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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-24
FIRE DOES DAMAGE
TO EXTENT OF $50

A two-story frame dwelling at 24OS
Seventh avenue was damaged to the
extent of $3.50 by a serious blaze
shortly after noon. The firemen re-
sponded to the call at LOS. and when
they arrived it was found that the fire
started in a lounge in the sitting room
and had already burned a hole in the
floor and crept between the partitions.
The damage was confined to this
room, which will have 10 be replaster-
ed and repapered. The structure is
owned by II. l.. Dooley.
AT 11:20 this morning an alarm was
sent and the fire laddies responded
to a call from the home of c. f. Swan
son, 426 Forty-third street. Sparks
from the chimney had set fire TO the
shingles. The blaze was easily extin-
guished with a small loss.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-24
FIR. HARRINGTON
is LAID TO REST
Impressive Funeral Service Con-
Quoted By Knights Tenplar
at Masonic Temple.

The beautiful and impressive rit-
ualistic service OF the Knights Tenn
plar. at the funeral OF the late Frank
r. Harrington this afternoon at 2:3O
at Masonic temple, was Witnessed by
a great host OF friends and fellow
members of the Masonic fraternity,
OF the popular railway mail clerk. 1t
was the first time funeral rites have
been conducted in the building
Short services were held first at the
home. 1901 Twentieth street, at ?
O'Clock. DIR. W. S. Marquis officiated
and Miss RosabeI Stewart rendered
solo. The members of Rock Island
Commandery No. IS. Knights Tenn
pIar then escorted the remains to the
Masonic temple, where the exercises
of the order were held. \ feature
was the singing OF the commandery
quartet. composed OF Z. II. Wilson.
E. f. Russell, A Carlson and c. II.
Maxon.
The pallbearers were Lewis Dindin-
ger. John ]. Ingram, II. A. J. Melon
aid. E. c. Hart, John Hageboeck and
II. B. Hubbard. Interment was made
in Chippiannock cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-24
NAME CANDIDATES
TOWNSHIP TICKET
South Rock Island Democrats
Select Nominees at Caucus
Boost Hard Roads.

Democrats of South Rock Island met
last evening at s o'clock in the town
hall for the purpose of naming town
ship ticket. The $1.00O,OOO bond issue
for hard roads Is being advocated by
Phil Mitchell. president of the High
way improvement association, was
discussed. and a large attendance for
the good roads" rally which Is plan
ned for the Illinois theatre next Mon
day.
Ed Jens acted as chairman of the
meeting and P. P. Pfaff was named as
secretary. The candidates nominated
were:
Town Clerk-C. L. Kinney.
Assessor. Shoemaker.
Tax Collector-John Weber.
Highway Commissioner. w. Tie
demann.
Constable Ito fill vacancy)-George
Barlang.
Justice of the Peace-Fred Myers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-24

and high in the affairs OF the w f.
WooIworth company, which conducts
a chain of hundreds of highly profit
able five and ten cent stores through
out the United States.
Atwood's fiancee Is twenty-one
wears old and takes a keen interest
i'm literary and musical affairs She
has written and had published sew
eral books and a number OF poems.
She Is a graduate OF Leland Powers
Academy of Boston, and Mt. Ida
School of Newtonville, Mass. BE
longing 10 several sororities and cor
Iege societies. she has Travelled eN
tensively and has often been a guest
at house parties in exclusive homes
Her marriage to Atwood is 10 take
place the latter part OF March.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-24

ehsourger was the daughter of the
Ia'e hehry burEower. who resided on
seventeenth street. where the Associa.
ton mouse now stands. She leaves
many friends here to mourn her pass.
ing
surviving are he. husband. five
brothers. Gabe OF Minneapolis. Her.
man OF San Antonio, Nose OF Chicago
and Joseph and Samuel Burgower of
Texas, and sister. Mrs. Louis Conn
OF St Louis. The remains will arrive
IN the city tonight and the funeral
services will be held tomorrow morn.
ing AT 10 o'clock from Knox's chanel
lnterment will be in Chippiannock
cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-24
Charge False Testimony Given
Before Grand Jury Concern
ing Protection" Money.
$1,000 BAIL REQUIRED
Adolph Wander 6eke, Gresoire carpen-
tier and David Caura. All of
East Moline, Defendants.
Indictments Returned.
Adolph Wander Beke, perjury.
David caura, perjury.
Gregoire Carpenter, perjury.

Another partial report was made by
the grand jury late yesterday after
noon TO Judge r. w. Olmsted in circuit
court. True bills were returned against
Adolph Wander Beke, David Caura and
Gregoire Carpenter. three saloon men
OF East Moline. charging perjury in
connection with testimony alleged to
have been given before the secret
body relative TO brides being made
Sheriff o. L Bruner, former States
Attorney L. NJ Magill and "a former
mayor OF East Moline" for the privi-
1ege Of operating their places of bus
mess on Sundays. Bond for each was
fixed at $4,000, which the defendants
furnished this morning. with A. D..
Huesing, r. A. Wagner and A. II. Lift
as surety.
In the Indictment brought against
Wander Be1e. the witnesses were S.
A Cartwright, c. y. Isaacson, Edwin
Dice, G. s. Petit and Fred RaiIsback
1t is charged that on March ., 1912, a
warrant for the arrest of Wander Beke
was sworn out and that Judge Cart
wright held him to the grand jury
under $500 bonds; that on May 10,
4'A-s "hAit TIC utltuuduI Was W
for action by the secret body, the
states attorney filed information in
county court against the defendant,
and while this suit was pending the
defendant is alleged to have collected
from the saloon keepers of East Mo
line "slush" fund, each contributing
from SO to SIS a month. which was al
legged to have been turned over to
Sheriff Bruner as protection" money.
Case Dismissed.
II is charged that following this in
cident, the information filed against
Wander Beke was dismissed by former
States Attorney Magill and the case
was never brought 10 the attention of
the grand jury. 1t is alleged that on
Feb. Il of this year, the grand jury, in
TO discover the facts about
the alleged collection of graft mon
ey. summoned the defendant. and I'M
der oath he is said to have denied the
charge that he collected graft. while
the jury alleges that the defendant
knew TO the contrary.
caura Case.
The indictment against David Caura
declares that the defendant falsely
testified before the grand jury con-
corning the graft money. II is I!
that Caura, together with !
Beke and Carpenter, went TO
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-24
PERSONAL POINTS

Charles d. Rosenfield left yesterday
for New York City on business trip,
Mrs. Marion Humphreys and son,
Marion. formerly of this city, now OF
Freeport, are visiting in the city.
Seth Howard of Peoria. chief clerk
of the railway mail service is in the
city today to attend the funeral of
+. r. Harrington.
Mrs Esther B. Tanner is visiting
her sister. Mrs. J. II. Parrish in
Peoria and with her daughter, Mrs.
Harold Dunn in Urbana, Ill.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-24

Reading. Pa, March 24.-While
Miss Cecil Harris, a former sweet
heart of Harry Atwood. is pushing
her breach of promise suit against
him. Miss Ruth L. Satterthwaite Of
this city is preparing FOR her mar
rage TO the Toledo birdman. Shortly
after the commencement of the suit
against Atwood. Miss Satterthwaite
announced in this city that the action
of Miss Harris would have no effect
on the plans OF her marriage To Al
wood this year.
Miss Satterthwaite is one of the
reigning bellies of Reading, beautifu'.
accomplished and used To every com
fort and luxury. She is the daughter
OF Alfred III. Satterthwaite. a director
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-24
PASSING UPON SANITY
OF A CARBON CLIFF MAN

Francis Williams of Carbon Cuff
unmarried and aged 81, was to be
brought before a medical commission
in county court this afternoon for a
recommendation to Judge Bell re-
garding his sanity. w. a. Williams.
of Geneseo, an uncle. petitioned for
a hearing claiming that Williams was
violent and had threatened members
of the family He resides with his
mother at Carbon Cliff.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-24
ItaIY's Puma Grass.

Puma grass, used in Italy for the
manufacture of brooms for sweeping
highly polished floors, is a product of
swampy regions, particularly in south
eastern Lombardy. southern Venetia
and northern Emilia, in which sections
it is said to grow abundantly. Mantua,
Lombardy, is the center of the trade in
puma grass. Peasants around Mantua
gather it during the first three weeks
in September, about two weeks before
il begins to blossom. -ss
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-24
POLICE AUTO PATROL TO
INTO SERVICE AGAIN

The police auto patrol. which was
badly damaged Jan. l, when 1t
skidded into restaurant front at the
corner of Eighteenth street and Fourth
avenue, will be placed in commission
tomorrow for the first time since the
accident.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-24
E. A. NISSEN TO TALK
AT NOON DAY LUNCHEON

E. a. Nissen, field secretary of the
Iowa State Auto association, has been
secured to speak az the noon day
luncheon at the Rock Island club
Thursday. The subject of Mr.. MIS-
sens talk will be Good Roads,"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-24

Its constitution will pledge that it
shall never be used for furthering an
individual or a factional cause. 1t is
to be for all democrats in the county
and the cooperation of all members of
the party in perfecting the organiza-
ton is desired
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-24
Mrs. Henry Reqensburser.

Friends in this city received word
yesterday afternoon to the effect that
Mrs. Henry Regensburger. a former
resident OF this city, passed away
at her home in Denison, Texas. Her
husband was engaged in business in
this city for several years. Mrs. Reg
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-24
Speaks on Descent Of Man.

That the theory of the descent of
man as set forth by Darwin has no
foundation in fact Rev. Hubert
Gruender, of the. faculty of St. Louis
university will attempt to show in a
lecture Wednesday evening at the
Knights of Columbus hall. His sub
ject is 1.-The Theory of Evolution in
the Light OF Facts" Admission 10 the
lecture will be free.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-24
Odd Fellows Attention.

The funeral of our late Brother A.
II. Grimm viii be held on Wednesday
afternoon at 2 o'clock from Knox
chapel. All member of r. |. lodge No.
Is, as well as visiting brothers, are re-
quested to meet at l. o. o. F. hall at
O'Clock. fH
E. V. ORTIZ, Noble Grand.
(AdYl :,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-24
ID y I ri x
II 4 B ! I
RFIIABLE HOME TREATMENT.

HELIFND-~ - ''N'N " ~ =
Thousands of wives, mothers and sis
tiers are enthusiastic in their praise Of
ORRINE. because it has cured their
loved ones of the Drink Habit" and
thereby brought happiness to their
homes. Can he given secretly.
ORRINE costs only S1.0O per box Ask
for free booklet Harper House phar-
macy Adv.)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-24
CITY CHAT
advertisements. :

Buy home of Reidy Bros.
For express, call William Trefz.
TRICKY Iowel Supply company.
Independent Express G. Storage
r. l. 951.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-24
0LDEST EMPL0YE
Of ROCK ISLAND
POSTOFFICE DIES
nj Kren. superintendent of
Mailing Division, is a Victim
of Pneumonia.
ILL ONLY TEN DAYS
Nd Been Connected With the A7sti-
.ution Since 1891 When He
was Appointed Clerk.

-ha death OF Daniel Frederick Krell.
-. oldest empIoye OF the Rock Island
.,.,orce. occurred at 1;e5 this morn
=, Al his home. I134 Second avenue.
AZ KrsIf had been failing about a
,ssr but vas rot forced TO leave his
,,-k till Friday a week ago. when he
- taken down with pneumonia.
NJ Krell was born in Wheeling W.
"a Dec. IS. 1855. and the family came
--ss, when he was still a young lad.
.s,,Iius in Rock Island. He received
hts early education in the city schools
+s-s and the Davenport Business col
,s4s For several years he operated
-sstsuraut in the 1900 block on Second
svsnue. after which he Travelled for
axe Warueken Candy company IN Dav-
euport I'D until the time of his appoint
,,s,+ At the postoffice He was united
=, marriage TO Martha Scarr over 3S
vsa-s ago IN this city. She preceded
bi-, in death nine years ago. He was
married a second time TO Mrs. Amanda
townsend. April 4. 1907. in this state
Mr. KreII was the oldest employe at
the postofice in the point Of years of
ssrvfce. He was appointed clerk Aug.
l 1891. and Nov. :. 1897, was promoted
n clerk OF the mailing division. July
7 1909. he WAS promoted 10 superin-
,sudent OF the mailing division. For
many years he was secretary or the
civil service board of the Rock Island
postorice. When ex-Postmaster H a.
J. Mcdonald retired Feb. IS last. Mr..
KreH made a speech in behalf of the
employees. presenting a gold watch TO
him.
First 10 Die in Service
Deceased was the first employe in the
history of the postofice TO die while in
active service. He was faithful and
conscientious and had the respect OF
his fellow employees. He was we'll
known in the city and leaves a host OF
friends 10 mourn his passing
Surviving are one son. Carl. two SIS
tiers. Mrs. William Borgess. and Mrs.
z VI. Sala Of Rock Island; two broth !
ers. Julius and John OF Davenport; his
widow and three step-children. George
". Townsend. Mrs William Feegan of /.
Davenport and Mamie Townsend of
Rock Island
The funeral will be held Thursday I.
afternoon from the home at . O'Clock. /
Rev. 7. Z. NewIsnd will have charge /
o. the services Interment will be in 4
Chippiannock cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-24

last evening in Odd Fellow hall, the
third degree was conferred on A class.
of candidates.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-24
A. Henry Grimm.

Word was received by friends here
today of the death OF A Henry Grimm.
former resident of this city. who pass
ed away at the home of his son in
Aurora.
Mr. Grimm was born over so years
ago in Germany and came TO this
country when still a young man. He
came TO Rock Island in the early COS
and was for many years employed at
the Rock Island Pillow company as pat
ternmaker. He was a member of
Rock Island lodge No. IS, /. o. o. F..
and was well known here. He left
Rock Island about 10 years ago and
had since made his home with his son.
Henry, druggist of Aurora, who sur
wives His wife and two children pre-
ceded him in death many years ago.
The remains will arrive here over
the Burlington tonight and the fu-
neral services will be conducted by
the Odd Fellows from Knox's chapel
at 2 O'Clock tomorrow afternoon Bur
ial will be in Chippiannock cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-24
Confer Degrees.

At a regular meeting OF Rock
Island lodge. No. is. |. o. o. r.. held
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-24
Smith.

Wallace Leroy Smith, four-day-old
son OF Mr.. and Mrs. Fletcher Smith,
died this afternoon at 1870 at
the home. 215 Fifteenth street The
funeral viii be held tomorrow after
noon at 3 o'clock at the home Burial
will be in Chfppiannock cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-24
Propose Annual Banquet.

1t is probable that regular meetings
of the executive committee will be
held with at least one general meet
ing during the year when there will
be a banquet with addresses by demo
Gratis from abroad.
The Rock Island County club is to
exist for the good of the party alone
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-24
CONTROL VESTED
IN CENTRAL BODY
County Democratic Club Organ
ization Plan Gives All Dis
tricts Share in Rule.
OPEN HEADQUARTERS SOON
Perfection of Details Will Come Up
Before Meeting Tonight at
Turner Hall.

Il is probable that the bylaws
adopted by the Rock Island County
Democratic club at its meeting at
Turner hall tonight will vest control
in an executive committee OF about
thirty members to be chosen from all
parts of the county. This is under
stood to be the plan which the com
mittee on organization will recon-
mend. Instead of one vice president
there will be three representing diff
ferent districts and these will be
members of the controlling body
1t is hoped that the membership
from the beginning will be large
enough to warrant opening perman-
ent headquarters equipped as club
rooms and in charge at all times of
custodian. This viii given members
OF the party a place of rendezvous
and Will be especially appreciated by
visiting democrats.
The general plan of organization is
similar to that of the Scott County
democracy across the river, or the
Mclean County or Peoria County
clubs IL Illinois. All three of these
clubs are important factors in the
continued success of the party in the
counties named.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-24

Balmacaan Goats $1,000

In the fashionable gray mixed
rain-proof coating; also Sport
and Golf Coats, q to Is lengths,
made of tweeds, duvetyne, bro
cade, eponge and serge; all col
ors, all sizes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-24
HICH-CLASS COATS

Limousine and Theater Goats
and broadcloth. Street and Aftel
and MORE taffeta, poplin, suede,
Shepherd checks. All lengths fr
models would hardly cover the G
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-24

In these lines there IS nothing lacki
with the baggy back. ripple founces, rui
Coats, in rich colorings and color combir
lines for the more conservative tastes
Materials are silk poplin, ripple ensaline
serge, tweeds, etc, etc; all colors, all sizt
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-24
TIE Store of QynHty

ST have such collection of beautiful styles
New York stores do not show prettier things"
This remark from New York lady who was In
store for the first time couple of days ago. and re-
ferred much to the variety originality and elegance
of garments the BIGNESS of the Dept. We
fri
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-24

The indictment against David Caura
declares that the defendant falsely
testified before the grand jury con
corning the graft" money. II is
charged that Caura, together with
Wander Beke and Carpenter, went TO
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-10-03

known, that 4 church Of q country has
resolved to petition for the abatement
of q calamity that did not directly con-
Germ the people or government Of the
nation praying.
Special Peace Sermons.
DR.. 8. 8. Estey will speak Sunday
morning at the First Presbyterian
church on THE Higher Sodiership OF
the Higher Battle
THE Challenge of the European War;
will be the sermon topic Sunday morn
ing at the Westminster Presbyterian
church.
DIR. Arthur s. Henderson Will speak
Sunday evening on The True Valua-
ton Of Human Life at the First Con-
gregational church.
THE Peacemakers'' will be the sub
ject discussed by the Rev. C. A. Alden
at the Swedish Baptist church Sunday
morning.
DIR. Roy B. Guild will discuss Amer
tca's Present Responsibility at the
Central Congregational church Sunday
evening.
The theme Of the sermon Sunday
evening at the First Baptist church de-
livered by the Rev. Robert Gordon will
be The Next Great Battle"
The peace subject for the morning
service at the Highland PARK Meth
odist church will be Does Truth Need
q Sword When Righteousness Exists?'
There will be special peace services at
many other churches
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-10-03
RECORDS OF PLAYERS
Averages and Standing of Stars in the
Three Big Leagues.

Chicago, Oct. 3.-Jake Daubert Is the
real leader Of the batters Of the Nation
al league, according to averages pub
lished here today, the Brooklyn play
er's average OF 1881 was made in 1923
games while the two batters ahead OF
him. Erwin, Brooklyn, with 348, and
Steele, Brooklyn, 1888, have played in
only 20 and 81 games, respectively. The
remaining three hundred hitters Of the
National are Becker, Philadelphia. 1927;
Dalton. Brooklyn, 1924; Magee. Phila-
Connolly, Boston. .315; Wheat, Brook
1yn. .313; Phelan. Chicago, .304; Burns.
New York. 1902: Hageman. Chicago,
800.
Cravath, Philadelphia, has tied Safer.
Chicago. in number of home runs with
1S. Burns, New York, leads in stolen
bases with Sc.
Leading pitchers, including those hav-
lng pitched rs games and ranked ac-
cording to wins and losses. are: James,
Boston. q and 6; Rudolph, Boston. 81
and 8; Doak. st. Louis. Is and Z.
American League.
The 300 hitters OF the American
league are Cobb. Detroit, 1868; Collins,
Philadelphia, .339; jackson, Cleveland,
.338; Speaker, Boston. 1856; Hoblitzel,
Boston. 1923: Crawford. Detroit, .321;
McInnfs, Philadelphia, .319; Baker. Phil
adelphia, 1913; Fourier. Chicago. .316;
Cree, New York. .312; C. Walker, St
Louis, .301; Roth, Chicago. .301.
Baker leads in home runs with nine
bases-66. Leading pitchers are Ben
der, Philadelphia, II and 3; Leonard,
Boston, 10 and 5; Caldwell, New York.
~ and 4
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-10-03

CONTINUED from Page One.l
used on Peace Sunday throughout the
United States. Two Of the most beau
tiful of these prayers follow:
Two Appropriate Prayers.
80 Almighty God. who canst bring
good out of evil, and who makest even
the wrath of man to turn to Thy
praise; we beseech Thee SO to order
and dispose the issue of this war, that
it may result in a true and lasting
peace, and that the nations Of the
world may be united in a firmer fell
lowship for the promotion of Thy
glory and the good of all mankind.
Through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen"
Almighty God, who dost look down
in fatherly love upon all Thy children;
We beseech Thee to hear our humble
prayers for those who shall suffer in
the war which is now raging. Give
them. we pray Thee, the consultations
Of Thy grace: heal the sick, comfort
the wounded. minister to the dying,
and bind up the broken heart. All this
we ask through the mediation of Thy
Son. Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
In many Episcopal churches the
morning service is a communion serv-
ice and consequently the specially de-
vised ritual will not be followed, but
the special prayers will be Incorporated
into the communion service. The form
for evening prayer, however. will b
universally followed.
This Il the first time. a. far a. Il