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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-03-01
ERNIE MACMANUS LEAVES
TO ACCEPT A NEW JOB

Friends of Ernest d. MacManus, in
dependent football star, 1877 Seven
teenth street, viii be pleased to learn
of a merited position he has secured
with the Mason City Brick & Tile COM
pany. Ernie" as he is Familiarity
known here, left last night for the
Iowa town, where he will make his
headquarters as special representative
of the northern Iowa district. For seY-
eral years he has been employed at
Deere & Company's Office in Moline.
Should Ernie decide TO stick to his
new work he will be lost to the indie
pendents next fall, as he would be I'm
able to come here to play.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-03-01

straits would be a matter of no large
difficulty. Thereafter the advance TO
Constantinople would be comparative
~ safe.
The only question is whether or
not the forts can be destroyed by the
naval guns. These guns, apparently.
have a longer range than the Turkish
guns, for the ships have not been Sc
riously damaged by the Turkish fire.
Liege, which was also "impregnable,"
fell before the great krupps. The
Dardsnelles may be doomed to offer
a new proof that impregnability no
longer exists.
The capture of Constantinople is
desirable, from the allies stand
point, for many reasons. The pun
ishment of Turkey Is one of the least
of these The main object is to place
Russia in direct and safe communities
ton with her western allies. Arms,
which are much needed by Russia,
could then be supplied: while Rus
sian wheat, which is lying useless in
the Black sea ports. could be taken
out for the benefit of the western ma
tons. 1t is not impossible that the
passage of the Franco-British fleet
through the Dardaneiles might be the
decisive achievement OF the great
conflict.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-03-01

as Notifications could be made. The
advance of the Bulgarians toward
STEAMBOAT during the first Balkan
war for a time threatened the city,
but that any of the little neighbor ma
lions could progress as far as
Tchataldja had been unthinkable.
Now the French and British fleets
are attempting to approach Con-
stantinople from the most difficult
side. Their repeated attacks on the
Dardanelles fortificaions indicate that
they are not INDUCING in mere war
play and target practice similar to the
demonstrations of the Italians against
these forts during the Tripolitan war.
The Franco-British force is seriously
endeavoring to force passage through
the Dardanelles.
Twice, according to official British
reports, the forts have been silenced.
With the forts finally captured or
rendered innocuous the removal OF
mines and distractions from the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-03-01
OH! THAT AWFUL BACHACHE
IT'S YOUR KIDNEYS

An unhealthy body and the unhap-
piness and misery which follow. may
be prevented by ordinary judgment
and care. Keep your stomach and
kidneys in shape and you Will have
good health. The Kidneys work is TO
throw off the poisonous matters which
enter the body. If they perform this
work regularly and automatically the
other organs viii take care of them
selves.
Diseased conditions of the bladder
or kidneys are indicated by nervous
ness, sleeplessness, that tired, worn
out feeling, dizziness, nausea. back
ache, lumbago, rheumatism, pain in
the lower abdomen. many so called
female troubles" severe pain and dis
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-03-01

The II candidates for city Office are
beginning on the last lap OF their cam
paigns for the primary vote Tuesday,
March 8. and voters Will be stormed
the coming week by the prospective
mayors and commissioners.
Interest will increase daily until the
elimination ballot takes place and
large vote is looked for because each
candidate will have all Of his friends
out on primary day. The interest
shown In municipal elections in other
cities this year by the women is to be
duplicated here. it is believed. and a
large feminine vote is anticipated.
The candidates are not forgetting
the gentIer sex in their campaigns. be
lfeving that this vote viii go long
way toward determining the nomina-
lions Some of the aspirants have en-
ployed the services OF women for the
purpose OF assisting in securing a
heavy vote from the newly enfran-
chised electors and in some instances
making house to house canvasses-
Some of the commissioners have
had specimen ballots printed with full
instructions as to how to mark same,
and hope through this means TO gain
favorable consideration from the
women.
More Collins Meetings
The remaining meetings in the in
terests of the candidacy for mayor OF
s. ]. Collins will be held this evening
The session for the entire first and
second wards. which includes the first
and fourth precincts will be he at
Buncher's building. corner of Sixth
street and Fourth avenue. The SEES
sion in the Fifth ward will be held in
the building belonging to Rosenfield q
Cox, that of the Sixth ward in the club
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-03-01
ADVERTISED LETTERS

United States Postoffice, Rock Is
land, March /, 191o.-Advertised list
No. 9: Dorothey Abel, Miss Carrie
Altnlansberger, Mrs. Nellie Bomdsan,
Loren Booram, Earl Bridgewater.
Charles Barrett. Ellen E. Bredt, Miss
Mabel Carlton, John NJ. Cammey. Cox
Carlson. Miss Madge Feaster, H. T.
Foster, Mrs. c. F. Holland, Miss Olga
Viola Husak. ]. F. Healey. Frank
Krutsche, H T. koehnke, Ed Kelly.
Mrs. Kate Lucas. w. II. Lally, Miss
Katherine Manilli. James Marks, NJ.
Manifold, Augustine Oliver. Mrs. Eta
Smith. Mrs. Mae Smith. Dorothy Shall
lene, Misses Gladys and Dale Sn,..-.,
C. V. Stair. John Sabo, Walter ].
Sparks. ". ]. Skoglund. Mrs. s S.
Sprague, Miss Margaret Shanahan,
Bob Toms. John Thielen. D. o. White.
HARRY P. SIMPSON,
Postmaster.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-03-01

According to reports from Athens
and London the combined French and
English fleets have silenced the Turk
ish forts guarding the Dardanelles
aud are now employed with the task
of clearing the straits of Turkish
mines. Their ultimate goal is Con-
stantinople, hitherto considered prac-
tically immune from hostile attack.
Since the signing of the treaty of
Berlin, European Turkey has been
bounded by small and weak nations.
This seemed to preclude any land
attack upon the Turkish capital.
Russia, cooped up within the Black
sea, could attack only with her Black
sea feet, which would probably be
insufficient TO reduce the city even
were it able to force a passage
through the Bosporus. From the
rest of Europe, ConstantinopIe was
protected by the Qualifications of the
Dardanelles, usually classed as i'm
pregnable, or as nearly impregnable
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-03-01

comfort when urinating, bloody
cloudy and stringy urine, too frequent
or suppressed passages. All these are
natures signals to warn you OF dis
eased kidneys or bladder. which may
lead to fatal Bright's disease.
Don't wait until the danger is upon
you. Go to your druggist at once.
Get a trial box OF GOLD MEDAL
Harlem Oil Capsules. They are made
of the pure original imported Haar-
lem Oil, the kind your great grand
father used. About two capsules each
day will keep you toned up and feel
ing 6ne. Money refunded If they do
not help you. But remember TO ask
for the imported GOLD MEDAL brand.
In sealed packages. 25c, soc and s1-0o.
-(Adv)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-03-01

room in the rear of Schneider's drug
store, corner of Twenty seventh street
and Seventh avenue, and the Seventh
ward, Bergstrom confectionery, 631
Thirty-eighth street.
Last Day to Register.
Tomorrow is the last day for regis
tration for the primaries. Every voter
is urged to see that his name is on the
poll books, particularly if he has re-
moved from one precinct to another
since the election last fall. Through
this precaution much confusion and
trouble can be avoided at the primary
election a week from tomorrow.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-03-01
YOUTHFUL BANDIT
ADMITS A MURDER
ELMER FAINTER TELLS CHICAGO
POLICE HE SHOT
MAN.
Two Companions Who Were With
Him at Time of Staying Eiude
Detectives

Chicago. ILL.,, March Elmer Fan
ter is IS years old. When he was dis
obedient his father was accustomed
TO whip him until he bled But his
mother says Elmer never gave in 10
his father. He wouldn't cry. he
wouldn't obey.
Elmer was running an elevator az
the Passavant hospital, for SO a week,
and thought the pay too little. SO. de
spite his mothers pleas. he resigned.
Last Thursday the boy told his moth
CT he and Charles Miller and Otto
Malm were going TO San Francisco to
see the fair. Mrs. FAINTER wept and
begged him TO stay at home. Mr.. Fan
ter was Ill and could not force his son
to obey. Elmer left with his compan-
ions.
Yesterday policeman went to Mrs.
FAINTER, at 9o3 Townsend street. He
told her Elmer was under arrest at
the Chicago avenue station.
What Is the charger" asked the
woman, putting on her hat, while al
most at the same time she jerked OF
her apron.
TITS murder, ma'am. and attempted
robbery"
Elmer sat in the office of Captain
Samuel Collins. telling his story in
calm, even voice, displaying no emo
ton, asking no favors.
at was, the first stick-up I was ever
IN" he said 81 shot the man because
was afraid he'd keep me there till
the police came.
MAIN and Miller were with me.
ctr RI oil
me the 'jiggers' If they saw a cop.
went in with the revolver. 1t was the
first time had ever had a revolver in
my hand.
II told the woman to put up her
hands. She got excited and grabbed
the gun and tried to take it away from
me. We were scrapping for the rod
when in came a man.
Get him. the woman yeIls. and
turned around and saw the man COM
ing toward me. / stepped back and
was going to run. And then I remem-
bered the revolver and I fired. I guess
L was excited, too. The man dropped
and saw the blood and we ran
The man he killed was August Jant-
zen of 1910 Burling street, a tailor
The store he attempted to rob was
that of Mrs. Diana Hoffman at 1890
FPenn street. 1t was Wednesday morn
ing.
FAINTER was captured at West Oak
and Sedgwick streets yesterday by
Detectives Harter and Burns and Pa
trolman Edward Grim. Malm and
Miller escaped.
The boys beat their way" to Daven-
port, Iowa, after the murder, and. be
ing ordered out of that town, came
back. and were circling the FAINTER
house when they saw Grim approach
ing. They ran. Harter and Burns
joined Grim in the pursuit Malm and
Miller ran down an alley. FAINTER
tried to leap over fence. Grim caught
him by the legs. One of the boy S
heels struck the policeman in the eye
and blackened 1t.
Mrs Fainter chung to her boy and
wept bitterly when she reached the
station. She became hysterical and
had TO be assisted out
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-03-01
MUST PAY PENALTY IF
REPORTS ARE NOT MADE

Today is the last opportunity for I'll
ing income tax reports with the deputy
United States revenue collector at the
federal building Those having a net
income of $4,000 or over or in cases
of a married couple the man and wife
having joint income of $4,000 or over,
are affected. Those who have failed
TO comply with the demands of the
government are subject TO a fine Of
from $40 to $1,000.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-03-01

Freeport, IlL-Correspondence be
tween students of the German Ian
guage IN Freeport high school and pu
pills O. various schools in Germany
was resumed this week, after being cut
off since last summer because of the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-03-01

war. It has been the practice OF the
German classes TO keep up a cores
pondence with students in schools in
Germany in order that the Americans
gain a more practical knowledge OF
German.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-03-01
WOMEN SHOWING
BALLOT INTEREST
ROCK ISLAND CANDIDATES ARE
NOT OVERLOOKING oENTLER
SEX IN CAMPAIGN.
Last Lap Before Primaries Brings
More Political meetinss-Rsas-
tration Day Tomorrow.
CITY ELECTION DATES.

Second registration day FOR pri-
naries-Tuesdsy, March z
Primaries-TUesday, March 2.
First registration day for final
electIon-Tuesday March 30.
Township election - Tuesday
April 6.
Second registration day for final
eiection-Tuesdsy, April 80.
Final city election - Tuesday,
April 90
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-03-01


press Saturday and was labeled Com
pliments of the Iowa Legislature. Cut
Jan. L, 1916" Mr.. Gray, who conducts
life saving station at 210 Main
street, is as game as those whom he
suspects of perpetrating the joke on
him. He has placed the lemon on dis
play at his thirst parlor. "They GER
tainly grow big lemons in Des Moines,"
was his laconical comment on receipt
of the lemon.
Property left TO John Henry Abrams
If John Henry Abrams can be found
he viii find pot of money waiting for
him at Springfield, III. John Henry
was a resident of Davenport a few
years back. According to a letter re-
ceived by the sheriff from Springfield,
Illinois, he was living here 10 or
10 years ago. John Henry's last name
is either Abrams or Abrahams. The
letter is written by o. Il. Daird,
Springfield attorney. He states that
Abrams is a native of Wedingstedt,
Kleye. Sehlesw Gig -Holstein, Germany
The value of the estate has not been
learned, but it is presumed that it is
enough to call it the proverbial rain
bow end for Mr. Abrams So far as
can be learned he is not at the present
time in Davenport.
Feddersen, Luetje and Yasey Nam
ed-At Friday evenings school con-
vention held in the high schol auditor
ium. Peter Feddersen, Jr., and Ben
7xrara for
year term for school director and l.. j.
Yaggy for the Unexpired two year
term. W. H. Gehrmann was reelected
as chairman of the citizens commit
tee. The convention was organized
with w. H. Gehrmann as chairman
and Hugh Harrison as secretary.
$1,000 Damage Claim on Clyde
cause of a fall on an icy sidewalk in
front of the A. P. Griggs Piano COM
pany, 121 East Second Street, Alice S
Kelley has filed a $1,000 damage claim
against the city of Davenport. The ac-
cfdent occurred on Jan. 81. The petit
toner claims she fractured the bones
of her left wrist and forearm.
of Mrs. L. Hoffman, 1926 West Fourth
street, shortly after noon Saturday,
did damage to the extent of about
5000. The fire department responded
to a call at 1928 Fair avenue early in
the forenoon. A chimney fire was the
cause.
Seeks DIVorce-Suit for decree of
divorce has been filed by Evelyn Boil
mer against her husband. George Boil
mer, On the grounds of cruel and inhu-
man treatment and habitual drunken
ness The plaintiff states they we're
married Nov. 90, 1919, in Nebraska
City, Neb.. and came to Davenport a
few months afterward, living here
ever since She asks for $40 per week
temporary alimony during the pend
ency of the suit and $50 per week per-
manent alimony, also $3.50 attorney
fees.
A decree of divorce has been grant
ed TO Lillian Kotting against her hus-
band, John P kotting. They were
married April &c, 1906.
| F. S. Dewey to Go to Muscatine-F
| s. Dewey. for several years connected
with the Peoples Light company in
Davenport, has been appointed man
ager OF the company's lighting plant
| in Muscatine
! Kills Wolf In Buffalo Township
Hairy Daurer, a farmer living in Buff.
falo township. brought the pelt OF a
large wolf to the office OF County
Auditor Collins. Mr. Daurer had caught
! II in trap and shot 1t. He received
$40 bounty for It, Mr. Daurer said
/ . number Of his sheep had been killed,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-03-01
Demanding Protection Against Loss

ton.
Demanding Protection Against Loss
Senator Fred Henigbaum, Repre-
sentative d. Kimberley and ex-Sena-
tor w. c. Hayward held conference
with the executive committee of the
Scott County Farm Improvement
league Saturday on proposed 1egisla-
ton for the relief of the cattle indus
try in Scott county. Recent outbreak
of tuberculosis among the big dairy
herds near Davenport has brought the
dairymen and farmers here to a realiz-
alton that something must be done to
remedy conditions.
Obituary Record-Mrs. Benga Sven
son died at the home. no Belle ave
nue., Friday night after a lingering i'll
ness. She was over SO years of age
Deceased who was the widow of the
late Andreas Swenson, was born in
Sweden, Oct. 81, 1881, and came to
Davenport number of years ago. She
is survived by seven sons and two
daughters who are: Neis P. and Olaf
A Swenson of Davenport; Gus a.
Swenson, Rockford, H.; Charles A
Swenson, Eakly, Okla; j. r. Swenson.
Denton, Texas; Mrs. Thilda Holmgren,
In Sweden, and Mrs. Lena Paulsen,
Center City, Mimi; 81 grandchildren
and one great-grandchild.
Word has been received in this city
by friends of the deceased of the death
of Mrs. Bertha Rockne Jeffrey, the
wife of Bayiiss Jeffery, in Chicago
Wednesday. She was a former resi-
dent of Davenport. In addition to the
mother a daughter, born to her Wed
nesday, also died. Mr.. Jeffrey is a
travelling salesman for the August
Steffen company of Davenport
Laura, daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Thomas Matheney, 1927 Harrison
street, passed away Friday night. fol
lowing short illness. aged years, 9
months and days. She is survived by
a sister Lena, three brothers, Willard
Lionel and Henry, and the parents.
Josiah H. Dow. a former Davenport,
er. died Friday at Winterset. Iowa,
where he was engaged in agricultural
pursuit. He was Al years old The
deceased spent his boyhood in Daven
port. and here was reared to manhood
Fifteen years ago he removed to Win
terset. In this city he was united in
marriage to May Babcock, who sur
wives him. in addition to one son. He
was q brother OF Mrs Charles Pasche
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-03-01

He believes there is another in his sec
ton.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-03-01

$1,000 Damage Claim on Clyde
cause of a fall on an icy sidewalk in
front of the A. P. Griggs Piano COM
pany, 121 East Second Street, Alice S.
Kelley has filed a $1,000 damage claim
against the city of Davenport. The ac-
cident occurred on Jan. 81. The petit
toner claims she fractured the bones
of her left wrist and forearm.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-03-01

Fire Damage $2Oo-Fire at the home
of Mrs. L. Hoffman. 1925 West Fourth
street, shortly after noon Saturday.
did damage to the extent of about
$500. The fire department responded
to a call at 1928 Fair avenue early in
the forenoon. A chimney fire was the
cause.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-03-01

"uneie Bill" Gray Is Handed Lem
on.-"Uncie Bill Gray has the big
gest lemon ever seen in Davenport It
measures Is inches in circumference
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-03-01

Kills Wolf In Buffalo Township-
Hairy Daurer. a farmer living in Buff
falo township. brought the pelt OF a
large wolf to the Office OF County
Auditor Collins. Mr.. Daurer had caught
IL in trap and shot 1t. He received
$40 bounty for It. Mr.. Daurer said
. number Of his sheep had been killed.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-03-30
ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
Twin Falls Odd Fellows Hold Open
House Saturday.

On Saturday afternoon and evening
the Twin Falls lodge of Odd Fellows
celebrated their tenth anniversary.
The members of the local lodge were
assisted by visitors from all the lodges
on the tract. Visiting members were
also present from lodges on the Min
idoka tract
The first meeting was held in the
afternoon at the Masonic temple,
where questions of interest to Odd
Fellowship were fully discussed At
seven o'clock the members and visit
ors assembled at the temple, where
they formed in line and marched to
Odd Fellows hall, where a splendid
banquet was served. During the ban
quet music was furnished by the Music
and Art Studio orchestra AS soon as
the repast was over, the members and
visitors adjourned to the Masonic
temple. where the work in the in
itiatory degree was put on by the de-
gree team of the Twin Falls lodge
About two hundred members and
visitors from other lodges enjoyed the
festivities of the day and evening
The Twin Falls lodge is now busy
making preparations to celebrate the
96th anniversary of the founding of
the order in the United States, which
falls on Monday, April rs.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-03-30
ANOTHER FAMOUS PLAYERS film
The Layering Presents "The Faster
Mind" This Week.

No more vivid photo play drama has
perhaps ever been conceived than the
Forthcoming production of The Mas
ter Mind" which will be screened in
five parts at the Lavering theatre on
April /, 2 and 3. In this drama Ed
mund Breese, the brilliant dramatic
star, again makes his appearance,
which, by the way, is his first appear
ance as a screen star. That he has
made good in every essential detail,
one need but know Mr.. Breese's work
to be assured of this effect. The
Master Mind" is play that mirrors
many OF the most essential and most
sensational events of the underworld.
It's chief characters include Richard
Allen, master criminal, a Pinkertom
detective, and several dozen charac-
ters of the underworld whose careers
have been blackened by crime and i'm
prisonment. Then there is, too. a de-
lightful Interviewing of majestic
vein of romance that intertwines into
the plots and counter plots while the
innocence of the charming girl gives
the play a most refreshing atmos-
phere.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-03-30
f.P. Dunlap Will Manage Affairs
Of New Organization
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION
ADOPTED BY DIRECTORS
Association Will Look After the Grad
ing and Shipment of Twin Falls
COunty's Product.

At a meeting held some time ago,
E. p. Dunlap a we'll known fruit
grower of Twin Falls was elected
manager of the Twin Falls Fruit
Growers association, which was late
ly organized Mr.. Dunlap will take
charge of the management of the or
ganization Thursday of this week.
At the last meeting of the directors
articles of incorporation were adopt
ed. The articles set forth that the
purpose of the association is the sale
and distribution of fruit by the grow
ers of Southern Idaho, and to assist
the growers in marketing their pro-
ducts, seeking the best markets in a
manner that the growers may get the
best returns for their shipments.
The association will, as far as pos
sible fix a uniform standard for grad
ing and packing the fruit and other
products marketed, and to exercise
supervision of picking, packing and
grading which shall insure to the pur.
chaser that all fruit sold through this
corporation shall be of the class and
quality marked on the packages.
The corporation will have no capital
stock. The interest of each member
is equal to that Of any other mem.
Der. For the purpose of organization
and adoption of bylaws, the incorpor,
ators comprise the membership.
The incorporators are the members
Of the board of directors of the district
fruit growers association elected a.
a meeting held in this city, Kimberly
and Buhl, and are as follows: w. S
Starr, Kimberly: w. H. Spence, Kim
berly; Geo A. Lincoln, Twin Falls
r. W. Alfred, Buhl; F. G. Marquard