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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-08-30
WILL ENTERTAIN
OFFICERS WELL
Citizens and Merchants Have
Arranged for Banquet and
Concert.
TO TAKE PLACE AT TOWER
Officers of 9th Regiment Here "a
Elect u MajOr-Will be Shown
Site for Encampment.

A royal reception and entertain
and field officers of the 9Th infantry,
In. G., who will be here tomorrow
to attend the election of major for
the Third battalion. and an effort
will be made to impress upon them.
The splendid facilities which this
vicinity presents for the next annual
encampment of the state national
guards. The election will be held
in the afternoon at the headquarters
OF Colonel w. T. Channon, in the
new armory building and from all in
dications, there will be little compe-
tition for the place as Major Albert
Tourtelott. of Dixon, the present
incumbent, is conceded reelection.
Dinner at Watch Tower.
The entertainment of the officers
will take place in the evening at the
Watch Tower. where they will be the
guests of honor alta banquet. After
the banquet. a~number of speeches
will be made by prominent local men
and the proposition of bringing the
next annual encampment TO this city.
viii be preached. While it is not in
the power of the officers who will as
semble here for the election, to say
where the encampment is to take
place. their wishes on the subject are
bound to be respected TO great eX-
tent and if they can be convinced that
the layout for a camp is as good or
better at this city than it is anywhere
else in the state. and that the Gill
Zens and merchants of Rock lsla al
want the encampment, it is moro
than likely that they will use their
influence to get the encampment is
signed to this city. The merchants
realize that the presence of several
thousands of soldiers in the city for
several weeks, will mean a matter "t
many thousands of dollars of bu j.
ness and a good boost to the city.
Special Military Concert.
In honor of the presence of the
visiting officers. PetersenS band
which is at the Tower tomorrow af-
ternoon and evening. will render a
special concert of a martial nature
In ADDITION to the band. the Turnt !
drum corps of Davenport and mum
Der of the members of Company \
are going to aid in the concert. The
feature number of the program :;
called THE Civil War" and it is 8
grand realistic tone picture of the
outbreak which nearly resulted il
the separation of the north and the
south. The selection aims to show
a sort of panorama of the war from
the days before it commenced uni
it was ali over and the battles hal
ended. 1t is said that it is one of tn;
most beautiful selections ever pr
duced. The presence of the drum
and fife corps and the soldier boy:
lend color TO the music picture in +;
wonderful manner. The program!
for the afternoon and evening are a
follows:
N
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-08-30

mann, one of Mr.. o'Connor's long time
npioves. The first purchaser, it IS
understood. was disappointed in the
natter OF concessions" which it WAS
expected would be installed and which
ne interests controlling the properly
leclined to permit.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-08-30
The Crime of IdIeness.

Idleness means trouble for any
one. It's the same with lazy liver.
1t causes constipation, headache,
jaundice. sallow complexion, pimples
and blotches, loss of appetite, nau-
sea-, but DR.. Kings New Life Pills
soon Danish liver troubles and build
up your health. Csc at all druggists
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-08-30
vandruG's Isle for Encampme

Vandruff's isle, the beautiful is
land lying at the foot of the Watch
Tower has been selected as the best
site for the location of the encamii-
ment if it is brought here and it is
the plan of those who are pushing the
project, to take a number of the Of
ficers out in automobiles to look over
the ground. Those who do not ge-
to go will be able to see the place
from the inn at the Tower.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-08-30
BISMARCK is AGAIN SOLD
Recent Purchasers Could Not Run
the Place as Desired.

The Bismarck saloon, which was re-
lcently sold by James T. OConnor to
Tim Collins ct al, has been once more
transferred, this time to Fritz Luch-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-08-30
River Riplets.

The Waunetta and Lizzie Gardna
were down and the Harriet and North
Star went north. The Helen Blair was
UP from Muscatine. The stage IF
water vas 4.40 at G. a m. and 4.45 at
noon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-04
FOR SMITH AND SERvAN
CANDIDATES FOR THE COM.
MISSIONERSHIP INDORSED.
Action Taken by the Brookland Cit.
liens Association Last Night
After Long Discussion.

Thomas W. Smith and A. H. Servar
were indorsed as candidates for the posi-
tons Of Commissioners of the District OF
Columbia. to succeed Commissioners Mac
farland and West. by the Brookland Citi-
zens' Association last night. at a meeting
in the town hall.
The motion was made by President John
McPhaul, but it was adopted only after
a long discussion. DR.. Alphonse Patten
President had right to go outside of the
District to select a Commissioner, as the
District of Columbia belongs to the people
of the United States. He declared that
in his opinion Senator Gallinger, chair
man OF the Senate District committee,
would make a good Commissioner.
President McPhaul remarked he did not
approve of the plan to allow President
Taft to select the Commissioners without
the citizens of the District having first
recommended some capable person for the
position, as he said, the people would
wake up some morning an find some
man from New Hampshire or Arizona at
the head of the District.
Rev. W. X. Thomas, pastor of the
Church of Our Savior, in Broohland.
asked the association to urge the District
Commissioners to have sidewalk laid
in front of his church on Irving stree.
members OF his congregation living i'm
certain sections of Brookland were com
PEELED to take q roundabout course to get
to the church. The committee on streets
and sidewalks was instructed to request
the Commissioners to lay the sidewalk.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-04
ROCKVILLE.

Special Correspondence of The Star.
ROCKVILLE, Md, December 4, 1909.
Judge Henderson has rendered de-
cision in the circuit court at this place
in the case of Mary V. Fawcett of
Washington, administrative of the es-
tates of her aunts, Catharine V. Offutt
and Laura J. Offutt, lifelong residents
of this county, against Lee Offutt, ad-
ministrator of the estate of Luther NJ
Offutt, giving judgment in favor of the
defendant for costs.
The case was an action to recover
after lapse of more than forty years,
about $500, with more than forty years
interest, alleged to be due the estates
represented by the plaintiff by the late
Luther Nj. Offutt, administrator of the
estate of his father, William II. Offutt,
who was also the father of Catharine "
and Laura j. Offutt.
The suit was based on statement
made by Luther NJ. Offutt shortly be-
fore his death to the effect that he want
ed his sisters to have out of his estate
certain money due them from their ia
Tiers estate
The testimony showed that one of the
sisters had admitted that she had re-
ceived everything due her from her ia
theirs estate, and the evidence also es-
tablished at least two Prescriptions that
both sisters had received their distribu-
tive shares. and Judge Henderson held
that the long lapse of time created an
other presumption that the debts had
been paid.
A license to marry has been issued by
the clerk of the circuit court here to
Miss Bertha w. Wheeler and Vernon X.
Clagett, both of Baltimore
Mrs. Elizabeth Smith, widow of James
Smith, died yesterday morning at the
home of her sister, Miss Margaret Har-
risOn. near Potomac, aged about fifty
five years. Her death was due to indi-
gestion. Of which she had been ill only
about two days.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-04
FAST STEPPERS TRIED OUT.
Throng of Horse Owners Test
Speedway Track.

perfect day and the splendid condition
of the course drew a great throng of
horse owners with their fast steppers and
jumpers to the new speedway this after
noon. Probably every horse that will be
entered in the events at the Forthcoming
carnival, and many that will not be. were
on the track either getting in condition
for the contests or taking advantage of
the splendid conditions for a brush with
the many fast steppers present
1t is the expectation Of the officials of
the Road Drivers and Riders Association
that the number of entries for the
carnival events will far exceed what they
originally hoped for. Many new entries
are being received daily, and will probably
continue to come in until the list closes
Monday evening.
The horse show ring is now complete.
the approach to the jumps having been
ed. under the supervision of Supt. Nc
Caully. Many horses entered in lue jump
ing events were out clearing the bars
this afternoon.
Between the string of posts around the
horse show ring and the west fence of the
speedway is a space of fifty yards or
more. This will be filled with as many
Potomac Park benches as officials Of the
carnival can procure. The remainder of
the stretch will be used as promenad-
ing ground for the spectators. Sufficien,
space will be allowed for carriage folk to
park their horses along the fences Of the
speedway.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-04
FOR TAKING THE CENSUS.
Compensation That Will Be Allowed
Enumerators.

The qualifications. duties and compensa-
ton of census enumerators have been out
lined ny Director Durand in statement
just issued. Every person seeking an APP
pontment must apply in writing to the
supervisor of the district in which he is
to work. Two representative business
men of the community must recommend
the candidate before the application will
be considered.
The compensation to be paid to enum-
orators is fixed by the census act, and an
allowance of not less than nor more
than cents for each inhabitant, not less
than 20 nor more than 30 cents for each
farm reported, and 10 cents for each barn
and Enclosure containing live stock not
on farms. is provided for all subdivisions
Were the director of the census shall
deem such remuneration sufficient. In
other subdivisions the director may fix Il
mixed rate of not less than 81 nor more
than 50 per day, and. in addition. an al
lowance of not less than l nor more than
3 cents for each inhabitant enumerated,
and not less than u nor more than ~
cents for each farm reported
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-04
Post Holds Annual Election.

Garfield Post. No. .. G. A. r.. has
elected officers as follows: John G.
Maynard. commander: Ernest A. Fenton,
senior vice commander: William NJ. Pot
ter, junior vice commander; L. J. Mel
choir, quartermaster: Thomas Calver
surgeon; James II. Bradford, chaplain:
John Connolly, officer of the day; Johr
r. Bristol, officer of the guard. Wi,
liam NJ. Potter. patriotic instructor
Thomas Calver, member department me-
mortal committee; Louis ketter, mem
Der department relief committee: James
II. Bradford, member temporary home
board; representatives to the department
encampment-delegate William NJ Pot
ter, f. A. Fenton, Roberts Harleston. A,
H. Frear and Louis Kettier; alternates
Comrades Bristol. ZiriaX, Nolan, Brad
ford and McCarty.
DR.. Thomas Calver was unanimously
Endorsed for reelection to the office OF
medical director of the department The
post voted to have a public installation
of its officers January ) next
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-04
SCHOONERs IN TROUBLE.
Frontenac Disabled by Gale; Perry
in Collision.

The four-masted schooner Frontenac.
well known at this port, which was badly
damaged by being blown ashore in the
recent hurricane at Key West, Fla, and
which after being foAted started to New
York in tow of the tug NJ. f. Lucken-
back, is at Jacksonville unable to con-
tinue her voyage. On the trip from Key
West up the coast. the schooner de-
veloped bad leak, and was taken into
Jacksonville for temporary repairs. On
the arrival of the Frontenac at New York
she will be hauled out for permanent re-
pair work.
The schooner katherine d. Perry,
while on her way from Boston to New
port News to load coal, collided with the
lightship on the Pollock Rip shoals and
had her stem started and a part of her
headstays carried away. The damage
done the lightship was much more Sc
rious. as both its masts were carried
away by the collision. This will neces-
state its withdrawal from service
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-04
Rev. McGurk Dies at Lynchburg.

LYNCHBURG. Va, December 4.-Rev
James j. McGurk. for forty years pastor
of Holy Cross Catholic Church, died to-
night after an illness Of several months
Born in County Monaghan. Ireland, No
vember Il, 1874. he began his education at
All Hollows College. Dublin, and COM
pleted his theological studies at ST. Mary's
Seminary, Baltimore. He was ordained
June 30. 1865, and sent to Richmond as
assistant under Bishop McGill. and Octo-
Der 49, 1869. came here as pastor. At that
time the missions at Danvile, Amherst,
Lexington, and what is now Roanoke,
were under his charge and he frequently
went to these places on horseback. Death
came to him at the Hygeia Hospital,
where Father McGurk has been under
treatment for two weeks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-04
TIME MAY BE EXTENDED.
American Manufacturers Want to
Exhibit at Buenos Aires.

The State Department is making every
effort to interest American manufacturers
in the international exposition which is
to be held in Buenos Aires from May to
November, 1910. The exposition manage
mentshad given notice that in order that
the American exhibitors might be as
signed a building for their exclusive use,
applications should be received in Buenos
Aires not later than November 80. In
view OF the fact. however. that American
manufacturers had not been advised of
the ShortnesS of the time within which
application should be made, the State De-
partment has telegraphed the legation at
Buenos Aires asking for a slight extern
sion of the time. This request was based
upon the fact that several large manu-
featuring concerns in this country had
called meetings of their directors for the
purpose of considering the ACCESSIBILITY of
exhibiting their goods in Buenos Aires.
This extension. it is believed will be
promptly granted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-04
POPE'S BROTHER A POSTWAR.
Has Held the Position in Grazio fol-
Nearly Forty Years,

ROME, December 4.-Angeio Sarto. a
brother of Pope Plus, has arrived in
Rome and will spend the Christmas holi-
days at the Vatican. He is a we'll pre-
served old man, over seventy-one years of
age.
notwithstanding the fact that his
brother became pope, Angelo remained in
his position postman in the village Of
Grazio, in the province Of Mantua Lom-
hardy. where he has been employed for
nearly forty years. Before becoming a
postman he was an Austrian genda rrne
in Venetia. He says only his love for his
brother induces him to endure the atmos-
phere of Rome during his vacation. and
that he feels he can live only in his own
village.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-04
NAVY YARDS IN SOUTH
SECRETARY MEYER FAVORS
CONTINUANCE OF STATIONS.
Needed When Canal Is COMPLETED
Mausoleum for Paul
Jones.

Secretary Meyer favors the continuance
ot the navy yards on the south Atlantic
and gulf coasts, i'm view of their possible
value in connection with the operation
of the Panama canal
TT is not unknown in the history of
the government says the Secretary.
that national reservations have beey,
given up and later were brought back at
increased cost
Again. in discussing the same subject
he says:
'Completion of the Panama canal, the
development of trade in the Gulf of Mexi-
co and the whole Caribbean region, and
the probable increase of the naval es-
tablshment to meet our national respon-
sibiltties in that area will probably call
for supply stations, in part for the heavy
fleet. but principally for the torpedo craft
and submarines and the smaller vessels
needed there
He urges the extreme desirablity" of
developing the naval station partly es-
tablished at Guantanamo, Cuba
With the opening Of the Panama canal
the Caribbean sea will become the scene
Of the great commercial activity, and our
responsibility as to the police and main
tenance call for an adequate naval re-
pair base in that locality
The completion Of the big dry dock at
the oTOOklNn navy NarQ is urged.
Furthermore, the Secretary says:
1T is clear that one dock on the At
lantic coast. for docking our largest bat
tleships is not sufficient, since that one
might be injured.
In this connection. he points out, that
provisions for docking of heavy vessels
injured or damaged In action or by
stranding are almost entirely lacking, and
that but few navy yards exist on either
coast which have sufficient water to dock
an injured battleship drawing four or
five feet more than its ordinary draft.
The Secretary recommends that an ap-
preparation of S135.O0O be made at an
early date to provide a crypt or mauso-
leum or proper resting place at the Naval
Academy. Annapolis. for the remains of
John Paul Jones.
He recommends that twenty-seven en-
gfneer officers on the captains and COM
manders list be hereafter carried as ex-
ira numbers. in order that the full num-
Der of captains and commanders author
lied by law may be available for sea
duty.
He also recommends that the pay of
the solicitor Of the department be made
1000 a year. as 1T is impossible to OBJ
tain for a less sum lawyer of sufficient
experience and legal training in whose
opinions the department may have every
confidence
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-04
Engineer Kills Himself.

NORFOLK, Va, December 4.-John J.
Simpson of Norfolk. engineer of the new
steamer Wiihelmina, committed SUICIDE
yesterday by shooting on the eve of the
departure of that vessel for the Pacific
coast. His body was found on the water
front at Newport News. Papers in his
pockets showed the man to have been a
student of the doctrines of Robert Inger-
soil. He was fraternity man and well
connected here. Simpson was formerly
in the naval collier service, and last year
went with the steamer Nansmith from
Hampton roads TO the Pacific coast as
chief engineer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-04
TO INCREASE REVENUE.
Commissioners Favor Lessening Tax
on One Ring Circuses.

The District Commissioners have looked
a broad and have seen several fine little
one-ring circuSes and Buffalo Bill shows
circing- round Washington. which have
not dared enter because the gate receipts
would not match the S200-a day tax Inn
posed on the big tops that display
three rings and a side show. All circuses
looked alike to the men who framed the
present requirement OF 5000 a day for
any and all circuseS, but the Commits
sionerS believe that there would be more
money in it for the District and more fun
for the boys and those parents who go tu
the show just to take the kids along" IL
the law should he changed to allow the
one-rnG affairs a chance.
Consequently they have sent to the
House committee on the District a draft
of a bill which will take $50 day from
wild west shows and $40 day from the
little dog and pony shows for every day
less than six consecutive week days or
$50 for six consecutive week days
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-04
Water Front improvements.

Clark & Winstons piledriver is at work
at the pier of the Potomac and Chesa-
peake Steamboat Company, at the foot
OF Sth street southwest, removing the
piles and tmbers that formed an old
bulkhead prior to the frightening OF
the dock. The work will be completed
in the early part of the coming week.
and after a small amount of dredging is
done in the dock it will be ready to turn
over TO the company. The new dock is
TO be used berthiDs place by one OF
the smaller steamers of the +. & c. line.
The dredging of this dock, it is stated,
completes the improvements about the
harbor that have been contracted for this
year
The big pier of the Norfolk and Wash
ngton Steamboat Company, at the foot
of 9Th street. is being redecked and i'm
proved in order 70 give a good driveway
for teams bringing freight to and from
the pier. 1t is tire policy of the n & W.
Company to keep its wharf propedty up
to the highest standard as to condition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-04
Threw Away Clutches
After Years of Suffering from
Rheumatism, Cured Myself.
soc Package Free.

IL any ono had case OF rhcuma
tism than mine / never heard Of it. Rheuma
tism was hereditary in my family, my grand
father being helpless for years and finally dying
with It.
When came into the world the rheumatism
germ was In my blood The disease became
chronic my joints enlarged TO mammoth size
] had to use crutchcs for years. and at last
was confined to my bed, unable TO move hand
foot.
strange to say, after the best physicians had
failed to cure land ! tried hundreds ri
them, l discovered simple remedy that gave
relief and Today I can work. walk
run and devote my lif" I" healing Others.
Send me- your address for regular soc pack
age free OF the remedy that cured me-. and In
close 1o, stamps silver for distribution cx-
pcnscS. ] will send with it my diet rules fol
rheumatism. Write me today and Won will SCOT
10 free from rhcumatsm's pains. hclplcssness
and suffering. :. T. DcI-auo Dept. b, syria
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-04
Veteran Policeman Dead.

BALTIMORE. December 4.-Lieut. Joseph
d. Collins of the southern police station,
one of the oldest policemen in point OF
service in the department. died yesterday
afternoon at his home, No. 423 East Fort
avenue. from paralysis He was stricken
suddenly about five weeks ago. and his
condition grew gradually worse. For
the past few days it was known that
death was question only OF hours. He
celebrated July 80 last his forty-irst an
niveresary as member of the police de-
partment, and was presented by the police
board with a gold wreath bearing the
number Al, which he was allowed to wear
on his uniform as badge of especial dis
tinction, but few Of the Baltimore police
men having that honor. Lieut. Collins
was born in Baltimore February 1, 1S47
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-04
Among the Pleasure Craft.

The large power launch Canaoa. one OF
the local feet of pleasure craft, has been
launched from the marine railway at
Regan's boatyard after receiving atten-
ton to her hull under water The launch,
it is stated. is to be made ready for hunt
ing trips to the lower Potomac, with gun
ners from this city aboard.
The work of fitting a new boWsprit in
the steam yacht Gaivota at Bennett 8
boatyard has been completed and the
yacht has been coaled up preparatory to
trip down the river with her owner
aboard some time in the latter part of
the present month.
The auxiliary power sloop Louise, own
ed in this city, is out on the railway
at Regan's bOatyard for attention to hull
and for minor repair work. 1t is stated
that the Louise will shortly join the feet
Of pleasure craft in quarters for the
winter months
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-04
INCREASE OF NAVY.
Chief Of Bureau of Navigation
Wants 5000 More Men.

The Secretary of the Navy is consider
ing a recommendation of the chief OF the
bureau of navigation in favor of an in
crease of the total enlisted force of the
navy by 5000 men. That would bring the
total enlisted strength to HOO. 1t is
declared that under existing favorable
conditions it would he possible to add that
number of men to the service in the next
fiscal year, beginning July next, If Con-
gress authorizes the addition.
There is some doubt, however as TO
Mr. Meyers approval of this recommen-
datiOn. as 1T would mean considerable
increase of the pay and allowance for
the extra men. There is need of an in
crease in the enlisted force of the navy,
in order to provide an adequate manning
of the new battleships which will be
placed in commission in the next eighteen
months The navy is at present enlisted
up to within 1000 of the authorized
force of A, 800.