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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-18
QUO WARRANTOIS
THROUGH; MOTION
OF The RELAT0R
Judge r. w. 0lmsted Disposes
of Action to Test Legality
of Woods Appointment.
THOMPSON WILL NOT ACT
States Attorney Refuses to Have Any
thing to Do With Prose-
cution.

The quo warranto petition brought
by Charles Head, Moline, a member OF
the September grand jury, against
George W. Wood to test his right to
act as special states attorney. was
dismissed this morning in circuit
court on motion of Cyrus Dietz. at
torney for the relator at the latter's
cost.
Attorney Distz was forced to this
position when Judge r. w. Olmsted
ruled that it would be necessary for
the state to be actively Interested in
the prosecution OF the case. States
Attorney F. f. Thompson refused to
act in this capacity and made a formal
statement which was read into the
record. in which he explained the &C
ton has been filed through his office
merely because he happened to be
states attorney and that If he had
refused to do the same, he might have
been mandamused to force this action.
No Personal Interest.
Il have no personal interest what
ever in the prosecution of this case.
merely decided that the petition on its
face was regular and then filed the
case, as | am required to do under the
law. As to the merits of the case.
this is up to the court. I did not get
the people of Rock Island county into
this trouble and | don't intend to get
them out of it
Searle & Marshall. representing Mr.
Wood. in opposing the petition de
clared. the states attorney is not in
good faith prosecuting or seeking to
prosecute this case as states attorney
or in the public interest. but on the
contrary Is merely lending his name
and office herein. for the private and
selfish purpose and interests of divers
private persons. both heretofore and
now under investigation and indict-
ment in this county"
II was argued by. the defense that
in order TO sustain a quo warranto pc
must have a personal interest in the
outcome of the case and tn, state, as
well must be interested. II was de-
clared the relator did not have any
such interest, 1t being intimated that
he merely appeared for some one else.
while the states attorney was refusing
to have anything to do with the prose /
cution.
After the court had ruled IL was ma |
terial that the states attorney should /
prosecute and Attorney Thompson had |
made his statement refusing so to do, /
Attorney DietZ filed a motion to dis
miss. There was considerable dis /
russion over the wording OF the mo- !
ion. Attorney Dietz insisted that it |
contain a statement of the states at 4
torney's action as the reason for dis /
nissal while Searle & Marshall con-
Tended that all that was necessary
vas merely a formal order. without
any explanation. \ modified form of
Mr. Dietz's suggestion was finally
agreed upon and the motion allowed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-18
PRESENT UNIQUE IDEA
IN A WINDOW DISPLAY

The Summerfield company. one OF
Davenpcrt's leading furniture estab-
Iishments. las installed unique and
highly artistic background for the
three display windows, East Second
street.
The background is I'm plastic relief
and three styles Of ancient architec-
ture are embodied in the special dec
oTations. The east window is decorat-
ed in Ionic with blue and white as tho
colors. The center window is in Gre
clan with French grey and white as
the colOrs. The large window Is In
Louis XVI with French grey AMI
white as colors and old rose hangings
The special illumination will arrive
yiIlIp q few days and will consist OF
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-18
SCIENTISTS PLAN
TO BUILD CHURCH
COSTING $4,000
Growth of the Membership De.
mands New Quarters to
Replace the Old.
WILL USE THE SAME SITE
Building Committee Is Considering
Plans but Not Ready to Make
Definite Announcement.

Members OF the First Church Of
Christ. Scientist, have decided to erect
a new edifice on the site of their pres
ent house Of worship. s29 Twenty-third
street. to cost near 100000.
+. c. Denkmann, a member OF the
building committee for the new struc-
ture, said today that plans for the con-
struction Of the building were in the
process but not matured.
Growth Demands II.
I'VE have not accepted plans OF arch
fleets as yet. but the church has taken
on such an increased membership that
the old building is inadequate for its
PURPOSES" said Mr.. Denkmann.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-18

ed fainting spells. used as a ruse to
&c. help.
Six months ago she went to Omaha
and soon newspaper accounts told of
her arrest in that city charged with
shoplifting She issued a statement
from Omaha that she intended TO re-
form and write a book of her life story
She would begin her story with the
first man she ever ''1immed,'
she said. From Omaha she mere
recently moved 20 Kansas City. where
she has been several weeks. Two days
ago she came TO Davenport and. it is
said. gained permission from the city
officials 10 sell her book there. From
Davenport she came 10 this city.
Bertha takes pride in The fact she
has a record for being the worst wo-
man diamond thief out of captivity.
I'm the biggest diamond thief in the
country" she told Mr.. Reinert yester-
day when she entered the store and
began an attempt TO sell her book.
I've just been five months out Of he'll
she continued.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-18

I have been to see John Cummings,
Jr., the lawyer who has the will, but
he wouldn't tell me anything. They
claim Delaney was worth less than
100000 at the time of his death, but
that don't go with me. Intimate friends
tell me he was worth 100000. We
are going to contest the will.
I'm going to the chief of police
and the coroner about being elected
from the inquest"
The intruding MIR. Louderback" also
questioned the relationship of Mrs.
Ritter to the dead man.
This mans statements were prompt
ly discounted by Mr.. Faherty and Mr..
Cummings. The deputy coroner am
nounced that all reference to the state
ments and intrusion of the man at
the inquest would be omitted from the
record taken from the stenogra piers
notes. Officially the waiter was not
heard. 0
81 do not believe his remarks had
any bearing ON the cause of DEATH
the deputy coroner said. "Only last
week l got letter from claimant of
relationship in Philadelphia, but paid
no attention to it, Such things gem
orally arise when rich man dies
Accident" Hinted At.
The jury's verdict was returned after
an hour of deliberation The verdict
of poison death was qualified by al
clause pointing out that Mr.. Louder
back was troubled with insomnia and
given to the use of medicines, suggest
ing that IAN excessive amount" of
cyanide of potassium was taken 'inad-
vertently''
Attorney Cummins, executor of the
estate, said last night the LouderbacS
estate would amount TO less than $780,
900. Three-quarters of the estate goes
to relatives and the remainder to out
siders, by the terms of the will. The
names of the beneficiaries have not
been made public.
A sworn statement from Mrs CIar-
issa J. Boehnlen of ST. Louis, a sister,
TO the coroner, asserts Mr..
Louderback had no real estate other
than his residence, so far as she knew.
Mr.. Faherty remarked that Mr.. LOU
derback was generous and could cas-
lily have given away millions"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-18
MINORS In HALL;
OWNER IS FINED
Fred orr, Conducting Pool
Room, Mulcted on Double
Barreled Charge.

Hugh Clark filed charges in police
court this morning alleging that Fred
orr, conducting a pool room at 1916
Third avenue, allowed the formers two
sons. Victor, IA, and Carl, 10, TO play
pool at his place. Police Magistrate
c. ]. Smith fined orr SO and costs on
charge of permitting minors in his
pool hall. Officer Kell made the ar
rest.
Police Commissioner Archie Hart
also filed charge against orr alleg-
ing gaming in his pool hall. He was
fined So and costs on that charge.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-18
Other Man Not Hurt.
PERSONAL POINTS

MauritZ Steinhauer of Chicago was
in the city yesterday on business.
Mrs. John Korning left for her home
in Waterloo. Iowa, after spending a
wcei; with friends and relatives in the
city.
c. F. Channon. 11O6 Sixteenth street,
assistant cashier of the State bank, has
been called as juryman on the federal
jury at Peoria, TO report April 20
Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Moselfelder. $40
Twenty-second street, have returned
from a several months tour of Europe.
Miss Alma Mosenfe,der, who accom-
panied them. remained at Wellesley,
Mass. for visit at her alma mater.
States Attorney F. 4. Thompson to-
day received word of the marriage of
his sister Mabel L. Thompson to Allen
McConathy. which occurred several
days ago at Roodhouse. III. The cere-
mony was performed at the home of
the brides father. A. \. Thompson.
Mrs. F. w. Bahnsen. 723 Twentieth
street. her sister Mrs. Sherman Cox.
Mrs. w. l.. Ye.lman. S31 Twenty-third
street. Mrs. Mary p. Montgomery, Ills
Twentieth street. her daughter Annie
End Miss Lucy Evans of Moline. left
this morning for Washington. ID. c..
where they will attend the national G.
A. r. convention as delegates from
the local chapters. Mrs. Cox, who
lives in New York City and has been
visiting at the Bahnsen home during
the winter, will return to her home
from Washington.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-18
Proposals for Roof Repairs.

State OF Illinois. Board of Admins
tration. Springfield, ILL.,. April 16, 1914.
Sealed bids viii be received by the
board of administration in it's Office In
the Capitol building. Springfield, Ill.
up TO p. m, May 4, 1914, and then
and there PUBLICLY opened for furnish
ing labor and material required in re-
pairing and replacing gravel roofs on
buildings at the Waterfowl State Hos
pital, WATERFOWL, i'll
Specifications may be obtained upon
application to DR.. James A. Campbell.
managing officer at the institution
named The right is reserved TO re-
ject any and all bids.
(Ady) FRANK ID. WHIPP,
Fiscal Supervisor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-18

silver plated electric candelabra.
which will match the decorations. The
windows were prepared by the Decor.
ntors' Supply company of Chicago.
One OF the features OF the present
window display is the solid mahogany
Queen Anne dining room set ordered
specially for a Davenport merchant.
The set is probably the purest of the
period represented. It consists OF a
crystal cabinet, buffet. table and six
chairs.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-18
WoODMEN IN THE MOVIES.
Films viii Chronicle Events at the
Head Camp.

The head camp and Foresters' en-
campments OF the Modern Woodmen of
America have become events of such
general interest that the leading NOV
ing picture film-makers have an
uounced an intention to be present and
make films OF the big parades and
Eoresters' reviews.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-18
MORE ATHLETICS AT THE
Y, M. C.. A. THIS EVENING

More athletics VII be the order
at the Y. NJ. c. \. tonight, when the
athletes from the Sunday schools will
compete for further honors. This eve
ning's program includes the 100 yard
dash, the fence vault, the standing
high jump, and the pull-up. Eight or
ten Sunday schools viii compete. The
galleries are open to spectators. free
of charge.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-18
NO BLAME ATTACHED
FOR MYERS DEATH

At the coroner's inquest conducted
over the remains OF Fred c. Myers.
who met death in a motorcycle acct
dent In this city Wednesday evening.
held yesterday afternoon at Knox's I'M
dertaking pariors In Moline. no blame
was attached. The jury returned a
verdict of accidental death.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-18
70 Entertaln LandIords.

Business men OF the 1000 block viii
entertain their landlords at a luncheon
al the Rock Island house Monday ey-
eufug In connection with the lunch
con a business session To receive re-
ports Of further plans to boost the
block will be heard,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-18
ARE FORCED TO BLAST
INTHE DART EXCAVATION

The steam shovel eXcavating for
the new Dart warehouse at Nineteenth
street and First avenue was forced
TO discontinue operations yesterday
as the workmen struck rock Blast
ing will have to be resorted 10. and
several steam drills were at work to-
day.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-18
RACER COLLIDES
WITH PEDESTRIAN
Hector Goudejeune, Member OF
Moline Bicycle Club, Gets
Face Peeled.
RUBBED 1T ON PAVEMENT
Searching Past Street Car Near Rock
Island Depot When the Accident
Occurs.

Hector Goudejeune, l. years of age,
who resides at 1913 Fourth street. Mo-
line, nearly lost the sight of his right
eye when he was thrown from his
bicycle in a collision with a pedestrian
at Thirty-first street and Fifth ave-
nue. about II o'clock this morning.
Goudejeune. who is member of the
Moline Bicycle club, had been out train
ing during the morning. He was com
ing west on Fifth avenue at the time
of the crash and travelling at high
speed. A westbound street car stop
ped several feet ahead of him. and a
passenger alighted and started toward
the curbing. Goudejeune crashing into
him. knocking him a distance of
10 feet. The rider was thrown heavily
from the wheel and slid on the right
side of his face several feet on the
brick pavement. sustaining a deep
cash four inches long above the right
eye. The entire right side of his face
was badly bruised, the skin being
scraped on.
Other Man Not Hurt.
The injured man was taken to the
Campbell hotel and later removed to
the office of DR.. Joseph DeSilva, where
his injuries were dressed. The man
who was knocked down in the crash
shortly afterward and his
name was not learned. Save for a few
bruises and minor scratches, he es.
capped uninjured.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-18
SAM FRYER CASE TO
GO TO SUPREME COURT

4 motion for arrest of judgment in
the Sam Fryer case was fled by S. r.
Kenworthy, Andrew Olson and Ben
Schriver. representing the defendant.
In circuit court this morning, and was
overruled bp Judge R. ". Olmsted.
This action is preliminary to taking
the case up TO the supreme court for
a hearing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-18
POLICE NEWS
Darling and Ralph

Ed Darling and Ralph Tompkins
were fined SIS each and costs for
gambling in a local hotel
Mrs. ]. c. Kennedy. Knoxville. Ill.
has asked local police TO hunt for a
Mrs. Pauline johnson OF this city Her
father is dead at Knoxville.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-18
BUFFALO CHATS ARE HERE
Pest Promise 10 Cause as Much Trou-
bic as a Year Ago.

Buffalo gnats are with us again. and
apparently in as great numbers as last
year when they were more trouble
sene than they had been in many
years. They have invaded the city so
that one cannot walk IN the streets
without constant annoyance. while in
the country they are an almost insult
ferabIe pest for man and beast.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-18
CITY CHAT
advertisements,

Buy home of Reidy Bros.
For express, call William Trefz.
TRICKY Towel Supply company.
Independent Express & Storage.
r. I. 951.
All kinds of garden seeds, onion sets
and early Ohio potatoes at Kusch-
manns.
Tomato and early cabbage plants.
We will have lot of the finest kind
of strong, healthy plants in today. To-
mato, a doz.. 10c; cabbage, 2 doz..
15c; at Kuschmann's, 2207 Fourth
avenue
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-18

William L. Aylward was chosen sec
rotary of the Davenport AID club at a
meeting OF the directors held at noon
yesterday At the Davenport CONNER
cial club Since a. r. Nissen resigned
the position last July the place has
not been acceptably filed.
Mr.. Awkward. though only a young
man. has had a great deal OF expert
ence in practical advertising. having
been for over year the manager of
bank service for Leonard Fowler.
financial advertising. and also for a
year connected with the Photograph
Sales company. in Iowa. He is I'M
usually well equipped TO fill this posi-
ton. He is the owner and manager
Of the Tri-City Duplicating company
whose Offices are $3.50 First National
bank building. Davenport
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-05-13

hind the bat. Three bases were stolen
on him, but two of the thefts came
at a time when the Handicapped
catcher was afraid to take a chance
on missing play at the double steal.
He singled twice.
The work of Benz is only another
indication of the strong heart of the
Sox pitching staff. After having the
game kicked away one would natur-
ally expect Joe to get dOWnhearted.
But the next time he steps in the box
he will do his absolute best, and may
even hope that his pals will treat him
fairly. Faith is a wonderful thing.
AIcock played second in place of
BlackbuTne. He was baffled by the
work of Johnson, and famed. twice.
Scotty is mighty good looking ball
player, however, and should make
good if given the opportunity. Black
burne was not the worst batter on the
squad by any means. He is hitting
away ahead of Harry Lord, who got
back his position at third. -.-..-
If the captain does not pick up in
his swatting it would not be surpris-
ing to see Alcock go back to third and
Blackburne to. second. 49,.
Chances pitchers found out why
Detroit is leading the league In the
first inning Bush and Kavanaugh sin ,
gled, Cobb doubled, Crawford sacri-
feed, and High knocked, sacrifice
fly. That was enough for Schulz.
Bush got three singles and Kava-
naugh, Cobb and High each got two
hits. Covaleskie held the Yanks to
four hits. ..--
Cleveland got 16 hits off Of PEN.
mock, Joe Jackson knocking a dOu-
Bile and three singles. Murphy, who
got three hits, was the only Mackman
to find Mitchell consistently. Lebold,
Turner and Wood of Cleveland each
got three hits.
Boston Red Sox got five hits off
TaylOr. but UrOfited by Witness. Fos-
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-05-13

let it sail over his head after he had
run in about ten feet.
In the sixth Washington was hand
ed a run when Milan tripled. Chase
got the relay from Demmitt, holding
down right, and threw to third base
to trap Clyde. Harry Lord was out
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-05-13

Jake Daubert, Brooklyn First Base
man-Leading Batter Of the National
League in 1918.
having a talk with Weaver, so the
ball sailed to the stands. Milan scor-
ed. In four trips to the plate Milan
soaked pair of singles, triple and
homer. Gandil got two hits and stole
two bases.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-28
CURE FOR DRINK VICTIMS.
New Institution in Bangor of Interest
to Central and Eastern Maine.

The institution in Bangor for the
cure of those who cannot control their
appetite for liquor was open for in
spection Thursday, and there were
many visitors, who admired the hand
some rooms and faultless appoint
ments The reception parlor was
frightened by many flowers, sent by
Bangor and Portland friends of the
proprietor and superintendent, DR.. a.
L. Bryant.
On the first floor are the reception
rooms, Office, dining room and kitch-
en-. all very spacious and attractive,
while on the upper floors are rooms
for y patients. Each has a hardwood
floor, a brass bedstead, electricity and
gas; each is flooded with light from
big windows; and most of them have
open fireplaces. This very brief de-
scription gives no idea how cheerful,
bright, modern and spotless everything
is throughout the building.
DIR. Bryant was for number of
years head of the widely known Neal
Institute in Portland and while there
he came in touch with patients from
all parts of Maine. The exacting du-
ties finally had an effect upon his
health. neeessitating rest. Now,
thoroughly recovered. he has opened
this splendidly equipped institution in
Bangor, believing that one will be
supported in the great field of Eastern
Maine.
Victims of the liquor habit are cured
in three days, although it takes long
err for those addicted to drugs. Each
patient has absolute privacy. Not
only will his presence in the institute
be unknown to his acquaintance In
the city, but it will be unknown even
to the other patients.
So far as physical comforts go, the
patients are treated like guests IN
first-class hotel. When the aicoholic
,,oison leaves them, and the terrible
craving is gone, an exceedingly big
appetite develops. Certain FOODS are
denied them, but anything they ought
to have will be supplied at any hour
of the day or night.
Advertising for the institution APP
pears in this issue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-28
The Boom Maine'
Movement Is On.

The Augusta Board of Trade will
meet at 10 o'clock Friday forenoon at
the Augusta House for the purpose of
meeting John c. Gerry of Lewiston,
who represents the commercial trav-
ellers of Maine, the several Boards of
Trade of the State and the Grange,
to see if arrangements can be made
for a meeting to be held in Augusta
at later date in connection with the
proposed Boom Maine" movement.
This meeting was proposed at a
meeting held Saturday, Jan. "a, in the
Board of Trade rooms at Portland, by
the members of the board and of the
commercial travellers of Maine, and
at which Silas Adams was chosen
chairman and M. G. Rich secretary.
Chairman Adams appointed the fol-
lowing committee to make the pre-
Iiminary arrangements: John c. Gerry
and B. c. Brett Of Lewiston; Henry
True Hopper, Frank NJ Low, r. A.
Bragg, Samuel W. Humphrey and M.
r. Rich Of Portland. The watchword
of the proposed organization will be
MAINE Prosperity" A meeting for the
purpose of effecting permanent or
ganization will probably be held
Feb o.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-28
COLONIAL THEATRE.
Famous Player Production.

Miss Laura Sawyer will appear in
er production this afternoon and eve
ming at the Colonial. The Famous
Players Co. does not need an introduce
ton to the people of Augusta for
some of their stars, James *. Hack
EFT, Mary Pickford. Owen Moore, Sa-
rah Bernhard. James O'Neill, have
already been shown on the screen at
the Colonial.
Miss Sawyer has also appeared in
August as Kate Kirby" in "Chel-
sea 1850" with Henry Dixie, and in
1.-The Hour Before Dawn" both Fa-
nous Player Productions. Miss Saw
yer has many admirers in Augusta,
who will welcome her in the leading
role of THE Port of Doom"
The Port of Doom" Is thrilling
mystery of the sea, full of action with
pleasing love story running through
out. Daniel F'rohman, the theatrical
director considers this picture to be
the best marine drama yet produced.
The remainder Of the program is
1.-THE "Pitfall," strong two-reel Kay
Be; 1.-THE Ten of Spades" Majestic:
Their Golden Wedding" Tanhouser;
and "Mable's Stormy Love Affair" a
keystone comedy with Marlsle Nor
mand and Ford Sterling, the best
laugh vet.
Special matinee of 10 reels and Col
onial Peerless Orchestra.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-01-28
After Five Years
Winthrop Child Was Restored 20
Health by Vinci.

Five years ago our little girl had
a severe attack of diphtherla Whlch
left her subject to bronchitis and
stomach trouble. She has been almost
constantly under medical treatment
/ have tried also two or three remedies
containing cod liver oil but found her
stomach rebelled against the oil. Read
ing your description of Vinol l decided
to try it and did so with most aston
ishing results. cannot begin to tell
you how she has improved because
you do not know what a little SUFFERER
she was for five years. She has gained
ten mounds since she commenced TO
take Vinol, and the story OF what Vi
mol has done for her is only half. told
in this letter." Mrs. Adelaide Muiloy,
Winthrop, Mass. a8
vinol contains all the healing cara
tive properties of cod liver oil, with
out the oil, and tonic iron added. That
is why 1t helped this little girl after
other remedies had failed.
We ask mothers Of weak, sickly
children to try Vinol on our offer to
give back your money if 1t falls to
help them. Bowditch- Webster Co..
Druggists, Augusta.
p. S. Our Saxo Salve is truly won
derful for Eczema. We guarantee IT,
ADV.