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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-07-18
WOULD PLACE CITYS
CHILDREN ON FARMS

Have you room on your farm for one
or more little pale faces from the teue-
meut of ChiCazo2
The DAYS are getting hotter and NOR
taIity among the children I'm the yard
less homes OF she big city ts necessar-
lily increasing soon even the fire
pes will not offer much relief
for the sweIteriug mass. The chill
dren need a change 1t is imperative
that they get ont in the country and
breathe the fresh air Farms in thu
vicinity Of Chicago are caring for
scores OF underfed. pale faces But
more range Is needed IL they are ali
10 have the same consideration. A spe-
cial appeal is being made to the farm
srs Of Illinois to provide the children
with an outing on their farms. Rock
Island county is expected 10 take care
Of twenty or more,
Persons who would like to have q
hand In the good work are requested to
communicate with Lyle Alison Of the
Moline Y N. c. a
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-07-18

Jen Christensen was arrested last
evening on q charge Of wife abandon
ment He spent the night in the Mo-
line city Jail. This morning, after the
trouble between himself and wife had
dismissed.
A. G. NcMann of Davenport was ar
rested on Third avenue last evening
on q charge Of speeding. He was TAX
en- before the police magistrate and
fined So and costs.
ASSISTANTS Of G. Z. Ellis. Moline con
stable, who was badly beaten Monday
evening. have not get been placed un~
der arrest The police say they have
the names of the men involved in the
affair Apparently Ellis has not yet
obtained a warrant for the arrest Of
those he thinks guilty Of assaulting
him. and the Moline police are appar-
entity waiting for such e. warrant
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-07-18
ENTICES INMATE
AWAY; Arrested
Carl Samueisonss Interest i'm Water
town Patient Results in Pros
ecukian.

Interest OF Carl Samuelson OF Mo
line in a woman inmate Of Waterkown
hospital last night plunged Samuel
son into trouble. and he was before
A a. Niles, magistrate. in East Mohne
police court this morning, on a charge
OF disorderly conduct He was lined
s. and costs, Sos.
Eau1uelson has several times been
treated at the hospital. his difficulties
being due to excessive use or a4co-
holfc liquors Some time ago he was
released br DR.. C. 5 Read. managing
officer of the Institution, on parole
According to the hospital authorities
Samuelson induced Ct woman patient 70
escape and accompany him. She dis
appeared while going from one build
ing to another. No trace OF her was
found for some time A few days ago
Moline police got track of Samuelson
and the woman, and their activities
resulted in return Of the woman TO
the hospital
Last night Samuefson was found
proving about the hospital, endeav-
oring to get into communication with
this woman again. lie was intoxicated.
according to Or Thomas Neil. Dr.
NeiI found SamueIsou creating dis
furhances beneath windows Of one of
the wards. and he summoned the pc
lice
Or Read and DR.. Seil appeared in
police court this morning TO prosecute
the charge against Samuelson-
AxeI Erickson was arrested yester-
day near the hospital intoxicated and
creating a disturbance he was fined
81 aad costs in police court,
Jim Crest last evening made a nui-
sance of himself near the Company A
ramD in East Moline He insisted that
ne wanted to bug drinks for the sol
djers The company guard took him
in charge and handed him over 10 the
police He was assessed $3.50 IN po-
lice court this morning.
-Four others who were picked up in
toxicated on the streets Yesterday
were assessed So. 50. Two were unable
to raise the necessary cash to secure
their release, and they are laboring
today on the streets in charge Of the
street commissioner.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-07-18
FIND PETER FRISK
DEAD IN SAVANNA
Moline Resident Believed T0 Have
Taken His Life in Hotel-Razor
Weapon Used.

Peter Fr5sk, 81 years old. 129 Thirty
eighth street. Moline, was found az .
this morning lying dead on the floor Of
a room in a Savanna. ILL.,. hotel. Ills
throat was sIashed from ear to ear and
he had q deep cut ever his heart.
The Savanna chief Of police, who in
formed the Moline police Of the traE-
edE, said that Frisk had taken his own
life. #bv FrIsE was tired Of life ana
the reasons leading up 10 the suicide
are uot known here.
Miss Ida FrisE, sister. said she
knew OF no motive fer her brothers
act. "Perar left home two months ago.
said Miss Fris6 this morning He was
in good health ana apparently in the
best Of spirits I have heard nothing
since that would indicate that he
thought Of taking his own life
Frisk registered al the Farmers no
tel ln Savanna at o'clock last even
ing An hour later be told the clerk
he was going 30 his room. He ap-
peared very nervous and tired.
At E this morning another rooner
In the hotel found Erisk lying on the
floor near his bed. He was dressed.
Beside nina lay q razor The supposi-
ti0l Is that he sL8shed his throat,
pea tEsH AaAA a.-4 -asE -AH5ffs anna
then fumhIad down falling on the
razor and cutting himself near the
heart. Either Of the cuts we're serious
enough to prove fatal
Erisk was not married. Before leav-
ing Moline two months ago ne had been
employed by the Telte Carriage com
pauy. Tit Is thought he went away to
work on farm. His parents. Ar ana
Mrs. William Frisk. live at 129 Thirty
eighth street. Two brothers, Charles
ana Fred are now in Minneapolis.
working in the harvest fields. Two
other brothers. Alvin ana John. are
on a farm near Cambridge. III
3IT. FrisE was born sn Pennsylvania
Arrangem ents for the funeral have
not been made. The body probably
viii he brought to Moline as soon as
the brothers in Cambridge can be noti-
fed
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-07-18
CARRIE 0'C0NNOR
LOSES STATE JOB
Politics Takes a Hand and sHpeFin-
teHJent Of iseneya Training
School II Discharged.

Notice that she is 10 be let cut as
managing oHcer of the state training
school for girls at Geneva mas been
received by Hrs. Carrie s. O'Connor
former police marron Of Moline and
probation officer of Rock Island coun-
IS. Mrs. O'Counor has served IS sup
er5ntendaut OF the stare school under
the InEseratton Of Governor Dune
Charles H. Thorne, named by Gov
erucr Lowdan as the new director Of
the department Of public welfare. has
written Mrs. O'Connor as follows:
1T has been decided 70 make a
change in the uperintendenCy Of the
institution Of which you are now man
aging officer The date on which this
change is 10 20 into effect has not
been definitely determined. Due notice
have SO days following its receipt in
which to make future plans
1T Is desired that you have every
courtesy and consideration and that
you have ample time ia which TO re
adjust your affairs.
"I1 lie the light Of this inEorma-
tion. Your interests would be served
by a speedy transfer Of authority To
your successor this department VIII
be glad 10 cooperate with you TO that
end
-.Tlzz department and the governor
OF the state take pleasure in assuring
your OF their appreciation Of your co
operation and help during the last
six months and they express the hope
that In she future the welfare of the
charitable institutions of Illinois VIII
have your hearty goodwill and sup
port
Mrs. o'Couuor viii retire with the
satisfaction Of knowing that politics,
not iucomue mas brought about
her discharge. She has made g
splendid record at Geneva. iusdtuting
reforms far-reachiag in effect. she
has made the hayward girls OF the
state realize that their lives are still
before tnem. 10 make taam what they
VIII that the deeds that brought
about their commitment to the state
institution Ia the past.
Always she has extended the help
ing hand Each Individual girl has
been TO her an individual problem and
her sympathy and help have never
been withheld
In letter airs C'Conner thanks
all Moline friends VINO went to the
front fer her. eudeavoring to convince
the ue# Republican board that she
should be retained In spite oE party
lines and party pressure that might
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-07-18
STATE OF sETGE AT
DUSSELDORF ENDED

CeivaI from Dusseldorf say that the
state of siege there, the result OF food
riots has been raised after 1S5 per
sons received sentences avera ging IS
months AT q big labor meeting Wig
ora1s protests were made against the
severity 90 Ghe sentences. Suspension
Of tho sentences of children and
minors and guarantees against reduc-
zion OF the bread ration we're de-
uan6aa
Twelve thousand workmeu attended
i meeting az BIelefeId. the center Of
she Hesrpbalia linen industry and
adopted a resolution demanding peace
without anneEatf0us or indennitles
They asked the reichstag to support
1aiv 4 government making uneruIyo-
cal declarations along these lines.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-07-18
TO FIGHT INCREASE
IN FREIGHT RATES

The Peoples Power company has
sent George Cummtns Of Davenport 10
Chicago to represent the company at
a bearing Of the state public utilities
commission with regard To the pro
posed increase Of Is per cent in freight
rates on coal. coke and ore The hear
ing of carriers was scheduled for 10
this morning. while the protestant5
VIII have opportunity to be heard to-
morrow
An increase Of Is per cent would
mean a heavy loss 10 large consumers
Of fuel who buy IN carload lots, and
if would also affect the small con
suuer. who is IN all cases Of this kind
eventually forced TO carry the extra
burden of expense.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-07-18
-, MAaAZTNE Il -.

The initial number Of the Courier. a
new organ Of the East Moline aerle Of
EaELas. has made its appearance. The
publication contains articles by Or. F.
Johnson. mayor. ID b. Holman. sup
aru-aldeut of schools. and b l..
Waruaz. city engineer, articles with re-
ference 10 Eagle matters. and q depart
mena Tor the ladies'. with news of the
auxiliary and household items Mem
beers of r1a East Moline aerie at the
meeting last evening initiated two cam
dtata= into the fraternity.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-07-18
NAMED
FOR STOREKEEPER
george TATE Us 10 Succeed G. A. An.
zersou i'm Watertowu
Hospital.

George rate who has been employed
sd the aEea of Anna state hospital
Is been appointed storekeeper Of the
n-sfartow1 hospital and he IS to as
sumo his new post tomorrow. He sue
a-aae g. A. Anderson who has re-
signed
announcement IS made of the ap-
p3lntueal Of Miss Bolus, formerly EN-
ployal iu the Peoria hospital as sup
erv.aor .u tho Watertown hospital She
succeeds Miss Rose Bigler, who leaves
Aug 3 to take % postgraduate course
Il the Cook county hospital Miss Big
Jar is now acting chief nurse. filing
ta5 place of Miss Mary TaIcott. who is
o1 & leave Of absence. Miss TaIcott' 8
leave BIAS been extended to Sept l.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-07-18

Organization Of the Moline Coopera-
tive Market company, under the new
regime sill not be effected until Fri
8ay evening. It was announced today. A
mum Der of stockholders appeared at
r1a store tn the Eagles building last
evening expecting the meeting 10 be
l-Ia then. as was announced in Mon
days paper, but decision was reached
90 defer action
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-07-18

Members Of Harmony camp Nc .
S4s, r. y. A. Moline. and their fam
les viii picnic az Proapec1 park to-
morrow afternoon and evening. plans
Tor the picnic having been completed
~ meeting OF the camp last evening.
Those attending the picnic are asked
to bring lunch baskets, the camp fur
nishlng ice cream. coffee and lemon
ade. Seven candidates were Initiated
By the camp las evening and appli-
cations received from three uerEcns.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-07-18
REQUEST SENT FOR
WOUND DRESSIEG 5

Washington. July 12.-Tn response
to an urgent demand of the allies for
surgical dressings, 1.S09 Red Cross
chapters throughout the country have
been requested by Eliot Wadswort1s
acting chairman. TO send as soon as
possible 10 the nearest collecting sta
ton all available stocks Of gauze band
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-07-18

Friends Of Miss Ruth KEENAN,. who
was injured in q motorcycle accident
In Peoria, viii be pleased to learn that
she is getting along nicely. She has
returned to Moline a bone II her heel
was broken and the lower portion Of
enc leg was badly bruised when she
was thrown from motorcycle On
which SHE was rtdi-~ with q friend
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-07-18
eREEEs- GENER0Ts-

Gus Petregiauis, treasurer Of the St.
George church society, has turned over
to the Moline chapter ol@the Red Cros8
the proceeds OF the entertainment re
Gently held in the Moline theatre by
Moline Greeks. The sum rea' lied
from the entertainment totals 4-50.zT
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-07-18

BE- brought % bear 10 secure her re-
uaovaI
Her plans for the future are not
definitely decided. though her hope IS
70 ind 3 field for similar work in
some corrective institution OF one Of
the southern or western states.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-07-18
- - rPHELn.

Washington. July 16-The inter-
state commerce commission today up
held existing Dna-way first and sec
oud class passenger fares from points
0u and east Of the Missouri river and
elsewhere.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-07-18

Boston Mass. July 1S.-The corner
stone Of the International Headguar-
ters building Of the United Society OF
Christian Eudeav0r. ON Beacon hill.
was laid today
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-07-18
COMMERCIAL Clue 10 I'D.

The transp ortari0n bureau OF tine Mo-
line Commercial club intends Of CO.
operate with the Mississippi River
Waterways association in promoting
river freight traffic. a meeting oE the
bureau viii be called soon by r. J.
CraudaIl. chairman, to consider the
proposition submitted To the club for
aiding the association that shippers Of
Moline may enjoy the benefits Of the
association. The association has en-
ployed a secretary and every effort
is being made to popularize shipping
on the Mississippi river through this
organization To become affiliated
with the association the Moline CLUB
would be obliged TO pay $3.50 D year to-
ward the salary Of the secretary.
Should the transportation bureau pass
favorablv 0n the proposition f. would
then be submitted to the board Of di-
-zr1-TT-4e
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-07-18

All the news all the time-TTae
Argus.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-03-15
KEASBtY

Many of the local people are taking
advantage of the go to School Week.
by visiting Keasbey school and Wood
bridge high school,
Charles Schuster and Helen Pfeif-
fer spent Wednesday in New York
city.
A number of local students Will
speak at the Woodbridge High School
General Organization Conference
which will be held this afternoon.
Jacob Lowenkopf and Steven Kiraly
attended the regular meeting of the
Adelphian Society which was held at
Woodbridge Tuesday night.
Joseph and Steve Resh were en-
tertained by friends in Perth Amboy
last night.
Mr.. and Mrs. Schaub were entertain
by Mr.. and Mrs. w. Romer "Wednesday
night.
Miss Lena Madaraisca and Irene
Nehrkorn were Perth Amboy visitors
Wednesday night.
Arthur Fedderson of Perth Amboy
was visiting friends in town last night.
A number of the local people will
attend the subscription dance to be
given by the Woodbridge High School
senior class Friday night
William Gloff and George Fuller
ton were Perth Amboy visitors We'd
nesday night.
The next regular meeting Of the
Keasbcy flremeu will be held In their
rooms Monday night. II
Misses Elizabeth and Kate Resh
spent Tuesday night out Of town.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-03-15
Quick Way
. TO End Coughs, Colds
and Group
An Excellent, Inexpensfve Home.
Made 1enaAy that II
Pr0nDf and Sure.

If you have a severe cough or chest
cold accompanied with soreness. throat
tickle, hoarseness, or difieult breathing,
or IL your child wakesg up during tbs
night with Group and yeu want quick
homemade cough remedy. Any drug
gist can supply you with ga ounces Of
Pinex 80 cents worthl. Pour this into
a. pint bottle and fill the bottle with
plain Rranulated sugar syrup. Thus
prepared, you have q pint Of really re-
markable cough renedy-ona that can
be depended upol to give quick aud last
ing relief at all times.
You can feel this take hold of a cough
In Q way that means business. It
loosens and raises the phlaam, stops
throat tickle and soothes and heals the
irritated membranes that line the
throat and bronchial tubes with such
promptness, ease and certainty that il
is really astonishing.
Pinex is q special and highly concen-
trated compound of genuine Norway
pine. extract. combined with guaiacol
and is noted for its speed in overcoming
severe coughs, throat and chest colds.
Its millions of enthusiastic users have
made 1T famous the world over.
There are many worthless limitations
Of this noted mixture. To avoid disap-
Pinex" with fun directions and don't
accept ANYTHING else. A guarantee Of
absolute satiafsctic. Or money promptly
.sfmdsd, Eees With. this pvepaSatica.
The Pinex Co.. ~ Wayns, Ind
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-03-15
PORT READING CAMP FIRE
GIRLS TO ATTEND BIG EVENT

Port Reading. March 15.-The
Iegahkurita Camp Fire Girls of this
place are making arrangements to at
tend the grand council and exhibition
which will be held in the Palace ball
room, Newark, from 4:30 until 10
{. o.clock on Friday afternoon and night
OF this week. The girls will leave for
Newark on the $3.50 o'clock train,
many Of them planning to be accom-
panied by their parents and friends.
Seventy-five camp fire girls are expect
ed TO take part. Prizes will be award
ed to the camps for the best exhibit
In home craft, hand craft, health craft,
camp craft, business, patriotism or
nature lore, for the best decorated
ceremonial gown and for the best rec
ord book.
During the night the playiet "Th9
Magic Uniform" will be given by six
Of the Newark camps. The program
VIII also include the singing of the
sun rise song of the Zundi Indians
and also the rain dance by the Camp
Fire Girls. Mrs. j. V. Murphy of Sc
warren, is guardian Of the Tegahkurita
Camp.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-03-15
MATAWAN

Mrs George b. Shepherd entertain
ed the Matawan Sewing Bee at her
home in Main street yesterday after
noon.
Miss Dorothy Dennis was a Keyport
visitor yesterday afternoon.
William A. Close was q Red Bank
visitor yesterday.
Attorney Jacob r. Van Mater Lef-
ferts was an out of town visitor yes
terday.
Mrs. Harvey Van Brunt was a Key
port visitor yesterday afternoon.
Mrs Harry Thompson, of Keyport,
was the guest of Mrs. George B. Shep-
herd yesterday afternoon and even
ing.
Mrs. p. J. Devlin was an out of
town visitor yesterday.
Mrs Rens Cartan VISA q Red Bank
visitor Monday
Charles H. Wardell was a New York
city visitor yesterday.
Miss Helen Cartan was a Keyport
visitor yesterday.
Mrs. Henry H. Longstreet was a
Red Bank visitor Monday.
The regular weekly prayer meeting
of the First Methodist church will
be held in the lecture room of the
church tonight at 1880 O'Clock. The
meeting will be led by the Rev Leon
Chamberlain. This will be the last
meeting held in the church by Rev.
Mr.. Chamberlain, before he takes up
his new duties at Pitman church.
New Brunswick, to which charge he
has been sent by the conference this
week. Rev. Joseph Allen, who has
been sent to the Matawan charge for
the year, will begin his duties here
Sunday.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-03-15
ROOSEVELT

Mr.. and Mrs. z. b. Harrington were
visitors in Woodbridge Tuesday.
Mrs. V. Sproat, of Chrome avenue,
was Newark shopper Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hugh Carlton visited
relatives in Woodbridge Tuesday night.
Mrs. James Kelly was a Newark
visitor Tuesday.
George Ynuonska was a New York
visitor Tuesday
Harry Paendy of Pottstown, Pa,
was a visitor here Tuesday night.
Robert Carson, of New Brunswick,
was here yesterday.
Stanley Ross attended a theatrical
performance in New York yesterday.
The Ladies' Sewing Circle will meet
at the home of DIR. Wantoch here this
afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Emanuel Lefkowitz,
Mr.. and Mrs. T. ID. Cheret, Miss Tillie
Roth, Leo Pollak. M. Goldsmith,
Morris Cohen, Abraham Gerson, Mr..
Harris and Meyer Gerson were among
those from here who attended a
masaue ball in Elizabeth Tuesday
night.
A number of parishioners of the
Methodist church here and their
friends will go to Railway tomorrow
night to attend another of the Weigle
evangelistic meetings. They will leave
on the 1905 car and return on the
10:08 car.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-03-15
Doctor Tells How To Strengthen
Eyesight so per cent In One
Weeks Time in Many Instances

and expense Of ever getting glasses. Eye
troubles of many descriptions may be
wonderfully benefited by following the
simple rules. Here is the prescription /:
Go to any active drug store and get q
bottle of Bon-Opto tablets. Drop one
Bon-Opto tablet in fourth Of q glass
Of water and allow to dissolve. With
this liquid bathe the eye two to four
times daily. You should notice your eyes
clear up perceptibly right from the start
and inflammation will quickly disappear.
Il your eyes are bothering you, even q
little, take steps to save them now before
It IS too late. Many bopelessly blind
might have been saved if they had cared
for their eyes in time.
Note: Another prominent Physician to whom
the above article was submitted, said: Bon Optic
ls very remarkable remedy. Its Constituent
ingredients are well known to eminent eye apec-
ialsts and widely prescribed by them The mai
ufacturers guarantee it to strengthen eyesighf
so per cent in one weeks time In many irrsta noes
or refund the money. II can be obtained from any
rood drug gist and Is Of the very few pYcpara-
tions feel should be kept md for regular use
in almost every family" 1t is sold in this city b
Fred A. Seaman.--Ady.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-03-15
KEYPORT TO VOTE
ON APPROPRIATIONS
School Election Will be Held in
Borough Next Tuesday,
Three Members of Board
Will be Elected.
Special to the EVENING NEWS.

Special to the EVENING NEWS.
Keyport, March 15-On Tuesday
evening, March 20, the annual school
election will take place at the annual
meeting to be held at the High School
The terms Of three members of the
Board of Education are expiring, be-
ing Rufus o. Walling, Joseph d. Be
die and Phelps Cherry. 1t Is under
stood that all are candidates for re-
election, and as all are most interested
in the school welfare, 1t is almost a
certainty that the three will be re-
elected.
At this election the board will ask
for several appropriations aggregat-
ing $4,000, of which $4,000 is for cur
rent expenses, $1,000 for furnishing,
repairs and other necessities, while a
sum of s3,700 will be asked for bonds
and interest, thus making the sum
total $4,000. This is about the same
amount as was asked last season.
go to school week" Is proving
most popular in the borough, many
visitors having attended the enter
tainments provided for them at the
school, as well as having visited the
rooms and pupils, and inspected their
regular work, The last entertainment
took place this afternoon when the
grammar school gave most interest
ing program IN the AUDITORIUM, which
was well filed with parents and
friends.
The County Superintendent G. j.
Strahan has suggested a teacher of
music for the school, which would
prove a valuable addition, as the pu-
pills in most grades are musical. Two
orchestras have been formed, sem
'for orchestra of ten pieces give their
services to the school, while q jun
Tor orchestra has been formed and
has eleven members, while o school
choir has been formed which contains
twenty eight voices, the choir taking
part in the morning exercises each
day.
The Literary Society which was
formed last year, continues to prove
very interesting to both teachers and
scholars and meets every two weeks.
The different pupils are taught to pre-
side at the meetings, after which a
social hour is enjoyed.
The teachers and pupils both feel
we'll encouraged over the way the par
ents and friends have turned out dur
ing the week to enjoy the effort put
forth to entertain them.