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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-21

scheduled TO take place before Police
Magistrate @. j. Smith.
One Of the residents of the village
this afternoon said that Andalusia is
deserted Only two men are left
there he said. and they are members
OF the fire department and had to stay
there for the protection Of property. !"
Mr. Hayes is also defendant in a
suit for separate maintenance fled by
his wife after she had him arrested
on the charge Of assault with deadly
weapon She charges cruelty in her
Dill Some time ago she had him
taken in county court also, and pre-
ferred a charge Of insanity. which.
however, was not proved
Although both Mr.. and Mrs HAYES
were cautioned by the magistrate last
week that they should only subpoena
witnesses who were present at the
time the alleged assault took place. it
seemed evident that more than that
number were summoned, a general
airing of family troubles being in
prospect.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-21
PERSONAL POINTS

Earl II. Chalk, 11I2 Fourth avenue,
returned to his home last evening after
q two weeks vacation trip.
Francis j Meehan has returned to
his post as night clerk at the Rock Is
land house after a leave Of absence
and an extended vacation trip
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Carse, 1l16
Fourth avenue, and Mrs. Gertrude APP
pleQuist 1920 Fourth avenue, departed
this morning for Philadelphia, Atlantic
City aud New York.
Mrs B. F. Ellis and children have
arrived from Baxter, Texas. for visit
with Mrs. Ellis parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
C. NJ. Shaw, 1918 Seventeenth street.
Mrs. Ellis was Miss Alma Shaw before
her marriage.
Assistant Postmaster o. p. Olson and
Mrs. Olson left today for Chicago from
where they will sail on the steamer
Minnesota for a week S cruise on the
great lakes, going as far as Buffalo
and Niagara Falls and return.
Rev. J. 3. Rutter Of Reedsburg, Wis,
the founder of Spencer Memorial
Methodist church of this city, will ar
rive in the city the latter part of the
week for a visit with friends. Mrs.
Rutter and family will later join Mr..
Rutter here.
Mrs. A c. harrison. 8I4 Forty-third
street. has been entertaining her sis
tiers. Mrs. ]. C. Pettee, Mrs. William
Vessel and son, Ronald, and Mrs. Har-
~ Thomas and daughter. Nathalie, all
of Delta. Colo, They were called to
Wyanet several weeks ago by the i'll
ness of their mother and stopped here
en- route home They left yesterday
and will visit at Greeley and Denver
before returning to their home.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-21
ON COUNTY RECORDS.

Albert H. Cramer and wife TO
Charles R. Lundgren, east half lot
4, block 2, Pitts, Gilbert & Pitts addi-
ton, Moline, 81.
William E. Bailey and wife to Ma
RE A. Pollard. lot 1, Bailey Woodlawn
addition, South Rock Island, 81.
Norman H Jameson and wife to
Ambrose r. Ruebsam, lot II, block 2,
Midway. Moline, 81
Charles A. Radden and wife to Mar
tin Carlson and wife, lot 10, c. A. Rad
den's third addition. Moline, $3.50
Harry G. Glenn and wife to Henry
c. Ehmke, Jr., lot IA, block 2, Beecher
& Walsh addition, Rock Island, $3.50.
Quit Claim Deed.
Moline Water Power company 10
Albert G. Cramer, east half lot I.
block 2. Pitts. Gilbert & Pitts addi-
ton. Moline, 81.
Joseph G. Woodbury. and wife 10
Marie A. Pollard, lot u, " E Bail
ey's Woodlawn addition, South Rock
Island, 81
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-21
1000 PEOPLE At
CR0CERS' PICNIC
West End Clerks Win Ball Same PLAY.
ed in Morning at Linwood by
Score of q to {.
STEAMER SIDNEY IN TWO TRIPS
Cool Clear Weather Helps Pleasure
Seekers 10 Enjoy 0uting-Fe Feature
Game This Afternoon.

With the skies clear and assurances
of cool weather, over two thousand
people went to Linwood today to en-
joy the annual picnic Of the Rock Is
land retail grocers and butchers. The
steamer Sidney left on its first trip at
8:45 this morning loaded TO capacity
with pleasure seekers, who took bas-
kets and enjoyed dinner on the lawn.
The first part of the athletic pro
gram was run off this morning. the
feature of which was a ball game be
tween the east and west end grocery
clerks. The west end clerks triumphed
over their rivals by a score Of Y to Z,
while several hundred fans applaud
ed their efforts. The remainder Of the
mornings program consisted of. races
and other events.
The last boat load Of picnickers left
on the Sidney at 1870 this afternoon,
more than 500 of them. Many made
the trip to Linwood in automobiles and
other conveyances. In spite Of the
large crowd attending the outing the
committee in charge reported that
everything was run off smoothly.
This afternoon another athletic pro
gram IS being held, the feature Of
which is the annual ball game between
the jobbing statesmen and grocers.
Both sides are confident Of victory
and many wagers on the outcome were
made this morning. Dancing and boat
ing are also being enjoyed by the pic
uickers.
The Sidney will leave Linwood for
Rock Island at Z o'clock this evening.
Stores All Closed.
Grocery stores and meat markets all
over the city were closed while the
took their yearly respite and
forgot their business worries.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-21
Robert H. Hudson.

A telegram was received here this
morning by NJ R. IgIehart, announcing
the death Of Robert H. Hudson, for
mer resident OF this city and at one
time auditor for the Rock Island road,
who passed away last night at his
home in Chicago. Mr.. Hudson left
Rock Island about 10 years ago and
has no immediate relatives residing
here. He was about 80 years of age.
He was married twice and leaves a
wife and one son by his first mar
rage and two daughters by his sec
ond union, all Of whom reside in Chi
cago. For the last 10 years he had
been connected with an auditing firm
in that city
The body viii be brought to Rock
Island fer burial in the family lot at
Chippianncck cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-21
WRONG MAN
ON SPEEDING CHARGE

After indulging in a long argument
with Byron Lukens this afternoon, in
which he claimed that Mr.. Lukens was
speeding in his automobile last night
Ofhcer A. B. Lehman apologized, hav-
ing discovered that he was wrong. The
officer had taken the number of the
car. 1t was looked up in the register
book and the name given was that Of
Mr. Lukens Mr.. Lukens drove to the
station in his car, but the machine
bore a different number Mr. Lukens
had owned a car bearing tbs number
of the speeding machine some time
ago. but had sold it Officer Lehman
had argued Mr.. Lukens was in the
car. Mr. Lukens insisted that he
wasn't The officer soon found that
he was mistaken.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-21
FAKE INSPECTOR
HELD BY POLICE
George Condor Represents Himself as
State Official and Attempts 10
Collect From Bus Drivers.

Operations Of one George Condor,
who represented himself as being a
state automobile inspector, were
brought TO a halt last evening when he
was escorted to the Moline police sta
ton by Detective Lebbert. During the
afternoon d jitbus driver called the at
tention of the officer to Condor, re-
marking that the man was q state Off
etaL
Last evening Detective Lebbert
standing on a downtown Moline bust
ness street, saw the man who had
been pointed out to him as a state In
spect0r conversing with 2 jitbus opera
tor. The detective wandered casually
across the street and stood behind the
pair listening.
The supposed auto inspector was
demanding that the operator OF The ma
chine pay him 81, the driver of the au-
tomobile in return declaring that ne
did not have the amount
Lebbert iBterfared and Condor
haughuIy informed him that he was
the state automobile inspector. His
bold front, however. vanished when the
OF the Jaw raised the
lapel Of his coat and exposed bis star.
Condor is held at the station on
charge of disorderly conduct but it. Ia
likely one OF impersonadDg an officer
viii be lodged against him
Several jitbus drivers are said to
have reported that Condor approached
them, demanded to see their cbauf-
feur's license and in cases where they
had none told them to either paw him
50 or he would not allow them TO con-.
time driving their machines Whether
any driver paid him anything is e1-
pected to develop at the hearing
Condor is from Des M5ines, and was
out of funds.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-21
PAINTER HURT IN
FALL FROM ROOF
John Morgan of Davenport is Saved by
Alighting on Top OF Adjoining
Structure.

John Morgan, a painter. living at
5I2 Harrison street, Davenport, suf-
Gered severe injuries yesterday after
noon at $50 when be fell from scat
l8id upon which be was working at the
Peoples Power plant, Twenty-third
street and Second avenue. Morgan
was engaged in painting the roof OF
The power house when his foot slipped
and BE- fell TO the roof of an adjoining
building Had he fallen all the way
TO the ground undoubtedly he would
have been killed
He was rushed to ST. Anthouy's hos
Dital where DR. A. A. Mueller attended
him. His right wrist was broken, his
back was WreHched and he sustained a
painful cut On his forehead. Or. Muel-
Ter stated this morning that he was
doing nicely although he will be con-
daed TO the hospital for some time,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-21
ALIMONY SOUGHT BY
MRS. HENRY VANDALE

A petition for temporary alimony
has been Sled in circuit court by Mrs.
Mary Van Dale who is suing her hus-
band. Henry Van Dale, for divorce on
the grounds of adultery The husband
has fled an answer in which he de-
mics the charges made
Mrs Van Dale claims she is wholly
destitute and that for a year her hus
band has contributed nothing for the
support OF herself and child. She says
the only property she has is a small
equity in d lot in Moline She claims
her husband is a bartender and cap
able of earning $25 a week but that
he is now out of work and makes no
effort 70 get employment
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-21
IS CLIFFORD THE
MAN WHO FLED?
Police Claim That Rock Island Saloon
keeper is the One Who Escaped
When Camp was Raided.

Though he denies the charge, auth
critics claim that Clarence H. Clifford,
Rock Island saIoonkeeper, is the man
who Jumped into the river when Sher-
if Richmond and his deputies raided
the camp on Rock river near CoIona
ferry Sunday night.
Clifford. learning that a warrant
was out for him. gave himself up to
Moline police today but at the same
time pleaded not guilty to the charge
against him and declared that he was
not even near there. Not being there,
he asserted, he could hardly have been
the man who got away by diving into
the river and swimming 10 safety.
It has not vet been revealed who
saw and identified the man who
jumped into the river as Clifford Dep
uties who assisted in making the ar
rests are agreed that they know who
it was who took the voluntary duck
ing Clifford $ case viii be heard later
in the week It is said he may face
a charge of operating the place.
When arraigned in Moline police
court F. Bertelsen, charged with sell
ing liquor without q license as result
of Sunday evenings raid, was dis
missed The dismissal was merely a
matter Of form. however, for he was
Immediately rearrestad on a capias
from the county court. the states at
toTney having decided to prosecute the
case there instead of in police court
Later charged with selling liquor in
ant-saIoon territory, he was released
on $500 bonds with Archie Hart and
Otto SeidItz as surety.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-21
AMENDED ORDINANCE
DISPLAYED ON CARDS

The amendment to the weights and
July IL, and which shows the number
Of pounds per bushel Of all produce
and other matter sold in bulk, has been
printed on large placards by the city
council and viii be distributed to all
grocery stores and other places where
produce is sold. The cards ara TO be
displayed prominently for the infor~
nation Of the patrons. The ordinance
was amended so that it would be in ac-
eordance with the standards adopted
by the federal and state governments.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-21

was bound over by Police Magistrate
Frank Gustafson under $4,000 bond.
In the petition it is charged that
the bonds are excessive and dispro-
portionate to the alleged offense. 1t is
stated that the defendant is married
and has a wife depending on him and
that he is unable to support her while
inearcerated. A reduction Of the bond
to $500 is asked Dietz & sinnett APP
pear for Williams The matter was to
have come up this morning for hear
ing but was continued over until to-
morrow morning, when Judge Church
adjourned court
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-21
JAIL PRISONER ASKS
TO HAVE BATLLOWER

4 petition for writ Of habeas cor
pus in behalf Of William Williams, an
inmate Of the county iail. was fled III
circuit court yesterday afternoon. He
is being held under $4,000 bonds and
an effort is being made TO have them
reduced n order to secure his free
dom.
Williams on May g, 1915. was ar
rested in Moline Oh a charge Of burg
larry and larceny. preferred by IT F.
Wharton who alleged the defendant
stole his automobile. On June - ne
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-21
OWNERS SPLIT OVER
BRICK AND CONCRETE

Twenty-six property owners Of Glen
Oaks addition. Moline, last evening
heard an illustrated lecture by a Mr.
Ryder of Chicago. on concrete paving.
During the evening a vote on material
for the proposed improvement in the
addition was taken and Is voted for
concrete and Il for brick. The vote
is not decisive, as the attendance rep
resents only a small part Of the prop
erty owners interested in the project.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-21
COLORED MAN IS
DR0WNEDINR RIVER
Reuben Z. Work Meets Death While
Swimming at Foot OF Twenty
Seventh Street
COMPANIONS UNABLE TO AID HIM
Becomes Exhausted in Returning to
Shore From Bridge Pier to
Which He Had Gone.

Reuben p. Work, colored, 261s Fifth
aue-a-aaIf avenue, met death at 8.15
last evening while swimming in the
Mississippi near the Rock Island rail-
road bridge at the foot Of Twenty-sev-
erea street. Work went to the river
vfea his cousin, Maurice Work. and
William Thompson. white, about 7:45.
They had been in the water half an
boar when Thompson and Work swan
out o. she first pier of the railroad
bridge.
The two had been out there some
tme when Thompson called to Work:
"Ea had better start back" They had
covered about half Of the distance to
the shore when Thompson became
aware that his companion was getting
exhausted and he endeavOred to help
him along. Thinking that they had
reaerac point where they could touch
bottom Thompson let go of Work. and
m t1a formers establishment he went
under Work never came to the top
again and q frantic search on the part
O. Thompson and Maurice Work, who
had been standing on the shore, failed
10 discover their companion.
J. r. and Harry Ponder. members of
the Navy City Boat club. which is 10
Gated at the foot Of Twenty-ffth street.
were sitting ON the porch of the club
house at the time and heard the cries
o.. tae swimmers. They hurried to the
scene but arrived too late to be Of as
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-21
WOMAN is
SEEKING A RELEASE

An effort to secure the release from
the county jail OF Bessie Thompson,
Davenport colored girl, viii be made
tomorrow, it is understood A petition
for d writ OF habeas corpus will be
filed, The girl was arrested during a
raid on July IS in this city and was
given 90 days in the county jail for va
grancy by the police magistrate. Her
parents arrived in the city today from
Chicago and employed counsel to OBJ
tain her freedom.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-21

parents died when she was 10 years
cid and up to the time Of her mar
riage she had made her home with
Dir. and Mrs. Alexander Stromberg.
uncle and aunt. who, in addition to the
wfdower. mourn her passing
The funeral will be held Friday at
the home Of Mrs. Stromberg, 2403 Fifth
avenue, at 2 p. m The Rev. A F. Berg
strom will of1ciate and burial viii be
in Riverside cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-21
BLANKETS ON THE BED?
YES, COMFORTERs, TOO

Talk about sleeping under blankets
-comforters have. been more in or
der the last couple Of nights and not
as a protection against mosquitoes,
either. Last night the lowest tempera-
rure was Sc, while the night before it
was 50. Continued cool, is the fore
cast This will not advance the corn
or cure the hay. It won't even ad-
vance tine hay fever.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-21
DESERT THE VILLAGE
TO ATTEND HEARING

Practically all able-bodied citizens
i'm the village Of Andalusia were in
Rock Island this afternoon. either as
witnesses or spectators at the trial Of
G.. a, Hayes Of that place, whose wife
has preferred charges of assault with
q deadly weapon. The hearing was
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-21
q WEEK OF MARRIED
LIFE PROVES ENOUGH

Suit for divorce was filed in circuit
court this afternoon by Mrs. Salome f.
AIerk OF this city against her husband.
August 1Ierk. The marriage was per
formed June II. 1913, and June is of
the same year the husband is said TO
have deserted. The wife asks for her
maiden name of SaIome E. Tracey, s.
f. Van Noorden and H. A Weld are at
torneys for the complainant,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-21
G. z. BIRCHARD DIES
At DAVENPOP.T HOME

C. E. Birchard, for over 80 years
identified with educational work in
Davenport, died at noon today at his
home. 1851 Arlington avenue, follow
ing a short illness. For over % years
he was principal of the Monroe school
of that city He served two years as
superintendent Of schools and several
terms on the school board.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-21
ROTARIANS THANKS
READ AT MEETING

Vote of thanks from Rock Island
Rotarians for the manner in which
they were entertained by the Moline
Rotary club at the Campbell's island
picnic was read before members OF
Pillow city branch of the organization at
their meeting today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-21
MOLINE MAN rs NOT
GUILTY OF SPEEDING

A jury in the Moline police court
this morning pronounced Eric Ny
strand of Moline not guilty OF the
charge of speeding that had been pre-
ferred against him. Anton Pesas-
asky OF East Moline came into court,
plead guilty 10 speeding and paid q
fine OF s7.0Ss
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-21
Mrs. Frank Johnson.

Mrs. Frank Johnson, lifelong resi-
dent of Moline, passed from the home,
1Q275 Eighteenth avenue A, at lao
yesterday afternoon.
Anna Sophia Sandahl was born in
Moline Sept. 10. 1857 She received
her education in the Moline public
school and in 1908 was confirmed in
the Swedish Lutheran church. Her
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-21
OBITUARY
knute Landstr0m.

The funeral of Knute Landsrom
was held from the A, Y. Esterdahl IN
dertaking parlors. Moline. yesterday
at 30. The Rev. a. F. Bergstrom Of
fciated and burial was in Riverside
cemetery. Pallbearers were AxeI Dahl
berg, Henning Berg. Charles Dahlberg,
Ernest Dahlberg, NeIs Rose and A. V.
Gunnison.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-21
ANSWER CHARGE
BEFORE COUNTY JUDGE

Charge against John Kakavas Of
panderinE and that against Lulu Jay
cox of disorderly conduct were dis
missed when the two were called for
hearing before Justice William
Carstsns in Moline yesterday afternoon
after a change Of venue had been
taken by the defense from the court
Of Magistrate Frank Gustafson. Dis
missaI was the result Of motion by the
states attorney. The man and woman
were Immediately rearrested, infor-
nation having been fled against them
in county court
All the news all the time-The Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-21
MAKE UP TIME IN
CROSSING STATE
M0toreycIists Reiaying Message From
President to Frisco Pass
Through City.
HERE DURING THE NOON HOUR
Three and One-H Half Of II Hours Lost
Regained on the Run From
Chicago to Moline.

Eight and one-haf hours behind the
schedule. Gus Scheppers Of Moline at
Il:55 a. N. this morning started from
that city on his race against time with
the message Of President Wilson.
which is being carried by motoreyelists
from Washington, D. c., to officials Of
the Panama-Pacifc exposition at san
Francisco. to Victor, Iowa
Two other Moline motorcyclists ac-
companied him to assist him or to
take the message and push on should
he suffer a breakdown or other acct
dent.
The route through this city was
down Fifth avenue and north on Twen-
ty-fourth street across the Rock Island
bridge. An effort was made to clear
the way and the messengers were per
mitted TO hit 'er up" as fast as their
machines would carry them, notice
having been given in advance Of their
coming.
The messengers we're due Ia Chica-
go at s 45 last evening, but were de
layed by storms and muddy roads u
hours, so that they did not arrive there
till 7:l5 this morning, which was the
time when the Moline riders were sup
posed to have delivered the packet TO
the next team at Victor.
At Chicago the message was receig
ed by Secretary Charles T. Essig at
the Sportsmep's Club of America and
left on it's westward journey across
the country at 1872 O'Clock in charge
Of Edward J. Hawkins, Harry Sawyer
and George Rhentcassel, who carried
it as far as Sterling
t4ain Lost Time.
In crossing Illinois, the messengers
made up several hours Of time lost by
riders farther east. being only eight
and 0ne-half hours behind schedule
when here. The 180-mlle trip from
Chicago to the Mississippi river was
made in 4 hours and 20 minutes.
The relay from Sterling which was
run by Sterling men, was the 18Th
since the message departed from New
York City The trip is being made I'M
der the auspices Of the Federated
American Motoreyclists and an effort
is being made to beat the time across
the continent made by the United
States mails.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-21

cools and rests those teet and you
forget they are there Do your feet
sweat and smell bad? Then you want
TONG0 quick, for TONGO makes
them healthy again. It restores cir
culation. II gives them nice. soft,
clean skin like q baby's, and your
tight shoes won't hurt any more.
Nothing like TOSGo for foot COM
fort and foet health. use all drug
gists, or sent prepaid, by Dennison
PharmacaI Co, Chicago G@t it today
and have well feet tomorrow.
You Will always dnd Tongo a. Jo-.n 4
schneider's, CRas- j. strstess. K.
Ever'ss A. J. Reiss and G<csS. Tar
macy. Rock Island. III.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-21
JACKSON HAS
CHANGE FOR BETTER

The condition Of Mrs William Jack
son. who is very i'll at her home, S23
Twentieth street. was slightly jmprov-
ed today. She passed a restful night.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-21

- but why tor
ture them furth-
er ? Get TONGO
and put themout
OF their misery.
TONGO gives in.
slant relief. 1t
$ 0 o { h e s and
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-21
Give Your Feet
4 Chance
Stop That Foot Torture-Tired. Aching,
Burning. Throbbtng Feet Get Instant
Relief From T0NGO. It Makes the
Feet Feel Smaller and Tight
Shoes Comfortable.

Poor old feet - give
EN- a c b a n c 9 - Of
course they hurt you
drive you nearly dis
tracteCi with { b ar
throbbfng, a hing,
burning all day long
and all night long, too