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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-02
NARROW ESCAPES
IN Gas EXPLOSION
Windows Blown Out OF Moline Lunch
Room, But Occupants Are
Not Injured.

4 lunch room at the corner of Sixth
avenue and Fourteenth street, Moline,
was this morning the scene Of an ex-
plosion which might have resulted
seriously for the proprietor and pat
rons who were in the place at the time.
Gust Lindstrom. who conducts the
lunch room. attempted 10 light the gas
jets under an oven Flames from the
match which he held in his hand ig-
nited large quantity Of gas which
is thought 10 have escaped from the
pipes during the night
OF such great force was the explo-
sion that every window in the place
was blown Lindstrom, other than
being frightened, is noue the worse
for bis experience. Equally FORUM
ate were number Of his patrons who
likewise escaped without injuries.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-02
(lttZ[l.'1':!;'.I2 ).
Buy home of Reidy Bros.

Buy d home of Reidy Bros.
For express. call william Trefz.
Tri-City Towel Supply company.
Woman's Exhange, Mrs. n. P. Tuck
er. chairman Phone, 4. !. 2987 before
~ a m.
Don't forget the sale and luncheon
given by the Ladies' Sewing society at
the German Evangelical church today
and tomorrow afternoon and evening
Something new. Chestnut size of
Franklin coal Nothing better for a
quick and steady fire in cook stoves,
heaters and underfeed furnaces, 1t is
clean, free from cIinkers and little
ash. Order d sample bag free, o. b
McKown, 140l Second avenue. Phone
r. /. 1873
Beginning today the Jewish people
Of the tri-cities are celebrating the
feast of Hanukkah The observance
extends over a period of eight days.
We would think the detention hos
pital would be the last place in the
world thieves would break into" is a
facetious sentence contained in
a letter received today by Commits
sioner J. H. Liedtke from a Chicago
manufacturing concern which he ask
ed 10 quote prices on protectors that
are to be placed on windows al the
local pest house.
A runaway resulted Yesterday aft
ern0on when d wheel on a buggy snap
ped of as the vehicle was passing in
front g. the Turner hall on Third ave
nue.. The horse became frightened and
started running. Police, however
stopped The animal before any serious
damage occurred The name of the
driver was not learned by the police
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-02
is GIVEN BRIDE By
AUSTRIAN CONSUL.
DR.. Ritter. Alleged ConspiratoT. Tells
of Receiving s40tD for Lusitania
Affidavit.

Cleveland, Dec 2--CharIes DeWoody,
special investigator employed BY the
federal government. announced today
that he was sending TO Washington de-
tails of statement which he said was
given to him last night by DR. +. ",
Ritter. under arrest here. In the state
ment Ritter is said to have told Of re-
ceiving money from Ernst Ludwig,
Austrian consul at Cleveland, for max
ing aff1davits that the liner Lusitania
carried gun cotton when sunk.
DeWoody said his report would be
sent to the department of justice.
Charles S Reed. attorney for Lud-
wig. also gave out statement in which
he said that Ludwig paid s400 to Rit-
ter for the Lusitania affidavit
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-02

send on and wish him God speed. He
was presented with beautiful silk
travelling flag by the members Of the
mems class Of the Sunday school Of
which he is president He is also
president Of the Mems club Of the
church. Arthur Burial took picture
OF the noted peace advocate" Just be-
fore he boarded his train. Newspaper
men of this locality will he especially
interested IN what the Ford commits
sion does. since Mr. Van Calder is
president OF the Tri-City Press club.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-02

Chicago, Dec p Although the ma
ture of Miss Jane Addams illness he
mains undetermined, physicians said
today her condition was not alarming,
II would be several days, they said,
before it would he known whether an
operation was necessary. Miss Adams
was reported 30 he resting comforta-
htv
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-02
Watson Jury Disagrees.

Augusta. Ga. Dec. "A mistrial
was ordered in federal court here last
night in the case of Thomas f. Wat
son, the Thomson, Ga, editor and au-
thor charged with having sent obscene
matter through the mails. The jury,
which had had the case before it since
Tuesday afternoon, reported it could
not agree.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-02

Henry Tremann were named exeeu-
tors The will was drawn July 20,
this year
IN the will of Victor Vincent Of this
city all of the estate is left to a broth
er. August, who is named executor,
The estate is valued at $500.
Hans Jensen, Moline. under the
terms OF his will, drawn March ~.
1887. left all of his property to his
wife, Mary, who is named exeeutrix.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-02
VAN CALDER HAS
STARTED ON TRIP
CTS RousIng send on at Roc. Is.
land Depot on Ills Departure ON
Peace Mission.
rs eIYFN AS AMERICAN FLAG
soils from Sew York City Saturday
AZ Guest Of Henry Ford Hope
full of Outlook.

A. Il o'clock this morning f. @.
van calder, editor of the Modern
woodmaa. left over the Rock Island
t,r Chicago eBroute to New York.
where Saturday afternoon at . O'Clock
he eiji board the steamer Oscar II,
scandinavian American line. for Eu-
rome as one of the 100 representative
Americans who will be the guest of
Henri Ford millionaire auto manu-
fariurer. Ga his peace mission
Mr.. Van Calder will leave Chicago
Al $50 tH5s afternoon over the Penn
qvlysa.a for New York City. arriving
t6ere at 5 O'Clock tomorrow after
noon. Tins will give him but a brief
stay IN the metropolis before depart
gre for Sweden.
In 2 telegram which MIR. Van Gal
der received THIS morning before his
departure from The city, Mr.. Ford
said Thanks for your acceptance.
steameg oscar II, Scandinavian Amer
lean Hue, sails Dec, 4, at , p. M, from
HoboBcu pier Obtain passport from
clerb Of your local court and forward
10 ne al Baltimore hotel, New York.
Immediately. Il must be sent to
Washington Friday night We want
you 10 please come" Louis P. Loech-
uer. secretary to Mr. Ford, signed the
message
N0odmem Hon0red.
"0f course I consider this a great
honor" declared Mr. Van Calder to-
day before his departure, Rock Is
land people should be pleased TO note
the recognition which the Modern
Woodmea ot America, as the largest
iraernal beneficiary society IN the
world, IS given by Mr.. Ford, in select
ing. tbs personnel Of those to accom-
pany him on his peace mission.
THE executive council yesterday
afternoon, after my receipt of the in
yitauo1 from Mr. Ford, very kindly
granted me leave Of absence, realix-
lug that 70 was fitting that the largest
Hat1!H a+ HeheHtidiN vi organization IN
existence should be represented on the
commission which is to consider
means for bringing about cessation Of
the worid-w7~. I ala looking forward
10 ny trip with great deal of pleas
ufe and ! hope it will prove profit
able as we'll for ! an convinced that
MI Ford is sincere in his jeeire TO
see some means adopted which will
tend SO bring peace to war ridden
Europe filed my application for
passports this morning with Circuit
Clerk q. " Gamble and anticipate 10
trouble 5n meeting the formalities
relative 10 departing for abroad"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-02

Attend the sale and luncheon today
and tomorrow afternoon and evening
at the German Evangelical church Civ
en- by the Ladies Sewing society.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-02

Be sure to attend the sale and lun-
cheon afternoon and evening today and
tomorrow at the German Evangelical
church Auspices Of the Ladies Sew
ing society.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-02

claTed that some action toward amend
ing the primary law may be taken at
the adjourned session in February.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-02
COURT HOUSE NEWS

Motion tor a new trial in the case
Of Miss Hattie Nelson VS.. city Of Rock
Island was fled in county court this
morning by J. X Scott, city attorney,
but was not argued, it being the inten-
ton OF the city to take an appeal to
the appellate court A jury gave Miss
Nelson $3.50 and interest for stenog-
rapher fees for work which she claims
she did for the city Miss Nelson was
represented by H. NJ schriver,
James NJ. Beardsley of this city was
the first witness called in the Lloyd
will case which is now on trial in cir
cult court. He was a witness to the
will Of Miss Emma Lloyd and was on
the stand all yesterday afternoon and
part of this morning. He was followed
by John Ransom. second witness to
the will,
Arguments for new trial are be
ing heard today in county court in
the case of Jonas Bear VS. " H. Bail
ey, suit for commission for a real es
tate deal. Mr. Bear was given a YER
dict for $50, and the defendant is
asking for another hearing II. NJ.
! McCaskrin represents Mr. Bear ana
H. NJ. Schriver the defendant.
Suit for divorce and injunction was
fled in circuit court yesterday after
noon by Mrs Anna Helm Of this city
against her husband, Peter A. Helm.
The couple was married Sept u,
1890. and separated Yesterday. Ex-
IRENE and repeated cruelty is alleged,
/ the complainant ayerring several in
stances when She claims she was
knocked down with a chair, hit with
milk bottle and cut. dashed with
horse whip. and knocked down stairs
real and personal property valued at
So 600 and that he makes SIS a week
as d cigarmaker. 1t sets up that he
has $500 on deposit in local bank
and all Of the household goods. and
Judge Church yesterday afternoon
granted an injunction preventing the
defendant from Withdrawing his funds,
selling any Of the property or carrying
ont his threats to kill. r. r. Reynolds
is counsel for the complainant
Eighty-two marriage licenses were
issued by the county clerk in Novem-
Der, which shows that Cupid went
some during the past SO days.
A joint meeting of the road and
| bridge committees of the county
| boards of Rock Island and Whiteside
counties is being held this afternoon
for the purpose of inspecting new
| bridges over Meredosia slough which
were erected this summer.
| Three wills were admitted to pro-
bate Yesterday by Judge B. s. Bell. In
the last testament OF Henry Carse.
| former mayor of Rock Island. all or
the property is left to the widow. ana
after her death Is to go share and
share alike to the six children: + W.
!! Carse. Mrs. Kate Pratt, Mrs. Gertrude.
AppIeqnist. Mrs. Alice Nourse, Mrs.
| Mary B. Tremann. j. W Carse and
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-02
Given Send OF.

Quite a number of the friends Of
Nr Van Calder in the Methodist
church gathered at the Rock Island
depot this morning to give him d
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-02

All the news all the time-rbe Argus.
The state herald., 1915-01-15
; School Notes.
np,si,paaasnpn nnopn

The students who were neither ab
sent nor tardy the last semester were
Irene Adkins, Herbert Adkins, Bruce
coatney. Lena Fielder. Clara Fulschcr.
Her,ha Fulseher. Charley Middlebrook. .
Lavina RouSh, Wilma Slack and Fran.
els thompson.
There were also several students who
had only one tardy mark.
he Julupburg high school will nee,
the 7. c. II. S. boys in n game Of bas
ket ball next Saturday night. Janaary
iG. at 8 O'Clock. Admission 25e. Every
body IL invited TO come.
The 7. C. II s. girls will play game
Of basket ball Saturday night at I O..
clock before the game OF the boys.
The members Of the girls athletic M d.
rociation will give reception satur.
day night immediately following the
basket ball game In honor OF the Jules.
burg players and thp rcst Of the r. c.
II. 5 students
The state herald., 1915-01-15
Big Time in Denver.

Preparations for the annual stock
show week festivities in Denver are be
ing pushed with the greatest vigor ard
enthusiasm. Owing to the danger from
foot and mouth disease, the cattle ex
hibition was cut out in order to keep
eastern cattle away from Colorado and
the horse show will be made the big
feature of the week. The best horses
in the United States are being brought
to this show and unusual entertainment
features are being arranged in connec
ton with it that, it is said, will eclipse
all previous efforts. The national poul-
try show will be the largest in the his
tory of this department Of the show and
special attention will be given to the
agricultural exhibits. The Baby Health
Contest, which was such feature Of
the show year ago, is to be made even
more interesting than before. The
Denver Press Club is getting up a
brand Iron" dinner and ball. The
National Cowboy Rangers Association
is preparing for big doings" and the
state convention of the Colorado Stock
Growers Association will be held. There
will be sales of pure breeding cattle
and carloads Of feeder" cattle. so
there will be no lack of live stock and
the business end Of the show will be
nearly as important as ever. The rail
roads are making low rates and Denver
10 preparing to entertain the largest
stock show crowd 1t has ever had. The
show begins on Monday Jan. Is.
The state herald., 1915-01-15
An Influential Newspaper.

A newspaper is of value to its adver-
tisers in the exact proportion that its
responsible and discriminating readers
bear to its total circulation.
Judged by this standard The Pueblo
Chieftain ought to be the best adver.
tising medium in Colorado. Being the
only metropolitan daily that came out
promptly and unequivocally for law and
order and for the reinstatement of the
republican party to pow er in the state
government while the Denver papers
either talked open treason or wobbled
around the main issue, The Chieftain
obtained leadership in Colorado among
the thoughtful people of the state that
cannot easily be overthrown.
The Chieftain fell heir to the strong,
influential and wealthy constituency Of
of the Denver Republican, when that
paper went out of existence, and in ad-
dition to it's dominance in that element
The Chieftain has always been so su-
premely fair and Just in its dealings
with industrial questions that it is look
ed to for guidance more largely by the
masses of the people of the state than
is any other large daily in Colorado.
The Chieftain is the great daily news
paper in southern Colorado and the
empty pretensions of other papers out
side of Denver to classify themselves
with The Chieftan only renders such
papers ridiculous in the eyes of
the thinking people. With
trains operating through Pueblo as
they do at the present time The Chief
tain reaches southern and south.w
ern Colorado from twelve to twentyfour
hours ahead of theDenver papers which
are the only rivals The Chieftain has in
that field. Grand Junction Daily News
The state herald., 1915-01-15
Good Roads Meeting.


The Fifth Annual Convention Of the
Colorado Good roads Association will b,
held In Denver on January 20 and Il,
1915. This was decided at meeting Of
the executive committee held this week
The State Association Of County Com
missioners will meet in Denver during
the same week, the dates for that meet
ing being January IS. and 10.
The official call for the convention
presents four subjects as being Of vital
importance to the continuance of the
good road work In this state, viz. eff
cient highway registration, federal aid
for good roads, best methods of con-
structing and maintaining good roads.
and how can Colorado reap the best nd.
vantages from the construction Of bet
ter highways.
The arrangements for the convention
are In charge Of committee represent
ing the Denver Convention League.
Application has already been made to
the railroads Of the state for the custom
ary low rates always granted on ac-
count Of these meetings. and formal
announcement Of these rates will prob
ably be made during the coming week.
A legislative committee consisting OF
II A. Edmonds Of Fort Collins. George
X. Kimball. Idaho Springs, NJ. c. Ram
sey. Grand Junction. George II, Charl.
ton. Durango and Frank krsbill Of Las
Animas was also appointed This com.
mi.tec will meet with similar commit
toes from the State Highway Commits
sion and the State Association Of coun
ty Commissioners and recommend u
their respective bodies suggestions
looking TO any needed improvements OF
change in the present statutes.
Owing to the fact that there will l.,
available for the construction Of good
roads beginning 1916 n fund Of over
$3.50. 900 the convention Of tho Colorado
Good Roads Association this year there
Will be the most important ever held.
II is expected that the needs OF variou.
sections Of the state as TO rosd eosstrus
, tion will be presented to thu road au.
thorities at this time. Again the qucs.
, ton Of road construction will also be-
thoroughly considered. and In this thu
advice Of the government engineer,
will bc had inasmueh ms representative
Of the Federal Good Roads Bureau will
bo present at the sessions of the con.
vcntion. Colorado Good Roads Assn.
The state herald., 1915-01-15

The ladies Of the NJ. Z. Church will
give social on Friday evening Jan. %.
Oysters. sandwiches. doughnu,s, and
coffee will be served. beginning Mt G
O'Clock. A short program and soeis
time after supper.
The state herald., 1915-01-15
Estrayed or Stolen

Three heifer dalves. two years old
next spring, and one COW, four years
old next April. Calves are hornless
One calf has two holes in left ear, and
color is spotted white and light red
Another calf is red with hole in her
right ear. Another calf is dark red
with a hole in each ear. The COW has
a hole in each ear, has narrow horns
and is dark red.
A reward of IS will be paid for the
return of this stock to the undersigned.
Orella Blake.
N E 30-6 Al Lamar Neb.
The state herald., 1915-01-15

Remember the big stock show in Den
yer opening Jan. IL. On account of the
disease among cattle in states east of
the Missouri river, there will be no
show Of cattle in connection with the
stock show but the balance of the show
will be as good as ever, it is claimed.
Remember the date, Monday, Jan. l8.
The state herald., 1915-01-15

"He Comes Up smiling" is the new
story to soon commence in the Herald.
II you wish to read this interesting sto
ry. now is the time for you to subscribe
or the Herald.
The state herald., 1915-01-15
The Legislature.
Editor State Herald.

Editor State Herald.
Dear Sir:-As the Denver papers are
making considerable noise about an ale
legged blundsr in organizing the house,
snd the election of a speaker, l want
to explain to you and the readers OF the
Herald that the whole matter was sim
ply technical error by the temporary
speaker and caused by his desire to ex
pedite routine matters in the organiza-
ton, and was rectified for fear that i'm
portant legislation would be tied up in
the courts.
There are but nine members Of the
house who served in the 10, general as
sembly and but two of those are mem
bers Of the majority which is burdened
with the responsibility of leading in the
organization work. The members ar a
whole. both on the majority and minor
ity sides of the house. impress me as
an intelligent. earnest body of men
most of them with previous legislative
experience. but resolved to do the right
thing according to their best judgment.
II there is any such thing as an Sin
sidious lobby" at work l have failed to
SEQ any evidence Of it so far.
.i have had conference with Governor
Carlson concerning some Of the propos
ed Legislation of the session and be
lieve that he is earnestly striving to
help in securing such laws. as will nc.
cording TO his judgment, give fair and
impartial justice to all industries and to
all citizens Of the state.
I will ask that the people Of Phillips
county, without regard to party afiilia
tons. be not hasty in forming opinions.
nor giving credence to unsnbstantiated
newspaper reports Until the final results
Of the work accomplished shall be
known.
Personally shall be glad to receive
the views or advice from any one in my
district on pending legislation at my
time.
The question of patronage has been
made topic of discussion. by interests
that are antagonistic to the incoming
administration, and | want to state
that We have gone very carefully into
the matter OF the smallest number Of
employees. with which the work OF the
house can he done and retain it's eff.
cheney, and ! have been personally as.
sured. by both democrats and republi.
cans. who served In the last session
that the number put on the rolls are
each and every one necessary to the
proper conduct OF the work.
II the selection Of these employees
had been left to the Civil Service. the
result would have been that with very
few exceptions they would have come
from Denver and the larger towns OF
tho state. whereas under our arrange.
ment they are chosen from all parts OF
the state, and their qualifications and
antcccdcnts gone into very carefully
with the members who stand sponsor
for them.
| am glad that Mr. Mitten and l have
been ablo to secure such worthy and a.
bic men rs Ed James and Simon Dow
to oil responsible positions in the houss
and senate. neither Of whom ever sug
gcstcd or solicited an appointment oi
any kind.
In conclusion | wish to say that dc
not intend 10 be blinded by political pa,
tisanship and shall reserve the right /,
criticize whenever deem Il necessary
Yours very truly.
a. T. na,oau,aaJ
The state herald., 1915-01-15
Stations for Sale.

have new shipment Of Pereheron,
Shire and Belgian stations at my ranch
six miles west Of Sedgwiek the week
beginning Jan. IL. ] think all who see
them will pronounce them the beat ship
ment Of horses ever brought TO this
county. Come and see them or write
c. r. Parker. Julcsburg, Coiora 10.
The state herald., 1915-01-15

Tobacco salesmen wanted. Earn $ioo
monthly. Expenses. Experience un-
necessary. Advertise and take orders
from merchants for smoking and chew
ing tobacco, cigarettes, cigars, etc.
Send 2 cent stamp for full particulars
Hermet Tobacco Co.
j610w New York N Y.
The state herald., 1915-01-15
For Sale.

The Gcrrish Raneh 10 miles north Of
Holyoke consisting aso acres. 100 acrcn
under cultivation. All fenced Coed
house. barn. granary. well and wind.
mill. and other improvements. win
sell with or without stock and farm Inn
picments. A. Gerrish. an
The state herald., 1915-01-15

The newly elected county officers en-.
tered upon the duties Of Office Tuesday
Of this eek. except c. W. Sederburg,
county treasurer who took his office
Jan. 2.
The state herald., 1915-01-15

L. W. James left Holyoke Tuesday
for Denver to enter upon his duties "
Sargent at Arms OF the state senate.
Mrs. James accompanied him as far as
haxtun.
The state herald., 1915-01-15
For Sale.

Having decided to change our busi-
ness, We will sell good meat market.
fully equipped. or will trade for stock.
NJ Kelly, Holyoke, Colo.
The state herald., 1915-01-15

Miss Lyman of Weeping W ater, Neb
who had been visiting her brother. W
II. Lyman and family of Holyoke. left
Thursday for home.
The state herald., 1915-01-15

Have your name placed on the Her
aid list and read the new and interest
ng story soon to commence in the Her
aid
The state herald., 1915-01-15

Clot hes don't make the man, but
when they are neatly cleaned and press
ed, help ones appearance whole lot.
S. G. Gentzler's Clothes shop.
The state herald., 1915-01-15
European
Herb Dr.. Gerber rxx&
asGA Teacher Of Herb,

To keep from being sick.
NJ. Gerber.
Presbyterian Church.
Main st. Holyokc. Colorado.
The state herald., 1915-01-15

Charles Jacobs has opened bowling
alley in the Frank Phares building. for
merly the Whitman building.
The state herald., 1915-01-15

Cleve Glover arrived in Holyoke the
first of the week for visit with rela.
tives.
The state herald., 1915-01-15

Mr.. and Mrs. W. c. Heller left Ho
yoke Monday morning for visit Il
York, Neb.
The state herald., 1915-01-15
Patronize the home business man
who advertises his business and boosts
for the town and county.

Col. P. 4. Walton has an ad in this
issue as an auctioneer He is now max
ing his home in Holyoke.
The state herald., 1915-01-15

Latest news from the earthquake ir
Italy, estimates the number of killeC
at 10000.
The state herald., 1915-01-15

Mrs. Rev. Fortner has been confined
to her bed with sickness for several
days.
The state herald., 1915-01-15

DR.. Yates returned Thursday from O
visit with his family at Eldorado Springs
Mo.