The Rock Island Argus from Rock Island, Illinois • Page 5

THE ROCK ISLAND ARGUS, SATURDAY, MARCH 29, 1913. MAYOR ISSUES A CALL TO HEADS OF ORGANIZATIONS Concerted Relief Work to Planned to Aid Flood Sufferers. Be MEETING AT NEW HARPER Hi Crttzena Who Are Interested Art Invited to Attend Contributions Are Made. Rock Island, March 29. Edl-tor The Argus: As we learn of the bju-rowteg dttailH of flood' and storm disasters which have covered so large a part of the country and realize the appalling loss of life ami rreat eufferinc to t.i.

thousands who barely escaped with their lives and could not take sufficient clothes or provide themselves with bedding, of the hundreds whose homes are wrecked and made uninhabitable, with jraunt hunger, famine, sickness and suffering in their midst, we ask if anyone will hesitate to lend aid and assistance In relief work In Rock Island and vicinity? Many of uh are anxious to help In many ways. Ve desire to send food, clothing, medicine, bedding and other supplies. Will not some of our leadins citizens join in the Issue of a fTl for shoes, food, medicine i nd betiding plan for th Rahrinp. pack'tiR and shipping of the nam-" Tt olty of Koek Island surely ought to do more than give money. If the new Woman's club will start on a systematic canvas it will be surprised tt the splendid reef p-lion It will receive and uniold good It caff flu.

it II. 1,1 I- cation and Superintendent Hayden win arart school children to work, the hoys and girls will be benefitted one of the noblest experiences l.bey can receive Let pas-tota, eldem and church people make their houses tit worship centers from which a noble work will radia'e so well deeds of mercy go hand in hand witn pruvcr for tits needy. 1 am sure a benefit concert by the Musical club would be well putronixcd The receipts from a wrestling bout would bear mute testimony flint many a strong man athletically inclined has a tender heart when lie inn perform acts of mercy. The people of liock Island could send wenrine. apparel for from alio to l.OOii destitute people and never miss It It tlirv aire sending potatoes nnd apples lron the Pacific const why c'ltinot send food from Kock Islund.

At the time of the San Frnncisoo disaster It was experienced that urgent demand was so great and mefMis of diftrib.it ion so iliflieult that If foort wns pa ked in cartons. In pasteboard lunch boxes and then in wooden cases it would be a great aid When pm ked in homes, churches, etc. would it not be wci! to p.i as (hough it were a p. i i.i.r or luur persona, so car'on will not consist eutiiely of cheese and another of bread anil butter, otherwise one fsiM'ty might pet iiothn I. ii' cheese- ami another tiread im.l Lifer? c.iarse i ases ouid be most welcome.

Delivery o' wearing apparel could be wisely facilitated If outside of p.ickngn was marked plainly lit year old boys suit, nuin'r trovse-s. unist V.i'k venr o'd girls dn indies' Si.e shoes, etc Some people vi; ci'-o but lifle KOCK IS LAN D. PARIS SAYS That as warmer weather approaches, the inclinations of the leadwirj milliners are tending more toward the medium and larger shapes. Many of the small hats are smart and chic that the women who wear them cannot be persuaded to give them up; however the broader brims wll turntn a protection to the 'ace and eyes which may win theem favor. The highest French authorities seem to agree that the small hat will continue, but must share its popularity with he larger shape.

Some of the lovely styles in the larger models created by Surnne Talbot arc rceiving much Paris commendation. Under the inspiration of these models "Karzman" has deekjK a wonderful group of Garden Hats and some very effective Poke. Our confidence in the Poke predictions enable us to present them as a feature aomwhat earlier than others. Never a where so wide a range shape and size of hats or such ariot oi color in trimmings prevailed never have buyers selected a faet ar so frequently. Their promptness in coiitig demoastxarmg be yond question their pleasure and satisfaction iwth our selections.

A boutrTnl reward for our conscieatious endeavor hi that, we are able to furnish this superior service to so large a number of patrons. Tbe U. S. Express Co. has just brought to our doors two case containing twenty-eight of the famous Elzee models, and they are now just being taken from their Itoxes.

While thes styles may seem rather extreme we can assure you that thy are absolutely correct sfid will be much admired by lovers est millinery. You are invited to call and view these finest ample of the milliners handiwork. Will Eock Island Fail? All about us, all over the state of Illinois, all ever the United States, cities are responding to the call for help for the stricken people in the inundated districts In Ohio and Indiana. And the crest of the flood has not passed the lower Mississippi cities. There will be need, great need, for further assistance.

Rock la-land ia doing something but not enough. The mayor haa issued a proclamation, the local banks are receiving monetary contributions. The Argus is receiving funds for the flood sufferers, and the police station has been designated by the mayor as a place for supplies in clothing and food. Moltne and Davenport are doing themselves proud. How about Rock Island? There should be some organized movement here.

The Argus believes the people are ready to respond. Mayor Schrlver this afternoon issued a call for a meeting at the New Harper at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon to adopt some course of action. Included in the call are the presidents of various organizations. Much valuable time has already been lost. But It ia not too late.

money but will joyfully contribute I clothes and food, most acceptable to the stricken, and though some money ill he contributed at banks as at present arranged, by a sys- i tematic and general endeavor on the part of every man, woman and i child, we will help a thousand where we do a hundred now. (live us an opportunity to help in many ways. We have contributed some money but we waut to do much more. I I I Mayor II. M.

Schriver issued a call today to heads of the various organ- iy.Rtu.ns of 'he city the Rock Island-. club, the Business Men's association, i the Women's club, the banks, I the labor federations, and the Kke to meet with him at the parlors of the Sew Harper house t( morrow afternoon at 2 o'clock to pian 4 concerted action towards re- lief work for the sufferers of the flood- ed districts in Ohio and Indiana. All i other citizens, who are interested, are invited to attend and it is to be hoped that 'here will be a big (lock island is to do its full snare in i alleviating the sufferings of the flood victims. Rtll.KOtn rommercial Asent Tom Murray re- eived a communication today from the Chicago offices of the Rock Island linen, conveying tne iniormauon mat the Rock Is.and lines will transport yc.urjg man brimful of energy and pos-! known and most respected of the Ger- give this up to engage in manufactur-free of charge all food, clothing, medi- BeeBe(j 0f geat ability. His genial na- man practitioners in the three cities irg a compressed air pump of his own I cine ana supplies for tne reiier or sur- ferers in the Omaha storm zone and the Ohio-Indiana flood district.

Sup- pliea must be consigned to mayors and i relief committees, in order to be ex- empt from charge. It is understood that a number of eastern lines have ft llow ed the example of the Rock Island. MO SKY KNT TO R.AK. The liberality of people is shown by the contributions which are beitvg received daily at the ioca! batiks. The sum of $41 was received at 'he I State bank today, making a to'a! of! which this institution has re-! I ceied The Peonle'n National collect- I ed $11.20 today and the othr banks I also received drnations.

The Moline flow company proved i's generosity bv contributing to the flood victims ai.d other manufacturing con- crns of that city are manifesting I mnrh intprAfir in the pamnalfn for funds to relieve the distressed. The I'ni'ed States Fxpremi company tus offered to cary free any consign- 1 of supplies to the flood district 1 ILL. VHS VOZi of tbe beautiful and THE DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATES FOR JUSTICES OF PEACE AND CONSTABLES fl -r h-r' JAi 4 -'Ajfi- James W. Maucker For Justice of the Peace. 1 The democratic ticket for justices of the peace and constables, like that for assistant supervisors, is one of the i strongest that has ever been put be- fere the people of Kock Island ton-.

ship by any political party. James W. Maucker, candidate for i jvstice of the peace, Is fast taking a pli ce in the front rank of the legal pro- fession. Maucker i6 one of the youngest practitioners in Kock Island, i having ouiy recently attained his -6th I year. Mr.

Maucker is a Kock Island product, having been born and raised in this city. Me attended the public schools and graduated from the Rock Island high school with the class of lf'04. He then decided to take up the study of law and matriculated at the University of Michigan, from which institution he graduated with the highest honors. In lHi'T he was admitted to the bar and immediately embarked upon his legal career in the city of Chicago, where he practiced for two years, his efiorts meeting with marked success. He then removed to his home town and has sinoe been making rapid strides In his profession.

Mr. Maucker is an able attorney, exceptionally well versed in legal affairs, and has been interested in many big cases. He is a prominent member of the Elks and has at all times been active in affairs concerning the welfare pf th. Hfv i8 a clean cut ture and pleasant manner have won provided, of course, the shipments are made to the proper authorities there. Note ot the Campaign Three of the democratic candidates before next Tuesday's election have C.

J. Smith, nominee for reelection to the office of police magistrate, is just out of the house after a week's confinement to his bed. V. C. Peck, nominee for jusiice of the peace, sus-I tained severe injury tiy stepping on a large Jiail while at work in he Deere Co.

warehouse in Moline re- I Centlv, wirh result that he cannot get about, the nail having penetrated the ball of the foot. Mr. Peck is anxious that his friends should know why he is unable get around among them i In the ciosing days of the campaign. Henry C. Hinrichs.

nominee for sssis-t-act supervisor, sends greetings to hi friends from his sick b'd. beirg a i sufferer from rheumatism and asks that they remember him from now until the close of the po lb election day. Ask the candidate for supervisor, who ie runnir. fcr reiec' lun, why he voted to keep the evidence secured by ihe committee which investigated the sheriff's off.ee our of the records and In the har.ds of an ofTicial body which will neve reused to exist before the nexr regular meeting of the board and which will, therefore, not be accountable for any further report. Louis Ohlweller.

Henry Ruben. Elmer McDole. Vincent A. Murphy and Henrv C. Hinrichs.

the democratic candidates for assistant supervisors ae first cass men in every particula and their election will insure a new-order of things in the conduct of o.aun-tv affairs. The democratic nominees for Justices of the peace, W. Maucker, Carl Kuehl and W. C. Peck, are reliable, efficient and honorable men, who will be creditable in the highest sense to the offices they seek.

i I The next "gvmfest" of the various i Frank J. Bachman comes from one of the oldest and roos' respected fam- i c- A this secMou ilies in South Rock Island will be held In the beautiful new b.tild-and is himself one of the best known irp jn this city, which now in and most highly esteemed. He would process of erection. Last evening the make a conscientious aud repr-senta- Moline association entrained and an tiv supervisor. rnvitaticn to hold the next affair in this city was arcep ed.

The date will I The democratic candidates for as- be determined by the physical direc- iatant supervisor are all capable and represenrative men. who will make model members of the county body. Elect them and gain a new deal hi county affairs. Atk Khe supervisor, who is a can didate for reelection, why he support- ed tb special Investigating eommi'tee I la It effort to keep the evidence it W. C.

Peck For Justice of the Peace. for him a host of friends, hile his legal ability has given him a most sat-! isisictory clientele. AVilliam C. Peck, also a nominee for justice of the peace, is a native of Belmont county, Ohio, here he as born in 1S56. He received the rudiments of h's education in the public schools at his native piace and afterwards spent two and a half year? in Franklin col- lege.

New Athens, Ohio. Coming west in 1878 he located in Louisa county, low where he taught i in the public schools. He also taught in Henry and counties IS years in all on a first i lass certificate. Moving to Kock Island 18 years ago, being weary of the confinement of the school room and desiring open, outside work for the benefit of his health, he hf.s been since employed at various oc- cupations at the Kock Island arsenal. Deere and Mansur company, and is now with the John Deere Plow com-, pe.ny.

i For the last two summer seasons he has been custodian of the Seventh ave- fue boulevard, and is a public spirited citizen who bears the high regard of aU who know him. Carl Kuehl, likewise a candidate for justice of the peace on the democratic tif ket. has been a resident of Rock Is-! land for 22 years. He is a practicing attorney, and a former newspaper man, i having been connected with the Yolks I Zeitung of this city and Der Demokrat of Davenport. He was born in Prussia end served in the Franco-Prussian war a member of the 4th battery, 9tn regiment, heavv field pieces.

He was admitted to the bar March 22. 1877. in Davenport and is one of tne best and is in every way qualified to make secured out of the hands of the state's attorney. And thev do sav that after all two of the candidates for assistant super- i visors on the r- gulur republican tick are bull moosers pure and simple, i Now would not that give you a frost? I And so soon at that. Charles Smith deserves to be re- i elected police magistrate.

And bis hosts of friends propose to see to it that! he is reelected. a are worthy f( the Mike Mintz oSlice of tow n-bni your vote. ship bl-s. (live Vote onlv the democratic circle. M'ENiBY is urn AS PROSECUTOR K.

(t'ms'ej this moruins named liasn McKniry as special proseout iiz ttt'orney in the George Ar.navorian luanslaughter case, which is to oom for tr'al in a few days. This was taken on 'he petition ft S.a'e's Attorney K. Thompson, whr acted as a'toraey for when 'he latter appeared before th1 coroner's jury, which laid the a bis feet for the of Tovmus Avakian, wtl0 died being struck by a chair. Cnder the law, 51r. Thompson is rendered ir.eli-eible to trv ti raf- he new perforce appear client.

against his former vY.M.G.A.GYMFEST PROVES SUCCESS Athletic Entertainment in Moline Last Evening Is Well Attended Next Affair Here. tors. The Rock Island association was represented by a group of athlete wno acquitted themselves creditably, (although they have had to do withou: gymnasium facilities for some time. in the par'y from here were Harry Sniffer, Willis Albert Cooke, Curt I-undeen. Ray Wilson, George Baker, A.

E. Sswau and H. C. Fuimer. I i i it i 1 i.

i I -'4 I I i i Carl Kuehl For Justice of the Peace. a model justice of the peace. Mr. Kuehl is Co years of age and unmarried. Samuel M.

Fitzpatrick, democratic candidate for the office of constable, has been a resident of Rock Island for 3" years past and in that time he has learned the public needs. He has a large acquaintance, having been a blacksmith for many years, but at present he is incapacitated and unable to follow his usual employment. Mr. Fitzpatrick is a native of Mer- i county but has resided in Rock Is- I land for the most part since he was 5. years old.

He spent some years in ttie east and for a year was a deputy sher- i itT of Butler county, Pennsylvania. Ex-, cc pt for this one position he has never been a candidate to serve the people ia a public way. Mike Mintz is one of the two democratic candidates for the office of constable. He is well known and has a strong following who will work to see him elected. He has been a rather un- willing candidate once or twice before for the same position he now seeks.

and it is a case of tbe office seemng the office. Mr. Mintz has lived in Rock Island i practically all his life. He was in the bicycle repair business for years and i only within the last few years did he Invention. COWDERY GUILTY SAY THE JURORS I wt-re given by a quartet from Augua-Moline Man Convicted Of Un- Tana college and Messrs.

DeLay and natural Crime Against His Own Daughter, WILL BE SENT TO PEN well as the entire freshman class of which the deceased had been a mem-Jury Spends 12 Hours In Balloting Be-! bf The rema)n8 we taken to Co. fore Arriving at a Unani- lun.bia City, last evening for mous Verdict. After 12 hours of deliberating, the jury in the Truest 15. Cowdery iucei-t ase in the circuit court returned a verdict of guilty, and as a r'-sult the Moline man will be sentenced to the penitentiary for a moft unnatural crime which he perpotrflted on his own ir daughter. Hose.

The report of the jury' was made this mornir.s. The verdict was reach-led just before the suu rose, p.rid the jurors were tired out when they appeared in court, following a long nj-ht of wrangling and balloting. No tie-; tails of r.h ir session could be ascertained, but it seems a certainty that one or more of their number held out for a long time against the general belief, which was that. Cowdry was guilty as charged. CAE IS SHORT 0R.

The case was to th? Jury yesterday evening after a remarkably short trial. State's Attorney F. E. Thompson and his associate, Hon. William McHn'ry, presented the state's evidence In conclusive manner and i with dispatch.

Four witnesses were put IT- to for MM 1 II III I "W7 Hi I VA mmm on who gave the complete details of the i case. These showed that Cowdery had assaulted his own daughter and was the father of a child which was born In January. The daughter her self was the chief witness of the state, and her story was sufficient in Itself to harden most men's hearts against, the father. The defense made a weak effort to impeach the states testimony by attacking the girl's reputation for veracity. Taylor Stewart represented the defendant.

STKAT-IOV C.ISK NK T. The next case on the criminal trial 1 list is that of Walter who is charged with malicious mischief. Stxat-ton is accused of breaking a window in I. jewelry store. J.

K. Sect has leeii named by the court to defend hira. The case will be taken up Mouday. MOUNE YOUTH IS CALLED BY DEATH Leo Mullane Answers Summons While Asleep in His Bed at Parents' Home. I.eo Mullane.

son of Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Mullane. Eleventh avenue and Eleventh street, Moline, was found 1 dead in his bed this morning when members of his family went to his room to arouse him. Heart trouble is believed to have been the canse.

An in- quest was determined on by Coroner i C. J. Meyer. A sister of the deceased heard him enter the house at 11 o'clock last night and states that he went at once to his 1 room. Nothing more was heard fromiTer tHinP knocked down three times, him and aeri he failed to put in an ap- jtne ntCT- submitted to arrest and nc-pearance for breakfast this morning, com pa tiled Kinney to the box at Third morning.

his room was entered. He was dead. He was born in Moline ia 1888 and had lived there all his life. Personal Points Miss Mildred Dodge of the Rock Island high school has gone to Chicago for a visit with Mrs. Fred Merrifield.

Miss Edna B. Thompson of the faculty of the Monmouth high school visited today at the home of Mr. sjid Mrs. W. G.

Xander. She was en route to her home in Clinton. Mrs. E. E.

Burning of Portland, and Miss Vera Arnold of Brown jng. are guests of Mr. snd Mrs. f. D.

Seward, Thirtieth street and Nineteenth avenue. --Qiiiy" xeal who has signed with I the Danville Three Eye team thiB sea- i son, departed this afternoon to ans-wer the call of duty. Neal has been wlnter- 1 ing in Rock Island. He is expected by njg manT frjonds to land a place among the twirlera this year. Obituary Fl'WEnAI.

OF MISS HART. The funeral of Miss Marguerite Hart was held from the home, 1164 Nineteenth street, in Moline, yesterday afternoon. Rev. J. A.

Hurley, pastor of the First Baptist church, officiated, assisted by Dr. E. F. Bartholomew of Augustana college. Musical selex-'tiona Gilbert of the Baptist church.

The pallbearers were members of the frebhnuin class of Augustana college which granted a half holiday to the students to attend the services. Dr. Gustav Andreen was present, as burial. E. E.

LAMP MOVES INTO NEW QUARTERS. E. E. Lamp, who has conducted a plumbing shop at 325 Seventeenth i street for a number of years, has re- I moved to his new and larger quarters at 619 Seventeenth street. The new store is 30x70 feet, with a storage room in the rear 60x30 feet.

Mr. Iauip'4 i rew shop on Seventeenth street is one of tne largest anti nnest equippea plumbing establishments in the tri-cities. The shop has all the latest equipments of a modern plum Ding fclir.n Yt I.iTnr. U'ilt lif find tfj irivfi vou estimates on vmir tilmnhlntr not water, steam and vacuum heating. They sell exclusively wells and cistern Pmps in this locality.

His efficient knowledge of the business justly entitles him to your patronage. (Adr.) Weekly Bank Statement. New York. March 2. Weekly tank statement: Clearing house ranks and trust companies hold flo.

763.000 reserve in excess of legal requirements. Ixan increased and net deposl's increased J21.54S.OCO. recommend Baking Powder all others. It is indispensable finest food." United Cooks and Pastry Cooks Association of the United States. BAD MAN BATTLES WITH THE POLICE Murderous Negro Resists Arrest and Fierce Struggle Takes Place.

PRISONER FINALLY CriAIrjED Harbors Grudge Against Kinney and Herkert Hunts Them With Loaded Revolver. Attacked by a murderous nero nnu man In a joint located at 2510 Third avenue, Otficer Kinney engaged in a terrific struggle early this morning, and was only able to land his prisoner after he bad foored hini four t4mes and placed him in chains. Cha're were overturned, furniture was demolished and clothing torn during the battle, which was wneed for nearly IS minutes. The necro, George Ford, was finally landed ju the pat.rol WMgon. and this morning was sentenced to 40 days in the county jail.

About 12:30 last night the poTlce re ceived a can Trom the Third avenue place. Mrs. Ford aked for help, stating that, she feared for her life and that her husband had already beaten hery cruelly. Kinney and Herkert responded, and the minute they entered the door, Ford rushed Kinney, who met him with drawn club. TKIF.ti TO ESCAPE.

The combatants clinched and went to the floor In a heap. Jumping to their feet, the fight was continued. Af- avenue and Twenty-fourth street. There the prisoner made a break for liberty, and when caught started another attack. Officer who had the woman in custody, pulled his and struck FVird over the head, stunning him for a moment and giving Kinney time to put the chains on the bad man.

Ford is tlie same man who Jumped out, of the patrol and made his escape when arrested about three weeks ago. He was recaptured a few hours afterward. Since his liberation from the comity jail, the negro haa vowed vengeance upon Kinney and Herkert, and was yesterday reported to be looking for the policemen itjj a gun. FIFTH AVENUE IS ORDERED PAVED The board of local improvements this afternoon ordered the paving of Fifth avenue from Nineteenth to Twenty-third streets with a floral boulevard in the center. It will be as-phalted on the sides and will probably be one of the prettiest and most needed improvements ever made in Rock Island.

TAKE AN APPEAL FROM LOCAL COURT Judge R. W. Olmsted today sustained a demurrer to the amended and additional pleas of the respondent in the mandamus case entitled J. A. Campbell vs.

J. J. Taiman. An order will be drawn compelling the respondent, J. J.

Taxman, to show his authority for conducting a saloon at 3H'1 Fifth avenue. Attorneys William and J. T. Ken worthy have prayed an appeal to the appellate court, aud pending aetUement there the order of the circuit court here will stayed. Attorneys B.

I. Connelly and C. J. Searle represent Mr. Campbell.

JOINT COMMITTEE STILL LOOKING AT FURNITURE The Joint committee representing the various Masonic bodies of the ciiy busied themselves yesterday afternoon Icoking over samples and illustrations i of furniture for the new temple. A i dozen concerns are after the contract which will amount, to about $8,000, anil the committee will make no decision KdYirc loolinc nvw fl. u'ttreu nf nftr-h of the bidders. LA PORTE VANSANT, BARITONE and teacher of singing will more in'o h's new studio at Ko lby's Music house feecond fioorl avenue. April 2.

Mr. VanSanf spent ten year I i student, sincer and In. struc'or. He was a pupil of the cele. brated Gfialdoni of Milan, Italy, and Mono Masson of the Paris Conserva.

toire. Evening ranged. lessoiiB can be ar- i the Royal as superior II II il.