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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-12
MRS. OLIVER BECK
DIES AT HOME TODAY
Had Been in Poor Health Several
Years-Funeral to be Held
Sunday.

Mrs. Sophia Beck. wife of Oliver
Beck, died this morning at o'clock Al
the home. go Fourteenth-and-a-ha hall
street. Death was caused by com
plication of diseases. Though not en-
jOying good health for several years
Mrs. Beck had not been belfast before
| last Saturday, and her death came as
a surprise to her many friends in
the city. Mrs. Beck was a daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Blomquist. of
South Rock Island, and was born in
this city in 1867. She had made her
home in this city all her life She
was married TO Mr.. Beck in 1888, and
besides her husband is survived by
two daughters, Gertrude and Stella.
She leaves, besides her parents. two
brothers, Frank Blomquist, of this
city, and Mitchell Blomquist. of Dan
vile, ILL.,, and two sisters. Mrs. Emma
LorenZen and Mrs. Anna Lindholm.
both of this city Mrs Beck was a
member of Mayfiower camp, r. n. A.
and for some time was one of the
more active members of the camp
The funeral service Will be held Sun
day afternoon from the home. The
services will be conducted by Rev. o.
w. Lawrence, pastor of the Memorial
Christian church. of which Mrs. Beck
was a member. Mitchell BlomQuist ia
expected in the city to attend the fun
eral
Mrs bridget Coleman WIS hurie1
yesterday in Calvary cemetery. The
funeral services were held az ST. JOS
eph's church, Rev. Father Roach con-
Quoting a requiem mass. The pail
bearers were the three sons of the
deceased. Andrew, Dennis and John
Coleman. and her three grandsons.
Harry. John and Hugh Coleman.
Funeral services for Mrs. J. d. Tay
lor were held this afternoon at 2
O'Clock at the residence. 9O4 Nine
teenth street. and were conducted by
Rev r. b. Williams, pastor OF the
First Methodist church, assisted by
Rev. II. G. Pearce. Il former pastor of
the church, and Rev. NJ. " Crumbaker.
pastor of the First Methodist church
of Moline. Three hymns. Rock OF
Ages" Jesus. Lover of My Soul" and
Asleep in Jesus" were rendered by
a quartet composed of f. l.. Philbrook
]. A. Johnson. Mrs. Lucy Olsen and
Mrs. c. A. Walker. There was pro-
fusion of beautiful floral tributes. and
the home was filled with Borrowing
friends. Interment was in Chippian-
mock The DallbearerS were A. j. Tay- |
lor. of Cloquet. Mimi. and Frank ID.
and John II. Taylor, of this city. sons
of the deceased; S. j. Collins. her son
in-law, and Keith and Will Collins,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-12
SUGAR SHIP GOES AGROUND
Indus From West Indies Fast on Bar
at New York.

New York, Jan. 12-While feeling
her way through a dense fog early
today in an effort 10 reach port, the
sugar laden steamer Indus, from West
Indian ports struck the Fire Island
bar and is now stuck hard and fast
Life savers reported after a visit To
the stranded evssel that she is In no
immediate danger. The Indus has no
passengers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-12
EAGLES ORGANIZE TONIGHT
Meeting IS Called by Committee at
Rock Island Turner Hall.

J. n Free. Scotty Banker aud Fred
Musfeldt. the committee Paving in
charge the preiiminaries for the insti-
tuition Of a local aerie Of the Order Of
Eagles. announce a meeting OF appli-
cants AT Rock Island Turner hall at >
O'Clock this evening IL is expected
thar the local organization Will be per
fected NJ the meeting this evening
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-12
Jewish Newspaper Man Dead.

New York. Jan. l3.-K. II. Sarasohn.
the pioneer Jewish newspaper publish
er of the United States. died at his
home here of pneumoia, aged 20.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-12
GRAND JURY is THROUGH
Will Report Its Findings in Court To-
morrow Morning.

The January grand jury at noon to-
day finished consideration of all GRIM
inal matters brought to its attention.
This afternoon the jury is inspecting
the county Jail. The report of the
jury's findings will be reported to
Judge Gest tomorrow morning at
O'Clock. it was stated this afternoon
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-12

Island City Camp 300 M. w. A. Atten-
ton.
Island City camp 300, Nj. w. A, will
give dance and oyster supper at the
installation Friday evening. Jan. Is.
at their hall. For members only.
Signed. Board of Managers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-12

plot than the Russian Honeymoon Civ
en- by last years seniors. 1t requires
ten characters.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-12
Local MARKET CONDITIONS.
rods~'. Quotations on Provisions, Liv
stock Feed and Fuel.
Provisions ana Prod"es

Rock Island Jan. l2-FoIIoWIng are
the wholesale quotations In the local
market
Provisions and Produce.
Butter-Creamery. 23kc; dairy. zoe.
Eggs-Fresh Csc.
T,ard-gc
Live Por'trv-Srrine chickens. &c per
nound: hens. &c per pound; ducks, sc
turkeys 12n13c.
Vegeta 90 a 35c-
Feed and Fuel
Grain-New corn 3Smt0c: oats 304
Forage - Timothy hay 500 1850:
prairie- 50 80 n o. 90, straw. IS 90 n 700.
woodward per load. S5.00M $3.50
Coa1-Lump. bushel, IL to lac: slack.
per bushel. &c.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-12
An EnthusIastIc Agitstor.

Mother Jones'" for one of her age.
is very active. She is pleasing CON
versationalist. though she can not for
long refrain from the subject of So
cialism and economics. When she tells
of her experiences. it is with a certain
pardonable pride. for her career has
been a most remarkable one.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1905-11-18
sUITAN's COSTLY DINNERS
Five Thousand Dollars Every Day
In the Year for the
Royal Food

The sultan Of Turkeys dinner costs
him 5000 q day.
The table is Of silver, and 1t Is said
to the most exquisite specimen Of the
silversmith's art that the world con-
tains.
The dishes are brought in upon the
heads Of jublakiars, or cooks assist
ants, and each dish Is covered and
sealed with the royal seal. There are
always so or more dishes, and all are
set before the sultan at the same time.
He eats usually from about six
Though the sultan is himself total
abstainer, the finest vintage wines are
always offered to such guests as dine
at the palace.
Every dish the ruler partakes Of Is
first tasted in the kitchen by the grand
vizier, lest 1t be poisoned and 1t Is
Immediately thereafter that its sealing
takes place. Always, before he can
fall to on a dish, the sultan must break
its seal.
It is not because he eats 5000 worth
Of food himself that the sultan's dinner
bill is so expensive. He eats, as q
matter OF fact, no more than half q
dollars worth. But the guests and re-
tanners who dine at his expense num-
Der daily several thousand.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1905-11-18

demanded q congressional investiga-
hon, which was finally given, with the
result that he was magnifcently vindi-
Gated. The controversy over the whole
matter resulted in attacks upon Keller
that led to his retirement
After 20 years vacation Gen Keller
comes back with q deeper respect for
the newspaper press Of Washington.
He is here now preparing for the ap-
preaching session. The many changes
that can occur In q fifth Of q century
IN public life are illustrated by his
experience. In discussing these
changes the other day, Gen. Keller
Raid:
"of all the democratic representa-
tives in congress with whom served,
not one will be present when the house
is called to order next December. On
the republican side there will be i've
Of my former colleagues.
81 made my campaign for the speak
ership in this hotel, the Ebbitt, and
the events Of that period are still fresh
in my mind. Ny opponents were
Thomas B. Reed, afterwards the most
famous speaker Of the house; Frank
Hiscock, Of New York, afterwards
United States senator; Burrows, Of
Michigan, at present United States
senator; Kasson, Of Iowa, and Dun
nell, of Minnesota. The contest was
good natured and all my opponents re-
NAMED my good friends"
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1905-11-18
JAPANESE FISHER SHRINE.
Erected to a "Girl-Fish" and the
Worshiping Place Of
Fishermen.

Most Shinto shrines in Japan have q
story. Here is one which is told of the
leading shrine of Choshi: A traveller
was entertained IN the home Of a rich
man. A daughter Of the host fell in
love with the traveller, who did not care
for her because she was ugly. Being
under obligation to the family he could
not ignore the girls love, so he told
her that he meant to drown himself
the next day. She decided to do the
same and did 1t. The traveller gave up
the idea-if he ever had 1t.
One Of the gods changed the girl into
. fish and to this day the fishermen Of
the town often see that particular fish
in the waters near their shores. Some
times she is caught In the nets, but she
Is always reverently returned to the
sea A shrine was erected on the hill
above the town and dedicated to the
memory Of the girl-fish.
Before starting out to sea the fish
ermen go to this shrine to pray for
good luck and in their absence their
families continue to invoke the favor
Of the god. A storm at sea or absence
Of good luck means that the fsh-god
had been offended and must be ap-
peased by special offerings.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1905-11-18
the BROAD Ak.

Is for sale at the following news
stands:
The Afro-American News once.
31o4 State Street
A. F. Tervalon, 1896 State street,
Cigar Store and News Stand.
Richard Webb. 2642 IL State St.
Cigars, Tobacco and News stand.
Mrs. Nellie Phelps. Cigars. Notions
and News Stand, 131 w. 51st street
Richard Pinn, 1896 State street
]. P. Winstead 391, 31st St, Cigars,
Tobacco and News Stand.
Edward Telix's Cigar Store, $50
s0th street, N. z Corner Armour Ave-
T. B. Halls CiGar Store and
Laundry once, 2s1 18th st.
w. 8. Williams, Tonsorial Parlor,
3ss 31st St
c. II. Green Shoe Polish Manuafct-
urer 271S State St
James H. Porter's Barber shop,
1888 State St
]. H. Harris, cigars, tobacco and
news stand, 25Os1k State St
Turner Williams Shaving Parlor
and News stand, 1908 Armour ave.
Mrs. B. Williams, Cigars. Notions
and News Stand, 1854 State street.
B. Davis, cigars. tobacco, and con-
fectionsry, 3S33 State St
Whitley Bros. 2724 State St, Gents
furnishings and new stand.
ThO etat3snsEy, 1910 sCatO stFoSG
TIE Afro-American News Co, 40
W. 35th St, New York City, N. z.
Simpson Z Mitchell, Cigars. Tobacco
and News Stand, 1909 State St
Jones News Stand. 1877 State St,
Phone Gray 6163.
The Informer News Co. 1ss Ran
dolph St, Detroit, Mich
News itsms ana aAvsrtsDsnsnfS isrt
at thess places YIN ma thslr wsg
into TIE eolumns q ne Broa1 An
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1905-11-18
SEA GULL OCEAN CARRIERS
Have Much More Endurance Than
Pigeons Over Vast Expanss
Of Water.

Experiments are being made at Tou-
lon In utilizing seagulls as ocean car
riers instead Of pigeons, which are
soon tired when flying over q vast ex-
panse Of water. The gulls are called
by the French "goelands," from the
Celtic "givelan,' and also "mouettes."
Two gulls from Levant, or Titan
Island, the easternmost Of the Hyeres
group, were recently trained by their
cwner, NJ. Demarque. They were dis
patched from Tamaris, near Toulon, to
LevaAt island. about q miles away.
with messages. One was killed en-
route by a foolish customs ofhcial, the
other was brought to Tamaris by q
fisherman, who found 1t on the rocks
with one Of its thighs broken. Not
withstAnding these unlucky circum-
stances, n. Demarque proposes to re-
new the experiments with new birds.
which he will obtain, Is he did the
others, from the maritime biological
laboratory at Tamaris, which belongs
to the Lyons university school. The
director Of this laboratory, NJ. Morier,
fully believes with Prof. Dubois, an au-
thority on ornithology. that gulls can
eventually be used as transocean mes
Eengers. Pigeons, he says, are all right
on land, and can do as much as 400
kilometers, or 24S miles, easily. At
sea, however, they are soon tired, and
IL stormy weather cannot be sent on.
The gulls, on the other hand, are
available for use in any weather. The
seabirds are described by NJ. Morier as
easily trained, and their intelligence
Is considerable.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1905-11-18

gpondent or take pity" on the news
paper man and give him material for
q good dispatch on state affairs. The
wording of the message was rather un-
fortunate, as it seemed to bring in
question the integrity and reliability
of each member Of the cabinet, and
also reflected upon newspaper CORE
spondents as being beggars for news
papers instead Of demanding 1t as a
right and in the interest Of the public
He also restricted the cabinet officers
In this message to giving departmental
news to the press associations, there
by practically ruling special CORE
spondents out Of business.
It is known that this letter was die
tated because the press associations
had complained that while they OBJ
served the presidential Injunction re-
garding the publication of cabinet
news, the special correspondents would
see cabinet officers and have more and
fuller dispatches on the same subject
So primarily the letter was intended
TO protect the press associations. 1t Is
safe to say that had George B. Cortel-
you been secretary to the president in
stead Of William Loeb. Jr., this letter
would have never reached the cabinet
In its present shape. Mr.. Cortelyou is
q tactful and observing individual, and
he would have seen in a moment the
offensive parts of this communication
and would have toned them down into
diplomatic language. Mr.. Loeb IL .
stenographer by profession and felt
compelled to transcribe accurately the
exact language the president used In
dictation.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1905-11-18

having business with him can testify
to his efficiency and courtesy. Secre-
tary Root, however, desires to have as
his chief clerk man who is his per-
sonal friend; SO he has selected
Charles DENLY, Of Indiana, son Of the
former minister to China, for the
place.
Col. Michael will be taken care Of
in the consular service, but his re-
moyal from the state department is
none the less regrettable. He has been
assigned to the consul generalship at
Calcutta, India, where the salary Ia
about double that which he had been
receiving as chief clerk Of the state
department This increase in COM
pensation, however, offers very little
inducement to a man OF Col Michael's
age to go to such an unhealthful eli
mate as prevails in Calcutta. 1t Is
very likely that before the time comes
for him to go to this post, a transfer
will have been arranged to a place in
some more congenial latitude.
Col. Michael is a veteran Of the civil
war, having served first in the army
for a year, and then three years a.
an officer in the navy. He was recon-
mended for promotion for gallantry by
Rear Admiral Porter, and he was
chosen by the people OF Iowa to repre-
sent the navy in a statue on the SOL
diers' and sailors monument in Des
MOineS He IL a man Of literary af.
tainments and served as a Washing.
ton newspaper correspondent for a
number Of years. He is the author OF
several books and has compiled many
important public documents. He was
appointed chief clerk Of the state de-
partment early in President McKin-
ley's first administration, and has han.
died very important matters during his
incumbency.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1905-11-18
An Apt Answer.

p. l. Hutchins. the cotton expert, was
praising an apt and witty speech.
TT reminded me-" he said, "of scene
in a magistrates court that saw In my
boyhood.
IAN old man was hailed before a magis-
trait for stealing chickens, and the lat
ter said sternly to him:
You are charged with robbing hen
roosts, my friend. Have you any wit
nesses?
The veteran smiled calmly as he ~
piled:
No, sir. In my country we don't
rob hen roosts before witnesses. IN.
7. Tribune.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1905-11-18

not to discuss with the newspaper men
the proceedings Of the cabinet, has
created no little amusement, mixed
with Just Q tinge Of resentment. on
the part Of the cabinet officers. They
do not object to being cautioned by
their chief to refrain from divulging
cabinet secrets, but the impulsive.
characteristic Roosevelt style Of the
letter Is not altogether palatable.
The truth is that very few OF the
cabinet officers would consent to be-
ing muzzled for any length Of time.
They are all men Of independent
thought and action, although there are
two or three Of the number who are
exceedingly close-mouthed about pub
lie affairs, and to whom the presi-
Dental caution was entirely super
huous. The more open hearted and
communicative members OF the cabinet
will not change their manners or ma
ture on account Of this letter. Big
"Bill" Taft laughs Just as heartily and
cracks Just as many Jokes with his
newspaper friends as he did before the
presidents letter reached him Secre-
tary Of the Treasury Shaw would not
forego conferences with a group Of
correspondents for all the hints that
could come from the white house. He
Is fond Of newspaper men, because
they are quick to perceive the point Of
his stories and allegories. A half hour
with Shaw is an entertainment that
no newspaper man would willingly
miss.
Secretary Of State Root, Attorney
General Moody and Postmaster Gen.
eral Cortelyou are naturally and pro
verbally cautious, and while each one
Of them Is courteous to correspond
ents, the amount Of actual Information
they impart would not make q para
graph a quarter Of a column in length.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1905-11-18

Cleveland during the latter's first ad.
ministration. He was a Cleveland
democrat, but came over to the repub-
ncans in 1896. Charles DENLY went
with his father to Picking and re.
manned at that legation in one capac-
ity or another for 20 years. He was
just 20 years of age when he went to
China, and early acquired a knowledge
Of the Chinese language, which he can
speak as huently as his mother tongue
Mr.. DENLY was through the horrors
Of the siege Of Tientsin during the
Boxer troubles, and the other day
talked very entertainingly Of his expe-
rience. From the 18th Of June to the
14th Of July, 1900" said Mr.. DENLY,
there was scarcely an hour or a min
ute that /. did not expect almost IN
slant death would be the fate Of my
own family, myself and the friends
who with US were besieged In the eel
Lar Of q private residence. Looking
back at It now, our escape from slaugh-
ter during that horrible time seems q
miracle. That Boxer uprising was no
trivial AFFAIR, can tell you, and had
the Chinese been q militant people
they would have wiped out the impris-
oned foreigners as easily as ever Q
band of Indians scalped an immigrant
party on the plains. Maybe the sight
of those gallant Yankee marines who
came to our rescue did not thrill ou
very soulsl Only those who have suf.
fered the horrors Of an impending
doom, from which escape seemed i'm
possible, can appreciate our feelings"
Mr.. DENLY Is q friend Of Secretary
Root, and In his new position In the
state department win be able to rem
der the secretary valuable assistance
Mr.. Root II gradually surrounding
himsalf with men whom he knowA
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1905-11-18
Chief Clerk Of State Department

HERE Is very gen.
eral regret that In
the reorganization
Of the state de-
partment incident
to the incoming
of a Lew secretary
the old chief clerk,
Col. William H
Michael, should be
displaced. For ten
years Col Michael
has filed that po-
sition and those
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1905-11-18
WONDERFUL GROWTH OF HAIR.

WONDERFUL GROWTH OF HAIR.
Il had typhoid fever and my hair
all came out I used three bottles or
~Ford's Original Oxonized Ok Mar"
row, and now my hair Is nine inch"
"es long and very thick and nice and"
straight Most every one seeing
how good the ozonized OK Marrow
"done my hair, they to are anxious"
for It Ny hair Ii an example to"
everyone"
yours respectfully"
ELLA BYE"
"s1S 9. Matlack g., West Chester.
Pa
March 80. 1905.
Ford's Original OzoniEed On Marrow
has many other good QUALITIES. too.
See their Advertisement In this paper.
Pries only 500 Q bottle at druggists o.
dealers. or send N my cents and Ne
win man yoa q bottle postpaid Az
dress ozonised OK Marrow Co. 70 w.
bash Avenue, Chicago. nlinOiA
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1905-11-18
All He Needed.

Don't you play any Of the popular
Airs?" asked the man who was attend
ing to the details Of q convention.
NO." answered the leader. This n
. political band. We don't play any
thing but Hail to the Chief Star
spangled Banner and He's Jolly Good
Fellow "-WashIngton Star.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1905-11-18
That's pi6arant

Mrs. Bacon-About time for the open-
ing Of the ball season.
Mr.. Bacon-What are you taIking
abouti It's the close OF the baseball sea-
DonI
''oh, I'm talking about the mothban
season. Statesman.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1905-11-18
AGENTS AND CORRESPONDENTS
WANTED.

The Broad Az desires to engage
Agents and regular Correspondents in
all the leading cities and towns
throughout the country. The highest
commissions paid to live hustlers.
Sample copies furnished free, For
further information, address julius r.
Taylor, sos Armour avenue. Chicago.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1905-11-18

I'm. j.. WAhhEN
K Eff Err OF
Springfield, o., thu
speaker Of the
house Of repre-
sentatives who, q
years ago wa
driven out Of pub
Lie life by the
Washington news
paper correspond
ents, is back agaiT
and viii take his
seat in the com
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1905-11-18

n. SnAhLEO DEN'
BY, who will sue.
coed Col. Michael
as chief clerk, Is
a man Of fascinat-
In g personality
and brilliant at.
tainments. His
father was minis
ter to China for
many years, en-
tering the diplo-
matte service IN
der Presid de nj
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1905-11-18
Washington GOSSIP
FEW OF THE CABINET OFF,
GERS YIELD TO MUzzLING.
NATURALLY CAUTIOUS ONES
Secretary to President Should Protect
Chief Executive from BIS Own
Nistaks-A Man Of Tact
Needed-Col Michael.
AsHINGToN.

'Haye you got
your muzzle on
straight" This is
the hu morous
greeting Of cabinet
officers these days
when they meet
each other. The
recent letter of
President Roose-
welt to the mem.
bers of his cab
met, advising them
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1905-11-18

ing congress. Gen. Keifer attempted
to nuIify the privileges which CON
gress had for years granted the press
and In his quarrel with the late Gen
Boynton. then chairman Of the pres
committee. he made charges Of venal
tty against the latter. Gen BoTntes
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1905-11-18
10 Protect Press Associations.

Z was on the I'M
pulse of the mo-
ment that Presi-
d e mt Roosevelt
dictated his letter
to the cabinet OH.
GERS in which he
cautioned them to
be close mouthed
and not, In a mo-
ment of weak
ness" discuss cab
met affairs with 9
faVOrite CORE
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1905-11-18
Gen. Keller Returns.

- EN-. J. WARREN
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1905-11-18
Mr.. Charles DENNY.

. ~R. CHARLES DEN.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1905-11-24

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ever, on the slightest sign Of .
Cough or Cold. I have taken DR..
Kings New Discovery for Con-
sumption, which has saved me
from serious lung trouble" His
mothers death was q loss for Mr..
Reid, but he learned thS lung
trouble must not be neglected, and
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SOC and si.00. Guaranteed at City
drug store. Trial bottle free.