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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-15

was released when the Rock Island
man assumed the blame.
The assault occurred last Friday ev-
ening in a Moline street Van Hecke
declares that Wain's anger was caused
over the fact that he was driving a
horse faster than the motor express
which Vain was handling. on the
other hand. Vain declares that Van
Hecke blocked his path a number of
times while making a trip from Rock
Island and said he could not pass him
on this account. He therefore sought
revenge in force.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-15
NONE REGISTER
ON SECOND DAY
Polls Open as Usual for Regis
tration but Voters Not
Interested.

Moline's second and final registration
day for the city election 10 be held
next Tuesday. April 81, turned out TO
be a farce yesterday and n mere for
mality. for not a single voter. man or
woman appeared at the polls to affix
their names upon the registration
books and signify their intention Of
voting.
The reason is doubtless the fact that
all legal voters registered before the
election. and those who did
not do not care to vote at this election.
The fire department bond is 10 be
voted upon and a city police magis-
trrte elected. The bond issue is at
tracing considerable attention.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-15
POLICE BELIEVE ADAMS
ARRESTED NEAR LOMBARD

\ man arrested near Lombard. Ill.
yesterday. after chase across the
country and through cornfields by the
Lombard police. IS believed to be
George T. Adams by the Moline Off
GERS. Adams passed a bogus check
here March Il. for a good sized sum
I'm the Moline Savings bank. and is
badly wanted here. According to the
reports sent from Lombard. Adams is
a desperate criminal wanted by the
police I'm many cities. He has given a
different name to the Lombard officers
but his description and signature tally
with that OF Adams.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-15
infIammatory rheumatism Quickly
Relieved.

Morton l. Hill OF Lebanon. Ind,
gays: MY witU hac infammatory
rheumatism In every muscle and
Joint; her suffering was terrible and
her BODY and face were swollen al
most beyond recognition: had been
In bed for six weeks and had eight
physicians. but received no benefit
until she tried DR.. Detchon's Relief
for Rheumatism. II gave immediate
relief ard she was able TO walk IN
three days. am sure IL saved her
life" sold by Otto Grotjan. 1901 Sec
ond avenue. Rock Island. and Gus,
& Son. go Second street
Dayenport-(AdV.J
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-15
p. O. RECEIPTS SHOW
INCREASE IN A YEAR

According 20 a report issued today
b. Postmaster \. T. Foster of the Mo
line postofHce. receipts have increased
mere. the total amount taken in for the
year ending March /. 1914. amounting
10 s2I5.5OO.50. an increase over last
year OF S2G.53O.6O
During the first three months Of the
present calendar year a further in
crease was registered What effect the
parcel post has had on this increase is
hard 10 state. but this sort Of mail is
heavy Tor the factories.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-15
MOLINE INDIANS TO MEET
lYMPlCS AT LOCAL FIELD

Moline baseball fans will have their
first opportunity of seeing George
Kemmerlings Indians in action next
Sunday afternoon, when they meet the
Olympic at Browning field in their OPP
ening game of the baseball season.
Kemmerling has gathered fast squad
together and claims to have one of
the best semi-professional teams of
the Quad-cities. Johnson, the fast
first-sacker on Geneseo's team last
year, is captaining the Indians.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-15
CORNER STONE ON
new HIGH SCHOOL
Ceremony Delayed Because Ma
terial Arrives at Scene of
Construction Late.

The corner stone of the new high
school building was laid yesterday af-
ternoon at S:45 with simple cere-
monies, haste being made due to tho
lateness of the stones arrival. 1t was
unloaded from the cars a few mo-
ments before the time set for the cere-
mony.
Construction of the high school has
been progressing rapidly, and the de-
lay of the corner stone is the only
trouble the contractors have expert
enced thus far.
At the laying of the stone the mem
bers of the school board were present,
the principal, superintendent, teachers
and pupils of the high school, together
with the architect. The exercises were
short and simple. The massive stone
was placed by II. w. Cooper, president
of the board of education, at the north
east corner of the building.
Within the stone in a copper box
was placed a copy of the high school
annual for the year 1913, the 10th an
nual report of the schools of the city,
the school directory for the current
year, drawing of the new building by
Raymond Adams, high school stu
dent, a brief statement of the various
entered into by the board for
of the new building, and
copies of two local newspapers.
superintendent c. H. Maxson spoke
briefly, combining his address TO the
various documents placed in the stone,
and the massive piece of stone was
then placed in position.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-15
DANCER SPOILS ROMANCE.
Tanaoist Who Appeared Before Moline
Club Refuses to Wed Student.

Miss Dorice Orr. tango dancer who
appeared before the members of the
Moline club a week ago, with her
dancing partner, Alexander. is all that
is missing TO complete the romance Of
Northwestern university student.
the name Edward J. Stewart of
Harvard. Ill. He has awaited for three
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-15
BANQUET AND ADDRESS TO
FEATURE RETAIL MEETING

4 banquet and address on Salesman
ship BY \. J. James. principal OF
Browns Business college OF this city.
will feature the quarterly meeting of
the Moline Retail Merchants associa-
don TO be held IN the Commercial
club rooms tomorrow evening A short
business session will also be held
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-15
Bar Motor Trucks.

Motor trucks will not be permitted
to operate on the asphalt thorough
fares of the city hereafter. according
to decision reached by tn city COM
mission this morning. A policeman
is TO be stationed at Sixteenth street
and Sixth avenue and another at First
street and Fifth avenue to see that
this ruling is enforced.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-15
NEIGHBORH00D QUARREL
CASES ARE CONTINUED

The cases against Mrs. Dorothy
Mordhorst and Swan Peterson. charg-
ed with disorderly conduct, were con-
tinued by Justice Fred Eltrikin in
police court again this morning. and
viii be tried tomorrow afternoon at 2
o'clock. The inability of the attorney
for Mrs. MOrdhOrst TO be present this
morning occasioned the continuance.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-15
Papnas comIna Back.

George Pappas, the well known
Greek wrestler, has been Topping all
corners OF his weight on the Pacific
coast during the winter. will return to
the tri-cities during the next month.
according TO word received here to-
day. He will stage a number OF match.
es IL possible in this vicinity.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-15
VIM. VAIN PAYS FINE FOR
ATTACKING MOLINE MAN

William VAIN or Rock Island was
fined s. by Justice Fred Entrikin in
police court this morning for attack
Ing and beating CAMEL Van Hecke.
manager Of the Reliable Tea company
t-ts %. s.. CcCrre Anderson of Day
.Ea WAS arrested with Vain.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-15
Plow citys VS.. East Moline.

Bakers Pillow City baseball club is
scheduled o meet the East Moline
team in that city next Sunday after
noon. Bogie's men are jubilant over
their shutout victory against Daven-
ports Three Eeye team last Sunday
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-15
50-incl sunfast Repp
drapery, 75c,

Guaranteed sunfast Repp,
most desirable for windows
that are constantly exposed TO
strong sunlight.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-15
Rich colors in silk
Overlapping, soc.

Special lot OF silk overdrape
materials-rich colorings for
spring that will harmonic with
any color wall paper.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-15
45 lace nets-for fine
curtains. 29c.

Fine quality lace nets in
white. ivory and frieze-i5
inches wide. suitable for cur
tains in any room.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-15
Best quality 2-yd. wide
linoleum, SOC So. yd.

Heavy quality printed limo
leum, strong back-long wear
ing-new spring designs in
attractive colorings.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-15

Tapestry Brussels
rugs, S5.9S.
40 by &c tapes
try brussels rugs;
this size matches
patterns of larger
room size rugs.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-15

About 80 selected patterns
of the beautiful inlaId limo
leum, all the new spring pat
terms, desira BILE colors.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-15

| ROYAL kashan Wilton Rugs-the highest grade
| Lundt& Co. for Moine-9X1l size. heavy linen firing
signs scores of new patterns to select from, S600O
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-09-19

Concealed Weapon.
IL X. Gary was arrested Yesterday
on charge OF carrying a concealed
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-09-19
FIFTY CHICKENS MAILED
THROUGH PARCEL. POST
Most Curious OF Queer Assortment
Passes Through Richmond Onice
on Way to Lancaster.
SENT FROM RUSSELL COUNTY
Acceptance Violation OF Regulations,
but Consignment Allowed to Go 10
Destination-Win Report Matter
TO Department ut Washington.

~ queer assortment of articles have
passed through the Richmond nos, =
Office by way of the parcel post. but
the most curious shipment yet received
arrived Yesterday in the shape OF a
peculiarly constructed "papier nache
coop containing fifty newly matched
chickens.
This unusual consignment through
Uncle sam attracted much attention.
ana rev favored visitors at the Fed
eral building were allowed the privi-
lege of seeing the "biddies"
While ii is strictly against the Marco,
post rules TO accept live fowls for shin
Incnt, this coop, about eighteen inches
square and divided into two comnart
nents. with sufficient openings 10 al
low light and air. was allowed admit :
lance TO the mails at a post-ofiice In
Russell County. Its destination was n
point in Lancaster County. a Journey
from lne extreme Southwestern nor
toh OF the state to the extreme East
ern: The chicks passed through the
Richmond Office while being trans
ferred from one train 10 another De-
spite their long trip. the half hundred
chirp!hg, fuzzy creatures were in good
condition, and. barring any mishan
should reach their destination in ns
good shape as when they were mailed
beiug violation OF the postal laws
me shipment would ordinarily have
been returned TO the sender. but when
ii reached the hands OF Postmaster
Thornton's subordinates. and the error
of accepting IL discovered, it was de-
cided TO allow II 10 continue TO the end
of its journey. FOR fear the chickens
would die If returned to Russell
County.
However, Assistant Postmaster w
} ~ ,tH 81,
at Washington will be notified. and. no
doubt, the action OF the postmaster in
Russell In accepting the coop as mail
matter Will be the subject OF inquiry.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-09-19
WOMAN IS WANTED HERE
ON CHARGE OF FORGERY,
Mrs. Paul Whitaker, Under Arrest
in Charlotte, VIII BE Brought
Back for Trial
LOCAL MERCHANTS sw1NDLED
Prisoner Said To BE Ruth Free
man" Who Gave Alleged Worth
less Checks TO NJ. I. Marks and the
ReiDach Company.

Mrs. Paul Whitaker, young woman
with many aliases, for whom the police
detectives have been looking for sew
cral days on charge OF forgery. Is un-
deA arrest in Charlotte, n. c.. accord
ing TO adviccs received yesterday by
Captain Mcmahon. and Detective Scr
Ecant I[rcngcl will DO sent there to-
morrow to bring her back. Though the
young woman has stated that she will
not fight requisltion. 1t Is said. Sergeant
Krengel will be armed with all the
necessary papers when he reaches
Charlotte.
Mrs Whitaker. alias Ruth Freeman,
alias Lille Henry. alias Mrs. Seulah
Harris, alias LILY Owens. alias Lily
Harris. is charged with forging a check
and passing 1t on Morton I. Marks, "A
merchant OF Fourteenth and Main
Streets, and with obtaining goods by
means Of worthless check from the
Heinach Company. on Broad Street.
Sill: TELLS MERCHANTS
SIZE Is SCHOOL TEACHER.
According to Mr.. Marks. the young
woman came TO him representing her
self to be a school teacher, and said
that she wanted a suitcase valued at
$3.50. asking him IL he would accept a
check in payment Her air of inEen-
uOuSncss impressed him, and he ac-
ccptcd a check for $40 drawn on the
American National Bank and purport-
ing to have been signed by l.. NJ. ;u-
bank. Mr.. Marks afterwards saw Mr.
lIubank and asking him about the
check, and was Informed that 1t was
forgery. The check was drawn to the
credit OF Miss Ruth Freeman. At the
Reinach Companys store the young wo-
man obtained Silk dress by present
ing IN payment check made payable
| TO Miss Ruth Freeman and signed l..
| p. Roberts. This check was also drawn
on the American National Bank, from
whom the information came that no
l.. p. Roberts had an account there.
| Captain Mcmahon had previously
been warned that a young woman cor
responding TO the description of Miss
Freeman was passing bad checks. and
when he received the complaint of Mr.
Marks he Immediately connected the
cases together. and found that Miss
Freeman answered both descriptions
given him. RE assigned Detective-Ser-
geants Atkinson and Krengel to the
case. They Swallowed two houses in
which 1t was known that Miss Free
man had been a guest, but she was
gone. Yesterday morning came the In
formation OF her arrest in Charlotte.
where Captain Mcmahon had sent de-
scription of her.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-09-19

Want Report From Engineer rs to
Adjacent Paving and Traffic
Conditions.
INVITES RECOMMEND t'fONS
Administrators Seek Information as
To Comparative Value, Durability
and Cost of Varieties OF Paving
offered ny Bidders.

All smooth paving awards were held
up yesterday by the Administrative
Board to await supplementary report
by City Engineer Rolling. supplying the
board with Information concerning tho
character OF tho paving adjacent to
the blocks which II Is now proposed to
pave, and the particular kind of smooth
paving demanded at certain points by
traffic conditions.
The bids for this and other paving.
as well rs for large amount OF curb
ing and sidewalk work. We're submitted
TO the board by the City Engineer In
tabulatcd form. The board discussed
the bids Tor more than two hours. vot-
ing finally to award contracts for alley
sidewalk ana curb work, but withhold
ing the awards for smooth paving until
the additional Information il supplied
by Mr.. Boiling. The following resolu-
linn tNas ndnnf ed
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-09-19

License to. marry was issued yester
day by Deputy Clerk Brccden OF the
iiustings Court. 10 Marion H. Eggles-
ton and Georgia Il. Butzner.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-09-19
LOCAL CONCERN CHARTERED
Efficiency Sales Corporation and Star
Company Are IncorpOrated.

Two Richmond concerns were char
tered yesterday by the State Corpora
ton Commission. The Efficiency Sales
Corporation was given authority to
conduct a general sales business for
the Efficiency Metal Products Company.
New York corporation. The author
lied capital is from $4,000 to 500. 900.
and the officers Of the sales company
are Morgan II. Mills, of Richmond, pres
ident. and L. l.. Stock. of Washing ton,
ID. c., secretary and treasurer.
4 charter was issued to the Star
Company, Inc, of Richmond, which is
authorized to engage In n general thea
trical business, leasing and conducting
theatres and promoting theatrical pro-
auctions. The authorized capital stock
Is from $1,000 to $4,000. The officers
are d. l.. Goldman. president, and F..
Goldman. secretary and treasurer. both
of Richmond.
Other charters were Issued as fol-
lows:
ca n s.o sss' 1dSoo TO $500 N0 e
Hall, president: w. r. Bass, secretary
and treasurer. both of Norfolk Pur,
poses coffee business.
Foreign charter: Longest e. Tessier
Company. a North Carolina corporation.
domesticated. f. M. Tessier. statutory
agent, Danville. $4,000 capital stock
The commission issued a certificate to
the American Suburban Corporation of
Norfolk, authorizing a reduction Of the
outstanding stock of that corporation
from 100000 to $4,000.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-09-19
ADVOCATED BANKRUPT
Court Names Receiver TO Take Owe,
Affairs of Arthur & Calm

Thomas b. Byrd was YESTERDAY ap-
pointed receiver by Judge Edmund
Naddiil, Jr, In the United States Dis
trict Court, 10 take over the affairs OF
Arthur q Calm, clothing manufactur-
ers, or 400 East Broad Street, following
q petition filed by creditors asking that
the firm be adjudicated bankrupt. The
petition. which was signed by the
Joseph Calm Company. Inc, and
0'Fiaherty, Fulton & BYRD. a Richmond
law firm, sets forth that Arthur a
Calm owed them less than $1,000. and
IN writing the firm had stated its In
affidavit signed by Arthur & Calm said
that the firm would interposc no objec-
ton TO being adjudgcd bankrupt, and
an order was accordingly entered bv
Judge Waddill appointing the receiver.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-09-19
PLACED ON RECORD

The agreement made September 10.
between the Board of Supervisors of
Henrico County and the city OF Rich
mond finally settling the dispute In the
annexation matter was admitted to re-
cord in the Circuit Court OF Henrico
County yesterday. BY terms Of the
agreement the board of supervisors
have agreed to submit to the annex
alton plan provided the city contribute
the sum of 100000 toward tho build
Ing and Improvement Of permanent
public roads In the county within q
radius Of ten miles OF the corporate
limits of the city. The document was
filed for record with the clerk OF court
by City Attorney II. II. Pollard.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-09-19
SIX Boys Arre.t,a

DIX boys Were arrested carIv y.,,.
u va morning on Broad Street as
warrants. and all were taken in tow bT
so,d ic t,nt MCGOWAN. -Four or them
ahu gave their names as Fred VollTnan'
jn0mas w, Fender Andrew Voge and
Srnna Wiiliams. The other two were
rom connecticut, and they gave their.
names as Lewis Ferloin and Fred
tann Each gave his age as eigh-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-09-19
wnddey Made a nlrector.

Wnddey Made a Director.
Woodson Il. Waddey has been elected
member OF the board Of directors OF
the Business Mems Club to succeed
Julien II. Binford. resigned. Mr.. Bin
ford has recently moved to New York
City.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-09-19
superintendent Hudson Here.

". Z. Hudson, general superinten-
dent OF the Chesapeake and Ohio Rail
way. who has his headquarters in Gov
ington. Ky, arrived last night in his
private car to see his daughter. Mrs.
w. w. Barrow. Of Farmville. who Is
undergoing treatment in one OF the
local hoSDitala
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-09-19
Return. From Atlantic CITY

William ii. Thompson. superintendent
OF The hre and police telegraph sys-
TENS, has returned from the convention
Of municipal electricians held recently
IN Atlantic City. Ills daughter, Miss
Cora Lucille Thompson. remained in
philadelphia. where she is visiting
friends.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-09-19
Ask For Recommendations
OF CITY ENGINEER

Resolved That the tabulated bids
presented by The City Engineer be re-
turned to him with the request and in
struction that ne prepare and present
10 the board, as early as he may be
able, full written report on each Item
or locality. with statement of what
kinds OF pavement are now adjacent to-
or VIII he near, the proposed new
pavernents. also. rs one special item
All approximate statement Of tho COM
Darative volume ana character of the
traffic AT each point where pavement
is proposed; also, specific advice and
Recommendation as TO the comparative
value, durability and cost of the several
varieties 81 pavements on which bids
have been submitted
II is stated that the compiling Of this
information will no, be an arduous
matter, and that tho city Engineer's
report "!ll be ready for the board when
II meets Monday morning The board
does not meet to-day. and the awards
viii. therefore. be made either Monday
or Tuesday
All bids for Belgian block paving
were thrown out AZ incompetent. and
the City Engineer was directed TO re-
advertise for bids under Richmond
specifications. and for the Durax block.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-09-19
Suif Over I,inl,rr

Suit for damages In the gum OF 5000
was Instituted yesterday ~ the Circuit
Court Of IIcnrico County by W T. Robins
against Harrison Wyinan ard NJ Vav-
man. Tho defendants are charged Win
cutting down and appropriating TO
their own use timber valued az $500 on
tho lands Of tho plaintiff
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1914-05-29
Brains Win.

Under the above heading Chas. B.
Cook, agricultural expert for Allegan
county, contributes the following to the
Allegan Gazette:
''At the recent corn and grain show
held under the auspices of the Lake
county, Illinois. agricultural hoard, one
man, Mr.. Lewis A. Heubsch, made a
remarkable showing He won the
grand championship on all oats, the
grand championship for the ten ears of
corn, the grand championship for the
single ear of corn, and the first prize
on wheat, sall of this competition with
1913 entries. Mr.. Huebsch has spent
two years in Madison, Wis, taking
agricultural work. The farm on which
this grain was raised had been rented
three years and was in run. down con-
dition. This shows what can be done
with good methods, good hard work
and enthusiasm.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1914-05-29
lainesburg

Mrs X S Crook passed away at her
home in this village, Monday, after sew
eral weeks illness. She had been in
poor health for many years. She came
to this place about 90 years ago from
st. Charles She is survived by hus-
band and two children, Mrs Frank
Shuman of Flint, and Clarence of this
place-Mrs Geo Shelter, who under
went an operation on her knee at Spar
row hospital Tuesday, returned to her
home Saturday, and is doing nicely
Mr. and Mrs VIM Kinney of Vernon
visited relatives here the last of the
week.-Mrs. John Gillette underwent
an operation at Sparrow hospital for
cancer, Thursday, and Frank Starks
for appendicitis. Friday. Both are doing
nicely E J Anderson went to
Lansing, Monday, to spend a couple of
weeks--Mrs J W Pierce of Fowler is
spending few days with her parents,
Mr. and Mrs Geo. Galligan-Mrs A
Austin was a Lansing visitor, Friday.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1914-05-29
Divorces Granted.

JudgesMin in the circuit court, has
granted divorces to Minnie Rhynard
from Jasper Rhynard of Owosso, on the
grounds OF cruelty. and to Lyman H..
Tinney from Phoebe s. Tinney of
Shia wasseetown, on the ground of de.
sertion.
Judge Miner in the circuit court has
granted divorces to Eliza VanNewkirk
from Ralph VanNewkirk; Margaret
Zambary from Jim Zambary; Ella Hut.
ton from Wells H. Hutton; Alice from
Edward l.. Ryal; Hazel from Arthur
Haney; Samuel G. from Alice Smith
Ethel q. from Charles H. Jennson.
Hutton is the Shaftsburg itinerant
preacher who was arrested last fall for
non'support. Hozel Haney of Owosso,
testified her husband had deserted her
and joined the U. S. navy. Ethel
Jennson of Durand, said her husband
belonged to show troupe and had de-
serted her in Louisiana.