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Rock Island Argus., 1916-01-11
Battleship King Edward VII

quest. I could not tolerate insubordi-
nation in my department, so l dis
charged him. l ask that the council
confirm the dismissal"
The commissioner then read the fol-
lowing resolution:
Resolved, that R. W. Sharp be, and
he hereby is removed from the position
of superintendent of the waterworks,
this removal to take place on the pas
sage of this resolution"
Il understand you removed him Sat
urday?" queried Commissioner Rud-
gren.
Yes, let him out then"
Issue Commissioners Rights.
Mayor McConochie in seconding the
resolution said: THE question at is
sue, regardless of what my own per-
sonal feelings are in the matter, is
whether or not a commissioner has
the power to conduct his own depart
ment. If you remove that right you
destroy the harmony of the commits
sion. The council must sustain the &C
ton of the commissioner to preserve
that harmony"
DR.. De Silva asked the mayor if the
council would destroy the harmony by
voting against the resolution. The
mayor said: ''If any commissioner
has any rights the council cannot re
move that power without destroying
harmony"
The citizens understand that they
have some rights and are led to believe
, that the majority rule" DR.. De Silva
stated
This statement brought City Attor-
ney Scott to his feet Yes, doctor
and it is an easy matter to go out or
the streets and work up sentiment il
| 20 or 80 minutes
DR.. Ostrom declared that the physi
! clans had passed the resolution on the
theory that the city is getting good
water and is desirous of keeping it so
He said that DR.. De Silva, chairman
/ OF the committee which drew up the
/ resolutions, was present and would
! like to address the council.
Call the roll" the mayor said tc
the city clerk.
The vote was taken and the auditors
prepared to depart. DR.. De Silva sale
as he left the council chambers
Isn't that fine treatment to give
physicians?"
After the meeting concluded Mayor
McConochie said:
i have passed through a number o
typhoid fever epidemics as mayor O
this city. We traced every one of then
and nine cases out of 10 the peopl,
| were using we'll water and not citv
And that was in a time when ther,
were no modern means of filtration
] whatever"
Commissioner Murrin said at tn,
conclusion of the meeting that peopI,
OF Rock Island should have no fear O
the water. He declared that since hi,
lncumbency in the Office he has been i,
complete charge of the plant. H
asked that the public give him an on
portunity to demonstrate that he is en-
tirely right in his action and said tha
he would personally see to it that tn
water analysis is published weekly,
Rock Island Argus., 1916-01-11
ASKS COUNCIL TO
NOT AMEND BILL
Pure Food Department liners That
Effort is Being Made to Change
MILK Ordinance.
TRANSFER "2GO0" BAR LICENSE
Permit TO Sell Drinks In Colonial taie
Is Given by Municipal Commits
sion to A. D. Mackey.
Although the city commission pro-

Although the city commission pro-
fessed ignorance of any move to
amend the milk ordinance, a resolu-
ton coming from the pure food de-
partment of the Rock Island Wom-
ans club and read at yesterdays
meeting requested that the commits
sion take no such action.
The resolution is to the effect that
"it is said that certain persons are at
tempting or are about to attempt to
have the commissioners of the city
of Rock Island amend the provision
relating to the sale Of milk in bot
Ties
Among the last acts Of the preced-
ing city administration was the adop-
ton of a milk ordinance. During the
many meetings which were held in
which the ordinance was studied by
the council, until one wss drawn in
which practically all organizations in
the city interested were satisfied, one
of the important questions was regard
ing whether or not milk would be sold
in bottles.
It was finally decidfd to give the
| dealers time to prepare for the
change and the measure carried a
provision that after May l, 1916, no
milk could be retailed in bulk, but
only in bottles. The pure food depart
ment was active in assisting the COM
mission in the study Of milk ordi-
nances and the present measure in
force is largely due to the suggestions
given by the women.
Grant Bar License.
A saloon license was granted to
Peter Lippens to operate a bar at 800
Fourth street The license for the
2600 saloon, $500 Fifth avenue, was
transferred to Fred Grams. A. D.
Mackey was granted a permit to sell
drinks in the Colonial hotel cafe, 316
Eighteenth street. He holds the hotel
saloon license. The commission also
voted to return S66.66 to Emil Jen-
nisch, who last week turned over his
cafe license to the city. The money
was due him for the unexpired term
of the permit
Petition Of 35 property owners re-
siding on Eighth avenue between
Ninth and Nineteenth street, protest
ing against the passage of an ordi-
nance providing foYthe paving of the
street in front of their property was
received and placed on file The COM
mission voted to consider the ordi-
nance as recommended by the board
of local improvements. 1t provides
for brick material, the street to be
"a feet wide. The estimated cost is
$22, $3.50
Pension Bill Endorsed.
Endorsement of house bill No. 81
now before congress, was given by the
commission at the motion of Mayor
McCcnochie. The bill provides TO,
the pensioning of the widows and or
phans Of the men who served in the
war with Spain, PHILIPPINE insurrec.
ton and in China. Robert F. Nc.
McCOnochie, commander, and ]. W
Carse, past commander, of Siboney
Bay camp, No. s, Spanish War Veter
ans, were present at the meeting il
interests of securing the endorsement
Of tho hill
Rock Island Argus., 1916-01-11
Antitrust Suit Dropped.

Washington, D. c., Jan. 1.-THE
the New York federal courts before
the war against European steamship
lines engaged in carrying steerage
passengers, was dismissed today by
the supreme court on the ground that
the alleged genral pool agreement had
| become void Of actualities'' by the
war
Rock Island Argus., 1916-01-11
Curling Hair Like This
Promotes Its Health

For those whose hair is straight and
lank nothing better could he recon-
tnended than the silmerine method This
ihsures beautiful curlmess which is per-
fectiy natural Ia appearance, and the
health OF the hair Is not affected as where
,he heated iron Is used. A few ounces Of
ilqqld silmerine-which can of course be
hao at any drug store-lasts long time
SO 1t Is quite economical 10 use. Il is
pleasant to use, too, being neither sticky
nor greasy and is easily applied with a
clean tooth brush. The hair should be
moIstened the full length before retiring
the morning In surprising 10 those who try
ms simple method the first time The
l1uid also serves as an excellent dressing
giving the hair delightful gloss
Rock Island Argus., 1916-01-11

Mr.. Etzel has been making water
tests since March 4, 1918, and has been
in the filtration plant for five years,
I understand fully the work in the de-
partment. l intend to do my duty with
the people and | will give them pure
water. 1 have been giving them pure
water"
Again he turned to the physicians,
stating: Its a crime to make people
believe that if Mr.. Sharp is removed
there will be an epidemic of typhoid
fever. I am going to publish weekly in
the papers the analysis of the water
which the public is using and let the
people see for themselves. | know
that if they give me time / will show
them that l am right.
Refers to Recommendation.
But there is another matter. My
confidence has been betrayed. They
opened the door and l am going tC
shut it. l told Mr.. Sharp several
months ago that after the first of the
year there would be a change. He
asked me for a recommendation and
wrote one.
But the recommendation that l
wrote did not suit him. He asked me
if l would sign one that he wrote ]
told him to write it and l would ask
City Attorney Scott whether or not
could place my signature to it. Mr.
Scott informed me that | could and
Mr.. Sharp wrote this one which l have
here in my hand. It's his own hand
! writing and it's the rosy recommenda-
| tion which Mr.. Sharp had published
| III the papers few days ago which he
! said came from me. l signed it with
the provision that under no circum
stances was it to be used locally. Hs
agreed that he wouldn't use it. He
betrayed my confidence and | dis.
missed him. Mr.. Scott knows abou,
the letter and think that he will beal
me out"
In justice to Mr.. Murrin," the city
attorney said, Il must say that Mr.
Murrin is entirely right about the let
ter. In justice to Mr.. Sharp | dom
think when he received that letter anC
made the agreement that he had an,
idea of retention. That idea was thrus
upon him later.
Mr.. Murrin was entirely fair. H,
told Mr.. Sharp that he would let hin
take week, two weeks or three t.
locate another position. Mr. Murril
was told when he entered the offic
that Mr.. Sharp was $4,000 man. H
thought he would not have any grea
difficulty in locating a position else
where
Says Mr.. Sharp Wrote Letter.
Mr. MurriR wrote out a letter O
recommendation for Mr.. Sharp, but a
the latters instigation permitted MI
Sharp to write it and then signed it o.
condition that it not be used locally
Then after some outsiders got to MI
Sharp and started fighting to retail
him they used that recommendation
and gave it to the papers.
"One newspaper said that Mr. Muir
rim had asked Mr.. Sharp to keep tn
matter secret There was nothing 70
Mr.. Murrin to keep secret. The trut
is Mr.. Sharp asked Mr. Murrin to sa
!; nothing about it, Then Mr.. Shar
turned around and opened up the con
: troversy."
During his talk, Mr.. Scott mad
many differences that there were pee
pie back Of Mr.. Sharp who had urge
him on to fight against his remova
: When the city attorney ended his tall
Mr.. Murrfn again addressed the cour
Gil:
: Il asked for Mr., Sharp's resignatio
and he refused to comply with my II
Rock Island Argus., 1916-01-11
Surgeon RenOmjnatpd by Wilson,

Washington, Jan. 11-President
Wilson yesterday renominated Sur
geon General Blue of the public
health service for another term Of
four years.
Rock Island Argus., 1916-01-11
Widow of Ex-senator Dead,

Palestine, Texas. Jan. 11.-Mrs.
John H. Reagan, widow of the late
United States senator from Texas, died
at her home near here today after an
extended illness.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-19
COURTS STERN MANDATE CALLS
MAYOR INTO ITS PRESENCE
Conversational Chatter Rues the Serenity of Judge Bon
Unveils Tribunal and Crier Summons Disturber Who
Is Promptly Excused, and Justice Resumes It's SWAY

sh-h! Be careful how you talk in city
Hall
The place is full of echoes. They are
political, persistent and perpatetic They
travel feaPlessly Bunches of them flowed
into the Municipal Court today while Judge
Bonniwell was dispensing Justice. The con-
stant buzz Of voices grated upon his nerves
He couldn't hear the witnesses, nor the
counsel on either side. Furthermore. coun-
sci couldn't hear the Judge. The witnesses
We're just as badly off. They could hear
neither Judge nor counsel
Meanwhile streams OF words reyerherated
through the Railways just outside and fl
tered into the courtroom. The clatter OF
heavy heels added 10 the din.
very important case came up.
The entire court pulled itself together and
tried 10 listen But the buzz outside was
still buzzing. Suddenly the words golf"
-Glenside," machine. safternoona flowed
into the courtroom over the little l2-foot
wall which separates II from the corridor
This used TO be called Conversation Hail. p
aud everybody who wanders through IL
imagines they ought TO talk as much as pos
slble while IN L.
But as 70 the Judge. he turned pained
face toward the voices on the other side,
But they continued right on and the court
heard: You can so out 70 Glenslde in jig
time and Well play and
Hring those men IN here, suddenly or
dered ne Judge Hugh Blansy assistant
s94ft sA'sf sA4 2 i--r-- s---r--sz ~
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rushed out in the hallway to drag in the
prisoners.
They We're Mayor Smith ana senator Ed
Ware
The Mayor was in the middle of an ora,
golf game when the interruption came.
BlaneY looked dazed,
Senator Ed, who remembered that Blaney
was McNichol man, looked puzzled
M--mm-m-I was told was,
struggled Blaney. and finally: Mr.. AIavor
you and the Senator will have to come in. "
The Mayor obeyed. but the Senator
paused In the corridor A gasp resounded
through the courtroom when the Mayor en-.
tered
Judge Bonniweil was looking intently al
some papers. He raised his head with a
whitening glance already set 70 deal out
Justice with the proper mien 10 the offend
ing prisoner
The glance melted when he saw il was
the Mayor. Two or three different colors
chased themselves across the Judges face.
Good afternoon, Mr. Mayor" he said,
you are excused
"Thank YOU" said the Mayor Then he
walked out briskly.
What do you know about that?" was
Senator Eds only comment
And they both went off to finish the golf
game.
A few days ago ex-Mayor Riddle. Of At
lantic City, WAS chased out OF the court OF
Judge William T. Knowles Tor loud talking
The seashore Mayor MAS peeYed bqt also
went
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-19

simply stated that Lynch had been tried
May II BY field coutt-msrtial FOR participa
tlon in the recent Irish revolution The dis
patch. which was slightly sarbied in trans
mission, added that when sentence was
passed. the department would be advised
Of this action. Omcais said 1t was certain
that the dispatch was sent b. the Embassy
before President Wilson's message was re-
celved
The State Department and White House
early today were anxiously awaiting word
regarding the fate of jeremiah c. Lynch
of New York, the naturalized American cit
izen sentenced to be executed
Grave fears were expressed that Presi-
dent Wilson's plea for a delay in carrying
out the sentence so that an investigation
could be made did not reach London in
time. President Wilson was not advised of
bynchs case until late last night while at
tending the theatre. 1t was reported that
Lynch was to be shot at midnight Wash
ington time. The President Directed Coun-
selor Polk of the State Department to for
ward word to Ambassador Page imme-
diately to make every possible effort to de-
lay the carrying out of the sentence.
officials regard Lynch's case as unusually
serious. II was pointed out today that the
British officials must have refused his re-
quest to communicate with the American
authorities.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-19

In the wlds of Fairmount Park Paul
Maundy lived Tor more than week on
grass and weeds. lie slept II trees among
the birds and was awakened at sunrise by
their woodland harmonies. He breakfasted
by the running brooks on water cress and
berries. But aside from internal use, 1t
seems the water was undisturbed. He read
cast-off newspapers which explained that a
water shortage was due, he had no de-
sire to hasten the peril. He fitted from
tree to tree and lodged from bush to bush.
His tousled hair and stringy beard jutted
from the top of a cape of bags Every time
his head showed among the leaves some
one hit 1t. Even the squirrels snubbed him
and turned their tails with disdain when he
came too near. But their fears were well
grounded, for many of their brothers and
sisters had figured conspicuously in Paul's
feasts.
The guards have been on the trail of this
wild man of F'airmount Park for many days
and today they captured him by n decoy.
1t was learned, through a courier, that the
wild man was lowering in the vicinity of
Wynnefeld. Scouts later saw his head
bobbing up and down through a fringe of
bushes. one of the guards crawled over
near the spot and put some lunch on the
ground Evidently the wild man possessed
some of the instincts of the bloodhound for
he scented the eats in few minutes and
got on the trail.
His eyes buged as he beheld the home-
less banquet, but just as he picked it UP
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-19
CHOCOLATE DROPPER'
RUINS WOMEN'S ATTIRE
Miscreant Throws Sticky Liquid
on Garments of Society Folk.
Cops Hunt Him

Jack the Chocolate Dropper' is the latest
exponent of that form of mania which vents
itself in mutlaton or destruction of wom-
ems wearing apparel Within 10 minutes
today the Detective Bureau had received
two complaints from well-dressed women,
whose skirts had been ruined by smears
of dark-brown, sticky liquid, which had
been dropped or thrown upon the garments
as the wearers mingled with the throngs in
the vicinity of Broad Street Station.
Lieutenant of Detectives Scanlin. to whom
the complaint was referred, sent two men
to the indicated spot and they hope to cap
ture the miscreant. According to the police,
reports of similar wanton destruction by
a person who mingles in crowded thorough
fares or places where well-dressed women
congregate, have been received from New
York. They do not know whether the au-
thor of the vandalism in this city is the
same individual or an imitator The liquid
with which he spoils his victims clothing
has been anayzed, and is said to be a thick
fluid, about the consistency of boiled Choco-
late, and when thrown into contact with
cloth or woolen substance leaves stain
which is almost indelible
The two victims of todays outrage de-
clined TO give their names. but the quality
and style of their attire attested their So
cial prominence, and the detectives nti-
mate that they are members of prominent
Main Line families, who were attacked as
they emerged from Broad Street Station,
The Chocolate Dropper," the detectives
believe, is otherwise harmless and is a suf-
ferer from form Of dementia which, like
that of skirt slashers and acid throwers,
finds vent in the destruction OF wOmen's at
tire,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-19
Decoy of Unattached Luncheon Lures Him From Simple
Menu of Grasses and Berres-Harked to the Har
mony of the Birds Woodland Mathis

I Parl, Guard owens jumped out and caught
him by the neck.
The wild man simply looked amazed.
what have I done?' he asked. II ate: |
slept in the woods provided by nature, be.
cause | had naught else to do. ate of
the plants and the berries and the things
which grew / harmed no one. And |
thought the Park was for the public. did
not know that one must possess wealth or
wear stylish raimeut To share it's benefits.
If | attempted suicide / would also be ar
rested l insist on trying to live and am
arrested, anyhow What is the world com.
ing to-"
Paul made the same plea wien he faced
Magistrate Stevenson. His cape of bags
and overalls trousers showed that he had
been having hard struggle with the world
for some time.
81 have been in some kind of retreat" he
said 81 know not the name I believe my
relatives sent me there for some reason
I know not what ! do know that it was
not in keeping with my conscience. | did
not believe I'm it's ideas? | remember
vaguely going down a broad marble stair.
way and out into the night. Then came
this place which | hear is Farmount
Park"
The Judge agreed that Paul's logic was
right. But as nothing could be done to
alleviate his condition Immediately he was
sent to the House of Correction. The word
correction appealed to the prisoner.
II hope it is" he said. He will be ex.
amined by physician.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-19
ENOUGH VOTES GAINED
TO CONFIRM BRANDFs
Administration Senator's r,.,
Margin of Five After Strenn'
GUS Wire-Pullinr

WASHINGTON. NAV 10 A.,
days of strenuous wire-puIing a., several
ton leaders in the Senate tosaS Se'nslnistrs- sltrs-
they had rallied their strength s,,ene, egneI,lared
to assure the confirmation of aqqlnclently
Brandeis as an Associate Justice 81 ,hs ~.
eight votes VI from five to
,ornSor ane rejection Se ,hn Of George f. Rubleo :.
has reacted In favor of BrandoSs 4. isslon
IeNed Democratic Senators, wbo y, ~ BE-
vantage of the Rublee vote to a. as1 sook ad-
Independence of the White HOUSE Their
derstood now TO be hestating abont arc ,' nn'
against Brandeis because, as one ssrs.ag sO.ing
put IT, that would be going Too y, Senator
In response to sunpestia,, iF
President, the confirmation Of BranSoll n tho
be forced to vote at the earlies, .sl VIII
date after the Judiciary Committso possiole sue
next Wednesday reports
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-19

The delegates-at-large to the Republican
National Convention, who appear to have
been definitely elected, follow:
SENATOR BOIEs PENROSE.
SENATOR GEORGE T. OLIVER.
JOHN WANAMAKER.
ALBA b. JOHNSON
COLONEL JAMES ELVERSON, JR.
D. l.. GILLESPIE.
+. V. BABCOCK.
W. HARRY BAKER
JOSEPH O.. ARMSTRONG,
Mayor of Pittsburgh.
The high delegates on the Brumbaugh
ticket for delegates at large are:
Governor Martin c. Bgumbaugh.
W Freeland kendrck
William j. Burke, State Senator.
This would show three OF the Brumbaugh
delegates chosen, unless William s. Aaron
Of Blair County, whose name was at the
head OF the ticket. Should prove a winner
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-19
sues Her Former Fianee

READING, Pa. May ls.-Their wedding
trRneenent having heeu broken off. Miss
Anna Thorn. of Oakbrook. a fashionable
RendIns suburb. had Joseph Klelnpert. Of
tais cify arrested and arraigned before
1isgizlrate Woln here today. on the charge
81 lnreeH5 as baiiee. Tor refusing 10 return
htr lie Insurance policy and 500 Of her
pneY which. she says. her former nance
kad taken 70 save for her until they were
arried The accused was held for
taaiins.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-19
LYNCH SENTENCE NOT
CONFIRMED, Is REPORT
Washington, However, Fears U.
S. Request for Reprieve Ar
rived Too Late

LONDON, May 19.--Jeremiah C.
Lynch, the American citizen convicted
by field court-martial of participant
ing in the Irish revolution, may escape
death. Information was received here
today that the sentence of death in
Lynch's case had not yet been con-
firmed
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-19
WASHINGTON, May 10.

Tho state Department this morning an
r,,,nced tbe first official word on the ar
rest and court-martial trial of jeremiah
g Lynch had just been received from the
t1,nhassv al London. II had been forwarded
TO the Embassy by the American Consul
at Dublin
The message was dated yesterday ana
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-19
FIRE DAMAGES DWELLING
Blaze in William Waters Home in
Germantown Causes $500 Loss

Fire today destroyed the upper floor Of
the home Of William Waters. 5219 Greene
street. Germantown. The damage Is esti-.
mated at $500. Water caused damage to
the lover loors OF the three-story brick and
stone bonss The attic, which was OF wood.
vas destroyed. Two employees OF Albert
Woltnate. florist. OF $3.50 Germantown
avenue. whose grounds adioin the damaged
property. we're engaged in burning rubbish
when the Ere was discovered
The police renort Of the fire states that
Il is believed that spark from the burning
rubbish was carried By the high wind into
iha attic Of the Walters home.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-19
4IIll1 . Form AniIine Dye compan,

IaHls May l9-It Is stated that one
e results Of the recent visit 10 Rome
Eienentel Ffench Minister 0f Com
M 4as 81 aGreeaent 70 form freuch-
|.a. EaIiau lounany Tor the extensive
IIIetase of aniiias dyes says dis
E4'.I 8 Ihe journal asa pebsls fFam Turin.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-19

Wife of Councilman Under Knife
Mrs, Charles Seger, wife of the Select
Councilman and Penrose-A cNichol leader
Of the 7th Ward underwent an operation
for appendicitis yesterday at the German
Hospital. The operation was successful and
Mrs. Seger was resting easily last night,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-19
WALLING BEATEN.

Returns on the contest for the Supreme
Court justiceship are very slow, the count
OF the nonpartsan vote having been left
until last in most of the counties.
The counties that have so far reported