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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-09-13
T4IpsDAY-rHE Rock ISLAND ARGUS sEPTE1IBER

june i shls year, the sheriff has ilteg-
ally drawn from tlsa treasury as hIs
personal salary, IS. asa and for his
clerk hire. deputy hire and other eX-
naaaes. S25,iI5,65. IA has pad into
t1e lpuney treasury during MS term
S4a8z51 There are further COLES
items 81 earned fees which he can
make, thereby ineTaasing the Iast Idem.
The records on June ]. 1871. show the
treasurer to have illegally paid Out TO
the sheriff ia excess OF fees paid IN, the
sum of S27694 so. This has been
greatly increased N the last three
months. This money should be re
turned 30 tae treasury at once. and
under the statutes It is the dntT OF
this board to see that i IS done.
quote FOR YOUR information a few
expressions from our courts Of review
The sheriff takes his Office cum Onere,
he is bound to perform its duties
either IN person or By deputy: IS re-
spousL bic fer both uaIfeasaaee and
aonfeasance in sucn performance, not
only his comp6 nsatl0nss bat the eN-
Beuses ef his Office Tor deputy hire.
clerk hire stationery. fuel or other
wise. are payable only cut Of fees col
Iected, and even out of such fees only
To the extent fixed by the county
board; and he is only allowed to
charge fees TO the amount and ia cases
allowed by law
Tt is the intention Of the law that
sherifs and other county officers
should be prompt and diligent in col
Iecting the fees done for their ser
wees, so that both the expenses of
their Offices and their own c8upersa-
tion shall be paid therefroms and not
that they and their Offices should he
charges upon the county treasury
Otherwise. a premium would be or
3ared for ineHiciency and negligence.
The temptation would be held out 70
officers TO exert themselves only to-
collect enough to pay their deputies
and other expenses.
BIZ the law, the keeping of the jail
is made part Of the official duty Of
the sheriff, as much SO as serving
criminal and civic process. preserv-
ing the peace and the other varied and
important duties Of his Office. It IS
true he may perform any Of his duties
by deputy but he is not entitled to
be reimbursed, out OF the county treas
ary. for money paid TO him for such
services except as provided By law.
Keeping Jail Dgty.
g Under the statute keeping the jail
is an official duty of the sheriff. and
when this is established. since the act
Of the deputy is, in legal estimation,
only the act of his principal and the
sheriff can only be compensated there
for out of the amount fEed by the
county board for his compensation,
zvitA the amount of his necessary clerk
hire. stationery, fuel and other eZ-
penses. it is impossible that the sheriff
can be entitled to recover from the
county a distinct amount for compen-
szHf0u paid nE him to his deputy for
keeping the jail,-that is. fer doing
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-09-13

that their salaries be paid from The
county treasury The coroner cot
lecEs his fees AMI must pay his salary
anu authorized expenses from the lees
actually collected. any direction 10
the cIek - 5ssue-slEa rae treasurer 10
pay WaFrants on tte county treasurer
Ter the salary Of the coroner is lHIeSst
and void
There were likewise adopted reso-
Iuf5ons dividing the sheriG's force into
unauthorized divisions and making
appropriations from the county treas
urer for the payment Of the several
salaries These resolutions are II
legal and void and every payment en-
such an order us made by the county
treasurer At his peril The Law spe-
CIfcalIg says nc payment shall be
made from the county treasury Tor ire
salary or expenses Of fee officers III
less they fan to make it from their
fees actually collected, and then only
when tbe sum shall have previously
been deposited there by such officer
This law Ghe treasurer is bound to
know
The county boards shall have full
authority ia inspect examine and audit
the records fee books, books papers.
forms. memoranda and reports of any
county officer. who is paid ia whole or
il part by fees. iu which fees are
charged Of recorded and in which are
kept any minutes or records Of the
business Of their respective Offices FOR
The purpose Of checking, auditing and
correcting the accounts rendered by
said county officers
Nue1 Take From Fees.
All fees. perquisttes ana emoIu-
n1euts received by said county officers
in counties Of The first ana second
rIszzas fabov7 mo araonnf If fH5sr
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-09-13

only what IN legal contemplation, he
does himself. BY virture OF bis Office
The sheriff Of each county in this
state shall have the custody, rule,
keeping ana charge Of the jan within
the coanty. ana Of al prisoners in
such Jail, ana may appoint jaiIer IN
der nIm and remove a4m at pleasure.
for whose conduct he shall be respons-
IDLE The appointment Of a Jaiier Is
discretionary with fbe sheriff, and
when appointed he IS but a deputy Of
the sheriff, aud accountable 20 the sher-
it, For performing the duties Of jaller,
the sheriff is entitled 10 certain fees
by law II his deputy performs them,
he could only look 10 the sheriff Tor his
com pensattou. The county is under no
legal obligation 10 compensate him A
sheriff, when entering upon the duties
of his C41ce, knows what the compen~
saUon is. and he has no right To com
plain il the pergulsites aud emolu~
ments are insufficient
'@.It is plain the compensation Of a
county officer where fees are pro-
vided for must be paid out OF, ana
can in no case exceed the fees actually
collected. That IS limitation on the
county board. They cannot pay sucn
officers the compensation allowed %
them out Of any fund other than fees.
Comp county officers may or
may not include expenses OF the office
Ic is not alone fer the personal ser
vice Of the incumbent II is lawful to
fz q compensation that will include
expenses of the Office as we'll as the
peEsCuaI services of the incumbent.
But it is also lawful fer the board TO
fix one amount for The personal ser
vices of the officer. and another
amount for the expenses of the Office.
30 obligation would rest upon the
county to make up the deficit that
might remain after eZl1aoStsng the fees
Of the Office IN either case the allow
auces can only be paid out Of fees
actually collected. The Incumbent
takes the office cum onere. The con
stitutional inhibition is absolute, the
compensation allowed by the board.
whether it includes expenses OF the
Office or not. snail. in no case, exceed
the fees Of the office actually collected.
and the county has no power, if will
ing so to do. 70 make up any deficiency
that may exist
Surely no further authorities VIII
DE required This opinion has as
sumed an unusual length and one ordi-
narily unnecessary The fact, how
ever, that previous opinions on the
same subject have been ignored justi-
ies the details this opinion has as
sumed to carry Under the provisions
of the constitution and law the follow
ing is apparent
.'Compe Of county officers re
ceiviug paw from a fund created by
fees shall he paid only ont OF fees actu-
ally collected
said compensation shall in no in
stance exceed the fees actually col
lectad.
aEafd. county officers shall render q n
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-09-13
STATES ATTORNEY F. z THOMPSON SAYS
COUNTY FUNDS ARE UNLAWFULLY PAID OOL

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Taa+ rogrtv funds are being diverted
20 unauthorized and. - fact forbid
sar r.5rnazse % is the statement hich
sfatets zrrorn=s F. r Thorn nson made
- formal ssrffren ooza5aa submitted
ID enc r4ae+Frg 81 board Of saperTis-
1rs Yesterday afternoon He charges
.fHat fs.a sum of So 8s4 So has been d.
7egastv ragd ogft III the sheriff
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-09-13
Begalar Reports necuired.

-et a-t--- 4rf t't.- SIS E1Gfs 1Eft
Every such officer shall en- the
first day OF December and en- the
first Gay ct June OF each year make
to the Chairman Of the county board.
return OF all the fees and emolumenCs
Of his Office, OF ever name and charac-
Ter. which said report shall show the
eross c2D0Uur Of the earnings of Sajd
ONCE, the total amount Of receipts of
" 1ateveI name and character. and all
necessary expenses of clerk hire sta
Ci0uery incl and other expenses for
the halt year ending a. the time Of
such report together with the
amount OF his salary. which shall in
cIuoe any unpaid balances of his sal
airy that may have remained due and
8nColleCEe6 at the time q making any
previous return, 10 the time Of making
any report Such reports shah des}e-
nate The service Tor which sas8
amounts have been charged. or re-
Ge1Nsd, In such manner that me same
may be identified with The account
thereof upon the books Of such Off
GER and shall show fully the amount
earned and the amount received
Sai5 county board shall carefully
audit and examine every such report.
ana ascertain the exact balance of
such fees, II any. held by any such of54
ser. after such expenses as she SAID
board may approve ana allow. and
such salary and unpaid balance Of sal.
airy from previous return shall have
been deducted from the gross amount
shown By such reports Il nave been
paid unto or collected by sRcd officer T
and shall order that such officer shall
pay over such balance 10 the county
treasurer. whose receipt therefor shall .
be evidence OF the settlement. By such
officer Of such report BUT 5f there
shall appear 10 BE a balance eft salary
due TO such officer at the time OF max
ing such report and such officer shall
have previously paid into the county 4
Arizona republican., 1917-01-07
ELKS'

ELS theater these days, and i lot of Phoenix people are finding 1t out. too for it has not been an unsual thing for seats on the first floor to be at q premium on three nights the past week.
 This afternoon and tonight, Sunday, the last performance of one of the pest stock productions ever seen in
 Phoenix in . long time. will be given final performances, and those who
 have not yet seen The Chorus Lady certainly have good entertainment in
 store for this day at least
 For quivering intensity, the second act of "The Chorus Lady has few
 equals in the lost of the Broadway
 successes of today, and the big hu
 man note of the worst and the best that is in the average of us" has an appeal which Is as broad as the universe.
 The young people of every family can better be reached via the stake than the pulpit, and with a play like The Chorus Lady" the moral Is SC clear and impressive that every parent who has a young daughter should have her see the actual pitfalls which surfounGs this artistic occupation. {, Rose Stahl gave to the stage I unique characters as Patricia OBrien, and the countless hundreds of column. l of favorable mention given her rendi- tion was due to the fact that 1t wa. | true to life Had "The Chorus Lady | been less than this. 1t would not hay. been the international success It was ! Edna Cecil Daily. who gave q mar, velous production of Mary Turner
Arizona republican., 1917-01-07
LAMARA

The Lamara has booked three pie lures for the coming week. the names of which all begin with The" They are. The Vixen The Lash and The storm Rather a good combin- 9tion as one likes short names for figh class pictures. Theda BafTa is the star of The Lash" and as the announcement says that she has re- turned 10 another of her vampire types, the picture must be real one Miss Barra plays the part of Elsie Drummond who lure., her sisters lover away and then throws him aside. when he loses his money. Her next move is. to take another of her sisters lovers. although this time. the man manages to keep his money, so 'he sister keeps the man. The de- nouneement comes some years later. when the deci. which Elsie had pare ticed toward her sister is proven. IL Is then that the sisters forbearance saves her from an unhappy home life. The Vixen" will be at the I4amara Monday and Tuesday On wednesday and Thursday. Marie Doro will be aI the Lamara in The Iash." a story with it's scenes laid on the island of .St. Ba Tiste, where the people still
 
 as their forefathers have done for centuries, that is by the lash. How one of the daughters of the island now favorite of fashionable sociefy metes out this punishment to one of her own sex who seeks to steal the affections of her husband. is depicted In graphic and startling manner
 As harnm -scarum child Of nature light hearted and care-f free Blanche Sweet will he seen at the I.amara on Friday and Saturday in the thrill ing Lasky pjroduction of The Storm. q paramount picture. The scenes of this unusual drama were laid in tie Maine woods and Miss Sweet is seen as daughter of an absent minded retired, old professor.
 How she falls in love-acloud is cast over her life, only to be dis pelled by the man her heart desires Is unfolded and explained in m in- tense and interesting manner
 Miss Sweet is surrouded by a cas; Of famous players headed by Thomas Meigl-an who recently scored such a success as lcading man for Marie poro in Common Ground" end who is one of the most popular of tho most popular of the Iaslzy players. Americas leading character actor Theodore Roberts, and other members ! of tie all-star Lasky organization 1 Including Richard Sterling anf , tfandler House are also included ir i the cast
Arizona republican., 1917-01-07
THE HIP

IL Is perhaps not amiss to say that no picture that has played Phoenix has 2 record that Will compare with Clara Kimball Younks offering. The Common Law" IL played some time ago at the Hip, then called ,he Lion. and set a new mark in the number Of paid admissions to see one picture at a local play house.
 Despite the fact that is ran for three days and stood them up almost hourly, Il did not start to take care If all who wished 10 see the picture on it's first visit and the management taking advantage of an opportunity to bring back the picture at reduced rental; will submit it today and to- morrow at the regular house prices The length of the show makes il imperative that the day shows will be attended by all those who have the opportunity. for the running time will be just two hours and the perform ances will start promptly at eleven i'll tha morning and change every two hours. making the show time fall on the odd hours.
 The Common Law need no men ton at this date to the picture fan and the Hip eXpe ts to hold a new record at it's regular house prices
 The Robert ". Chambers story was perhaps the best seller of it's time and has been so widely read that there is hardly house where the story of the artist model and her love for the man who was confronted with his family pride and his love in the same path. How he and this wonderful girl work out their destines in the sotry is even better told in the film version for the chances to show the wonderful settings. MT Selznich. the producer. has provided are many that are being exploited today as super products are forgotten
 Tie new upholstered seats now in- stalled in the Hip add much to it's chances to take care of the many who were turned away on the other oc- casion of the pictures visit.
Arizona republican., 1917-01-07
ARIZONA

The Arizona is not the home of pie lures today. but it will be tomorrow. bertrand's great vaudeville show is on the boards there this evening, but to- morrow the old reliable pictures will return Tor the entire week. Starting With Frank Keenan and Enid Markey III Jim Grimsby's Boy" the list for the week keeps up it's usual high class
 The story of Jim Grinlsbys Boy" is that Of miner who wanted a boy. when his first child is to arrive. and lts a girl He attempts to raise the slrl as q boy, puts her in trousers, gives her gun to tote. and does everything to keep her boyish. One day though the beans are spilled. speaking in slang, when she discovers an old fashion book, with all sorts of creations From then on. coupled with q slgfii Of q young sheriff, with whom sne falis in love it is all off She is a girl from the word go In addition there will be a Keystone comedy on Tuesday and Wednesday Douplas falrbanks will be at the Arizona in
 American Aristocracy," d new Fri angle-fne Arts release. n novel dran,a with plenty of comedy to add zest io us thrills. Douglas Fairbanks. the
Arizona republican., 1917-01-07

star, takes the part of an adventurous young scion of an aristtocratic family who quits the conventional life of leisure and seeks the excitement of an outdoor life. He meets with many adventures. aming which is that of being kissed by young girl, good looking, too. whom he has never seen before The picture ends all right. and by just saying that Fairbanks is playing the lead it Is assuring the management of the Arizona of full house on that night On Thursday. Fri- day and Saturday. The Madness of Helen" with Ethel Clayton. and Carlyle Blackwell co-starring will be the features at the Arizona. This Is one of the most beautiful and surpris- ing stories ever written and has been re-bool1ed several places where it has been shown. There will be the usual comedy each night of the weei, in ad- dition to the regular feature.
Arizona republican., 1917-01-07
COLUMBIA

Polly Put the Kettle On" featuring Douglas Gerard. and Zoe Rae, will be the offering at the Columbia on Janu- ary tn and 10th. There are some good humorous touches strung along through this story. and 1t will no doubt, please both young and old.
 One of the best attractions on the program this week is Big Tremaine :" which will be shown on January l1th and l2th. This is a Wonderply from the Metro studio cO-starring Harold Lockwood and May Allison, and will he followed on the 18th and l4th of
Arizona republican., 1917-01-07

in Within the Law is al her very bcst in Mss Stahl's star part. and she k ably supported by every mem ber of the new stock company. In all there are fourteen characters in '1he Chorus Ladv.' and each Of them is handled in masrerful way. This accounts for the steady increase oi attendance at the EllSs.
 Tn SC who plan seeing The Chorus Lady shot'ld keep in mind that today is the iast chance of witnessing this out uf the ordinary show and make sure about reserved seats.
 The Elks tnegter management has installed a new system of handling it's large telephone orders. and pa irons get tho best of service by call ing I17
 Hire little salesman at The Re- publican office
Arizona republican., 1917-01-07
THE WEEKS ATTRACTIONS

January by Love Never Dies, the play that was inspired by Mendels- sohn's Spring Song," in which ap- pears Ruth Stonehouse and Frank lyn Farnum. The title is Illuminating and the proof of the assertion that Love Never Dies will be pictured in an unfolding plot of great interest and sincerity.
Arizona republican., 1917-01-07

limited. MT. Southern's art is too well recognized to need press agent ing, but in this picture he should have the greatesst chance of his long career as an actor.
Arizona republican., 1917-01-07
PLAZA

The list of good things for the com- ing week at the Plaza theater IS as entcing as any ever arranged. There are the threee feature pictures dur ing the week. and the five serials be- sides numbers of other good pictures Look this over: Mixed Blood" Il thrilling tale of the Mexican border with Claire Mac 1 Dowell in the part of the border Car men. for Sunday
 The Leopard's Pride" q five reel Mutual masterpicture starring Mar garet Gi bosnand? etaoin shrdlu emf
 saret Gibson and the great Bostick menaeeries, Wednesday.
 The Overcoat,' the great picture of the woman of the underworld. who Rhea Mitchell and William StowelI. this for Friday.
 Here are some more choice ones: Monday The Key" an American drama with Ed coxen and Llzette Thornc.
 Tuesday. The Gamblers Lost Love-" with Anna Little. Jack Richard son Queenie Rosson and William Mar shall
 Thursday. The Gate of Divorce" :"
 with Gertrude Mccoy. daring pie , ture Then the serials. Sunday. The Yellow Menace" with ! Edwin Stevens and Monday also. Tuesday and Wednesday. Helen
 Holmes in X Lass Of the Lumber
 lands"
 Saturday. Who's Guilty" with Tom Moore and Anna Nilsson. and "Lu- ciile Love. the Girl If Mystery" with Grace cunard and Francis Ford. For seceral years l. H. Sothern played tAn Enemy to the King" and
 his stage version of the famous story has been transferred to the screen. The picture maker can find the in spiration in this work for the exer- else of his greatest talents for the ensembles. the costumes. the wonder ful settings and the great possibilities
 in cast and detail are almost un-
Arizona republican., 1917-01-07

Hire little salesman a, The Re- publican office.
The Denver star., 1917-02-17

Pittsburgh Odd Follows Hold Meeting.
The Odd Fellow fraternity of Pitts
'hurgh held largely attended meeting
at the hall of the order on Friday
evening. Feb. 0. The call for the meet
ing was issued by John +. Hayden,
The purpose Of the meetinx was to
make arrangements for the observance
Of Odd Fellows day. The various
Households Of Ruth and the Patriarchs
were also represented.
The Denver star., 1917-02-17
HAMPTON LAUDS
FOUNDERS WORK
Special Exercises Held at Noted
Virginia Institution
Or, Ho1on CHIEF SPEAKER

Principal sf the Tuskssss Institute In
Memorable Address pieads Fer jus.
tles and Equal Opportunity For cel-
cred Amsrieans-kindnsss Rather
Than Cruelty Humanity's Ned.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-01-18

a recent attack of the grippe,N Eugene
Woodlands, dean of the department,
gave one numbtr. In place Beetho-
yen's Natures Alteration" the singer
gave Goring Thomas Times Garden,
with violin obligato by Mr.. Froysaa.
Though given a generous encore the
singer did not respond.
Mrs. Aslaug Olson Wright's group py
Mcdowell and List gave much pleas
ure, especially the Mcdowell group,
which was played with delicacy and
poetic feeling.
= The program closed with a group OF
violin numbers played in excellent
style by Mr.. Froysaa. The writer does
not recall a time when this excellent
violinist has played in better form.
Miss Josephine Wright was at the
piano and gave excellent support to
both singer and violinist. Miss
Wright's accompaniment improve at
each new appearance and it is not too
much to say that her work as an &C.
companist compares most favorably
with many Of the professional accom-
panists who are heard from the audi
torium platform through the season.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-01-18
House Is Hustling to Get
at Revision Of Constitution

Bismarck, Jan. 16.-It is the general
belief that the senate will adjourn for
three days to go back and talk things
over with constituents. The house is
reluctant to adjourn until there has
been a showdown on the revision of
the constitution Indications were
that late this afternoon the house will
take favorable action on the suffrage
bill and other bills preceding revision
of the constitution to pave the way for
the latter program. Representative
Mees has bill to extend the state
capital car line to the penitentiary. A
car line will be built to the reform
school at Mandan. it is expected, when
the Missouri is bridged,