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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-29
OF CHANCE
SAVES CAR PARTY
Five Passengers In Machine Which
Hangs in Balance Over Edge of
Cliff While Aid Comes.
NEAR THE VAN DERyOORT HOME
Auto Driven by 7. W. MCCULLOUGH of
Davenport Slides Backwards Half
Way Over Embankment.

An automobile accident, which was
prevented from ending disastrously
for occupants of the car by only a
freak OF chance, occurred yesterday
Afternoon on the drive which leads up
to the W. H. Van Dervoort home on
the top of the hill at Eighth avenue
near Twenty-eighth street. At the
wheel of the machine, a five-passenger
Chalmers car, was T. w. Mccullough
OF Davenport. In rounding the bank
ne failed to put his foot on the gasoline
cut-out, thinking the hand throttle was
set higher. The engine went dead the
car slid backward, hit the curb,
smashed a wheel, and then perched
itself, halfway over the edge of the en-
bankment. The bottom of the ravlne
was 80 feet below. For a moment it
seemed to hesitate, as it were, and
then settler into its balanced position.
Only the weight of the car centered
on the middle, where the body rested
on the ground, held it in position
Those occupying the machine were
terror stricken, daring to make no
move for fear they would give the
slight impetus needed to send it down
into the ravine below.
Others Come to Aid.
Several persons, SEER the plight of
the car and its occupants, hurried to
the scene. They were able to hold the
front end of the car while those with
in made good their escape That the
car remained in its balanced position
was source of wonder to those who
witnessed the accident. Damage to the
car consisted of the broken wheels, a
bent running board and several bent
and broken pieces of mechanism. The
automobile was taken to a local
garage where it is today undergoing
repairS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-29
Chief Peace Promoter Resigns,

Picking. - Correspondence of The
Associated Press)-Yang Tu, the chief
promoter of the society for the preser-
walton of peace which fathered the
monarchlal movement, has resigned
from the state council, and asked
Yuan Shi-Kai to relieve him of all of
fetal duties and permit him to return
to his native home Mr.. Yang, in ad-
dltlon to being a member of the state
council, was one of Yuan Shi-Kais
secretaries and is president of the
Hankow Improvement Commission.
The revolutionists have been especial
ly bitter in their denunciation of Yang
Tu because of his Identification with
the monarchial movement in its very
beginnings. Although less than forty
years old, Yang Tu has been one of
the most successful business men in
China He made a large fortune in
antlmony mining in Human province,
and has been prominent in politics for
several years. Yang Tu's letter of
resignation to the president follows:
ITO the great president: A year has
elapsed since | took the post of the
state councillor. Though | have ex-
erted myself to the uttermost in the
discharge of my duties, yet nothing
has so far been rendered to the coun
try to benefit the general situation. In
deed affairs of this world are as I'M
certain and changeable as the rolling
waves OF the wild sea- Clear and plain
is this body of mine, like the moon in
the zenith of the sky (for the sun can
only be used to signify an emperor, or
the head of nation). Though nos
sessed of the talent and ability of Bis
marck, one is bound to fail in irving to
rule country as tumultuous as Mex
leo. Words of disapproval in circula
ton are fearful and l am now in the
same position as that of Chou Kung "a
loyal duke of the Chou dynasty), and
my intention of returning home is not
weaker than that of Mencius Mencius
(who longed TO retire to his native
place after his trying and unproduct-
i've journey among the different
states.l II is therefore earnestly re-
quested that | Immediately be relieved
from my present post"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-29
POLICE COURT NOT
COLLECTION AGENCY

Magistrate Frank Gustafson intimat-
cd mat ne did not intend to have the
ponce court used as a collection agency
l0r Joyriding bills when he this morn
ing dismissed case against Matthia
kost of Iowa City.
incidentally the story told by Kost
10 the police and the vague statements
OF Evans, the complainant, indicated
that there are certain camps on Rock
river which are in need of attention
from county officials.
Evans. employed as a chauffeur at
SiAheS garage. Rock Island had Kost
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-29
CyripI DeSmet

Cyrlel De Smet passed away at s.
yesterday morning after an Illness OF
two weeks with typhoid fever. He was
born in Belgium, March 10, 1888. and
came to America more than three
years ago. He had been an employe
OF the Deere and Mansur concern and
resided at 500 Fifth avenue. A brother
julius of Moline, and four sisters sur.
viVe him.
Funeral will be held from the Dan
ielson and Furgis parlors mt $50 to-
morrow morning and from the Sacred
Heart church at 8. Rev. J. B. Guile
mans will ofiiciate and burial will be
in St. Mary's cemetery, East Moline.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-29
STELLE-STIDGER,

Miss Jodie Stidger of 70S Fifth ave
nue., this city, was united in marriage
last Wednesday evening in Atlanta, Ga,
to Walter STEELE of Hayne City, Fla,
the ceremony being performed at the
Baptist church in Atlanta. They came
north TO St. Louis on a wedding trip
and will visit in this city before going
to make their home in Haynes City.
Fla
Miss Sudger is we'll known in this
city, where she has been a valued
assistant in the office of DR.. A. H. Arp
for number of years. She has a host
OF friends to wish her joy and happi-
ness.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-29

arrested on charge of disorderly con-
quot after he had refused to pay taxi
bill.
Most told the police he was drunk
at the time, did not know where he had
entered the taxi and did not know
"here he was going or just where he
was taken. There were others in the
party besides Kost. According to his
story ne was taken to a camp some
Where on river where there was
plenty to drink and a good many
women.
Evans. on his part. was very vague
IN MS statements. He would not say
where he picked up the party or just
where he took them. He seemed to be
certain only that kost owed him the
bill.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-29
YOUNG PEOPLE PLAN PICNIC.

The Young Peoples society of the
Mission tabernacle will hold a picnic
tomorrow on the Tyler Lewis farm,
about three and one-half miles from
Prospect park. The young people
have chosen to go out into the open
and as far away as possible from the
excitement of the city, and will make
the trip in two hayracks, which are
scheduled to leave Lincoln school at
s O'Clock in the morning. Those who
cannot go in the morning can take the
rack from Prospect park at 80 p. m.
A program of games has been ar
ranged for the days entertainment and
feature will be a baseball game be-
tween the older boys and the younger
boys
Rev. ]. E. Seth and family will &C
company the young people.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-29
POLICE LOOK LIKE
MUSICIANS IN CAPS

When Moline police attempted Sun
day night to arrest T. H. Cossman on
Third avenue near Fifth street, Coss-
man looked them over, saw their new
white caps and decided they must
play with some band.
Go away and leave me alone he
threatened, cor I'll call the police"
He paid $3.50 after a hearing in DO
lice court this morning.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-29
ENTERTAIN ENTIRE NOUS CTR.

Mr.. and Mrs. j. E. Browne of Silvis
entertained the Entire Nous Card club
Saturday night in their home and the
members made up four tables for the
ooo games. Prizes were awarded Mrs.
Lester Crawford, Cecil Harper and
MRS. Edward Eaton The hostess
served dainty repast Miss Lillian
hlnsey was guest Mr.. and Mrs. Les
ter Crawford will entertain the club
at its next meeting.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-29
Funeral of John Init,

Funeral services for John HUT,
whose lifeless body was found in a
woods near his home last Wednesday
afternoon, were held at Saturday
afternoon in the Knox chapel. Rev.
A. ]. Pitman officiated and interment
was in Riverside cemetery. Six rela-
tives of the deceased acted as pail
bearers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-29
Clears Complexion

Don't worry about skin troubles. You
can have clear, clean complexion ey
using little zemo, obtained at any drug
Sl00.
Zemo easily removes all traces Of eim-
pies, black heads, eczema, and ringwogm
and makes the skin clear and healthy,
Zemo is neither watery, sticky nor
greasy and stains nothing. IL is easlly
applied and costs mere triile for eaea
application. II is always dependable.
Zemo. Cleveland
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-29
Halvor STEVENSON OefD and John
G. Eversman.

The republican congressional cam
paign committee has inaugurated a
strenuous campaign to change the po-
litical complexion of the next house
of representatives. John c. Eversman
of Illinois, is secretary of the commit
tee, while Representative Halvor
STEVENSON of Minnesota is chairman
of the subcommittee on organization.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-29
YOUNG PEOPLE IN PROGRAM.

Salem Lutheran Young Peoples so
ciety meets tonight, when the follow
ing program will be given:
Piano solo-Miss Esther Olson.
Vocal solo-Miss Helga Grenere.
observation-disclosures Johnson.
Piano duet-Ether and Bernard o.
son.
Speech-A. w Knock.
Piano solo-Bernard Olson.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-29
SPORT GOSSIP

Moline Olympics f1ivered to Wal
colt, Iowa, yesterday and after the ma
tlVes had greeted Adolphson and his
aggregation with brass band, the
"alcott baseball team took all the
Joy out OF life for the Moliners by de-
leatlng them, 6 to |. Score:
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"alcott .......0 000040+-6 q O
batterles-Dexner and Brown; Ben
schoff and Dietz.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-29
CANDY SALESMAN
TAKEN BY POLICE.
Clarence Abraham OF Moline Chased
BY Motorcycle Cop and Arrested
at Carbon Cliff.
GENERAL FIGHT THEN OCCURS
Marshal Ball of Silvis Alleged to Have
Struck Prisoner and Number
of Warrants are Sworn.

A disturbance Saturday evening
which finally involved the police of
three towns, three Moline business
men and number of other men whose
identity is not now known, was fig
ured in prominently by Clarence Abra-
ham. Moline candy salesman.
The trouble began about 9 o'clock
Saturday evening when Abraham is
alleged to have driven his car through
East Moline at a speed of 40 miles an
hour. Kenneth Dick, motorcycle po-
liceman of that city, pursued him, but
Abraham crossed the line into Silvis.
Through Silvis he increased his
speed to so miles an hour it is charged
Dick continued his pursuit and was
joined by the two city marshals of
Silvis. They followed Abraham, who
had several people with him. it is said,
to Carbon Cliff, but did not succeed in
placing him under arrest.
Returning to Silvis, Marshal Ball
swore out a state warrant for Abra-
ham and then came to Moline to serve
it. He found Abraham at McClain's
garage on Thirteenth street and
served the warrant. Hot words fol-
lowed and Ball is alleged to have
struck Abraham over the head. The
candy man retaliated by knocking Bali
down. A general fight is said to have
followed in which William McClain,
Fred B. Cox and Oscar Ericsson are
said to have participated. During the
battle, Ball alleges that someone hit
his hand and wrist.
Abraham was then taken to Silvis,
where his case was continued. On his
return through East Moline he was
arrested and fined S12.05 on a charge
of speeding.
Others Are Arrested.
In the meantime, Thor Anderson,
who is said to have taken part in the
fight at the Moline garage, had been
arrested on a charge of disorderly
conduct. Later McClain, Cox and
Erickson were taken on charges OF
interfering with an officer. Anderson's
case has been continued until June 5.
Other cases probably will be con-
tinued. In the meantime, it is report
ed from Silvis, warrants are to be is
sued for Abraham's companions.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-29
REFUSE TO TAKE
BATHERS TO JAIL
Moline Police Answer Call to FOrtieth
Street and River Drive, But Do
Not Disturb Party.
DO NOT CLAIM TO BE CENsORs
Mlnl0ns Of the Law Do Not Care to
Pass on Swimming Suits of Six
Young Men Enjoying Plunge.

Riparian rights in the east end and
also the modesty or immodesty of
bathing suits were questions involved
in call the police received yesterday
to Fortieth street and River drive, Mo-
line.
Someone telephoned that there were
SIX young men in swimming off shore
there, and that all were in a state of
undress. Police made a hurried dash
IN the patrol but had to stop at Thirty
sixth street where they were con-
fronted by big fiatboat which was in
process of being launched and which
at that moment was blocking the street
entirely.
They abandoned the machine and
hurried along on foot Reaching the
river bank near Fortieth street they
found the six young men, but all were
attired in bathing suits.
The man who had complained ap-
peared and demanded their arrest
The police refused, as the swimmers
appeared to be properly attired. The
complainant charged that bathing
suits were immodest, but police re-
fused to pass upon the fashions. The
complainant then charged that the
swimmers had no right to enter the
water at that point, because he owned
the river front
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-29

Kelly officiated and pallbearers were
James Mccain, Robert Mccain, John
Mccain, Joseph Mccain, James O'Neil
and John O'Malley. Many friends of
Mrs. Mccain attended the services and
many beautiful flowers were sent.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-29
Mrs. Margaret McCann.

Remains of Mrs Margaret Mccain
were laid to rest in Riverside Gene
terry Saturday morning after services
conducted in the home at Sis and in
St Mary's church at 8. The Rev. ]. s.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-29
Moline Society
DAUGHTERS TO ERECT MONU-
MFNT.

Members of Tent %, Daughters of
Veterans, are asked to meet in Ma
sonic hall tomorrow morning at $50
to go TO the cemetery with the COM
rades Each member is reminded to
bring a stone to place on the new mon
ument which is being erected to the
unknown dead
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-29
His Limit

What's Thingembob good for?'
II it's checkers. he's good for all
day. -Richmnnd Times Dispatch.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-29

All the news all the time The
Argus
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-29
Police Back Ont,

Mindful of the fact that the city
claimed riparian rights, the police re-
fused to take the place of the su-
preme court and departed after re-
questing the young men, in the name
OF peace, to swim somewhere else.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-11-06
Football Notes.

It was a glorious victory for Spauldine
and one that justified the noisy celebra
ton which the high school students or
ganized Saturday evening
BY the same sign it was hard game
for Montpelier to lose and the team /.
somewhat crestfalen, as it leaves tbs
state championship considerably in doubt
Montpelier high will have to gain a
real victory over Montpelier seminary
Nov. Is in order TO regain its former
clinch on the title. The two teams have
not met this year and the Nov. Is game
is an afterthought on the part of both
arrangements.
Odds on Montpelier high heightened to
a to 3 shot just before the contest and
there was a good-sized bundle of Mont
pelier money in sight. There were tax
ers, too, as some few faces with smiles
greatly widened were to indicate after
the game.
In the brothers Tomasi, Bailey and
wilkins. Spaulding has set Of backs
that is hard to duplicate
The field was we'll polieed and neither
Continued on sixth pagel
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-11-06

in the final quarter and for a few min
utes the team played in good form. When
Spaulding could not gain, Cruickshank
tried and failed on drop kick Mont
pelier punted at once and after Spaulding
had advanced 10 yards through the line
the ball returned to Montpelier. Two
passes out of three worked successfully,
but Smith had to punt again, the ball GO
ing over the line. From the 20-yard line,
where the ball was placed, Spaulding ad
vanced a few feet short of the distance
and then puntei. Smith ran back with
the ball to the 40.yard line and uncov-
cred brilliant capabilities for lodging
with the aid of good interference. On
the next move Smith tossed to Mack
who made a thrilling run OF the 40 yards
to Spaulding's goal line for Montpeliers
only touchdown. Smith failed TO kick a
goal Montpelier stock took a jump and
Smith, kicking off lad the satisfaction
of seeing the ball returned to his team
mates on a punt. Here again the for
ward pass was essayed successfully in
midtield but on the second attempt
Spaulding man intercepted and in mid
field the ball was reposing when the
whistle blew for the finish.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-11-06

oped aerial offensive seldom rose above
the mediocre, as Spaulding's self-styled
champion opponents committed about
every error that could be crowded into a
! football game. To those who have been
watching the little Spaulding team in
motion this fall, its movements Saturday
seemed to show that Coach Brown had
brought all of his seasons campaigning
to center upon the game with Montpelier
high. The school boys held the same
team to a scoreless tie at lntercity park
a few weeks ago and in the second game
proved clearly that it will take a lot of
super doping and a good many alibis to
convince the fans that Montpelier high
has anything like football team of
championship calibre.
On the other hand it must be said in
all truth that the high school lads from
the capital showed sad falling away
from the form uncovered earlier in the
season. Coach Dole ascribed it to a
slump, and a slump it may have been;
but the spectators had right to look
for flashes of real football intelligence on
the Montpelier side of the ball There
was one fash dazzling display of for
ward pass proves and it netted the Wis
itors a touchdown. But the teams heav-
Ter formations gained not at all through
Spauding's lighter line and by the same
sign failed to stop Spaulding's lighter
backs, even when those same backs con-
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-11-06
SMASHING
ATTACK WON
Spaulding Defeated Mont
pelier High School, II
to 6, Saturday
BARRE TEAM HAD
CLEAR ADVANTAGE
Montpelier Averted Shutout
by Brilliant Aerial
Attack

A Spaulding drive that clearly demon
strated the playing superiority of the
Barre high school boys over their oppo-
nents gave Coach Hurryup Browns
eleven ~ to 8 victory over Montpelier
high school at Gospel village Saturday
afternoon. 1t was a clearly contested
game. with the largest crowd of the sea-
son in attendance Although the score
indicates a fairly close game, Montpe.
lier's showing, except for well-devel-
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-11-06
DIZZINESS, CONSTIPATION

bad taste in the mouth, dependency
or "the blues" and other miserable
ailments call attention to the liver. 1t
is torpid. Take Hoods Pills-they
rouse the liver and relieve all liver Ills.
They are the old and favorite family
cathartic. Purely vegetable. Gentle
and thorough. 25c. All druggists.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-11-06

Seore-Spaulding r. Montpelier 6.
Touchdowns-J. Tomasi, wilkins and
Mack. Umpire-Carswell Referee Reid.
Head linesman--T, Tomasi. Time-l5-
minute periods.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-11-06

To get the genuine. call for full name
LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE. Look
for signature of f. W. GROVE Cures a
Cold in One Day 25c--adv.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-11-06
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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-11-06
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Continued on sixth pagel
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-06-16
NEW HOTEL IS
PRACTICALLY
ASSURED NOW
COMMITTEE HAS SECURED NEAR
LY ALL THE FUNDS AND WILL
HAVE THE AMOUNT RAISED BY
TONIGHT.

new modern hotel for Ardmore to
be erected at a cost of not less than
one hundred and twenty-five thous-
and dollars lacks but few thousand
dollars before it can be said that it is
absolutely assured.
At the adjourned mass meeting yes
terday afternoon the subscription list
had been raised nearly fifty thousand
of the $56,5OO which must be sub
scribed.
A meeting of the hotel boosters is
in progress as we go to press and 1t
is expected that the reports which
are to be made will show that the
goal is nearly reached if not entirely
so.
AS stated in yesterdays Ardmore-
ite. party lines and personal interests
has been thrown to the winds and
that the money must and will be sub
scribed before Saturday night is the
paramount thought and object.
There has never been a greater
feeling in the confidence of Ard
more's future than at present. The
biggest men in the city are behind
this and other contemplated develop
ment and out of it all comes the
determination that with the hotel
matter closed up. other features will
Immediately be taken up and no ell
fort will be spared to reach the goal
set fifty thousand population IN
1920"
A list of the subscribers will be
published in Sunday mornings paper
nrovided the entire amount is raised
which is practically certain.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-06-16
NOWL|N|NGUP
F0RNEXT YEAR, s
FARM WORK
CARL RUSSELL WHO WILL BE IN
CHARGE is IN CONSULTATION
WITH THE DISTRICT AGENT
HERE TODAY.

f. F.. Ferguson, district agricultural
agent for southern Oklahoma is in
the city today for the purpose Of con-
fering with Carl Russell recently ap-
pointed agricultural agent for this
county, and making arrangements
for Mr.. Russell to take up the work.
Mr.. Ferguson states that he Is ex-
tremely pleased that the work will
be resumed in Carter county as he
feels that it is badly needed and
that much good will be derived by
having an agent in charge.
Mr.. Ferguson spent several days in
Marshall county before coming here
and states that great interest is be-
ing manifested in the free country
fair to be held this fall. The busi-
ness men of Madill have secured
twenty acres of land adjacent to the
town and are erecting buildings for
permanent exhibit The total cost of
grounds and buildings he estimates
at ten thousand dollars.
Mr.. Ferguson stated that the farm
ers of Carter county should not eX-
pect too much of the local agent this
year as his work began late in the
season that little can be accomplished
but Mr.. Russell will begin to make
plans for next years work and will
have several demonstration farms
throughout the county and hopes to
do good work in 1917.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-06-16
VICTIM OF MIXED DRINKS
Judge Thomas Champion Intoxicated
With Democratic Enthusiasm

Thomas w. Champion, an ex-Ken-
tuckian and who is now county judge
of Carter county. is attending the
democratic national convention. Judge
Champion heard Ollie James speak. he
drank in democratic enthusiasm mix
ed with Kentucky enthusiasm that he
wires back to Ardmore friends that
Ollie James in his opinion is the great
est American statesman. An ovation
lasting 55 minutes vas accorded the
big statesman from old Kentucky.