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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-22
MAN KEELS OVER
WHEN FINED 500
Mat Anderson Arrested in a Raid
Faints in Police Court
But Is Revived.
FIVE CAUGHT BY POLICE
After Finding Flat Vacant One Night
Officers Return Next Evening
and Arrest Quintet.

After being fined 500 and costs in
police court this morning Mat Ander
son. of this city. keeled over. He re
covered almost Immediately.
Anderson was arrested with three
women and a man, in a fiat over a
garage on Nineteenth street between
First and Second avenues, Saturday
night
Mrs. Clara Lorenzo alias Clara An
derson. Florence Roberts, Bessie Mil
Ter, John Henderson and Anderson,
were all nabbed in a raid made by De-
tective Thomas Cox and Captain Al
Kramer.
According to charges preferred ny
the police, the place was being con-
Quoted as a house of ill-fame and
charges of disorderly conduct were
preferred against all five this morning
All plead guilty to the charges, and
Anderson and the Lorenzo woman
were each fined 500 and costs and e
other three So and costs.
Tainted as He Argued.
Both Anderson and the Lorenzo wo-
man argued with Magistrate Smith.
asking him to reduce the fine and stat
ing that they were unable to pay it.
While talking before the magistrates
desk. Anderson keeled over.
The police rushed to his aid. He
was given ice water and s )on revived.
Henderson paid his fine and that of
Bessie Miller. and the Lorenzo woman
spent the entire day in an effort to
raise money for her fine.
The officers had bean watching the
house for some time. They went there
Friday night but found it vacant.
However. they thought that possibly
the occupants had a tip that they
were going to raid the place so Set
urday night they returned and were
rewarded.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-22

then and there told this affiant to ex.
cuse all of said six or eight witnesses
and all witnesses so subpoenaed and
present and ready to testify concern
Ing the alleged charges and official
corruption OF the said Lawrence NJ
Magill and also told this affiant that
he. this afflant should retire then and
there because they wanted to discuss
the matter; that within a half hour
thereafter. the said grand jury then
and there called this affiant back and
told this affiant that they did not need
him any more and that they would call
him when they were ready for him,
that on the morning OF the next day.
the said grand jury then and there
called this affiant and told this affiant
that there would be nothing more for
him to do
Billy Rice Case.
The affidavit also denied the allega-
ton made in the Petit statement that
the county prosecutor filed informa-
tons in county court against Billy
Rice to prevent him from testifying
before the grand jury. Mr.. Thompson
stated that he does not believe that
the grand jury had expected to call
Rice as witness and that he had been
conducting an investigation as to the
kind of a place Rice had been running
for some months before the jury met.
Mr.. Thompson also denies the state
ment of George Richmond, chairman
of the board of supervisors, that he
refused to cooperate with the commit
tee from the board in the investiga-
ton of graft; that he did not object
to special legal assistance but did to
the appointment of a special states
attorney, and denies the statement of
Richmond that he spent several days
in the city of Chicago in company with
Magill and after he returned from the
said city of Chicago this affiant re-
fused TO act and cooperate with the
special COUNSEL
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-22
MAN WITH KNIFE
DEMANDSLIFE OR
MONEY OF WOMEN
Bold Highwayman Accosts La
dies on Eighteenth Street
Early in the Evening.
SCREAMS BRIGHTEN HIM
svnan Drew Forth Dagger and Made
Threats in Typical Hoid-up
Fashion, but Soon Runs.

Your money or your life" demand.
~ a young man drawing a knife and
ssshinc II in the direction OF two wo-
r,en. whom he stopped at the alley on
rishteenth street. between Fifth ait
sixth streets. At $3.50 o'clock Satur-
Gay night
The women. thowever. Instead of
complying with his demands for their
nurses. screamed. and c. r. Chamber
In. an investment banker whose Of
foes are al 1920 Third avenue. and
who was nearby, rushed to the women,
but the man had fed.
Confronted Them Suddenly.
The women. whose names are with
held. we're returning from a visit to
4 friend. and were paying but little at
tention 10 their surroundings. Sud
denly the man confronted them and
made the threats.
After he had fed another stranger
rushed up to them and asked concern
ing the case. He was told that the
miscreant had fed down Fifth avenue.
and said that he would give chase. but
the women thought that ne was likely
q confederate Of the thief. and had
taken these steps only TO prevent the
women from notifying the police.
The officers were informed OF the
case. however. but It was some time
after the incident giving the ruffian
ample time TO make a good getaway.
Furnish Slight Description.
Neither Of the two secured very
fun description OF the highwayman. as
both we're badly frightened. They
remember. however. that he wore
light gray cap and that he was TO all
a young man. As the place
was very dark, they secured no de
scription OF his clothes or the features
a his face which would distinguish
him from another.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-22
ESCORT OFFICERS
THROUGH STREETS
Woodmen Head Office Employees
Plan Reception on Return
From Toledo.

Il is expected that the Modern Wood
men head officers. will return to the
city from the Toledo head camp at 2
O'Clock tomorrow afternoon and it is
the plan of the head office employees
and friends to meet them at the Rock
Island station and escort them
through the business streets with
music and banners and other evidences
OF rejoicing. During the parade the
head Offices will be closed so that all
employees may participate and after
ward there Will be reception at the
headquarters OF the society
The newly elected officers will take
their seats July /.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-22
HE TRIED TO HANG HER
Illinois Woman Wins Divorce After
Telling Astonishing Story. =

Telling Astonishing Story.
Belleville. H., June 22-Mrs. Joseph.
inc Hangsleber of SHILOH H., was
granted divorce in short order in the
circuit court here when she testified
her husband. Albert Hangsleber. had
tried 10 hang her. 181
The only thing that saved her. she
testified, was the fact that Mrs. Lizzie
Diehl. neighbor. restrained her nus
band. The husband tried 10 choke ner
to death merely by holding her ups by
his own strength, she said. ae7
Hangsleber is feet inches tall.
He fixed moose around her neck. ene
testified, and then by reason OF ms
great height and strength lifted ner -
the rope uatil her feet were on ne
ground. When Mrs, Diehi came 70 ner
rescue she was unable to talk ana 1eh
in a faint
.,rhis is the most extraordinary case
have ever heard off, said Judge
George A Crow in granting the de-
cree 81 wish / could do more for the
woman than merely give her di-
vorce.''
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-22
FIVE TAKEN Off
ASINKINCLAUNCH
Two Davenport Couples and a
Baby Narrowly Escape
Death in the River.
ENGINE STOPS, BOAT LEAKS
Rescuers Arrive in Nick Of Time as
Craft Was Half Full of Water.
When They Reached II.

Carl Knippenburg and two deck
hand, names not known. on the steam
er Mississippi proved heroes when
they saved a party of five Davenport
ers from sinking launch about mile
and a half below Suburban island yes
terday afternoon. In the sinking
launch were Mr.. and Mrs o. Hart and
their year-and-a-half old baby and Mr..
and Mrs. Clayton Nrooman, all of Dav-
export.
The party had been out in the boat
for several hours. and about o'clock
in the afternoon the engine suddenly
went dead" About the same time the
boat sprang a leak. The male mem
bers of the party made frantic efforts
to start the balky engine without avail.
The launch was rapidly filing with
water, and no help was in sight. The
women grew hysterical and Mrs. Vroo
man tainted.
Steamer Sights Launch.
The steamer Mississippi and barge
were taking a boat load of excursion
lists down the river, and the pilot of
the steamer noticed their plight. A
life boat was lowered and inside of 10
minutes all were safe on board the Mis-
sissippi. Had the rescuers arrived
few minutes later the launch and occu-
pants would have been lost. Mrs. Vroo-
man remained unconscious for nearly
an hour after she was saved.
The pleasure seekers on board the
took up a collection for
the heroes
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-22
Funeral Of Theodore Hartz.

The funeral services for Theodore
Hartz. former Rock Island resident.
were held at 2 o'clock yesterday after
noon from the home. III West Eighth
street. Davenport.
The remains were cremated. The
palIbearers were Ben c. Hartz. George
Sternsdcrff. Adolph Priester. Ernst
wenzel. Ed Berger and Herman Warne-
boldt
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-22
ROBERT KEPPLE Is
SENT TO BASTILE

Robert Kepple was this morning
tried on a charge OF bastardy. in the
county court. He plead guilty and
was sent TO the county Jail until he
could produce $500 bonds. He was
fined 800 and costs and ordered TO
pay the sum of $50 year for nine
years for the support of his child.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-22

Iowa. and there met and married Mrs.
Rhoda l. Haight OF Naperville. wIdo.
OF his brother, who died three years
ago. The couple returned here but
did not let their friends know OF the
wedding till the facts came out Satur-
day. Mr.. Haight was a delegate to the
head camp at Toledo.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-22

premier of Canada; George E. Foster,
minister Of trade in Canada, and Wal
ter E. Davidson, governor of New
foundland, are made knights of the
Grand Cross of St: Michael and st.
George. Among the knights bachelor
named is Douglas Mawson, the ex-
plorer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-22
W00DMEN DELEGATE IN
SECRET WEDDING HERE

Il has developed that while the state
Woodmen camp was in session at Rock
Island May one Of the insurgent lead
ers. Attorney John r. Haight OF Naper-
vile. a politician OF more than local
note ana recently a candidate for coun-
y judge. slipped away 20 Clinton,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-22
OBITUARY
Funeral Of Mrs. Rudolph Koch.

The funeral OF Mrs. Rudolph Koch
was held at 10 o'clock yesterday morn
ing from the home. 524 Eleventh
street Rev. F. ]. Rolf of the German
Evangelical church had charge of the
services Interment was made in
Chippiannock cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-22
BOY THIEF CONESSES
TO STEALING BICYCLE

Harold Smith. aged 10 years, corner
Thirty-eighth street and Fourteenth
avenue. who has given the police
trouble before. was arrested this morn.
ing by Officer Sullivan on a charge of
having stolen a bicycle which was
standing on Second avenue near Nine
teenth street. The boy sold the wheel
in Davenport and has confessed. The
owner is not known. companion of
the lad "squealed" TO the police.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-22

Optimists will be glad y. learn that
the number of June brides in Chicago
has been greatly in excess OF year
ago. In the first week of June this
year. 1922 marriage licenses were is
sued, as against 9S7 year ago The
total number for June year ago was
APIS. and the figures OF the present
lime will run 1000 ahead OF that.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-22

All the news all the time.-The
Argus.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-11-25
The Thanksgiving Turkey.

After the turkey has been stuffed
and the vent securely sown up with
strong cotton room should be allowed
for the dressing TO swell in cooking,
draw the legs back close TO the body
and the wings back against the sides, so
that the breast will stand out promi-
nently. Dust the surface with salt and
pepper, brush over with melted butter
or olive oil. dredge with floor and lay
on a CRATE in the baking pan with the
breast down. This permits the juice
10 run down into the breast and makes
1t tender and juicy.
The oven should be very hot when
the bird is first put in and the heat
slightly reduced after the first half
hour Cook in the original position
Tor the first hour or hour and a quar-
Ter, then turn it over on its back and
cook until crisp and brown. Allow for
cooking fifteen minutes for every
pound. Basic at first with hot water
and melted butter, then with the gravy
IN the pan.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-11-25

with boiling water; place one table
spoonful of sugar in each cavity where
the core was, and let them boil until
tender, but not broken. Transfer them
carefully to a glass dish, and when
cold put one teaspoonful OF apple or
ounce jelly in the centre of each.
Meanwhile prepare a soft custard by
heating one pint Of milk in the upper
part Of the double boiler and adding
one heaping teaspoonful Of cornstarch
that has been mixed to a paste with a
little cold water. Cook, stirring con-
stantly, for six or seven minutes and
then stir in two well beaten eggs, two
heaping tablespoonfuls of sugar. a
pinch Of salt and one tesspoontul OF
vanilla extract. Cook for a moment or
two after the eggs are added and pour
over the apples. Serve the dessert
very cold, ornamented with tiny pyra-
mids Of sweetened whipped cream. This
dessert may be served the children at
the Thanksgiving dinner, If rich pies
and puddings are considered not ad-
visable
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-11-25

bear some vomen's names 10 remind
them that they are not descended from
their fathers alone. At a venture |
would offer list OF women's names for
the local school boards to consider
Harriet Beecher Stowe, Margaret Full
Ter. Maria Mitchell, Mary Lyon, Ellen
Richards, Julia Ward Howe, Louisa NJ.
Alcott, Hannah Dustin, Betsy Ross,
Barbara Frietchie, Anne Hutchinson,
Mary Murray, Lucretia Mott, Frances
Willard, Emily Dickinson, Alice and
Phoebe Cary, Susan b. Anthony, Eliza
beth Cady Stanton, Laura Bridgemsn
and Helen Keller. The attractive Ind
ian names Pocahontas and Minnehaha
might also be used
Recommends Institute 10 Study WOm-
ans Work.
What VIC ought 70 have is an in
stitute on the order Of the Pasteur
Institute or the Rockefeller Institute
Tor the study and record OF women's
work. Il should have an exhaustive Ii
brary, offer courses of lectures and
provide opportunities FOR research
work. The task of following up the
real position Of woman in history and
OF defining her ancient and modern
status is far too great for any one per-
son 70 accomplish alone. \ we'll or
ganiZed, scientific institute would give
great impetus 20 the woman move
ment Of the future"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-11-25
Election Cake.

No Thanksgiving in New England
would be considered complete without
this cake. To prepare, break up one
Yeast cake in three-quarters Of pint
Of tepid milk, and, when dissolved, add
half a teaspoonful of salt and one cup
full of sifted -four. Mix to a stiff bat
ter cover and set in warm place to
rise.
When ready to make the cake, cream
together one-quarter of pound OF
hntter. one-quarter of pound OF any
other preferred shortening and half a
mound of granulated sugar. Gradually
heat this into the light sponge batter
with one small glassful Of brandy, half
of a grated nutmeg, two we'll beaten
eggs. a saltspoonful of cinnamon and
enough additional -four to make a cake
batter.
Have in readiness one small cupful
Of stoned raisins, half a cupful each
Of currants and shredded citron and
one tablespoonful of minced candied
orange peel. Dust them lightly with
-four, add to the cake mixture and
turn into a large, round pan that has
been lined with CREASED paper. Set the
cake in a rather warm place and allow
it to rise until it has doubled in bulk.
Then bake for about fifty minutes in
an oven heated as for the baking of
bread. Ice when cold with boiled
frosting favored with cognac. This
cake will be found delicious and will
keen for some time.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-11-25
Baked Virginia Ham.

Soak the ham the night before IL Is
70 be roasted in SUFFICIENT cold water
10 cover, and in the morning place
over moderate heat in the same water
IN which it has been soaked. Add to
the water one white onion stuck with
whole cloves, two bay leaves, two sticks
Of cinnamon, half teacupful of vine
gar. S few celery tops and one whole
nutmeg. Simmer slowly for about
three hours after il begins to boil, then
drain thoroughly, take of the outer
skin. except around the shank, where
Il nav oe cut into vandykes with a
sharp pointed knife. Place in q very
moderate oven in a deep baking pan
and roast for two hours longer; basic
frequently with a little sweet cider.
Allow it to cool slightly. wipe dry
and brush over with beaten egg.
Meanwhile mix one cupful Of Drowned
bread crumbs with a dash of pepper,
two tablespoonfuls Of melted butter
and cream enough to make the crumbs
into a paste. Spread this evenly over
the ham and set in 8 moderately hot
oven until crisp and brown. Serve the
ham hot with q rich brown sauce, flaw
ored with Madeira.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-11-25
Shrimp Salad.

Either fresh boiled or canned shrimp
may be used, and should be chilled d.
rectly on the ice. When ready to pre-
pare flake the fish into small particles
and mix with an equal quantity of
chopped celery, two chopped hard
boiled eggs, on\ tablespoonful Of
sherry and six chopped olives. Mix the
ingredients we'll and moisten with
either a mayonnaise or boiled dressing
Arrange in a mound on bed Of white
lettuce leaves, pour over the salad
half a cupful moye of the dressing and
garnish with chopped hard boiled eggs,
slices Of picked beet and capers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-11-25

until well thickened; then add the
other ingredients in the order men
toned, with the exception of the
cream; remove from the fire and beat
until smooth. Pour into a deep, well
buttered pudding dish that holds at
least three quarts, and bake in a slow,
steady oven for three and a half hours.
At the end Of the first hour pour the
cream over the pudding; this must not
be stirred, but allowed TO sink in
gradually, and if the pudding browns
over too rapidly cover it with a thick
plate and reduce the heat
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-11-25
Brussels Sprouts in ASpic.

Remove outer leaves from sprouts,
making all as near same size and shape
as possible Soak in cold water and
lemon juice for fifteen minutes, then
cook in boiling sailed water until
tender. Test by piercing with a fine
skewer. Have ready well seasoned
liquid aspic and a ring mould. Pour
a little of the aspic on the bottom Of
mould and arrange a design of the
brussels sprouts so that the effect will
be good when the mould is served. Ar
range the sprouts to show in rings
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-11-25
Fruit Salad NTH Apple Nav.
OHuaiSe.

This novel salad will be found re-
freshing at rather heavy course din
ner:
Nix two cupfuls of chopped celery
with two cupfuls of drained orange
pulp, half cupful of chopped pecans
and one cupful Of diced pineapple.
Noisten with one cupful of mayonnaise
that has been blended with one grated
apple and arrange in individual por-
tons in nests of heart lettuce leaves.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-11-25
Sweetbread and Mushroom
PQttieS.

1t is usually more satisfactory TO
order the patty shells from a caterer,
though they may be made at home by
any cook able to successfully handle puff
paste. Use equal quantities of diced
sweetbreads and mushrooms for the fill
ing, mixed with sauce made as fol-
lows: For each cup Of cream allow two
egg yolks. Warm the cream, beat the
egg yolks and strain them through a
fine sieve into the warm cream. Cook
over hot water until the egg yolks
thicken the cream to the consistency
Of cusatd. Season with salt, pepper
and paprika. If the sauce should prove
too thin, add another egg yolk or thick
en- with a little -four rubbed to a
paste in cold water. Sherry favoring
may be added, if liked.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-11-25
Tango Salad.

Peel, halve and core ripe, Juicy pears.
Rub them over with the cut side OF a
lemon or squeeze upon each piece a
few drops of lemon juice. Set ball
of cream cheese or a few cubes of any
other cheese in the cavity in the centre
Of the halves of pears. Set these on
heart leaves Of lettuce and pour over
them the following dressing:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-11-25
Ginger Ice Cream.

This Is a famous old English ice
cream and is delicious. Mix on the fire
six ounces of sugar, rind of lemon
and yolks Of six eggs. Add one and
one-half pints of boiling cream and stir
until it is thick. Add two ounces OF
chopped preserved ginger mixed with
a spoonful Of rum, and pound. Let
stand for half hour, then strain and
freeze for three hours.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-11-25
Baked Indian Pudding.

This oldtime recipe calls for one
quart of rich milk, one cupful Of
granulated cornmeal, half teaspoon
full of salt, two scant teaspoonfuls Of
ground ginger, one tablespoonful of
melted butter, a teaspoonful of pow
dered cinnamon, half pint of cream
and two eggs. Heat the milk in the
double boiler and add the cornmeal by
holding it above the milk and letting
it sift slowly in through the fingers
Stir constantly and allow il to cook
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-11-25
Tango Dressing.

Prepare half cup Of mayonnaise in
the usual manner. Beat one-quarter
cup Of olive oil, one teaspoonful Of
vinegar, one of salt ard mustard, half
a teaspoon of paprika and one-quarter
Of cup Of chilli sauce until well
blended. then gradually beat into the
mayonnaise dressing. Sprinkle salad
and dressing generously with shreds
of nimentoes
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-11-25
Stuffed Celery.

Select small, deeply grooyed stalks
Of celery. Mix TO a paste cream
cheese, add finely chopped olives and
pimentoes, moisten with cream and
season with salt and a few grains Of
cayenne. Pack the grooves closely with
this mixture ana place few capers
down the centre of each stalk, en-
bedding them in the cheese mixture.
Pile log cabin fashion on a doily-cov-
cred Mate.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-11-25
Chestnut ROuletteS.

To each cup Of chestnut PURGE allow
two eggs, two tablespoonfuls of butter
and the same Of thick cream. Season
with one-fourth teaspoonful of salt,
white pepper, paprika and onion juice.
Cook the mixture for two or three min
utes and stand aside to cool. Roll in
halls about the size of large Italian
chestnut and dip in crumbs, beaten egg
and crumbs again. Fry like croquettes
and drain on plotting paper.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-11-25
Sardine CanapeS.

Flake the sardines with fork and sea
son with lemon juice, salt and few
drops of Worcestershire sauce. Spread
on bread that has been sauted in but
ter and decorate by placing in the CEN
ire a small circle of picked beet. Cut
a slice from the end of a large olive
30 that it will stand firmly and place
this in the centre of the circle Of
picked beet A narrow border of finely
chopped picked beet may be placed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-11-25
Oysters, Casino.

Allow four large oysters with deep
lower half shells to each portion. Open,
detach each oyster from lower shell,
but retain in original position with all
liquor. Mix equal parts Of finely
chopped green peppers, pimentoes and
shallots and sprinkle about teaspoon
full of this mixture around each oyster.
Lay on each a thin square of lean
bacon, sprinkle with crumbs and bake
until we'll Drowned. Serve Immediately,
garnished with lemon slices sprinkled
with finely chopped parsley.