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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-26

mary hearing before United States
Commissioner A. G Bush on q white
slavery charge, and was held to the
federal grand jury under $4,000 bond.
Attorneys M. Y. Cannon and Barney
ONeil represented the accused man.
He was arrested by United States au-
thorities in Hannibal, Mo, last Tues
day, after Information signed by II. d.
Moore had been filed before Commits
siOner Bush. Counsel for the defense
brought out rather a unique point in
the hearing when they claimed that
Midkiff had been seduced by the wom-
an in the case, Mrs. Hattie Wilhelm
of Muscatine. Midkiff is charged with
transporting the woman from Musca-
tine to Rock Island for immoral pur-
poses. 1t is alleged that the couple
were together for over five weeks Fed
eral authorities first gave out Mrs.
Wilhelm's name as Mrs. Hattie
Moore" The correct name was later
discovered by them. Mrs. Wilhelm ap-
peared before Commissioner Bush but
failed to testify owing to the hearing
being waived. Z. X. Whitehead and
H. Moore We're also subpoenaed. The
alleged transportation of the woman.
according to the information, took
place on July 10. 1916. The case will
be taken into the federal court. 1t is
possible that the trial will be held
sometime during the September term.
Asks $4,000 for Stumbling Be
cause he stumbled on a bad floor in a
poorly lighted tank room, Joseph Ny
ers, former employee has started suit
against the C. r. l. & P. railway and
Jacob NJ Dickinson, receiver for the
company. for $4,000. The accident
happened Dec. 10, 1911. The plaintiff
alleges that he suffered external and
internal injuries He further says in
his petition that the defendants agreed
TO nav him damages and issued him
passes over their railway until Novem-
Der. 1914, but now refuse to make set
Element Helmick and Boudinot and
Andrew L. Chezem are attorneys for
the plaintiff.
Robber Gets Good HauI-Talk about
YOUR nerve. listen to this one that a
robber pulled in Davenport. He en-
tered the front door of the residence of
r II Smith at 1923 LeClaire while the
members of the family were in the
hack ward Mrs. Smith and her two
small children were in the back yard
while the baby was sleeping on the
front porch Mrs. Smith sent her son
Harvey. aged II years, TO see how the
baby was coming on. Imagine his feel
fngs when he saw a big burly robber
coming down the front steps with re-
volver in one hand and his shoes in the
other. The little youngster chirped.
What do you want here?" None of
YOUR business '-whack went slap TO
his face-"and don't wake the baby.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-26
HOURS TENSE WITH GRAVE
ISSUE AHEAD
CONTINUED from Page One.)

A1OlillhANh - VI 44N-.L
ton as serious. but has not given up
hope Of settlement.
Secretary Lane, formerly a mem
Der of the interstate commerce com
mission, conferred today with the
president.
The employees meeting adjourned
shortly after noon until 2 O'Clock.
Meanwhile the presidents of the four
brotherhoods remained at their hotels
awaiting summons from the presi-
dent
The railroad executives met early
in the day to perfect the draft Of their
proposal and were expected to send II
Immediately to President Wilson, who
had an engagement with the brother
hood leaders about noon.
The railroad presidents contend for
arbitration on the ground that an
eight-hour basic day is actually a
question of wages rather than of
working hours and consequently is
properly subject TO arbitration. Fur
Their, they propose that If the arbitra-
ting board, which might be the inter
state commerce commission or some
other public body to be created, finds
wage increases should be granted, the
order would be considered effective
from the time arbitration begins and
a fund would be established by the
railroads to insure such back pay
ments. The employees would be bound
not to make further demands nor TO
strike pending the investigation.
Employees Wait.
Some members OF the brotherhood
committee. although still hostile to ar
bitrating the eight-hour demand. were
said to favor taking the railroads
proposal under advisement and con-
tinuing negotiations next week
Brotherhood leaders had received
no official advices regarding the rail-
road presidents proposition when the
regular daily meeting of the en-
ployes' committee convened. The four
brotherhood heads went into secret
session early this morning to consid-
er the unofficial report Of the rail-
roads position which they had OBJ
tanned from newspapers.
Opinion was divided among the en-
ployes as to how the railroads pro-
posal would be received None of
them thought that it would be accept
ed without qualification and a large
number Of them declared that If the
railroads continued to insist upon ar
bitratiOn a strike inevitably would
follow. The railway executives went
into session at 10 O'Clock to take final
action on the proposal they will SUBJ
NIT to President Wilson.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-26
HAMPTON

Misses Mary and Julia Edelman en-
tertained 30 of their friends and rela-
tiyes at a delightful informal party at
their home Tuesday afternoon. Social
chats, games, music and cards fur
ntshed the diversion. Miss Ethel Light,
pianist, rendered several numbers
charmingly. The decorations with the
seasons flowers, everywhere were
beautiful. Progressive euchre was en-
joyed at five tables. Mrs. Rebecca
Skies won first prize, Mrs. David Cook
the consolation. Supper was served
by the hostesses at 6 o'clock.
Mrs. Margaret Eunia and daughter.
Mrs. Mamie Stitt, Of Rock Island, spent
Monday in Hampton visiting at the
Jacob MOhr home.
Mrs Minnie Tereski and daughter.
Martha, Of Moline, and Mrs. David Cook
OF Hampton were guests of Mrs. NJ. l..
Cook at a 6 o'clock supper Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Baumbach, Sr,
Rock Island, and Mrs. VIII Frageson
and daughter Madge of Moline were
guests at the +. c. Henline home Sun
day
Miss Helen Mohr OF East Moline and
Miss Alice Marx OF Hampton departed
for Davenport Saturday for a weeks
visit with their aunt, Mrs. John
Freund
Harry Schumacher. who was the
guest of his cousin. George Gilman, has
returned 10 hts home In Geneseo.
Mrs. Lillian Sederlund, who spent
a short vacation visiting relatives az
Swedona last week ia again at her
work in the Hampton postofflce.
Mrs James Churchill is recovering
nicely from her recent sudden attack
OF Illness.
Mrs. Joe Peterson of Watertown was
here Wednesday visiting with her
mother Mrs. Emily Whitehead and sis
ter, Mrs. Mabel Ploog.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leo Mohr of Daven-
port came up Sunday to visit his cous-
in, Edward MOhr. and family.
Rev. and Mrs. j. V. Kennedy re-
turned 10 Hampton Tuesday after
spending two days attending the Meth
odist camp meeting I'm Tindall's grove,
near Milan, where he gave the address
Monday evening. Wednesday morning
they departed by automobile TO Orion
70 visit with relatives and attend the
homecoming celebration there. Mon
day they will leave Orion for Hender-
son, where Rev. Kennedy has been ap-
pointed to give the opening address for
the celebration to be held there. Re-
turning Thursday. Aug. I, they will at
tend the EbeneZer camp meeting az
Geneseo en- route home. thus ending
Rev. J. V. kennedy's two weeks
vacation
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-26
WEATHER OBSERVATION
Z. S. Department of Agriculture
weather RtiraaI1
" eatHeI . u eau

A trough Of comparatively low pres
sure which extends from southwestern
Texas northeastward to the upper
lakes has resulted in light showers and
thundeTstorms in the Missouri and
upper Mississippi valleys, the lake
region and the southern portion Of the
Rocky mountain region. A low that is
apparently off the coast of Virginia has
caused showers on the south Atlantic
coast. An area of high pressure and
somewhat cooler weather oYerlies the
upper Missouri and extreme upper
Mississippi valleys. No important
temperature changes have occurred in
other sections. The eastward move
ment of the northwestern high will
cause generally fair weather in this
vicinity tonight and Sunday, with
somewhat cooler tonight.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-26

Obituary RecOrd-Mrs. Louisa Fish
er passed away at her home, 142 Char
lotte street, after a long illness. Ihe
deceased was born Sept. Is, 1860, be
ing So wears old at the time OF death
She was born in Hickory Grove, Iowa,
but al an early age moved TO DaVen-
port where she received her educa-
ton. In November, 1883, she was unit
ed in marriage TO George Fisher, who
survives her. She was MEMBER OF
the Woodmen circle and also or the
Germania Frauen Bund. Surviving are
besides her husband, one sister, MRS.
George Wfttmaack, one brother, Mich
aeI Brandt, all of Davenport.
After suffering for eight months
from tuberculosis, contracted WhIe
working in a local foundry, Ben Bran
Ills. aged SO, passed away at the Scott
county hospital. He was born IN hun
gary in 1880 and came to America elSht
Years ago. His wife died previous to
his immigration but daughter Il
wears of age, survives in ms naive
land. An uncle and cousin OF the de-
ceased are believed to reside IN 81:
Paul. These are the only relatives VI
whom anything is known.
Henry Schneider, months old son
If MIR. and Mrs. Herman Schneider.
nassed away at the home OF Mr.. ana
Mrs Herman Boettcher, 20l0 west
second street. One sister. Ruth Schnel-
der survives the child besides his par
ents.
Carstens InsoIyent, Cla1m-An invol-
untarv petition in bankruptcy mas beeh
fIed nv creditors OF Albert W. Carstens
Coal company, 426 Western avenue IL
being alleged that Carstens' debts az
oragate s3.036. Carstens was served
with a subpoena Thursday evening.
The creditors are the TRICKY CoaI
cononany. Rock Island, o. c. warner OF
Rock island and P. c. Peterson, DONG
business as Peterson Automobile com
nanv They declare that Carstens, Dy
bis own statement. is insolvent. Ihe
case will come up at the next term OF
court.
To Have Booster Trip Davenport
rataiIers. manufacturers, jobbers. mer-
chants and proprietors OF all branches
~ commercial activity viii hold the
largest booster trip" ever staged from
tbe tri-cfties next week. Two days are
necessary TO cover the territory "hlch
has been mapped out by the CONNER
ciaI Auto clubs. under whose auspices
the trips are 10 be made, ana the en-
tire tourney will be made in automo-
biles.
Marriage License-Raymond Golden
Kewanee. and Minnie |. Paxton anna
wan.
White SLAYER Blames woman. u
MidkIff of Muscatine waived pre4im-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-26
ONCE HOG PLENTY,
NOW is CLEANED
Grandson of Famous Statesman Cal
hOun Lost S14,OOO,OO0 Fortune
in Five Years.

New York, Aug. 26.-Patrick Cal
houn, grandson of the famous states
man and prominently identified with
the San Francisco street car system
until a few years ago, testified in a
receivership proceeding here that So
was the only tangible asset remaining
of fortune of 100000 possessed
by him five years ago. The proceed
ings became known today.
Financial reverses following the
earthquake and fire in San Francisco
were responsible for his losses, he as
serted.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-26
TWO DEAD WHEN
Gas TANK BUSTS
Standard OIL Fire Mt Charles City,
Iowa, Brought Death and In-
turies Yesterday.

Csharles City, Iowa. Aug. 26.-Two
persons were dead today as the result
of the explosion OF a gasoline tank
during the Standard Oil company nre
here late yesterday afternoon.
REV G. II. PROBE. 20, retired
minister. died during the night at
local hospital.
OTTO WISNER, 81, died shortly aft
erward.
Mrs. Lester Conradt OF Bagley, Iowa,
and Carl Smith of Ossian, Iowa, were
still unconscious and considered still
in danger
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-26
Market SQUARE Sales.
FOR WEEK
MAY BRING RAINS

\ Washington, Aug. 26.- Weather pre-
SS--lons for the week beginning Sun
IVY Sag. Aug p. issued by the weather
Bureau today are:
Tfeat Lakes region-Clear and cool
~ sunday followed by fair weather
moderate temperature until
sooat Thursday then unsettled wealth
y WIN probable showers.
upper Mississippi valley and plains
,.s.@1les-Generally fair with moderate
u peratures although widely scatter
u EhoWers are probable about We'd
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-26
MATHERVILLE

Mr.. and Mrs. c. A Olson have re-
turned home from their wedding trip
which they spent in Chicago. They
are now at home to their many friends.
John Lawson is able to work again
after an illness.
Mr.. and Mrs Clarence Cation were
called to Enid, Okla. by the death of
the formers sister
Mr.. and Mrs Clyde Lawson have re-
turned home from their vacation.
Mr.. and Mrs Charles Rettig have
moved to Rock Island.
William Barns has purchased a
touring car.
Mr.. and Mrs Adolph Carlson were
visitors in Green River Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. r. Stein have re-
turned home from a trip TO Chicago.
Miss Hazel Lawson has returned
home from Moline.
number of autos were here from
Aledo Wednesday advertising the
chautauqua. They also carried a
band. Attorney Oscar Carlstrom gave
a short talk.
William Esp has moved to Moline.
Mr. and Mrs Ed. German of Rock
Island were visitors here the past
week
Art Roseen is working in the East
Moline Mercantile store for a few
weeks.
Floyd Adams is now employed on a
farm near Taylor Ridge.
James Cannon was in Cambridge
one day the past week to attend the
fair.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Durney and
daughters, Evelyn and Roxie are
camping near New Boston.
James Bedford was in Rock Island
Wednesday
Thomas Routledge has received
word that his brother had been killed
in the war in France.
George Gugos has returned home
from North Dakota where he went to
look at land.
The new Boden school is being plas-
tered
Paul Bloom of Chicago is visiting
at the A. X. Stein home.
Frank Cox of near Aledo was here
on business Thursday.
John Jones and Gust Johnson have
the contract to remodel the school
house
Mrs Thomas German of East Mo-
line is visiting at the Ben Wild home.
Arrie Jofvert spent the past week in
Geneseo.
John Boden Is in charge of the eat
ing house at the camp meeting
grounds near Milan.
Miss Mae McCardle g recovering
from a serious illness.
Miss Mildred Jackson, who has
been visiting in Parkersburg, Iowa,
has returned home.
Joe Wild and family attended a pic
mic at AndalLsia Thursday.
william Kennedy is able to be out
again after a several weeks illness
Mrs. Gust Engstrom has returned
home from the hospital.
Mr.. and Mrs Morris Mulligan were
Aledo visitors Wednesday,
Miss Laura Frichtenicht is employ
ed in Rock Island
The Reorganized church OF Jesus
Christ of Latter Day Saints will hold
a reunion in MatherviIle commencing
on Aug. 25th and ending Sept B.
There will be large gospel tent in
which religious services will be held
daily There will be a number Of
good speakers. The tent will be cleo
trio lighted, and there viii be plenty
Of comfortable seats 1t is believed
there will be nearly hundred camp
ing on the grounds
Mrs. John Jones and son Earl were
tri-city visitors the past week.
Roger Scott of Rock Island visited
here Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jim Mcintyre OF Bur
ltngton visited the formers parents
here the past week.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-26
DAUGHTER CAPTAIN
HELEN BLAIR DEAD

Fort Madison, Iowa, Aug. 26-Cap-
tain William Enderle of the Missis-
sippi packet Helen Blair learned to-
day that almost at the time he was
passing his home here down-bound
last night, his daughter, Marie, aged
%, fell dead just as she had finished
moving the front lawn. Heart trouble
was the cause. Captain Enderle was
notified at Keokuk today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-26
Institute CInses-

The Mercer County Teachers insti-
tute closed last evening 1t was pro-
nounced fine success by County Su-
perintendent c. L. Gregory, almost
every teacher of the county being in
attendance. One hundred and fifty-five
teachers enjoyed the sessions. Two of
the leading normal instructors of this
section of the country were here to
act as instructors. They are: Z. E..
Van Cleye of MaComb Normal and w.
II. Cheever of the Wisconsin State
Normal of Milwaukee.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-26
Among the Sick.

Harry Wenger, who has been quite i'll
with fever for the past two weeks, is
somewhat improved.
Mark Stead, who is suffering from
typhoid, is doing better now, some i'm
provement being shown.
James Scott, who is still in Mercy
hospital, Davenport, is improving rap
idly from his injuries.
Wallace Johnson is recovering from
injuries received in his fall of a few
days ago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-26
T@day's Market Quotations
WALL STREET is
WATCHING CLASH.
r.,,inn Over Railway Strike Had Eli
tsct OF Making Market Cautious
During Past Week.

v.~ York. Aug 26.-Extreme eau
-, characterized the weekend ses-
IN the stock exchange, the greater
..-,,or in the railway labor dispute
.,asing increased apprehension in
s-,,uIstfve circles. Initial quotations
- decidedly lower. extending to
-, IN leading rails and other invest
-. issues. while Coppers, industrials,
I-..ors and related specialies were af-
e...a3 In like manner. United States
49, Welded almost a point but made
m -eroverv with a general hardening
: ,riees in the final operations. Trad
~ Vas deSuIrory at best. however.
,.stinz all outside interest or partiCi-
..,;on. The closing was steady.
aids we're irregular.
me latest turn of events in the
rsiIwsy strike was potent influence
!. ~ outset Of tOday's operations,
,rieps showing a downward trend.
Fading. Union Pacific and Norfolk
"a western were among the heavy
ais AZ L point recessions, with sim
lar declines i'm Anaconda, Utah and
rss,iration COppers. while shipping
;.sres Nexicans. motors and other
ssarialties Welded material fractions.
T',;ted States Steel also was moderate
y heavy with Colorado Fuel, Repub-
+, Steel and Westinghouse. Dealings
ere light in volume and confined to
he more prominent issues. Canadian
psrif, was the only investment issue
], run contrary 10 the general list,
sloyvinz 8. point gain.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-26
Moose Hold nancn

The L. o. o. NJ. lodge No. 1441 held
a successful dance on Thursday night
A good crowd attended and all enjoyed
the nights diversion immensely.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-26
New York Provisions

New York, Aug. 26.-Butter: irreg-
ular; receipts 8,288; creamery extras
32c; firsts 301a @3113c; seconds ESQ
soc.
Eggs: steady; receipts 10,045; fresh
gathered extra fine 33034c; extra
frsts 31032c; firsts 29030c.
Cheese: strong; receipts 1926; state
flats, specials 1734 a 1Sc; ditto average
fancy 171z 01712c.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-26
Toledo Grain.

Toledo, Aug. 26.-CIover seed prime
cash $50; October 9.O2; December
895
Alsike prime cash August and Sep
TENDER 9.95.
Timothy prime cash PAS; September
2.40; October 2.3715
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-26
Excellent Chautauqua Program.


7:45-Muslcal comedy, Stratford
operate company.
PROGRAM TOMORROW.
2-Readings. Elma B. Smith
2::3O-Lecture. Lou ]. Beauchamp.
3:45-Concert. Kellam Male quartet.
6:45-Union Young Peoples service
7:30-Reading. Elma B. Smith
S:15-ConCert, Kellam Male quartet
Yesterday at the chautauqua tent a
treat of extraordinary entertainment
was enjoyed. Both afternoon and even
ing the tented theater was crowded
almost to full capacity. and all who
attended were more than delighted
with the high character of entertain
ments The feature number of the
afternoon was a lecture, taking up
period of one hour and a half, by
Senator Helen Ring Robinson of Col
orado, the only woman yet elected to
a state senate. The speakers address
was upon Women and the Worlds
Work." in which she clearly showed
the part to be played by women in
bringing about the desired laws and
application of these laws. She treated
the subject in four divisions, women's
work in the home, nationally, inter
nationally and racially. She clearly
brought out the influence women
would have in bringing about the de-
sired administration of the laws, if
they but rise in indignation at being
trampled on and imposed upon by the
men, AS a prelude to the senator's
lecture Miss Elma B. Smith rendered
a short period of readings, which were
we'll received, and as a conclusion for
the afternoon program, a half hour
program was given by the Royal Ha-
waiian sextette, whom all had for
long time desired to hear. The even
ing program was composed of two
parts, Miss Smith utilizing the first
hour with her delightful readings,
while the Hawaiian seXtette furnished
the entertainment for the hour from
$3.50 to $50. Tomorrow's program will
be one of quality. The Sunshine lee
ture by Lou J. Beauchamp should not
be missed by any who can possibly at
tend. EIma B. Smith will furnish a
prelude to both sessions of the day,
with the Kellam Male quartet appear
ing in each program.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-26
Not Mnch.

Weary Maid-Did ] hear something
fall? Timid Young Man-I-I dropped a
remark-BaItimore American.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-26

london, Aug. 26.Bar silves 31Hd per
91hce. Money "a per cent.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-26

Kansas City. Aug. 26.-Butter and
S'4iLry, unchanged; hrsts, 26Ac-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-26
In Churches Tomorrow.

Baptist-Rev. E. T. Potter, pastor.
Morning worship at IL O'Clock. Sun
day school at 10.
Presbyterian-Rev. A. E. Moody,
minister Rev. D. NJ. Corrin of Mon
mouth presides at the regular ser
vice at 1870 a. N. Sabbath school
will follow Immediately after the
morning sermon. No evening service
on account of the vesper service at
the chautauqua tent.
Methodist f. Shut, pastor. The
pastor will conduct services at 7:30
D. m Sunday school at 1870. Chau-
tauqua services at p. m.
United Presbyterian-Rev. J. B. Pol
lock, pastor. Morning worship and
sermon at 1890. Sabbath school at
HAS. No young peoples meeting or
evening church services because Of
the chautauqua vesper services.