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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-21

were taken by business men of the CITY.
without recourse TO the association.
and the entire building debt was paid
in less than three months from the
time the last subscription was made.
The meeting last evening was pre-
sided over by H. B. Hayden. the presi-
dent of the association. After a selec-
ton by the Y. VI. c. A. male chorus the
historical sketch of the association
was read by E. B. McKown Mr.. Nc
KOwn was the treasurer of the first
building committee of the association
and one of the active men in securing
the success of the work. With the
exception of the very few months
when he asked to be relieved. he has
been continuously a member of the
board of directors of the association.
and has held the office of president
several times.
First Meeting 81 Years Ago.
The facts in the association his
tory as given by Mr.. McKOwn follow,
briefly. The organization of the asso-
citation was the result of an informal
meeting held at the First Baptist
church. April 6. 1884. A. NJ Bruner,
now state secretary of the association.
and R. w Salisbury were among the
prime movers. A board of directors.
representing the various churches. was
elected, and a second meeting held a
week later, when it was finally decided
TO organize the association.
The organization was completed
April 20. when the meeting adopted
a constitution and bylaws, and elected
Frank Nader. now of Davenport, the
first president The associations first
home was over 1719 Second avenue, in
two rooms Here the gymnasium foun-
dation was made by me gift of a set
of apparatus by Hon. William Jackson.
The second home was the second floor
of 1907 Second avenue.
First Secretary Called.
While in these quarters the associa-
ton enlarged. and called George War
ner to become general secretary. He
resigned a year later TO enter mission
ary work in China. In September.
1888. the state convention of the as
sociation. with 500 delegates. was en-
tertained in Rock Island, and the re-
suit was that the work of the associa-
tion was rapidly developed. F. w
I.ange. of Wisconsin, and G. c. Blakes-
lee. from New York. now in business
in this city. were the second and third
general secretaries of the association.
They served five and four years. re-
spectively. and their administration
covered the building era. J. =. Bailey
was general secretary from Dec. l,
1895. until Nov. Is, 1897, and was sue
ceeded by John S. Freeman. now gen
eraI secretary of the Moline associa-
ton. who served here until Dec. II.
1902 He was succeeded by J. H.
Keyser the present incumbent of the
office
sends Out Several to other Fields.
Among the young men who have
been members of the local association
and departed to enter Christian work
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-21
FUNERAL OF DEBT
Cremation of Mortgage on Rock
Island Y. NJ. c. A.
home.
PUBLIC CELEBRATION HELD
Story of Struggles of Association Gull
nninatine in Last Nights
JubiIant Event.

Last evening at the Y. VI. c. A audi.
torium the $4,000 mortgage on the
building. the last evidence Of the in
debtedness. was destroyed. The de-
structiOn of the mortgage is notable
IN itself. but particularly 50 owing to
the fact that the Rock Island Y. NJ
c. A was 81 years old yesterday.
The association building was turned
over to the directors by the building
committee, Jan. /, 1894, a little less
than 10 years after the first organiZa-
ton of the association. There was
then d mortgage Of $4,000, and with
paving taxes, shrinkage in subscrip
tons, and other unexpected expenses
soon increased this TO $4,000 On which
the interest has been paid for 10 years
Inception of Public Subscription.
The story of the subscription of the
debt has been told number of times
in connection with the canvass for
funds, but bears repeating. One day
in July, 1904. the telephone bell in
the secretary's Office rang, and when
Mr.. Keyser answered. lady asked
How much Is the total debt ON the
Y. NJ. c. A. building" We owe $40.
600" was the reply. Thank You Cool
bye" came from the lady who had
made the inquiry.
Mr.. Keyser felt little curiosity as
to who had asked him the question
but in a day Oh so the incident was
forgotten. until the directors received
a letter saying that the writer would
give 1000 toward clearing the debt
on the building on condition that the
directors would secure the subscrip
tions TO cover the remaining $4,000 by
Jan. / 1905. Many attempts had been
made along this same line and resulted
in failure TO complete the amount re
Quired but the directors decided fav-
orably on the matter. and set to work
To meet the requirements of the $1,000
gift
business Men 10 Rescue.
They met with great encouragement
and Dec. 81, at noon. the directors had
secured a total of $9.14O in addition to
the 81 900 conditional gift. The sub
scriptions were all made i'm the form
of negotiable notes. conditional that
the 10000 was provided for by Jan.
/. 1905. These notes were not all pay
able until late- in the year, but they
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-21
ROYAL ARCANUM OFFICERS
Elected at TWenty-sixth Annual SEES
sion of Grand Council.

Elected at TWenty-sixth Annual Ses-
sion of Grand Council.
Chicago. April, 21.-The Goth annual
session of the grand council of the Hi
nois Royal Arcanum. at &c Monroe
street. ended yesterday. Officers were
elected as follows:
Grand Regent-James H. Head. Oak
Park.
Grand Vice Regent-D. B. Scumy.
Chicago.
Grand orator-C. Arch Williams,
Chicago.
Grand Chaplain-Graeme L. Smith
Chicago.
Grand secretaryTJohn Kiley, Chi
cago.
Grand Treasurer-Fred L. Wilk,
Chicago.
Grand Guide-Frank Daley, Chicago
Grand Auditor-F. P. Silva, Morgan
Park
Grand Warden-A. L. Kanagry, Chi
cago.
Grand sentry-C. A. Kucker. Belvi-
dere.
Representatives to Supreme Council
W c. Shurtleff. Wilmette; Bernard
McHugh. Chicago.
The officers were installed by p. F.
MCGOWAN of New York.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-21
HEAR ABOUT GAS
Corporations Committee of House
Listens to Speeches of
Lighting Men.
POSTPONED TILL TUESDAY
Bill to Remove Numbers from Ballots
for Representative is
Passed.

Springfield. H.. April 21.-The prom
ised hearing of the down-state gas and
electric light interests was resumed by
the house committee on municipal cor
pOrations yesterday afternoon, and for
two hours they listened TO their argu-
ments,
A f. Edmund. OF Bloomington; w.
F. Irwin. of Peoria; NJ r. Runner. of
Rockford: President Wilcox. of the
Union Gas & Electric Light company
of Bloomington. and Mr.. Farrson, of
La Grange. were among the speakers
in opposition to the present bills. AT
ter the speeches further consideration
was postponed until Tuesday.
Change In Voting.
The house passed Beebe's bill max
ing Saturday afternoons half holiday
in Chicago. and the election committee
bill. extending what practically is the
Chicago method of cumulative voting
for members of the general assembly
to the rest of the state No numbers
are to be printed after the names of
candidates
Miller's pipe line bill. declaring pipe
! lines of the state common carriers and
placing them under the regulation of
the railroad and warehouse commits
sion. and establishing maximum rates,
also was passed. The chief interest in
the bill lies in the fact that the Stand
ard Oil company now is engaged in
laying a line across the state.
Money for University.
Mr.. Trautmann called up Schaefers
bill to appropriate to the University of
Illinois all the money received under
| the act of congress setting aside por
tons of the receipts from public lands
for the benefit of institutions for agri-
culture and the mechanic arts. The
bill was passed
Another appropriation bill was pass
ed giving 100000 for a memorial to
Dan McCook's brigade at Kenesaw
mountain.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-21
A Night Attack.

Last night the little daughter of Mrs.
Brown. as she sweetly and peacefully
slept in her little bed near the bed, was
attacked by a death-dealing demon
known as Group whooping cough, and
but for the timely use of Kennedy's
Laxative Honey and Tar, which she
always keeps handy, the life of the lit
tie one might not have been saved.
Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar is
different from all the old-time cough
syrups, and is best for children because
it acts on the bowels, is harmless, safe
and certain. Contains no Opiates. Sold
by all druggists.
The little folks love DIR. Woods Nor.
way Pine Syrup. Pleasant to take
perfectly harmless; positive cure for
coughs, colds. bronchitis, asthma
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-21

be the popular resort of young men
from the point of their recreation. He
told of the many ways in which this
has been accomplished in other cities.
He closed his address with picture
of the possibilities in the association,
now that it is free from financial in
cumbrance.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-21
mountain
Don't Use Poor Oil.

For use on sewing machines, bicyc-
les and all purposes requiring a fine
lubricant the best is the cheapest in
the end. Genuine Singer oil can only
he obtained at Singer stores. Look
for the red s.
80 Twentieth street, Rock island III.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-21

thunders in my ear that l can not hear
what you say In characterizing the
winning association, he said it should
be the home of good fellowship" and
il should be popular. because the young
men can have a better time there than
anywhere else. The Y. NJ. c. A. should
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-21

in other cities are: Charles Knox, j.
Akers and Edward Young, in the min
istry; George Warner. Graham Lee and
r. c. Kicker, in foreign missionary
work: A. NJ Bruner, Henry Hansen,
Louis A. Bowman. Orville Yerbury, ].
S. Freeman. Henry Voss and Chaun-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-21
STATE HAS FISHING RIGHTS
Illinois Appellate Court Denied Claims
Made by Owners Of Lands.

Springfield, Ill, April 2l.-The appel
late court of the Third district of Hill
nois today held in the case against
Warren and others that the owner OF
submerged Ian along navigabie riv
er was not the owner of hunting and
fish rights along the stream. but that
these rights were vested in the public
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-21

sonalities in the men of today. and
showed how association environments
in the youth would help him TO develop
the winning personality. In explaining
the necessity of strong-minded men, he
quoted the saving. What YOU are so
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-04-21

y
cey futile, in the association secre-
taryship.
The first board of directors of the
association was composed of: Frank
Nader, president; A. NJ. Bruner, first
vice president: F. II. Kaupke, second
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1905-09-10
Gin Property Changes Hands.

The property of the Indian Terri
tory Cotton Products company has
been sold at Atoka, l. r., by the re-
ceivers of the concern for $4,000 to
an agent of a re-organized company
composed of the creditors of the ue-
funct company. The sale is subject to
the approval of United States Judge
Humphrey.
The company owned a series OF
round bale gins in the territory sno
sought to control the cotton business.
II is alleged that in the organization
of this company vast number OF
farmers and merchants werN induced
to purchase stock in the concern. The
property of the old company is esti
mated to be worth from $l50,OO0 to
$200. 900.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1905-09-10
Statehood Advocates.

Leading statehood advocates met at
the offices of Eddleman and Graham
for the purpose of discussing the state.
hood situation. Among those present
were L. s. Dolman s. II. Bledsoe. W.
A. Ledbetter, c. n. Garter, w. p. Po
land, A. Eddleman, J. r. CUtner w.
y. Potter, w +. Bowman. J. G.
Thompson, A. c. Cruce, c. c. Potter of
gainesville was also present.
The present statehood situation was
discussed with a good deal of vigor
It was unanimously decided that a
statehood organization was neces-
sary factor in the coming fight and It
was decided to hold a meeting at the
court house on next Thursday night
when statehood club will be organiz-
ed Other matters pertaining to the in
terest of statehood will be discussed
and a strong organization will be per
fected.
The call of the chairman of the
statehood executive committee was on
ly discussed in general way. The
committee will meet at Tulsa on Sept.
10 to outline plan of campaign in
the interest of the cause. In the event
that the committee determines to call
general statehood meeting. Presi-
dent lee Cruce of the Commercial
club stated that Ardmore would go sf-
ter the convention.
Those present expressed the bell .
that the Muskogee convention .woI.d
prove of little consequence. Advocates
OF single statehood did not appear to
be the least bit alarmed over the ac-
tion of the convention.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1905-09-10
Commissioners Court.

John Porter, Curry Hill, Joe Bryant
and Tobe Clodfeller were tried in the
commissioners court yesterday on a
charge of disturbing religious worship
at Or several days ago. They were
all nned $27.77 each. which all paid
except Joe Bryant who was commit
ted t. Jail.
The preliminary trial of Gus Roy
charged with burglarizing Goldmsith's
second hand store and pawn shop, was
held by Commissioner Robnett and
the defendant bound over to await the
action of the q and jury in December
His bond was placed at one thousand
dollars.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1905-09-10

A. A. Bailey is so well pleased with
the manner in which his grocery pat
ronage has increased in the past few
months that he has established a first
class meat market in connection with
his business, so that his patrons can
get every table need, even TO the fresh
meat line, with one order and have 1t
come right along with the groceries.
He wishes to thank his customers for
the liberal trade which has made this
necessary and to solicit a continuance
of the same.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1905-09-10
Matchless Stock
of School Supplies

Every year trade school supplies larger Stock
grown faster than the trade that
buy these items in extremely large quantities.
Two Advantages
Many of the items of school supplies trhng taken
atey yet there why should not get most
your money Our large stock affords the widest
possible choice and there saving almost everything
either better goods smaller price Tablets will afford
good illustration. You will find that in each instance you
will better paper sheets for the than
Same difference in almost every other
item of school supplies The saving may be small but its
worth saving.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1905-09-10

T, G. Caldwell has resigned his for,
mer position as bookkeeper with T. C.
Randol and has accepted similar po.
sition with Virgil Landrum, the West
Main Street Grocer. He invites his
friends in to see him at his new place
of business. 22-lm
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1905-09-10
Want New Postoffice.

Application has been made to the
post office department for the estab-
lshment of post Office at Jackson
Springs, near Wapanucka, 10 be
known as Jaunita. A store was re.
Gently established there ana the peo-
pie OF that section think they are suf'
ticiently removed from any postonice
TO be entitled to one there.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1905-09-10
CITIZENSHIP,

II you claim citizenship rights and
are not on the rolls or have business
before the interior department, write
Immediately to w. W. Wright, regis
tered attorney, Corcoran building,
Washington, ID. c. "a
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1905-09-10

Mrs. Nixon's school opened last
Monday with a good attendance A few
day afternoon at o'clock with Mrs.
Pauline Higdon is in charge Of the
Kindergarten. 10
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1905-09-10

Let every man, woman and child in
terested in the citys welfare, attend
the mass meeting under the CONNER
cial club auspices, Monday night.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1905-09-10
Nctice

havc quite a number Of applica.
rons from young men and young la.
dies who want 20 work for their
board and attend Hargroye college.
Any family desiring to help worthy
boys and girls in this way will please
notify me at once
J. NJ. GROSS
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1905-09-10

Money to loan on improved city
property at lowest rates. Interstate
Mortgage Trust Co. Thos. ]. Sanford,
Agt, 307, w. Main ST. 2S-tf
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1905-09-10

For long term loans on the surplus
allotments of inter-married citizens,
write the American Investment Co.,
Atoka, !. I.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1905-09-10
A Good Investment.

See me and get a contract to sell
lots in BanQuete, Texas, the coming
city of Southern Texas. Twelve good
agents wanted
l.. L. TYER, Gen. Agt.
7-m Ardmore, l. Il.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1905-09-10

Begin the fall work In a business
manner by providing your farm with
a new Mitchell or Moline wagon.
BIVENS, CORHN & FRENSIEY.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1905-09-10

Our spiy"' are pure and worth doub-
le what we ask for them, Use them
ana your pickles and preserves will
bo worth double what they ever were
lltOre
40 F. J. RAMSEY. Druggist.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1905-09-10

Our new line oil children's school
shoes have arrived, the best we nave
ever had. 10 -
HAMILTON & cos SHOE STORE
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1905-09-10

Fresh eggs al
10 j. A. SKIPWORTHS.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1905-09-10

See Treadwell's window display OF
Nettleton and Ralston's health shoes
before you buy. lO-4
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1905-09-10

writer No 3. At liberal discount Ap-
ply this ohCe lOu
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1905-09-10

New winter goods ready for your Sc.
lection at Stolfa, the tailor's. S0.lm
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1905-09-10

The Nickel store can save you mon
ey on school stationery. 1903
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1905-09-10

.WAlNTED-A while girl to do general
housework. wages good Phone $40
or call at house, 1411 Second Ave.
s w. &c MRS. c. l.. HETH.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1905-09-10

o Luourlonsly appointed aud genteelly
0l.rQaized, is the popular psrlor Of
Kahn. the candy maG 1913
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1905-09-10

Don't forget that the Nickel store IS
headquarters for school supplies 10 3
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1905-09-10

Rcifeld & Haynie write accident
and health policies that cant be equal
cd in this city. 1915
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1905-09-10

Fresh eggs at
10 J. A. SKIPWORTHS.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1905-09-10

The dress goods department at the
Ardmore Dry Goods Co, eclipses any
thing in the city. Have you seen the
new goods? 10
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1905-09-10

We have the finest line of ranges In
The territory. They are the celebrated
Bridge & Beach.
WEEKS BROS,
3-6 Practical Timers and Plumbers
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1905-09-10

WA ANTED-A middle aged lady with
. out incumbTance, desiring a home,
will do well to call at 14l1 Second
Ave, $. W, or phone $40. &c
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1905-09-10

FOR SALE-Horse, new rubber tire
, buggy and harness very cheap.
7tf STEVE NOLAND
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1905-09-10

Echool begins tomorrow The Webs,
ter school shoe is the best in town.
The Ardmore Dry Goods Co. give a
Websters dictionary with each pair.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1905-09-10
FOR SALE.

FOR SAlIE-A good span of mules.
See r. o, Perry at Union Trade EX-
change Office Noble Building. 10
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1905-09-10

FOR SALE-Bois d arc spolles, fell
lows and wagon material of all
kinds. any amount you want. apply
by letter or In person to f. n. Julian,
WapanuCka, |. II. 17-1rl
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1905-09-10

FOR lENT-Sl per month, a good
upright show case. Phone 53S. 3tf
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1905-09-10
FOR hGNT.

NOR RENT'-The old Frensley prop
crty corner A street and 4th Ave,
~ w. Apply at B. Coriew's resi-.
dcnce. 7tf
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1905-09-10

Wk1JrED--A frst-ciass short order
eOOk. at once, at Kahn's Cafe. None
dut first class need apply. 6-tf
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1905-09-10

FOR SALE Nice gentle buggy mare
cheap o. A. Shumate at Madden
&Co's. 3tf
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1905-09-10
{ WANT COLUMN
WANTED.

'ENNTED-An Industrious white girl
or woman for general housework,
, good place for the right party
Apply 4i6 Y st. S. w 73t
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1905-09-10

You can make the terms when you
,uy a buggy from US. NOBLE BROS.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1905-09-10

Kahn is the candy man. To-;
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1905-09-10
J. L, WILSON

FREl1HT. TRANSFER AND
BAGGAGE LINE.
office az American Re1taura1-
Rssldsnes Phone 72, Once PnaEs -.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-08-06

New Orleans, Aug. 5.-Report of
four deaths during the night in the
emergency hospital was made to the
city board of health today. There are
also a number of new cases reported.
Fourteen cases of persons other than
italians were contained in the official
report of the past twenty-four hours,
showing that other nationalities are
coming to be infected. An Irishman
was among those who died in the
emergency hospital. The bulk of the
cases continue to come from the ltal-
ian quarter, but maps on file in the
health offices begin to show the in
fection at many other points, though
there has been no actual spread as
vet from the outlying infection, all
cases being traceable to the original
infection.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-08-06
Hard OH the Boats.

The red tape of the yellow fever
quarantine has proven too much
Tor the Arkansas River Packet COM
pany which operates two of the
largest packets in the Memphis trade.
and hereafter no passengers will be
carried on the steamers Lucille Now.
land, the Vicksburg packet, and the
j. II. Harbin. the Pine Bluff packet
Capt Nowland Of the company
stated that the rules and regulations
were so stringent and annoying that
the company decided that 1t would
have to drop handling of passengers
and confne the operations Of their
boats to freight only Even this Is
trouble enough. :,
AS protection for the crew and
the city, Capt. Nowland has asked
the board of health of Memphis for
special officer to stay on board the
boat during her trips. When the boat
pulled out from Memphis, it
had such officer in the person O.
James Kney, who was detailed bT
the board of health. It is the in
tention of the company to make the
same provision on the J. N. Harbin
for its next trip for the Arkansas riv-
or. Capt. Nowland stated that being
harrassed as they were would me-
Ccssitate running the boats at loss
unless change came over the stua-
tiOn. but il is the intention TO hold
tho business and keep the packets in
their trade as long as possible.