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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-01
SEEKING REASON
Strange Actions of Mayor Nc.
Caskrin Last Wednesday
Not Yet Explained.
1T MUST MEAN SOMETHING
Dilisent Search for Motive Back of
TRADE of Abuse Will Be Con-
tinued.

The more a reason is sought for the
strange performance of the mayor run
ming around the streets Wednesday
calling people names and yowing ven
geance on pretty much everything and
everybody. the more perpleXing does il
become to find the real cause of his
frenzy. Those who had occasion to
listen to his TRADES of abuse and wit
ness his extraordinary outbreak of
temper were amazed.
Men occupied about their business
tasks were suddenly confronted by the
mayor. his countenance betokening
great rage and pent up Indignation.
and without a word of warning he
would launch into list of dire threats
which he proposed to put into execu-
ton to put things to the bad in general
i'll Rock Island. In some instances the
men thus addressed listened while his
temper spent its fury. In others he
was told politely by those addressed
that they had troubles of their own.
Gradually Subsidies.
After the mayor had been out about
an hour the violence of his outbreak
subsidized a tritie, and although he ceas-
ed making calls on the establishments
where slot machines We're operated. he
nevertheless still roared and beloved
and kicked up the dust
All this performance is taken to
mean something II must be intended
as a moral lesson for the newspapers.
and for The Argus in particular-that
when the mayor bellows-all must re-
tire in great fear and trembling.
Perhaps reason may yet present it.
self as to why the mayor got busy with
his fog horn which may result in de-
mOnstrating that after all there was
method in his madness.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-01
PERSONAL POINTS.

Mrs. Louise Spencer. of Chicago. is
visiting in the city.
Miss Mary Comegys returned last
evening from Chicago.
Miss Jennie Sturgeon is here from
Chicago for the Thanksgiving holiday
Mr.. and Mrs. A. H. Connolly. of Kan
sas City. are guests at the home of
Maj. and Mrs H. c. Connolly.
John T. Stafford is home from Chi
cago. where he witnessed the Chicago
Michigan football game yesterday.
Mrs. G. W. Henry. who has been
touring the Pacific coast for the past
two months. returned home last night
]. w. Parker. who has been east in
the interests of the Tri-City Pasteuriz-
ed Milk company, has returned to the
city.
W. f. Sears left last evening for
Chicago. He returns tomorrow TO at
tend the funeral of his grandfather,
J. B. Everett
John Jernisch. prescription clerk at
Bengston's drug store. left today for a
three months visit with his parents in
Oskarshamm. Sweden.
Tom Clark. who is connected with
the Illinois engineering department of
the Burlington, spent Thanksgiving in
Rock Island with his mother
Mrs. Della Conley. of Morrison. Ill.
and daughter. Mrs Gauley. of Clinton.
Iowa. are in the city. called here by
the death of Mrs. Conveys brother
w. J. French
Norman c. Woodin dropped in
from ST. Paul yesterday afternoon in
time to eat Thanksgiving turkey be-
meath the parental roof. He leaves for
Chicago tonight.
Louis A. Schmidt has returned from
Des Moines. where he attended the fu-
neral services of his brOther-in-laW,
Conrad Beck, who met a violent death
in that city last Monday.
Mrs C. NJ. Stanton and the Misses
Stanton of Springfield Ill, and c. B.
Stanton of Chicago. who were in the
city yesterday TO attend the Stanton
Newton nuptials yesterday departed
for their various homes this morning.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-01
BETHANY HOME LADIES
PREPARING FOR DOLL SALE
To Be Held at Hensley Flower Store
on Twentieth Street Dec.
and g.

Ladies of the Bethany Home Pro
tective association are busy these days
dressing dolls and preparing for the
doll sale TO be held at the Hensley
flower store. corner of Twentieth street
and Fourth avenue, Dec 8 and 8. The
educational committee of the associa-
ton is in direct charge of the affair,
which is intended to supply the Christ
mas demand. and at the same time to
replenish the funds for the kindergar-
ten of the home. Dolls of all kinds
will be on sale, many being home made
and others merely dressed by the la
dies. There will also be a great vari-
ETY. of dolls effects and light refresh
ments will be served. The sale will
open the afternoon of Friday, Dec s
and will continue Saturday afternoon
and evening. The educational work
of the home is greatly hampered by
lack of funds and the ladies deserve
wide patronage.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-01
HOLD AN INQUEST
Infant Daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
George Marvin Found
Dead.
Is DUE TO NATURAL CAUSES
Dies From Heart Troubie-Had Not
Been Suffering Noticeabiy-
Funeral Today.

Funeral services over the remains
of Lucy Ann Marvin, the little daugh
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. George w. Marvin
whose death occurred suddenly yester
day. were held this afternoon at :
O'Clock from the home. 909 Seventh
avenue. conducted by Rev. H. w. Reed
pastor of the First Baptist church. In
terment took place at Chippiannock
cemetery
Inquest Held.
At the inquest held yesterday after
noon at the home. verdict was return
ed. assigning as the cause of death
grip with complications of heart trou.
bic. The little one was found dead in
its bed yesterday morning at 1915 by
a sister, Sadie Marvin. Mr. and Mrs.
Marvin arose late Yesterday. and il
was nearly 10 o'clock when they sat
down TO breakfast. The daughter. Sa-
die suggested that she get the baby.
but the mother urged that the child be
left alone. as il was quiet The daugil-
ter, on looking at the child. noticed
that il seemed unusually white, and
was cold. She called her mother. and
IL was found that the child was dead.
An examination made by physicians
resulted in the decision that death was
due to the causes stated. The baby
had not been sick previously. Ii was
born Sept. g.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-01
French Funeral.

Rock Island aerie of Eagles, No. $50
yesterday afternoon held the funeral
services over the remains of w. j
French, the member of the order
whose death occurred Wednesday
Members of the local aerie and repre-
sentatives from Moline and Davenport
gathered at the Eagles hall at O'Clock
and marched to the bereaved home
COZ Fifteenth street. in a body. The
services were held at 2 o'clock, Rev.
Schultz. pastor of the German Method
list church. conducting the service
Members of the Eagles acted as pail
bearers. Burial took place at Chip
piannock cemetery
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-01
BISHOP SPALDlNG GOES SOUTH
Leaves Peoria Soon to Escape Rigors
of Northern Winter.

Bishop Spalding expects to escape
the rigors of the severest part of win.
ter by going south.
About the first of January he plans
TO leave Peoria for St. Augustine. Fla.
TO spend the remainder of the winter
months. His health continues good at
the present time, but it was thought
best that he should not attempt 10 en-
dure a northern winter.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-01
CONTESTANTS CASE RESTS
Their Testimony in the Mackin Will
Case is Concluded

Testimony on the part of the con
testants in the case of the will of Rev
Thomas Mackin was concluded at noon
today, and arguments on legal points
were taken up preliminary TO the be
ginning of the testimony on the part
of the beneficiaIies
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-01
Stockholders, Meetinn.

The annual meeting of the stock
holders of the Central Trust & Savings
bank of Rock Island, H., will be held
at their banking house Monday, Dec.
IL, 1905, at $3.50 O'Clock p. m. for the
election of directors and transaction
Of such other business as may properly
come before them.
H. B. SUMMON, Cashier.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-01
NO SESSIONS OF THE COURT
Judge Gest Will Return for Business
Dec. g.

There was no session of the circuit
court today, and there will be none
until Saturday morning, Dec. 8 at 3
O'Clock, TO which time the adjournment
was taken. Judge Gest will be in Ale
do all of next week until Saturday and
Judge Graves is engaged i'm Henry
county
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-01
A Bad Scare.

Some day you Will get bad scare
when you feel pain in your bowels
and fear appendicitis. Safety lies in
DIR. Kings New Life Pills, a sure cure
for all bowel and stomach diseases
such as earache. biliousness, costive-
ness, etc. Guaranteed at Hartz < Tile
meyers drug store. only 25 cents Try
them.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-01
NOTES OF THE RIVER.

Nearly stationary stages in the Mis-
sissippi will prevail from Dubuque To
Muscatine
The stage of water was 40 at a.
m. and 4.65 at noon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-01
Too Much Celebration.

The patrol wagon was called TO the
upper end of the city several times last
night to bring in men who had indulg-
ed too strongly in celebration of
Thanksgiving day. They were ar
raigned before Magistrate Elliott and
sentenced this morning.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-01
Notice,

The man who took an overcoat not
belonging to him at roller skating rink
Thursday night must return same at
once or be prosecuted as he is known
MANAGER SKATING RINK.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-01

Girls, if you want red lips. laughing
eyes. sweet breath and good looks, use
HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain Tea. The
greatest beautifier known. Csc. Tea
Tor tablets T. II. Thomas pharmacy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-01
committee: The Misses Adelia Frick
Edna Rodine and Grace Mold.

Trinity Guild will have sale of use
full and fancy articles at the home of
Ben T. Cable Wednesday afternoon.
Dec g.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-01
GaIva Physician Dead.

DR. S. Thompson. of Galva. one OF
the leading physicians of Henry coun-
". died at his home Tuesday of pneu-
monia.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-01
SOCIAL AFFAIRS.

Stanton-Newton.-A very simple
but pretty pink and green home we'd
ding took place at 6 o'clock last even
ing, Miss Annabel Newton, daughter of
Mrs Mary A. Newton, ia Ninth street
being united in marriage with Edwin
NJ. Stanton, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa. the
ceremony taking place at the brides
home in the presence of a few immedi-
ate relatives and intimate friends,
Rev o. w. Lawrence officiating. The
bridal couple were unattended. Miss
Wiess rendered softly Hearts and
Flowers" during the ceremony. at the
close of which congratulations were of
fered and later a wedding supper was
served.
The bride. who is a graduate of Rock
Island high school, has a large circle
of acquaintances in this city. by whom
she is held in high regard and who
unite-in wishing her joy in her welded
life. She has for several years been
employed as stenographer at the c., r.
|. & =. Office in Davenport.
The groom is a highly esteemed
young man of Cedar Rapids. Iowa, at
which city he holds the RESPONSIBLE DO
sition of chief clerk in the general SUI
perintendent's Office of the c., r. l. &
p. railway. Mr.. and Mrs. Stanton de-
parted last evening for Cedar Rapids
to reside.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-01
GaIva to Be a City.

AT the special election held this
week TO vote on Incorporating Galva
as city, the measure carried 300 to
so.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-01
Holiday Openina.

Attend the formal holiday opening
at the Big Boston store, Davenport.
tomorrow
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-01

Birthday Anniversary.-Miss Mabel
Trenkenschuh. daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. George Trenkenschuh, was most
pleasantly surprised at her home. HOG
Fifteenth street by a large company of
her friends. The occasion was in hon
or of her 18th birthday anniversary.
An elaborate supper was served. after
which the remainder of the evening
was spent in playing games and in mu-
sic. The company departed at a late
hour. leaving many little remembran-
ces- of the occasion. Those present
were: Jessie MauZy. Mona McClaran,
Helen Krell, Lillian Williams, Anna
Wells. Amelia Trenkenschuh, Bessie
Williams, Hazel Applequist, Laura
Schroeder. Stella Williams, Ruth Re-
ticker. Clara Applequist, Pearl Tren-
kenschuh, Jean Fowler, and Mabel
Trenkenschuh
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-01

Tri-city Outing Club Gives Dance
Invitations have been issued for a
dance at the Rock Island house Thurs
day evening. Dec. z. under the direc-
ton of the TriCity Outing club. The
following young ladies comprise the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-01

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS The
Thanksgiving weddings was the one
which united Miss Matte l.. Beau
champ and Frank Nombalais. both of
this city. the ceremony being perform
ed at the parsonage of the First Meth
odist church yesterday afternoon at 3
O'Clock, by Rev r. b. Williams, pastor
of the church. Miss May Beauchamp.
a sister of the bride was the only at
tendant. Mr. and Mrs NOmbalais will
reside at 1896 Fifth avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-12-01

Depart for Home in Dakota.-About
40 relatives and friends were present
yesterday afternoon at the wedding of
Miss Alice May Berry of this city and
Percy Fletcher Meharry, of North Da-
kota. which took place at O'Clock,
Miss Bessie Lee playing the wedding
march. a bounteOus course supper
followed the ceremony. and at 9
O'Clock the bridal pair left for their
Dakota home. a large number of the
guests attending them to the station.
Second Anniversary.-Mr. and Mrs.
c. T. McQuaid yesterday entertained
dozen friends and relatives in celebra-
ton of their second wedding anniyer
sary. Guests from out of the city were
Joseph McQuaid of Chicago. Miss Mary
McQuaid of Davenport. Albert Hoyne
of Fort Worth. Tex. and H. b. Arnold.
OF Harrington. Kans.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-09-07

are half true the animal is surely
worth hunting for-or will be Il month
later when its winter fur is grown.
Beyond question, the pelt of the black
1ox IS the most valuable fur on EARTH
Inc biggest and finest fur seal in the
Arctic ocean carries garment that
VIII De valued at $500 to $500 after it
mas peen dressed and colored. The
pelt OF great sea lion commands from
SZoo 10 S40O, and the jacket of silver
gray foX sometimes sells for $500 to
slooo. But better and more choice
ana more expensive than any of the
ABOVE, is the skin of the black fox. Al
the auction sale of furs held in Lon
con last June there were six pelts taken
from plack foxes, which sold for more
IMAM *i5o0 each, one specimen COM
handing $4,000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-09-07
Will Il BE the Last Great War?

Will the war between Japan and Rus
STA prove the last bloody struggle be-
tween the great nations of the world?
Perhaps so, but those who hear express
lions OF opinion in the affirmative can
lot forget similar optimistic prophe-
cies in the past decade or two. before
our war with Spain or the South Afri-
can war or the war in the far East was
fought. Voicing presumably the feel
ing Of an influential element in the
financial world. Henry Clews in his
latest letter takes this cheerful view Of
a peaceful future.
The declaration of peace between ia
pan and Russia will be far-reaching-
In my opinion II Is the last Of all great
wars. The Hague mode of settling dis
putes between nations will hereafter
supersede the sword. The war Will
teach important lessons to mankind,
resulting in apermanent peace the world
over The moral effect of small ma
ton like Japan achieving its marvellous
victories on land and water over what
was supposed to be so powerful a ma
lion as Russia will make Emperors and
Kings think twice in the future before
deciding to go to war, even win Il
small nation. The "Open Door is now
assured -p.rmancntly assured-whlch
means a commercial struggle between
nations for supremacy in providing for
the wants OF tWo-thirds of the popula-
ton of the world. The holiday trip OF
the future will be the 'Round-the-
World trip, with the increase in bank
ing facilities and of transportation IA
clllties that will become mere incidents
Of this development, and, what is OF
greater importance. the cOmmingling oi
peoples with the natural increase IN
commercial intercourse. The geographic
cal position OF the United States. to-
gether with the great enterprise OF hel
mer, nants and producers, will soor
place this country far in the lead In
distributing merchandise to the East
ern people. Japan will long feel the
loss Of an indemnity, tn which she was
Justly entitled Had 1t been granted
Japan would have gotten out OF debt &c
the foreign nations who have so gener'
ousIy taken her bonds. AS il is now
these obligations will continue to rur
for an indefinite period and thereby
tend to make japan conservative
rather than arrogant.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-09-07

The recent order of the executive
committee of the Maine State Grange
To The effect that there shall be no
more dancing i'm connection with the
regular meetings OF the subordinate
oranges has caused much discussion in
Grange circles and as was to be ey-
pecteG meets with opposition from
some of the young people whose love
Tor dancing to the exclusion of other
and more important things at grange
meetings, was the reason the order was
issued. A few oranges claim that they
are already losing members as a re-
suit OF the order. 1t does not seem
possible. however. that there will be
serious opposition to the order or that
II will cause tn" loss of members who
are any real strength and value to the
organization. The order is not aimed
at dancing as a social pastime nor does
1t forbid the use of grange halls for
dances. Ii simply forbids dancing in
connection with the regular grange
meetings, and was the result of Il ten
dency i'm n few oranges here and there
to emphasize the social side of the
grange meetings Mt the expense of the
others.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-09-07
Back Home,

I've been up in tn mountains.
For 4 little spell o. rest;
Up where tn birds an trees, an brooks
Are alwus ut their best;
Away from the din o tn city's streets.
Away from tn rush o. trade
Just lollln' round in tn Lap O. peace.
An p'raps Id Oughter stayed
A few DAYS more, but | kinder felt
That while twas nice Z roarl
Among tn trees. an by tn bronks
Id like to get back home
There amt no place for me ike that.
Where | can set around
Known that | own il All.
From the roof down to tn ground
There's certain chairs that lit my back.
As other chairs don't do;
There's bed that's been nv friend for
years.
An lounge that suits me. too.
like n paper on tn walls,
An til pictures hangin' there.
like IN carpets on tn floors.
An IN scent that's in tn air
OF nome made bread. an bakin' beans,
An other things that's good.
cooked by the Swcet-faced gray haired
Who at my side has stood
Strong an noble like n queen.
FOR more than 40 years.
Joinin in my laughter,
An joinin' in my tears.
put my arm around her
An kiss her precious face.
she lays her head down on my breast,
II s her favOrite restin' place.
l stroke her snowy hair an think,
That While it's nice to roam
among tn trees. an by tn brooks
I'd ruther be back home
Thomas Holmes. in The Trenton State
Gazette.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-09-07
VOICES OF THE PRESS.
The Naming Of the Treaty.
washington Post.b

washington PoSt.)
The Post cannot in common decency
refrain longer from discussing the
question that agitates all of its con-
lemporaries-"What shall the treaty be
called? We have waited, mOdestly
hoping that the claims of the National
Capl.ai would be recognized. 1t is true
mat a lew newspapers whose judgment
on TINS question ought to be OF over
whelming weight with the authorities
have suggested that the treaty should
be called the Treaty of Washington"
But other contemporaries heretofore
highly esteemed, have aroused cur dis
gust by suggesting Portsmouth. Kit
terry, Hotel Wentworth. Sycamore Hill,
oyster Bay. Roosevelt. and other
names for the immortal document. Il
is time to speak plainly.
We demand that Russia, Japan the
powers generally, and the American
newspapers particularly. shall call this
convention the Treaty OF Washington.
We object 10 the claim of the city of
Portsmouth, where the treaty was not
negotiated. We recognize that the Ho-
tel Wentworth has established claims
T." i'''Siitioil nut IL 10 hiiuiy ltctS-
Sary to point out that the Treaty of
Hotel Wentworth" would bring the
whole business into Iidicule. The
Treaty of Kittery" smacks too much ri
fishing SlOOps and tarpauin. The
Treaty of Oyster Bay" is {. mOuth-iill
ing. luscious phrase. bnt it suggests a
SccretlVcnesS that was entirely absent
from the negotiations. There are OBJ
jcctiOns to all other suggestions.
To simmer the matter down. without
further circumlocution, it might as
well be admitted that the National
Capital is jealous Of its prestige IN
world politics. If Washington is TO
compete with Portsmouth and Kittery,
and Oyster Bay for histOI zeal hOnOrs
and contemporary prominence. we want
to know it. 1t is diTficl.lt to refrain
from an exhibition of temper in this
matter. Washington refuses: to be SUBJ
Jected to the arrogance of Kittcry. If
Emperor Nicholas and Emperor Nut
suhitO are swayed in this matter by tho
influence of kittery or Portsmouth, how
long will it be before Il demand will APP
pear for the removal Of the National
Capital itself to that region:
We have tried to euro our indigna-
ton with the thought that the name OF
the treaty would moi matter, anyhow
We have meditated upon the fact that
the Russians would call the treaty by
one name, the japanese by another, the
Americans by third and the world at
large by as many names as there are
languages. But it is of no avail. When
we detect the influence of the world
politicians of Kittery exerted against
Washington. it is impossible to be
calm. There is q limit to all things.
and we have reached the limit of pa
thence.
We rely upon the sober and prayer
ful consideration of the car and the
MikadO in this momentous case. We ap-
peal to them. in the cause of domestic
peace. not to reach Il hasty or ridicu-
ious conclusion. We point to the fact
that nearly every important journal in
the United States is wrought up over
the great question. What shall we call
the treaty?'