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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-27
NEGROES BATTLE;
ONE LOSES LIFE
'harles Robinson Slashed in
Side Following Quarrel With
Bernhard Wood.

As the result Of a wild battle staged
by two negroes in an alley al the rear
OF 7O+ Harrison street. Davenport.
Charles Robinson died at Mercy hospi-
tai at 1890 last night OF a knife
wound in his left side. and Bernard
Wood is under arrest charged with as
sault with intent TO commit murder.
The principals in the AFFAIR had been
drinking heavily and the fight was pre-
cipitated when Robinson refused 10
take another bottle OF beer. He start
ed to walk away. when Wood shout
ed. Come back here and have another
drink
I don't want any more" Robinson
replied. Wood then became insulting.
Il is alleged. and his companion re-
turned. grasping an empty beer bottle
in his right hand
Both came together and Robinson
hit his enemy twice over the head. the
second blow breaking the glass. He
then showed the jagged bottle into
Woods face. inhicting a deep cash.
Wild with rage and partially blinded
BY the blood which was streaming
down his face. Wood whipped out
pocket knife with a three-inch blade
and sunk the steel into his enemy's
side. Just below the arm. Robinson
grOaned. staggered, and fell to the
ground.
a hurry-up call was sent 10 the DO
lice. and both men we're captured. the
arrest being made By Detective Bishop
and Officers Myer and Stafenbiel.
At police headquarters the wounded
man sank into chair and groaned.
I'm headed for the grave" He lost
a considerable amount OF blood and
his clothing was completely saturated.
DR.. Ficke was called and ordered the
negro removed 10 the hospital
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-27
BOARD OF REVIEW
NAMED FOR YEAR
Judge B s Bell Reappoints AL
the Old Members of Tax
Equalization Body.

The present members OF the board
OF review were re-appointed this morn.
ing by b. 5. Bell. acting county judge
They are II. J. Grip. Moline. repuo,r
can, and W. c. Allen Rock Island
democrat. George II. Richmond repub
lican. is the third member. by virtue
Of his position as chairman OF the
board OF supervisors.
The members OF the board have f:I-
oleasant duty to perform of attempting
TO equaiize tax assessments Ia the
Eounty it is to this august body you go
when your taxes are too Highland
also when they are too low. In the
irst instance, it is a real pleasure to
appear before the trio. but in the sec
ond the fun is all the boards.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-27

Manix Co., w. Merry. Miss Anna Peter
son, Levy Pfabe. Fred O. Phoenix. G..
r. Peetz. Mrs. Anne Sandres. Miss Fay
Stevens. Ralph Spencer. Slaughter G.
Brogan. Thomas Stapletcn, j. ID. smith.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-27
Ju,tifxina His Espense.

Managers who have 10 pass on eI-
pense accounts will appreciate David
Gibson's story about Chicago sales
man who paid IS excess fare 70 reach
New York on a fast train
what time did you arrive in New
York;" asked the employer.
"Nine-forty in the morning
what did you do when you got In ?
went up 10 the hotel, took a bath
and ate breakfast"
RoT what time did you sce your manr'
10 asked the CONSERVATION.
about I'm the afternoon" said the
salesman
Yes. bot why have you got IS charg-
ed up for excess fare on tho limited
when you could Just as well have taken
a regular frainT
well" said the salesman. 1T looked |
better 20 be on that train."-New York |
World
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-27

Garrett. Jesse Gilbert, Gust Hanback,,
Roswell Hand, Nels Johnson, Fred
Keopke. Clyde Loggett. Mrs. H. f.
Mardis. Miss Celia Mckinney. Miss
Eva McClintnch- L. h Mickall I. K
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-27

list No. II:
J. w. Bell, S. NJ. Burt. Mrs. Mabel
Cluskey, Mrs. Olive Collins. c. L. Cary
(2). A. ]. Collins. Mrs. Elizabeth Duff.
fey. Anna Ford Fred Folmer. Latilla
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-27

Mrs. Elmer Thompson, III. T. IaiiiN'-
A. II. Van Zandt. Mrs. George Wa''s'
j. W. Watts. Helena WihercS.
HARRY p. SIMPSON
Postmaster,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-27

the Michigan local option law case.
The law will be held constitutional as
a result OF the first hearing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-27
Michigan Option Law Stands.

Washington, d. C.. April 27.-The
supreme court denied q rehearing Of
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-27
ADVERTISED LETTERS

United States Postoffice. Rock Is
land. Ill. ADril %. 19i4-Advartised
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-27

AL the news all the time-The Argus
Evening star., 1914-04-24
Maryland and Washington Folks
Swiftly Restored by Mayr's
Stomach Remedy.

Hundreds of people in this vicinity are
neediessly suffering from stomach and
digestive troubles. Quick relief Is near
at hand and readily available to every
one.
Many have tried and proven the merit
Of Mayrs Wonderful Stomach Remedy.
It is known everywhere because Of its
truly wonderful effects. Here is what
two users have written:
F.. A. REEDER, Helena, Md.-Your
remedy has helped me wonderfully. l
will never be without it in my home"
WILLIAM H. LACY, Washington-"I
have suffered three years every day and
was treated by the best Of doctors. I
took q bottle Of your treatment What
ever was the matter has disappeared,
Evening star., 1914-04-24
Unintentional Frankness.
From Psarson's Weekly.

From Psarson's Weekly.
The Bishop Of London. who has been
going for music hall immortality, re-
Gently told story of a visit he paid to
Buckingham Palace to see King Edward.
AS he was going in he passed the late
Lord Salisbury coming out. but the
statesman did not seem to know him.
In the course of conversation he men,
toned the meeting to King Edward.
"Oh, Lord Salisbury never recognizes
anybody" replied the king, and going
to a bureau, he took out a new photo
graph of himself and handed it to the
bishop. What do you think of that?"
he asked.
"A very excellent likeness. sir!'' re-
piled the bishop.
WELL" said the king. when I showed
it to Salisbury he looked hard at 1t for
a minute and then said:
Poor Butler! I wonder II he is really
as stupid as he looks"
Evening star., 1914-04-24

tentiary Tor eleven months and twenty
nine nine DAYS each; Brown PLACID s1 on pr00a
United States agt. Joseph McNamaga
and John W. Miller, housebreaking ana
larceny: Miller sentenced to penitentiars
for two years and placed on pronauon'
cution Of former sentence directed; attor-
neys, O Brien & Wahley.
United States agt. Julia Williams, sec
ond of1ense petit larceny: referred to pro-
United States agt. Lewis smallwood,
second ofense of petit larceny; sentenced
to penitentiary for one year and six
months: attorney. H. r. Dulany. jr.
United States agt; harry Henry and nd
penitentiary for six months; attorney,
R A. Hughes.
United States agt Frank Brown. as
sault with dangerous weapon; sentenced
to penitentiary for one year ana one
United States agt. Charles H. Simms,
unlawful entry: sentenced to penitentiary
for six months; attorney. c. S. Williams.
United States agt. George Carter, as
sault with DANGEROUS weapon; pea
United States agt Carl Mogwitz. grand
larceny; sentenced to penitentiary for
one year and one day; appeal noted: at
torneys, Albert Sillers and Edwin For
rest.
DISTRICT COURToJustice Wright.
In re western boundary Of Geological
Park; hearing continued to May / at
1880 am.
CRIMINAL COURT No. 2-Justice
Wright.
Estate Of Alfred 8. Gillett; jury res
pited until Monday; caveator's attor-
neys, A S. Worthington. c: H. Merillat.
B. s. Minor and e. 7. Garrett; cav
eatee's attorneys, J. J. Darlington and
F. j. Hogan.
BANKRUPTCY CoURT-Justice Stat
ford.
In re John H. Rorger; hearing on
discharge fixed for June 3.
In re Emory 1. Balderson; hearing
on discharge fixed for June l.
PROBATE coURT-Justice Stafford.
Estate Of Thomas Heany; will admitted
to probate and letters testamentary
granted to Martin J. Mcnamara and
Ulysses G. Cunningham; bond, $500; at
torney, M ]. McNamara.
Estate Of Ellen Sheppard: order to sell
household effects; attorney. Frederick A.
Estate of Edward B. cottrell: order to
sell real estate; attorney, Spencer Cor
don.
Charles Beudheim and Leon Pretzfelder.
Estate of Tolbert Lanston; claim for
Of automobile filed; attorney.
S. C. Peelle.
In. re Virginia A. Mullins; order to in
vest funds; attorney, c. A. Barnard.
Estate Of Lydia L Plummer; order of
sale; attorney, W. II. Linkins.
Estate of Annie v. Winston; will ad-
mitted to probate and letters testa-
bond. 500: attorney. 2. Hill. jr.
Estate Of Oliver Kinsey. 5r.; letters
Of administration granted to Rice p.
steddon; bond. $500; attorney, c. W.
Boyle.
Estate of Charles n Jones: letters of
administration granted to Sarah Jones:
bond. 5000, attorney. George C. Scurlock.
Estate Of Steven A. Turner; will ad-
mitted to probate and letters testa-
mentary granted to Anson S. Taylor and
Basil D. Boteler; bond. $1,000; at
Estate Of Ellen F. Fish; will dated
January 2s. 1914. filed.
Estate Of Alfred J. Arnold; will ad-
mitted to probate and letters testa-
mentary granted to Minnie r. Arnold;
bond. 800: attorney. H. L. Franc.
Evening star., 1914-04-24
D. c.. last night paid a fraternal visit to
A lexandria " a ShinRtan Iod1o Of this

D. c.. last night paid fraternal visit to
Alexandria w ashington Lodge of this
city. In the party were Messrs. Wood
man and CHM, past masters of the Dis
trict of Columbia During the evening
speeches were made by Mr.. Harden and
others. The visitors returned home at a
late hour on a special train.
A charter has been granted by the
state corporation commission to the Cen
trail Automobile Company. Incorporated.
Alexandria, with capital stock Of from
81 600 to 5000. The officers are: w. II.
Heymel, president; ]. A. Eggborn, secre-
tary. both of Alexandria.
Gov. Stuart has designated May 4 as
Bird day." it being the birthday of John
James Audubon. Americas greatest nat
uralist. The governor suggests that the
public schools signalize the day by ex-
planning to the scholars the bird laws
and the reason why song birds should not
be killed, and why bird nests should not
ho
Evening star., 1914-04-24
STOMACH SUFFERERS TELL HOW
They GOT WONDERFUL RELIEF

and I feel as well as ever. I am 63
years old
Letters like these come from all parts
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Mayr's Wonderful Stomach Remedy
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It brings quick relief to sufferers from
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Many declare it has saved them from
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that 1t has saved their lives.
Because Of the remarkable success OF
this remedy there are many imitators,
SO be cautious. Be sure it's MAYR S.
Go to James O'Donnelrs drug store and
ask about the remarkable results it has
been accomplfshfng-or send to Geo. H.
Mayr, Mfg. Chemist, 154-156 Whiting
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from people who have been restored. /
Any druggist can tell you its wonderful
effects.
Evening star., 1914-04-24
SEEK MORE DRASTIC
LAW FOR INSURANCE
Commissioners Submit Bill to
Congress Drafted by
Supt. Nesbitt.

Additional regulation OF insurance COM
panies operating In the District OF Co.
lunbia is provided for in bill sent by
the Commissioners to Congress today.
Drafted by Charles F. Nesbit. superfn-
tendent OF insurance. the measure Is de-
signed to afford greater protection to
policy holders and stockholders.
1t was prepared after careful study Of
the insurance laws Of other states and
represents the most important work done
by Mr.. Neshit since he has been at the
head Of the Districts Insurance depart
ment.
Among its more important provisions
are those stpulating that the insurance
superintendent shall approve the plan
OF organization Of every company to be
formed in the District before stock sub
scripttons may be solicited and that no
dividends shall be declared which are not
paid from actual earnings.
It contains a provision against inter
locking directorates and provides that no
company hereafter may invest more than
in real estate Authority also is con-
ferred upon the superintendent Of insur-
ance to regulate expenses Of the COM
panies.
Auti-Rebate Provision a Feature,
An anti-rebate provision is a feature Of
the proposed law, while 1t is also pro-
vided that all policies on property in the
District shall be issued through a resi-
dent agent.
The bill contains sixten sections, which
are explained In detail in q report &C.
companytng the measure
The Commissioners take the position
that there is nothing unfair in the propo-
sitton to require Insurance. companies to
submit their circulars soliciting stock
subscriptions to the superintendent Of In
surance for approval. .s.
Section two provides that not more than
10 per cent of the capital stock Of q COM
pany may be used to obtain stock SUBJ
scriptions This is liberal allowance,
the District heads say.
Referring to the limit placed on the
amount Of capital and surplus that may
be invested in real estate. they state that
25 per cent may be regarded by some as
being too small. but that this provision
is In the interest Of good insurance.
Expense Regulation for Protection.
The proposal to give the insurance su-
perintendent authority to regulate ex-
penses is intended as a protection to
stockholders and the insuying public and
is opposed only to the selfish interests Of
individuals whose Judgment is frequently
warped by their desire for gain, assert
the Commissioners.
Pointing out that there is no law in
the District giving the insurance depart
ment authority to close up a fraternal
association. even when its own state
ments show its condition to be bad. the
report strongly indorses section s. which
seeks to clothe the department with
power to require such associations to
keep their death claims promptly paid
up.
Section II would operate to bring fidelity
Evening star., 1914-04-24
Nature Was Improving.
from Pearson's Weekly

Among the new Whistler stories that
have just been published is one about a
lady who remarked to the great artist:
II came up from the country this morn
ing along the Thames valley, and there
vas an exquisite haze in the atmosphere
which reminded me so much OF some of
YOUR little things. 1t was really a per-
fec; series of Whistler pictures.'
"Ah. yes. madam" the great artist
replied graveiy, Mature is creeping up.
Evening star., 1914-04-24
Would Have Made No Difference
From Pearson's Weekly.

From Pearson's Weekly.
Sir Edward Cook. who has just pub
lished his long-expected Life of Flor
ence Nightingale" tells a story Of a
wounded soldier who picked up another
wounded soldier and stumbled back into
camp with him.
The rescued man turned out to- be a
general. no less; and when he went to
see his rescuer in hospital the latter ex-
claimed:
I'm glad didn't know it was your
honor, but If I'd known it was you I'd
have saved you all the sane"'
Evening star., 1914-04-24
By bud" Fisher

Judgments. Referring to this oaansA -
reports says:
Most OF these policies are su,an o
amount. often providing only e1o0 deo1h
benefit It Is expense enough to 60 -
court and obtain Judgment here, but u
a lawyer in q state away from here has
to be employed to have that Judgment
properly certified to another jurisdiction
and second filed before the money can
be collected. it is an additional hardship
from which the insurance department
should protect residents"
Evening star., 1914-04-24
Wanted to See.
From Pearson's Weekly.

tfom PeArson's Weekly.
Stylish Lady Visitor (to small boy while
waiting for hostess to come down)-Hhat
as the matter with the cat, that you are
watching it SO closely?
Small Boy-Mamma said your hat was
enough to make a cat laugh, and I want
Cd to see 1t do 1t.
Evening star., 1914-04-24
To Insure Payment Of Tax.

In endeay6ring to require that policies
shall all be issued on property in the Dis
trict through resident agent, the Com
missioners assert that most states have
a resident agent law. Such a law, they
point out. enables the insurance depart
ment to know what premiums have been
written, in the District and insures the
department. receiving the tax due the
District on all such premiums.
section fourteen confers upon the in
suTance superintendent authority to re-
Iraterna! organizations to protect resi-
dents or the District who may secure
Evening star., 1914-04-24
THE
Supreme Court of the United States.

Friday. April "a. 1914
Present: The Chief Justice. Mr.. Justice
Mckenna, Mr.. Justice Holmes. MIR. JUS
tice Day, Mr.. Justice Lurton, Mr.. Justice
Hughes, Mr.. Justice Van Devanter, Mr..
Justice lamar and Mr. Justice Pitney.
Nos 2T6. 291 and 292. The International
Harvester Company Of America, plaintiff
In error, agt. the Commonwealth Of Ken
lucky; argument continued by Mr..
Charles Carroll for the defendant in
error
Evening star., 1914-04-24
Didn't Know All.

From Pearson's Weekly.
Tommy. I'm going to punish YOU sc
verely.''
What for. par
"Now, don't try that innocence game
I know all the naughty things you've don
"So YOU don't. pa. You don't know
hid the strap you lick me with"
Evening star., 1914-04-24
Unlucky Result.
From Iudn

From Judge.
"They seem to have quarreled.''
Yes. I am afraid their marriage has
thrown them together too much
Evening star., 1914-04-24

or surety companies under the 1uTisdic-
ton OF the department Tho anti-rebate
clause provides that violation OF its pro-
Visions shall be punished by q flne of
not less than $50 nor more than $780,
Evening star., 1914-04-24
GREATER CLEANUP
FOR CITY IS URGED
W. n. Richardson and Dr.. MUIR
ray Get Pointers in Phila-
deIphia Crusade.
THAT CITY SPENDS $4,000;
CAPITAL ONLY MEAGER $500
Declared More Money Should Be De-
voted to Obtaining Spot
less Town Here.

Convinced that Washington should have
bigger cleanup campaign next year
v. III. Richardson and DR.. Arthur l..
Murray, chairman and secretary, respec-
lively. of the local cleanup committee,
returned today from Philadelphia, where
they were sent to observe the methods
of the sanitary crusade being waged in
that city.
The Philadelphia campaign is expected
TO cost between $4,000 and $4,000. Of
which amount the sum Of 5000 was
raised by subscription. while the remain
der will be provided by the city council.
Inc cost OF the war on dirt waged In
Washington last week was less than
500
Both Chairman Richardson and DR..
Murray believe that more money should
De spent In the local campaign another
year They will report their observa-
tions of the Philadelphia crusade to the
committee at a meeting to be held prob.
ably next week.
Evening star., 1914-04-24
Hospital Fund Increasing.

Funds for the new fifty-thousand-dol-
lar hospital are coming in rapidly. and
the score board since yesterday has in
today, with considerable more in sight.
The committee feels very gratified win
the results. Contributions announced last
night were: Chamber of commerce, $500;
Alexandria w ashington Lodge of Masons,
500; Martha Washington Chapter, Order
of Eastern Star, 500; Order of F,raternal
Americans. 500.
II $4,000 is raised the construction Of
a y-thousand-dollar building is as
sured
Evening star., 1914-04-24
City Obtains Verdict.

A verdict for the city was given by a
jury in the corporation court yesterday
afternoon. following instructions from
Judge Barley, in the suit Of Clarence J.
vilet Of Washington against the city
council Of Alexandria, whereby the plain
tiff sought to recover damages in the sum
Of $4,000 for injuries alleged to have
been sustained as result Of a. fall on a
sidewalk. His counsel noted an appeal
and sixty days was allowed in which to
file same!
General Items.
The funeral Of Miss Ruth c. Edmonds
took place at $50 o'clock this morning
from st. Mary's Catholic Church. serv-
ices were conducted by Rev. H. J. Cutler
and burial was made in st. Mary's ceme-
terry.
Before adjourning yesterday afternoon
the Presbytery Of the Potomac elected
commissioners to the general assembly
which viii meet in Kansas City. Mo-, as
follows: Rev. James Bergman, Water
ford, Va; Rev. DR.. J. Mcmillan. Baiti-
more; Elders W. II. Campbell, Owens
Mills. Nd, and A. G. Uhler OF Aiexans
dria-
There will be four less saloons in Alex
andria May / than there were last year.
A total of forty-four applications for H.
censes have been made. against forty
eight last year.
Evening star., 1914-04-24
ALEXANDR|AAFFA|RS'
Washington Men Held for
Grand Jury's Action.
PISTOL SHOOTING CHARGE
District Lodge Of Masons Pays Fra
ternal Visit-Verdict for City
in Damage Suit.
Special Correspondence Of The Star.

ALEXANDRIA, Va, April "a, 1914.
The firing of pistols in various sec
tions of the city shortly after II o'clock
last night led many Alexandrians who
had retired for the night to believe
that a part of the Mexican forces had
arrived in the city.
The police, however, learned that all
of the shots came from an automobile
in which there were four Washington
ans. three of whom were captured after
a wild race, and who in the police court
today were held for the action of the
grand jury following a preliminary
hearing before Justice Cation. The men
gave their names as Fred Reh. Harry
Hampler and Lesley Irwin. A fourth
man escaped and will be arrested by
the Washington authorities. He will be
brought here and given a hearing to-
morrow morning.
A colorsd woman named Maggie JEFF
ferson, who was standing at King and
Washington streets waiting for q car.
was shot in the face by one of the
bullets fired from the auto, and had to
procure medical attention.
The men. according to the testimony of
Hampler, had been drinking earlier in
the evening. Hampler was driving the
stop for fear of being shot. He disclaimed
firing the pistol.
Sergt. Scott testified that one of the
men fired a revolver while passing police
headquarters and their machine was
going at rapid rate of speed
Captured by the Police.
Policemen Kern and Norris finally
jumped into an automobile and overlook
the men at what is known as the over
head bridge. just north of the city
limits. Two of the four jumped from the
machine and ran, one of whom was can
turned. Sergt. Scott, Garvey and Nichol-
son rounded up Irwin shortly after 2
o'clock this morning in lunchroom on
King street. following the return Of the
others to Alexandria.
Two pistols were taken by the police
from the automobile and nine cartridges
which had been discharged were found.
According to the testimony Of Norris
Roland, an employe of the Potomac rail-
road yards, he was coming home from
work at the yards when three shots
were fired from the automobile, and he
said one came very near striking him
Attorney Louis N. Duffey appeared for
Hampler
Justice Cation announced that If the
men desired to be released they would
have to furnish bail bond in the sum
of 81 600 each.
Evening star., 1914-04-24

Washington Masons as Guests.
Headed by Worshipful Master E. S.
Harden, nearly two hundred members of
Takoma Lodge Of Masons of Takoma,
Evening star., 1914-04-24

If you want work, read the want col
umns of The Star.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-11-10
Edmiston Trial starts.

The trial of Jesse Edmiston a Tor
mer resident OF Pendleton and we'll
known here, who on September IL
last, was arrested in Spokane for IA
tally stabbing Theodore Moore, will
commence in the superior court in
Spokane tomorrow. Attorney Will
NJ. Peterson will leave tonight and
will take part in the trial as one OF
counsel for the defense. Mr.. and
Mrs. W. W. Edmiston. parents Of the
young man. who are well known local
people, already are in Spokane for the
opening of the trial. Chief OF Police
Kearney and other local witnesses
will leave tonight. The object Of their
testimony will be to show that Edmis-
ton. while he lived in Pendleton, had
a reputation of being a quiet and ip-
offensive citizen.