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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-23

Machfnists on Strike-About 40 ma
chinists employed at the Linograph
company plant at the corner of Fifth
and Rock Island streets. are out on a
strike because one of their number, c.
II. Billman, was discharged. The men
claimed that there was discrimination
against the man, that he was let go
without proper cause. The officers of
the company deny this fact. claiming
that the man was discharged for good
and sufficient reasons.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-23
INSURANCE TRUST
seen IN ILLINOIS
State Superintendent Potts De-
mands Immediate Re-
duction in Rates.
WANTS RISKS RELEASED
Chicago Board Of Underwriters Ae-
cused Of Controlling Cook
County Business.

Springfield. Ill. May 23.-The report
OF Rufus II Potts, state insurance su-
perintendent, covering his recent In
ves;igation OF fire insurance conditions
in Illinois. made public today. Mr..
Potts recommends an Immediate re-
duction in fire insurance rates and
reclassification of risks. He says the
ORGANIZATIONS no= holding control
over the operations OF this business
must reform their organization and
methods OF doing business or TIE de-
partment will proceed against them.
Mr.. Potts further says the Chicago
board OF underwriters has assumed
Jurisdiction over the stock fire insur-
ance business in Cook county, estab-
fishing tariffs. publishing rates and re-
stricting agents commissions
Control Outside Cook County.
The Western Union Board of Under
writer's exercises control over the
state of Illinois outside Of Cook coun-
ty. according to the commissioner.
He states that in his opinion these
organizations are a clear combination
preventing competition and in re-
straint OF trade. The report says:
Illinois rates are much higher than
those OF adjacent states. and according
to tables covering experience for the
last thirty-three years, the loss ratio
has been lower than that OF any state
except Wisconsin, which is practically
the same. The annual amount OF pre-
MUM in Illinois is reported as almost
equal to the combined premium OF the
state of Missouri. Kansas. Kentucky
and Texas, where rate reductions have
been made.
~ Immediate Cut Demanded.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-23
Immediate Cut Demanded.

The immediate reduction of premi.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-23

various Davenport railroad yards. The
men entered a west end establishment
and offered TO sell a large quantity of
chewing tobacco at half price. The
proprietor's suspicious were aroused
and he refused. AS soon as the pair
had left, the police were notified, and
the men were captured at the corner
of Third street and Western avenue.
The prisoners were put through the
third degree, but refused absolutely 10
talk. 1t is the belief of the police that
they have a large quantity of the swag
planted somewhere in this vicinity.
Freight car robberies have been caus-
ing the police considerable grief and
trouble during the past few weeks and
despite strenuous efforts to get line
on the criminals nothing had devel-
oped.
Licensed TO Wed-John Sitter and
Ella Emedi. both residents of Daven-
port.
Woman Refuses to Prosecute-The
depth of a woman's love was demon
strated yesterday when Mrs. Frank A.
Reece rallied to the support of the
husband who almost succeeded in
numbering her. She skillfully sought
to refute all damaging evidence against
the man she loved, cleverIy matching
her wits with Assistant County Attor-
ney Becker in a fight to save her hus-
band from the penitentiary. Il abso-
lutely will not prosecute this case,
said Mrs. Reece. Frank never in
tended to kill me. 1t was an acct
dent, pure and simple. He has always
been loving and devoted husband:
and has supported me faithfully" As
q result Reece, against whom a charge
Of assault with intent to commit muir
der had been lodged, was given his !
freedom and the couple placed their !
arms around each other and wept |
They have promised to leave the city !
and have expressed their intention OF /
their future home in Des /
Noines. The near murder was staged |
1t 517 West Third street on Wednes-
lay night. Reece had been drinking
ieavily ana when his wife refused to
20 buggy riding with him, whipped out
| IS calihre revolver. pointed It at her
lead and pulled the trigger. The WON.
IN drupped 10 the floor apparently life
ess. When the police arrived the gun
nan was attempting to make a get
way through the back door and was
aptuIed. rhe woman was taken to
iercy hospital but the bullet merely
Inflicted slight scalp wound and she
vas discharged from the Institution
yesterday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-23

Bids will be received at Mayors
office until 10 a. m. May %, 1914, for
one-story four room house. sheds and
out buildings located on the north por-
ton of the athletic park. Bids to be
accompanied by certified check in
amount of 10 per cent of bids. Bids
must be submitted on bidding sheet
furnished at Mayors Office.
ADV. II. NJ. SCHRIVER,
Mayor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-23
DAY IN DAVENPORT

No ,, miraculously escaped death yes
terday morning in a runaway accident,
which resulted in his severe injury,
the wrecking of the mail wagon and
the death of the horse, valued at $3.50.
The smashup was staged at the eX-
IRENE north end of Main street at the
city limits. Mr. Rohm resides at the
end of the pavement and was just
starting out from the barn. He drove
out into the road and turned out to
avoid two loaded wagons which were
approaching from the opposite direc-
ton. At this juncture an automobile
swung around the wagons, coming from
the north, and bore down almost upon
the mail car. The horse became fright
ened, and taking the. bit in its teeth,
started on a breakneck run. The flight
continued for about $50 yards. when
the fear-crazed animal suddenly swerv-
ed. lost its footing, and went down in
heap. The abrupt stop hurled Rohm
from the seat headlong through the
glass windshield to the road. By a
miracle his face was not even scratch
ed, although his right shoulder and
side were badly bruised an dinjured.
The wagon was total wreck. the
loss 10 the government amounting to
approximately SIS. The horse, in fall
ing, broke its hind leg, and it was nee
essary to end its sufferings with
bullet.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-23

Liquor Case Again in limeIieht-An
outgrowth of the famous Richardson
| Wundrum case was brought to light
yesterday, when suit for the recovery
OF $3.50 from the Independent Real
Estate company was filed by r. T. Mil
Ter and Ella Meyer, owners of the
property where Arthur Wundrum met
his death q few years ago. Everyone
is familiar with the details of the
horrible death of young Wundrum, for
which Isaac Richardson, a saloon
proprietor, was tried on a charge of
manslaughter and was acquitted
WundTum. according to the testimony
of witnesses, on a dare from his
friends, consumed a beer glass full of
whisky, without taking the glass from
his lips. A short time afterward he
became unconscious. His friends car
ried the unconscious youth, who was
not yet 20 years of age. to the barn in
the rear of 712 West Second street.
where he was left during the night,
with practically no covering. 1t was
the coolest night of the winter. Wun-
drum died. Suit was brought by the
family of young Wundrums against
Richardson and the Independent Real
Estate company. r. T. Miller and FL
la Meyer, owners of the property, were
made parties in the suit to establish
a lien on the property. The suit was
settled for $3.50. The release was
made out to r. T. Miller and Ella Mey-
er. who made settlement.
Now the owners of the property
seek to recover the sum expended in
settlement of the suit and have filed
a petition against the Independent
Real Estate company. BY reason of
the sub-tenant, Isaac Richardson. con-
Quoting a business contrary to law in |
violation of the contract in the lease !
executed to the real estate company, |
Miller and Ella Meyer were made liza |
bic to suit. For this reason they
bring suit against the Independent |
Real Estate company. a subsidiary |
concern of the Independent Mailing |
company.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-23

.
reduction in premiums recommended
for the entire state is S2,400.0O0.
According to Mr.. Potts, the persist
ent refusal of the stock fire companies
and organization voluntarily to grant
concession to the insuring public is in
defensible.
The substance OF the report de
mands that the entire state shall be
're-rated, and that all determinations
against the small insurer shall be elm.
mated
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-23
Dempsey Leases Valuable sIa

dempsey Leases valuable Site
Lease of the lot between the Com
mercial club and Hotel Dempsey to
George Dempsey, proprietor of the no
tel, for term of 10 years, was decided
on at a special meeting of the board
of directors of the Commercial club
at noon yesterday. All that now re-
mains for a final contamination of
the transaction is the formal approval
of the Davenport Commercial Club
Building company, which holds title
TO the tract. The lot is 26x15O feet
in dimensions and was purchased OF
Dempsey three years ago for $4,000
The tract will be planted with flowers
and shrubbery and turned into an ar
tistic ornamental garden which will
add to the attractiveness of both the
Hotel Dempsey and the Commercial
club. Mr.. Dempsey's only reason for
leasing the tract is that IL will pro-
vide for a continuance of air and sun.
light for his dining room and guest
rooms.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-23

Horse CoIiides With Buzz Cara
runaway horse made a frenzied dash
through the downtown streets, wind
ing up its stunt ~ plunging into an
automobile at the corner of Second
and Main streets. A. Collier
had loaded his wagon with ashes and
temporarily deserted the outfit, which
was standing in an alley at the rear of
Walter Hass' cafe. The animal be-
came frightened and started on a wild
gallop. When it reached the Daven-
port Savings bank corner. it ran head
long into DR.. George Middleton's auto
mobile. the car being considerably bat
tered and damaged The ash wagon,
however, escaped mutilation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-23

Carrier is Hurt In Runaway Spill
Chris Rohm, carrier on rural route
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-23

UNI rates now charged is demanded,
the following totals.
COOK COJTNTY
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-23

Davenport Man Found innocent
Jack Curry, the Davenport chauf-
feur, arrested several days ago on sus-
picion of having assisted in the theft
of Ford automobile from q, Sigour-
ney. Iowa, garage, has beer exoner-
ated of all guilt and was given his
freedom Curry was arrested by De
tective Phelan upon request of the
Sigourney authorities and was taken
to the latter place by Sheriff Grimes.
The car in question was stolen by
S. Y. Parr, another Davenport man,
who was nabbed by Detective Phelan
one day after the theft. the car hay
ing been abandoned this side of Wash
ington. Curry's many friends in this
city viii be pleased to learn of his
generation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-23

Police Break Up Gang of Robbers
With the arrest of Frank Smith and
William 7. Henry by Detectives
Schluetter and Boettcher. the police
believe they have succeeded in land
ing two members OF an organized gang
that has been conducting wholesale
robbery operations on freight cars in
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-22
HOW YOU MAY THROW
 AWAY YOUR CLASSES

The statement is made that thou sands wear glasses who do not really need them. If you are one of these be running your eyes instead of help ing them. Thousands who wear these windows" may prove for themselves that they can dispense with glasses 1T they will get the following prescr1p- ton filled at once: Go to Lee and Osgood or any active drug store and get 8 bottle of Optona; fill two ounce bottle with warm water and drop in one Optona tablet. With this harmless liquid solution bathe the eyes two to four times daily, and you are likely to be astonished at the re- suits right from the start. Many who have been told that they have astig- matism, eye-strain, cataract, sore eyelids, weak eyes, conjunctivitis and other eye disorders, report wonderful benefits from the use of this pre- scription- Get this prescription filled and use it; you may so strengthen your eyes that glasses will not be nee essary. Thousands who are blind, or nearly so, or who wear glasses would never have required them if they had cared for their eyes in time. Save your eyes before it is too latei Do not be- come one of these victims of neglect. Eyeglasses are only like crutches and every few years they must be changed to fit the ever-increasing weakened condition, so better see if you can, like many others, get clear, healthy, strong magnetic eyes through the pre- scription here given.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-22
FUTILE ATTEMPT TO
 END SHELTON STRIKE
l. w. W. Aeitator Urges Workers Not
 to Accept Employers Offer.

Derby, Conn, Jan. 21-The latest effort to end the strike of weavers employed at the Sidney Blumenthal mills in Shelton, proved unfruitful to- night when a mass meeting of the strikers was held in Gould arnory. to listen to and discuss a proposition made by Mayor Sullivan. The armory was packed to the doors and the meet ing was an orderly one Mayor Sul- Hvan, who has been in consultation with the mill authorities, urged the strikers to accept a compromise offer made by MT. Blumenthal In brief, the compromise offer would take back some of the strikers now, and the re- mainder in twelve days; the f1fty-five hour law would be enforced and there would be no reduction in pay. The pay hereafter would be made weekly instead of serni-weekl
 Miss Matilda Rabinovitch the Indus trial Workers of the World leader, urged the strikers to stick to their original demands. Her remarks were loudly applauded by the strikers, which showed the trend of the meet ing
 After the gathering. Mayor Sullivan said his position in the strike from now on would remain neutral
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-22

In the annual report of Brigadier General A. l.. Mills chief of the divi- sion of militia affairs, made to the war department at Washington, it is shown that Connecticut ranks seventh in the strength of it's National Guard in pro- portion to its population.
 The total strength of the organized militia of Connecticut is 2,65S- Of this number only 15S have served less than three months and 4S0 less than one year. Of the enlisted strength LII have served more than one year and less than three, 620 more than three years and less than ten, while 100 have served over ten years. During the past year ATT enlisted men were hon orably discharged after three years of service and did not re-enlist. Only nine enlisted men were discharged on account of physical disabilities and five because they failed to come up to the physical standards of the regular army.
 Some Few Found Poor"
 But more than it's strength the rec ord of the Connecticut National Guard as to it's efficiency does the troops of the state reflect credit upon Connecti- cut. According to the reports of the regular army officers who inspected it. only Battery A of Field Artillery, stationed at Branford; the 18th Go. at Danielson, and Go. B of the First in fantry at Hartford are rated as poor" A majority of the other organizations are either marked good or very good. Connecticut's two troops of cavalry, A at New Haven and B at Hartford, are given very high ratings of excellence.
 The state has an excellent medical department according to the report of the chief of the division of militia
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-22
STATE GUARD SHOWS GOOD RECORD
In Annual Report of Brgadier General Mls-Third and Fifth Companies Coast Artillery Rated 'Fair"-Total Strength of Connecticut Militia 2,658

affairs, Ambulance Co. No. being rat ed as very good and Field Hospital No. l at New Haven as very good The Signal corps is rated as good.
 Report on Coast Artillery.
 The Coast Artillery headquarters at New London and the band at Bridge port are clasSed as very good. The First Co. of Coast Artillery at New London. very good; Third Co, Nor wich, fair; Fourth Co, Bridgeport, fair; Fifth Co. Norwich, fair; Sixth Co, NorwaIk fair; Seventh Co.,, Stamford, very good; Eighth Co.,, Danbury, very Tenth Co, New London, very good; 11th Co, Bridgeport, poor; 18th Co.,, Greenwich, good; 18th Co.,, Danielson, poor; and -4th Co, Bridgeport, fair.
 The First infantry headquarters and band, Hartford, rated as good; Co. A, Hartford, very good; Go. B, Hartford, poor; Go. c, MiddletoWn, very good; Co. D, Bristol, fair; Go. E, New Britain, good; Co. F, Hartford, very good; Go. G, South Manchester, good: co. H, Hartford, fair; Co. K, Hartford, good; Co. L, Willimantic, good; Go. M, Win sted, good.
 Second infantry headquarters. West Cheshire, good; band New Haven, good; Co. A, Waterbury, very good; Co. B. New Haven. good; Co. c, New Haven, good; Go. D, New Haven, good; Go. F, New Haven, very good; Co. E, New Haven, good; Co. F, New Haven, very good; Co. G, Waterbury, good; Co. H, Waterbury, very good; Co. l. Meriden, very good; Co. K. Walling- ford, very good: Co. l., Meriden, very good: Go. N, Torrington, very good.
 First Separate Co.,, infantry ((color- ed), fair.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-22

surprise then to have the message come to him that the man had been taken off the coal team and it was left standing in Main street driverless.
 To the employer the man was known as Frank Grmko, but he was brought in by the police under the name of Frank Cannone. The two names were so far apart that there was no chance of recognizing that they both belonged to the same man until he appeared and laid claim to both.
 One of those summoned in on Tues day for non- payment was another case of variant names. He was summoned under the name of Bagienski. When he produced his bill to show that he had paid it was seen that he had paid and been duly credited under the name of Pedinsky.
 Another case of mixed names came in that of a man summoned under name that begins with z. He has paid under name that begins with Jz.
 Three of those summoned Wednes- day paid their g tax. There are about a dozen more summoned in for this morning.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-22
sodaIity Whist Results.

Results in games played this week in the whist tournament at the Sodal ity rooms have been as follows: T. J. Kelly Desmond 31 vs. McGrory- Stat tery 13; T. J. Kelly-Desmond 31 vs. McGrory- Slattery Is; Mullen-Healey lone Brennan 31 vs O'Donovan Me Grory 21; Crowley Walsh 31 vs. Mo Grory- -SIattery 20; McGrory Slattery 31 vs. Crowley Walsh 27; Congdon- Driscoll 31 vs. Harringto Mccormick 30; T. J. Kelly Desmond 31 vs. Crow ley Walsh 26; Crowley Walsh 31 vs. T. J. Kelly Desmond 29; Healey- Mullen 31 vs. Kearns- -Counihan 27; Healey- Mullen S1 vs. Kearns -Counihan % . Healey- Mullen 31 vs. Crowley Walsh 24; ODonovan- -McGrory 31 vs. Crow ley Walsh 24: Driscoll- Congdon S1 vs. Counihan -Kearns 23; Driscoll Cong don 31 vs. Counihan-K -Kearns IT; Couni han -Kearns 31 vs. O'Donovan- McGrory 21; Counihan- Kearns 31 vs. Crowley Walsh 26; Counihan-Kearns 31 Vs. Crowley Walsh 2T.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-22
PERSONAL

MT. and Mrs. J. J. Kennedy of Hart ford attended the Knights of Columbus ball here Monday evening"
 Vintson Ackley has returned to Yale after spending a vacation with his parents, MT. and Mrs A. o. Ackley, of Ledyard.
 Alfred E. Main, who was recently taken to the Baekus hospital for treat ment, has returned home much inn proved in health.
 Miss Bertha Montgomery, student of the Norwich Free Academy, has been obliged to remain at her home in Griswold on account of ill health.
 Mrs. Julia H. Newton, who is spend ing the winter with her sister in New London, went up to Central Village early in the week for brief stay.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-22
RESINOL STOPS
 SKIN TORRENTS
How This Wonderful Ointment Ends Itching and Heals Skin Eruptions.

The soothing, healing medication in Resinol Ointment and Resinol Soap penetrates every tiny pore of the skin. clears it of impurities. and stops itch ing instantly. Resinol speedily heals eczema, rashes, ringworm, and other eruptions, and clears away dishguring pimples and blackheads, when other treatments prove waste of time and money.
 Resinol is not an experiment. It is a doctors prescription which proved so wonderfully successful for skin troubles that it has been used by other doctors all over the country for more than eighteen years.
 No other treatment for the skin now before the public can show such a record of professional approval. Every druggist sells Resinol Ointment (50c. and SD, and Resinol Soap (25c.); but for trial size. free. write to Dept. 44-R, Resinol, Baltimore, Md. Look for the blue package and avoid worthless substitutes"
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-22
CLOSE FINISH PROMISED
 IN ARCANuM TOURNEY.
Four Players Bunched With Chances
 at First and Second Places.

As the close of the handicap pool tournament at the Arcanum club ap- breaches, the interest increases, as the winning of a game or two by certain of the contestants yet to play off their remaining games would result in one or more ties for first and second places. One of the important games this week having a bearing on the leading positions was played between Pierson and Honeyman and was won by Pierson, who is scratch man, with a score of 125 to Honeyman's 61. Had Honeyman won he would have taken the lead in the tournament from Pier son, who now has a score of F won and lost Honeyman's score is now II won and 4 lost.
 F'riswelI, whose standing is now 10 won and lost. is to play Pierson this evening. If he can take the game from Pierson and then follow it up by defeating Rathbone, FTiswell can tie Pierson for first place. Honeyman still has two games to play and it looks as if the fight for first and sec ond places will be between these three players and J. T. Young. who also has 8 score of 10 won and lost.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-22
Best Treatment for
 All Complexion Ills
(From Woman's Tribune. )

I'll tell you my panacea for all com plexion troubles. If the skin be color less, sallow, muddy. over-red, if it be rough chapped, blotchy, or pimply there's nothing that will so surely overcome the condition as ordinary mercolized wax. The wax literally takes off a bad complexion-aDsorb bs the dead and near-dead particles Of surface skin, so gently, gradually. you experience no inconvenience at all A new complexion is then in evidence, one so clear, spotless, delicateIy soft and beautiful, you look many years younger. One ounce of this wax, pro- curable at any drug store, will rejuVe- nate even the worst complexion. It is srneared on like cold cream before re- tiring and removed mornings with warm water. The mercolized wax habit is healthier and more econom- teal one than the cosmetic habit.
 If the skin be wrinkIed or creased, bathe it daily In a solution made by dissoIving an ounce of powdered saxo- lite in a half pint witch hazel This acts immediately, affecting even the deepest wrinkles--Elsie Desmond.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-22
James Cassidy McGresor.
Securing Data on Tuberculosis of Bone

The tuberculosis commission is hay ing blanks prepared to be sent out to the Visiting Nurses associations and to others who are likely to come in contact with diseases of tuberculosis of the bone, with the request that they fill out the blanks and return them to the office of the secretary of the com mission, George I. Allen The com mission expects that in this way they will be able to secure reliable informa- ton in regard to bhe number of per sons suffering from the disease in the state. The information will be of use in connection with the establishment of an institution for the special treat ment of this form of tuberculosis.