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The Keota news., 1914-01-30
MILLIONAIRE BANKER AND CHI
cAoo FlNANcIER DROWN IN
Los ANGELES, CALF.
BUILDINGS SWEPT AWAY
RAIL AND WIRE SERVICE TIED
AND PROPERTY LOSS
lo HEAVY.
western Newspaper Union News Service.

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
Los Angeles. Calf. Jan. 27.-Three
men-two capitalists and laborer-
were drowned; boy was reported to
have lost his life: many people were
driven from their homes; buildings
were damaged. and steam and electric
railway traffic was either tied up or
seriously interrupted In Southern Cali
fornia as the result Of the rain which
dsluged this section in the last twen-
ty-four hours.
The deaths were those Of Louis
Jones. q retired banker. of Montecito:
Hugh Spear Haven. Chicago capital
list, who was drowned near Monroyta,
and Rico Rodriguez, who sank in the
flood waters of the San Gabriel river
near Whittier. Haven was drowned
when he attempted to jump a storm.
drainage ditch, and fell in.
An unidentified boy was swept into
the Los Angeles river when cable
upon which he had been leaning gave
way.
For ten miles along the Rio Hondo
near Montebello. ranchers were ma
rooned by flood waters which reached
q depth of six feet in their homes.
forcing the occupants to roofs or to
second stories. All were rescued.
Damage to highways in Los Angeles
county alone IL estimated at $500. 900.
With the entire countryside literally
soaking the forecast was more rain" /"
Already the precipitation to date is
1892 inches or nearly twice the nor
NAL rainfall.
Santa Barbara.-Louis Jones, Q re-
tired banker, and his wife, living In
the millionaire colony Of Montecito,
were drowned in q flood from the
mountains caused by a cloudburst. Es-
Inmates of damage range from $780,
900 to $750,000.
San Francisco.-The entire western
seaboard Of the United States contin.
ued in the grip of the worst storm re-
corded this season. The second day
closed with rail transportation facili-
ties crippled by floods, cloudbursts,
washouts and landslides.
Three Swept to Death In Utah.
storrs, Utah.-With roar that
could be heard for miles an avalanche
sweeping down the mountainside here
instantly claimed three lives and seri-
ously injured three other persons.
Four houses were ground to splinters.
Portland. Ore.-Every section OF
Oregon and nearly every town of con-
siderable size was damaged by gale.
n>...>n EiIIs Raoinnal Rank NeAda.
The Keota news., 1914-01-30
PRESIDENTS MESSAGE
IRA OF PEACE WITH HONOR,
WILSON TRUST PLAN.
Tells Congress His Means Of squarins
Business With Law and Pub
lie Opinion.

lie Opinion.
western Newspaper Union News Service.
Washington.-Presid Wilson Per
sonally laid before a joint session OF
Congress on the goth the fundamental
principles Of the Democratic admins
traton's program for dealing with
trusts and big business" The Pres.
ident presented the case. he said. rs
It lies in the thought of the country"
reitsrating that private monopoly 10
indefensible and intolerabls." and do
claring that conscientious business
men throughout the nation would not
be satisfied until practices now depre-
Gated by public opinion as restraint OF
trade and commerce were corrected.
I'VE are now about to write-ths id.
ditional articles Of our constitution Of
peace" said the President. "the peace
that is honor and freedom and pros
perity."
Besides suggesting the scope Of leg
islation, the President made . per
sonal appeal for an atmosphere OF
friendliness and cooperation In Con-
gress while handling the problem.
1.-THE antagonism." he said. "be-
tween business and government II
over. We are now about to give ex.
preston to the best judgment Of
America to what We know to be tho
business conscience and honor Of tho
land. The government and business
men are ready to meet each other
half way in common effort to
square business methods with both
public opinion and the law"
The chief points which the Presi
dent singled out a. basis for lesis-
lation wore:
First-Effectual prohibition Of the
interlocking Of directoratss Of great
corporations-banks. railroads. indus
trial. commercial and public service
bodies.
sscond-A law to confer upon the
interstate commerce commission the
power to superintend and regulate the
financial operations by which rail-
roads are henceforth to be supplied
with the money they need for the
proper development and improved
transportation facilities. The Prssi-
dent made 1t clear that tho prosper
ity Of the railroads and the prosperity
Of the country are inseparably cor
nected" in this regard.
Third-Definition Of "ths many
hurtful restraints Of trade" by ex'
plicit legislation supplementary to the
Sherman law.
Fourth-Creation Of commission
to aid the courts and to act as clear
ing house of information In helping
business to conform with the law.
Fifth-Provision of penalties and
punishment to fall on individuals re-
sponsible for unlawful business prac-
tees.
sixth-Prohibition Of holding COM
panies and suggestion that tho vot-
ing power Of individuals holding
shares in numerous corporations
might be restricted.
Seventh-Glving to private indi-
viduals the right to found suits for re-
dress on facts and judgments proven
II government suits and providing
that statute Of limitations should run
only from the date of conclusion Of
the governments action.
The Keota news., 1914-01-30
Thrilling Tribute.

A lady called up over the phone to
inquire II we sing in the Methodist
choir The inquiry itself is q tribute
to the piety and spirituality which
have thrilled US inwardly. however
Door an exterior manifestation we
have been able to make Of them
Houston Post.
The Keota news., 1914-01-30

The only married man who ever
lived up to his wife's ideal died the
day after the wedding.
The Keota news., 1914-01-30

Many q woman has taken steps fc
q divorce at a public dance.
The Keota news., 1914-01-30

Putnam Fadeless Dyes q
brightest and fastest. Adv.
The Keota news., 1914-01-30

Smile on wash day. That's when -,
use Red Cross Bag Blue. Clothes whitsl
than snow. All Krocers. Adv.
The Keota news., 1914-01-30

Constipation causes and aggrevates many
serious diseases. It il thoroughly cured by
DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets. Tho favorite
family laxative. Adv.
Douglas Island news., 1914-10-28
Political Information for Voters of
 Southeastern Alaska

Partisan which convened at Juneau on September % organized representation important precinct Alaska for the adoption of pt- candidates the second Territorial Legislature which will give every section and industry equal sufficient representation.
 uon March, enacted the O O O of
 and national vors partisan ballot all direct efforts by the people protect them The might intend conduct the public business without
 
 The boss aud the purpose of non partisan eho now to so ane formulate their thought direct appeal the people who longer have confidence in the
  delegates The NonPartsn ticket appeal to che people the tis individual right m without influence
 the  for platform presented carried by the enactment Of leg
Douglas Island news., 1914-10-28
Vote the Non-Partisan Ticket

It is stated that in all probability Mr. R. A. Kiuzie, who is making an ex. animation of the Ebner properties back of Jun.au, will accept the position of general manager for the company there.
 A large crowd of Island folks attend ed the opening of Goldsteiu's new em- porium at Juneau Monday night One of the principal attractions was the ap. pearance ot Willis E. Nowell and his wonderful violin Several special fer ries were crowded.
 Now is the time 10 order your fall suit. Just received a new line of Detmer samples. Come in and look them over. Walberg & Stoltmau-Adv.
Douglas Island news., 1914-10-28

Oscar Fitzberp, the afable young clerk at J. w. Martins store, recently ran rusty nail in his foot, blood poison has developed, and the coudi. ton of the member is considered very serious.
 Mrs. Jos Robertson and her two lttIe daughters arrived yesterday after noon via the steamer Alameda from Scotland. They made the long journey iu the remarkably short space of seven. teen days.
 Mir. aud Mrs. D. J. Wyukoop moved yesterday to the house formerly oc- cupied by Mr. and Mrs. McHamilton. Mrs. Henderson and children will de- part for North Yakima, Wn, where they will reside
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-17
TO HOLD A PURE
FOOD SHOW HERE
Members of State Commission
to Visit City Nov. 9 and
10 and Give Talks.

Edward Norton of the state pure
food commission was in the city today
10 make arrangements fer lectures
and a general educational campaign
&c be carried on in this city Nov. = and
10. ". Scot; Matthews, state pure
foCd commissioner. is arranging these
campaigns the state over and all are
being held under his direction.
Or John owen and Mr.. Norton will
take part in the lectures TO be held
here The Plan is L visit each of the
public and parochial schools of the
city TO instruct the children and ;hen
held the lecture at some central lcca-
ticn in the city. where slides will be
shown illustrating the :allls. The cam
paign has 20 deal with the sanitation
OF The food supply.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-17
TAG DAY RECEIPTS
SMALL THIS YEAR
Prospects Are That Fund From
Annual Sale Will Not Be
Up to Average.
SOME LARGE DONATIONS
approximately $500 Turned in at Noon
in This City and Similar
Sum in Moline.

The forbidding weather of this
morning did not prevent tag day work
ers for Bethany home from taking
their places on the city streets early
in the day to collect money. Up to
noon today approximately $500 had
been turned over TO the general com
mittee. of which Mrs. J. w. Crandall
is chairman. at the New Harper. This
sum did not include what money had
been collected in the outlying districts
of the city, nor all that had been gath
cred in the down town streets.
The workers have met with a lib
eral response from the majority OF the
people. although not as large sums
have been paid for the tags as in 9TH
er years. \ number OF donat T-ns of
$50 have been made to the tag day
committee and for these, as well as
for the smaller gifts of each individual
the ladies are deeply grateful.
Net Easy Task.
The selling of tags is not an easy
work. one of the workers remarking
that it was her hardest job during the
year. but one which she felt she must
do for Bethany home.
In Moline the response has also been
liberal and Bethany home is assured at
least 1900 from the sale of tags in
the two cities.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-17
LABOR CONDITIONS WILL
BE MEMS CLASS TOPIC

Should the national government re
quire corporations and other employ
erS of labor to make returns showing
wages paid and conditions under which
their employees labor? And should the
government take a hand in improving
both conditions of labor and rates of
pay?
These are some of the weighty Ques-
lions which will be discussed at the
Mems class meeting at Broadway
Presbyterian church Sunday morning
at $50. c. A. Schoessel will have
charge of the discussion.
This is one of the topics arising in
the study which the class is making of
social and industrial conditions, with
view TO discovering in the light of
Christian teaching, the remedy for
wrong conditions. A large number
of men are finding much of interest
in these studies each week, and they
welcome to their sessions all men who
care to attend and enter into the stud
les. The class meets each Sunday
morning at $50 in the west parlor of
the church, at Seventh avenue and
street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-17
TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO
From The Argus Files of 1889 :

Oct. 1.-THE urgent demand for a saw
ings bank in Rock Island was brought
up at the meeting of the Citizens I'm
provement association. the opinion be-
ing advanced that there was at least
a million dollars in the savings bank
at Davenport that rightly belonged to
Rock Island
The marriage of John w. Tremann
and Miss Nellie NJ. Dyer was solemn
lied at the home of the brides par
ents, Mr. and Mrs. James w. Dyer,
S25 Thirty-fifth street, by Rev. Mel
drum.
The Iowa and Illinois Central Dis
trict Medical society held the quar-
terly meeting at the Tower yester-
day.
The Rock Island Novelty company
has leased the Thompson foundry
on Twenty-fourth street.
Oct. 1.-THE Argus has been COM
PEELED to adopt the nine column folio
size on account of demands for more
space.
The Rock Island Pillow company re-
ceived first premium for the best agri-
cultural display at the St. Louis fair.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-17
FIELD DAY HERE
FOR PROHIBITION
Services in Churches of City
and Special Address
at Y. M C. A.

Tomorrow will be observed as field
day by the anti-saloon forces of the
state and special speakers will be
heard in many of the churches at the
hour of morning worship. In the First
Methodist church the state superin-
tendent of the Anti-Saloon league, F.
Scott Mcbride. will speak on the sub
ject of prohibition, and at Broadway
Presbyterian church w. E. Ballew will
be the speaker.
A 3 O'Clock in the afternoon in the
Y. NJ. c. a. gymnasium Rev. Madison
Swadener. NJ. d, will address a mass
and will speak on the subject
of national prohibition via constitu-
tional amendment. w. S. Parks will
preside at this meeting and musical
numbers will be given by a sextet from
the Wennerberger chorus of Augustana
college and by the Adelphic orchestra,
also from Augustana.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-17
JUDGE FOR YOURSELF
Which IS 5etter-Try an Experiment
o. Profit BY Rock I-!and
Citizens Experience

Which IS 5etter-Try an Experiment
o. Profit BY . Rock I-!and
Citizens Experience.
Something new is an experiment.
Must be proved 20 be a. represented
The statement Of a nanufactu is
not convincing proof Of merit.
But the endorsement Of friends IS
Nov suppos-lE you had q bad back.
4 lame. weak. or aching one.
Would you experiment on it,
You will read OF many so-called
cures
Endorsed BY strangers from far
away places.
It's diTerent when the endorsement
comes from home.
Easy 20 Prove local testimony.
Read this RocE Island case
Ny experience with Doan's Kidney
Pills leads ne to recommend them
says Michael Corcora1. blacksmith. OF
haucker House, Rock Island. I suf-
fered from pains through my back and
ne action OF ny kidneys vas irregu-
ar Doan's Kidney Pills promptly
stopped these troubles"
. Prlce SOC. az all dealers. Don't sim
ply ask for z kidney remcdy-get
Deans Kidney Pills-the same that
Nr. Corcoran had. FOster-Hilburn
Co, Props. Buffalo. y. Y.-CAdy.J
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-17
FROST IS LATEST
IN LAST A. YEARS
This Autumn Sets a Record in
Matter Of First Light
Freeze.
COOLEST THIS, YEAR is As
Some Danger That Late Potatoes May
Be Caught When the Severe
Weather Does Come.

Never before in the A years since
there has been an official record kept
of the weather in this locality has
there been an autumn when frost has
held off so long as this fall. The rec
ord was passed this morning.
Oct. II, 1882, is the latest date for
the first light frost records in the Of
flee of Observer j. NJ. Sherier show,
while in the majority of seasons there
has been a killing frost by this time.
This year there has been no frost at
all and vegetation is still green and
growing vigorously.
The lowest temperature this fall was
recorded Sept. %. when As degrees
was reached. This month so far the
lowest has been 46, on the 18th. Us
ually the mercury must get several
degrees lower before frost appears.
The earliest light frost inc tn last
A years fell Sept. 8, 1888, while the
earliest killing frost, which means one
sufficiently severe to destroy all veg
citation susceptible to freezing, took
place Sept. IS, 1875. Last year the
first light frost was noted Sept 20,
while the first killing frost came Oct.
81. This was not unusually late, for
killing frosts failed to appear till No
vember in a number of instances. In
1882 it was Nov. 2. in 1900 it was Nov
8, while in 1881, which has the record,
it was Nov. 10.
Corn Needs Freeze.
Holding off of frost during the fall
is of no especial significance to the
farmer, except that few severe
freezes are usually considered desir
able to help prepare the corn for husk-
ing and to make il easier to break
from the stock.
There is some danger to late pota-
toes, however, for most of them are
still green and growing. a light frost
usually kills the vines and then sew
eral days are needed for the maturing
of the tubers so that the skin will not
slip when they are dug and handled
This fall there is danger that hard
freezes may come before they are ma
tured, catching them in the ground and
running them.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-17
LABOR ENDORSES
DEMO. NOMINEES
Tavenner, Smith and Hinrichs
Are Commended by the
Mechanics Union.

Rock Island, Oct. 17-Editor The
Argus: The following resolutions
were presented at our last regular
meeting and were adopted:
Resolved, That we as an organized
body of mechanics composed of pol
ishers and buffers, Local No 40, most
heartily endorse the work of our con-
gresham, Hon. Clyde H. Tavenner,
for his noble speeches on the floor OF
the house OF congress in favor of labor,
and would most highly recommend
him to all men who work for living,
as one who dares to speak for labor.
and one who is deserving of every
mans vote for his reelection, that he
may conclude the good work he has
begun for us
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-17
REALTY CHANGES

Helen c. Schwartz TO +. p. Chan
der, lot s. Allen and Fleming's addi-
tion. South Rock Island, s1.O0.
Elmore F. Stafford to L. b. Phillips,
lot 3. block II. second addition, Silvis,
$500.
Ida Mae Hardin and husband 10
Ruth f.. Git, lot 10. G. II. Dibhern.
subdivision block 26. Sears, $1OO.
Charlotte L. simmons TO Clarence
f. Trevor. lot l, =, ,, and 5. block >
Walker Place. Moline. SI-0O.
Elias 5. Crane and wife TO George
b. Christison, lot s, block =, South Mo
line addition, Moline, 81 $50
Henry s Anderson and wife 10 VII.
liam Z. GLACIER, tract section 3-I7-lw
$4,000.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-17
JOINT INSTITUTE
PROFITABLE ONE
Sunday School and B. Y. P. U.
Baptist Departments
Meet at Geneseo.

joint institute was held by the
Sunday school and Il. Y. p. L. depart
ments OF the Rock Island Baptist asso-
citation in the Geneseo Baptist church
yesterday afternoon and evening. Rep
resentatives were present from seven
churches outside of Geneseo and in
clude l. delegates from the First
church of this city
The program yesterday afternoon
began at 2:15 with a song service con-
Quoted by Rev. ID. n. Leland OF Mo
line and with short Introductory words
by the respective presidents of the
two organizations. W. r. Caulpetser of
this city and Rev. l.. r Ellison OF
Andalusia An address on some
Phases of the Kansas City r. Y. p. L.
Convention was given by Mrs. r. Fl.
Hoffman Then followed symposium
C-- Loyalty 20 tie Sunday school. by
Dalton n. Duncan of Moline: Loyalty
20 the r. Y. r. l.. Rev. W. b. Morris:
LOYALTY to the Pastor. Dr. II. W. Reed,
Rock Island. L-yalty 20 The Church.
Rev. Craig s. Thoms. Moline; Loyal
" 70 Christ. Rev. W. c. Monroe. East
Moline At the close CT this service
the ladies Of the Geneseo church
served supper.
The evening session began at 1:l5
and was opened with song service
conducted by Ray DObbs OF Geneseo.
Mrs. -. p Tucker of this city then
gave an address on the home depart
ment CT the Sunday school. Rev W.
p Morris giving an address on The
Greater Function OF the Church" This
closes the work OF Rev. Mr. Morris.
who is state superintendent OF the
Sunday school department of the Bap
ist church.
The meeting yesterday was profit
able and enthusiastic one and the
feel that much will result
from il.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-17

The appellate court of Illinois at
Ottawa overruled the motion TO dis
miss the case charging Illegal election
filed against Mayor McConochie by
J. w. Cavanaugh.
Oct. IA collision between a Bur
lington locomotive and street car at
the foot of Twenty-fourth street re-
suited in damage to the car, but no
serious danger to the passengers.
At Killers hall union men complet-
ed the formation of an eight hour
league, choosing the following as Off
GERS: Gustav Klotz, Thomas Fender,
]. w. Cavanaugh, Ed Burrel and Mel
vim Parker.
Record shows that 1882 passengers
were carried on the bridge line during
the first week in operation.
Oct 15-Popular sentiment is de-
handing the erection of gates at the
Twenty-fourth and Eighteenth streets
railroad crossings.
George w. d. Harris sold his prop
erty on Twenty-second street to Fred
Jahns for $500. The latter will erect
nice house on it in the near future.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-17
MAY SPRAY PAINT
ON CITY BRIDGES
Lowest Offer for Work Made
by Contractor Using. New
Device for Coating.
MAYOR THINKS WELL OF 1T
Cou1eil Opens Bids for Improvement
Started With Donation Made
by Illinois Oil Company.

Bids for the painting of the bridges
ever Rock river we're opened this
morning by the city council. but no &C
ticn was taken upon them, as they
must remain open IS hours before
the contract is let
There were but three contractors
seeking the work. c. f. Mart OF this
city offered 20 do the work for $500,
while Arthur Hill & Co of Davenport;
bid sGT2. !. F. McGrath. Twelfth ave-
nue. and Thirty-seventh street. made
three propositions: BY brush. sTO455:
by spray. s47s.55. and part brush and
part spray. s6O4.55.
Mr.. McGrath and several of the COM
missioners yesterday afternoon took
a trip to the bridges and he demon
strated the quality of the work ac-
complished by the spray. According
TO the mayor. the device does excel
lent work, all the cracks and crevices
receiving a fine coating of the paint
1t is sprayed on hot with a 2OO-pound
pressure.
The paint to he used is that donated
by the Illinois Oil company to the
city II will be recalled that some
time ago the council adopted the prop
osition offered by F. P. WEIGH of the
concern, that he would give the paint
to the city free. providing the council
agreed TO allow the company TO place
two signs on the bridges that the paint
used was that of the Illinois Oil com
pany.
In view Df the low cost and since
the commission has seen that the
spraysr does good work, il may be
that the council will vote the contract
70 Mr.. McGrath.
Sidewalk Contract Let
Potter & Risius. a local contracting
firm, was awarded the contract for
the construction of sidewalks on
Eighth street between Fourth and
Thirteenth avenues. Their bid was
for concrete walks at l394 cents per
square foot
Osher bids received were: Daven-
port Stone & Marble company. Il
cents; Robert Atkinson, - cents, and
William Evans, 49, cents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-17
DANIELS0N Is SEEKING
PLACE AS OUTER GUARD

Anil +. Danielson. Moline. district
deputy of the knights of Pythias or
der. will represent the st. George
lodge. No IS. X. of p. order of this
city, at the annual session of the grand
lodge TO be held in Quincy next week.
Eugene l.. Taylor, also of st. George
lodge. will accompany Mr.. Danielson.
nlr Danielson. together with five
other prominent members of the X. of
p. is a candidate for the Office of
grand outer guard.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-17
Funeral Of Charles Meyer.

The funeral of Charles Meyer, who
was killed in hunting accident
Thursday. was held at 2 O'Clock this
morning a: st. Jossph's church and
that house OF worship was filled with
Borrowing friends and relatives. Dean
J. J. Quinn had charge of the services.
Interment was in Calvary cemetery.
The pallbearers were Joseph Dasso.
Joseph Layer. Harry Blochlinger,
Louis Gloor. Carl Geiger and Philip
Barlang. all close friends of the de
ceased.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-17

Mitchell executors sought TO recover
in these actions.
From the judgment of Judge Ohm
Sted the railroads appealed the cases
10 the supreme court. Opinions in
these cases were rendered by the SUI
preme court yesterday. The decisions
are in favor o. the railroads. The
cases are reversed and remanded to
the circuit court for whatever action
the plaintiffs may desire to take.