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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-01-15

Iices. He is an officer or the British
empire.
The Empress's war equipment
consisted of a siX-inCh gun mounted
Oh her stern and two mortaTs which
hurled depth bombs.
Three of the new ships built dur
ing the war. the $4,000 ton Alsa-
tiau and the $4,000 ton Minnedosa
auh Melita. have been doing fine
york in the Atlantic carrying
troops.
During the war Canadian Pacific
ships have transported over one
rillion troops and passengers in
war service. Only eight soldiers
we're lost by enemy action. The
company has carried over four mil
ION tons Of cargo and munitions
and over three hundred officers and
engineers entered the royal navy.
one Of whom, Lieutenant r. y. Stu
art, won the d. s. - and the V. c.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-01-15
GAMBLERS DRAW
HEAVY FINES IN
E. MOLINE COURT

Nick ChimekOn, keeper Of coffee
house at S36 Sixteenth avenue. East
Moline, and Theodore Wares, pro-
prietOr of the place which was raid
ed Saturday evening, Jan. 4, were
Yesterday fined $75 and costs each
en- charges of gambling. Jim Regas
and Pontches Rougas, both inmates
IF the coffee house at the time of
The raid were each assessed $50 and
costs on charges of gambling.
]. L. Oakleaf, appearing for the
defendants, will appeal the case to
the circuit court and also the case
OF Tom Tasses, East Moline barber,
who was taken in the same raid.
and who was last Saturday found
guilty of gambling and fined $25 and
;OStS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-01-15
Er'1PrestS Of 6ptstrC Lending u s. wounded I'LL

The Empress of Britain, which re-
Gently landed 2,450 United States
troops. including 400 sick and
wounded, in New York, has a very
interesting record. Now that the
censorship lid is Off, many thrilling
stories are being revealed concern
ing the war service OF the vast fleet
If merchant ships known as the Ca
madam Pacific Ocean Services, Linn
tied. In the Pacific the Empress of
Russia, Asia. Japan and the Mont
eagle carried thousands Of troops,
patroled vast stretches of the ocean
and bombarded hostile ports. The
Empress of Britain was in at the
death of the German light cruiser
Linden. The first two ships trans
ferred their activities to the At
lantic where they transported
American and Canadian soldiers.
and the las. two named remained
IN the Pacific and are now in troop
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-01-15
COFFEE HOUSE OF
jim RIGAS CLOSED
ON MAYORS ORDER

Acting Mayor Joe Giesler of East
Moline last evening issued an order
closing the coffee house of Jim
Bigas, keeper, which was raided
week ago and in which several gam
hlers were arrested, The coffee
house is located at S26 Sixteenth
avenue. East Moline
Rigas purchased the business
several months ago. The former
keeper Of the place had also been
i'll the hands of the law for run
ming a gambling den. In accordance
with the revoking of his license.
Rigas will not be able to again open
another coffee house.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-01-15
FINED $500 ON
THREE COUNTS
William Martin in Tolls of Law
Again-ArreStcd for Violating
Booze Regulations.

william Martin, cOlored. arrested
in raid at his home, 1906 Fourth
avenue, East Moline, yesterday
morning, was found guilty on three
counts in the East Moline police
court yesterday afternoon, and as
result of which he found himself
out over $500 The hearings vera
held before Magistrate A. A. Niles.
First charge against Martin was
for selling liquor in anti-saloon
territory. He was found guilty and
was fined 800 and costs. No soor-
er had the first count been settled
when. Chief Wilcox swore out "A
warrant charging Martin with keep
ing a disorderly house Again hS
was found guilty, and this time j
drew from his roll Of bills another
500 and costs.
When Chief Wilcox arrested
Martin yesterday morning be
searched the prisoner and found he
was carrying d revolver. For the
third time Magistrate Niles listened
to the tale of the negro, but the
third time ne was not so lcniept.
Two hundred dollars and costs was
taken from the money Martin had
collected at the i & V. for over
time work and war bonus, this time
for carrying concealed weapons.
Complaints had been constantly
received that bOOtlegging was going
on in the Martin home Police had
visited the place several times, bur
each time failed TO find any dis
turbance Monday night two Off
GERS entered the home but Martin
was gone and the place appeared
to be peaceful.
Yesterday morning Chief Wilcox
and Officer Zones surprised rhe
Martins when they entered and
found the home in general disturb
ance. Two men and two womeA
were found drunk Bottles, empty
and full, were lying about the floor
and in the basement more booze
was confscated
Martin and his wife were placed
under arrest. After the husband
had drawn fines amounting to moro
than $500, Magistrate Niles, in hear
ing the case Of the woman, was
more lenient, and found her guilty
of disorderly conduct, assess ing
her SO and costs.
II is said that Martin threatened
the life of David Dodson, also col
ored, Tuesday night. Both Martin
and Dodson were drunk. Dodson
was taken in custody and fined s.
and costs.
Martin has been in the tolls ~
the law several times previous g.
He had been found guilty Of intnXi-
cation and carrying concealed wea-
pons. Each time he was released
on small fines and his weapon re-
turned. The police now have the
gun in their possession.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-01-15
FALL IS FATAL
TO DEERE MAN
August Meyers Dies This Morning
from Fractures Sustained in
Accident Yesterday.

August Meyers, aged 40 years,
died at the Moline city hospital at
.4:3O this morning, the result of a
fall from g. seventh-story window
of the Deere & Co. plant at o'clock
yesterday afternoon. Death proba-
bly, was due to shock and a frac-
tured thigh.
Meyers was employed at the
Deere & Co. warehouse as a labor
er. How the accident happened
cannot be explained. Just previous
to the fall out of the warehouse
window Meyers was engaged in
moving wheels Inquest over the
body was to be made this afternoon
by Magistrate Frank Gustafscn,
acting coroner. at the Barnard fu-
neral home. C. H. Gamble, super
intendent Of the Deere & Co., was
unable TO give any details of the
accident to papers this morning.
What probably saved the man
from being shattered to pieces was
a wire net hanging about Il feet
from the ground. The netting is
used to protect workmen from be-
ing hit by wheels which accidental
ly fall from the windows. Yestar-
day was the first time Meyers had
been to work in the last three
weeks
Meyers had been a resident Of
Moline for the last three years. He
was born in Dubuque, Iowa, Aug
16. 1879 He was single Surviv-
ing are four brothers. Charles of
the Five-POint bakery of Moline.
Fred of Dubuque and Edward and
William of the American exped;-
tiOnar yforces, and three sisters,
Mrs. John Dennedy of Davenport
and the Misses Anna and Bertha
Meyers of Dubuque.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-01-15
RIBS BROKEN AND
INJURIES SUSTAINED
IN CLEANING PRESS

A. R Grant, 2OO9 Seventh ave
nue.. Moline, sustained three
broken ribs and incurred severe
bruises at O'Clock this morning,
while cleaning the superstructure
N a printing press at the De
saulniers & Company plant. The
pressman had turned On the
switch. not knowing that Grant
was working on the press. Be
sides the broken ribs, Grant sus-
tanned severe cuts about the arms
and limbs He was taken to his
home and a physician called His
injuries will not prove fatal.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-01-15
DAMAGE SUIT Is
PUT OVER TO JAN. 81

The case of Thomas Wieliewski,
Who is being sued for $500 by Har-
old Steinhagen, in which the latter
accuses the defending as being re
sponsible for damages to his car
in a collision, was yesterday con-
,luued until Jan. q I'm Justice
WheelOck's court.
Wieliewski in answering the suit
claims that Steinhagen held him up
With a gun after the collision and
forced him to hand over $50 in pay
nent of the damages.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-01-15
ANOTHER LIQUOR
HEARING DELAYED

Hearing of Louie Longenworst.
picked up last Saturday sound
asleep in a rig in which he was
carting liquor to another party re
siding On River road. East Moline.
was postponed from this morning
until tomorrow morning. Two
sacks Of bottled liquor was confis-
Gated by police in the haul. Long
enwOrst was arrested at Seventh
street and Seventeenth avenue,
East Moline.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-01-15
News of the Day in Moline and East Moline

Christinson, Edward A. Schmidt,
o. F. Anderson. The directors will
meet Tuesday and elect officers.
Merchants & Mechanics bank -
A. NJ. Beal, J. P. Pearson, G. w.
Champion, b. F. Peek, G. A. Shall
berg. r. S. Hosford, F. II. Guessing,
H. n. Lage, Gus Lindval, II. w.
Plambeck, c. A. Berglund, J, II.
Efflandt. ]. J. Creedon. A. T. Fos-
ter. A. +. Peterson. The election
of officers will take place Tuesday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-01-15
PROMOTE MEASURE
TO UNITE CITIES

Promotion of a measure to be in
PRODUCED into the Illinois legisla-
ture providing for a borough form
OF government, which will permit
the community of cities in this
county to unite under one govern
ment, has been undertaken by the
Moline Rotary club. It voted today
to send J. D. Metzgar to Springfield
10 advocate the passage of the bill.
Wilson ?. Hunt was selected as an
alternate.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-01-15
ETARY CATSENEL
FAINTS IN COURT

The case of Mrs Mary Catsenel.
alleged bootlegger, was continued
until Friday morning by Justice F.
c. Entriken this morning. The
woman became nervous when ar
raigned in court and tainted.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-01-15
DISTINGUISHED VISITORS.

Brigadier General L. R. Kenyon,
Colonel Lydden and Major Mon
tagUe, Representatives of the Brit
ish war department were at the
Root & VauDervoOrt plant in East
Moline today, and were guests OF
honor at a luncheon.
General Kenyon is director of
war supplies manufactured in the
United States.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-01-15
ANSWER GAIL.

Central fire department was call
Cd to the home Of Thomas B. Kear-
rey. 1913 Sixth avenue, Moline. this
morning to extinguish a small roof
fire. No damage was done.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-01-15
ANIMAL LOSSES 1881.

Washington, Jan. l5-Animal
casualties overseas had reached A
total of 42311 on Christmas dav.
az which time the total American
animal army in France was 1871. f@l.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-01-15

Charles Hendricks. son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Peter Hendricks, 1924 Fourth
street, Moline. was killed in action
on Nov. s. He enlisted in the ma
~ines May IA, 1917. He was born
Dec. 7, 1895. Surviving are the par
ents. four brothers: John, Henry,
Eval and Emil, AID two sisters,
Mrs. Peter Colbert and Mrs. George
MILLER, all of Moline
Bisbee daily review., 1919-03-26
.$1tS3 SUBSCRIBED
 IN FIRST TWO DAYS
 OF ', M. CAMPAIGN
Incomplete Reports of Twelve Team Captains Indicate
 Drives Progress

Although complete returns today are lacking the combined annual drive for funds for the r. M C. A. and '. W C. A is progressing favOrably despite present unsettled conditions in the district Reports turned in by nine team captains show a total of s1,1S3 for two days, and when the remaining teams report in it is expected that thi samount agreeably will be swelled-
 Theer are twelve teams engaged in canvassing twelve respective districts and it is the aim of the campaign man. agers to raise a fund of S11,6OO, which will be utilized by the association to support them for the year. To ia cilitate the work Of keeping more complete records in order to have an exact idea of how the campaign is progressing, team captains are urged to report on their days work every afternoon or evening.
 Subscriptions may be sent to the Y. M. C. 4. Or-Y. ". C. A for which receipts will be given. It is the earn est desire of the drive workers to make this campaign as much a sue cess this year as in the past and as the services are believed to be need ed now more than eve rthey appeal to the residents Of th Warren dis trict for their loyal support.
 Following are the reports of the teams who reported in yesetrday: Monday, teams and 4, s49 and s165, respectively. Tuesday, teams No. 1. ss; No. ?. s121; No. 3, S57; No ,. $4O6; No. 6. $50; No. 7, sS6; No. 8, S36. and No. T.. S63.
Bisbee daily review., 1919-03-26
GOVERNOR REFUSES
 TO AID ARMY DELAY

PHOENIX, March Ex-Governor Campbell today refused to lend his aid to a movement on foot in San Diego to have the boys of the 4Oth di- vision held at Camp Kearny till 5000 would be gathered there TOT a review. Replying to a request from the San Diego Chamber of Commerce that he support the plan to delay demobiliza- ton, the governor said that expert ence has taught that the main desire of the men on reaching the demobil- izatiOn point is to get home and for that reason, he refused to coUntenance the scheme.
 Governor Campbell in his telegram to San Diego expressed the hope that he would be able to visit San Diego to greet the boys of the 15Sth Ari- zona regiment on their arrival from overseas.
Bisbee daily review., 1919-03-26
WRIT OF ERROR IN
 LIQUOR CASE ALLOWED

tt}y RevieW Leased -Wirel
 TUCSON. March 25-A writ Of er- TOT in favor Of Bart F. Hockett, liar " c. Wilson, Mrs. Cleo Wilson and D. M. Phillips. convicted defendants in the S1OO,0OO liquor case tried re- gently in the United States district court here, was allowed today by Judge William H. Sawtelle. and the case Will be heard by the court Of ap- peals at San francisco on the de- fendants' assignment of error within the next 30 days. Tn the meantime the defendants may secure their lib- erty on bond Of S10.00O each.
Bisbee daily review., 1919-03-26
ORDERED TO
 REPAIR BROKEN PANE

PHOENIX, March 25-Emmet Meek, found guilty of burglary today n Judge Stanford's court, was given a two years suspended sentence on the condition that he repair the damage done to the store which he robbed and the cost of the prosecution. Meek smashed a window to.gain entrance to a business house at Chandler and this. aside from the costs of the case, will be tine main item in the bill against him.
Bisbee daily review., 1919-03-26
cARNgs-sWANN WEDDING.

Mckinley Carnes and Miss Osla Swann were married Monday night at the Baptist church by the Rev. H. C. Compton. Mir. Carnes recently came here from Texas where his father at present resides, while Miss Swann, who is 9 niece of Mrs. E. Ragsdale, has resided in this district for many years.
Bisbee daily review., 1919-03-26
OSHKOSH TEAM TAKES
 LEAD IN TOURNAMENT
tpr Review Ieased Wfre)

TOLEDO. March 25.-The AthenS hotel five of Oshkosh. Wis. went into first place in the American Bowling congress tournament on the late shift tonight with a team score of 2992, S3 pins above the Lincoln Life Insurance company of Ft. Wayne, which had held the lead since March 20.
 The Athearns scored 965 in their first game, S99 in the second and 1928 in the third.
Bisbee daily review., 1919-03-26
euEaTs AT COPPER QUEEN.

The following are guests at the Cop per Queen hotel: s. c. Lees, Chicago; c. L. Keen and wife, Denver; A L. Bentley. Dallas; Mrs. W. J. McCOr- mack, Cananea; c. w. Hartman, San -Bernardino; s. NJ Kent, Los Angeles, and Pete Burke, Tucson.
Bisbee daily review., 1919-03-26
BEGINS SENTENCE.

C. L. Cummings, Tombstone busi- ness man, receE5ly sentenced to serve 50 days in jail and pay fine of S2O5 on a charge that he received stolen goods from minors, commenced his sentence in the county jail yesterday The state supreme court sustained the verdict of the superior court.
Bisbee daily review., 1919-03-26
RAIN AND SNOW BRING
 CHA RIVER RAISE

PHOENIX, March 25.-Rains and melting snow on the headwaters of the Gila river have caused Q consider able rise in the stream, according tol reports at the weather bureau. Ray Junction records a stage or slightly more than eur feet.
Bisbee daily review., 1919-03-26
vIslroRs, pAY Ar CAME.

Today will be celebrated as visitors day at Camp Logan, where the high school military cadets are encamped at Hereford. A large number of pa rents and friends have signified their intention to visit the camp today, which will be devoted to interesting events.
Bisbee daily review., 1919-03-26
FLIES 33O MILES
 WITHOUT LANDING

COLUMB s. C., March Z5.-A Handley Paige airplane reached Elmer son field today from Langley field, Virginia, the flight of 33O miles being made without landing. The machine is bound for Ellington field, Texas, from Elizabeth, N. J.
Bisbee daily review., 1919-03-26
TWENTY MEN LAlp oFF.

Twenty men employed by the Briggs shaft were laid off yesterday. All the effected men are single and are those who were empIOyed by the com pany last.
Bisbee daily review., 1919-03-26
FELL FROM SIDEWALK.

While walking on the sidewalk in front of the Miners store yesterday morning, Robert Galley slipped and fell. striking his heau on the walk Officers took the man to the hospital, where his wound was dressed. He was able to return to his home.
Bisbee daily review., 1919-03-26

meeting held by the city council yes terday it was agreed that Mayor Jacob Erickson and City Engineer p. H. Hal leck, make a trip to the coast cities for the purpose of inspecting and test ing the several paving systems now i> use in these cities.
Bisbee daily review., 1919-03-26
FINED s25 FOR JoYRIpINe.

Bert Brown was fined S25 in Judge J. L. Winters court yesterday for driving an automobile while in an in- tOxicated condition. Brown was ar rested Saturday night by Deputy Sher- fir Jack Rysn after Brown ran the car into the side of the road. The officer then learned that the car had been Queen hotel.
Bisbee daily review., 1919-03-26
PAVING PLANS UNDER WAY.

Now that the paving bond issues have been voted upon favorably it is the intention of the mayor and city council to prepare plans and other necessary details preparatory to com mencing the work At an informar
Bisbee daily review., 1919-03-26
LOCAL ELK DIES.

Word was received here yesterday of the death of Thomas Nichols, who resided in California MT. Nichols formerly resided in this district and was a member of the local Elks lodge.
Bisbee daily review., 1919-03-26
MINING LECTURE.

Two mining. lectures will be given at the Y. NJ. C.. A. this afternoon and evening. The lectures are along prac- tical lines and are a great benefit to miners. The lectures are free to the public.
Bisbee daily review., 1919-03-26
FROM WEST VIRGINIA.

"Micky' Welch returned yesterday from Nitro. ". Va, where he had been working for several months in the government plants.
Bisbee daily review., 1919-03-26
TO DOUGLAS.

City Marshal J. z. 1empton was in Douglas yesterday, where he appeared as a witness in the case of a Mexican who evaded the draft.
Bisbee daily review., 1919-03-26
KEYSTONE COMES IN

Mir. J. W. Hogan left today for Tulsa, Okla, to look over the new Keystone we'll which is now down 1900 feet and flowing 100 barrels daily. The following telegram was the req son for Mir. Hogan's departure:
 Tulsa, Okla, March 21, 1919 J. W. Hogan,
 Bisbee, Ariz.
 Shot Keystone we'll today. Looks good for at least 100 barrels. Has made several flows this afternoon. Your leases look very valuable and we presume we shall see you here soon.
 POMEROY & HAMILTON. The Keystone well adjoins the prop erty Of the Arizona Oklahoma Oil G Gas company situated in Pawnee cOun- ty. Okla. A small amount of stock is for sale at the offices of L. J. Overlook and Collins & Bretherton at s1 per sbare Adv
Bisbee daily review., 1919-03-26
TO VISIT CAMP.

C. F. Philbrook. superintendent of schools, will motor to the cadet camp this morning. The board of trustees also expects to make the trip.
Bisbee daily review., 1919-03-26
CONDITION MORE HoPEFuL.

The condition OI Harry Mccoy was reported to be more favorable last night and his chances for recovery are considered better
Bisbee daily review., 1919-03-26
RETuRNs TO PHOENIX.

Mrs. J. P. HCdgsoR and Miss HOds- son. Mrs. C. r. Butler and Mrs. II. 4. Hilliman will leave this evening On the Golden State limited for Phoenix. Mrs. HodgsOn and her daughter have been visiting in this district for two weeks from their home in Morenci.
Bisbee daily review., 1919-03-26
v. M. c. A. WORKER ILL.

E. V. Thompson. secretary of the boys department of the '. M. c. A, is suffering from an attack of influenza on the Logan ranch at Hereford. Thompson caught cold while at the
Bisbee daily review., 1919-03-26
WILL MoroR TO TEXAS.

Walter Evans of the Miners and Merchants bank will motor to Ranger, Texas this week, leaving this morn ing.
Bisbee daily review., 1919-03-26
ITO MAKE EASTERN TRIP.

Mrs V Martin will leave this morn ing for Kansas City, where she will visit for a short time.
Bisbee daily review., 1919-03-26
10 PHOENIX.

l.. 4. TOvrea left last night for Phoe- nix, where he will visit for a few days attending to business matters.
Bisbee daily review., 1919-03-26
RETURNS FROM TRIP.

Mrs. w. H. Brophy returned yester day from an extended trip over the state
Bisbee daily review., 1919-03-26
BUSINESS VISITORS HERE.

Carl s. Reeves, Fl Paso; Pike Burke. Tucson, and I. c. Thomas, Ajo, are in Bisbee in the interests of oil business.
Bisbee daily review., 1919-03-26

RETURNS TO CITY,.
 After an illness of a week Patrol man Billy Sherrill retAned to duty last night
Bisbee daily review., 1919-03-26
TO COAST.

Mrs. Anna Leroy will return to her home on the coast this morning. Mrs Leroy formerly resided in this city
Bisbee daily review., 1919-03-26
Tips of the Town


Bisbee yesterday with his little son, who will undergo an operation this week
Bisbee daily review., 1919-03-26
VISITING HERE.

Attorney F. C. Struckmeyer of Phoe- nix is a business visitor here.
Bisbee daily review., 1919-03-26

home, where he is being cared for His condition is greatly improved
Bisbee daily review., 1919-03-26
RETURNS TO BIseEE.

Frank Walsh has returned from . trip to Casa Grande.
Bisbee daily review., 1919-03-26
TO FL PAso.

Miss Esther Cummings, accOmpan jed by a young girl who will be place; in an academy, has lett Tor Fl PasO.
Bisbee daily review., 1919-03-26

HERE FROM HEREFORD.
 Val Policy of Hereford arrived 1T
Bisbee daily review., 1919-03-26
Business Locals
RocKHILL's STAGE

ROCKHILL'S STAGE
 Bisbee-Tombstone. Leave Bisbee, Bisbee Auto company, 7:45 a m., 1:3O p. m. Phone Bisbee ,. Adv. Painter and Paper Hanging, Signs
 C. ]. BRANDT
 Box 15O. 27 Broadway. Phone 456. L. L. Gilman sells the New Edison, "The Monograph With a Soul" Adv
Bisbee daily review., 1919-03-26

Everyone is more than satisfied with the auction sale Still running daily at A. Z Megede, the Lowell jew eler M-26
Bisbee daily review., 1919-03-26
BIG MAsouERAnE

PalaminOs school. near Hereford. Saturday, March %. Ft. Huachuca band Everyone welcome. M-29
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-07-24

L. c. Hutson and ]. E. Holloway
when the letter, a Melton follower
trimmed his opponent two to one
The Morgan stock was selling at
above par after the next set-to as
Anderson took the bit in his teeth
and ran away with Harris to the
tune of three-nothing. In the final
session recorded, however, the tourney
was all square again when Ambris-
ter fell on his opponent, Shultz, and
ironed out three to nothing vic.
tory, giving each team nine points.
Playing is expected to be fast and
furious today and tomorrow as the
dinner is cheduled for tomorrow ev-
ening. There are IS matches yet on
schedule and the committee points
out that if they are all finished by
tomorrow evening, some tall playing
will be necessary. Arrangements
have been made for a number of
matches today. The course has
been placed in good shape and the
golfers are taking an added inter.
est in the pastime.