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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-03-06
George |. SChmid

candidate for commissioner
of the CITY OF Rock Island.
Mr. Schmid needs no intro
ductiou to the people Of
this city. lie was born and
reared here and has lived lli
his life ~ one precinct For
q years he has been iu bus
mess and has established q
reputation for honesty and
reliability flis progressive
pjrit was shown iu the
handsome modern building
ne constructed for his BouI
cvard grocery. fic asks the
support of che men and yvo-
men voters Of Rock Island.
"a Surfing them that 10 elected
be will be ON the Job and zap
Coo date
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-03-06

day. lie had been in a critical condi-
t.un Tor several days. Mr.. Schafer
had been ali.nE for two years.
Hc Was born in New Lisbon. Column
biana county. Ohio. July g. 1854. lie
spent the early years OF his life at
New Lisbon. GAINESVILLE and Coshoc-
ton. Ohio. In the war OF the rebellion
Mr. Schaner answered the first call
FOR volunteers In 1850. serving four
months He enlisted again Tor the
second term at Coshocton in August.
isG2. Joining Company !. 9th regiment
of Ohio infantry. serving three years.
Hc was honorably discharged NJ Nash
vile. Tenn June 10. 1865.
lie came west In 1872. settling In
Cambridge. where he resided one wear
before moving 20 Geneseo. He lived
AZ Gencseo until 1851. when he came
20 Moline. After spending two years
there he removed 20 Rock Island and
had resided here since He was en-
pioyed as blacksmith az the arsenal
from 1855 20 1912. when he retired be-
cause % 80 health. lie was n mem
hcr 81 John Buford post. C. 4. r. and
also % the Black smith's union.
Mr.. Schahcr was united in marriage
TO Miss Amanda Brink. Dec. -. 1861.
~ Warsaw. Ohio. Four children were
born 90 the union. one OF whom Is liy-
ing Besides his wife. he Is survived
by one daughter. Mrs.. f. $. Bramble.
this CITY. one sister. Mrs. Sarah Smith.
Pittsburgh. Pa. two grandchildren
and tao srcat-Erandchiidren
Funeral Services.
Funeral services viii be held IN the
home a. ESQ Monday afternoon. DR..
o. T. Dwineli oficiafinE Burial viii
be IN ChippInnnock cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-03-06

E--u Goulo-ls. Aisons Dssrixs. Prank
f-ksr. burglary and iarceny
Harry sf1Tk. hgrriAry
g. W Wafs1a. iarcery-
Ilarry Weaver. roaaery-
James DALEY. % al. coasFirae1-
Trefon uuea. crime asairat caii'
fren.
william Harrea. crime against ehi.
Gre--
s-,~ Jgrg.
Tas aew vezirs % report On Mon-
day.
C1-eaua-F. q Heaney
-aath Folrr-Her paar
MoIlar-W B Buffers. p r. Can
BE-. Charles s1rfire. ~ q. EsckiirfE
n A Jchrs1r. F1lton MARTA. Iohn
srnso-. j. r Eesei George O-Brien
carl f Hr1ersrr- Jim ftoss.
E1eE ts.r~f-C tarias Etzsi. q. %
a-arrf 10 T1rnsou. H. g. Hasmls
cen o u.lertsaufr " W. Harden.
r.. u ~II =. re- Green. =. 1firheid
Dr.. O. E-ar p b. Ergu1'1s. John T
Har. John usrka. A. So HIbufE g
g.-errr O.. s. rcanfor. oscar Harta
r 81 rearre q 81 Warrcn Harry
ufre
zea.E Rock fraaf -Ezms. Atfia
cen. Gearrr Eehfrer
Black flaur-F ZFsr and - S.cr
Hrra.r Prairie James uuHruar-rg
rl-r-1-CaI Vrrafta. Elmer Reed
rcEsF e. ~ Ramsey viii preside
over trr rra1rr court. tearinE no
r.rra. rrrta-rirr beaches vith 1-tsr
E "a U-rsfef
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-03-06
New Floor Coverings, Furniture & DraperieS
bring a welcome breath of Spring, and
continued opportunity for economy.
NEW CHINESE. JAPANESE AID SUN

NEW CHINESE. JAPANESE AND SUN
FAST MATTINGS. new linolemus imported
and domestic, in tiles. florals and plain oolors
CARPETS from the low priced. Ingrains to
the finest Royal Wiltons.
NEW FURNITURE for every room in the
home-StaPle standard grades, and period pieces
IN the different woods and new finishes
NEW CURTAINS. Over Grapes and Shades.
Suniast materials for windows and doors. Silk
hangings, Reps Cretonne and printed Linens,
oolorings Tor any special treatment OF any room
in the house. Lace curtains both imported and
domestic, including fine panels, and real lace.
The foresighted home furnisher should be
quick to take advantage Of the unusual opportu-
nifty to buy the new goods at the price oonces-
SONS we offer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-03-06
The New Spring
ASSOrtmentS of Per
rms Kid Gloves
Are Here.

Notwithstanding the Europ-
can war and disturbed condi-
tions OF manufacturing and
risks in shipping, we are able
to sell them with one exception
at precisely the same prices as
last year. These Perrins ia
nous Grenoble made kid
gloves are probably the best
high class kid gloves on the
market and we are glad TO
waive an import commits
sion IN order to sell them at
the old prices.
Black, White, Tan and the
popular coloEs.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-03-06

NEW RUGS with a great range OF qualities
and price Grass and Fibre rugs. very artistic
IN effect. smallest up 20 room sizes
WOOL ANC WORSTED RUGS m many dit
icrcut grades ranging up 10 the w hittaH Anglo
Persian rugs which look well, and wear like
genuine Oriental rug al not more than one-flfth
tn cost. beautiful IN color and texture. and alb
-oi1tely clean
sxIe Velvet rugs. should be see.oo are
/ offered az STATS
Ok u Royal Wilton rugs, regularly $50. |
arc selling for S2965.
New LinoleHms. perfect goods. good pat
terms. az Csc yard
Good curtain @crim with ART borders. Sc
yaEd-
Fine curtain msrquisettes. 15c yard
Nev Lace Curtains, i-e yards long. 80
inches wide. s5c pair.
Hundreds q Others at equally attractive
prices
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-03-06
Among the Dresses
New Spring Goats.

Covert proving be such fashionable Spring
great proportion of the models developed
it.
You may have the treequarer length coat cloth
almost straight lines and the
lines sharply defined OF the short Bolcro
jacket effects
In covert gabardne and serge number OF
quite full in the hem which sometimes emphasized by
ped bands OF velvet.
For those who dark oolored black and navy
serges gabanes hreequarter lengths and
with belts
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-03-06
MAIL CARRIERS WILL
HAVE MASS MEETING

~ rtss 1 -fsf-r wiz - he'd 20 Csc
Is. o. tag Electro tautinE tg1tsrI
af q O'Clock Hu carriers. clerks. eur.
af frrr delivery mr1. and railway
uar srrsir~ clerks. who reside .u IRE
trfcttrs or vicinity. 0r whose runs
beEf1 ard ret hr~r. are cordially en-
vtrf CD 90 present Urs.rsss ~ .m-
PORTAGE f1 o. frrreartFt
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-03-06
TOTAL OF S1e5.44 IS
SAVED BY THE PUPILS

The striking feature % che Ee111i
saeiass Deposits collected b. the
state Bank ~ Rock Island FRIDAY.
tr.-eH rr. o. fEr Er- fFar Audubon
arI EEea street schools tad exact
t.a aUr
Hlrf.are .rr11. took tsr tHnr-E
ets Erzere Fta.H a close second.
ra. euarrrr ir ore room i1ftEs
UrsHHerfsI rf Ersrae FFe.I amount
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-03-06
POLITICAL ADVERTISING.
TO THE VOTERS OF THE CITY
OF ROCK ISLAND. LADIES
AND GENTLEMEN:

A good many Of the candidates for
the office Of city commissioner are
making statements as to what they
will DO IN the event OF their election.
! can say d great many things about
myself in the way of good things
may have done, and not mention any
bad ones. All would like 70 impress
upon the voting public Is to take my
name and asitate the same with whom
you may meet. probe into my charac-
ter, reputation, abilities. etc. what
have done for everybody in general
who may have had dealings with me.
BY inquirins you will find me open
and above board in all my transac-
tons, no matter what the nature of
the same may be. will meet in a
public debate any man who thinks he
has any reason why I am not fit man
20 fulfill the office. and that I am not
worthy OF the office seek. Time and
place can De named by my challenger.
reside at 1915 Eighth avenue. haV-
ing Just built little home in McIn-
mis- Bros. First addition, and therefore
am a property holder and certainly
have the welfare of the city of Rock
island at heart am 80 years old
Have been a resident of Rock Island
about fifteen years.
Again. ! sincerely hope the voters
Of the city Of Rock island will think
twice before they mark their ballots
on March 9. and give the name Of Al
bert ?. nordhorst a good overhauiina.
and II you find him o. K. give him a
chance TO show that u Is in him. Com
ing on the ballet is strictly my ows1
doing.
Hoping you will give my name due
consideration ! am
Respectfully.
ALBERT F. MORDHORST
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-03-06
GEORGE SCHAFFER
PASSES AT HOME
VETERAN OF CIVIL WAR DIES AT
TIE AGE OF 70 YEARS AFTER
PARALVTic STROKE.
Born In ono IN 1893 and Came 20 Rock
island County IN tss5-Empioye
~ tire Arsenal

George schaHer. 90 years o. are
end civil var veteran. died tbis morn
ing az 1890 az his home. sIis Firth
avenue. Following an attack % a stroke
~ paralysis. which be suffered sun
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-03-06

in that line Of work and to enlist stu
dents 20 travel in the interest OF the
foundation during the summer
months. Ausustana was greatly hon
ored as being the first place official
~ visited by Mrs. Leach. the doctor
and his bride Of two weeks having
just ended their honeymoon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-03-06
The Retort Eatherlv.

ct want to marry your daughter.
love her" said the sutton.
What makes you think I don't?"
replied her dad.-Philadelphia Ledger
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-03-06

New spring neckwear for wo-
men IS coming to us on nearly
every express Charming neck
pieces, cleverly designed, becom-
ing and moderately priced, 25c,
SOC, 75c. S1.00.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-03-06

POLITICAL ADVERTISING
The Chitina leader. [volume] (Chitina, Alaska) 1910-1928, 1915-03-23
DELEGATE WICKERSHAM PREDICTS
EXTENSIVE SYSTEM OF RAILROADS

SEATTLE, March 20-Delegate James Wicker
sham arrived in the city last night having come from
Washington via California where he spent few days
in visiting the expositions at San Diego and San
Francisco He expects go Fairbanks via Cordova
He will leave for Juneau next, Wednesday or Thurs
day, and will spend week or two with the soons,
advising with them to legislation that should be
passed for the benefit of the territory.
In an interview this morning James Wickersham
says that Alaskans need not worry the question
of railroad routes; that before the present admnstra
ton passes out it will not be government railroad
in Alaska but whole system of railroads These he
says will develop practically every section of Alaska
He believes that there will be Tightening of the
government purse strings, but that money will be
forthcoming fast needed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-01
TWO NEW RECORDS
 SET AT COLUMBUS
 GRAND CIRCUIT RACE

Columbus, O., September 30.-Nineteen heats of regular racing, in addition to six time trials. during two of which Pe- ter volo and Etawah equaled their trot- ting records of 2.02 and 2:13, respectively, were decided in today's Grand Circuit racing. The 2:09 pace was left unfinished.
 Out of the Arch City pacing stake came victory for Russell Boy, two world s records and the equaling of world 2 record. Four heats of this race were de- cided yesterday. In the first today Rus sell Boy just beat Hal Boy in 2:03z, new time for fifth heat in pacing race. Russell Boy won the next heat with something to spare in 2:0sN. equaling tho best time for a sixth heat. As six-heat race this one is the best on record.
 Dwight Logan of the Valentine stable took the 2:13 pace, two heats of which went to him yesterday.
 Single G won the Board of Trade stake in five heats. No opposition for General Todd appeared in the Horseman's futurity pace.
 Mirthful, favorite, settled the 2:Os trot in straight heats.
 Etawah then made an effort to lower his record. He was slow in the first half, doing each quarter of the last half in S01k seconds. Up to the back stretch he had to trot against light wind. Peter volo followed in a few moments. He did his second quarter in 301k seconds and got down to 30 seconds in the third quarter. The last quarter. stepped in 30A, brought him home in POP, his record made at Cleveland in July.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-01
MRS. HUNDLEY SPEAKS Delivers Address on Christian Citi zenship" at Knights of Columbus
 Affair

The address of Mrs. oscar R. Hund- ley on Christian Citizenship given |ast night at the Knights of Columbus kall, proved an intellectual treat and Has both appreciated and enjoyed by he large gathering present. The sub- |ect necessarily involved the political ] s we'll as the religious viewpoint. but Inc political was touched upon light
 E and with master hand.
 Mrs. Hundley declared it was to thristian citizenship that all look for Inc future, of the ideal in government, ] nd stated that the ideal was the most eractica1 thing in the world when 1t |s right. She said the Christian cit |zen realizes that public life is not kloved by politics but by principle and Ehat for all the relations of life there s but one fundamental principle hat of right conduct. Mrs. Hundley Ivasi given an ovation at the conclu- lion of her splendid address. The pleasure of the occasion last light was greatly enhanced by vocal Elections by Miss Margaret Travers, kho sang "A Little Bit of Heaven Ind Miss Margaret Antwine, who rem Tered "A Spirit Flower" Dancing con- Iluded the programme.
 The affair was given under the aus- sices of the local council of the
 Knights of Columbus and was the first If a sceries of entertainments that will e given during the fall and winter |1onths.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-01
BRIEF ITEMS OF THE DAYS
 NEWS AT STATE CAPITAL
By L. 3. BETTY

Montgomery, September 30.-(Spe- cial )-The state public service commits sion, formerly the state railroad com- mission. will not issue an order reject ing the tariffs submitted by railroads entering the Birmingham district. An nouncement to this effect was made this afternoon by B. H. Cooper, member of the commission, following a confer ence with Attorney General William l.. Martin,
 The public service commission has taken the position that the injunction granted by Chancellor w R. Chap man of the southeastern division is sufficient to prevent the railroads from putting the new tariffs into effect
 Chancellor Chapman granted the tenn porary restraining order yesterday, and a copy was immediately forwarded to Chancellor Whiteside at Gadsden for a permanent restraining order
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-01
POLICE COMMITTEE OF BESSEMER WILL
 NOT CONDUCT PROBE
 OF THE DEPARTMENT
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(Continued from Page One) several other indorsers besides him self
 He was asked as to the alleged beat ing of negro prisoners by Officer Mad dox in an effort to wiring confessions from them, and said he knew nothing about it.
 T. B. Wallace. Bessemer chief of po- lice, was the next witness.
 Do you know Patrolman Maddox?' asked Solicitor Perry.
 "Yes." was the reply.
 O. "Is this q copy of a report that you made to pr. Winters as chairman of the police committee of the city of Bessemer?"
 A. "It is."
 The letter was read and in it charges were preferred against Patrolman c. Ross, brother of George Ross, presi- dent of the council, by the chief of police. It Is alleged that Ross was in an irresponsible condition when he was supposed to be at work on his beat. and that he had to be assisted home by several friends.
 Q. What action did Dr. Winters take in this matter?'
 Didn't Say Which George
 A. Not any. He told me that he would see about 1t. In the verbal re- port I made to him, he said he would see George about It."
 Q. George whc?"
 A. He didn't say" (The crowd laughed uproariously).
 e. Was Mr. Ross ever suspended ?"
 A. "No action was taken on the com plaint."
 c. "Did you make this complaint to pr. Winters on December 25, 1s14?" The solicitor then read copy of re- port. charging Patrolman D. L. Milton with violating police regulations.
 A. T did"
 Q. what did Mr. Milton do in vio- lation of the regulations?"
 A. "The report reads that he struck the chief of police. Hp also looked all over Bessemer for 10 hours with . run, sayins he was going to kill me If he could find me-
 O. What action was taken on this?"
 A. He was put back to work after a trial"
 The solicitor then read . report signed by the chief of police, charging Patrolman J. C. Moorer with being off duty without leave of absenca, and in defiance of the chiors extssis ordess.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-01
County Superintendents to Meet

Montgomery, September 30.-tSpe- cial.)-County superintendents of edu cation of Alabama have been requested by Superintendent of Education William r. Feagin to attend an executive ses- sion of superintendents at Montgomery on October 20 for the purpose of dis cussing the educational laws enacted at the past session of the legislature.
 T am putting all the educational laws of this year into convenient form, and l am working out the details In such way as to be prepared to give them to you in a minimum of time, , said Superintendent Feagin in his let ter.
 q believe this will be the most valu- able meeting of It's kind ever held in this state, because of the importance of the laws which we must now put Into execution"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-01
Selma Man Appointed

Montgomery, September 30.-(Spe- cial Ex-Governor Henderson this after noon appointed J. Heflin Berry of Selma as judge of the inferior court of pre- cinct 36, Dallas county, This court was created by an act at the recent session of the legislature
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-01
Urge Claims for Judgeship

Montgomery, September s0-(Spe- cial. )-Between 20 and 30 leading cit- izens of Bullocq county called on Gov ernor Henderson today and urged the appointment of R. T. L. Cope of Union Springs as judge of the Third judicial circuit, to succeed Judge Mike Sollie of Ozark. who resigned. The Bullock delegation offered the argument that their county has never had the judge of the TlNrd circuit and urged MT. Copes selection both on that ground and because of the fact that he is one of the ablest lawyers in his section of the state
 Friends of Judge Williams of Clay ton called on the governor today and presented the claims of Barbour county for the vacant judgeship. The opiqon prevails at the capitol that the gov ernor will tender the office to MT. Williams.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-01
pr Oates Back From Trip

Montgomery September 30.-tSpe- cial. )--Dr. w. H. Oates, state prison and factory inspector, returned today from an, official visit to Birmingham and Fayette. where he conferred with officials relative to the enforcement of the new child labor laws enacted at the recent session of the Legislature.
 Dr. Oates announced today that he had had a most successful trip. indi- eating that the officials with whom he talked were all deeply interested in the new child labor statutes. He was given assurance that the new law would be enforced strictly.
 According to <Dr. Oates many of the officials with whom he conferred were not familiar with the provisions of the new law. This law Is applicable to all children under Is years of age after o'clock in the afternoon. Children under the age of 1s years are not per mitted to work at all.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-01
Deaths and Funerals
Mrs. w. H. McCarty

Funeral services over the remains of Mrs. w. H. McCarty, aged "A years, who died Wednesday afternoon, will be con .ducted this morning at 10 o'clock from the family residence. 301 Twentieth street. south. The deceased Is survived by one son, w. D. McCarty; three daughters, Mrs. Lucy Radon, Mrs Alice Mckinney and Mrs Dora Brause. all of Birming- ham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-01

past four years he has been political writer for the Advertiser, and during the recent session of the legislature he rendered his paper noteworthy service as capitol correspondent
 Mir. Stevenson is best known, per haps, because of his valiant services to Governor Henderson in the recent campaign for governor. His trenchant and newsy articles were among the leading features of Governor Tender sons campaign and are now regarded as brilliant contributions to the polit- ical history of the state during that period.
 Friends of Mir. Stevenson believe the governor will display great wisdom and foresight in naming him for the office to which he aspires and are con fident that MT. Stevenson will dis charge the duties of the office with great ability and efficiency.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-01
E. N. Brown Testifies

E. N. Brown, manager of the Oliver Typewriter agency in Birmingham, was the next witness and testified that he had been arrested for speeding in Besse- mer. and had been roughly handled by the patrolman who arrested him. At the trial MT. Brown was fined for speeding and asked permission to make state ment. He did so. and was struck while in the courtroom by Patrolman Maddox, who was fined $10 for assault and battery and $10 for contempt of court.
 w. M Duke of Allen & Duke. 2201 Nor ris avenue. Birmingham. was witness.
 The members of the Bessemer police committee were all placed on the stand and asked If they knew anything about the alleged beating of prisoners by mem- bers of the police force. All of them an- swered in the negative.
 With the examination of the police com mittee the investigation was passed until tomorrow night at 7:3O o'clock, when the committee will meet at the courthouse for the purpose of continuing the cases. Attorney Bumgardner told The Age-Her- aid reporter last night that the investi- gation probably would be continued through Monday night as there are nu- ruerOus witnesses to examine
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-01
Stevenson to Be Appointed

Montgomery, September 30.-(Spe- al)-Paul Stevenson, political writer for the Montgomery Advertiser, will be
 appointed by Governor Henderson as license inspector of Montgomery coun- ty. according to an unofficial an-
 nouncement made at the executive of ] fices today
 MT. Stevenson probably is as we'll known as any man in Alabama For the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-01

cause the nigger is afraid to come here . said MT. Perry. bluntly. We have other affidavits from negroes who are afraid to come here, or anywhere else that they may encounter members of the Bessemer police department"
 The affidavit was admitted as evidence, as were several other affidavits along the same line.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-01

What happened to MT. Moorer?" asked the solicitor.
 He was reinstated and exonerated with a lecture not to absent himself ir future without leave of absence re- piled Chief Wallace.
 Several other reports signed by Chief Wallace making charges against mem- bers of the Bessemer police depart ment were read.
 The alleged third degree methods then were placed on the grill.
 Do you know anything about MT. Maddox's alleged third degree methods at the city Jail? asked MT. Perry.
 No. I don't know anything about that; I have heard of 1t and have gone after them about it, but I could not find anything about it." replied the chief.
 The other testimony submitted by Chief Wallace was to the effect that he had heard of charges of graft in the department which. upon investi- gation. he found to be without founda- ton.
 Mir. Murray then took the witness and questioned him as to the reports he submitted to Dr. Winters, wanting to know if the charges he made were based on information he personally knew to be true or on what someone c had told him as the truth. MT. Wal lace said that most of them were based on information received.