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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-25
PROVES A KNOTTY
QUESTION TO SOLVE
Committee Investigating Annexation
and Bearing on Election Finds it
Hard Problem.

The committee of the city council.
which is Investigating the question OF
annexation and its bearing on the
coming election, has found that it has
a very difficult problem. The commit
tee. which is composed of Aldermen
Frick. Tuckis and Thompson has
found people in South Heights who
take both sides of the question, and
the matter will probably be taken be-
fore the whole body of the council to-
night Report today has it that the
committee has found faulty signatures
on the original petition. If this con-
dition exists, the city should not hest
tate to place the blame on the legal
department of the city, both for the
original situation, and the delay in
making known the facts OF the matter.
The council, however, should consider
well before it abandons the work that
has been done toward the extension
Of the city's boundaries.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-25
DENTISTS HEAR ADJ
DRESS BY DR.. BLACK
Illinois State President Lectures al
Joint Gathering Of the Dental So
cieties of Two Counties.

The Rock Island County and the
Davenport District Dental societies
held joint meeting at the Rock Is
land Club Saturday evening and after
banquet. at which about 40 were
seated, an address was delivered by
DIR. Arthur D. Black of Chicago, on the
subject of Progress of Decay and the
Preparation OF Cavities The doe
tors address was illustrated and his
POINTS made clear with the aid of a
steriOpticon machine and pictures.
DIR. Blacks talk was very interesting
one from a dentists view ana was in
structive. The speaker is a dentist OF
no little renown, not only in this coun-
try, but ! in Europe as well as his
father. DR.. G. " Black of Chicago is
considered one of the highest authori
ties on dental surgery in the world
The son is president of the Illinois
Dental society.
Preceding and at the conclusion Of
DR.. Blacks talk, a musical program
was given. Thesioint meeting of tht
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-25
Ian. Is In History.

15Go-rrinccss Margaret, daughter of
Henry VII. of England. married
to James " of Scotland; union of
the crowns.
1T59-Robert Burns, poet. born near
Ayr; died 1T9G.
17I2-James Hogg. "Ettrick Shep-
herd" poet, born; died 1880.
19OG-Rrigadier General Joseph Whee-
Ter. U. S. A, retired, former lieu
Il tenant general of the Confederate
States of America and prominent
In public life since the civil con-
fict. died in Brooklyn; born 1887.
1905 Louise Gle Ia Rance (Ouidal; pop
ular novelist. died at Florence,
Italy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-25
CITY CHAT.
Kerler & Co. weave rugs.
Buy home of Reldy Bros.


Buy home of Reidy Bros.
Tri-City Towel Supply company.
Real estate loans. John K Scott
For bus and express, Spencer G Trefz.
Godfrey's laundry gives green trad
ing stamps.
Don't forget the roller masquerade
Thursday, Jan. %.
Let Krell C Johnston do your tin
and furnace work. 1916 Third avenue.
II. T. Siemon wants your tin and
furnace work. 1526-152S Fourth ave.
nue..
Lewis Single Binder straight cents.
You pay 10 cents for cigars not so
good.
Ready in a jiffy, easy to prepare; a
good hearty breakfast is Mrs. Austin's
famous pancakes.
Prices of all living increased; the
only exception, Mrs. Austin's pancake
-four Same old price at all best gro
GERS.
The removal OF the Rock Island
Tool company from their foundry on
Twenty-fourth street and machine shop
on Fourth avenue to the new plant in
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-25
BETTER JOB FOR
THOMAS F. COEN
High School Instructor, Resigns to Ac
cept Place at ST. Louis-successor
is Named.

Thomas F. Coen, teacher of math.
ematics and physical geography at the
Rock Island high school for the last
three years, has rendered his resigna-
ton to accept a similar position with
Smith academy at st. Louis and it has
been accepted. Mr.. Coen mas done
good work here and in the new place
involves marked promotion for him
His place will be filled by Thomas p
Sinnett. now at the Northwestern Law
school and who has had several years
experience in teaching. The change
will take effect in couple of weeks.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-25
PERSONAL POINTS.

Miss Hazel Harold leaves tomor
row for Los Angeles for a protracted
sojourn.
Mr.. and Mrs. Anselam Frankel of
Des Moines are visiting relatives in
Rock Island, enroute to Europe.
Hans Martin of Keokuk, formerly
master mechanic of the government
boat yards at Keokuk, has been spend
ing few days visiting in the city.
George Ackley of the Rock Island
office of the United States. engineers
Office has returned from a weeks trip
to st. Paul, Lacrosse and other north
ern river points.
DR.. S. H. Miller returned 70 the city
where he attended a three days sess-
ion of the Iowa State Veterinarians
association, of which he is n member.
NJ. F. Anderson of New York, traffic
manager for the Standard Oil Cloth
company, which. operates factory
here, is in the city on an inspection
trip. He will spend several days look
ing over the plant in the west end.
Dr. N. Forsander left on Saturday
for Chicago with Mrs Forsander. who
will undergo an operation at August
ana hospital. Mrs. Forsander's condi-
ton is considered quite serious. DR..
Forsander will remain in Chicago 4
few days.
Norman Friedenwald, manager of the
Elite theater, was able to be out again
today for the first time since he was
removed to the hospital in Davenport
about month ago. Mr. Friedenwald
submitted to very serious operation,
and it was not expected that he would
recover, but he improved rapidly after
the operation, and is now well out of
! danger. He has been allowed to leave
the hospital and return to his apart
ments in the Hotel Harms, where he
will again take up his duties at the
Elite.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-25


the southwest part of the city was be-
gun today.
Democratic meeting at Turner hall
Wednesday evening. Committeeman
lat 1880, democrats generally at 5
o clock.
The box sociable and entertainment
which was to have been held at the
school on Twenty-fourth street in
South Heights last Friday evening, was
postponed till tomorrow evening.
Charles White, negro, was arrest
ed today for the theft of an overcoat
belonging to David Smith, elevator
conductor at the Woodmen Office. He
was bound over to the grand jury un-
der $500 bonds.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-25
The Pure Food Law.

Secretary Wilson says: Zone of the
objects of the law Is to inform the con-
sumner Of the presence of certain
harmful drugs in medicines" The
law requires that the amount of chlor-
oform, opium, morphine, and other
habit forming drugs be stated on the
label of each bottle. The manufacture
ers of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
have always claimed that their remedy
did not contain any of these drugs
land the truth Of this claim is now fully
proven, as no mention of them is made
lon the label. This remedy is not only
lone of the safest, but qne of the bes1
/ in use for coughs and colds. Its value
has been proven beyond question dur
ing the many years it has been il
general use. For sale by all druggists
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-25
LEFT ALL PROPERTY :
TO HIS WIDOW
Will Ct Late r. n. Thomas is Admitted
to Probate in County Court
Turner Win Probated.

The will of the late T. II. Thomas
was admitted TO probate in the coun
ty court today. The instrument. dated
March q, 1897, leaves all of the prop
erty of every description, to the
widow, Mrs. Selene Thomas.
The will of the late Mrs. Ann Tuc-
ner was also probated today. A be
quest of 500 is made to a sister, Mrs.
Elizabeth Hogan, $50 is given to Lucy
Mounts Fichenscler. and 500 to Mrs.
Jessie Donaldson, for many acts of
kindness and valuable services rem
dered The remainder of the prop
erty is divided among the children.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-25
Lame shoulder.

This is a common form OF muscular
rheumatism. No internal treatment is
needed. Apply Chamberlain's Liniment
freely twice day and quick cure is
certain. This Liniment has proven es-
|pecially valuable for muscular and
chronic rheumatism, and is sure to
give quick relief. Chamberlain Lini-
ment is also most excellent for sprains
and bruises. Price, Is cents; large
size. SO cents. For sale by al drug
gists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-25
Democratic MEETING.

The democratic precinct committee
men of the city of Rock Island are re.
quested to meet at Turner hall at Z: &c
Wednesday evening for the purpose OF
electing chairman and dischargine
such other business as may seem
proper in view of the approaching cam
paign. Democrats generally are in
vited to meet at Turner hall at s
o'clock the same evening.
c. ]. SMITH,
County Chairman
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-25
GIVE CANDIDATES DEGREES
Rock Island Commandery Holds a
Special ConcIave.

Five new members were given the
Knight Templar degree and adopted
into Rock Island commandery this af-
ternoon with the usual impressive
ceremonies. At $50 the members of
the commandery will entertain the
new members with a banquet at the
Masonic temple and this evening the
work of comforting the degrees will be
completed. The banquet is to be very
informal and there will be no regular
program of speeches, although several
of the members will probably be call.
ed on for short talks.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-25
ASTRONOMICAL EVENTS.

Sun sets sos. rises I'll; moon sets
o:lG D. m; 1920 night. moon in con-
Junction with Saturn. passing 3 de-
grees south of the planet. from west
to east: planet Mercury visible low in
west after sunset; 2 a. m. Jupiter's
satellite No missing. because cross
Ing over face of planet
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-25
CHAuFFEURS ARE ORGANIZED
Lodge Formed With Membership of
"a in the Three Cities.

The chauffeurs of the tri-cities have
organized a lodge which will be aft
LATED with the International Chauf
feurs' association. The following off
GERS were elected:
President-James Galloway, Rock
Island
Vice President-Charles Holstein
Moline.
Secretary and Treasurer Bert
Brown, Davenport.
The lodge started out with mem
bership of 81. The lodge proposes tc
have, in the near future, suitable
quarters for club room.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-25
Suede Muffs Society Fad.

Young women recently returned from
Europe are wearing suede muffs,
which are said to be one Of the latest
conceits of fashion In Paris and Lon
don. They are dainty little things,
and some of them are ornamented
with clusters of yiolets, roses, gar
deiiias and sprays Of holly and mistle-
foo
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-25

K of c. hail. The officers installed
are:
Chief Ranger-Mrs. Catherine Ma
roney.
Vice Chief Ranger-Mrs.. Gertrude
McLain
Recorder-Mrs. Johanna McLees.
Treasurer-Mrs. Frances McMGnnon
Financial Secretary-Miss Florence
McMannon
Trustees-Mrs. Hannah McElrey.
Miss Mary German and Mrs. Margaret
Myer
Sentinels-Miss Mary Kane and
Miss Frances McMannon.
Conductors-Mrs. Elizabeth Wier-
ather and Miss Catherine McMahon
| Following the installation recep.
ton was held and refreshments were
served.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-25

. Entertains at Dinner.-Mr. and Mrs.
Louis Salzmann' were the honorees at
a dinner given by Mrs. l.. Stremmel.
2512 Eighth-and-a-half avenue, Satur-
day evening. Covers were laid for 10
and delicious four course dinner was
served. Mr.. and Mrs. Salzmann left
Saturday evening for two months
stay in California.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-25

full one and plans are being made to
hold another DR.. c. L. Silvis of this
city, president of the Rock Island So
ciety, and DR.. James of Wilton, presi-
dent of the Davenport society. made
brief remarks. The musical numbers
were given by Miss Crumb of Rock
ford and DR.. @. r. McCandless of Day.
EXPORT.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-25

1907 Third avenue. Cinch was the
game played, Mrs. Pabst taking the
first prize, Mrs. R. Ransom the second
prize and Miss May Evans consolation
prize. The hostess served lunch after
the games. The club will meet in
two weeks with Mrs. Lee Hans, 1907
Fourteenth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-25
Tax Notice.

Your taxes, real and personal, are
now due. You can pay the same NJ
my office, with Schriver & Schriver
attorneys, 17121s Second avenue. OF
flee hours, to IL a. M, and 2 to 5 p
m. Open Wednesday and Saturday ev
enings from Z to 8 o'clock
]. B. JOHNSON, Collector.
Please bring last years tax recefpt
with you.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-25
THE W ETH z IL.

Fair tonight and Tuesday; warmer to-
night, with the lowest temperature near
the freezing point.
j. NJ. SHERIER, Local Forecaster.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-25

$50 dozen hemmed and hem
stitched Towels, red, blue and
all white borders, per ~
dozen. $1.7O; each. iCc
200 dozen hemstitched, plain
hem and fringed Damask and
Huck Towels in white anc fancy
borders, per dozen, ~
All OF our. higher priced
Towels are included In this
sale-nothing reserved. Actual
wholesale prices prevail through
out the department.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-25

Temperature ut Z a. M, -; mt 3 p. M.
Is. Maximum temperature In last "a
hours. 43; minimum. -. velocity of
wind at 3 IL. n.., q miles per hour. Stage
of water, Ia feet. Precipitation, none.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-25

Merry Widow Club Danee.-The
Merry Widow club will give a dancing
party tomorrow evening at Elk's hall.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-01-25

$500 dozen all linen bleached
Table Napkins go into this sale
at actual wholesale prices. The
line is absolutely complete In all
respects pattern and a price
to suit any purse. Whatever
your needs in this line. we can
please you. These are priced
from 500 q dozen 90
down to, dozen ........ OCC
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1909-08-28
The Cologne Cathedral.

Among the churches of Cologne, the
foremost is the Cathedral, the greatest
monument Of Gothic architecture in
Germany. It's cornerstone was laid by
Archbishop Conrad Of Hostaden, Au-
gust IA, 1913; the Sanctuary was dedi-
Gated In 1922; the nave made ready for
religious services in 1888; the southern
tower was built to height of about
100 feet in 1447: then the work Of
building was interrupted for almost 400
years. During the French Revolution
the cathedral was degraded to a hay
barn. In the nineteenth century the
work Of building was resumed, thanks
above all to the efforts of Sulpice Bois-
seree. who excited the enthusiasm OF
the Crown Prince, afterwards King
Frederick William w, for the compile
tion OF the work. The restoration was
begun in 1923; in 1912 the Cathedral
Building Society was founded, and gen.
erous contributions from all parts of
Germany resulted. The interior was
finished the 18th of October, 1863, and
opened for divine service; and the 18th
of October, 1880, the completion of tho
entire cathedral was appropriately
celebrated in the presence of the Ger
man Emperor. The whole edifice covers
an area of 1870 square yards; it has
a nave of 445 feet long, five aisles, and
a transept 2S2 feet wide with three
aisles: the height Of the nave is about
200 feet and that of the two towers, SIS
feet. Among the numerous works of
art. the most famous are the picture
(Dommild) painted by Stephen Lochner
about 1850, the triptych over the high
altar, the 96 choir seats Of the sanctu-
airy. and the relics of the Three Kings
in the treasury of the sacristy. The
last Is considered the most remark
able medieval example Of the gold
smiths are extant The city contains
about Is charitable institutions under
Catholic management.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1909-08-28

proudly. There isn't bad lad In
the lot, and am as proud Of them as
If they were my own sons. They let
the drink alone and save their money.
and as soon as they get little ahead
they buy an interest in a band of sheep
and pay for it out. of the profit. When
they get a band they have a good start.
and many who have come over within
the last twelve or fifteen years have
made themselves practically independ-
ent in that way. and now they go on
piline up the money in the bank"
Mr.. Sullivan told me about Eugene
Mccarthy, a descendant of the fam
Gus Mccarthy More of Blarney Cas-
tie, who is one of the most successful
of the Irish boys and promises to be
one of the rich men of the state. He
went back to Cork last summer to visit
the auld sod, but he said he will never
go again until he can ride across the
ocean in Studebaker wagon.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1909-08-28
Birthplace of St. Patrick.

II. 1t is not generally known, says the
Dublin Freeman's Journal, that BARGE
Iona is the capital of a territory which
has been claimed as the birthplace of
st. Patrick The Very Rev. L. O'Brien
DID,, N:G., in learned treatise claims
the City of Vich, situated on the Ter,
which flows into the Bay of Rosas at
the Mediterranean end of the Pyrenees,
to be the birthplace of the National
Saint There is no tradition to support
the claim, but DR.. O'Brien points out
rck's birthplace has come down to us.
His claim for Vich, the ancient city of
Vicus, is founded mainly on the Saints
own description of his native place in
the "Confessis"-in Vico Banaven. He
Identifies Banaven as the Celtic names
of the Abba and F'luvia, two rivers at
the junction of which the ancient Vicus
stood, and he produces in all fourteen
remarka BILE condolences of names in
the locality with those mentioned in
the "Confessio" and in the ancient
Lives of the Saint. ST. Patrics's state
ment that his parents We're of the race
of the Bretons is received by DR..
O'Brien as confirmation of his theory,
for he shows from history that Maxi
min after he has led the Bretons and
Gaels in his attack upon Italy, settled
some of his followers from ancient
Britain in this district. The native
chronicles of thu Irish invasion
Of Italy are. he holds, vindicat-
ed by the Irish support of Maxi
minis rebellion. and he holds that
the Irish sections Of Maximins army
returning from the South of Europe
passed near here and raided Patrick's
territory and brought off the Saint The
story of the Saints wanderings after
his escape from captivity in Ireland
would At in with the circumstances Of
his landing in the north Of Spain and
making for his native home along the
Southern Pyrenees.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1909-08-28
Another Apple Show.

The National Apple Show held at
Spokane in December, 1908, was re-
markable success. So remarkable was
it that it settled at once the question
of a similar exhibit for 1902 and pre-
paratons for this one are already I'M
der way.
At the 1908 show there were $4,000
In premiums awarded and there were
more than 100000 paid admissions to
the show. The best carload exhibit
of apples obtained cash premium of
pool. This carload of apples was from
Wenatchee, Wash. and contained $50
boxes, or $4,000 apples. and scored ssh
points out of possible 100. The other
day a man in the Wenatchee country
refused $4,000 an acre for mis- five-acre
apple orchard. like instances Of these
great prices are found in ttle Yakima.
lewiston Charleston, Walla 1Valla, Bit
terroot and other. fruit sections. The
Washington, Oregon, Idaho. British Co
lumbia and Montana country is ma
tural fruit region afor other fruits than
apples. Cherries in Lewist on Clark
ston this year are as large as plums.
The value of the fruit crop in the
finland Empire" of the first three
named states, in 1908 was $14,00o,00o.
The state Of Washington alone has
200, 900 acres in orchards, most of them
young and not yet in bearing.
There are less apples raised in the
United States today than there were
is years ago. and we are exporting
more of them. In 1926 we produced
60, oO0, 900 barrels and in 1908 100000
barrels, of apples In 1902 we export
ed $500 900 bushels of apples; in 1907,
100000 bushels.
The apple will soon be The national
fruit of America.
The Apple Show for 1909 will eclipse
anything of the kind ever seen. 1t will
be held at Spokane, the heart OF The
Northwestern fruit country, robably in
November or December and 1t will be
open to the world. Apples II ON every
where will be on exhibition and 1t will
not only be an educational and IN
spirational sight, but will afford an op-
portunity to compare the eastern
southern and western apples, that Will
be of untold value to horticulture. APP
pie growers all over the country
should keep the National apple Sho"
for 1909 in mind and arrange to nave
exhibits prepared for competition.
Jump in, if you live in an apple coun-
NV and see that your section is repre-
scented at this next Worlds Apple
Show!
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1909-08-28
PROBATE NOTICE.

STATE OF MINNESOTA, COUNTY OF
HENNEPIN, PROBATE COURT.
In the Matter of the Estate Of Joseph
Kotok, Decedent.
On receiving and filing the Petition of
Mary Bonn praying for the allowance of
an instrument purporting to be the last
presented Herewith as and for such last
will and Testament and that Letters Tes-
tamentary be granted thereon.
1t Is Ordered, That said petition be heard
and that all persons interested in said
matter appear before this Court on Tues
day, the 7th day Of September 1909, at
10 a. m. at the Probate Court In the
Court House at Minneapolis in said
County and then, or as soon thereafter as
said petition can be heard. show cause,
il any there be, why said petition should
not be granted.
And 1t Is Further Ordered. That notice
of such hearing be given, by publishing
this order once in each week for three
successive weeks, prior to said day of
hearing, in the Irish Standard, a news
paper printed and published in said
County, and by mailing copy Of this
will and heirs-at-law of said decedent
when their address is known or can be
ascertained by due diligence, at least
fourteen G4) days before the date of said
hearing, unless notice is waived.
Dated at Minneapolis. this 18th day Of
August, 1909.
BY the Court:
GEORGE r. SMITH,
FRANK H. CASHIER,
Attorney, $50 Temple Court.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1909-08-28

males. while in the Roman Catholic
church the males formed 4s.S per cent
of the total membership.
FEWER males u than females were
found among the Latter Day Saints,
the Lutherans, Disciples, Methodists,
Baptists, Presbyterians and Protest
ant Episcopalians, the percentage oe
male members decreasing in the order
shown, and there being but 3O5 per
cent male among the Episcopaians
Among the Christian Scientists only
27.6 per cent We're males. and of the
Shakers but 21.3 per cent, but in the
GreekOrthodox church 93.9 per cent
were males.
Other salient features of the report
show that there were $3.50, 100000 in
vested in church edifices and that cy-
cry day eight new churches sent their
spires skyward.
Or the total estimated population of
continental United States in 1905 the
church members formed 33.1 per cent,
as against a2.7 per cent for 1890. Uf
TINS "a per cent increase the Roman
'athollc church is credited with a.
per cent and the Protastan:s with is,
the remainder being divided among all
other denominations.
The total church membership for
1906 was 32,936,445. OF which number
the Protestants were credited with 90
2S7,742 and the Roman Catholic church
with 12,079,142. OF the Protestants the
Methodists numbered 5,749S3S, the
Baptists 5,662,234, the Lutherans 2112,-
494, the Presbyterians $780, $50 and the
Disciples, or Christians, 1,142,359. The
rate of increase shown for the Roman
Catholic church:is 9.35 per cent. which
Is more than twice that for all the
Protestant bodies combined.