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i THE ROCK ISLAND ARGUS, FRIDAY,' MARCH 27. 1014. :. I "I J lit ELECTRICAL MEN IN PROTEST OVER A NEW ORDINANCE Members of Local Brotherhood Claim Attempt is Being Made to "Boycott." OPPOSE LICENSE PLAN Declare Under Previsions of Proposed Measure Heavy Penalty Imposed on Contractors. I Members of local e'.ectrical morkers brotherhood are bitterly opposed to amendment to tbe ordinance now pending before the city commission relative to requiring electricians to hare- Hawses and file a bond before being all ed to work at tbe trade. ' It is chta-ped by the local that an at: tempt is .being made to "boycot mem bers of tbie local and to allow certain persons In the electrical business to monopolize- the same. ! At a meoCing of the, local yesterday the following resolutions were adopt ed: Rock Island. IK.. March 26. 1911. To the Honorable -.Mayor and City Conjmiasionersof the.wClty of Rock Is land. III. Dear Sirs: We. the undersign rd officers of the International Brotherhood of Electri cal Workers. local No. 103. nock Is land. III., acting for said local state. that a special meeting was called to consider tbe amendment to the ordi nance now pending, -before this honor able body. Not Consulted. la consideration, of the fact It ap pears to us t'aat there Is an attempt to boycott the Individual members of this local, and an attempt to allow certain persons In the electrical busi ness to monopolize the same, and in further consideration of the fact the members of the International Brother hood of Electrical Workers have not been consulted or represented in con sideration of the said ordinance or amendment as the case may be, the! following resolution was adopted and 'resolved by the International Brother hood of Electrical Workers at a meet ing of local No. 109 held in Rock Is land, III. on the- 26th day of March A. D. 1914: Hour attention Is respectfully called to toe objection and protest of the membership of said local to the adop tion) of any ordinance or amendment to airy ordinance that will be In re straint of contract! by a qualified mem ber with individual to do their elec trical work. Protsrt Monopoly. And be It further resolved, we re respectfully object to and protest against any ordinance that will allow any individual or set of Individuals to monopolize the electrical business as would be the result by the adoption of an ordinance requiring a heavy bond, imposing a heavy penalty upon inde pendent contractors or any matter in terfering with the right of the mem bers of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers to make such contracts to do electrical work as they de6lr. And be It further resolved. That a copy of these resolutions be presented by the undersigned officers to this honorable body for your consideration at the earliest opportunity. j C. X. ROSS. President. PICKS A DEBATER FOR SCHOOL CLASH Adelphic Society of Augustana Names L. . Jones for . Meeting at Chicago. V STATE COLLEGES ENTERED Illinois Association of Literary So cieties Will Have Two Day Program April 24-25. "LAST DAY OF SCHOOL COMMITTEE TO MEET The "Last Day of School" commit tee of the Broadway Men's class lias meeting scheduled at the Y. M .C, A. this evening .to complete their plans for the entertainment which they are to give on April 16 and 17. This comittee consists of E. O. Vaile. II. B. Hayden. W. S. Farks. C. A. Schoessel. E. A. Adams. R. C. Bur ton. E. M. Starr. L. S. McCabe, R. C. Smedley and W. M. Stenart. These men are hard at work on plans for the -ntertainnient. which was so success fully given last year, and which is to be repeated it. response to a popular demand. The program will somewhat re semble last year's, but In many re spects it will be entirely new and dif ferent. The same cast will perform as before. LIBERAL OFFER IS MADE FOR GROUPS Robert L. Hunter, commercial pho tographer, today announces that he will make cirkut group photographs of the student body of any educational institution or members of any church organization in the tri-clties at one half the regular rates for this class of work. The offer will extend to June 1. Tbe cirkut camera makes pictures 10 Inches wide and any length up to 12 feet. Word has been received from Northwestern university tnat aukus- tana has been chosen to take a prom inent part on the program at the first annual convention of the Illinois As sociation of Literary Societies to be held at the university April 24-25. This association was formed last fall and the Adelphic society at Augus tana is one of the charter members of the organization. The local col lege is to furnish a coed representa tive for the declamation contest in which the following colleges will par- tlrlnate: Northwestern and Illinois universities. Ewing. Carthage, Black burn. Eureka, Augustana, William- and Vashtl and Illinois State Normal There are two dual debates arranged for and Augustana is to participate in one of these, meeting Illinois Normal school. Prirjes are to be awarded the winners of the debates, and first, sec ond and third in the declaration con tests. Names Representative. The Adelphic society at its meet ing last evening elected L. E. Jones to represent them in the dual debate. The coed representative is to be chosen by a local contest which will be held soon. This contest promises to be a spirited one as six coeds nave already registered. Notice to Contractors. Bid will be received at the Mayor's office at 9 a. m. April 6, 1914, for con structing sewer and watermains on Seventh and Eighth avenues from Thirtieth street to Thirty-fourth street. II. M. SCH RIVER, Mayor. (Adv.) . LOCAL MAN IS CLERK AT STEAMBOAT OFFICE Leroy Philbrook, 924 Fourteenth and a half street has been appointed clerk of the Rock Island office of the White Collar steamboat line, which opens today. W. II. Lamont is in charge of the affairs of the company both here and in Davenport, but spends most of his time on the other side of the river. The Keokuk will be the first boat to leave this port, sailing Monday afternoon at 3:30. Powell Case Still Halted. The case against A. E. Powell, charged with abducting Miss Myrtle Connolly, was continued again 20 days today in the court of Justice C. J. Schroeder because the girl was not In court. We'll Save You Money On Your Footwear Our three -years D business has given the public a remarkable sav ing on thetr footwear. We have proven to the public that It was the big rolume of business that we wanted and were satisfied with a small profit. The public has shown their appreciation by giving us a 0 per cent increase over the previous year. This year we will give the public just a rood an opportunity, and in many instances a better opportunity than in the past year to save money on their foot wear, as we now well know that the rank and file is depending on us to furnish them with shoes at a small cost PIEKR .& COMPANY NEW YORK STORE 1517-19.21-23 Fifth Avenue MOLINE, ILL Remarkable Values in Women's Under w'r imMJ We are sole the Ami French Muslin Underwear or Mo line THESE garments are copies of French Convent-made under wear at a fraction- of original cost. Drawers and corset-covers made of fine nainsook, scalloped edge, hand Q- eyelet embroidery priced JZsk Gowns anoV skirts, double panel skirts with scalloped edges made of fine QO nainsook,, hand eyelet embroidery 37 OV A Sale of Women's Dresses New Spring Styles ! fJ$LM ninth J J y'iJ- 1rODELSmadeupof -L-fi- all-wool fine crepe, j. also silk crepe, voiles, taffetas in all the wanted colors blue, green, wis teria. Positively the most up-to-date line of new dresses we have ever shown. Prices from $20 down to $3.98 New Spring "Waists At 1.25 to 98c Kimono Sleeve Waists made of voile and mar quisettesa showing of waists not heretofore equaled at $2 and $2.50, go on sale at 1.25 and .5.LK)M I. I ' Mil , Jf AsssasSSSA fife!-- ' Ah 98c ' f ' 'Jl- JbJ "Bll I We are Showing Over Six Hundred New Spring Coats For Women and Misses QURELY in this great assort ment you can find just what you want. We emphasize a line of coats some 150 coats all sizes, made of splendid ma terials aseponge, iJengaline, fancy silks We place them on sale to morrow at $15 Our Aim Is to Show the Best Suits $17.50 In the tri-cities at from $25.00 and down. Suits that others ask 1-3 more for are no better, many times not so good in style or workmanship; suits at... We are showing many copies of higher priced models, well made of fine cloths, look like regu lar $25.00 suits, r ("A special J1 OU Specials in Wash Goods For Saturday's Selling Good quality 27-inch Mercerized Poplins in black and complete line ot foprmg shades, 1 1 V ' special tomorrow. . '2Q I Splendid quality Figured Messalettes in a pretty 4Q range of neat pattern, special value 1 J C i Better quality Figured Messalettes in shades of blacl, brown, delft and Copenhagen with beautiful col- OQ ored designs, special tomorrow "We show a choice selection of Printed Batist in 4 dainty colored patterns , excellent quality, for. ..xC 27-inch Striped Ratines in shades of pink, light blue, Copenhagen, delft, rose, brown, reseda, ecru and lavender, wonderful value at.. DC 36-inch Dress Linen, a quality of unusual merit, in shades of pink, rose, light blue ,Copenhagen, delft, brown, QQ tan, reseda and lavender; specilly priced., U s Handsome mixed Ratines in blue, pink tan, (r lavender and grey; wonderful value 40-inch Ratine Crepes, an entirely new weave; a material that will give excellent service in a Q popular line of colors OJC 40-inch Embroidered Creeps in cream grounds,(JM C with dainty colore dfigures, very dressy $)L.J Kayser Silk Gloves We are agents for the famous Kayser Silk Gloves known to be the best made. Our new Spring stock is complete for Easter selling-p-all the latest shades, black and white. Plain and embroidery backs, 16 button length, 12-button length, 2 and 3 clasp, wrist length, prices $1.75, $1.50, $1.00, 75c and , 50c New line of Chamoiset Gloves, white, black and colors, 16-but- ton length and wrist length, prices $1.00, hUo and . 25c NEW SPRING KID GLOVES All colors, black and white, each pair fitted -f ff j to the hand and guaranteed, $1.50 and JLeVfvf easons Why Why do we handle Dorothy Dodd Shoes? Because we cannot find a better shoe. If we could find one we would have it. After a good many years of experience with shoes we have come to toe conclusion there is only one line to sell in this store Dorothy Dodd's. That's why and that's reason enough for us. Does it satisfy you? All leathers and styles to select from. Women's Party Slippers 2.50 Made of fine satin in black, blue, white and pink, hand turned soles, silk pim-pon ornaments, short vamp and neat covered heeL Pumps Misses' Mary Jane and Baby Doll Pumps in patent and gun metal, low heels; one of the latest for the coming season; all sizes, at 2.75 Men' Pine Shoes with a drop toe in Mahogany, Tan and Gun Aletal Calf, Flat Forepart. Blind Eye lets or Buttons. Low heel; a shoe that looks and wears, $-00 for $4.00 and $4.50 Men's Shoes in Tan Calf. Gun Metal snd Vict Kid, built on all the new lasts. Button or lace at $2.4$ to $3.50 Ladies' Fine Colonial Pumps in Satin, Patent and Dull Leather with medium large tongue, with beau tiful ornaments. Kidney heels, built on the latest lasts, at $3.00 and $2.45 Ladies' Seamless Pumps, Two Strap and Button uxroras, in Dull Leathers. Patents and Velvets, at $1.45 to jLgs Boys' Shoes in Button and Bluches with light or heavy soles, the kind that wear and give comfort. all styles, at $1.35 to $2.50 Misses' and Children's Shoes in Tan, Gun Metal and Patent Colt, in many styles at $1.45 to.. $2.25 Misses' and Children's Kid Shoes in Button and Blucber style, at 98c to $1.45 Children's Shoes at 49c to $1.10 We're after your business. We are going to get It. Not through advertising not through friendship not through anything on earth but superior value. Better SbOes for Less Money. STEPHEN OSBORN, PIONEER, PASSES Is Said to Have Been the First White Male Child Born in , Knox County. AUGUST 9, 1830, THE DATE Spent Most of His Life at Knoxvilla But Had Been Living During Late Years With Children. Tbe death of Stephen Osborn, 83 years of age. occurred at 9:40 last night at the Mollne sanitarium. Mr. Osborn had been suffering for four months with uric poisoning, and three operations were performed in an ef fort to save his life, although physi cians held out small chance for bis recovery owing to his advanced age. He was the first white male child born in Knox county, the date being Aug. 9, 1S30, at Knoxville. He spnt the greater part of his life at Knox ville and was engaged In farming. He was united in marriage to Elizabeth Van Gilder In 1831 at Knoxville. She preceded him (n death 23 years ago, and since that time he had been mak ing his home with his children. Mr. Osborn was an active member of the First MethodlBt church at Kewanee, and Is well known among the old setr tiers in this vicinity. Some Live Here. Surviving are four sons, A. T. Os born of Alexis. III.; E. S. Osborn of Spokane, Wash.: S. J. and G. AV. Os born of Rock Island: one daughter, Mrs. Ella Thompson of Kewanee. 111.; three brothers. Robert M. of Frank fort, Kan., Thomas of Prescott. Iowa, and William of Glrard. Kan., and one sister. Mrs. Darlnda Van Gilder. White City, Kan. William H. Halley. News was received this morning bT Mrs. James Beardsley, 1108 First ave nue, of the death of her brother, Wil liam H. Halley, which occurred at 8 o'clock last at his home in Lincoln, Neb., after a sickness of five days' duration. Mr. Halley was 60 years of age, and years ago engaged in farming in this county, where Preemption is now lo cated. He left Rock Islam county about 40 years ago, and moved to Marion, Iowa and from there to Lin coln. He is survived by his wife and two daughters, four brothers, Robert Hal ley, Salem. Ore.; Isaao Halley. Chi cago: F. H. Caldwell. Britt, Iowa; ,J. W. Caldwell are also living and one sister, Mrs. James Beardsley of Rock Inland. Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at 2:30 from the home in Lincoln and burial to be made In cemetery at that place. . Funeral of Mr. Elisabeth Johnston.' -Funeral of Mrs. Elizabeth Johcstoa who recently die3 at Coal VaUey was held at 1 o'clock this afternoon from Iba Central Presbyterian church. Rev. David A. Johnson had charge of services. Interment was is CbiPP'"" nock cemetery- LIBERAL WOMEN HOLD . A MEETING IN MOLINE tu Tihr.l Women's leagu - . Rock island county, met this an" i T..rnr hail Moline. Speecn- HUWU IU A U Mw es were made by Henry L Wee'J rormer state legislator, Kuehl and J. C. Culley. represenUU" trades' union. mMt Reports of women workers , heard. Ice cream and cake w served as refreshments at the cw of the meeting. ROCK RIVER VALLEY BOOSTERS TO cuwc A meeting of the Rock Wr " ley Route association will be k Erie tomorrow afternoon at and A. E, Niasen will be PtwJ, denver an address. "r tt taken to organiae a big delea'r,,tlia visit Rock Island next Monday r - good roads doings.