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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-17
BROTHERHOOD OF ST. ANDREW.

Reports from Milwaukee state the
twenty-third annual Brotherhood con-
vention, now in session in that city. is.
with the exception of the two interna-
tional conventions held respectively in
1897 and 1907, attended by the largest
number of the members of the organiZa-
ton of any Of the former national gath
erings. The representatives from Wash
ington are William B. Dent, president OF
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AS result of Baptist council meet
ing in the Baptist Mission House on Ran
die Heights Thursday afternoon the Ran
die Heights Baptist Church will be for
mally recognized a ull-t1edged church
Rev. E. HeZ Sven. pastor of the Sec
ond Baptist Church. was elected modera-
tor of the council, and Rev. A. *. Wright.
pastor of Centennial Baptist Church. was
chosen clerk. After this formal orSaniza-
ton has been perfected. the application
for recognition. the constitution. bylaws
and articles of faith of the church were
read by its pastor. Rev. Elias Anger. Fol-
lowing, on motion of Rev. DR.. Weston
Bruner pastor of the Fifth Baptist
Church, seconded by Rev. DR.. S. n.
Greene, pastor of Calvary Baptist
Church, the council voted to recognize the
church.
1t is planned to have a public recogni
ton service in the new church building.
now under construction. This will be one
of the features of the dedication ceremo-
MES which are expected to be held In No
vember
The pastors who attended the council
meeting later visited the new home OF the
congregation, which is nearing completion.
and a short devotional service was held in
it, led by Rev. DIR. j. ]. Muir, pastor OF
the Temple Baptist Church.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-17

At the monthly business meeting Of St.
Johns League he'd Wednesday evening
the following officers were reelected:
President, Mr.. August Pflieger; secretary.
Miss Louise Bieber; treasurer, Miss Julia
Wacksmuth. Two new members were
elected and preparations were made to
celebrate appropriately the eleventh ami
versary of the league by special services
in the church tomorrow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-17

RAR. Nc. Donald c. Macleod, pastor OF
tho First Presbyterian Church. will speak
at a mass meeting of the members of the
Christian Endeavor societies of Baltimore
Monday evening. His subject will be
THE Present Crisis in Christian En-
deayor"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-17

Commissioner H. B. F. mcfarland ad-
dressed the prayer meeting of the, First
Presbyterian Church Thursday evening on
'Fsunday School Evangelism
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-17

The members and friends OF the Zion
League In large numbers attended q ..
cial gathering OF the league last even
ing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-17

Mr. William Knowles Cooper. the new
general secretary of the Y. NJ. c. A. ad-
dressed the men of Bethany Baptist
Church last Tuesday evening.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-17

II is announced that Rev. E. Clayton
Wyand. United Brethren missionary to
the deaf and a graduate of Gallaudet Col
lege here, will speak at a special service
FOR the deaf in the Memorial United
Brethren Church. North Capitol and r
streets. tomorrow afternoon at O'Clock.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-17

A Christian Endeavor society Of fifty
members was organized Tuesday evening
at the Fourth Presbyterian Church, 18th
and Paramount streets.
The first fall social of the Bethany Bap-
fist Endeavorers is reported to have been
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-17

Rev. DR. Charles Wood pastor of the
Church of the Covenant. has sufficiently
recovered from the operation on him in a
Philadelphia hospital to be able to leave
the institution. He will remain in the
Quaker city for a few days to recuperate
fully, and is expected to resume his duties
here next week.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-17

During the evening service at Trinity
Church. corner Sd and c streets north
west, tomorrow Messrs. Joseph B. Fow-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-17
elm AND BLUE LINE
CARS IN COLLISION
Smash-up on Curve at Nineteenth
Street and Second Avenue Re-
suits 81 Damages.

A street car collision occurred at the
corner of Nineteenth street and Sec
ond avenue about O'clock this after
noon when an east bound blue line
car hit a west hound Elm street car as
the latter was rounding the curve. The
Elm street No. 211, having the outside
OF the curve. had the right of way. As
1t crossed the east bound track on Sec
ond avenue. the blue line car. No. 2O4
crashed into IT'S vestibule. The door of
the vestibule was splintered and the
Testibule badly scratched The fange
of the outer front wheel holding on the
track, the wheel was broken in two
pieces. The fender was knocked off
the blue line car No one was injured
The blue line car was able to con.
tinue its schedule. The Elm street cal
was taken in tow by another car. after
the broken wheel had been chained SC
as to slide on one piece, and was
hauled to the barn.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-17
MOVING PICTURES SHOWN
Good Attendance at Programs Given al
The Y. NJ. C. A. Yesterday.

Good Attendance at Programs Given al
The Y. NJ. c. A. Yesterday.
There was an attendance of over 100
men at the moving picture exhibition
and talk given at the Y. NJ. c. A. audi
forum yesterday afternoon. Views
shown were of life7in a Burmah teak
forest, and. of Holland. II. E. Van
Duzer gave an interesting talk on the
subject, Social Responsibilities" and
the Roger brothers of Moline sang a
duet Secretary A. L. Burnett ad
dressed the boys meeting. at which
the moving views we're also shown.
A meeting of the Y. NJ c. A. circus
committee will be held Wednesday
evening at the association building
when written reports from the several
committees will be received
DR.. l. B. Crissman will give another
talk in the locker room of the gym
nasium this evening. his subject to be
"Amusements and Recreation"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-17
PERSONAL-POINTS.

Mrs. ]. w. Tremann left this after
noon for Lincoln, Ill.
Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Boyer left last
night for San Antonio, Texas, to visit
with friends.
Mrs. e. L. Phlbrook left Saturday
for Onarga, H., called there by the ILL
ness of her father.
Louis Kennedy~has departed for the
south to look after land reservation in
which he is interested.
Fred Drabis OF this city has returned
from an extended visit in Oshkosh,
Wis, his former home.
Mr. and Mrs. Louis Rosenfield OF
Creston, Iowa, left this noon for New
York after brief visit in this city.
Clarence Fi3kcn, who accompanied
the Y NJ. c. A. basketball team to Nor
rison today, leaves tonight after the
game for Chicago for short visit
Mrs. Otto Glotjan and daughter
Miss Anna Grot!an, left last night for
Victoria, Texas, to spend the remain
der of the winter visiting with friends
and relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Fleming and fam
| lily, left this morning for Canton, Ohio
to attend the funeral of Mrs. Fleming
sister who died in Du Bots, Idaho, and
whose remains were taken through
| Rock Island this morning.
l.. w. Bassett, manager of the Penn
Oil company, and r. H. Taylor, man
ager of the Illinois theater, tomorrow
go to Milwaukee, where the formel
will submit to a minor operation a
the hands of surgical specialist.
Joshua Linddhl, and o. q. Cervin O
this city and G. S. Atkinson of Daven
port depart tomorrow morning for Mex
leo to inspect the Southern Plantation
company's holdings in that country
They will be absent about month.
T. F. LaVelle, J. Ramser, H. A. CIey
enstine and Secretary Albert Huber O
the Rock Island Business Mems asso
citation and George H. Kingsbury
Iex-president of the state association
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-17

leave tomorrow morning for Dixon to
attend the state convention, which
continues through Thursday.
Henry Carse departed last night for
San Antonio. Texas, where he will at
tend the annual convention of the
Southern States Bottlers' association
as a representative from the American
Bottlers' ASSOCIATION The convention
is in session tomorrow and Wednesday
after which Mr. Carse will soiourn at
southern points for several weeks for
his health.
Superintendent H. B. Hayden will
leave tomorrow for his old home in
Massachusetts. After a visit with rel
atives he will visit Boston and New
York, and then proceed to Washing
ton, d. c., to attend the meeting of
the department of superintendent of
the National Educational association
which will be in session Tuesday
Wednesday and Thursday of next
week. Mr. Hayden will return the LAT.
ter part of the week.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-17
The Jumping Off Place.

Consumption had me in its grasp +;
and l had almost reached the jumping
off place when | was advised to try
DR.. Kings New Discovery; and
want to say right now, it saved my
life. Improvement began with the first
bottle, and after taking one dozen bot
ties / was a well and happy man
again. says George Moore of Grimes
land, N. c. AS a remedy for coughs
and colds and healer of weak, sore
lungs and for preventing pneumonia
New Discovery is supreme. so cents
and 81 at all druggists. Trial bottle
free.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-17
INSPECTION TRIP
Colonel Channon Will Spend
Two Weeks Visiting Compa-
MES Of Sixth Regiment.
ARMY OFFICER CONES LATER
Equipment of Militia for Maneuvers at
Indianapolis May Exhaust En-
camrncnt Funds.

Colonel William T. Channon of the
sixth regiment, Illinois National Guard,
this afternoon departed on a trip of
inspection of the companies of the
regiment. He will make inspections
this week as follows:
Tonight-Company H. Monmouth.
Tuesday-Company c, Galesburg.
MISUNDERSTANDING X, Kewanee.
Thursday-COmpany A of this city.
Friday-Company F, Moline.
Next week he will be absent from
the city again, and will conclude the
annual examination by inspecting the
following companies: e. of Sterling;
|, of Morrison; G, of Dixon; l., of
FTeepOrt; and NJ, of Galena. Last week
Colonel Channon inspected Companies
B. of Geneseo and d. of Oak Park.
The inspection by the colonel will be
followed by the inspection by an Off
Ger of the United States army. This
inspection will be made some time af-
ter the first of the month.
May Have No Camp.
AS matters are shaping up it looks
as though the Sixth regiment may not
see duty at Camp Lincoln this season
The money that is appropriated for the
annual encampment will all be used in
sending the First, Fourth and Eighth
regiments to Indianapolis to maneuver
with the regulars Adjutant General
Scott is quoted as saying the benefits
are expected TO be greater to the mi
litia as a whole through the plan for
this season than by the regular rou
tine.
Colorel Chanuon in discussing the
matter today said that in his opinion
the sending of the regiments to Indian
apolis does not necessarily mean that
all the money appropriated for the mi
litia will be spent in this manner and
he believes that the intention is tC
hold the encampment as usual, for the
other regiments.
Definite order; have not been re
Ceived as yet, and Colonel Channon has
not been consulted as to the dates o.
. holding any eneampment.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-17
HakeIier.

Secretary w. B. Petit of Trio lodge
No. 81 A. F. & A. NJ. yesterday re
ceived notification of the death last
week at Los Angeles. Cal, of Oscar
Hakelier, the former Rock Island pho
tographer. No details were given, but
il was stated that the masons would
have charge Of the funeral, which was
to be held Saturday with interment at
Rosedale cemetery at Los Angeles
Mr.. Hakelier conducted a studio over
the McCabe store on Second avenue
for a number of years, selling out
about five years ago, after which he
was connected with the former Moline
Engraving company. He went west
about four years ago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-17
WILL TALK LOCAL OPTION
Meeting at Y. M. C. A. Will Be Ad-
dressed by Rev. w. H. Blanche.

dressed by Rev. w. II. BIancke.
Rev, w. II. Blancke, president of the
Civic Federation in Davenport. will ad-
dress a mems mass meeting to be held
at the Y. NJ. c. \. auditorium next Sun
day afternoon. His address will per-
tain to the local option movement. AS
additional features moving pictures
will be shown and a song will be given
by the Sylvan quartet.
How Prohibition Won Out in Okla
homa," will be The subject of lecture
to be given this evening at the United
Presbyterian church, Moline by J. ].
Thompson formerly of Aledo, now of
Oklahoma. Mr.. Thompson is a dis
trict worker in the prohibition work in
Oklahoma and is well qualified to
speak on this phase of the Oklahoma
constitution.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-17
BAD GANG CAUGHT
Moline and Rock Island Police
Round Up Youths Accused
of Serious Crimes
COVERING LAST SIX MONTHS
Two of Eight Arrested Admit Number
Of Robberies, BurgIaries, and
Petty Holdups.

Light on a number of petty robber.
les, burglaries and holdups, which have
been mystifying the police of the three
cities for the last six months is thrown
by the confession of Frank Hamilton,
a 19-yearold Moline youth, today.
Hamilton was arrested for a minor
crime and made a confession in which
he implicated MS brother, Elmer, aged
II; Ed Phillips, aged 10. also of Mo
line; Ben Pickert, aged 10; Frank Nc.
Dowell, aged H. Dick Cornell, aged
20; James Burke, aged IS, and Eric
Norman, aged Il, the last five living in
the east end Of Rock Island. All have
been arrested and the police are
searching for Arson Wilcox, another
Rock Island boz. who is said to have
been mixed up in the crimes of the
gang.
A number of adventures are related
by young Hamilton in his confession
and his brother bears out the assertions
in the majority of cases. The others
under restraint will not talk.
"ROlIed' Man for So.
One of the most serious affairs told
of is the robbery of a Belgian some six
months ago Four of the youths, it is
said, were drinking in a saloon in the
east end of Rock Island when they no
ticed that one Of the crowd was carry
ing a large roll and also that lie was
getting well Under the influence of
liquor. When lie finally left the place
he was followed west and overhauled
and robbed near the viaduct at Twenty
fourth street. Tie sum of $50 was
taken from him and this was "blOwn
in by the boys in Davenport.
On another occasion four of the
gang took a team from the Lewis Roof
ing company's barn where Mcdowell
was night Waterman and stole ten emp
ty barrels which were afterward sold
for 40 cents apiece. -
Another incident told of was the pill.
Laying of box of news agent on the
Rock Island road. The box was thrown
onto a freight train as it passed the
station and unloaded near the bridge
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-17
Notice of Dissolution.

To Whom 1t May Concern: You
are hereby notified that the copartner-
ship of Fred J. Hodges and Charles f.
Bladel, under the firm name and style
of Hodges e Bladel, of the city Of
Rock Island, H., is this day dissolved
by mutual consent, and all debts due
and owing said copartnership are due
and payable to said Fred ]. Hodges,
and all debts and obligations owing by
said firm are assumed and are to be
paid by said Fred ]. Hodges.
Date this 18th day of February, A
d. 1905 FRED J. HODGES,
CHARLES F. BLADEL.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-17
REVIVAl. MEETINGS
OPEN AT SHERRARD
Special Tabernacle Built for Evangelist
Hicks-Aged Miner Hurt by
Fall of Rock.

Sherrard, Ill, Feb. 17.-(Argus Spe-
cial. Evangelist Hicks opened re
vival meetings here yesterday in 3
tabernacle built for the purpose. There
was a good attendance and much in
.teTest was shown. The building stands
on the Coal Valley Mining company
property just west of the depot and is
6Ox10O feet, seating 1000. The meet
ings will continue five weens.
Judd Cox, an aged miner, employed
by the Coal Valley Mining company
was injured while at work Saturday
rock falling on his back and injuring
him internally.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-17
MEN WILL FEAST
Ashley Elliott to Address Club OF
the Memorial Christian
Church Friday
AT THE MONTHLY MEETING
Broadway Organization Will Hear Talk
by Chancellor Mclean of Iowa
University Thursday.

Friday evening the men of the Mem
orial Christian church will hold their
monthly meeting in the church. Sup
per will be served at Z and an inter
esting after dinner program will be
given. The principal address of the
evening will be given by Ashley J. FL
lott, manager of the Illinois-Iowa Car
Service association. Rev. R. H.
Peters of Eureka college, Eu-
reka, Ill, and Rev. S. NJ. Perkins of
the Christian church of Davenport will
make short addresses. Music will be
furnished by the Davenport male quar-
tet.
Next Sunday evening Rev. w. B
Clemmer, the pastor, will conduct a
special patriotic service in which al
the patriotic orders of the city will be
invited to participate. Mr.. Clemmel
will take as his subject George Wash
ington." He will illustrate his tall
with stereopticon slides. Special Eu
sic will also be given.
Chancellor Mclean as Guest.
The Mems club of Broadway Presby
terrain church will have as its guess
Chancellor George E. Mclean of The
Iowa university at the monthly meet
ing Thursday evening. Supper will bt
| served at $50, and the time following
will be devoted to after-dinner talks
Chancellor Mclean will take as hi:
subject, THE Yankee Peril" Shor
toasts will be given by other gooC
speakers, and there will be specia
music.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-17
Mrs. William Feltham,

Mrs. William Feltham died last even
ing at $40 at nor home in Sears after
an illness which continued over five
years, combining her to her home dur
ing that time. Mrs. Feltham was born
in Germany AMI was 81 years of age
She came to America in 1890 and lived
in Minneapolis till a year ago, when
she and her husband took up their resi-
dence in Sears. She is survived by her
husband. a daughter Nettie and sol
Joseph at home, and a father, sister
and brother in Germany.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-17
OBITUARY..
Ernest j. Lyford.

Ernest jeremiah Lyford died at 1880
this morning at the home of his sis
ter, Mrs. F. B. Shelton of Port Byron.
The cause of death was general de-
bility Mr.. Lyford was born at Port
Byron Oct 4G, 1882. He is survived
by his father, DR.. William H. Lyford,
three brothers and six sisters. Funer-
al services will be held at the home OF
Mrs. Shelton at 2 o'clock Wednesday
afternoon, and burial will be at Oak
Grove cemetery at Port Byron.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-17
ATTEND FUNERAL SERVICES
Members of Rock Island Comman6ery
Go to Geneseo.

4 delegation Of 90 members of Rock
Island cOmmandcry No. Is, knights
Templar went 20 Geneseo yesterday af-
ternoon at 1:15 to attend the funeral
of Christian JOHN Lemlie. who was a
member of the commandery. Funeral
services were conducted at the Gene
SEQ Unitarian church at 2:30 and the
Masonic rites were conducted by the
commandery at the cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-17
SCHOLARSHIPS CLUBMEETs
William Meese Addresses Members al
Manufacturers Hotel.

The Tri-City School Masters club
met Saturday evening at the Manu-
facturers hotel in Moline. about 40 be-
ing present. William Meese made the
principle talk of the evening, discus
sing local history. The next meeting
will be held in Davenport
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-17

All the cigars and other things that
could be used Or turned into cash cas-
lily were taken.
Phillips appears to be leader of the
gang, for he was mentioned in nearly
all the escapades. The boys were
bound over to the grand jury.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-17
What to Do When Billions

The right thing to do when you feel
bilious is TO take a dose of Chamber
lain's Stomach and Liver Tablets.
They will cleanse the stomach and
regulate the liver and bowels Try it.
Price, % cents. Samples free at all
druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-17
THE CHOIR IS REORGkNlZG. ID
Mrs. J. F. Writer Elected Leader at
First Methodist Church.

The choir of the First Methodist
church Saturday evening reorganized
and elected officers for the year. Mrs.
J. f. Witter was elected director, and
she will organize a chorus choir. The
officers elected are: President, l.. c.
Dausherty; secretary, \. L. Bruner.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-17
Funeral of Miss Murrin.

Funeral services over the remains
of Miss Estelle Murrin were held yes
terday afternoon at ? O'Clock at st
Joseph's church, of which Miss Murrln
was an active member. Dean }. J.
Quinn conducted the services. Burial
took place in Calvary cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-17
SUFFERING and Dollars Saved

E. S. Eoper of Marilla, n. Y, says:
L am carpenter and have had MANY
severe cuts healed by Bucklen's AR,
MICA Salce. 1t has saved me suffering
and dollars. 1t is by far the best heal
ing salve l have ever found" Heals
burns, sores, ulcers, fever sores.
eczema and piles. 25 cents at all drug
gists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-17
IN THE CHURCHES

Spencer Memorial Methodist.-Tues-
day evening the normal bible study
class will meet in the church.
Wednesday evening prayer service
will be held in the church, followed by
Sunday school teachers meeting
Thursday afternoon at $50 the
monthly meeting of the Ladies Aid So
ciety will be neld at the home of Mrs.
John Bowes, 42t1 Eighth avenue.
Choir rehearsal will be held Friday
evening i'll the church.
Grace Lutheran.-The Acme society
will be held this evening at the home
of Miss Ella Danielson, Ill Fifth ave
nue., Moline.
Prayer services will be held Friday
evening at s in the church. The con
firmation class will meet Friday even
ing at 7.
The Reliance club will give an en-
ltertainment in the church Friday even
ing Feb IS.
Memorial Christian. The normal
bible class will meet in the church
Tuesday evening at 1880.
Wednesday evening prayer services
will be held in the church. Rev. w. B
| Clemmer will be the leader and will
give blackboard talk.
Thursday afternoon at in the
church the Ladies' Aid society will
meet.
Friday evening the men of the
church will have a banquet in the
church, beginning at Z. The speakers
of the evening will be Ashley ]. Eli
OFT. Rev. II. Fl. Peters of Eureka and
Rev. S. NJ. Perkins of Davenport.
| Next Sunday evening the pastor will
conduct special patriotic services. He
will take as his subject, George Wash
lington,' and an invitation will be is
sued to all the patriotic orders of the
city to be present and participate in
the services.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-17

South Park chapeI.-The Junior as
ISOLATION will meet Tuesday afternoon
at 4 in the chapel. Prayer services will
be held Tuesday evening at 7:3O.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-17

Central Presbyterian.-The Young
Peoples Social league will hold its
monthly business and social meeting
this evening i'll the lecture room. There
will be a program and a social hour.
Wednesday evening prayer services
will be held in he church. The sixth
chapter of Revelations will be read.
Thursday evening at 7:30 the nor
NAL bible class will meet at the home
of Rev. Marion Humphreys, 1914 Sew
enteenth street
Friday afternoon at 5 O'Clock the
Woman's Mission society will hold its
annual praise service at the home of
Mrs Adair Peasants, 1920 Second ave
nue..
Friday evening the Sunday school
class of Mrs. ]. G. Hazard of Bethel
church will give q colonial sociabIe at
the Bethel church.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-17

Christian Soierce.-Tbe weekly tes-
tlmonial meeting will be held in the
church Wednesday evening at 7:3O