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Rock Island Argus., 1914-11-14
DAY IN DA VENPORT

City May Build a $4,000 Jail-The
city of Davenport may in the near
future erect a new $4,000 Jail on the
northeast corner of Fifth and Main
streets, according to plans now being
considered, which were made public
yesterday. The project calls for the
destruction of the present patrol barn,
house of detention and city tool house
and the construction of a three-story
brick building. New city barns and a
tool house would be erected on city
property situated on Front street, be-
tween Scott and Ripley. Alderman-at-
Large J. Frank Nebergall is the father
of the project and explained it at
length. He also stated that he eX-
pected to place the matter before
Mayor Mueller. The plan is to re-
move the entire police department
from the first floor of the city hall to
the new building, which would include
a separate department for female
prisoners. In it would also be located
the cells of the city Jail, offices of the
chief and has aides. q compartment for
the Gamewell alarm system and a
patrol barn. Alderman Nebergall be-
lieves that the building could be erect
ed at a cost of $4,000. The Offices of
City Treasurer Robson would be To-
Gated on the first floor of the city hall
in the quarters now utilized by the
police. Mr. Nebergall explains that
the above arrangement would be much /
more convenient for tax payers. At
present, citizens are compelled to
climb a steep fight of steps. and ell /
bow their way through a crowd of (
police court "hangers-on" who usually
Rock Island Argus., 1914-11-14
MESSAGE OF SPY
FOUND in OMAHA
Carl Hans Lody's Alleged Epis-
tie Shows He Faced Death
Calmly in the Tower.

Omaha, Neb., Nov. IA letter
written by Carl Hans Lody, dated
The Towers, London, Oct. 22," has
some light on the plight of this young
German naval officer who was execut-
ed last Tuesday for furnishing valua-
BILE information to the enemy"
That Lody accepted his fate calmly
is indicated no stronger in published
dispatches than in his letter. He ap-
parently realized that the charges
against him would be sustained by the
court-martial and that he would pay
the extreme penalty of the sentence.
A literal translation of the letter in
part is as follows:
MY feelings run riot when I can
permit myself to review the dramatic
events of the last three years and
what is to be the probable climax of
it all. 1 am prepared to make a clean
breast of all this trouble, but 1 must
protect my friends in the fatherland
and avoid as much as possible humil-
iation for those who have been near
and dear to me.
81 am in the tower. Hourly while
1 am confined here an unfriendly
guard PAGES the corridor. My COM
mander is an attorney of standing, but
1 oft times feel that he is trying to do
his duty to his country rather than
defend the client. Next week 1 shall
know my fate, although there can be
hardly doubt as to what it is. 1 have
to such legal matters as
were necessary, but whether my
wishes shall ever be carried out 1 do
not know.
You may have opportunity to say
A word to some of those for whom l
still feel an interest. Ask them to
Judge me not harshly. When they
lear of me again. doubtless my body
shall have been placed in concrete be- |
heath this old tower, or my bones |
shall have made a pyre. But l shall |
Rock Island Argus., 1914-11-14

sore mouths. painful swallowing, fever,
and occasional eruptious on the hands,
finder tips, etc. While causing con-
siderable discomfort. however. the dis
ease is rarely serious. Where 1t IL
very prevalent among animals, some
authorities believe that IT is fairly gen
eral among human beings, but that
the disturbances 1t causes are usually
so slight that they are not brought TO
the attention OF the family physician.
There is. however. very good reason
for everyone giving the diseased ami
NAL as wide a berth as possible, name
ly. that otherwise they may easily
carry the disease to perfectly healthy
herds. Federal inspectors engaged in
the work of eradicRting the pesti-
lance are thoroughly equipped with
rubber coats, hats, boots and gloves.
which may be completely disinfected;
and others who lack this equipment
are strongly urged not TO allow their
curiosity TO induce them to become a
menace to their own and their neigh
bors' property.
The disease, in short. IS dangerous
because of the loss that it occasions to
property. and not because of its eff
fects upon the health of mankind. At
present all infected herds are being
as soon as they are dis
covered, the carcasses buried, and the
premises thoroughly disinfected. I'm
til all danger Of infection has been re-
moved in this way, the local authori-
ties quarantine the milk
Those who wish additional precau-
tions are recommended to use pas
teurized milk, but as has already been
said. their recommendation holds true
or not there is any fear OF
the foot and mouth disease.
Rock Island Argus., 1914-11-14
Special Taxation Notice

Notice is hereby given to all per-
sons interested that the city council
Of the city of Rock Island. Illinois,
having ordered that a local improve
ment be made by constructing Q wa
termain on Forty-second street, north
of Fourteenth avenue. The ordinance
for the same being on file in the Of
fee OF the city clerk. and the city
having applied to the county for an
assessment Of the costs of said i'm
prOvement, accoring to frontage, and
an assessment therefor having been
made and returned to said court, t.-
final hearing thereon will be held on
the 25th day OF November. a. D., 1914
at the hour of o'clock a. m, or as
soon thereafter as the business of the
court will permit. All persons desir-
ing may file objections in said court
before the said day and may appear
on the hearing and make their de-
fense. Said assessment is payable in
three installments, and all Install
ments except the first shall bear in
terest from and after the dates of con-
frmatiOn until paid, at the rate of
per cent per annum.
November 9Th, 1914.
ED. NELSON.
officer appointed to make assessment
Rock Island Argus., 1914-11-14
The Post of Danger.

The Sieur de Joinville in his me-
moirs of st. Louis tells us that GER
tain man, sore beset by the pressure
of temptation, sought counsel from the
bishop of Paris, whose Christian
name was William" And this wise
William of Paris said to him:
"The castle of Montlhery stands IN
the safe heart of France, and no in
vading hosts assail it. But the castle
of La Rochelle in Poitca stands on the
line of battle. Day and night it must
be guarded from assault, and 1t has
suffered grievously Which, gentle
man, think you, the king holds high
in favor, the governor of MontPhery
or the governor of La Rochelle? Ihe
post of danger is the post of glory, ana
he who is sorely wounded in the COM
bat is honored by God and man =
Agnes Repplier in Atlantic Monthly.
Rock Island Argus., 1914-11-14
2 ACRES OF CORN
LAND DESTROYED
Charles Kruger Declares Tres
passers Have Stripped the
Farm of It's Grain.

Over tive acres of corn land on Pet
tifer's island, at the mouth of Rock
river, owned by Charles Kruger of
the Twin-City Rendering company, has
been stripped, according to reports
made public today. For several sea
sons Mr. Kruger has had trouble in
protecting his grain on the island, but
this year the loss amounts to more
than usual.
The owner is of the opinion that
the damage has been largely done by
and he has therefore taken
steps to prevent any further trespass-
ing on his premises. Vigorous prose
cution of those found shooting on the
place is promised.
Rock Island Argus., 1914-11-14
Special Taxation Notice.

Notice is hereby given to all per
sons interested that the city council
of the city of Rock Island, Illinois,
having ordered that a local improve
ment be made by constructing a wa
termain on First avenue from Eigh-
teenth to Twentieth street, the ordi-
nance for the same being on file in
the office of the city clerk, and the
city having applied to the county for
an assessment of the costs of said
improvement, according to frontage,
and an assessment therefor having
been made and returned to said court.
the final hearing thereon will be held
on the 25th day of November, A. D.,
1914, at the hour of 8 o'clock or as
soon thereafter as the business OF the
court Will permit All persons desir-
ing may file objections in said court
before the said day and may appear
on the hearing and make their de-
fense. Said assessment Is payable in
four (4 installments. and all Install
ments except the first shall bear in
terest from and after the dates of
until paid. at the rate of
8 per cent per annum.
ED. NELSON.
Officer appointed to make assess
ment
Nov. 10, 1914. (Adyl.
Rock Island Argus., 1914-11-14
I1j'I5;1I!lE 2::I!7ElHlI:I'
% :Iyasa 81 az;{sls ILL ClE1 {

have served my country. Maybe some
historian will record me among the
despised class of war victims. spir.
ituaI adviser already has been to visit
me. 1t was his presence, more than
anything else, which made me realize
what your own General Sherman said
of war was true. He has promised to
care for some of my personal ar.
fairs.
Doubtless my demise shall be her
spiritual consolation. Others have suf-
fered, and 1 must accept the reward
of fate. l am still your affectionate
friend, Carl Hans"
Rock Island Argus., 1914-11-14

case of Marian Ether VS.. William
Ether were introduced by the plain
tiff through her attorneys, ]. A. Han
ley. The suit for divorce had been
instituted on the grounds of adultery
and habitual drunkenness. The de-
fendant defaulted and the decree was
granted by Judge Horan. The plaintiff
was also permitted the use of her
maiden name, Marian Goe.
Licensed to Wed-Will Sarmelich
Battaile and Ruth Eta Smith Klauer,
Davenport; Richard Herman and Ell
sic Wendt, Davenport; Riziere Banti
and Naraline Marchasni, Moline.
Two Births-Two birth registrations
were received yesterday at the office
of City Clerk Hugo Moeller. Mr.. and
Mrs. Carl F. Keding, Jr., 1912 North
street, and Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse L..
Figg, 2116 Maiden Lane, reporting the
arrival of baby girls.
Obituary Record-George Webb, fol-
seven years a conductor of the Tri-
City Railway company, died at the
family home, 705 LeClaire street, aft
er an illness of over a years duration.
He was past AZ years of age. Mr..
Webb was born in New York state,
Oct. 21, 1872, where he lived for
few years. While still a child he
came west to Muscatine county with
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
Webb He is survived by his wife,
Mrs. Effie Webb; son, George Webb,
Jr; three brothers, Will, Albert and
Wesley Webb, all of Muscatine, and
three sisters, Mrs. Libby Stickfield,
and the Misses Jessie and Lottie
Webb The funeral will be held Sun
day afternoon at 1 o'clock from the
home, with services at st. Johns NJ.
E. church at 1870 o'clock. Rev. Frank
Cole will officiate. Immediately fol
lowing the services the body will be
sent to Muscatine, where burial will
be made in Greenwood cemetery.
Nettie Johnson, Is years old, died
at local hospital after prolonged
illness. She had, in fact, been ill the
greater part of her life. The girl for
many years resided with sister, Mrs. !
t H. Curtis. of Macedonia, Iowa.
Some time ago she came here to the |
lOSplldL lOT "lliSh, iAO"-
ever, was futile. Besides the sister |
n Macedonia she is survived by a |
brother, II. ]. Johnson, of McMaster,
Mo. The body was sent to McMaster,
Mo-, where burial will be made in the
'amily lot.
Mrs. Mary Dommoyer, 81 years of
lge, died at a local hospital after a
1rief illness. She has been here but
/. week, being a native of Pennsyl-
-ania. Mrs. Dommoyer was born May
6, 1868, in Schaferstown, Pa, where
he resided all of her life. A week
go she came to Davenport to make
Ter residence with her son, Harvey L.
Becker, 1449 South street. The fatal
ttack came shortly after her arrival.
Besides the son, she is survived by a
rand son, six sisters in the east, and
wo brothers in unknown parts of the
ountry.
Rock Island Argus., 1914-11-14
Iiahtninq Kills HoQs.

Springfield, ILL.,, Nov. 14.-During g
storm lightning struck the con-
crete hog barn of A E. Alexander on
the farm of his father, ]. K. Alexan-
der. three miles east of Edinburg, and
killed 46 hogs, valued at about 5000.
Rock Island Argus., 1914-11-14
Pioneer Dies.

Mt. Pulaski, ILL.,, Nov. 14.-Russell
Shelby Scroggin. one of the pioneers
of Logan county, for many years a
farmer of this county, and brother of
L. X. Scroggin, the Mt. Pulaski bank
er. died at his home in Mt. Pulaski,
aged 81 years, 3 months and 25 days.
Rock Island Argus., 1914-11-14

Orchestra is a Greek and Latin term
signifying the space in the theatres of
the ancients between the stage and the
audience where the chorus and dane
ers assembled.
Rock Island Argus., 1914-11-14
TAXMAN ENGAGES
IN OIL BUSINESS
Retires From the Liquor Field
to Become Official of the
Illinois Company.

J. J. Taxman announces his retire
ment from the liquor business. with
which he has been identified locally
for 10 years, to associate himself with
the Illinois Oil company, which is rap
idly becoming one of the biggest in
dependent concerns in its line in the
west.
Mr.. Taxman has become a large
stockholder in the oil company and
his official connection Herewith will
be as assistant sales manager. He
assumes his new duties next Monday.
Mr.. Taxman disposes of the local
agency of the Union Brewing COM
pany, which he has controlled the
past few years, to his brother, Meyer
Taxman.
Rock Island Argus., 1914-11-14
Buys Carload of Berkshire Hoas-
Turnsemeinde In Monthly Meeting

Turnsemeinde In Monthly Meeting
Arrangements for the annual chill
dren's Christmas fest were made at
the annual meeting of the Davenport
Turngemeinde. The following COM
mittee was appointed to have charge
of the event: Christian Eckhardt,
chairman; Hugo Ranzow. William
Ludwig. Herman Schroeder and
Ludwig Berg.
Divorce Wheels Break Six Knots
Three matrimonial knots were broken
in divorce court when Judge Horan
granted as many DEGREES. Another
suit for legal separation was dismissed
after the parties had agreed to dissolve
without the legal formality. Meta NJ
Straetker had sued her husband, John
II. G. Straetker. for divorce and when
the case was called for hearing the
defendant failed to appear The de
cree was therefor granted by default
and the plaintiff was given alimony of
$500. together with 500 attorneys
fees. The plaintiff also was given the
custody of the two minor children,
and the furniture at the home, 1920
West Pleasant street. The defendant
was granted the real estate at the
above named residence. Esther NJ
Smith was granted a divorce from her
husband by the same judge. She was
represented by Attorney c. w. Jones |
while Otis Gilbrech appeared for the |
defendant. The couple married July /
l. 1901. She was given the custody of /
the minor child. Letters to show the /
Inconsistency of the defendant in the !
Rock Island Argus., 1914-11-14
Is Rarely Serious.

Men who come in contact with dis
eased animals may also become in
fected. In adult human beings the
contagion causes such symptoms as
Rock Island Argus., 1914-11-14

, throng the down stairs lobby of the
city hall.
K. c. Paper Will Be Started Here
The, Coravel is the name of a state
paper which will be published by the
Iowa Knights of Columbus. The paper
will be printed in Davenport and A.
F. O'Hern, lecturer of Loras council,
has been named as the editor. 1t will
be published under the direction of
the state deputy. The Coravel will be
an SPACE paper devoted to news of in
terest to the councils in Iowa. The
pages will be about two-thirds the size
of an ordinary newspaper. The paper
will be the official organ of the Knights
of Columbus of Iowa, and will be print
ed monthly, with news and views of
the various councils of the state. 1t
will have a circulation of approx
mately $4,000, going to every member
of the order in the state.
Lineon Berries Are on Market-An-
other Swedish delicacy has appeared
on the Davenport market. 1t is Lin
gon berries. Lingon berries are the
cranberry, and are grown extensively
in the bogs of Sweden. While the
cranberry comes in a dry and natural
state, Lingon berries are shipped in a
specially prepared sauce.
Buys Carload of Berkshire Hogs
NJ. F. Heyer. the Brady street butch
er, has purchased of the Iowana
Farms a carload of fine B~rkshire
hogs, 6 to s months old and running !
from 200 to $50 pounds in weight. They |
are the finest lot OF porkers ever Sc !
cured by a Davenport butcher. These /
particular hogs were to have been ex-
hibited at the International stock
show in Chicago but with the cancel
ation of the exhibit on account of the
prevalence of the foot and mouth dis
ease among cattle. the lot was placed
1n the market by Col. French and pur-
chased by Mr.. Heyer.
Rock Island Argus., 1914-11-14

All the news all the time-The
Argus.
Rock Island Argus., 1914-11-14

Officer appointed to make assessment.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1914-09-05
THE SANITARY District
OF CHICAGO
SIDEWALK CONSTRUCTION
TO CONTRACTORS

TO CONTRACTORS
Sealed proposals, Endorsed PRO.
POSALS FOR CONCRETE SIDE.
WALKS IN KEDZIE AVENUE AND
IN FOSTER AVENUE" will be re.
ceived by the clerk Of The Sanitary
District Of Chicago at the Office OF
said Sanitary District, room 700, $40
South Michigan avenue. Chicago. iii.
n0is, until ~ m, standard time, Sep.
TENDER 10th, 1914, and will be pub.
licly opened by the Board OF Trustees
of the said Sanitary District at a
meeting to be held ON that date or at
the first meeting thereafter.
The work for which said tenders are
invited consists Of the CONSTRUC.
TON OF CONCRETE SIDEWALKS
IN KEDZIE AVENUE WITHIN THE
RIGHT OF WAY OF THE MAIN
CHANNEL OF THE SANITARY
DISTRICT OF CHICAGO. AND IN
FOSTER AVENUE WITHIN THE
RIGHT OF WAY OF THE NORTH
SHORE CHANNEL OF THE SAM.
TARY DISTRICT OF CHICAGO. IN
THE CITY OF CHICAGO. COUNTY
OF COOK AND STATE OF ILL.
NOIS.
Proposals will be compared upon
the following approximate quantities:
DIVISION A-6,1O0 square feet Of
CONCRETE WALK IN KEDZIE AVE
NUE..
DIVISION B-9,0O0 square feet Of
CONCRETE WALK IN FOSTER
AVENUE.
Proposals may be submitted for the
work under either of said divisions or
for the work under both Of said di.
visions.
All proposals must be made upon
blank forms of proposal furnished by
the said Sanitary District. and shall
be made In accordance with and to
conform to all the terms and condi.
tons set forth in Requirements for
Bidding and Instructions to Bidders"
attached thereto. A deposit of SEW.
ENTY.FIVE DOLLARS ($75.00) IL re-
Quired with each proposal upon each
division.
Specifications. contracts. forms of
proposal and plans may be obtained
at the Office of the said Sanitary Dis.
trict.
The said Board of Trustees re-
serves the right to reject any or all
proposals.
THE SANITARY DISTRICT OF CHI.
CAGO.
BY THOMAS A. SMYTH,
President of Its Board of Trustees.
ATTEST: JOHN McGILLEN, Clerk.
Chicago, Aug, 81. 1914.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1914-09-05
THE SANITARY DISTRICT
OF CHICAGO
TO CONTRACTORS

Sealed proposals, Endorsed PRO
POSALS FOR PROJECTIONS FOR
LAWRENCE AVENUE INTAKE
CRIB will be received by the Clerk
Of The Sanitary District of Chicago
at the Office Of said Sanitary District,
room 700, 80 South Michigan avenue,
Chicago, Illinois, until IL M, standard
time, September 10th. 1914, and will
be publicly opened by the Board of
Trustees of the said Sanitary District
at a meeting to be held on that date
or at the first meeting thereafter.
The work for which said tenders
are invited consists of the CON.
STRUCTlON OF A BUBBLE MOUND
PROTECTION FOR THE LAW.
RENEE AVENUE INTAKE CRIB
OF THE SANITARY DISTRICT OF
CHICAGO. IN LAKE MICHIGAN. AT
LAWRENCE AVENUE, IN THE
CITY OF CHICAGO, COUNTY OF
COOK AND STATE OF ILLINOIS.
Proposals will be compared upon
the following approximate quantities:
ALTERNATIVE 1.
$500 cubic yards more or less of
BUBBLE PROTECTION, the stone to
be taken by the contractor, free of
charge to him, from the spoil banks
along the main channel OF The SAM.
tary District Of Chicago between the
limits Of Channel Station 1882, near
the city Of Lemont, Illinois. and Chan.
mel Station 1850, near the city Of
Lockport, Illinois, at places indicated
by the Chief engineer Of The Sanitary
District Of Chicago. and put in place
in the work, complete as specified.
ALTERNATIVE II.
$500 cubic yards more or less Of
BUBBLE PROTECTION stone to be
obtained by the contractor from other
sources, at his sole expense, and put
in place in the work, complete as
specified.
Proposals may be submitted for the
work under either ALTERNATIVE I.
or ALTERNATIVE H., or for the work
under each Of said Alternatives. The
contract will De awarded under only
one Of said Alternatives. The SAM.
tary District reserves the right to
elect under which Alternative the con.
tract will be awarded.
All proposals must be made upon
blank forms Of proposals furnished by
the said Sanitary District, and shall
be made In accordance with and to
conform to all the terms and condi
lions set forth In Requirements fol
Bidding and Instructions to Bidders
attached thereto. A deposit Of FOUR
HUNDRED DOLLARS ($40O.OO) II
required with each proposal.
Specifications, contracts, forms Of
proposal and plans may be obtained
at the Office Of the said Sanitary Dis
trict.
The said Board ofiTrustees reserved
the right to reject any or all pro
posals.
THE SANITARY DISTRICT OF CHI
CAGO.
BY THOMAS A. SMYTH,
President Of Its Board of Trustees
ATTEST: JOHN McGIIALEN. Clerk
Chicago, August 81, 1914.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1914-09-05
CHIEF CONDUCTORS.
(Giving Division Nos.)


(0iving Division Nos.)
1. r. B. Wheeler. 274s wash. Boul.
Chicago.
II. W. M. G fey. 62s q. York g.,
Blue Island, III.
"A. F. w. Vincent, 1917 q. Prairie,
Decatur, III.
70. r. L. Piper, Savanna, III.
70. l. X. Murphy. 1908 Knoxville,
Peoria, III.
81. A. J. Frasier. 7o2 Clay st.,
Beardstown, III.
90. q. o. williams. 1l6 d. 9Th st.,
0alesburs, III.
81. B. williams, 1907 N. Oak, Bloom
inston, III.
s6. Geo. @. spier. go North Ave.,
Downers Grove. III.
81. Joe Hayes, Roodhouse, III.
101. J. v. Fitch. 2412 Prairie. Nation,
III.
1oe. r. A. Bledsoe. Rock Island. III.
liz. G. T. Harris, $40 N. Locust g..
Centralia, III.
lis. J. l. English, waukegan, III.
lis. w. H. Harris, IS Cleveland. Kan.
kakee, III.
1s7. W. 8. Drover. I'll W. williams.
Danville, III.
zoo. q. A. Coleman, 102 Swinnarton
Ave-. Springfield, III.
222. D. w. Wanders, Chillicothe, III,
235. @. @. McCarty. Senate Hotel.
Freeport, III.
s93. @. 8. lane, 40 9Th Ave-, May
wood, III.
sos. r. q. Leseure, 1910 Cherry. Nj
Carmel, III.
s27. L M. Hough, coo 9. Maple g.. n
bingham, III.
ST. M. A. stinson, 30 Sterling. Jol
let, III.
$50. H. w. Bibb. 1893 Market, East
st. Louis, III.
3SS. J. c. Mc0uan. 1928 Bell 81.
Alton. III.
400. J. ]. MILAN, SIS N. Monroe. Clin
ton, III.
400. q. q. Mitchell. 612 W. srd Ave.
Monmouth. III.
400. T. Whitson, Salem, III.
469. q. e. Jolly, 206 8. Lynn, Cham
paiga. III.
sol. Carl E. Schmidt. 500 10th st..
Cairo, III.