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THE DAILY TIMES MARCH 17. 5 M'KEEBY A THIEF SINCE HIS EARLY CHILDHOOD DAYS? CHICAGO DETECTIVE SAYS SOCRIMINAL CAREER BEGAN AT AGE OF EIGHT DUET ROBS EX-CONGRESSMAN "Jimmy" and His "Pal," DeWees, Are Put Through Grilling Yesterday Afternoon by Member of Chi. cago Department "Jimmy" McKeeby, one of the gang of boy auto bandits caught by the Davenport police Sunday, Feb. 8, after a sensational chase which took both machines over the two mile route at an express train speed, has been a thief since he was eight years old, according to City Detective D. J.

Sullivan of Chicago who was in Davenport yesterday afternoon. He came here to quiz McKeeby; the youngest but conceded to be the "brains" of the gang, relative to the theft of several machines in which "Jimmy" was implicated, it is asserted. "McKeeby has good parents," Detective Sullivan said, "but despite wholesome home environments has persisted in traveling the wrong path since first donning knee trousers." Admits Wholesale Theits The lad when put through a grilling yesterday afternoon his cell by the Chicago detective admitted stealing two machines, a Chalmers and a Cadillac, and also two Fords, but would not tell the names of his "pals" in the latter job, Sullivan said. Sullivan said he desired to get from McKeeby information regarding two members alleged organized gang of auto thieves and whose whereabouts are still a mystery to the Chicago police. McKeeby and his "pal," Cliff.

DeWees, are said to be members of this "ring." "McKeeby came out with everything relative to himself but he positively refused to 'squeak' as he put it on anyone of his the detective asserted. The man, who McKeeby and DeWees in their written confessions made to the local police, stated they had held up in Chicago at Springfield avenue and Jackson boulevard, before coming to Davenport with the stolen auto, was ex-Congressman Edward J. Stack, Washington, boulevard, Reformatory Chicago. McKeeby was sentenced to St. Charles reformatory in Illinois for stealing automobiles, according to Sullivan, but escaped from that institution on October 29, with three other young fellows named Frank Ford, George Eck and William Dunsworth.

"The reason that Chief Halpin had requisition papers made out for DeWees and McKeeby and also sent the warrants here was because of fact that officer who received the call from the Davenport police regarding the capture of the boys, failed to record that a charge of highway robbery had been placed against them here," Sullivan said. we had known of this charge we would not have followed such a course and waited quietly until the boys had been tried in Davenport," the detective added. Albert Fink, the owner of the machine which McKeeby and DeWees stole, is a United States district attorney from California, was in Chicago at the time prosecuting some federal cases, Detective Sullivan said. De Wees is ill in jail at the present time with tonsilitis. Obituary Martin Thomas W.

Martin, a well known Scott county farmer, died at his home, northwest of Eldridge on the Utica Ridge late yesterday afternoon following a short illness Although Mr Martin had been in poor health for a number of months, his condition was never considered serious until several days ago. Heart trouble is attributed to have been the cause of his death. He was 39 years old. The deceased was born in Eldridge Oct. 18, 1874, and had resided in Scott county practically his entire life.

On Oct. 27, 1898, he was united in marriage to Miss Johanna Doyle, who survives him. In addition to his wife, he is sur- Take this Tonic Do you get tired easily, do you lack ambition, do you feel run down and lacking in vitality? Texall Sarsaparilla Tonic You need this good, reliable Spring Medicine that is guaranteed to help you, and aid in bringing back the healthy functions of your body. $1 the Bottle. Carl E.

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vived by one daughter, Miss Marie Martin, and three sons, Thomas, John and James Martin, all of Eldridge. Seven sisters, Mrs Margeret Hirl, Miss Rose Martin, Mrs Bridget McKinney, Miss Francis Martin, of Scott county; Miss, Martin, of Des Moines, Isabelle Martin and Mrs Mary McDonald, of Shelby, Ia. The funeral will be held from the home Wednesday morning at 11:30 o'clock with services at St. Ann's church, Long Grove. Interment will take place in the Long Grove cemetery.

Hartman Mrs Annie Hartman passed at her home, 1414 West Sixth street. at 3:45 o'clock yesterday afternoon following a lingering illness. Mrs Hartman was 34 years old at the time of her death. The deceased had been a resident penDayenport for from a number Muscatine, of years, Ia. She is survived by her husband, William J.

Hartman; her father, Henry Schlutz; sisters, Mrs Martha Buchanan and Mrs Fred Matin, three brothers, John, William and George Schlutz. Funeral services were held at the family home this afternoon at 1:30 o'clock. Following the services the body was sent to Muscatine, where interment will take place. Rathjen Raymond Adolph Rathjen, the 3 year old son of Mr and Mrs Adolph Rathjen of Walcott, died at Mercy hospital at 11:30 o'clock last night following a short illness. Pneumonia was the cause of his death.

The boy was born in Walcott Aug. 13, 1910, and had lived there ever since. He is survived by his parents, and Mrs Adolph Rathjen, a sister, Ellen, two brothers, LeRoy and Ferdinand Rathjen his grandarents, Mr and Mrs Jochim Rathjen and Mr and Mrs Henry Moeller and a great grandmother, Mrs Marie Feuerbach, all of Walcott. The funeral will be held from the home of his grandparents, Mr and Mrs Henry Moeller in Walcott, Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock with interment in the Walcott cemetery. Traynor Funeral The funeral of the late Frank Sylvester Traynor will be held from the family home, 217 Rock Island street, SMOKER WILL BE LIVELY AFFAIR Solid One Piece Porcelain Lining "'Like a clean China Dish" contribution to "PURE FOOD" is the famous Leonard Cleanable Refrigerator with solid, one-piece porcelain lining- -indestructible andbeautifulthe pride of every good housekeeper.

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Putnan. Bldg, Phone 1782-J. ALLIED PRINTING TRADES I LABEL COUNCIL 18 RI CITY Brief City News W. D. Moore, cashier of the City National bank of Omaha was a business visitor in Davenport, yesterday.

jswert Richter, exp. 598. A. Mahlstead of Lowden, a visitor with Davenport friends over Sunday, returned to his home last evening. Mrs.

R. V. Brown arrived from Ottumwa, yesterday evening as a delegate to the state convention of the R. N. A.

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WRESTLING EXHIBITION AS CHIEF ATTRACTION Entertainment Committee, Commercial Club, Prepared Best Social Features In Years The nature of the wrestling card, which will the Commercial club's big smoker Thursday night was disclosed today by members of the entertainment committee. The principal bout will be between a Davenport and Moline wrestler. The preliminary match will be between two Davenport boys. The wrestling will naturally be the big feature of the evening. The men are clever, and will give the club members a lively exhibition.

The entertainment Thursday evening will not be confined to wrestling alone. At least two acts will be secured from the Columbia theater. There will be free "Dutch" lunch. The entertainment committee plans to hold some sort of a big social feature in the summer and another in the fall. The events will be free to the members.

As an added attraction, it is announced that the "Stranglers'" quartet will warble freely during the evening. at 8:30 tomorrow morning with services at St. Anthony's church at 9 o'clock. Interment will take place in St. Marguerite's cemetery.

Chandler Funeral The body of the late Mrs T. W. Chandler was sent over the Rock Island railroad at 8:15 o'clock last night to Viroqua, where the funeral was held this afternoon. J. H.

C. Petersen's Sons Announce their formal spring millinery opening, to take place Wednesday and Thursday. You are invited to inspect their latest millinery creations. PURE FOOD LAW HOW IT HAS. BEEN ENFORCED IN IOWA Last week we promised show you how the Pure Food Law was enforced in Iowa.

In the first place, we wish to call your attention to the fact that we produced the evidence showing that adulterated vinegar was being sold in this locality, On or about April 15, 1911, we wrote Mr M. E. Flynn at Burlington, 'Iowa, stating that we had taken up samples of goods which were found to be adulterated, and requested that he come to Davenport at his earliest convenience. When Mr Flynn called upon us we gave him the reports of analyses received from our chemist, and informed him where the adulterated vinegar, was being sold. On April 24 we were informed that the department reported the samples of vinegar which had been recently sent them adulterated.

On May 27 we wrote complaining to Mr Barney that we were not satisfied with the progress made in prosecuting adulterated vinegar on the market. Mr Barney's reply is as follows: "Davenport Vinegar and Pickling Works, Davenport, Iowa: Gentlemen -Answering your favor of the 27th, which came to hand in my absence, will say that we do not blame you for making the complaint do, although we wish to assure you that the department is doing everything we can do to get this matter straightened out. We had an understanding that all these goods were to be withdrawn from the market without delay. This being done, we expected to discontinue pushing the cases we had started, but we have not been able to find that these people are acting in very good faith with us--therefore, we shall continue to push a number of cases that we have started, and will prosecute a lot of new ones. We hope to get this matter straightened in this method.

Yours very truly, (Signed) B. Barney, "Commissioner." This will be continued in our next Tuesday's column. DE LUXE ADULTS DE LUXE PHOTO THEATRE, AIR CASINO 10 CHILDREN PHOTO PLAYS PLAYS TODAY and TOMORROW The Fifth Installment of the Kathlyn" A Photo Card A Photo Card Souvenir of Souvenir of Kathlyn Kathlyn Williams Williams will be given. will be given to each lady to each lady today and today and tomorrow tomorrow We are holding this great feature two days this time SO that all may see it. Come tonight or tomorrow and get a souvenir.

Doors Open 11 A. M. Tomorrow's Events BIG FREE STREET PARADE OF THE Elks' Minstrels AT NOON SHOW STARTS AT THE Burtis AT 8:30 SHARP WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY AND FRIDAY NIGHTS Plenty Good Seats Now Selling at Box Office 50c, 75c, $1.00 Insurance Company Hopeful DES MOINES, March James P. Hewitt, trustees for the National Life Assurance association, said yesterday he would begin at once to draw a form of policy for the concern which will meet with the approval of the state auditor and attorney general. on North Farnam street, has returned to her home.

Union Savings Bank--A Strong Bank- Third and Brady streets. Mrs O. Schmidt of La Salle, who has been visiting tri-city friends here for a short time, returned to her home last evening. Irene Cornish of Kellogg, arrived yesterday afternoon and will be 3 guest of Mr and Mrs Walter Burk-4147 land, 1643 LeClaire street. Charles and Irwin Goldstein of Chicago, who have been visiting friends here for the past few days, returned to their home this morning.

Mrs E. L. Meredith, state recorder of the R. N. arrived in the city last evening to attend the state convention which opens here tomorrow.

Walter E. Berwald, 716 West Seventh street, has returned home from Chicago where he has been spending the past week on business. Laura Pitman was a Davenport visitor calling on friends here for the last few days. She returned to her home in Salle, yesterday ernoon. Erich Berg leaves Davenport today for New York City where he will embark March 21 on board the steamer Imperator, bound for Copenhagen, Denmark.

Mrs William Kohrt of Sunbury, who was the guest of her mother, Mrs Henry Schnor, Rockingham road, for several days, left for her home last evening. The fire department was called to Franklin street and Wilkes avenue at 5 o'clock yesterday afternoon where a small grass fire had broken out. The blaze was easily extinguished without damage. Max Sachau of Davenport on board the steamer Amerika homeward bound from Hamburg sighted New York yesterday according to advices received by John Berwald the local steamship agent. The Krabbenhoeft team in the Bowling league won two of three games in the series with the Bacon bowlers last night.

The season will close March 30. The Mochow and Bacon teams are the contenders for the title. William M. Schroeder, one of the elevator men in the New Putnam building, is suffering from a case of blood poisoning. A scratch on the hand caused the trouble.

The attending physician says he will recover without loss of the arm. The Misses Corrine and Bernice Meyer, No. 7, Linden flats, leave tonight for Iowa City, where they will spend a day visiting their brother. Kirk R. Meyer, a student at the state university.

During their stay they will witness the engineer's day ceremonies. Mrs H. C. McDowell and daughter, Glaye, of the Middle Road, leave day for their new home in Leroy, Minn. Mr McDowell and the son Harold preceded them a couple of weeks ago and are delighted with their new farm home.

Mrs McDowell and her young daughter have been visiting with friends in the vicinity. Professor G. J. Laing of the Latin department of the University of Chicago, who is to lecture this evening on Roman Africa, arrived in the city this noon. The lecture which is illustrated will be given in the Assembly Room of the Putnam building at 8 o'clock, under the auspices of the Academy of Sciences.

Admission is free. Mr and Mrs Bert Quinn of Eldridge, visited in Davenport yesterday en route to their home from a stay in California. They visited month's Redlands orange district, back several large samples of the bringing luscious fruit, which is being grown, there this They are planning to make their home there within the next year. Make your arrangements to be with us on Wednesday or Thursday. Our spring showing of millinery eclipses anything heretofore offered, and you will be agreeably surprised at the styles and moderate prices which prevail.

J. H. C. Petersen's Sons. GERMAN THEATRE Thursday, March 19 Benefit for MR.

GUSTAV HILMER One of the Greatest Modern Dramas "UEBER DEN WASSERN" (Above the Waters) A Play That Will Be Remembered! A Play With a Moral! Ticket Sale As Usual Want Ads get roomers. COLUMBIA HEATRE HIGH CLASS VAUDEVILLE 2 Phones 746-747 TONIGHT3 Twins A MUSICAL COMEDY Prices 10c, 20c, 30c CRYSTAL THEATRE 328 HARRISON STREET Under New Management Wednesday, March 18- Extraordinary "Quincy Adams Sawyer" A Four Reel Feature DeLuxe in Addition to Other Good Pictures Coming Thursday, March 19th "THORNS OF THE GAY WHITE WAY" A Great Three Reel Production in Addition to Other Good Pictures Orchestra Every Night This Is a Permanent Feature A MERICAN Phone Davenport 657 "FAR THE BEST THING THE OLIVER PLAYERS HAVE Times, Mar. 16th 'ALIAS JIMMY VA VALENTINE" Tonight and Tomorrow Night Only EXTRA: TOMORROW EVENING TANGO CONTEST Three Couple Competing for Large Prizes Thursday Matinee: GIRL OF EAGLE RANCH.