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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-11
OFFICERS OF THE LODGES
National Union Has Its Regular Election
Milan woodmen.

Arsenal Council. No. III, National
Union. at a meeting last evening
elected officers for the ensuing year
as follows:
President-B. ID. Lamont.
Vice President-E. II. Bowman.
Secretary. ID. Zahrt.
Financial Secretary-L. {. Pfoh.
Trcasurer-P. Grecnawalt.
Chaplain. II. Reeves.
Usher-W. G.. Tottcn.
DoOrkcepcr-II. Faust.
Sergcant-A. II. Head.
After the business meeting re-
freshmeuts were served.
Officers were elected last evening
by Milan camp O., VI. W. y, as fol-
lows:
V. C.-M. Lane.
w. Ara White.
Clerk-C. ". McMichacl.
Bankcr-F. W. BoUlton.
Escort. Post.
Watchmau-LewiS Cohen.
Sentry-F. II. Harris.
Physicians-G. y. Virgins and W.
l.. Eddy.
Manager three years-Charles
Lowell.
Camp $3.50, N. ". y. last evening
elected officers AS follows:
Consul. \. Moran.
Worthy Adviser-JOhn kimbell.
Clerl-E. l.. Corkcn.
Banker-D. G.. White.
Escort-Jeter Byrnes.
Watchman-M. j. Muicahy. JT.
Manager, three years-M. j. Null
cahy, Sr.
Camp DepUty-Thomas Byrnes.
Physicians-Drs. G.. G.. Craig. ST..
J. p. Comegys, G. l.. Eyster, Z. NJ.
Sala, III. II. Chase, Louis Ostrom.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-11
SWITCHMANKILLED
A. p. Keefer, a c., 3. & @. En-
ploye, Meets Death in Mo-
line Yards.
CRUSHED BY CORNERS OF CARS
Attempted to Make a Coupling on
Inside of Narrow
Curve.

4. Porter Keefer. Il switchman for
the Burlington, who lived in ;his city,
was killed shortly after o'clock this
afternoon while working in the yards
OF Deere 6, Co. in Moline.
He stepped between two cars to
make a coupling on the inside of n
sharp curve and the corners caught
and crushed him, causing almost in
slant death.
Home In Astoria
Keefer was about 81 years of age
and single. His home is in Astoria.
III. He was switching for Engineer
Battles.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-11
CITY CHAT.

Hurricane coal.
Coles hot blast.
Stoves at Wilchers'.
Buy home of Reidy Bros.
For insurance, L. J. Burns.
Morning Light scent cigar.
Homes for sale. a. Rush & Co.
Mems shoes S1.oS at Dolly Bros.
Mems shoes S1.9s at Dolly Bros.
Mems shoes S19s at Dolly Bros.
Mems sEEoes s1.9S at Dolly Bros.
Mems shoes s1.9s at Dolly Bros.
Tri-City Towel Supply company.
Woltmann for your Christmas gift
For your Nmas suit see thinner &
Co.
Telephone 1901 when ordering
coal.
Xmas tree ornaments at Young q
McCombS'-
Read McCabc's dress goods and
book news.
Remember Woltmann for your
Christmas Jewels.
A. Rush & Co, room 6, Buford
Dlock-real estate.
Special sale of framed pictures at
Young Il McCombs'.
See BroOkman's swell line of go
carts and doll buggics.
Woltmann wor your diamonds
magnificent assortment.
Cheap. cheap. cheap. Ready trim
med hats at Miss RyrueS'
Buy your Christmas tree and tree
trimmings at BrOOkman's.
Try hurricane coal, sold by the
Port Byron Lime association.
See. the big doll cab for 30 cents
Thursday at Young & McCombs'.
Our jeweIry department is bristling
full of bargains. Young & McCombs'.
Look at the trimmed hat YOU can
buy for 81 this week at Miss Byrnes'.
Violins, guitars, mandolins and
banjos at cut prices at Young & Nc
Combs.
See the beautiful satin pillow tops
for s.; cents. worth S1.2J at Young d
McCombs'.
Raglan and tight fitting coats. SD
quality Thursday sos at Young d
McComI,s'.
See our elegant line of kid body
dolls. dolls as shcap as 10 cents at
Brookman's-
See the Leaders line of coIonials.
s strap, ; strap, cross strap and
warm slippers.
Prices cut in two on all tailored
hats. Outing hats at your own price
at Miss Byrncs'.
We have an elegant line of goods
for Christmas suits and ovcrcoats.
See ms. thinner d Go.
Sittings up to and including the
10th will he finished for Christmas at
+. L. Mangold's. Come in the morn
ing
DIR. and Mrs. Gustav Andrecn, of
Augustana college, are the happy
parents of baby boy born last
week.
Remember the sample sale at the
Christian church tomorrow after
noon and evening. Lunch served
from ) to =
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed StUhr entertained
a company of friends at progressive
cinch at their home on Tenth street
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-11
FOUR MORE JURORS SECURED

In tie Mime Murder Case in the Circuit
Court.
Four more jurymen in the Mime
murder case were accepted today.
They were Leonard Huffman. Beyn-
Odds; Albert Cohen, Milan: John Nc
Allistcr. Port Byron, and J. ". Spur.
South Rock Island. This afternoon
the second venire of so talesmen was
exhausted and court took recess
while a search was made for more.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-11

last evening. The head prizes were
won by George Cook and Mrs. Stuhr
and the consultations by Mr.. and Mrs.
-. Standard.
Rain or shine, morning or after
noon, sit for your holiday photos at
Smiths studio. Special inducements
in quality and price.
See JohnsOn's star cakewalkers
and Operetic Comedy company at
Turner hall Sunday night. Admis-
sion % cents and So cents.
Nothing viii fill the bill for a holi-
day present for a gentleman like
comfortable pair of slippers. Drop
in and see our line. The Leader.
The annual ball given by Fay
Halves camp No. PSI, will be held at
Armory hall Friday evening. Dec. Is.
All Royal Neighbors and Woodmen
invited.
At the Smith studio you can get
as good photo work and perhaps
better, for less price than at Daven-
port or elsewhere. See our holiday
inducements.
The stock Of the Black Hawk Fuel
Oil company Will shortly be adj
vanced in price, and once advanced
viii not be lowered. Buy now at the
ground floor price, 6 cents. and doub-
lie your investment with no risk.
Buy Black Hawk Fuel Oil company
stock at cents and double your
investment in two weeks. This stock
will soon be advanced. and within
two months will be of the market.
Don't neglect this opportunity for
good investment.
Bertha Abdellcotta. the colored
woman who was sentenced to pay Il
fine of S25 and serve 10 days in Jail
for tie theft OF the $50 diamond pin
from DIR. f. V. Heaton several weeks
ago. was released today, the penalty
having been fulfilled.
Sterling toilet silver novelties, this
is beautiful ware that suggests
Christmas in every detail but il is
OccaSions-a timely and acceptable
outfit for any dressing table may be
had of Woltmann, the jeweler.
The doll doctor who has been on
the sick list for some time has again
secured office room in Trefz d Co.'S
big toy store and he will Toe glad to
treat all dolls with broken limbs.
fractured heads, etc. making them
as good as new. Give him q call.
We have just received complete
sample line of winter goods which
we are going to make up into suits
at the low figure of $50. The manu-
factIrer was overstocked and we
were able to secure the goods at a
great reduction. Our customers
reap the benefit. Filter & Co.
Incorporation papers were issued
at Springfield yesterday to the
Franciscan Sisters of the Immacu-
late Conception of the Order of st.
Francis, Rock Island. The incorpo-
ratuTs are Sisters Mary Michael.
Mary Bernadine and Mary Hyacinth.
This action * i'm accordance with the
decision to make st. Anthony's hos
pital an independent institution, or a
mother house.
The annual debate between the
AdeIphic and Phrenokosmian literary
societies of Augustana college takes
place Tuesday, Dec. Il. and the sub
iect is Government Ownership of
Messrs. HalIberg. Ham
ilton and EleNis Andreen Of the Adel-
phic will uphold the affirmative and
Messrs. Edgren. Peterson and Hag-
lund of the Phrcnokosmian the neg
ative.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-11
The Weather.

Partly cloudy tonight and
Thursday; slight change in
temperature.
j. NJ. SHERIER,
Observer.
Temperature--At Z a. IN. 81;
at $3.50 p. M. 30.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-11
An Array That Surprises

him is our splendid stock of
Christmas goods. Beautiful
and useful gifts can he Sc
Iected here-clocLS in every
style, manteI, hall and travel
ing clocks. large and small.
solid gold and gold filled
watches with the best move
mcnts in the latest styles of
cascs-silverwarc and cut
giass-diamonds and prec-
ious stones in stylish set
tings. All reliable goods at
reasonable prices. Those
full ieweled chatelainc enam-
elcd watches front So to $40
ought to interest YOU.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1901-03-02

permanent commission that works in
connection with like commission ap-
pointed by the governor of New York.
A circular lately prepared by the de
partment asks the following imperative
questions:
"Are you interested in play ground
vacation schools, work rooms, employ.
ment bureaus? Are you investigating
tenements? Are you lettering the con.
dition of women in the stores and fac
tories, alms-bouses, asylums and jails.
Also, are you working for the enforce
ment OF the law preventing expectora-
ton in street cars and other public
places; the sale OF lottery packages and
brandy drops to children? Are you pre-.
venting street litter? Do you eolicit the
aid OF store keepers. housekeepers and
children? To what extent are you 10.
terested in grading. paving. sweeping,
sprinkling, street lighting, street signs,
water supply, drinking fountains aud
sewerage system:
A very odd phase Of the work and one
that is q startling revelation of the real
depth OF the club movement, is a club
of children THE Little Women" under
the patronage Of the Vineland Womau's
club. This children's club has regular
programs and business meetings where
special attention is paid to parliamen-
tary rulings. The purpose of the club
is to educate girls in the science of club
dom so that when they are ready to en-
ter real club life they are we'll prepared.
The federation holds an annual con-
ference each year. In addition spring
meeting of single session is held in Or
der to increase acquaintance and fellow
feeling.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1901-03-02

Much interest has centered 10 the re-
cent convention Of the Daughters of the
American Revolution iu Washington
There has been speculation manifold as
to the new president. Satisfaction eeems
evident in the election of Mrs. Fair
banks OF Indiana. Mrs. Donald Mac
Lean and Mrs. Roebling were the two
other candidates. Mrs. Roebling was
not we'll enough known and Mrs. Mac.
Lean too much Of a politician to appeal
strongly to the voters.
Monday morning at ten o'clock in the
Grand Opera House, the congress con-
vened. The gallery wac occupied by
men and prominent visitors. Mrs. Man
ming called the meeting to order. After
prayer and the singing of the National
hymn, Mrs. Manning read strong and
spirited address. She spoke of the rec-
ognition of the d. A. r. at the Paris ex-
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1901-03-02

A lecture upon Greek nation was Civ
en- before the universal history class de-
partment Of the Womsn's club of Platts.
mouth. Friday evening, February %, by
Prof. w. G. Smith. A number OF visit
ors were present. A cornet solo was
given by Mr.. Haiek, accompanied by
Miss Hsjek. Owing to the fact that the
club was forced to lind another place Of
meeting. other than the regular rooms.
Q motion prevailed by Q unanimous ris.
ing vote that the Knights Of Pythias
hall be abandoned by the club. The
houee and homes committee was in
structed to find another room in which
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1901-03-02

Another club that has recently cele-
hrated its silver birthday is the Rhode
Island Woman's club. A gavel made
from Porto Rican wood presented to one
Of the members was christened on the
anniversary day owing to the fact it was
inlaid with silver pesos.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1901-03-02

to hold the club meetings. The current
topics and literature departments met
March ], subject, "For Love OF Coun.
try" was given by Mrs. Windham.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1901-03-02

The Self Culture club of st. Paul
last Friday evening at the home OF DR..
and Mrs. Fletcher, gave Washing toni
birthday party. Each OF the ladies de-
llvered critIque OF Washington. Old
fashioned songs we're sung. Prof. Spear
OF Grand leland sung. This is the first
club meeting to which men were admit
ted; heretofore they had been invited to
pastake Of banquets spread in their
honor. The meme responses we're brief
but they said: when ten measures OF
talk were handed down from heaven the
ladies took nine." A New England sup.
per was served around tables decorated
with national colors.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1901-03-02

general officers OF the organization being
elected bienniaIly. Upon invitation OF
the Womans Literary club Of Hsrri-
man the next federation meeting will be
held 10 that place April "a, % and %,
for which most attractive program is
being arranged. Officers elected last
April to serve till 1902 are: Mesdames
Perkins. Knoxvill, president; Anderson,
Memphis, vice P; Sslzkutter. Nashville,
treas; Young, Ripley. auditor; Misses
Henry, Msryville, rec. Sec; Salmon.
Lynchburg, corr. sec.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1901-03-02

The parliamentary department met on
Monday with the subject. Debate Cues
tions. The election OF officers for the
coming year also occurred. Mrs. Eli
Plummer was elected leader; Mrs. R. P.
Heron, assistant: Mrs John Klinker,
secretary.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1901-03-02
THE COURIER.

enough to furnish positive proof OF the
effectiveness OF it's work. Its results
are not by any means altogether of q
dollar and q cent value. Many OF the
clients are foreigners by birth, who have
only dim idea Of law and imagine re-
dress impossible for them; a luxury that
belongs to the rich. This is the root Of
many anarchistic sentiments. The per-
son wronged is embittered not only
against the one who has defrauded him
but against society in general. In this
mood the theories Of any agitator are
welcome. Thus the evils grow and
fipally ripens into anarchy. 1t is this
class of people that the society particu-
larry aids. Mr.. Won Briesen ssys Of the
organization: 1--WE demonstrate that
there is not only law in this country to
redress wrongs and protect people from
cheating and fraud, but that it is law
for the poor as we'll as for the rich" In
this way patriotism and love of law and
order obtain many recruit.
The next meeting Of the D. A. r. will
be with Miss Mary M. A. Stevens. S2l
f street. The paper will be given by
Mrs. A. S Tibbetts. subject, The Ger.
man Settlers of Pennsylvania.
At the rational convention OF the d.
A. r. which occurred last week in
Washington, Mrs. Stephen B. Pound OF
Lincoln, was elected Nebraska regent.
This is an honor to her chapter as state
regents are members Of the national
executive board.
The February Monthly meeting of
New York Sorosis occurred some few
days ago. The committee Oh current
events had charge OF the program. Mrs
Dennison. president Of the club. opened
the meeting with few appreciative
words Of Queen Victoria. She closed
with the remark, This is the lesson Of
her life-few can be great, but all can
be kind" Shadows of some of the com.
ing events, was the topic urder consider
ation. The death Of the Queen, the
Nicaragua canal, Hawaii. Cuba and
China we're discussed under this head
ing by the leader. Mrs. Carpenter. The
problem between the European nations
and China, she said. reminded her of
little Johnny and Mary who were Sit
ting on an ottoman in rather close quar-
ters, when Johnny politely said, MARY,
there would be more room for me on
this hassock il one of US were to get
off,
"One Of the longest of the shadows"
was the title Of paper giving a brief
history Of the Nicaragua canal move
ments. Another paper, "How to be
good stepmother." illustrated the rela-
Of the United States to Cuba
and the Filipinee. Mrs. Conner, a men,
Der OF Sorosis. who has been absent dur
ing this time has travelled in many parts
II the world, spoke on Broken china
and how to mend it," She said that
Grub and not the missionary was the
origin Of the trouble. electricity, an
article without shadow" was the clos
ing topic. The wonderful progress and
prospect for the science brushed away
III previous and foreboding shadows. A
discussion as to the value of missionary
work followed. Music completed the
Afternoon. A number of guests were
present.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1901-03-02

The New Jersey state federation has a
membership of lightweight clubs. Ne
brasks hss ninety one, according to year
book 1899 1900. The Iowa improvement
department lie particularly effective. 1t
has done good work for the preservation
of the Palisades. Through its instiga-
ton the legislature appointed Pals
AIDES Commission on which two mem.
bers OF the federation served. Later
this resulted in the appointment OF q
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1901-03-02

At the last meeting Of the Women's
Educational club of West Newton, reso.
Iutions which are to be sent to Presi-
dent Mckinley, were adopted protesting
against the license OF vice in the fill
pines. The West Newton club has alec
decided to espouse the cause of the Wo-
mans Era club and protest of the sec
ton of the Milwaukee biennial will be
sent to the directors OF the National
Federation.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1901-03-02

The sum of eight thousand dollars
was realized from the bazaar held by the
National Suffrage Association in Decem-
Der at Madison Square Garden, New
York. This money raised for the specific
purpose of furtheripg the cause will be
chiefly invested in efforts to secure
equal suffrage in Arizona before that
territory shall become state. II this
can be done the question, after Arizona
has achieved statehood. will not need to
go before the people, but can be settled
by the legislature. Speakers have been
secured to make addresses in the terri.
tory, and literature will be distributed.
The president OF the association, Mrs.
Gait, will probably be one Of the speak
ers in the campaign. The suffrsgists
had hoped to secure voting rights fer
women in Oklahoma, but the saloon
element arrayed itself 30 strongly against
them, that all idea OF success has been
abandoned.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1901-03-02

At the meeting of the art department
of the Lincoln Woman's club Monday,
February IS, Miss Hayden was re elect
ed leader. Mrs. Paul Holm was made as
sistant, and Mrs. John Klinker. score.
tsry. The paper was on Ancient Ger
man art and given by Mrs. Widaner,
who gave very clear idea Of the growth
and attainments of German art.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1901-03-02

The next meeting Of the Board OF the
General Federation will be held at the
Arlington, Washington. February q and
%. At that time a decision will be
reached concerning the place at which
the next biennial meeting will be held.
On good authority the statement is
made that the club women OF Atlantic
City are the latest to offer biennial hos
pitality to the national society. Con-
trary to expectation, Mrs. Lowe, who
has not at this writing yet gone abroad.
may be present at Washington.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1901-03-02

The program given by the French de-
partment of the Lincoln Woman's club
on Monday afternoon was heard by an
appreciative audience. Many listener
received latent knowledge of the Ian.
guage Of rolling re- and nasal sounds.
The English lesson between Princess
Katherine and Lady Alice. King Henry
Fifth, Shakspere. by Mrs. E. S. vii.
liams and Miss Julia Haskell was given
with artistic uncoDsciousness and feel.
ing and quite carried the audience away.
Mrs. Simpkins read Bersnger's poem
LIE Roi d. Yretot, with an accent francais
The soloists of the afternoon were Mre.
Lewis Baker, contralto, and Miss Agnew,
soprano. Mrs. Baker sang first Span.
ish song and then the chanson, Quand
L Oiseau Chante. Miss Agnew gave,
Over the Hill, by Coleridge, and A
Gypsy Maiden. L, by Parker. After this
intermezzo of song. DR.. Fling spoke of
French character as shown in the ma
tional language and literature. DR..
Fling has made such exhaustive and
scholarly study of French character and
French history that his subject was
briefly and for:ib;y put to the great gain
of the listener.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1901-03-02

The midwinter meeting of the Massa.
chusetts state federation &C Brockton,
was attended by 100 delegates and club
women.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1901-03-02

Club women will be interested in q
Philadelphia society known as the
Teachers Aid and Annuity Association,
wien it is stated that it was established
in the beginning largely through the eff.
forts of the Philadelphia High School
Alumnae, OF which Mrs. George Ken.
dricke. Jr.. corresponding secretary Of
tie General Federation, is president.
The teachers beneficial society now has
q permanent fund amounting to 1885,.
900. The interest from this fund, with
the dues OF the thousands OF members
enrolled on its books and annual ap-
preparations from the city and state Of
so, 600. is devoted to paying annuities
which amount every year, to s45, 600.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1901-03-02

The work OF the Legal Aid society OF
New York City resembles in certain
phases that done by the Protective
Agency for Women and Children Of
Chicago. except that it is without sex
limitations. The society has been es-
tablished nearly twenty-five years and
10 this time has recovered nearly $500
900 for clients. who otherwise would
have been defrauded. During the year
1899, 10000 applications for legal assist
ance were received by the society. The
cases are generally settled out Of court
by correspondence or personal inter
views. The average amount involved in
each case lie eight dollars. A retainers
fee Of ten cents is charged. The society
nov has four branches of work, one of
the most important is that for seamen.
MIR. Arthur Won Briesen. the president,
makes the estimate that 5000, 600 are
annually woL from sea captains and
sailors by fraudulent schemes. Another
branch that is doing effective work in
connection with the University settle
ment is the Woman's department which
renders legal aid to women wage earners
The society has been in existence long
The Hawaiian gazette., 1901-12-03

Willie Lubbock stated that he saw his
father on Friday night outside the
Drillshed. He was with another man.
He gave witness brother a quarter to
give to his mother. Three days before
he got killed he told witness that If
ever he got done up he would know
that it was Lewis who had done it,
His father was in the habit of making
nnnHAnnt a hlu
The Hawaiian gazette., 1901-12-03
BERREYS SEMl.MONTHLY
REPORT ON LOCAL BUSINESS

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stocks is selling
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Hundred andFi fifty Thousan G75oOoOO
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wamanao One Hundred and Fif-hve bid
has called another assessment of
December This will
Dollars the oaa Company
called
market coin by for development during the first
port,