner and by the same banks,
the only new phase being that the com
missioners will designate the depos!-
tories themselves.
The amount OF the bond required
from each bank has not yet been de-
cided upon but II will probably be
$3.50, 900 from each OF the Ave
Discuss Ordinance.
The appropriation ordinance was
discussed and the decision reached to
prepare It this week for formal pre-
sentation at next weeks regular meet
ing.
Original estimates turned in by the
heads OF the various departments for
expenditures during the ensuing year
have been sadly mutilated by the COM
mission during fits last three or four
meetings. In some departments as
much as $4,000 or $4,000 has been cut
of the allotment asked in order that a
larger amount may not be apportion-
ed than the city's revenue. An i'm
portant session or the commission VIII
be held tomorrow morning to further
discuss the appropriation ordinance
and shape # for formal presentation
next Monday. One OF the important
things to be taken up this week re-
garding this ordinance, will be the
allotment for playground pur-
poses and the mayor hopes TO have rep
of the Woman's club and
of the city schools present at a spe-
cial meeting to be called later.
Mass Meeting Tonight.
A mass meeting Of the citizens from
the southwest bluff district, will be
held tonight and Mayor Carlson and
c. G. Anderson will at
tend. Various improvements said to
be badly needed in this section of the
city will be discussed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-12
PROGRAM READY
FOR STATE MEET
Eagles Prepare for Annual Con.
vention to Be Held in Mo-
line Next Month.
TALK BY MAYOR CARLSON
Many State Officers Of Order to Be In
Attendance, With Thousands
of Delegates.

The convention committee OF the
Moline aerie of Eagles, has completed
the program for the annual state meet
| ing of the order to be held here June
9, 10 and II, and some interesting
events have been arranged for the en-
tertainment of the visitors.
Mayor NJ. R. Carlson will deliver the
address of welcome on the opening day
of the convention, and State President
Henry Bolte of the Eagles, will give
the response.
The feature of the convention will
be the big Illuminated parade on We'd
nesday evening, June 10, which will be
participated in by the state officers and
the delegates. Liberal prizes will be
given for the aeries having the largest
numbers of members in line Several
bands will furnish music for the big
event.
The Program.
The following program has been ar
ranged for the convention, opening
Tuesday morning, June 9:
Registration of visitors and dele
gates at the Eagles club rooms.
10 a. m.-Convention called to or
der, roll call of officers.
Invocation-Rev. R. S. Haney.
Address of Welcome-Mayor NJ. R.
Carlson.
state president
Memorial services - Reading of
names of deceased brothers by Thames
Fuelbier, state secretary.
Memorial addresses. NJ. Mlgill
and Andrew Olson, past worthy presi-
dents.
p. m.-Business session.
S p. Irregular meeting of Mo
inc aerie, No. 1112; initiation of a
arge class of candidates by the de- /
gree staff of the lodge.
Wednesday, June 9, Q a. m.
Business session to occupy the fore
loon hours.
$3.50 p. m.-Trolley ride through the |
quad cities.
1880 p. m-Grand illuminated !
parade. prizes of $50 will be given to
he east aerie that has 100 or more
members in line; a prize of S25 to
asst aerie accompanied by band;
III aeries competing must be affiliated
With the state aerie; all bands in the
arade must be affiliated with the
american Federation of Musicians.
Thursday, June IL, 10 a. m.
Business session. election of officers
nd selection of the next convention
ity, the order of the forenoon bust
ess.
Z p. m.-Banquet, speeches by
Nd I
fter the banquet grand ball in
.agles' hall.
Visiting ladies will be entertained
y the ladies auxiliary during the con-
eltion. I
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-12
SMALLPOX SCARE CAUSES
CLOSING OF LATIN ROOM

Smallpox in the home of Miss Grace
Tunnicliff, Latin teacher. caused the
closing of the Latin department at the
high school today. The Latin rooms
are Nos IA and Is and both were
closed to allow fumigation during the
day. II has not been announced how
soon classes will be resumed. The
home of Miss Tunnicliff has been
quarantined as her brother Horace is
suffering with the disease.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-12
CARL TREVOR is NAMED
PRESIDENT OF SOCIETY

The annual meeting of the Epworth
league of the Second Methodist church
was held last evening in the church
parlors and the following officers were
elected:
President-Carl Trevor.
First vice president-Edward Swan
son.
Second vice president-Hattie Zieg-
Ter.
Third vice president-Mrs. Harriet
Thompson.
Fourth vice president-Rose Edgar.
Secretary-Pauline Oberlaender
Treasurer-Wayne Thompson.
Organist-Nina Miller
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-12
NOMINATING COMMITTEE
PROPOSES CLUB LEADERS

The nominating committee of the
University club made its report last
night, having selected the following
to be voted upon by the members
Tuesday evening, May %:
President-Max Slovsky.
Vice president-H. w. Whitsitt
Seeretary-S. G. Swanberg.
Treasurer. J. Erwin.
Director-R. S. Hosford
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-12
OBITUARY RECORD
James Collins.

James Collins, Ala Eighth street,
died yesterday afternoon at o'clock
after a long illness from tuberculosis.
Deceased was born in Ireland, June
IA, 1858, and came to this country
when a lad. Beside the widow he has
no relatives in this country. He was
employed by the Peoples Power COM
pany. Funral arrangements have not
been made.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-12
EPWCRTH LEAGUE AGED rs
Silver Anniversary of First Methodist
Church Society on.

The Epworth league of the First
Methodist church is celebrating its Sill
yer anniversary this week. Thursday
evening the annual election of officers
will be held and Friday evening so.
cial is planned at the home of Miss
Luella Craig, 1897 Twenty-fifth street
Rev. J. E Connor and Mr.. and Mrs.
F. L. Cook will take part in the pro-
gram.
A program has been arranged for
Sunday evening.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-12
Social MEETING Planned.

The members of the Nobel lodge
No. 2SS of the Order of Vasa, will
have social meeting tonight and de-
gree work will be omitted in order
that the members may enjoy the pro-
gram prepared by the committee. A
substantial lunch will be served.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-12
Art SIasher Given Release

London, May l2.-Mrs. Mary Wood.
the militant suffraget who on May 1
mutilated Sargents portrait of Henry
James in the Royal academy. was re-
leased temporarily from prison today.
She was in weakened condition from
the effects of hunger strike.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-12
Mexican Youth is Hanoed

Pecos. Texas. May 12-Ieon Car
denas Martinez. a Mexican youth, was
hanged here ar noon today for the
murder of Miss Emma Brown. a school
teacher, three years ago. The Mexi-
can government had the case carried
10 the United States supreme court in
a vain effort to save Martinez.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-12
EAST MOLINE DRUGGIST Is
FINED $40 FOR SPEEDING

Henry H. Siebke. a druggist of East
Moline. was fined SO and costs by
Magistrate Frank Gustafson in police
court this morning. charged with
speeding mis- automobile. Siebke plead
not guilty and contested the case, but
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-12

the word OF Pleasant Negley. motorcy-
Gle cop. who made the arrest, was
taken over that of the offender. Neg
ley timed the car of the druggist ana
alleged that at least 80 miles per hour
was made. This is the 18th arrest Tor
speeding made in the city during the
last week.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-12

In the district near Winnipeg there
is soon TO be established the finest fox
ranch in the world. From 200 to SOC
OF the choicest animals to be found
in the north will be procured to start
with.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-12
Bank Embezzler Given Five Yea

St Louis, May 12.-Frank p. Wheat
ley, former discount teller in the
Third National bank here, pleaded
guilty in the federal district court yes
terday to embezzlins $4,000 and was
sentenced to five years in the federal
prison at Leavenworth, Kas.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-12
Drunks Land i'm jail.

Tony Smith, Mike Fftzgibbon and
Harry Breen were arrested as DRINKS
in the city streets last night. They
spent the night in the city Jail, and
this morning were each assessed $3.50
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-12
Baby Boy is Born

Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Schroeder, 61S
Sixteenth street, are the parents of a
baby boy, born yesterday. The child
has been named Richard.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-12
Pompeii pillar

This Is the name of a celebrated col
umn standing on a slight elevation in
the southwest section of ancient Alex.
andria, short distance outside the
Arabian walls. 1t Is a monolith OF red
granite OF the Corinthian order raised
upon pedestal Its total height is
ninety-eight feet nine inches. shaft
seventy-three feet and circumference
twenty-nine feet eight inches. The
present name is mere invention of
travellers The Inscription on the base
SHOWS that II was erected by Publius,
ruler or Egypt In honor of the En-
peror Diocietian A. ID. S02 II stood
IN the center OF the court of the sera-
peum. or great sanctuary. of Serapis
ana survived Its transformations into
a church and fertilization.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-12

by Magistrate Frank Gustafson. The
three were unable to pay up, and on
promise of good behavior the fines
were suspended.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-12

The teaching OF home economics 10
now required by law in the eIsman,
tary schools or Indiana, Iowa, I-ouisi
ana Massachusetts. Montana, North
Carolina, Oklahoma and Washington
The Dickinson press., 1914-06-20

It is generally conceded that J. H.
Wishek will get his vote largely from
the votes that would naturally go to
Gov. L. B. Hanna. Mr.. Wishek can
not possibly be nominated and the
only result that his candidacy can
have is the defeat of Mr.. Hanna and
nomination of Usher L. Burdick. It
is also a we'll known fact that Tommy
Poole, a man Gov. Hanna would not
for appointment, is respon-
sible for the Wishek campaign. Gov.
Hanna has given the state a good ad-
ministration and it is not believed
that the voters will let Tommy
Poole get revenge on election day by
placing U. L. Burwick in nomination
for governor in place Of L. B. Hanna.
The Dickinson press., 1914-06-20

No one at all acquainted with the
conditions in North Dakota is in the
least surprised to find Andy Miller in
the Alex Mckenzie camp in an at
tempt to make a trade that will give
him the u. S. senatorial nomination.
He is the same man who came to
Stark county and drew down
$3,435.35 for advising the board in
the bond collections. The people out
this way will not give their votes to
a man like Miller. They prefer to
stand by A. j. Gronna, who has been
square with the people at all times.
John H. Worst is also a good man,
but a great majority Of the voters
do not see any reason for making a
change at this time.
The Dickinson press., 1914-06-20
SCURILOUS.. ATTACK ON L. A
SIMPSON ON EVE OF ELEC-
TION.

The people of this portion Of the
state were highly indignant on learn
ing this week of the scurilous attack
made on the record of Senator Simp-
son by Rev. F. L. Watkins, superin-
tendent of the North Dakota En-
forcement League. The attack is in
the form of a circular letter over the
signature of Supt. Watkins and must
have had the sanction of P. D. Nor
ton, MI. Simpsons political oppon-
ent, or it would not have been thrown
broadcast over the Third Congress
sional district on the eve Of election,
when it is impossible for Mr.. Simp-
son to personally refute it an any con-
siderable number of places.
The people Of southwestern North
Dakota are very loyal to Senator
Simpson and recognize his eminent
fitness for Congress and this treach-
erous attack will have very little
weight with the people out this way
or in fact in any part of the dis
trict where the facts become known.
This attack is purely the result of
a personal spite. Mr.. Watkins knows
as does every n interested, that in
P. D. Norton he is supporting a can
didate much more Objectionable to
the Enforcement League than is Sen
ator Simpson.
Supt. Watkins during his residence
in Dickinson won the admiration of
many people, who are now cha
grined and deeply surprised that
he has allowed personal spite to get
The Dickinson press., 1914-06-20
the better Of this Judgment.

the better Of this Judgment.
This feeling Of animosity is a re-
suit, Of Senator Simpson appearing on
the opposite side Of certain cases
which the Rev. Gentleman was prose
cutting, the odds being rather in ia
vor of the attorney. This, however,
was in the cours Of Senator Simp-
sons regular practice and it is much
to be deplored that Rev. Watkins
should drag the Enforcement League
into politics and place it on record
as supporting a man like Norton
simply to ever up an old jealousy.
The substance Of Mr.. Watkins at
tack on Senator Simpson needs but
passing comment. Not being able to
find any flaws in Simpsons record as
a citizen, attorney, stater senator,
head counsel of a will case of
national wide discussion, for the past
fifteen years, Mr.. Watkins is forced
to go back and dig up an unfortunate
affair long since forgotten, the result
of political trickery and business
jealousy.
The Dickinson press., 1914-06-20
GRONNA IS
WITH THE PEOPLE

sd Madison, Wis, June Is, 1914.
+. Senator Robert M. LaFollette un-
qualiiedly endorses the candidacy of
Senator Gronna of North Dakota in
an editorial which will appear in the
issue of LaFallette's Magazine of
June 10th. The editorial on the
North Dakota s%enatorship situation
which will appear in LaFollette's
is Is follows:
Senator A. J. Gronna of North Da-
kota is a candidate for denomination
on the republican ticket. His candi-
dacy is meeting with the opposition
of the railroads and allied interests
in that state. Their forces learning
by bitter experience, have not come
into the open, with an avowed can,
didate, but the time servers Of the
old railroad machine, organized and
directed by Alex Mckenzie, are rid.
ing the state in opposition to Gronna,
Their cry is Anything to beat
Gronna."
If the people know the truth and
are not taken unawares, they may be
trusted to do justice to the faithful
representatives. The railroads never
sleep. Openly or secretly they are
The Dickinson press., 1914-06-20
GUN CLUB

A tournament was held last Sum
day by the local Gun Club despite the
wind and threatening storm. Sew
eral out of town shooters were pres
ent. No high scores were made
which was undoubtedly due to the
u~nfavorable weather conditions. A
hot lunch was served at the grounds
at noo for the shooters.
J. W. Sturgeon stood high man in
the tournament, breaking 8s out of
100 shot at. Lebo of Medora took
the first money for out Of town
shooters. Thompson Of Beach took
second and the third money went to
Attletweed Of Beach.
The following are the scores made
by the shooters in the tournament:
The Dickinson press., 1914-06-20

always busy. The people sometimes
relax their vigilance. Apathy on the
part Of the public is the opportunity
Of the interests.
There is a small band Of men In
1.-THE United States Senate who are
truly devoted to the service of the
people. These men have rendered
fgreat service, not only to the states
that sent them, but to the whole
country. Senator Gronna is one of;
that band, who, whenever there is q,
clear issue between the people and
Big Business, can be relied upon al
ways to stand for the public inter-.
ests.
Upon the final vote on the tariff,
Senator Gronna voted against the
Underwood bill. But he offered many
amendments and supported mary
others to make the bill a measure
of the difference in the cost Of pro-
duction between this and competing
foreign countries.
When the Reciprocity bill was
pending Senator Gronna made some
Of the most valuable contributions
to that discussion. He was persist
ent and effective throughout the long
debate in opposing this legislation,
which was a severe blow to the farm
ers of North Dakota, and Of the
northwest, whose representatives in
the House and Senate were men who
refused to take orders from Cannon
and Aldrich. Senator Gronna would
not betray North Dakota: He was
independent. He would not surrend-
er his vote to Cannon when in the
House, nor to Aldrich in the Senate.
In the recent contest over Cur
rency legislation Senator Gronna
rendered excellent public service. AS
an experienced business man and
banker, he was quick to see that the
practical effect Of the measure will be
to legalize the practices and
strengthen the power Of the money
trusts.
Senator Gronna stands for the con-
servation of our natural resources.
But he favors rational policy which
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The Dickinson press., 1914-06-20
bob" FLINT WILL
Be NOMINATED
His Majority in the Primaries is Es'
timated at from 5000 to 10000.
A Good Man for the Farmers.

A GOOd MAN o Cne
Robert F. Flint, present dairy COM
missioner, and a republican candidate
for State Commissioner of Agricul-
ture and Labor, will be nominated by
a majority Of from 5000 to 10000
over any of his opponents at the pri-
maries June 24th. And this is as it
should be-a reward for efficiency
and loyal service to the farmers of
the state. Mr.. Flint halls from New
Salem, Morton county, and his
friends in this section Of the state
should rally to his support in round
numbers. A vote for Robert F.
Flint for Commissioner of Agricul-
ture and Labor means an effort to
build up this section of the state and
we should all be for him to a man.
If elected he will become a member
of the state equalization board which
has the equalization Of state taxes
at their discretion and MI. Flint will
certainly look after the interests of
the farmers in this matter. It is
very much to our interests to see that
Mr.. Flint gets a rousing majority in
this county. He is our friend and
thoroughly conversant with the dut-
les Of the Office for which he aspires-
commissioner Of agriculture and la
bor.-Political adv.
The Dickinson press., 1914-06-20

That politics and banking do not
go we'll together, is again brought
forcibly to public notice in the fail
ure of the VIM. Lorimer banks of
Chicago. The Lorimer chain of
banks were under the state law which
is none too strict in Illinois. Appar-
emily the deposed U. S. senator had
political friends among the state Of
fcials who were attempting to tide
his banks over their period of fnan-
cial distress. Hundreds Of people in
the Windy City have lost their earn
ings in the Lorimer crash.
The Dickinson press., 1914-06-20
IT'S GREAT FOR BALKY
BOWELS AND STOMACH

We want all people who have
chronic stomach trouble or constipa-
ton, no matter OF how long stand
ing, to try one dose of Mayr's Won
derful Stomach Remedy-one dose
willsconvince you. This is the medi-
cine SO many Of our local people
have been taking with surprising re
suits. The most thorough system
cleanser we ever sold. Mayrs Won
.derful Stomach Remedy is now sold
here BY IT,. Greene 81 Co. and drug
gists everywhere.-adY.