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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-03
JAMESF. O'DONNELLIS
SECURED BY K. OF C..
Will Read Play 1.-THE Sign of the
Cross" at Lodge Hall at En-
tcrtainment.

James F. O'Donnell, a monologuc en-
tertainer of considerable note, will be
in this city next Sunday under the
auspices of the knights of Columbus
council of this city. a committee con-
sisting of William Toal, Tom Murray,
Charles Roantree. James Moran and
+. NJ. Burt, have been endeavoring to
secure Mr. O'Donnell for some time
and they have at last succeeded. NJ.
ODCnnell presents whole plays in his
entertainments, taking the part of ali
the characters himself and his wonder
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-03

him that even they could not be relied
upon and his life would be in DANCE"
DIR. Foss had sent telegram to Mr.
Kanishu to meet him at Baytoun but
when he reached that place Mr.. Kani-
shu was not there. Since then he has
written three letters ION consecutive
days and has also sent kilograms, 10
all of which he has received no reply
The telegraph companies say it is i'm
possible to get into the city as the
lines have been cut and the city IS
besieged by the Nationalists and is
bombarded with guns. Dr. Foss is
very apprehensiye for the safety of
Mr.. Kanishu and his family as well as
for Isiah Yohannan, both OF whom
were students at Augustan college.
Unless conditions in the orient i'm
prove DIR. Foss will not attempt to y
to Persia and will begin his journey
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-03

presume we will have to make up. The
highest temperature recorded in April
was 81 on the 29th, and the lowest was
% on the 10th. The greatest daily
range was Al on the Goth and the least
was 6 on the 21st.
Snow ON Ground mt Close.
The heaviest precipitation in any "a
hours was 1.97 inches on the 18th
There was trace of snow on the
ground at the end of the month The
prevailing direction of the wind was
from the northwest, and it blew at an
average velocity of 10.S miles. There
were 10 clear days, 6 partly cloudy and
II cloudy. Rain to the extent of 01
inches or more fell on II days. Kill
ing frosts took place on the 1st, Sth,
9th, 10th, 18th and Esd.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-03

FIJI versatility makes it as interesting
as real play with Different characters.
He will present the play The Sign If
the Cross" in this city and it is re-
puted TO be his best. In it he imper-
sonatCs IS characters. not by makeUpS.
but by voice infection, lone. color and
facial and physical expression. The
entertainment will be given a the =.
of c. hall and part of the proceeds will
be applied to the permanent funds oe
the council
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-03
Whoopinu Couch,

'In February our daughter had the
whooping cough. Mr.. Lane of Hart
land. recommended Chamberlain
Cough Remedy and said it gave his
customers the best OF satisfaction. We
found it as he said. and can recon-
mend il to anyone having children
troubled with whooping coHgh." says
Mrs \. Goss of Durand, Mich. For
sale by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-03
homeward by way of Germany and

sweden.
Two Months in India.
{. DR.. Foss wrote of his stay in Rajah-
mundry where they lived six weeks in
a bungalow surrounded by more ser
wants than they could make use vi.
He spent two months in India investi-
eating the mission fields travelling
many miles in all sorts of conveyances
and many times on foot. lie is much
pleased with the people of the country
finding them courteous and at all
times they showed the utmost kind
ness. The heat was not intense, not
being any warmer than an average
July day in this country.
In Palestine and Egypt.
After they left India they went to
Palestine, where they spent nine days,
going from there to Egypt, where the
same number of days were spent with
their Headquarters is Cairo They
visited the pyramids and spent one day
on the desert travelling on camels.
From Egypt they went to Athens and
to Corinth and from there by ship ~
Smyrna, where they visited the tomb
of Polycarp, one of the early martyrs
Then they went to Constantinople
where they spent some time trying to
get into communication with Mr.. Kani
shu.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-03
WISS JEFFRIES I'M A FALL
Actress Tumhlcs on Stairs at Elite
and is Shaken Jp. 't

Miss Virginia Jeffries, leading lady
in the stock company now playing 1t
the Elite, suffered a painful fall after
he matinee yesterday afternoon while
going TO her dressing room. She slip
ped on the stairs and tumbled dow.
four steEs. being badly shaken up. She
managed to go through her part last
evening and expects to be all right in
a few days.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-03

"When You First Kiss the Last Girl
You Love-" with other good ones like
Love Me Just Because whats the
Use," "Adfos Senorita,' and Don't BE
Anybody's Moon But Mine" The cast
is headed by the dashing and brilliant
Homer b. Mason, who previous to his
engagement with "A Stubborn Cinder-
ella was healthier in vaudeville on
the Orpheu:n circuit. Miss Grace Ed
mund has The part of Lady Leslie, and
besides her many other charms has a
beautiful soprano voice, which she uses
effectively in a number of songs.
At tire Eiite.-Virginia Jeffries, sup
Ported by Edwin Wolcott and com
rany, viii present anita, the Singing
Girl" This is one of New York S
successes, having had a long run IN
that city. 1t is. a comedy drama OF
merit. Miss Jeffries introduces sew
eral songs. playing her own accom-
paniment on the guitar, MY Gal SAL
one she sang when with Dave Lewis
in the Royal Chef"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-03

! The only other attraction billed is a
Stubborn Cinderella" which comes
Thursday evening.
1t is planned 10 open the airdome on
| Nineteenth street Decoration day, pro-
viding there is better brand of
weather on tap then.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-03
ILLINOIS CLOSES
AFTER RED MILL
Final Performance of the Season
Next Monday Night-Open Air.
dome Memorial Day.

Manager Taylor of the Illinois thea
ter announces that when THE Red
his house will close for the season,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-03

Ter home many years and has recently
)een conducting a boarding house on
Sixth avenue. Mr. and Mrs. Houder
spent Sunday in Clinton. returning 20
he city yesterday. They will make
heir home at 1921 Sixth avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-03
SOCIAL AFFAIRS

ISocie,y news. written or telephoned
to the society editor of The Argus, will
he gladly received and published. But
must be made known, to insure reIia-
bility. Written notices must bear sig
nature and address,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-03

o. E. S. Sewing Circ;e.-The o. g
: Sewing circle viii meet tomorrow
afternoon at O'Clock at the home #
Mrs. w. II. Jordan, 1925 Fourth ave
nue..
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-03

West Oltmann.-The marriage oil
Miss Anna Oltmann of New York and
Dr.. William West, also of New York,
took place Saturday evening at the
home of the brides sister, Mrs. S. NJ.
Arndt, 800 Twentieth street. The GER
emOny was performed by Rev. l.. Win
ter OF the Lutheran church at Hamp-
and was witnessed by small COM
rany of relatives and near friends.
Mrs. Leo Larkin, niece of the bride
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-03

Will Give Ccffee.-The ladies of St
joseeh's Altar society will give COT
ee at the homo of Mrs. II. c. Schaf-
fer. 932 Fourteenth-and-a- half street,
Nay 90. from > to s o'clock.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-03

Bethany Home Society to Meet.-The
ladies' Sewing society of Bethany
home will meet at the home tomorrow
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-03

vas matron of honor and Miss Dorothy
Nrndt, also a niece, was the brides
said. Little Miss Catherine Babcock
vas the ring bearer and DR.. Harry
West of New York, brother of the
groom. was the best man. The house
vas deliberately decorated in the we'd
ling colorS. green and white, sweet
leas and maiden hair fern being used.
The ceremony was followed by we'd
ling dinner The bride wore a white
satin gown made entraine and carried
range blossoms, orchids and lilies of
he valley, her only ornaments being
he gifts of the groom, diamond
necklace and bracelet Her going
way gown was of grey brOadcloth
With hat to match. The matron Of
nonor wore white lace and carried a
bouquet of brides roses and the brides
maid was gowned in white chiffon
over pink and carried pink roses. The
title ring bearer was dressed in a
pretty white gown and wore a coronct
of roses. DIR. and Mrs. West left on
a late train for New Orleans and after
a short stay there will go to Seagatc,
Long Island, to the groom's summer
home and July will leave for motor
tour of France and Italy. DR.. West is
one of the well known osteopaths in
New York. His bride is well known
in the city, having spent her summers
in the tri-cfties. She is an accom-
plished musician and sweet singer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-03

HoUderM cKibben.-Mrs. Minnie I.
Mckibben and Jacob w. Houder, both
of this city, were married at Clinton
Saturday evening at G O'Clock, the Ger
emony taking place at the rectory OF
the Episcopal church, Rev. F. H. Bur-
riil officiating. They were unattended
and had informed none of their friends
of their intentions, taking them by sur
prise when the news of their marriage
was announced. Mr. Houder is head
of the mortuary department of the
Modern Woodmen and is prominently
connected with the Masonic order of
the city, having held many Offices in the
order and is flow worshipfiil master of
THO lodge A. F. & A. N. Mrs. Houde.
is well known, having made this city
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-03
The Elite.

eighteenth Street, North Of Second
Avenue)
Elite stock company, appearing each
evening at S:15, with matinees Tues
days, Fridays and Sundays.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-03
AMUSEM ENTS
The Illinois,.

COMING ATTRACTIONS
Sixteenth Street and Second Avenue.
May GA stubborn Cinderella,
May 1O-"The Red MiII.o
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1909-09-11
HARTMAN FUNERAL SUNDAY

The body Of f. II. Hartman will
be buried in the family yard at Ar
den Sunday morning at 10 o'clock.
On every railroad IN which he is
interested, all trains. ali shops ma
chinery and all men will stop work
for sixty seconds at tina. hour. out o /
respect to the II time manager.
The Vienna doctor who had charge
Of l.im this summer declares he
suffered from cancer of tae intes.
tines.
Judge LOvett, Jacob Schiff. julius
Kruttschn'tt ant j. G.. Stubs will
take charge OF the dead mans bust
ness.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1909-09-11
CARPETS, LiNoLEUM. MATING

We have now a larger and more
complete assortment of carpets. lin
oleum and mattings than any store
in Carson City. We cordially in
vite the housewives of Carson City
TO call and inspect our stock and to
make selections from our large va
riety of patterns and materials. BY
so doing We a save III money for
We have this assortment at bed rock
prices. We invite inspection of
these carpets, linoleums and mattings
at any time you may desire to make
selections.
II. BURST, Carson Furniture Co.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1909-09-11
NOTICE TO

Hunting on the CradeibaugI
Sloughs, ON the lands owned by Chas.
Lewis, Chas. Fulstone and Hans Mel
son, Is strictly prohibited. Permits
will be granted upon application to
any OF the above named for the sea-
son for IS for each person. Market
hunters will not be allowed a permit,
and market hunting is stricly prohib-
tied. Any and all persons violating
the provisions Of this notice will be
prosecuted to the full extent of the
Jaw.
CHARLES FULSTONE.
CHARLES LEWIS.
HANS NELSON. 5m
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1909-09-11
State Library
COUNTY CLAIMS

The following claims against Orms-
by county have been allowed by the
Board Of County Commissioners for
the month OF August, 1909:
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1909-09-11

If you want ice that Is as hard as
cut glass n taken from the highest
point in the Sierras and ice thai
stays with yNl all day and part OF
the next in the hottest weather gel
it Of Doc Benton. If
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1909-09-11
State Board Of Health

DR.. s. l.. Lee, secretary $1,000
Bullion and Tax Collector
j. +. Haley, ex. ...........l13.65
New-York tribune., 1909-04-23
ACCUSED POLICEMAN OF ExroRT1oN.
Woman Had Marked Bills and Alleged Of
fender of Tenderloin Station Held.

Deputy Police Commissioner Hanson Is investt-
eating the complaint of a woman who calls herself
Minie Steinberg. She alleges that policeman
500 from her. Deputy Commissioner Hanson is
also trying 10 discover what became OF two marked
S0-bills which given to her to decoy the
policeman. The woman went 10 the District At
torney's office Yesterday and told Assistant Dis
trict Attorney Mott that she had appointment
meet the policeman at Sixth avenue and nth
at o'clock yesterday afternoon. to pay him
the money, having been advised by the clerk of
Sixth avenue hotel to do so.
Two detectives were assigned to the case and
II was arranged that the woman to give the
policeman the money when the platoon left the
station for duty. She TO wave her handbag
as a signal that she had paid the money. AT tho
signal the detectives across the street and
caught the policeman by the shoulder, but the
woman indicated that they had seized the wrong
one and pointed out John j. Haggerty as the man
who had received the money. Both men were
taken to the station and searched. but the bills
could not be found.
The police authorities later decided 70 make Hag-
gerty prisoner. and charge of extortion was en-
tered against him. the complainant being Captain
O. Brien, of the West SOth street station He was
suspended from duty and taken TO the night court.
where Deputy Commissioner Hanson appeared in
the case. MAGISTRATE Barlow paroled Haggerty in
the police officials custody for further examination
April 29 in the night court.
New-York tribune., 1909-04-23
THE MASSACRE 1T AD4N4.
Lasted Three Days-GoCernor'S Re
assurances Pr0Ued Tain.

Adana, April e2.-The immediate pretext for the
disorders here vas shooting by Armenian
of three Turks, Of whom died April 10. The
following evening Mosiem crowd beat an Ar
menian TO death. on the morning OF the l4th the
situation became critical, the Armenians closed
their shops. and later the Turks did likewise.
The Armenians demanded that order be preserved.
and the Governor gave assurances that there would
be disturbances, whereupon the leaders of both
sides through the streets urging the shop
keepers to reopen their places OF business Al noon,
however Mosem crowds armed with clubs filled
the market places and the streets and soon the
massacre began. accompanied by the looting and
burning of shops and houses.
The reign of terror continued for three days. The
two American missionaries. Messrs Rogers and
Maurer. were killed early in the massacre. and the
British Vice Consul was wounded while riding
through the streets attempting to restore order
The Armenans defended themselves bravely and
killed many the Moslems.
II not until the afternoon OF April is that
the government afforded protection. Troops were
sent to patrol the streets and guards were
posted, but order restored slowly. During the
nights Conhagrations threatened the entire city,
and much destruction wrought In this way.
1t estimated that thousands of Armenans were
killed, and thousands more homeless. penniless
and starving. The devastation the outskirts
of the city is inconcevable. Relief measures have
been undertaken by four hospitals, but much help
is needed.
New-York tribune., 1909-04-23
OYER 10000 MASS4CRED.
Increment Of Fandticism Spreading
IN 4siatiC Turkey.

Constantinople April Z.-The situation in Asatc
Turkey, according 10 the latest intelligence re-
ceived here distinctly threatening The fanatical
movement hich originated Adana SONS ten
days ago and found its expression In the killing
Of Christians is apparently spreading generally
through the eastern provinces. Upward of ten
thousand Armenians were msssacred in Syrian
towns and villages. principally in the vilayet OF
Adana, in the course OF outbursts that took place
at the time Of the spring festival in honor or
Mahomet and upon the receipt OF the news Of
the Uverturn of the -hereticar government at Con-
stantinople. One embassy places the estimates OF
killed as high as fifteen thousand
The government has sent most urgent commands
down and the leaders harshIy dealt with The at
tacks the Armenians appear to have been IN
stigated solely by the reactonaries.
Aeppo, under to-day's date. reports the situation
OF all Americans there TO be dangerous No men
ton is made Of any one having been killed or in
jured.
Grave news was received here this morning from
f;rzerum. the principal OF Turkish Armenia
The transports of delight of the people at the
proclamation Of constitutional government arc now
being suppIanted by movement in favor OF the
Sheri laws and the Sultan. which 1t Is feared.
may lead to conflict between Christians and Mos
lens.
The Christian villages in the vilayets of Aleppo
and sivas have been attacked by Kurds Circas-
slams and nomads, and the inhabitants are i'm
porins the Porte TO send troops for their protec-
finn
New-York tribune., 1909-04-23
ACCEPT SCHEFKET TERMS.
SaIonicans to Control Capital, Lon
don Hedrs-Rechdd in DurGnce.

London, April "a salonica dispatch 10 1 ne
Times says that the Turkish government has un-
conditionaIly accepted General Schefkets terms,
which give to the Salonicans military controi Oh
the captal reduce its garrison four battahons'
establish police gendarmerie system on the mace
donian model provide punishment for the promoters
of the revolt and provide also for the organisation
of the government In accordance with the require
ments of the constitution.
Tha Central Committee of Union and Progress
has issued imperative instructions to al OF i's
members both civil and military, who are with the
army before the capital, to return to Salonica
forthwith in order avoid all suspicion that tnsS
are attempting TO influence the decisions OF tlg
military leaders. The commander or tne SeCUnu r
Army Corps has wired to General Schetket ms ~,
reserved approval Of the conditions presented 10 "
government .,-r,.
ard sent midnight says 1t is rumore9 ed; fna Is
beir to the throne Mehefnmed-Rechad EueIIi' ta
beinr detained in the Yidiz Kiosk, TnitheIT nc nc
went to assure the Sultan that he would not Iaes &c
cent the throne under any circumstances uhi'''
ath u1aiestvs request
New-York tribune., 1909-04-23
GIFT OF $40 BRINGS HIM s19,4OO.
Held Share of Stock in Woodbury. Concern
Five Years Ago.

Payton r. McCarso, once employed by the ]. H.
Woodbury. Dermatological Institute. now bank
rupt concern, has persuaded jury In the Supreme
Court TO grant him slo4oo. He is to receive this
sum because five years ago he owned share OF
stock of the institute of the par value % So which
has since become valueless.
William o. Woodbury.. a cousin OF the late J. II.
Woodbury. the institutes founder. who committed
suicide last year. thought that McCargo would be
a good for officer of the concern. and In
1895 gave him the $40 share TO qualify him for the
place. Then came along Andrew Jergens and
Charles II. Geilfus soap manufacturers. OF Cincin-
natl. who bought so per cent OF the stock OF the
institute But they wanted control OF the concern.
and McCargo by holding off for while made them
contract to pay him $50 600 for his share.
They him 5000 down. notes amounting o
s5OO0 and a guarantee to vote their stock in favor
of his appointme manager of the institute
salary of 900 for the first and 5000 for the
next four years. A few months later he dis
charged and he sued Jergens and Geilfus. indvtdu-
ally for 1900 the difference between the salary
he has been earning since he lost his place and
the amount guaranteed him bv his contract.
The occupied the attention OF Justice Truax
md a
New-York tribune., 1909-04-23
SULTAN WILL GET "23."
People Long to Hear Salute Mark
ing His Death, Says Missionary.

Miss Mary l. GRAHAM. of Andover, Mass, a
teacher in the Svas Normal School, in Sivas Tur-
key, who is here for years vacation, said yester-
DAY when seen at the rooms of the American Board
of Commissioners for Foreign Missions that when
she left Turkey. about March /. there were runors
of massacres i'll the southern part of Turkey and
some uneasiness was being felt by the missionaries
throughout the whole country. OF all the foreign
missionaries in Turkey. Miss GRAHAM said, the
Americans were treated the best and had the
respect shown them by Turks Armenians and
Greeks Miss Graffam said she vas certain the
killing of DR.. d. NJ. Rogers at Adana had been ac-
ctdental When asked about the feeling toward the
Sultan, Miss Graffam said:
Not a Christian in Turkey trusts the Sultan.
and very few of his own people do either. His
death would be welcomed by all missionaries. You
know when the Sultan dies twenty three guns Will
be fired" and Miss GRAHAM smiled THAT is
Whenever a cannon is fred in Constantinople the
people all stop work and begin to count. Some
times when fifteen or twenty shots fired the
tension is very great. for with just so many
there'n be Sultan. Yes. I understand. il is a
joking number here in New York. but it is true.
nevertheless, and Vant the 'twenty-three' to
come as soon possble
New-York tribune., 1909-04-23
TURKISH ASSEMBLY APPROVES ACTS.
Proclaims That Army Of investments Ooh-
formed with Nation s Aspirations.

San Stefano April 22.-The news OF the peaoeiui
arrangements between the Sultan and the leauers
of the Constitutionalists spread quickly TINS even
ing 1aIishtfng the crowds Of suburban residents
who gathered around the Yachting Ciuh mousse,
where the Deputies were holding meeting ana
ar brigade headquarters.
A aiority Of the Deputies are now here. ana the
Senators this afternoon invited them to hold JOINT
eaesion and debate the measures dictated by the
eituatiou About a score OF Senators and L" Depn-
ties met and discussed at length two resolutions
the first providing for the deposition OF the sultan
and the second declaring the advance or the Army
of Investment legal, and those who attempted 10
resist il rebels
After two hours session a proclamation was Is
s,,ei II Al the two Houses sitting as neuonal as
sarnbIv concurred in the proclamations issued by
tho ARMY of Investment. that the advance OF the
army conformed with the aspirations or tne nAtipn
and that any opposing the advance ~ould os
severely punished The sitting was then resumed
n the most absolute secrecy -, -.
Nahmoud Schefket Pacha, commander OF the
Third Army Corps and Ali Ria. chief OF the Gen
araI SIAN reached here this Afternoon and attended
~ sitting of the Assembly whose numbers gradu-
aII1- increa sci TO hundred No one was per
IDifted TO leave the building, and IL Is hkey that
~ debate will continue until tomorrow Win
.CaDaraI SChefket's arrival Eere me young 1 urh
concentration is complete
New-York tribune., 1909-04-23
LONG CHASE ENDS AT QUARANTINE

Awaiting the arrival of the White Star Line
steamship Adriatic at Quarantine ON her way to
this port Yesterday afternoon, United States Mar
shals Stieblfng and Rinck clambered the side
of the big liner and announced that they had a
warrant for the arrest of n passenger described
as Paul S. Lesser twenty-six years old. OF Winni-
peg Manitoba. Canada Lesser. It is said is wanted
In that city on q charge that he stole $500 from
a firm by whom he was formerly employed. Les
ser was on the second cabin passenger list as "P-
La Salle" but when he confronted by the
rnarshals II is alleged that he admitted his iden-
tty and announced that he was on his way home
to try to settle the matter"
The chase for Lesser has been in progress since
last November, and has extended over two con-
tnents,