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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-10
ALEDO AT A GLANCE
Daily Doings in Mercer County's Busy CAPITAL
Small Blaze.

A small fire, yet one which was Of
a serious nature as to location. neces-
STATED the calling out of the fire de-
partment Saturday afternoon. It was
in the home of Miss Maggie Baxter.
just east and Immediately adjoining
the Ralph Thede implement store. The
fire might have become serious one
owing to the fact that it was started
in the center of the house in the sec
ond story. 1t is though that the Chin
ney running up the center of the
house through a closet filled with
clothes became overheated and thus
caused the clothes to ignite. Little
damage was done because Of the fact
that the department was promptly on
the scene.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-10
T@day'@ Market Quotations
WHEAT SHOWING
some STRENGTH.
Influenced BY Predictions OF C0ntin-
ned Demand BY European Pow
ers Stimulates Market.

Chicago, April 10.-Wheat prices
made some show of strength today, in
fuenced by predictions of continued
demand from Continental European
countries, where reserves were said
to be light and where hopes Of prompt
shipments from Argentina and Aus
tralia have been disappointed. The
market was also bullishly affected
by statements that the records of the
last % years indicate the chance af-
ter April l for a substantial improve
ment in the winter crop is very slight.
After opening &407sc off to 40
sc up. with May at 1.157s to 1.l63s
and July at 1.134 to LAS, prices
scored a moderate general advance.
Many bad crop reports, including
word of the presence Of green bugs
in Oklahoma and of Hessian fly in
Kansas tended later to bring about
decided upturns in value. A feature
was the buying of May options here
to remove hedges against sales of
Canadian wheat to Buffalo millers.
The close was unsettled, Is to lac
net higher, with May at 1.17A to
1.177s and July at 115ls to 115l4.
Corn developed weakness. The mar
ket lacked support. Opening prices
which ranged from 1s64c to &c low
er, were followed by further declines
but then a rally.
The market hardened further when
wheat gave signs Of decided strength.
Prices closed steady at IS to &c net
advance.
Oats were governed by the action of
corn. Reports as to seeding told Of
good progress.
Lower quotations on hogs had a
bearish effect on provisions, Down.
turns, however, were not radical.
Chicago Grain.
Chicago, April 10.-Wheat: No. 2
red 121@1231a; No. 3 red 1890
1872; No. hard 117& 61.2O; No 3
hard 114%@11S.
Corn: No 2 yellow 796S0; No. 3
yellow 724 @7412.
Oats: No. white 4312644%; stand
ard ASK CASA.
Rye, No. >, 96097.
Barley, 62@74.
Timothy, 450QS,00.
Clover, 1O.OO91S5O.
Pork, 215002310.
Lard, 11.42.
Ribs, 11.87@12.25.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-10
Meeting of Council.

VI NV wy IUuHCil Helu 1T lHe city Hall
were as follows: Reports of w. D.
Emerson, city clerk w D. Emerson,
special collector; E. r. Petrie, city
treasurer, and ]. W Parkinson, Gem
etery sexton, were presented.
Petition of l. y. Bassett praying the
council to permit MIN to farm that
part of Poplar. Linden and Buckeye
streets lying south of Second street,
provided he will level and sow in grass
seed after crop is removed, was pre-
sented and granted.
A petition of Earl Hickok praying
the council to permit him to tap the
tile drain already laid on Ninth street
for the purpose of cellar storm drain
age was presented and allowed.
A petition Of Detwiler Bros. Hard
ware company to be permitted to tun-
mel under the pavement at the south
west corner of block 1870, said tun-
mel not to exceed four feet, was al
lowed.
petition of Noda Brooks praying
the council to permit her to tap the
drain near the intersection of Pine
and Seventh streets for the purpose OF
cellar drainage was granted.
A petition of Arnald Tewel pray
ing the council to permit him to tap
the drain opposite lot /, block 2, Of
McCandless & Harroun's addition to
Aledo, for the purpose of cellar drain
age was presented, read and placed
on file. No action was taken.
A petition of William Haynes for
permission to cut through the pave
ment for the purpose of connecting the
sewer with his premises was present
ed 1t was ordered the street COM
mittee investigate the petition with
power to act.
A committee representing the Re-
tail Merchants association appeared
before the council and asked that &C
ton be taken to keep the streets clean
in the business part Of town. Moved by
Alderman Bowers that the city coop
crate with the Retail Merchants as
ISOLATION and hire man to sweep the
streets as an experiment, seconded
and carried.
The opinion of City Attorney D. A
Hebel as to whether the street COM
mittee has power to condemn side
walks was presented, read and placed
on file,
A communication from W. J. Ora
ham in regard to the disposition of the
case of the Chicago, Burlington &
Quincy railroad VS.. city of Aledo was
presented, read and placed on file.
Moved by Alderman Winder that the
| above communication be left with the
ordinance committee to have in shape
| for the next meeting, seconded and
| carried
| A petition of the Aledo Machine
| company for permission to install two
pumps and gasoline tanks and air sta
ton in front of their premises and to
cover the pumps with a small frame
building not to exceed two feet by
/ four feet in size, was granted, with
/ the exception that the building be not
! placed in the street.
| The following persons were selected
4 to act as judges and clerks Of the COM
| ing city election;
/ First ward-Henry Cullison; Edwin
/ Carter, NJ. Terry, judges; C. NJ. Wells;
Leonard Day; Shaw Willis, clerks.
Second ward-E. E. clearinghouse;
NJ. L. Gregory and Samuel Durstan,
I judges; F. NJ. Day; Emil Anderson,
and n. H. Guthrie, clerks.
1 Third ward-William Barr; J. P.
Runbom, and P. f. Mock, judges; w.
C. Galloway, J. E. Smith and Ed Bork
lund, clerks.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-10
USUAL FEATURES
HOLD attention
First Hours Trading Monopolized BY
Regular FavOrite Shares On
Stock Exchange.

New York. April 10.-The trading
of the first hour was made up Of the
usual fayorites, Marines leading the
list to an overwhelming degree with
extensive dealings in CrucibIe, Inter-
national Nickel and Zinc. The latter
rose is to the new record OF 9612,
with further gains in the motor group,
WHY'S Overland advancing S to 23S.
United States Steel was active and
strong, rising almost point, but re-
ceding later with other speculative is
sues. Rails suffered from the usual
neglect, except Reading, Norfolk and
Western and Rock Island which were
in moderate demand. Bonds were
steady.
Material advances over last week s
closing quotations were registered by
Specialties at today'S opening, Mer-
camille Marines. Crucible Steel. In
dustrial Alcohol and Mexican Petrol
cum soon rising two points over,
while American Zinc, Butte and Su-
perior Westinghouse. Studebaker and
Goodrich improved a point or more.
Marine common featured the early
dealings with an initial sale of 5000
shares at 2214 to 22S. against last Sat
urday's final price of 2024 The pre-
ferred opened with $500 shares at rs y
to 76, maximum gain of 2ss. There
was heavy trading also in other &C
tive special issues
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-10
HEAVY RECEIPTS
CAUSE SETBACK
Hog Prices Break on Downward
Trend Due to the Unexpectedly
Large Number of Arrivals.

Chicago. April 10,-Unexpectedly
plentiful receipts caused a decided
setback today in the price of hogs.
Cattle offerings, too, were overabund-
ant. Sheep and lambs proved scarce.
Hogs: receipts $4,000; slow, 15c I'M
der Saturdays average; bulk 9.400
9.55; light 9.20@965; mixed $3.50
9,65; heavy 9.1O69.65; rough 9I0@
9.25; pigs 100000.
Cattle: receipts 10000; weak; ma
tive beef steers 7.75699O; western
steers 760@S.55; stockers and feed
ers 5.S5@S.55; cows and heifers 4.OO6
$50; calves 6.5O09.OO.
Sheep: receipts $4,000; firm: weth-
ers 70O69.25; lambs 7.5061155.
Kansas City Live Stock.
Kansas City, April 10.-Hog receipts,
10000; lower; bulk, 9.1009.40; heavy.
930@9.45; light, 9.O5@9.3O; pigs, S25
$500.
Cattle receipts, $4,000 lower; steers,
.775@9.50; cows, 5.O0@S.00; heifers,
70O@9.65; calves, 6.O0@10.0o.
Sheep receipts, 900; higher; lambs,
10.S0@11.5O; yearlings, 9.5O@1025;
wethers, S.5O@9.25; ewes. 775@S6O.
1T. Louis Live Stock.
st. Louis, April 10.-Hog receipts, o.
00O lower; pigs and lights. 7.00@965;
mixed, 945@9.75; heavy, 9750975.
Cattle receipts, $500; slow; beef
steers. 75069.75; heifers, 8.5069.5O;
cows, 5.50@8.0O; calves, 6.OO@975.
Sheep receipts, $500; steady; year.
lings wethers, SOO@1045; lambs, 900
611.40; ewes, 65O@S.5O
Omaha Live Stock.
Omaha, Neb., April 10.-Hogs: Re-
ceipts. $500, lower; heavy, 9.1O@9.3O;
light, S.90@9.25; pigs, 7.50@S.75; bulk,
9.OO0915.
Cattle, receipts, 6,4OO, lower; steers,
775G925; COWS and heifers, 1850
S.25.
Sheep: Receipts, 10000, higher
yearlings, S.5O@925; wethers, 5000
900. Lambs, 10.S5@1145.
Liverpool Grain.
Liverpool, April 10.-Wheat: No. /
Manitoba, 13s, I'd; No. red western
winter, lis, lid; No. hard winter
gulf. lis, Sd.
Corn: American mixed, los, Cd
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-10
Zimmerman Store Closed,

Store of the Zimmerman Grocery
company, at Seventh avenue and Fiji
teenth street, Moline, has been closed
temporarily and the stock assigned to
Charles Brady Of Rock Island, to per-
nit the stock being appraised by the
Tri-City Credit association Mr.. Brady
said today that If everything is found
opened. The object of the appraisal
is to determine the financial status OF
tho owners.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-10
Moore Jury Completed.

At 300 o'clock Saturday afternoon,
the last juror in the case of Sidney
Moore, the Viola school professor
charged with rape, was selected. The
process of the selection of the jury had
been under way since Wednesday. So
slow was the process that three panels
of petit jurors were required to be
summoned during the four days. I'M
mediately after the completion of the
jury the judge dismissed court. The
case was resumed at 8 this morning.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-10

Four Hurt in Accident.-When an
auto occupied by Mr.. and Mrs. John
Guldner and their daughter and SON.
in-law, Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Stage,
was struck by west-bound bridge line
street car, No. 306, at Third and Brown
streets, all four of the occupants Of the
car were injured. The machine was
bound south on Brown street, and when
barely half way across the tracks, was
struck by the street car. The lighter
vehicle was carried nearly 100 feet be-
fore Motorman Erbst was able to stop
his car. The automobile was wrecked
almost beyond repair. The police am
bulance was called and the injured
people were taken to the Hageboeck
fats nearby. Later, Mr.. and Mrs.
Guldner were taken TO their home, 2242
West Third street, and Mr.. and Mrs.
Stage, who occupied the rear seat Of
the car, and who were less seriously
injured, were removed to their home,
AIS Oak street.
Family Is Puzzied.-Whether their
home was entered by burglars Friday
night, or whether the valuables miss
ing have only been mislaid is the
question that is pulling the family
of William Reuter-, SIP West Eighth
street At any rate, there are a num-
Der Of things missing, among them $40
in cash, and the theft, If such it was,
was reported to the police.
Candidates File Expense AccGunts.-
Candidates in the recent city election
have been busy in the past few days
filing their expense accounts with
County Auditor Ed Collins. Charles E.
Robson, candidate for city treasurer
on the republican ticket, spent the
most money of those who have filed
so far. His campaign cost him $4S5.04.
Henry Ditzen stands next on the list,
spending $35984. A number of the
candidates made the race without any
expense to themselves. Mayor elect
Berwald spent $27320 in his race
Most OF the money was for printing
and advertising. Cigars proved to be
a big item for the aspirants for office
and stamps and incidentals In some
cases reached high figure.
To Get Large Motor Tax.-Scott
county will receive 81, 240 of the Iowa
automobile tax for road work This is
the semi apportionment of the
state motor license. 1t is apportioned
TO Scott county at the rate Of $703 per
township.
Building Notwithstanding permits
have been issued to Mrs. Barr for the
erection of a garage at 1902 Iowa street
at a cost of $3.50, and Ed Fellner, for
garage at 1928 Scott street, at cost
not to exceed $50.
One Birth Registered.-The birth of
Rhea Mabel Moeller, daughter Of Mr..
and Mrs. Edward Moeller, 62l1a West
Second street, was registered Saturday
with the city clerk
Two Smallpox Cases.-Vera Concan-
lon, 1925 West Fourth street, and Ben
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-10
Chicago Provisions.

NV lEV Il fbfiHi'hNs
Chicago, April l0.-Butter steady;
creamery 31435c.
Eggs, higher; receipts, 31,113 cases;
hrsts, 201z 021c; ordinary firsts. 1912
oz0c; at mark. cases included, 10
G2Oc
Potatoes higher; receipts, IS cars;
Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota and
Dakota white, G5q95c; Minnesota and
Dakota Ohios. 759 SIC.
Poultry alive. steady; fowls, 19c;
springs, 19c.
Kansas City Provisions.
Kansas City, Mo, April 10.-Butter,
creamery, 35c; firsts, 33c; seconds,
6lc; packing, 24c.
Eggs, frsts, 20Ac.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-10
Market Square Sales.
Noted Manufacturer Dead.

Kansas City, April l0,-W, T. Uric.
50 years old, a retired manufacturer
of mining machinery, died at his home
here yesterday. He invented the Uric
boat, propelled by four separate pad
die wheels.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-10
Minister Dies In puInif-

Kansas City, April 10.-Rev. c. W.
Litchiield, 70 years old, died of apo
text for the evening sermon at the
Epworth Methodist church here.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-10
LungmOtOr Has Arrived.

The lungmotor recently purchased
by Chief Farr Of the Aledo fire de-
partment has arrived arrived and has
been placed in the engine rooms at
the city hall This apparatus was
purchased at a price of nearly $500
With it life may be restored to per-
sons thought dead from suffocation by
smoke, or gas, or those drowning.
Marriage Licenses.
Ralph B. McCreight ....... Aledo, 26
Alethia |, Clark .... Matherville, 20
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-10
Stock Shipments.

Thursday-George W. Reed, one
cars hogs.
Saturday-Laughlin and Plunkett
two cars fine horses; George W. Reed,
one car hogs.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-10
Toledo Grain,

Toledo, April 10.-Cloyer seed prime
cash 1910; April 915; October $40.
Alsike prime cash and april 9.35.
Timothy prime cash and April $50.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-10
THE DAY IN DAVENPORT

ME Goldstone, 1927 West Locust street,
have been reported TO the health Off
Ger to be suffering from smallpox, Both
homes have been quarantined.
Is Again Candidate.-LOuisE ckhardt
has again been persuaded by his many
friends throughout Scott county to be
a candidate for the office of sheriff
which he has so ably conducted.
Louie" as he is Familiarity known by
almost everybody not only in his own
home town, but in the state of Iowa,
and all over the United States and
Canada, is a very active member Of the
state association, and also affiliated
with the International Sheriffs' asso-
citation of the United States and Can
ada, having been thrice honored by
that organization.
VOlImer to Get .200.-Attorney
Fred Vollmer is to receive $1,000. The
Scott county board Of supervisors is
to pay this sum to him. Attorney Voll-
mer will then pay the county $3.50 and
the books will balance, according to a
ruling received yesterday from c. A.
Robbins, assistant attorney general.
The Indebtedness Of the county to Mr..
the office Of county attorney. He pre-
scented a bill for office rent and office
expenses. The supervisors presented
a counter claim of $3.50, charging that
the 10 per cent on fines which he had
been collecting was contrary to state
law.
Obituary Record. - Mrs. Bridget
Dempsey passed away at the home, 1877
East Sixth street, after an illness of
about six months. She was born in
County Claire, Ireland. in 1S48, being
s. years Of age at the time of death.
At the age Of years she came 10
America, directly to Davenport, and
has been a resident of this city for
about 60 years. In 1857 she was Joined
in marriage with Patrick Dempsey at
the Sacred Heart cathedral. She was
preceded in death by her husband, May
6, 1910. Two sons. John and Martin
Dempsey, and one daughter, Miss Ce-
celia dempsey, survive the death of
their mother.
The death of John French occurred
at the county hospital, having been
brought there from Cedar Rapids a
short time ago. Very little is known
concerning the deceased except that he
was IS years of age, that he was born
in Pennsylvania and that two children
who have not been located are the only
survivors.
Claus Mundt passed away at his
home, 1347 Franklin street. He was
born in Schleswig Holstein, Germany
Aug. 10, 1884, being 81 years old al
the time OF his death. He came to
America in 1854 and farmed in Hick-
DRY Grove township, retiring in 1890
His brother, Hans Mundt, and several
nieces survive.
Major E. B. Hayward of this city on
Saturday received a telegram advising
him of the death of James A. Freeman
at his home in Los Angeles Mr.. Free
man leaves a city full OF friends in
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-10
IN MOLINE LODGES

There are 80 more full-f1edged Odd
Fellows in Moline as result of the big
special meeting of Moline lodge No.
1873, Saturday evening, when that num-
Der received the new third degree,
which was eXemplified before the
grand state officers present The ini-
tiation marked elimination of a win
ter's efforts which have been more
successful than any preceding in num-
Der of additions to the lodge received
Eighty-four in all have been brought in
and membership of Moline lodge is
now nearly one hundred more than it
has been at any previous time.
Grand Master Trotter of Peoria and
Grand Warden Blood Of Chicago were
guests of honor at the meeting. Visi-
tors from practically all surrounding
cities having Odd Fellow lodges were
also present and helped make the eve
ming a gala occasion.
One of the features of the evening
was the presentation of chain and
Odd Fellow charm to George Beck. The
gift came from Mr.. Beck's parents and
the presentation was made by the state
grand master Two applications were
also reported.
Installation of officers for the next
term will come at next regular meet
ing of the lodge, tomorrow evening. A
large number are expected to be pres
ent at that time.
Carl Holmsten, Swedish orator of
Chicago, addressed members of Frid-
hem lodge No. 16, I. o. G. r., both Sat
urday and Sunday evening. Both meet
ings were well attended by large
numbers and the programs rendered
were such as to do credit to the com
mittee in charge. alcohol and Its Eff
fects on Athletes" was the Saturday
evening topic, while the Chicago man
spoke upon Thomas Edison last even
ing.
Practical examples were used prin-
cipally in the first address and the
idea of the detrimental effect of alco-
mol upon person physically was
brought out through the course which
the trained athlete follows with-re
gard to this as a beverage. The sec
ond address, on the wizard OF electric
ity, was equally interesting and wa
listened to with attention by the audi
ence. These were second OF the serie
of meetings sponsored by Fridhen
lodge.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-10

London Silver.
London, April 10.-Bar silver,
90 11-16d per ounce. Money, 4641a
per cent.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-10

Two Smallpox Cases.-Vera Concan-
non, 1925 West Fourth street, and Ben
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-10
LOCAL MARKETS.

April l0.-Following are the whole
sale quotations Oh the local markets
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-10

One Birth Registered.-The birth OF
Rhea Mabel Moeller, daughter Of Mr..
and Mrs. Edward Moeller, 62l1a West
Second street, was registered Saturday
with the city clerk
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-10

Building Permits.-Building permits
have been issued to Mrs. Barr for the
erection of a garage at 1902 Iowa street
at a cost Of $3.50, and Ed Fellner, for a
garage at 2228 Scott street, at a cost
not to exceed $50.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-10

To Get Large Motor Tax.-Scott
county will receive 81, 240 of the Iowa
automobile tax for road work This is
the semi-annual apportionment of the
state motor license 1t is apportioned
TO Scott county at the rate Of $703 per
township.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-07-08
Teutons Seem Unable to
Get Reinforcements to
Bolster LutSk Front

London, July s. - Fighting on the
Lutsk front continues day and night
with little variation" says a dispatch
from that city to the Times. 1T is
true, however, that the heavy guns of
the Germans create great losses and
and enable them frequently to take
Russian positions, which are virtually
without exception retaken by Russian
counter attacks" the correspondent
continues.
Probably the heaviest fighting has
been near Rojitche, where the Ger
mans had so heavy guns so placed as
to bear on any point of the Russian
line. The battles here continue with
out intermission, heaping up German
dead daily, but having no effect on
our lines. There are indications that
the enemy is unable to support this
sector heavily with reinforcements,
and he shows a tendency to rely in
creasingly on his artillery superiority
without which we should probably
sweep him back rapidly.
1.-THE Germans appear to maintain
an extraordinary morale in spite of
their losses. One sees extremely few
prisoners and the Germans nSht uhtll
the last.
Austrian prisoners are unanimous
in statements that Austria is finished
and that the entire nation is united in
demanding peace at the earliest posi-
BILE moment"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-07-08
ONSWEEPNG RUSSIANS POUND THE GERMANS FARTHER BACK
Germans Declare Losses
of British on West Front
Extraordinarily Heavy
BY Associated Prcss

Berlin, July s, via London, 1140
A. M.-To-days news from the west
ern front throws little light on the
fighting during the last twenty-four
hours, but the advices show that the
fighting in the period Immediately pre-
ceding was most intense at three
points-at ThiepNal, around Hem and
the region eight to ten miles south of
the Somme river.
In the Thiepval sector there was a
succession of bitter attacks and coun-
ter attacks. The British several times
succeeded by violent assaults in OBJ
tanning a foothold in Thiepval, but
each time were elected from the ruins
of the village Their losses are de-
scribed as extra ordinarily heavy" ~
The only British success. and this is
declared to be unimportant, was the
capture of salient of German
trenches east of La Boisselle. only a
short distance, east of the original Ger
man line. From La Boisselle south
ward the fighting was of a local char
acter.
The Germans have thrown a strong
dam around the British flood wave
and isolated attempts to break the
dam have been unsuccessful.
Sweep Back and Forward
The capture of the village of Hem
was accomplished by the French only
after three desperate attempts. The
fighting at Estrces and Belloy- San
terre also was of a house-to-house and
hand. to-hand character. The losses, as
10 be expected in this sort of fighting,
were very heavy. The French finally
remained masters of Belloy.